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May 2024
Würth Elektronik Publishes its Reference Book on DC/DC Converters

Würth Elektronik shares expert knowledge: DC/DC Converter Handbook

Würth Elektronik Publishes its Reference Book on DC/DC Converters
­Würth Elektronik launches another reference book for power supply engineers: “DC/DC Converter Handbook – SMPS topologies from an EMC point of view”. It was unveiled at the prestigious power electronics conference APEC 2024 (IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition) in California at the end
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Date:
05/16/2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current / High-Efficiency Zener Diodes

Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current /
High-Efficiency Zener Diodes

Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current / High-Efficiency Zener Diodes
­Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new series of Zener diodes with a selection of devices providing regulated voltages from 1.8VDC to 39VDC, all with ultra-low bias current (IZT) of 50µA and maximum power dissipation (PD) of 500mW. These devices are ideal for applications where exceptionally low bi
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Date:
05/16/2024
Infineon Presents XENSIV TLE49SR Angle Sensor Family with Outstanding Stray Field Robustness

The XENSIV™ TLE49SR angle sensor family from Infineon offers exceptional stray field immunity, high accuracy, and meets ISO11452-8 level IV requirements for car hybridization and electrification.

Infineon Presents XENSIV TLE49SR Angle Sensor Family with Outstanding Stray Field Robustness
­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new XENSIV™ TLE49SR angle sensor family, which combines excellent stray field immunity with high accuracy. The sensors are ideal for applications of safety-critical automotive chassis systems such as electric power steering and vehicle height leveling. All products
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Date:
05/16/2024
Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market

Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market

Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market
­Space exploration is experiencing a resurgence with exciting new missions like the highly anticipated Artemis II mission, the recent successful lunar landing missions such as JAXA SLIM and Chandaaryan-3, and New Space deployments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Designers require electronic components that meet stringent ra
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Date:
05/16/2024
TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise

TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise

TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise
­TDK Corporation extended its Flexield family of permalloy thin film sheets with the new IPM01 series, which features high-permeability and high loss in a lightweight and 0.006 mm ultra-thin design. This new material effectively shields low-frequency band noise, which is becoming a growing issue in electric ve
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Date:
05/16/2024
Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs

Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs

Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs
­Murata unveils a significant advancement in the realm of electronic components with the launch of its innovative L Cancel Transformer (LCT). This remarkable product is the first of its kind and can neutralize the equivalent series inductance (ESL) of a capacitor, optimizing its noise-reducing capabilities. Ut
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Date:
05/14/2024
FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications

FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications

FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications
­FCL Components America, Inc. introduced the FTR-E1-HC, a lightweight, 60A 400VDC higher voltage switching relay ideal for both power and automotive applications. With no specific polarity requirement for the connection of load terminals, and a low power consumption of approximately 1.2W at rated coil volt
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Date:
05/14/2024
STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B

STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B

STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B
­STMicroelectronics has introduced the ASM330LHBG1 automotive 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope module with a safety-software library that enables a cost-effective solution for functional-safety applications. The ASM330LHBG1 is AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified for the ambient operating temperature range -40
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Date:
05/14/2024
Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire

Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire

Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire
­Melexis introduces the MLX90427 in its magnetic position sensor portfolio. The product is tailored for embedded position sensor applications requiring high functional safety levels. Next to offering customer stray field immunity and EMC robustness, the cost-effective MLX90427 features an SPI output with 4 di
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Date:
05/08/2024
Littelfuse Unveils IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs and High-power IGBTs

IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver

Littelfuse Unveils IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs and High-power IGBTs
­Littelfuse, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the IX4352NE Low-side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Gate Driver. This innovative driver is specifically designed to drive Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and high-power Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) in industrial applications. The key differentiator of the IX
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Date:
05/08/2024
Inductors Match Today's Data-Driven Application Performance Demands

Bourns® Model TLVR1005T and
TLVR1105T Series multiphase trans-inductor
voltage regulator (TLVR) inductors

Inductors Match Today's Data-Driven Application Performance Demands
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its Model TLVR1005T and TLVR1105T Series. Bourns’ new multiphase trans-inductor voltage regulator (TLVR) inductors deliver extremely high cu
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Date:
05/07/2024
Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications

Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications

Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications
­The Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) market is rapidly growing as private and public entities alike explore the new space region for everything from 5G communication and cube satellites to IoT applications. There is an increased demand for standard space grade solutions that are reliable, cost effective and configurable. To
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Date:
05/07/2024
Infineon Provides a Broad Range of Products for Xiaomi's new SU7 Smart Electric Vehicle

Xiaomi SU7: Infineon Technologies AG provides a broad range of products, including silicon carbide (SiC) power modules, for Xiaomi’s new SU7 smart electric vehicle (Copyright: Xiaomi)

Infineon Provides a Broad Range of Products for Xiaomi's new SU7 Smart Electric Vehicle
­Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, will provide silicon carbide (SiC) power modules HybridPACK™ Drive G2 CoolSiC™ and bare die products to Xiaomi EV for its recently announced SU7 until 2027. Infineon’s CoolSiC-based power modules allow for higher operating te
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Date:
05/06/2024
Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series with Extremely High Current Capability

Bourns® Model SRP1060VR High Current Shielded
Power Inductor Series

Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series with Extremely High Current Capability
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its new shielded power inductor series with extremely high current capability, low buzz noise and low DCR. A growing group of data-driven applications now require th
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Date:
05/06/2024
Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage

Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage

Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage
­Empower Semiconductor unveiled the largest silicon capacitor in its ECAP product family for high frequency decoupling. The new EC1005P is a single 16.6-microfarad (μF) capacitance device suitable for the most demanding power integrity targets as often found in high-performance systems-on-chip (SoCs). It
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Date:
05/06/2024
PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available

PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available

PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available
­With the increasing power level requirements of fast charging protocols like USB PD Extended Power Range (EPR) and UFCS in China, it’s hard to keep chargers small and minimize the use of many discrete components, which need independent specification and sourcing. Power Integrations offers the ideal solution fo
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Date:
05/02/2024
Renesas Launches Integrated Code Generator Support for new 32-bit RISC-V MCU with SEGGER Embedded Studio

Daryl Khoo, Vice President of the Embedded Processing 1st Business Division at Renesas

Renesas Launches Integrated Code Generator Support for new 32-bit RISC-V MCU with SEGGER Embedded Studio
­In collaboration with Renesas, SEGGER announces that Embedded Studio has now been integrated into the Renesas code generator known as Smart Configurator. This brings end-to-end SEGGER support for the new R9A02G021 group of MCUs, Renesas’ first 32-bit RISC-V devices for general purpose applications. The Renesas Smart Con
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Date:
05/02/2024
Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz

Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz

Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz
­Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its offering of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with new 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X devices that combine low power ratings with increased clock speeds and data rates in the 200-ball FBGA package. With low-voltage operation of 0.6V, the 16Gb AS4C512M32MD4V-046BIN and 32Gb
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Date:
05/02/2024
Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
­Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd. is an industry leader for Safety Certified ceramic capacitors (our SCC Series). The existing product line includes NPO and X7R T.C.’s X2 and Y2 classes rated at 250Vrm and 305Vrm which are compliant to IEC60384-14, UL60384-14, and UL60950-1 and CSA60384-14 standards.
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Date:
05/02/2024
New Models Added to CUI Devices' Line of BGA Heat Sinks

New Models Added to CUI Devices' Line of BGA Heat Sinks

New Models Added to CUI Devices' Line of BGA Heat Sinks
­CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group today announced the expansion of its line of BGA heat sinks. Compatible with ball grid array (BGA) devices, the HSB family now offers aluminum or copper material options, clean or black anodized material finishes, and adhesive or PCB mounting styles. All BG
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Date:
05/01/2024
Glenair Series 806 Connectors Offering Significant Size and Weight Savings can now be Sourced Through Powell Electronics

Glenair Series 806 Connectors Offering Significant Size and Weight Savings can now be Sourced Through Powell Electronics

Glenair Series 806 Connectors Offering Significant Size and Weight Savings can now be Sourced Through Powell Electronics
­In stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are Series 806 Mil-Aero connectors from Glenair. The products offer significant size and weight savings while meeting key performance benchmarks for a broad range of
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Date:
04/30/2024
Signal Hound Introduces the RFS44 4-Port Antenna Switch

Signal Hound Introduces the RFS44 4-Port Antenna Switch

Signal Hound Introduces the RFS44 4-Port Antenna Switch
Signal Hound – manufacturer of accessible, versatile, precision test equipment – announced the addition of the RFS44 to its expanding product line. This powerful, ultra-fast antenna switch is in stock and available to order now. The RFS44 is a single pole four throw (SP4T) absorptive solid-state sw
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Date:
04/30/2024
Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Optimize Security of Next-Generation AURIX Microcontrollers with ESCRYPT CycurHSM

The first device of the new Infineon AURIX™ TC4X series is already secured with ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x.

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Optimize Security of Next-Generation AURIX Microcontrollers with ESCRYPT CycurHSM
As the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicles and new E/E architectures, the demand for high-performance hardware and robust cybersecurity solutions increases. To address this requirement, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has integrated the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Secu
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Date:
04/29/2024
Microchip Introduces the PIC32CK 32-bit MCUs to Hardware Security Module

Microchip Introduces the PIC32CK 32-bit MCUs to Hardware Security Module

Microchip Introduces the PIC32CK 32-bit MCUs to Hardware Security Module
­New legislation takes effect in 2024, mandating stricter requirements on cybersecurity on everything from consumer IoT devices to critical infrastructure. Meeting these new security compliance requirements from a product and supply chain perspective can be complex, costly and time-consuming. To provide developers wi
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Date:
04/29/2024
Universal 300 Watt DC/DC Converter

Universal 300W DC/DC converter BICKER DC300WS with wide input range of 6 to 36VDC and flexibly selectable DC output voltage of 12V, 19V, or 24V.

Universal 300 Watt DC/DC Converter "Made in Germany"
­Bicker Elektronik GmbH in Donauwoerth/Germany introduces the DC300WS, a contact-cooled 300W DC/DC converter with up to 98% efficiency. Equipped with a wide-range input of 6 to 36VDC, this converter is ideally suited for use in mobile applications with 12- or 24-volt vehicle systems, as well as for industrial appl
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Date:
04/26/2024
Regenerative Series of High Performing, Flexible, and Intelligent AC/DC Power Sources and Electronic Loads

AGX, RGS, and RLS Series provide high power density with 21kVA/kW in a single 4U chassis.

Regenerative Series of High Performing, Flexible, and Intelligent AC/DC Power Sources and Electronic Loads
­Pacific Power Source, a leading global provider of AC & DC power test solutions, announces its regenerative product line to support the growing demand in electrification including the: All-in-1 AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, 2-in-1 RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator, and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. These bidirectio
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Date:
04/26/2024
SEGGER Introduces Flasher Hub-4 for Compact, Cost-Efficient, High-Volume Production Programming

SEGGER Introduces Flasher Hub-4 for Compact, Cost-Efficient, High-Volume Production Programming

SEGGER Introduces Flasher Hub-4 for Compact, Cost-Efficient, High-Volume Production Programming
­SEGGER announces the immediate availability of the Flasher Hub-4. In combination with Flasher Compact devices, it forms a space-efficient, cost-effective solution for high-speed, high-volume production programming. Targets are programmed in parallel with each target receiving its own image. All images an
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Date:
04/25/2024
KYOCERA AVX Announces New Additions to MIL-PRF-39006 QPL

KYOCERA AVX Announces New Additions to MIL-PRF-39006 QPL

KYOCERA AVX Announces New Additions to MIL-PRF-39006 QPL
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, announced that its TWA Series axial-leaded, hermetically sealed wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors have undergone additional qualification testing to MIL-PRF-39006, FS
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Date:
04/24/2024
ROHM's New Energy-Saving DC-DC Converter ICs Offered in the TSOT23 Package

ROHM's New Energy-Saving DC-DC Converter ICs Offered in the TSOT23 Package

ROHM's New Energy-Saving DC-DC Converter ICs Offered in the TSOT23 Package
­ROHM Semiconductor announced four new compact DC-DC step-down converter ICs suitable for consumer and industrial applications, including refrigerators, washing machines, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and inverters. ROHM is expanding the lineup which includes the BD9E203FP4-Z, a 2A buck converter wi
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Date:
04/24/2024
TDK Offers Snap-In Capacitors with Increased Compactness for General-Purpose Applications

TDK Offers Snap-In Capacitors with Increased Compactness for General-Purpose Applications

TDK Offers Snap-In Capacitors with Increased Compactness for General-Purpose Applications
­TDK Corporation announces the new EPCOS B43659 series of snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. This is the next generation of ultra-compact general-purpose components for voltages of 450 V (DC) featuring an extremely high CV product. It provides the same features and serves the same applications as
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Date:
04/23/2024
Würth Elektronik Unveils its High-Temperature Inductors

Thanks to their innovative design, WE-MAPI power inductors have the lowest AC and DC losses.

Würth Elektronik Unveils its High-Temperature Inductors
­Würth Elektronik supplements its molded power inductors series with the high-temperature versions: WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI. The new inductors can be used continuously at high rated currents in a temperature range from -55°C to +150°C. The compact components have been tested for thermal aging fo
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Date:
04/23/2024
Optimize Your Industrial Operations With Schneider Electric's Smart Motor Control Solutions, Available at RS

Optimize Your Industrial Operations With Schneider Electric's Smart Motor Control Solutions, Available at RS

Optimize Your Industrial Operations With Schneider Electric's Smart Motor Control Solutions, Available at RS
­RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, offers a wide range of Schneider Electric motor control solutions engineered to help organizations in every sector of the industrial market overcome common challenges and improve their productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Labor shortages, unplanned
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Date:
04/22/2024
Vanguard Electronics Expands Common Mode Choke Inductor Series

Scott Harris, Director of Sales at Vanguard Electronics

Vanguard Electronics Expands Common Mode Choke Inductor Series
­Vanguard Electronics, under the iNRCORE Family of Brands, is pleased to announce the expansion of its CMN and SCMN series Common Mode Choke Inductors with the addition of eight new series: CMN4, CMN6, CMN7, CMN9, SCMN4, SCMN6, SCMN7 and SCMN9. These new series are the latest addition to Vanguard’s growing Hi
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Date:
04/22/2024
Kohler Launches New KD Series Industrial Generator

Kohler Launches New KD Series Industrial Generator

Kohler Launches New KD Series Industrial Generator
­Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Energy, expands its industry-leading KD Series line of industrial generators with a new model, KD800 for 50hz markets. This generator features a new advanced engine (KD18L06) that can also run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source.  This new model
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Date:
04/22/2024
MOTIX Motor Gate Driver IC: Enabling Easy Migration from 12 V to 48 V Systems and Full Support of Functional Safety Requirements

Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE9140EQW gate driver IC for brushless DC motors targets the demanding 24/48 V market.

MOTIX Motor Gate Driver IC: Enabling Easy Migration from 12 V to 48 V Systems and Full Support of Functional Safety Requirements
­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the MOTIX™ TLE9140EQW gate driver IC for brushless DC motors targeting the demanding 24/48 V market. The TLE9140 is tailored for automotive motor control applications featuring higher voltage requirements from 24 V up to a maximum of 72 V, where higher system rel
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Date:
04/22/2024
STMicroelectronics Extends Edge-AI Sensor Family With Inertial Module for Intensive Movement Analysis

STMicroelectronics Extends Edge-AI Sensor Family With Inertial Module for Intensive Movement Analysis

STMicroelectronics Extends Edge-AI Sensor Family With Inertial Module for Intensive Movement Analysis
­The LSM6DSV32X 6-axis inertial module (IMU) from STMicroelectronics has a large accelerometer full-scale range of 32g and 4000 degrees-per-second (dps) gyroscope to measure intensive movements and impacts, including freefall height estimation. Ready to drive future generations of edge-AI applications, th
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Date:
04/18/2024
Renesas' New FemtoClock 3 Timing Solution Delivers Industry's Lowest Power and Leading Jitter Performance of 25fs-rms

Renesas' New FemtoClock 3 Timing Solution Delivers Industry's Lowest Power and Leading Jitter Performance of 25fs-rms

Renesas' New FemtoClock 3 Timing Solution Delivers Industry's Lowest Power and Leading Jitter Performance of 25fs-rms
­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its timing solutions portfolio with a new ultra-low 25fs-rms clock solution for wireline infrastructure, data center and industrial applications. The new FemtoClock™ 3 family includes ultra-low jitter cl
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Date:
04/18/2024
Isolated DC-to-DC converters for Consumer, Industrial, and IoT Applications

Isolated DC-to-DC converters for Consumer, Industrial, and IoT Applications

Isolated DC-to-DC converters for Consumer, Industrial, and IoT Applications
­CUI Inc, a Bel group company, announced two new chassis mount DC-to-DC converters for consumer, industrial and IoT applications. The converters are available in two options: the PST50W series with a 50 W power isolated output and the PST75W series with a 75 W power isolated output. Both DC-to-DC converter
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Date:
04/18/2024
KYOCERA AVX Launches Two New Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series

KYOCERA AVX Launches Two New Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series

KYOCERA AVX Launches Two New Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released two new series of snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors: the SNA Series and SNL Series.  SNA and SNL Series snap-in aluminum electroly
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Date:
04/17/2024
ADLINK Releases Intel Amston-Lake-powered Modules with up to 8 Cores at 12W TDP Suiting Ruggedized Edge Solutions

ADLINK Releases Intel Amston-Lake-powered Modules with up to 8 Cores at 12W TDP Suiting Ruggedized Edge Solutions

ADLINK Releases Intel Amston-Lake-powered Modules with up to 8 Cores at 12W TDP Suiting Ruggedized Edge Solutions
­ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, announces the release of two new Computer-on-Modules based on the latest Intel® Atom processors, available in two form factors — COM Express (COM.0 R3.1) Type 6 Compact size and SMARC 2.1 Short size — both offering up to 8-core CPU at 6/9/12W TDP.
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Date:
04/17/2024
EPC Space Launches World's First Rad Hard GaN Power Stage IC

EPC Space Launches World's First Rad Hard GaN Power Stage IC

EPC Space Launches World's First Rad Hard GaN Power Stage IC
­EPC Space announces the launch of a 50 V, 6 A Rad Hard GaN Power Stage IC designed for space applications. The EPC7011L7SH is a single chip driver plus eGaN® FET half-bridge power stage IC in a compact Aluminum Nitride ceramic surface mount technology package. Integration is implemented using EP
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Date:
04/16/2024
CUI Devices Adds Pogo Pin and PCB Pin Lines to Connectors Portfolio

CUI Devices Adds Pogo Pin and PCB Pin Lines to Connectors Portfolio

CUI Devices Adds Pogo Pin and PCB Pin Lines to Connectors Portfolio
­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of pogo pins and PCB pins to its connectors product portfolio. The CPG family of pogo and PCB pins offers gold plated contacts for high reliability as well as a variety of pin sizes and configurations to meet an ar
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Date:
04/16/2024
High-Power Industrial ATX PSU Series – Highly Efficient, Robust, and Powerful

Highly efficient industrial ATX power supply series Delta GPS for high-performance motherboards of the latest generation.

High-Power Industrial ATX PSU Series – Highly Efficient, Robust, and Powerful
­At Bicker Elektronik GmbH in Donauwoerth/Germany, the three models of the new Delta GPS series are already available from stock. These exceptionally powerful ATX power supplies impress with their combination of high energy efficiency with 80PLUS® certification and the robustness of an industrial PC power sup
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Date:
04/15/2024
Vector Enables the Power of Infineon's AURIX TC4x Cyber Security Features

Vector's AUTOSAR Classic embedded software MICROSAR Classic supports Infineon's new AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller (MCU) family.

Vector Enables the Power of Infineon's AURIX TC4x Cyber Security Features
­The rapidly growing connectivity of vehicles offers numerous opportunities for new, innovative automotive functionalities. At the same time, the potential for cyber-attacks on vehicle networks is increasing. It is therefore of great importance for car manufacturers and suppliers to implement appropriate security me
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Date:
04/12/2024
20V, 7A Type-C Sourcing Protection Switch Designed to Enhance USB Type-C Efficiency and Safety

20V, 7A Type-C Sourcing Protection Switch Designed to Enhance USB Type-C Efficiency and Safety

20V, 7A Type-C Sourcing Protection Switch Designed to Enhance USB Type-C Efficiency and Safety
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of its AOZ1377DI Type-C Protection Switch. Designed to enhance USB Type-C efficiency and safety, these new protection Type-C switches have a current-limiting switch targeting applications that require comprehensive protections. AOZ1377DI bo
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Date:
04/12/2024
High-Voltage PXI Multiplexer Family from Pickering Interfaces Delivers Double the Switch Payload

High-Voltage PXI Multiplexer Family from Pickering Interfaces Delivers Double the Switch Payload

High-Voltage PXI Multiplexer Family from Pickering Interfaces Delivers Double the Switch Payload
­Pickering Interfaces, the leading provider of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, has announced a new family of high-density PXI and PXIe multiplexer (MUX) modules for high voltage applications. Expanding Pickering’s range of high-voltage switching, th
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Date:
04/11/2024
Detection Technology Announces Global Availability of TFT Flat Panel Detectors

Detection Technology Announces Global Availability of TFT Flat Panel Detectors

Detection Technology Announces Global Availability of TFT Flat Panel Detectors
­Detection Technology, a global leader in X-ray detector solutions, announces the global availability of a comprehensive range of TFT (thin-film transistor) flat panel detectors. The portfolio includes IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) and a-Si (amorphous silicon) technology-based solutions optimized for medical an
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Date:
04/11/2024
Full Sensor to Cloud Solutions Using NeoMesh Click Boards from MikroE and the IoTConnect Cloud Solution from Avnet

Full Sensor to Cloud Solutions Using NeoMesh Click Boards from MikroE and the IoTConnect Cloud Solution from Avnet

Full Sensor to Cloud Solutions Using NeoMesh Click Boards from MikroE and the IoTConnect Cloud Solution from Avnet
­NeoCortec, the experts on wireless connectivity and providers of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network hardware and software solutions, are showcasing a new demo on their stand (Hall 3 Stand 526) and in two of the exhibition halls. This demonstration illustrates the seamless and rapid development of
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Date:
04/11/2024
Ruggedized RAIN RFID Reader Module Designed for Extreme Temperatures and Environmental Conditions

Ruggedized module, a finalist in RFID Journal LIVE’s Best New Product Awards, costs less and withstands more extreme temperatures, -40°C to +85°C, than typical modules operating from -20°C to 70°C

Ruggedized RAIN RFID Reader Module Designed for Extreme Temperatures and Environmental Conditions
­Powercast Corporation, the industry’s one-stop-shop for wireless power, has launched its Extended-Temperature RAIN RFID Reader Module designed to integrate into high-temperature RFID readers that need to reliably operate in the extreme conditions present in automotive, industrial, outdoor, energy and other ap
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Date:
04/11/2024
ROHM's New Linear Op Amp Features Industry-Low 160nA Current Consumption

ROHM's New Linear Op Amp Features Industry-Low 160nA Current Consumption

ROHM's New Linear Op Amp Features Industry-Low 160nA Current Consumption
­ROHM Semiconductor announced a new linear operational amplifier (op amp), the LMR1901YG-M, featuring the lowest current consumption in the industry. This makes it ideal for amplifying sensor signals used to detect and measure temperature, flow rate, gas concentration, and other parameters in applications po
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Date:
04/11/2024
RS Announces Three New Mechanical Power Transmission Solution Suppliers

RS Announces Three New Mechanical Power Transmission Solution Suppliers

RS Announces Three New Mechanical Power Transmission Solution Suppliers
­RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is proud to announce three new mechanical power transmission solution suppliers: Lenze, Bison Gear (AMETEK), and Dichtomatik.  Mechanical power transmission products are used
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Date:
04/10/2024
Microcontrollers for Embedded AI Application Development Receive Safety Assessment from Fraunhofer IKS

Infineon addresses new embedded AI requirements with the AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller (MCU) family, which meets the AI-specific safety requirements to achieve SAFE AI compliance, as proposed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS.

Microcontrollers for Embedded AI Application Development Receive Safety Assessment from Fraunhofer IKS
­In the automotive industry, embedded AI is becoming increasingly important for safety-critical real-time applications. However, this also creates new requirements and standards that must be considered during the complete product lifecycle. Infineon Technologies AG addresses these new requirements with the AU
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Date:
04/10/2024
Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption

Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption

Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption
­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new, low-cost RA0 devices offer the industry’s lowest overall power consumption for general purpose 32-bit MC
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Date:
04/10/2024
Microchip Brings Enhanced Code Protection and up to 15W of Power Delivery to its USB Microcontroller Portfolio

Microchip Brings Enhanced Code Protection and up to 15W of Power Delivery to its USB Microcontroller Portfolio

Microchip Brings Enhanced Code Protection and up to 15W of Power Delivery to its USB Microcontroller Portfolio
­The well-known advantages of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface for embedded designs include its compatibility with various devices, streamlined communication protocol, in-field updatability and power delivery capabilities. To help easily incorporate this functionality into embedded systems, Microchip Te
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Date:
04/10/2024
QuantalRF Launches Groundbreaking 5-7 GHz Wi-Fi 7 Front-End IC in CMOS SOI

Dr. Ali Fard, CEO of QuantalRF

QuantalRF Launches Groundbreaking 5-7 GHz Wi-Fi 7 Front-End IC in CMOS SOI
­QuantalRF, the pioneering developer of RF semiconductor and antenna solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative QWX27105 single-chip 5-7 GHz front-end IC, its first release in the Elementum™ family of Wi-Fi 7 products. This cutting-edge product integrates all RF front-end components into an
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Date:
04/04/2024
TDK Presents Enhanced Embedded Motor Controllers with Increased Memory, Power, and Reliability

TDK Presents Enhanced Embedded Motor Controllers with Increased Memory, Power, and Reliability

TDK Presents Enhanced Embedded Motor Controllers with Increased Memory, Power, and Reliability
­TDK Corporation further extends its Micronas embedded motor controller family, HVC 5x, of fully integrated motor controllers with HVC 5222D and HVC 5422D to drive small brushed (BDC), brushless (BLDC), or stepper motors. They offer significant enhancements compared to the popular HVC 5221D, doubling dr
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Date:
04/04/2024
STMicroelectronics Expands into 3D Depth Sensing with Latest Time-of-Flight Sensors

STMicroelectronics Expands into 3D Depth Sensing with Latest Time-of-Flight Sensors

STMicroelectronics Expands into 3D Depth Sensing with Latest Time-of-Flight Sensors
­STMicroelectronics announced an all-in-one, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) module with market-leading 2.3k resolution, and revealed an early design win for the world’s smallest 500k-pixel indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) sensor. “ToF sensors, which can accuratel
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Date:
04/04/2024
TDK Presents Highly Reliable M.2 Type SSD with PCI Express Support for Industrial Applications

TDK Presents Highly Reliable M.2 Type SSD with PCI Express Support for Industrial Applications

TDK Presents Highly Reliable M.2 Type SSD with PCI Express Support for Industrial Applications
­TDK Corporation announced the launch of its new M.2 2280 type SSD [SNP1A series], supporting PCI Express® (PCIe®) and NVM Express (NVMe). The SSD integrates NAND flash memory, TDK’s GBDriver GX1 controller IC, and an internal backup power circuit, making it highly resistant to power interruptions. In recent ye
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Date:
04/03/2024
New at Mouser: NXP Semiconductors MCX Microcontrollers for Intelligent Motor Control and Machine Learning Applications

New at Mouser: NXP Semiconductors MCX Microcontrollers for Intelligent Motor Control and Machine Learning Applications

New at Mouser: NXP Semiconductors MCX Microcontrollers for Intelligent Motor Control and Machine Learning Applications
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now shipping the MCX industrial and IoT microcontrollers (MCUs) from NXP Semiconductors. These new MCUs are high-performance, low-power microcontrollers wi
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Date:
04/03/2024
Microchip Technology Introduces ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM

Microchip Technology Introduces ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM

Microchip Technology Introduces ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM
As the world comes to rely on interconnected IoT systems—for everything from household items like smart thermostats, virtual assistant technology and digital door locks to medical and industrial applications—the need for reliable cybersecurity on embedded systems has never been greater. To increase security on
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Date:
04/03/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases New RES Series Radial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

KYOCERA AVX Releases New RES Series Radial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

KYOCERA AVX Releases New RES Series Radial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new RES Series radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors.  The new RES Series wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineere
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Date:
04/03/2024
Medical Speakers Designed to Meet IEC 60601-1-8 Alarm Signal Requirements

Medical Speakers Designed to Meet IEC 60601-1-8 Alarm Signal Requirements

Medical Speakers Designed to Meet IEC 60601-1-8 Alarm Signal Requirements
­CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced a new line of medical speakers designed to meet the alarm signal requirements of IEC 60601-1-8. The CDSM and CMSM models feature resonant frequencies up to 400 Hz and a smooth frequency response with fluctuations no more than ±15 dB, making them ideal fo
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Date:
04/02/2024
TDK Offers DC link Capacitors for +105°C

TDK Offers DC link Capacitors for +105°C

TDK Offers DC link Capacitors for +105°C
­TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications designed for an operating temperature of up to +105 °C. The components with the ordering code B25695E can operate at rated DC voltages from 700 V to 1300 V (voltage derating necessary from +85 °C). Th
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Date:
03/28/2024
Fuses With the Industry's Lowest Current Ratings

KYOCERA AVX Launches New 0201 Fuses With the Industry's Lowest Current Ratings

Fuses With the Industry's Lowest Current Ratings
­KYOCERA AVX extended its Accu-Guard II Low-Current Fuses with new 0201 case sizes that deliver the industry’s lowest current ratings. Accu-Guard II Low-Current Fuses utilize thin-film technology to achieve precise control over the components’ physical and electrical characteristics — beyond wh
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Date:
03/27/2024
Infineon Introduces 80 V MOSFET OptiMOS 7 with Lowest On-Resistance in the Industry for Automotive Applications

Infineon has launched OptiMOS™ 7 80 V, a new advanced power MOSFET technology with increased power density, available in a versatile SSO8 5 x 6 mm² SMD package, ideal for 48 V board net applications in demanding automotive systems like EVs, electric power steering, and battery switches.

Infineon Introduces 80 V MOSFET OptiMOS 7 with Lowest On-Resistance in the Industry for Automotive Applications
­Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the first product in its new advanced power MOSFET technology OptiMOS™ 7 80 V: The IAUCN08S7N013 features a significantly increased power density and is available in the versatile, robust, and high-current SSO8 5 x 6 mm² SMD package. The OptiMOS™ 7 80 V offering is
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Date:
03/27/2024
Alpha and Omega Semi MOSFET Designed for Higher Power USB PD EPR Apps

Alpha and Omega Semi MOSFET Designed for Higher Power USB PD EPR Apps

Alpha and Omega Semi MOSFET Designed for Higher Power USB PD EPR Apps
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced its AONZ66412 XSPairFET™  MOSFET designed for Buck-Boost converters in USB PD 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) applications.  The USB PD 3.1 EPR increases the USB-C maximum power up to 240W.  AONZ66412 is defined to support the mo
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Date:
03/27/2024
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Vox Power to Deliver Innovative Power Solutions

Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Vox Power to Deliver Innovative Power Solutions

Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Vox Power to Deliver Innovative Power Solutions
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announces a new global distribution agreement with Vox Power, a leading manufacturer of AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters.  As part of this agreement,
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Date:
03/27/2024
Würth Elektronik Presents LEDs with Integrated Controllers

WL-ICLED: Würth Elektronik offers its RGB LEDs integrated with controllers in various designs.

Würth Elektronik Presents LEDs with Integrated Controllers
­Würth Elektronik now offers WL-ICLED, a new series of RGB LEDs with integrated controller (IC). The components, controllable as pixels, combine a red, green and blue LED with a programmable contoller IC. The intelligent LEDs, available in four designs, are individually controllable in their pixel color and br
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Date:
03/27/2024
Mouser Electronics Stocking Newest Connectivity Solutions from Digi International Inc.

Mouser Electronics Stocking Newest Connectivity Solutions from Digi International Inc.

Mouser Electronics Stocking Newest Connectivity Solutions from Digi International Inc.
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is an authorized global distributor for Digi International Inc., a global leader in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity pro
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Date:
03/26/2024
Renesas Introduces Industry's First General-Purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Internally Developed CPU Core

Renesas Introduces Industry's First General-Purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Internally Developed CPU Core

Renesas Introduces Industry's First General-Purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Internally Developed CPU Core
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the industry’s first general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V-based microcontrollers (MCUs) built with an internally developed CPU core. While many MCU providers have recently joined investment alliances to advance the development of RISC-V products, Renesas has already de
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Date:
03/26/2024
Top-Side Cooling Package for Power MOSFETs Enables Highest Efficiency for Modern Automotive Applications

Infineon is introducing the SSO10T TSC package featuring OptiMOS™ MOSFET technology, offering top-side cooling for excellent thermal performance and enabling a compact double-sided PCB design. This makes it ideal for automotive power applications like electric power steering, power distribution...

Top-Side Cooling Package for Power MOSFETs Enables Highest Efficiency for Modern Automotive Applications
­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the SSO10T TSC package with OptiMOS™ MOSFET technology. With its direct top-side cooling concept, the package offers excellent thermal performance. This eliminates heat transfer into or through the PCB of the automotive electronic control unit. The package enables a simple an
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Date:
03/26/2024
Toshiba Releases New Microcontrollers with Expanded Code Flash Memory Capacity to Support Firmware Updates

Toshiba Releases New Microcontrollers with Expanded Code Flash Memory Capacity to Support Firmware Updates

Toshiba Releases New Microcontrollers with Expanded Code Flash Memory Capacity to Support Firmware Updates
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) strengthens the line up of low-power 32-bit microcontrollers in its TXZ+™ Family Advanced Class with the addition of sixteen new products with 1MB/512KB flash memory capacity and four types of packages. The newly released devices feature various interface and
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Date:
03/26/2024
STMicroelectronics Reveals New Family of 100V Trench Schottky Rectifier Diodes for Increased Efficiency and Power Density

STMicroelectronics Reveals New Family of 100V Trench Schottky Rectifier Diodes for Increased Efficiency and Power Density

STMicroelectronics Reveals New Family of 100V Trench Schottky Rectifier Diodes for Increased Efficiency and Power Density
­STMicroelectronics has introduced 100V trench Schottky rectifier diodes that boost efficiency in power converters operated at high switching frequencies. Raising power-converter operating frequency, encouraged by the minimal switching losses of technologies like wide-bandgap semiconductors, allows de
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Date:
03/26/2024
Cornell Dubilier Brand of 3-Cell Supercapacitors from Knowles Precision Devices Operate at up to 9 WVDC

Cornell Dubilier Brand of 3-Cell Supercapacitors from Knowles Precision Devices Operate at up to 9 WVDC

Cornell Dubilier Brand of 3-Cell Supercapacitors from Knowles Precision Devices Operate at up to 9 WVDC
­Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand, known as Knowles Precision Devices, a segment of Knowles Corporation, announced its latest Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) modules, or supercapacitor modules, are now available through New Yorker Electronics. Based on Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand DGH and DS
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Date:
03/26/2024
TDK Expands Automotive MLCC Lineup with the Industry's Highest Capacitance at 100V in 2012/3216 Sizes

TDK Expands Automotive MLCC Lineup with the Industry's Highest Capacitance at 100V in 2012/3216 Sizes

TDK Expands Automotive MLCC Lineup with the Industry's Highest Capacitance at 100V in 2012/3216 Sizes
­TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 2.2μF in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25mm – L x W x T) and 4.7μF in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm – L x W x T), with the industry's highest capacitance*, as 100V products for automotive applications. Mass production of
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Date:
03/26/2024
High Rel Grade 500W DC/DC Converter Offers Superior Thermal Performance

High Rel Grade 500W DC/DC Converter Offers Superior Thermal Performance

High Rel Grade 500W DC/DC Converter Offers Superior Thermal Performance
­The MGDS-500 Series feature a full range of high density, wide input range DC/DC power modules designed for aerospace, military and high-end industrial applications. With 500W output power, the MGDM-500 Series is particularly suitable for ultra compact power supply design. Standard models are available wit
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Date:
03/22/2024
Heritage Six-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade

Heritage Six-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade

Heritage Six-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade
­SCHURTER is pleased to announce an enhancement to its well-known voltage selector series SWZ. By upgrading the plating of the terminals from tin to silver, the six-position selector now features elevated mechanical and electrical performance. Known primarily for use as voltage selectors, the SWZ series is
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Date:
03/22/2024
GaN for Low-cost e-bikes, Drones, and Robotics

GaN for Low-cost e-bikes, Drones, and Robotics

GaN for Low-cost e-bikes, Drones, and Robotics
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9193, a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter using the EPC2619 eGaN® FET. The EPC9193 operates with a wide input DC voltage ranging from 14 V and 65 V and has two configurations – a standard unit and a high current version: ·     The EPC91
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Date:
03/22/2024
The Industry's First Wide Input Voltage Hot-Swap Controller for Telecom Infrastructure

The XDP700-002 is the industry's first -48 V wide input voltage digital hot-swap controller with a programmable safe operating area (SOA) control designed for telecom infrastructure.

The Industry's First Wide Input Voltage Hot-Swap Controller for Telecom Infrastructure
­Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its XDP™ digital power protection controller product family with the XDP700-002, the industry's first -48 V wide input voltage digital hot-swap controller with a programmable safe operating area (SOA) control designed for telecom infrastructure. It boasts superior cur
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Date:
03/21/2024
TTI Presents the DRS-100-3P MID Energy Meter from TE Connectivity

TTI Presents the DRS-100-3P MID Energy Meter from TE Connectivity

TTI Presents the DRS-100-3P MID Energy Meter from TE Connectivity
­TTI, Inc. – Europe, a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking TE Connectivity’s DRS-100-3P 100A 3-phase energy meters with easy programming, DIN-rail mounting and user-friendly navigation. The units offer a wide range of energy measurements when importing and exporting energy fr
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Date:
03/21/2024
Eggtronic Unveils Ultra-High-Efficiency AC/DC ZVS Flyback Architecture with Industry's Highest Non-PFC Output Power

Eggtronic Unveils Ultra-High-Efficiency AC/DC ZVS Flyback Architecture with Industry's Highest Non-PFC Output Power

Eggtronic Unveils Ultra-High-Efficiency AC/DC ZVS Flyback Architecture with Industry's Highest Non-PFC Output Power
­Eggtronic has unveiled a new addition to its ‘QuarEgg’ ZVS Flyback family of high-density power conversion solutions with an ultra-high-efficiency architecture that increases the power output available to designers before they are required to implement power factor correction (PFC). European standard EN
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Date:
03/21/2024
Renesas MCUs with High-Resolution Analog and Over-the-Air Update Support Help Customer Systems Conserve Energy

Renesas MCUs with High-Resolution Analog and Over-the-Air Update Support Help Customer Systems Conserve Energy

Renesas MCUs with High-Resolution Analog and Over-the-Air Update Support Help Customer Systems Conserve Energy
­Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2A2 microcontroller (MCU) Group based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new, low-power devices offer a 24-bit Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter (SDADC), and an innovative dual-bank code flash and bank swap function that make it easy to im
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Date:
03/21/2024
Qi v2.0 Standards-Compliant dsPIC33-Based Reference Design for Automotive Applications

Qi v2.0 Standards-Compliant dsPIC33-Based Reference Design for Automotive Applications

Qi v2.0 Standards-Compliant dsPIC33-Based Reference Design for Automotive Applications
­As major charger manufacturers, including those in the automotive industry, are working to implement Qi v2.0 (Qi2) standards, Microchip Technology has released a Qi 2.0 dual-pad wireless power transmitter reference design. Powered by a single dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller (DSC), the Qi2 reference de
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Date:
03/21/2024
Microcontrollers Simplify Deployment of AI for Automotive Applications

The AURIX™ microcontroller family from Infineon Technologies AG offers advanced real-time computing hardware for embedded AI in automotive applications.

Microcontrollers Simplify Deployment of AI for Automotive Applications
­Automotive component suppliers and OEMs alike are faced with the challenge that every car is unique. It is unique in how, where and by whom it is driven, its design, the purpose of the ride, as well as the road and traffic conditions where it operates. To ensure that each vehicle functions well and runs optimally, it
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Date:
03/20/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Qualified to Industrial Endurance Levels

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Qualified to Industrial Endurance Levels

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Qualified to Industrial Endurance Levels
­KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified to industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 di
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Date:
03/20/2024
Single-Chip Solution for ZVS Flyback

Single-Chip Solution for ZVS Flyback

Single-Chip Solution for ZVS Flyback
­PI has achieved a new level of integration with the latest generation of our flagship InnoSwitch flyback switcher IC family. InnoSwitch5-Pro digitally programmable switcher ICs are a single-chip solution that achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without the costly addition of a high-voltage switch. The new devic
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Date:
03/19/2024
Switches Unlimited Releases Series of Safety Components from IDEC

Switches Unlimited Releases Series of Safety Components from IDEC

Switches Unlimited Releases Series of Safety Components from IDEC
­Industrial automation plays an increasingly important role in creating the manufacturing and engineering processes of the future. IDEC designs and builds products that make the interactions between people and machines safer, more efficient and more productive. Used largely in industrial automation, these series of
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Date:
03/19/2024
Wärtsilä Introduces Quantum2 to Optimise Deployment of Large-Scale Energy Storage Facilities

Wärtsilä’s Quantum2, a fully integrated high-capacity energy storage system designed and optimised for global large-scale deployment. © Wärtsilä Corporation

Wärtsilä Introduces Quantum2 to Optimise Deployment of Large-Scale Energy Storage Facilities
­Technology group Wärtsilä has launched Quantum2, a fully integrated high-capacity battery energy storage system designed and optimised for global large-scale deployment. Quantum2 enables project developers to meet capacity requirements more efficiently and effectively with improved transportation and deplo
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Date:
03/18/2024
SVS-Vistek Launches the World's Fastest High-Resolution SWIR Cameras for Industrial Imaging

SVS-Vistek Launches the World's Fastest High-Resolution SWIR Cameras for Industrial Imaging

SVS-Vistek Launches the World's Fastest High-Resolution SWIR Cameras for Industrial Imaging
­The newest additions to SVS-Vistek's FXO Series of machine vision cameras, the fxo992 and fxo993, are the fastest high-resolution SWIR (Shortwave Infrared) cameras available for industrial inspection on the market. Combining advanced image sensors with high-speed interfaces results in frames-per-second rat
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Date:
03/18/2024
ROHM Develops Automotive Primary LDOs: Leveraging Original QuiCur Technology to Achieve Industry-Leading Load Response Characteristics

ROHM Develops Automotive Primary LDOs: Leveraging Original QuiCur Technology to Achieve Industry-Leading Load Response Characteristics

ROHM Develops Automotive Primary LDOs: Leveraging Original QuiCur Technology to Achieve Industry-Leading Load Response Characteristics
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the new BD9xxM5-C series of 45V rated, 500mA output primary LDO regulators (BD933M5EFJ-C, BD950M5EFJ-C, BD900M5EFJ-C, BD933M5WEFJ-C, BD950M5WEFJ-C, BD900M5WEFJ-C). These devices are suitable for supplying power to automotive electronic components su
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Date:
03/15/2024
Concentric AI Uniquely Secures Microsoft Copilot Rollouts and Operation with Intelligent AI-based Data Security Posture Management Solution

Karthik Krishnan, Concentric AI CEO

Concentric AI Uniquely Secures Microsoft Copilot Rollouts and Operation with Intelligent AI-based Data Security Posture Management Solution
­Concentric AI, a leading vendor of intelligent AI-based solutions for autonomous data security posture management (DSPM), announced its new Copilot data risk module that delivers the industry’s first data security governance of Copilot data inputs and outputs to ensure that sensitive data – from fi
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Date:
03/14/2024
VPT Announces Release of the New 1600W, GaN-based SGRBX DC-DC Converter

VPT Announces Release of the New 1600W, GaN-based SGRBX DC-DC Converter

VPT Announces Release of the New 1600W, GaN-based SGRBX DC-DC Converter
VPT, Inc., a HEICO company, announces the release of the first-ever configurable box solution featuring state-of-the-art GaN technology: the SGRBX. Housing up to four award-winning SGRB DC-DC converter slices within its framework, the SGRBX delivers up to 1600 watts of output power. Utilizing th
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Date:
03/14/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors With Commercial-Level Endurance Ratings

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors With Commercial-Level Endurance Ratings

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Wet Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors With Commercial-Level Endurance Ratings
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has released the new surface-mount AEK Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial, commercial DC/DC, and
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Date:
03/14/2024
TDK Presents New Dual-Die Stray-Field Robust 3D Position Sensor with Analog and Switch Outputs

TDK Presents New Dual-Die Stray-Field Robust 3D Position Sensor with Analog and Switch Outputs

TDK Presents New Dual-Die Stray-Field Robust 3D Position Sensor with Analog and Switch Outputs
­TDK Corporation further extends its Micronas 3D HAL® position sensor family with the new dual-die sensor HAR 3920-2100* for automotive and industrial applications. It was designed to meet the demand for highly accurate both linear and angular position measurements in the presence of disturbing magnetic st
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Date:
03/14/2024
Infineon Sets New Industry Standard for Enhanced Power Density and Efficiency with OptiMOS 6 200 V MOSFETs

With the introduction of the new OptiMOS™ 6 200 V product family, Infineon sets a new industry benchmark with increased power density, efficiency, and system reliability.

Infineon Sets New Industry Standard for Enhanced Power Density and Efficiency with OptiMOS 6 200 V MOSFETs
­Motor drive applications are taking a leap forward with the launch of the Infineon Technologies AG OptiMOS™ 6 200 V MOSFET product family. The new portfolio is designed to deliver optimal performance in applications such as e-scooters, micro-EVs, and E-forklifts. The improved conduction losses and switching be
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Date:
03/13/2024
New Yorker Electronics Announces new Franchised Distribution Agreement with Conta-Clip

Barry Slivka, President of New Yorker Electronics

New Yorker Electronics Announces new Franchised Distribution Agreement with Conta-Clip
­New Yorker Electronics has announced its new franchised distribution agreement with Conta-Clip, a manufacturer of electrical and electronic connection systems that has been developing reliable and innovative components for over 40 years. The New Jersey-based Conta-Clip manufactures many of its products in German
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Date:
03/13/2024
Fiber Optic Connectors Make Critical Communications Possible in Harsh Environments

Fiber Optic Connectors Make Critical Communications Possible in Harsh Environments

Fiber Optic Connectors Make Critical Communications Possible in Harsh Environments
­Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel Fuse company, and global leader in delivering reliable connectivity solutions, announced the release of the Fibreco high density mil-spec MT38999 connector range. Fibreco fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies are specifically designed for military, offshore, mining an
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Date:
03/13/2024
Higher Current-Carrying TCO Devices Help Protect High Energy Density Batteries

Bourns® Model NX Series Miniature Resettable Thermal Cutoff (TCO) Devices

Higher Current-Carrying TCO Devices Help Protect High Energy Density Batteries
­Bourns, Inc., announced its latest miniature resettable thermal cutoff (TCO) device series, also known as mini-breakers, that are designed to control abnormal, excessive current virtually instantaneously, up to rated limits. The Model NX Series offers higher current-carrying capabilities combined wi
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Date:
03/13/2024
ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency

ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency

ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency
­Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ motors. ABB’s SP4technology meets the NEMA Super Premium® efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of
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Date:
03/13/2024
IP68-Rated Models Added to CUI Devices' DC Fans Line

IP68-Rated Models Added to CUI Devices' DC Fans Line

IP68-Rated Models Added to CUI Devices' DC Fans Line
­CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the addition of IP68 rated fan models to its line of dc axial fans. These waterproof dc fans offer complete protection against moisture and dust, making them ideal for a range of harsh environments such as refrigeration, HVAC, medical, an
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Date:
03/13/2024
Secondary Protection ICs with Cascade Function for Power Tools and E-Bikes

Secondary Protection ICs with Cascade Function for Power Tools and E-Bikes

Secondary Protection ICs with Cascade Function for Power Tools and E-Bikes
­ABLIC, a group company of MinebeaMitsumi Inc., today launched the S-82K5B/M5B Series secondary protection ICs for 3 to 5 serially connected cells, which are ABLIC’s first secondary protection ICs with an integrated cascade function that can reduce the number of components required for monitoring of batteries wit
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Date:
03/13/2024
SEGGER and ARTERY Partner to Fully Support the AT32 Series MCU

SEGGER and ARTERY Partner to Fully Support the AT32 Series MCU

SEGGER and ARTERY Partner to Fully Support the AT32 Series MCU
­ARTERY and SEGGER announce that SEGGER's J-Link and J-Trace family of market-leading debug and trace probes, plus the Flasher family of in-circuit programmers, fully support the ARTERY AT32 MCUs, increasing the speed and efficiency of development and production. AT32 MCU users can benefit fr
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Date:
03/11/2024
Navitas GaN and SiC Technologies to Enable Next-Gen AI Power Delivery

Navitas GaN and SiC Technologies to Enable Next-Gen AI Power Delivery

Navitas GaN and SiC Technologies to Enable Next-Gen AI Power Delivery
­Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, has announced their AI data center technology roadmap for up to 3x power increase to support similar exponential growth in AI power de
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Date:
03/11/2024
Green Cubes Announces Full Swappable Power Platform for Medical and Industrial Mobile Workstations
Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes) announced its swappable battery platform, a complete pre-engineered energy storage power system available to mobile medical or industrial workstation manufacturers to save time and money for their product's system design. The swappable battery platform consists of thr
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Date:
03/08/2024
Conduction-Cooled PSU, Slim 300W Fan-less Rugged 7.43

Conduction-Cooled PSU, Slim 300W Fan-less Rugged 7.43" x 4.6" x 1" DC/DC

Conduction-Cooled PSU, Slim 300W Fan-less Rugged 7.43" x 4.6" x 1" DC/DC
­Vox Power Ltd proudly unveils the VCCR300 Conduction Cooled Power Series, a robust rugged and highly reliable DC/DC power supply capable of silently delivering 300 Watts of power. Its compact size measuring only 7.43 x 4.6 inches with an unrivalled 1-inch low profile, ensures easy integration in virtually any
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Date:
03/08/2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces 400V/600V ESD Withstand-Capable Rectifiers Offering Both Polarity Protection and ESD Protection

Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces 400V/600V ESD Withstand-Capable Rectifiers Offering Both Polarity Protection and ESD Protection

Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces 400V/600V ESD Withstand-Capable Rectifiers Offering Both Polarity Protection and ESD Protection
­Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new line of automotive-qualified rectifiers featuring ESD withstand capability. The new TSD Series rectifiers simultaneously provide repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) of up to 600V as well as ESD protection of >10,000V (per IEC-61000-4-2). Devices in the series ha
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Date:
03/08/2024
Murata Launches Three Power Systems, Electrifying the Semiconductor Landscape

Stephen Allen, VP of power, pSemi Corporation, a Murata Company

Murata Launches Three Power Systems, Electrifying the Semiconductor Landscape
­Murata announced the launch of three new power product solutions designed to help solve the challenges, constraints, and limitations of the power electronics industry. These include the PE25208, a revolutionary ultra-high efficiency charge pump IC aimed to fuel the future of portable consumer electronics, in
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Date:
03/08/2024
Analog Devices' GaN Driver Enables Robust and Reliable Control of GaN FETs

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

Analog Devices' GaN Driver Enables Robust and Reliable Control of GaN FETs
­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
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Date:
03/08/2024
Solid-State Isolators to Deliver Faster Switching with up to 70 percent Lower Power Dissipation

Infineon’s family of solid-state isolator drivers use coreless transformer technology to achieve faster and more reliable switching.

Solid-State Isolators to Deliver Faster Switching with up to 70 percent Lower Power Dissipation
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a new product family of Solid-State Isolators (iSSI) to achieve faster and more reliable circuit switching with protection features not available in optical-based solid state relays (SSR). iSSI use coreless transformer technology and support 20 times greater energy transfer wi
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Date:
03/08/2024
SEGGER and GigaDevice Partner to Provide emWin GUI Software

SEGGER and GigaDevice Partner to Provide emWin GUI Software

SEGGER and GigaDevice Partner to Provide emWin GUI Software
With GD32, the largest Arm-based MCU product family in China, GigaDevice was first to launch MCUs containing Cortex®-M3, -M4, -M23, -M33, and -M7 cores in China. With this, GigaDevice achieves comprehensive coverage of mainstream microcontroller applications, from low energy to ultra-high performance, covering co
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Date:
03/07/2024
Moxa Helps Elevate Private 5G Operational Performance with Versatile New Gateways

Moxa Helps Elevate Private 5G Operational Performance with Versatile New Gateways

Moxa Helps Elevate Private 5G Operational Performance with Versatile New Gateways
­Private 5G networks are gaining momentum across multiple industries. Compared to public cellular networks, private 5G networks offer better security, ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and customizable network configurations thanks to a combination of dedicated infrastructure and localized coverage.  Despite their man
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Date:
03/07/2024
Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level by Combining PWM Control, 700V GaN FET, X-Cap discharge, ACF Driver and UHV Start-up Regulator in Single Chip

Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level by Combining PWM Control, 700V GaN FET, X-Cap discharge, ACF Driver and UHV Start-up Regulator in Single Chip

Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level by Combining PWM Control, 700V GaN FET, X-Cap discharge, ACF Driver and UHV Start-up Regulator in Single Chip
­Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has expanded its CO2 Smart Power Family of AC/DC and DC/DC converter technologies with the launch of an active clamp flyback (ACF) controller that integrates adaptive digital PWM control with ultra-high-voltage (UHV) components comprising a 700 V primary GaN FET,
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Date:
03/06/2024
STMicroelectronics' High-Side Switches Pack Intelligence and Efficiency in Space-Saving Outline

STMicroelectronics' High-Side Switches Pack Intelligence and Efficiency in Space-Saving Outline

STMicroelectronics' High-Side Switches Pack Intelligence and Efficiency in Space-Saving Outline
­New octal high-side switches from STMicroelectronics combine intelligent features and flexibility, with only 110mΩ RDS(on) (typical) per channel to preserve system efficiency, in a compact outline that saves PCB space. The 0.7A IPS8200HQ and 1.0A IPS8200HQ-1 control capacitive, resistive, or induct
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Date:
03/06/2024
Datakey RUGGEDrive Line Expands with Industrial UFX Models

Datakey RUGGEDrive Line Expands with Industrial UFX Models

Datakey RUGGEDrive Line Expands with Industrial UFX Models
­ATEK Access Technologies (ATEK) announced the recent addition of the Industrial UFX Series to its Datakey RUGGEDrive line of memory tokens. This series of RUGGEDrive memory tokens provides USB flash drive functionality with industrial temperature operation and optional pSLC NAND flash. Datakey Industri
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Date:
03/06/2024
SEGGER's J-Link Debug Probes Support Renesas RZ/V2H MPU

SEGGER's J-Link Debug Probes Support Renesas RZ/V2H MPU

SEGGER's J-Link Debug Probes Support Renesas RZ/V2H MPU
­The RZ/V2H is a single-chip MPU designed for next-generation robotics applications that require both vision AI and real-time control capabilities. With the integration of four Arm Cortex-A55 CPU cores, two Cortex-R8 cores, and one Cortex-M33 sub-core, the RZ/V2H can effectively manage both vision AI and real-time cont
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Date:
03/06/2024
Mouser Electronics Expands its Offerings of Industrial Automation Products from Industry-Leading Manufacturers

Mouser Electronics Expands its Offerings of Industrial Automation Products from Industry-Leading Manufacturers

Mouser Electronics Expands its Offerings of Industrial Automation Products from Industry-Leading Manufacturers
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components, continues to expand its line card of industrial automation products from world-class manufacturers and solution delivery partners, helping to speed design for its customers. Demand for these new industrial products is
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Date:
03/06/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases New 9159-600 Series Card-Edge Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Releases New 9159-600 Series Card-Edge Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Releases New 9159-600 Series Card-Edge Connectors
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has further expanded its line of single-piece card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-600 Series dual-row, inverted through-board card-edge co
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Date:
03/06/2024
PSoC Automotive 4100S Max Supports Fifth-Generation CAPSENSE Technology with Higher Performance

Infineon Technologies presents the Automotive PSoC 4100S Max family, which provides higher flash densities, GPIOs, CAN-FD, and HW-Security to expand its portfolio of CAPSENSE enabled HMI solutions for automotive body/HVAC and steering wheel applications.

PSoC Automotive 4100S Max Supports Fifth-Generation CAPSENSE Technology with Higher Performance
­Infineon Technologies AG has launched the new Automotive PSoC™ 4100S Max family. This microcontroller device family expands Infineon’s portfolio of CAPSENSE™ enabled Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for automotive body/HVAC and steering wheel applications by delivering higher flash densities, GPI
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Date:
03/06/2024
Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control
­Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its popular RZ Family of microprocessors (MPUs) with a new device targeting high-performance robotics applications. Offering the highest levels of performance within the family, the RZ/V2H enables both vision AI and real-time control capabilities.  The device comes
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Date:
03/06/2024
Nexperia Unveils Next Gen Low-Voltage Analog Switches

Nexperia Unveils Next Gen Low-Voltage Analog Switches

Nexperia Unveils Next Gen Low-Voltage Analog Switches
­Nexperia introduced a new series of 4- and 8-channel analog switches designed to monitor and protect 1.8 V electronic systems. This series of multiplexers includes AEC-Q100 qualified variants intended for use in automotive applications as well as standard versions suitable for a broader range of consumer an
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Date:
03/05/2024
Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFET G2, the Next Generation of Silicon Carbide Technology for High-Performance Systems that Drive Decarbonization

Infineon CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V and 1200 V G2 operate with lower power losses in all operation modes in photovoltaic inverters, energy storage installations and EV charging, and more.

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFET G2, the Next Generation of Silicon Carbide Technology for High-Performance Systems that Drive Decarbonization
­Infineon Technologies AG opens a new chapter in power systems and energy conversion and introduces the next generation of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET trench technology. The new Infineon CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V and 1200 V Generation 2 improve MOSFET key performance figures such as stored energies an
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Date:
03/05/2024
SiC Inverter Control Modules Accelerate the Development of Compact and Efficient Electric Motor Drivetrains

SiC Inverter Control Modules Accelerate the Development of Compact and Efficient Electric Motor Drivetrains

SiC Inverter Control Modules Accelerate the Development of Compact and Efficient Electric Motor Drivetrains
­CISSOID releases its new series of SiC Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) dedicated to the E-mobility market. These software-powered SiC Inverter Control Modules are designed to help engineers create functionally safe, robust and modular E-motor drives while dramatically shortening time-to-market. The new CXT-I
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Date:
03/05/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases New Load Dump Varistors for Automotive Applications

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Load Dump Varistors for Automotive Applications

KYOCERA AVX Releases New Load Dump Varistors for Automotive Applications
­KYOCERA AVX released the new range of load dump varistors as an extension of its trusted TransGuard Automotive Series.  KYOCERA AVX TransGuard Automotive Series varistors are innovative, zinc-oxide-based ceramic semiconductor devices that provide bidirectional overvoltage protection and EMI/RF
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Date:
03/04/2024
Infineon Enhances the TRAVEO T2G MCU Family with Qt Group Graphics Solution to Enable Intelligent Rendering Technologies

Infineon collaborates with Qt Group to bring high-performance graphics framework to TRAVEO™ T2G cluster microcontrollers for a faster time-to-market and improved graphical displays.

Infineon Enhances the TRAVEO T2G MCU Family with Qt Group Graphics Solution to Enable Intelligent Rendering Technologies
­In the highly competitive global semiconductor market, manufacturers are constantly striving for shorter time-to-market. At the same time, the demand for fluid and high-resolution graphical displays is increasing. To address these market demands, Infineon Technologies AG announces its strategic collaboration wi
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Date:
03/04/2024
Green Cubes Announces Battery Pack to Power Computer Cart Systems

Green Cubes Announces Battery Pack to Power Computer Cart Systems

Green Cubes Announces Battery Pack to Power Computer Cart Systems
­Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes), the leader in producing lithium-ion power systems that facilitate the electrification of mobile workstations, today announced the Green Cubes Power Bank, a slim, rugged portable battery pack to extend the runtime of laptops and small computer systems.  “Powering a laptop
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Date:
03/04/2024
­Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations

SemiQ’s high-performance 1200V SiC modules are designed to operate reliably in high-frequency and high-power environments.

­Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations
  SemiQ unveiled the latest addition to the company’s QSiC family. The QSiC 1200V SiC MOSFET modules in full-bridge configurations deliver near zero switching loss, significantly improving efficiency, reducing heat dissipation, and allowing the use of smaller heatsinks.   With a high br
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Date:
02/26/2024
­High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

­High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

­High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability
  This groundbreaking high amperage solution is available in 200 A, 250 A and 300 A variants with an enhanced boost mode that increases its amperage to 500 A. Designed and manufactured in Europe, these tethered lead, mode 4 connectors feature a unique exchangeable mating face that enables EV charging network
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Date:
02/26/2024
­P-Duke Adds Ultra-Compact 50W Unit to Medical AC/DC Range

P-DUKE has expanded its medical grade open-frame power supplies portfolio with the addition of the new MAD50 series, ranging from 15W to 450W.

­P-Duke Adds Ultra-Compact 50W Unit to Medical AC/DC Range
  The series features a compact 3"x1.5" footprint and delivers 50W continuous output power, with a peak power function that allows the power supply to deliver up to 140% of rated output power for 5 seconds. It is designed with a high conversion efficiency of up to 92.5%, enabling full-power ope
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Date:
02/26/2024
­Next-Gen GaN Technology Enables Super-Fast Charging

­Next-Gen GaN Technology Enables Super-Fast Charging

­Next-Gen GaN Technology Enables Super-Fast Charging
  Flagship hardware specifications include a 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) dynamic AMOLED 2X, and 120 Hz screen, plus the Galaxy S24 delivers innovative and practical AI features to help transform the way users communicate, create and discover the world. Galaxy AI features like Live Translate, Chat Assist and new “Circl
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Date:
02/26/2024
­Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level

Highly integrated ACF controller simplifies and speeds design of high-efficiency, high-power-density AC/DC power supplies and adapters.

­Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level
  Silanna Semiconductor has expanded its CO2 Smart Power Family of AC/DC and DC/DC converter technologies.   The new active clamp flyback (ACF) controller integrates adaptive digital PWM control with ultra-high-voltage (UHV) components comprising a 700 V primary GaN FET, X capacitor (X-Cap) d
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Date:
02/26/2024
OmniOn Power Expands BPS Power System Family, Offers Enhanced Flexibility

OmniOn Power Expands BPS Power System Family, Offers Enhanced Flexibility

OmniOn Power Expands BPS Power System Family, Offers Enhanced Flexibility
­OmniOn Power has expanded its recently announced BPS power system family with its new BPS-Flex, providing advanced controller features in a compact, cost-efficient footprint. The power system offers a broad range of power, from 2 to 18 kilowatts (kW), depending on the number of shelves and rectifiers us
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Date:
02/21/2024
ITT Cannon Introduces New CCS2 High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

ITT Cannon Introduces New CCS2 High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

ITT Cannon Introduces New CCS2 High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability
­ITT Cannon announced the launch of its high-performance CCS2 Electric Vehicle (EV) connector for the European charging station market. This groundbreaking high amperage solution is available in 200 A, 250 A and 300 A variants with an enhanced boost mode that increases its amperage to 500 A. Designed an
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Date:
02/21/2024
Infineon Introduces the OPTIGA Trust M MTR, Making it Easy to add Matter and Security to Smart Home Devices

The new process of building Matter devices with OPTIGA™ Trust M MTR – simple, easy and secured.

Infineon Introduces the OPTIGA Trust M MTR, Making it Easy to add Matter and Security to Smart Home Devices
­In a world of increasing connectivity and the growing popularity of the Internet of Things, it is important to simplify interoperability across connected devices and to enhance their security and reliability. The Matter standard 1 was created precisely for this purpose. In order to facilitate integration of
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Date:
02/21/2024
Highly-Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations for Solar Inverter and EV Charging

Highly-Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations for Solar Inverter and EV Charging

Highly-Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations for Solar Inverter and EV Charging
­SemiQ Inc, a designer, developer, and global supplier of superior silicon carbide (SiC) solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, unveiled the latest addition to the company’s QSiC™ family. The QSiC 1200V SiC MOSFET modules in full-bridge configurations deliver near ze
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Date:
02/19/2024
New eBook from Mouser and Analog Devices Highlights New Solutions for Enhanced Productivity and Energy Efficiency

New eBook from Mouser and Analog Devices Highlights New Solutions for Enhanced Productivity and Energy Efficiency

New eBook from Mouser and Analog Devices Highlights New Solutions for Enhanced Productivity and Energy Efficiency
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, offering a detailed analysis of the technologies being used to support sustainable manufacturing pr
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Date:
02/19/2024
LiTime Has Released 12V 100Ah Group 24 Lithium Battery with Bluetooth Function

LiTime Has Released 12V 100Ah Group 24 Lithium Battery with Bluetooth Function

LiTime Has Released 12V 100Ah Group 24 Lithium Battery with Bluetooth Function
­LiTime is delighted to present its newest breakthrough: the 12V 100Ah Group 24 Bluetooth Lithium Deep Cycle Battery. This battery is equipped with Smart Bluetooth 5.0. Users can connect the LiTime APP to monitor the battery's overall status and data in real time, including SOC, charge/discharge/idle state
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Date:
02/19/2024
­SBDs Achieve Class-Leading Reverse Recovery Time

ROHM has developed 100V breakdown Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that deliver industry-leading reverse recovery time (trr).

­SBDs Achieve Class-Leading Reverse Recovery Time
  The SBDs are intended for applications including power supply and protection circuits in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.   Although numerous types of diodes exist, highly efficient SBDs are increasingly being used inside a variety of applications. Particularly SBDs with a trench
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Date:
02/18/2024
­Enhanced Reliability Power Supplies for Industrial Applications

COSEL's PDA series of AC/DC power supplies has enhanced reliability for industrial applications.

­Enhanced Reliability Power Supplies for Industrial Applications
  In order to offer the highest price/performance ratio while maintaining a high quality standard, the PDA series uses a quasi-resonant topology with a limited number of components, resulting in higher reliability. The PDA series is 100% form, fit and function backwards compatible with the PBA series, which is ret
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Date:
02/18/2024
­GaN FETs Deliver Power Density and Efficiency

EPC GaN FETs leverage drivers and controllers by Analog Devices to simplify GaN design, increase efficiency, reduce cooling cost.

­GaN FETs Deliver Power Density and Efficiency
  EPC announces the availability of several reference designs that feature EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) controllers. The newly released EPC9195 synchronous buck converter reference design board, operating at 750 kHz switching frequency, converts an input voltage of 36 V - 48 V to a regu
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Date:
02/18/2024
­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters
  Murata Power Solutions is known worldwide as the leading manufacturer of DC-DC converters as well as compact, high-efficiency power products designed to address power application requirements of all sizes.   The new products added to the range carried by Farnell include the MGN1 series of DC-DC conv
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Date:
02/18/2024
­0.635 mm pitch, Slim Body Edge Rate Connectors

­Samtec 0.635 mm pitch, Slim Body Edge Rate Connectors

­0.635 mm pitch, Slim Body Edge Rate Connectors
  It also includes a lower-profile 5 mm mated height. ERF6 & ERM6 Series Edge Rate connectors support 56 Gbps PAM4 high-speed, rugged mezzanine applications for industrial, embedded vision, instrumentation and monitoring, drones, and robotics.   ERF6 & ERM6 have two rows of pins while ma
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Date:
02/18/2024
­480W and 960W Three-phase AC-DC DIN Rail Power Supplies

TDK-Lambda’s DRB series of DIN rail mount power supplies now includes higher power and three-phase AC input models.

­480W and 960W Three-phase AC-DC DIN Rail Power Supplies
  With 24V, 48V and 72V outputs, the products are rated for continuous operation at 480W or 960W and can deliver a boost of 720W and 1440W respectively for up to seven seconds. This, and a constant current overload characteristic, enables operation with capacitive and inductive loads. These power supplie
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Date:
02/18/2024
­Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in CFP3-HP Packaging

Nexperia ­Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in CFP3-HP Packaging

­Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in CFP3-HP Packaging
  The portfolio includes 11 industrial, as well as 11 AEC-Q101 qualified products. This release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace devices in SMx-type packaging with smaller footprint CFP-packaged devices, especially in automotive applications. These diodes are suitable for use in,
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Date:
02/18/2024
3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC

3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC

3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC
­Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. has launched the NA7200BE series 3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC intended for general purposes such as fan and other small BLDC motors. The versatile NA7200BE offers a range of functions to design a feature-rich circuit to drive BLDC motors. A wide operating voltage range fr
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Date:
02/16/2024
Infineon Introduces Lower-Cost Bluetooth Long-Range Module, CYW20822-P4TAI040, for Low-Power Applications

Infineon’s CYW20822-P4TAI040 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth LE-LR use cases

Infineon Introduces Lower-Cost Bluetooth Long-Range Module, CYW20822-P4TAI040, for Low-Power Applications
­Infineon Technologies AG announced the CYW20822-P4TAI040, its latest Bluetooth® module that pushes the low-power and range boundaries for wireless connectivity in IoT and consumer electronics. This module is the most cost effective in its class, offers seamless integration, enhanced performance with Bluetooth lo
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Date:
02/15/2024
SiTime Complete and Differentiated Clock Portfolio Now Available

Multiple SiTime clocks and oscillators are used throughout the cloud and datacenter.

SiTime Complete and Differentiated Clock Portfolio Now Available
­For datacenter, AI and networking applications to function properly, you’ve got to get the timing right. That can be a challenge as data proliferates and workloads continue to increase. For example, in the datacenter, data travels through switches, active cables and SmartNIC cards to se
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Date:
02/14/2024
TimeProvider 4500 Series is the Industry's First Grandmaster to Provide High-Speed Network Interfaces up to 25 Gbps

TimeProvider 4500 Series is the Industry's First Grandmaster to Provide High-Speed Network Interfaces up to 25 Gbps

TimeProvider 4500 Series is the Industry's First Grandmaster to Provide High-Speed Network Interfaces up to 25 Gbps
­The operators of critical infrastructure market segments such as 5G telecommunications, power utilities and transportation need to continuously upgrade their networks with technology capable of delivering higher processing speeds and highly accurate time sources that are not dependent on the Global Navigation Sa
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Date:
02/14/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases TCD Series DLA 04051 & COTS-Plus Conductive Polymer Capacitors

KAVX034 TCD Series DLA & COTS-Plus Capacitors

KYOCERA AVX Releases TCD Series DLA 04051 & COTS-Plus Conductive Polymer Capacitors
­KYOCERA AVX released the new TCD Series DLA 04051 and COTS-Plus conductive polymer capacitors. These new high-reliability conductive polymer capacitors are engineered for use in demanding military, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, including power supplies and filtering circuits, and compliant wi
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Date:
02/13/2024
Nexperia Now Offers Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in Space-Saving CFP3-HP Packaging

Nexperia Now Offers Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in Space-Saving CFP3-HP Packaging

Nexperia Now Offers Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in Space-Saving CFP3-HP Packaging
­Nexperia, the global semiconductor manufacturer announced that it is now offering a portfolio of 22 new planar Schottky diodes in CFP3-HP packaging. The portfolio includes 11 industrial, as well as 11 AEC-Q101 qualified products. This release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace de
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Date:
02/13/2024
General Micro Systems Lightweight, Smart, Rugged Tablet/Display Adds Flexibility, Portability, and Intelligence to the Battlefield

The X9 Spider Thunderbolt Tablet/Display offers the ultimate in battlefield flexibility, portability and intelligence as a rugged mounted display or
operation as a compact, hand-held computer

General Micro Systems Lightweight, Smart, Rugged Tablet/Display Adds Flexibility, Portability, and Intelligence to the Battlefield
The smart version of ­General Micro Systems’ recently introduced high-definition (HD) rugged Thunderbolt display adds the Qualcomm® QRB6165 embedded/AI processor, uniquely enabling the tablet to be mounted on a ship or vehicle; mounted and then dismounted for portable operations or used exclusively as
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Date:
02/13/2024
­10A Relays Deliver High Dielectric Strength for Extra Safety

Omron has extended its relay portfolio with the introduction of its G6RN-E, for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications.

­10A Relays Deliver High Dielectric Strength for Extra Safety
  The latest model provides current load to 10A, with extended dielectric strength to 6000VAC, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption.   The new G6RN-E relays provide greater safety, conforming glow-wire test requirements for household and similar electrical appliances to IEC/EN60335-1 and con
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Date:
02/12/2024
­Synchronous 34V Input Buck Switching Regulator Controller

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched the NC2780AK series switching regulators intended for consumer, industrial and automotive applications.

­Synchronous 34V Input Buck Switching Regulator Controller
  The NC2780AK has a wide input voltage range from 4.0 to 34 V and an externally adjustable output voltage from 0.7 to 5.3 V. An additional external high-side and low-side N-Channel MOSFET and some passive components are required to complete the buck switching regulator controller. The product is highly
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Date:
02/12/2024
­IP67 – even when unmated

Protective caps for binder's 670- and 770-series cable connectors reliably protect the components against any ingress of dust and liquids when unmated.

­IP67 – even when unmated
  The requirements of protection degree IP67 are thereby met. binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, is adding protective caps for the cable connectors to its NCC (Not Connected Closed) 670- and 770-series portfolio. Their task is to prevent the ingress of particles and humidity
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Date:
02/12/2024
­Innovative Double-Sided Cooling DFN 5x6 Package

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has announced the AONA66916, a 100V MOSFET packaged in a top and bottom side cooling DFN 5 x 6 package.

­Innovative Double-Sided Cooling DFN 5x6 Package
  Delivering a state-of-the-art package that keeps its semiconductor products cooler, AOS is taking a huge step in enabling engineers to develop more efficient designs in telecommunications and industrial applications that must frequently operate in harsh conditions.   Typically, when using
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Date:
02/12/2024
­SOT-223-3 600V MOSFETs Contribute to Smaller Designs

ROHM has added a lineup of compact 600V Super Junction MOSFETs – the R6004END4 / R6003KND4 / R6006KND4 / R6002JND4 / R6003JND4.

­SOT-223-3 600V MOSFETs Contribute to Smaller Designs
  These devices are ideal for small lighting power supplies, pumps, and motors. In recent years, power supplies for lighting and motors for pumps are required to be smaller as devices become more sophisticated – spurring the demand for compact MOSFETs that are essential for switching operation.  
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Date:
02/12/2024
100V Bi-Directional GaN IC for 48V/60V Battery Management System Applications

100V Bi-Directional GaN IC for 48V/60V Battery Management System Applications

100V Bi-Directional GaN IC for 48V/60V Battery Management System Applications
­Innoscience Technology has launched a new 100V bi-directional member of the company’s VGaN IC family. The first family of VGaN devices rated 40V with wide on-resistance range (1.2mOhm – 12mOhm) have been successfully deployed in the USB OVP of mobile phones such as OPPO, OnePlus etc. The new 100V
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Date:
02/12/2024
Vector Introduces New Configurable Test System for Charging Communication Tests

Vector Introduces New Configurable Test System for Charging Communication Tests

Vector Introduces New Configurable Test System for Charging Communication Tests
­Vector's vCTS, short for Vector Charging Test System, is a modular test system for charging communications tests. vCTS offers both manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and charging stations comprehensive conformity and interoperability tests to validate charging communication. The new product is
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Date:
02/12/2024
Dual-Channel High-Side Switches for Robust Automotive Protection

Dual-Channel High-Side Switches for Robust Automotive Protection

Dual-Channel High-Side Switches for Robust Automotive Protection
  The ZXMS82090S14PQ, ZXMS82120S14PQ, and ZXMS82180S14PQ switches are an expansion of the company’s IntelliFET self-protected MOSFET portfolio. These intelligent switches deliver high power within a compact footprint while also providing robust protection and diagnostic capabilities. The series is d
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Date:
02/09/2024
­Automotive Power Inductors Bring 38% Reduction in DC Resistance

­Automotive Power Inductors Bring 38% Reduction in DC Resistance

­Automotive Power Inductors Bring 38% Reduction in DC Resistance
  Compared with existing products in the Murata DFE2MCAH_J0 series, the 0.33µH part, for example achieves the highest standards in the industry with a reduction of 38% in DC resistance to 18 mOhm along with a 31% increase in rated current to 5.1 A for the same temperature rise. Rated current for a sp
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Date:
02/09/2024
­New Current Sensor for High-Power Automotive Applications

­New Current Sensor for High-Power Automotive Applications

­New Current Sensor for High-Power Automotive Applications
  The collaboration results in the core-based Nano sensor that is 60% smaller than anything previously available without any compromise on performance.   “The Nano current sensor is a great example of how LEM is able to work hand-in-hand with industry specialists to tackle customers’ system challenges and
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Date:
02/09/2024
­High-accuracy zero-drift op amp is temperature stable

­High-accuracy zero-drift op amp is temperature stable

­High-accuracy zero-drift op amp is temperature stable
  Capable of accurately amplifying output signals from sensors installed in various measurement devices, this new op amp is ideal for current sensing applications such as power control inverters and temperature/pressures/flow/gas detectors.   As automotive and industrial equipment become more sophisticated and applica
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Date:
02/08/2024
­Würth Elektronik extends MagI³C-FISM family

­Würth Elektronik extends MagI³C-FISM family

­Würth Elektronik extends MagI³C-FISM family
  The device is 100% pin-to-pin compatible with the previous MagI³C-FISM. It has improved properties: the efficiency goes up to 84 percent, the ambient temperature range has been increased to 105°C and the isolation voltage is 3 kV (for 60 seconds). Like some of its predecessors, this power module ha
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Date:
02/08/2024
New Yorker Electronics Releases New Exxelia High-Power Alcon Film Capacitor Series

New Yorker Electronics Releases New Exxelia High-Power Alcon Film Capacitor Series

New Yorker Electronics Releases New Exxelia High-Power Alcon Film Capacitor Series
­New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of Exxelia’s new Alcon FP-20-400-SP Film-Capacitor for high-power applications. Because of its extraordinary power density, it’s able to handle high levels of power without compromising on performance. This device has an operating frequency up to 1000KH
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Date:
02/08/2024
Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs
­Littelfuse, Inc. introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications. With its compact design and low power consumption, the 59177 Series reed switch provides a reliable solution for various high-speed switching ap
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Date:
02/08/2024
ROHM Introduces Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with High Accuracy Regardless of Temperature Changes

ROHM Introduces Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with High Accuracy Regardless of Temperature Changes

ROHM Introduces Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with High Accuracy Regardless of Temperature Changes
­ROHM Semiconductor introduced the new LMR1002F-LB zero-drift operational amplifier (op amp). It is designed for industrial and consumer electronics devices and minimizes both input offset voltage and input offset voltage temperature drift. Capable of accurately amplifying output signals from se
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Date:
02/08/2024
Environmental Lights Announces the Launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers

Environmental Lights Announces the Launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers

Environmental Lights Announces the Launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers
­Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers. Dual-Mode Universal (DMU) Dimming Drivers are highly versatile power supplies. These full-capacity drivers accept universal input dimming signals compatible with all major control systems.
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Date:
02/08/2024
­PI introduces InnoSwitch5 offline flyback switcher IC

­PI introduces InnoSwitch5 offline flyback switcher IC

­PI introduces InnoSwitch5 offline flyback switcher IC
  The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high voltage switch. The new IC, which features a 750 V or a 900 V PowiGaN™ primary switch, primary-side contr
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Date:
02/08/2024
Power Semiconductor Modules for EVs and PHEVs

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Power Semiconductor Modules for EVs and PHEVs

Power Semiconductor Modules for EVs and PHEVs
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the coming release of six J3-Series power semiconductor modules for various electric vehicles (xEV), featuring either a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or a RC-IGBT (Si), with compact designs and scalability for use in the in
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Date:
02/06/2024
Offline Flyback Switcher IC with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) for 95 % Efficiency

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Offline Flyback Switcher IC with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) for 95 % Efficiency

Offline Flyback Switcher IC with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) for 95 % Efficiency
Power Integrations has released the InnoSwitch5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high-volta
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Date:
02/04/2024
GaN FETs Enable 75 - 231 Ampere Laser Diode Control in Nanoseconds for Lidar

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GaN FETs Enable 75 - 231 Ampere Laser Diode Control in Nanoseconds for Lidar

GaN FETs Enable 75 - 231 Ampere Laser Diode Control in Nanoseconds for Lidar
­EPC launches three laser driver boards dubbed EPC9179, EPC9181 and EPC9180 containing pulse current laser drivers of 75 A, 125 A, and 231 A, showcasing EPC's AEC-Q101-qualified GaN FETs. These FETs (EPC2252, EPC2204A, and EPC2218A) are 30% smaller and said to be more cost-effective than their predecessors. Des
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Date:
02/04/2024
FRD Super Junction MOSFETs with RDS(on) of 95 mOhm

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FRD Super Junction MOSFETs with RDS(on) of 95 mOhm

FRD Super Junction MOSFETs with RDS(on) of 95 mOhm
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has released two aMOS5 600V FRD Super Junction MOSFETs. aMOS5 is AOS's high voltage MOSFET platform, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs of servers, workstations, telecom rectifiers, solar Inverters, EV charging, motor drives and industrial pow
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Date:
02/04/2024
SiC FET in D2PAK for 750V EV Designs

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SiC FET in D2PAK for 750V EV Designs

SiC FET in D2PAK for 750V EV Designs
­Qorvo unveiled an automotive-qualified SiC FET offering an RDS(on) of 9mΩ in a compact D2PAK-7L package. This 750V SiC FET is the first in a new family of pin-compatible SiC FETs from Qorvo with RDS(on) options up to 60mΩ, making them well suited for electric vehicle applications, including on-b
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Date:
02/04/2024
Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak
­Flex Power Modules introduces a new device to their range of quarter brick non-isolated DC/DC converters that takes power densities to new levels. The BMR351 has a 40-60 V input range and a delivers a non-isolated but fully regulated output of 12.2 V nominal. Rated output current is 136 A continuous (1600 W m
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Date:
05/25/2023
Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains
­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata has introduced multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) products that successfully draw on the company’s advanced resin molding capabilities. The resulting EVA series of MLCCs have properties that will be highly appealing to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Among the pl
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Date:
05/25/2023
EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices
EA Elektro-Automatik introduces the EA-BT 20000 Triple Output Battery Tester, the only battery tester instrument with three channels and the highest voltage and current outputs. The Industry’s Highest Power Battery Testing Instrument The new instruments can test up to three battery cells, module
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Date:
05/25/2023
PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications
­The versatile InnoSwitch3-EP flyback switcher IC family offers a wide range of voltage rating options, making design easy by allowing engineers to select the best switching technology for their application. The newest additions to the family feature 900 V gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, delivering up to 10
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Date:
05/25/2023
Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications
­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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Date:
05/25/2023
Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools
­As programming and debugging continue to be vital—and manually time consuming—processes for embedded designers, Microchip Technology has launched two tools offering fast, affordable and convenient solutions. The new MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers bot
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Date:
05/19/2023
Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies
­Navitas Semiconductor announced that Exide Technologies’ next-generation, high-frequency fast chargers for industrial material handling equipment have adopted new, leading-edge GeneSiC power semiconductors to ensure reliability, safety, ease-of-use and optimal charging. Exide Technologies is a lead
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Date:
05/18/2023
Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs
­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata continues to position itself at the forefront of passive technology. Through its latest multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) introduction, the company is addressing the growing need for components that have elevated capacitance levels combined with miniaturized form fa
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Date:
05/18/2023
Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WBZ451 Curiosity Board from Microchip Technology. The WBZ451 Curiosity Board provides engineers with an efficient and versatile development platform for prototyping wireless lighting, industrial automation, smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.  The Microchip
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Date:
05/18/2023
SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores
­The latest release of Embedded Studio, SEGGER’s all-in-one IDE solution for building embedded applications now comes with support for ARMv8-A CPUs, such as Cortex-A53, Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A72. With a similar look and feel on all platforms and fully portable projects, developers enjoy efficient developme
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Date:
05/18/2023
Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C
­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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Date:
05/18/2023
New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications
­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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Date:
05/17/2023
TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C
­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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Date:
05/17/2023
Compact Battery Management System with Advanced Software Features for Industrial Applications and Low Voltage Electric Vehicles

The new c-BMS24X Battery Management System (BMS) from Sensata Technologies' battery management brand, Lithium Balance, enables improvements in vehicle range, uptime and battery health and performance in industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Compact Battery Management System with Advanced Software Features for Industrial Applications and Low Voltage Electric Vehicles
­Sensata Technologies announced the launch of the c-BMS24X, a new compact Battery Management System (BMS) that addresses the latest market needs for industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The c-BMS24X uses advanced software functionality that enab
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Date:
05/17/2023
onsemi and Kempower Enter Strategic Agreement for Electric Vehicle Chargers

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onsemi and Kempower Enter Strategic Agreement for Electric Vehicle Chargers
­onsemi announced that under a new strategic agreement, it will provide Kempower with onsemi EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for scalable electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies enables Kempower’s suite of EV charging solutions with a variety of
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Date:
05/15/2023
Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected
­SCHURTER continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation with a product design update to its power entry modules, series DG11 and DG12 with mains filter. The updated product design builds upon the success of the 6080 appliance inlet, which features a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution between th
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Date:
05/15/2023
SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership
­Nuvoton Technology Corporation and SEGGER Microcontroller announce the extension of their multi-year software partnership. Nuvoton customers can now use SEGGER's emWin emWin embedded GUI, as well as SEGGER's award-winning AppWizard, across all Nuvoton MCUs based on Arm Cortex-M, Arm9, and Arm Cor
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Date:
05/12/2023
­1 watt DC/DC converters with 480 VAC isolation voltage

TRACO POWER’s new TRI 1 and TRI 1SM

­1 watt DC/DC converters with 480 VAC isolation voltage
  The core characteristic of the TRI 1(SM) series is a sophisticated reinforced isolation system which is able to withstand high test voltages (8000 VDC for 1s and 3000 VAC for 60s) and working voltages (480 VACrms). Efficiencies up to 84% allow safe operation from –40°C to +85°C without derating.
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Date:
05/10/2023
New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, has launched a new eBook in collaboration with Texas Instruments, to explore the latest challenges facing the next-generation of air transportation and to discuss the best ways for designers to
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Date:
05/10/2023
Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design
­Arrow Electronics, working with franchised suppliers Nexperia and Yageo, has completed an AC/DC power supply (PSU) reference design to unleash gallium nitride (GaN) efficiency and power-density advantages in applications up to 4kW. The reference design is available with complete supporting documentation including bil
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Date:
05/10/2023
Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards
­As cities grow, public transport operators must cope with ever-increasing numbers of passengers, especially during major events such as football matches and the Olympic Games. This, coupled with the need for sustainability and convenience, is creating a rapidly expanding market for digital ticketing and smart mo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5x20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit pr
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Date:
05/10/2023
Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout
­Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex™ LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The new gate drivers target the popular new dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up
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Date:
05/10/2023
Pre-Switch Adds Remote Update and Analysis Features in Pre-Flex AI Soft-Switching SoC to Enable Continual Performance Optimization

Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO

Pre-Switch Adds Remote Update and Analysis Features in Pre-Flex AI Soft-Switching SoC to Enable Continual Performance Optimization
­Pre-Switch, Inc., has added the ability to reprogram its Pre-Flex soft-switching motor/inverter SoC, enabling products in development or in the field to be updated to give even higher performance. At the same time, the company has announced that the Pre-Flex ICs also now include an embedded digital oscilloscope, ena
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Date:
05/10/2023
Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has just introduced its DCL54xx01 series of digital isolators for ensuring stable high-speed digital communications even in the toughest factory floor environments. The isolators serve to provide protection against the powerful voltage pulses that are endemic in the industrial wo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements
­Innoscience Technology has collaborated with the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) to deliver a reference demo that employs Innoscience’s 650V InnoGaN HEMT devices in a multilevel topology to address 850VDC applications such as e-mobility motor drivers, solar and industrial inverters, EV fast chargers, an
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Date:
05/10/2023
1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications
­onsemi announced the release of the latest generation of 1200 V EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) M3S devices, which enable power electronics designers to achieve best-in-class efficiency and lower system cost. The new portfolio includes EliteSiC MOSFETs and modules that facilitate higher switching speeds to su
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Date:
05/10/2023
Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm
­Transphorm, Inc. announced availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm’s ability to support future au
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Date:
05/10/2023
650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV
Navitas Semiconductor announces the fifth generation of high-speed GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power diodes for demanding data center, industrial motor-drive, solar and consumer applications. The 650 V-rated Merged-PiN Schottky (MPS™) diodes integrate a unique PiN-Schottky structure, delivering ‘low-bu
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Date:
05/10/2023
Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer
­onsemi announced the launch of its Hyperlux automotive image sensor family. With a 2.1 µm pixel size, industry-leading 150dB ultra high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) across the full automotive temperature range, the Hyperlux family provides high performance, speed and advanced fe
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Date:
05/09/2023
Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications
­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) announces a product specifications update for the MM5140 DC-to-8 GHz SP4T switch. This product is positioned to address the globally evolving wireless standards in 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6 GHz RF network applications and emerging broadband wireless applications up
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Date:
05/09/2023
Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs
­Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the availability of its G3 Universal Input Rack PDU (G3 UPDU). With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, the G3 UPDU can be easily deployed into a single data center or a global data center network across multiple locations—saving ti
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Date:
05/09/2023
Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications
­High-voltage electrical subsystems throughout Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) require a mechanism to protect the high-voltage distribution and loads in the event of an overload condition. To provide BEV and HEV designers with a faster and more reliable high-voltage circuit pr
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Date:
05/09/2023
High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization
­To meet global climate targets, transportation must shift to more environmentally friendly vehicles such as energy-efficient electrified trains. Trains, however, have demanding operating profiles with frequent acceleration and braking, while being expected to operate reliably over a long service life. Consequently, en
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Date:
05/08/2023
ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance
­ROHM Semiconductor announced mass production of 650V GaN (Gallium Nitride) HEMTs GNP1070TC-Z and GNP1150TCA-Z optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These new products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconductors, Inc., an affiliate of Delta Electronics, In
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Date:
05/08/2023
Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply
­Infineon Technologies AG has successfully integrated the CoolGaN 600 V hybrid-drain-embedded gate injection transistor (HD-GIT) technology into its in-house manufacturing. The company is now releasing the complete portfolio of its high-quality GaN devices to the broader market. Taking advantage of Infineon’s fu
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Date:
05/05/2023
1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter
­TRACO POWER announces their new TRI 1 (SIP-8) and TRI 1SM (SMD-14) families of 1 watt high isolation and regulated DC/DC Converters for industrial, transportation and instrumentation applications. Both SIP and SMD Families feature: • TRI 1 (SIP-8 models) offer 5 / 12 / 15V outputs  • TRI 1SM (SMD-14 mo
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Date:
05/05/2023
Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction
Mouser Electronics, Inc., recently added several new sensor products to its already comprehensive sensing portfolio. Sensors are vital components, whether for controlling an industrial automation process, measuring environmental parameters in a vertical soil-less farming facility, or for an automo
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Date:
05/05/2023
Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics
­Harwin’s range of Gecko-MT 1.25mm pitch mixed layout connectors is in stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial. Gecko-MT connectors are the smallest and lightest mixed-layout connectors currently available fo
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Date:
05/04/2023
Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection
­Detection Technology is broadening its LDA (linear detector array) offering that is based on TDI (time delay integration) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) se
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Date:
05/04/2023
Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W
­Wireless charging has become an integral part of the modern battery-powered world, providing a streamlined and user-friendly experience for portable products across a wide range of industries. With the WLC1150 wireless charging transmitter IC, Infineon Technologies AG expands its portfolio of wireless charging (W
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Date:
05/04/2023
New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors
­STMicroelectronics has released a toolchain and accompanying software package for programming the intelligent sensor processing unit (ISPU) embedded in the latest-generation intelligent MEMS IMUs, ISM330IS and LSM6DSO16IS. The toolchain and software help employ the ISPU to handle motion-related wo
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Date:
05/03/2023
Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model
­Dialight launched the ProSite High Mast, an extension of its highly popular ProSite Floodlight series. This new model is precision engineered to support mounting heights of up to 130 feet for a variety of outdoor industrial applications, including: airports, container yards, rail yards, product stockpiles, tr
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Date:
05/03/2023
Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology. According to the agreement, Mouser will offer customers Na
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Date:
05/03/2023
GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices
­GLF Integrated Power introduces a new IQSmart battery-protection IC family, perfect for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless earphones, hearing aids, wearables and other small, thin battery-powered devices. Housed in a tiny (0.97 mm x 0.97 mm x 0.55 mm) chip-scale package, the GLF73610 product fa
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Date:
05/03/2023
SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch® family of resettable overcurrent protectio
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Date:
05/02/2023
Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence
­Ambiq introduces Ambiq HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT’s Model Zoo. This highly optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions. As with all Ambiq Mo
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Date:
05/02/2023
ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices
­ProTek Devices has introduced a high-powered transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for board level circuit protection in mobile devices, USB fast charging voltage Buses, in batteries, and in industrial equipment. The new TVS array is designed to protect sensitive electronics from damage or latch-up du
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Date:
05/02/2023
Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller
­EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 500 kHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 48 V - 54 V to a regulated 12 V output and delivers up to 25 A per phase or 50 A total continuous current. The combination of
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Date:
05/02/2023
USB-C PD Solutions Enable Advanced Multimedia and Charging Solutions for Vehicles

USB-C PD Solutions Enable Advanced Multimedia and Charging Solutions for Vehicles

USB-C PD Solutions Enable Advanced Multimedia and Charging Solutions for Vehicles
­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the EZ-PD CCG7D, a dual-port USB-C power delivery (PD) solution with integrated boost controller for in-car charging applications. The USB-C PD complies with the latest USB Type-C and PD specifications (Ver. 3.1) and is AEC Q-100 qualified. The PD solution is specifically de
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Date:
04/28/2023
ROHM Introduces Ultra-Low-Profile, 12W Rated Metal Plate Shunt Resistor

ROHM Introduces Ultra-Low-Profile, 12W Rated Metal Plate Shunt Resistor

ROHM Introduces Ultra-Low-Profile, 12W Rated Metal Plate Shunt Resistor
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the industry’s thinnest (H: 0.03-inch) 12W rated metal plate shunt resistor (PSR350), optimized for high-power applications in the automotive and industrial equipment markets. ROHM will also expand the PSR lineup to include a 0.2mΩ (PSR100) model, along with a 15W ty
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Date:
04/28/2023
Ruggedized 300W Buck-Boost Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters Have Wide Range Input and Outputs

Ruggedized 300W Buck-Boost Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters Have Wide Range Input and Outputs

Ruggedized 300W Buck-Boost Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters Have Wide Range Input and Outputs
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 300W rated TDK-Lambda RGC series of ruggedised non-isolated DC-DC converters. With an input voltage of 9 to 53V, these buck-boost converters deliver output voltages that can be adjustable from 9.6 to 48V or 5 to 28V with output currents of up to 12.5A. The se
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Date:
04/28/2023
1200 V Half-Bridge Driver IC Family with Active Miller Clamp for Optimized Ruggedness in High Power Systems

1200 V Half-Bridge Driver IC Family with Active Miller Clamp for Optimized Ruggedness in High Power Systems

1200 V Half-Bridge Driver IC Family with Active Miller Clamp for Optimized Ruggedness in High Power Systems
­Following the introduction of the EiceDRIVER 6ED223xS12T 1200 V Silicon-on-Isolator (SOI) 3-phase gate driver family, Infineon Technologies AG is now expanding its portfolio with the EiceDRIVER 2ED132xS12x family. The half-bridge configuration of the driver IC family complements the existing 1200 V SOI series, of
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Date:
04/27/2023
Nexperia Introduces the Best-in-Class Portfolio of I2C GPIO Expanders

Nexperia Introduces the Best-in-Class Portfolio of I2C GPIO Expanders

Nexperia Introduces the Best-in-Class Portfolio of I2C GPIO Expanders
­Nexperia introduced a new portfolio of 16-channel I2C general-purpose input-output (GPIO) expanders designed to increase flexibility and reuse in electronic systems. The portfolio provides an elegant solution when additional I/Os are needed while keeping the interconnections to a minimum. Enabling design eng
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Date:
04/27/2023
Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Power Supply Solution

Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Power Supply Solution

Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Power Supply Solution
­SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new Sol
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Date:
04/26/2023
Arrow Electronics Adds Precision and Power Resistors from Isabellenhütte

Arrow Electronics Adds Precision and Power Resistors from Isabellenhütte

Arrow Electronics Adds Precision and Power Resistors from Isabellenhütte
­Arrow Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with Isabellenhütte, a specialist developer and manufacturer of products based on electrical resistance and thermoelectric properties. Arrow will supply Isabellenhütte’s resistor line of products throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and th
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Date:
04/26/2023
D3 Launches Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous and Industrial Applications

D3 Launches Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous and Industrial Applications

D3 Launches Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous and Industrial Applications
­D3 is pleased to introduce its next generation of rugged camera modules developed to meet the requirements of multi-camera autonomous and industrial embedded vision applications: The DesignCore® Velocity Series and DesignCore® Discovery Series.    D3's new off-the-shelf cameras ha
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Date:
04/25/2023
Navitas Agreement with Mouser Electronics Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors

Navitas Agreement with Mouser Electronics Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors

Navitas Agreement with Mouser Electronics Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors
­Navitas Semiconductor has signed an agreement with Mouser Electronics, the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components. The new, worldwide agreement will see Mouser stock Navitas GanFast™ and GeneSiC™ wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor technologies. GaNFast p
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Date:
04/25/2023
Conduction Cooled, Fanless 3-phase High-Efficiency Power Supply Delivers 3.5kW to Highly Demanding Applications

Conduction Cooled, Fanless 3-phase High-Efficiency Power Supply Delivers 3.5kW to Highly Demanding Applications

Conduction Cooled, Fanless 3-phase High-Efficiency Power Supply Delivers 3.5kW to Highly Demanding Applications
­COSEL Co, Ltd announced the launch of the HCA3500TF, a fanless 3-phase / 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply, design optimized for industrial equipment such as high-frequency amplifiers, laser processing machines and robotics. Addressing worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, the
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Date:
04/25/2023
New Photo Microsensor Extends Transmissive Photo IC Portfolio with 3mm Slot Width

Offering detection for both position and rotation, the new Omron EE-SX4430 3mm PMS enables miniaturisation for a wide range of functions and applications.

New Photo Microsensor Extends Transmissive Photo IC Portfolio with 3mm Slot Width
­Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its SMD photo IC portfolio with the introduction of an ultra-compact 3mm slot variant. The EE-SX4330 photo microsensor ensures stable PCB mounting with an optimised 3mm terminal design. Available in tape reel or tape-out packaging, the new photo microsensor provides
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Date:
04/25/2023
Flexible Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors

Flexible Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors

Flexible Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors
­The STMicroelectronics L6983i 10W isolated buck (iso-buck) converter ensures high efficiency and a compact footprint, with advantages including low quiescent current and 3.5V-38V input-voltage range. The L6983i is suitable for applications that require an isolated DC-DC converter. It implements an iso-bu
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Date:
04/24/2023
Elma's New Chassis Manager Ensures Proper Board and Chassis Operation in Systems Aligned to SOSA

Elma's New Chassis Manager Ensures Proper Board and Chassis Operation in Systems Aligned to SOSA

Elma's New Chassis Manager Ensures Proper Board and Chassis Operation in Systems Aligned to SOSA
­Elma Electronic offers a VPX Chassis Manager that aligns with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0 and supports the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standardization initiative from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  The new VITA 46.11 Tier 3 chas
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Date:
04/24/2023
Acopian Expands High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line

Acopian Expands High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line

Acopian Expands High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line
­Acopian expanded their high power linear Rack and Benchtop power supplies rated up to 1200W. Models now include dc wide-adjustment output voltages ranging from 0-5VDC to 0-150VDC and up to 1200 watts. All voltages are available in 2U, 3U and 4U high configurations. All models are voltage and curre
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Date:
04/24/2023
The Industry's Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices

The Industry's Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices

The Industry's Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices
­ROHM Semiconductor announced mass production technology for Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) devices in the industry’s smallest class 1608-size (1.6mm × 0.8mm) for portable / wearable / hearable devices requiring material detection. SWIR is characterized by a longer wavelength than near-i
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Date:
04/21/2023
Infineon Enables Next-Generation Automotive E/E Architectures with Industry's First LPDDR Flash Memory

Infineon Enables Next-Generation Automotive E/E Architectures with Industry's First LPDDR Flash Memory

Infineon Enables Next-Generation Automotive E/E Architectures with Industry's First LPDDR Flash Memory
­Infineon Technologies AG launched the industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to enable next-generation automotive E/E architectures. The Infineon SEMPER™ X1 LPDDR Flash offers safe, reliable and real-time code execution critical for automotive domain and zone controllers. The device delivers 8 times the performance of
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Date:
04/21/2023
CUI Devices Expands USB Type C Connectors Line with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Models

CUI Devices Expands USB Type C Connectors Line with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Models

CUI Devices Expands USB Type C Connectors Line with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Models
­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C models to its line of USB Connectors. Offering high data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps, the UJ32 family of USB Type C connectors is a more cost-effective option for designs that do not require the full ca
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Date:
04/18/2023
Cornell Dubilier Introduces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Introduces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Introduces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors
­New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of the new 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors from Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE). Type 944L DC Link capacitors are specifically designed for fast switching power conversion applications. Their low inductance construction an
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Date:
04/18/2023
Dialight Introduces DC Crane Vigilant High Bay Fixture for Overhead Crane Applications

Dialight Introduces DC Crane Vigilant High Bay Fixture for Overhead Crane Applications

Dialight Introduces DC Crane Vigilant High Bay Fixture for Overhead Crane Applications
­Dialight announced availability of its newest fixture, the DC Crane Vigilant High Bay, designed to specifically meet the needs of overhead crane applications. Overhead crane applications, common to heavy industrial settings such as metals and steel processing, are notorious for large voltage swells and dips,
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Date:
04/17/2023
Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable

Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable

Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable
­Times Microwave Systems introduces its new TF-047 micro-coaxial cable, offering high performance and reliability in a compact footprint. TF-047 leverages a versatile SwaP-C solution with extensive connector capability for high-density and high-frequency applications including medical device, in
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Date:
04/17/2023
Compact and Powerful SMD Fuse for High Current SELV Applications

Compact and Powerful SMD Fuse for High Current SELV Applications

Compact and Powerful SMD Fuse for High Current SELV Applications
­SCHURTER announces the launch of its new UHS, a compact fast-acting SMT fuse designed to safely interrupt high-energy overcurrent in the SELV range. The new UHS is available in six current ratings from 50-100 A at 50 VDC or 32 VDC, with a breaking capacity of up to 2000 A.  SELV, which stands for "
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Date:
04/17/2023
SEGGER Announces J-Link Support for the TDK-Micronas HVC 5x SOC Series

SEGGER Announces J-Link Support for the TDK-Micronas HVC 5x SOC Series

SEGGER Announces J-Link Support for the TDK-Micronas HVC 5x SOC Series
­The latest hardware versions of all commercial SEGGER J-Link models ( J-Link PRO, J-Link ULTRA+, J-Link PLUS, and J-Link BASE) now support high-speed download and debugging of these cores via JTAG and SWD.  “Everyone in the embedded world knows the J-Link, and we all know TDK,“ s
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Date:
04/13/2023
ZF Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with STMicroelectronics for Silicon Carbide Devices

ZF Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with STMicroelectronics for Silicon Carbide Devices

ZF Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with STMicroelectronics for Silicon Carbide Devices
­The technology group ZF will, from 2025, purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of silicon carbide devices to be integrated in ZF’s new modular inverter architecture going into series production in
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Date:
04/13/2023
Bel Fuse Introduces New Line of Fast-acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments

Bel Fuse Introduces New Line of Fast-acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments

Bel Fuse Introduces New Line of Fast-acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments
­Bel Fuse Inc announced the release of their Type 0AMA series of 3x8.4mm Fast-acting Fuses. These competitively priced fuses are designed for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations, particularly medical and industrial environments. With the introduction of this series, Be
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Date:
04/13/2023
eInfochips Launches Reference Development Platform Based on NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Applications Processor

eInfochips Launches Reference Development Platform Based on NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Applications Processor

eInfochips Launches Reference Development Platform Based on NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Applications Processor
­eInfochips announced the launch of a Reference Development Platform (RDP) based on NXP® Semiconductors’ i.MX 93 applications processors.  “As an early access partner for the NXP i.MX 93 platform, eInfochips is proud to offer our clients a cutting-edge reference development platform.
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Date:
04/12/2023
Omron Sealed Ultra Sub Miniature Basic Switches offer Multi-Angle Operation Without a Lever

The new Omron sub miniature switches deliver the smallest comparable solution in the industry and offering multi-angle operation in an IP67-rated sliding-contact package.

Omron Sealed Ultra Sub Miniature Basic Switches offer Multi-Angle Operation Without a Lever
­Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its sealed basic switch portfolio, with devices delivering the smallest comparable solution in the industry and offering multi-angle operation in an IP67-rated sliding-contact package. The new ultra-small 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.3mm D2EW sealed switches provide flexible
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Date:
04/12/2023
SiTime Delivers Precision Timing Solution for Industry Leading Low Power FPGAs from Lattice Semiconductor

SiTime Delivers Precision Timing Solution for Industry Leading Low Power FPGAs from Lattice Semiconductor

SiTime Delivers Precision Timing Solution for Industry Leading Low Power FPGAs from Lattice Semiconductor
­SiTime Corporation announced that it will provide its precision timing solutions to Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader. The SiTime devices, a Cascade™ MEMS-based Clock-System-on-a-Chip (ClkSoC™) and an Emerald OCXO or Elite X™ Super-TCXO®, are incorporated into Lattice’s ne
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Date:
04/12/2023
Renesas Samples Its First 22-nm Microcontroller

Renesas Samples Its First 22-nm Microcontroller

Renesas Samples Its First 22-nm Microcontroller
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that it has produced its first microcontroller (MCU) based on advanced 22-nm process technology. By employing state-of-the-art process technology, Renesas can provide customers with superior performance at lower power consumption driven by reduced core voltages. Th
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Date:
04/11/2023
GaN Transistors Bring Newest Rad Hard Technology to Demanding Space Applications

GaN Transistors Bring Newest Rad Hard Technology to Demanding Space Applications

GaN Transistors Bring Newest Rad Hard Technology to Demanding Space Applications
­EPC announces the introduction of two new radiation-hardened GaN FETs. The EPC7020 is a 200 V, 11 mΩ, 170 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a small 12 mm2 footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm2 footprint.  Both devices have a total dose radiation ra
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Date:
04/11/2023
Kaman Highlights the DIT-5200L Noncontact Differential Impedance Transducer

Kaman Highlights the DIT-5200L Noncontact Differential Impedance Transducer

Kaman Highlights the DIT-5200L Noncontact Differential Impedance Transducer
­The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., highlights the DIT-5200L noncontact differential impedance transducer, which offers true differential for common mode rejection at an economical price. Capable of subnanometer resolution with high sensitivity (up to 10v/mil, 39 mV/μm) and outstanding linearity (up
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Date:
04/10/2023
A Novel Concept in Circuit Protection for Avionics and Other Extreme Applications

A Novel Concept in Circuit Protection for Avionics and Other Extreme Applications

A Novel Concept in Circuit Protection for Avionics and Other Extreme Applications
­SCHURTER introduces the FRM-A panel mount fuse holder with DRM-A SMT fuse: a small, light, and robust circuit protection solution designed for avionics applications. The extreme-performance circuit protection system is the most compact in its class, measuring <15mm deep behind the panel. The ultra-com
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Date:
04/07/2023
LED Drivers for LCD Backlights Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Medium to Large Automotive Displays

LED Drivers for LCD Backlights Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Medium to Large Automotive Displays

LED Drivers for LCD Backlights Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Medium to Large Automotive Displays
­ROHM Semiconductor announced new 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs (BD83A04EFV-M, BD83A14EFV-M, BD82A26MUF-M) designed for medium- to large-size automotive displays in car infotainment and instrument clusters. In recent years, the continuing evolution of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and enhanc
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Date:
04/07/2023
Energy Harvesting PMIC from Nexperia Enables Environmentally Friendly Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices

Energy Harvesting PMIC from Nexperia Enables Environmentally Friendly Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices

Energy Harvesting PMIC from Nexperia Enables Environmentally Friendly Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices
­Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Power ICs with Energy Harvesting solutions to simplify and enhance the performance of low-power internet of things (IoT) and other embedded applications. The NEH2000BY is a high-performance power management integrated circuit (PMIC) which recharges a battery or
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Date:
04/07/2023
TDK Offers its First Range of EMC High-Current Filters with Exceptional Attenuation Characteristics from 9 kHz Upwards

TDK offers its first range of EMC high-current filters with exceptional attenuation characteristics from 9 kHz upwards

TDK Offers its First Range of EMC High-Current Filters with Exceptional Attenuation Characteristics from 9 kHz Upwards
­TDK Corporation introduces with its B84143C*S250/S251 series the new EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for converter applications with high currents. Depending on type, they are designed for rated voltages of 305/530 V AC and 440/760 V AC (50/60 Hz) at rated currents of 160 A to 2500 A. One particular performance characteristic is the
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Date:
04/05/2023
Renesas Is First to Support Public Building Air Quality Standards in Environmental Sensors

Renesas Is First to Support Public Building Air Quality Standards in Environmental Sensors

Renesas Is First to Support Public Building Air Quality Standards in Environmental Sensors
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced new firmware for its industry-leading ZMOD digital air quality sensors. The latest firmware lets engineers configure the sensors to support various green air quality standards for Commercial & Public buildings, making them the first sensors in the industry to
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Date:
04/04/2023
sureCore Pushes the SRAM Voltage Envelope to Below 0.5V for the First Time

sureCore pushes the SRAM voltage envelope to below 0.5V for the first time

sureCore Pushes the SRAM Voltage Envelope to Below 0.5V for the First Time
­In the drive to reduce a device’s power consumption, one of the principal techniques deployed is to run it at a low voltage. Cutting the supply voltage to logic can deliver dramatic power savings, however one of the major challenges developers face is that the embedded SRAM cannot be operated at this reduced vo
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Date:
04/04/2023
CDE Introduces Standard Supercapacitor Modules

CDE Introduces Standard Supercapacitor Modules

CDE Introduces Standard Supercapacitor Modules
­A new line of standard supercapacitor modules has been announced by Cornell Dubilier (CDE). The DSM Series responds to the need for supercapacitor storage capabilities at higher voltages than what single components can provide. The new modules are offered in packs with 3, 6, or 10 cells in series for 9V
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Date:
04/03/2023
Cisco's LoRaWAN Module for the IR1110 Industrial Router is Now Fully Integrated with ThingPark LoRaWAN Network Platform

Cisco's LoRaWAN Module for the IR1110 Industrial Router is Now Fully Integrated with ThingPark LoRaWAN Network Platform

Cisco's LoRaWAN Module for the IR1110 Industrial Router is Now Fully Integrated with ThingPark LoRaWAN Network Platform
­Actility announces the integration of Cisco’s LoRaWAN module for the IR1110 industrial router into its ThingPark® platform to simplify and accelerate the ability to extend LPWAN connectivity to remote sites and meet the connectivity requirements of businesses wherever they operate.  
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Date:
03/31/2023
Xilinx's Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, Now at Mouser, Accelerates Workflows for Roboticists

Xilinx's Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, Now at Mouser, Accelerates Workflows for Roboticists

Xilinx's Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, Now at Mouser, Accelerates Workflows for Roboticists
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit from Xilinx. Offering high-performance industrial vision and real-time networking interfaces, this Xilinx starter kit allows roboticists to simplify their workflows when using the Kria K26 system-on-module (S
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Date:
03/31/2023
Programming/Debug Probe, with Extended Power-Measurement Range, Enables Next-Generation Ultra-Low-Power Applications

Programming/Debug Probe, with Extended Power-Measurement Range, Enables Next-Generation Ultra-Low-Power Applications

Programming/Debug Probe, with Extended Power-Measurement Range, Enables Next-Generation Ultra-Low-Power Applications
­STMicroelectronics’ STLINK-V3PWR is a new in-circuit debugging and programming probe that provides accurate power measurement suitable for applications running on any STM32 microcontroller (MCU). Having a wide dynamic range to handle power-conscious projects including IoT and wireless applicati
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Date:
03/30/2023
Kyocera-AVX Expands its Time- and Cost-Saving 9176-700 Series Capped IDC Connectors

Kyocera-AVX Expands its Time- and Cost-Saving 9176-700 Series Capped IDC Connectors

Kyocera-AVX Expands its Time- and Cost-Saving 9176-700 Series Capped IDC Connectors
­KYOCERA AVX added new four- and five-position models to its 9176-700 Series capped insulation displacement contact (IDC) connectors for 18–24AWG wire, which are engineered to satisfy the demanding requirements of automotive, transportation, industrial, lighting, and medical applications.    9176-700 Series ca
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Date:
03/30/2023
Advanced Energy Extends High-Efficiency AC-DC Brick Converter Family to 48 V

Advanced Energy Extends High-Efficiency AC-DC Brick Converter Family to 48 V

Advanced Energy Extends High-Efficiency AC-DC Brick Converter Family to 48 V
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has extended its Artesyn AIF family of intelligent, integrated and configurable full-brick AC-DC converters with the addition of a 48 V module. The AIF11WAC operates with best-in-class efficiencies up to 93% and delivers a small form factor solution for the latest 48 V power ar
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Date:
03/30/2023
onsemi Develops IGBT FS7 Switch Platform with Leading Performance for Industrial Markets

Asif Jakwani, senior vice president and general manager of the Advanced Power Division, On Semi

onsemi Develops IGBT FS7 Switch Platform with Leading Performance for Industrial Markets
­onsemi announced a new range of ultra-efficient 1200 V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) that minimize conduction and switching losses at a performance level that is industry-leading in the market. Intended to enhance efficiency in fast switching applications, the new devices will be primarily us
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Date:
03/29/2023
LinkSwitch-TNZ Allows More Efficient and Accurate AC Zero-Cross Detection in Smart Home Applications

LinkSwitch-TNZ Allows More Efficient and Accurate AC Zero-Cross Detection in Smart Home Applications

LinkSwitch-TNZ Allows More Efficient and Accurate AC Zero-Cross Detection in Smart Home Applications
With more sensors, actuators and wireless control features being added into the smart home ecosystem, it’s increasingly hard for designers to meet product standby power requirements using discrete buck converters, which are inefficient in standby and require additional circuits for detecting AC line zero-crossing. Th
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Date:
03/29/2023
STMicroelectronics Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer with High-Accuracy BMS Controller

STMicroelectronics Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer with High-Accuracy BMS Controller

STMicroelectronics Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer with High-Accuracy BMS Controller
­STMicroelectronics’ L9961 battery-management-system (BMS) device provides market-leading accuracy and flexibility to enhance the performance, lifetime, and safety of Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries. Suitable for battery packs up to 25V, the L9961 provides monitoring, balancing, and prote
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Date:
03/29/2023
Riedon Unveils Digital DC Current Sensors - Making Current Measurement Even Easier

Riedon Unveils Digital DC Current Sensors - Making Current Measurement Even Easier

Riedon Unveils Digital DC Current Sensors - Making Current Measurement Even Easier
­Following the market traction achieved by its SSA Smart Shunt current sensor series, specialist power and precision resistor manufacturer Riedon Inc. has just announced another major product innovation.  The new SSD Smart Shunt series consists of highly-integrated digital system-in-package (SiP) dev
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Date:
03/29/2023
ASRock Industrial Launches the iEP-7020E Series Industrial IoT Controller for Intelligent Control at the Edge

ASRock Industrial Launches the iEP-7020E Series Industrial IoT Controller for Intelligent Control at the Edge

ASRock Industrial Launches the iEP-7020E Series Industrial IoT Controller for Intelligent Control at the Edge
­ASRock Industrial is excited to release the iEP-7020E Series Industrial IoT Controller enabled by 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Embedded and Industrial Processors (Raptor Lake-P) for optimized performance and scalability. With Intel® Iris Xe graphics for fast AI and Intel® In-Band ECC support, delivering intelligent an
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Date:
03/28/2023
Infineon AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC Ready with Latest Bluetooth 5.4 Specification

Infineon AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC Ready with Latest Bluetooth 5.4 Specification

Infineon AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC Ready with Latest Bluetooth 5.4 Specification
­Infineon Technologies AG announced its AIROC™ CYW20829 Bluetooth® LE system on chip (SoC) is ready with the newly released Bluetooth 5.4 specification. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) use ca
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Date:
03/28/2023
KEMET Announces Series for the Newly Released Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2 for Polymer Tantalum Surface Mount Capacitors

KEMET Announces Series for the Newly Released Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2 for Polymer Tantalum Surface Mount Capacitors

KEMET Announces Series for the Newly Released Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2 for Polymer Tantalum Surface Mount Capacitors
­KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group, announces the new polymer tantalum surface mount T580/T581 series. This series is in support of Military Performance Specification Sheets MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2. The T580/T581 series will be the first polymer tantalum surface mount capacitors available to the market that will meet t
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Date:
03/28/2023
Antaira WiFi Access Point Extends Industrial Networks

Antaira WiFi Access Point Extends Industrial Networks

Antaira WiFi Access Point Extends Industrial Networks
­Antaira Technologies has launched an industrial dual-radio wireless LAN access point optimized with added router capabilities that securely extends connectivity to the ever-growing number of WiFi devices deployed on high-density plant floors. Empowered by 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and boasting ultra-reliable stabil
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Date:
03/28/2023
LED Delivers Industry-Leading High-Power LED Efficacy

LED Delivers Industry-Leading High-Power LED Efficacy

LED Delivers Industry-Leading High-Power LED Efficacy
Cree LED announced the release of its J Series 5050C E Class LEDs with the industry’s highest efficacy for high power LEDs: 228 lumens per watt (LPW) typical at 4000K, 70 CRI and 1W. The new J Series LEDs deliver up to three times the light output of competing 5050 LEDs at the same efficacy level. These advanced LE
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Date:
03/28/2023
150 and 200 Watt DC/DC Converters with 12:1 Input Range

150 and 200 Watt DC/DC Converters with 12:1 Input Range

150 and 200 Watt DC/DC Converters with 12:1 Input Range
­TRACO POWER announces their new TEP 150UIR and TEP 200UIR families of 150 and 200 watt DC/DC converters with a 12:1 input range (14-160VDC) in a fully-encapsulated half brick package. These converters enable design engineers to utilize a single power supply solution that accepts an array of nominal system vol
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Date:
03/24/2023
Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-High PSRR µModule Regulator Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications

Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-High PSRR µModule Regulator Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications

Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-High PSRR µModule Regulator Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications
­Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a super low noise dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations. Operating from up to 40 V input, the LTM8080’s front-end is a high efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher step-down regulator followed by two separate low
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Date:
03/22/2023
Premio Reveals an Industrial Edge Computer with Power-over-Ethernet Features

Premio Reveals an Industrial Edge Computer with Power-over-Ethernet Features

Premio Reveals an Industrial Edge Computer with Power-over-Ethernet Features
Premio Inc., reveals the RCO-3000-CML small form factor PC. Supported by Intel 10th Generation Comet Lake embedded processors, the all-new RCO-3000-CML is a fanless industrial computer balancing processing performance and modular I/O configurability.  Newly integrated Premio EDGEBoost I/O modules off
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Date:
03/22/2023
The First Application-Specific MOSFETs for Hotswap in SMD Copper-Clip LFPAK88 Packaging for 60% Reduced Footprint

The First Application-Specific MOSFETs for Hotswap in SMD Copper-Clip LFPAK88 Packaging for 60% Reduced Footprint

The First Application-Specific MOSFETs for Hotswap in SMD Copper-Clip LFPAK88 Packaging for 60% Reduced Footprint
­Nexperia announced the release of its first 80 V and 100 V application-specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for hotswap with enhanced safe operating area (SOA) in a compact 8x8 mm LFPAK88 package. These new ASFETs are fully optimized for demanding hotswap and soft-start applications and are qualified to 175°C for us
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Date:
03/22/2023
onsemi Launches Simulation Tools to Bring Complex Power Electronics Applications to Market Faster

onsemi Launches Simulation Tools to Bring Complex Power Electronics Applications to Market Faster

onsemi Launches Simulation Tools to Bring Complex Power Electronics Applications to Market Faster
­onsemi announced a breakthrough in simulation tools for onsemi’s EliteSiC Silicon Carbide (SiC) product family and its applications. The company launched the online Elite Power Simulator and Self-Service PLECS Model Generator, which provide meaningful insights for complex power electronic ap
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Date:
03/21/2023
Qorvo Delivers 5.4 mΩ 750V SiC FETs in TOLL Package for High Power Applications

Qorvo Delivers 5.4 mΩ 750V SiC FETs in TOLL Package for High Power Applications

Qorvo Delivers 5.4 mΩ 750V SiC FETs in TOLL Package for High Power Applications
­Qorvo will showcase a new surface-mount TO-leadless (TOLL) package for its high-performance, 5.4 milliohm (mΩ) 750V SiC FETs. This is the first product in a family of 750V SiC FETs that will be released in the TOLL package with on-resistance ranging from 5.4 mΩ to 60 mΩ. These devices are ideal for us
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Date:
03/21/2023
Silanna Semiconductor Launches First 100W Multi-Port Fast Charger Reference Design

Silanna Semiconductor Launches First 100W Multi-Port Fast Charger Reference Design

Silanna Semiconductor Launches First 100W Multi-Port Fast Charger Reference Design
­Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has expanded its family of fast charger reference designs with the company’s first 100W multi-port offering. Built around Silanna’s CO2 Smart Power advanced AC/DC controllers and high-frequency DC/DC converters, the RD-16 integrates a front-end PFC converter stag
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Date:
03/17/2023
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG to Deliver Latest Sensor Solutions

Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG to Deliver Latest Sensor Solutions

Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG to Deliver Latest Sensor Solutions
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a new global distribution agreement with Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG, an industry-leading manufacturer of physical, chemical and biological sensors. With over 30 years of experience, Innovative Sensor Technology’s suite of precision sensor solutions includes both pl
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Date:
03/16/2023
Würth Elektronik Presents its WSEN-ISDS Motion Sensor

Würth Elektronik Presents its WSEN-ISDS Motion Sensor

Würth Elektronik Presents its WSEN-ISDS Motion Sensor
­Würth Elektronik is expanding its range of compact MEMS-based sensors with a 3-axis accelerometer and integrated gyroscope. Its selectable measuring ranges and data rates makes WSEN-ISDS extremely versatile. To facilitate integration, the sensor outputs pre-calibrated, processed data for application-specific fu
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Date:
03/16/2023
Morse Micro and Quectel Partner to Take Wi-Fi HaLow to Market

Michael De Nil, co-founder and chief executive officer at Morse Micro

Morse Micro and Quectel Partner to Take Wi-Fi HaLow to Market
­Morse Micro and Quectel Wireless Solutions announced a strategic partnership to deliver Wi-Fi HaLow solutions to market. Through the partnership, Quectel will integrate Morse Micro’s 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow technology into a new module, designed for consumer, industrial, agricultural and other us
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Date:
03/15/2023
New Yorker Electronics Releases Vishay Load Switches with Programmable Current Limits & OVP Enhanced Reliability

New Yorker Electronics Releases Vishay Load Switches with Programmable Current Limits & OVP Enhanced Reliability

New Yorker Electronics Releases Vishay Load Switches with Programmable Current Limits & OVP Enhanced Reliability
­New Yorker Electronics is featuring four newly released Vishay eFuses that feature programmable current limits and overvoltage protection (OVP) in the compact 3mm x 3mm TDFN package. Designed to operate over a wide 2.8V to 23V input voltage range — with a 28 VIN DC tolerance — the 3.5A SiP32433A/B and
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Date:
03/15/2023
TDK Offers a Wide Range of inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet

TDK Offers a Wide Range of inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet

TDK Offers a Wide Range of inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet
­TDK Corporation has developed a series of inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) based on the IEEE 802.3cg standard for 10BASE-T1L. The suppression of asymmetrical interference is particularly important to achieve interference-free data traffic. The new RCM70CGI-471 common-mode choke, which has an
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Date:
03/15/2023
Halo Microelectronics Introduces a New Dual-Phase 40W Charge Pump Charger IC

Halo Microelectronics Introduces a New Dual-Phase 40W Charge Pump Charger IC

Halo Microelectronics Introduces a New Dual-Phase 40W Charge Pump Charger IC
­Halo Microelectronics announces the launch of its HL7139A, a low-voltage fast direct charger for 1-cell Li-ion and Li-ion polymer batteries. The device integrates a dual-phase switched capacitive converter and reverse blocking MOSFET (QRB FET) to achieve a 97.4% efficiency for 4.5V output and 5A charging current wi
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Date:
03/15/2023
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a Powerful New Duo of Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a Powerful New Duo of Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a Powerful New Duo of Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced a powerful duo of sink and source switches that can increase the power delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 140W, paving the way for Type C extended power range (EPR) implementations. The AOZ13937DI is suited for 28V Type C sinking applications while th
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Date:
03/15/2023
Sharge Selects GaN FETs from EPC for High-power USB PD Charger

Sharge Selects GaN FETs from EPC for High-power USB PD Charger

Sharge Selects GaN FETs from EPC for High-power USB PD Charger
­Efficient Power Conversion has teamed up with SHARGE Technology (SHARGE) to design a 67 W USB PD charger with a power display screen. The Retro 67 fast charger uses EPC’s 100 V GaN FET, EPC2218, which can deliver 231 A pulsed current in a tiny footprint of 3.5 mm x 1.95 mm offering designers a significantly sm
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Date:
03/15/2023
Navitas Distribution Deal with Richardson Electronics Expands Americas Footprint for Next-Gen SiC Semiconductors

Navitas Distribution Deal with Richardson Electronics Expands Americas Footprint for Next-Gen SiC Semiconductors

Navitas Distribution Deal with Richardson Electronics Expands Americas Footprint for Next-Gen SiC Semiconductors
­Navitas Semiconductor has announced a distribution agreement with Richardson Electronics, Ltd. covering next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the Americas. Richardson Electronics will focus on Navitas’ world-leading GeneSiC power MOSFETs and MPS diodes that are rated from 650
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Date:
03/15/2023
Kohler Launches Three New KD Series Industrial Generators

Kohler Launches Three New KD Series Industrial Generators

Kohler Launches Three New KD Series Industrial Generators
­Kohler expands its industry-leading KD Series line of industrial generators with two new models, KD700 and KD750 for 60hz markets. These generators feature a new KOHLER 18L advanced diesel engine (KD18L06) that can also run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source. These new model
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Date:
03/14/2023
Cemtrex's Vicon Launches New Suite of AI-Based Analytics with Enhanced Lineup of Vicon Roughneck AI Camera Series

Cemtrex's Vicon Launches New Suite of AI-Based Analytics with Enhanced Lineup of Vicon Roughneck AI Camera Series

Cemtrex's Vicon Launches New Suite of AI-Based Analytics with Enhanced Lineup of Vicon Roughneck AI Camera Series
­Cemtrex Inc. announced Vicon Industries has released a new suite of AI-based analytics in an enhanced Vicon Roughneck AI Camera series, further improving its unified VMS platform for controlling video, access control, license plate recognition (LPR), and other integrated applications. Vicon’s enhanced
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Date:
03/14/2023
Microchip Expands its Secure Authentication IC Portfolio

Microchip Expands its Secure Authentication IC Portfolio

Microchip Expands its Secure Authentication IC Portfolio
­Embedded security continues to be a high priority, and architects need vetted, easy-to-use and cost-optimized security solutions that are compliant with industry best practices. To provide architects with comprehensive embedded security solutions, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces it
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Date:
03/14/2023
SEGGER Fully Supports ST's new STM32H5 MCU Series

Segger's J-links

SEGGER Fully Supports ST's new STM32H5 MCU Series
­SEGGER announces that its J-Links, Flashers, full suite of development tools, and its emPower OS operating system fully support the new STM32H5 family of MCUs from STMicroelectronics. “SEGGER is delighted to be able to continue offering immediate support to new ST products as they h
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Date:
03/14/2023
Smart, Innovative IoT Sensor Hub Technology for a Sustainable World

Smart, Innovative IoT Sensor Hub Technology for a Sustainable World

Smart, Innovative IoT Sensor Hub Technology for a Sustainable World
­Micro Technic unveiled its latest generation of IoT sensor hubs. Skylark is a complete and flexible IoT solution that enables the monitoring and collection of data from any remote application. Simple to set up and connect to any sensor, Skylark comes with an easy device management platform. A resilient, st
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Date:
03/14/2023
STMicroelectronics Simplifies and Accelerates Wireless Product Development with Certified STM32WB1MMC Bluetooth LE Module

STMicroelectronics Simplifies and Accelerates Wireless Product Development with Certified STM32WB1MMC Bluetooth LE Module

STMicroelectronics Simplifies and Accelerates Wireless Product Development with Certified STM32WB1MMC Bluetooth LE Module
­The new STM32 Bluetooth wireless module from STMicroelectronics lets designers access the advantages of ST’s dual core STM32WB microcontrollers (MCUs), especially in projects intended for low-to-medium production volumes. The module simplifies development and accelerates time to market, combining
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Date:
03/13/2023
NFC Tag-Side Controller from Infineon Integrates Sensing and Energy-Harvesting to Enable Compact, Battery-Free Smart Sensing IoT Solutions

NFC Tag-Side Controller from Infineon Integrates Sensing and Energy-Harvesting to Enable Compact, Battery-Free Smart Sensing IoT Solutions

NFC Tag-Side Controller from Infineon Integrates Sensing and Energy-Harvesting to Enable Compact, Battery-Free Smart Sensing IoT Solutions
­NFC-based sensing controllers with energy-harvesting capabilities are critical for the development of passive smart devices that can operate with high accuracy, efficiency, and design convenience in a wide range of IoT applications. With the NGC1081, Infineon Technologies AG expands its product portfolio of NF
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Date:
03/13/2023
Lattice Advances Industrial Automation at the Edge with Latest Solution Stack Updates

Lattice Advances Industrial Automation at the Edge with Latest Solution Stack Updates

Lattice Advances Industrial Automation at the Edge with Latest Solution Stack Updates
­Lattice Semiconductor announced the latest updates to the Lattice Automate and Lattice sensAI solution stacks that equip customers with new factory automation and industrial machine vision capabilities. Running on low power Lattice FPGAs, both solution stacks enable efficient, flexible, and secure Industrial ap
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Date:
03/13/2023
Mouser Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with Astrocast to Deliver Satellite IoT Components

The Astronode S+, a certified, ready-to-install industrial satellite communication device based on the Astronode S and an Astronode Patch antenna.

Mouser Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with Astrocast to Deliver Satellite IoT Components
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a new distribution agreement with Astrocast, a leading nanosatellite IoT network operator. Through the agreement, Mouser offers engineers Astrocast's Satellite IoT (SatIoT) technology to customers in Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Swi
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Date:
03/13/2023
Infineon's AURIX & TRAVEO Microcontroller Families Extend Their Support for IEC 61508 Hardware and Software Metrics Enabling Industrial Safety up to SIL-3

Infineon's AURIX & TRAVEO Microcontroller Families Extend Their Support for IEC 61508 Hardware and Software Metrics Enabling Industrial Safety up to SIL-3

Infineon's AURIX & TRAVEO Microcontroller Families Extend Their Support for IEC 61508 Hardware and Software Metrics Enabling Industrial Safety up to SIL-3
­Industrial control systems must have a minimal error rate even in harsh environments, making safe and secure system development  crucial. The AURIX TC3x and TRAVEO T2G microcontroller product families from Infineon Technologies AG address these requirements with a wide range of integrated hardware functional sa
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Date:
03/10/2023
±1% Accuracy Current Sense Amplifier ICs Reduce Mounting Area by Approximately 46% Over Conventional Configurations

±1% Accuracy Current Sense Amplifier ICs Reduce Mounting Area by Approximately 46% Over Conventional Configurations

±1% Accuracy Current Sense Amplifier ICs Reduce Mounting Area by Approximately 46% Over Conventional Configurations
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the BD1421x-LA series of space-saving, high accuracy current sense amplifier ICs for industrial (e.g., wireless base stations, PLCs, inverters) and consumer applications (e.g., home appliances). For years, the demand for current sensing has been increasing in severa
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Date:
03/10/2023
Automotive-Qualified Micro-Power Op Amp Endures Harsh Temperature and Extended Mission Profile

Automotive-Qualified Micro-Power Op Amp Endures Harsh Temperature and Extended Mission Profile

Automotive-Qualified Micro-Power Op Amp Endures Harsh Temperature and Extended Mission Profile
­With micro-power current consumption and 150°C operating-temperature capability, STMicroelectronics’ TSU111H 5V automotive operational amplifier delivers a combination of properties that are unusual to find in one device. Qualified to AEC-Q100 temperature Grade 0 (-40°C to 150°C), the TSU11
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Date:
03/10/2023
24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup

24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup

24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup
­Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, has introduced a new DC UPS solution for long-term backup applications. The 24V emergency power supply is equipped with the particularly safe and durable LiFePO4 battery technology and offers backup times of up to 100 hours. Consisting of the UPSI-2406D intelligent charging and
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Date:
03/09/2023
100V Industrial-Grade STripFET F8 Devices Improve Figure of Merit by 40%

100V Industrial-Grade STripFET F8 Devices Improve Figure of Merit by 40%

100V Industrial-Grade STripFET F8 Devices Improve Figure of Merit by 40%
­STMicroelectronics’ STL120N10F8 N-channel 100V power MOSFETs combine extremely low gate-drain charge (QGD) and on-resistance RDS(on), giving 40% better figure of merit (FoM) than comparable devices of the preceding generation. The new MOSFETs leverage ST’s advanced STPOWER STripFET F8 technolo
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Date:
03/08/2023
High-Voltage MCU with USB-C PD and Buck-Boost Charging Controller, Streamlining Embedded System Design

High-Voltage MCU with USB-C PD and Buck-Boost Charging Controller, Streamlining Embedded System Design

High-Voltage MCU with USB-C PD and Buck-Boost Charging Controller, Streamlining Embedded System Design
­USB-C has been widely adopted as the connector of choice in the consumer electronics industry and is expected to replace the majority of conventional power adapters up to 240 W. As the world transitions to USB-C-based DC power sources, fast-charging protocols are becoming ubiquitous, enabling greater functionality an
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Date:
03/08/2023
ROHM's SiC SBDs Chosen by Murata Power Solutions for Data Center PSUs

ROHM's SiC SBDs Chosen by Murata Power Solutions for Data Center PSUs

ROHM's SiC SBDs Chosen by Murata Power Solutions for Data Center PSUs
­ROHM Semiconductor announced that Murata Power Solutions is using its high performance silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs) to increase performance and reduce the size of Power Supply Units (PSUs) for data center applications. ROHM’s SCS308AH SiC SBDs feature high surge re
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Date:
03/08/2023
Microchip Expands its Industrial-Grade Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio

Microchip Expands its Industrial-Grade Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio

Microchip Expands its Industrial-Grade Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio
­SPE technology is setting the stage for all-Ethernet IIoT and industrial Operational Technology (OT) networks that are built with a new class of synchronized low-speed Ethernet edge devices and a simplified cabling infrastructure for latency-sensitive traffic streams. Microchip Technology Inc. announces ne
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Date:
03/07/2023
DC/DC Converters Provide Flexible, Power-Dense Solutions for Data-Hungry Applications

DC/DC Converters Provide Flexible, Power-Dense Solutions for Data-Hungry Applications

DC/DC Converters Provide Flexible, Power-Dense Solutions for Data-Hungry Applications
­Helping to enable the next generation of high-performance, computing-intensive technologies, ABB Power Conversion introduced its DLynx IIITM point-of-load (POL) modules, the third generation of its proven digital DLynx family. The high-current modules enable board design flexibility by im
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Date:
03/07/2023
Littelfuse Expands eFuse Protection ICs Series to Address More Diverse, Demanding Applications

Littelfuse Expands eFuse Protection ICs Series to Address More Diverse, Demanding Applications

Littelfuse Expands eFuse Protection ICs Series to Address More Diverse, Demanding Applications
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of four versatile circuit protection devices in the eFuse Protection ICs product line. The latest eFuse Protection ICs utilize an innovative design ideal for a wide range of power inputs (3.3V to 28V) with highly integrated protection. These semicondu
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Date:
03/07/2023
Bourns Introduces High Efficiency Planar Transformer Series Engineered for High Frequency, Smaller Space DC-DC Conversion Designs

Bourns Introduces High Efficiency Planar Transformer Series Engineered for High Frequency, Smaller Space DC-DC Conversion Designs

Bourns Introduces High Efficiency Planar Transformer Series Engineered for High Frequency, Smaller Space DC-DC Conversion Designs
­Bourns, Inc., introduced its Model PLN0xx-ED21 Series Planar Transformers with the advanced features needed to meet today's high frequency, smaller space power conversion application requirements. These forward converter transformers are designed to deliver outstanding high volumetric power density, low
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Date:
03/06/2023
Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth Combo Extends Battery-Life for IoT Applications with up to 65% Power Reduction

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth Combo Extends Battery-Life for IoT Applications with up to 65% Power Reduction

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth Combo Extends Battery-Life for IoT Applications with up to 65% Power Reduction
­Infineon Technologies AG announced the new AIROC CYW43022 ultra-low power, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth combo, extending its broad portfolio of existing AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products. The CYW43022 ultra-low power architecture delivers industry-leading performance, with up to a 65 percent reduction in
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Date:
03/06/2023
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a New AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifier Solution

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a New AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifier Solution

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a New AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifier Solution
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced an extension to its active bridge driver, AlphaZBL™ family. Available in an SOP-8L package, the AOZ7203AV is a self-powered dual driver IC for driving external high-voltage MOSFETs to replace twolow-side diodes of bridge rectifier. The new device is
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Date:
03/03/2023
CoaXPress Express over Fiber Optic Cables Opens Up New Opportunities in High-Speed Imaging

The CoaXPress over Fiber protocol is an add-on to the CoaXPress 2.0 specification that enables camera data to be transmitted over fiber optic cable.

CoaXPress Express over Fiber Optic Cables Opens Up New Opportunities in High-Speed Imaging
­Introduced last year, CoaXPress over Fiber (CXPoF) is an emerging machine vision technology that opens up an exciting new realm of high-speed imaging opportunities. An extension of the existing CoaXPress 2.1 specification, CXPoF supports data transport from a camera to the host PC over fiber optic cabling in
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Date:
03/03/2023
COSEL Adds High Power Density 700W Unit to Robust and Reliable 3

COSEL Adds High Power Density 700W Unit to Robust and Reliable 3"x5" GHA Series Power Supplies

COSEL Adds High Power Density 700W Unit to Robust and Reliable 3"x5" GHA Series Power Supplies
­COSEL Co, Ltd announced the introduction of its new open-frame high power density, 700W, 3x5 inch power supply optimized for efficient cooling for use in demanding medical and industrial applications. Based on the robust platform with optimized thermal conduction, the GHA700F delivers 700W within a
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Date:
02/28/2023
Payment Solution for Ultra-Small Devices Enables NFC Wireless Charging

Payment Solution for Ultra-Small Devices Enables NFC Wireless Charging

Payment Solution for Ultra-Small Devices Enables NFC Wireless Charging
­Smart wearables and IoT devices are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of applications as they offer more functionality despite severe space and power constraints. By adding NFC capabilities to wearables, they can be used to pay in stores or gain access to public transportation and office buildings. SE
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Date:
02/27/2023
STMicroelectronics Grows ST-ONE Controller Family for USB Power Delivery Applications up to 140W

STMicroelectronics grows ST-ONE controller family for USB Power Delivery applications up to 140W

STMicroelectronics Grows ST-ONE Controller Family for USB Power Delivery Applications up to 140W
­STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST-ONEHP integrated digital controller, the  world’s first IC certified by USB-IF according to the USB Power Delivery Extended Power Range (USB PD 3.1 EPR) specification. As the third controller in the ST-ONE family, the ST-ONEHP has 28V output capabilit
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Date:
02/27/2023
Vanguard Announces New Common Mode Choke Inductor

Vanguard Announces New Common Mode Choke Inductor

Vanguard Announces New Common Mode Choke Inductor
­Vanguard Electronics, under the iNRCORE Family of Brands, is pleased to announce its new XTCMN5 Series Common Mode Choke Inductors, the latest addition to Vanguard’s growing High Temperature product line.  The XTCMN5 Series Common Mode Choke Inductors have been designed to operate in extreme environme
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Date:
02/27/2023
i-ToF Imager Enables Smallest 3D Camera Systems with Improved Quantum Efficiency at Optimized Cost

i-ToF Imager Enables Smallest 3D Camera Systems with Improved Quantum Efficiency at Optimized Cost

i-ToF Imager Enables Smallest 3D Camera Systems with Improved Quantum Efficiency at Optimized Cost
­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the IRS2976C Time of Flight (ToF) VGA sensor, a performance-enhancing evolution of the IRS2877C ToF VGA sensor and novel member of the REAL3 product family. The implementation of Infineon's advanced pixel technology enables the pixels to achieve a quantum efficiency of 30 perc
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Date:
02/25/2023
STMicroelectronics Reveals Ultra-Compact, Low-Power, NB-IoT Industrial Modules with GNSS Geo-Location Capability

STMicroelectronics Reveals Ultra-Compact, Low-Power, NB-IoT Industrial Modules with GNSS Geo-Location Capability

STMicroelectronics Reveals Ultra-Compact, Low-Power, NB-IoT Industrial Modules with GNSS Geo-Location Capability
­STMicroelectronics’ ST87M01 ultra-compact and low-power modules combine highly reliable and robust NB-IoT data communication with accurate and resilient GNSS geo-location capability for IoT devices and assets. The fully programmable, certified LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT industrial modules cover worldwide ce
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Date:
02/23/2023
Ultra-Low-Power Bi-Directional Wireless Mesh Network Modules from NeoCortec Available Through Endrich

Cato Skibsted Fagermo, Business Development Manager at NeoCortec

Ultra-Low-Power Bi-Directional Wireless Mesh Network Modules from NeoCortec Available Through Endrich
­NeoCortec, manufacturer of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network modules, has signed a new distribution agreement with service-oriented special distributor, Endrich Bauelemente Vetriebs GmbH. The new agreement enables Endrich to promote worldwide NeoCortec’s NeoMesh wireless mesh network modules to
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Date:
02/23/2023
Infineon Presents User-Friendly LCC Design Tool, Enabling Highly Efficient LED Driver Design

Infineon presents user-friendly LCC design tool, enabling highly efficient LED driver design

Infineon Presents User-Friendly LCC Design Tool, Enabling Highly Efficient LED Driver Design
­Lighting accounts for a significant portion of the world’s total electricity consumption, emphasizing the importance of energy-efficient solutions in this sector. Power factor correction (PFC) plus LCC resonant topology for constant current output has proven to offer outstanding efficiency combined with a
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Date:
02/23/2023
Mersen Introduces MDC Series DC Distribution Fuses

Mersen Introduces MDC Series DC Distribution Fuses

Mersen Introduces MDC Series DC Distribution Fuses
­Mersen announces its latest innovative product series, MDC DC distribution fuses. With the evolution of DC distribution and new technologies on the horizon, Mersen’s MDC DC Distribution fuses help customers achieve ultimate protection for today and tomorrow and let system integrators and OEM manufacturers easily&nb
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Date:
02/23/2023
CUI Devices Adds New DIN Rail Options to Terminal Blocks Product Line

CUI Devices Adds New DIN Rail Options to Terminal Blocks Product Line

CUI Devices Adds New DIN Rail Options to Terminal Blocks Product Line
­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its line of terminal blocks with the addition of new DIN rail terminal block models. The TBDR family offers push-in spring or end cap connector types with feed through or ground type styles. These DIN rail terminal blocks are available in single-level or
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Date:
02/21/2023
Infineon's XENSIV Connected Sensor Kits, Now at Mouser, Offer Sensor Platform for IoT Device Development

Infineon's XENSIV Connected Sensor Kits, Now at Mouser, Offer Sensor Platform for IoT Device Development

Infineon's XENSIV Connected Sensor Kits, Now at Mouser, Offer Sensor Platform for IoT Device Development
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the XENSIV KIT CSK PASCO2 and XENSIV KIT CSK BGT60TR13C connected sensor kits (CSK) from Infineon Technologies AG. The XENSIV connected sensor kits provide a ready-to-use sensor development platform for IoT devices. The CSK platform enables the creation of new prototype id
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Date:
02/20/2023
Murata Introduces Next-Generation LTE M/NB-IoT Module Solution

Akira Sasaki, General Manager of Connectivity Module Marketing, Murata

Murata Introduces Next-Generation LTE M/NB-IoT Module Solution
­Murata announced its second generation LTE-M/NB-IoT module, the Type2GD. Featuring recently announced ALT1350 chipset from Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), it is the first solution on the market that offers ultra-low power and multiple LPWA communication protocols including non-terrestrial networks (NTN) sat
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Date:
02/17/2023
Eaton Delivers Reliable, Flexible Power Protection for Connected Devices in Industrial Environments

Eaton delivers reliable, flexible power protection for connected devices in industrial environments

Eaton Delivers Reliable, Flexible Power Protection for Connected Devices in Industrial Environments
­Power management company Eaton announced its latest innovation in industrial backup power with the North American launch of its DIN rail industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Built to withstand the demanding physical conditions and extreme temperatures of harsh environments, the new UPS offers reliable ba
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Date:
02/17/2023
Infineon's Latest SLC38 Security Device and TrustSEC's Operating System BIO-SLCOS Provide Secured, Open Platform for Advanced Smart Card Applications

Infineon's Latest SLC38 Security Device and TrustSEC's Operating System BIO-SLCOS Provide Secured, Open Platform for Advanced Smart Card Applications

Infineon's Latest SLC38 Security Device and TrustSEC's Operating System BIO-SLCOS Provide Secured, Open Platform for Advanced Smart Card Applications
­In cooperation with Infineon Technologies AG, TrustSEC has launched its new advanced smart cards operating system (OS) BIO-SLCOS. The OS uses Infineon's latest high-performance SLC38 Secure Element to provide a secured and open platform that combines the best in security, flexibility, and hardware independence to
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Date:
02/17/2023
Acopian Launches

Acopian Launches "Infinity" High Power Linear Rack & Benchtop Power Supplies

Acopian Launches "Infinity" High Power Linear Rack & Benchtop Power Supplies
­Acopian launched their high power linear Infinity Rack and Benchtop power supplies rated up to 1200W. DC single/nominal output voltages range from 3.3VDC to 150VDC and up to 150A (1200W). All voltages are available in 2U, 3U and 4U high configurations. These linear power supplies are highly configurab
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Date:
02/17/2023
TDK Expands the Tronics AXO 300 Series With Two Types of High-Performance Digital MEMS Accelerometer Sensors

TDK Expands the Tronics AXO 300 Series With Two Types of High-Performance Digital MEMS Accelerometer Sensors

TDK Expands the Tronics AXO 300 Series With Two Types of High-Performance Digital MEMS Accelerometer Sensors
­TDK Corporation announces the extension of Tronics AXO®300 accelerometers platform with two new products. After the successful production launch in 2020 of the ±14 g AXO315 accelerometer for high-performance navigation and positioning of dynamic systems, Tronics extends the AXO300 accelerometer se
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Date:
02/15/2023
GMS launches new 8-slot DominATR 3U OpenVPX chassis series

The X9 Venom family of 3U OpenVPX products, including this DominATR chassis, are SOSA (Sensor Open Standard Architecture) aligned and
ready to meet the C4ISR/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) requirements of U.S. military programs and
platform upgrades

GMS launches new 8-slot DominATR 3U OpenVPX chassis series
­General Micro Systems (GMS) launched its 8-slot DominATR™ 3U OpenVPX chassis to support U.S military and commercial applications. As part of the GMS X9 Venom product family, this chassis’ revolutionary architecture and lightweight materials offer improved performance, reliability and operating ra
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Date:
02/14/2023
STMicroelectronics Introduces Highly Integrated 32-Channel Ultrasound Transmitter Optimized for Handheld Scanners

STMicroelectronics Introduces Highly Integrated 32-Channel Ultrasound Transmitter Optimized for Handheld Scanners

STMicroelectronics Introduces Highly Integrated 32-Channel Ultrasound Transmitter Optimized for Handheld Scanners
­STMicroelectronics has expanded its family of advanced ultrasound transmitters by adding a 32-channel variant with high output current for portable applications. The new transmitter, STHVUP32, provides ±800mA aimed at portable systems that demand extra drive capability for a coaxial cable-mounted probe. Joining the portf
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Date:
02/14/2023
Alliance Memory Expands Lineup of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs With New 16Gb Device

Alliance Memory Expands Lineup of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs With New 16Gb Device

Alliance Memory Expands Lineup of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs With New 16Gb Device
­Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its portfolio of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs with a new 16Gb device in the 96-ball FBGA package. Providing the company's customers with a higher-density option for a wide range of applications, the AS4C1G16D4-062BCN delivers improved performance over previous-generation DDR
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Date:
02/14/2023
Navitas Fast Charges Global Launch of The OnePlus 11 5G

Navitas Fast Charges Global Launch of The OnePlus 11 5G

Navitas Fast Charges Global Launch of The OnePlus 11 5G
­Navitas Semiconductor has confirmed that its GaNFast technology fast-charges the newly-released OnePlus 11 5G flagship smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the flagship OnePlus 11 5G combines a modern, elegant design with effortless imaging supported by the 3rd Generation Hasselbla
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Date:
02/13/2023
Eighth-Brick DC-DC Provides 240 W From a Wide Input Range

Eighth-Brick DC-DC Provides 240 W From a Wide Input Range

Eighth-Brick DC-DC Provides 240 W From a Wide Input Range
­Flex Power Modules has extended its PKB-D series of isolated eighth-brick DC-DC converters with the launch of the PKB5213D, featuring a wide 18-60 V input range to include 24 V and 48 V nominal inputs, and a fully regulated 12 V output rated at 20 A/240 W. The part’s Isolation is 2250 VDC input to
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Date:
02/09/2023
Space-saving Solution for Circuit Isolation

Würth Elektronik introduces its WL-OCPT dual-channel optocoupler phototransistor

Space-saving Solution for Circuit Isolation
­Würth Elektronik has expanded its WL-OCPT optocoupler product family with the DIP-8 design. Two-channel optocoupler phototransistors with eight pins are now available. This design contains two circuits inside a single component constructed from two input LEDs and two output phototransistors, therefore two se
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Date:
02/09/2023
Infineon QDPAK and DDPAK Top-Side Cooling Packages Registered as JEDEC Standard for High-Power Applications

Infineon QDPAK and DDPAK Top-Side Cooling Packages Registered as JEDEC Standard for High-Power Applications

Infineon QDPAK and DDPAK Top-Side Cooling Packages Registered as JEDEC Standard for High-Power Applications
­The trends toward higher power density and cost optimization dominate the development goals of efficient high-power applications that create substantial value for segments such as electromobility. To push these boundaries, Infineon Technologies AG announced it has successfully registered its QDPAK and DDPAK to
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Date:
02/09/2023
Compact Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with 85% Increased Ripple Current Capability

Compact Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with 85% Increased Ripple Current Capability

Compact Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with 85% Increased Ripple Current Capability
­TDK Corporation presents its new EPCOS B43652* series of snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors that are characterized by very compact dimensions and very high ripple current-carrying capacity. The RoHS-compatible capacitors are designed for a maximum rated voltage of 450 V DC and cover a capacitance ra
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Date:
02/09/2023
Sfera Labs Extends Family of Pi-Based Edge Computing Servers with Strato Pi CM v3 and Strato Pi CM Duo v3

Sfera Labs Extends Family of Pi-Based Edge Computing Servers with Strato Pi CM v3 and Strato Pi CM Duo v3

Sfera Labs Extends Family of Pi-Based Edge Computing Servers with Strato Pi CM v3 and Strato Pi CM Duo v3
­Sfera Labs has expanded its Strato Pi CM family of compact Raspberry Pi-based Compute Module (CM) servers with two new models that provide support for the new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S (CM4S) alongside other performance improvements. The Strato Pi CM v3 and Strato Pi CM Duo v3 are ideally suited to industrial an
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Date:
02/08/2023
Compact Intelligent (Smart) Low Side Switches: Reduced Power Loss and Safer Operation

Compact Intelligent (Smart) Low Side Switches: Reduced Power Loss and Safer Operation

Compact Intelligent (Smart) Low Side Switches: Reduced Power Loss and Safer Operation
­ROHM Semiconductor announced a new generation of single- and dual-channel 40 V intelligent (smart) low side switches, the BV1LExxxEFJ-C and BM2LExxxFJ-C series. The two product families are ideally designed for automotive and industrial applications. They are AEC-Q100 qualified and ar
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Date:
02/08/2023
Harwin Showcases Performance-Enhanced, Cost-Effective Industrial Connectors

Harwin Showcases Performance-Enhanced, Cost-Effective Industrial Connectors

Harwin Showcases Performance-Enhanced, Cost-Effective Industrial Connectors
Harwin's high density board-to-board connectors are intended for use in challenging industrial applications, providing assured long-term operation. The BBi portfolio includes components for drives and controls, edge-based computing hardware, automation systems, robotics, instrumentation and monitoring equipment, IIo
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Date:
02/06/2023
Integrated Flyback Controller with Advanced Features Boosts LED Lighting Performance

Integrated Flyback Controller with Advanced Features Boosts LED Lighting Performance

Integrated Flyback Controller with Advanced Features Boosts LED Lighting Performance
­STMicroelectronics’ HVLED101 90-400V flyback controller for LED-lighting applications up to 180W enhances performance and simplifies design through extensive feature integration, patented control techniques, and support for primary-sensing regulation. Joining ST’s HVLED family of high-power-factor controlle
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Date:
02/06/2023
Advanced Energy Introduces Ultra-Miniature, Programmable High Voltage Precision DC-DC Converters

Advanced Energy Introduces Ultra-Miniature, Programmable High Voltage Precision DC-DC Converters

Advanced Energy Introduces Ultra-Miniature, Programmable High Voltage Precision DC-DC Converters
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., introduced a new series of ultra-miniature isolated single and dual-output high voltage DC-DC converters. The Advanced Energy UltraVolt© AEQ series optimizes power conversion in a wide range of medical, life science, industrial and semiconductor equipment applications. Devices in the AE
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Date:
02/03/2023
Single-Chip Antenna-Matching ICs for Easier, Faster Design with Bluetooth LE SoCs and STM32 Wireless Microcontrollers

Single-Chip Antenna-Matching ICs for Easier, Faster Design with Bluetooth LE SoCs and STM32 Wireless Microcontrollers

Single-Chip Antenna-Matching ICs for Easier, Faster Design with Bluetooth LE SoCs and STM32 Wireless Microcontrollers
­STMicroelectronics has extended its range of single-chip antenna-matching ICs that simplify RF-circuit design with two new devices optimized for BlueNRG-LPS system-on-chip ICs (SoCs) and STM32WB1x and STM32WB5x wireless microcontrollers. The MLPF-NRG-01D3 for BlueNRG-LPS and MLPF-WB-02D3 for STM32WB integrate the compl
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Date:
02/02/2023
Automotive-Qualified Supercapacitors are Tested and Qualified to the Stringent AEC-Q200 Standard

Automotive-Qualified Supercapacitors are Tested and Qualified to the Stringent AEC-Q200 Standard

Automotive-Qualified Supercapacitors are Tested and Qualified to the Stringent AEC-Q200 Standard
­KYOCERA AVX is proud to announce its first automotive-qualified supercapacitors, which are also known as cylindrical, electrochemical, double-layer capacitors.  The five new automotive-qualified SCC Series supercapacitors are tested and qualified to the stringent AEC-Q200 standard, which pro
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Date:
02/02/2023
Elma Adds to Comprehensive Line of SOSA Aligned Backplanes That Enable Complex, High Speed Signal Processing in Rugged Applications

Elma Adds to Comprehensive Line of SOSA Aligned Backplanes That Enable Complex, High Speed Signal Processing in Rugged Applications

Elma Adds to Comprehensive Line of SOSA Aligned Backplanes That Enable Complex, High Speed Signal Processing in Rugged Applications
­Elma Electronic has now added six additional high-speed backplanes that align with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0 and incorporate the latest optical fiber and RF connectivity. With 2-, 4- and 6-slot options, the expanded 3U OpenVPX series of backplanes provides de
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Date:
02/02/2023
World's First 64 Gbps Fully Integrated Loopback Solution for High-Speed Data Connectivity

Block diagram of the Menlo Micro 5620 (Graphic: Business Wire)

World's First 64 Gbps Fully Integrated Loopback Solution for High-Speed Data Connectivity
­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), introduced a new dual double-pole/triple-throw (2x DP3T) switch. The MM5620 switch provides the highest performance and data rates for high-speed differential data applications. It offers unprecedented levels of parallel testing on space-constrained final test and probe tes
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Date:
02/01/2023
Current Transducer with Large Aperture for Automotive (EV) Test Benches & Battery Testing

Current Transducer with Large Aperture for Automotive (EV) Test Benches & Battery Testing

Current Transducer with Large Aperture for Automotive (EV) Test Benches & Battery Testing
­Danisense announced the release of its latest current transducer mainly aimed for automotive (EV) test benches and battery testing & evaluation systems. Featuring a very large aperture of 41.2mm, the DN1000ID current transducer enables power cables with large power connectors to be easily fi
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Date:
02/01/2023
Bourns Expands High Power Thick Film Chip Resistor Line with Four New AEC-Q200 Compliant Series

Bourns® Model CRM-Q, CRS-Q, CMP-Q
and CHP-Q AEC-Q200 compliant high power thick film resistor series

Bourns Expands High Power Thick Film Chip Resistor Line with Four New AEC-Q200 Compliant Series
­Bourns, Inc., expanded its industry-leading line of high power thick film resistors with four new AEC-Q200 compliant product series. The new Bourns® Model CRM-Q, CRS-Q, CMP-Q and CHP-Q Series are automotive grade and feature high rated power and superior pulse load surge ca
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Date:
01/30/2023
SCHURTER Receives PSE-JET Approval for High-Performance SMD Fuses

SCHURTER Receives PSE-JET Approval for High-Performance SMD Fuses

SCHURTER Receives PSE-JET Approval for High-Performance SMD Fuses
­SCHURTER product family types UMZ 250, UMF 250, UMK 250 according to IEC 60127-4 have received the Japanese PSE-Jet approval.  The newly marked packaging will be rolled out the first week of April 2023, date code 2314 or higher on the label.  SCHURTER offers a wide range of circuit protection solutions
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Date:
01/30/2023
Cincon's PDF700S Series AC/DC Brick Power Supply Now Shipping from Sager Electronics

Cincon's PDF700S Series AC/DC Brick Power Supply Now Shipping from Sager Electronics

Cincon's PDF700S Series AC/DC Brick Power Supply Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
­Sager Electronics is now stocking Cincon's PDF700S series AC/DC brick power supply.  Cincon's PDF700S series are innovative, high density, 700W brick type AC-DC power modules with the input range of 90-264Vac, and output voltage of 12Vdc, 24Vdc, 28Vdc, 48Vdc, and 56Vdc. The PDF700S Class I powe
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Date:
01/30/2023
200 V, 10 mΩ GaN FET Joins Family of Footprint Compatible QFN Packaged Devices for High Efficiency

200 V, 10 mΩ GaN FET Joins Family of Footprint Compatible QFN Packaged Devices for High Efficiency

200 V, 10 mΩ GaN FET Joins Family of Footprint Compatible QFN Packaged Devices for High Efficiency
­EPC introduces the 200 V, 10 mΩ EPC2307 in a thermally-enhanced QFN in a tiny 3 mm x 5 mm footprint. The EPC2307 is footprint compatible with the previously released 100 V, 1.8 mΩ EPC2302, the 100 V 3.8 mΩ EPC2306, the 150 V, 3 mΩ EPC2305, the 150 V, 6 mΩ EPC2308, and the 200 V, 5 mΩ
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Date:
01/30/2023
STMicroelectronics Unveils World's First MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud

STMicroelectronics Unveils World's First MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud

STMicroelectronics Unveils World's First MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud
­STMicroelectronics is continuing to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware and software decision-making. The STM32Cube.AI Developer Cloud op
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Date:
01/30/2023
Teledyne LeCroy Extends CrossSync PHY Technology to USB4 and USB Type-C Connectors

Teledyne LeCroy Extends CrossSync PHY Technology to USB4 and USB Type-C Connectors

Teledyne LeCroy Extends CrossSync PHY Technology to USB4 and USB Type-C Connectors
­Teledyne LeCroy announced the extension of their patented CrossSync™ PHY technology to USB4® signaling over USB Type-C® connectors. CrossSync PHY enables waveforms from Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes to be viewed alongside protocol analyzer traces, with complete time-correlation of electrical an
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Date:
01/27/2023
Isolated DC-DC Converters for xEVs Reduce Application Size and Minimize Noise Design Countermeasures

Isolated DC-DC Converters for xEVs Reduce Application Size and Minimize Noise Design Countermeasures

Isolated DC-DC Converters for xEVs Reduce Application Size and Minimize Noise Design Countermeasures
­ROHM Semiconductor introduced the BD7Fx05EFJ-C isolated flyback DC-DC converter (BD7F105EFJ-C, BD7F205EFJ-C) optimized for gate drive power supplies in xEV applications, such as electric compressors and PTC heaters.  In recent years, xEVs such as hybrid and electric vehicles have beco
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Date:
01/26/2023
All-in-One Hybrid Power Drive Module Solution is Designed for Electric Aviation Applications to Reduce Development Time and Weight

All-in-One Hybrid Power Drive Module Solution is Designed for Electric Aviation Applications to Reduce Development Time and Weight

All-in-One Hybrid Power Drive Module Solution is Designed for Electric Aviation Applications to Reduce Development Time and Weight
­Aircraft manufacturers designing More Electric Aircraft (MEA) are looking to convert the flight control systems from hydraulic to electric to reduce weight and design complexities. To meet the needs for an integrated and configurable power solution for aviation applications, Microchip Technology Inc. announces a
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Date:
01/26/2023
Renesas Introduces New Gate Driver IC for IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs Driving EV Inverters

Renesas Introduces New Gate Driver IC for IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs Driving EV Inverters

Renesas Introduces New Gate Driver IC for IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs Driving EV Inverters
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new gate driver IC that is designed to drive high-voltage power devices such as IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) and SiC (Silicon Carbide) MOSFETs for electric vehicle (EV) inverters.  Gate driver ICs are essential components to EV inverters, providing
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Date:
01/26/2023
SiTime Expands Portfolio of Precision Timing Solutions for Aerospace and Defense with Two New Endura Oscillator Families

SiTime Expands Portfolio of Precision Timing Solutions for Aerospace and Defense with Two New Endura Oscillator Families

SiTime Expands Portfolio of Precision Timing Solutions for Aerospace and Defense with Two New Endura Oscillator Families
­SiTime Corporation announced two new Endura precision timing oscillator families. These ruggedized devices are engineered to deliver high performance in extreme conditions in aerospace-defense applications such as Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), tactical communications, network synchronization an
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Date:
01/26/2023
TDK Releases the Most Compact Safety Class S2 Motor-Run Capacitors

TDK Releases the Most Compact Safety Class S2 Motor-Run Capacitors

TDK Releases the Most Compact Safety Class S2 Motor-Run Capacitors
­TDK Corporation presents its new B33331I6* series, compact EPCOS motor-run capacitors that comply with safety class S2 as well as the IEC 60335-2-24 standard, that will come onto the market in September 2023. The robust aluminum cans have extremely compact dimensions, making the series now the most compact mo
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Date:
01/24/2023
Industry's First Signal Processing Board To Feature Intel's Latest Direct RF Technology

Mercury Unveils the Industry’s First Signal Processing Board To Feature Intel’s Latest Direct RF Technology

Industry's First Signal Processing Board To Feature Intel's Latest Direct RF Technology
­Mercury Systems, Inc., introduced a new COTS open-architecture board that delivers the latest commercial signal processing technology for aerospace and defense applications, driving higher performance from a smaller form factor. The DRF3182 Direct RF Processing Module is the first standard product purpose-built fo
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Date:
01/23/2023
Cornell Dubilier Introduces 105°C Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series 

Cornell Dubilier Introduces 105°C Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series 

Cornell Dubilier Introduces 105°C Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series 
­Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. has released a new series of Flatpack, low-profile aluminum electrolytic capacitors, tested and rated for 10,000 hours at 105 °C. Type MLPS offers high capacitance density in a flat configuration, with voltage ratings up to 450 Vdc and a temperature range from -55 °C to 10
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Date:
01/23/2023
160 V 3-Phase Gate Driver IC Integrates Power Management Unit, Current Sense Amplifier, and Overcurrent Protection

160 V 3-Phase Gate Driver IC Integrates Power Management Unit, Current Sense Amplifier, and Overcurrent Protection

160 V 3-Phase Gate Driver IC Integrates Power Management Unit, Current Sense Amplifier, and Overcurrent Protection
­The MOTIX family for automotive and industrial motor control applications from Infineon Technologies AG offers a broad product portfolio with various levels of integration. To further expand its offering, Infineon introduces the MOTIX 3-phase gate driver IC 6ED2742S01Q. The 160 V silicon-on-insulator (SOI) ga
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Date:
01/18/2023
Cornell Dubilier Responds to Needs of Next-Gen EV Charger Designers with Custom Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Responds to Needs of Next-Gen EV Charger Designers with Custom Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Responds to Needs of Next-Gen EV Charger Designers with Custom Capacitors
­In response to the rapidly growing demand for higher-performance DC link capacitors for EV chargers, Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) has expanded its standard-product offerings with devices issued through franchise distributor New Yorker Electronics. While the inverter circuitry at the heart of EV charging st
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Date:
01/18/2023
Vishay Intertechnology Launches New Gen 7 Platform of 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast Rectifiers With Two Devices in SMA (DO-214AC) Package

Vishay Intertechnology Launches New Gen 7 Platform of 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast Rectifiers With Two Devices in SMA (DO-214AC) Package

Vishay Intertechnology Launches New Gen 7 Platform of 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast Rectifiers With Two Devices in SMA (DO-214AC) Package
­Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first two devices in its new Gen 7 platform of 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast rectifiers. Offered in the SMA (DO-214AC) package, the 1 A rectifiers offer the best trade-off between reverse recovery charge (Qrr) and forward voltage drop for devices in their class. Optimized fo
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Date:
01/17/2023
Teledyne LeCroy Supports PCI Express 6.0 Electrical Testing

Teledyne LeCroy Supports PCI Express 6.0 Electrical Testing

Teledyne LeCroy Supports PCI Express 6.0 Electrical Testing
Teledyne LeCroy announced support for PCI Express 6.0 electrical test and validation with QPHY-PCIE6-TX-RX fully automated test software, as well as SDAIII-PCIE6 and SDAIII-PAMx characterization and debug software packages. The growth of new technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning (
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Date:
01/17/2023
Microchip Introduces New COTS RT Power Device for LEO/Space Applications

Microchip Introduces New COTS RT Power Device for LEO/Space Applications

Microchip Introduces New COTS RT Power Device for LEO/Space Applications
­The commercialization of the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) region is transforming space exploration and satellite communication at roughly 1,200 miles above Earth. For satellites to successfully operate and reach their destination, it is essential to select components that can withstand the harsh space environment. Bu
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Date:
01/17/2023
Industry's First Ultrasonic Lens Cleaning Chipset Enables Self-Cleaning Cameras and Sensors

Industry's First Ultrasonic Lens Cleaning Chipset Enables Self-Cleaning Cameras and Sensors

Industry's First Ultrasonic Lens Cleaning Chipset Enables Self-Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
­Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the first purpose-built semiconductors with ultrasonic lens cleaning (ULC) technology, enabling camera systems to quickly detect and remove dirt, ice and water using microscopic vibrations. Removing contaminants from camera lenses traditionally requires manual cleaning, causing s
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Date:
01/17/2023
Automotive Intelligent Power Device Enables Safe and Flexible Power Distribution in Next-Generation E/E Architectures

Automotive Intelligent Power Device Enables Safe and Flexible Power Distribution in Next-Generation E/E Architectures

Automotive Intelligent Power Device Enables Safe and Flexible Power Distribution in Next-Generation E/E Architectures
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new automotive Intelligent Power Device (IPD) that will safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles, addressing the requirements of next-generation E/E (electrical/electronic) architectures. The new RAJ2810024H12HPD is available in the small TO-252-7 pack
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Date:
01/17/2023
Dual-Channel Digital Isolators Cover Flexible Configurations

Dual-Channel Digital Isolators Cover Flexible Configurations

Dual-Channel Digital Isolators Cover Flexible Configurations
­STMicroelectronics has extended its family of dual-channel high-speed digital isolators, enhancing flexibility for designers to optimize their board layout. The new STISO620 contains two channels of the same directionality, having all digital inputs on one side of the isolation barrier and all d
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Date:
01/16/2023
Magnetic Components are Dedicated to Harsh Environment Applications

Magnetic Components are Dedicated to Harsh Environment Applications

Magnetic Components are Dedicated to Harsh Environment Applications
­Exxelia developed the CCM (Chameleon Concept Magnetics) family of products to withstand the harsh environments of aerospace and particularly of space applications. CCM technology is Exxelia’s response to the growing interest of electronic engineers for inductors and transformers with multiple outputs, high po
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Date:
01/16/2023
FTDI Chip FT4232HA USB-to-UART/MPSSE IC Provides High-Speed USB Support to Target Designs

FTDI Chip FT4232HA USB-to-UART/MPSSE IC Provides High-Speed USB Support to Target Designs

FTDI Chip FT4232HA USB-to-UART/MPSSE IC Provides High-Speed USB Support to Target Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the FT4232HA high-speed USB-to-UART/MPSSE IC from FTDI Chip. The FT4232HA is an automotive-qualified USB 2.0-to-UART converter that seamlessly provides high-speed USB support to target designs. Featuring four independent configurable interfaces, the FT4
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Date:
01/16/2023
Design Higher Density and Lower Cost Lidar Systems with New 80 V, 15 A GaN eToF Laser Driver IC

Design Higher Density and Lower Cost Lidar Systems with New 80 V, 15 A GaN eToF Laser Driver IC

Design Higher Density and Lower Cost Lidar Systems with New 80 V, 15 A GaN eToF Laser Driver IC
­EPC announces the introduction of the EPC21701, a laser driver that monolithically integrates an 80 V, 40 A FET with gate driver and 3.3 logic level input into a single chip for time-of-flight lidar systems used in robotics, surveillance systems, and vacuum cleaners. It is tailored to lidar sy
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Date:
01/16/2023
STMicroelectronics Brings 32-bit Kick to Cost-Sensitive 8-bit Applications with STM32C0 Series Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Brings 32-bit Kick to Cost-Sensitive 8-bit Applications with STM32C0 Series Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Brings 32-bit Kick to Cost-Sensitive 8-bit Applications with STM32C0 Series Microcontrollers
­STMicroelectronics is again broadening access to its STM32 microcontroller (MCU) family by introducing the most affordable series yet: the STM32C0. STM32 MCUs are used in billions of smart industrial, medical, and consumer products worldwide. With thousands of existing STM32 part numbers, product d
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Date:
01/12/2023
Signatec Adds New Features to Its DsScope Signal Recording Software

Signatec Adds New Features to Its DsScope Signal Recording Software

Signatec Adds New Features to Its DsScope Signal Recording Software
­Signatec announces three significant feature additions to its DsScope Windows-based signal recording software. DsScope is a Windows-based PC oscilloscope application that requires no programming and allows the operator to: view/edit all digitizer hardware settings, display the acquired signal data for ana
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Date:
01/12/2023
Flex Power Modules' BMR473 Digital PoL Regulator now Available as SMD Horizontal-Mount Version

Flex Power Modules' BMR473 Digital PoL Regulator now Available as SMD Horizontal-Mount Version

Flex Power Modules' BMR473 Digital PoL Regulator now Available as SMD Horizontal-Mount Version
­The BMR473 digital non-isolated PoL converter from Flex Power Modules is now available in a surface-mount format with solder bump terminations. This new mechanical version is also suitable for reverse mounting during reflow-soldering. Dimensioned just 19 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the device operates from 6 – 15 V input an
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Date:
01/12/2023
Renesas Introduces Low-Power RL78/G15 MCU with the Smallest 8-pin Package Option Available within the RL78 Family

Renesas Introduces Low-Power RL78/G15 MCU with the Smallest 8-pin Package Option Available within the RL78 Family

Renesas Introduces Low-Power RL78/G15 MCU with the Smallest 8-pin Package Option Available within the RL78 Family
­Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) in the low-power RL78 Family, with small package sizes that target 8-bit MCU applications. The versatile RL78/G15 packs many peripheral functions and 4-8KB of code flash memory in package sizes ranging from 8 to 20 pin
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Date:
01/12/2023
Menlo Micro Introduces Integrated Low-Power Solution for MEMS Switches and High-Voltage Driver Applications

Menlo Micro Introduces Integrated Low-Power Solution for MEMS Switches and High-Voltage Driver Applications

Menlo Micro Introduces Integrated Low-Power Solution for MEMS Switches and High-Voltage Driver Applications
Menlo Micro announced the formal qualification and production release of the MM101, an 8-channel, low-voltage to high-voltage driver with an integrated charge pump. The MM101 driver provides a cost-effective solution for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices and other high-voltage driving ap
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Date:
01/12/2023
High-Performance / Low-Cost 240 Watt UPS Module

High-Performance / Low-Cost 240 Watt UPS Module

High-Performance / Low-Cost 240 Watt UPS Module
­TRACO POWER announces its new TIB 240-124BCMU module that turns any existing AC/DC 24 VDC power source into full-fledged uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system supporting up to 240 watts of power, optimally charging and protecting connected lead acid batteries. An integrated microprocessor ensures that the c
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Date:
01/12/2023
Richtek and EPC Collaborate to Create Small 140 Watt Fast-charging Solution

Richtek and EPC Collaborate to Create Small 140 Watt Fast-charging Solution

Richtek and EPC Collaborate to Create Small 140 Watt Fast-charging Solution
­EPC & Richtek announces the availability of a 4-switches bidirectional buck-boost controller reference design board that converts an input voltage of 12 V - 24 V to a regulated 5 V - 20 V output voltage and delivers up to 5 A continuous current and 6.5 A maximum current. The combination of the new Richtek RT
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Date:
01/11/2023
Automotive-Grade Devices Run Cooler in Surface-Mount ACEPACK SMIT Package

STPOWER automotive-grade devices from STMicroelectronics run cooler in surface-mount ACEPACK SMIT package

Automotive-Grade Devices Run Cooler in Surface-Mount ACEPACK SMIT Package
­STMicroelectronics has introduced five power-semiconductor bridges in popular configurations, housed in ST’s advanced ACEPACK SMIT package that eases assembly and enhances power density over conventional TO-style packages. Engineers can choose from two STPOWER 650V MOSFET half bridges, a 600V ul
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Date:
01/09/2023
onsemi and Ampt Collaboration Increases Efficiency for Utility Solar Providers

Simon Keeton, executive vice president and general manager, Power Solutions Group, onsemi

onsemi and Ampt Collaboration Increases Efficiency for Utility Solar Providers
­onsemi and Ampt LLC announced their collaboration to meet the high demand for DC string optimizers. Ampt uses onsemi’s N-Channel SiC MOSFET, part of the EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) technologies, in its DC string optimizers for critical power switching applications. Ampt string op
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Date:
01/05/2023
Smarter Digital Transformation Module Includes Machine Learning-Enabled ICM-45686-S IMU

TDK announces SmartBug 2.0 – a smarter digital transformation module, now with machine learning enabled ICM-45686-S IMU

Smarter Digital Transformation Module Includes Machine Learning-Enabled ICM-45686-S IMU
­TDK Corporation announces the InvenSense SmartBug 2.0 with various new and exciting features for consumer and IoT applications as a smart remote data-collection module for IoT after the success of the original SmartBug in 2019. “SmartBug 2.0 will take digital transformation to the next level by not only be
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Date:
01/05/2023
Advanced Energy Launches Medical and Industrial Power Conversion Platforms with Leading Power Density

Advanced Energy Launches Medical and Industrial Power Conversion Platforms with Leading Power Density

Advanced Energy Launches Medical and Industrial Power Conversion Platforms with Leading Power Density
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two new ranges of AC-DC power supplies with industry-leading power densities for critical medical and industrial equipment. The SL Power™ NGB800 800 W and NGB1200 1200 W families are optimized to address the performance, power, size, reliability and compliance re
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Date:
01/05/2023
NXP Introduces Advanced Automotive Radar One-Chip Family for Next-Gen ADAS and Autonomous Driving Systems

NXP Introduces Advanced Automotive Radar One-Chip Family for Next-Gen ADAS and Autonomous Driving Systems

NXP Introduces Advanced Automotive Radar One-Chip Family for Next-Gen ADAS and Autonomous Driving Systems
­NXP Semiconductors announced a new industry-first 28nm RFCMOS radar one-chip IC family for next generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems. The new SAF85xx one-chip family combines NXP’s high performance radar sensing and processing technologies into a single device, offering tier ones and OEMs new flexibility in
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Date:
01/05/2023
Infineon, Green Hills Software to Deliver Comprehensive Automotive Safety and Security Solutions for the TRAVEO T2G MCU Families

The combination of Infineon’s TRAVEO T2G microcontrollers and Green Hills’ complete production-proven software solutions is tailored for a broad range of automotive applications such as electrification, body control modules, gateway and infotainment.

Infineon, Green Hills Software to Deliver Comprehensive Automotive Safety and Security Solutions for the TRAVEO T2G MCU Families
­Infineon Technologies AG and Green Hills Software will provide a complete ecosystem for the development and deployment of advanced safety applications for the automotive industry. This collaboration combines Infineon’s cutting-edge TRAVEO T2G Body and TRAVEO T2G Cluster microcontrollers (M
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Date:
01/05/2023
TI Enables Automakers to Take Full Advantage of EV Range with the Industry's Most Accurate Battery Cell and Pack Monitors

TI Enables Automakers to Take Full Advantage of EV Range with the Industry's Most Accurate Battery Cell and Pack Monitors

TI Enables Automakers to Take Full Advantage of EV Range with the Industry's Most Accurate Battery Cell and Pack Monitors
­Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new automotive battery cell and pack monitors with the most accurate measurement capability available on the market, maximizing electric vehicle (EV) drive time and enabling safer operation. As EVs grow in popularity, advanced battery management systems (BMS) are helping o
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Date:
01/05/2023
Low-Cost RF Power Transmitter to Bring Convenient Over-the-Air Wireless Charging into Homes

Powercast shows its easy-to-integrate, drop-in embeddable Ubiquity module in an acrylic case.

Low-Cost RF Power Transmitter to Bring Convenient Over-the-Air Wireless Charging into Homes
­Powercast Corporation has unveiled its Ubiquity transmitter, an ultra-low-cost RF power transmitter which was selected as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree in three categories:  Smart Home Embedded Technologies Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy Designe
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Date:
01/05/2023
Bourns' Highest Current Carrying PTVS Diode Series in a Compact DFN Package

Bourns' Highest Current Carrying PTVS Diode Series in a Compact DFN Package

Bourns' Highest Current Carrying PTVS Diode Series in a Compact DFN Package
­Bourns, Inc., released Bourns' highest current carrying bidirectional Power Transient Voltage Suppressor (PTVS) Diode series that is available in a compact surface mount DFN package. Bourns Model PTVS20-015C-H is capable of handling 20 kA, 8/20 µs current surge at a low voltage of 15 V. These feat
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Date:
01/04/2023
TDK Announces Thermally Stable Industrial IMU for Tilt and Stabilization Applications

TDK Announces Thermally Stable Industrial IMU for Tilt and Stabilization Applications

TDK Announces Thermally Stable Industrial IMU for Tilt and Stabilization Applications
­TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the InvenSense SmartIndustrial sensor platform family. With its support for an extended temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, this new 6-axis IMU targets industrial applications that require extreme stability over temperature and great vibration immunity. The IIM-20670
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Date:
01/04/2023
New Smart Sensor System is More Than Just a Digital Fitness Coach in Miniature Size

New Smart Sensor System is More Than Just a Digital Fitness Coach in Miniature Size

New Smart Sensor System is More Than Just a Digital Fitness Coach in Miniature Size
Today’s consumers want portable and smart devices that have high performance and a full set of features, yet provide a long battery life. For product designers, this means making difficult decisions to minimize power consumption without affecting the user experience. Bosch Sensortec announces a new smart
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Date:
01/04/2023
Family of Applications Processors Delivers Safe, Secure and Scalable AI-enabled Edge Platforms

Family of Applications Processors Delivers Safe, Secure and Scalable AI-enabled Edge Platforms

Family of Applications Processors Delivers Safe, Secure and Scalable AI-enabled Edge Platforms
­NXP Semiconductors announced the i.MX 95 family, the newest addition to its i.MX 9 series of applications processors. The new i.MX 95 family combines high-performance compute, immersive Arm® MaliTM-powered 3D graphics, an innovative new NXP accelerator for machine learning, and high-speed data processing. To
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Date:
01/04/2023
Morse Micro and AzureWave Deliver the World's Smallest Wi-Fi HaLow Module

Morse Micro and AzureWave Deliver the World's Smallest Wi-Fi HaLow Module

Morse Micro and AzureWave Deliver the World's Smallest Wi-Fi HaLow Module
­Morse Micro announced a partnership with AzureWave Technologies, Inc., a worldwide leading provider of wireless connectivity and image processing solutions. Paving the way for broad implementation of Wi-Fi HaLow in Internet of Things (IoT) environments, the partnership sees AzureWave design and manufacture tw
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Date:
01/03/2023
TDK SmartSound MEMS Microphones and SmartSound One Development Platform Now Available

TDK SmartSound MEMS Microphones and SmartSound One Development Platform Now Available

TDK SmartSound MEMS Microphones and SmartSound One Development Platform Now Available
­TDK Corporation announces availability of the InvenSense T5838 and T5837 MEMS microphones, and the SmartSound One Development Platform. These MEMS microphones push the boundaries of microphone acoustic performance, power efficiency, and advanced feature sets all in small package footprints. SmartSound One of
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Date:
01/03/2023
Owl Autonomous Imaging Launches Monocular 3D Thermal Ranger Computer Vision for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

Owl Autonomous Imaging Launches Monocular 3D Thermal Ranger Computer Vision for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

Owl Autonomous Imaging Launches Monocular 3D Thermal Ranger Computer Vision for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles
­Owl Autonomous Imaging announced the availability of an Evaluation Kit for their new Thermal Ranger ADAS & Autonomous Navigation Development Platform. This hardware and software kit enables Tier 1 and OEM automotive companies to easily evaluate Owl AI’s Thermal Ranger imaging solution for use i
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Date:
01/03/2023
Silicon Carbide Family Solutions Deliver Industry-Leading Efficiency

Silicon Carbide Family Solutions Deliver Industry-Leading Efficiency

Silicon Carbide Family Solutions Deliver Industry-Leading Efficiency
­onsemi introduced “EliteSiC” as the name of its silicon carbide (SiC) family. The company is set to showcase three new members of the family – the 1700 V EliteSiC MOSFET and two 1700 V avalanche-rated EliteSiC Schottky diodes. The new devices provide reliable, high-efficiency performance for energy in
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Date:
01/03/2023
Nichia and Infineon Launch Industry's First High-Definition Micro-LED Matrix Solution

The new 16,384 pixel µPLS micro-Pixelated Light Solution from Nichia and Infineon combines high-definition resolution with industry’s highest light output.

Nichia and Infineon Launch Industry's First High-Definition Micro-LED Matrix Solution
­Automotive LED lighting technology has developed rapidly in recent years as a means for vehicle manufacturers to enhance driving comfort and road safety. In this regard, matrix LED technology for adaptive driving beam has become an important headlight feature for selective road illumination. Three years ago
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Date:
01/03/2023
Eggtronic Unveils Advanced Power Conversion Architecture for High-Power PFC Applications

Eggtronic Unveils Advanced Power Conversion Architecture for High-Power PFC Applications

Eggtronic Unveils Advanced Power Conversion Architecture for High-Power PFC Applications
­Eggtronic has launched a high-performance AC/DC converter technology that provides industry-leading efficiency, reduced component count and improved EMI performance in high-power applications requiring power factor correction (PFC).  Derived from the traditional boost PFC + LLC resonant  power converter,
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Date:
01/03/2023
STMicroelectronics Enhances Digital Power Combination Controller for Overload Stability and Regulation

STMicroelectronics Enhances Digital Power Combination Controller for Overload Stability and Regulation

STMicroelectronics Enhances Digital Power Combination Controller for Overload Stability and Regulation
­STMicroelectronics’ STNRG011A digital power combination controller for 90W to 300W power supplies features enhanced overload management that ensures accurate output-voltage regulation when overcurrent protection is active. Integrating a power-factor correction (PFC) controller, LLC resonant half-brid
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Date:
12/21/2022
DC Inrush Current Limiter for Flexible System Integration

DC Inrush Current Limiter for Flexible System Integration

DC Inrush Current Limiter for Flexible System Integration
­The new BE-DCEB10A from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, reliably protects against high currents that occur when capacitive DC loads are switched on and can damage the power supply or trigger fuse elements. With input voltages of 10 to 30VDC, the compact PCB module limits the inrush current to approx. 12A
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Date:
12/20/2022
ROHM's New MOSFETs Contribute to Higher Efficiency and Safer Operation with an Original Insulation Structure

ROHM's New MOSFETs Contribute to Higher Efficiency and Safer Operation with an Original Insulation Structure

ROHM's New MOSFETs Contribute to Higher Efficiency and Safer Operation with an Original Insulation Structure
­ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a compact, high efficiency 20V N-channel MOSFET (RA1C030LD), optimized for switching in small, thin devices, including smartphones and wearables such as wireless earbuds and other hearable equipment. In recent years, the increasing sophistication and power
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Date:
12/20/2022
Sager Electronics and LEM Sign Distribution Agreement

Craig Sanderson, Vice President of Supplier Marketing & Product Management for Sager Electronics

Sager Electronics and LEM Sign Distribution Agreement
­Sager Electronics announced the addition of LEM USA, Inc. to its line card. LEM is the global leader in current and voltage sensors and transducers. “We’re excited to expand our reach in North America with Sager Electronics, whose commitment to customer service and expertise in products and applicati
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Date:
12/19/2022
STMicroelectronics Eases and Accelerates User-Interface Design on STM32 MCUs with new TouchGFX Stock

STMicroelectronics eases and accelerates user-interface design on STM32 MCUs with new TouchGFX Stock

STMicroelectronics Eases and Accelerates User-Interface Design on STM32 MCUs with new TouchGFX Stock
­With the latest version of the TouchGFX software package, STMicroelectronics has made it easier to build great user interfaces (UIs) for applications hosted on STM32 microcontrollers. Release 4.21 features TouchGFX Stock, a large set of free graphics designs, images and icons. These help users easily ma
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Date:
12/19/2022
SEGGER J-Link Software Update Saves Enough to Power 50 German Homes

SEGGER J-Link Software Update Saves Enough to Power 50 German Homes

SEGGER J-Link Software Update Saves Enough to Power 50 German Homes
­With the latest software update, SEGGER has further reduced the power consumption of its J-Link line of debug probes, introducing Standby and Eco modes.  Standby mode does not affect J Link's legendary performance and requires nothing more than installing the latest software, which can be dow
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Date:
12/16/2022
High-Compact Torque Vectoring EDU Delivers Double the Power in the Smallest Package

High-Compact Torque Vectoring EDU Delivers Double the Power in the Smallest Package

High-Compact Torque Vectoring EDU Delivers Double the Power in the Smallest Package
­The new EDU from the engineering partner and system supplier hofer powertrain reaches new levels of compactness and brings installation possibilities that were not possible before. It enables elegant integration, significantly saves space, and offers maximum flexibility in designing new EV drivetrains. The new High-
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Date:
12/16/2022
Melexis Expands its Portfolio of High-Speed Inductive Resolver ICs

Melexis Expands its Portfolio of High-Speed Inductive Resolver ICs

Melexis Expands its Portfolio of High-Speed Inductive Resolver ICs
­Melexis is expanding its range of automotive-qualified inductive resolvers for e-motor applications (power steering, traction motor, brake booster). The MLX90517 complements the MLX90510 by providing raw signals to enable off-chip compensation in the ECU. Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company,
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Date:
12/15/2022
Alliance Memory Expands Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Series With New 1.8V, 128Mb Solutions

Alliance Memory Expands Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Series With New 1.8V, 128Mb Solutions

Alliance Memory Expands Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Series With New 1.8V, 128Mb Solutions
­Alliance Memory announced that the company has expanded its AS25F series of multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products with two new 1.8V, 128Mb devices. Offering support for single, dual, and quad SPI modes — with a QPI function — the AS25F1128MQ-70SIN and AS25F1128MQ-70WIN combine fast rea
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Date:
12/14/2022
Advanced Energy Introduces Rugged, High Reliability DC/DC Modules Optimized for Rail and Mass Transportation Applications

Advanced Energy Introduces Rugged, High Reliability DC/DC Modules Optimized for Rail and Mass Transportation Applications

Advanced Energy Introduces Rugged, High Reliability DC/DC Modules Optimized for Rail and Mass Transportation Applications
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two rugged DC/ DC converters optimized for demanding railway and other mass transportation applications. The ERM100 and ERM150 series extend the company’s Artesyn™ product line with compact quarter-brick, fully encapsulated 100 W and 150 W options with efficiency lev
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Date:
12/14/2022
CUI Devices Introduces Ultra-Compact 3 x 2 mm Tactile Switch

CUI Devices Introduces Ultra-Compact 3 x 2 mm Tactile Switch

CUI Devices Introduces Ultra-Compact 3 x 2 mm Tactile Switch
­CUI Devices’ Switches Group announced the introduction of one of the industry’s smallest tactile switches. Housed in an ultra-compact 3 x 2 x 0.6 mm package, the TS19 series carries an IP67 rating for dealing with moisture and environmental contaminants as well as a rugged lifecycle ra
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Date:
12/13/2022
HF DC Link Capacitors Feature Ultra-Low ESL

TDK releases ModCap HF DC link capacitors with ultra-low ESL

HF DC Link Capacitors Feature Ultra-Low ESL
­TDK Corporation presents ModCapTM HF, a modular capacitor concept for DC link applications that is able to work at very high switching frequencies. The six newly developed power capacitors of the B25647A* series are available for rated voltages from 900 V to 1600 V and cover a capacitance spectrum fr
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Date:
12/13/2022
Compact 750W 60kV power supply for high-power applications

XP Power's new range of high-voltage power solutions offers the flexibility and control demanded by semiconductor applications.

Compact 750W 60kV power supply for high-power applications
The units will be of particular interest to electrical design engineers and system integration engineers working in ion implantation, e-beam welding, and e-beam additive manufacturing – as well as many other application sectors. The new FT series addresses challenges engineers face with limited high-volt
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Date:
12/13/2022
Imperas Releases new Updates, Test Suites, and Functional Coverage Library to Support the Rapid Growth in RISC-V Verification

Imperas Releases new Updates, Test Suites, and Functional Coverage Library to Support the Rapid Growth in RISC-V Verification

Imperas Releases new Updates, Test Suites, and Functional Coverage Library to Support the Rapid Growth in RISC-V Verification
­Imperas Software Ltd. announced the latest updates to ImperasDV to support the rapid growth in RISC-V verification as developers extend into established and emerging applications with new design innovations based on the flexibility of RISC-V. ImperasDV is the integrated solution for RISC-V processor verification th
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Date:
12/12/2022
MathWorks Simulink Products now Support Infineon's Latest AURIX TC4x Family of Automotive Microcontrollers

MathWorks Simulink products now support Infineon’s latest AURIX TC4x family of automotive microcontrollers

MathWorks Simulink Products now Support Infineon's Latest AURIX TC4x Family of Automotive Microcontrollers
­MathWorks and Infineon Technologies AG announced a hardware support package for the MathWorks Simulink products for Infineon’s latest AURIX TC4x family of automotive microcontrollers. Automotive engineers designing advanced electric vehicles, sensor fusion, and radar signal processing functions can use the ha
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Date:
12/12/2022
CDE Polymer Chip Capacitor Line Expanded to 35VDC

CDE Polymer Chip Capacitor Line Expanded to 35VDC

CDE Polymer Chip Capacitor Line Expanded to 35VDC
­Cornell Dubilier’s XMPL Polymer Chip Capacitor Series has been expanded to match applications with higher voltage and capacitance requirements. Their excellent capacitance and voltage stability with temperature and frequency make these conductive polymer capacitors ideal for applications where bulk storage an
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Date:
12/12/2022
Pemamek Introduces new Agile and Compact PEMA Skytrack Robot Welding Station

Pemamek introduces new agile and compact PEMA Skytrack robot welding station

Pemamek Introduces new Agile and Compact PEMA Skytrack Robot Welding Station
­Pemamek has launched a new agile and compact robot welding station, PEMA Skytrack. The solution features a 2-axis PEMA Skyhook Pro positioner, a 6-axis Yaskawa robot welding arm and linear robot track. PEMA Skytrack sets a new standard for compact robot stations with its 2-ton handling capacity and 2600mm (1
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Date:
12/09/2022
ROHM Delivers the Industry's Highest Rated Power Shunt Resistors in the 0508 Size

ROHM Delivers the Industry's Highest Rated Power Shunt Resistors in the 0508 Size

ROHM Delivers the Industry's Highest Rated Power Shunt Resistors in the 0508 Size
­ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed the LTR10L series of wide terminal shunt resistors, optimized for a variety of applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. ROHM has also strengthened their considerable lineup with two updated general-purpose MCR series sh
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Date:
12/09/2022
Melexis Releases the Magnetic Position Sensor of the Future

Melexis Releases the Magnetic Position Sensor of the Future

Melexis Releases the Magnetic Position Sensor of the Future
­The new MLX90376 is an absolute magnetic position sensor IC, handling 360° rotary automotive applications with strong stray field immunity (SFI). Its dual-stacked die PCB-less version is unique to the market. The device supports system integration up to ASIL D level functional safety, offering state-of-the-art se
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Date:
12/08/2022
STMicroelectronics Boosts EV Performance and Driving Range with new Silicon-Carbide Power Modules

STMicroelectronics Boosts EV Performance and Driving Range with new Silicon-Carbide Power Modules

STMicroelectronics Boosts EV Performance and Driving Range with new Silicon-Carbide Power Modules
­STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET based pow
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Date:
12/07/2022
Ultra-Efficient Non-Isolated Digital DC/DC Converter for Computing and Telecom Equipment

Ultra-Efficient Non-Isolated Digital DC/DC Converter for Computing and Telecom Equipment

Ultra-Efficient Non-Isolated Digital DC/DC Converter for Computing and Telecom Equipment
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the company’s first non-isolated bus converter (NIBC) in industry-standard quarter-brick format for 48 V power conversion in computing and telecom applications. Operating at up to 900 W with efficiencies as high as 97%, the new Advanced Energy Artesyn NDQ900 DC/DC con
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Date:
12/07/2022
Flex Power Modules' BMR510 Upgraded with Improved Efficiency

Flex Power Modules’ BMR510 upgraded with improved efficiency

Flex Power Modules' BMR510 Upgraded with Improved Efficiency
­Flex Power Modules is announcing an upgrade to the specification of their innovative BMR510, a two-phase voltage regulator module. The BMR510 now utilizes advanced materials of magnetic core, yielding high inductance in a small package size, allowing lower switching frequency operation than would be necessary wi
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Date:
12/07/2022
Automotive Qualified GaN FETs for Vehicle Electronics and Advanced Autonomy from EPC

Automotive Qualified GaN FETs for Vehicle Electronics and Advanced Autonomy from EPC

Automotive Qualified GaN FETs for Vehicle Electronics and Advanced Autonomy from EPC
­Efficient Power Conversion Corporation expands the selection of automotive, off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of 80 V, 6 mΩ EPC2204A that delivers 125 A pulsed current in a 2.5 mm x 1.5 mm footprint and the 80 V, 3.2 mΩ EPC2218A that delivers 231 A pulsed current is a 3.
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Date:
12/07/2022
Smallest IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Available Provides Greater Design Flexibility

Smallest IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Available Provides Greater Design Flexibility

Smallest IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Available Provides Greater Design Flexibility
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new C&K Switches NanoT product line, a series of miniature, surface-mounted, very low profile, waterproof tactile switches.  Smart wearables, health monitoring devices, and other battery-powered IoT devices are driving the need for a higher density o
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Date:
12/06/2022
World's First Centrally Processed 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Mobility Systems

World's First Centrally Processed 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Mobility Systems

World's First Centrally Processed 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Mobility Systems
­Ambarella, Inc. announced the world’s first centralized 4D imaging radar architecture, which allows both central processing of raw radar data and deep, low-level fusion with other sensor inputs—including cameras, lidar and ultrasonics. This breakthrough architecture provides greater environmental pe
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Date:
12/06/2022
SiTime Precision Timing Solution Provides Clocking for New AMD Alveo X3 Series Platform

SiTime Precision Timing Solution Provides Clocking for New AMD Alveo X3 Series Platform

SiTime Precision Timing Solution Provides Clocking for New AMD Alveo X3 Series Platform
­SiTime Corporation announced that AMD is using SiTime MEMS precision timing solutions for its new Alveo X3 series, the first AMD network cards designed with screened FPGAs and optimized specifically for low latency electronic trading. Designed for the fintech industry, AMD’s first network in
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Date:
12/06/2022
Indium Corporation Introduces LED Paste for Advanced Mini/MicroLED Applications

Indium Corporation Introduces LED Paste for Advanced Mini/MicroLED Applications

Indium Corporation Introduces LED Paste for Advanced Mini/MicroLED Applications
­Indium Corporation has expanded its portfolio of proven pastes with a new no-clean, halogen-free solder paste designed for advanced LED applications, including COB, COG, SMT, and other LED varieties. LEDPaste NC38HF combines superior wetting performance with excellent stencil print transfer efficienc
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Date:
12/02/2022
Wurth Elektronik Presents Reference Design for its Gigabit Ethernet Front End

Wurth Elektronik Presents Reference Design for its Gigabit Ethernet Front End

Wurth Elektronik Presents Reference Design for its Gigabit Ethernet Front End
Würth Elektronik has published its RD016 reference design and the corresponding application note ANP116. With this, the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components provides valuable information for the development of EMC-compliant Gigabit Ethernet applications. Developers obtain an optimized ci
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Date:
12/02/2022
i-ToF Imager Based on Infineon's Novel Pixel Technology Boosts 3D Camera System Performance

i-ToF Imager Based on Infineon's Novel Pixel Technology Boosts 3D Camera System Performance

i-ToF Imager Based on Infineon's Novel Pixel Technology Boosts 3D Camera System Performance
­Infineon Technologies AG in cooperation with 3D Time-of-Flight specialist and premium partner pmdtechnologies is introducing the IRS2975C imager sensor, a performance-push evolution of the IRS2875C. The imager works according to the Time-of-Flight (ToF) principle known as indirect ToF (i-ToF) and is the first in
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Date:
12/02/2022
Menlo Micro Delivers World's Highest Power MEMS Switch

Menlo Micro Delivers World's Highest Power MEMS Switch

Menlo Micro Delivers World's Highest Power MEMS Switch
­Menlo Micro introduced the world’s first micromechanical power switch capable of handling 10A in a miniature 5mm x 5mm surface-mount package. With its ultra-low 0.010 ohm contact resistance, the new MM9200 Ideal Switch is the lowest-loss and highest power capable micro-mechanical switch ever cr
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Date:
12/01/2022
High-Performance / Low-Cost 30W DC-DC Converter with 4:1 Input Range

High-Performance / Low-Cost 30W DC-DC Converter with 4:1 Input Range

High-Performance / Low-Cost 30W DC-DC Converter with 4:1 Input Range
­TRACO POWER announces it’s next generation of 30W DC-DC converters in the standard 1 x 1 inch footprint with the new THL 30WI series. This next-generation product greatly improves the “cost / performance” ratio in the 30W, 1 x 1” industry standard product area. Combined with safety approvals to the lat
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Date:
12/01/2022
60 V Offset Power Rail Probes Offer the Capability Needed for 48 V Power Integrity Analysis

60 V Offset Power Rail Probes Offer the Capability Needed for 48 V Power Integrity Analysis

60 V Offset Power Rail Probes Offer the Capability Needed for 48 V Power Integrity Analysis
­In 2016, Teledyne LeCroy first offered the RP4030 Power Rail Probe, which was designed to enable engineers to probe a low-impedance, low-voltage DC power/voltage rail signal without loading the device under test (DUT). It provided ±30 V of probe offset to allow a DC power/voltage rail signal to be displayed in t
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Date:
11/30/2022
ATEN Technology Launches New Solutions for the Control Room of the Future

ATEN Technology Launches New Solutions for the Control Room of the Future

ATEN Technology Launches New Solutions for the Control Room of the Future
­ATEN Technology, Inc., the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, announced several new 5K DisplayPort KVM over IP Extenders, ideal for facility situation rooms, network operations centers (NOCs), utility process control centers, tra
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Date:
11/30/2022
ROHM Develops Ultra-Low-Power, On-Device Learning Edge AI Chip

ROHM Develops Ultra-Low-Power, On-Device Learning Edge AI Chip

ROHM Develops Ultra-Low-Power, On-Device Learning Edge AI Chip
­ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed an on-device learning AI chip (SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator) for edge computer endpoints in the IoT field. The new AI chip utilizes artificial intelligence to predict failures (predictive failure detection) in electronic devices eq
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Date:
11/29/2022
Omni Pro Electronics Unveils Newly Released Ultra-Compact DC Power Supplies by Altech

Omni Pro Electronics Unveils Newly Released Ultra-Compact DC Power Supplies by Altech

Omni Pro Electronics Unveils Newly Released Ultra-Compact DC Power Supplies by Altech
­Omni Pro Electronics has announced the release of the Altech Ultra-Compact PSC family of Power Supplies. The series has five models ranging from 75 to 480W of available power with some of the highest power density in the industry, ranging from 32mm wide (75W) to 70mm wide (480W). All models have a universal in
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Date:
11/29/2022
STMicroelectronics Reveals 100-Watt Wireless Power Receiver for Fastest Qi-Compliant Charging

STMicroelectronics Reveals 100-Watt Wireless Power Receiver for Fastest Qi-Compliant Charging

STMicroelectronics Reveals 100-Watt Wireless Power Receiver for Fastest Qi-Compliant Charging
­STMicroelectronics has revealed a wireless power receiver with the industry’s highest available power rating of 100 Watts. Ensuring the fastest wireless charging times in the market today, ST’s new STWLC99 device can recharge high-end smartphones with the largest battery capacity in less th
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Date:
11/29/2022
ProTek Devices Intros High Current Voltage Suppressor SMDs for DC and AC Protection

ProTek Devices Intros High Current Voltage Suppressor SMDs for DC and AC Protection

ProTek Devices Intros High Current Voltage Suppressor SMDs for DC and AC Protection
­ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of 10kA bidirectional transient voltage suppressors for circuit protection in DC and AC, in telecommunications infrastructure, and other similar industrial applications. These surface mount devices can be connected in a series or in parallel to create very high capability ci
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Date:
11/29/2022
3-phase Filters Meet IEC 60204-1 for Machine Applications

3-phase Filters Meet IEC 60204-1 for Machine Applications

3-phase Filters Meet IEC 60204-1 for Machine Applications
­SCHURTER’s new 3-phase filters series FMBC EP and FMBD EP meet IEC 60204-1 for machine applications. The filters are suitable for 3-phase or 3-phase-with-neutral conductor applications. Downsized for smaller footprint, without any compromise to 2-stage performance, the new filter series are suitable for us
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Date:
11/28/2022
SEGGER Embedded Studio Version 7 Includes Source Code of Libraries

SEGGER Embedded Studio Version 7 Includes Source Code of Libraries

SEGGER Embedded Studio Version 7 Includes Source Code of Libraries
­SEGGER’s latest version of Embedded Studio comes with the source code and on-demand build of the included C runtime library, emRun, and C++ library, emRun++. A toolchain usually includes pre-compiled libraries for all supported architectures and configurations, with the installat
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Date:
11/28/2022
Infineon and TSMC to Introduce RRAM Technology for Automotive Product Family

Infineon and TSMC to introduce RRAM technology for automotive AURIX™ TC4x product family

Infineon and TSMC to Introduce RRAM Technology for Automotive Product Family
­Infineon Technologies AG and TSMC announced the companies are preparing to introduce TSMC’s Resistive RAM (RRAM) Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) technology into Infineon’s next generation AURIX™ microcontrollers (MCU). Embedded Flash microcontrollers have been the main building blocks of automotive electroni
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Date:
11/27/2022
Single Module Solution for the World's Largest 352 kW Photovoltaic String Inverter

Single Module Solution for the World's Largest 352 kW Photovoltaic String Inverter

Single Module Solution for the World's Largest 352 kW Photovoltaic String Inverter
­Infineon Technologies AG recently added EasyPACK 4B to its industry-leading Easy power module family. The lead-type of the new family targets applications in photovoltaic string inverters. In this application it can achieve up to 352 kW and allows a significant increase in output power of about 40 percent co
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Date:
11/23/2022
Stackable Multi-Row Board-to-Board Connector Products That Achieve Unprecedented Flexibility

Stackable Multi-Row Board-to-Board Connector Products That Achieve Unprecedented Flexibility

Stackable Multi-Row Board-to-Board Connector Products That Achieve Unprecedented Flexibility
­Interplex is successfully addressing the growing market demand for high-density interconnects in challenging application scenarios. The company has just released its multi-row board-to-board (BTB) connector product.    Thanks to the proprietary snap-in biscuit design, this ingeni
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Date:
11/23/2022
Harwin Increases Mixed Layout Hi-Rel Connector Portfolio

Harwin Increases Mixed Layout Hi-Rel Connector Portfolio

Harwin Increases Mixed Layout Hi-Rel Connector Portfolio
­Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its Gecko-MT high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. The new variants have been added to complement the existing symmetrical 2-power/8-signal and 4-power/8-signal layouts. There are 6 new contact arrangements that feature 2 to 6 power contacts and 4 to 24 sig
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Date:
11/21/2022
Ultrafast 650 V Recovery Rectifiers for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Ultrafast 650 V Recovery Rectifiers for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Ultrafast 650 V Recovery Rectifiers for Automotive and Industrial Applications
­Nexperia announced the expansion of its portfolio of Clip-bonded FlatPower (CFP) packaged diodes for industrial and automotive applications. The latest additions include four 650 V, 1 A parts available in CFP3 and CFP5 packages intended for use in onboard chargers (OBC) and inverters for electric vehicles, po
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Date:
11/21/2022
Elma Updates Product Selection for Quick-Turn Delivery of Embedded Systems Platforms

Elma Updates Product Selection for Quick-Turn Delivery of Embedded Systems Platforms

Elma Updates Product Selection for Quick-Turn Delivery of Embedded Systems Platforms
­Elma Electronic has increased the selection of popular chassis and development platforms available for quick shipment through the company’s Express List offering. A broader range of chassis platforms that support the new SOSA™ standard and OpenVPX are now part of the program. Each unit in Elm
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Date:
11/21/2022
Hotswap Application-Specific MOSFETs Feature Double the Improvement in SOA

Nexperia launches new hotswap Application Specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) with double the improvement in SOA

Hotswap Application-Specific MOSFETs Feature Double the Improvement in SOA
­Nexperia extends its ‘ASFETs for Hotswap and Soft Start’ portfolio with the introduction of 10 new 25 V and 30 V fully optimized devices, combining industry-leading enhanced safe operating area (SOA) performance with extremely low RDS(on), making them ideal for use in 12 V hotswap applications including da
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Date:
11/18/2022
Swappable Industrial Battery for Mobile Workstation and Motive Product Manufacturers

The Swappable Industrial Battery can deliver 1000 Watts to power mobile and motive equipment.

Swappable Industrial Battery for Mobile Workstation and Motive Product Manufacturers
­Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes) announced its Swappable Mobile Power (SMP) portfolio. The SMP portfolio enables manufacturers to electrify their mobile and motive products utilizing swappable batteries with the leading Lithium-ion battery chemistry. At the center of the portfolio, the Swappable Industrial Ba
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Date:
11/17/2022
The Most Accurate Automotive Pressure Sensor Ever Made

The Most Accurate Automotive Pressure Sensor Ever Made

The Most Accurate Automotive Pressure Sensor Ever Made
­Melexis has launched a new series of PCB-less pressure sensor ICs that deliver the highest degree of accuracy over lifetime. Thanks to this impressive performance the last generation of ICEs will become greener in all circumstances. Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, introduces a new ser
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Date:
11/17/2022
Audio Amplifiers Feature Second Generation of MERUS Multilevel Switching Amplifier Technology

Audio Amplifiers Feature Second Generation of MERUS Multilevel Switching Amplifier Technology

Audio Amplifiers Feature Second Generation of MERUS Multilevel Switching Amplifier Technology
­When designing portable and battery-powered audio devices for consumer speaker applications, maximizing battery playback time and, at the same time, maintaining excellent audio performance in a compact form and at a low system cost is essential. MERUS™ multilevel switching technology from Infineon Te
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Date:
11/17/2022
Zero-Voltage-Switching Power-Supply ICs Feature Programmability, High Efficiency, and Small Form Factor

Zero-Voltage-Switching Power-Supply ICs Feature Programmability, High Efficiency, and Small Form Factor

Zero-Voltage-Switching Power-Supply ICs Feature Programmability, High Efficiency, and Small Form Factor
­Power Integrations announced the InnoSwitch 4-Pro family of digitally controllable, off-line CV/CC Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) flyback ICs, which substantially reduce the size of power adapters. Incorporating a robust PowiGaN gallium-nitride primary switch and steady-state switching frequency of
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Date:
11/16/2022
First Family of Automotive Radar Transceivers with Industry's Highest Accuracy and Lowest Power Consumption

First Family of Automotive Radar Transceivers with Industry's Highest Accuracy and Lowest Power Consumption

First Family of Automotive Radar Transceivers with Industry's Highest Accuracy and Lowest Power Consumption
­Renesas Electronics Corporation is entering the automotive radar market with the introduction of a 4x4-channel, 76-81GHz transceiver designed to meet the demanding requirements of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and Level 3 and higher autonomous driving applications. Leveraging automotive expertise ac
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Date:
11/16/2022
Flex Power Modules Introduces 8:1 Non-Isolated Bus Converter

Flex Power Modules Introduces 8:1 Non-Isolated Bus Converter

Flex Power Modules Introduces 8:1 Non-Isolated Bus Converter
­Flex Power Modules has launched the BMR320, a non-isolated, unregulated, DC-DC intermediate bus converter with a fixed 8:1 input/output voltage ratio in a compact form-factor.  The product operates over a 40-60 VDC input range, producing a 5 to 7.5 VDC output, ideal for powering point of load converters
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Date:
11/16/2022
EPC Launches a New Generation of eGaN Technology that Doubles Performance

EPC Launches a New Generation of eGaN Technology that Doubles Performance

EPC Launches a New Generation of eGaN Technology that Doubles Performance
EPC launches the 80 V, 4 mOhm EPC2619. This is the lead product for a new generation of eGaN devices that have double the power density compared to EPC’s prior-generation products. The EPC2619 has an RDS(on) of just 4 mOhms in a tiny, 1.5 mm x 2.5 mm, footprint. The maximum RDS(on) x Area of th
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Date:
11/15/2022
The First Fully Integrated, Intelligent Configurable Capacitor Charger for Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Applications

The First Fully Integrated, Intelligent Configurable Capacitor Charger for Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Applications

The First Fully Integrated, Intelligent Configurable Capacitor Charger for Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Applications
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced the Excelsys FC1500, the industry’s first fully integrated capacitor charger and multiple output power supply. The FC1500 delivers constant charge power and eliminates the need for multiple power supplies in medical laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy eq
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Date:
11/15/2022
Innoscience Launches 80mΩ RDS(on) 650V GaN HEMTs

Yi Sun, Sr VP of product development at Innoscience

Innoscience Launches 80mΩ RDS(on) 650V GaN HEMTs
Innoscience Technology announced a new low RDS(on) 650V E-mode GaN HEMT devices. INN650D080BS power transistors have an on-resistance of 80mΩ (60mΩ typical) in a standard 8x8 DFN package, enabling higher power applications, for example in totem pole LLC architectures or fast battery-chargers. Explains Yi Sun, S
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Date:
11/15/2022
A Customizable, Professional-Grade Single-Board Computer with Advanced Industrial Capabilities

A Customizable, Professional-Grade Single-Board Computer with Advanced Industrial Capabilities

A Customizable, Professional-Grade Single-Board Computer with Advanced Industrial Capabilities
­OKdo, part of RS Group Plc, announced the launch of the new compact-form-factor ROCK 5B octo-core single-board computer (SBC). This latest member of the ROCK SBC family delivers the kind of desktop PC level performance required for compute intense activities such as AI or gaming, as well as a wide suite of us
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Date:
11/15/2022
onsemi Launches MOSFETs With Innovative Top-Cool Packaging

onsemi Launches MOSFETs With Innovative Top-Cool Packaging

onsemi Launches MOSFETs With Innovative Top-Cool Packaging
­onsemi announced a series of new MOSFET devices that feature innovative top-side cooling to assist designers in challenging automotive applications, especially within motor control and DC/DC conversion.  Housed in a TCPAK57 package measuring just 5mm x 7mm, the new Top Cool devices feature a
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Date:
11/15/2022
PFC and Hybrid Flyback Combo IC Drives Performance in GaN-based USB-C Adapters and Chargers with EPR

PFC and Hybrid Flyback Combo IC Drives Performance in GaN-based USB-C Adapters and Chargers with EPR

PFC and Hybrid Flyback Combo IC Drives Performance in GaN-based USB-C Adapters and Chargers with EPR
­USB power delivery (USB-PD) has emerged as the prevailing standard for fast charging and for supplying power to all kinds of mobile and battery-powered devices using the unified type-C connector. In its latest release, USB-PD rev 3.1, the Extended Power Range (EPR) specification supports a wide output voltage ra
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Date:
11/15/2022
Industrial Motion Sensors Bring Fault Tolerance and Software Synergy to High-Performance Navigation Applications

Industrial Motion Sensors Bring Fault Tolerance and Software Synergy to High-Performance Navigation Applications

Industrial Motion Sensors Bring Fault Tolerance and Software Synergy to High-Performance Navigation Applications
­TDK Corporation extends the SmartIndustrial line of robust and accurate motion sensors and announces the availability of InvenSense IIM-46234 and IIM-46230 new high-performance fault-tolerant inertial measurement units (IMU) targeted at navigation applications that require accurate, stable, and best-in-class bi
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Date:
11/15/2022
Ethernet Switch Portfolio Unleashes Full Potential of Industrial Networks

Ethernet Switch Portfolio Unleashes Full Potential of Industrial Networks

Ethernet Switch Portfolio Unleashes Full Potential of Industrial Networks
­Moxa announced the launch of a next-generation Ethernet managed switch portfolio designed to futureproof networks and accelerate digital transformation in the IIoT era.  Moxa’s expanded portfolio consists of EDS-4000/G4000 Series DIN-rail switches, MDS-G4000-4XGS Series modular DIN-rail switches,&
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Date:
11/14/2022
Pickering Adds Electrostatic Shielding to High-Voltage Miniature Reed Relay to Minimize Noise

Pickering Adds Electrostatic Shielding to High-Voltage Miniature Reed Relay to Minimize Noise

Pickering Adds Electrostatic Shielding to High-Voltage Miniature Reed Relay to Minimize Noise
­Pickering Electronics has launched a new variant of its high voltage Series 104 SIL/SIP reed relay family with optional electrostatic shielding between the switch and the coil to help minimize noise between the coil drive and high voltage circuits. This new screening is in addition to Pickering’s internal mu-
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Date:
11/14/2022
Industry's First Wide Voltage Range Hot-Swap Controller with a Programmable Digital SOA Control for Data Centers

Industry's First Wide Voltage Range Hot-Swap Controller with a Programmable Digital SOA Control for Data Centers

Industry's First Wide Voltage Range Hot-Swap Controller with a Programmable Digital SOA Control for Data Centers
­Continued demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) services in High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers is driving the market growth in this segment. Special-purpose AI accelerators facilitate a significant increase in the performance and efficiency of these data centers. Like in many cr
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Date:
11/14/2022
Analog Front-End Enables the Software-Defined Factory

Analog Front-End Enables the Software-Defined Factory

Analog Front-End Enables the Software-Defined Factory
­NXP Semiconductors announced its new NXP analog front-end (N-AFE) family for high-precision data acquisition and condition monitoring systems for factory automation. Designed as software-configurable universal analog input devices, the new N-AFE family helps enable the software-defined factory, making it easier fo
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Date:
11/14/2022
TDK Introduces Extremely Compact StandarD Series Disk Varistors

TDK Introduces Extremely Compact StandarD Series Disk Varistors

TDK Introduces Extremely Compact StandarD Series Disk Varistors
­TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS B72307S0* (StandarD S07 Compact Series) and B72310S0* (StandarD S10 Compact Series) series of extremely compact, leaded disk varistors. The new varistors cover a wide voltage range from 115 VRMS to 460 VRMS in the StandarD S07 Compact series and from 130 VRMS to 68
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Date:
11/11/2022
LEDs Optimized for Low-Current, Low-Light Applications

LEDs Optimized for Low-Current, Low-Light Applications

LEDs Optimized for Low-Current, Low-Light Applications
­ROHM Semiconductor announced availability of the CSL1901 series of 0603-size (0.6 inch × 0.3 inch) / 1608-size (1.6 mm × 0.8 mm) LEDs, optimized for low-light applications for use in indicators and numeric displays in factory automation equipment (i.e., PLCs) and communication control equ
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Date:
11/11/2022
Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers Offer Precision Timing Protocol

Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers Offer Precision Timing Protocol

Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers Offer Precision Timing Protocol
­Developers of industrial automation systems are looking to shift away from the reliance on proprietary solutions for process synchronization to standard-based solutions that offer broader compatibility and reduce design costs. To deliver critical process synchronization, Microchip Technology Inc. announces th
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Date:
11/11/2022
650V and 750V Automotive Qualified aSiC MOSFETs for Industrial and Electric Vehicle Applications

David Sheridan, Vice President of SiC products at AOS

650V and 750V Automotive Qualified aSiC MOSFETs for Industrial and Electric Vehicle Applications
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced its new industry-leading 650V and 750V SiC MOSFET platform for both industrial and automotive applications.  The 650V SiC MOSFETs are ideal switching solutions for industrial applications such as solar inverters, motor drives, industrial po
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Date:
11/11/2022
Melexis Announces Solution for EV Battery Current Sensing

Melexis Announces Solution for EV Battery Current Sensing

Melexis Announces Solution for EV Battery Current Sensing
­Melexis reinforces its reputation in the automotive current sensing market by announcing the MLX91230 and the MLX91231. They offer access to shunt or Hall type current sensor technologies. These ASIL compliant devices can measure voltage, current and temperature. Customers will be provided with flexibility an
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Date:
11/10/2022
STMicroelectronics Extends Embedded AI Solutions with Advanced Features to Ease Machine-Learning Development

STMicroelectronics Extends Embedded AI Solutions with Advanced Features to Ease Machine-Learning Development

STMicroelectronics Extends Embedded AI Solutions with Advanced Features to Ease Machine-Learning Development
­Enhancing its tools to accelerate embedded Artificial-Intelligence (AI) and Machine-Learning (ML) development projects, STMicroelectronics has released upgrades to both NanoEdge AI Studio and STM32Cube.AI. These tools facilitate moving AI and ML to the edge of an application. At the edge, AI/ML del
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Date:
11/10/2022
ABB Helps Energize 5G Rollout with Small Cell Repeater Power Solution

ABB Helps Energize 5G Rollout with Small Cell Repeater Power Solution

ABB Helps Energize 5G Rollout with Small Cell Repeater Power Solution
­ABB Power Conversion is helping to energize the rollout of 5G repeaters with solutions like its new RP450 power system. The all-in-one solution meets the power density, footprint, and availability needs of 5G repeaters, helping to extend network coverage. “While small cells represent a critica
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Date:
11/09/2022
CUI Devices Introduces New Power Relays Product Line

CUI Devices Introduces New Power Relays Product Line

CUI Devices Introduces New Power Relays Product Line
­CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced its continued product expansion with the addition of a new line of power relays. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays boast industry-best le
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Date:
11/08/2022
200W and 300W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Have a 43 to 160Vdc Input for Railway Power Systems

200W and 300W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Have a 43 to 160Vdc Input for Railway Power Systems

200W and 300W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Have a 43 to 160Vdc Input for Railway Power Systems
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda CN-110B series of half-brick DC-DC converters for railway power systems. An input range of 43 to 160Vdc enables their use with 72V or 110V nominal DC inputs. The baseplate cooled modules meet the rolling stock IEC 61373 Category 1, Class B shock/vibration sta
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Date:
11/08/2022
CDE Addresses Capacitor Needs of Next-Gen Level-3 EV Charger Designers

CDE Addresses Capacitor Needs of Next-Gen Level-3 EV Charger Designers

CDE Addresses Capacitor Needs of Next-Gen Level-3 EV Charger Designers
­In response to the rapidly growing demand for higher-performance DC link capacitors for EV chargers, Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) has expanded its standard-product offerings and brought to light its advanced custom capacitor capabilities. While the inverter circuitry at the heart of EV charging st
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Date:
11/08/2022
Teledyne LeCroy Now Offers Widest Range of 10 Mb/s IVN Solutions

Teledyne LeCroy Now Offers Widest Range of 10 Mb/s IVN Solutions

Teledyne LeCroy Now Offers Widest Range of 10 Mb/s IVN Solutions
­Teledyne LeCroy announced the addition of a CAN XL Trigger, Decode, Measure/Graph and Eye Diagram (TDME) oscilloscope software option, enabling users to test, validate and debug automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and 10 Mb/s in-vehicle network (IVN) designs. Today’s vehicles can contain more than 1
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Date:
11/08/2022
Infineon Introduces New XENSIV TLE4971 Sensor Family for Automotive Applications

Infineon Introduces New XENSIV TLE4971 Sensor Family for Automotive Applications

Infineon Introduces New XENSIV TLE4971 Sensor Family for Automotive Applications
­Infineon Technologies AG announced the addition of the new XENSIV TLE4971 family to its current sensor portfolio for automotive applications. The 3.3 V devices are the next generation of TLI4971 devices available in a TISON package with an integrated rail and available in four different pre-programmed current ra
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Date:
11/04/2022
Harwin High-Reliability Connector Solutions, Available from Mouser, Enable Engineers to Push SWaP Boundaries

Harwin High-Reliability Connector Solutions, Available from Mouser, Enable Engineers to Push SWaP Boundaries

Harwin High-Reliability Connector Solutions, Available from Mouser, Enable Engineers to Push SWaP Boundaries
­Mouser Electronics, Inc. stocks a wide range of high-reliability connectors from Harwin. Designed to deliver robust performance in harsh environments, Harwin’s high-reliability interconnect families support demanding applications, including aviation, defense, medical, and high-end industrial solutions. These du
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Date:
11/03/2022
TI Unifies Fragmented IoT Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled Wireless MCU Software

TI Unifies Fragmented IoT Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled Wireless MCU Software

TI Unifies Fragmented IoT Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled Wireless MCU Software
­Enabling smarter connections to the world around us, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The software builds on
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Date:
11/03/2022
Infineon PSoC 4100S Max Supports Fifth-Generation CAPSENSE Technology with Higher Performance

Infineon PSoC 4100S Max Supports Fifth-Generation CAPSENSE Technology with Higher Performance

Infineon PSoC 4100S Max Supports Fifth-Generation CAPSENSE Technology with Higher Performance
­Infineon Technologies AG announced the new PSoC 4100S Max family. It features expanded Flash memory and general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) for next-generation human machine interface (HMI) applications to support the fifth-generation CAPSENSE™ touch sensors. Available in 7x7, 10x10, and 14x14 mm² packages, PSo
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Date:
11/02/2022
High Surge Rating SMD TVS Diodes 50% Smaller Than Other Surface-Mounted Solutions

High Surge Rating SMD TVS Diodes 50% Smaller Than Other Surface-Mounted Solutions

High Surge Rating SMD TVS Diodes 50% Smaller Than Other Surface-Mounted Solutions
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new SMTOAK2 TVS Diode Series. Many of today’s high-power, high surge rating TVS diodes are only available in axial leaded packages. The compact, 2 kA (8/20 μs) rated, surface-mount package SMTOAK2 TVS Diode Series allows electronics designers to achieve a m
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Date:
11/02/2022
ASIL B Power Management IC Ideal for Automotive Camera Applications

ASIL B Power Management IC Ideal for Automotive Camera Applications

ASIL B Power Management IC Ideal for Automotive Camera Applications
­Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled an innovative automotive power management IC (PMIC) for next-generation automotive camera applications. The RAA271082 is a versatile ISO-26262 compliant multi-rail power IC with a primary high voltage synchronous buck regulator, two secondary low voltage synchronous bu
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Date:
11/02/2022
Microcontrollers Usher in New Era of Smart, Efficient Edge Processing

NXP’s New MCX N Microcontrollers Usher in New Era of Smart, Efficient Edge Processing

Microcontrollers Usher in New Era of Smart, Efficient Edge Processing
­NXP Semiconductors has announced the MCX N94x and MCX N54x, the first families in the N series of the new MCX microcontroller portfolio. Designed to simplify design for secure intelligent edge applications, including IoT and industrial applications, the MCX N features the first instantiation of NXP’s proprietary Ne
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Date:
11/02/2022
Shielded Power Bead Inductor Series Featuring High Rated Current with Extremely Low DC Resistance

Bourns Model SPB Series Shielded Power Bead Inductors

Shielded Power Bead Inductor Series Featuring High Rated Current with Extremely Low DC Resistance
­Bourns, Inc., introduced five new shielded power bead inductor series that feature high rated current, ferrite-based shielded construction and extremely low DC resistance from 72 to 440 nH. Bourns designed the new Model SPB0705, SPB1005, SPB1007, SPB1012 and SPB1308 series to
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Date:
11/01/2022
ToF Imager Enables Advanced Obstacle Avoidance and Smart Navigation in Vacuum Cleaning Robot

ToF Imager Enables Advanced Obstacle Avoidance and Smart Navigation in Vacuum Cleaning Robot

ToF Imager Enables Advanced Obstacle Avoidance and Smart Navigation in Vacuum Cleaning Robot
­Dreame has launched its new vacuum cleaning robot, the Dreame Bot W10 Pro. The smart vacuum cleaner is equipped with a camera featuring the REAL3 Time of Flight (ToF) image sensor from Infineon Technologies AG and pmdtechnologies. The ToF imager enables smart navigation, 3D mapping, and excellent obstacle av
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Date:
10/28/2022
ICs for Automotive Multi-Displays Simplify Video Transmission

ICs for Automotive Multi-Displays Simplify Video Transmission

ICs for Automotive Multi-Displays Simplify Video Transmission
­ROHM Semiconductor announced new full-HD compatible (1980 x 1080 pixels) SerDes ICs (serializer: BU18TL82-M; deserializer: BU18RL82-M) optimized for multi-screen vehicle displays.   Unlike typical SerDes ICs that must be connected in pairs for each video transmission, ROHM’s new BU18R
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Date:
10/28/2022
Infineon Launches New 950 V Superjunction MOSFETs

Infineon Launches New 950 V Superjunction MOSFETs

Infineon Launches New 950 V Superjunction MOSFETs
­To address contemporary market needs for improved form factors and energy-efficient products, Infineon Technologies has developed a new CoolMOS PFD7 high-voltage MOSFET family, setting a new benchmark in 950 V superjunction (SJ) technology. The new 950 V series combines outstanding performance with state-of-the-art ea
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Date:
10/28/2022
Smart Metering Platform Available on 32-bit MCU Product Family Equipped with an MPL460 PLC Modem

Smart Metering Platform Available on 32-bit MCU Product Family Equipped with an MPL460 PLC Modem

Smart Metering Platform Available on 32-bit MCU Product Family Equipped with an MPL460 PLC Modem
­The design complexity of smart meters continues to evolve as different communications solutions are integrated into the framework and as regulatory compliance requirements are mandated. To meet the growing demand for a feature-rich yet simple design solution for developing smart meters, Microchip Technology In
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Date:
10/26/2022
Compact 300mA Automotive-Grade LDO Regulators for High Performance ADAS Sensors

ROHM’s New Compact 300mA Automotive-Grade LDO Regulators for High Performance ADAS Sensors

Compact 300mA Automotive-Grade LDO Regulators for High Performance ADAS Sensors
­ROHM Semiconductor introduced the new BUxxJA3DG-C series of automotive-grade LDO regulator ICs (BU12JA3DG-C, BU15JA3DG-C, BU18JA3DG-C, BU25JA3DG-C, BU30JA3DG-C, BU33JA3DG-C). The devices are designed for automotive applications, such as sensors for ADAS (Advanced Driver As
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Date:
10/26/2022
Chinese Car Company NETA First to use Infineon's New-Generation BMS Solution

Chinese Car Company NETA First to use Infineon's New-Generation BMS Solution

Chinese Car Company NETA First to use Infineon's New-Generation BMS Solution
­NETA Auto, a Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, is the first to implement the new generation battery management system (BMS) solution from Infineon Technologies AG. Infineon's BMS solution will be used in the NETA vehicle series. It was developed together with the supporting supplier B&Z Technology, whi
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Date:
10/25/2022
PXIe Chassis Features high Cooling and Power per Slot and Intelligent Monitoring

PXIe Chassis Features high Cooling and Power per Slot and Intelligent Monitoring

PXIe Chassis Features high Cooling and Power per Slot and Intelligent Monitoring
­Pickering Interfaces launched its model 42-926-001 18-slot PXIe chassis, which offers Gen2 performance, is higher spec’d than competing models, with double the PXISA cooling spec per slot and more power to the backplane, and is available on shorter lead-times at a lower cost. Model 42-926 high-perf
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Date:
10/25/2022
MEMS Microphones Ideal for Active Noise Canceling Applications

MEMS Microphones Ideal for Active Noise Canceling Applications

MEMS Microphones Ideal for Active Noise Canceling Applications
­CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of two MEMS microphone models designed for active noise cancellation. The CMM-2718AB-3815NC-TR and CMM-2718AT-3817NC-TR are analog MEMS microphones featuring omnidirectional directivity and bottom or top port locations, respectively. Thanks to their flat fr
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Date:
10/25/2022
IPMs Increase Reliability and Performance for Low- and Medium-Power Drive Applications

IPMs Increase Reliability and Performance for Low- and Medium-Power Drive Applications

IPMs Increase Reliability and Performance for Low- and Medium-Power Drive Applications
­Infineon Technologies AG has launched the IM523 series of the CIPOS Mini family. The highly efficient IPMs (intelligent power modules) are based on the new 600 V Reverse Conducting Drive 2 (RCD2) IGBT technology, and come with an open emitter. The CIPOS IM523 series enables the integration of various power an
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Date:
10/25/2022
Microcontrollers Create an Easier Way to Add Bluetooth Low-Energy Connectivity

Microcontrollers Create an Easier Way to Add Bluetooth Low-Energy Connectivity

Microcontrollers Create an Easier Way to Add Bluetooth Low-Energy Connectivity
­Wireless connectivity has become a mandatory feature for many products but often increases the cost and complexity of system design since it generally must be added as part of the larger application. Microchip Technology Inc. is introducing its first Arm Cortex-M4F-based PIC microcontroller (MCU) family to
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Date:
10/21/2022
Inertial Measurement Unit Delivers High Accuracy and Power Efficiency for new Consumer use Cases

Bosch launches cost-effective motion sensor BMI323

Inertial Measurement Unit Delivers High Accuracy and Power Efficiency for new Consumer use Cases
­Tiny MEMS motion sensors are all around us. They make consumer products easier to use and improve how our smartphones and other gadgets interact with us. These sensors are precise, compact and power-efficient, however, until now, they have been complex for basic applications. To address this issue, Bo
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Date:
10/20/2022
Next-Gen Software as a Service Offering Optimizes Product Development with Intelligent Data

Next-Gen Software as a Service Offering Optimizes Product Development with Intelligent Data

Next-Gen Software as a Service Offering Optimizes Product Development with Intelligent Data
­Infineon Technologies AG is bringing digitalization to the edge-from-the-cloud. The company announced the next generation of its Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, Infineon’s CIRRENT IoT Network Intelligence (INI) – a cloud SaaS offering that helps IoT developers quickly and cost-effectively ga
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Date:
10/20/2022
STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Innovative Connected Objects with Smart STM32 Wireless Module

Hakim Jaafar, General Manager - BLE/802.15.4 MCU, STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Innovative Connected Objects with Smart STM32 Wireless Module
­STMicroelectronics is helping increase industrial productivity and reduce waste and pollution with its smart wireless module. Conceived for Industry 4.0 applications, this module, the STM32WB5MMGH6, simplifies using ST’s innovative wireless microcontrollers in powerful use cases li
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Date:
10/20/2022
Melexis Smallest All-in-One LIN Driver Propels Relay Window Lifters

Melexis Smallest All-in-One LIN Driver Propels Relay Window Lifters

Melexis Smallest All-in-One LIN Driver Propels Relay Window Lifters
­Melexis’ new LIN pre-driver IC for relay DC motors offers a combination of high power, compactness, and attractive pricing. The MLX81160 is the latest addition to the company’s Gen3 family of compatible embedded motor drivers. Its 48 KB of memory (16 KB ROM for the included LIN protocol and 32 KB Flash fo
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Date:
10/20/2022
Industry's Smallest Smart Motor Module Designed to Meet Reduced PCB Layout Requirements

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils Industry’s Smallest Smart Motor Module Designed to Meet Reduced PCB Layout Requirements

Industry's Smallest Smart Motor Module Designed to Meet Reduced PCB Layout Requirements
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced an extension to its compact Smart Motor Module (SMM) family. Available in an ultra-compact, thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm QFN-18L package, the highly integrated AOZ9530QV SMM is a half-bridge power stage with a slew of features and protections th
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Date:
10/20/2022
High SOA MOSFET Optimized for 12V Hot Swap Applications

High SOA MOSFET Optimized for 12V Hot Swap Applications

High SOA MOSFET Optimized for 12V Hot Swap Applications
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of, AONS30300, a 30V MOSFET with low on-resistance. The AONS30300 features a high Safe Operating Area (SOA) capability making it ideally suited for demanding applications such as hot swap and eFuse.  A high SOA is essential in server
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Date:
10/17/2022
AEC-Q100-Qualified IC Load Switches Offer Industry-Leading Low-Leakage Current for Automotive and Commercial-Grade Systems

AEC-Q100-Qualified IC Load Switches Offer Industry-Leading Low-Leakage Current for Automotive and Commercial-Grade Systems

AEC-Q100-Qualified IC Load Switches Offer Industry-Leading Low-Leakage Current for Automotive and Commercial-Grade Systems
­GLF Integrated Power, manufacturer of innovative ultra-low-power load switches, is pleased to introduce two new Automotive grade AEC-Q100IQSmart load switch ICs. The AEC-Q100 qualified GLF1111Q and GLF1200Q are rated for a wide temperature range (Grade 1 -40°C to +125°C). The GLF1111Q provides indus
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Date:
10/17/2022
Omni Pro Electronics Announces HALO Release of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet Transformers

Omni Pro Electronics Announces HALO Release of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet Transformers

Omni Pro Electronics Announces HALO Release of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet Transformers
­Omni Pro Electronics has announced HALO Electronics’ the release of its new line of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet transformers to address the increasing data rates of enterprise networking equipment and the higher bandwidth requirements of wireless access points. The 2.5G/5G data rates are an important intermediary ste
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Date:
10/17/2022
SemiQ Announces Launch of 1200V 40mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET

SemiQ Announces Launch of 1200V 40mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET

SemiQ Announces Launch of 1200V 40mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET
­SemiQ announced the launch of its 2nd Generation Silicon Carbide power switch, a 1200V 40mΩ SiC MOSFET, expanding its portfolio of SiC power devices. This MOSFET complements the company’s existing 80mΩ SiC MOSFETs and SiC rectifiers at 650V, 1200V and 1700V. SemiQ has engineered this MOSFET to provid
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Date:
10/17/2022
Non-Illuminated Switch with Colored Ring Indication

Non-Illuminated Switch with Colored Ring Indication

Non-Illuminated Switch with Colored Ring Indication
­SCHURTER extends its Metal Design Line series MSM to include a version with a non-illuminated indicator. A colored ring is used instead of an illuminated ring, which lowers the cost of the switch and eliminates the cost associated with wiring an external power source to drive LEDs. Consistent with SCHURTER qu
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Date:
10/14/2022
Shedding Animated Light on Automotive LED Drivers

Shedding Animated Light on Automotive LED Drivers

Shedding Animated Light on Automotive LED Drivers
­Melexis launches its next member of the MeLiBu family, the MLX81143 LED driver. It includes 21 LED drivers and improves the power management of the full system. The MLX81143 has an extremely wide dimming range allowing optimal brightness adjustment during night and day. The MeLiBu interface makes it possible to
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Date:
10/13/2022
Compact SMD TVS Diodes Provide High-Reliability, 66% Increase in Surge Handling

Compact SMD TVS Diodes Provide High-Reliability, 66% Increase in Surge Handling

Compact SMD TVS Diodes Provide High-Reliability, 66% Increase in Surge Handling
­Littelfuse, Inc., announced the new 5.0SMDJxxS-HRA TVS Diode Series. The high-reliability TVS diodes are designed, manufactured, and screened to provide robust overvoltage protection, with low early failures and zero degradation over continuous surge events. Today's aircraft use more and new compos
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Date:
10/13/2022
Flex Power Modules Teams up with onsemi to Develop Ultra-Small Intermediate Bus Converter

Flex Power Modules Teams up with onsemi to Develop Ultra-Small Intermediate Bus Converter

Flex Power Modules Teams up with onsemi to Develop Ultra-Small Intermediate Bus Converter
­Developed in collaboration with onsemi, the non-isolated and unregulated BMR313 delivers a peak power rating of 3 kW in an ultra-small package, just 23.4 x 17.8 x 7.65 mm, yielding an astonishing 908 W/cm3 power density. Input voltage range is 40 – 60 V and the 4:1 input to output ration yields an output of
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Date:
10/13/2022
InferSens to Introduce Ultra-Low-Power Edge DL Sensor Technology for Commercial and Industrial Applications

InferSens to Introduce Ultra-Low-Power Edge DL Sensor Technology for Commercial and Industrial Applications

InferSens to Introduce Ultra-Low-Power Edge DL Sensor Technology for Commercial and Industrial Applications
­CAMBRIDGE-based InferSens announced the first application of its game-changing sensor technology, which brings sophisticated deep learning to extremely low-power sensors and opens a raft of new, at-the-edge, data-rich sensor applications, which were previously hard or even impossible to address. Deep learning
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Date:
10/13/2022
Robust Capacitors with Low Self-Inductance and High Design Flexibility

Robust Capacitors with Low Self-Inductance and High Design Flexibility

Robust Capacitors with Low Self-Inductance and High Design Flexibility
­TDK Corporation presents the B3271*H* series, new EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications that feature high energy and power density. The capacitors are rated for voltages from 500 V DC to 1600 V DC, offer capacitance values from 0.47 µF to 170 µF and are suitable for a maximum operating temperature of
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Date:
10/13/2022
RIGOL Introduces DSG5000 Series Multi-Channel Coherent Microwave RF Source for Frequencies Up to 20 GHz

RIGOL Introduces DSG5000 Series Multi-Channel Coherent Microwave RF Source for Frequencies Up to 20 GHz

RIGOL Introduces DSG5000 Series Multi-Channel Coherent Microwave RF Source for Frequencies Up to 20 GHz
­RIGOL Technologies announces a new RF Microwave Generator, the DSG5000 Series, that can generate up to 20GHz carriers with high signal fidelity. These new generators are available with 2, 4, 6, or 8 independent RF channels packaged in a single 2U full width mainframe. The DSG5000 Series features impressive lo
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Date:
10/12/2022
M8 Connector Models Added to CUI Devices' Circular Connectors Line

M8 Connector Models Added to CUI Devices' Circular Connectors Line

M8 Connector Models Added to CUI Devices' Circular Connectors Line
­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M8 connector types to its line of circular connectors. The CDM8 family offers a range of male or female jack versions with contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 pins. These M8 connectors are A coded to support 1 Gbit Ethernet or B coded fo
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Date:
10/12/2022
Analog Devices Announces Multiprotocol Industrial Ethernet Switch Platform

Analog Devices Announces Multiprotocol Industrial Ethernet Switch Platform

Analog Devices Announces Multiprotocol Industrial Ethernet Switch Platform
­Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADIN2299, a multiprotocol industrial ethernet switch platform, to address the connectivity needs of industrial and process automation, motion control, transportation, and energy automation. The industrial ethernet switch platform is designed to operate in a star, li
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Date:
10/12/2022
GaN ICs Shrink Motor Drives and Speed Time-to-Market for eMobility, Power Tools, Robotics, and Drones

GaN ICs Shrink Motor Drives and Speed Time-to-Market for eMobility, Power Tools, Robotics, and Drones

GaN ICs Shrink Motor Drives and Speed Time-to-Market for eMobility, Power Tools, Robotics, and Drones
­EPC announces the availability of the EPC9176, a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter using the EPC23102 ePower Stage GaN IC with embedded gate driver function and two  GaN FET with 5.2 mΩ typical RDS(on). The EPC9176 operates from an input supply voltage between 20 V and 80 V and can deliver up
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Date:
10/12/2022
Mouser Stocking MEMSIC MHA-18x Hall-Effect Switches

Mouser Stocking MEMSIC MHA-18x Hall-Effect Switches

Mouser Stocking MEMSIC MHA-18x Hall-Effect Switches
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MHA-18x Hall effect switches from MEMSIC. MEMSIC MHA-18x devices are low-power, ultra-high-precision Hall effect sensors optimized for battery-powered applications. These devices are fully integrated CMOS ICs that are designed to output hi
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Date:
10/10/2022
Taiwan Semiconductor Offers New Source for Critical Automotive-Grade Low-Dropout Linear Regulators

Taiwan Semiconductor Offers New Source for Critical Automotive-Grade Low-Dropout Linear Regulators

Taiwan Semiconductor Offers New Source for Critical Automotive-Grade Low-Dropout Linear Regulators
­Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TQL8xx Family of automotive-grade, low-dropout (LDO) regulators. These high-reliability, AEC-Q101 qualified LDOs offer manufacturers a reliable alternative source for the critically important linear regulators utilized in numerous battery-driven au
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Date:
10/10/2022
General Micro Systems Introduces X9 Venom OpenVPX Single Board Systems and Chassis

The ATR-PLUS is an 8 slot chassis.

General Micro Systems Introduces X9 Venom OpenVPX Single Board Systems and Chassis
­General Micro Systems introduced a new product family of 3U and 6U OpenVPX computer boards, peripherals and ATR-style chassis for use in U.S. Army ground, air, communications and weapons systems. The “X9 Venom” family of 21 products will be available by early 2023, starting first with the 3U
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Date:
10/10/2022
High Power Shunt Resistors for Accurate Measurement in High Current Applications

Bourns new resistor series with metal sensing pins offer accurate measurement for high current designs

High Power Shunt Resistors for Accurate Measurement in High Current Applications
­Bourns, Inc., announced an extension to its Model CSM2F Series power shunt resistor portfolio with 12 new series. These new series feature riveted through-hole metal sensing pins meeting the growing need for accurate positioning of voltage sense points in high current applications. These latest ad
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Date:
10/10/2022
Simplifying Development of Dual-Core Applications with Support for Simultaneous Debug

Simplifying Development of Dual-Core Applications with Support for Simultaneous Debug

Simplifying Development of Dual-Core Applications with Support for Simultaneous Debug
­As multicore devices become prevalent in the embedded microcontroller space, system designers face increasingly complex challenges in software development. To help accelerate time-to-market and simplify overall design, Infineon Technologies AG  announced the release of ModusToolbox™ 3.0 – an
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Date:
10/06/2022
Next-Gen NFC Chip Eases Certification of Digital Car-Key Systems

Next-Gen NFC Chip Eases Certification of Digital Car-Key Systems

Next-Gen NFC Chip Eases Certification of Digital Car-Key Systems
­STMicroelectronics has introduced the latest generation of its automotive-qualified NFC reader ICs for Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) digital-key applications, with enhanced features that increase performance and ease product certification. The ST25R3920B is used in car-door and cente
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Date:
10/04/2022
Rugged Ultra-Wide Input 30-75W DC-DC Quarter-Brick Converters Suit Industrial and Rail Applications

Rugged Ultra-Wide Input 30-75W DC-DC Quarter-Brick Converters Suit Industrial and Rail Applications

Rugged Ultra-Wide Input 30-75W DC-DC Quarter-Brick Converters Suit Industrial and Rail Applications
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 30-75W TDK-Lambda brand PYQ series of DC-DC converters. The PYQ50 with 30-50W output power features a 12:1 ultra-wide input range of 14 to 160Vdc, and the PYQ75 with 75W an 8:1 input of 9-75Vdc. These board mount products are packaged in the industry-standard qu
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Date:
10/04/2022
Industry's First Automotive-Qualified MLVs With FLEXITERM Technology

Industry's First Automotive-Qualified MLVs With FLEXITERM Technology

Industry's First Automotive-Qualified MLVs With FLEXITERM Technology
­KYOCERA AVX has released the industry’s first automotive-qualified multilayer varistors (MLVs) equipped with the company’s patented FLEXITERM soft termination technology, which has been widely employed on a number of automotive-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for more than 15 ye
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Date:
10/04/2022
5V Op-Amp Family Optimizes Power and Signal-Conditioning Performance

STMicroelectronics expands 5V op-amp family, to optimize power and signal-conditioning performance

5V Op-Amp Family Optimizes Power and Signal-Conditioning Performance
­STMicroelectronics has added the TSV782 high-performance dual op amp to its 5V family, with 30MHz gain bandwidth (GBW) and 50µV (typical) input offset voltage for high-speed, high-accuracy signal conditioning. Able to function with a supply as low as 2.0V, the TSV782 can operate from a deeply
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Date:
09/28/2022
Linear DC Power Supply Provides Low Current Measurements and Improved Output Speed

Linear DC Power Supply Provides Low Current Measurements and Improved Output Speed

Linear DC Power Supply Provides Low Current Measurements and Improved Output Speed
­RIGOL Technologies announces their next generation of Programmable Linear DC Power Supplies, the DP2000. This completely new benchtop power supply features 3 fully isolated channels with automatic internal series and parallel connections and an intuitive 4.3” touch screen. The DP2000 delivers high resolution fo
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Date:
09/28/2022
DC/DC Converter IC for ADAS Achieves Best-in-Class Stable Operation

DC/DC Converter IC for ADAS Achieves Best-in-Class Stable Operation

DC/DC Converter IC for ADAS Achieves Best-in-Class Stable Operation
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the BD9S402MUF-C, a new buck DC/DC converter IC with built-in MOSFET (switching regulator) for automotive applications such as infotainment and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) incorporating onboard sensors and cameras that are becoming more advanced. In recent yea
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Date:
09/28/2022
Cellular-Based Remote RF Wireless Charging Platform Enables Mobile Carriers to Offer Power as a Service

Cellular-Based Remote RF Wireless Charging Platform Enables Mobile Carriers to Offer Power as a Service

Cellular-Based Remote RF Wireless Charging Platform Enables Mobile Carriers to Offer Power as a Service
­Powercast Corporation has created a unique cellular-based RF Power-Over-Distance Wireless Charging Platform, built around Sequans Monarch cellular IoT connectivity technology.  Operating in the lower 600 – 900 MHz frequency bands licensed by mobile carriers, the Powercast cellular-based RF Wirele
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Date:
09/28/2022
System Synchronizer Delivers Class D Compliance for O-RAN S-Plane Requirements

System Synchronizer Delivers Class D Compliance for O-RAN S-Plane Requirements

System Synchronizer Delivers Class D Compliance for O-RAN S-Plane Requirements
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that its 8A34001 System Synchronizer for IEEE 1588 is being used within the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC DFE ZCU670 Evaluation Kit and reference design for 5G Next-Gen Radio (5G NR).  The 8A34001 System Synchronizer for IEEE 1588 is part of Renesas
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Date:
09/28/2022
Offline AC-DC Primary-Side PWM Controllers for Flyback Converters

Offline AC-DC Primary-Side PWM Controllers for Flyback Converters

Offline AC-DC Primary-Side PWM Controllers for Flyback Converters
­Elevation Semiconductor announced the release of its two high-efficiency power ICs with smaller footprints for fast-charging solutions. The HL9510 and HL9512 are flyback PWM controller ICs that operate in a quasi-resonant (QR) mode to significantly enhance the system efficiency and power density. Both ICs
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Date:
09/28/2022
Higher Voltage Biasing High Voltage Power Supplies

Higher Voltage Biasing High Voltage Power Supplies

Higher Voltage Biasing High Voltage Power Supplies
­Dean Technology, Inc. announced the introduction of a new series of high voltage power supplies designed specifically for higher voltage applications needing a biasing module. The new UMR-A-10000 series, which is another extension of the existing UMR Collection of power supplies, offers output voltages up to
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Date:
09/28/2022
28-Port Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches Futureproof Substation Automation Systems

28-Port Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches Futureproof Substation Automation Systems

28-Port Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches Futureproof Substation Automation Systems
­Moxa RKS-G4028 Series Gigabit Ethernet managed switches serve as foundational building blocks in power substations with up to 28 Gigabit ports to fulfill future scalability requirements, modular interfaces for flexible connector combinations, certified IEC 62443-4-2 enterprise-grade cybersecurity, an
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Date:
09/28/2022
Enabling ECU-Level Automotive Software Development Without Hardware

Enabling ECU-Level Automotive Software Development Without Hardware

Enabling ECU-Level Automotive Software Development Without Hardware
­Renesas Electronics Corporation launched a new integrated development environment that allows engineers to rapidly create software for automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) containing multiple hardware devices. The fully integrated environment supports co-simulation, debug and trace, high-speed simulation an
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Date:
09/28/2022
Precision Timing Solution for Autonomous Vehicles

Precision Timing Solution for Autonomous Vehicles

Precision Timing Solution for Autonomous Vehicles
­SiTime Corporation introduced a new automotive oscillator family, based on SiTime’s advanced MEMS technology. The new differential oscillators are 10x more resilient and ensure reliable operation of ADAS across extreme road conditions and temperatures. The launch of the new automotive oscillator, AEC-Q100 Si
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Date:
09/27/2022
Multi-Pixel Driver with CAN FD Light Powers Next-Generation Automotive Lighting

Multi-Pixel Driver with CAN FD Light Powers Next-Generation Automotive Lighting

Multi-Pixel Driver with CAN FD Light Powers Next-Generation Automotive Lighting
­STMicroelectronics’ L99LDLH32 linear current regulator delivers a convenient, integrated solution for dynamic automotive lighting controlled using the lightweight CAN FD Light protocol. Ideal for use with OLED lamps that provide bright, homogeneous, and high-contrast lighting from a small surface area, the ne
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Date:
09/27/2022
TDK Offers Clip-on NTC Sensors for Heat Pumps in E-Mobility

TDK offers clip-on NTC sensors for heat pumps in e-mobility

TDK Offers Clip-on NTC Sensors for Heat Pumps in E-Mobility
­TDK Corporation presents the new B58101A0109A* (HP100) series of heat pump sensors for measuring the refrigerant temperature indirectly via the pipes' surface temperature. The NTC-based sensors are specifically designed to meet automotive requirements. Standard for pipe diameters of 12.8 mm, this clip-on des
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Date:
09/27/2022
Single-Stage Flyback Controller for Battery Charging Applications, Enabling Hassle-Free and Scalable

Single-Stage Flyback Controller for Battery Charging Applications, Enabling Hassle-Free and Scalable

Single-Stage Flyback Controller for Battery Charging Applications, Enabling Hassle-Free and Scalable
­Battery-powered appliances, one of the industry’s fastest-growing segments, require energy-efficient, robust, and cost-effective battery charging. For this reason Infineon Technologies AG extends its offering of AC-DC controller ICs by introducing the ICC80QSG single-stage PWM controller for flyback topologies. Th
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Date:
09/22/2022
NXP Collaborates with Elektrobit to Develop Software for Next-Generation Automotive Battery Management Systems

NXP Collaborates with Elektrobit to Develop Software for Next-Generation Automotive Battery Management Systems

NXP Collaborates with Elektrobit to Develop Software for Next-Generation Automotive Battery Management Systems
­The software jointly developed with Elektrobit aims to reduce the entry-level cost of battery management system (BMS) development and enhance ease-of-use of NXP’s high-voltage BMS reference design (HVBMS RD). What’s new: NXP Semiconductors has joined forces with Elektrobit to co-develop the softw
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Date:
09/22/2022
SolarEdge Launches Next-Gen Smart Power Optimizer Series with a Multi-Layered Safety Technology

SolarEdge Launches Next-Gen C&I Smart Power Optimizer Series with a Multi-Layered Safety Technology

SolarEdge Launches Next-Gen Smart Power Optimizer Series with a Multi-Layered Safety Technology
­SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of the S-Series new range of smart Power Optimizers. Now available for commercial and industrial PV applications across North America, the next generation Power Optimizers adds SolarEdge Sense Connect technology to its multi-layered approach for safety. SolarEdge Sense Con
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Date:
09/21/2022
I2C Programmable 3A Dynamic Voltage Scaling Buck Converters

I2C Programmable 3A Dynamic Voltage Scaling Buck Converters

I2C Programmable 3A Dynamic Voltage Scaling Buck Converters
­Halo Microelectronics announced the release of its HL7593 and HL7594 devices, a series of synchronous buck converters optimized to supply different subsystems of portable applications. The HL7593/HL7594 series output voltage ranges from 0.600V to 1.394V in 6.25mV steps or 0.27V to 0.6272V in 2.8125mV steps prog
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Date:
09/21/2022
High-Current PTVS Diode Capable of Handling 20 kA Surge Current

High Current PTVS Diode Capable of Handling 20 kA Surge Current

High-Current PTVS Diode Capable of Handling 20 kA Surge Current
­Bourns, Inc., introduced a bidirectional power transient voltage suppressor (PTVS) diode designed for high power DC line protection applications. The new Model PTVS20-015C-TH is capable of handling 20 kA current surge at a low voltage of 15 V making it an ideal and effective electrostatic di
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Date:
09/21/2022
KiloVault Announces Upgrade to its Deep Cycle Solar Batteries

KiloVault Announces Upgrade to its Deep Cycle Solar Batteries

KiloVault Announces Upgrade to its Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
­KiloVault, a provider of innovative and affordable residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, is announcing several crucial enhancements to its line of HLX+ lithium batteries.     The enhancements include: HLX+ Bridge: This new product allows viewing information of ent
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Date:
09/21/2022
3-Phase EMC Filter Series Designed for Machine Safety

3-Phase EMC Filter Series Designed for Machine Safety

3-Phase EMC Filter Series Designed for Machine Safety
­SCHURTER expands the FMAC NEO and FMAD NEO 3-phase filter families to meet IEC 60204-1. Downsized for smaller footprint, without any compromise to performance, the two new filter series are suitable for use in energy applications such as EV fast charging and battery storage, as well as industrial applications in
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Date:
09/21/2022
More Powerful UV-C LEDs for Sterilization Applications

The new UV-C LEDs of the WL-SUMW product series.

More Powerful UV-C LEDs for Sterilization Applications
Würth Elektronik presents new products in the field of optoelectronics: The manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components expands the WL-SUMW series with more powerful UV-C LEDs for sterilization applications and introduces UV-A LEDs with particularly low height under the designation WL-SUTW, wh
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Date:
09/20/2022
Savant Enhances Smart Home Experience with Schumacher Electric Vehicle Charger

Savant Enhances Smart Home Experience with Schumacher Electric Vehicle Charger

Savant Enhances Smart Home Experience with Schumacher Electric Vehicle Charger
­Savant Systems, Inc., has added a premium EV charger as part of their suite of energy management products. The Savant LVL 2 EV Charger complements the already robust Savant Power System platform that includes intelligent load management and monitoring, scalable battery storage solutions, and environmental co
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Date:
09/20/2022
Functional Safety, Cybersecurity Protection and AUTOSAR Compatibility Features Now Available on 32-bit MCU

Functional Safety, Cybersecurity Protection and AUTOSAR Compatibility Features Now Available on 32-bit MCU

Functional Safety, Cybersecurity Protection and AUTOSAR Compatibility Features Now Available on 32-bit MCU
­Manufacturers of electronic systems ranging from vehicles to home appliances are moving towards automating and connecting end applications, spurring the need for industry standards related to functional safety and cybersecurity protection to ensure their products operate safely and securely. To provide manufacturers wi
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Date:
09/16/2022
800 V and 950 V AC-DC Integrated Power Stages Expand the Fixed-Frequency CoolSET Portfolio

800 V and 950 V AC-DC Integrated Power Stages Expand the Fixed-Frequency CoolSET Portfolio

800 V and 950 V AC-DC Integrated Power Stages Expand the Fixed-Frequency CoolSET Portfolio
­Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies AG offers the ri
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Date:
09/14/2022
COSEL Announces Three new DIN Rail Power Supplies for Industrial Applications

COSEL Announces Three new DIN Rail Power Supplies for Industrial Applications

COSEL Announces Three new DIN Rail Power Supplies for Industrial Applications
­COSEL Co, Ltd announced the launch of three new DIN Rail AC/DC power supplies for industrial applications. Based on its long experience and expertise in developing high efficiency power conversion solutions for demanding industrial applications optimized for highly automated manufacturing, Cosel’s design tea
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Date:
09/13/2022
First-Ever Wildfire Sensor Added to GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY Fleet

First-Ever Wildfire Sensor Added to GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY Fleet

First-Ever Wildfire Sensor Added to GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY Fleet
­GRID2020, Inc. announced that the industry’s first-ever three phase distribution transformer-mounted wildfire mitigation sensor device has successfully completed its intended regimen of private, secure cellular communications certification; now including prioritized utility operator and first responder cellular ca
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Date:
09/13/2022
First-Ever Hybrid Semiconductor Circuit Protection Devices

ProTek Devices Intros its First-Ever Hybrid Semiconductor Circuit Protection Devices

First-Ever Hybrid Semiconductor Circuit Protection Devices
­ProTek Devices has introduced a hybrid semiconductor technology that is the company’s first ever for circuit protection in common industrial and household applications like power adapters, home appliances, industrial automation controls, smart meters and other critical applications. The new patent-pending te
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Date:
09/13/2022
Ruggedized 250W Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters, Conduction-Cooled and Wide Range Inputs and Outputs

Ruggedised 250W Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters, Conduction-Cooled and Wide Range Inputs and Outputs

Ruggedized 250W Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters, Conduction-Cooled and Wide Range Inputs and Outputs
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 250W rated TDK-Lambda RGA series of ruggedised non-isolated DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from an input voltage of 9 to 40V or 9 to 53V, the non-isolated step-down converters deliver output voltages that can be adjustable from 3.3 to 15V, 3.3 to 24V or
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Date:
09/13/2022
VDA-Compliant LIN Alternator Regulator Raises Performance and Flexibility of 12V Car Systems

VDA-Compliant LIN Alternator Regulator Raises Performance and Flexibility of 12V Car Systems

VDA-Compliant LIN Alternator Regulator Raises Performance and Flexibility of 12V Car Systems
­STMicroelectronics has introduced the L9918 automotive alternator regulator, with enhanced features to ensure the stability of 12V vehicle electrical systems. The regulator contains a MOSFET to deliver alternator excitation current and a freewheeling diode to handle the rotor current when excitation is turned
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Date:
09/13/2022
AI-Powered Product for Industrial Asset and OT Network Visibility

AI-Powered Product for Industrial Asset and OT Network Visibility

AI-Powered Product for Industrial Asset and OT Network Visibility
­OPSWAT announced the launch of OPSWAT Neuralyzer, a new neural network cybersecurity product that enables OT personnel to protect their critical environments and supply chain through asset discovery, inventory management, network visibility, and vulnerability and risk management. With its intuitive OT
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Date:
09/12/2022
Next-Gen Integrated POL DC-DC Regulators with a Fast COT Engine Plus SVID and I²C/PMBus Digital Interfaces

Next-Gen Integrated POL DC-DC Regulators with a Fast COT Engine Plus SVID and I²C/PMBus Digital Interfaces

Next-Gen Integrated POL DC-DC Regulators with a Fast COT Engine Plus SVID and I²C/PMBus Digital Interfaces
­As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Te
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Date:
09/08/2022
Expanded Family of Packaged GaN FETs Offers Footprint Compatible Solutions to Optimize Performance vs. Cost

Expanded Family of Packaged GaN FETs Offers Footprint Compatible Solutions to Optimize Performance vs. Cost

Expanded Family of Packaged GaN FETs Offers Footprint Compatible Solutions to Optimize Performance vs. Cost
­EPC expands the selection of off-the-shelf GaN FETs in thermally enhanced QFN packages with the introduction of the 100 V EPC2306 designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications, in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility and robotics, and in solar optimizers an
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Date:
09/08/2022
Hybrid Sensor for Full Automotive Interior Monitoring

STMicroelectronics sets the scene for advanced in-car safety and comfort with new hybrid sensor for full interior monitoring

Hybrid Sensor for Full Automotive Interior Monitoring
STMicroelectronics is already equipping carmakers with the required technologies. While DMS promises greater road safety by assessing driver alertness, the next-generation dual image sensor ST announced today monitors the full vehicle interior covering both the driver and all passengers. New applications en
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Date:
09/08/2022
Ultra-High-Density 2400 W Power Supply with 80PLUS Titanium Efficiency Certification

Ultra-High-Density 2400 W Power Supply with 80PLUS Titanium Efficiency Certification

Ultra-High-Density 2400 W Power Supply with 80PLUS Titanium Efficiency Certification
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expanded its family of ultra-high-density front-end power supplies with the addition of the Artesyn CSU2400AT 2400 W series. The new series combines the common redundant power supply (CPRS) form factor with an 80PLUS Titanium efficiency certification. Operating with effi
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Date:
09/08/2022
Navitas Releases Industry First GaNSense Half-Bridge Power ICs

Navitas Releases Industry First GaNSense Half-Bridge Power ICs

Navitas Releases Industry First GaNSense Half-Bridge Power ICs
­Navitas Semiconductor announced the industry’s first GaNSense half-bridge power ICs. These half-bridge ICs enable a new level of MHz switching frequencies while dramatically reducing the system cost and complexity compared to existing discrete solutions. GaNSense half-bridge power ICs integrate two GaN F
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Date:
09/07/2022
Halo Microelectronics Introduces 4-Channel USB Type-C Port Protection Solution

Halo Microelectronics Introduces 4-Channel USB Type-C Port Protection Solution

Halo Microelectronics Introduces 4-Channel USB Type-C Port Protection Solution
­Halo Microelectronics announced the release of its HL8261, a 4-channel USB Type-C port protector for all computing, docking, and adapter essentials. In today’s applications, Sideband Use (SBU) channels can carry high-speed data, which makes protecting the SBU pins from electrostatic discharge (ESD) dam
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Date:
09/06/2022
Flexible Power Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify SiC Inverter Designs

Flexible Power Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify SiC Inverter Designs

Flexible Power Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify SiC Inverter Designs
­STMicroelectronics has released two STPOWER modules that contain 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in popular configurations. Each uses ST’s ACEPACK1 2 package technology to ensure high power density and simplified assembly. The first of the new modules, the A2F12M12W2-F1, is a four-pac
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Date:
09/06/2022
STMicroelectronics Introduces Stellar P6 Automotive MCU for EV Platform System Integration

STMicroelectronics Introduces Stellar P6 Automotive MCU for EV Platform System Integration

STMicroelectronics Introduces Stellar P6 Automotive MCU for EV Platform System Integration
­STMicroelectronics has unveiled new microcontrollers (MCUs) targeting the coming electrified drivetrains and domain-oriented, over-the-air updateable systems that are the foundation of the next generation of EVs. As the vehicles generate, process, and transfer large data flows, especially to support th
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Date:
09/01/2022
Compact Industrial AC/DC Power Supplies

Compact Industrial AC/DC Power Supplies

Compact Industrial AC/DC Power Supplies
P-DUKE has added the new TAD50 series to its open frame power supplies portfolio from 15W to 450W. It has a compact 3"x1.5" footprint and delivers 50W continuous output power. In addition, a peak power function is available that enables the power supply to deliver up to 140% of rated output power for 5
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Date:
08/31/2022
40V Window-Type Voltage Detector Provides High Accuracy and Ultra-Low Consumption

40V Window-Type Voltage Detector Provides High Accuracy and Ultra-Low Consumption

40V Window-Type Voltage Detector Provides High Accuracy and Ultra-Low Consumption
­ROHM Semiconductor announced its new high accuracy, ultra-low current consumption voltage detector (reset IC) BD48HW0G-C. The device is optimized for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications requiring voltage monitoring of electronic circuits for increased safety, including au
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Date:
08/31/2022
Renesas Unveils New-Generation Si IGBTs for Electric Vehicle Inverters

Renesas Unveils New-Generation Si IGBTs for Electric Vehicle Inverters

Renesas Unveils New-Generation Si IGBTs for Electric Vehicle Inverters
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of a new generation of Si-IGBTs (Silicon Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) which will be offered in a small footprint while providing low power losses. Aimed at next generation electric vehicle (EVs) inverters, AE5-generation IGBTs will be mass produced st
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Date:
08/31/2022
Third-Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs Boost Industrial Power-Conversion Efficiency

Third-Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs Boost Industrial Power-Conversion Efficiency

Third-Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs Boost Industrial Power-Conversion Efficiency
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has launched five 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that leverage the Company’s third generation SiC technology to boost the energy efficiency of high-voltage industrial applications. They are used in equipment such as EV charging stations, photovoltaic inverters, in
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Date:
08/31/2022
High-Power Fuse Series Optimized for High-Voltage EV/HEV Application Accessory Circuit Protection

Bourns POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Model PF-K Series

High-Power Fuse Series Optimized for High-Voltage EV/HEV Application Accessory Circuit Protection
­Bourns, Inc., announced a new POWrFuse High-Power Fuse model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-K Series to meet ISO 8820-8 standards for the protection of high-voltage accessory circuits in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). These ci
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Date:
08/31/2022
STMicroelectronics Introduces Fast-Starting Load Switch for Safety Systems

STMicroelectronics Introduces Fast-Starting Load Switch for Safety Systems

STMicroelectronics Introduces Fast-Starting Load Switch for Safety Systems
­STMicroelectronics has introduced the IPS1025HF fast-starting high-side power switch for use in safety systems that require minimal power-on delay time. The IPS1025HF responds to turn-on and turn-off signals in less than 60µs even considering the Vcc power-on and off, enabling protective systems t
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Date:
08/29/2022
High-Performance I/O Module with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 Core

High-Performance I/O Module with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 Core

High-Performance I/O Module with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 Core
­Sfera Labs is delighted to announce that, despite the worldwide supply chain shortage, the company has successfully ramped up production and is starting volume shipment of its recently launched RP D16 open industrial automation I/O module based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Targeting industrial
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Date:
08/26/2022
Extended Front-End Converter Series Delivers Input Versatility and Higher Power

Extended Front-End Converter Series Delivers Input Versatility and Higher Power

Extended Front-End Converter Series Delivers Input Versatility and Higher Power
­Murata announced it has set a new performance benchmark with the extension of its D1U54 series. The D1U54T-M-2500-12-HxxC and D1U54-D-2500-12-HxxC rack mountable front-end converters are designed specifically for high-performance, high-power applications requiring high power density and efficiency standards. Ta
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Date:
08/24/2022
AEC-Qualified Buck Switcher IC with 850 mA Output

Power Integrations Delivers AEC-Qualified Buck Switcher IC with 850 mA Output for Low-Part-Count Automotive PSUs

AEC-Qualified Buck Switcher IC with 850 mA Output
­Power Integrations announced a high-current member of its LinkSwitch-TN2Q automotive switcher IC family which provides up to 850 mA of output current without the need for metal heatsinking. The highly integrated ICs support a wide input voltage of 30 to 550 VDC, enabling the devices to st
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Date:
08/24/2022
Switch Products Bring Industry's Highest Performance to Communications, Aerospace & Defense, and Test & Measurement Applications

The MM5120

Switch Products Bring Industry's Highest Performance to Communications, Aerospace & Defense, and Test & Measurement Applications
­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. announced the formal qualification and production release of its MM5120 single-pole/four-throw (SP4T) DC-to-18 GHz switch and MM5140 DC-to-6 GHz SP4T switch. These two new switches provide the industry’s highest performance, reliability and integration for RF
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Date:
08/24/2022
Infineon Expands Supplier Base for Silicon Carbide Wafers / Supply Agreement Signed with US-based II-VI Incorporated

Angelique van der Burg, Chief Procurement Officer at Infineon

Infineon Expands Supplier Base for Silicon Carbide Wafers / Supply Agreement Signed with US-based II-VI Incorporated
­Infineon Technologies AG and II-VI Incorporated have signed a multi-year supply agreement for silicon carbide (SiC) wafers. The German-based semiconductor manufacturer is thus securing further access to this strategic semiconductor material to meet the strong increase in customer demand in this area. The agreement al
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Date:
08/23/2022
Compact SMT Transformers with High Dielectric Strength for DC-DC Converters

Compact SMT Transformers with High Dielectric Strength for DC-DC Converters

Compact SMT Transformers with High Dielectric Strength for DC-DC Converters
­TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS E13EMHV series of compact SMT transformers with high dielectric strength for a wide range of DC-DC converter topologies. The isolation distances comply with IEC 60664-1, 61558-2-16 standard, achieving a high working voltage of 1000 V DC. Transient overvoltages of up to 2500 Vp
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Date:
08/23/2022
BRC Solar Selects EPC 100 V eGaN FETs for Next Generation Solar Optimizer

BRC Solar Selects EPC 100 V eGaN FETs for Next Generation Solar Optimizer

BRC Solar Selects EPC 100 V eGaN FETs for Next Generation Solar Optimizer
­BRC Solar GmbH has revolutionized the photovoltaic market with its power optimizer, increasing energy yield and performance of pv plants and systems. Designing-in Efficient Power Conversion’s EPC2218 100 V FETs into its next generation M500/14 power optimizer has enableda higher current density due
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Date:
08/23/2022
900mA Dual-Channel Input with Integrated Boost SoC Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger

900mA Dual-Channel Input with Integrated Boost SoC Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger

900mA Dual-Channel Input with Integrated Boost SoC Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger
­Halo Microelectronics announced the release of its HL7090, a fully automatic and highly integrated lithium battery charging management IC with one switching charger, two linear chargers, and full-range programmable charge parameters through an I2C compatible interface. The HL7090 is a compact, flexible, and high-
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Date:
08/23/2022
Premio Adds AMD Ryzen Embedded Processors to its Portfolio of Industrial-Grade SBCs

Premio Adds AMD Ryzen Embedded Processors to its Portfolio of Industrial-Grade SBCs

Premio Adds AMD Ryzen Embedded Processors to its Portfolio of Industrial-Grade SBCs
Premio Inc. released its first ever x86 single board computer (SBC) in support of the AMD Ryzen Embedded SoC (System on Chip). Premio’s new SBC provides a new class of performance in an integrated single-board solution that includes multi-core performance and rich visual graphics from AMD’s semiconductor de
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Date:
08/17/2022
160W Ultra-fast Charger Powers OnePlus Flagship 10T Smartphone

160W Ultra-fast Charger Powers OnePlus Flagship 10T Smartphone

160W Ultra-fast Charger Powers OnePlus Flagship 10T Smartphone
Navitas Semiconductor announced that OnePlus has once again chosen GaNFast next-gen power ICs to ultra-fast-charge its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10T. The new OnePlus 10T features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, a 120 Hz FHD + AMOLED display screen, and 50 MP main c
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Date:
08/15/2022
IIoT Gateways Ensure Connectivity from Edge to Cloud in Remote Industrial Sites

Moxa IIoT Gateways Ensure Connectivity from Edge to Cloud in Remote Industrial Sites

IIoT Gateways Ensure Connectivity from Edge to Cloud in Remote Industrial Sites
­Remote industrial sites need to be monitored in real time using data from multiple sensors that measure parameters such as temperature, fluid levels, and gas concentrations. This data is then transferred to a cloud platform via IIoT gateways for monitoring. Because of the mission-critical role gateways pl
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Date:
08/10/2022
35 A GaN ePower Stage IC Boosts Power Density and Simplifies Design

35 A GaN ePower Stage IC Boosts Power Density and Simplifies Design

35 A GaN ePower Stage IC Boosts Power Density and Simplifies Design
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones.   The EPC23102 eGaN IC is capable of a maximum withstand voltage o
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Date:
08/10/2022
STMicroelectronics Releases TouchGFX 4.20 for Advanced Graphics on STM32 Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Releases TouchGFX 4.20 for Advanced Graphics on STM32 Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Releases TouchGFX 4.20 for Advanced Graphics on STM32 Microcontrollers
­STMicroelectronics has released version 4.20 of its TouchGFX user-interface design software for STM32 microcontrollers. The latest updates include support for ST’s new NeoChrom graphics accelerator, which is integrated in advanced MCUs such as the new STM32U5 series. Developed from ST
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Date:
08/09/2022
Compact, Rugged Pressure Transmitter for Industrial Applications

Compact, Rugged Pressure Transmitter for Industrial Applications

Compact, Rugged Pressure Transmitter for Industrial Applications
­TDK Corporation presents the compact, rugged B58620F3800B768 AFA pressure transmitter for screw mounting for a wide range of industrial applications. It is designed for a pressure range of 1 bar to 11 bar and temperatures from -20 °C to +125 °C. The dimensions are only 48 x 27 x 24 mm. Th
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Date:
08/09/2022
MPUs for Industrial Ethernet Simplify Implementation of Network Functionality

MPUs for Industrial Ethernet Simplify Implementation of Network Functionality

MPUs for Industrial Ethernet Simplify Implementation of Network Functionality
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the RZ/N2L microprocessor units (MPUs) for Industrial Ethernet communication that make it easy to add network functionality to industrial equipment and devices. The RZ/N2L complies with many industry-standard specifications and protocols to facilitate the deve
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Date:
08/09/2022
PoE Injectors Bring Plug-and-Play Power to Industrial Network Devices

PoE Injectors Bring Plug-and-Play Power to Industrial Network Devices

PoE Injectors Bring Plug-and-Play Power to Industrial Network Devices
­Power over Ethernet (PoE) LAN Switches are essential components of modern industrial networks, supplying DC power to an assortment of PoE Powered Devices (PDs) over long distances, while transmitting data over the same CAT5 or higher cable. Managed or unmanaged, PoE LAN switches provide a number of important ad
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Date:
08/08/2022
Multi-Connectivity Development Kit for Indoor and Outdoor Asset Tracking

Multi-Connectivity Development Kit for Indoor and Outdoor Asset Tracking

Multi-Connectivity Development Kit for Indoor and Outdoor Asset Tracking
­The STEVAL-ASTRA1B multi-connectivity evaluation platform from STMicroelectronics provides a complete ecosystem for building complete proof-of-concept for asset tracking systems. Battery-powered, and with a small form factor, the evaluation kit also includes firmware to simplify development targeted ap
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Date:
08/08/2022
High-Power Connectors from Amphenol now Available from Powell Electronics

High-Power Connectors from Amphenol now Available from Powell Electronics

High-Power Connectors from Amphenol now Available from Powell Electronics
­Amphenol’s latest range of high-power, high-voltage connectors designed for high-voltage and high-current systems in E-Flight, E-VTOL and hybrid applications can now be sourced through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and in
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Date:
08/05/2022
AC/DC Board-Mounted Converter Simplifies Reliable Operation

AC/DC Board-Mounted Converter Simplifies Reliable Operation

AC/DC Board-Mounted Converter Simplifies Reliable Operation
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expands its presence in the industrial, robotics and 5G telecom markets with the launch of the AE Artesyn AIF42 AC/DC converter. The new converter reduces system size, delivers best-in-class 93% efficiency and enhances reliability by minimizing the need for external components. The AIF42 full
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Date:
08/04/2022
Industry's First Power Transient Voltage Suppressors in Compact DFN Package

Bourns Releases Industry's First Power Transient Voltage Suppressors in Compact DFN Package

Industry's First Power Transient Voltage Suppressors in Compact DFN Package
­Bourns, Inc., announced the industry's first Power Transient Voltage Suppressor (PTVS) product families available in the compact DFN package (8 mm x 6 mm x 2.5 mm) The Bourns PTVS1 and PTVS2 surface mount series provide effective ESD protection to meet the growing demand for high surge cur
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Date:
08/02/2022
Smart Memory Controllers for Data Center Computing Enable Modern CPUs to Optimize Application Workloads

Smart Memory Controllers for Data Center Computing Enable Modern CPUs to Optimize Application Workloads

Smart Memory Controllers for Data Center Computing Enable Modern CPUs to Optimize Application Workloads
­The continuous computational demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads, cloud computing and data analytics deployed on traditional parallel attached memory have reached an efficiency plateau due to the limitations of increased memory channels on a processor. Microchip Technology In
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Date:
08/02/2022
Memory Chip Doubles Bandwidth for Low Pin-Count, High-Performance Solutions

Memory Chip Doubles Bandwidth for Low Pin-Count, High-Performance Solutions

Memory Chip Doubles Bandwidth for Low Pin-Count, High-Performance Solutions
­Infineon Technologies AG has added HYPERRAM 3.0 to its portfolio of high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory solutions. The device features a new,16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface that doubles throughput to 800 MBps. With HYPERRAM 3.0, Infineon offers a portfolio of high-bandwidth memories with lo
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Date:
08/02/2022
5V 32-Bit MCUs with Superior Noise Tolerance for Home Appliances, Industrial Applications

Renesas Launches 5V RX660 32-Bit MCUs with Superior Noise Tolerance for Home Appliances and Industrial Applications

5V 32-Bit MCUs with Superior Noise Tolerance for Home Appliances, Industrial Applications
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new addition to the RX 32-bit MCU Family, the RX660 group of microcontrollers (MCUs) that supports operating voltages of up to 5V, offering superior noise tolerance for home appliances and industrial equipment exposed to high electromagnetic interference. The RX
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Date:
08/02/2022
Open Fuse Holder is now Through-Hole Reflow Compatible for Fully Automated PCB Assembly

Open Fuse Holder is now Through-Hole Reflow Compatible for Fully Automated PCB Assembly

Open Fuse Holder is now Through-Hole Reflow Compatible for Fully Automated PCB Assembly
­SCHURTER is known for its compact high-performance fuse holders, and the OGN series open fuse holder for 5x20 mm fuses is no exception. The series now offers a version that is compatible with Through-Hole Reflow (THR) solder processes, in addition to the existing THT and SMT versions. SMT components are used
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Date:
08/02/2022
Gigabit Fiber-to-Ethernet Media Converters Ideal for Long Distance, High Bandwidth Connectivity

Gigabit Fiber-to-Ethernet Media Converters Ideal for Long Distance, High Bandwidth Connectivity

Gigabit Fiber-to-Ethernet Media Converters Ideal for Long Distance, High Bandwidth Connectivity
­Antaira Technologies introduced its IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-T and IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-24-T Gigabit single-port media converters with IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE++. Both converters give network administrators the means to interconnect long-distance fiber networks to copper-based 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet with
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Date:
08/02/2022
2 Watt Medical DC/DC Converter in SIP-9 Package

2 Watt Medical DC/DC Converter in SIP-9 Package

2 Watt Medical DC/DC Converter in SIP-9 Package
­TRACO POWER announces their new TRV 2M series of 2 Watt DC/DC in the compact SIP-9 package with reinforced isolation of 5000 VAC for medical and industrial applications. This series is designed to protect any connected interfaces or applied parts to patients with 2XMOPP compliance. The TMR 2M consists of 21 models
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Date:
08/01/2022
New Yorker Electronics Expands Ready-to-Ship Inventory of Vishay's MIL-PRF-55342 Thick and Thin Film Chip Resistor

New Yorker Electronics Expands Ready-to-Ship Inventory of Vishay’s MIL-PRF-55342 Thick and Thin Film Chip Resistors

New Yorker Electronics Expands Ready-to-Ship Inventory of Vishay's MIL-PRF-55342 Thick and Thin Film Chip Resistor
­New Yorker Electronics, Co., Inc., announced the expansion of its ready-to-ship inventory of Vishay Dale (Military M/D55342) RCWPM thick film, and E/H thin film surface-mount resistor series.  The QPL MIL-PRF-55342 chips are widely specified for employment in the broadest range of miss
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Date:
07/28/2022
TTI Europe Now Stocks Amphenol's IP67 M8 Single Pair Ethernet Connections

TTI Europe Now Stocks Amphenol's IP67 M8 Single Pair Ethernet Connections

TTI Europe Now Stocks Amphenol's IP67 M8 Single Pair Ethernet Connections
­TTI, Inc. – Europe is now stocking Amphenol IP67 M8 Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connections for rugged industrial applications. Engineers can benefit from uninterrupted connectivity from remote field devices to the cloud for increased uptime, but with a small M8-sized interface so they can reduce the size of
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Date:
07/28/2022
Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter Features Noise Rejection Mode

New Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter from Megger Features Noise Rejection Mode

Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter Features Noise Rejection Mode
­Megger has added to its family of digital low resistance ohmmeters to include the DLRO2X. This enhanced version of the DLRO2 features data storage, test limits and noise rejection test mode.  The DLRO2X is ideal for use in aviation, renewable energy, rail, marine and oil and gas application
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Date:
07/28/2022
Board for Carbon Dioxide Measurement Features an Integrated Prototyping Concept to Test System Behavior

The new XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Shield2Go board is suitable for both air quality monitoring and demand-controlled ventilation for energy savings.

Board for Carbon Dioxide Measurement Features an Integrated Prototyping Concept to Test System Behavior
­Poor ventilation can lead to rapid accumulation of CO 2. This is a threat to human well-being, as even moderate CO 2 concentrations can affect health and productivity. Efficient indoor air quality monitoring systems can prevent such issues. In addition, carbon dioxide detection is enabling energy sa
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Date:
07/27/2022
2:1 Charge Pump Direct Charger IC Powers Samsung's Galaxy A23 Smartphones

2:1 Charge Pump Direct Charger IC Powers Samsung's Galaxy A23 Smartphones

2:1 Charge Pump Direct Charger IC Powers Samsung's Galaxy A23 Smartphones
­Halo Microelectronics announced that its HL7132, a 2:1 Charge Pump Direct Charger IC is used on Samsung’s Galaxy A23 smartphones. The HL7132 is a low-voltage 2:1 fast direct charger IC for 1-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries that enable the charge current to be doubled by doubling the input current f
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Date:
07/27/2022
Atlas Introduces Sealed Lamp technology for Weather-Ometer Instruments

Atlas introduces Sealed Lamp technology for the Ci4000 and Ci4400 Weather-Ometer instruments.

Atlas Introduces Sealed Lamp technology for Weather-Ometer Instruments
­Atlas has just introduced Sealed Lamps for its Ci4000 and Ci4400 Weather-Ometers. The unique preassembled design makes the world’s most-advanced weathering instruments even easier to operate and maintain. The Ci4000 and Ci4400 Weather-Ometers currently use interchangeable glass filters
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Date:
07/26/2022
The Industry's Most Volumetric Efficient EMI-RFI Three-Phase Filter EMC Solution

The Industry's Most Volumetric Efficient EMI-RFI Three-Phase Filter EMC Solution

The Industry's Most Volumetric Efficient EMI-RFI Three-Phase Filter EMC Solution
­As part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier, KEMET announces its new GTX series of metal box three-phase filters. This series fulfills the growing need for EMI-RFI filters to suppress electromagnetic conductive noise in general purpose inverters and medical power supplies. Th
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Date:
07/26/2022
UnitedSiC (now Qorvo) Extends Highest-performance, Most Efficient 750V SiC FET Portfolio

UnitedSiC (now Qorvo) Extends Highest-performance, Most Efficient 750V SiC FET Portfolio for Power Designs

UnitedSiC (now Qorvo) Extends Highest-performance, Most Efficient 750V SiC FET Portfolio
­Qorvo announced seven 750V silicon carbide (SiC) FETs in the surface mount D2PAK-7L package. With this package option, Qorvo’s SiC FETs are tailored for the rapidly growing applications of onboard chargers, soft-switched DC/DC converters, battery charging (fast DC and industrial) and IT/server powe
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Date:
07/26/2022
Infineon's CoolSiC Devices Help EVs Become Emergency Backup Power

Infineon's CoolSiC Devices Help EVs Become Emergency Backup Power

Infineon's CoolSiC Devices Help EVs Become Emergency Backup Power
­CoolSiC products from Infineon Technologies AG are adopted by Delta Electronics, a Taiwan-based global leading provider of power and energy management solutions, to allow for a big step towards energy transition and carbon neutrality with green power. With the successful development of bi-directional inverters, a
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Date:
07/26/2022
Hybrid Flyback Controller, CoolGaN IPS Enable Higher Efficiency and Power Density

Hybrid Flyback Controller, CoolGaN IPS Enable Higher Efficiency and Power Density

Hybrid Flyback Controller, CoolGaN IPS Enable Higher Efficiency and Power Density
­With the rising number of mobile devices, notebooks and battery-powered equipment, the need for increased charging power and fast charging has emerged. For engineers, this trend poses the challenge of achieving ever-higher power levels in smaller form factors while simultaneously meeting thermal performance re
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Date:
07/25/2022
World's First Industrial-Grade 3D Ultrasonic Collision Avoidance Sensor

World's First Industrial-Grade 3D Ultrasonic Collision Avoidance Sensor

World's First Industrial-Grade 3D Ultrasonic Collision Avoidance Sensor
­The Munich based high-tech startup Toposens is announcing the market launch of its first commercial Toposens 3D COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM for mobile robots based on the proprietary Toposens 3D ultrasonic echolocation technology. This represents a key milestone for the company following more th
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Date:
07/20/2022
Fully Calibrated MEMS Pirani Vacuum Transducer Designed for Cost-Effective OEM Integration

Fully Calibrated MEMS Pirani Vacuum Transducer Designed for Cost-Effective OEM Integration

Fully Calibrated MEMS Pirani Vacuum Transducer Designed for Cost-Effective OEM Integration
­Posifa Technologies introduced its new PVC4100 series fully calibrated MEMS Pirani vacuum transducer. Designed for cost-effective OEM integration, the device consists of a surface-mount MEMS Pirani sensor and microcontroller-based measuring electronics — all packaged in an ultra-compact PCB assembly featuring a
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Date:
07/19/2022
200W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Feature a 12:1 Ultra-Wide Input Range

200W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Feature a 12:1 Ultra-Wide Input Range

200W Half-Brick DC-DC Converters Feature a 12:1 Ultra-Wide Input Range
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 200W TDK-Lambda brand PYH200 series of DC-DC converters. Featuring a 12:1 ultra-wide input range of 14 to 160Vdc, these board mount products are packaged in the industry-standard half-brick format measuring 61.0 x 57.9 x 12.7mm (L x W x H). The housing is silicon po
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Date:
07/19/2022
100 V and 200 V Rad-Hard GaN Power Devices Increase Power Density for Demanding Space Applications

100 V and 200 V Rad-Hard GaN Power Devices Increase Power Density for Demanding Space Applications

100 V and 200 V Rad-Hard GaN Power Devices Increase Power Density for Demanding Space Applications
­EPC Space announces the introduction of two new rad-hard GaN transistors with ultra-low on-resistance and extremely low gate charge for high power density solutions that are lower cost and more efficient than the nearest comparable radiation-hardened silicon MOSFET. These devices come packaged in hermetic pa
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Date:
07/19/2022
Motor-Drive Reference Designs from STMicroelectronics Include STSPIN32 and Production-Ready PCB

Motor-Drive Reference Designs from STMicroelectronics Include STSPIN32 and Production-Ready PCB

Motor-Drive Reference Designs from STMicroelectronics Include STSPIN32 and Production-Ready PCB
­STMicroelectronics has released two reference designs that simplify building complete industrial or home-appliance motor drives for compressors with the STSPIN32 motor-control system-in-package (SiP). Each integrates the motor controller with a three-phase inverter to power the motor, and an offline converter an
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Date:
07/18/2022
ROHM's 4th-Gen Fast Recovery Diodes Deliver Low Loss Performance

ROHM's 4th-Gen Fast Recovery Diodes Deliver Low Loss Performance

ROHM's 4th-Gen Fast Recovery Diodes Deliver Low Loss Performance
­ROHM Semiconductor announced its fourth generation 650V fast recovery diodes (FRDs), the RFL/RFS Series, featuring low forward voltage (VF) and fast reverse recovery time (trr), respectively, as well as ultra-low noise characteristics. The new devices are ideal for industrial and consumer equ
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Date:
07/18/2022
Sensata Technologies Develops Passive Inceptor for the Advanced Air Mobility Market

Sensata Technologies Develops Passive Inceptor for the Advanced Air Mobility Market

Sensata Technologies Develops Passive Inceptor for the Advanced Air Mobility Market
­Sensata Technologies announced it has developed a new fly-by-wire inceptor for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and has provided prototypes to several advanced air mobility manufacturers. A passive inceptor is a cockpit control device through which pilot inputs are collected
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Date:
07/18/2022
Halo Microelectronics Introduces a USB Type-C VBUS Combo Switch with Protection

Halo Microelectronics Introduces a USB Type-C VBUS Combo Switch with Protection

Halo Microelectronics Introduces a USB Type-C VBUS Combo Switch with Protection
­Halo Microelectronics announced the release of HL5099, a USB Type-C VBUS Combo Switch with Protection. The HL5099 provides a dual-channel VBUS power switch with 3.3V low dropout (LDO) for USB power delivery (PD) applications. The device includes a bi-directional high-voltage switch that can support up to 22V
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Date:
07/15/2022
High-Power Fuse Product Family Features New Telecommunications Model

High-Power Fuse Product Family Features New Telecommunications Model

High-Power Fuse Product Family Features New Telecommunications Model
­Bourns, Inc., announced it has further expanded its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family with a new telecommunications model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-N Series to meet the requirements of the UL 284-1 standard. Supporting operation up to 170 VDC and with two PCB mounting co
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Date:
07/15/2022
IPOL DC-DC Buck Regulator Power Modules Enable Space-Efficient and Simpler Designs

IPOL DC-DC Buck Regulator Power Modules Enable Space-Efficient and Simpler Designs

IPOL DC-DC Buck Regulator Power Modules Enable Space-Efficient and Simpler Designs
­Contemporary server, communication, and network storage applications struggle to minimize power losses and solution size. Meanwhile, the rapidly changing market also requires system solution providers to address market needs faster than usual. Therefore, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) now int
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Date:
07/15/2022
Taiwan Semiconductor 40V MOSFETs Deliver Improved SMPS Performance

Taiwan Semiconductor 40V MOSFETs Deliver Improved SMPS Performance

Taiwan Semiconductor 40V MOSFETs Deliver Improved SMPS Performance
­Taiwan Semiconductor introduces the PerFET Series of single- and dual-channel 40V power MOSFETS. Built on proprietary device structures and processes that enable exceptionally low on-state resistance and switching FOM (figure-of-merit), the PerFET device’s achievement of 50% RDS(ON)and 40% FOM re
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Date:
07/15/2022
Bourns Adds to POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Product Family w/ Three Industrial Model Series

POWrFuse High-Power Fuse models

Bourns Adds to POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Product Family w/ Three Industrial Model Series
­Bourns, Inc., announced it has added three new model series to its POWrFuse™ High-Power Fuse product family. The POWrFuse™ Model PF-G (63 A), PF-J and PF-H (Ind) series are specifically designed to meet the requirements of UL 248-14 while Model PF-G (90 A) is designed to meet bo
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Date:
07/06/2022
High Power Density 12W DC/DC for Demanding Applications

PDL12W

High Power Density 12W DC/DC for Demanding Applications
P-DUKE has launched its high power density DC/DC converter series in a SIP-8 package named PDL12W. It expands P-Duke’s successful SIP8 casing DC/DC converter range from 2W to 9W with a 12W version. There are three 4:1 input voltage ranges available: 4.5-18, 9-36 and 18-75VDC allowing 25V, 50V, and 100V transient puls
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Date:
07/06/2022
­12 Watt DC/DC Converters (SIP-8) for Industrial Applications

Traco Power’s TMR 12WI series

­12 Watt DC/DC Converters (SIP-8) for Industrial Applications
  The product offers a very high power density of 4.73W/cm³ in an ultra-compact SIP-8 metal package occupying only 2.0 cm² (0.3 square inch) of board space.   An excellent efficiency of up to 90% allows for an extended operating temperature range of –40° to +65°C without derating under
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Date:
07/04/2022
12W DC/DC Converter in SIP-8 Package w/ 4:1 Input Range

12W DC/DC Converter in SIP-8 Package w/ 4:1 Input Range

12W DC/DC Converter in SIP-8 Package w/ 4:1 Input Range
­TRACO POWER announces their new TMR 12WI series of 12 Watt DC/DC converters featuring the highest power density of 4.73W/cm³ in a standard SIP-8 package (12 watts in a 0.87” x 0.32” footprint).  The TMR 12WI consists of 24 Models offering 4:1 input ranges of 4.5~18 / 9~36 / 18~75 VDC and output v
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Date:
06/30/2022
Bourns Expands its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Product Family w/ Semiconductor Models

Bourns expands its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse family with new model PF-F and PF-M series

Bourns Expands its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Product Family w/ Semiconductor Models
­Bourns, Inc., announced the expansion of the Company’s POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family. The two new POWrFuse model PF-F and PF-M series are high power rating industrial fuse links specially designed to meet the UL 248-13 semiconductor (aR) standard. These high power fuses ar
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Date:
06/30/2022
Touch Controller Family Disrupts Traditional Touchscreen Designs

Touch Controller Family Disrupts Traditional Touchscreen Designs

Touch Controller Family Disrupts Traditional Touchscreen Designs
­Many automotive and industrial touch HMI designers are looking to merge the benefits of a mechanical rotary encoder input with the flexibility of modern multi-touch displays. Microchip Technology Inc. announces the maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) controller as the first automotive-grade touchscreen co
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Date:
06/30/2022
IIoT Gateways Optimized for Integration with the Azure IoT Edge Computing Platform

Moxa Launches New IIoT Gateways Optimized for Integration with the Azure IoT Edge Computing Platform

IIoT Gateways Optimized for Integration with the Azure IoT Edge Computing Platform
­Moxa launched the new AIG-300 Series of IIoT gateways. Optimized for seamless integration with the Microsoft Azure IoT Edge computing platform, AIG-300 gateways provide the stable connectivity needed in distributed and unmanned sites to collect, store, process, and analyze operational data from sensors an
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Date:
06/30/2022
Navitas Powers Xiaomi's First In-Box GaN 100 W Laptop Fast Charger

Navitas Powers Xiaomi's First In-Box GaN 100 W Laptop Fast Charger

Navitas Powers Xiaomi's First In-Box GaN 100 W Laptop Fast Charger
­Navitas Semiconductor has announced that the latest Xiaomi Redmi laptop family 100 W fast chargers are driven by next-generation GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology. Consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has adopted GaNFast technology to develop an ultra-compact, high-power-density charger now shipping with a
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Date:
06/30/2022
Touch Controller Supports New-Generation AMOLED Energy-Saving Displays

Touch controller from STMicroelectronics supports new-generation AMOLED energy-saving displays

Touch Controller Supports New-Generation AMOLED Energy-Saving Displays
­The FingerTip FTG2-SLP touchscreen controller from STMicroelectronics enables advanced features to support the latest active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) displays that promise more power saving and extended runtime in smartphones. Low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) AMOLED di
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Date:
06/29/2022
Mouser Electronics and Diotec Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Diotec Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Diotec Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces a global distribution agreement with Diotec Semiconductor, designers and manufacturers of discrete semiconductor components. According to the agreement, Mouser will offer customers Di
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Date:
06/29/2022
Rad Hard GaN Transistors Offer Highest Density and Efficiency on the Market

Rad Hard GaN Transistors Offer Highest Density and Efficiency on the Market

Rad Hard GaN Transistors Offer Highest Density and Efficiency on the Market
­EPC announces the introduction of the EPC7004 radiation-hardened GaN FET. The EPC7004 is a 100 V, 7 mΩ, 160 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a small 6.56 mm2 footprint. The EPC7004 has a total dose radiation rating greater than 1 Mrad and SEE immunity for LET of 85 MeV/(mg/cm2). The EPC7004, along with the
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Date:
06/29/2022
Bluetooth Low-Energy Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for Automotive OEMs

Sensata Technologies Develops New Bluetooth Low Energy Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for Automotive OEMs

Bluetooth Low-Energy Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for Automotive OEMs
­Sensata Technologies announced it has developed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs to help improve vehicle safety and performance.  Interest in BLE TPMS is on the rise as vehicles become more connected, electrified, and autonomous. While com
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Date:
06/29/2022
1,000 V AC/DC AEC-Q200 Common Mode Choke Solution for EMI Suppression in Harsh Environments

1,000 V AC/DC AEC-Q200 Common Mode Choke Solution for EMI Suppression in Harsh Environments

1,000 V AC/DC AEC-Q200 Common Mode Choke Solution for EMI Suppression in Harsh Environments
­As part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier, KEMET announces its new SCF-XV series of AEC-Q200 qualified common mode chokes. This series fulfills the growing need for high voltage automotive and harsh environment industrial EMI filtering applications. The SCF-XV series offers up
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Date:
06/29/2022
3A Buck Module with Integrated Passives Suitable for Industrial Applications

3A Buck Module with Integrated Passives Suitable for Industrial Applications

3A Buck Module with Integrated Passives Suitable for Industrial Applications
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of the AOZ29303QI, a simple-to-use highly integrated buck module. The product is available in a 9mm x 6mm QFN 48-lead exposed pad package with a 3.7mm height. AOZ29303QI can deliver an output current of 3A with input voltage up to 30V and ou
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Date:
06/28/2022
Battery Tester Tests Lead Acid Batteries, NiCD Batteries, and Lithium-Ion Batteries to 200Vdc

The BITE5 Battery Tester

Battery Tester Tests Lead Acid Batteries, NiCD Batteries, and Lithium-Ion Batteries to 200Vdc
­Megger now offers a battery tester that can assess lead acid batteries, NiCD batteries, and lithium-ion batteries up to 200Vdc. The BITE5 is ideal for use in transmission and distribution substations, solar, UPS maintenance, telecom and data center applications. Test and measurement This new handheld tester ca
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Date:
06/28/2022
Coreless TMR-Based Current Sensing Devices Deliver World-Best Class Accuracy and Fast-Response

Murata’s first coreless TMR-based current sensing devices deliver world best class accuracy and fast-response

Coreless TMR-Based Current Sensing Devices Deliver World-Best Class Accuracy and Fast-Response
­Murata announces the MRD series of open-loop current sensors for industrial systems. Each integrates high-performance tunnel magneto-resistive (TMR) elements - enabling precision measurement with regard to both DC and AC currents up to 40A, as well as maintaining stable characteristics across an extensive te
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Date:
06/27/2022
SEGGER announces Flasher Support for Infineon TriCoreTM AURIX

SEGGER announces Flasher Support for Infineon TriCoreTM AURIX

SEGGER announces Flasher Support for Infineon TriCoreTM AURIX
­SEGGER Flashers are a family of professional in-circuit programmers, designed to be used in service environments, prototype programming, and for mass production. They program the flash (non-volatile) memory of microcontrollers and Systems-on-a-Chip (SoCs) as well as (Q)SPI flashes. They are fast, robust, r
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Date:
06/22/2022
Industry's Most Complete Intelligent Sensor Solutions for IoT Applications

Industry's Most Complete Intelligent Sensor Solutions for IoT Applications

Industry's Most Complete Intelligent Sensor Solutions for IoT Applications
­Renesas Electronics Corporation is changing the way designers build sensor-connected IoT applications with a range of new solutions targeted at faster design cycles, improved accuracy, and reduced system cost. In addition to the new HS4XXX family of relative humidity and temperature sensors, Re
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Date:
06/22/2022
PMICs Designed for Camera Modules in Next-Gen Vehicles

PMICs Designed for Camera Modules in Next-Gen Vehicles

PMICs Designed for Camera Modules in Next-Gen Vehicles
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the availability of ISO 26262 and ASIL‑B compliant PMICs, BD868xxMUF-C (BD868C0MUF-C, BD868D0MUF-C), for automotive camera modules, which are increasingly being adopted in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).  The continuing evolution of ADAS in recent ye
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Date:
06/22/2022
8-bit MCU Development Board Connects to 5G LTE-M Narrowband-IoT Networks

8-bit MCU Development Board Connects to 5G LTE-M Narrowband-IoT Networks

8-bit MCU Development Board Connects to 5G LTE-M Narrowband-IoT Networks
­IoT network developers are looking for an easy path to implement a secure cellular connection in their design applications but are faced with design complexities and high deployment costs. To offer a solution for network designers who need the ultimate in location flexibility, low-power consumption and deployment si
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Date:
06/22/2022
40V STripFET F8 MOSFETs Save Energy and Lower Noise

40V STripFET F8 MOSFETs Save Energy and Lower Noise

40V STripFET F8 MOSFETs Save Energy and Lower Noise
­Cutting both on-resistance and switching loss, while optimizing body-diode properties, the STMicroelectronics 40V MOSFETs, STL320N4LF8 and STL325N4LF8AG, save energy and ensure low noise in circuits for power conversion, motor control, and power distribution. The new 40V N-channel enhanceme
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Date:
06/20/2022
Cellular-to-Cloud IoT Development Platforms Powered by RA and RX MCU Families

Cellular-to-Cloud IoT Development Platforms Powered by RA and RX MCU Families

Cellular-to-Cloud IoT Development Platforms Powered by RA and RX MCU Families
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced two new cloud development kits, CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N, providing a complete connectivity solution for the RA and RX Families of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The cloud kits are the first to be equipped with Renesas’ RYZ014A Cat-M1 module, a certified LTE cellular mo
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Date:
06/20/2022
Largest Family of Inductive Position Sensors Includes Solution for ISO 26262-Compliant EV Motor Control Applications

Largest Family of Inductive Position Sensors Includes Solution for ISO 26262-Compliant EV Motor Control Applications

Largest Family of Inductive Position Sensors Includes Solution for ISO 26262-Compliant EV Motor Control Applications
­Developers of motor control systems are rapidly replacing Hall Effect position sensors and older magnetic resolver solutions with inductive alternatives that eliminate expensive magnets and other heavy transformer-based structures so they can be integrated onto simple, compact printed circuit boards (PCBs). Ex
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Date:
06/15/2022
5G M2M Embedded SIMs Certified to Latest Industry Standards

5G M2M Embedded SIMs Certified to Latest Industry Standards

5G M2M Embedded SIMs Certified to Latest Industry Standards
­STMicroelectronics has announced the ST4SIM-201 embedded SIM (eSIM) for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, which meets the latest standards for 5G network access, M2M security, and flexible remote provisioning and management. Compliant with ETSI/3GPP release 16, the ST4SIM-201 can connect to 5G standal
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Date:
06/15/2022
High-Density Medical Desktop Power Supply is Half the Size

High-Density Medical Desktop Power Supply is Half the Size

High-Density Medical Desktop Power Supply is Half the Size
­XP Power has released a new range of ultra-compact medical desktop power supplies that meet the need for space-saving fan-less solutions in both home healthcare and hospital applications with power densities up to 11W/in3. Compared to existing solutions currently on the market, the new solutions reduce the
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Date:
06/14/2022
Automotive Grade Three-Terminal 0402 MLCC is World's First to Deliver 4.3 µF Capacitance

Automotive Grade Three-Terminal 0402 MLCC is World's First to Deliver 4.3 µF Capacitance

Automotive Grade Three-Terminal 0402 MLCC is World's First to Deliver 4.3 µF Capacitance
­Murata announced it has set a new capacitor performance benchmark with the introduction of its NFM15HC435D0E3. The product is the world’s first automotive-grade three-terminal multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) to provide a capacitance of 4.3 µF in a 0402-inch (1.0 × 0.5 mm) size. It also delivers superior po
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Date:
06/14/2022
Digital 40A PoL is Efficient and Easy to Configure

Digital 40A PoL is Efficient and Easy to Configure

Digital 40A PoL is Efficient and Easy to Configure
­Flex Power Modules is announcing their BMR473 digital Point of Load converter packaged in a space-saving SIP or horizontal mount format. The product is rated at 40 A continuous and up to four can be paralleled for up to 160 A, with synchronization and phase spreading for minimum EMI. Excellent thermal performance, a
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Date:
06/14/2022
System on Chip Features Flexibility, Low Power, and High-Performance Connectivity

System on Chip Features Flexibility, Low Power, and High-Performance Connectivity

System on Chip Features Flexibility, Low Power, and High-Performance Connectivity
­Infineon Technologies AG is adding the AIROC CYW20820 Bluetooth & Bluetooth LE (low energy) system on chip (SoC) to its AIROC Bluetooth Portfolio. The AIROC CYW20820 Bluetooth & Bluetooth LE SoC is a Bluetooth 5.2 core spec compliant device tailor made for IoT applications. It is designed to
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Date:
06/14/2022
Vishay VCNL3036X01 High-Resolution Proximity Sensors at TTI

Vishay VCNL3036X01 High-Resolution Proximity Sensors

Vishay VCNL3036X01 High-Resolution Proximity Sensors at TTI
­TTI, Inc., is now stocking VCNL3036X01 Proximity Sensors from Vishay. These sensors are targeted to meet the requirements of various medical, process automation and industrial sensing applications. Vishay’s VCNL3036X01 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), a mux and a driver for up to three external IREDs int
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Date:
06/09/2022
Tektronix 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Available from TestEquity

­TestEquity announced that the new Tektronix 2 Series MSO is now available.

Tektronix 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Available from TestEquity
­TestEquity announced that the new Tektronix 2 Series MSO is now available. With the widespread use of embedded systems in modern electronics, engineers need to troubleshoot complex signals both on and off the bench. This means working with complicated power supply sequences, testing more voltage levels, s
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Date:
06/08/2022
Compact Inductors with Enhanced Performance Capabilities to Address Smartphone Power Circuit Demands

The new TFM201208BLE series of inductors

Compact Inductors with Enhanced Performance Capabilities to Address Smartphone Power Circuit Demands
­TDK Corporation has developed the new TFM201208BLE series of inductors optimized for space-constrained smartphone power circuits. These are available in 0.24, 0.33 and 0.47 µH versions. Mass production will begin in June 2022. Each supplied in a 2.0 (L) x 1.2 (W) x 0.8 mm (H) form factor, the inductors in this l
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Date:
06/07/2022
First SOSA-Aligned PowerPC SBC for Real-time Data Processing in Military and Defense Applications

The U-C9140

First SOSA-Aligned PowerPC SBC for Real-time Data Processing in Military and Defense Applications
­Aitech Systems now offers the low power U-C9140, a PowerPC-based 3U VPX single board computer (SBC) that is aligned to The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard, Edition 1.0, providing for fast integration, improved time-to-market and lower risk. Military and defense
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Date:
06/07/2022
OPTIGA Trust M Express and CIRRENT Cloud ID Allow for Easy Deployment of IoT Devices to the Cloud at Scale

OPTIGA Trust M Express

OPTIGA Trust M Express and CIRRENT Cloud ID Allow for Easy Deployment of IoT Devices to the Cloud at Scale
­In IoT systems, trust is the foundation for all interactions between devices and cloud services. For this reason each device must have a secured identity as unique and must be able to proof that they are what they claim to be. Additionally, OEMs are facing the challenge of having to implement this secured ID
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Date:
06/07/2022
onsemi Accelerates Building Automation with Industry First Solutions for KNX and PoE

The NCN5140S

onsemi Accelerates Building Automation with Industry First Solutions for KNX and PoE
­onsemi announced the introduction of two complete system solutions supporting the most widely used building automation network protocols - Power over Ethernet (PoE) and KNX.  Easing the development of access and control panels, the NCN5140S is the first System-in-Package (SiP) certified
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Date:
06/07/2022
Motor Control MPU Enables Fast, High-Precision Control of Servo Motors

RZ/T2M Motor Control MPU

Motor Control MPU Enables Fast, High-Precision Control of Servo Motors
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced Renesas’ highest-performance RZ/T2M motor control microprocessor units (MPUs) for applications such as AC servo drives and industrial robots. The RZ/T2M combines fast and highly precise real-time motor control capabilities and the latest industrial Ethernet on a
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Date:
06/07/2022
New Processors Make Edge AI More Accessible While Cutting Power Consumption in Half

New Processors Make Edge AI More Accessible While Cutting Power Consumption in Half

New Processors Make Edge AI More Accessible While Cutting Power Consumption in Half
­Expanding on its history of delivering highly integrated processors, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new Sitara AM62 processors that help expand edge artificial intelligence (AI) processing into next-generation applications. The low-power design of the new processors enables support for dual-screen displays an
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Date:
06/03/2022
Industry's First I3C Intelligent Switch Family for Next Gen Server, Storage, and Communications Systems

The industry’s first I3C intelligent switch devices

Industry's First I3C Intelligent Switch Family for Next Gen Server, Storage, and Communications Systems
­Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled the industry’s first I3C intelligent switch devices targeting next generation server motherboards and other infrastructure equipment. The new chips vastly enhance scalability and reliability while reducing the complexity of high-performance system designs. Th
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Date:
05/31/2022
First Microcontroller Integrated w/ a Secure Subsystem and Arm TrustZone Technology

Application example for the PIC32CM LS60

First Microcontroller Integrated w/ a Secure Subsystem and Arm TrustZone Technology
­Security threats are growing in complexity and causing product development challenges in the Internet of Things (IoT), consumer, industrial, medical and other markets. It is imperative that these products have strong embedded security while also offering low power consumption for longer battery life. Microchip Te
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Date:
05/26/2022
Wall-Mount AC-DC Power Supplies w/ Enhanced Home Healthcare Design

Wall-mount AC-DC power supplies with enhanced home healthcare design

Wall-Mount AC-DC Power Supplies w/ Enhanced Home Healthcare Design
­XP Power has released three new series of IP-rated wall-mount power supplies that deliver significant benefits to the rapidly growing home healthcare market. The devices suit a wide range of cost-sensitive industrial and medical applications while maintaining industry-leading performance. Increasingly, patient m
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Date:
05/26/2022
Power Integrations Expands InnoSwitch4-CZ Integrated Switcher Family to 220 W

Power Integrations Expands InnoSwitch4-CZ Integrated Switcher Family to 220 W

Power Integrations Expands InnoSwitch4-CZ Integrated Switcher Family to 220 W
­Power Integrations announced an expanded offering of the InnoSwitch 4-CZ family of high-frequency, zero-voltage switching (ZVS) flyback controller ICs. When paired with Power Integrations' ClampZero™ active-clamp IC and, optionally, the recently announced HiperPFS™-5 GaN-based power-factor cor
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Date:
05/26/2022
60 GHz Radar Sensor for Automotive Enables Highly Reliable In-Cabin Monitoring Systems
60 GHz Radar Sensor for Automotive Enables Highly Reliable In-Cabin Monitoring Systems
­With spring, temperatures are rising again to reach highs in summer. But rising temperatures also mean that it quickly becomes up to 70°C inside parked vehicles: A danger for animals and children left behind in the car. Equipped with the XENSIV 60 GHz automotive radar sensor (BGT60ATR24C) from Infineon Technologies AG
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Date:
05/25/2022
Sensors First to Achieve Five Years of Accurate Readings With No Calibration
Sensors First to Achieve Five Years of Accurate Readings With No Calibration
­NevadaNano announced the results of five years of continuous operation for its MPS Sensors. The sensors, manufactured and calibrated in early 2017 have been running continuously for 5 years. During this period there has been no additional calibration, and there has been no deterioration or drift, and de
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Date:
05/23/2022
High Output Copper Clip DFN for Discrete MOSFETs in Ultra High Density Leadframes

Dr. John Nelson, President and CEO, UTAC

High Output Copper Clip DFN for Discrete MOSFETs in Ultra High Density Leadframes
­UTAC Holdings Ltd. (UTAC) is announcing a punch copper (Cu) clip packaging solution for power MOSFET market.  MOSFETs are key switching devices, used in every power application. To meet demanding thermal, efficiency and size challenges in end applications, performance of these devices needs to contin
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Date:
05/19/2022
Expanded Prime Switch Family with Ultra-Reliable Press Pack IGBT
Expanded Prime Switch Family with Ultra-Reliable Press Pack IGBT
­Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG expands the high-power Prime Switch family with the new Press Pack IGBT (PPI) with internal freewheeling diodes (FWD) in Ceramic Disc Housings. This PPI is specifically designed for transmission and distribution applications and is ideal for high current Modular Mu
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Date:
05/16/2022
Industry-First Safe, SOSA-Aligned Mission Computer
Industry-First Safe, SOSA-Aligned Mission Computer
­Mercury Systems, Inc. announced the new Avionics Modular Mission Platform (AMMP), the industry’s first and only SOSA aligned, DAL-certifiable, 3U OpenVPX™ mission computer. Featuring the latest Intel Core i7 safety-certifiable processors, AMMP delivers up to 40x more performance than current-generation av
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Date:
05/16/2022
High-Power Density 350 V GaN Half Bridge IPM is 60% Smaller Than Silicon Solutions
High-Power Density 350 V GaN Half Bridge IPM is 60% Smaller Than Silicon Solutions
­Reducing size and cost were key concerns of Sensitron when designing their latest generation GaN power modules. By replacing traditional silicon FETs with EPC’s 350 V, EPC2050 GaN FET, Sensitron was able to reduce the size of their solution by 60% while also improving the module’s already excellent ju
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Date:
05/16/2022
Expanded CoolSiC Portfolio Enables High-Power Density Solutions for 1500 VDC Applications
Expanded CoolSiC Portfolio Enables High-Power Density Solutions for 1500 VDC Applications
­The increasing demand for high-power density is pushing developers to adopt 1500 V DC link in their applications to increase the rated power-per-inverter and reduce system costs. However, 1500 V DC based systems also pose more challenges on the system design, such as fast switching at high DC
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Date:
05/13/2022
Digital Quarter-Brick DC/DC Features Increased Power Rating to 1700 W Peak
Digital Quarter-Brick DC/DC Features Increased Power Rating to 1700 W Peak
­Flex Power Modules has introduced an enhanced version of their popular BMR350 non-isolated quarter-brick DC/DC bus converter, the BMR350 x250/531. Continuous power rating has been increased from 860 W to 1300 W, with a peak power capability of 1700 W. The product maintains the same footprint of 58.4 mm x 3
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Date:
05/13/2022
Amphenol FCI ComboLock Wire-to-Board Connector System in Stock at TTI
Amphenol FCI ComboLock Wire-to-Board Connector System in Stock at TTI
­TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, announces the availability of the ComboLock Wire-to-Board Connector System from Amphenol FCI. This system is a modular, reliable and compact hybrid wire-to-board connector system that saves space and allows for simpler assembly and cable ma
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Date:
05/13/2022
Navitas GaN ICs Fast-Charge Lenovo's 2022 Legion Gen 7 Powerhouse Gaming Laptops
Navitas GaN ICs Fast-Charge Lenovo's 2022 Legion Gen 7 Powerhouse Gaming Laptops
Navitas Semiconductor officially announced that its next- generation GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology have been used in Lenovo's newly-released Legion C135 GaN charger, and featured on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York. Lenovo’s Legion 5 and 5 Pro Gen 7 laptops are significan
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Date:
05/12/2022
ORv3-Compliant Power Shelf Delivers Industry-Leading Efficiency
ORv3-Compliant Power Shelf Delivers Industry-Leading Efficiency
­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. launched its latest Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack version 3 (ORv3) compliant high-density AC-DC power shelf with industry-leading power efficiency. Fully compatible with the latest ORv3 1OU 21” open rack standard, the Advanced Energy Artesyn power shelf supports the ev
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Date:
05/12/2022
onsemi Launches Highly Efficient USB Power Delivery Solutions
onsemi Launches Highly Efficient USB Power Delivery Solutions
­onsemi launched a trio of products for USB Power Delivery (PD) design. The new controllers and driver incorporate innovative features that dramatically reduce BOM content of high efficiency AC/DC power supplies, specifically for load ranges above 100W.   The  NCP1345 is a Quasi-Re
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Date:
05/12/2022
Solid-State Relays Provide Industry-Leading Reliability
Solid-State Relays Provide Industry-Leading Reliability
­Building on more than two decades of experience developing new isolation manufacturing technologies and integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage systems, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new portfolio of solid-state relays, including automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches, that deliver industry-leading re
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Date:
05/12/2022
Smallest 100 V, 2 mΩ GaN FET in the World is Now Shipping from EPC
Smallest 100 V, 2 mΩ GaN FET in the World is Now Shipping from EPC
­Efficient Power Conversion Corporation expands the selection of low voltage, off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2071(1.7 mΩ typical, 100 V) GaN FET.  The EPC2071 is ideal for applications with demanding requirements for high power density performance including
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Date:
05/09/2022
MDmesh MOSFETs Raise Power Density and Efficiency
MDmesh MOSFETs Raise Power Density and Efficiency
­STMicroelectronics’ STPOWER MDmesh M9 and DM9 N-channel super-junction multi-drain silicon power MOSFETs are ideal for switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) in applications from data-center servers and 5G infrastructure to flat-panel televisions. The first devices to be launched
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Date:
05/09/2022
Battery Protectors Provide Fast Response to Prevent Overcurrents and Overcharging Damage
Battery Protectors Provide Fast Response to Prevent Overcurrents and Overcharging Damage
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new ITV4030, a series of 22 amp, three-terminal, surface-mountable Li-ion battery protectors.  These 4.0 x 3.0 mm devices protect battery packs against overcurrent and overcharging (overvoltage) conditions. The innovative design uses embedded fuse and
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Date:
05/06/2022
Resilient, Redundant Source of Secure Network Timing and Synchronization for Power Operators
Resilient, Redundant Source of Secure Network Timing and Synchronization for Power Operators
­Power plants and substations rely on high-speed communications networks to transmit critical data including operability metrics, network health, fault monitoring, power measurement and usage trends. To synchronize communications and ensure continuity across these networks, substations require secure, precise ti
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Date:
05/02/2022
2-in-1 Super Low Capacitance TVS for USB 4.0 & Thunderbolt 4.0 & HDMI2.1 Protection
2-in-1 Super Low Capacitance TVS for USB 4.0 & Thunderbolt 4.0 & HDMI2.1 Protection
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of AOZ8S204BL2 and ­AOZ8S205BL2, 2-in-1 transient voltage suppressors (TVS) for super high-speed line protection using the latest Super Low Cap TVS platform and advanced packaging. These new devices are ideal for USB Type-C and HDMI applications su
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Date:
04/28/2022
Automotive ECU Virtualization Solution Platform to Enable Secure Integration of Multiple Applications
Automotive ECU Virtualization Solution Platform to Enable Secure Integration of Multiple Applications
­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an integrated automotive ECU Virtualization Platform that enables designers to integrate multiple applications into a single ECU (Electronic Control Unit) that are safely and securely separated from each other to avoid interference. The solution enables cu
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Date:
04/28/2022
Cornell Dubilier Increases Snap-in Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series Voltages to 600 Vdc
Cornell Dubilier Increases Snap-in Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series Voltages to 600 Vdc
­Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) announced that it has expanded its signature series of 380LX and 381LX aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include voltages up to 600 Vdc. The new ratings are designed to serve the company’s industrial electronics customers who continue to push the application boundarie
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Date:
04/25/2022
Expanded Family of Rugged Routers & Switches for Enhanced Edge Computing
Expanded Family of Rugged Routers & Switches for Enhanced Edge Computing
­Elma Electronic Inc. has added three new models to its NetSys family of rugged, secure networking systems that facilitate edge computing in a number of mission-critical applications. Utilizing an onboard encryption module that offloads packet encryption and decryption from the routing engine, the routers pr
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Date:
04/25/2022
Intelligent Power Modules Ensure Maximum Efficiency and Design Flexibility
Intelligent Power Modules Ensure Maximum Efficiency and Design Flexibility
­Infineon Technologies AG adds a new member to the CIPOS Tiny Intelligent Power Module (IPM) family: the CIPOS Tiny IM323-L6G 600 V 15 A. The new IPM is based on TRENCHSTOP IGBT RC-D2 switches and state-of-the-art SOI gate driver technology to realize maximum efficiency and improved reliability, along wi
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Date:
04/25/2022
40 V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications
40 V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications
­EPC Space announces the introduction of EPC7019G, a 40 V, 4 mΩ, 530 Apulsed, radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistor that is lower in cost and is a more efficient solution than the nearest comparable radiation hardened (RH) silicon MOSFET. The EPC7019G has a total dose rating greater than 1 Mrad
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Date:
04/18/2022
Industry's First PCIe Gen6 Clock Buffers and Multiplexers
Industry's First PCIe Gen6 Clock Buffers and Multiplexers
­Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the first clock buffers and multiplexers that meet stringent PCIe Gen6 specifications. Renesas, the industry’s undisputed leader in timing solutions, is offering 11 new clock buffers and 4 new multiplexers. The new devices, which also support and provide extra ma
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Date:
04/14/2022
New Programmable DC Power Supplies w/ Four Classes of 3U Models
New Programmable DC Power Supplies w/ Four Classes of 3U Models
­EA Elektro-Automatik continues to roll out its 10000 series enhanced and expanded line of EA-PS and EA-PSI programmable DC power supplies, EA-PSB bidirectional DC power supplies, and EA-ELR regenerative DC electronic loads. This latest product launch includes four classes of new 3U models offering a greater
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Date:
04/14/2022
SIRIUS 3SK Safety Relays for Autonomous Safety Applications
SIRIUS 3SK Safety Relays for Autonomous Safety Applications
­Allied Electronics & Automation supplies Siemens’ SIRIUS 3SK safety relays, which deliver flexible, consistent, cost-effective and user-friendly solutions for a comprehensive range of autonomous safety applications, as well as simplify the planning, commissioning and expansion of today’s mo
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Date:
04/13/2022
B&K Precision Modular DC Electronic Loads Available from TestEquity
B&K Precision Modular DC Electronic Loads Available from TestEquity
­TestEquity announced today that it has added the MDL4U series Modular DC Electronic Loads to its product offering. The addition of the MDL4U series will allow TestEquity to expand its product line from a company that has built a strong level of trust in the industry. Because B&K Precision’s own engin
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Date:
04/12/2022
VPC Hybrid Capacitors from VINATech Replace Batteries in Eco-Friendly Samsung TV Remote
VPC Hybrid Capacitors from VINATech Replace Batteries in Eco-Friendly Samsung TV Remote
­VINATech Co. has announced that its VPC (Vina Pulse Capacitor) hybrid capacitors are being used in the new 2022 eco-friendly solar cell TV remote control for Samsung Electronics' recently-launched Neo QLED TV. This is the first time in the world that a hybrid capacitor has completely replaced the battery as the
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Date:
04/12/2022
KYOCERA AVX Releases New Vertical, Dual-Row, Card-Edge Connectors
KYOCERA AVX Releases New Vertical, Dual-Row, Card-Edge Connectors
­KYOCERA AVX has extended its line of single-piece card-edge connector solutions with the addition of the new 9159-650 Series vertical, dual-row, top-entry card-edge connectors. Designed to provide significant functionality in a broad range of perpendicular, PCB-mating automotive, industrial, and li
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Date:
04/11/2022
DC/DC Converters Provide 400nA PWM/PFM Ultra-Low Quiescent Current
DC/DC Converters Provide 400nA PWM/PFM Ultra-Low Quiescent Current
­Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched 400nA PWM/PFM Ultra-Low Quiescent Current, Step-up DC/DC Converters--XC9145 series. The XC9145 series reduces current consumption to 400nA with an ultra-low current consumption circuit. By adopting PWM/PFM control method, the efficiency at light load, especially at the outpu
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Date:
04/11/2022
Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines HD Sound w/ Class-G Efficiency
Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines HD Sound w/ Class-G Efficiency
­STMicroelectronics’ TDA7901 automotive amplifier integrates a buck controller for class-G power switching and supports high-definition audio, a market-unique combination for great listening and high efficiency. In class-G operation, the TDA7901 buck controller automatically optimizes the volta
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Date:
04/11/2022
Horizontal Wire-to-Board Connectors for Industrial and Commercial Applications
Horizontal Wire-to-Board Connectors for Industrial and Commercial Applications
KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of wire-to-board connectors with the release of the new UL-approved 9296-400 Series 4mm-pitch horizontal poke-home connectors. The new 9296-400 Series connectors are designed to enable the quick, easy, cost-effective, and reliable board termination of discre
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Date:
04/07/2022
TDK Offers new Y2 Capacitors for High-Temperature Requirements
TDK Offers new Y2 Capacitors for High-Temperature Requirements
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS MKP-Y2 capacitors for interference suppression. In contrast to conventional models designed for a maximum operating temperature of 110 °C, the new capacitors offer a maximum permissible operating temperature of 125 °C. The B3202* H/J series’ capacitance ranges fro
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Date:
04/07/2022
350 V GaN Power Transistor − 20x Smaller Than Comparable Silicon
350 V GaN Power Transistor − 20x Smaller Than Comparable Silicon
EPC announces the production release of the EPC2050, a 350 V GaN transistor with a maximum RDS(on) of 80 mΩ and a 26 A pulsed output current. The EPC2050 measures just 1.95 mm x 1.95 mm. This tiny size enables power solutions that occupy ten times less area than comparable silicon solutions. Applications benefiting from the
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Date:
04/07/2022
Sixteenth Brick DC/DC Delivers 100 W Down to 30 V Input
Sixteenth Brick DC/DC Delivers 100 W Down to 30 V Input
Flex Power Modules has added to its PKU-D series of low-profile sixteenth-brick DC-DC converters with the PKU3913D, a 100 W rated part with an extended input range down to 30 V and regulated output of 12 V/8.3 A. The intended application is for nominal inputs of 48 V or 54 V with possible long cable lengths and
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Date:
04/07/2022
SemiQ Launches 1200V 80mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET Modules
SemiQ Launches 1200V 80mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET Modules
SemiQ, Inc. is proud to announce the release of its second-generation Silicon Carbide 1200V 80mΩ Power MOSFET modules developed in the industry-standard SOT-227 packages. These 1200V Silicon Carbide MOSFET Modules are the latest extension to their SiC MOSFET product portfoli
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Date:
04/04/2022
Common-Mode Chokes for LED Lighting Applications
Common-Mode Chokes for LED Lighting Applications
Schaffner extends its range of components for lighting applications. The new ED100/ED101 EMC filter series has been designed specifically for the requirements of LED driver circuits. The new filter’s common-mode inductance is matched by a substantial differential-mode inductance. With only
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Date:
04/01/2022
Infineon Rolls Power Management Solution for Intel XEON
Infineon Rolls Power Management Solution for Intel XEON
Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of a complete power management offering for compute servers based on Intel’s Sapphire Rapids compute processing units (CPU). This new “pick-and-place” solution utilizes several Infineon power management devices and technologies that deliver optimum po
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Date:
04/01/2022
Miniaturized Open-Frame Power Supply for Medical, Industrial Applications
Miniaturized Open-Frame Power Supply for Medical, Industrial Applications
Murata announced the expansion of its PQ line which is comprised of open frame AC/DC converters. The PQU1000 series was designed for industrial and medical applications requiring a high level of safety. The line meets IEC62368-1 and EN60601-1 third edition standards for industrial and healthcare app
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Date:
03/29/2022
DC/DC converter with integrated Supercap UPS buffering
DC/DC converter with integrated Supercap UPS buffering
The compact DC2412-UPSP2 with 16-32VDC wide-range input and 12V/5A output combines the functions of a powerful DC/DC converter and an uninterruptible DC power supply (UPS) in an innovative way. Fast-charging and absolutely maintenance-free Supercaps (3x 480F) with more than 500,000 charging and discharging cycles
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Date:
03/28/2022
New variants for popular BMR491 quarter-brick DC/DC range
New variants for popular BMR491 quarter-brick DC/DC range
Power ratings now available are 1400 W continuous / 2400 W peak (BMR4912307/856), and 1540 W continuous / 2450 W peak (BMR4913208/857).   The new variants all feature the Flex Power Modules’ ‘Hybrid Regulated Ratio (HRR)’ technique where output voltages vary in a ratio to the input voltage but not
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Date:
03/28/2022
Electrothermal models cover MOSFET operating temperature range
Electrothermal models cover MOSFET operating temperature range
Semiconductor manufacturers commonly provide simulation models for their MOSFETs, but these usually only include a limited number of device parameters which have been modelled at typical operating temperatures. Nexperia’s new advanced models capture the thermal interdependency of the complete set of device pa
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Date:
03/28/2022
50W GaN converter enables high-efficiency power designs
50W GaN converter enables high-efficiency power designs
With its single-switch topology and high integration, including current-sensing and protection circuitry also built-in, the VIPerGaN50 comes in a compact and low-cost 5mm x 6mm package. The speed of the integrated GaN transistor allows a high switching frequency with a small and lightweight flyback transformer
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Date:
03/28/2022
60V, 70dB PSRR LDOs Deliver Industry-Leading Quiescent Current
60V, 70dB PSRR LDOs Deliver Industry-Leading Quiescent Current
The DIODES AP7387 devices are used in applications such as cordless vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, and various other household appliances.   The devices have an input voltage range spanning from 5V to 60V, which gives them the flexibility to be connected to 5V, 9V, 12V, 24V, and 48V rai
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Date:
03/28/2022
First Multi-Port Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Design
First Multi-Port Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Design
Silanna Semiconductor has announced its first multi-port fast charger reference design. Bringing together the company’s CO2 Smart Power families of advanced ACF controllers and high-frequency DC/DC converters, the new AnyPort RD-5 delivers a high-power-density, ultra-efficient, production-ready solution for mu
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Date:
03/28/2022
ROHM starts production of 150V GaN HEMTs
ROHM starts production of 150V GaN HEMTs
The components will ideally be applied in power supply circuits for industrial equipment such as base stations and data centers along with IoT communication devices.   In recent years – due to the rising demand for server systems in response to the growing number of IoT devices – improving powe
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Date:
03/28/2022
High-Efficiency Quasi-Resonant PFC IC with 750 V GaN Switch
High-Efficiency Quasi-Resonant PFC IC with 750 V GaN Switch
Power Integrations announced the HiperPFS™-5 family of power-factor-correction (PFC) ICs with an integrated 750 V PowiGaN gallium-nitride switch. With efficiency of up to 98.3 percent, the new ICs deliver up to 240 W without a heat sink and can achieve a power factor of better than 0.98. HiperPFS-5 ICs are i
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Date:
03/28/2022
10W and 15W units added to low profile open frame power supplies
10W and 15W units added to low profile open frame power supplies
Benefiting from the latest power switching technologies, the LHA10F and LHA15F are 15% smaller and offer a leakage current 50% lower than conventional products on the market. Designed for use in a wide range of applications, the LHA10F and LHA15F are able to operate in a wide temperature range from -10 to +70 degr
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Date:
03/28/2022
650 V MOSFETs in D²PAK for low losses and high reliability
650 V MOSFETs in D²PAK for low losses and high reliability
The devices build on Infineon’s state-of-the-art SiC trench technology and come in a compact D 2PAK SMD 7-pin package with .XT interconnection technology. They target high power applications including servers, telecom, industrial SMPS, fast EV charging, motor drives, solar energy systems, energy storage, and batter
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Date:
03/28/2022
Infineon releases new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family
Infineon releases new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family
Aiming at space-limited designs, the next-generation devices complement the existing 2EDN driver ICs by providing higher system-level efficiencies, excellent power density, and consistent system robustness with fewer external components. Building upon this expansion, the 2EDN family is now able to drive the power s
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Date:
03/28/2022
Infineon is launching EDT2 IGBTs in a TO247PLUS package
Infineon is launching EDT2 IGBTs in a TO247PLUS package
The devices are optimized for automotive discrete traction inverters and expand Infineon's portfolio of discrete high-voltage devices for automotive applications. Due to their high quality, the IGBTs meet and exceed the industry standard AECQ101 for automotive components. As a result, the devices can significantly increa
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Date:
03/28/2022
ROHM's QuiCur Technology Maximizes the Response Performance of Power Supply ICs
ROHM's QuiCur Technology Maximizes the Response Performance of Power Supply ICs
ROHM Semiconductor introduced a new power supply technology, QuiCur, that improves the load transient response characteristics (response performance involving response speed, and voltage stability of subsequent stage) of DC/DC converter ICs (switching regulators) and LDOs (linear regulators). In recent yea
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Date:
03/25/2022
Allied Supplies Hardware for Phoenix Contact's New PLCnext IIoT Software Solution
Allied Supplies Hardware for Phoenix Contact's New PLCnext IIoT Software Solution
Allied Electronics & Automation supplies hardware for Phoenix Contact’s new PLCnext Edge Gateway software, a state-of-the-art IIoT edge computing solution designed for data collection in demanding industrial and manufacturing environments. The new PLCnext Edge Gateway software is
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Date:
03/25/2022
EA Elektro-Automatik Introduces its 10000 Series of Programmable DC Power Products
EA Elektro-Automatik Introduces its 10000 Series of Programmable DC Power Products
EA Elektro-Automatik introduces its 10000 series enhanced and expanded line of EA-PS and EA-PSI programmable DC power supplies, EA-PSB bidirectional DC power supplies, and EA-ELR regenerative DC electronic loads. The new product launch includes four classes of new 2U models offering a greater range of power fr
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Date:
03/25/2022
High-Voltage Cartridge Fuse Features AEC-Q200 Compliant Overcurrent Protection
High-Voltage Cartridge Fuse Features AEC-Q200 Compliant Overcurrent Protection
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new 828 Series High-Voltage Cartridge Fuses, designed and tested to meet the circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics, specifically Electric Vehicle (EV) applications.  These robust fuses are Littelfuse internal AEC-Q200 compliant, providing a hi
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Date:
03/22/2022
High-Power Capacitor Charging High-Voltage Power Supplies
High-Power Capacitor Charging High-Voltage Power Supplies
Dean Technology, Inc. announced the introduction of a new series of high voltage power supplies designed specifically for exceptional performance in capacitor charging applications requiring higher voltage and higher power. The new UMR-HPC series, which is an extension of the existing UMR Collection o
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Date:
03/22/2022
Transphorm's SuperGaN FETs Power Crypto Mining Power Supply
Transphorm's SuperGaN FETs Power Crypto Mining Power Supply
Transphorm, Inc. along with Boco Electronics released that the electronics company’s 3.6 kW power supply uses SuperGaN FETs. The robust 12-volt AC-to-DC power supply achieves a peak efficiency of greater than 96%  and is designed to be used in rugged environments caused by ultra-demanding ap
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Date:
03/22/2022
140W Power Supply Design with High- and Low-Voltage GaN Switches

Dr. Denis Marcon, General Manager of Innoscience Europe and Marketing Manager for the USA and Europe

140W Power Supply Design with High- and Low-Voltage GaN Switches
Innoscience Technology announced a new ultra-high-density 140W power supply demo that uses the company's high- and low-voltage GaN HEMT devices to achieve efficiencies of over 95% (230VAC; 5V/28A). Measuring just 60x60x22mm (2.4x2.4x0.9in) the PSU has a class-leading power density of 1.76W/cm3 (29W/in3). Dr. Denis Marcon,
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Date:
03/22/2022
Chipset Boosts LLC Converter Efficiency, Slashes Component Count by 40 Percent
Chipset Boosts LLC Converter Efficiency, Slashes Component Count by 40 Percent
Power Integrations announced the energy-saving HiperLCSTM-2 chipset, a new IC family that dramatically simplifies the design and manufacture of LLC resonant power converters. The new dual-chip solution features an isolation device with a high-bandwidth LLC controller, synchronous rectification driver a
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Date:
03/22/2022
Silanna Semiconductor Announces First Multi-Port Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Design
Silanna Semiconductor Announces First Multi-Port Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Design
Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has announced its first multi-port fast charger reference design. Bringing together the company’s CO2 Smart Power families of advanced ACF controllers and high-frequency DC/DC converters, the new AnyPort RD-5 delivers a high-power-density, ultra-efficient, production-rea
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Date:
03/22/2022
Industry-Leading 3.3 kV SiC Power Devices Enabling New Levels of Efficiency and Reliability
Industry-Leading 3.3 kV SiC Power Devices Enabling New Levels of Efficiency and Reliability
System designers of traction power units (TPUs), auxiliary power units (APUs), solid-state transformers (SSTs), industrial motor drives and energy infrastructure solutions require high-voltage switching technology to increase efficiency, reduce system size and weight and enhance reliability. Microchip Technology In
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Date:
03/21/2022
Silanna Semiconductor and Smarter Living Collaborate on World's Smallest In-Wall 65W GaN Charger
Silanna Semiconductor and Smarter Living Collaborate on World's Smallest In-Wall 65W GaN Charger
Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, and smart socket outlet specialist Smarter Living, have announced the world’s smallest 65W in-wall GaN (gallium nitride) fast charger. Measuring just 42mm x 42mm x 30mm, the new 3510PDFE charger is built around Silanna’s SZ1131 active clamp flyback (ACF) controller an
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Date:
03/21/2022
Empower Semiconductor Launches First Quad-Output IVR Series
Empower Semiconductor Launches First Quad-Output IVR Series
Empower Semiconductor, Inc. has announced a series of quad-output step-down converters that combine the industry’s highest current density and efficiency, the fastest dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) and transient response, and extensive fault protection. As with previous members of Empower’s IVR family, the ne
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Date:
03/21/2022
High-Power Totem Pole PFC Controller Meets Challenging Efficiency Standard
High-Power Totem Pole PFC Controller Meets Challenging Efficiency Standard
onsemi introduced its latest mixed-signal controller dedicated to bridgeless totem pole PFC (TP PFC) topology. The NCP1681 targets ultra-high density offline power supplies. Building upon the success of the NCP1680, which is suited for designs up to 350 W, the new controller extends th
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Date:
03/21/2022
650 V SiC MOSFETs Deliver Reliable, Easy-to-Use, and Cost-Effective Top Performance
650 V SiC MOSFETs Deliver Reliable, Easy-to-Use, and Cost-Effective Top Performance
Megatrends like digitalization, urbanization, and electromobility lead to increased power consumption. At the same time, energy efficiency is getting more and more important. Infineon Technologies AG responds to these megatrends and resulting demands by offering a new family of CoolSiC 650 V silicon carbide (S
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Date:
03/21/2022
Gate Driver ICs set a new Benchmark for Form-Factor
Gate Driver ICs set a new Benchmark for Form-Factor
Infineon Technologies AG releases a new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family. Aiming at space-limited designs, the next-generation devices complement the existing 2EDN driver ICs by providing higher system-level efficiencies, excellent power density, and consistent system robustness with fewer external components. Bu
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Date:
03/18/2022
World's Lowest Quiescent Power Notebook Multiphase VR Controller
World's Lowest Quiescent Power Notebook Multiphase VR Controller
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of the AOZ71026QI, a 2 rail, 6 phase controller for notebook Vcore power delivery. The new device features the world’s lowest quiescent power for a multiphase controller designed to meet Intel IMVP 8, 9, 9.1, and 9.2 specifications. Co
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Date:
03/16/2022
Next-Generation Networking Switches to Help Futureproof Industrial Automation
Next-Generation Networking Switches to Help Futureproof Industrial Automation
Moxa Inc., announced the launch of its next-generation industrial Ethernet switches, the EDS-4000/G4000 Series. The new Series includes 68 models that will help Moxa’s customers build futureproof industrial networks to strengthen operational resilience in industrial sectors such as power, transportation, marit
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Date:
03/16/2022
WPC Qi 1.3-Certified Reference Design for Automotive In-Cabin Wireless Charging
WPC Qi 1.3-Certified Reference Design for Automotive In-Cabin Wireless Charging
Renesas Electronics Corporation released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations. The new P9261-3C-CRBv2 provides industry-leading features that enable automotive manufacturers to quickly and efficiently deliver premium performance and safety features for in-cabin wi
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Date:
03/15/2022
SiTime Transforms Precision Timing Market for Edge Networks
SiTime Transforms Precision Timing Market for Edge Networks
SiTime Corporation introduced the Elite X Super-TCXO for edge networks such as data centers, 5G front haul, connected cars and industrial IoT. In these applications, Elite X solves critical timing problems and enables delivery of new services.  To enable new time-sensitive services such as ADAS,
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Date:
03/15/2022
Green Cubes Technology Announces Motive Battery Charger Product Line

Material Handling Charger available in 15kW & 30 kW models with 1, 2 or 3 outputs

Green Cubes Technology Announces Motive Battery Charger Product Line
Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes) introduces the Lithium SAFEFlex Chargers to complement its market leading Lithium SAFEFlex Batteries. Green Cubes is the only manufacturer to offer enterprises both Lithium-ion batteries and affiliated chargers to the Material Handling industry, thus simplifying the electrification of
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Date:
03/15/2022
TDK Expands Notch Filter Lineup with Built-in ESD Protection Function
TDK Expands Notch Filter Lineup with Built-in ESD Protection Function
TDK Corporation announces the release of its newly developed AVRF041A150MT242 and AVRF061D2R4ST532 notch filters with ESD protection function. Volume production of these devices will begin in March 2022. The new notch filters are compliant with the IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 immunity standard. They are well suite
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Date:
03/15/2022
Lowest On-Resistance Rad Hard Transistor Available on the Market for Demanding Space Applications
Lowest On-Resistance Rad Hard Transistor Available on the Market for Demanding Space Applications
EPC announces the introduction of the EPC7019 radiation-hardened eGaN FET. The EPC7019, a 40 V, 1.5 mΩ, 530 APulsed, rad-hard eGaN FET in a small 13.9 mm2 footprint. The EPC7019 has a total dose rating greater than 1 Mrad and SEE immunity for LET of 85 MeV/(mg/cm2). These devices are offered in a chip-scale p
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Date:
03/15/2022
ROHM 12-Channel LED Driver IC Available from TTI
ROHM 12-Channel LED Driver IC Available from TTI
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, now offers the ROHM BD8379FV-M LED Driver Series. These highly integrated 12-channel drivers are optimized for signage and illumination applications requiring precise control of color, uniformity and intensity. ROHM’s BD8379FV-M is a seri
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Date:
03/14/2022
Navitas GaN ICs Drive Samsung Galaxy S22 Fast Charging
Navitas GaN ICs Drive Samsung Galaxy S22 Fast Charging
Navitas Semiconductor has announced that its GaNFast technology has been selected for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ smartphones. The small, powerful 45W Super Fast charger has the highest power density of any Samsung charger, enabled by GaNFast power ICs. The S22 Ultra, with 6.8” screen a
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Date:
03/14/2022
EPC, Analog Devices Deliver up to 2 MHz Switching Frequency for the Highest Density DC-DC Converters Using GaN FETs
EPC, Analog Devices Deliver up to 2 MHz Switching Frequency for the Highest Density DC-DC Converters Using GaN FETs
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9160, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 2 MHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 9 V to 24 V to a 3.3 V or 5 V output voltage and delivers up to 15 A continuous current for both outputs. Thanks to the hi
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Date:
03/14/2022
600V 110mOhm and 140mOhm Super Junction MOSFETs in DFN8x8 Package
600V 110mOhm and 140mOhm Super Junction MOSFETs in DFN8x8 Package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of 600V 110mOhm and 140mOhm αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFETs in DFN8x8 Package. αMOS5 is AOS’s latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, PC Power, Server, In
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Date:
03/11/2022
All-Silicon 45W Ultra-Efficient Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Designs
All-Silicon 45W Ultra-Efficient Production-Ready Fast Charger Reference Designs
Silanna Semiconductor has further expanded its family of silicon- and GaN-based fast charger reference designs with an all-silicon option that will significantly reduce the time needed to develop high-density 45W applications. Supplied as a fully production-ready solution, the new RD-24 design provides everything ne
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Date:
03/11/2022
Low-Power BioZ AFE Shrinks Size for BioZ Monitoring
Low-Power BioZ AFE Shrinks Size for BioZ Monitoring
Reduce the size and extend the life of bioimpedance (BioZ) remote-patient monitoring (RPM) devices with the MAX30009 low-power, high-performance BioZ analog front-end (AFE) from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). For developers of small, battery-powered, continuously wearable devices, this AFE on a chip offers cl
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Date:
03/09/2022
TTI Stocks Prism Bi-Level LED Circuit Board Indicators
TTI Stocks Prism Bi-Level LED Circuit Board Indicators
TTI, Inc., is now stocking Dialight’s 596-1616-013F Prism IceBlue LED Circuit Board Indicators. These small form factor indicator lights are designed to meet the unique requirements of interface cards, networking and test equipment applications. Dialight’s 596-1616-013F Prism LED Circuit Board Indicator
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Date:
03/07/2022
Highest-Performance 16-Channel PCIe Gen 5 Enterprise NVMe SSD Controller
Highest-Performance 16-Channel PCIe Gen 5 Enterprise NVMe SSD Controller
As data processing requirements continue to evolve, cloud-scale infrastructure requires solutions that maximize bandwidth, minimize latency, and are optimized for efficient resource utilization. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the newest member of the Flashtec controller family, the NVMe 4016 SS
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Date:
03/02/2022
Molex Squba 3.60mm Pre-Crimped Leads in Stock at TTI
Molex Squba 3.60mm Pre-Crimped Leads in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, announces the availability of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Squba 3.60mm Pre-Crimped Leads from stock at TTI. Molex and TTI have now added the Squba 3.60mm product to our range of OTS Pre-Crimped Leads. As their name suggests, these products are in st
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Date:
02/28/2022
Space Industry's Smallest Rad-tolerant Network Attached Storage With Up to 1 TBytes
Space Industry's Smallest Rad-tolerant Network Attached Storage With Up to 1 TBytes
Aitech Systems has released the most compact network attached storage (NAS) device available for use in near earth orbit (NEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) space applications. The new S999 Aitech solid state drive (ASSD) is a 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD) for high performance spacecraft data processing or d
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Date:
02/28/2022
Three New Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series
Three New Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series
Bourns, Inc., announced the expansion of its power inductor line with three new semi-shielded power inductor model series, Model SRN3030HA, SRN4030HA, and SRN5030HA. The new AEC-200 compliant power inductors from Bourns are designed with high current capacity, compact size, low loss, high op
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Date:
02/24/2022
OMRON G8PM High Power PCB Relay Available at TTI
OMRON G8PM High Power PCB Relay Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the G8PM Relay from OMRON. The High Power G8PM Relay is suited for 12VDC motor and resistive control applications and can support a 60A fuse. Its small size and heat resistance enable usage in the engine compartment. It has a
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Date:
02/24/2022
1.27mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
1.27mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
KYOCERA AVX has further expanded its well-proven portfolio of battery connectors for board-to-board and battery pack integration applications with the release of a new fine-pitch connector series designed for medical, industrial, and networking applications. The newest additions to this product po
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Date:
02/23/2022
Amphenol Board-to-Board Connectors Range Extension at TTI
Amphenol Board-to-Board Connectors Range Extension at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the range extension of Amphenol ICC’s Minitek MicroSpeed Board-to-Board Connectors from stock at TTI. A range of 26 Position Connectors have been added to Amphenol’s ICC Minitek MicroSpeed Connector family. These 1.00mm pitch connectors support high-speed data applications with spee
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Date:
02/14/2022
EPC Space Announces Global Distribution Deal with Digi-Key for Rad Hard GaN Power Devices
EPC Space Announces Global Distribution Deal with Digi-Key for Rad Hard GaN Power Devices
EPC Space announced that Digi-Key Electronics will be a global distributor for EPC Space’s line of radiation hardened (rad hard) GaN-on-silicon transistors and ICs, packaged, tested, and qualified for satellite and high-reliability applications. Spanning a range of 40 V to 300 V, EPC Space offers a family
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Date:
02/14/2022
Harwin Archer .8mm Board-to-Board Connectors in Stock at TTI
Harwin Archer .8mm Board-to-Board Connectors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Archer .8mm Board-to-Board Connectors from stock at TTI. Harwin Archer .8mm Board-to-Board Connectors are compact and highly capable, micro-pitch connectors ideal for IIoT modules and embedded computing. These connectors are designed for mezzanine daughterboard to
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Date:
02/11/2022
Gowanda Electronics Introduces Chip Inductors for Power & RF Applications
Gowanda Electronics Introduces Chip Inductors for Power & RF Applications
Gowanda Electronics announces the introduction of its first ceramic core chip inductor series for power applications – SMP0603. This new power series is ideal for use in test & measurement, industrial control and automotive sectors. These high performance chip inductors can also be utilized in RF ap
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Date:
02/11/2022
High-Temperature Wet Tantalum Capacitors Now Offer the World's Highest CV/cc at 200°C at 125V
High-Temperature Wet Tantalum Capacitors Now Offer the World's Highest CV/cc at 200°C at 125V
KYOCERA AVX expanded its TWA-Y Series high-temperature, COTS-Plus wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors with the addition of a new 470µF/125V code proven to 200°C life testing procedures. Currently available in a DLA T4-size case, the new 470µF TWA-Y Series capacitor offers the world’s highest CV/c
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Date:
02/10/2022
Strain Sensor Can Help Prevent Structural Disasters
Strain Sensor Can Help Prevent Structural Disasters
Developed to help prevent civil disasters and save lives, HEIDENHAIN’s ESR digital strain sensor is available to monitor the structural health on structures, such as on bridges and buildings, in order to provide preventative maintenance information.  With a renewed emphasis on improving the na
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Date:
02/08/2022
5G Power Inductors Deliver Improved Isat and RDC Performance
5G Power Inductors Deliver Improved Isat and RDC Performance
Murata announced the availability of the DFE21CCN series, new power inductors developed for the 5G smartphone market. Comprised of four inductance values, the line is intended for use in DC/DC converter and power management circuitry. These components offer significant performance enhancements when compared to
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Date:
02/08/2022
Elongated Thermoelectric Coolers from Laird Thermal Systems Speed up PCR Testing
Elongated Thermoelectric Coolers from Laird Thermal Systems Speed up PCR Testing
Thermal Cycling devices used for Real-Time PCR utilize thermoelectric technology to precisely manage temperature set points and ramp rates, enabling amplification of DNA segments. To improve temperature precision control in PCR devices, Laird Thermal Systems has developed an elongated series of PowerCycling PC
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Date:
02/07/2022
30W DC/DC Converter for Railway and Industrial Applications
30W DC/DC Converter for Railway and Industrial Applications
RCD30W series is a 30W high-performance DC/DC converter designed for ruggedized railway and industrial applications. It expands P-Duke’s railway converter range of 10W to 30W in a 1”x1” compact package. The series has 4:1 input voltage ranges of 9-36V, 18-75V, and 36-160V, which perfectly fits the supply vol
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Date:
02/03/2022
Allied Electronics Offers Schneider's New Image Recognition Tool
Allied Electronics Offers Schneider's New Image Recognition Tool
Allied Electronics & Automation now offers Schneider Electric’s new image recognition tool, Pixie, to help its customers identify products faster and easier. This technology can recognize products through a single snap of a smartphone camera or photo upload through a personal computer.  The digital w
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Date:
02/03/2022
Demo Board Simplifies World's Smallest 35 W Adapters and Chargers
Demo Board Simplifies World's Smallest 35 W Adapters and Chargers
Eggtronic has announced an AC/DC demo and development board to speed the design, prototyping and implementation of high-performance, high-efficiency, ultra-compact power converters, power adapters and device chargers. The new 35 W AC/DC development board is built using Eggtronic’s EcoVoltas QuarEgg+ technology. Suit
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Date:
02/03/2022
TPI 180 and TPP 180 Series 180 Watt AC/DC power supplies
TPI 180 and TPP 180 Series 180 Watt AC/DC power supplies
TRACO POWER’s TPI 180 & TPP 180 are a set of encapsulated AC/DC power supplies coming as open frame and encased versions. They feature a reinforced double I/O isolation (3000 VAC) system according to latest medical safety standards (60601-1 3rd edition, 2 x MOPP). The leakage current is below 300 μA and makes
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Date:
02/02/2022
pSemi's Complete 5G mmWave RF Front-end Solution
pSemi's Complete 5G mmWave RF Front-end Solution
pSemi Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, announces the expansion of its millimeter wave (mmWave) RF front-end portfolio for 5G wireless infrastructure applications. The new pin-to-pin compatible products, including three beamforming ICs and two up-down converters, offer flexibility to
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Date:
02/02/2022
An Innovative MEMS Solution for the Timing Industry's Supply Chain Disruption
An Innovative MEMS Solution for the Timing Industry's Supply Chain Disruption
SiTime Corporation introduced the SiTime XCalibur active resonator. This innovative new product category solves supply chain constraints using programmable semiconductors to deliver a drop-in replacement for quartz crystal resonators. Additionally, XCalibur provides higher performance and reliability while re
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02/01/2022
100W AC-DC Power Supplies for Industrial, Technology, and Medical Devices
100W AC-DC Power Supplies for Industrial, Technology, and Medical Devices
XP Power introduces the FCB100 series of AC-DC power supplies. The series is certified to medical (including BF), ITE and household standards for Class I and II (no ground connection) operation. With Class B conducted and radiated emissions in both Class I & Class II configurations and supporting both convection &a
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Date:
02/01/2022
Buffer Amplifier Increases Signal Bandwidth Tenfold in Data-Acquisition Systems
Buffer Amplifier Increases Signal Bandwidth Tenfold in Data-Acquisition Systems
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s widest-bandwidth high-input-impedance (Hi-Z) buffer amplifier, capable of supporting frequency bandwidths as high as 3 GHz. The wider bandwidth and high slew rates of the BUF802 enable higher signal throughput and minimal input settling time. Designers can leverage th
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Date:
02/01/2022
Shielded Gigabit Ethernet/PoE+ Chip LAN Transformers for High-Speed Telecom
Shielded Gigabit Ethernet/PoE+ Chip LAN Transformers for High-Speed Telecom
Bourns, Inc., introduced two new shielded Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Chip-LAN Transformer series. Bourns Model SM453230-121N7YP and Model SM453230-231N7YP series are small, low profile and discrete solutions giving designers additional board layout flexibility compared to traditional Chip-LAN modules. In addition, Bourns' ne
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Date:
02/01/2022
TDK Extends HVC Offerings with Addition of new Compact, High-Voltage Contactors
TDK Extends HVC Offerings with Addition of new Compact, High-Voltage Contactors
TDK Corporation has extended its range of bipolar DC high-voltage contactors to include the new HVC43 (B88269X3**0C011) series. These products complete the existing range by offering continuous currents from 150 A DC to 250 A DC and operating voltages of up to 1000 V DC. The contactors are available in 12 V or
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Date:
02/01/2022
Digital Oscilloscopes Available in 3 or 5 GHz Bandwidths
Digital Oscilloscopes Available in 3 or 5 GHz Bandwidths
RIGOL Technologies announces its next generation of technological innovation with the release of StationMax Digital Oscilloscopes powered by the new UltraVision III platform. The new DS70000 Series is available in either 3 or 5 GHz bandwidths and combines the new UltraVision III oscilloscope technology and UltraReal sp
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Date:
02/01/2022
Molex Off-the-Shelf Micro-Fit Overmolded Cable Assemblies in Stock at TTI
Molex Off-the-Shelf Micro-Fit Overmolded Cable Assemblies in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Single Row Micro-Fit Overmolded Cable Assemblies from stock at TTI. Molex and TTI continue to focus on and grow their range of OTS Cable Assemblies. The latest in stock are Micro-Fit Overmolded Cable Assemblies that complement their ran
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Date:
01/31/2022
Step-Down Buck Converter Reduces Space in Multi-Cell Battery Applications
Step-Down Buck Converter Reduces Space in Multi-Cell Battery Applications
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the MAX77540 step-down buck converter, which provides single stage power conversion in multi-cell battery applications, such as augmented reality/virtual reality (ARVR) headsets, land mobile radios (LMRs) and digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. The power-dense MAX
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Date:
01/31/2022
Next-Gen Regenerative Grid Simulator for Testing High Power Grid-Tied Applications
Next-Gen Regenerative Grid Simulator for Testing High Power Grid-Tied Applications
NH Research Inc. (NHR) has launched the 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator. The 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator is the next generation AC test solution for testing and verification of high-power grid-tied applications in compliance with regulatory testing standards, worldwide. The built-in power amplifier mode for
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Date:
01/31/2022
4GB and 8GB eMMC Solutions Simplify Designs and Save Space
4GB and 8GB eMMC Solutions Simplify Designs and Save Space
Alliance Memory introduced two new industrial-grade embedded multi-media card (eMMC) solutions. For solid-state storage in consumer, industrial, and networking applications, the 4GB ASFC4G31M-51BIN and 8GB ASFC8G31M-51BIN each integrate NAND flash memory with an eMMC controller and flash transition layer (FTL) ma
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01/31/2022
Adaptive Power Systems introduces CGS100 Series AC and DC Power Sources
Adaptive Power Systems introduces CGS100 Series AC and DC Power Sources
Adaptive Power Systems Inc. (APS) is introducing four new, single phase AC or DC output power sources for AC and DC applications. These new products address a wide range of product development and test applications. Four models at power levels of 500VA, 1250VA, 2000VA and 4000VA are available. Output
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Date:
01/28/2022
Telit Launches Dual-Band Wi-Fi Module with BLE 5.0
Telit Launches Dual-Band Wi-Fi Module with BLE 5.0
Telit announced the WE310G4 module, which enables device vendors to add dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to their products. Based on Realtek Ameba system on chip (SoC), the WE310G4 is ideal for a wide variety of embedded devices, including smart lighting, ho
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Date:
01/28/2022
Time Sensitive Networking Ethernet Switches Provides Industry’s First Turnkey Solution for Industrial Automation Networks
Time Sensitive Networking Ethernet Switches Provides Industry’s First Turnkey Solution for Industrial Automation Networks
Factory automation is increasing efficiencies, from reducing handling and storage to improving throughput. Connected warehouses and other industrial ecosystems with converged Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) architectures rely on Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Ethernet for precise ti
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Date:
01/28/2022
Diodes Extend Battery-Time and Save PCB Space
Diodes Extend Battery-Time and Save PCB Space
Nexperia announced a comprehensive range of low current voltage regulator diodes. The 50 µA Zener diode range is available in three different surface-mountable (SMD) package options, in an ultra-small Discretes Flat No-leads (DFN) package and AEC-Q101 qualified parts, providing the ultimate in customer choice an
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Date:
01/28/2022
Non-Isolated Digital Quarter-Brick DC/DC Delivers 1200W Peak Power Rating
Non-Isolated Digital Quarter-Brick DC/DC Delivers 1200W Peak Power Rating
Flex Power Modules is introducing the BMR350, a quarter-brick, non-isolated DC/DC converter rated at 860 W continuous and 1200 W peak power, ideal as an intermediate bus converter for powering processors and ASICs with peak power demands. The product features an input of 40-60 V (80 V/100 ms) and a fully regulated outp
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01/28/2022
TTI Announces Distribution Agreement with TAIYO YUDEN

Don Akery, President TTI Americas

TTI Announces Distribution Agreement with TAIYO YUDEN
TTI, Inc., announces the addition of TAIYO YUDEN to its extensive passives line card portfolio. “TTI is honored to enter into a definitive agreement as an authorized distributor with TAIYO YUDEN,” said Don Akery, President TTI Americas. TAIYO YUDEN, established in 1950, has been engaged in research, developme
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Date:
01/26/2022
600W P6SMB TVS Diodes From Eaton in Stock at TTI
600W P6SMB TVS Diodes From Eaton in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of multiple values of Surface Mount P6SMB Series Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diodes from Eaton. The low-profile, industry-standard SMB package has excellent clamping capability and is rated for 600W peak pulse power capability on a 10/1000μs waveform. Available in
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Date:
01/24/2022
4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode Delivers Peak Sensitivity of 950 nm
4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode Delivers Peak Sensitivity of 950 nm
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Automotive Grade 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package. Enabling a variety of sensor and control applications for the automotive, consumer, and industrial markets, the Vishay Semiconductors K857PH combines hi
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Date:
01/24/2022
Charger Modules Facilitate Wireless Charging in Thin and Compact Devices
Charger Modules Facilitate Wireless Charging in Thin and Compact Devices
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed compact wireless charger modules with an integrated antenna board: the BP3621 (transmitter) and the BP3622 (receiver). These new modules allow designers to add wireless power supply functionality to smaller devices such as smart tags/cards or
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Date:
01/24/2022
Power IC Delivers iQOO's Fastest, Smallest 120W Charger in new Market Category
Power IC Delivers iQOO's Fastest, Smallest 120W Charger in new Market Category
Navitas officially announced that its next-generation GaNFast power IC drives the 120W ultra-fast charger supplied ‘in-box’ with vivo’s iQOO-brand flagship iQOO 9 Pro mobile phone. The 9 Pro’s powerful 4,700 mAhr battery charges from 0-100% in only 19 lightning-fast minutes, and at only 60
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Date:
01/19/2022
Digitally Programmable Synchronous Buck Converter Brings Ease and Flexibility to USB Power Delivery
Digitally Programmable Synchronous Buck Converter Brings Ease and Flexibility to USB Power Delivery
Featuring a synchronous topology for optimum efficiency, the STMicroelectronics STPD01 DC/DC buck converter is digitally programmable for USB Power Delivery (PD) applications up to 60W.  With a wide input-voltage range of 6V to 26.4V, the STPD01 offers flexibility to address applications such as AC
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Date:
01/19/2022
New Ultra-Low Emissions Package for Energy Transition
New Ultra-Low Emissions Package for Energy Transition
Aggreko announces the launch of its 1300 kW Ultra-Low Emissions Package, a world-class power generation system that reduces up to 99% of all controlled emissions from generator exhaust streams. Tailored to fit any project situation, the Ultra-Low Emissions Package is designed to meet strict federal ai
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Date:
01/19/2022
Antaria Introduces New Line of Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Antaria Introduces New Line of Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Antaira Technologies announced the expansion of its networking infrastructure portfolio with the LMP-1600G-M12-67-24 Series of 16-port fully managed gigabit Ethernet switches providing 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Ethernet connectivity, including models with PoE+ to deliver up to 30W of power to devices per po
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Date:
01/18/2022
Switchcraft Mini-Con-X Insta-Click Sealed Connectors in Stock at TTI
Switchcraft Mini-Con-X Insta-Click Sealed Connectors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Switchcraft’s Mini-Con-X Insta-Click Sealed Connectors from stock at TTI. Switchcraft/Conxall Mini-Con-X Insta-Click Sealed Connectors feature a latching mechanism that provides an automatic positive lock. This latching mechanism improves the water resistance rating to
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Date:
01/18/2022
TDK Demonstrates Industry-First Recycling of PET Films for MLCCs
TDK Demonstrates Industry-First Recycling of PET Films for MLCCs
TDK Corporation has announced that in an industry first, it has successfully built a recycling system that reuses PET films used in the manufacturing process of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Normally, the surfaces of PET films discarded from the MLCC manufacturing process are specially processed, and
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01/16/2022
SkyWater Partners Enable Breakthrough Silicon Power MOSFET
SkyWater Partners Enable Breakthrough Silicon Power MOSFET
SkyWater Technology and Applied Novel Devices, Inc. (AND) announced a major industry breakthrough with new transistor technology that offers significant benefits for fast switching power conversion applications.  The power MOSFETs offer 2x lower output charge, near-zero reverse-recovery and ultra-low Qo
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Date:
01/13/2022
650V SiC MOSFET From ROHM in Stock at TTI
650V SiC MOSFET From ROHM in Stock at TTI
TTI has stock for immediate shipment of the SCT3060AL 650V Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET from ROHM Semiconductor. With over 100 SiC part numbers, ROHM is a world leader in SiC. The SCT3060AL is an N-Channel MOSFET with a continuous drain current rating of 39A and power dissipation of 165W. It is packaged in the TO
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Date:
01/12/2022
Switching Mode Power Supplies for Homeland Security X-Ray Inspection Systems
Switching Mode Power Supplies for Homeland Security X-Ray Inspection Systems
A series of compact, fully integrated high voltage switching mode power supplies that can be located at the point-of-load, making them ideal for large X-Ray inspection- and radar systems has been introduced by Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) of Bedford, Massachusetts. DTI Switching Mode Power Supplies
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Date:
01/11/2022
Red Lion's Connected Panel Meter Available w/ Allied Electronics & Automation
Red Lion's Connected Panel Meter Available w/ Allied Electronics & Automation
Legacy equipment in plants can make it difficult, time-consuming and costly to extract data from the machines to help improve performance. Red Lion’s newly launched graphical panel meter, PM-50, is designed to change that. Available now through Allied Electronics & Automation, the new wi
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Date:
01/10/2022
Power MOSFET Package Enables Innovative Source-Down Technology
Power MOSFET Package Enables Innovative Source-Down Technology
High power density, optimized performance, and ease of use are key requirements when designing modern power systems. To offer practical solutions for design challenges in end applications, Infineon Technologies AG launches the new generation of OptiMOS Source-Down (SD) power MOSFETs. They come in a PQFN 3.3 x
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Date:
01/07/2022
High-Speed Wireless Access Point for Challenging Industrial Environments
High-Speed Wireless Access Point for Challenging Industrial Environments
Antaira Technologies has expanded its wireless communication portfolio with the introduction of the ARS-7235-5E-AC dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN access point with added router capabilities and five gigabit Ethernet ports.  Designed to address the high-throughput requirements of dense industrial applications,
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Date:
01/07/2022
Schaffner Introduces FN2220 EMC Filter for EV Fast Charging
Schaffner Introduces FN2220 EMC Filter for EV Fast Charging
Schaffner announces the new FN2220 EMC filter designed to meet the requirements of EV fast charging systems. The fast-growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV) worldwide is being followed by increased demand for charging stations. To top-up EV batteries when travelling, new generations of high-p
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01/06/2022
Microcontrollers Accelerate Electrification and Digitalization of the Car
Microcontrollers Accelerate Electrification and Digitalization of the Car
The future of mobility will be carbon-neutral, autonomous, fully connected and cyber secure. Microelectronics are at the core of this transformation. Infineon Technologies AG launches a new generation of its AURIX microcontroller family (MCU). The TC4x series fosters the trends of eMobility, adv
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Date:
01/06/2022
Molex Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector With TPA in Stock at TTI
Molex Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector With TPA in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector with TPA (terminal position assistance) from stock at TTI. Molex now adds a TPA option to its Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connectors. The range also features ISL for improved mating and contact retention in high-vibration applicati
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Date:
01/06/2022
E-PEAS Industry's First Energy Harvesting Optimized Antenna
E-PEAS Industry's First Energy Harvesting Optimized Antenna
With the goal of providing a complete set of all the essential components required for RF energy harvesting, e-peas has now added an antenna solution to its expanding product portfolio. The antenna will complement the company’s established series of energy harvesting dedicated power management ICs.
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Date:
01/05/2022
Industry's First Evaluation Board for Testing Antenna Band Switching Performance
Industry's First Evaluation Board for Testing Antenna Band Switching Performance
KYOCERA AVX is launching the industry’s first evaluation board for testing antenna band switching performance. The new Antenna Band Switching Evaluation Board (1004795-EC646-01) is comprised of standard products including an embedded, universal broadband, FR4 LTE/LPWA antenna (1004795), an Ether Switch &am
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Date:
01/05/2022
High-Resolution 77-GHz Radar Sensor Detects Objects up to 40% Farther Away
High-Resolution 77-GHz Radar Sensor Detects Objects up to 40% Farther Away
In an effort to move autonomous driving and vehicle safety forward, Texas Instruments (TI) announced an expansion of its automotive offerings that can help automakers improve how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sense objects. TI’s new AWR2944 radar sensor adds to the compan
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Date:
01/05/2022
Infineon and Deeyook Enable Precise Location Solution with Low-Power Wi-Fi Chipset
Infineon and Deeyook Enable Precise Location Solution with Low-Power Wi-Fi Chipset
Infineon Technologies AG and Deeyook announced their collaboration on location solutions. The location-as-a-service (LaaS) company has invented and patented an award-winning tracking solution to determine indoor and outdoor locations of items, assets, and employees. Both companies fuse Deeyook’s ul
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Date:
01/05/2022
Reference Design for the Industry's Most Efficient All-Silicon 33W 1C Chargers
Reference Design for the Industry's Most Efficient All-Silicon 33W 1C Chargers
Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has launched a new active clamp flyback (ACF)-based reference design that simplifies and speeds the development of 33W 1C fast charger applications built using silicon power FETs. Featuring the company’s latest SZ1131 CO2 Smart Power ACF controller technology, t
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Date:
01/03/2022
TE Connectivity T92H Relay Now Available From TTI
TE Connectivity T92H Relay Now Available From TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering the T92H from TE Connectivity (TE). TE’s Potter & Brumfield T92 Series Two-Pole 50A Relay is primarily designed for HVAC, industrial controls, power supply, charging, lighting and inverter applications. The improvement on the key components’ conductivity and heat dissipation ca
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Date:
12/24/2021
700V-rated GaNFast Power ICs Enable Higher Efficiencies
700V-rated GaNFast Power ICs Enable Higher Efficiencies
Navitas Semiconductor announced that its GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology have been upgraded to increase efficiency, power density, and access additional fast-charger markets. GaN is a next-generation semiconductor technology that runs up to 20x faster than legacy silicon and enables up to 3x
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Date:
12/23/2021
Automotive Boost Controller Shrinks Class-D Audio Amplifier Space by 36%
Automotive Boost Controller Shrinks Class-D Audio Amplifier Space by 36%
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a highly efficient multi-phasesynchronous boost controller that regulates high-power Class-D amplifiers in automotive infotainment systems. The MAX25203 features both programmable gate drive voltage and current limit blanking time, as well as accurate current balancing, an
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Date:
12/21/2021
New 200V Single-Channel Gate Driver ICs Family
New 200V Single-Channel Gate Driver ICs Family
Minimized R&D efforts and costs as well as robust and highly efficient operation of medium-voltage gallium-nitride (GaN) switches are key requirements for modern power electronics systems. In accordance with its strategically-designed GaN product portfolio to continuously strengthen full system solutions, In
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Date:
12/16/2021
Ultra-Compact, High-Efficiency Medically-Certified Power Supplies
Ultra-Compact, High-Efficiency Medically-Certified Power Supplies
Advanced Energy launched the Excelsys Xsolo XB1000 series. The ultra-compact single-output AC-DC power supplies for Type BF medical applications feature market-leading 92% efficiency and user-defined output setpoint voltages. XB1000 power supplies have the safety approvals required to simplify and speed the
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Date:
12/16/2021
Automotive Grade Chip LAN Transformer Offers PCB Layout Flexibility
Automotive Grade Chip LAN Transformer Offers PCB Layout Flexibility
Bourns, Inc., released its automotive grade Model SM453229A-381N7Y 10/100/1000 Base-T Chip LAN Transformer. Designed for maximum PCB layout flexibility, Bourns' latest Chip LAN Transformer model is a low-profile discrete solution. It is also AEC-Q200 compliant featuring an expanded temperature range of 40 to +105 °C, is capable o
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Date:
12/16/2021
Fast-Recovery Epitaxial Diode Series Supports Higher Current Applications
Fast-Recovery Epitaxial Diode Series Supports Higher Current Applications
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the extension of its recently launched line of fast recovery epitaxial diodes. The new PUUPxxH family extends the benefits of FRED technology to applications requiring up to 6A of operating current. These high-reliability (AEC-Q101 qualified) devices deliver optimized sw
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Date:
12/16/2021
GaN Power ICs for Data Center, Solar and Electric Vehicle Customers
GaN Power ICs for Data Center, Solar and Electric Vehicle Customers
Navitas Semiconductor announced that high-power GaN power IC samples are now available for the first time to data center, solar and electric vehicle (EV) customers worldwide. Navitas GaNFast ICs were first introduced to mobile customers three years ago and have become a mainstream, disruptive force in
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Date:
12/16/2021
Solitron Devices Announces 1200V, 100A Power Modules
Solitron Devices Announces 1200V, 100A Power Modules
Solitron is pleased to announce the introduction of the SD11906, SD11907, SD11956 and SD11957 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Half Bridge Power Modules. Solitron has developed this power module series to maximize the benefits of SiC, with a unique robust, simple, and cost-effective module format. The 37mm
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Date:
12/13/2021
TRACO POWER THM 60WI Series
TRACO POWER THM 60WI Series
The THM 60WI series is a range of medical 60 Watt DC/DC converters in a compact 2.3” x 1.45” plastic package and with wide 4:1 input voltage range. They provide a reinforced isolation system (5000 VAC) and a very low leakage current of less than 4.5 μA. With a high efficiency of up to 92% and highest-grade compon
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Date:
12/13/2021
65 A Chipset Redefines Power Conversion
65 A Chipset Redefines Power Conversion
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 65 A integrated circuit chipset designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23101 eGaN IC plus EPC2302 eGaN FET offers a new ePower Ch
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Date:
12/13/2021
Infineon Provides Secured Authentication for Qi 1.3 Certified Wireless Charger
Infineon Provides Secured Authentication for Qi 1.3 Certified Wireless Charger
Infineon Technologies AG has developed a security solution for automotive wireless charging: OPTIGA Trust Charge automotive complies with version 1.3 of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi standard, which requires strong cryptographic authentication for wireless charging up to 15 W. For this, the po
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Date:
12/13/2021
New SiC Devices Help Drive the Future of EVs, Industrial Applications
New SiC Devices Help Drive the Future of EVs, Industrial Applications
STMicroelectronics is introducing its third generation of STPOWER silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, advancing the state-of-the-art in power devices for electric-vehicle (EV) powertrains and other applications where power density, energy efficiency, and reliability are important target criteria. ST has incorpora
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Date:
12/09/2021
ROHM's New 13.56MHz Wireless Power Supply Chipset up to 1W
ROHM's New 13.56MHz Wireless Power Supply Chipset up to 1W
ROHM Group company LAPIS Technology announced they have developed a chipset capable of providing up to 1W of wireless power for compact, streamlined wearable devices and for industrial smart, miniaturized, and sealed solutions. The ML7661 (transmitter) and ML7660 (receiver) el
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Date:
12/09/2021
ICs Slash Energy Waste in Appliance Power Supplies by 75%
ICs Slash Energy Waste in Appliance Power Supplies by 75%
Power Integrations introduced the highly integrated InnoSwitch 3-TN off-line, CV/CC flyback switcher IC. Offered in a safety-qualified, compact MinSOP-16A package and incorporating a 725 V primary MOSFET, isolated feedback, synchronous rectification and secondary-side control, InnoSwitch3-TN ICs
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Date:
12/07/2021
10 kW Power Supply Offers Industry's Most Precise Plasma Control
10 kW Power Supply Offers Industry's Most Precise Plasma Control
Advanced Energy has expanded its family of plasma power generators with a 10 kW pulsed DC power supply that combines industry-leading power and control capabilities with PowerInsight by Advanced Energy embedded process optimization software. With patented pulsing technology, the Ascent SMS AP (Advanced Pu
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Date:
12/07/2021
Precision Wideband ADC Pushes Data-Acquisition Performance Higher
Precision Wideband ADC Pushes Data-Acquisition Performance Higher
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the smallest 24-bit wideband analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that delivers industry-leading signal-measurement precision at wider bandwidths than competing ADCs. The ADS127L11, the newest product in TI’s portfolio of precision wideband ADCs, achieves ultra-precise data acquisition in
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Date:
12/07/2021
Gen 3 GaN power ICs Support new Ultrafast Mobile Charging
Gen 3 GaN power ICs Support new Ultrafast Mobile Charging
Navitas Semiconductor announced details of how its gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors - GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology - are used to ultra-fast-charge Xiaomi’s new Note 11 Pro+ flagship smartphone. Xiaomi’s advanced power management and leading-edge graphene Li-Ion battery technolog
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Date:
12/07/2021
ROHM Solution Simulator Adds New Thermal Analysis Function
ROHM Solution Simulator Adds New Thermal Analysis Function
ROHM Semiconductor announced the recent addition of a new thermal analysis function to the ROHM Solution Simulator. This new feature allows circuit and system designers in the automotive and industrial markets to collectively verify power devices and driver IC thermal issues on
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Date:
12/07/2021
Medical and Industrial Power Supplies have a 300W Convection Rating
Medical and Industrial Power Supplies have a 300W Convection Rating
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 500W rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS500M1 series of AC-DC power supplies. The series is certified to the medical IEC 60601-1 and audio / visual / ITE (Information Technology Equipment) IEC 62368-1 standards for both Class I or Class II (double insulated) installations. Targ
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Date:
12/07/2021
nanoPower Modules Extend Battery Life in Space-Constrained Applications
nanoPower Modules Extend Battery Life in Space-Constrained Applications
Designers can now extend battery life and reduce size in space-constrained internet of things (IoT) devices with two nanoPower modules with built-in inductors from Analog Devices, Inc. Both products are part of Analog Devices’ Essential Analog family of efficient power ICs. The MAXM38643 1.8V to
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Date:
12/02/2021
Microchip Continues Expansion of GaN RF Power Portfolio
Microchip Continues Expansion of GaN RF Power Portfolio
Microchip Technology Inc. announced a significant expansion of its Gallium Nitride (GaN) Radio Frequency (RF) power device portfolio with new MMICs and discrete transistors that cover frequencies up to 20 gigahertz (GHz). The devices combine high power-added efficiency (PAE) and high li
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Date:
12/01/2021
Silicon Designs' New Low-G Series of MEMS DC Accelerometer Chips
Silicon Designs' New Low-G Series of MEMS DC Accelerometer Chips
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the global market launch of its Model 1525 Low-G Series of MEMS DC accelerometer chips, with stock quantities now available for immediate customer shipment.   The Silicon Designs Model 1525 Low-G Series is designed to offer reliable, accurate, and repeatable low-fr
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Date:
12/01/2021
Power Supplies Offer Superior Performance and Reliability
Power Supplies Offer Superior Performance and Reliability
SL Power Electronics (SLPE) announces the launch of the NGB SERIES of high power density convection rated AC-DC power supplies. Intended for applications including medical, industrial, audio broadcast and LED lighting the NGB series offers a wealth of application relevant features and is availa
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Date:
11/24/2021
Solitron Devices announces High-Rel 650V Silicon Carbide MOSFET
Solitron Devices announces High-Rel 650V Silicon Carbide MOSFET
Solitron Devices is pleased to announce the introduction of the SD11702, 650V Silicon Carbide (SiC), ultra-low RDS(on) MOSFET. Packaged in a hermetically sealed TO-258, the SD11702 is built for the most demanding industrial, aerospace and defence applications. With operating temperatures of -55°C
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Date:
11/23/2021
Analog Devices' Battery Management IC Delivers Longer Battery Runtime
Analog Devices' Battery Management IC Delivers Longer Battery Runtime
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced the MAX17330 battery management integrated circuit (IC) with integrated fuel gauge and advanced battery protection for one-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries that delivers longer battery runtime for consumer applications than similar products. The new IC expands ADI’s bat
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Date:
11/23/2021
Multi-Cell Battery Front End Family for High-Cell Count Systems
Multi-Cell Battery Front End Family for High-Cell Count Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new family of multi-cell full battery front end (BFE) ICs for battery management systems (BMS) built for the larger, high-voltage battery packs that power e-scooters, energy storage, high-voltage power tools, and other high-voltage equipment. The new ICs provide fast, fl
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Date:
11/23/2021
High Isolation DC/DC Converter for Railway Applications
High Isolation DC/DC Converter for Railway Applications
RHKW/RHDW series are high performance DC/DC converters with 3000VAC reinforced isolation with 4.5 mm clearance/ creeping distances for safety critical application. This next generation of board mountable DC/DC converters has been designed especially for the demanding, ruggedized railway and industrial applications. The series consis
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Date:
11/19/2021
A Unique 2 x MOPP Medical-Grade 60W DC/DC Converter
A Unique 2 x MOPP Medical-Grade 60W DC/DC Converter
MPQ60W series is a high-performance DC/DC converter widely used in medical and homecare applications, such as: laser treatment, electrosurgical systems, physiotherapy chairs, medical aesthetic, endoscopic devices, patient monitoring, drug delivery, C-arms, defibrillation and air ambulance, etc. This series is
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Date:
11/19/2021
Battery Management System Enables Battery Hot Swapping
Battery Management System Enables Battery Hot Swapping
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of its new i-BMS battery management system (BMS) for electrified applications up to 60V. The new i-BMS Battery Management System from Sensata’s Lithium Balance product brand, acquired by Sensata earlier in the year, is a cell chemistry agnostic, compact,
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Date:
11/19/2021
Battery Charger IC Powers Latest Low-Voltage Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Charger IC Powers Latest Low-Voltage Rechargeable Batteries
ROHM Semiconductor introduced the BD71631QWZ battery charger IC, designed to provide low-voltage charging of wearables (e.g., wireless ear buds) and thin, compact IoT devices (e.g., smart displays) powered by rechargeable batteries. In recent years, the need for safer, higher density rechargea
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Date:
11/19/2021
SemiQ Announces Launch of 1200V 80mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET
SemiQ Announces Launch of 1200V 80mΩ Silicon Carbide MOSFET
SemiQ announced the launch of its 2nd Generation Silicon Carbide power switch, a 1200V 80mΩ SiC MOSFET, expanding its portfolio of SiC power devices. This MOSFET complements the company’s existing SiC rectifiers at 650V, 1200V and 1700V. SemiQ has engineered this MOSFET to provide the best trade-off of co
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Date:
11/18/2021
NGK, TOREX, Ossia Collaborate to Promote Wireless Power Transmission

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NGK, TOREX, Ossia Collaborate to Promote Wireless Power Transmission
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”), TOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. (hereinafter, "TOREX") and Ossia Inc. (hereinafter "Ossia") have started working together to spread the use of wireless power transmission/transfer (WPT) systems. The companies have developed a WPT power receiv
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Date:
11/17/2021
Commercial IHSR High Temperature Inductor Delivers Ultra Low DCR
Commercial IHSR High Temperature Inductor Delivers Ultra Low DCR
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new commercial IHSR high temperature inductor in the 7.4 mm by 6.6 mm by 3.0 mm 2525 case size. Designed for multi-phase, high current power supplies and filters, the Vishay Dale IHSR-2525CZ-51 offers a 50 % reduction in DCR over typical power inductors, excellent in
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Date:
11/17/2021
Richardson Electronics Offers Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries
Richardson Electronics Offers Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announces the availability of AMOGREENTECH’s energy storage system solutions using lithium-iron-phosphate batteries. AMOGREENTECH manufactures energy storage systems (ESS), including the new lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. The LiFePO4 is a safe battery option wi
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Date:
11/16/2021
First Commercial Dual-Beam Active Beamforming ICs for Satcom Systems
First Commercial Dual-Beam Active Beamforming ICs for Satcom Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its portfolio of mmWave LNAs and Tx BFICs with the introduction of three new dual-beam active beamforming ICs: F6121 for Ku-band Satcom F6122 for Ka-band Satcom and F6123 for Ku-band radar and line-of-sight communications Featuring best-in-class power consumption, noise figure
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Date:
11/16/2021
Polymer Tantalum Chip Capacitors for Harsh Operating Conditions
Polymer Tantalum Chip Capacitors for Harsh Operating Conditions
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of vPolyTan surface-mount polymer tantalum molded chip capacitors designed to deliver reliable performance in high temperature, high humidity operating conditions.  Vishay Polytech T50 series capacitors feature a robust design with improved
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Date:
11/15/2021
Common Mode Choke Series for DC Power Line Applications
Common Mode Choke Series for DC Power Line Applications
Bourns, Inc., announced its new automotive grade, AEC-Q200 compliant SRF7035A Common Mode Choke Series designed to support high voltage and current in DC power line applications. There are five impedance ratings with voltages up to 80 VDC and current up to 5 A. This gives designers additional fl
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Date:
11/15/2021
TE Connectivity M12 D-Code to RJ45 Cordsets in Stock at TTI
TE Connectivity M12 D-Code to RJ45 Cordsets in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking a wide selection of TE Connectivity M12 D-Code to RJ45 Cordset solutions. TE Connectivity’s M12 Ethernet Cat5e communication package is now being extended by introducing the female configurations as well as the D-code to RJ45 Cordsets. The extended 4-pole D-Coded Cordsets comply wi
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Date:
11/15/2021
Phoenix Contact 4th Gen QUINT DC/DC Converters in Stock at TTI
Phoenix Contact 4th Gen QUINT DC/DC Converters in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Phoenix Contact's 4th Gen QUINT DC/DC Converters with Conformal Coating from TTI. The newest QUINT DC/DC Converters from Phoenix Contact feature conformal coating for protection in harsh environments. The converters have been approved for use in ATEX, IECEx and Class I
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Date:
11/15/2021
The Industry's First 40 Gbps Differential Switch
The Industry's First 40 Gbps Differential Switch
Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), announced the formal qualification and production release of the MM5600.  This new product is a unique double-pole/double-throw (DPDT) switch providing the industry’s highest performance and data rates for high-speed differential switching applications, including nex
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Date:
11/11/2021
Ultra-high Power Thick Film Chips Offer PCB Space Savings
Ultra-high Power Thick Film Chips Offer PCB Space Savings
Today’s electronics devices push the envelope for smaller designs and greater functionality. Stackpole’s RMCP-UP is a high-power thick film chip resistor with very high power ratings for each case size, ranging from 0.2W rated 0402 size to 3W 2512 size. These elevated power ratings allow design engineers to
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Date:
11/11/2021
Third-Gen GaN Power IC with GaNSense Technology
Third-Gen GaN Power IC with GaNSense Technology
Navitas Semiconductor has announced the launch of GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology. GaNSense technology integrates critical, real-time, autonomous sensing and protection circuits which further improves Navitas’ industry-leading reliability and robustness, while increasing the energy savings an
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Date:
11/08/2021
Lithium-Ion Innovation to Enhance Resiliency of Critical Infrastructure
Lithium-Ion Innovation to Enhance Resiliency of Critical Infrastructure
Power management company Eaton announced a leap forward for lithium-ion battery capabilities in uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) in North America with the launch of its new LXP-P series solutions. The solutions, comprised of lightweight battery cabinets with pre-installed batteries using lithium-ion phosphate te
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Date:
11/08/2021
Haptic Feedback Actuator Offers High Force Density
Haptic Feedback Actuator Offers High Force Density
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new customizable haptic feedback actuator for touchscreens, joysticks, and touch switch panels in commercial applications. Offering a compact, two-piece construction with mounting holes for easy installation and direct application of force, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHPT-1411AF-AB0 delivers hi
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Date:
11/08/2021
Wireless Systems Simplify IoT Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Wireless Systems Simplify IoT Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of its new Industrial Wireless Systems. Sensata’s broad offering makes it easier for digital transformation leaders, automation engineers and plant managers to implement scalable, cost-effective connectivity to their equipment. Wireless networks eliminate
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Date:
11/04/2021
Stackpole Releases Automotive-Grade Chip Resistors
Stackpole Releases Automotive-Grade Chip Resistors
Electronics that require high reliability are no longer confined to military, aerospace, medical, or automotive market sectors. Many types of electronic end products now demand the higher reliability provided by automotive grade resistors. Automotive grade resistors offer increased reliability without the high
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Date:
11/04/2021
First Industrial Temperature Grade DDR5, DDR4 Registered Clock Drivers
First Industrial Temperature Grade DDR5, DDR4 Registered Clock Drivers
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the industry’s first industrial temperature DDR5 (5RCD0148H) and DDR4 (4RCD0232K) registered clock drivers (RCDs). The new devices are targeted at demanding applications such as edge computing, automotive vehicles, industry 4.0, and 5G applications. The new indus
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Date:
11/04/2021
AEC-Q101 Qualified Gen 5 600 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers
AEC-Q101 Qualified Gen 5 600 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced 10 new AEC-Q101 qualified FRED Pt Gen 5 600 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers for automotive applications. Offering the best reverse recovery performance for devices in their class, the 15 A, 30 A, 60 A, and 75 A Vishay Semiconductors rectifiers are designed to increase th
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Date:
11/04/2021
Buck/Boost Converter Maintains Industry's Lowest Quiescent Current
Buck/Boost Converter Maintains Industry's Lowest Quiescent Current
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new bidirectional buck/boost converter with an ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) of 60 nA – one-third the IQ of competing boost converters. The TPS61094 buck/boost converter integrates a buck mode for supercapacitor charging while providing ultra-low IQ, enabling engineers to
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Date:
11/04/2021
High Efficiency Schottky Barrier Diodes for Automotive Applications
High Efficiency Schottky Barrier Diodes for Automotive Applications
ROHM Semiconductor announced its expanded portfolio of Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) with 24 new compact, high efficiency models (12 RBR series and 12 RBQ series). These devices – 178 in total – are ideal for protection and rectification circuits in automotive, industrial equipment, an
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Date:
11/04/2021
Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series with a High Q Value
Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series with a High Q Value
Bourns, Inc., released its Model SRN2012T semi-shielded power inductor series. The new inductors employ wirewound construction on a ferrite core to offer high inductance and Q values. They also offer a superior self-resonant frequency plus low DC resistance in a compact size with an operating temperatu
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Date:
11/04/2021
Electrification Solutions for Megawatt Charging of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Electrification Solutions for Megawatt Charging of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Sensata Technologies announced its new High Voltage Junction Box solutions provide safe and reliable protection and power distribution for high power charging of commercial electric vehicles. The solutions include DC Charging Boxes that support megawatt charging of medium and heavy-duty electric tr
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Date:
11/04/2021
2 kW DC-DC Demonstration Board for Efficient Bidirectional Converters
2 kW DC-DC Demonstration Board for Efficient Bidirectional Converters
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9163, a 2 kW, two-phase 48 V – 12 V bidirectional converter that operates with 96.5% efficiency in a very small footprint. The design of this demonstration board is scalable; that is, two converters can be paralleled to achieve 4 kW or three converters can be paralleled to
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Date:
11/01/2021
Modular Panel Potentiometer with Rotational Torque of 8 Ncm
Modular Panel Potentiometer with Rotational Torque of 8 Ncm
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new modular panel potentiometer that delivers industry-high rotational torque of 8 Ncm — 200 % higher than the closest competing device — for off-road, aeronautics, and industrial applications. Featuring up to seven modules, the Vishay Sfernice P11H is offered in
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Date:
11/01/2021
Boosted LUXEON HL2X Lumen Longevity and Color Stability
Boosted LUXEON HL2X Lumen Longevity and Color Stability
Lumileds upgraded its high-power LUXEON HL2X portfolio with higher light output and superior lifetime and color stability. The entire LUXEON HL2X portfolio is available for orders with standard 12-week lead times. Now, with 330 or more lumens at 700mA and 85°C, LUXEON HL2X is the ideal choice for roadway, ar
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Date:
10/26/2021
Through-Hole Inductors Deliver 156 A Saturation Current
Through-Hole Inductors Deliver 156 A Saturation Current
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new Automotive Grade IHTH high current, high temperature through-hole inductors in the compact 1500 case size. For automotive applications, the Vishay Dale IHTH-1500MZ-5A (0.47 µH to 4.7 µH) delivers high saturation current of 156 A and very low typical DC
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Date:
10/25/2021
TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Common Computing Interfaces
TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Common Computing Interfaces
ProTek Devices has introduced a steering diode / transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for circuit protection in common computing interfaces like HDMI and DVI, USB, SATA and PCIe, and more. It provides an ultra-low capacitance of 0.3pF, typical for I/O to ground. The new device part number is the PLR0
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Date:
10/25/2021
BeBop Sensors Releases Patented Intelligent Sensing Technologies
BeBop Sensors Releases Patented Intelligent Sensing Technologies
BeBop Sensors has announced a new smart fabric sensor designed for next gen human interaction. The Note Touch reference design includes a small fabric sensing array (16x16 nodes) and a software toolkit to experiment with touch interfaces on any curved or flat surface and rapidly bring new
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Date:
10/25/2021
Wireless MCUs Support New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Spec
Wireless MCUs Support New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Spec
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that it is developing new microcontrollers (MCUs) that will support the recently released Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) Specification. The new devices will be part of the Renesas Advanced (RA) Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers, joining the RA4W1 Bluetooth 5.
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Date:
10/21/2021
New Series of 3V Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Solutions
New Series of 3V Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Solutions
Alliance Memory announced a new line of 3V multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products designed to provide supply continuity for Micron Technology customers utilizing discontinued N25Q series devices. Offering support for single, dual, and quad SPI modes, the AS25F series combines fast read performance up
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Date:
10/21/2021
Holo Industries' Large-format Holographic Touch Solutions
Holo Industries' Large-format Holographic Touch Solutions
Holo Industries LLC has expanded its line of Holographic Touch solutions to include large-format, contactless holographic systems for machine, factory and other rugged industrial applications. The holographic image is clear and precise, and Holo’s user interface (UI), is accurate and responsive, providing ze
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Date:
10/21/2021
Functional Safety Packages Simplify Design of ASIL B and ASIL C Safety Applications
Functional Safety Packages Simplify Design of ASIL B and ASIL C Safety Applications
Safety is a primary concern in automotive applications to ensure reliable operation and end users’ wellbeing. Microchip Technology Inc. is offering newly certified functional safety packages to enable engineers to develop their products as per the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Microchip is an
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Date:
10/21/2021
Ultra-small Coaxial Connector Supports 5G Applications
Ultra-small Coaxial Connector Supports 5G Applications
Hirose has enhanced its compact coaxial connector offering to serve the emerging 5G device market. 5G applications require connectors that can handle higher frequency, and the C.FL Series coaxial connector supports up to 30Ghz in an ultra-small footprint.   Measuring only 2 mm x 2 mm with a&nb
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Date:
10/21/2021
High-Voltage Chip Divider Reduces Component Counts
High-Voltage Chip Divider Reduces Component Counts
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry's first high-voltage chip divider to be offered in a ribbed molded package with compliant surface-mount leads. Designed to reduce component counts and improve TC tracking performance and ratio stability in automotive and industrial equipment, the Vishay Techno CDMM delivers a m
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Date:
10/18/2021
Transceiver Family With Industry's Highest EFT Immunity
Transceiver Family With Industry's Highest EFT Immunity
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with industry-leading electrical fast transient (EFT) immunity – ±5000V – and ESD protection up to ±16,000V, making these products the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks. The
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Date:
10/18/2021
Thin Film Chip Resistors Ideal For Consumer, Industrial Electronics
Thin Film Chip Resistors Ideal For Consumer, Industrial Electronics
Stackpole Electronics’ CSRT2512-UP was developed to provide accurate, high power current sensing for consumer and industrial electronic devices that exceed the capabilities of most 2512 case sizes available in the industry. The AEC-Q200 compliant CSRT2512-UP has unique thin film material properties and pr
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Date:
10/15/2021
TDK Releases Force-Rebalance Digital MEMS Accelerometer
TDK Releases Force-Rebalance Digital MEMS Accelerometer
TDK Corporation announces that Tronics AXO 315, a miniature high-performance 1-axis closed-loop digital MEMS accelerometer, is now available for purchase at Digi-Key, Mouser and Farnell and its affiliates Newark and Element 14. The AXO315 sensor and its Arduino-based evaluation kit are now available globally fr
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Date:
10/14/2021
VPT Introduces 50V Input SVL Series of Space DC-DC Converters
VPT Introduces 50V Input SVL Series of Space DC-DC Converters
VPT, Inc. announces the availability of its SVLFL, SVLHF, SVLTR, and SVLSA Series of 50 volt, space-qualified DC-DC converters. Characterized by Total Ionizing Dose (TID) performance, including Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS), to 60 krad, the series is operable over the full military te
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Date:
10/13/2021
High-Efficiency Class-D Stereo Audio Amplifier Saves Battery Power
High-Efficiency Class-D Stereo Audio Amplifier Saves Battery Power
Diodes Incorporated introduces the PAM8965 Class-D stereo audio power amplifier with an integrated synchronous boost converter. This high-efficiency device is targeted for use in AI-enabled speaker systems and portable musical instruments - where elevated output power, extended battery life, and compact co
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Date:
10/13/2021
Dual MOSFETs Deliver Class-Leading Low ON Resistance
Dual MOSFETs Deliver Class-Leading Low ON Resistance
ROHM Semiconductor announced the QH8Mx5/SH8Mx5 series of dual-MOSFET products (N-channel + P-channel) featuring ±40V/±60V withstand voltages. The devices are ideal for driving motors in base stations (cooling fans) and industrial applications, such as factory automation equipment requ
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Date:
10/13/2021
Vertical-Mount Inductor in 4025 Case Size Saves Space
Vertical-Mount Inductor in 4025 Case Size Saves Space
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new IHVR vertical-mount inductor in the 10.25 mm by 6.4 mm by 10 mm 4025 case size. Optimizing inductance and minimizing DCR for increased efficiency in DC/DC converters, the newly designed Vishay Dale IHVR-4025JZ-3Z offers high temperature operation up to +15
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Date:
10/13/2021
MCU Group w/ Ultra-Low Power, Innovative Peripheral Functions
MCU Group w/ Ultra-Low Power, Innovative Peripheral Functions
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new Group within its 32-bit RA Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The RA2E2 Group, based on the latest Arm Cortex-M23 core, offers a unique combination of extremely low power consumption, a set of excellent peripherals targeted at IoT endpoint applications, and space-saving pa
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Date:
10/13/2021
100 Watt Railway DC-DC Converter with 12:1 Input Range
100 Watt Railway DC-DC Converter with 12:1 Input Range
TRACO POWER announces the new TEP 100UIR family of 100 Watt DC/DC converters in a fully encapsulated, compact Quarter brick footprint with an ultra-wide 12:1 input range for harsh environments in railway and industrial applications. The ultra-wide 12:1 input voltage range (9-75 / 14-160 VDC) lets system buil
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Date:
10/12/2021
3D Hall-Effect Position Sensor Provides Speed and Precision
3D Hall-Effect Position Sensor Provides Speed and Precision
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s most accurate 3D Hall-effect position sensor. With the TMAG5170, engineers can achieve uncalibrated ultra-high precision at speeds up to 20 kSPS for faster and more accurate real-time control in factory automation and motor-drive applications. The sensor also pr
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Date:
10/12/2021
AC Harmonic Filter Capacitors Offer Built-in Protection Systems
AC Harmonic Filter Capacitors Offer Built-in Protection Systems
Cornell Dubilier announces its new, patented, PCD series of high current, AC harmonic filter capacitors offering dual, built-in, fail-safe protection systems, one at each end of the capacitor. Similar capacitors in this category have one open-circuit pressure device located under the top cover that requ
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Date:
10/12/2021
Microchip Adds Controllers to Capacitive Touchscreen Controller Family
Microchip Adds Controllers to Capacitive Touchscreen Controller Family
Networked and connected home appliances enable both users and manufacturers to communicate with them via the internet. For example, the user of a kitchen oven might look up a new recipe online or a manufacturer might perform remote diagnostics or over-the-air firmware updates. Displays and touch sensors are es
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Date:
10/12/2021
Small Signal Schottky and Switching Diodes w/ DFN1006-2A Package
Small Signal Schottky and Switching Diodes w/ DFN1006-2A Package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new surface-mount small signal diodes in the ultra compact DFN1006-2A plastic package with wettable flanks. Designed to save space and improve thermal performance in automotive and industrial applications, the 40 V BAS40L Schottky and 100 V BAS16L switching di
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Date:
10/11/2021

"4x4" Quad AI GPGPU Server for Defense Applications
General Micro Systems today launched its Velocity “4x4” quad GPGPU artificial intelligence (AI) server designed for battlefield applications like command posts, tactical operation centers (TOCs) and protected platforms such as autonomous vehicles, wide body airborne sensor fusion, surveillance, data mining, sy
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Date:
10/11/2021
Prism Bi-Level LED Circuit Board Indicators from TTI
Prism Bi-Level LED Circuit Board Indicators from TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking Dialight’s 596-2326 Prism LED Circuit Board Indicators. These small form factor indicator lights are designed to meet the unique requirements of interface cards, networking and test equipment applications. Dialight’s 591-2326 Prism LED Circuit Board Indicators are the small, ri
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Date:
10/10/2021
ROHM 780nm Multi Mode Laser Diodes Available at TTI
ROHM 780nm Multi Mode Laser Diodes Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering 780nm Multi Mode Infrared LASERs from ROHM Semiconductor, an enhanced product offering targeted at industrial applications. These semiconductor LASERs are Opto devices, often referred to as LASER diodes or LDs. ROHM is one of the industry’s largest producer of LASER diodes. The RLD78
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Date:
10/10/2021
ROHM's 75W High Optical Output Laser Diode for LiDAR
ROHM's 75W High Optical Output Laser Diode for LiDAR
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a high optical output laser diode, the RLD90QZW3, for applications such as AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and service robots in the industrial equipment sector and robot vacuums in the consumer field that incorporate LiDAR for distance measurement an
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Date:
10/10/2021
3D-Printed Wireless Wearables that Never Need a Charge

University of Arizona engineers have developed a way to 3D-print medical-grade wearable devices, such as these ones, based on body scans of the wearer.

3D-Printed Wireless Wearables that Never Need a Charge
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Wearable sensors to monitor everything from step count to heart rate are nearly ubiquitous. But for scenarios such as measuring the onset of frailty in older adults, promptly diagnosing deadly diseases, testing the efficacy of new drugs or tracking the performance of professional athletes, medical-grade devices ar
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Date:
10/10/2021
High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift
High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift
Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift, high reliability and high performance. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the release of a high-precision voltage reference (Vref) IC that meets these needs at a cost-effective price. The new MCP1502 is
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Date:
10/08/2021
Miniaturized, Highly Sensitive MEMS Pressure Sensor Element 
Miniaturized, Highly Sensitive MEMS Pressure Sensor Element 
TDK Corporation presents the new C35 type pressure sensor element, designed to measure a range of 0 to 100 mbar. It combines high sensitivity with extremely low dimensions of just 2.05 x 2.05 x 1.2 mm, enabling compact pressure sensor designs.  The pressure sensor element with ordering code B58601E35
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Date:
10/07/2021
Automotive Gateway Solution Based on R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs
Automotive Gateway Solution Based on R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs
Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled an innovative automotive gateway solution with R-Car S4 system on chips (SoCs) and power management ICs (PMICs) for next-generation vehicle computers, communication gateways, domain servers and application servers. Renesas' new solution meets the automotive industry's high
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Date:
10/06/2021
Reliable Power for Global Telecommunications Infrastructure
Reliable Power for Global Telecommunications Infrastructure
Building on its proven GP100 rectifier platform, ABB Power Conversion has developed a new lower-voltage, true three-phase, 6-kilowatt (kW) version to provide the power levels needed in telecommunication and networking applications. The low-line rectifiers provide the foundation for a variety of lower-voltage power system
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Date:
10/06/2021
Surge Protective Device for Residential Load Centers
Surge Protective Device for Residential Load Centers
Mersen is excited to introduce a new surge protective device for residential applications, the Surge-Trap Load Center Series (STLC). Mersen’s Surge-Trap STLC surge protective device adds a critical layer of surge protection for your entire home. From your family room to your office and your kitchen, your entire el
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Date:
10/05/2021
Precision Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors In Stock at Stackpole
Precision Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors In Stock at Stackpole
Current market conditions have made it more important than ever to be able to find stock on commonly used components such as precision chip resistors. Stackpole’s RTAN series is an AEC compliant precision chip resistor with most popular resistance values available from stock in the 0805 and 1206 sizes.  The RTAN’s
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Date:
10/05/2021
Three-Phase Input DIN rail Power Supplies w/ +20% Peak Power
Three-Phase Input DIN rail Power Supplies w/ +20% Peak Power
TDK Corporation announces the addition of three-phase AC input models to the TDK-Lambda DRB series of economically priced DIN rail mount power supplies. Rated for continuous operation at 120W and 240W with 12V, 24V and 48V outputs, the units can deliver a peak of 144W and 288W for two seconds. This, and a constant cu
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Date:
10/05/2021
Handheld Resistance Weld Checker Supports Process Development
Handheld Resistance Weld Checker Supports Process Development
AMADA WELD TECH. announces the new MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker, ideal for both monitoring and troubleshooting issues in production. The compact unit supports a wide range of resistance welding technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Featuring a si
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Date:
10/04/2021
AOS Unveils Wireless Charging Transmitter Solutions
AOS Unveils Wireless Charging Transmitter Solutions
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new family of Coil Drivers.  The initial product, AOZ32033AQI, offers 30V, 11mOhm in a QFN3x3 package. AOZ32033AQI is an integrated half-bridge gate driver capable of driving high-side and low-side N-channel MOSFETs. It features SRC (Slew Ra
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Date:
10/04/2021
Metal Enclosed AC/DC Power Supplies from 18 to 960 Watt
Metal Enclosed AC/DC Power Supplies from 18 to 960 Watt
TRACO POWER’s new TXLN line comprises a series of metal enclosed AC/DC power supplies ranging from 18 to 960 Watt (split into 12 different power levels) and is designed for a wide range of industrial applications. The TXLN is an active replacement of the older TXL line and is built on the same design principa
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Date:
09/29/2021
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Reduces Idle Loss by 35%
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Reduces Idle Loss by 35%
Idle power consumption and overall efficiency were key concerns of innosonix GmBH when designing its latest high-end Maxx Series multi-channel power amplifier. By changing from traditional silicon FETs to EPC’s EPC2059 eGaN FET the company reduced idle loss by 35% and lowered the on resistance to increase th
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Date:
09/29/2021
High Voltage Precision Chip Resistors Offer 0.1% Tolerance
High Voltage Precision Chip Resistors Offer 0.1% Tolerance
High-voltage applications frequently require high-voltage resistors with high accuracy for voltage division, monitoring and control. Some applications with more moderate working voltages may experience high voltage surges which may damage general purpose chip resistors.  For applications such as these,
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Date:
09/29/2021
Up to 25% Faster Wireless Charging with MEMS Timing Solution
Up to 25% Faster Wireless Charging with MEMS Timing Solution
SiTime Corporation introduced the SiT3901 µPower digitally controlled MEMS oscillator (DCXO) targeting power-sensitive and space-constrained mobile and IoT applications. The SiT3901 improves wireless charging speed by up to 25% while reducing the overall timing solution area by up to 90%. The MEMS os
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Date:
09/29/2021
C&K Expands Actuation Forces for Microminiature Tactile Switches
C&K Expands Actuation Forces for Microminiature Tactile Switches
C&K has launched the microminiature RKC2 Series of tactile switches for devices where space efficiency is crucial. Expanding on the RK Series, the RKC2 features a low profile of only 1.7mm to allow the PCB to sit closer to the surface of the device and allow more space for other necessary components. With a small f
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Date:
09/28/2021
1kW Power Supplies w/ Active-PFC for Industrial Applications
1kW Power Supplies w/ Active-PFC for Industrial Applications
ABSOPULSE Electronics introduces the PFHI 1K-FXW series of high input voltage, wide input range switched-mode power supplies with active power factor correction (PFC) designed for 1kW industrial applications. The power supplies operate over 180V to 480V AC-input range, 400Vac nominal input or custom. 
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Date:
09/28/2021
Highly Accurate Pressure Sensing for Automotive Applications
Highly Accurate Pressure Sensing for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA2S425x Family of ICs for automotive pressure sensing systems. The new devices provide highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction of signals in automotive xEV/EV/FCEV pressure sensing braking, transmission and HVAC systems. The RAA2S425x Product Fami
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Date:
09/28/2021
Best-in-Class DC-DC Power Conversion w/ 30% Higher Power Density
Best-in-Class DC-DC Power Conversion w/ 30% Higher Power Density
Advanced Energy introduced the Artesyn LGA110D, a 110 amp-rated, non-isolated digital point-of-load DC-DC converter. The latest addition to the company’s LGA family, the LGA110D delivers a higher current rating at 30% higher power conversion density than any DC-DC converters in its class, making it
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Date:
09/28/2021
OSRAM High-Power Infrared LASERS Available at TTI
OSRAM High-Power Infrared LASERS Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking OSRAM’s SPL UL90 Series LASERs. These devices are state-of-the-art components designed to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications and characterized by long life, high performance and first-class reliability. OSRAM is offering a new single-channel pulsed laser, th
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Date:
09/27/2021
Transformer Module Tech Maximizes Drive Time in Hybrids, EVs
Transformer Module Tech Maximizes Drive Time in Hybrids, EVs
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s smallest and most accurate 1.5-W isolated DC/DC bias-supply module. The UCC14240-Q1 uses a proprietary integrated transformer technology to enable designers to cut their power solution size in half for use in high-voltage environments such as electric vehicles (EV
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Date:
09/27/2021
Dual-Band Wi-Fi Antennas for 2.4GHz, 5GHz Applications
Dual-Band Wi-Fi Antennas for 2.4GHz, 5GHz Applications
AVX Corporation released a new series of IP67-rated, external, dual-band Wi-Fi antennas optimized for 2.4GHz and 5GHz applications. The new X9001748 Series external, dual-band Wi-Fi antennas have a standardized, ready-to-use, RoHS-compliant design with IP67 sealing for reliable outdoor operation an
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Date:
09/23/2021
A New Generation of MEMS Barometric Pressure Sensor Platform
A New Generation of MEMS Barometric Pressure Sensor Platform
TDK Corporation announces the worldwide availability of the InvenSense ICP-20100 platform, a new generation, feature-rich barometric pressure sensor, ideal for applications in smart phones, tablets, drones, and smart home appliances. With architectural innovations, ICP-20100 improves on the industry-leading ac
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Date:
09/23/2021
ROHM’s New EMARMOUR Op Amp Series
ROHM’s New EMARMOUR Op Amp Series
The devices feature an improved EMI immunity for automotive and industrial equipment applications requiring high-speed sensing in harsh environments, such as vehicle engine control units and anomaly detection systems for factory automation equipment.   In recent years, advancements in electrification and mounting d
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Date:
09/23/2021
Tigo Energy's Residential Inverter and Battery Storage Solution
Tigo Energy's Residential Inverter and Battery Storage Solution
Tigo Energy, Inc. announced that the company is taking orders for the Energy Intelligence (EI) Inverter and Battery product lines from residential installers in the United States. These new hardware solutions expand the Tigo product portfolio with a focus on ease-of-installation, more effic
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Date:
09/23/2021
NevadaNano, Emerson Develop Low Global Warming Refrigerant Gas Sensors
NevadaNano, Emerson Develop Low Global Warming Refrigerant Gas Sensors
NevadaNano announced its partnership with Emerson to jointly develop refrigerant gas detector products that will provide a solution to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry for refrigerant leak detection. “We are proud to partner with Emerson to develop essential so
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Date:
09/23/2021
Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line
Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line
Acopian launched their encapsulated wide input DC to DC Converter line of power supplies rated up to 60W. Wide-range DC inputs are set at 9-18 VDC, with output voltages ranging from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC and up to 8A. Threaded mounting holes permit them to be mounted to a chassis, cabinet wall or
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Date:
09/21/2021
Expanded Performance Chiller Platform w/ Thermoelectric-based Unit
Expanded Performance Chiller Platform w/ Thermoelectric-based Unit
The Nextreme NRC400 Performance Chiller is an ideal cooling solution for research laboratories, analytical imaging, industrial laser systems, and test & measurement applications where precise temperature in a highly portable chiller is required.  Solid-state thermoelectric coolers utilize the Pelti
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Date:
09/21/2021
First Fully Configurable Digital Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs
First Fully Configurable Digital Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs
As demand for electric buses and other electrified heavy transport vehicles increases to meet lower emission targets, silicon carbide-based power management solutions are providing greater efficiencies in these transportation systems. To complement its broad portfolio of silicon carbide MOSFET discrete and module pr
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Date:
09/20/2021
World's First LoRa SoC is Making Farming Smarter
World's First LoRa SoC is Making Farming Smarter
STMicroelectronics has announced a design win for STM32WLE5*, the world’s first LoRa System-on-Chip (SoC). The customer application, developed by automated rubber-tapping specialist CIHEVEA, uses the low-power networking to revolutionize the automation of extracting latex from rubber trees. CIHEVEA ha
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Date:
09/17/2021
Gowanda Electronics' New Non-Magnetic RF Inductor Series – 28MG
Gowanda Electronics' New Non-Magnetic RF Inductor Series – 28MG
Gowanda Electronics announces the introduction of a new non-magnetic RF thru-hole (leaded) inductor series – 28MG. This series was designed to address the market need for non-magnetic inductors that could achieve inductance values of up to 18 µH. This series is ideal for use in medical imaging equipment
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Date:
09/17/2021
ABB's 1st Rectifier Specifically Designed for Medical Applications
ABB's 1st Rectifier Specifically Designed for Medical Applications
In the medical device space, safety and reliability are paramount. Using power supplies that meet the industry’s stringent standards is one of the core ways to help ensure these requirements are met. Helping to meet this need, ABB Power Conversion has introduced its new MPE2000AC48_200AC24 (MPE2000) rectifier, w
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Date:
09/17/2021
Versatile DDP/MDP1200 Series 1.2kW, Multi-purpose AC-DC PSU
Versatile DDP/MDP1200 Series 1.2kW, Multi-purpose AC-DC PSU
Their clever design purposefully integrates high performance, versatility, interoperability and regulatory compliance to fulfil evermore demanding worldwide applications.   The built-in Digital Signal Processor (DSP) supports the PMBus open standard power management protocol, which enables diagnosti
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Date:
09/16/2021
LoRaWAN Wireless Solar Power System
LoRaWAN Wireless Solar Power System
A wired energy solution did not fit a rooftop solar power system due to higher hardware and installation costs as well as a higher level of ongoing required maintenance, particularly in rural areas of Vietnam where rodent damage to cabling is a particular issue. Cloud Energy’s wireless solar power system fea
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Date:
09/16/2021
Essential Guide to Designing EV Charging Systems
Essential Guide to Designing EV Charging Systems
Against the background of a growing electric vehicle market, Versinetic provides an overview of the steps required to develop a smart EV charging system and network.   As the space for another off-the-shelf white box charger is limited, and charging systems are a significant investment, an innovativ
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Date:
09/16/2021
Packaging design avoids known flip-chip mounting challenges
Packaging design avoids known flip-chip mounting challenges
The new resistor features a standoff construction that offers an improvement over regular flip chip technology.   The FRFS0402 is ideally suited for use in telecommunication network equipment (including 5G, downhole data center, or fiber optics), medical equipment (including pace makers or hearing-
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Date:
09/16/2021
Buy a Fluke thermal imager, get a free Fluke lens
Buy a Fluke thermal imager, get a free Fluke lens
The lenses provide greater flexibility across the range of applications for thermal imaging cameras by delivering increased accuracy and precise image quality. All lenses are interchangeable and compatible with Fluke’s range of thermal imaging cameras.   Thermal imaging applications Thermal im
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Date:
09/16/2021
Fluke’s cable tester trade-in offer gets customers ready for PoE
Fluke’s cable tester trade-in offer gets customers ready for PoE
As people, processes, data and devices connect to the Internet and each other, demand for better network access with minimum disruption is leading to increased installations of PoE infrastructure and compatible devices across a wide range of industries and applications. Recent research conducted by Cisco revealed almo
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Date:
09/16/2021
Infineon enhances 1200 V EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with IGBT7
Infineon enhances 1200 V EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with IGBT7
With the broad range of current classes from 300 A up to 900 A, the portfolio offers inverter designers a high degree of flexibility while also providing increased power density and performance. In addition to solar and drive applications, the portfolio is also tailored for commercial, construction and agricultural ve
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Date:
09/16/2021
Infineon 22 kW industrial motor drive reference design
Infineon 22 kW industrial motor drive reference design
The reference design is a general purpose motor drive which features a nominal power of 22 kW and can be operated directly on a 380 to 480 V three-phase grid. The design can be fully re-used for customization and allows customers to evaluate Infineon’s products under real operating conditions. It is suitable
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Date:
09/16/2021
200W Digital-Power Solution for LED Televisions
200W Digital-Power Solution for LED Televisions
Based on ST’s STNRG011 digital PFC (power-factor correction) and resonant LLC converter, the STEVAL-NRG011TV combines a proven and reliable topology with the ability to configure and fine-tune the operating parameters for optimal performance. No coding is needed as the digital control algorithms are permanentl
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Date:
09/16/2021
Infineon and Panasonic accelerate GaN technology development
Infineon and Panasonic accelerate GaN technology development
Gen2 offers higher efficiency and power density levels. The outstanding performance and reliability combined with the capability of 8-inch GaN-on-Si wafer production mark Infineon’s strategic outreach to the growing demand for GaN power semiconductors. In accordance with market requirements, Gen2 will be developed
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Date:
09/16/2021
IQRB-2 rubidium oscillator handbook available now summarising key test data
IQRB-2 rubidium oscillator handbook available now summarising key test data
The handbook summarises tests undertaken: from temperature stability and short-term stability to supply pushing and more.   The IQRB-2 fills the gap between the IQRB-1 and the IQRB-3; the IQRB-1 delivers a superb price performance ratio, whereas the IQRB-3 offers an exceptional phase noise performa
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Date:
09/16/2021
Precision-Adjustable Current Limit Power Switch
Precision-Adjustable Current Limit Power Switch
Streamlining power system design and assuring ongoing reliability, this automotive-compliant device provides a controlled and protected power path. It is rated to handle continuous load currents of up to 1.5A. Key applications include protection of vehicle USB ports and ECU supply rails, and infotainment and telem
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Date:
09/16/2021
GaN Gate Driver Boosts Speed, Flexibility, and Integration
GaN Gate Driver Boosts Speed, Flexibility, and Integration
The output is closely matched between high-side and low-side outputs, to handle high-frequency switching of GaN enhancement-mode FETs.   Also suitable for driving N-channel silicon MOSFETs at up to 20V, the STDRIVEG600 allows the flexibility to apply up to 6V gate-source voltage (VGS) on GaN devices to e
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Date:
09/16/2021
Convection cooled power supplies with 200% peak-power
Convection cooled power supplies with 200% peak-power
Designed for industrial applications requiring high levels of safety, the LHP150F and the LHP300F are certified according to EN62477-1 (OVC III). The products work over a wide universal input voltage range of 85 to264VAC and have a high typical efficiency rating of 93%. The LHP150F and LHP300F are available in
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Date:
09/16/2021
PXI/PXIe 5 Amp Power Relay Modules Double Switching Density
PXI/PXIe 5 Amp Power Relay Modules Double Switching Density
The 40/42-153 and 40/42-158 power relay modules are suitable for switching heavy AC or DC loads or for controlling large external relays, contactors and solenoids. They are available in multiple configurations up to 50 SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) relays (-153) or 32 SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relays (-158
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Date:
09/16/2021
Nanopower Primary Cell State-of-Health Monitor
Nanopower Primary Cell State-of-Health Monitor
The LTC3337 is designed to be placed in series with a primary battery with minimal associated series voltage drop. The patented infinite dynamic range coulomb counter tallies all accumulated battery discharge and stores it in an internal register accessible via an I2C interface. Quiescent current consumption is
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Date:
09/16/2021
Rutronik adds Infineon StrongIRFET 2 Power MOSFETs
Rutronik adds Infineon StrongIRFET 2 Power MOSFETs
They are suitable for both low and high switching frequencies. This new technology offers 40 percent improved RDS(on) and over 50 percent lower gate charge (Qg) compared to previous StrongIRFET™ devices. The higher power efficiency thus generated ensures improved overall system performance. The Infineon StrongI
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Date:
09/16/2021
Rectangular modular connector series is EN4165 compliant
Rectangular modular connector series is EN4165 compliant
The range is optimised for PCB and panel connection in harsh-environment, weight and space-constrained aerospace applications. Fully sealed and offering EMI protection, OPTIMUS connectors are also resistant to high vibration and shock, making them suitable for multiple further applications, including military vehicle
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Date:
09/16/2021
MagI³C-FDSM-36-V family extended with 12 V output voltage
MagI³C-FDSM-36-V family extended with 12 V output voltage
The power module in a SIP-3 package represents a cost-effective solution to meet the requirements for the real-world voltage transients of a 24 V industrial power architecture. The new module operates from 16 to 36 VIN and generates a fixed output voltage of 12 V with current up to 1 A.   The FDSM
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Date:
09/16/2021
Hioki talks battery design in Farnell podcast
Hioki talks battery design in Farnell podcast
The podcast series investigates how test and measurement equipment supports innovation and new product development across a wide variety of real-world applications. Each episode in the series will provide valuable insights for buyers, engineers, and other industry professionals wanting to stay up to date with th
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Date:
09/16/2021
300W and 1,000W programmable electronic DC loads
300W and 1,000W programmable electronic DC loads
The series comprises 300W and 1,000W power levels and either a 120V or 500V maximum rating. The SFL incorporates high-speed current feedback control to eliminate load current overshoot and oscillation to generate a stable and predictable load waveform during turn-on or dynamic operation. The unit is capable of ope
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Date:
09/16/2021
85-305VAC input AC-DC power supplies for 15W to 320W applications
85-305VAC input AC-DC power supplies for 15W to 320W applications
The nine new series (LCW15, LCW25, LCW35, LCW50, LCW75, LCW100, LCW150, LCW200 and LCW320) offer power levels from 15W to 320W. All models meet EN 55032 Class B conducted and radiated emissions for easy and low-cost integration and feature an integrated connector cover to enhance safety once installed The i
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Date:
09/16/2021
Surface-mount package approved for automotive application
Surface-mount package approved for automotive application
The test was passed by a leading Tier 1 supplier. Initially, it will be used in an engine control unit.   BLR provides a means of evaluating the robustness and reliability of semiconductor packages. The rigorous testing procedure is especially relevant in automotive applications, where safety and r
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Date:
09/16/2021
Gate Driver Improves EconoDUAL IGBT Module Performance by 20%
Gate Driver Improves EconoDUAL IGBT Module Performance by 20%
The new drivers improve the performance of multiple parallel EconoDUAL modules by 20%, allowing users to eliminate one of every six modules from power inverters and converter stacks. In addition to saving the cost of the driver and module, this reduces control complexity and costs related to modules, wiring, hardware,
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Date:
09/16/2021
Integrated 3-Phase MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Battery Life
Integrated 3-Phase MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Battery Life
The TMC6140-LA 3-phase MOSFET gate driver integrates all three bottom shunt amplifiers to provide a complete motor drive solution with 30-percent improved power efficiency, while simplifying design by reducing component count by half when compared to similar solutions.   The TMC6140-LA is optimized for performan
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Date:
09/16/2021
Bus Converter Delivers High Power Density for 48 V Data Center Apps
Bus Converter Delivers High Power Density for 48 V Data Center Apps
Flex Power Modules introduces the BMR310, a non-isolated switched capacitor intermediate bus converter (IBC) which provides high power density for data centers, thus improving board space utilization and freeing space for other components. Built on the proprietary Zero voltage switching Switched capacitor Co
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Date:
09/16/2021
New Thermopile-Based Detectors for CO2 Sensors
New Thermopile-Based Detectors for CO2 Sensors
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its industry-leading environmental sensor portfolio with its first family of thermopile-based detectors with integrated optical filters for optical (NDIR) CO2 sensors. The four new single- and dual-channel analog detectors for CO2 gases deliver the industry’s best performance, qu
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Date:
09/16/2021
High-Temperature, Automotive-Grade Polymer Chip Capacitors
High-Temperature, Automotive-Grade Polymer Chip Capacitors
AVX Corporation released the new TCO Series high-temperature, automotive-grade polymer chip capacitors, which are rated for operating temperatures up to 150°C at category voltage and meet AEC-Q200 Stress Test Qualification for Passive Components requirements, which ensure stable performance at 85°C, 85
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Date:
09/16/2021
Integrated Reference Design For Automotive Camera Systems
Integrated Reference Design For Automotive Camera Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation and OmniVision Technologies, Inc., introduced an integrated reference design for a High Definition automotive camera system. The new design features Renesas’ recently introduced Automotive HD Link (AHL) technology that transmits high-definition video over low-cost cabl
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Date:
09/15/2021
Expanded DC/DC Converter Platform with 80W unit
Expanded DC/DC Converter Platform with 80W unit
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the addition of an 80W DC/DC converter to its value added STMGF platform. Available in two versions, the STMGFS80 covers all industrial voltages from 9V to 76V. Using COSEL’s efficient MGFS80 DC/DC converter assembled on a carrier board, the STMGFS80 series fits in the same footprint as its predecessor, which previously only delivered 30W. Ready to use out of the box, the STMGFS80 includes terminal blocks, output voltage potentiometer, input filter and extra capacitors. The series complies with safety standards UL62368-1 and C-UL EN62368-1. Battery powered industrial applications require very efficient
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Date:
09/15/2021
85-305VAC Input AC-DC Power Supplies for Embedded Applications
85-305VAC Input AC-DC Power Supplies for Embedded Applications
XP Power has announced the introduction of the LCW series of regulated output cased AC-DC power supplies that is ideal for embedded industrial electronics, technology and equipment requiring household approvals. The nine new series (LCW15, LCW25, LCW35, LCW50, LCW75, LCW100, LCW150, LCW200 and LCW320) offer po
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Date:
09/15/2021
300W, 1,000W Programmable DC Loads Offer Multiple Operating Modes
300W, 1,000W Programmable DC Loads Offer Multiple Operating Modes
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand SFL series of programmable electronic DC loads. The series comprises 300W and 1,000W power levels and either a 120V or 500V maximum rating. The SFL incorporates high-speed current feedback control to eliminate load current overshoot and oscillation to
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Date:
09/15/2021
UnitedSiC Announces Industry-Best 6mohm SiC FET
UnitedSiC Announces Industry-Best 6mohm SiC FET
UnitedSiC has responded to the power designer’s requests for higher-performance, higher-efficient SiC FETs with the announcement of the industry’s best 750V, 6mohm device. At a RDS(on) value of less than half the nearest SiC MOSFET competitor, the new 6mohm device also provides a robust short-circuit withstand ti
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Date:
09/15/2021
Battery Management Systems For Auto, Industrial Applications
Battery Management Systems For Auto, Industrial Applications
Sensata Technologies announced it will debut new Battery Management Systems (BMS) at the upcoming Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan from September 14th to 16th in booth #2617.  In addition, Sensata will highlight its sensing and control solutions that help make energy systems
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Date:
09/13/2021
Single Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers for
Single Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers for "New Dual" Modules
Power Integrations announced SCALE-iFlex Single gate-drivers for the popular “New Dual” 100 mm x 140 mm IGBT modules. The compact new drivers support modules up to 3.3 kV and are available now for design-in. The SCALE-iFlex Single gate-drivers are ideal for light-rail, renewable energy generation an
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Date:
09/12/2021
Stray-Field Compensated Sensors with Redundancy Function
Stray-Field Compensated Sensors with Redundancy Function
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas 3D HAL sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensors HAR 3900 and HAR 3930*. The products enable stray-field compensated position detection in automotive and industrial applications while addressing the need for ISO 26262 compliant developments. Samples are available on request. Th
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Date:
09/12/2021
High-Voltage Thick Film Chip Resistors Save Board Space
High-Voltage Thick Film Chip Resistors Save Board Space
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors with operating voltages up to 3 kV in the 2010 and 2512 case sizes.  With their high operating voltages, devices in the Vishay Draloric RCV-AT e3 series can be used in place of standard
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Date:
09/12/2021
32-Bit MCUs Realize High Performance and Power Efficiency
32-Bit MCUs Realize High Performance and Power Efficiency
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX671 group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), adding a new high-performance, high-functionality single-chip solution with touch sensing and voice recognition capabilities for contactless operation to the popular RX Family. Part of Renesas’ mainstream RX600 Seri
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Date:
09/08/2021
Single Axis MEMS Accelerometers Offer Low-Noise Measurements
Single Axis MEMS Accelerometers Offer Low-Noise Measurements
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the immediate availability of stock quantities of its industry best-selling single axis Model 2210 series.   These low-noise, low-cost MEMS capacitive accelerometer modules offer accurate and repeatable measurements across a variety of lower-frequency vibration t
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Date:
09/08/2021
Optically Isolated Gate Driver w/ no Need for External Power Supply
Optically Isolated Gate Driver w/ no Need for External Power Supply
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the first high-voltage optically-isolated MOSFET gate driver on the market that requires no external power supply, yet can provide fast load turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. The CPC1596 570V Optically Isolated Load-Biased Gate Driver is ideal for use in a wide range of power electronics applications including: Industrial controls, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), HVAC controls, Medical devices, Intern
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Date:
09/08/2021
Crowcon Integrates NevadaNano's MPS Flammable Gas Sensors
Crowcon Integrates NevadaNano's MPS Flammable Gas Sensors
NevadaNano announced that Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd.uses the Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) sensors in their new Gasman flammable gas detection products. The new systems allow employees to rely on a single device to identify and alert them to the presence of 19 potentially dangerous ga
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Date:
09/07/2021
High-Precision Resistor with First-of-its-Kind Construction
High-Precision Resistor with First-of-its-Kind Construction
VPG Foil Resistors released the FRFS0402, its smallest ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Foil technology resistor which features a standoff construction that offers an improvement over regular flip chip technology. VPG Foil Resistors is a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE:VPG). The FRFS0402 is ideally s
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Date:
09/07/2021
Sensor Eval Board for Rapid Prototyping Speeds Development
Sensor Eval Board for Rapid Prototyping Speeds Development
The newly launched Application Board 3.0 provides a versatile development solution that makes it quick and easy for engineers to work with all Bosch Sensortec sensors on one common platform. The new board simplifies the evaluation and prototyping of sensors for a wide range of applications, particularly in Industry 4.
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Date:
09/06/2021
Kit Simplifies Development Of Professional Robotics Applications
Kit Simplifies Development Of Professional Robotics Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation and eProsima announced that the Renesas EK-RA6M5 Evaluation Kit for RA MCUs is the official supported hardware platform of the micro-ROS development framework. micro-ROS is the industry’s robotics operating system for MCUs. Renesas teamed with eProsima, the main developer of
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Date:
09/03/2021
Expanded Oscillator Portfolio for High-Performance Communications
Expanded Oscillator Portfolio for High-Performance Communications
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its robust timing solutions portfolio with the ProXO+ family of compact, ultra-low noise, temperature-controlled clock oscillators. The high-accuracy, high-frequency, differential oscillators are best suited for fiber optic transceiver modules, accelerator cards, sm
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Date:
09/01/2021
Rectifier Technologies Introduces PACQ Flex’ion for Industrial Battery Charging
Rectifier Technologies Introduces PACQ Flex’ion for Industrial Battery Charging
Australian power conversion technology specialist Rectifier Technologies (ASX: RFT) announces successful integration with SAFT FLEX’ION™ Lithium-ion batteries for industrial battery charging. Lithium batteries are all the rage now especially since the rise of electric vehicles. The power density of these
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Date:
09/01/2021
Operational Threat Sensor
Operational Threat Sensor "Sabers" for Industrial Asset Security
SynSaber announced that the company is in development to deliver the industrial community’s first palm-sized threat sensor that will provide operation technology (OT) visibility in every industrial control system (ICS) environment, from remote substations to global manufacturing. When available, th
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Date:
08/31/2021
Stackpole Improves Power Rating For RNCF0201 Resistor To 0.05W
Stackpole Improves Power Rating For RNCF0201 Resistor To 0.05W
As design engineers continue to push the miniaturization of electronic devices while maintaining or increasing functionality, there is a corresponding need for smaller and more precise electronic components, such as chip resistors. If a precision application requires both small size and high-power handling, finding
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Date:
08/31/2021
Current Limit Power Switch Protects Automotive Subsystems
Current Limit Power Switch Protects Automotive Subsystems
Diodes Incorporated introduces the AP22653Q programmable current limiting power switch. Streamlining power system design and assuring ongoing reliability, this automotive-compliant device provides a controlled and protected power path. It is rated to handle continuous load currents of up to 1.5A. Key ap
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Date:
08/31/2021
Next-Generation Supercapacitors for Automotive Applications
Next-Generation Supercapacitors for Automotive Applications
KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group, announces its new high-performance supercapacitors for automotive electronics, the FMD and FU0H series. These series deliver 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and operational temperature ranging from -40°C to 85°C. The FMD series offers the highest lifetime with up to 4,0
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Date:
08/31/2021
CoaXPress Version of EoSens Creation High-Speed Camera
CoaXPress Version of EoSens Creation High-Speed Camera
Mikrotron has followed up on the successful launch of its 10GigE GenICam EoSens Creation two-megapixel camera with a new CoaXPress version 2.0, the EoSens Creation 2.0CXP2. Like the 10GigE model, the new camera lets engineers embed custom IP (image processing algorithms) into a Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA that
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Date:
08/30/2021
250W Convection Cooled, DC-DC Converters for Harsh Environments
250W Convection Cooled, DC-DC Converters for Harsh Environments
ABSOPULSE Electronics PDC 250-HSA-P59 series is a recent addition to the company’s line of fully encapsulated, convection cooled DC-DC converters.  The 250W units are entirely potted with a thermally conductive MIL-grade silicon rubber compound with a UL94V-0 flammability rating. Full encapsulation
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Date:
08/30/2021
AMADA WELD TECH's MM-400A Desktop Resistance Weld Checker
AMADA WELD TECH's MM-400A Desktop Resistance Weld Checker
AMADA WELD TECH announces the new MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker. With the MM-400A, operators can easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and
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Date:
08/29/2021
Ideal Diode Protection Switch for Type-C Power Delivery
Ideal Diode Protection Switch for Type-C Power Delivery
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new Type-C Power Delivery high voltage sink protection switch using ideal diode methodology for reverse current protection.  The AOZ13984DI-02 and AOZ13987DI-02 are smart protection switches in a single small thermally en
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Date:
08/29/2021
Current Probe Kit Facilitates Safe 480V Panel Connected Load Studies
Current Probe Kit Facilitates Safe 480V Panel Connected Load Studies
POWERetc Corporation announces the availability of the CCPK-6 Cabinet Current Probe Kit that enables routine panel capacity studies to be performed in 480V panels – without the need to open or power down the panel. The kit includes a 4-phase, 6”-diameter MicroFlex current probe assembly rated at 4000A, a
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Date:
08/26/2021
Lattice Certus-NX FPGAs Optimized for Automotive Applications
Lattice Certus-NX FPGAs Optimized for Automotive Applications
Lattice Semiconductor expanded its growing portfolio of automotive products with the announcement of versions of the Lattice Certus-NX FPGA family optimized for infotainment, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and safety-focused applications. Built on the Lattice Nexus platform, th
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Date:
08/25/2021
Power Conversion System Added to SGIP Approved Inverter List
Power Conversion System Added to SGIP Approved Inverter List
Oztek Corp announced that its OZpcs-RS40 power conversion system has been added to the California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Verified Equipment List. Approval was issued on August 10 by AESC Inc., who is the lead member of the SGIP Technical Working Group (TWG) which reviews new equipment fo
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Date:
08/23/2021
Sager Electronics Offers TRACO Power TXLN AC/DC Power Supplies
Sager Electronics Offers TRACO Power TXLN AC/DC Power Supplies
Sager Electronics is now stocking TRACO Power's TXLN series of AC/DC power supplies. Delivering 12 power levels covering 18W to 960W, TRACO Power’s TXLN series AC/DC power supplies are designed for cost-critical applications. Its low-profile metal case and screw terminal block connection allows
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Date:
08/23/2021
Rugged 3-40 Watt DC/DC Converters w/ 3kVAC Reinforced Isolation
Rugged 3-40 Watt DC/DC Converters w/ 3kVAC Reinforced Isolation
TRACO POWER announces their new THR-WI series of 3 / 10 / 20 / 40 watt DC/DC Converters with double / reinforced insulation providing up to 3,000 VAC Isolation. These products operate over an ultra-wide 4-1 input range with up to 90% efficiencies and operating temperatures from -40°C to 80°C (105°C maximum case te
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Date:
08/23/2021
Phoenix Contact Axioline Smart Elements Available Now at TTI
Phoenix Contact Axioline Smart Elements Available Now at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces Phoenix Contact’s new Axioline Smart Elements are available from stock now. Phoenix Contact Axioline Smart Element stations consist of either a controller or bus interface module, one or more base units and any combination of available smart elements to meet your I/O needs. Digital an
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Date:
08/23/2021
Harwin Datamate Horizontal Backshells in Stock at TTI
Harwin Datamate Horizontal Backshells in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability Datamate Horizontal Backshells from stock at TTI. Harwin has added to their range of Datamate Metal Backshells with the new horizontal version that is perfect for use with 90o PCB mounted connectors. They can be used with SMT or thru-hole mounted connectors, available with or w
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Date:
08/23/2021
AEC-Q200 Compliant Fuses with High DC Voltage Rating
AEC-Q200 Compliant Fuses with High DC Voltage Rating
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection, a Bel group company, announced the 0ACH Series of fast-acting, high current SMD brick fuses. The series offers high current ratings and high interrupting ratings within a small package size of 4.5 x 4.5 x 12.3 mm.  The 0ACH Series is designed for automotive and other app
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Date:
08/23/2021
Automotive Grade Inductor Offers Operating Temperature to +180°C
Automotive Grade Inductor Offers Operating Temperature to +180°C
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of high temperature Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors with a new device in the 2020 case size. The Vishay Dale IHLP-2020CZ-8A combines a high continuous operating temperature to +180 °C with a low profile of 3 mm to save spac
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Date:
08/23/2021
Honeywell Aerospace Proximity Sensors in Stock at TTI
Honeywell Aerospace Proximity Sensors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., now has available inventory on Honeywell’s General Aerospace Proximity Sensors (GAPS) and Harsh Aerospace Proximity Sensors (HAPS).  These are two new platforms of proximity sensors that were previously known as the IHM Series. Both platforms incorporate Honeywell’s patented Integrated Health Mo
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Date:
08/20/2021
LED Floodlight Available in 12,000 – 65,000 Lumen Models
LED Floodlight Available in 12,000 – 65,000 Lumen Models
Dialight announced the debut of its new versatile ProSite LED Floodlight. Building upon Dialight's pedigree of best-in-class technology when it comes to power supplies, advanced optics, and mechanical designs, the team succeeded in creating both a highly efficient and rugged product built to last in th
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Date:
08/18/2021
TTI Stocks Amphenol Temperature Scanning Entry System
TTI Stocks Amphenol Temperature Scanning Entry System
TTI, Inc., offers available inventory on Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ TSCAN-750 Temperature Scanning Entry System.  This system combines traditional infrared (IR) temperature measurement with artificial intelligence (Al) facial recognition and provides full and partial facial recognition with the capab
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Date:
08/18/2021
Digital Multiphase Controller for General-Purpose Applications
Digital Multiphase Controller for General-Purpose Applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduces the first product of the AOS Digital Controller product portfolio. The AOZ97774QE is offered in a QFN 5mm x 5mm package and provides the industry’s most flexible DC/DC controller supporting 5G Wireless, Networking, Optical Communication, and
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Date:
08/18/2021
Thin Film Chip Fuse Offers AEC-Q200 Qualification
Thin Film Chip Fuse Offers AEC-Q200 Qualification
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.  introduced a new very fast-acting thin film chip fuse. For automotive applications, the Vishay Beyschlag MFU 0603 AT is AEC-Q200 qualified and features current ratings from 0.5 A to 5.0 A.  The device released today will be used in electric (EV) and hybrid electric
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Date:
08/18/2021
Stackpole Adds High Current Jumper to RPC-UP 0805 and 1206 Sizes
Stackpole Adds High Current Jumper to RPC-UP 0805 and 1206 Sizes
Electronic circuits frequently require zero-ohm jumpers for ease of manufacture or to make trace routing easier. Some of these applications require current handling that exceed the capabilities of general purpose chip resistors. For high current handling requirements with frequent pulse conditions, the RPC-U
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Date:
08/17/2021
Tantalum Nitride Precision Chip Resistors Add 10 ppm/ºC TCR
Tantalum Nitride Precision Chip Resistors Add 10 ppm/ºC TCR
Stackpole’s AEC qualified RTAN series utilizes tantalum nitride technology to provide moisture proof precision chip resistor performance.  The RTAN film passes biased humidity testing at 85ºC, 85% relative humidity, and 10% bias with very little shift in resistance.  The materials and de
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Date:
08/17/2021
Murata Electronics Develops New XRCGB-F1S Series Crystals
Murata Electronics Develops New XRCGB-F1S Series Crystals
Murata Electronics has developed the XRCGB-F1S series crystals. It provides improved temperature characteristics and lower frequency tolerance (+-10ppm). Using a silicon conductive paste in the construction process, they are able to achieve a reduction in temperature variation characteristics across the te
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Date:
08/17/2021
Chargers and Transmitters for Drones, Autonomous Mobile Robots
Chargers and Transmitters for Drones, Autonomous Mobile Robots
WiBotic introduced several new cutting-edge chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots. The products showcase WiBotic’s expertise in innovating efficient charging solutions for robots that operate in all sorts of environments, even under the harshest conditions. Specifically, these new
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Date:
08/17/2021
Cost-effective IP67 Tactile Switch for High Volume Applications
Cost-effective IP67 Tactile Switch for High Volume Applications
C&K has developed a versatile sealed tactile switch suited for a wide variety of consumer, industrial, IoT and portable electronic applications that require long operational life at a cost-effective price point. The EL tactile switch series combines common heights and actuation forces with a longer li
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Date:
08/16/2021
3-Phase MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Battery Life
3-Phase MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Battery Life
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., introduces the fully integrated TMC6140-LA 3-phase MOSFET gate driver that simplifies design and maximizes battery life of brushless direct current (DC) motor drives. The TMC6140-LA 3-phase MOSFET gate dr
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Date:
08/16/2021
500W Stereo Gallium Nitride Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
500W Stereo Gallium Nitride Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
Just add speakers! The Starkrimson Streamer Ultra combines a DAC, streamer, and amplifier all inside an easy-to-use enclosure that will blend into any décor. The Starkrimson Streamer Ultra represents a new kind of high-end audio system that offers commanding performance in a discreet package. It can pe
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Date:
08/16/2021
Op Amps Series Achieves Breakthrough Noise Immunity
Op Amps Series Achieves Breakthrough Noise Immunity
ROHM Semiconductor announced the BD8758xY series (BD87581YG-C, BD87582YFVM-C) of rail-to-rail input/output high-speed CMOS op amps. The devices feature improved EMI immunity for automotive and industrial equipment applications requiring high-speed sensing in harsh environments, such as vehicle eng
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Date:
08/16/2021
Calex's 150W DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
Calex's 150W DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking Calex's HBM 150W DC/DC converters.  Delivering the latest technology in fixed frequency power conversion, Calex’s HBM series is ideal for industrial, railway, and harsh environment applications. The HBM series is designed for the highest reliability, using the
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Date:
08/16/2021
Vayyar Launches High-Resolution mmWave Tracker Module
Vayyar Launches High-Resolution mmWave Tracker Module
Vayyar has launched the world’s most advanced mmWave development module. Powered by a highly integrated 4D imaging Radar-on-Chip (RoC), ‘Vayyar Element’ enables innovators to put real-time detection and tracking at the core of their products.  Developed for seamless integration with everything fro
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Date:
08/12/2021
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 Compliant 100 W USB-C PD PPS Charger
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 Compliant 100 W USB-C PD PPS Charger
Transphorm, Inc. announced a collaboration with power solutions manufacturer Salom to bring to market a Quick Charge 5 compliant 100 watt GaN power adapter that is slated for release in Q4 2021.  The new USB-C Power Delivery (USB-C PD) charger will pair with Quick Charge 5 technology—capable of chargi
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Date:
08/12/2021
Air Flow Monitoring Differential Pressure Sensor Click Board
Air Flow Monitoring Differential Pressure Sensor Click Board
MikroElektronika (MIKROE) has launched Air Flow Click– an air flow monitoring peripheral development board for applications that demand high precision, extended measurement range, and the convenience of a single device. Ideal for sensitive medical applications such as ventilators, spirometers and sleep dia
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Date:
08/11/2021
ESD Protection Diode w/ Space-Saving DFN1006-2A Package
ESD Protection Diode w/ Space-Saving DFN1006-2A Package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released a new bidirectional asymmetrical (BiAs) single-line ESD protection diode in the compact new DFN1006-2A package with side-wettable terminals. Saving space over solutions in SOT packages, the Vishay Semiconductors VCUT0714BHD1 offers low capacitance and leakage current for th
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Date:
08/11/2021
NAI Introduces LMR 240 and 400 Coax Cable Assemblies
NAI Introduces LMR 240 and 400 Coax Cable Assemblies
NAI continues its introduction of new standard interconnect products under the STEADY LINK brand with the launch of a new line of Series-C LMR* 240 and 400 coaxial cable assemblies.  Series-C coax jumpers are designed to address the dramatic increase in the use of mobile devices by providing interconnect so
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Date:
08/11/2021
Piezo Sounder Achieves Higher Sound Pressure in Same Footprint
Piezo Sounder Achieves Higher Sound Pressure in Same Footprint
Murata Electronics has newly developed the PKMCS0909E48H0-R1 SMD Piezo Sounder at 4.8 KHz which is a new and improved model from the current SMD sounder (PKMCS0909E4000-R1).The new sounder uses the same 9mm x 9mm footprint, is 1mm taller, uses new materials, operates at 800 Hz higher in frequency and boosts th
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Date:
08/10/2021
FPGAs Reach Performance Milestone for Edge Compute Systems
FPGAs Reach Performance Milestone for Edge Compute Systems
Edge compute systems need compact programmable devices with low power consumption and a small enough thermal footprint to eliminate fans and other heat mitigation while providing robust compute horsepower. Microchip Technology Inc. has solved this challenge by cutting static power consumption for its mid-bandwidth Fi
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Date:
08/10/2021
Piezo Sounder Drives Higher SPL and Longer Runtimes
Piezo Sounder Drives Higher SPL and Longer Runtimes
Diodes Incorporated introduces the PAM8907 piezoelectric sounder driver, for maximizing sound pressure level (SPL) delivery from a ceramic/piezo sounder. The PAM8907 has a built-in synchronous boost converter, which extends SPL in battery-powered systems and outperforms other similar sounder drivers. The
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Date:
08/10/2021
Mahr Introduces New Digital Amplifier for Length Metrology
Mahr Introduces New Digital Amplifier for Length Metrology
Mahr Inc. has introduced the new Millimar C 1202, a full feature, configurable, low-cost, digital length evaluation amplifier for high precision measurements in the inspection or production environment. The C 1202 features a high-resolution, high-color contrast display that provides clear and very re
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Date:
08/10/2021
New Higher-Performance, Lower-Cost Transistors
New Higher-Performance, Lower-Cost Transistors
GaN Systems introduced two new transistors in the industry’s broadest portfolio of GaN power transistors. The transistors are packaged in a standard 8×8 mm PDFN package. The GS-065-011-2-L allows users to reduce the cost per watt of delivered powered in 45W to 150W applications and the GS-065-030-2-L is th
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Date:
08/10/2021
UnitedSiC launches FET-Jet Calculator v2
UnitedSiC launches FET-Jet Calculator v2
UnitedSiC has launched an upgrade to its FET-Jet Calculator. This new version (v2) significantly streamlines the SiC FET and Schottky diode selection process and simplifies the analysis of all power related results. First launched in March, this simple, registration-free online tool facilitates the designer’s se
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Date:
08/10/2021
Active Clamp Flyback Controller for Power Adapters up to 100W
Active Clamp Flyback Controller for Power Adapters up to 100W
Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has launched a new integrated active clamp flyback (ACF) controller that will reduce the operational and no-load/ stand-by power consumption of high-efficiency chargers and adapters while driving down component count, BOM cost and size.  The SZ1131 ACF cont
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Date:
08/10/2021
Sager Electronics Offers TDK-Lambda's Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters
Sager Electronics Offers TDK-Lambda's Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda's i7C 300W High-Density Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters.  TDK-Lambda’s i7C non-isolated DC-DC converters are ideal for producing additional DC output voltage rails up to 300W from a single output 12V, 24V, or 48V AC-DC power supply. The converter
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Date:
08/08/2021
Automotive-Grade Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series
Automotive-Grade Semi-Shielded Power Inductor Series
Bourns, Inc., announced its automotive-grade Model SRN6045HA power inductor series. These new inductors feature semi-shielded construction to combine the features of non-shielded and shielded inductors, and offer lower magnetic field radiation than non-shielded inductors. The new products are a more cost-effi
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Date:
08/08/2021
PMIC Delivers Complete Power Solution To Reduce Design Time
PMIC Delivers Complete Power Solution To Reduce Design Time
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA215300 PMIC (Power Management IC) optimized to complement Renesas’ RZ/V2L and RZ/G2L microprocessors (MPUs) designed for AI-enabled applications. The new high performance PMIC offers a wide range of features, including nine channels, a built-in charger and a re
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Date:
08/06/2021
AVX Releases New Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Portfolio
AVX Releases New Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Portfolio
AVX Corporation has released a full range of aluminum capacitors spanning three different electrolytic technologies and six different series. This new range of surface-mount aluminum chip capacitors add a ninth capacitor type to AVX’s already-extensive capacitor product portfolio, which also in
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Date:
08/06/2021
NVIDIA-based AI Supercomputing for Next Gen Space Applications
NVIDIA-based AI Supercomputing for Next Gen Space Applications
Aitech has developed the S-A1760 Venus, the most powerful and smallest radiation-characterized space AI GPGPU. The new, small form factor (SFF) system is rated for space flight and small satellite constellations used in near earth orbit (NEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) applications.   The COTS-based system is valid
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Date:
08/04/2021
Expanded Line of 1210-Size Automotive-Grade Chip Inductors
Expanded Line of 1210-Size Automotive-Grade Chip Inductors
Bourns, Inc., announced the expansion of its line of 1210-size automotive grade common mode chip inductors. The new Model SRF3225TABM and SRF3225TAFD common mode chip inductor series offer low radiation and high impedance over a broad frequency range to suppress Electromagnetic Interference (E
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Date:
08/04/2021
High-Efficiency Compact Convection-Cooled Power Supplies
High-Efficiency Compact Convection-Cooled Power Supplies
Jasper Electronics has introduced a line of compact convection cooled power supplies featuring 28 new model series with output power rated from 200W to 500W. Designated the GPAD Series, the new power supplies are designed to provide high efficiency fanless operation in low voltage, high current, and high po
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Date:
08/03/2021
Programmable DC Power Supplies for Test and Measurement
Programmable DC Power Supplies for Test and Measurement
Advanced Energy expands its presence in the test and measurement market with the launch of the new Intelligent Laboratory Series (iLS) of programmable DC power supplies. With industry-leading small footprint and high-power density, the iLS600, iLS600-R and iLS1500 feature programmable capability with best-in-class me
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Date:
08/03/2021
1700 V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes Offer Faster Switching
1700 V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes Offer Faster Switching
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) diodes portfolio to include the 1700 V-class.  The LSIC2SD170Bxx Series SiC Schottky Diodes are available in the TO-247-2L package with a choice of current ratings (10A, 25A, or 50A). The
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Date:
08/03/2021
Commercial Inductor w/ High Temperature Operation to 155°C
Commercial Inductor w/ High Temperature Operation to 155°C
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new commercial IHLP low profile, high current inductor that is the industry's first composite inductor in the 19 mm by 19 mm by 7 mm 7575 case size. Offering high temperature operation to +155 °C for computer, telecom, and industrial applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP 757
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Date:
08/02/2021
Mahr Introduces New MarSurf WI White Light Interferometer
Mahr Introduces New MarSurf WI White Light Interferometer
Mahr Inc., introduced its new MarSurf WI, a white light interferometer, developed in cooperation with NanoFocus, that enables high-resolution 3D measurement and maximum ease of use. The new system features evaluation technology based on artificial intelligence (AI), which allows the highest accuracy to
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Date:
07/29/2021
Tunable Linear ReDrivers for Superior Levels of Signal Integrity
Tunable Linear ReDrivers for Superior Levels of Signal Integrity
Diodes Incorporated further reinforces its extensive linear ReDriver IC portfolio via the introduction of two new 3.3V-rated multi-lane active demux devices. These advanced ReDrivers address the demux needs now being set by the more graphically intense functions of mobile workstations, gaming PCs, and display do
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Date:
07/29/2021
TDK Expands its Range of Coupled Inductors
TDK Expands its Range of Coupled Inductors
TDK Corporation has extended its range of coupled inductors to include the new EPCOS series B82472D6*. The nine series types cover an inductance range of 2 x 2.2 µH to 2 x 47 µH and are designed for maximum rated currents of 1.1 A to 4.3 A. The RoHS-compliant chokes are certified in line with AEC-Q200 and fe
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Date:
07/28/2021
60 V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications
60 V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications
EPC Space announces the introduction of EPC7014UB, a 60 V radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistor that is lower in cost and is a more efficient solution than the nearest comparable radiation hardened (RH) silicon MOSFET. Utilizing GaN technology, the EPC7014UB outperforms RH silicon-based devices as
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Date:
07/28/2021
Rugged Silicon Carbide Power Solutions Available at 1700V
Rugged Silicon Carbide Power Solutions Available at 1700V
Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters, solid-state transformers and other transportation and industrial applications all rely on high-voltage switching power devices. To meet these requirements, Microchip Te
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Date:
07/27/2021
Sager Electronics Stocks Switchcraft Board Mount HDMI Receptacles
Sager Electronics Stocks Switchcraft Board Mount HDMI Receptacles
Sager Electronics is now stocking Switchcraft's board mount HDMI receptacles. Switchcraft’s new HDMI connectors are offered in four versatile designs. The robust receptacles are compatible with standard HDMI type A connectors. The vertically mounted styles – RAVHD19ETR and RAVHD19 – offer spa
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Date:
07/27/2021
Times Microwave Introduces new LMR-240 Kit
Times Microwave Introduces new LMR-240 Kit
The LMR-240 Kit from Times Microwave Systems packs everything needed for low-loss, 50-Ω cable assemblies into one box. The kit contains cables, interconnect components, lubricant to facilitate connector assembly, and even cable cutting tools, including the easy-to-use model CCT-03 tool for exposing and preppin
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Date:
07/27/2021
PemTech Offers Fixed Gas Transmitter w/ NevadaNano’s Sensor Tech
PemTech Offers Fixed Gas Transmitter w/ NevadaNano’s Sensor Tech
NevadaNano announced that PemTech added NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) technology into its Ultra1000 Series Fixed Gas Sensors. PemTech is a US-based global gas monitor and detector manufacturer that started operations in 1989.  “PemTech has earned a global repu
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Date:
07/27/2021
KHK USA Inc. Announces Extensive Line of Spur Gears
KHK USA Inc. Announces Extensive Line of Spur Gears
KHK USA Inc., announces its extensive line of metric spur gears. A large selection of off-the-shelf KHK Spur Gears are available in many materials, configurations, modules and numbers of teeth, and KHK quick customized products can ready within 5 business days. Spur gears are cylindrical disks which have invo
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Date:
07/27/2021
The World's Fastest and Lowest-Power IoT Face Detection
The World's Fastest and Lowest-Power IoT Face Detection
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. and Xailient Inc., announced that Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 ultra-low power neural-network microcontroller detects and localizes faces in video and images using Xailient’s proprietary Detectum neural network. Xailient’s neural network draws 250x lower power (at just 28
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Date:
07/27/2021
Miniature Thermoelectric Coolers for High-Temp Optoelectronics
Miniature Thermoelectric Coolers for High-Temp Optoelectronics
Laird Thermal Systems has launched the enhanced OptoTEC OTX/HTX Series of miniature thermoelectric coolers designed for high-temperature environments found in telecom, industrial, autonomous and photonics applications. Featuring next generation thermoelectric ma
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Date:
07/27/2021
MEMS Oscillators Support Square Point-of-Sale Products
MEMS Oscillators Support Square Point-of-Sale Products
SiTime Corporation announced that Square is using the SiTime SiT8008 low-power, programmable MEMS oscillator for its Square Terminal and Square Register point-of-sale (POS) products. The SiT8008 is one of SiTime’s most popular devices and is used in over 50 applications across th
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Date:
07/23/2021
First Programmable USB Type-C hub for USB-PD Debug, Validation
First Programmable USB Type-C hub for USB-PD Debug, Validation
USB Type-C, commonly called USB-C, promised standardized power and data delivery. Unfortunately, poorly tested devices in the market make USB-C systems unpredictable, expensive, and frustrating to consumers. Improving USB-C testing is critical to delivering on the “one connector to rule them all” promise of U
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Date:
07/21/2021
Hand-Held Camera Cube Reference Design Enables AI at the Edge
Hand-Held Camera Cube Reference Design Enables AI at the Edge
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. unveiled the MAXREFDES178# camera cube reference design, which demonstrates how Artificial intelligence (AI) applications previously limited to machines with large power and cost budgets can be embedded in space-constrained, battery-powered edge devices. The MAXREFDES178# en
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Date:
07/21/2021
Automotive Test Bench Supports Brake Hydraulic Pressure
Automotive Test Bench Supports Brake Hydraulic Pressure
MB Dynamics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of the Model BHP/EPB, a test bench for automotive brake hydraulic pressure (BHP) & electric parking brake (EPB) systems R&D.   The Model BHP/EPB test bench accurately measures and controls the hydraulic pressure and EPB power levels app
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07/20/2021
Low-Inductance Power Inductors for Automotive Power Circuits
Low-Inductance Power Inductors for Automotive Power Circuits
TDK Corporation developed new HPL505032F1 power inductors for use in automotive circuits. The inductors enable level 5 ADAS applications for cameras by offering high-current and low-inductance for power circuits in central processing units and graphic processing units, such as advanced driver-assistance systems (A
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Date:
07/20/2021
Ethernet PHYs Enable Multidrop Bus Architecture
Ethernet PHYs Enable Multidrop Bus Architecture
Smart manufacturing is driving efficiencies in automation as digital networks increasingly connect machines, production line equipment and robotics. Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) networks that are critical to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) rely on Ethernet for interoperability an
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Date:
07/20/2021
Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes Set Bar for Price, Performance
Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes Set Bar for Price, Performance
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the PU1xMx / PU2xMx families of fast recovery epitaxial diodes. These high-reliability (AEC-Q101 qualified) FREDs offer optimized switching speed vs. reverse recovery time. Their soft reverse recovery results in lower noise switchin
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Date:
07/20/2021
Electrically Actuated Valves for Commercial Buildings
Electrically Actuated Valves for Commercial Buildings
Warren Controls announces its ILEA 2900E Series of electrically actuated, industrial globe-control valves for commercial buildings applications.   The 2900E Series has a high quality, modulating, linear, industrial electric valve actuator and features a rugged cast-iron body with a variety of trim mat
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Date:
07/19/2021
THB-Rated DC Link Capacitors Offer 50% Greater Life
THB-Rated DC Link Capacitors Offer 50% Greater Life
Green energy and electric transportation systems have pushed explosive growth in inverter markets. Many of these applications present harsh operating environments for power electronics circuitry. Often, these applications demand a high percentage of uptime, increasing the need for highly reliable components. In
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07/19/2021
C&K Launches SAMXD Navigation Switch
C&K Launches SAMXD Navigation Switch
C&K has developed a new navigation switch, the SAMXD (Seat Adjustment Module Dustproof). Ideal for automotive applications, the SAMXD has a multiple options for actuator position and shape. The SAMXD navigation switches are directly driving the electric motors, removing the need for relays, allowing fo
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Date:
07/15/2021
C&K's Mini Snap Acting Switch Reduces Required Component Count
C&K's Mini Snap Acting Switch Reduces Required Component Count
C&K has developed a low to high power snap acting switch designed for automotive handles, HVAC, IoT and the medical market. The ZMV allows for actuation to occur from different angles onto the pin plunger version. This allows for less components to be used in an end product, while not sa
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07/15/2021
Murata Announces Latest SiCap Offering
Murata Announces Latest SiCap Offering
Murata has announced its extended product offering for the mobile and high-performance computing (HPC) markets with the launch of its latest silicon process technology to fabricate silicon capacitors with a density of 1.3µF/mm². The devices’ extremely low ESL and ESR support the highest performances of
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Date:
07/14/2021
Industrial Secure Routers Protect Against Cyber Threats
Industrial Secure Routers Protect Against Cyber Threats
Moxa Inc., has introduced the new EDR-G9010 Series. These industry-certified all-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/switch/routers act as a robust first line of defense for industrial networks in diverse applications such as smart manufacturing and critical infrastructure. The routers offer 10-port GbE performance and defe
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Date:
07/14/2021
AMADA WELD TECH Announces Capacitive Discharge Welder
AMADA WELD TECH Announces Capacitive Discharge Welder
AMADA WELD TECH, INC., announces the release of the CD-A1000A, a 1000 watt-second advanced capacitive discharge welder, ideal for battery tab welding, honeycomb tacking, and welding of conductive terminals. This next generation CD welder is the latest in a long line of CD welders manufactured by AMADA WELD TE
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Date:
07/14/2021
Reference Design Accelerates Development of Qi Transmitter
Reference Design Accelerates Development of Qi Transmitter
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently released the Qi 1.3 specification that requires authentication for improved safety when transmitting up to 15W of power between a transmitter and a receiver. To meet the requirements of the specification, Microchip Technology Inc. announced a ne
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Date:
07/14/2021
8Gb SDRAM Offers 50% Reduction in Power Consumption
8Gb SDRAM Offers 50% Reduction in Power Consumption
Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its offering of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with a new LPDDR4X device featuring on-chip ECC. Offering an extension to the company's fourth-generation LPDDR4 SDRAMs, the 8Gb AS4C256M32MD4V-062BAN offers ~50% lower power ratings in the 200-ball FBG
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Date:
07/14/2021
Miniature Optical Transceiver Offers Space and Power Savings
Miniature Optical Transceiver Offers Space and Power Savings
Yokowo has launched a miniature multimode fiber optic transceiver that simplifies the design of Industry 4.0 vision applications. Measuring one-third the size of traditional SFP+ transceiver modules, the Yokowo Type-B optical transceiver easily can be d
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Date:
07/14/2021
Sager Electronics Offers Power Partner's AC/DC Converters
Sager Electronics Offers Power Partner's AC/DC Converters
Sager Electronics is now stocking Power Partners PPWAM150 series single output AC/DC converters.  The PPWAM150 series single output AC/DC converters come in a power dense 2”x 3” platform. Available in eight different standard output voltages that span most of the SELV range while offering a
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Date:
07/14/2021
AVX Launches New 3-D Interactive Interconnect Application
AVX Launches New 3-D Interactive Interconnect Application
AVX Corporation has launched a new 3-D interactive interconnect application. Available on the AVX website and accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone, the new 3-D interactive interconnect application provides users with several different intuitive ways to access a comprehensive and visually en
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Date:
07/14/2021
Renesas Solution For Automotive Cameras Enables HD Video
Renesas Solution For Automotive Cameras Enables HD Video
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its new Automotive HD Link (AHL) technology that enables automotive manufacturers to deliver high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors that currently support standard-definition video. HD video is increasingly important in car safety systems for object re
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Date:
07/14/2021
Power Disconnect Solution for Faster and Safer DC Fast Charging
Power Disconnect Solution for Faster and Safer DC Fast Charging
Sensata Technologies announced its new power disconnect solution has been chosen by several leading charging infrastructure OEMs to enable faster and safer DC fast charging. Sensata’s unique solution combines contactors and GigaFuses from its leading Gigavac product brand to provide customers with a value-added co
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Date:
07/14/2021
Utility Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Installation
Utility Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Installation
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, offers its Paralleling System, ideal for ensuring that critical loads experience no interruption when transferring between all power source assets in renewable energy installations. The System can be configured for peak shaving and utility-sponsored load curtailment programs. The Paralleling System also offers high resiliency, power continuity and security for critical renewable energy installations.  
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Date:
07/09/2021
Dynamometer Systems Help Test Efficiency of Electric Motors
Dynamometer Systems Help Test Efficiency of Electric Motors
SAKOR Technologies Inc. announces that it has developed a series of dynamometer systems ideal for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards, including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and Canadian standard C
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Date:
07/08/2021
Sager Electronics Ships Vox Power's Conduction-Cooled Power Supply
Sager Electronics Ships Vox Power's Conduction-Cooled Power Supply
Sager Electronics is now stocking Vox Power’s VCCS300 series of conduction-cooled AC/DC power supplies. The silent 300W series produces continuous output power in just a 2”x 4” x 1.61” package. The all-in-one solution can be cooled using conduction, convection, or forced air cooling technique
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Date:
07/08/2021
IoT Development Platform Dramatically Reduces Time-to-Market
IoT Development Platform Dramatically Reduces Time-to-Market
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an innovative new IoT system design platform that significantly eases the prototyping of IoT systems. The Renesas Quick-Connect IoT system consists of standardized boards and interfaces, enabling designers to quickly and easily connect a wide range of sensors to MCU de
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Date:
07/07/2021
Auto Backlight Driver Sustains Brightness of In-Car Displays
Auto Backlight Driver Sustains Brightness of In-Car Displays
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. introduces the four-channel, low-voltage MAX25512 automotive LED backlight driver with integrated boost converter. It is the only integrated solution that retains full, constant brightness of in-car displays even during extreme cold crank conditions down to 3V input vo
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Date:
07/07/2021
Expanded Lineup of Load Switch ICs with Ideal Diode Function
Expanded Lineup of Load Switch ICs with Ideal Diode Function
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched a load switch IC with ideal diode function – the XC8110/XC8111 series. The XC8110/XC8111 series are load switch ICs that reproduce ideal diodes, and equipped with functions including chip enable (CE), over current limit, inrush current limit,
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Date:
07/05/2021
Würth Expands Popular Transformer Series
Würth Expands Popular Transformer Series
This series of parts can be used in a host of push-pull and pulse transformer applications, and is found on dozens of reference designs.   The four parts added to the MID-PPTI series include 750317828, 750317829, 750317830, and 750317331; all which are AEC-Q200 qualified, and include and isolation vol
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Date:
07/01/2021
Fully Integrated Doherty Power Amplifier Devices
Fully Integrated Doherty Power Amplifier Devices
Supplied in 50Ohm in/out packages with compact dimensions (measuring 7mm x 7mm), the company’s LGA series power amplifiers are capable of achieving industry-leading performance parameters. The high-gain devices in this series cover frequencies all the way from 700MHz through to 4.1GHz. Each features a 3-stage
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Date:
07/01/2021
ROHM’s New 80V Withstand 5A Output Power Supply ICs
ROHM’s New 80V Withstand 5A Output Power Supply ICs
Recent years have seen evolving markets of battery-driven applications and advanced industrial equipment such as 5G base stations and factory automation systems equipped with new functions utilizing IoT. This demands power supply ICs that are not only compact and operate at high efficiency, but also deliver lar
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Date:
07/01/2021
TRENCHSTOP 5 WR6 family in TO-247-3-HCC housing
TRENCHSTOP 5 WR6 family in TO-247-3-HCC housing
The family comes in a TO-247-3-HCC package and offers a broad portfolio comprising 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A, 60 A and 70 A current ratings. The devices can easily be used for replacing previous technologies like Infineon’s TRENCHSTOP 5 WR5 and HighSpeed 3 H3 as well as competitor technologies. The family is optimi
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Date:
07/01/2021
High Power 0402 Anti-Surge Pulse Power Resistors
High Power 0402 Anti-Surge Pulse Power Resistors
KOA Speer Electronics is adding a high power 0402 size to their SG73P series of anti-surge, pulse precision thick film chip resistors. The SG73P1EW has a power rating of 0.25 watt with a TCR as low as ±100ppm/°C. This represents a 100% increase in power compared to the existing SG73P 0402 package. The
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Date:
06/30/2021
2 W DC-DC Converters for High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications
2 W DC-DC Converters for High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications
Murata has announced the availability of its MGJ2 series, a new line of surface mount DC-DC converters. Comprised of six models, the lightweight units each have a 2 W power rating and are supplied in compact, low-profile form factor modules measuring just 19.49mm x 14.99mm x 4.39mm dimensions. Available in
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Date:
06/30/2021
500W Low Airflow Power Supplies Enhanced with new Features
500W Low Airflow Power Supplies Enhanced with new Features
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 500W rated configurable TDK-Lambda brand XMS500A series of AC-DC power supplies. The series is mechanically designed for effective cooling with a low 1m/s airflow, reducing acoustic noise. Additional features over the preceding XMS500 models include an ATX power goo
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Date:
06/29/2021
A JEDEC Qualification for Rad-Tolerant FPGA in a Plastic Package
A JEDEC Qualification for Rad-Tolerant FPGA in a Plastic Package
Developers of small-satellite constellations and other systems used in new spacemissions must deliver both high reliability and radiation protection while meeting stringent cost and scheduling requirements. Microchip Technology Inc. has now given them a faster, more economical production path with t
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06/29/2021
Touchless Switch for Contactless, Hygienic Switching
Touchless Switch for Contactless, Hygienic Switching
SCHURTER brings optical sensing to conventional switching, with its new TTS Touchless Switch. The TTS is a robust stainless-steel switch, designed for indoor or outdoor public use to prevent the spread of pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly raised awareness about the transmission of viruses and bacte
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Date:
06/29/2021
EMC Filter for LED Lighting Applications
EMC Filter for LED Lighting Applications
Schaffner has extended its range of filters for LED lighting applications with the introduction of the new FN2560 filter range. Specifically designed for attenuation requirements in the lighting industry the performance of the filter starts at frequencies as low as 9kHz. The new filter comes in an attractive sp
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Date:
06/29/2021
Lowest-Noise, Class D/G Amplifier Consumes 1/5 Quiescent Power
Lowest-Noise, Class D/G Amplifier Consumes 1/5 Quiescent Power
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. unveiled the MAX98396 Class D/G speaker amplifier with the industry’s lowest noise and lowest quiescent power consumption, which is nearly five times lower power than similar amplifiers. The 20V digital input audio power amplifier offers 12.7mW of quiescent power to m
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Date:
06/25/2021
700V Buck Regulators w/ Unmatched Features for Home Appliances
700V Buck Regulators w/ Unmatched Features for Home Appliances
Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers numerous advantages over competitive solutions. The new RAA2230XX devices deliver superior power consumption, noise and EMI suppression, as well as reduced overall system cost. They are ideal for a wide range of
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Date:
06/24/2021
3-Phase 5kW AC/DC Power Supply Offers Compact Flexible Solution
3-Phase 5kW AC/DC Power Supply Offers Compact Flexible Solution
XP Power announces an addition to the high power range of digital programmable 3-phase 5kW AC/DC power supplies offering flexible operation with uncomplicated lowline input requirements. The series is suitable for a range of industries, including equipment manufacturers in industrial electronics, process control, sem
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Date:
06/24/2021
Design Software Enhances Ability to Accelerate FPGA Designs
Design Software Enhances Ability to Accelerate FPGA Designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced availability of the latest version of its popular software design tool for use with low power Lattice FPGAs, Lattice Radiant 3.0. The tool supports higher density devices like the new Lattice CertusPro-NX family – the latest fa
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Date:
06/24/2021
Intelligent Linear Actuator for High-Range Force Output
Intelligent Linear Actuator for High-Range Force Output
CIRCOR International, Inc., announces the RTK REact EQ-L electric intelligent linear actuator for high-range force output. RTK REact EQ-L actuators are ideal for processes that depend on 100 percent running time, including industrial, chemical, and power applications. Corrosion-resistant variants have been
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Date:
06/22/2021
Rugged USB 3.1 Hub with Extended Temperature Operation
Rugged USB 3.1 Hub with Extended Temperature Operation
Sealevel Systems, Inc., announces the Rugged SuperSpeed 7-Port USB 3.1 Hub. The USB 3.1 hub features a rugged, industrial-grade, metal housing, robust ESD protection, USB 3.1 compliance and backwards compatibility with legacy USB data rates. It is designed to meet the advanced requirements for connecting multiple US
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Date:
06/22/2021
Amphenol Temperature Scanners, In Stock at TTI
Amphenol Temperature Scanners, In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., offers available inventory on Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ TSCAN-750 Temperature Scanning Entry System. This system combines traditional infrared (IR) temperature measurement with artificial intelligence (Al) facial recognition. This Advance IR system provides full and partial facial recognition with th
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Date:
06/22/2021
Medical Power Supplies w/ up to 1,000W Peak Power Capability
Medical Power Supplies w/ up to 1,000W Peak Power Capability
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand CUS350MP series of AC-DC power supplies with medical and industrial safety certifications. The series is rated at 350W convection, 500W with forced air and can deliver up to 1,000W peak power. This makes the CUS350MP ideal for low audible noise ap
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Date:
06/22/2021
Ultra-Low Power Outdoor Air Quality Sensor Platform
Ultra-Low Power Outdoor Air Quality Sensor Platform
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its popular ZMOD4510 Outdoor Air Quality (OAQ) gas sensor platform with an IP67-qualified waterproof package and a new AI-based algorithm that enables ultra-low power selective ozone measurements. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry’s first fully calibrated, miniature di
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Date:
06/17/2021
Stray-Field Robust Position Sensors w/ Decoupling Capacitors
Stray-Field Robust Position Sensors w/ Decoupling Capacitors
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas 3D HAL sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensor family HAC 39xy*, which features integrated capacitors for stray-field robust position detection in automotive and industrial applications. The TO92UF package was designed explicitly for PCB-less applications, combining both a ch
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Date:
06/17/2021
Versatile Buck-Boost ICs for Efficient Energy Harvesting
Versatile Buck-Boost ICs for Efficient Energy Harvesting
Expanding its portfolio of advanced power management ICs (PMICs) for energy harvesting applications, e-peas announces the availability of two new devices adding complementary features to previously released products. The AEM10330 and AEM30330 PMICs distinguish themselves from the competition via their innovative bu
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Date:
06/17/2021
Interface ICs Support Operation Across Just one Channel
Interface ICs Support Operation Across Just one Channel
In order to strengthen its portfolio of devices supporting USB power delivery, FTDI Chip has unveiled the FT23xHP series. These compact, streamlined interface ICs are supplied in QFN packages. They support operation across just one channel, thereby enabling systems that are subject to space or budgetary constraints to
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Date:
06/16/2021
6-DoF XYZ-axis MEMS-Based Sensor for Industrial Applications
6-DoF XYZ-axis MEMS-Based Sensor for Industrial Applications
Murata has announced the availability of its 6-Degrees of Freedom (DoF) MEMS-based XYZ-axis inertial sensor for high-precision machine control and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning. The SCHA63T series features a digital SPI interface to enable engineers to develop industrial equipment wi
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Date:
06/16/2021
Expanded FPC-to-Board/Board-to-Board Connector Family
Expanded FPC-to-Board/Board-to-Board Connector Family
Hirose has designed an innovative FPC-to-board/board-to-board connector series that offers high density mounting and space-savings. Supporting USB4 Gen2 (10Gbps) transmission for a wide range of portable electronic and consumer devices, the DF40 Series combines a 0.4 mm pitch with a mounting depth of only 3.68 mm.
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Date:
06/16/2021
Lossless Zero-Cross Detection in Offline Switcher ICs
Lossless Zero-Cross Detection in Offline Switcher ICs
Power Integrations announced LinkSwitch-TNZ, a new switching power supply IC that combines offline power conversion, lossless zero-cross detection and, optionally, X-capacitor discharge functions in a compact SO-8C package. The highly efficient LinkSwitch-TNZ IC can be used for non-isolated buck and bu
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Date:
06/16/2021
Modular RF Switch Design for Simulation and Prototyping
Modular RF Switch Design for Simulation and Prototyping
Menlo Microsystems, Inc.has announced that it has partnered with X-Microwave to deliver an X-MWblocks modular building block that enables developers to rapidly prototype RF systems based on Menlo Micro’s high-performance MM5130 switch. The innovator of the “Modular Building Block System,” X-Microwave provides
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Date:
06/15/2021
The First Multiport, Multigigabit PoE Injector
The First Multiport, Multigigabit PoE Injector
Organizations can only deploy today’s Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) and 5G small cell access nodes where AC power is available or if their switch can deliver both power and data to them as required. Microchip Technology Inc. has created a more flexible and cost-effective alternative with the first mu
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Date:
06/15/2021
Renesas Supports Microsoft Azure RTOS Across 32-bit MCU Families
Renesas Supports Microsoft Azure RTOS Across 32-bit MCU Families
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that customers designing with all mainstream Renesas 32-bit MCU families now have access to Microsoft Azure Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) embedded development suite, including its powerful Azure IoT middleware. Azure RTOS is integrated and available out-of-box in
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Date:
06/15/2021
EPC Expands eGaN FET Family w/ Latest 80 V and 200 V Offerings
EPC Expands eGaN FET Family w/ Latest 80 V and 200 V Offerings
EPC advances the performance capability while lowering the cost for off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of EPC2065 and EPC2054 The EPC2065 is an 80 V, 3.6 mΩ, 221 Apulsed eGaN FET in a 7.1 mm2 chip-scale package. The small size and superior efficiency reduce ov
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Date:
06/15/2021
Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors Add 10 ppm/ºC TCR Capability
Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors Add 10 ppm/ºC TCR Capability
Stackpole's AEC qualified RTAN series utilizes tantalum nitride technology to provide moisture proof precision chip resistor performance. The RTAN film passes biased humidity testing at 85ºC, 85% relative humidity, and 10% bias with very little shift in resistance.   The materials and design are
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Date:
06/15/2021
Rugged Modules Simplify Compact Motor Drive Design
Rugged Modules Simplify Compact Motor Drive Design
ON Semiconductor announces new, integrated, converter-inverter-power factor correction (PFC) modules for use in industrial motor drives, servo drives and HVAC where they are used to drive motors for applications including fans and pumps. The new NXH50M65L4C2SG and NXH50M65L4C2ESG are transfer−molded power integrat
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Date:
06/14/2021
Digital Differential Measuring Systems for Broad Applications
Digital Differential Measuring Systems for Broad Applications
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., announces that the KD-5600 family of eddy current measurement systems is ideal for use in COTS applications for fast steering mirrors, magnetic bearing active control, shaft vibration, image stabilization, and adaptive optics.   Customers in the s
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Date:
06/14/2021
First Automotive Window Voltage Monitor with Built-In Self-Test
First Automotive Window Voltage Monitor with Built-In Self-Test
Designers working to achieve automotive functional safety in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can now reduce solution size and complexity with the MAX16137 single-window voltage monitor with built-in self-test (BIST) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. This window monitor IC delivers robust pr
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Date:
06/14/2021
Compact DC-Link Solution for PCB Mounting in Cylindrical Shape
Compact DC-Link Solution for PCB Mounting in Cylindrical Shape
TDK Corporation presents its new B32320I* series of compact cylindrical DC-link capacitors for mounting on PCBs. They are designed for voltages of 450 V DC to 1300 V DC and cover a capacitance range of 6.5 µF to 260 µF. The current handling capacity IRMS is up to 27.6 A (10 kHz, 60 °C) and minimal ESR is 2.
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Date:
06/10/2021
KHK USA Inc. Announces Line of Metric Internal Ring Gears
KHK USA Inc. Announces Line of Metric Internal Ring Gears
KHK USA Inc., announces its extensive line of metric internal ring gears. KHK’s large selection of internal ring gears are designed for use in planetary gear trains and are suitable wherever high-speed reduction is required. Internal gears, also known as Ring gears, are cylindrical disks which have involu
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Date:
06/10/2021
Automotive-Compliant LED Driver for Rear Lighting Designs
Automotive-Compliant LED Driver for Rear Lighting Designs
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its portfolio of devices supporting automotive exterior illumination with the introduction of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver targeted at simplifying rear lamp cluster designs. Rated for 125°C ambient temperature operation, this automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 Grade
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Date:
06/10/2021
Analog Front End IC for 4-7 cell Li-Ion/Li-Po Battery Pack
Analog Front End IC for 4-7 cell Li-Ion/Li-Po Battery Pack
Ricoh Electronic Devices Co., Ltd. in Japan has launched a new advanced Analog Front End IC, a battery management IC for monitoring the condition of Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer battery pack configurations consisting of 4 to 7-cells in series. Analog Front End ICs perform cell measurements processed by a ho
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Date:
06/10/2021
Wireless Add-on Module to Solve Network Management Challenges
Wireless Add-on Module to Solve Network Management Challenges
Moxa has released the MXview Wireless add-on module for MXview industrial network management software. MXview streamlines network management by visualizing networks, helping non-IT staff simplify operations and improve network uptime. This software has successfully helped many customers from around the world in
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Date:
06/10/2021
TI Bridges High-Speed, Precision Gap with new SAR ADC Family
TI Bridges High-Speed, Precision Gap with new SAR ADC Family
Texas Instruments (TI) expanded its portfolio of high-speed data converters with a broad new family of successive-approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that enable high-precision data acquisition in industrial designs. Featuring best-in-class dynamic range at the lowest power consumption, th
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Date:
06/09/2021
2nd-Gen Direct Conversion DC/DC Converter for Data Centers
2nd-Gen Direct Conversion DC/DC Converter for Data Centers
Flex Power Modules introduces the BMR482, its second generation of direct conversion isolated DC/DC converter. By converting directly from a 48 V supply to the load voltage without an intermediate stage, the BMR482 delivers increased efficiency in a compact package, enabling it to meet the higher power needs of
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Date:
06/09/2021
ESD Solutions w/ High-Trigger, Ultra-Low Clamping Voltage
ESD Solutions w/ High-Trigger, Ultra-Low Clamping Voltage
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced the AOZ8S303BLS-24 and AOZ8S305BLS-24, a series of single-channel Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the best-in-class low capacitance TVS platform. The new products are ideal for Electrostatic Di
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Date:
06/09/2021
AEC-Q200-Compliant Inductors for In-Vehicle PoC Systems
AEC-Q200-Compliant Inductors for In-Vehicle PoC Systems
To foster innovation within the automotive market, Murata has announced the availability of its LQW21FT_0H series. These are the world’s smallest inductors with broadband impedance for in-vehicle power-over-coax (PoC) circuit of SerDes-based interfacing. The product line is AEC-Q200 compliant an
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Date:
06/09/2021
2:1 Mux/DeMux Switch Enables Routing w/ High Signal Integrity
2:1 Mux/DeMux Switch Enables Routing w/ High Signal Integrity
Diodes Incorporated has added a new device to its range of passive multiplexer/demultiplexer (mux/demux) switches. Supporting data rates of up to 20Gbps, the PI2DBS16212A is a 4-to-2 differential channel switch IC, which offers bidirectional operation and is suited for use in high-performance IT equipment, incl
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Date:
06/08/2021
Calculation Tool Serves Film Capacitors for PCB Mounting
Calculation Tool Serves Film Capacitors for PCB Mounting
TDK Corporation presents the new, powerful and intuitive CLARA tool (Capacitor Life And Rating Application) for calculating and selecting EPCOS and TDK film capacitors for PCB mounting. The tool offers a versatile parametric search functionality. This includes a search for capacitance, voltage range as well as
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Date:
06/08/2021
Rad-Hard eGaN Transistors and ICs for Space Applications
Rad-Hard eGaN Transistors and ICs for Space Applications
EPC announces the introduction of a new family of radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistors and integrated circuits. With higher breakdown strength, faster switching speed, higher thermal conductivity and lower on-resistance, power devices based on GaN significantly outperform silicon-based devices. Th
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Date:
06/08/2021
Smallest, Most Accurate Isolated System-Monitoring Solution
Smallest, Most Accurate Isolated System-Monitoring Solution
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. expands the MAXSafe Technology line with the MAX22530, an isolated, field-side self-powered 12-bit system monitor. Featuring 4 channels, the MAX22530 provides isolated system monitoring to improve accuracy 50x and to reduce solution size by 40 percent by integrating five co
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Date:
06/08/2021
Doble Engineering Company Launches F8000 Power System Simulators
Doble Engineering Company Launches F8000 Power System Simulators
Doble Engineering Company releases the all-new F8000 platform of modular, highly configurable power system simulators. The new F8000 hardware platform is designed for next-level testing of protection relay, automation and control technologies. Universally suited for both conventional and digital protectio
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Date:
06/08/2021
New Portable Gas Booster System from High Pressure Equipment
New Portable Gas Booster System from High Pressure Equipment
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces an air driven gas booster system mounted in a hand cart to allow for easy portability. HiP's new portable gas booster system features a double acting, double head gas booster with max. output of 15,000 psi mounted within a s
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Date:
06/07/2021
Silicon Carbide MOSFET Module Solutions for Charging EVs
Silicon Carbide MOSFET Module Solutions for Charging EVs
ON Semiconductor driving energy efficient innovations, announces a pair of 1200 V full silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET 2-PACK modules further enhancing their range of products suitable for the challenging electric vehicle (EV) market. As sales of EV continue to grow, infrastructure must be rolled-out to meet the ne
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Date:
06/07/2021
UnitedSiC announces six new D2PAK-7L SiC FETs
UnitedSiC announces six new D2PAK-7L SiC FETs
Available in 30, 40, 80 and 150mΩ versions, these latest SiC FETs represent another step forward in accelerating migration to SiC across applications such as server and telecom power supplies, industrial battery chargers and power supplies, EV on-board chargers and DC-DC converters.   The D2PAK-7
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Date:
06/04/2021
Rugged Nicomatic EMM Series rectangular connectors
Rugged Nicomatic EMM Series rectangular connectors
The connectors reduce space and weight in the most extreme environments, including defence, space, motorsport, civil aviation, UAVs and robotics. The 1.27mm pitch EMM interconnects effect a 40% space reduction over their parent CMM Series and a 20% space saving when compared to standard Micro D connectors. A recen
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Date:
06/04/2021
Würth Elektronik presents new common mode chokes
Würth Elektronik presents new common mode chokes
The THT-mountable WE-FCLP for common-mode and differential-mode suppression, and the SMT data line and low-voltage common mode choke WE-CMDC. Both are available from stock without a minimum order quantity.   The WE-FCLP has a compact design with a maximum height of 14.5 mm, yet achieves an inductance up to 100 m
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Date:
06/04/2021
3DMAG magnetic position sensor for next-generation ADAS
3DMAG magnetic position sensor for next-generation ADAS
3DMAG sensors combine Allegro’s proven planar and vertical Hall-effect technologies to measure magnetic field components along three axes (X, Y, Z), enabling true 3D sensing capabilities with a wide magnetic dynamic range without saturation.   Continued advancements in advanced driver assistance systems (A
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Date:
06/04/2021
Servo Controller/Driver Module Cuts Power Loss by 75 Percent
Servo Controller/Driver Module Cuts Power Loss by 75 Percent
The new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module enables two-phase bipolar stepper motors in robotics and automation equipment to optimize speed and synchronization of axes for quicker throughput while also reducing power loss by 75 percent. It features an on-board magnetic encoder and digital inputs for an optica
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Date:
06/04/2021
3637 Size Added To CSSK Four Terminal Current Sense Resistors
3637 Size Added To CSSK Four Terminal Current Sense Resistors
High efficiency current sensing is commonly done using low resistance value resistors. However, as resistance values are reduced, the measurement error due to lead resistance becomes significant. For applications requiring high efficiency with the best possible temperature accuracy, four terminal metal element curr
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Date:
06/04/2021
IP67-Rated USB Type-A Cable Assemblies
IP67-Rated USB Type-A Cable Assemblies
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces a new line of IP67 rated USB Type-A Cable Assemblies. Designed for use in IoT applications where reliability and functionality are necessary and USB connections are needed outside of typical office applications, these cable assemblies can be used in multiple ap
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Date:
06/04/2021
TTI Stocks Molex's OTS Expresslink 2.0 Pico-Clasp Assemblies
TTI Stocks Molex's OTS Expresslink 2.0 Pico-Clasp Assemblies
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of Molex Expresslink 2.0 Pico-Clasp Assemblies from stock at TTI. Molex’s Expresslink 2.0 Data Cables reach speeds of up to USB 2.0, to integrate a variety of different Molex connectors and are available for small passable footprints and optimized performance. Th
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Date:
06/04/2021
Regulator Delivers Tight Accuracy for Supercapacitor Backup
Regulator Delivers Tight Accuracy for Supercapacitor Backup
System architects seeking backup power using supercapacitor or other energy sources can now deliver the best combination of highest efficiency and smallest size with the Continua MAX38889 2.5V-to-5.5V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The latest addition to Maxim’s Con
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Date:
06/04/2021
Low RDS(on) 40 V MOSFETs deliver highest power density
Low RDS(on) 40 V MOSFETs deliver highest power density
The MOSFETs are intended for automotive (BUK7S0R5-40H) and industrial (PSMNR55-40SSH) applications.   These devices are the lowest RDS(on) 40 V parts that Nexperia has ever produced and more importantly, they deliver power densities more than 50X greater than traditional D2PAK devices. More, the n
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Date:
06/04/2021
8V Gate Withstand Voltage for 150V GaN HEMT
8V Gate Withstand Voltage for 150V GaN HEMT
The technology is optimized for power supply circuits in industrial and communication equipment.   In recent years, due to the rising demand for server systems in response to the growing number of IoT devices, improving power conversion efficiency and reducing size have become important social issu
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Date:
06/04/2021
Ultra low IQ power management IC for nRF52/nRF53 Series SoCs
Ultra low IQ power management IC for nRF52/nRF53 Series SoCs
The nPM1100 combines a USB compatible input regulator with overvoltage protection, 400mA battery charger and 150mA DC/DC step-down (“buck”) voltage regulator in a 2.075 x 2.075mm wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP). The PMIC ensures reliable power supply and stable operation for Nordic’s nRF52 and nRF53 S
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Date:
06/04/2021
Power Management Focus for Mouser Campaign
Power Management Focus for Mouser Campaign
The series’ second episode, available on the Mouser website, Alexa, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify, explores power management and the potential behind wide bandgap technology.   Each month, the series brings a closer look to industry-changing technologies shaping modern society, and
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Date:
06/04/2021
Osram and Infineon partner on NFC programming for LEDs
Osram and Infineon partner on NFC programming for LEDs
Osram’s new OPTOTRONIC FIT product family features Infineon’s NLM0011 and NLM0010 dual-mode NFC wireless configuration integrated circuits (ICs) with pulse width modulation (PWM). This will bring benefits at all levels of the LED luminaire value chain.   NFC programming is an emerging technology
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Date:
06/04/2021
Farnell adds Inksmith experiential learning tools
Farnell adds Inksmith experiential learning tools
The Climate Action Kit’s project-based learning experiences are designed to teach students how to apply technology to solve real world problems through the lens of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Every project provides a unique hands-on opportunity for cross-curricular learning, with
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Date:
06/04/2021
Renesas Expands Portfolio of World’s Smallest Photocouplers
Renesas Expands Portfolio of World’s Smallest Photocouplers
Measuring a mere 2.5mm x 2.1mm in an LSSO5 package, the world’s smallest optical isolated IGBT drivers and intelligent power module (IPM) driver reduce PCB mounting areas by up to 35 percent compared with other devices on the market.   “Industrial equipment and green energy system manufacturers a
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Date:
06/04/2021
2W-Rated Surface Mount DC-DC Converters with Bipolar Outputs
2W-Rated Surface Mount DC-DC Converters with Bipolar Outputs
Comprising 9 different models, the lightweight units in the MGJ2 series each have a 2 W power rating and are supplied in compact, low-profile form factor modules with 19.49 mm x 14.99 mm x 4.39 mm dimensions. They are intended to accompany the IGBT and SiC-based MOSFET high-voltage gate drivers used in industr
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Date:
06/04/2021
High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor
High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor
The C4AK series joins the C4AU (harsh environment) and C4AQ-P (125°C) family of power DC-Link film capacitors. These series offer higher capacitance density, DC voltage, and DC ripple current capabilities with an extended operational lifetime at high temperatures in harsh environments. Ideal for use in automoti
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Date:
06/04/2021
Mersen relaunches Enlight Energy Cap capacitor series
Mersen relaunches Enlight Energy Cap capacitor series
Since the relaunch, these products feature a new foil structure with much higher rated currents and an optimized price-performance ratio. That makes them the ideal solution for use in frequency converters and DC links in wind energy or photovoltaic technology. “These industries have huge potential”, explains Herw
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Date:
06/04/2021
New Würth Elektronik RJ45-10G-LAN transformers
New Würth Elektronik RJ45-10G-LAN transformers
Three tab-down models join the existing Ethernet connectors with integrated transformer in tab-up design. These models have the recess for the connector tab on the underside. All four new RJ45 integrated transformer connectors feature an extremely low-profile package. One of the models is especially suitable for par
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Date:
06/04/2021
600 V CoolMOS PFD7 in Samsung’s newly launched refrigerator
600 V CoolMOS PFD7 in Samsung’s newly launched refrigerator
They have been integrated in Samsung’s brand new one-door fridge (RR23A2J3XWX, RR23A2G3WDX) and FDR (French Door Fridge: RF18A5101SR) inverterized refrigerator. Inverterization is an emerging DC to AC conversion trend in contemporary inverter designs. It helps the application run more quietly and smoothly wh
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Date:
06/04/2021
InnoSwitch4-CZ Flyback Switcher ICs for Mobile Charging Devices
InnoSwitch4-CZ Flyback Switcher ICs for Mobile Charging Devices
InnoSwitch4-CZ devices incorporate a robust 750 V primary switch using Power Integrations’ PowiGaN technology and a novel high frequency active clamp flyback controller to facilitate a new class of ultra-compact chargers suitable for phones, tablets, and laptops. The first consumer devices based on InnoSwitch4-
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Date:
06/04/2021
Precision, High-Speed, DAQ µModule
Precision, High-Speed, DAQ µModule
The device can also enable a low latency digital control loop in Hardware in the Loop (HiL) applications or source measurement unit applications. The new ADAQ23875 incorporates the critical signal conditioning circuitry associated with scaling the signal from the sensor and enables a 4x footprint reduction vers
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Date:
06/04/2021
Dual Power Rail I2C Bus GPIO Expanders Improve System Design
Dual Power Rail I2C Bus GPIO Expanders Improve System Design
Diodes Incorporated has announced 16-bit PI4IOE5V6416Q and 34-bit PI4IOE5V6534Q bidirectional voltage-level translation general-purpose I/O (GPIO) expanders for automotive applications. Representing an industry first for the automotive industry, the automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qua
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Date:
06/02/2021
24 W AC-DC Power Supply Ideal for Home Healthcare Applications
24 W AC-DC Power Supply Ideal for Home Healthcare Applications
CUI Inc, a Bel group company, announced the addition of a new series of medical desktop ac-dc power supplies to its external ac-dc power supply line. The SDM24-UD Series is available in four models and in black or white color options. The series features up to 27 W of continuous power and no-load power consumption of
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Date:
06/02/2021
Sager Electronics Offers Molex’s Opto Assemblies
Sager Electronics Offers Molex’s Opto Assemblies
Sager Electronics is now stocking Molex’s OptoHD, OptoDP, and OptoUSB assemblies.  Delivering uncompressed video with superior resolution, Molex's OptoHD, OptoDP and OptoUSB Active Optical Cable (AOC) assemblies offer familiar passive plug-and-play interfaces with reliable signal integrity perf
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Date:
06/02/2021
TE Connectivity Sensor Solutions Guide on TTI.com
TE Connectivity Sensor Solutions Guide on TTI.com
TTI, Inc., is pleased to present the new TE Connectivity’s Sensor Solutions Guide. Whether you are working on the newest technology in digital and home healthcare, heavy industrial or harsh environments, or on the newest electric vehicles, the solution guide will help you navigate through TE Connectivity’s to
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Date:
06/02/2021
Gate-Driver IC Family with Integrated Galvanic Isolation
Gate-Driver IC Family with Integrated Galvanic Isolation
Infineon Technologies AG expands its growing portfolio of single-channel gate-driver ICs. The new EiceDRIVER 1EDB family of single-channel gate-driver IC provides galvanic input-to-output isolation of 3 kV rms (UL 1577) that ensures rugged ground-loop separation. Their common-mode transient im
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Date:
06/01/2021
LTE CAT-M1 Module For Massive IoT Based On Monarch Technology
LTE CAT-M1 Module For Massive IoT Based On Monarch Technology
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RYZ014A, Renesas’ first cellular IoT module supporting the LTE Cat-M1 specification. This technology allows devices to directly connect to the internet without the need for a gateway by relying on the existing communication infrastructure owned by mobile network op
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Date:
05/27/2021
40 Gbps DPDT Differential Switch for High-speed Switching
40 Gbps DPDT Differential Switch for High-speed Switching
Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) has announced a new double-pole/double-throw (DPDT) switch providing the industry’s highest performance and data rates for high-speed differential switching applications. Based on Menlo Micro’s market-proven Ideal Switch technology, the new MM5600 DPDT switch offers high-speed operation from DC
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Date:
05/27/2021
Panasonic Industry PAN1781 Bluetooth 5 Low Energy module
Panasonic Industry PAN1781 Bluetooth 5 Low Energy module
The PAN1781 is a Bluetooth 5 Low Energy module based on the Nordic nRF52820 single chip controller and is, in a way, the lightweight version of the PAN1780. Bluetooth 5 features additionally a higher symbol rate of 2 Mbps using the high speed LE 2M PHY or a significantly longer range using the LE coded PHY a
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Date:
05/27/2021
eBook Offers a Complete Guide to Thermal Management
eBook Offers a Complete Guide to Thermal Management
CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the release of a free, comprehensive ebook on the topic of thermal management. As an almost inescapable factor in electronic design, managing heat is often an afterthought during the design phase. With this free-to-download ebook titled, The Complete Guide to Th
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Date:
05/27/2021
Chip Ferrite Beads for Automotive Applications up to 175°C
Chip Ferrite Beads for Automotive Applications up to 175°C
Murata has introduced the BLM18KN_EH series of chip ferrite beads for noise suppression in power lines at temperatures up to 175°C. Target automotive applications include engine and transmission electronic control units (ECUs) and turbo motor controllers. The components also meet AEC-Q200 qualification re
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Date:
05/27/2021
Amerlux's UV-Free, White Antimicrobial Lighting Solutions
Amerlux's UV-Free, White Antimicrobial Lighting Solutions
Amerlux launched an innovative, UV-free lighting solution that kills viruses, bacteria and other microbes on surfaces while providing crisp, white, comfortable illumination and meeting international standards for continual and unrestricted use around people. ActiveClean combines Amerlux’s commercial-grade LED lighting&n
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Date:
05/27/2021
Next-Generation, High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit
Next-Generation, High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit
ACEINNA Inc. announced the general availability of the OpenIMU335RI, a rugged inertial measurement unit (IMU) with CAN and RS232 interfaces. The OpenIMU335RI is the third product in ACEINNA’s Gen 3 architecture and adds a rugged sealed standalone product to the earlier introduced IMU383ZA and OpenIMU330BI. It delivers
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Date:
05/26/2021
Complete 13MP PDAF UVC Camera Reference Design Kit
Complete 13MP PDAF UVC Camera Reference Design Kit
THine Solutions, Inc., a THine company, introduced their new THEIA-CAM family of camera Reference Design Kits. The first Kit in the family is the THSCU101, a 13-megapixel Phase-Detection Auto-Focus (PDAF) USB Video Class (UVC) camera Reference Design Kit. The THSCU101 Kit is based on THine’s THP7312 image sig
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Date:
05/25/2021
Single Pole Tactile Switch for High Reliability Applications
Single Pole Tactile Switch for High Reliability Applications
C&K has developed a single pole double throw (SPDT) tactile switch designed for elevator buttons, gaming controllers and the industrial market. The TLSM Series SPDT tact switch combines a space-saving design with high reliability all within a compact design that is only 6.0mm x 6.1mm. At only 6.0 mm x
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Date:
05/25/2021
Demonstration Board Delivers Best-in-Class Power Density
Demonstration Board Delivers Best-in-Class Power Density
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9149, a 1 kW-capable 48 V input to 12 V output LLC converter that operates as a DC transformer with a conversion ratio of 4:1. This demonstration board features the 100V EPC2218 and 40 V EPC20 24GaN FETs. The board is the size of DOSA-standard ⅛th brick format, measur
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Date:
05/25/2021
Expanded Range of 16V Operation 1.0A Step-up DC/DC Converters
Expanded Range of 16V Operation 1.0A Step-up DC/DC Converters
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched a synchronous rectification type boost DC/DC converter--XC9143/XC9144 series, which incorporates two driver FETs required for switching operation. In recent years, demands of power supply ICs for small display systems and drive systems such as small motors and valves have
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Date:
05/25/2021
30 V N-Channel MOSFET Delivers High Power Density, Efficiency
30 V N-Channel MOSFET Delivers High Power Density, Efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a versatile new 30 V n-channel TrenchFET Gen V power MOSFET that delivers increased power density and efficiency for both isolated and non-isolated topologies. Offered in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm thermally enhanced PowerPAK 1212-8S package, the Vishay Siliconix SiSS52DN features best in class on-resistance of 0.95 mΩ
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Date:
05/24/2021
Flammable Gas Sensors for Real-time Personal Safety Monitors
Flammable Gas Sensors for Real-time Personal Safety Monitors
NevadaNano announced that Universal Site Monitoring (USM) will use its Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Flammable Gas Sensors in their BLE Gas Sensors to bring real-time gas detection capabilities to the mobile phone market. This will allow end-users to monitor gas risks in the field simply by connecting th
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Date:
05/24/2021
TRACO's DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
TRACO's DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking TRACO Power’s TEP 40UIR and TEP 60UIR DC/DC converters. TRACO Power's TEP 40UIR and TEP 60UIR are high performance DC/DC converters offered in a compact quarter brick metal package. With an ultra-wide 12:1 input voltage range, these DC/DC converters are an all-in-one solution for
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Date:
05/24/2021
Amphenol Heavy-Duty Power Connectors in Stock at TTI
Amphenol Heavy-Duty Power Connectors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., has in stock for immediate shipment Amphenol’s new PowerLok G2 Heavy-Duty Power Connector, featuring RADSOK contact technology. TTI and Mouser Electronics are the exclusive distributors for the new Amphenol product. Amphenol’s PowerLok G2 Connector features a 60A to 500A operating current, makin
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Date:
05/21/2021
Molex Thin-Film Battery in Stock at TTI
Molex Thin-Film Battery in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the Molex Thin-Film Battery from stock at TTI. Molex’s Thin-Film Battery is a low-profile, flexible, disposable battery with a small footprint designed for low-power single-use applications. The batteries are zinc-carbon primary cells (Zn anode/MnO2 cathode) that nomin
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Date:
05/21/2021
Smart Power Stage Family Provides High Efficiency
Smart Power Stage Family Provides High Efficiency
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced a new series of Smart Power Stages (SPS) targeting multiphase VR regulators powering high-performance GPU and CPU in desktop Add-In Graphics Cards (AICs), gaming laptops, servers, data storage, artificial intelligence, and networking equipment. The AOZ527xQI series us
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Date:
05/21/2021
Efabless and SkyWater Bring Chip Creation to the Masses
Efabless and SkyWater Bring Chip Creation to the Masses
Efabless announced the launch of its new chipIgnite program to bring chip design and fabrication to the masses and a collaboration with SkyWater Technology for the first node supported in the program. The chipIgnite program expands upon the SKY130-based open source chip manufacturing program sponsored by Google an
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Date:
05/20/2021
Ultra-Broadband Capacitors Perform from 16KHz to 70+GHz
Ultra-Broadband Capacitors Perform from 16KHz to 70+GHz
AVX Corporation has released new UBC 550 Series ultra-broadband capacitors designed to deliver reliable, repeatable performance from 16KHz to 70+GHz in ultra-broadband microwave and millimeter-wave RF applications with stringent operating requirements. The new UBC 550Z, 550U, and 550L Series ultra-broadband ca
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Date:
05/20/2021
Improved Lab Management Software for Remote Battery Testing
Improved Lab Management Software for Remote Battery Testing
NH Research Inc. (NHR) announces the launch of Enerlab 2.0, a battery test lab management solution. Enerlab 2.0 battery test lab management software has a new enhanced design including a state of the art GUI focused on improving the user experience and productivity. Enerlab is a top level enterprise
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Date:
05/20/2021
Souriau UTGX Trim Trio Connectors in Stock at TTI
Souriau UTGX Trim Trio Connectors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., now carries Souriau’s UTGX Trim Trio Industrial Connector line. Souriau UTGX Trim Trio Bayonet Connectors are a versatile, ruggedized solution for industrial applications. These connectors are waterproof, shock-proof and UV resistant, allowing the series to withstand continuous underwater immersion
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Date:
05/19/2021
Entry-Level RZ/V2L MPUs with Best-in-Class Power Efficiency
Entry-Level RZ/V2L MPUs with Best-in-Class Power Efficiency
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs) with the new RZ/V2L MPUs designed for entry-level AI-enabled applications. As part of the RZ/V Series, the new MPUs incorporate Renesas’ exclusive AI accelerator – the DRP-AI (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor) – t
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Date:
05/19/2021
High Reliability Sensors for Fast Steering Mirror Control
High Reliability Sensors for Fast Steering Mirror Control
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., announces the KD-5100+, an upgraded higher reliability version of Kaman’s legacy KD-5100 measuring system. The KD-5100+ retains the proven performance of the KD-5100 system while incorporating upgrades to the circuit layout, ground connections, and se
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Date:
05/17/2021
Thin-Film Wraparound Chip Resistor Delivers Tight TCR
Thin-Film Wraparound Chip Resistor Delivers Tight TCR
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new high precision thin film wraparound chip resistor for industrial, medical, military, and aerospace applications. The Vishay Sfernice P2TC offers a tight TCR of ± 2 ppm/°C over wider resistance and temperature ranges — and in more case sizes with higher pow
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Date:
05/17/2021
Silicon Labs Expands Isolated Gate Driver Product Family
Silicon Labs Expands Isolated Gate Driver Product Family
Silicon Labs announced the addition of Si828x version 2 to its isolated gate driver product family. This update allows the product family to effectively drive Silicon Carbide (SiC) Field Effect Transistor (FET) gates, addressing the growing market for half- and full-bridge inverters and power supplies that require im
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Date:
05/17/2021
Servo Controller/Driver Module Accelerates Robotics
Servo Controller/Driver Module Accelerates Robotics
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, introduces the smallest and lowest-power single-axis servo controller/driver module with integrated motion control. The new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module enables two-phase bipolar stepper motors in robotics and automation equipment to optimize speed and synchronization of a
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Date:
05/17/2021
Best-in-class 65W USB-C PD GaN Adapter Reference Design
Best-in-class 65W USB-C PD GaN Adapter Reference Design
Transphorm, Inc. and Silanna Semiconductor announced a world-class GaN power adapter reference design. The solution is an open frame, 65W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger that combines Transphorm’s SuperGaN Gen IV platform with Silanna Semiconductor’s proprietary Active Clamp Flyback (ACF) PWM controller. To
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Date:
05/17/2021
UPS Minimizes Unplanned Disruptions in Harsh Environments
UPS Minimizes Unplanned Disruptions in Harsh Environments
As more power-sensitive devices are deployed in automated industrial processes, the need for reliable battery backup power is growing exponentially, yet serious challenges remain in the design of traditional Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS). Most UPS are simply too large or heat-sensitive to be installed in co
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Date:
05/16/2021
IEC-Style C6 Inlet is UL Uprated to 7A/125 VAC
IEC-Style C6 Inlet is UL Uprated to 7A/125 VAC
SCHURTER announces a change to the UL/CSA ratings for its 2561/2562 series IEC C6 inlet. The inlet conforms with the standards update UL 498 & CSA C22.2 to UL 60320-1, where the ratings are also updated to reflect both IEC 2.5A at 250 VAC and UL 7A at 125 VAC. With the trend toward downsizing equipment t
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Date:
05/16/2021
Generac Expands Offering w/ Largest Gaseous Generator Set
Generac Expands Offering w/ Largest Gaseous Generator Set
Generac Industrial Power’s leadership in gaseous fueled generators expands with the introduction of its largest natural gas unit in the lineup to date.   The new SG1000 1000 kW gaseous generator is designed with Generac’s in-house engine expertise and uses robust MOTORTECH components. The new engin
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Date:
05/12/2021
DC-DC Demonstration Board Powered by GaN FETs
DC-DC Demonstration Board Powered by GaN FETs
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9137, a 1.5 kW, two-phase 48 V – 12 V bidirectional converter that operates with 97 % efficiency in a very small footprint. The design of this demonstration board is scalable; that is, two converters can be paralleled to achieve 3 kW or three converters can be paralleled to
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Date:
05/11/2021
Proximity Sensor Offers Power Consumption Down to 6.63 μA
Proximity Sensor Offers Power Consumption Down to 6.63 μA
The Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new fully integrated proximity sensor designed to increase efficiency and performance in consumer and industrial applications. Featuring a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36825T combines a photodiode, si
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05/11/2021
Linear ReDrivers Deliver Enhanced Signal Integrity
Linear ReDrivers Deliver Enhanced Signal Integrity
Diodes Incorporated has strengthened its position in the linear ReDriver IC market with the introduction of the 1.8V PI2DPX1066, PI2DPX1217, and PI2DPX1263. Suited for a range of applications including notebook and desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, docking stations, gaming consoles, monitors, and virtual reality eq
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05/11/2021
Design Suite Accelerates Embedded Security Implementations
Design Suite Accelerates Embedded Security Implementations
In 2019, Microchip Technology released its Trust Platform for its CryptoAuthentication family, bringing the industry’s first pre-provisioned solutions for hardware-based secure elements to companies of all sizes that want an easy way to implement secure authentication. Today, the company is further en
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05/11/2021
Stack Accelerates Development of Industrial Automation Systems
Stack Accelerates Development of Industrial Automation Systems
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation extended its portfolio of comprehensive low power FPGA-based solution stacks with the introduction of Lattice Automate. The stack includes software tools, industrial IP cores, modular hardware development boards, and software-programmable reference designs and demos that simplify an
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05/11/2021
TDK Introduces DC Link Capacitors with Exceptionally Low ESL
TDK Introduces DC Link Capacitors with Exceptionally Low ESL
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications. The new capacitors are available for rated voltages of 700 V DC to 2000 V DC and cover a capacitance range of 20 µF to 270 µF. The current handling capacity can be up to 60 A at 65 °C with the ability to tolerate current pe
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05/07/2021
Optek Smart Sensor Modules Now Available from TTI
Optek Smart Sensor Modules Now Available from TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the OPB9001 Reflective Optical Sensor from TT Electronics - Optek. This sensor is targeted for the medical and industrial applications including industrial printing, dispensing, manufacturing automation and portable lab/medical equipment. Optek’s OPB9001 is a reflective, CMOS logic
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05/07/2021
TTI Offering Backlighting Chip LEDs from ROHM
TTI Offering Backlighting Chip LEDs from ROHM
TTI, Inc., is now offering the ROHM CSL0901/CSL0902 LED series. These compact, high-output, surface-mount LEDs are designed with molded lenses to optimize intensity. This new lineup includes 18 devices, comprised of the CSL0901 series and featuring standard brightness and the high brightness CSL0902 series. LED
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05/07/2021
Plug-and-Play Gate Driver Targets Railway Applications
Plug-and-Play Gate Driver Targets Railway Applications
Power Integrations announced a new SCALE-2 gate driver for 130 x 140 mm single IGBT high-power (IHM) modules, commonly used in railway and other long-life applications. Comprising the 1SP0630V2M1R main driver, 1SP0635D2S1R peripheral driver and ISO6125R-33 power supply, the new SCALE-2 plug-and-play gate drivers st
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05/06/2021
Software for Precise Control of ICs in BLDC Motor Drives
Software for Precise Control of ICs in BLDC Motor Drives
Power Integrations released its Motor-Expert software, an embedded “C” code application, library and control GUI that enables designers using the company’s BridgeSwitch brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver ICs to precisely control and tune single-phase motors. BLDC motors are widely used in modern, high-efficiency ap
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05/06/2021
Laboratory-Type Accuracy in a Battery-Operated DC Calibrator
Laboratory-Type Accuracy in a Battery-Operated DC Calibrator
Vitrek offers the XiTRON 2000 series for metrologists who need superior accuracy and portability when calibrating thermocouple, pressure, flow and DC instrumentation. Delivering laboratory-level accuracy in a battery-powered DC calibrator, the 2000 Series is a cost-effective calibration/simulation tool ideal fo
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05/06/2021
High-Voltage DC-DC Converters for Analytical Applications
High-Voltage DC-DC Converters for Analytical Applications
XP Power released the HRC05 series of 5W regulated high-voltage DC-DC converters that delivers a fully adjustable and reliable output voltage up to 6kVDC in a small package. Models in the series provide design engineers working on high voltage integration with a complete set of features as standard in one compact fo
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05/06/2021
20Gbps Multi-Channel Mux/Demux For Video Signal Routing
20Gbps Multi-Channel Mux/Demux For Video Signal Routing
Diodes Incorporated has further expanded its video passive multiplexer/demultiplexer (mux/demux) switch portfolio with the introduction of the 4-channel PI3WVR14412. Supporting up to 20Gbps operation, this 2:1/1:2 mux/demux device provides speeds beyond those of other products on the market - resulting in a 35% increas
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05/05/2021
Thick Film Chip Resistors Provide Superior Pulse Handling
Thick Film Chip Resistors Provide Superior Pulse Handling
Applications that experience pulse events require special consideration for selecting resistors. General purpose thick film chip resistors have variable pulse handling depending on calibration trim length. As a result, their pulse performance can be unreliable. Stackpole’s RPC series has limited trim lengt
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05/05/2021
400PV Photovoltaic Fuses Provide Rugged Circuit Protection
400PV Photovoltaic Fuses Provide Rugged Circuit Protection
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the 400PV Fuse series, a 2410 size, surface mount design (SMD) circuit protection component that offers low resistance for photovoltaic (PV) applications. The 400PV is specifically designed to address the latest trend in solar roofing by enabling PV shingles that integrate both the shing
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05/04/2021
RECOM Power's AC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
RECOM Power's AC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking RECOM Power’s RAC02E-K/277 & RAC03E-K/277 series 2W and 3W AC/DC converters. RECOM Power's RAC02E-K/277 and RAC03E-K/277 series AC/DC modules are capable of 277 VAC with 4kVAC isolation. Providing versatile power in a compact space, these converters offer outputs ranging from 3.3
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05/04/2021
400 W Motor Drive Demonstration Powered by GaN Power Stage
400 W Motor Drive Demonstration Powered by GaN Power Stage
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9146, a 400 W motor drive demonstration. The EPC9146 power board contains three independently controlled half bridge circuits, featuring the EPC2152 monolithic ePower Stage with integrated gate driver, 80 V maximum device voltage, 15 A (10 ARMS) maximum output current. The
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05/04/2021
Thermoelectric Coolers Increase PCR Cycling Reliability
Thermoelectric Coolers Increase PCR Cycling Reliability
Laird Thermal Systems announces the launch of the PowerCycling PCX series of thermoelectric coolers designed to meet demanding thermal cycling applications found in molecular diagnostics, PCR and point of care test devices. Thermal cycling exposes thermoelectric coolers to mechanical stresses as the module contrac
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05/03/2021
AC Filtering Film Capacitors Withstand THB Testing of 40°C
AC Filtering Film Capacitors Withstand THB Testing of 40°C
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of metallized polypropylene AC filtering film capacitors optimized for high humidity environments. Vishay Roederstein MKP1847C AC Filtering devices withstand demanding temperature humidity bias (THB) testing — 40 °C, 93 % relative humidity for 56
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05/03/2021
Molex Off-the-Shelf MX150 Cable Assemblies in Stock at TTI
Molex Off-the-Shelf MX150 Cable Assemblies in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of OTS MX150 Cable Assemblies from stock at TTI. Molex continues to broaden and deepen its OTS cable assembly offering with MX150 being the latest to hit TTI’s shelves. The MX150 Cable Assemblies deliver a 22.0A current rating and offer a variety of c
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05/03/2021
600V IGBT IPMs Deliver Class-Leading Low Noise with Low Loss
600V IGBT IPMs Deliver Class-Leading Low Noise with Low Loss
ROHM Semiconductor announced that it has developed four new 600V IGBT Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) as part of its BM6437x series that deliver best-in-class low noise characteristics, together with low loss, making them ideal for power conversion in inverters. The devices are used in compact industrial equipment, su
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04/30/2021
80 A Digital PoL Regulator in Compact SIP
80 A Digital PoL Regulator in Compact SIP
Flex Power Modules introduces the BMR474, a high power density, digital non-isolated Point of Load (PoL) regulator. Due to its vertically mounted SIP (Single Inline Package) design, the BMR474 saves valuable board space, while being able to deliver up to 80 A output current, with a maximum power output of 198 W.
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04/30/2021
High-Current Choke DKIV-1 Phase in Vertical Design
High-Current Choke DKIV-1 Phase in Vertical Design
SCHURTER expands its range of current-compensated chokes for printed circuit board mounting, to include a vertical design for 1-phase high current applications. The new DKIV-1 sports a compact design and smaller footprint due to its vertical orientation. The series is available with a ferrite or nanocrystalline core fo
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04/30/2021
Seoul Semiconductor LEDs Selected for Horticultural Applications
Seoul Semiconductor LEDs Selected for Horticultural Applications
Innovative Growers Equipment has selected Seoul Semiconductor ultraviolet (UV), white, and deep red (DR) LEDs for its latest lighting product, the ILE Radiance Spectrum UV6C horticultural lighting fixtures. The fixtures use the unique spectral properties of Seoul’s LEDs to produce an enhanced broadband spectrum of
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04/30/2021
Rugged 600 Watt AC-DC Power Supply for Harsh Environments
Rugged 600 Watt AC-DC Power Supply for Harsh Environments
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces it is extending its portfolio of rugged AC/DC products with the IHC600 Series. The IHC series is aimed at ruggedized fanless applications that require high reliability power operating in challenging environmental conditions. The compact single output range incorporates ext
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04/30/2021
Fan-Cooled Frame Grabbers Protect Industrial Mini-Computers
Fan-Cooled Frame Grabbers Protect Industrial Mini-Computers
Configured with a powerful processor, ample storage, and an operating system, Small Form Factor (SFF PC) computers are becoming an essential part of the Industry 4.0 landscape, but present challenges in space-constrained embedded vision applications. To save space, SFF PCs are typically fanless making them
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04/29/2021
I3C Bus Extension and SPD Hub Devices for AMI Firmware
I3C Bus Extension and SPD Hub Devices for AMI Firmware
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that AMI, a firmware and software solutions partner, has qualified the Renesas I3C bus extension products for its MegaRAC SP-X Remote Management Firmware. Having the I3C devices on AMI’s approved vendor list enables an easy migration path for customers shifting their DD
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04/29/2021
Very Small TVS Diodes for Highly Effective ESD Protection
Very Small TVS Diodes for Highly Effective ESD Protection
TDK Corporation has released tiny high-power TVS diodes for ESD protection, extending its portfolio of components for bidirectional overvoltage protection of I/O interfaces. The space requirement of the so-called chip scale package (CSP) is just 400 x 200 µm² (CSP01005) or 600 x 300 µm² (CSP0201), while the
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04/29/2021
CUI Devices Announces Slide Switches Product Line
CUI Devices Announces Slide Switches Product Line
CUI Devices’ Switches Group announced the addition of slide switches to its product portfolio. Available in compact package sizes as small as 10 x 2.5 x 5.9 mm, the MSS series is a family of mini slide switches featuring 2.54 mm pitches, SPDT circuits, and on-on switch functions. Thanks to their compact footprints, th
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04/27/2021
Molex Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector in Stock at TTI
Molex Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connectors with integrated ISL from stock at TTI. Molex’s compact Micro-One Wire-to-Board Connector with integrated ISL ensures proper terminal insertion and prevents accidental back-outs. This allows you to achieve a secure
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04/27/2021
Expansion of Radiation-Hardened MCU Family for Space Systems
Expansion of Radiation-Hardened MCU Family for Space Systems
Deep space initiatives including planetary exploration, orbiter missions and space research require innovative spacecraft system technology providing connectivity and processing. To enable system designers better integration and higher performance while reducing development costs and time to market, COTS technologies an
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04/27/2021
CISSOID expands its SiC Intelligent Power Modules Platform
CISSOID expands its SiC Intelligent Power Modules Platform
The new modules are intended for use in e-mobility tailored for lower switching losses or for higher power. The company is also introducing a module based on a lightweight AlSiC flat baseplate that meets the demand for natural convection or forced cooling in aerospace and in dedicated industrial applications
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04/27/2021
Würth Elektronik publishes Web Application Guide
Würth Elektronik publishes Web Application Guide
The easy-to-use tool offers the most common switching regulator and interface topologies - for example buck converters, CAN or Ethernet interfaces - and an overview of which components are required for them. From here, there is a direct link to ordering free component samples. With the help of clear and delibera
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04/27/2021
650 V GaN FETs enable 80 PLUS Titanium-class power supplies
650 V GaN FETs enable 80 PLUS Titanium-class power supplies
The new family offers significant performance advantages over previous technologies and competitive devices. With RDS(on) performance down to 35 mΩ (typical), the new power GaN FETs target single phase AC/DC and DC/DC industrial switched mode power supplies (SMPS), ranging from 2 kW to 10 kW, especially server and
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04/27/2021
White Chip LEDs with High Luminous Intensity in a 1608 Size
White Chip LEDs with High Luminous Intensity in a 1608 Size
The products are optimized for applications requiring high brightness white light emission, such as IoT devices, drones, and other battery equipped applications. In recent years, high luminous intensity (2.0cd) white LEDs are being increasingly adopted to improve visibility in a range of applications in the con
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04/27/2021
Multi-Directional Spring Contacts
Multi-Directional Spring Contacts
These new surface mount components are capable of supporting both horizontal and vertical connection orientations, but come in smaller size formats than were previously available. The S1961-46R has a 3.55mm height, while the S1971-46R has a height of 4.55mm. Although there are a multitude of vertical-only spri
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04/27/2021
AEC-Q200-compliant inductors with broadband impedance
AEC-Q200-compliant inductors with broadband impedance
These are the world’s smallest inductors with broadband impedance for in-vehicle power-over-coax (PoC) circuit of SerDes-based interfacing. The LQW21FT_0H series is compliant to AEC-Q200 and delivers a combination of both broadband impedance and high-current performance. Thanks to state of the art technologies for both
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04/27/2021
R&S NGA100 brings linear accuracy to the basic power supply class
R&S NGA100 brings linear accuracy to the basic power supply class
Rohde & Schwarz continues to expand their range of basic power supplies with the new R&S NGA100 series. The R&S NGA100 is available in four models, providing a choice of single and dual outputs with up to 35 V / 6 A per output, or 100 V / 2 A per output. Single output models supply up to 40 W, dual outpu
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04/27/2021
Flexible gate driver families now with reinforced isolation
Flexible gate driver families now with reinforced isolation
Both families now offer variants with superior reinforced isolation for higher application safety and long operating life. The new family members are VDE 0884-11 certified. With 8 mm wide-body packages, both families are suitable for applications with demanding isolation requirements including industrial drives, solar
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04/27/2021
3kW AC-DC power supplies offer 150 to 800VDC
The units can also be connected in series to provide up to 800VDC. All models feature output voltage and current adjustment ranging from 0 to 105% using analogue (via voltage or resistance) or digital (I2C, RS485 and RS232) interfaces enabling the user to optimise & tailor the power solution to the appl
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04/27/2021
Reference boards efficiently control fridge compressor drives
Reference boards efficiently control fridge compressor drives
Both boards are turnkey solutions for low power compressors that can be easily copied by customers to build final mass-production application boards. Since the design of the reference boards is system tested developers can drastically reduce their own system development time. The REF_Fridge_D11T_MOS is a ready-to-
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04/27/2021
RS Components extends its range of RS PRO sensors
RS Components extends its range of RS PRO sensors
RS Components has announced the expansion of its popular RS PRO sensors range to give customers a comprehensive choice of sensors for use in factory automation applications. The range consists of high-quality sensors and accessories that deliver excellent reliability and great value. Ultrasonic proximity senso
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04/27/2021
Single-Chip Solution for Automotive Ultrawide Touch Displays
Single-Chip Solution for Automotive Ultrawide Touch Displays
The device supports both liquid-crystal display (LCD) and organic light emitting diode (OLED) display technologies. The MXT2912TD-UW reduces the need for multiple touch controllers within a vehicle’s human machine interface (HMI) display. This single-chip touch controller provides the highest report rate for w
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04/27/2021
ESD protection devices for automotive interfaces
ESD protection devices for automotive interfaces
The devices are especially targetted at the in-vehicle networks (IVN) associated with infotainment and vehicle communications. As data rates increase and vehicles feature more electric content, the need for EMC protection becomes more critical and providing the correct type of protection is a challenge for desig
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04/27/2021
Pre-Switch publishes highest efficiency figures for 200kW inverter
Pre-Switch publishes highest efficiency figures for 200kW inverter
The inverter used only three discrete, low cost 35 mΩ SiC MOSFETs per switch location. This is expected to revolutionize EV and renewable energy designs. Comments Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO: “We are shipping the CleanWave200 evaluation systems to initial customers around the world, and the efficienc
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04/27/2021
Maxim and Aizip Provide Lowest-Power IoT Person Detection
Maxim and Aizip Provide Lowest-Power IoT Person Detection
This is 100 times lower than conventional software solutions, and the most economical and efficient IoT person-detection solution available. The low-power network provides longer operation for battery-powered IoT systems that require human-presence detection, including building energy management and smart security ca
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04/27/2021
Bulgin Updates Data Connectivity Product Offering
Bulgin Updates Data Connectivity Product Offering
This ensures that they remain aligned with the latest standards and protocols. This means that customers have access to industry-leading solutions that support elevated data transfer rates and deliver superior levels of signal integrity. Bulgin’s data connectivity suite includes the following key products:
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04/27/2021
Regenerative Power Supplies and Loads for Battery Recycling
Regenerative Power Supplies and Loads for Battery Recycling
E-mobility is booming. But with increasing operating time, the lithium-ion batteries used become less effective and need to be replaced in the vehicle. The old batteries then begin a second life or are finally recycled and completely discharged. EA offers a wide ranging product line for initial battery production, rech
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04/27/2021
AEC-Q103 qualified high-performance XENSIV MEMS microphone
AEC-Q103 qualified high-performance XENSIV MEMS microphone
This new device combines the Company’s expertise in the automotive industry with its technical leadership in high-end MEMS microphones to address the need for high performance, low-noise MEMS microphones for automotive applications. The XENSIV IM67D130A is the first microphone in the market to be qualified f
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04/27/2021
Power Delivery Software Enables USB System Differentiation
Power Delivery Software Enables USB System Differentiation
By merging their proprietary code with Microchip’s fully functionable PD stack, designers have the ultimate flexibility for creating differentiated product offerings while choosing from a wide variety of Microchip SmartHubs, microcontrollers (MCUs) and standalone PD solutions for their USB systems. Microchi
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04/27/2021
Mascot further extends Blueline power supply line-up
Mascot further extends Blueline power supply line-up
The 3920 is medically certified in accordance with EN 60601-1 edition 3.1 (safety) and EN 60601-1-2 edition 4 (EMC) and has been designed to meet global power conversion requirements. Working with universal AC line voltages from 90V to 264V, the high-efficiency 3920 offers continuous output power up to 180W
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04/27/2021
DC-DC buck converters deliver 750W in a small footprint
DC-DC buck converters deliver 750W in a small footprint
The output voltage of these 24V nominal input step-down converters can be adjusted from 3.3V to 18V with a maximum current of 45A. The i7A models can be used to derive additional high-power outputs from a 24Vdc power supply, at a lower cost and higher efficiency than isolated DC-DC converters. These very
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04/27/2021
Renesas and Qualcomm partner on Smartphone Wireless Charging
Renesas and Qualcomm partner on Smartphone Wireless Charging
This is the second high-power wireless charging smartphone reference design collaboration for the two companies. The first solution, designed for flagship devices, is sampling commercially now. This latest phase is a significant step that extends the global leaders’ collaboration to bring highly integrated, advanc
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04/27/2021
Fast Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC
Fast Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC
This advanced level shifting technology, featuring high degrees of flexibility, is proving vital to modern automobile design. It addresses the challenge of lower voltage microprocessors and microcontrollers incorporated into automotive systems, which are required to drive external devices operating at different
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04/27/2021
Digital DC/DC converter delivers 1300 W in half-brick package
Digital DC/DC converter delivers 1300 W in half-brick package
With telecoms infrastructure shifting to 5G, the RFPA is becoming increasingly power-hungry, and RF Power Amplifier designers are moving from LDMOS to Gallium Nitride (GaN) Transistors. Overall, there’s a demand for highly efficient DC/DC converters, that can deliver the power required in a compact package. The BMR6
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04/27/2021
Updates on IQD’s IQRB-3 rubidium oscillator available
Updates on IQD’s IQRB-3 rubidium oscillator available
Following the recent releases of new products in this portfolio, the ICPT-1 and the IQRB-4, and an extensive update on the IQRB-1, IQD is now able to share new data on the IQRB-3. The IQRB-3 can be synchronised to a 1 PPS signal as well as used as a 1 PPS source. Additionally, it offers superb phase noise perfo
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04/27/2021
16-Channel, Mixed-Signal Front-End Digitizer
16-Channel, Mixed-Signal Front-End Digitizer
These applications include phased array radars, electronic warfare, and ground-based SATCOM (satellite communications). The new digitizer includes four AD9081 or four AD9082 software-defined, direct RF sampling transceivers. It is designed to accelerate customer development by providing reference RF signal cha
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04/27/2021
R-TOOLS MAXX, the Next Generation Heat Sink Calculator
R-TOOLS MAXX, the Next Generation Heat Sink Calculator
R-TOOLS MAXX is a no charge, on-line simulation software that allows users to model the optimum air-cooled heat sink solution tailored to their project requirements. It is completely interactive and available online 24/7. Users can enter the boundary conditions, heat source details, and choice of flow boundaries f
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04/27/2021
Compact, conduction cooled 75W AC-DC power supply module
Compact, conduction cooled 75W AC-DC power supply module
The new supplies require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power with baseplate cooling for applications such as information technology equipment (ITE), Internet of things (IoT), general industrial and harsh or rugged applications. The comple
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04/27/2021
The First Smaller Profile Circuit Protection TVS Components
The First Smaller Profile Circuit Protection TVS Components
ProTek Devices has introduced a series of high-powered surface mount TVS components for circuit protection from electromagnetic field, lightning, and other electrical fast transients in high power applications. These new devices for motors and relays are provided in that industry’s lowest-profile packaging co
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04/26/2021
Silicon Designs' Complete Aerospace Testing Portfolio
Silicon Designs' Complete Aerospace Testing Portfolio
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the immediate availability of its complete product portfolio for aerospace testing, including inertial navigation systems.   As both a 100% veteran-owned small business and an entirely U.S.-based manufacturer, Silicon Designs has supported both government and private-business
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04/26/2021
Cornell Dubilier Announces Expanded Supercapacitor Offerings
Cornell Dubilier Announces Expanded Supercapacitor Offerings
Cornell Dubilier has announced that additional capacitance values and cell sizes have been added to its already extensive supercapacitor platforms, the DGH 2.7 volt and DSF 3.0 volt series. The expansion comes on the heels of the recent addition of cutting-edge LiC hybrid types which offer higher operating voltages an
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04/26/2021
1000VA Pure Sine Wave Inverters with Convection Cooling
1000VA Pure Sine Wave Inverters with Convection Cooling
ABSOPULSE Electronics RSI 1K-HSA-F31 series of railway quality DC-AC inverters use field-proven microprocessor controlled high frequency PWM technology to generate up to 1000VA output power with pure sine wave output voltage.  The inverters are an addition to the company’s line of power conversion pro
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04/26/2021
Pre-Switch Shows Highest Efficiency Figures for 200kW Inverter
Pre-Switch Shows Highest Efficiency Figures for 200kW Inverter
Pre-Switch, Inc., has published performance data that shows that its 200kW (space vector modulated) CleanWave200 evaluation inverter exceeds 99.3% at 100kHz using only three discrete, low cost 35 mΩ SiC MOSFETs per switch location.  This is expected to revolutionize EV and renewable energy designs. The Pre-Switc
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04/24/2021
IP 67 Power Entry Module w/ Circuit Breaker adds CCC Approval
IP 67 Power Entry Module w/ Circuit Breaker adds CCC Approval
SCHURTER’s DG11 series power entry module has received CCC approval in addition to ENEC and cURus approvals, paving its entry into the China market. The compact unit, which integrates a 2-pole circuit breaker, is rated up to 10 A at 250 V. It is a first-of-its-kind power entry module with optional IP67 rated ve
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04/24/2021
Sager Electronics Offers Cosel 1200W Medical Power Supplies
Sager Electronics Offers Cosel 1200W Medical Power Supplies
Sager Electronics is now stocking Cosel’s TUNS1200 1200W low profile onboard power supplies. With its low profile and medical safety certifications, Cosel’s TUNS1200 1200W medical power supplies are designed for various applications requiring high- and low-temperature operation as well as constant current.
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04/24/2021
Molex L1NK Connector System in Stock at TTI
Molex L1NK Connector System in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of the full range of L1NK Connectors from stock at TTI. Molex offers the L1NK Connector system in 2.50mm, 3.00mm and 3.96mm contact spacing and up to 11.0A of current in a package that offers superior design options for flexibility and efficient assembly. With features
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04/24/2021
Teledyne LeCroy Launches Next-Gen High-Def Oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy Launches Next-Gen High-Def Oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy unveiled the newest additions to its industry leading High Definition Oscilloscope family. The HDO6000B Series is the most compelling solution yet to the unique problems confronting today’s analog, digital and mixed-signal designers. Industry trends like IoT and embedded and mobile computing
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04/23/2021
Amphenol Temperature Scanning Entry System in Stock at TTI
Amphenol Temperature Scanning Entry System in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., offers Amphenol Advanced Sensor’s TSCAN-750 Temperature Scanning Entry System, which combines traditional infrared (IR) temperature measurement with artificial intelligence (Al) facial recognition. This Advanced IR system provides full and partial facial recognition with the capability to detect a
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04/23/2021
Floating BtB Connector from Hirose for Automotive Powertrains
Floating BtB Connector from Hirose for Automotive Powertrains
Hirose has developed a narrow pitch board-to-board connector ideally suited for internal connection of automotive powertrains including motor controllers. Combining shock and vibration resistance with high heat resistance up to 140, the FX26 Series connector delivers high reliability in harsh environment applicati
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Date:
04/23/2021
First General-Purpose MCU to get CMVP Level 3 Certification
First General-Purpose MCU to get CMVP Level 3 Certification
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that its 32-bit RX65N microcontroller (MCU) has achieved Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) (Note 1) Level 3 certification under the FIPS 140-2 security standard by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The RX65N is the world’s first ge
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Date:
04/23/2021
Reducing Experimental Modal Survey Measurement Errors
Reducing Experimental Modal Survey Measurement Errors
MB Dynamics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of its Lateral Excitation Stand. The MB Dynamics Lateral Excitation Stand can be used to help reduce measurement errors which can arise during experimental modal surveys. It does so, by offering versatile modal exciter suspension and support, as well
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Date:
04/23/2021
3kW AC-DC Power Supplies Provide 150 to 800VDC
3kW AC-DC Power Supplies Provide 150 to 800VDC
XP Power announced the introduction of the HDL3000-HV series of single-phase input 3kW AC-DC power supplies with output voltages from 150V to 400VDC, with up to 800VDC realised by connecting units in series. All models feature output voltage and current adjustment ranging from 0 to 105% using analogue (via voltage or
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Date:
04/23/2021
AEC-Q200-Compliant Inductors for In-Vehicle PoC Systems
AEC-Q200-Compliant Inductors for In-Vehicle PoC Systems
Murata continues to support ongoing engineering progression within the automotive sector with the introduction of the LQW21FT_0H series. These are the world’s smallest inductors with broadband impedance for in-vehicle power-over-coax (PoC) circuit of SerDes-based interfacing. The LQW21FT_0H series is compliant to
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Date:
04/22/2021
ROHM Introduces White Chip LEDs with High Luminous Intensity
ROHM Introduces White Chip LEDs with High Luminous Intensity
ROHM Semiconductor introduced their new CSL1104WB ultra-compact, high luminous intensity white chip LEDs. The products are optimized for applications requiring high brightness white light emission, such as IoT devices, drones, and other battery-equipped applications. In recent years, high luminous intensity
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Date:
04/22/2021
High Current and Power Density for Compact IT Equipment
High Current and Power Density for Compact IT Equipment
Pushing the boundaries of advanced IT and networking devices requires improvements in component density and functionality. And for power and electrical engineers, this equates to designing board-level power modules in ever-shrinking, high density packages. ABB’s new MicroDLynx IITM DC-DC help meet the power needs
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Date:
04/21/2021
Next-Gen RISC-V Solutions for Automotive Applications
Next-Gen RISC-V Solutions for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation andSiFive, Inc., announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation, high-end RISC-V solutions for automotive applications. The partnership will also include SiFive licensing the use of their RISC-V core IP portfolio to Renesas.  Renesas provides automotiv
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Date:
04/21/2021
TDK Extends its Range of Compact SMT High-Current Chokes
TDK Extends its Range of Compact SMT High-Current Chokes
TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS ERU-SMT power inductors with the new ERU19, ERU24 and ERU27 (B82559*) series. Each product line is comprised of up to 10 types, covering inductance values from 1.0 µH to 30 µH. Overall, a range of saturation currents at 25 °C from 11.5 A DC to 101.5 A DC is co
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Date:
04/21/2021
Schottky Rectifiers Feature Wettable-Flank Packaging
Schottky Rectifiers Feature Wettable-Flank Packaging
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSUP Series of AEC-101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers. These 5A/10A/15A-rated rectifiers are offered with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) of 60V or 45V with 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of nearly 300A. The SMPC4.6U-package offe
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Date:
04/21/2021
Gas Sensor Detects Leaks In A Diverse Array of Applications
Gas Sensor Detects Leaks In A Diverse Array of Applications
NevadaNano announced its Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) R-290 Propane sensor. The new device is the most accurate on the market, making it an ideal solution for residential and commercial R-290 propane applications including air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dr
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Date:
04/21/2021
First Automotive Single-Chip Solution for Touch Displays
First Automotive Single-Chip Solution for Touch Displays
To better meet the need for safe, intuitive and easy-to-use user interfaces within automotive vehicles, designers are continuing to consolidate the vehicle’s cluster, center stack and co-driver displays into very wide screens. Streamlining and simplifying system development for these ultrawide screens often se
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Date:
04/20/2021
Sealed Selector Switches Simplify Assembly w/ M12 Connectors
Sealed Selector Switches Simplify Assembly w/ M12 Connectors
RAFI has expanded its RAMO S selector switch series to include integrated M12 plug and play connectors that simplify assembly. The M12 terminals ensure that the necessary wiring effort is reduced to a minimum and that no extra enclosures with special sealing are required. Featuring a fully enclosed housing with an
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Date:
04/16/2021
Open Source Power Delivery Software Enables Code Integration
Open Source Power Delivery Software Enables Code Integration
USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) and open source software are two technologies leading the next wave of wired connectivity. With Microchip Technology Inc.’s new Power Delivery Software Framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB-C PD systems. By merging their proprietary code with Mi
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Date:
04/16/2021
Murata Ultra-Small DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager
Murata Ultra-Small DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking Murata Power Solution's MYR series ultra-small .5A to 2A Converters. The MYR series of PicoBK Non-Isolated DC/DC converters integrate a coil and a control IC into a single package. The ultra-small form-factor measures from 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 mm to 3.1 x 4.7 x 1.3 mm depending o
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Date:
04/16/2021
Application-Specific Regulator for Intel Rocket Lake Platform
Application-Specific Regulator for Intel Rocket Lake Platform
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced a new family of application-specific EZBuck regulators. The AOZ2263VQI-01 and AOZ2263VQI-02 are offered in a QFN 4 x 4 packageand offer the industry’s most compact footprint to support VCCIOrails in Intel RocketLake platforms used in desktop computing sy
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Date:
04/16/2021
ROHM Unveils 32bit D/A Converter IC for Hi-Fi Audio Equipment
ROHM Unveils 32bit D/A Converter IC for Hi-Fi Audio Equipment
ROHM Semiconductor announced the new BD34301EKV, a 32bit D/A converter IC designed for high fidelity audio equipment, capable of high-resolution playback of audio sources. ROHM also offers BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation boards for testing the new IC’s performance (available via distributor channels). Designed to maximal
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Date:
04/15/2021
High-Speed Bi-Directional IC for Automotive Applications
High-Speed Bi-Directional IC for Automotive Applications
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its family of voltage-level shifters, with the release of the PI4ULS3V304AQ. This advanced level shifting technology, featuring high degrees of flexibility, is proving vital to modern automobile design. It addresses the challenge of lower voltage microprocessors and microcontrollers in
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Date:
04/14/2021
TDK Announces Availability of SmartPressure Platform
TDK Announces Availability of SmartPressure Platform
TDK Corporation announces worldwide availability of the InvenSense ICP-10125, part of the SmartPressure family of the MEMS barometric pressure sensor platform. The ICP-10125 achieves the industry’s lowest pressure noise of 0.4 Pa RMS, attains the industry’s lowest power consumption of 1.3 µA, and ensures excelle
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Date:
04/14/2021
Reference Design Helps Smartphone Wireless Charging Adoption
Reference Design Helps Smartphone Wireless Charging Adoption
Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its ongoing work with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to include 30W wireless charging capabilities for mid-range smartphones powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G Mobile Platform. This is the second high-power wireless charging smartphone reference design co
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Date:
04/14/2021
HiperPFS-4 PFC IC Delivers 98% Full-Load Efficiency
HiperPFS-4 PFC IC Delivers 98% Full-Load Efficiency
This combination delivers greater than 98% full-load efficiency in PC, TV, and similar applications between 75 W and 400 W.   Comments Power Integrations’ product marketing manager Edward Ong: “Designs using HiperPFS-4 ICs show very high efficiency across the load range with as little as 36 mW of no-load p
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Date:
04/13/2021
1.5 Amp POL switching regulators in an open frame design
1.5 Amp POL switching regulators in an open frame design
This series comes in a compact SIP-3 open frame package and complements our existing POL portfolio with a series focusing strongly on a cost efficient design while maintaining our quality standards. There are 3 output voltages available: 3.3, 5.0 and 12VDC. The effective design allows full load operation up to +85°C a
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Date:
04/13/2021
Murata, Industry Leaders Commercialize Global IoT Solution
Murata, Industry Leaders Commercialize Global IoT Solution
In conjunction with Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony, formerly Altair Semiconductor), STMicroelectronics, and Truphone, Murata introduced the availability of the Type 1SE module, a highly integrated, miniaturized, low power cellular IoT solution featuring a low power STM32L4 MC
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Date:
04/13/2021
Structural Adhesive Offers Temperature Stability
Structural Adhesive Offers Temperature Stability
DELO has launched an adhesive with exceptionally high temperature stability. DELO MONOPOX HT2999 achieves compression shear strength of 20 MPa at 180°C. This is four times greater than its predecessor and other products on the market. Developed primarily for use in the automotive industry and mechanical engineering
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Date:
04/13/2021
Renesas Launches 16-bit General-Purpose Microcontroller
Renesas Launches 16-bit General-Purpose Microcontroller
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the launch and the beginning of mass production of its 16-bit general-purpose RL78/G23 microcontroller (MCU), further strengthening its RL78 Family of 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs for a broad range of applications. Compatible with Renesas' current general-purpose RL78 MCUs, such a
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Date:
04/13/2021
Sager Electronics and PUI Audio Sign Distribution Agreement
Sager Electronics and PUI Audio Sign Distribution Agreement
Sager Electronics announced the addition of PUI Audio to its line card. “Sager Electronics is an excellent fit for PUI Audio’s extensive portfolio of innovative audio products and customized solutions, as both organizations offer a customer-centric approach to doing business,” commented Brian Coleman,
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Date:
04/12/2021
Infineon Expands 600 V CoolMOS S7 Family
Infineon Expands 600 V CoolMOS S7 Family
In applications where MOSFETs are switched at low frequency, high-power product designs must meet several key characteristics: They have to minimize conduction losses, provide optimal thermal behavior, and enable more compact and lighter systems – all while maintaining the highest quality at a low cost. To me
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Date:
04/09/2021
First DC/DC Controllers w/ Integrated Active EMI Filter
First DC/DC Controllers w/ Integrated Active EMI Filter
Texas Instruments introduced a new family of synchronous DC/DC buck controllers that enable engineers to shrink the size of the power-supply solution and lower its electromagnetic interference (EMI). Featuring an integrated active EMI filter (AEF) and dual-random spread-spectrum (DRSS) technology, the LM25149-Q1 and
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Date:
04/08/2021
High-Current Jumpers Offer Robust Overload Current Handling
High-Current Jumpers Offer Robust Overload Current Handling
Zero ohm jumper chip resistors provide an essential function for circuit design. They make trace routing easier for single layer PCB's, are easier to assemble in mass production and less costly than jumper wires. Some designs however require more robust current handling than general purpose thick film chip jumper
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Date:
04/08/2021
75W AC-DC Power Supply Module for Space-Critical Applications
75W AC-DC Power Supply Module for Space-Critical Applications
XP Power has announced the availability of a new range of low profile, half brick, baseplate cooled AC-DC power supplies which require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power with baseplate cooling for applications such as information te
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Date:
04/08/2021
1.5A Synchronous Regulators Simplify Power Conversion
1.5A Synchronous Regulators Simplify Power Conversion
STMicroelectronics has introduced L6981 synchronous step-down regulators, extending the family of high-efficiency converters that simplify power-supply design by integrating power elements, feedback circuitry, and safety features on-chip. Rated to deliver up to 1.5A, with 90% typical efficiency at full load
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Date:
04/07/2021
P-Channel MOSFET Increases Efficiency and Power Density
P-Channel MOSFET Increases Efficiency and Power Density
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the world's best AEC-Q101 qualified p-channel -80 V TrenchFET MOSFET. With the lowest on-resistance of any -80 V p-channel device, the new Vishay Siliconix SQJA81EP increases power density and efficiency in automotive applications. In the compact 5.13 mm by 6.15 mm PowerPAK SO-
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Date:
04/07/2021
Module w/ Bluetooth Wireless Communication on IoT Devices
Module w/ Bluetooth Wireless Communication on IoT Devices
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX23W Module with full Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy support for system control and wireless communication on IoT endpoint devices. Featuring the RX23W 32-bit RX MCU supporting fully integrated Bluetooth Low Energy communication, the new RX23W module is equipped with a
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Date:
04/06/2021
Allied Electronics & Automation, Siemens Offer Modular Solutions
Allied Electronics & Automation, Siemens Offer Modular Solutions
Siemens and Allied Electronics & Automation are teaming up to help panel builders better design simpler, more flexible and space-saving industrial control cabinets.  Siemens’ unique SIRIUS modular system, now available from Allied, offers a full range of modular industrial control panel components in
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Date:
04/06/2021
DC Panel Meters Deliver Robust Displays in Small Form Factor
DC Panel Meters Deliver Robust Displays in Small Form Factor
Murata introduced a series of DC panel meters developed for industrial and laboratory voltage and current measurement applications. The miniaturized DMR35 series includes a +48V common-mode input range and is powered from a 9-32VDC external source. Bu
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Date:
04/06/2021
Embedded Vision-Optimized FPGA for Automotive Applications
Embedded Vision-Optimized FPGA for Automotive Applications
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation expanded its award-winning Lattice Crosslink-NX family with new FPGAs specified for automotive applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. The new CrossLink-NX FPGAs bring best-in-class low power, small form factor, hi
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Date:
04/05/2021
Medical Grade Power Supply Line Includes 27 new Models
Medical Grade Power Supply Line Includes 27 new Models
Jasper Electronics has expanded its line of medical grade power supplies with 27 new model series of external power adapters. The new adapters are compliant with International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) standards for the safety and effectiveness of medical electrical equipment, including: IEC60601-3rd Edition, UL/cU
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Date:
04/05/2021
AVX Expands Automotive Conductive Polymer Capacitor Series
AVX Expands Automotive Conductive Polymer Capacitor Series
AVX Corporation has both expanded and improved upon its AEC-Q200-qualified TCQ Series Automotive Conductive Polymer Chip Capacitors, which have been field-proven in a wide range of demanding automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications with limited board space and challenging operating environments si
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Date:
04/05/2021
Cloud-Based Solution for Design-to-Manufacturing Handoff
Cloud-Based Solution for Design-to-Manufacturing Handoff
Siemens introduced PCBflow, an innovative cloud-based software solution which bridges the gap between the electronics design and manufacturing ecosystems. PCBflow extends Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio with a secure environment for printed circuit board (PCB) design teams to interact with a variety of manufacturers, and
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Date:
04/05/2021
Molex EXTreme Guardian HD Power Connectors In Stock at TTI
Molex EXTreme Guardian HD Power Connectors In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of EXTreme Guardian HD Power Connector’s from stock at TTI. Molex’s EXTreme Guardian HD Power Connectors offer a configurable hybrid power/signal solution that provides high-current density in a low-profile package for design flexibility. Current density is up to 80A
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Date:
04/05/2021
TTI Stocks Harwin’s Ø1.75mm Terminal Pins
TTI Stocks Harwin’s Ø1.75mm Terminal Pins
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Harwin's Ø1.75mm Terminal Pins from stock at TTI. Harwin's Terminal Pins are ideal for strong and durable single-point connections for ultra-low profile and offset height board-to-board connections. Their robust Ø1.75mm pin thickness resists accidental damage and include
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Date:
04/05/2021
Phoenix Contact DT to M12 Adapters Available Now at TTI
Phoenix Contact DT to M12 Adapters Available Now at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of DT to M12 Adapters from stock. The DT-M12 Adapter has been designed and tested with the demands of agriculture, construction and other industrial vehicle applications in mind. This rugged connector meets environmental testing for both IEC and SAE standards and is ra
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Date:
04/04/2021
AC-DC Bridge Rectifiers Enable Thermal Enhancement
AC-DC Bridge Rectifiers Enable Thermal Enhancement
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new family of active AC-DC bridge rectifiers. Aptly trademarked AlphaZBL for “zero bridge loss,” this new family of products virtually eliminates the bridge rectifier losses in AC-DC power supplies and adaptors. Typical end applications include high po
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Date:
04/04/2021
Chillers Offer Energy Savings up to 50%
Chillers Offer Energy Savings up to 50%
Modern laboratory equipment requires precise cooling to protect electronics or to control processes where temperature matters. Laird Thermal Systems’ Nextreme Performance Chiller Series offers reliable, precise, and versatile temperature control solutions for laboratory equipment – all while lowering energy
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Date:
04/01/2021
Switchcraft Shielded Multi-Con-X Expansion in Stock at TTI
Switchcraft Shielded Multi-Con-X Expansion in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Switchcraft’s Shielded Multi-Con-X Expansion from stock at TTI. Switchcraft’s Shielded Multi-Con-X from Conxall has been trusted for years as a rugged harsh environment connector with added RF/EMI protection. The existing product offering only included male pins
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Date:
04/01/2021
M33-Based MCUs Deliver Extensive Communications Options
M33-Based MCUs Deliver Extensive Communications Options
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RA6 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA6M5 Group MCUs, completing the mainstream line of RA6 Series devices. The new parts offer a very wide array of communications options, generous on-chip memory, and Renesas’ best-in-class security fe
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Date:
03/31/2021
8-Port PCIe 3.0 Packet Switch Provides Design Flexibility
8-Port PCIe 3.0 Packet Switch Provides Design Flexibility
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PI7C9X3G808GP, a PCIe 3.0 packet switch capable of delivering the elevated performance parameters mandated by modern data center, cloud computing, network-attached storage (NAS), and telecom infrastructure implementations. The packet switch supports 8-lane operation, accommodating 2-
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Date:
03/31/2021
Microwave Product Portfolio Includes New Cable Assemblies
Microwave Product Portfolio Includes New Cable Assemblies
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced the availability of Junkosha’s MWX004 interconnect cables. Cables in the MWX004 series come with 1.0mm or 0.8mm connectors and include Junkosha’s patented “safety lock” feature, which prevents bending and breakage of the center pin. Since the maximum frequency for 5G is currently 71 GHz, this cable is ideal since it allows the eval
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Date:
03/28/2021
Mouser Electronics' Portfolio of TE Connectivity Solutions
Mouser Electronics' Portfolio of TE Connectivity Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is an authorised global distributor of solutions from TE Connectivity (TE). With over 69,000 TE products, Mouser offers an ever-broadening selection of the newest TE interconnect, passive, and sensor solutions, constantly adding new products. The following are just a few of the p
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Date:
03/26/2021
FPC-to-Board Connector Features Rugged, Space-Saving Design
FPC-to-Board Connector Features Rugged, Space-Saving Design
Hirose has launched a flexible printed circuit (FPC) to board connector that delivers significant space savings and ultra-reliability required by manufacturers of portable electronic equipment. The low-profile KN13C Series has a pitch of only 0.4 mm, stacking height of 0.7 mm, and width of 2.5 mm. The KN13C ena
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Date:
03/26/2021
PoL Regulator Features Excellent Thermal Performance
PoL Regulator Features Excellent Thermal Performance
Flex Power Modules announces the PNA series, an analog non-isolated point of load (PoL) regulator that offers excellent efficiency and thermal performance in a small form factor. Its compact size and wide input voltage range of 9 V to 36 V mean that it is ideal for a range of industrial applications, including ro
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Date:
03/26/2021
Traco Power medical power solutions
Traco Power medical power solutions
As an example: AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters for medical and healthcare applications, need to fulfill much stricter requirements compared to power supplies for the industrial market. Some of them main technical differences are additional requirements on the isolation system (2xMOPP), the leakage curr
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Date:
03/25/2021
Improving Communication Between Power Grids, Smart Meters
Improving Communication Between Power Grids, Smart Meters
Schaffner announces the introduction of the world’s first Active Line Impedance Stabilizer (ALIS). The ALIS is designed to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for power line communication between the public power grid and smart meters. It introduces an impedance “barrier” between the smart meter and th
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Date:
03/25/2021
Renesas Adds Bluetooth 5.0 to Ultra-Low Power MCU Family
Renesas Adds Bluetooth 5.0 to Ultra-Low Power MCU Family
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RE01B microcontroller (MCU) with Bluetooth 5.0 support, expanding its RE Family of 32-bit ultra-low power consumption MCUs. Developed using Renesas’ breakthrough SOTB (Silicon on Thin Buried Oxide) process technology, the new Bluetooth-capable RE01B MCU is ideal fo
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Date:
03/25/2021
Multi-Power Module Reference Design in 8 Different CAD Formats
Multi-Power Module Reference Design in 8 Different CAD Formats
Ultra Librarian announced its partnership with TDK to bring design engineers a 5W to 40W DC-DC multi-module reference design, from TDK's µPOL Embedded DC-DC Converters product line, that enables design engineers to go from concept to design in under 15 minutes. Reference designs are a key tool to help engin
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Date:
03/25/2021
Boosted Amplifier Brings Immersive Mobile Audio Experience
Boosted Amplifier Brings Immersive Mobile Audio Experience
As consumers increasingly turn to their phone’s internal speakers to enjoy music, podcasts, movies and gaming, Cirrus Logic has introduced its newest flagship CS35L45 boosted amplifier for a richer, more immersive audio experience from smartphones, tablets and mobile gaming devices. Cirrus Logic’s CS35L45 sm
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Date:
03/24/2021
Next-Gen Module Optimizes Power for Medical Devices
Next-Gen Module Optimizes Power for Medical Devices
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the launch of the Artesyn AIF06ZPFC series, a power factor correction (PFC) module that packs greater efficiency and density into a compact brick, the size of a smartphone. The AIF06ZPFC module is ideal for a wide range of high-voltage applications including medical de
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Date:
03/24/2021
MEMS Pirani Vacuum Transducer for Affordable OEM Integration
MEMS Pirani Vacuum Transducer for Affordable OEM Integration
Posifa Technologies introduced its new PVC4000 series MEMS Pirani vacuum transducer. Designed for cost-effective OEM integration, the device consists of a surface-mount MEMS Pirani sensor and microcontroller-based measuring electronics — all packaged in an ultra-compact PCB assembly featuring a connector-terminated wi
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Date:
03/24/2021
AC-Rated Filter Capacitors Offer 50% Greater Life
AC-Rated Filter Capacitors Offer 50% Greater Life
Designed for harsh environments, Cornell Dubilier’s new ALH series of AC-rated filter capacitors offer 50% greater life than competitive 85/85 THB-rated film capacitors. The Temperature, Humidity at Bias (THB) test exposes parts to the harsh conditions of 85 °C at 85% relative humidity with rated vol
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Date:
03/23/2021
3W Isolated DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
3W Isolated DC/DC Converters Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking Cosel’s MHFS3 and MHFW3 3W isolated DC/DC converters. The MHF series of DC/DC converters are single and dual-output devices in a standard SIP8 footprint. The converters feature 3KVAC I/O isolation voltage, built-in remote On/Off, adjustable external output voltage, and provide 2
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Date:
03/23/2021
Renesas Expands Communication Timing Lines for 4G/5G Radio
Renesas Expands Communication Timing Lines for 4G/5G Radio
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its communication timing portfolio with three new low phase noise, high-frequency RF timing solutions for 4G and 5G radio, and two new Winning Combinations to address the need for full signal chain solutions. The new 8V19N850 radio synchronizer and 8V19N880, 8V19N882 JE
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Date:
03/23/2021
Switch Tech Sets High Standard for RF Signal Performance
Switch Tech Sets High Standard for RF Signal Performance
Menlo Microsystems, Inc. has announced a significant performance milestone that will drive breakthrough improvements in RF signal performance across multiple industries. According to Menlo Micro characterization tests, the new MM5130 Ideal Switch product, released to production last year and now shipping in vo
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Date:
03/23/2021
Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converters for Railway Applications
Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converters for Railway Applications
CUI Inc, a Bel group company, announced the addition of two 75 and 100 watt high-density, quarter brick dc-dc series to its isolated dc-dc converter line. These new compact products utilize the latest technology, allowing for a much smaller footprint while maintaining high operating efficiency up to 94%. These co
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Date:
03/23/2021
The Industry's Smallest 100W GaN Charger Reference Design
The Industry's Smallest 100W GaN Charger Reference Design
GaN Systems announced the release of the industry’s smallest 100W dual USB-C intelligent PD GaN charger. This turnkey reference design achieves the highest power density of any 100W charger on the market while being the smartest. The charger can balance and appropriately power a variety of plugged-in device po
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Date:
03/22/2021
Revolutionary Pressure Control Module and Pressure Sensors
Revolutionary Pressure Control Module and Pressure Sensors
Druck, a Baker Hughes business, announces the launch of a revolutionary new pressure control module, the PACE CM3 and the next generation in pressure sensors, the ADROIT6000. PACE CM3 is the world’s fastest pressure controller providing customers with advanced levels of accuracy, speed and stability in pressu
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Date:
03/22/2021
Evaluation Hardware for Advanced EVE Graphic Controllers
Evaluation Hardware for Advanced EVE Graphic Controllers
To assist with the initial development and prototyping of human machine interfaces (HMIs) based on its object-oriented graphic controller ICs, Bridgetek has announced availability of the ME817EV evaluation board. Featuring the company’s BT817 embedded video engine (EVE) device, it allows engineers to experiment wi
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Date:
03/22/2021
High-Temp Thermoelectric Coolers Cool Optical Sensors in ADAS
High-Temp Thermoelectric Coolers Cool Optical Sensors in ADAS
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) use a variety of imaging sensors, cameras and lasers to enhance vehicle safety and create better driving conditions. Most of these optical devices, including CMOS sensors and laser diodes, are heat sensitive and rely on high-resolution images for proper operation. Image qual
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Date:
03/18/2021
Three Automotive-Grade Series of Shielded Power Inductors
Three Automotive-Grade Series of Shielded Power Inductors
Bourns, Inc., announced that it has added three new automotive-grade product series to its high-current shielded power inductor line. The new Model SRP7028AA, SRP7050AA and SRP1038AA series are designed to meet today's high current density and high temperature requirements for power management and EMI filtering in
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Date:
03/17/2021
TDK Offers Compact, Current-Compensated Ring Core Chokes
TDK Offers Compact, Current-Compensated Ring Core Chokes
TDK Corporation presents a new series of current-compensated EPCOS double-ring core chokes for the suppression of common-mode interferences. These chokes are available in three sizes with current handling capacities between 10 A and 17 A, and with a rated voltage of 250 V AC (50/60 Hz). Depending on the type, the
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Date:
03/17/2021
PoE Magnetic Modules for Extended Bandwidth Applications
PoE Magnetic Modules for Extended Bandwidth Applications
Bel Power Solutions introduces 100W 4-pair, Power over Ethernet, NBASE-T / 802.3bz Magnetic Modules. The 100W Magnetic Modules are aimed at engineers who are developing products to be compliant with the NBASE-T / IEEE 802.3bz and 802.3bt standards, while optimizing performance and reliability. The 100W 4-pair
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Date:
03/16/2021
AEC-Q200 Compliant High-Current Shielded Power Inductors
AEC-Q200 Compliant High-Current Shielded Power Inductors
Bourns, Inc., introduced three new AEC-Q200 compliant high current shielded power inductor series. Helping to meet the high current density, high temperature and reliability requirements for power management and EMI filtering in a variety of consumer, industrial and telecom electronics applications, Bourns Model SR
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Date:
03/16/2021
UnitedSiC launches new FET-Jet Calculator
UnitedSiC launches new FET-Jet Calculator
UnitedSiC has launched the FET-Jet Calculator, a simple, registration-free online tool that facilitates selection and performance comparison in different power applications and topologies. This new tool allows engineers to make design decisions quickly and with confidence. In order to identify the optimal Un
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Date:
03/16/2021
Lidar Demonstration Board Drives Lasers w/ Currents to 220 A
Lidar Demonstration Board Drives Lasers w/ Currents to 220 A
Efficient Power Conversion  (EPC) announces the availability of the EPC9150, a 200 V, high current, pulsed-laser diode driver demonstration board. In a lidar system, used to create 3-D maps for autonomous vehicle applications, speed and accuracy of object detection is critical. As demonstrated by this board, th
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Date:
03/16/2021
Falcon Electric Announces UPS Battery Backup Solution
Falcon Electric Announces UPS Battery Backup Solution
Falcon Electric, Inc., introduces its lightweight SL LiFePO4 UPS family with lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)batteries that feature three to four times longer runtimes over lead-acid-based UPSs. Falcon’s 1 to 3kVA SL UPS features lithium iron phosphate batteries that provide maximum reliability and servi
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Date:
03/16/2021
Würth Elektronik expands LED range with power-saving WL-SMTW
Würth Elektronik expands LED range with power-saving WL-SMTW
The three WL-SMTW series LEDs emit light of the wavelengths 450 nm (Deep Blue), 660 nm (Hyper Red) and 730 nm (Far Red) – ideal for applications controlling plant growth through specific light mixtures. Besides vertical farming and lighting in greenhouses, thanks to their efficiency, small size and minimal heat
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Date:
03/14/2021
Medical 15W and 20W DC-DC converters with 5,000Vac isolation
Medical 15W and 20W DC-DC converters with 5,000Vac isolation
Certified to the IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62368-1 standards for Medical and Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment, the series has 5,000Vac reinforced isolation between input and output. With a wide input range, these compact board mount converters are suitable for a broad spectrum of medical, bat
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Date:
03/14/2021
DC power supplies offer 10kW of regulated power up to 100kV
DC power supplies offer 10kW of regulated power up to 100kV
The fast response units feature tight voltage regulation of better than 0.005% for line regulation and 0.01% for load. Up to five units can be connected in parallel in a master-slave configuration to produce up to 50kW. The 19-inch, 7U rack-mount units combine the latest design topologies and operating featu
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Date:
03/14/2021
RS stocks TDK CeraCharge rechargeable solid-state battery
RS stocks TDK CeraCharge rechargeable solid-state battery
Small, easy to assemble, and intrinsically safe, CeraCharge combines the capacity of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with the safety and affordability of ceramic multilayer technology. It is a great fit for a variety of IoT devices, from smart meters through to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Bluetooth beacons (BLE
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Date:
03/14/2021
750V DC/DC converter for industrial and rail applications
750V DC/DC converter for industrial and rail applications
The switching stage of the new PRBX ENR500D is based on an enhanced resonant topology providing a high efficiency of 95% typical across the low to high load range. Designed for railway applications, the ENR500D fulfills the stringent standard EN 50124-1 and delivers full performance across the temperature range of
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Date:
03/14/2021
MinE-CAP IC reduces volume of AC-DC converters by up to 40%
MinE-CAP IC reduces volume of AC-DC converters by up to 40%
By halving the size of the high-voltage bulk electrolytic capacitors required in offline power supplies, this new type of IC enables a reduction in adapter size of up to 40%. The MinE-CAP device also dramatically reduces in-rush current making NTC thermistors unnecessary, increasing system efficiency and reducing heat d
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Date:
03/14/2021
Encapsulated power supplies with a variety of mounting styles
Encapsulated power supplies with a variety of mounting styles
The new compact internal ac-dc power supplies are all available in board, chassis, or DIN rail mounting styles. New Series • PSK-5W: 5 watt encapsulated ac-dc power supplies • PSK-10W: 10 watt encapsulated ac-dc power supplies • PSK-15W: 15 watt encapsulated ac-dc power supplies • P
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Date:
03/14/2021
AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode
AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode
The devices provide Electric Vehicle (EV) system designers with solutions that meet stringent automotive quality standards across a wide range of voltage, current and package options. For EV power designers who need to increase system efficiency while maintaining high quality, Microchip’s AEC-Q101-qualifi
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Date:
03/14/2021
Highly efficient rugged 800-Watt LDMOS RF power transistor
Highly efficient rugged 800-Watt LDMOS RF power transistor
Using Ampleon’s latest Gen9 (50V) LDMOS process technology, the BLU9H0408L-800P has been specifically designed for use in high-power radar systems operating in the 400 MHz to 800 MHz UHF frequency band. Ideally suited for use in high power, long-range radar systems, the BLU9H0408L-800P supports long puls
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Date:
03/14/2021
RS Components adds PowerLok series from Amphenol
RS Components adds PowerLok series from Amphenol
The addition of the PowerLok 300 Series completes the portfolio – making RS a single source for all PowerLok connector needs. The compact, metal-shell PowerLok Series provides interconnect solutions and signal connections for EV and hybrid transportation applications. Accommodating up to four signal circuits a
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Date:
03/14/2021
Compact low on-resistance MOSFET devices
Compact low on-resistance MOSFET devices
Leveraging the company’s advanced power semiconductor process expertise and cutting-edge IP, this 12V-rated common-drain device exhibits numerous industry-leading operational performance parameters. The SSM6N951L is specifically intended for inclusion in the battery protection circuitry incorporated into the Li-I
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Date:
03/14/2021
Infineon adds 40 V device in PQFN to OptiMOS family
Infineon adds 40 V device in PQFN to OptiMOS family
It is packaged in the Source-Down (SD) PQFN with a 3.3 x 3.3 mm2 footprint. The 40 V SD MOSFET primarily addresses SMPS for server, telecom, and OR-ing, as well as battery protection, power tool, and charger applications. The SD package features silicon that is being flipped upside down inside of the compo
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Date:
03/14/2021
Integrated DC/DC converters with high-efficiency design
Integrated DC/DC converters with high-efficiency design
The UltraBK converters are aimed at space-constrained applications such as IT and network infrastructure equipment. In addition to unprecedented space savings, they deliver high energy efficiency, high reliability, outstanding low-noise performance, and fast transient response. The converters achieve their extr
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Date:
03/14/2021
Smaller automotive designs with ultra-compact 1mm² MOSFETs
Smaller automotive designs with ultra-compact 1mm² MOSFETs
The products are suitable for high-density applications such as ADAS and automotive ECUs. The continuing electrification of vehicles in recent years has significantly increased the number of electronic and semiconductor components used per vehicle. Consequently, the need for a dramatic increase in componen
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Date:
03/14/2021
New Dual-Channel H-bridge Motor Driver IC with PWM Control
New Dual-Channel H-bridge Motor Driver IC with PWM Control
This H-bridge motor driver IC, which is based on the company’s latest generation DMOS process, can deliver a PWM-controlled current of 2A (maximum). Running off a 2.5V to 16V input supply voltage, it can drive two brushed DC motors or a single stepper motor. The on-resistance of this driver at typical operatin
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Date:
03/14/2021
Automotive Sequential LED Lighting IC Cuts Size in Half
Automotive Sequential LED Lighting IC Cuts Size in Half
It saves development time and reduces design complexity by eliminating the need for a microcontroller or software. In addition, the MAX25605 reduces design space by up to 50 percent and slashes bill-of-materials (BOM) costs by up to 25 percent compared to the closest competing solution. Sequential LED lighting
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Date:
03/14/2021
CoolSiC MOSFETs: Maintenance-free servo drives without fans
CoolSiC MOSFETs: Maintenance-free servo drives without fans
By introducing the new CoolSiC MOSFET with .XT interconnection technology in a 1200 V optimized D 2PAK-7 SMD package, passive cooling becomes possible. Up to 80 percent loss reduction compared to a silicon-based solution eliminates the need for cooling fans and related services. The devices enable high efficiency in
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Date:
03/14/2021
High-end EMC line filters for machinery
High-end EMC line filters for machinery
The FN3280H is a compact and lightweight filter design with a “cubic“ shape requiring minimum mounting space, simplifying the power entry design of enclosures and control panels for machine builders. The new line-up of FN3280H filters, with the so-called R69 option, will not cause the overall insulation
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Date:
03/14/2021
Würth Elektronik introduces its WSEN-HIDS humidity sensor
Würth Elektronik introduces its WSEN-HIDS humidity sensor
Thanks to its low energy requirement and its calibrated and temperature-compensated digital output, the sensor measures humidity and temperature with long-term stability. The WSEN-HIDS humidity sensor is based on advanced MEMS technology: A dielectric polymer absorbs or releases water molecules in proportion to the re
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Date:
03/14/2021
400W medical power supplies with 15, 19, 28, 36, 48V outputs
400W medical power supplies with 15, 19, 28, 36, 48V outputs
Rated at 400W with forced air cooling and 250W when convection cooled, the family now covers 12 to 48V outputs. A broad choice of mechanical configurations is also available, including open frame versions in the industry-standard 3” x 5” footprint. When convection cooled, the CUS400M has a peak power capabi
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Date:
03/14/2021
New automotive primary DC/DC converters
New automotive primary DC/DC converters
The BD9P series is optimized for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) sensors, cameras, and radars, along with car infotainment and instrument clusters.   In recent years, the electrification of vehicle systems has increased. Combined with the limited amount of power available, this trend emphasizes the n
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Date:
03/14/2021
UL 217 tested and verified smoke detector reference design
UL 217 tested and verified smoke detector reference design
New designs can be rapidly prototyped and brought to market faster at a reduced cost. The new CN0537 reduces design risk and has been tested and verified to pass the UL 217 Standard for Smoke Alarms, 8th edition. The reference design uses Analog Devices’ ADPD188BI high performance optical sensor core combined wit
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Date:
03/14/2021
Motor development kit prioritizes energy efficiency
Motor development kit prioritizes energy efficiency
The dev kit allows designs for applications ranging from less than 1 kW to over 10 kW. Electric motors account for over half of all the power generated and consumed by industrialized countries. The majority of those motors are AC induction motors, which have an average efficiency of just 44%. In order to improve ef
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Date:
03/14/2021
Certified DC meter solution for electric vehicle chargers
Certified DC meter solution for electric vehicle chargers
The DCBM is a smart and compact billing solution that will help electric vehicle charging stations take advantage of the benefits of DC charging. Offering a power measurement range from 25kW to 600kW, the DCBM is a legal and certified meter that provides accurate billing of DC chargers. Charging infrastruct
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Date:
03/14/2021
Collaboration for motor control applications
Collaboration for motor control applications
This collaboration will enable customers to capitalize on industry-leading motor control techniques along with high performance semiconductor solutions targeting applications migrating to brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Theta Power Systems International has several decades of experience deploying motor control
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Date:
03/14/2021
IQD launches oscillator IQXO-951 25TS
IQD launches oscillator IQXO-951 25TS
The IQXO-951 25TS series delivers a frequency stability performance down to ±5 ppm over the full industrial temperature range of - 40 to 85 degrees C. Housed in a 2.5 x 2.0 mm package the new clock oscillator is suitable for most applications that are designed for battery-powered products. Common markets for
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Date:
03/14/2021
Smallest, lowest-power intelligent actuator
Smallest, lowest-power intelligent actuator
It combines a NEMA-17 stepper motor with controller and driver electronics. With Trinamic now part of Maxim Integrated, the PD42-1-1243-IOLINK uses the flexibility of Maxim Integrated’s MAX22513 IO-Link® transceiver to allow seamless configuring of all modes of Trinamic’s TMC2130-LA motor driver. As the ind
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Date:
03/14/2021
30W medical DC-DC converters have 5kVac reinforced isolation
30W medical DC-DC converters have 5kVac reinforced isolation
With 5,000Vac reinforced isolation between the input and output, these wide input range board mount converters are ideal for use in medical, battery powered and industrial equipment. The PXD-M30 series, like other 3 to 20W models in the PX-M range, can operate from an input of 9 to 36Vdc or 18 to 75Vdc, and
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Date:
03/14/2021
Safety-certified capacitive touchscreen controller family
Safety-certified capacitive touchscreen controller family
The family includes three controllers, the MXT112UD-MAUHA1, the MXT228UD-MAUHA1 and the MXT336UD-MAUHA1, each fulfilling different screen size needs, ranging from 2-to 8-inches. The Class B certified touch controllers offer unique safety-related features that enable system shut off through an intuitive sof
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Date:
03/14/2021
High efficiency and power density DC-DC convertor family
High efficiency and power density DC-DC convertor family
SZPL3102A/3103A family of two DC-DC converters (Buck Regulators) operate up to 2MHz. Delivering industry leading wide input and output range converters that support up to 24VDC input in a tiny 3mm X 3mm QFN. Tim Wilhelm, Director of Marketing, explained, “Higher switching frequency means a smaller, lower cost o
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Date:
03/14/2021
Pushbutton Switches Series for Automotive, Harsh Environments
Pushbutton Switches Series for Automotive, Harsh Environments
PREMO has announced the Pushbutton Switches series PB-Sx, with a superior electrical, mechanical, and waterproof performance that have been especially designed for vehicle access and other applications in harsh environments. Many of the vehicles currently manufactured in the world feature a KES (keyless entry sys
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Date:
03/14/2021
Surface Mount Fuse is Petite and Powerful up to 50 A
Surface Mount Fuse is Petite and Powerful up to 50 A
SCHURTER’s prominent UMT-H surface mount ceramic fuse family now includes 40 A and 50 A current ratings with an impressive breaking capacity rating of 500 A at 125 VAC / 72 VDC. The series provides unprecedented overcurrent and short circuit protection performance in a package size of 5.3 x 16 mm. The UMT-H was
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Date:
03/14/2021
World's Smallest Modem Module Reduces Current Consumption
World's Smallest Modem Module Reduces Current Consumption
Murata announced the expansion of its Type 1SJ product line with the addition of a new LoRaWAN modem solution. The AT-command controlled modem module version measures only 10.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.6 mm, making it the smallest available in the world today. Operating from a single supply rail up to 3.9V DC, the de
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Date:
03/09/2021
Power Supplies are Reliable for Demanding Medical Applications
Power Supplies are Reliable for Demanding Medical Applications
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the expansion of its medical power offering with the addition of the PJMA series. The 600W PJMA600F and the 1000W rated PJMA1000F have a universal input range of 85 to 264VAC and comply with international safety standards. Designed for demanding medical applications, the PJMA series input/output iso
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Date:
03/09/2021
TTI Stocks Cornell Dubilier High-Temp, Snap-In Aluminum Caps
TTI Stocks Cornell Dubilier High-Temp, Snap-In Aluminum Caps
TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate delivery of multiple values of the Type 381LL (2 pins) and Type 383LL (4 or 5 pins) long-life, high-temp snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier. Rated for 8,000 hours at -55°C to 105°C, the Type 381LL/383LL snap-ins are designed and tested to meet th
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Date:
03/09/2021
AICC 0.40mm Board-to-Board Connector In Stock at TTI
AICC 0.40mm Board-to-Board Connector In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of BergStak 0.40mm Self-Alignment Board-to-Board Connectors from stock at TTI. BergStak 0.40mm Self-Alignment Connectors come with a stack height of 3.50mm and 30 positions extendable from to 10 to 60 positions with 10 positions incremental. It has a unique self-alignment feature t
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Date:
03/09/2021
Sager Offers Murata's Ultra-wide Input DC/DC Converters
Sager Offers Murata's Ultra-wide Input DC/DC Converters
Sager Electronics is now stocking Murata Power Solution’s 10:1 wide-input DC/DC converters. Optimized for harsh environments, Murata offers these power supplies in multiple power ratings in different packages. The IRQ series of isolated, regulated converter modules deliver 150W output power from an ultra-w
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Date:
03/09/2021
Microgrid Control Solution Integrates Energy Assets
Microgrid Control Solution Integrates Energy Assets
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, announces its Advanced Microgrid Control Solution, adding value to a facility’s infrastructure through power quality, resiliency, cost reduction, carbon minimization and grid market transaction participation. At the core of the Advanced Microgrid Control Solution, Russelectric’s tr
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Date:
03/05/2021
AEC-Q100 Qualified FPGAs Now Available in Volume Production
AEC-Q100 Qualified FPGAs Now Available in Volume Production
Automotive, defense, aerospace and industrial designers who need automotive- and defense-grade programmable logic solutions can now order PolarFire Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in volume production quantities. Microchip Technology announced it is shipping PolarFire FPGAs qualified for both the Automotive El
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Date:
03/05/2021
Rugged 20 Watt DC/DC converter in a 1”x1” metal package
Rugged 20 Watt DC/DC converter in a 1”x1” metal package
The THN 20WIR series is a family of ruggedized 20 Watt DC/DC converters for highest reliability in harsh environments, expanding our existing railway range in the 1” x 1” package up to 20 Watt. The THN 20WIR has a wide 4:1 input range and increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibrat
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Date:
03/03/2021
600W medical and industrial power supplies with integral fan
600W medical and industrial power supplies with integral fan
The use of a fan simplifies cooling of the product and the enclosure reduces the risk of accidental contact by service personnel. The end mounted fan (/EF option) keeps the height profile to 42.5mm for mounting inside of a 1U high rack. The series is certified to medical and ITE (Information Technology Equipmen
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Date:
03/03/2021
High power quarter brick isolated DC/DC converter
High power quarter brick isolated DC/DC converter
Aimed at deployment in next generation data centers striving to meet increasingly stringent efficiency benchmarks, these advanced converters include versions that leverage the company’s proprietary hybrid regulated ratio (HRR) technology. Through this, they are able to deliver extended power capabilities toge
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Date:
03/03/2021
eGaN FETs enable multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC solutions
eGaN FETs enable multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC solutions
The EPC9153 is a 250 W, extremely thin, power module using a simple, low-cost synchronous buck configuration delivering a 98.2% peak efficiency with a maximum component height of 6.5 mm. The EPC9148 utilizes a multilevel topology enabling a maximum component height less than 4 mm, while maintaining a 98% peak eff
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Date:
03/03/2021
2nd-gen digital multiphase controllers and smart power stages
2nd-gen digital multiphase controllers and smart power stages
The new products support 10A up to 1000A+ digital computing loads for advanced CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs and artificial intelligence (AI) ASICs addressing IoT infrastructure systems. The ISL6822x, ISL6823x, RAA2282xx digital multiphase controllers and ISL993xx, RAA2213xx smart power stages expand Renesas’ industry-le
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Date:
03/03/2021
Automotive-compliant 40V dual MOSFET in 3.3 x 3.3mm package
Automotive-compliant 40V dual MOSFET in 3.3 x 3.3mm package
The DMT47M2LDVQ can replace two discrete MOSFETs to reduce the board space footprint in many automotive applications, from electric seat control to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). “The electronic content of vehicles has increased rapidly during the past decade and this has fueled a demand for con
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Date:
03/03/2021
Toshiba launches 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET
Toshiba launches 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET
These applications include 400V AC input AC-DC power supplies, Photovoltaic (PV) inverters and bi-directional DC-DC converters for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The new TW070J120B power MOSFET is based upon SiC, a new wide bandgap material that allows devices to deliver high voltage resistance, high-sp
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Date:
03/03/2021
Cost-effective ASIL-D ready inverter
Cost-effective ASIL-D ready inverter
The combination of safety and power density makes the new inverter the cost-effective choice for manufacturers of low volume, high performance electric vehicles such as hypercars and electrified classics. Based in Norfolk, UK, Equipmake provides EV technology to automotive OEMs and specialist supercar makers, p
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Date:
03/03/2021
80V bidirectional buck-boost and dual-phase buck DC/DC controllers
80V bidirectional buck-boost and dual-phase buck DC/DC controllers
The ISL81801 buck-boost controller acts like a “UPS on a chip” by enabling bidirectional current flow (forward or reverse) using constant-voltage and constant-current regulation. This allows a battery or supercapacitor to be charged and discharged using a single controller and power path. The ISL81801’s comb
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Date:
03/03/2021
Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt Dc-Dc Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics
Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt Dc-Dc Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics
CUI Inc today announced the addition of four ultra-thin converter series to its isolated dc-dc converter line. New Series: • PYBJ3-OD: Open frame series in 6 pin DIP package • PYBJ3-D: Encapsulated series in 6 pin DIP package • PYBJ3-OM: Open frame series in surface mount package • PYBJ3
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Date:
03/03/2021
New application specific FET category for optimized performance
New application specific FET category for optimized performance
Application Specific FETs (ASFETs) feature MOSFETs with optimized parameters for specific applications. By focusing on individual applications, significant improvements can be offered. Nexperia is offering ASFET families for battery isolation, motor control, hot-swap and Power over Ethernet (PoE) applicati
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Date:
03/03/2021
High-voltage analog multiplexers for signal distribution
High-voltage analog multiplexers for signal distribution
The high voltage capability of the devices will support industrial IoT (IIoT) applications using multiple sensors, including factory automation and process control, battery monitoring systems, and test and measurement equipment.   The PS508 and PS509 provide single-ended or differential configurati
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Date:
03/02/2021
E-PEAS signs deal with Mouser for energy harvesting PMICs
E-PEAS signs deal with Mouser for energy harvesting PMICs
Through the agreement, Mouser will stock the complete portfolio of highly advanced e-peas energy harvesting PMICs, as well as related evaluation boards, ready for immediate shipment. Suitable for a broad array of potential use cases, including industrial control/monitoring, building automation, smart homes, agr
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Date:
03/02/2021
650 V CoolMOS CFD7d perform in resonant topologies
650 V CoolMOS CFD7d perform in resonant topologies
Extending the voltage range of the CoolMOS CFD7 family the 650 V device succeeds the CoolMOS CFD2. The added 650 V products match LLC and zero-voltage-switching phase-shift full-bridge topologies in which they are delivering numerous advantages compared to previous generations. The additional 50 V breakdown volta
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Date:
03/02/2021
Würth Elektronik extends WE-MAPI power inductor range
Würth Elektronik extends WE-MAPI power inductor range
They are characterized by a high saturation current, high permeability, and low resistance. The most important area of applications for the WE-MAPI range are high-performance DC/DC converters with a high efficiency for switching frequencies of up to 20 MHz. New additions to this range are the 5020 and 5030 sizes and the
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Date:
03/02/2021
Mouser adds Analog Devices’ AD567xR DACs
Mouser adds Analog Devices’ AD567xR DACs
The AD567xR devices are low-power, 12-bit and 16-bit buffered voltage output DACs, operating from a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply voltage range. Featuring wide operating ranges and high relative accuracy, the 16-channel DACs are ideal for a range of applications, including industrial automation, optical transce
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Date:
03/02/2021
Mouser adds ultra-compact TDK FS1406 µPOL DC-DC power modules
Mouser adds ultra-compact TDK FS1406 µPOL DC-DC power modules
Offering 15 W of output power in a minuscule 3.3 mm × 3.3 mm × 1.5 mm package, the highly compact point-of-load modules support a range of high-performance applications, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, 5G cells, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The TDK FS1406 µPOL DC-
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Date:
03/02/2021
Microchip unveils low-power DAC with nonvolatile memory
Microchip unveils low-power DAC with nonvolatile memory
The family is the first of their kind to include nonvolatile memory and an integrated Voltage Reference (Vref) source so they can be pre-configured for safe and efficient power-up without relying on the system processor. “Handhelds and other portable systems are expected to deliver more capabilities in smaller
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Date:
03/02/2021
Security MCUs with Trusted Firmware-M, Arm Mbed OS and Pelion IoT
Security MCUs with Trusted Firmware-M, Arm Mbed OS and Pelion IoT
This industry’s first solution combines the well-known PSoC ® 64 Secure Microcontrollers with Trusted Firmware-M embedded security, the Arm ® Mbed™ IoT OS, and the Arm Pelion™ IoT platform to securely design, manage, and update IoT products without the need for custom security firmware. The Pelion-Ready a
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Date:
03/02/2021
5V to 28V, 12.5A rated output, buck-boost DC-DC converters
5V to 28V, 12.5A rated output, buck-boost DC-DC converters
The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 5 to 28V and they accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters seamlessly transition from buck to boost mode operation without disruption in performance. The i7C 12.5A series can be used to derive additional high power outputs f
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Date:
03/02/2021
Cost effective 5 to 25W board mount Class II power supplies
Cost effective 5 to 25W board mount Class II power supplies
Certified to the IEC 62368-1 standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment, the products have a Class II input requiring no earth ground. The KPSB can operate in ambient temperatures of up to -40 to +80°C. These cost effective, compact PCB mount supplies are ideal for factory automati
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Date:
03/02/2021
Nexperia LED drivers in DFN package with side-wettable flanks
Nexperia LED drivers in DFN package with side-wettable flanks
This case style features side-wettable flanks (SWF) which facilitate the use of AOI (automated optical inspection), and improve reliability. This is the first time LED drivers have been available in this beneficial package. The new leadless devices join Nexperia’s wide range of LED drivers in leaded packages off
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Date:
03/02/2021
Buck-boost DC/DC converter with quiescent current
The new device is intended for powering sensors, microcontrollers (MCUs), wireless devices, and other system components. Operating with battery output from 1.8V to 5.5V, the ISL9122A extends the battery life of smart IoT devices powered by coin-cell, lithium and multiple series alkaline batteries. Target appli
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Date:
03/02/2021
New 2 MOPP compliant IEC inlet EMC filters
New 2 MOPP compliant IEC inlet EMC filters
The new FN9274 filters have been designed according to Class II medical equipment standard IEC / EN 60601-1. The filters offer product designers Two MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) safety protection "out of the box", eliminating the requirement for any further EMC or isolation components. The FN9274 f
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Date:
03/02/2021
New range of low-cost DIN rail mount AC-DC power supplies
New range of low-cost DIN rail mount AC-DC power supplies
The supplies are intended for industrial electronics & controls and building management applications. The three new series (DRC30, DRC60 and DRC100) provide power levels of 30W, 60W and 100W in an easy to integrate, lightweight package. Not only do the competitively priced units offer a cost saving when compar
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Date:
03/02/2021
Mouser signs global deal with SemiQ for SiC power products
Mouser signs global deal with SemiQ for SiC power products
SemiQ grows its own SiC epitaxial and is building the most reliable, redundant supply chain with multiple substrate suppliers, multiple epitaxial suppliers, two wafer fabrication facilities, and multiple packaging and testing facilities. Mouser now stocks a variety of SemiQ’s SiC Schottky diode and MOSFET pro
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Date:
03/02/2021
MAX25430 100W USB PD buck-boost controller
MAX25430 100W USB PD buck-boost controller
As the industry’s most integrated solution, the MAX25430 can reduce design size up to 40 percent compared to competitive solutions and offer the industry’s lowest cost for increasing the number of USB PD ports in vehicles. Automotive multimedia hubs, including rear-seat entertainment modules and head-un
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Date:
03/02/2021
Richardson Electronics Offers Microwave Filters from 3RWave
Richardson Electronics Offers Microwave Filters from 3RWave
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced the expansion of its product portfolio with a new range of microwave filters from its established partner 3RWave. Located in the Republic of Korea, 3Rwave has just over 300 filter types that are representative of the company’s design capability with ceramic, cavity, and LC types
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Date:
02/25/2021
Ruggedized AC/DC Converter Lines w/ Vast Temperature Ranges
Ruggedized AC/DC Converter Lines w/ Vast Temperature Ranges
Murata introduced several AC/DC converter product lines developed for the Industrial, Automation, IoT, Smart Buildings, Medical, and Security markets – the BAC1, BAC3, and BAC05. These solutions feature wide industrial temperature ranges and have been ruggedized to operate efficiently in the most demanding env
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Date:
02/25/2021
FAN Module Solution Empowers Infrastructure of Smart Cities
FAN Module Solution Empowers Infrastructure of Smart Cities
ROHM Semiconductor announced its new BP35C5 Wi-SUN FAN (Field Area Network) compatible module solution capable of connecting with up to 1000 nodes in mesh networks for infrastructure applications. Wi-SUN FAN, the latest Wi-SUN international wireless communication standard, eliminates the communication costs as
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Date:
02/24/2021
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Pre-Crimped Leads in Stock at TTI
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Pre-Crimped Leads in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Micro-Fit 3.0 Pre-Crimped Leads, Tin and Gold Plating, from stock at TTI. Molex’s Micro-Fit 3.0 Pre-Crimped Leads offer a simple, cost-effective solution for prototyping, pre-production and mass production requirements. They are another in a long
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Date:
02/24/2021
Motor Controller Family Targets High Temperature Environments
Motor Controller Family Targets High Temperature Environments
TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio to address higher temperature applications. The HVC 4222F and HVC 4422F were developed for operating smart actuators in applications with ambient temperature requirements up to 150 °C. HVC 4222F offers 32k flash memory while the HVC 44
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Date:
02/24/2021
Motor Driver Enables MHEVs Requiring Functional Safety
Motor Driver Enables MHEVs Requiring Functional Safety
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a highly integrated Grade 0 brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver for 48-V high-power motor control systems, such as traction inverters and starter generators in mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). The DRV3255-Q1 can help designers shrink their motor system size by as much as 30
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Date:
02/22/2021
Increased Operating Voltages for Thin Film Resistor Arrays
Increased Operating Voltages for Thin Film Resistor Arrays
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the company has enhanced its ACAS 0606 AT and ACAS 0612 AT precision Automotive Grade thin film chip resistor arrays with higher resistance ratios up to 1:100 and operating voltages up to 100 V. The Vishay Beyschlag devices provide designers with greater flexibility by
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Date:
02/22/2021
Compact Power Entry Module Includes Side Flange Mounting
Compact Power Entry Module Includes Side Flange Mounting
SCHURTER’s proven power entry module, series DD11, provides a high level of functional integration in the most minimal of package dimensions. The power entry module is ideally suited for equipment with low profile panels. Consisting of an IEC appliance inlet (C14), which is compatible with cord retention
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Date:
02/22/2021
Low-Profile, Glow Wire-Compliant Power Relay Series
Low-Profile, Glow Wire-Compliant Power Relay Series
Fujitsu Components America, Inc. released a DPST/DPDT 5A PCB power relay series that meets glow-wire test requirements of the IEC/EN60335-1 standard, which addresses the safe operation of consumer and commercial electrical appliances. The low-profile (16.5mm) FTR-F1-GW relay series is rated from 1.5 to 110V. De
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Date:
02/22/2021
ICs Achieve Double Battery Life for IoT Applications
ICs Achieve Double Battery Life for IoT Applications
Designers can now achieve double the battery life together with robust protection and highest accuracy for internet of things (IoT), industrial and healthcare applications with three new Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM): MAX41400 instrumentation amplifier, MAX40108 precision
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Date:
02/22/2021
Future Facilities' 15th Version of Thermal Simulation Software
Future Facilities' 15th Version of Thermal Simulation Software
Future Facilities has launched Release 15 of its leading thermal simulation software, 6SigmaET. The latest version incorporates major developments that bring a series of new features, including enhanced views, optimized liquid cooling and one of the fastest GPU radiation calculations on the market. Release 15 will e
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Date:
02/19/2021
TDK Selection Tool for PTC Inrush Current Limiters
TDK Selection Tool for PTC Inrush Current Limiters
TDK Corporation presents a new, user-friendly tool to help users select the right PTC inrush current limiters (ICL) for a range of different power supply and converter topologies. The intuitive tool is available online and does not need to be downloaded. The selection process is divided into four stages: After sp
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Date:
02/18/2021
RTD Transmitter Added to OleumTech Instrumentation Portfolio
RTD Transmitter Added to OleumTech Instrumentation Portfolio
OleumTech announced the release of a new RTD Temperature Transmitter to its H Series line of hardwired instrumentation, available in 4-20 mA and RS485 Modbus.  The H Series RTD Transmitter is perfectly suited for mission-critical industrial applications where reliability and accuracy are of utmost im
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Date:
02/18/2021
Dialight Unveils Low Profile LED High Output High Bay
Dialight Unveils Low Profile LED High Output High Bay
Dialight announced the availability of its newest, lightest Low Profile Vigilant LED High Output High Bay.  The new smaller, lighter form factor is contractor-friendly at just under 7 inches high and 48 pounds with a copper-free aluminium housing, dual powder coat finish, and a hook mounting option fo
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Date:
02/18/2021
Solar Clamp Meter Used to Test Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Clamp Meter Used to Test Photovoltaic Systems
Megger now offers a solar clamp meter that can measure up to 2,000 V DC and 1,500 V AC (using PVHV leads) during installation, maintenance, monitoring and testing of photovoltaic systems and standard AC or DC electrical equipment. The DCM1500S can also measure AC and DC current up to 1,500 A and offers a true RM
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Date:
02/18/2021
Lithium-Ion Risk Prevention for Energy Storage Systems
Lithium-Ion Risk Prevention for Energy Storage Systems
Johnson Controls announces the launch of its Lithium-Ion Risk Prevention System. The system is engineered to provide early-warning detection of battery failure in Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and other applications using Lithium-Ion batteries such as UPS systems in data centers and manufacturing fa
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Date:
02/18/2021
Ultra-Low IQ PMIC from ROHM Selected to Power NXP iMX8M Nano
Ultra-Low IQ PMIC from ROHM Selected to Power NXP iMX8M Nano
ROHM Semiconductor announced that Embedded Artists, the producer of embedded SoMs and boards for use in industrial systems and as development platforms, is using a highly integrated PMIC from ROHM, together with NXP’s i.MX 8M Nano processor, on its iMX8M Nano uCOM board to deliver a robust and cost-effective so
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Date:
02/17/2021
ON Semiconductor Announce New 650V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs
ON Semiconductor Announce New 650V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs
ON Semiconductor has announced a new range of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET devices for demanding applications where power density, efficiency and reliability are key considerations. By replacing existing silicon switching technologies with the new SiC devices, designers will achieve significantly better performance in
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Date:
02/17/2021
High-Speed PIN Photodiode Improves Bio Sensor Performance
High-Speed PIN Photodiode Improves Bio Sensor Performance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity to visible and infrared light. Featuring a rectangular 4.8 mm by 2.5 mm top-view, surface-mount package with an industry-low 0.48 mm profile, the Vishay Se
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Date:
02/17/2021
MLFA AEC Compliant MELFs With High Reliability
MLFA AEC Compliant MELFs With High Reliability
When designing high reliability applications, engineers are challenged to find a resistor that meets the electrical demands at a reasonable cost. If AEC compliance is required, the challenge is even greater. Stackpole offers engineers a solution for these applications with its MLFA Series. The MLFA is an A
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Date:
02/16/2021
TDK's Low-Resistance Multilayer Ferrite Inductors for NFC
TDK's Low-Resistance Multilayer Ferrite Inductors for NFC
TDK Corporation has developed the new MLJ-H1005 inductors for use in NFC* (near field communication). Mass production will begin in February 2021. The inductors' intended use is for the LC filters of NFC circuits. It is necessary for inductors to have narrow tolerances to minimize the loss caused by mismatched i
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Date:
02/16/2021
Amplifier Delivers High Accuracy and Energy-Efficiency
Amplifier Delivers High Accuracy and Energy-Efficiency
With the proliferation of automation and connectivity throughout the automotive and industrial markets, the need to accurately measure a dynamic current in the presence of high frequency noise often plagues modern vehicle and factory applications. In order to combat electrically noisy environments and address th
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Date:
02/16/2021
Solar-Optimized PMICs into Epishine Development Platform
Solar-Optimized PMICs into Epishine Development Platform
Further progressing its goal of making battery-less technology more commonplace, e-peas has gained another big win for its energy harvesting power management ICs (PMICs). These PMICs will now play a major part in facilitating the development of devices using printed organic photocells produced by innovative Sw
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Date:
02/16/2021
NTC Thermistor with PEEK-insulated, Nickel-Iron Leads
NTC Thermistor with PEEK-insulated, Nickel-Iron Leads
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC thermistor with PEEK-insulated, nickel-iron (NiFe) leads and a low thermal gradient. Designed to withstand high temperatures up to +185 °C, the Vishay BCcomponents NTCLE350E4 delivers fast, high accuracy temperature measurement and sensing in
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Date:
02/15/2021
High-Voltage Probe for SiC, GaN Power Conversion Testing
High-Voltage Probe for SiC, GaN Power Conversion Testing
The HVD3220 high voltage differential probe from Teledyne LeCroy is ideal for wide-bandgap (SiC and GaN) power conversion testing at DC bus voltages from 500 to 1500 V. The HVD3220 is an addition to their HVD product series. It has 400 MHz bandwidth and a 1500 Vdc CAT III and 2000 V (DC+peakAC) CAT I rating.
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Date:
02/15/2021
Environmental Lights' Low-Voltage Downlighting Solution
Environmental Lights' Low-Voltage Downlighting Solution
Environmental Lights announces the launch of their new REVI Remote-Voltage Illumination System. The REVI Remote-Voltage Illumination System is a comprehensive low voltage downlighting solution designed specifically for A/V integrators. REVI features programmable, RDM enabled power supplies and a la carte conf
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Date:
02/15/2021
Third-Generation Extension Board Supports all iTC EPDs
Third-Generation Extension Board Supports all iTC EPDs
Pervasive Displays has introduced the EXT3 extension kit and evaluation board, with support for its entire range of iTC ultra-low power e-paper displays for industrial, commercial and retail applications, along with extensive software libraries to help reduce its customers’ engineering effort. Many manu
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Date:
02/15/2021
Power Supply Includes an Enhanced 10 Channel Output
Power Supply Includes an Enhanced 10 Channel Output
Lumina Power has announced the release of the new 10 Channel LPS series general purpose high-current, high-voltage power supplies for the Electroplating and Specialty Markets. "The new LPS Power Supply offers short lead times and is a response to marketplace demand for enhanced capability in applicati
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Date:
02/12/2021
Mahr Introduces New MarForm MMQ 500 Form Tester
Mahr Introduces New MarForm MMQ 500 Form Tester
Mahr Inc. introduced its new MarForm MMQ 500, which extends Mahr’s benchtop form tester portfolio with new levels of speed and flexibility. The MMQ 500 features optimized machine design and construction for the highest stability, precision, and speed. Powerful software enables both setup and measurement to be
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Date:
02/12/2021
Expanded Portfolio of Active Clamp Flyback Controllers
Expanded Portfolio of Active Clamp Flyback Controllers
Silanna Semiconductor announced the full production release of the industry-leading expanded portfolio of Active Clamp Flyback Controllers (ACF). Silanna Semiconductor focuses on the ultimate Power Management challenges with the best-in-class power density and efficiency that delight customers with unprecedented Bo
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Date:
02/12/2021
Keysight, Transphorm Power Reference Design Lowers Costs
Keysight, Transphorm Power Reference Design Lowers Costs
Keysight Technologies, Inc. and Transphorm, Inc. have announced the availability of a new power supply reference design that enables engineers to identify and correct design errors before building hardware, thereby lowering product costs and speeding time to market. Switched-mode power supplies provide greater e
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Date:
02/10/2021
5th Generation MOSFETs Deliver Leading Low ON Resistance
5th Generation MOSFETs Deliver Leading Low ON Resistance
ROHM Semiconductor announced a 24-model lineup of 24V input, -40V / -60V withstand voltage P-channel MOSFETs available in both single (RqxxxxxAT / RdxxxxxAT / RsxxxxxAT / RFxxxxxAT) and dual configurations (UTxxx5/QHxxx5/SHxxx5). These new devices are ideal for industrial and consumer applications, such as factory automati
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Date:
02/10/2021
Extended Family of Wide Terminal Thin Film Chip Resistors
Extended Family of Wide Terminal Thin Film Chip Resistors
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the company has extended its NCW AT family of wide terminal thin film chip resistors with a new line of devices in the 0612 case size. For power electronics in automotive and industrial applications, the Vishay Beyschlag NCW 0612 AT components combine high temperature pe
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Date:
02/08/2021
Alliance Memory's Micron Parallel, Serial NOR Flash Products
Alliance Memory's Micron Parallel, Serial NOR Flash Products
Alliance Memory announced that the company is now an authorized reseller for additional legacy NOR Flash devices from Micron Technology. In addition to the previously announced M29F 5V Parallel NOR Flash devices, Alliance is now reselling select offerings from Micron's M45PE Serial NOR Flash, the N25Q Serial NOR
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Date:
02/08/2021
Hybrid Supercapacitors Deliver up to 220 Farads at 3.8 V
Hybrid Supercapacitors Deliver up to 220 Farads at 3.8 V
Cornell Dubilier Electronics introduces two new series of Hybrid LIC Supercapacitors in response to the growing need for ultra-high capacitance values at higher operating voltages.  The new VMF and VPF Series operate at 3.8 WVDC with capacitance values up to 220 Farads. The higher voltage results in increased en
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Date:
02/08/2021
TDK Offers Compact Transformers for DC/DC Converters
TDK Offers Compact Transformers for DC/DC Converters
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS E10 EM series, a new range of insulated SMT transformers that are suitable for various DC/DC converter topologies and gate driver circuits in e-mobility and industrial electronics. There are four models in the series, with basic winding insulation of a working voltage of 500 VRM
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Date:
02/04/2021
Shielded FPC Connector Optimizes Data Transmission
Shielded FPC Connector Optimizes Data Transmission
Hirose has launched a shielded flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector with its patented single-action flip lock technology. The FH63S Series FPC connector features a ground pin to work with the shielded FFC for advance EMI prevention and optimum signal integrity. The 0.5mm pitch FH63S Series FPC connector support
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Date:
02/04/2021
Titanium Efficiency 3.2kW Power Supply for OCP, Datacenters
Titanium Efficiency 3.2kW Power Supply for OCP, Datacenters
Bel Power Solutions announced the expansion of their portfolio to include the TET3200-12-069RA, a 3200 W Titanium efficient AC-DC front-end power supply that can convert up to 277 VAC into a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bus architectures (IBA) in high performance and high reliability servers, ro
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Date:
02/04/2021
Dual Function LED for General Illumination, Disinfection
Dual Function LED for General Illumination, Disinfection
NICHIA announces a new dual function LED that provides both white light and high doses of energy geared for inactivation of various prevalent bacteria. With the continued surge of COVID-19 and the global impact across the globe, there is a heightened awareness to cleanliness in all aspects of life. While th
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Date:
02/04/2021
Reed Relays Offer Switching of AC and DC Small Signals
Reed Relays Offer Switching of AC and DC Small Signals
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced an expanded reed relay product portfolio that extends voltage capabilities to include AC ratings, supports AC or DC loads up to 300 Vdc, and provides input/output isolation voltage 2500 VRMS. These miniature reed relays are available in single In-line (SIL) and dual-in-line (DIL) pa
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Date:
02/04/2021
MCU Group Delivers Active Power Consumption of 80 µA/MHz
MCU Group Delivers Active Power Consumption of 80 µA/MHz
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RA4 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 12 new RA4M2 Group MCUs. The new devices deliver an exceptional combination of very low power consumption, high performance, and enhanced security features that positions them as ideal solutions for industrial an
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Date:
02/03/2021
50V, 400V, 500V Output Programmable Power Supplies for EVs
50V, 400V, 500V Output Programmable Power Supplies for EVs
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 50V, 400V and 500V output models to the TDK-Lambda GENESYS+ series of programmable DC power supplies. With output power levels of 5kW, 10kW and 15kW in 1U, 2U and 3U high 19” rack-mount packages, the new G50, G400, G500, GSP50, GSP400 and GSP500 models are fully co
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Date:
02/03/2021
Ethernet Switches Provide Time Sensitive Networking Features
Ethernet Switches Provide Time Sensitive Networking Features
With the support of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), Ethernet is eliminating the need for separate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks, providing a more ubiquitous approach to synchronization and precision timing for today’s industrial automation systems. However, to accomplish th
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Date:
02/03/2021
Type-C Power Delivery Source Switch Delivers up to 28V
Type-C Power Delivery Source Switch Delivers up to 28V
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new Type-C Power Delivery (PD) high voltage source protection switch capable up to 28V absolute maximum voltage.  The AOZ1374 isa smartprotection switch in a small thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm DFN package.AOS’s prowess in high-performance ICs combined wi
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Date:
02/03/2021
6 W and 10 W Isolated DC-DC Converters with 4:1 Input Range
6 W and 10 W Isolated DC-DC Converters with 4:1 Input Range
CUI Inc, a Bel Group, announced the addition of two new EN 62368-1 certified, compact, regulated converter series to its compact isolated dc-dc converters line. The PQQ6W-S and the PQQ10W-S both offer cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications, including IoT, consumer, industrial and telecom, an
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Date:
02/02/2021
Ultra-Thin Low ESL MLCCs for In-Vehicle ADAS Applications
Ultra-Thin Low ESL MLCCs for In-Vehicle ADAS Applications
Murata announced the ultra-thin LW reversed, low equivalent series inductor (ESL) multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a capacitance value of 1.0 µF ±20% for 4 Vdc-rated automotive applications. With a 0204 inch size (0.5 x 1.0 mm) footprint and maximum thickness of just 0.22 mm, the LLC152D70G105ME01 de
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Date:
02/02/2021
SiTime Expands Consumer, IoT Portfolio with Low Power TCXO
SiTime Expands Consumer, IoT Portfolio with Low Power TCXO
SiTime Corporation announced the SiT5008 temperature-compensated silicon MEMS oscillator (TCXO). The SiT5008 is ideal for connected consumer and IoT devices such as Internet-connected audio-video, over-the-top streaming devices, industrial smart meters, and other devices that use low power wireless connectivity. Li
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Date:
02/01/2021
24Vdc 20A DIN Rail Mount Buffer Module has Narrow 49mm Width
24Vdc 20A DIN Rail Mount Buffer Module has Narrow 49mm Width
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda DBM20 DIN rail mount 24V 20A buffer module. The buffer module is ideal for providing short term hold-up or peak power for loads connected to a 24Vdc output AC-DC power supply. It can supply an additional 250ms hold-up at 448W output power, or 2s with a
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Date:
01/28/2021
300W 10:1 DC Input Range Converter Offers >92% Efficiency
300W 10:1 DC Input Range Converter Offers >92% Efficiency
Murata announced a new 300 W chassis mount ultra-wide 10:1 DC input range converter with patented inrush current control topology and high efficiency >92% from Murata Power Solutions. The IRV300 is a fit-and-forget module designed for harsh operating environments in railway and industrial applications. It
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Date:
01/28/2021
DC/DC Converters Deliver up to 1100 W Power Capability
DC/DC Converters Deliver up to 1100 W Power Capability
Flex Power Modules announces the launch of the BMR492 – a series of digital eighth-brick intermediate bus converters capable of delivering between 600 to 800W of continuous power along with a peak power of up to 1100 W for short periods <1s. This so-called ‘burst mode’ operation is commonly required fo
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Date:
01/28/2021
Entry-Line MCU Group for Space-Constrained Applications
Entry-Line MCU Group for Space-Constrained Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 48 new RA2E1 Group MCUs. Based on the 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M23 core, the RA2E1 MCUs are entry-line, single-chip devices with up to 128-KB code flash and 16-KB SRAM memory.   The RA2E1 Group MCUs support a
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Date:
01/28/2021
High-Voltage Axial Leaded Resistors Rated Up To 8KV
High-Voltage Axial Leaded Resistors Rated Up To 8KV
Engineers face challenges when designing electronics that require a high-voltage axial leaded resistor because of limited options and high cost. Stackpole's HVA series axial leaded high voltage resistors provide high voltage handling in a cost effective, compact thru-hole package. The RoHS compliant and ha
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Date:
01/28/2021
Nichia UV-C LED Disinfection Efficacy Combats Viruses
Nichia UV-C LED Disinfection Efficacy Combats Viruses
NICHIA further demonstrates its commitment to innovation and improvements to global well-being with the launch of its newest deep UV LED, the NCSU334B. At a peak wavelength of 280 nm, NICHIA’s deep UV LED outperforms other commercially available UV-C LEDs, regardless of wavelength, output, efficiency and lifetime. At
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Date:
01/27/2021
SMD MLCCs Offer Lead (Pb) Bearing Termination Finishes
SMD MLCCs Offer Lead (Pb) Bearing Termination Finishes
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) with a lead (Pb)-bearing termination finish suitable for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and other space, military, and avionics applications requiring tin whisker mitigation. Operating temperatures ca
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Date:
01/27/2021
750 W ACC750 / MCC750 AC-DC Convection Cooled Power Supplies
750 W ACC750 / MCC750 AC-DC Convection Cooled Power Supplies
Bel Power Solutions announced the ACC750 (industrial) and MCC750 (medical) Series of convection cooled power supplies which are available in a couple of single output voltages. The natural convection cooling operation (without a fan) is particularly suitable for environments sensitive to acoustical noise. The ACC/MCC750
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Date:
01/27/2021
Updated SolaHD Surge Protective Devices and Power Filters
Updated SolaHD Surge Protective Devices and Power Filters
Emerson's SolaHD surge protective devices and power filters begin a new chapter with the introduction of several upgraded versions that give users more ways to prevent damage to mission-critical electronics driving the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) within their facilities. Each of the new SolaHD d
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Date:
01/27/2021
Embedded Wi-Fi Antennas w/ Operating Frequencies up to 6GHz
Embedded Wi-Fi Antennas w/ Operating Frequencies up to 6GHz
AVX Corporation released a new series of embedded Wi-Fi antennas designed to satisfy steadily increasing cross-market demand for smaller and thinner wireless products with superior signal sensitivity. The new W Series Embedded Wi-Fi Antennas offer a wide range of standard solutions with ultraminiature form factors, PC
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Date:
01/26/2021
TDK Releases new High-Precision, Low-Profile Medical Sensors
TDK Releases new High-Precision, Low-Profile Medical Sensors
TDK Corporation presents a new range of highly accurate differential pressure sensors (part number B58621V*), designed as printed circuit boards. The sensors are designed for measurement ranges of 16 mbar full-scale (FS), 100 mbar FS and 7 bar FS, with absolute accuracy of up to ±1 percent FS at temperatures fr
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Date:
01/26/2021
250W Weatherproof AC-DC Power Supply for Industrial Uses
250W Weatherproof AC-DC Power Supply for Industrial Uses
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the 250-Watt LHC Series AC-DC power supply. The ruggedized, weatherproof enclosure and thermal design allow the power supply to be deployed in severe conditions. The LHC Series was specifically designed to operate in the most demanding weather conditions, and for use in
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Date:
01/26/2021
Harwin's Datamate Mix-Tek Cable Housings Available at TTI
Harwin's Datamate Mix-Tek Cable Housings Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Datamate Mix-Tek Cable Housings from stock. Harwin’s Datamate Mix-Tek is a 2mm pitch (signal) and 4mm pitch (power/coaxial) high-reliability, high-performance connector range with a proven track record for performance under extreme conditions. Male and female cable conn
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Date:
01/25/2021
24 V Dual-Channel Gate Driver with Integrated Thermal Pad
24 V Dual-Channel Gate Driver with Integrated Thermal Pad
Infineon Technologies broadens its EiceDRIVER portfolio with the new 24 V dual-channel low side gate driver with an integrated thermal pad. It can be operated with high switching frequencies as well as highest peak output currents and offers an enable function. The gate driver is suitable for applications with hi
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Date:
01/25/2021
Mersen Releases Next Generation Heat Sink Calculator
Mersen Releases Next Generation Heat Sink Calculator
Mersen is pleased to announce the availability of R-TOOLS MAXX, Mersen’s next generation heat sink calculator. R-TOOLS MAXX is a no charge, on-line simulation software that allows users to model the optimum air-cooled heat sink solution tailored to their project requirements. It is completely interactive and av
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Date:
01/25/2021
Latest SOSA Aligned Backplanes from Elma Feature 6, 8 Slots
Latest SOSA Aligned Backplanes from Elma Feature 6, 8 Slots
As The Open Group Sensor Open Standards Architecture, or SOSA initiative continues to move towards completion, Elma Electronic Inc. has added two 3U backplanes to its growing family of products aligned to Snapshot 3 of the SOSA Technical Standard. Available populated with or without VITA 67.3 connectors for ti
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Date:
01/25/2021
Rewireable IEC Connectors for Custom Cabling
Rewireable IEC Connectors for Custom Cabling
SCHURTER expands its portfolio of highly successful rewireable IEC cord connectors, series 4782 (C13, 70 °C) and 4781 (C15, 120 °C), to include gray and white versions in addition to black. The added colors allow for distinguishing between multiphases in data centers. The white color option is also suited fo
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Date:
01/25/2021
SiC Diodes up Efficiency for High Frequency Applications
SiC Diodes up Efficiency for High Frequency Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced 10 new 650 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes. Featuring a merged PIN Schottky (MPS) design, the Vishay Semiconductors devices are designed to increase the efficiency of high frequency applications by reducing switching losses regardless of the effects from temperature va
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Date:
01/25/2021
10:1 Ratio DC-DC Converters in Half-, Quarter-Brick Footprint
10:1 Ratio DC-DC Converters in Half-, Quarter-Brick Footprint
Murata announced two new ultra-wide 10:1 ratio DC-DC converters, the 250W IRH-W80 half-brick and the 150W IRQ-W80 quarter-brick from Murata Power Solutions. Both high power density modules feature efficiency levels above 91 percent with a 16 – 160 Vdc input voltage range.  The 250W IRH-W80 and 150W
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Date:
01/22/2021
Triple Pump Pressure Testing Controller System
Triple Pump Pressure Testing Controller System
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces new triple pump models for its PT2020 Automated Pressure Testing Controller System for air-driven high pressure hydraulic pumps. The first-of-its-kind triple pump PT2020 controller is designed to provide automated pressure control fo
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Date:
01/21/2021
CellBounce Uses SiTime MEMS in Cellular Bridge Solution
CellBounce Uses SiTime MEMS in Cellular Bridge Solution
SiTime Corporation announced that CellBounce, a division of ADT, has chosen the SiTime Elite Platform Super-TCXO for its 3G-to-4G conversion solution that is certified for use on the AT&T 4G cellular network. SiTime MEMS-based Elite Super-TCXOs achieve an all-inclusive ±250 ppb frequency stability over ten
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Date:
01/21/2021
Richardson Electronics Offers New Signal Microwave Products
Richardson Electronics Offers New Signal Microwave Products
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced a new global distribution agreement with Signal Microwave, a leader in microwave connectors and test boards for applications up to 110GHz. The agreement aligns with both companies’ commitment to providing the highest reliability and quality products for various applications, in
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Date:
01/21/2021
Family of Titanium Efficiency AC to DC Power Supplies
Family of Titanium Efficiency AC to DC Power Supplies
Transphorm, Inc. and Bel Power Solutions stated that six of Bel’s Titanium Efficiency Power Supplies use Transphorm’s high voltage GaN FETs. This news indicates the growing trend of high performance, wide bandgap power supply units (PSUs) being deployed in datacenter servers, routers, and network switches. The six GaN-b
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Date:
01/20/2021
RF Portfolio Covers Signal Chain for Macro Base Stations
RF Portfolio Covers Signal Chain for Macro Base Stations
Renesas Electronics Corporation strengthened its industry-leading RF portfolio for traditional macro base transceiver stations (BTS) with four new high-reliability, high-performance devices, offering customers access to a complete RF signal chain solution. This expansion includes the industry’s first quad-channel F4
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Date:
01/20/2021
Sager Electronics Offers SL Power's 300W Power Supply
Sager Electronics Offers SL Power's 300W Power Supply
Sager Electronics is now stocking SL Power’s GU300 300W single-output, open-frame power supplies. SL Power’s GU300 series are medical power supplies with digital control and monitoring for more precise in-system operation. SL Power GU300 features a screwless design with no top-side heatsink, allowing for a mor
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Date:
01/20/2021
General-Purpose 64-Bit MPUs w/ Latest Arm Cortex-A55
General-Purpose 64-Bit MPUs w/ Latest Arm Cortex-A55
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RZ/G2 general-purpose 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs), delivering improved AI processing for a wide range of applications. The expanded product lineup includes three new entry-level MPU models built around the latest Arm Cortex-A55 core: The RZ/G2L, RZ/G2L
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Date:
01/19/2021
Axial Leaded Resistors Offer High Pulse Voltage Capability
Axial Leaded Resistors Offer High Pulse Voltage Capability
For applications that require an axial leaded pulse handling resistor, there are a few options. Wirewound resistors are a good option for low voltage pulses but will be inductive and costly for higher resistance values. Carbon composition resistors have excellent energy handling and low inductance but poor environmenta
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Date:
01/19/2021
Mouser Products for Developing AI and Machine Learning
Mouser Products for Developing AI and Machine Learning
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is expanding its comprehensive range of products and resources aimed at developers of AI and IoT solutions. These include a machine vision development kit from ADLINK suitable for industrial applications, a low-power dual-core processor with neural network accelerator from Maxim Integrated fo
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Date:
01/18/2021
20 Watt DC/DC Converter for Railway, Ruggedized Applications
20 Watt DC/DC Converter for Railway, Ruggedized Applications
TRACO POWER announces their new THN 20WIR series of 20 watt high-density DC/DC Converters in the industry standard 1” x 1” footprint which has been qualified for railway and rugged industrial applications with EN 50155 and EN 61373 certifications and IEC /EN /UL 62368-1 approvals. The THN 20WIR series of ru
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Date:
01/18/2021
Fast-Recovery AEC-Q Rectifiers w/ Best-in-Class Performance
Fast-Recovery AEC-Q Rectifiers w/ Best-in-Class Performance
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the RS2x family of fast recovery rectifiers. These 2A-rated diodes are available with reverse voltage ratings of 200V and 1 KV, each available in either SOD-128 or Thin SMA package. These two surface mount packages align with standard pc-board solder pads fa
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Date:
01/18/2021
125°C Operation Compatible EEPROMs Extend Service Life
125°C Operation Compatible EEPROMs Extend Service Life
ROHM’s newly introduced 125°C operation compatible I2C bus EEPROMs, BR24H-5AC series, targets applications that require data storage under harsh environments, such as factory settings for onboard cameras and sensors, airbag operating history, and data logging for always-on operating industrial automation sy
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Date:
01/14/2021
48 V – 6 V LLC Module Family for High-Density Computing
48 V – 6 V LLC Module Family for High-Density Computing
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) announced the launch of a new family of 48 V – 6V digital DC-DC power modules for 48 V Data Center Solutions, utilizing eGaN transistors from Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Corporation. These power modules target applications for high density computing and data centers, ar
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Date:
01/14/2021
3x5'' Power Supply Offering Safety Protection Class II
3x5'' Power Supply Offering Safety Protection Class II
Traco Power launched its TPP 450 series two years ago, quickly recognized as one of most reliable high-density 3x5 power supplies in the industry. The series now offers a major expansion with Protection Class II models (TPP 450BA-M Open-Frame Models and TPP 450B-M Enclosed with Fan Models). These products are id
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Date:
01/13/2021
XP Power Launches 1500W Programmable DC Power Supplies
XP Power Launches 1500W Programmable DC Power Supplies
XP Power announces the introduction of the PLS1500 series of 1500W rated, 1U high, 19” rack-mount programmable DC power supplies. This latest extension complements the 600W PLS600 range for higher power equipment in a wide variety of OEM, industrial, and laboratory applications. Typical applications include co
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Date:
01/12/2021
World's First GaN Power Stage w/ Programmable Source Current
World's First GaN Power Stage w/ Programmable Source Current
GaN Systems announced the release of two 650V half-bridge daughter cards (30A and 60A), which provide an ultra-versatile platform to evaluate GaN drivers and transistors. The evaluation cards are available in two power levels, up to 3kW (GS-EVB-HB-66508B-RN) and up to 6kW (GS-EVB-HB-66516T-RN) and include the Re
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Date:
01/12/2021
Thick Film Chip Resistors with up to 10 Meg Resistance
Thick Film Chip Resistors with up to 10 Meg Resistance
As modern electronics evolve, applications and their requirements become more diverse. A key factor in adding electrical content to any device is how much power is required within the available space. For small size end products, this can be a challenging task. High power resistors are a good solution for maximizi
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Date:
01/07/2021
TDK-Lambda 500W AC/DC Power Modules Shipping from Sager
TDK-Lambda 500W AC/DC Power Modules Shipping from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s PFH500F Conduction Cooled 500W AC/DC Power Modules.   The PFH500F Series is a high density and high efficiency AC/DC power module that comes in a compact 4” x 2.4” brick footprint. It’s rated at 500W and operates from 85 to 265 VAC input. The series is s
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Date:
01/06/2021
Reference Design Enables a Secondary Side Microcontroller
Reference Design Enables a Secondary Side Microcontroller
In modern offline AC-DC power solutions, programmability and adaptive control offer the flexibility and intelligence needed by smart home devices to better interface with their power systems. In these systems, a secondary side microcontroller (MCU) is typically not capable of starting a system without the use of
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Date:
01/06/2021
Impulse Technologies Releases Anteral's 24-GHz uRAD Radar
Impulse Technologies Releases Anteral's 24-GHz uRAD Radar
Impulse Technologies is now offering the small but powerful uRAD modular 24-GHz radar system from Spanish innovator Anteral. The radar operates within the 24-GHz Industrial-Scientific-Medical (ISM) band, using Doppler and frequency-modulated-continuous-wave (FMCW) techniques to measure the presence, velocity, and
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Date:
12/31/2020
Ultra compact 12 Watt DC/DC converters for industrial use
Ultra compact 12 Watt DC/DC converters for industrial use
The design purpose of these series was to miniaturized low power DC/DC converters to the maximum without sacrificing high efficiency. They solidify the new standard for power density with 3,61 W/cm3 and effectively double the power density compared to 12 Watt converters in DIP-24 package. The TEL 12 and TEL 12WI off
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Date:
12/28/2020
40 V eGaN FET Ideal for High Power Density Solutions
40 V eGaN FET Ideal for High Power Density Solutions
The EPC2055, a 40 V, 3 milliohm eGaN FET, offers designers a device that is smaller, more efficient, and more reliable than currently available devices for high performance, space-constrained applications.   This device is ideal for applications with demanding requirements for perf
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Date:
12/22/2020
Violeds Modules Proven to Disinfect 99% of Airborne Viruses
Violeds Modules Proven to Disinfect 99% of Airborne Viruses
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) and Seoul Viosys have demonstrated that an air conditioning and heating system with its ultraviolet LED Violeds modules has the performance to disinfect 99% of airborne viruses, verified through testing by Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL). The testing demonstrated th
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Date:
12/21/2020
Stewart Connector Expands Cable Applied Connector Series
Stewart Connector Expands Cable Applied Connector Series
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, expands the SealJack Cable Applied Connector series to support Cat 6a applications. The SealJack Cable Applied Connector series now supports Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a performance levels through IP67 plug kits, cable assemblies, and cable applied jacks. The SealJack Cable App
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Date:
12/21/2020
Rugged 14 to 110 GHz Waveguide Horn Antenna

The model DRH110 waveguide horn antenna from Impulse Technologies and developer RF SPIN features a broad 14-to-110-GHz frequency range, accessible at a 1.0-mm female coaxial connector.

Rugged 14 to 110 GHz Waveguide Horn Antenna
Wireless technologies are consuming increasing amounts of frequency bandwidth, requiring electronic systems and their components to reach higher in frequencies. One of the key components for transmission and reception of high-frequency signals and for testing at high frequencies is the antenna. The newest wave
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Date:
12/21/2020
Two-Wire Hall Effect Switches with Self-Diagnostics
Two-Wire Hall Effect Switches with Self-Diagnostics
Diodes Incorporated has announced a family of automotive-compliant, two-wire unipolar (AH323xQ/4xQ) and latch (AH327xQ/8xQ) switch integrated circuits (ICs) that provide high sensitivity and high stability over wide operating voltage and temperature ranges. The ICs are for use in automotive proximity- and position-sensing appl
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Date:
12/18/2020
Operational Amplifier for Consumer and Industrial Equipment
Operational Amplifier for Consumer and Industrial Equipment
ROHM announced the availability of a two-channel, high-speed, ground sense CMOS operational amplifier (op amp), BD77502FVM, optimized for consumer and industrial equipment requiring high-speed sensing – such as industrial measurement and control systems.  The proliferation of the Internet of Things (I
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Date:
12/18/2020
High-Temp Thermoelectric Cooler Maintains Peak Performance
High-Temp Thermoelectric Cooler Maintains Peak Performance
By combining image-processing and pattern-recognition techniques, machine vision systems provide advanced inspection within quality control, robotics and wire bonding. Artificial intelligence (facial recognition) and object recognition for next generation vehicles are other emerging applications utilizing this evolvi
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Date:
12/18/2020
Russelectric Offers Customized Switchgear Simulators
Russelectric Offers Customized Switchgear Simulators
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, announces the availability of Switchgear Simulators designed to train personnel on automatic and manual operation of Russelectric switchgear.  Customized to mimic the operation of the customer’s Russelectric switchgear/system, Russelectric simulators are ideal for famili
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Date:
12/18/2020
Thick Film Chips Offer Low Thermal Resistance
Thick Film Chips Offer Low Thermal Resistance
Industrial and commercial power electronics demand robust resistor performance. When high stability and low thermal resistance are important, standard chip resistors may not be the best solution. Chip resistors with reverse geometry provide terminations on the long sides of the chip, as opposed to the short
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Date:
12/17/2020
Easy-to-Use, Small Footprint Gate Driver for Fast Design-Ins
Easy-to-Use, Small Footprint Gate Driver for Fast Design-Ins
Infineon Technologies AG adds a new generation to its most versatile and simple to use EiceDRIVER 1ED Compact isolated gate driver family: the X3 Compact (1ED31xx) family. This gate driver provides separate output options together with active shutdown and short circuit clamping in DSO-8 300 mil package. The ac
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Date:
12/16/2020
Coaxial Connector Reduces Design Time
Coaxial Connector Reduces Design Time
Hirose has expanded its compact coaxial connector offering to include a 75 Ohm, 4K/UHD transmission connector that enables internal wiring of equipment. The D.FL75 Series supports 12G-SDI standard and SMPTE ST 2082-1 in an industry leading space saving design that only requires 4.0 mm x 4.0mm printed circuit boa
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Date:
12/16/2020
Extended Pulse TVS for Heavy Duty Motor Circuit Protection
Extended Pulse TVS for Heavy Duty Motor Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a high-energy extended pulse transient voltage suppressor module ideal for heavy duty remote DC power supply, base station and microwave protection, military-grade power bus, and other similar circuit protection applications. The two modules from the company are the unidirectional PNH1275 a
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Date:
12/15/2020
First IP67 Waterproof Sensor for High-Humidity Environments
First IP67 Waterproof Sensor for High-Humidity Environments
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with the industry’s first software-configurableIP67-qualified waterproof option for IAQ applications operating in wet or dirty environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, and hospital rooms, where th
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Date:
12/15/2020
Parallel Memory Family Designed for Space Systems
Parallel Memory Family Designed for Space Systems
To reduce the time, cost and risk of developing spaceflight-qualified systems, designers may start with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices that can later be replaced by their space-qualified, radiation-tolerant equivalent parts available in plastic or ceramic packages featuring the same pinout distribution. Mi
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Date:
12/15/2020
Power Supplies with Highest Performance, Unique Flexibility
Power Supplies with Highest Performance, Unique Flexibility
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced its new Excelsys CoolX 3000 modular, configurable power platform.  Designed for a wide range of demanding medical and industrial applications, this 3000 W power supply platform delivers leading power density, provides unique flexibility, and features digital commu
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Date:
12/14/2020
80V Battery Charging Controller w/ Power Point Tracking
80V Battery Charging Controller w/ Power Point Tracking
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the LT8491 buck-boost battery charging controller that features Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), temperature compensation and I2C interface for telemetry and control. The device operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated battery float voltage. The
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Date:
12/14/2020
VDA Quick Connectors for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
VDA Quick Connectors for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Automotive fastening and assembly solutions provider ARaymond has announced a new generation of VDA Quick Connectors — building on its decade of experience designing and manufacturing quick connectors complying with the VDA standard. Used for heating and cooling lines, including thermal regulation of batter
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Date:
12/11/2020
Signal Transformer Announces HCTC/HCTI Design Kit Combo
Signal Transformer Announces HCTC/HCTI Design Kit Combo
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company, announces their High Current Toroidal Choke (HCTC) and High Current Toroidal (HCTI) Design Kit Combination. Featuring 16 of their most popular HCTC and HCTI Series components in a convenient compartmented case, the wide assortment supports power conversion engineers with a
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Date:
12/10/2020
USB Type-C Port Protector Offers Short Circuit Protection
USB Type-C Port Protector Offers Short Circuit Protection
Diodes Incorporated announced the automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 qualified, and PPAP capable DPO2039DABQ 4-channel protection solution for USB Type-C ports. DPO2039DABQ is targeted for use in applications including automotive head units, rear seat entertainment units, and in-car charging. There has been incre
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Date:
12/10/2020
Advanced Energy Releases Remote Plasma Source Products
Advanced Energy Releases Remote Plasma Source Products
Advanced Energy announced the launch of its new MAXstream remote plasma source (RPS) product line for plasma cleaning of process chambers used in semiconductor device manufacturing. With offerings available across a broad operating range, the MAXstream line delivers higher power accuracy, best-in-class plasma igniti
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Date:
12/10/2020
Texas Instruments Makes High-Reliability Products Available
Texas Instruments Makes High-Reliability Products Available
Texas Instruments (TI) announced that it is making most of its high-reliability (HiRel) semiconductor products immediately available for online purchase on TI.com, helping aerospace and defense companies quickly get the authentic TI products they need for their next-generation space-grade and military-grade de
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Date:
12/09/2020
Arm Cortex MCU Family for Industrial, IoT Applications
Arm Cortex MCU Family for Industrial, IoT Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RA4 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the new 32-bit RA4M3 Group of MCUs. The RA4M3 MCUs boost operating performance up to 100 MHz using the Arm Cortex-M33 core based on Armv8-M architecture. Featuring industry-leading performance, Arm TrustZone technology, Renesas’ Se
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Date:
12/09/2020
First 4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode in SMT Package
First 4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode in SMT Package
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry's first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package, qualified for automotive applications. Combining high photo sensitivity with low 0.1 % crosstalk and virtually no tolerance between its segments, the Vis
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Date:
12/09/2020
400 W AC-DC Convection-Cooled Sealed Power Supplies
400 W AC-DC Convection-Cooled Sealed Power Supplies
Bel Power Solutions, a Bel group company, announces the ABS400/MBS400 Series of convection cooled power supplies which are sealed and fully potted, offer IP66/67 ingress protection and fit 1U applications. These power supplies may be mounted for conduction or convection cooling and are rated at 300 W in still air
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Date:
12/08/2020
1500 Volt Solar String Fuse, Holder Rated 35 to 60 Amperage
1500 Volt Solar String Fuse, Holder Rated 35 to 60 Amperage
Littelfuse, Inc., announced the expansion of its SPXV series solar string fuses to include 35 to 60 amperage models. Designed to integrate into an LFXV15 fuse block and cover holder, these 20 x 127 mm 1500 V DC solar fuses protect photovoltaic (PV) installations from overloads and short circuits to minimize da
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Date:
12/08/2020
Gowanda Launches More Broadband Conicals
Gowanda Launches More Broadband Conicals
Gowanda Electronics announces the introduction of a new broadband microwave RF conical inductor series – C070 – available in Surface Mount (C070SM) and Flying Lead (C070FL) configurations to enhance utility for the electronic design community. Gowanda’s new C070 series was developed to address market ne
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Date:
12/07/2020
Extensive Range of High-Reliability External Antennas
Extensive Range of High-Reliability External Antennas
AVX Corporation announces Ethertronics’ extensive range of high-performance, high-reliability external antennas designed to provide immediate, standardized solutions for a wide range of cross-market applications with challenging space, weight, and performance requirements. The nine antenna series offer a wide va
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Date:
12/07/2020
Toggle Switches Offer Space-Savings in Rugged Environments
Toggle Switches Offer Space-Savings in Rugged Environments
C&K has expanded its toggle switch product family to include an illuminated version. Available in six different LED color options, the ILT Series delivers clear and distinct visual communication with users. The ILT Series saves valuable panel space by including the illumination mechanism within the switch, in
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Date:
12/07/2020
Electrolytic Capacitors Withstand 150°C and 80g Vibration
Electrolytic Capacitors Withstand 150°C and 80g Vibration
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has expanded its line of high performance flat electrolytic capacitors with the NHR Series. Able to withstand operating temperatures from -55 °C to 150 °C, NHR capacitors are constructed with rectangular stainless-steel cases and laser-welded covers and have near-hermetic se
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Date:
12/07/2020
Environmental Lights Launches New EdgeLight LED Light Bars
Environmental Lights Launches New EdgeLight LED Light Bars
Environmental Lights announces the launch of their new EdgeLight LED Light Bars. EdgeLight LED Light Bars are high brightness LED light bars designed to provide light from the sides of light boxes or other edge lighting applications. They utilize optical lenses to direct the light out at pre-set angles to provid
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Date:
12/04/2020
Power Supplies Offer Titanium Efficiency for Datacenters
Power Supplies Offer Titanium Efficiency for Datacenters
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET1500 Series power supply for servers, routers, network switches and other high availability applications such as storage appliances. This Titanium efficiency 1500 W power supply converts standard AC or high-voltage DC (HVDC) into a main 12 Vdc output for powering intermediate bu
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Date:
12/04/2020
Automotive 40/60V MOSFETs are 100% Tested for Key Specs
Automotive 40/60V MOSFETs are 100% Tested for Key Specs
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TQM… Family of single and dual N-channel automotive grade power MOSFETs. Offered with drain-to-source breakdown voltage (BVDSS) of either 40V or 60V, all of the 14 parts in this AEC-Q101 family feature a maximum operating temperature (Tj) of 175° C. And
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Date:
12/04/2020
Capacitor Technology is High-Performing and Configurable
Capacitor Technology is High-Performing and Configurable
Empower Semiconductor, the world leader in Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVR), today announced a breakthrough with the highest performance, most configurable, and smallest commercially available range of capacitors.  E-CAP is a vastly superior performing capacitor, far exceeding the semiconductor industry’s pr
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Date:
12/03/2020
CRPS Power Supplies for Server and Networking Applications
CRPS Power Supplies for Server and Networking Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the PEC Series, a new series of power supplies that offers platinum level efficiency (up to 94 percent) for server, storage and networking applications. Based on the Common Redundant Power Supplies (CRPS) standard, the first models available in the PEC Series are the AC versions ra
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Date:
12/01/2020
Surface-Mount Reed Switches Offer Wider Sensitivity Range
Surface-Mount Reed Switches Offer Wider Sensitivity Range
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the MITI-7 Series Ultra-Miniature Reed Switch, a Form A (single-pole, single-throw normally open or SPST-NO) switch that’s hermetically sealed in a 7-mm-long glass envelope. The MITI-7 Series offers sensitivity options ranging from 6 AT to 20 AT, far wider than existing magnetic sw
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Date:
12/01/2020
Hybrid Aluminum Polymer Capacitors for Auto Applications
Hybrid Aluminum Polymer Capacitors for Auto Applications
KEMET announces the launch of three hybrid aluminum polymer capacitor series: A780, PHA225, and PHH225. These AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors offer a combination of highly conductive polymer technology and liquid electrolytic material in a hybrid design, resulting in outstanding electrical performance for automotive an
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Date:
11/25/2020
Stewart Connector Introduces a DIN Rail RJ45 Mounting Module
Stewart Connector Introduces a DIN Rail RJ45 Mounting Module
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, releases a DIN Rail RJ45 Mounting Module, most commonly used in industrial networking applications. Stewart Connector’s DIN Rail RJ45 Mounting Module is designed for easy tool-less mounting and RJ45 jack installation. Each DIN Rail Mounting Module includes removable
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Date:
11/24/2020
Vishay's Modelithics Broadband Microwave Global Models
Vishay's Modelithics Broadband Microwave Global Models
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced the availability of new broadband Microwave Global Models for Vishay Sfernice CH series resistors in the 02016, 0402, and 0603 case sizes. The new models are available within the Modelithics COMPLETE Library and mmWave & 5G Library. Modelithics' measuremen
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Date:
11/24/2020
400W AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical Applications
400W AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the ABC401 / MBC401 Series of 400 W AC-DC power supplies in five different low-profile 1U packages, including open frame, enclosed, U-channel, perforated cover and vented cover configurations. The ABC401 Series (industrial) and MBC401 Series (medical) are rated high efficiency (94% typ
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Date:
11/24/2020
GaN Modules Feature Superior System Performance
GaN Modules Feature Superior System Performance
GaN Systems announced the availability of four new integrated power module evaluation kits: 100V Driver GaN DC/DC Power Stage Module, 650V 150A Half-Bridge IPM, 650V 150A Full-Bridge Module and Driver, and 650V 300A 3-Phase Module and Driver. These modules are designed to be easy to use and evaluate performance in
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Date:
11/23/2020
Integration-Ready Refrigerant Gas Sensors Meet A2L Standards
Integration-Ready Refrigerant Gas Sensors Meet A2L Standards
NevadaNano Inc. announced it expanded its Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Refrigerant Product Family with gas sensors for A1, A2L, and A3 refrigerants. The NevadaNano family of sensors is the first to meet the new North American Standards Developing Organizations and global IEC/CENELECstandards as well as
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Date:
11/23/2020
Sager Electronics Offers NMB’s PWM Cooling Fans
Sager Electronics Offers NMB’s PWM Cooling Fans
Sager Electronics is now stocking NMB’s High Performance PWM Cooling Fans. NMB’s new series of high performance, 4 wire, PWM driven fans with tachometer signal offer high torque, efficient motor technology, and aerodynamic impeller design. Benefits of the PWM series include increased fan life expectancy, ene
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Date:
11/23/2020
Bel Magnetic Solutions Expands Vertical Mount ICM Series
Bel Magnetic Solutions Expands Vertical Mount ICM Series
Bel Magnetic Solutions expands the Vertical Mount MagJack ICM series to include 1GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T and 10GBASE-T with 60W PoE options. These Vertical Mount ICMs are ideally suited for 5G cellular equipment, single-board motherboards, industrial PCs, printers, daughter cards, industrial controllers, an
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Date:
11/20/2020
Strengthened Power Conversion Offering with IGBT Modules
Strengthened Power Conversion Offering with IGBT Modules
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. strengthened their power conversion product offering with Fuji Electric’s 7th generation (X-Series) IGBT modules. Fuji’s 7th Generation IGBT modules represent the latest IGBT chip technology and is specifically designed to complement requirements needed for the latest power conver
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Date:
11/20/2020
SATEC Adds BACnet Protocol to Its Energy Metering Products
SATEC Adds BACnet Protocol to Its Energy Metering Products
SATEC, Inc., announces the addition of BACnet to the suite of protocols included as standard along with MODBUS and DNP provided with its BFM136 and BFM-II Branch Feeder Monitors. This communications protocol update addresses the specific need in commercial building environments to connect and communicate with the
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Date:
11/19/2020
New 60A-Rated 8.5mm-Pitch Power Connector from Harwin
New 60A-Rated 8.5mm-Pitch Power Connector from Harwin
Harwin has significantly raised the power levels that its product portfolio can support with the introduction of the Kona series. These 8.5mm pitch connectors’ contacts are capable of delivering 60A of current. This means that applications such as battery charging can be addressed without having to split the cu
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Date:
11/19/2020
Cost-Effective Non-Isolated PoL Switching Regulators
Cost-Effective Non-Isolated PoL Switching Regulators
XP Power announces the introduction of the SVR surface mount and VR through-hole, non-isolated DC-DC switching regulators. With efficiencies of up to 96% and operating temperatures of -40°C to +85°C, the Point of Load (PoL) devices are ideal as replacements for low efficiency linear regulators. They operate fr
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11/19/2020
The First 8-bit MCU Family for CAN FD Networks
The First 8-bit MCU Family for CAN FD Networks
Meeting the demand for increased bandwidth and flexible data rates in evolving automotive applications like safety and communication, while further supporting the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), Microchip Technology Inc. announced its PIC18 Q84 family— the first PIC18 microcontroller (M
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11/19/2020
Expanded Illuminated Pushbutton Series w/ Steel Version
Expanded Illuminated Pushbutton Series w/ Steel Version
RAFI has enhanced its RAFIX 30 FS+ illuminated pushbutton offering with the introduction of a stainless steel version. The sleek, modern design is available with optional ring lighting for stylish indication. Commonly used in automation, automotive, industrial and off-road vehicle applications, the RAFIX 30 FS+ illu
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11/18/2020
Step-Down DC/DC Converter w/ Internal 18V Driver Transistor
Step-Down DC/DC Converter w/ Internal 18V Driver Transistor
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XD9263/XC9264 series of the 500mA synchronous step-down DC/DC converters with internal 18V operation driver transistors for in-vehicle use (compliant with AEC-Q100). The number of in-vehicle cameras installed per automobile for sensing and viewing applications has recentl
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11/16/2020
TCI Releases Sine Wave Filter with Connectivity
TCI Releases Sine Wave Filter with Connectivity
TCI announced the latest addition to their connectivity solutions – KMG with PQconnect Sine Wave Filters. These sine wave filters enable users to monitor and track performance using network communications. Sine wave filters convert the PWM wave form to a near sinusoidal wave form by attenuating the carrier fr
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11/16/2020
UPS for Secure, Connected Backup Power in Harsh Environments
UPS for Secure, Connected Backup Power in Harsh Environments
Power management company Eaton announced a step forward for industrial backup power with the North American launch of the Ferrups FX uninterruptible power supply (“UPS”). Building upon decades of proven performance of the Eaton FERRUPS UPS, this new solution brings intelligent capabilities and cybersecurity to
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11/16/2020
600V Super Junction MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Package
600V Super Junction MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of a Fast Switching 600V αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Package. αMOS5 is AOS’s latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, PC Power, Server, In
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11/16/2020
First Safety Certified Touchscreen Controllers for the Home
First Safety Certified Touchscreen Controllers for the Home
To reduce the risk of fires in the kitchen and also floods in the laundry room, European IEC 60730 and U.S. UL 60730 Class B specifications require safety mechanisms in home appliances, such as ovens, cooktops, washing machines and clothes dryers. Helping designers meet these functional safety requirements in to
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11/16/2020
High-Side Switch ICs Include User-Definable Protection
High-Side Switch ICs Include User-Definable Protection
ROHM has announced the development of a new family of four AEC-Q100 qualified high side switch ICs targeting the automotive market. Available in both 1- and 2-channel variants with RDS(on) ratings of 45mΩ, 70mΩ and 90mΩ, these IPDs (Intelligent Power Devices) incorporate multiple protection functions, ra
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11/16/2020
Würth Elektronik’s online platform REDEXPERT expanded
Würth Elektronik’s online platform REDEXPERT expanded
Würth Elektronik has heeded its customers’ suggestions from the practical area and has installed a feature that enables the direct comparison of aluminum-electrolyte and aluminum-polymer capacitors. The calculation of the ripple current has also been improved. The RedExpert online platform has now been modified
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11/13/2020
30W medical power supplies are (EU) 2019/1782 compliant
30W medical power supplies are (EU) 2019/1782 compliant
Certified to the medical safety standards IEC 60601-1 and EN 60601-1-11 and compliant to EN 60601-1-2 Edition 4 for EMC, the products have a Class II input requiring no earth ground. The WWM30 also meets the EU Tier 2 ((EU) 2019/1782) and DoE Level VI efficiency standards. The series is suited for home healthca
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11/13/2020
Low-inductance SiC power module and programmable gate driver kit
Low-inductance SiC power module and programmable gate driver kit
The transformation to electrify transportation – from trains, trams, and trolleys to buses, automobiles and EV chargers – continues at a rapid pace, as countries shift toward improved modes of transit with greater efficiency and innovative technology. Microchip has announced its AgileSwitch digital programmab
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11/13/2020
Digital XDP controller for cost-effective flyback LED drivers
Digital XDP controller for cost-effective flyback LED drivers
It provides high power factor and constant voltage output. The device operates in quasi-resonant mode (QRM) to maximize the efficiency and minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI) over a wide load range. It accommodates active burst mode (ABM) at light load to prevent audible noise while achieving a no-lo
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11/13/2020
Würth Elektronik presents WE-TGF thermoconductive gap filler
Würth Elektronik presents WE-TGF thermoconductive gap filler
The outstanding feature of the self-adhesive gap-filler material: The non-conductive barrier with a high dielectric strength has a high thermoconductivity index of 1 W/(m*K). The material easily adapts to the differing thicknesses of components on the PCB and fills the gaps between hot electronic components and me
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11/13/2020
SiC MADK board for servo drives
SiC MADK board for servo drives
As part of the MADK platform for motors of up to 7.5 kW, the evaluation board EVAL-M5-IMZ120R-SIC is a 3-phase inverter board aiming at servo drive applications. As a true first, Infineon offers details about schematics (PDF), parts (Excel), layout (Gerber), and design package (Altium) as download package on t
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11/13/2020
E-PEAS & TCT demonstrate inductive energy harvesting
E-PEAS & TCT demonstrate inductive energy harvesting
By bringing together TCT’s engineering expertise in ferromagnetic cores with e-peas’ popular AEMS series of ultra-low power PMICs, the two companies have been able to develop an innovative energy harvesting platform that is based on induction. This will have huge potential within building automation and sm
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11/13/2020
Durable 1.27mm pitch connectors with cable assemblies
Durable 1.27mm pitch connectors with cable assemblies
Based on customer feedback, the company has just introduced off-the-shelf IDC cable assembly options to accompany the existing discrete connector components. These are available now direct from stock through Harwin’s global network of distributors. On each of these assemblies, a ribbon cable is fitted with female conne
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11/13/2020
15W wireless power P9415-R receiver with WattShare TRx mode
15W wireless power P9415-R receiver with WattShare TRx mode
The new 15W wireless power receiver enables smartphones, power banks, and portable industrial and medical equipment, to wirelessly charge other mobile devices and accessories that also have wireless charging capabilities. The P9415-R features up to 5W of transmit power capability in transmitter/receiver (TRx) mo
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11/13/2020
Complete audio system leveraging A2B Audio Bus Technology
Complete audio system leveraging A2B Audio Bus Technology
The system also includes audio FX processors, multi-channel audio systems, MIDI synthesisers, and other DSP-based audio systems. SAM includes the dual-SHARC+ core ADSP-SC589 audio processor SoC (with an integrated Arm Cortex-A5 core) and leverages Analog Devices’ A2B audio bus technology. In addition to the main
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11/13/2020
The ultimate generation of safe, smart and stable Li-ion cell
The ultimate generation of safe, smart and stable Li-ion cell
The devices can be considered as the result of the last years’ efforts to further evolutionize reliability, longevity and performance alongside the requirements of contemporary applications. “Frankly spoken”, Norbert Depresles, Section Head of Business Development EMEA from Panasonic Industry Europe says, “
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11/13/2020
Schaffner reintroduce single-phase EMC filter
Schaffner reintroduce single-phase EMC filter
Large and complex machine tools with multiple driving axes and very long motor cables can be subjected to major reliability problems caused by internal coupling of interferences from the drive system to the control wires. This can cause dropouts and interrupts of the control unit and consequently lead to unnece
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11/13/2020
Highly efficient GaN-powered LYTSwitch-6 LED drivers
Highly efficient GaN-powered LYTSwitch-6 LED drivers
The LYT6078C uses Power Integrations’ PowiGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology to deliver efficiency and performance benefits, demonstrated by the new design example report (DER-920) the company is also announcing today. The PowiGaN-based LYT6078C IC incorporates a 750 V power switch and delivers flicker-free ou
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11/13/2020
310VAC rated safety class X2 automotive film capacitors
310VAC rated safety class X2 automotive film capacitors
This metallized polypropylene film capacitor series from Panasonic Industry Europe benefits from original in-house patterned metallization process with fuse mechanism function by Panasonic. This unique technology delivers stable capacitance level over the product lifetime and therefore guarantees a higher relia
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11/13/2020
Nexperia TrEOS automotive ESD protection
Nexperia TrEOS automotive ESD protection
In common with all TrEOS components, the new parts combine extremely low capacitance ensuring high signal integrity, extremely low clamping and high robustness for modern automotive interfaces. Specific automotive applications include infotainment, multimedia and ADAS systems featuring USB 3.2, HDMI, LVDS, SerD
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11/13/2020
Flex Power Designer with design support for Xilinx FPGAs
Flex Power Designer with design support for Xilinx FPGAs
The new 4.0 release also provides further system optimization and loop compensator features to improve overall power-stage design analysis, helping power designers to accelerate time to market. Primarily, the latest major upgrade to this software version provides a load-based design capability that enables a
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11/13/2020
Compact auto-ranging DC supply with energy-recovering DC load
Compact auto-ranging DC supply with energy-recovering DC load
The PSB series are microprocessor controlled bi-directional supplies that feature two devices in one: an auto-ranging DC power supply and an electronic DC load with energy recovery. The bi-directional package replaces individual programmable sources and loads, and the regenerative load returns up to 95% of test
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11/13/2020
Essential analog transceivers deliver reliable connectivity
Essential analog transceivers deliver reliable connectivity
These devices are designed to increase industrial system uptime for factory-floor networks. The MAX33012E features the industry’s most advanced fault detection and reporting, while the MAX33072E provides the ability to connect the broadest range of disparate nodes, increasing reliability by enabling the connectio
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11/13/2020
WE-MK high-frequency, multilayer ceramic inductors
WE-MK high-frequency, multilayer ceramic inductors
WE-MK is available in three different sizes—0201, 0402 and 0603—as well as various inductance values from 1 nH up to 470 nH. The WE-MK inductors have very stable inductance over the entire operating temperature range from -55 to +125°C with inductance tolerances of ±5% or ±0.3 nH (depending on inductance val
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11/13/2020
RS Components stocks HARTING SPE connectivity solutions
RS Components stocks HARTING SPE connectivity solutions
Compliant with the newly established IEC 63171-6 industry standard, the Tw1ster connector series fully addresses the needs within modern industrial settings for more compact, lightweight cabling. Through these cutting-edge interconnect components, both data and power can be simultaneously transported, thereby reduc
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11/13/2020
The Industry's Smallest, Lowest-Power Intelligent Actuator
The Industry's Smallest, Lowest-Power Intelligent Actuator
The new Trinamic-branded PD42-1-1243-IOLINK intelligent actuator by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. enables modern smart factories to quickly and remotely adjust an actuator’s electrical characteristics to minimize factory downtime and maximize throughput. It combines a NEMA-17 stepper motor with controller an
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11/13/2020
TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 technology now available in TO-247 housing
TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 technology now available in TO-247 housing
The device comes in a TO-247 with 650 V break down voltage. The new TRENCHSTOP family portfolio consists of current ratings of 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A, and 75 A. It can easily be used for replacing previous technologies and for paralleling. This version of IGBT7 is especially suited to applications such as indust
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11/13/2020
Switching regulators are drop-in replacements for LMxx devices
Switching regulators are drop-in replacements for LMxx devices
TSR-WI devices offer high efficiencies of up to 94%, along with low standby current and excellent line/load regulation. The TSR-WI Series comprises two families of single-output switching regulator — known as TSR-0.6WI and TSR-1WI, with 0.6A and 1A maximum output current ratings, respectively — and output
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11/13/2020
SCR Controller Provides Smallest Industry Footprint
SCR Controller Provides Smallest Industry Footprint
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the expansion of its market-leading line of SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) power controllers with its new Thyro-A+ for precision industrial and semiconductor heating applications. Thyro-A+ provides customers with next-generation SCR accuracy and load monitoring, th
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11/13/2020
Second-generation full-SiC industrial power modules
Second-generation full-SiC industrial power modules
The low power loss characteristics and high carrier frequency operation of the SiC-MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) and SiC-SBD (schottky barrier diode) chips in the modules are expected to facilitate the development of more efficient, smaller and lighter weight power equipment in various in
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11/13/2020
RS Components adds SiC MOSFETs from ON Semiconductor
RS Components adds SiC MOSFETs from ON Semiconductor
The new N-channel SiC MOSFETs support accelerated switching speeds (with rise times of as little as 10ns). Exhibiting on-resistance figures going down to 20mΩ alongside industry-leading gate charge values, they are subject to minimal power losses. Exceptionally robust, these devices can cope with ultra-high c
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11/13/2020
Lite-on delivers SMPS with 80 PLUS Titanium certificate
Lite-on delivers SMPS with 80 PLUS Titanium certificate
The trend of digitalization has accelerated. Consequently, the number of server farms has risen and with it the power demand. Driven by the phenomenon of global warming, the importance of higher energy efficiency of operations is therefore increasing. Introduced in 2004, the measurement standards defined by th
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11/13/2020
Zero cross detection ICs for home appliances
Zero cross detection ICs for home appliances
The rising demand for smart home devices and IoT applications has added communication functionality (i.e. Wi-Fi) to home appliances. As it is necessary for such devices to always be ON to maintain communication, manufacturers are required to reduce standby power consumption even more to around 0.5W. This calls
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11/13/2020
Quarter brick digital DC/DC converter delivers up to 500 W
Quarter brick digital DC/DC converter delivers up to 500 W
The new converter family provides indispensable monitoring functionality and control of the feedback loop to help stabilization. The high-density BMR683 converter is introduced in the industry-standard quarter-brick format, saving valuable board space. The device has an output power up to 500 W at 28 Vout, and an in
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11/13/2020
Common mode filter with ESD protection
Common mode filter with ESD protection
It is suitable for the latest HDMI 2.1 standard up to 12G FRL, where eye-diagram tests were passed even with “worst cable model”. Stefan Seider, Nexperia’s product manager for high-speed protection and filtering) commented: “HDMI 2.1 enables displays with higher resolution and better colours. However
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11/13/2020
Low profile, 3-phase 5kW AC-DC power supply
Low profile, 3-phase 5kW AC-DC power supply
In common with the existing products in the range, the new HPT5K0-L units feature a three-phase, three-wire & earth, 180 to 528VAC input and they carry ITE/industrial and medical agency approvals. The new ‘-L’ designated units are supplied in a chassis mount package with a height of just 63mm (2.5”)
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11/13/2020
COSEL adds 300W power solution with triple isolated outputs
COSEL adds 300W power solution with triple isolated outputs
The RBC300F is an open-frame, configurable AC/DC power supply with triple outputs tailored for robotic controllers and factory automation. Based on a unique concept, the Cosel RBC300F series offers three configurable isolated outputs, with one having a reinforced isolation to power Intelligent Gate Bipolar Trans
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11/13/2020
100 V eGaN FET Family
100 V eGaN FET Family
The applications for these leading-edge devices include synchronous rectification, class-D audio, infotainment systems, DC-DC converters (hard-switched and resonant), and lidar for autonomous cars, robotics, and drones. The EPC2218 (3.2 mΩ, 231 Apulsed) and the EPC2204 (6 mΩ, 125 Apulsed) have nearly 20% lo
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11/13/2020
Bringing Pre-programmed Security to the Auto Market
Bringing Pre-programmed Security to the Auto Market
Due to the rise of in-vehicle network connections like Bluetooth and LTE/5G, today's vehicles host more vulnerabilities than ever before, driving new cybersecurity regulations and specifications for the automotive market. Helping OEMs and their module suppliers simplify the upgrade of existing designs to meet secu
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Date:
11/11/2020
Stackpole Adds 3.5W-Rated Current Sense Chip Resistor
Stackpole Adds 3.5W-Rated Current Sense Chip Resistor
Power supplies and power controls have a wide range of sensing requirements. For applications that require high sensing precision and high power where the element TCR is more important than low resistance values, the CSRT2512-UP offers a 3.5W rated chip resistor in a package that normally only allows for 1 or
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11/10/2020
Putting the 'Arch' in First-Class Architectural Lighting
Putting the 'Arch' in First-Class Architectural Lighting
Amerlux launched a groundbreaking set of LED linear lighting solutions that gift wraps creative freedom so architects and designers can let their ceiling lighting design flow with the grace and bends of a scenic river—in standard and custom-request offering. Curvano offers a 2.5" aperture in recessed
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11/10/2020
GaN FET with Integrated Driver and Active Power Management
GaN FET with Integrated Driver and Active Power Management
Texas Instruments (TI) expanded its high-voltage power management portfolio with the next generation of 650-V and 600-V gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistors (FETs) for automotive and industrial applications. With a fast-switching, 2.2-MHz integrated gate driver, the new families of GaN FETs help engineers de
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11/09/2020
Automotive Primary DC/DC Converters Offer Stable Output
Automotive Primary DC/DC Converters Offer Stable Output
ROHM has developed a new lineup of 12 automotive primary DC/DC converters. The BD9P series is optimized for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) sensors, cameras, and radars, along with car infotainment and instrument clusters. In recent years, the continued electrification of vehicle systems has increa
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11/09/2020
170V eGaN FET Offers Best-in-Class Synchronous Rectification
170V eGaN FET Offers Best-in-Class Synchronous Rectification
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation advances the performance capability while lowering the cost of off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2059 (6.8 mΩ, 170 V) eGaN FET.  This device is the latest in a family of 100 V – 200 V solutions suitable for a wide-range of po
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11/09/2020
400W Medical Power Supply Series Extended w/ 15-48V Outputs
400W Medical Power Supply Series Extended w/ 15-48V Outputs
TDK Corporation announces the addition of 15V, 19V, 28V, 36V, 48V outputs and models with an integral fan to the TDK-Lambda brand CUS400M series. Rated at 400W with forced air cooling and 250W when convection cooled, the family now covers 12 to 48V outputs. A broad choice of mechanical configurations is also av
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11/08/2020
MOSFETs: Maintenance-Free Servo Drives Without Cooling Fans
MOSFETs: Maintenance-Free Servo Drives Without Cooling Fans
Infineon Technologies AG supports the robotics and automation industry in implementing maintenance-free motor drive inverters. By introducing the new CoolSiC MOSFET with .XT interconnection technology in a 1200 V optimized D 2PAK-7 SMD package, passive cooling becomes possible. Up to 80 percent loss reductio
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11/06/2020
Cable Assemblies Ideal for High Noise Environments
Cable Assemblies Ideal for High Noise Environments
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, introduces their Category 8.1 cable assemblies (patch cords) that support 25 and 40 Gbps Ethernet transmission speeds over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling. They are designed to meet Category 8.1 performance standards as defined by ISO/IEC 11801-1:2017 and ANSI/TIA-56
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11/06/2020
KVM-over-IP/LCD Drawer Models For Dominion LX II Portfolio
KVM-over-IP/LCD Drawer Models For Dominion LX II Portfolio
Raritan announced the combo KVM-over-IP/LCD drawers (DLX2-108-LED, DLX2-116-LED, DLX2-216-LED) and KVM-over-IP only units (DLX2-108, DLX2-116, DLX2-216) for its existing Dominion LX II portfolio. With up to 256 connected devices, the new models are ideal for IT administration tasks or for organizations wit
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11/06/2020
A Modular Capacitor Concept for DC Link Applications
A Modular Capacitor Concept for DC Link Applications
TDK Corporation presents ModCap − a modular capacitor concept for DC link applications. The newly developed power capacitors are available for rated voltages of 1100 V to 2300 V and cover a 365 µF to 2525 µF capacitance range. The rated currents between 105 A and 180 A are type-conditioned wi
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11/04/2020
Thermoelectric Coolers Provide Temperature Stability
Thermoelectric Coolers Provide Temperature Stability
Imaging sensors and other sensitive camera components such as FPGA's require active cooling to keep operating temperatures below their maximum limit, ensuring high-quality image resolution. Due to solar radiation and increased heat flux density from surrounding electronics, outdoor security cameras can reach temp
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Date:
11/04/2020
Nuvera Launches E-45 Fuel Cell Engine
Nuvera Launches E-45 Fuel Cell Engine
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, announced that its Nuvera E-45 fuel cell engine is now commercially available. The most recent addition to the Nuvera product line, the E-45 fuel cell engine enables seamless integration into commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications such as electric delivery vans, buses, Cl
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11/04/2020
Reducing Size of Automotive Designs w/ Ultra-Compact MOSFETs
Reducing Size of Automotive Designs w/ Ultra-Compact MOSFETs
ROHM has released the ultra-compact AEC-Q101 qualified MOSFETs, RV8C010UN, RV8L002SN and BSS84X, best-in-class 1mm2 size that deliver automotive-grade reliability. The products are suitable for high-density applications such as ADAS and automotive ECUs. The continuing electrification of vehicles in recent y
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Date:
11/03/2020
Switchcraft Z Series DC Power Plugs in Stock at TTI
Switchcraft Z Series DC Power Plugs in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Switchcraft’s new Z Series DC Power Plugs from stock at TTI. Switchcraft’s design improvements include a touch-proof tip, recessed "first make, last break" ground contact and a larger cable clamp for greater safer and versatility. The “Z” Series Power Pl
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11/03/2020
Environmental Lights Launches New RS232 to DMX Converter
Environmental Lights Launches New RS232 to DMX Converter
Environmental Lights announces the launch of their new RS232 to DMX Converter for the A/V industry. The RS232 to DMX Converter is the ideal tool for A/V integrators who want to incorporate low voltage LED lighting into their whole-house control systems. It receives the RS232 signal from the master control sys
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11/03/2020
Vishay High-Speed, Surface-Mount IR Emitters offered by TTI
Vishay High-Speed, Surface-Mount IR Emitters offered by TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the VSMY5940/5850 family of High-power IR LEDs from Vishay. These compact LED products are targeted for industrial, security illumination and medical sensing applications requiring focused light emission. Vishay has now broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of new hig
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11/03/2020
42V Input Window Voltage Detector with Diagnostic Method
42V Input Window Voltage Detector with Diagnostic Method
Ricoh Electronic Devices Co., Ltd. in Japan has launched the R3154, a high-accuracy window voltage detector operating at a supply voltage up to 42V and intended for use in a wide variety of applications including automotive equipment. The chip consists of two detectors for overvoltage and undervoltage monitoring, ea
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11/02/2020
ATEN Technology Launches All-in-one Multi-channel AV Mixer
ATEN Technology Launches All-in-one Multi-channel AV Mixer
ATEN Technology, Inc., launched the UC9040 StreamLIVE PRO, an all-in-one multi-channel AV mixer. The solution, a more advanced version of its award-winning forerunner, the UC9020, allows users to capture, stream and switch between two full HD video inputs over the Internet, creating a professional, dynamic multi-camera pr
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Date:
10/30/2020
Transphorm Releases Latest High Voltage GaN Reliability Data
Transphorm Releases Latest High Voltage GaN Reliability Data
Transphorm, Inc. released updated information regarding its GaN technology’s quality and reliability (Q+R). Currently, Transphorm’s GaN platform offers a FIT rate of < 1 failure per billion hours in real-world applications—indicating very high reliability. The FIT calculation is based on more than 10 bi
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Date:
10/30/2020
1200 W AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical Applications
1200 W AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1200 / MBE1200 Series of enclosed AC-DC power supplies. The ABE Series (industrial) and MBE Series (medical) are available in a couple of single output voltages and may be connected in parallel for redundancy and/or higher power. The ABE1200 Series power supplies feature a w
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Date:
10/30/2020
Single-Gate Logic Devices Target Automotive Applications
Single-Gate Logic Devices Target Automotive Applications
Diodes Incorporated announced new additions to its expanding portfolio of automotive-compliant logic devices. The 74AHC1GxxQ (standard CMOS) and 74AHCT1GxxQ (TTL compatible) devices are AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, and are PPAP capable. Single-gate logic is used
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Date:
10/30/2020
Infineon Adds 40 V Device to its Power MOSFET Family
Infineon Adds 40 V Device to its Power MOSFET Family
Contemporary power system designs demand high power density levels and small form factors to maximize system-level performance. Infineon Technologies AG tackles this challenge by focusing on system innovation with enhancements on the component level. Adding to the 25 V device introduced in February, Infineon no
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10/29/2020
MCUs for Motor Control, AI Endpoint Predictive Maintenance
MCUs for Motor Control, AI Endpoint Predictive Maintenance
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs ar
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Date:
10/28/2020
Miniature Aluminum Capacitors Provide Design Flexibility
Miniature Aluminum Capacitors Provide Design Flexibility
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of low impedance, Automotive Grade miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors that combine high ripple currents up to 3.8 A with high temperature operation to +105 °C and very long useful life up to 10,000 h at +105 °C. Compared to previous-generation solutions
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Date:
10/28/2020
AEC-Q101-Qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode
AEC-Q101-Qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode
As vehicle electrification continues rapid growth worldwide, innovative power technologies such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) are required for high-voltage automotive systems ranging from motors to on-board charging and DC/DC converters. Microchip Technology Inc. announced its newly-qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Bar
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Date:
10/28/2020
Health Sensor Platform Reduces Development Time of Wearables
Health Sensor Platform Reduces Development Time of Wearables
Save at least six months of development time using the Health Sensor Platform 3.0 (HSP 3.0) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Also known as MAXREFDES104#, this ready-to-wear wrist form factor reference design monitors blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate (HR), body temperature an
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Date:
10/28/2020
SiTime Enters Resonator Market with Third-Generation MEMS
SiTime Enters Resonator Market with Third-Generation MEMS
SiTime Corporation announced that it has entered the $2 billion precision resonator market with the ApexMEMS family of MHz resonators. These new devices are the third-generation of SiTime silicon MEMS technology and are available in a variety of MHz frequencies for high volume electronics. Mobile and IoT applications su
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10/28/2020
Mouser Stocks Texas Instruments' Op Amps and 12-bit ADC
Mouser Stocks Texas Instruments' Op Amps and 12-bit ADC
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking TI's TLV915x operational amplifiers (op amps) and ADS7128 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Offering exceptional precision and performance in small form factors, the op amps and ADC work together to support a range of industrial applications, including factory aut
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10/28/2020
Renesas Launches Online Market Place for R-Car SoC
Renesas Launches Online Market Place for R-Car SoC
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the launch of its online Market Place, which offers a one-stop source of solutions that help accelerate technical innovation for the future mobility market. Developers can download various solutions designed for Renesas’ R-Car automotive system-on-chips (SoCs) directly fr
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10/27/2020
15W and 20W DC-DC Converters Have 5,000Vac Isolation
15W and 20W DC-DC Converters Have 5,000Vac Isolation
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the PXG-M series of medical and industrial 15W and 20W board mount DC-DC converters. Certified to the IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62368-1 standards for Medical and Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment, the series has 5,000Vac reinforced isolation bet
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10/27/2020
Power Integrations' InnoSwitch IC Sales Pass One Billion Units
Power Integrations' InnoSwitch IC Sales Pass One Billion Units
Power Integrations announced that shipments of the groundbreaking InnoSwitch family of ICs have surpassed one billion units. Launched in 2014, the InnoSwitchfamily was the first to incorporate Power Integrations’ innovative FluxLink communication technology, which provides highly accurate secondary-side control wi
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10/27/2020
Stackpole Adds 5 ppm Capability to MLF / MLFM MELFs
Stackpole Adds 5 ppm Capability to MLF / MLFM MELFs
Modern electronics have become more complex and their requirements more precise. For those applications that require low TCR, good pulse handling and low self-heating, a MELF resistor is often the best choice. Stackpole's MLF / MLFM Series is a metal film MELF resistor that offers exceptional electrical and e
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10/26/2020
First Highly Integrated Radiation-Hardened Motor Controller
First Highly Integrated Radiation-Hardened Motor Controller
The need to reduce size, weight and power (SWaP) on satellites and other space systems continues to challenge the aerospace market. Combining more than 20 commonly used functions into a single chip, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the LX7720 radiation-hardened mixed signal motor controller, the latest addition to
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10/26/2020
UnitedSiC Expands Schottky Diode Portfolio
UnitedSiC Expands Schottky Diode Portfolio
UnitedSiC has announced four new Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diodes to complement its FET and JFET transistor products. With the industry’s best surge current performance, the UJ3D 1200V and 1700V devices are part of the company’s 3rd generation of SiC Merged-PiN-Schottky (MPS) diodes. Possessing a VF x Qc figu
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10/26/2020
Ultrasonic Water Meters Install Easily Outside of Pipes
Ultrasonic Water Meters Install Easily Outside of Pipes
H2O Degree announces the launch of the WM-3000 and WM-3100 Series of ultrasonic water meters. These new products are incredibly versatile, as they do not require any pipe modification for installation. The meter simply clamps around the outside of the pipe and can monitor almost any type of liquid. WM-3000 &
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Date:
10/23/2020
MEMS Accelerometers Offer Enhanced Low-Noise Performance
MEMS Accelerometers Offer Enhanced Low-Noise Performance
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the global market availability of its Model 2422 Series.   The Model 2422 Series offers low-noise, low-voltage (5 VDC) and low-cost acceleration and vibration sensing within zero-to-medium frequency instrumentation applications. Series models are available in eight standar
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Date:
10/21/2020
80V Bidirectional Buck-Boost, Dual-Phase DC/DC Controllers
80V Bidirectional Buck-Boost, Dual-Phase DC/DC Controllers
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a pair of innovative 80V DC/DC controllers that support the extra voltage margin needed for data center servers, 48V telecom and rugged industrial equipment. The ISL81801 buck-boost controller acts like a “UPS on a chip” by enabling bidirectional current flow (forw
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10/21/2020
Digital I2S Outputs Added to MEMS Microphone Line
Digital I2S Outputs Added to MEMS Microphone Line
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of digital I2S output models to its comprehensive line of MEMS microphones. The bottom port CMM-3526D-261-I2S-TR and top port CMM-4030D-261-I2S-TR are housed in extremely compact, low profile packages measuring 3.50 x 2.65 x 0.98 mm and 4.00 x 3.00 x 1.25 mm, re
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Date:
10/20/2020
Production-Intent Antenna-on-Package mmWave Radar Sensors
Production-Intent Antenna-on-Package mmWave Radar Sensors
D3 Engineering announced their DesignCore RS-6843AOP and RS-6843AOPU mmWave Radar Sensors. These miniature sensors enable the implementation of many different mmWave radar algorithms to measure, detect, and track. The production-intent sensors feature a 1-
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Date:
10/20/2020
Ethernet Switch for Rapid Development of Custom Solutions
Ethernet Switch for Rapid Development of Custom Solutions
Diamond Systems has unveiled the latest model in its popular line of compact gigabit Ethernet switch modules. The EPSM-10GX4 managed switch offers 24 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports + 4 10Gbps SFI ports and Layer 2+ switching and Layer 3 routing/switching software in the ultra-compact size of 2.2 x 3.3" (55 x 84m
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Date:
10/19/2020
LED Lamp Speeds Up Adhesive Curing
LED Lamp Speeds Up Adhesive Curing
DELO now offers an LED lamp for curing UV adhesives. The DELOLUX 504, a spotlight lamp, features the latest generation of UV LEDs, achieving three times the intensity of the previous model. This new LED lamp was developed for high-speed production in the electronics and automotive industries that require s
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Date:
10/19/2020
Rugged ATR Chassis for VITA 48.4 Flow-Through Cooling
Rugged ATR Chassis for VITA 48.4 Flow-Through Cooling
Recognizing the increasing power demands of high-performance embedded systems, Elma Electronic Inc. has released a new rugged ATR chassis compliant with VITA 48.4 for liquid flow-through (LFT) cooling. The new backplane in the chassis is designed for data rates up to 10 Gbps and can handle 300 Watts per slot. Th
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Date:
10/19/2020
First Auto-Compliant 40V Dual MOSFET in 3.3mm x 3.3mm Package
First Auto-Compliant 40V Dual MOSFET in 3.3mm x 3.3mm Package
Diodes Incorporated announced the industry’s first automotive-compliant 40V dual MOSFET in a 3.3mm x 3.3mm package. The DMT47M2LDVQ can replace two discrete MOSFETs to reduce the board space footprint in many automotive applications, from electric seat control to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
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Date:
10/15/2020
Mouser adds site on resistor-based current sensing
Mouser adds site on resistor-based current sensing
Current sensing is a key requirement for the development of smart motor controls and high-efficiency power supplies. The new site features a range of controllers, resistors, and amplifiers from Microchip and Vishay, offering a single resource for designers seeking reliable resistor-based current-sensing solution
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10/15/2020
Diodes optimizes PNP transistors for automotive LED lighting
Diodes optimizes PNP transistors for automotive LED lighting
These new products provide OEMs with a highly efficient solution for controlling matrix LED light clusters. The automotive industry is migrating to adaptive LED headlights and rapidly adopting dynamic turn signals based on LED technology. This move is creating demand for dense and highly power-optimized tr
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Date:
10/15/2020
Highly stable temperature compensated oscillator
Highly stable temperature compensated oscillator
TM-2220-C7 is a plug and play temperature compensated frequency reference for applications where reliable and accurate oscillator is needed without frequency jump. Combining minimal foot print (3.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 mm), only 4 connections and outstanding performances with 1.5 µA maximum current consumption ass
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10/15/2020
ADI LT8228 & LTC7871 buck/boost controllers, now at Mouser
ADI LT8228 & LTC7871 buck/boost controllers, now at Mouser
Offering bidirectional voltage or current regulation and bidirectional reverse current protection, the LT8228 and LTC7871 controllers provide a simple, reliable power solution for dual-battery automotive and industrial systems. The Analog Devices LT8228, available from Mouser Electronics, is a single-phase
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Date:
10/15/2020
Signal transmission with reliable galvanic isolation
Signal transmission with reliable galvanic isolation
These coplanar design optocouplers consist of an infrared LED on the input side and a phototransistor on the output side. They are characterized by a high insulation voltage of 5 kV and a stable current transfer ratio (CTR) over the entire operating temperature range. The WL-OCPT is available in five different THT a
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Date:
10/15/2020
Over 200,000 Samtec symbols & footprints
Over 200,000 Samtec symbols & footprints
Samtec announces over 200,000 symbols & footprints for its interconnect productsNew Albany, IN and San Francisco, CA (July 28th, 2020) -- Today, Samtec -- a global manufacturer of interconnect solutions -- is announcing that it now has over 200,000 symbols & footprints for its products to accelerate the de
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Date:
10/15/2020
IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
This marks the company’s fifth time with power electronics aboard a NASA Mars rover, with heritage in these missions starting with Sojourner in 1997, Opportunity and Spirit in 2004, and Curiosity in 2012. “IR HiRel has been privileged to supply high-reliability power conversion solutions in space programs ove
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Date:
10/15/2020
New analytics and AI software helps optimize operations
New analytics and AI software helps optimize operations
The ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI Suite is a scalable advanced analytics platform with pre-built, easy-to-use applications and services. It collects, contextualizes and converts operational, engineering and information technology data into actionable insights that help industries improve operations
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Date:
10/15/2020
Precision op amp features low input offset voltage and noise
Precision op amp features low input offset voltage and noise
The op amp also features near-zero drift (0.02µV/degree C, typical) over time and temperature. The chopper stabilization also addresses low frequency 1/f noise and offset voltage crossover distortion. Typical applications for the AS2333 include transducers, medical equipment, chemical detectors, and handheld test i
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Date:
10/15/2020
Power module for mid-power electric vehicle traction inverters
Power module for mid-power electric vehicle traction inverters
This six pack module is optimized to deliver an excellent fit of system cost and performance to hybrid and small battery electric vehicles. It combines Infineon’s established EDT2 IGBTs with package technologies for compactness, very good thermal management at reduced material cost, and an easy installation.
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10/15/2020
Panasonic expands conductive polymer hybrid capacitor range
Panasonic expands conductive polymer hybrid capacitor range
The new ZS-Series not only expands the capacitance range and doubles ripple current capability, but is also rated at 4,000 hours endurance at 125°C. The ZS-Series brings new case sizes, keeping the same footprint (ø10mm) and introducing the 12mm in length in addition to 10x16mm. Developed with the automotive se
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Date:
10/15/2020
RS Components stocks full range of Eaton compact contactors
RS Components stocks full range of Eaton compact contactors
Easy to integrate in a variety of industrial machines and systems, the contactors enable space savings of up to 40%, meaning greater flexibility in design and reduced costs. When installed in a machine’s control panel, five devices take up approximately the same space as three conventional contactors.
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10/15/2020
Renesas adds new RF amplifier for 4G/5G infrastructure systems
Renesas adds new RF amplifier for 4G/5G infrastructure systems
The F1490 is a second-generation high-gain, 2-stage RF amplifier that covers the key sub-6 GHz 5G frequency bands from 1.8 GHz to 5.0 GHz. The F1490 benefits designers with simplified product selection for their transmitter (Tx) lineup, elimination of a gain block with better margin, two selectable gain modes fo
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10/15/2020
Panasonic presents new compact TPS series capacitors
Panasonic presents new compact TPS series capacitors
The POSCAP TPS series capacitors feature sintered tantalum as an anode and highly conductive polymer as the cathode. Unique to the TPS series is a compact design of only 3.5x2.8.x1.1mm and a high temperature rating of 105°C for up to 2.000 hours. The new capacitors benefit from a rated voltage of 2.5V to 6,3V and
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Date:
10/15/2020
1.2 kW high-density, low-profile, onboard AC/DC power module
1.2 kW high-density, low-profile, onboard AC/DC power module
The TUNS1200 has an input voltage range of 85VAC to 305VAC and is certified to meet industrial and medical standards. Packaged in a sealed plastic case with aluminum baseplate the TUNS1200 has a height of just 12.7 mm (0.5”) and weighs less than 280 grams. Compared to existing 1kW onboard AC/DC modules, the TUNS12
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10/15/2020
KEMET releases new tantalum polymer capacitors
KEMET releases new tantalum polymer capacitors
The TSP series is designed to provide the highest capacitance/voltage (CV) ratings in surface mount device (SMD) capacitors with its innovative stacking construction. These new capacitors are well suited and sized for use in high voltage power management applications such as buck boost converters, filtering, hold-up
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Date:
10/15/2020
USB-C Power Delivery solutions cut development time
USB-C Power Delivery solutions cut development time
As portable devices add new technologies such as 5G connectivity and 4K video, many are changing from single-cell to two-series (2S) cell architectures. With this change, comes the need for higher power delivery via USB-C PD and higher-power charging (25W or higher). With the MAX77958 USB-C PD controller, designers
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Date:
10/15/2020
Now at Mouser: TI’s ADS7028 and ADS7138 12-bit SAR ADCs
Now at Mouser: TI’s ADS7028 and ADS7138 12-bit SAR ADCs
The 8-channel, multiplexed, successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs provide reliable performance for applications, such as rack servers, AC drive power stage modules, automotive center information displays, and mobile robot CPU boards. The TI ADS7028 and ADS7138 ADCs, available from Mouser Electronics, featur
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Date:
10/15/2020
Class II 36W external medical power supplies
Class II 36W external medical power supplies
    The supplies are also compliant to EN 60601-1-2 Edition 4 for EMC, the products have a Class II input requiring no earth ground. The DTM36-C8 also meets the EU Tier 2 and DoE Level VI efficiency standards. The series is highly suited for home healthcare, hospital, clinical, dental and l
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10/15/2020
Infineon and Fingerprint Cards join forces on biometric cards
Infineon and Fingerprint Cards join forces on biometric cards
The world leaders for security controller in contactless payment and for fingerprint sensors incl. their related software aim to provide card makers with biometric semiconductor solutions which make integration particularly cost-efficient and scalable. The fingerprint information is stored on the card’s embedded s
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Date:
10/15/2020
Würth Elektronik WE-CST EE4.4 current sense transformers
Würth Elektronik WE-CST EE4.4 current sense transformers
An innovative manufacturing process not only makes these current sense transformers extremely small (4.7 x 4.65, 3.55 mm), but also provides better insulation. Their insulation voltage of 750 VAC, is 50 percent higher than that of market competitors. The WE-CST series type EE4.4 is suitable for a broad
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Date:
10/15/2020
Compact low ON-resistance N-channel automotive MOSFETs
Compact low ON-resistance N-channel automotive MOSFETs
The new products are based on the company’s advanced U-MOSVIII-H process technology. The XPN3R804NC and XPN7R104NC both have 40V voltage ratings, while the XPN6R706NC and XPN12006NC support 60V operation. They all exhibit extremely low ON-resistance values, reaching down to 3.8mΩ (for the XPN3R804NC at 1
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10/15/2020
HARTING Han 1A receives iF DESIGN AWARD 2020
HARTING Han 1A receives iF DESIGN AWARD 2020
The winning product, HARTING's Han 1A connector series, won in the discipline "Product" (in the category "Electrical Connector"). Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD. The Han 1A won
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Date:
10/15/2020
No compromise DIN-Rail power supplies offer cost advantages
No compromise DIN-Rail power supplies offer cost advantages
The series is for applications that require only require a basic power supply so that customers do not have to pay for unnecessary control and communication facilities. The new PULS PIANO-PIM series offer a cost effective, space-saving, efficient, reliable and durable DIN-Rail mounted AC/DC converters. The 1
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Date:
10/15/2020
EPC doubles performance of 200 V eGaN FET family
EPC doubles performance of 200 V eGaN FET family
The applications for these leading-edge devices include class D audio, synchronous rectification, solar MPPTs (maximum power point tracker), DC-DC converters (hard-switched and resonant), and multilevel high voltage converters. The EPC2215 (8 mΩ, 162 Apulsed) and the EPC2207 (22 mΩ, 54 Apulsed) are abo
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Date:
10/15/2020
Photorelays with low trigger current
Photorelays with low trigger current
The new products feature a low trigger LED current of 1mA, which reduces input side power loss by increasing the sensitivity of the photodiode array. Using these photorelays for ON/OFF control in battery-powered security devices and various sensors, contributes to lower power consumption and longer operating life
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Date:
10/15/2020
Powering hydrogen production
Powering hydrogen production
Powerstax’ own Drake brand of high-power transformer rectifiers which have been powering electro-chemical reactions since 1965 and provide equipment for electro-chlorination in water treatment, electro-phoretic painting, surface finishing applications including anodising and electroplating and impressed curre
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Date:
10/15/2020
3W high isolation DC/DC converters
3W high isolation DC/DC converters
Packaged in a Single In Line (SIP) type 8, the COSEL MH3 series has a reinforce isolation of 3kVAC, 4.2KVDC, complies with medical isolation standard (2MOOP (250VAC)) and ruggedized for industrial applications that might implies differential In/OUT voltage. Three input voltages (4.5V-18V ; 9V – 36V and 18V -76
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Date:
10/15/2020
Würth Electronic Components 2020 catalogue
Würth Electronic Components 2020 catalogue
The 184-page catalogue presents new products and services in the area of passive components, optoelectronics, and power modules. Separate special catalogues are available for many other product categories of Würth Elektronik. All products in the new catalogue are available ex stock. Würth Elektronik is glad to
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Date:
10/15/2020
High-density 4 Mbit Serial EEPROM
High-density 4 Mbit Serial EEPROM
This capacity doubles the 2 Mbit density designers previously were limited to. Until now developers have used lower-cost NOR Flash integrated circuits (ICs) for any 2 Mbit+ nonvolatile data set application. Because EEPROM offers performance advantages over NOR Flash, Microchip has responded to customer requests by
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Date:
10/15/2020
Multiphase Controllers and Smart Power Stages for the IoT
Multiphase Controllers and Smart Power Stages for the IoT
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its 2nd generation of 15 new digital multiphase controllers and six smart power stages that support 10A up to 1000A+ digital computing loads for advanced CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs and artificial intelligence (AI) ASICs addressing IoT infrastructure systems. The ISL6822x, ISL6823x, RA
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Date:
10/15/2020
Varistors for Overvoltage Protection and Enhanced Monitoring
Varistors for Overvoltage Protection and Enhanced Monitoring
TDK Corporation presents two new series of ThermoFuse varistors, which are equipped with monitor outputs and integrated thermal protective components for overvoltage protection. The MT25 series (B72225M*) currently covers a voltage range from 150 VRMS to 385 VRMS, and its maximum surge current capability is 20 kA at a pu
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10/15/2020
Software Streamlines Battery Test Lab Management
Software Streamlines Battery Test Lab Management
NH Research Inc. (NHR) announces a new enterprise battery test lab management solution, Enerlab. Enerlab lab management software is a top level enterprise software solution that monitors, controls and manages battery test stations using Enerchron. Enerlab empowers the executive, manager and engineer to improv
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10/15/2020
High-Temperature Surface-Mount Resettable PPTC Fuses
High-Temperature Surface-Mount Resettable PPTC Fuses
Bel Fuse announces their 0ZT Series of high-temperature SMD resettable PPTC fuses for automotive, ethernet, and other applications which require a high operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. The 0ZT Series include five different chip sizes: 0ZTF (2920), 0ZTG (1812), 0ZTH (1210), 0ZTJ (1206) and 0ZTK (0805)
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Date:
10/14/2020
Bel Magnetic Solutions Introduces Single--Port 60W PoE ICMs
Bel Magnetic Solutions Introduces Single--Port 60W PoE ICMs
Bel Magnetic Solutions introduces 10GBASE-T single port 60W, 4-pair PoE (Power over Ethernet) MagJack ICMs that are designed for those looking to upgrade their product performance for maximum speed at 60W of power over standard Ethernet cable. The 60W PoE specification doubles the amount of power products
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Date:
10/13/2020
ABB Improves Reliability with Integritas Battery Charger
ABB Improves Reliability with Integritas Battery Charger
In industrial and utility applications, uptime is often one of the most critical aspects of operations – right after safety. ABB is helping to ensure reliable, efficient power in these mission critical industries with its new Integritas industrial battery charger. The wall-mounted system features switch-mode
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Date:
10/13/2020
Rad Hard eGaN Power Transistor Die on Ceramic Adaptors
Rad Hard eGaN Power Transistor Die on Ceramic Adaptors
EPC Space announced a family of Rad Hard enhancement mode power transistors on ceramic adaptorsspanning a range of 40 Volts to 300 Volts, and 4 Amperes to 30 Amperes. These products demonstrate significant performance advantages over competitive silicon-based Rad Hard power MOSFETs. The lower resistance and ga
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Date:
10/13/2020
Silicon Labs Strengthens Isolated Gate Driver Portfolio
Silicon Labs Strengthens Isolated Gate Driver Portfolio
Silicon Labs introduces new Si823Hx/825xx isolated gate drivers offering an uncontested combination of faster and safer switching, low latency and high noise immunity capabilities that enable a compact PCB design for closer placement of the device to power transistors. New advancements in these gate drivers hel
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Date:
10/13/2020
eGaN FETs Feature 98% Efficiency for High-Density Computing
eGaN FETs Feature 98% Efficiency for High-Density Computing
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9148 and EPC9153 demonstration boards for 48 V DC-DC conversion.  The EPC9153 is a 250 W, extremely thin, power module using a simple, low-cost synchronous buck configuration delivering a 98.2% peak efficiency with a maximum component height of 6.5 mm.  The EP
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Date:
10/12/2020
Power Sonic Lithium Batteries Shipping from Sager
Power Sonic Lithium Batteries Shipping from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking Power Sonic’s PSL-SC Series lithium batteries.   The Power Sonic PSL-SC range delivers a lithium battery that lasts longer, weighs less, and charges quicker than the equivalent lead-acid battery. The PSL-SC series features an intelligent battery management system th
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Date:
10/12/2020
Current Sense Resistors Now Available in 0.2 Milliohm Values
Current Sense Resistors Now Available in 0.2 Milliohm Values
Today's high current power supplies demand high efficiency and accuracy. This can be difficult because typically low resistance values can not offer low TCR. Stackpole’s CSS2725 is a surface mount 4 watt all-metal current sense resistor that is now available in resistance values down to 0.2 milliohm in 100
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Date:
10/12/2020
Energy Toolbase Integrates Software w/ BYD's Batteries
Energy Toolbase Integrates Software w/ BYD's Batteries
Energy Toolbase has integrated its energy storage controls software with BYD (Build Your Dreams). As part of the integration Energy Toolbase will add BYD to its sales and modeling platform, enabling renewable energy developers to seamlessly analyze and propose the economics of BYD energy storage projects, either st
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Date:
10/09/2020
Module Protects Ultra-Low-Voltage Designs from Overvoltage
Module Protects Ultra-Low-Voltage Designs from Overvoltage
Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) announced a first-to-market low power, low voltage, high-precision voltage-clamp module. The SABMBOVP family is an ideal clamping solution forcritical mission applications deployed in business, safety, and security products that are 5V or below. When these systems fail or are in
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Date:
10/09/2020
Class II Power Supplies w/ Wide Operating Temperatures
Class II Power Supplies w/ Wide Operating Temperatures
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the KPSB6 series of 5 to 6W and the KPSB25 series of 20 to 25W board mount AC-DC power supplies. Certified to the IEC 62368-1 standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment, the products have a Class II input requiring no earth ground. The
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Date:
10/08/2020
Expanded Motor Control Offering for Automotive Applications
Expanded Motor Control Offering for Automotive Applications
As electric motors proliferate across a growing range of system applications, developers need products and tools that ensure systems run as efficiently as possible while reducing board size, component count and energy consumption. Microchip Technology Inc. announced it has expanded its motor control offering wi
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Date:
10/08/2020
Single-Pair Ethernet PHY Extends Reach of Automation
Single-Pair Ethernet PHY Extends Reach of Automation
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new Ethernet physical layer (PHY) capable of transmitting 10-Mbps Ethernet signals up to 1.7 km through a single pair of twisted wires. The extended cable reach of the DP83TD510E is 1.5 km more than the 200-m requirement of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (I
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Date:
10/07/2020
TVS Diode Arrays Safeguard Consumer Electronics
TVS Diode Arrays Safeguard Consumer Electronics
Littelfuse, Inc. announced a new series of 50 A unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes). Compared to solutions currently available on the market, the SP1250-01ETG 50 A unidirectional TVS diode arrays provides superior protection via lower clamping voltage and low leakage current, all in a PCB space-saving fo
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Date:
10/07/2020
5V to 28V, 12.5A Output Models for DC-DC Converter Series
5V to 28V, 12.5A Output Models for DC-DC Converter Series
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 12.5A 300W rated models to the i7C series of non-isolated DC-DC converters. The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 5 to 28V and they accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters seamlessly transition from bu
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Date:
10/06/2020
NTC Thermistor Delivers Fast, High-Accuracy Measurement
NTC Thermistor Delivers Fast, High-Accuracy Measurement
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new epoxy-coated NTC thermistor with long PEEK-insulated, nickel-iron (NiFe) leads and a low thermal gradient for fast, high accuracy temperature measurement, sensing, and control in automotive and industrial applications. The NiFe alloy of the Vishay BCcomponents NTCLE317E
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Date:
10/05/2020
Dialight Launches Vigilant Bulkhead for Euro, Asia Markets
Dialight Launches Vigilant Bulkhead for Euro, Asia Markets
Dialight announced the launch of the Vigilant Bulkhead, a new addition to the already successful bulkhead line for the APAC and EMEA markets. The new CE Bulkhead offers significant improvement to product performance whilst maintaining all the features that have made the DuroSite Bulkhead popular. Engineered from the
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Date:
10/05/2020
Space-Level Qualified Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Transistors
Space-Level Qualified Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Transistors
EPC Space announced a family of Rad Hard enhancement mode power transistors spanning a range of 40 Volts to 300 Volts, and 4 Amperes to 30 Amperes. These power transistors demonstrate significant performance advantages over competitive silicon-based Rad Hard power MOSFETs. EPC Space technology produces devices th
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Date:
10/05/2020
E-PEAS Supply Deal w/ Mouser for Energy Harvesting PMICs
E-PEAS Supply Deal w/ Mouser for Energy Harvesting PMICs
e-peas has significantly strengthened its sales channel following the announcement that it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics. Through the agreement, Mouser will stock the complete portfolio of highly advanced e-peas energy harvesting PMICs, as well as related evaluation bo
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Date:
09/30/2020
RJ45 Connectors for IoT Applications w/ Space Restrictions
RJ45 Connectors for IoT Applications w/ Space Restrictions
Stewart Connector introduces a new series of low profile Mid-Plane RJ45 connectors. The Mid-Plane RJ45 design allows the connector to straddle the board edge and utilize space above and below the printed circuit board compared to traditional RJ45 connectors that are only designed to mount above the printed circuit bo
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09/30/2020
New High-Speed Analog-to-Digital Converter Family
New High-Speed Analog-to-Digital Converter Family
System designers have limited options for small, robust, feature-rich high-speed ADCs for extended-temperature operation. Microchip Technology Inc.  announced it has filled this gap with its MCP37Dx1-80 family, the company’s second pipelined ADC offering and first to combine 80 MSPS in a choice of 12-, 14
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09/30/2020
High-Speed CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs Feature New 8Gb Devices
High-Speed CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs Feature New 8Gb Devices
To meet the increasing demand for higher-density CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs, Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its portfolio with two new 8Gb devices. Delivering improved performance over previous-generation DDR3 SDRAMs, the AS4C1G8D4 and AS4C512M16D4 offer lower power consumption and faster data transfer ra
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09/30/2020
Advanced Energy's Pyrometer for Production Monitoring
Advanced Energy's Pyrometer for Production Monitoring
Advanced Energy announced the release of its new pyrometry platform, the Impac Series 600, for non-contact temperature measurement of non-metallic or coated metallic surfaces in industrial manufacturing applications. Featuring a modular, field-configurable multichannel plug-and-play design, the Impac Series 60
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09/30/2020
Multiplexers Provide Signal Distribution in IIoT Apps
Multiplexers Provide Signal Distribution in IIoT Apps
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the PS508 and PS509 analog multiplexers that are capable of switching signal voltages of up to 36V in an industrial environment. The high voltage capability of the devices will support industrial IoT (IIoT) applications using multiple sensors, including factory au
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09/30/2020
Space-Saving Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications
Space-Saving Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications
KEMET announces its new R52 series of compact polypropylene film X2 EMI (electromagnetic interference) suppression capacitors. This series fulfills the growing need of automotive, industrial, consumer, and energy applications that require a smaller, high-capacitance X2 class solution for suppressing EMI. While th
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09/29/2020
Sensing and balancing IC for automotive battery management
Sensing and balancing IC for automotive battery management
The device is especially designed for batteries in hybrid and electric cars, but it is also suitable for other applications. It measures the voltage in up to twelve battery cells with an accuracy of ± 5.8 mV over the entire temperature and voltage range as well as the operating life cycle. Furthermore, it supports
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09/27/2020
Advanced H2S protection of IGBT modules enhances lifetime
Advanced H2S protection of IGBT modules enhances lifetime
Harsh environments with critical levels of H2S can be found especially in paper production, mining, wastewater and petrochemical processing as well as in the rubber industry.H2S is the most critical corrosive contaminant for power semiconductors. During operation, IGBT modules are usually heated up to high temperature l
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09/27/2020
CoolSiC 62 mm module opens up new SiC applications
CoolSiC 62 mm module opens up new SiC applications
The proven 62 mm device has been designed in half-bridge topology and is based on the trench chip technology. It opens up silicon carbide for applications in the medium power range starting at 250 kW – where silicon reaches the limits of power density with IGBT technology. Compared to a 62 mm IGBT module, the
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09/27/2020
Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
With a fully integrated 110mΩ high-side power MOSFET and 80mΩ low-side power MOSFET, it provides high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion from 5V and 3.3V input rails. The converter has been developed for use in automotive applications including infotainment systems, instrumentation clusters, telematics, a
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09/27/2020
New silicon carbide power module for electric vehicles
New silicon carbide power module for electric vehicles
In the past ten years, Infineon has sold more than 50 million EasyPACK modules with different chipsets for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. At the same time, the semiconductor manufacturer has successfully established its extensive portfolio of CoolSiC products in industrial applications.
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09/27/2020
Flex Power Modules looks to grow presence in RFPA market
Flex Power Modules looks to grow presence in RFPA market
The organisation operates in the Radio Access Network (RAN) industry. By doing so it is growing its presence in the associated RFPA (radio frequency power amplifier) market, and broadening its range of isolated DC/DC converters for RFPA. With an ever-increasing number of countries and network operators introduci
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09/27/2020
Panel mounted voltage measurement with LEM DVC 1000 series
Panel mounted voltage measurement with LEM DVC 1000 series
The DVC 1000 series offers panel mounted voltage measurement in a compact package, measuring only 29 x 51 x 89 mm, giving a total volume of only 131.6 cm3. Designed to measure a nominal voltage of 1000 VRMS, the DVC 1000 series uses an isolating amplifier, providing very high levels of isolation with a safet
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09/27/2020
LinkSwitch-TN2 High-Voltage Switcher ICs for Automotive Use
LinkSwitch-TN2 High-Voltage Switcher ICs for Automotive Use
Featuring an integrated 750 V MOSFET, the new automotive-qualified LinkSwitch-TN2 IC provides simple and reliable power for EV sub-systems connected to the high-voltage bus, including HVAC, climate control, battery management, battery heater, DC-DC converter and on-board charger systems. The surface-mount devi
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09/27/2020
High-Speed Op Amp Eliminates Oscillation from Load Capacitances
High-Speed Op Amp Eliminates Oscillation from Load Capacitances
The device targets applications such as anomaly detection systems used in measurement and control equipment along with sensors that work with very small signals. The proliferation of IoT in recent years has led to a significant increase in the number of electronic components used for advanced control in a v
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09/27/2020
Soft saturation behaviour, but very tough
Soft saturation behaviour, but very tough
The WE-HCIT inductors are robust THT inductors particularly suited for use in vibration-sensitive applications. They are characterized by a high current capability of up to 28 A and a very low RDC (0.44 – 0.88 Ω. WE-HCIT components have a very soft saturation behavior. The areas of application for the W
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09/27/2020
1U 1kW programmable DC power supplies
1U 1kW programmable DC power supplies
These new products further expand the TDK-Lambda GENESYS+ series, offering up to 1,000W output power in a choice of full or half-rack package sizes. The GENESYS+ series is ideally suited for bench-top or rack-mount equipment in a wide variety of OEM, industrial and laboratory applications. Ten models are avai
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09/27/2020
AEC-Q200-certified SMD ferrites with peak current load ratings
AEC-Q200-certified SMD ferrites with peak current load ratings
The respective peak-current capability of the ferrite beads is exactly specified. They are characterized by a high rated current of up to 10 A and extremely low resistances. WE-MPSA ferrite beads are available in the construction sizes 0805, 1206, 1612, 1812, 2220, and 3312 and can also in some cases be supplied
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09/27/2020
Motor System ICs for control of small electric motors in cars
Motor System ICs for control of small electric motors in cars
These ICs are the world's first multiple half-bridge drivers for MOSFETs with integrated power supply and communication interfaces. "With our highly integrated Motor System ICs, system designers only need half the board space compared to existing solutions. At the same time, system designers maintain the c
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09/27/2020
New Ranges of Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive
New Ranges of Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive
Constructed with an aluminum canister design, both the C44U-M and C44P-R power film series address the increasing demand for high-power conversion systems in green energy and industrial applications. These capacitors also support power conversion in en-ergy storage systems, IGBT and wide bandgap (WBG) semiconduct
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09/27/2020
Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
The wBMS enables automotive manufacturers increased flexibility to scale their electric vehicle fleets into volume production across a wide range of vehicle classes. This is the first wireless battery management system available for production electric vehicles, and it will debut on General Motors’ production
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09/27/2020
Powerful 400 kW DC charger: CoolSiC for ultra-fast pit stops
Powerful 400 kW DC charger: CoolSiC for ultra-fast pit stops
Rated at 400 kW, the converter INGEREV RAPID ST400 from Ingeteam is based on CoolSiC MOSFETs in an EasyDUAL 2B housing. A single charging point implements eight of Infineon’s FF6MR12W2M1_B11 modules. Depending on the charging capabilities of the respective car, an EV now only needs to stop for a minimum of 10
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09/27/2020
New ZVS Buck Regulators available in BGA tin-lead package
The devices also have an optional tin-lead 10 x 14mm SiP BGA package for Mil COTS applications. These high-density and high-efficiency buck regulators have a 14 – 42V input voltage range and support nominal outputs of 3.3V and 5V, adjustable over ranges of 2.2 – 4V and 4 – 6.5V, respectively. The device
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09/27/2020
ROHM and LEADRIVE Establish Joint Laboratory
ROHM and LEADRIVE Establish Joint Laboratory
SiC power devices have been adopted increasingly in onboard vehicle chargers and DC/DC converters. These devices provide several advantages compared to silicon-based power devices such as IGBTs. One key benefit: significantly lower losses during both switching and conduction along with being able to operate at hi
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09/27/2020
Integrated LIN Interface Sensor Signal Conditioner
Integrated LIN Interface Sensor Signal Conditioner
      The single-package sensor signal conditioner (SSC) delivers best-in-class performance, increased design flexibility, and cost efficiency in a compact form factor for HVAC applications used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), and Fuel-cell Ele
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09/27/2020
Würth Elektronik extends its switch portfolio
Würth Elektronik extends its switch portfolio
The 8.7 x 3.0 x 2.0 mm WS-SLSU SPDT switch is a slide switch in horizontal design, which is attached to the outer edge of the PCB as a SMT mountable component. Würth Elektronik also offers WS-TASU (6.2 x 3.0 x 3.5 mm, actuating force 160 gf), a switch for edge connection. The new miniaturized buttons, which are suitable
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09/27/2020
SIGA Broadens Wound Components Capability
SIGA Broadens Wound Components Capability
The move follows SIGA’s acquisition of the business and assets in February of Wolverhampton-based Stabilised Transformers Limited. Their current transformer capability includes open or enclosed types of dry transformers and inductors, and extends through double wound and auto wound components, toroidal wound
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09/27/2020
Schaffner White Paper on EV Charging
Schaffner White Paper on EV Charging
The whitepaper provides guidance on the following key topics: •         Which safety requirements must be met in EV charging. •         Which EMC limit values are set for EV charging stations. •     
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09/27/2020
40V Synchronous Buck Converters Provides High Efficiency
The AP6435xQ combines a low quiescent current with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 40V. The devices have been developed for use in automotive applications including infotainment systems, instrument clusters, telematics, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and forward lighting. With a fully integrate
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09/27/2020
Würth Elektronik extends its WE-CBA product family
Würth Elektronik extends its WE-CBA product family
The SMDs are AEC-Q200 qualified as part of Würth Elektronik's automotive electronics portfolio. WE-CBA features high-quality Ni-Sn electrodes, a very high current carrying capacity up to 6 A, and operating temperatures from -55 to +125ºC. The ferrites, which are available in various specifications, are ideally
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09/27/2020
InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive Applications
InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive Applications
The newly qualified device family targets automotive EV applications, such as traction inverter, OBC (on-board charger), EMS (energy management DC/DC bus converters) and BMS (battery management systems). The InnoSwitch3-AQ uses Power Integrations’ high-speed FluxLink™ coupling to achieve ±3% accuracy for
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09/27/2020
Dev Kit Combines Wireless Power and Data Transmission
Dev Kit Combines Wireless Power and Data Transmission
Although it was already possible to transfer data from the receiver device to the charging station, bidirectional data transfer can now be combined with the charging process. During wireless power transmission, the device and charging station exchange data through amplitude and frequency modulation. Würth Elekt
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09/27/2020
Small, low-power 3D magnetic sensor opens up new designs
Small, low-power 3D magnetic sensor opens up new designs
With an 87 percent smaller footprint and 46 percent less height than previous comparable products, the sensor opens up new design options. Due to the small WLB-5 package (1.13 mm x 0.93 mm x 0.59 mm) and its low current consumption of 7 nA in power-down mode, the new magnetic sensor is also suitable for use
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09/27/2020
Upgrade to DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software
Upgrade to DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software
Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customisation options that have been developed following feedback from users. The new release coincides with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark. Developed in conjunction with Ansys Inc., the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software
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09/27/2020
SiC Power Modules to Support Delta’s Solar PV Inverters
SiC Power Modules to Support Delta’s Solar PV Inverters
The NXH40B120MNQ family of full SiC power modules integrate a 1200 V, 40mΩ SiC MOSFET and 1200 V, 40 A SiC boost diode with dual boost stage. The use of SiC technology delivers the low reverse recovery and fast switching characteristics needed to achieve the high levels of power efficiency required in applicati
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09/27/2020
Small Package, High-Power Infrared LEDs from TTI
Small Package, High-Power Infrared LEDs from TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering Osram’s SFH4259 Series of High-Power Infrared LEDs. These devices are state-of-the-art components designed to meet the stringent requirements of medical, industrial and automotive applications characterized by long life, high performance and first-class reliability. With a typical ra
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09/25/2020
SMD Power Inductors Handle High Temp and Current
SMD Power Inductors Handle High Temp and Current
Sumida continues the expansion of its AEC-Q200 qualified SMD inductors with the introduction of the CDEP13D**/T150 line. Consisting of ten standard types and ten high-power types, the new devices offer a combination of four key benefits, when compared to many other inductors. These are high temperature, high cur
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09/25/2020
Efabless Expands Support for Cloud-based Design Platform
Efabless Expands Support for Cloud-based Design Platform
Efabless Corporation announced it has expanded design support for the GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) 130G solution. The new offering, which includes digital design and low cost ASIC development based on configurable design templates, provides a full “semiconductor ecosystem in a box” that brings the power of GF’s 13
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09/24/2020
Anti-vandal Pushbutton Features up to 40% Space-Savings
Anti-vandal Pushbutton Features up to 40% Space-Savings
C&K has launched an IP67-rated anti-vandal pushbutton switch with a short-body. Designed for spaced-constrained applications, the ATPS19 Series pushbutton switch offers a nearly 40% reduction on the body length as compared to the standard ATP19 version. Rated to more than 200K electrical life cycles, the
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09/24/2020
Richardson Electronics Offers GA High-Energy Capacitors
Richardson Electronics Offers GA High-Energy Capacitors
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced today the availability of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems' high-energy capacitors for pulse power. General Atomics' high-energy capacitors for pulse power are exceptionally reliable and capable of handling even the most demanding applications. Solutions are availab
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09/24/2020
300W Li-ion Battery Charger for E-mobility Applications
300W Li-ion Battery Charger for E-mobility Applications
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the addition of the 300 Watt CEV Series charger for li-ion batteries.  The ruggedized packaging and thermal design make the AC-DC charger one of the most resilient on the market. The series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a
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09/24/2020
Fanless Power Supplies Introduced by Advanced Energy
Fanless Power Supplies Introduced by Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the availability of its Excelsys CS1000 fanless power supply series. Delivering up to 1000W with no fans, this convection cooled family of highly efficient power supplies eliminates acoustic noise, vibration and the need for baseplate cooling, making them lightweight an
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09/24/2020
Maxim Integrated Enables Dynamic Gesture Sensing for Autos
Maxim Integrated Enables Dynamic Gesture Sensing for Autos
Designers of automotive systems can now add dynamic hand-gesture controls with greater ease at the industry’s lowest cost and smallest size with the MAX25205 data acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.. Featuring integrated optics and a 6x10 infrared (IR) sensor array, the MAX25205 detects sw
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09/24/2020
AEC-Q200 Compliant Dual-Choke Filter Inductor Series
AEC-Q200 Compliant Dual-Choke Filter Inductor Series
Bourns, Inc., introduced the Model DR334A Line Filter Series. These current-compensated dual choke filter inductors feature higher current capability than typical standard signal line common mode chokes, as well as high stray inductance and differential mode noise rejection. These capabilities make the Model DR3
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09/24/2020
EPC Increases Benchmark Performance Versus Silicon MOSFETs
EPC Increases Benchmark Performance Versus Silicon MOSFETs
EPC advances the performance capability while lowering the cost of off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of EPC2218 and EPC2204 100 V eGaN FETs.  The applications for these leading-edge devices include synchronous rectification, class-D audio, infotainment systems, DC-DC converters (h
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09/24/2020
AVX Expands its Range of Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
AVX Expands its Range of Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
AVX Corporation extended its well-proven range of board-to-board battery connectors with the addition of the new 9155-250 Series, which — like the rest of the 9155 family — delivers high-reliability electrical and mechanical connectivity in harsh, high-temperature medical, industrial, networking, and consumer el
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09/24/2020
High-Voltage Power Supplies Offer Advanced Interfaces
High-Voltage Power Supplies Offer Advanced Interfaces
Dean Technology, Inc. announced the availability of advanced interface options on the UMR-AA and UMR-A series of high voltage power supplies. Using additional pins, the advanced interface options provide for enhanced adjustment and monitoring features consistent with industry standards and known customer needs. Th
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09/23/2020
Laminated Bus Bars for High-Temperature Applications
Laminated Bus Bars for High-Temperature Applications
Mersen is pleased to introduce MHi-T High Temperature Bus Bars. Using a combination of polyaramid dielectric insulation and high temperature adhesive, MHi-T High Temperature Bus Bars are designed to respond to increased temperature rises in Wide Band Gap technology systems. While traditional laminated bus bars ar
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09/23/2020
Silicon power transistors with wide bandgap-like performance
Silicon power transistors with wide bandgap-like performance
The claim is made by developer Search For The Next (SFN). The first devices to use Bizen are members of the QJT (Quantum Junction Transistor) family which will include three parts rated at 1200V/75A, 900V/75A and 650V/32A, available in the industry-standard TO247 or TO263 power MOSFET packages. Of extreme signif
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09/22/2020
Alliance Memory's 1.8V, 3V SPI NAND Flash Memory Solutions
Alliance Memory's 1.8V, 3V SPI NAND Flash Memory Solutions
To meet the growing demand for serial peripheral interface (SPI) NAND flash memory products in the automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer electronics markets, Alliance Memory announced the new AS5F series of 1.8V to 3V devices with densities from 1Gb to 8Gb and high-speed clock frequencies up to 12
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09/21/2020
Wet Tantalum Capacitor w/ Ratings in the B and C Case Codes
Wet Tantalum Capacitor w/ Ratings in the B and C Case Codes
To meet the needs of military and avionics applications, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended its EP1 wet tantalum capacitor with new ratings in the B and C case codes. Offering the industry's highest capacitance per Voltage rating and case size for this device type, the capacitor is
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09/21/2020
Illuminated Keyswitch Offering w/ Tactile Feedback Version
Illuminated Keyswitch Offering w/ Tactile Feedback Version
C&K has developed an illuminated keyswitch series that offers smooth, positive tactile feedback with a clear tactile sound for superior ergonomics and ease of use. The D6 Series illuminated keyswitch features an integrated LED, reducing costs and simplifying the design of the illumination path. As a result, th
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09/18/2020
ams Ultra-Thin Sensor w/ Blood-Oxygen Monitoring Capability
ams Ultra-Thin Sensor w/ Blood-Oxygen Monitoring Capability
ams introduces the industry’s thinnest dedicated sensor for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement, bringing the capability to remotely monitor this vital sign to small consumer products such as earbuds, smart watches and wristbands, as well as to medical devices such as patches and oximeters.  The high perf
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09/18/2020
Sager Electronics Offers Conxall's Sealed Connectors
Sager Electronics Offers Conxall's Sealed Connectors
Sager Electronics is now stocking Switchcraft Conxall’s Micro-Con-X Insta-Click Sealed Connector series. Switchcraft Conxall's new Micro-Con-X Insta-Click product line adds several key improvements for even harsher environment applications. An all new latching mechanism provides an automatic positive lock while
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09/18/2020
Front-End Power Supplies for Server, Network Applications
Front-End Power Supplies for Server, Network Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET2200 Series, 2200 W power supplies that bring Titanium level efficiency to servers, storage and networking equipment. With AC-DC power-factor-corrected (PFC) and high voltage DC-input variants, TET2200 Series power supplies provide a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bu
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09/18/2020
TDK Announces Availability of Ultrasonic ToF Sensor Platform
TDK Announces Availability of Ultrasonic ToF Sensor Platform
TDK Corporation announces the worldwide availability of the Chirp CH101 ultra-low power integrated ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) range sensor platform solution, which includes the CH101 MEMS sensor, sensor modules, and developer kits. Chirp’s MEMS ultrasonic technology leverages a proprietary Time-of-Flight (T
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09/17/2020
The First SoC FPGA Development Kit Based on RISC-V Set
The First SoC FPGA Development Kit Based on RISC-V Set
The rising adoption of the free and open RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) is driving the need for an affordable, standardized development platform that embeds RISC-V technology and leverages the diverse RISC-V ecosystem. To meet this need, Microchip Technology Inc. is offering the industry’s first RI
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09/16/2020
New PSpice for TI Tool Helps Engineers Speed Time to Market
New PSpice for TI Tool Helps Engineers Speed Time to Market
Texas Instruments (TI) announced a new custom version of the PSpice simulator from Cadence Design Systems Inc. that enables engineers to simulate complex analog circuits with unlimited analysis of TI power and signal-chain products. PSpice for TI offers full-featured circuit simulation with a growing library of
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09/15/2020
TE Connectivity Backshells, Adapters and Band Straps at TTI
TE Connectivity Backshells, Adapters and Band Straps at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking TE Connectivity (Polamco) Backshells, Adapters and Band Straps. The AS85049 industry standard is used on most military circular connectors, including M38999. TE Connectivity (TE) offers a wide selection of sizes, materials and platings to meet your application needs. The band stra
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09/15/2020
Power Stage for Graphics Add-in-Cards and Gaming Notebooks
Power Stage for Graphics Add-in-Cards and Gaming Notebooks
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new series of DrMOS targeting multiphase VR regulators powering high-performance GPU and memory in desktop Add-In Graphics Cards (AICs) and gaming notebooks. The AOZ531xQI series uses AOS latest generation of Gen Alpha MOSFET technology to provide benchmark pe
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09/15/2020
AVX/Ethertronics' High-Efficiency Patch Antenna Portfolio
AVX/Ethertronics' High-Efficiency Patch Antenna Portfolio
AVX Corporation announced its extensive portfolio of high-performance, high-efficiency patch antennas optimized to satisfy demanding connectivity and miniaturization requirements in wireless applications throughout the automotive, industrial, networking, medical, consumer electronics, energy, and transportation in
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09/14/2020
Single-Phase EMC Filter Designed for Control Equipment
Single-Phase EMC Filter Designed for Control Equipment
Schaffner reintroduces the FN2415 - single-phase EMC filter for control equipment with extended capabilities. Large and complex machine tools with multiple driving axes and very long motor cables can be subjected to major reliability problems caused by internal coupling of interferences from the drive system to
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09/14/2020
TTI Stocks Amphenol 12G MCX Connectors for Broadcast
TTI Stocks Amphenol 12G MCX Connectors for Broadcast
TTI, Inc., carries a wide selection of Amphenol RF's high-frequency MCX connectors. Amphenol RF's line of high-frequency MCX connectors are designed to support data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps enabling the transmission of high resolution uncompressed video signals. These connectors provide 4K and Ultra-HD
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09/14/2020
RECOM Power's RACM60 AC/DC Power Supplies Ship from Sager
RECOM Power's RACM60 AC/DC Power Supplies Ship from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking RECOM Power’s RACM60 Series 60W AC/DC power supply.   RECOM Power's RACM60 series are 2" x 3" medical-grade, open-frame AC/DC converters that provide 4kVAC/1min reinforced isolation. They have an ambient operating temperature range of -40°C up to 55°C and up
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09/11/2020
Micron 5V Flash Products Available From Alliance Memory
Micron 5V Flash Products Available From Alliance Memory
Alliance Memory announced that the company is now an authorized reseller for Micron's M29F 5V parallel NOR Flash devices, which Micron previously discontinued with product change notification #32160 (last time buy: March 2018). Micron is continuing to produce these devices for Alliance Memory and intends to onl
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09/11/2020
Richardson Electronics Offers AMOTECH Ceramic Capacitors
Richardson Electronics Offers AMOTECH Ceramic Capacitors
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced its global support of AMOTECH’s High-Q and broadband multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). AMOTECH’s ACQ (High-Q) series offers superior equivalent series resistance (ESR), high working voltage, and high self-resonance frequencies. These capacitors are RoHS comp
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09/11/2020
Bel Magnetic Solutions' Marvell-Compatible 10GBASE-T ICMs
Bel Magnetic Solutions' Marvell-Compatible 10GBASE-T ICMs
Bel Magnetic Solutions introduces a line of Marvell compatible 10GBASE-T MagJack ICMs. These 10GBASE-T ICMs are ideal for customers looking to upgrade their product performance for maximum speed over twisted pair copper cables, up to ten times over standard Gigabit Ethernet technology. Bel Magnetic Solutions’ Ma
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09/10/2020
300W Li-ion Battery Charger Meets IP67 Standards
300W Li-ion Battery Charger Meets IP67 Standards
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the addition of the 300 Watt CEV Series charger for li-ion batteries.  The ruggedized packaging and thermal design make the AC-DC charger one of the most resilient on the market. The series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a
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09/10/2020
DC-Link Film Capacitors Deliver Stable Capacitance and ESR
DC-Link Film Capacitors Deliver Stable Capacitance and ESR
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of Automotive Grade DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitors optimized for high humidity environments. The Vishay Roederstein MKP1848H DC-Link is Vishay's first series of AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link film capacitors to withstand temperature humidity bia
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09/09/2020
Stackpole Adds 5 ppm Ability to MLFA AEC Compliant MELFs
Stackpole Adds 5 ppm Ability to MLFA AEC Compliant MELFs
Modern electronics have become more complex and their requirements more precise. For those applications that require low TCR, finding an AEC compliant part can be challenging. Stackpole's MLFA is an AEC compliant MELF that offers exceptional electrical and environmental stability, with low self-heating. The MLFA is
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09/09/2020
DDR5 Data Buffer for High-Performance Cloud Service Apps
DDR5 Data Buffer for High-Performance Cloud Service Apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new high-speed, low-power DDR5 data buffer for data center, server, and high-performance workstation applications. Advancements over the past few years in real-time analytics, machine learning, HPC, AI, and other memory and bandwidth-hungry applications have fuel
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09/09/2020
Murata's Metal Terminal Type MLCCs w/ High-Voltage Tolerance
Murata's Metal Terminal Type MLCCs w/ High-Voltage Tolerance
Murata Electronics announced the availability of two new metal terminal type multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) series with temperature compensating U2J characteristics. The KCM line for automotive applications delivers low loss and excellent stability performance in high temperature, high voltages, an
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09/09/2020
CUI Devices Adds IP67 Rated Models to Enclosed Speaker Line
CUI Devices Adds IP67 Rated Models to Enclosed Speaker Line
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of waterproof enclosed speakers to its CES product family. Carrying IP67 ratings, these enclosed speakers feature sound pressure levels (SPLs) from 89 to 106 dB at 10 cm and resonance frequencies from 680 to 1700 Hz. Thanks to their enclosed speaker design and IP
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09/08/2020
Broadband LTE/LPWA Antenna for CAT-M & NB-IoT Applications
Broadband LTE/LPWA Antenna for CAT-M & NB-IoT Applications
AVX Corporation released a new embedded, universal broadband, LTE/LPWA antenna (1004795) as a standard, off-the-shelf solution designed for maximum versatility. Compatible with all major worldwide wireless carriers and a variety of common communications protocols, the new antennas meet steadily increasing cross-market dem
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Date:
09/08/2020
Low-cost DC-DC converter ranges
Low-cost DC-DC converter ranges
They all focus on a simple and effective design approach which is unique to those Traco Power Products. By innovative engineering we have come up with an electrical design which minimizes component and labor costs. Key focus of those designs was to maximize the amount of automatization of the manufacturing process.
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09/07/2020
4 kW Analog-Controlled Totem-pole GaN Evaluation Board
4 kW Analog-Controlled Totem-pole GaN Evaluation Board
Transphorm, Inc. announced availability of its newest evaluation board, the TDTTP4000W065AN. Designed for single-phase AC-to-DC power conversion up to 4 kilowatts (kW), this board uses the bridgeless totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) topology with a traditional analog control. This pairing provides fast an
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09/07/2020
Inventus Power Reveals New Standard Li-ion Battery Platform
Inventus Power Reveals New Standard Li-ion Battery Platform
Inventus Power announced that it has expanded its standard product offering to include a platform of high-performance, Li-ion batteries for emerging motive and stationary applications. The PROformance series includes two product families; U1LiFePRO batteries which are scalable from 12V to 48V and up to 5kWh and
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09/04/2020
Linear Power Amplifier Delivers New Levels of Power Density
Linear Power Amplifier Delivers New Levels of Power Density
The PA22 from Apex Microtechnology establishes a new benchmark in power amplifier performance for a variety of applications where high speed and short-term power dissipation is a must. With this device, designers are offered exceptional power handling capability by meeting high supply voltage demands, driving su
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09/04/2020
Analog Temperature Sensor ICs Deliver Precision Measurement
Analog Temperature Sensor ICs Deliver Precision Measurement
Designers of highly reliable cold-chain pharma and other temperature-sensing applications can achieve high accuracy and robust system operation with two new industry-leading Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The MAX31889 digital temperature sensor features an unmatched combination of accu
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09/02/2020
Stackpole Improves Thick Film Resistor Power Ratings
Stackpole Improves Thick Film Resistor Power Ratings
Electronic devices that require downsizing or increased functionality may utilize high power surface mount resistors to accomplish this. High power surface mount chip resistors utilize materials designed for the higher temperatures associated with higher power levels. Stackpole's RMCP series is a thick film techno
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09/02/2020
Murata's MICS for Diagnosis, Monitoring and Reporting
Murata's MICS for Diagnosis, Monitoring and Reporting
Murata Electronics announced the availability of the Type 1RM ultra-small Medical Implant Communication System (MICS) band radio module. The LBAA0PC1RMH298 is designed for use in devices with data-intensive wireless capabilities that are used to diagnose, monitor, report, and provide warnings in support of
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09/02/2020
Ultrasonic Level Transmitter is Ultrastable
Ultrasonic Level Transmitter is Ultrastable
With its modular design and intelligent algorithms, the LST200 is easy to install, commission and maintain and stable in use, decreasing total expenditure over the product’s lifetime.  Commissioning the LST200 is easy thanks to a set-up menu that guides customers through configura
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09/02/2020
C&K Develops Sealed Subminiature Snap-acting Switch
C&K Develops Sealed Subminiature Snap-acting Switch
C&K has launched a silent, sealed, subminiature, snap-acting switch series that offers precise actuation in automotive applications. The compact ZMW Series snap-acting switch combines a long stroke with more than 2mm of over travel for reliable actuation. The ZMW Series is used in rugged environments includin
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09/02/2020
30 / 65 Watt AC/DC Compact Open-Frame Power Supplies
30 / 65 Watt AC/DC Compact Open-Frame Power Supplies
TRACO POWER’s new 30 / 65 Watt TPI line of compact open frame AC/DC power supplies are cost-optimized for price sensitive Industrial, Automation and IoT applications. The TPI 30 and TPI 65 products feature: -40°C ~ +85°C Operation Rated full load to +60C, convection cooled up to 94% efficiency 120-130% p
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09/01/2020
Low-Inductance SiC Power Module, Gate Driver Kit Available
Low-Inductance SiC Power Module, Gate Driver Kit Available
The transformation to electrify transportation – from trains, trams, and trolleys to buses, automobiles and EV chargers – continues at a rapid pace, as countries shift toward improved modes of transit with greater efficiency and innovative technology. Microchip Technology Inc. announced its AgileSwitch digital pr
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09/01/2020
DC/DC Buck-Boost Converter Extends Battery Life by 50%
DC/DC Buck-Boost Converter Extends Battery Life by 50%
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s first DC/DC buck-boost converter to combine programmable input current limit and integrated dynamic voltage scaling to extend battery life by at least 50%. The TPS63900 maintains the industry’s lowest quiescent current (IQ), 75 nA, with 92% efficiency at 10 µA and
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09/01/2020
The First ESCC QPL Approved Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
The First ESCC QPL Approved Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
AVX Corporation is the first manufacturer qualified to supply polymer electrolytic multianode capacitors for use in European Space Agency (ESA) programs. The company’s well-proven TCS Series COTS-Plus Solid Polymer Electrolytic Multianode Chip Capacitors, which are manufactured at the ESA-qualified AVX Czech Re
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09/01/2020
Hi-Temp Series Uses Next-Gen Thermoelectric Materials
Hi-Temp Series Uses Next-Gen Thermoelectric Materials
Laird Thermal Systems has developed a thermoelectric module series that is rated for high temperature in emerging optoelectronic applications. The HiTemp ETX Series thermoelectric cooler has a robust construction that allows it to survive in temperatures up to 150°C, exceeding most outdoor applications. It is a
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Date:
09/01/2020
Dialog Semiconductor's New High-Current DC-DC Converters
Dialog Semiconductor's New High-Current DC-DC Converters
Dialog Semiconductor plc announces the DA913X-A product family, a new line of highly efficient, high-current, automotive-grade, step-down DC-DC (Buck) converters. The highly integrated DA913X-A devices require fewer external components than competing solutions, enabling a low system BoM cost and a reduced s
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Date:
09/01/2020
Level 2 EV Charger for Commercial & Residential Applications
Level 2 EV Charger for Commercial & Residential Applications
Phihong has released its new Level 2 AW Series 32A EV AC Charger. Featuring an input voltage range of 200VAC–240VAC, and a built-in rotary switch for selecting maximum output current, the new compact, thin-profile AW Series AC charger is ergonomically designed with IP55-rated weatherproof casing to provide an
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Date:
08/28/2020
Tantalum Capacitors Optimized for Automotive Applications
Tantalum Capacitors Optimized for Automotive Applications
AVX Corporation released a new series of high-CV resin-molded, surface-mount tantalum chip capacitors with a miniature and low-profile facedown design optimized for automotive electronics applications. The new F98-AJ6 Series capacitors are currently available in miniature 0603 and 0805 chip sizes with maximum he
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08/27/2020
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Increase Design Flexibility
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Increase Design Flexibility
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new series of miniature axial aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Offered in 10 compact case sizes ranging from 6.5 mm by 18 mm to 21 mm by 38 mm, the Vishay BCcomponents 125 ALS and 126 ALX series combine operating temperatures up to +125 °C with useful life up to 10
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08/26/2020
Camera Incorporates Machine Vision into PC-Based Systems
Camera Incorporates Machine Vision into PC-Based Systems
Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has recently launched a complete machine vision solutions package that can be easily installed on PC-based systems. The new FJ2 cameras feature state-of-the-art complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensors, frame rates as fast as 282 fr
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08/26/2020
Surface Mount Transformers Designed for PoE Applications
Surface Mount Transformers Designed for PoE Applications
Signal Transformer announces the latest product innovation for Power Over Ethernet (PoE) applications, the SPoE Surface Mount Transformer Series. SPoE is a new product for equipment or devices connecting to an Ethernet or enterprise network and relies on ethernet cables to receive power and digital data signals fo
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08/25/2020
Making the IoT Building a Reality w/ Connected Buildings
Making the IoT Building a Reality w/ Connected Buildings
Black Box introduced Connected Buildings — a suite of solutions and services that enable digital experiences in smart, IoT buildings. Black Box designs, deploys, manages and maintains the foundational technology that connects the internal ecosystem of interoperable devices and sensors that work together to en
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08/25/2020
ebm-papst's Centrifugal Fan Shipping from Sager Electronics
ebm-papst's Centrifugal Fan Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking ebm-papst’s new RV45 DC Centrifugal fan.   The RV45 DC Centrifugal fan is remarkably quiet and powerful, offering dynamic air delivery in a compact size for critical respiratory applications as well as a variety of industrial applications. The RV45’s aerodynamics an
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08/25/2020
Microchip's Highest-Density EEPROM w/ 4 Mbit Serial EEPROM
Microchip's Highest-Density EEPROM w/ 4 Mbit Serial EEPROM
Portable consumer and medical devices including fitness trackers, hearing aids and glucose monitors as well as industrial, automotive and other systems often use customer-specific data sets to optimize the consumer experience. These nonvolatile data sets – including calibration constants, background conditions, us
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08/25/2020
Expanded High-Energy Storage, Pulse-Discharge Capacitors
Expanded High-Energy Storage, Pulse-Discharge Capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. announces a major product expansion of standard and custom high energy storage, pulse-discharge capacitors. These are specialized devices, designed for applications requiring repetitive high energy and high voltage charge/discharge cycles. The capacitor technology is based on
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08/24/2020
Dual Inductor Reduces Board Space Requirements, Components
Dual Inductor Reduces Board Space Requirements, Components
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Automotive Grade low profile, high current dual inductor in the 2525 case size. Designed to replace the two inductors required in an automotive Class D audio amplifier with a single device, the Vishay Dale IHLD-2525GG-5A reduces board space requirements and component co
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08/24/2020
Bourns AEC-Q101 400W Series TVS Diodes in Stock at TTI
Bourns AEC-Q101 400W Series TVS Diodes in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of Bourns AEC-Q101 400W SMAJ-Q Series TVS Diodes. The SMAJ Automotive qualified series is offered in the compact DO-214AC (SMA) size format. Working peak reverse voltage is available from 5V up to 220V and typical response times are less than 1.0 picosecond from 0V to
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08/24/2020
Capacitive Accelerometers for Zero-to-Medium Frequency Apps
Capacitive Accelerometers for Zero-to-Medium Frequency Apps
  Silicon Designs, Inc., announced its high-performance, Model 2276 Series for zero-to-medium frequency aerospace and automotive testing, industrial vibration monitoring and robotics instrumentation applications. Available in eight standard ranges from ±2 g to ±400 g, the single-axis Model 2276 Serie
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08/24/2020
Phoenix Contact RJ45 Jacks and Plugs Shipping from Sager
Phoenix Contact RJ45 Jacks and Plugs Shipping from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking Phoenix Contact’s new Industrial RJ45 Jacks and Plugs.   The new jacks and plugs of Phoenix Contact’s RJ45 industrial series enable data rates of up to 10 Gbps and are particularly suitable for demanding industrial Ethernet applications. Phoenix Contact’s industria
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08/20/2020
Mophie's Universal Batteries with PD Fast-Charge Technology
Mophie's Universal Batteries with PD Fast-Charge Technology
mophie unveiled four new universal power solutions designed to charge mobile devices at the fastest speed possible. The powerstation, powerstation XXL, powerstation wireless XL, and powerstation wireless stand each feature the ability to charge multiple devices through a versatile USB-C PD input/output port and
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08/20/2020
Taiwan Semi's CMOS LED IC Replaces Legacy Bipolar Drivers
Taiwan Semi's CMOS LED IC Replaces Legacy Bipolar Drivers
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSCR4 family of linear CMOS LED driver ICs, providing a much improved  performance drop-in replacement for legacy bipolar drivers. These constant current drivers provide stable LED current over a wide range of conditions including source voltage variati
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08/20/2020
EPC Doubles the Performance of its 200 V eGaN FET Family
EPC Doubles the Performance of its 200 V eGaN FET Family
  EPC advances the performance capability while lowering the cost of off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2215 and EPC2207 200 V eGaN FETs.  The applications for these leading-edge devices include class D audio, synchronous rectification, solar MPPTs (maximum
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08/20/2020
Murata MYMGK DC/DC Converters In Stock at TTI
Murata MYMGK DC/DC Converters In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is stocking the MYMGK family of DC/DC Converters from Murata. The Murata MYMGK family is a miniature non-isolated Point-of-Load (PoL) DC-DC power converters for embedded applications. The MonoBK Series called “Mono Block” are offered in multiple sizes starting at 9.0 x 7.5 x 5.0 mm. These DC/DC
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08/20/2020
N-channel MOSFETs Feature High-Speed Switching
N-channel MOSFETs Feature High-Speed Switching
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched two new products of XP22x Series (20 Withstand Voltage) for MOSFETs. The products are general-purpose N-channel MOSFETs with low on-resistance and high-speed switching. They can be used for various applications such as relay circuits and switching circuits. The gate protection di
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08/20/2020
Transphorm's Second 900 V GaN FET is Now in Production
Transphorm's Second 900 V GaN FET is Now in Production
Transphorm Inc. announced its second 900 V GaN FET is now in production. The TP90H050WS offers a typical on-resistance of 50 milliohms with a one kilovolt transient spike rating and is now JEDEC qualified. The primary target markets are broad industrial and renewable energy, including applications such as photovoltaic in
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08/20/2020
High SOA MOSFET for 12V Hot Swap Applications
High SOA MOSFET for 12V Hot Swap Applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of, AONS32310, a 30V MOSFET with low on-resistance and a high Safe Operating Area (SOA) capability which is ideally suited for demanding applications such as hot swap and e-fuse. A high SOA is essential in server hot swap applications where the
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08/20/2020
Die Attach Adhesive Offers Strong Adhesion After Aging
Die Attach Adhesive Offers Strong Adhesion After Aging
DELO has launched a new die attach adhesive that offers high strength after aging. According to tests performed in conjunction with the machine integrator, ASM Assembly Systems, a global manufacturer of SMT placement machines and solutions, DELO MONOPOX EG2596 can be dispensed more precisely than its predecessor, DE
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08/19/2020
Verotec's Versatile EMC and Standard 19
Verotec's Versatile EMC and Standard 19" Rack Cases
Rack cases are a key building block of rack mounting systems, enabling electronic, electric and electro-mechanical sub-systems and assemblies to be mounted easily in any standard 19” enclosure. For non-adjustable requirements they will be secured directly to the 19” front and rear panel mountings, or if re
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08/19/2020
5/10/25/50 Watt Ultra-Compact AC/DC Power Supplies
5/10/25/50 Watt Ultra-Compact AC/DC Power Supplies
TRACO POWER’s new TMPW line of high-density encapsulated AC/DC power supplies cover 4 power levels at 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 watts and are available in either PCB mount or chassis-mount packages. Designed for industrial, IoT / IIoT and household/building applications where small size and an economical price are critical
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08/19/2020
TTI Stocks Molex 2.00mm Dual-Row Wire-to-Board Connectors
TTI Stocks Molex 2.00mm Dual-Row Wire-to-Board Connectors
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Molex iGrid 2.00mm Dual-Row Wire-to-Board Connectors with Positive Lock, Right-Angle Headers and Gold Terminals from stock at TTI. Molex iGrid Wire-to-Board Dual-Row Connectors offer a compact design and anti-tangle internal lock for applications requiring good mating re
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08/18/2020
High-Speed Devices Speed Machine Vision Image Capture
High-Speed Devices Speed Machine Vision Image Capture
Until the 12.5Gbps CoaXPress 2.0 interface standard was ratified last year, machine-vision image-capture solutions had replaced conveyor belts as the primary roadblock to achieving faster production-line throughput. Now, Microchip Technology Inc. has taken the next step toward realizing the full potential of Co
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08/18/2020
P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low 1.7 mΩ RDS(ON)
P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low 1.7 mΩ RDS(ON)
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first-ever -30 V p-channel power MOSFET to offer on-resistance of 1.7 mΩ at 10 V. With its industry-low on-resistance and 6.15 mm by 5.15 mm thermally enhanced PowerPAK SO-8 single package, the Vishay Siliconix TrenchFET Gen IV SiRA99DP is purpose-built to increase po
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08/17/2020
Abracon Announces Continuous Voltage SMD Oscillator Family
Abracon Announces Continuous Voltage SMD Oscillator Family
Abracon announces the availability of a new continuous voltage SMD oscillator family. The ASADV, ASDDV and ASEDV simple packaged crystal oscillator (SPXO) devices are designed for simplicity and optimized for low power consumption while providing low RMS jitter operation at any voltage between 1.60V and 3.60V
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08/14/2020
Class II 36W Power Supplies are EU CoC Tier 2 Compliant
Class II 36W Power Supplies are EU CoC Tier 2 Compliant
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the DTM36-C8 series of 25 to 36W medical external power supplies. Certified to the medical safety standards IEC 60601-1 and EN 60601-1-11 and compliant to EN 60601-1-2 Edition 4 for EMC, the products have a Class II input requiring no earth ground. The DTM36-C8 also me
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08/13/2020
Industry-First TMR Zero-Loss, Miniature-Size Current Sensor
Industry-First TMR Zero-Loss, Miniature-Size Current Sensor
Crocus Technology Inc., announces the CT220, a contactless current sensor, with high linearity, high-resolution, a wide dynamic range in a small form-factor targeted for multitude of current sensing applications. The CT220 is the newest member of Crocus’ current sensing product family joining the CT110 and CT
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08/13/2020
Thru Hole Resistors Withstand Moisture & Humidity
Thru Hole Resistors Withstand Moisture & Humidity
Electronic content has rapidly increased in a wide variety of markets. For applications that reside in humid or unpredictable environmental locations, resistors with robust performance in humidity and under environmental stress is key. Typical anti-moisture resistors are expensive and have limited availability.
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08/13/2020
Power Supplies Designed for High-Volume Machinery
Power Supplies Designed for High-Volume Machinery
Emerson SolaHD SVL DIN rail power supplies are ideal for high volume, controlled environments where essential power quality technology is required in a compact footprint. Available in a versatile range of 15 to 480 Watts in 5, 12, 24 and 48 Volt combinations, SolaHD SVL power supplies convert AC to DC power in
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08/13/2020
Compact, Efficient, and Economical 10 Watt Adapters
Compact, Efficient, and Economical 10 Watt Adapters
CUI Inc today announced the addition of four 10 watt external, ac-dc power supply series to its SWI product family. New Series • SWI10B-N: North American blade series with cord options • SWI10B-N-USB: North American blade series with USB Type A connector • SWI10B-E: European blade series with cord
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08/12/2020
Mouser Offers Texas Instruments' 12-bit SAR ADCs
Mouser Offers Texas Instruments' 12-bit SAR ADCs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ADS7028 and ADS7138 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) from Texas Instruments (TI). The 8-channel, multiplexed, successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs provide reliable performance for applications, such as rack servers, AC drive power stage modules, au
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08/12/2020
AC/DC Power Module for Industrial and Medical Applications
AC/DC Power Module for Industrial and Medical Applications
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the addition of a 1.2 kW, compact and low profile, onboard AC/DC power module. Designed for demanding worldwide applications, the TUNS1200 has an input voltage range of 85VAC to 305VAC and is certified to meet industrial and medical standards. Packaged in a sealed plastic case with aluminum bas
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08/11/2020
Sager Electronics Offers Sensata's Cynergy3 Products
Sager Electronics Offers Sensata's Cynergy3 Products
Sager Electronics and Sensata Technologies announced the addition of Sensata’s Cynergy3 products to the Sager line card. Cynergy3 is a leading manufacturer of high performance reed relays and industrial sensors, and joins Airpax, BEI Sensors, Crydom, Kavlico, and Sensata Pressure and Temperature in the portfolio of
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08/11/2020
4-in-1 LED Neon Light Enables More Vivid Colors
4-in-1 LED Neon Light Enables More Vivid Colors
Environmental Lights announces the launch of EcoFlex 4-in-1 LED Neon. EcoFlex 4-in-1 LED Neon is an LED-based replacement for traditional neon that provides more color options than standard LED RGB neon. It takes LED neon to the next level by enabling users to mix RGB with one of three different color options.
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Date:
08/09/2020
Line Scan Cameras Feature Power over Ethernet Functionality
Line Scan Cameras Feature Power over Ethernet Functionality
Omron Automation Americas is releasing an update to its FS Series GigE Vision line scan cameras. Available in 2K, 4K and 8K resolutions and with single-line monochrome and upcoming dual-line monochrome and color formats, these cameras serve as excellent additions to Omron’s already robust and high-performing Gi
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08/07/2020
Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines
Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines
TDK Corporation presents a new range of Open Mode chip varistors for electronic automotive assemblies that are directly connected to the battery. The new chip varistors offer reliable protection against transient surge voltages according to ISO 7637-2 and meet the failsafe requirements according to the VW standard VW
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08/06/2020
Renesas ICs Onboard the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission
Renesas ICs Onboard the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that more than 20 of its radiation-hardened (rad-hard) integrated circuits (ICs) were onboard the July 30 lift off of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, with the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars Helicopter onboard, lau
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08/06/2020
Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for High-Voltage Applications
Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for High-Voltage Applications
KEMET, a subsidiary of Yageo Corporation, continues to develop and design solutions for alternative energy, industrial/lighting, medical, defense and aerospace, and telecommunications applications with the new Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) O 7360-43 and the 82uF/75V rated voltage extension in Polymer Hermetically Seal
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08/06/2020
40 and 60 W railway-approved DC/DC converters
40 and 60 W railway-approved DC/DC converters
The ultra wide input allows the converter to act as an all-in-one solution if different voltage ranges have to be covered in the same application, resolving the issue of having multiple different converters installed. An internal circuit implemented in these modules helps to extend the hold-up time with ease as it
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08/05/2020
Programmable power supplies get patent for scalable connection
Programmable power supplies get patent for scalable connection
The issued patent protects TDK Lambda’s intellectual property regarding the method used to control and monitor paralleled power supplies connected in a scalable master-slave configuration. “This US patent recognises the years of hard work our GENESYS+ engineering teams have put into developing this unique
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08/05/2020
£1.68M UK government grant for Bizen transistor technology
£1.68M UK government grant for Bizen transistor technology
The transistor process technology will be the foundation for the success of British and worldwide industries in all sectors. The grant has been made by the ‘Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge’ program, part of UKRI’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The aim of the initiative is to position the UK
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08/05/2020
Vitesco Technologies and ROHM cooperate on SiC solutions
Vitesco Technologies and ROHM cooperate on SiC solutions
Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business area of Continental, will use SiC components to further increase the efficiency of its power electronics for electric vehicles (EV). Through their higher efficiency SiC semiconductors make better use of the electric energy stored in a vehicle battery. Thus, an EV has a l
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08/05/2020
WiBotic Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
WiBotic Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
As robotic fleets reshape logistic, delivery and inspection industries, the demand for more efficient and flexible charging solutions is increasing while the feasibility for these fleets to be managed manually and recharged ad hoc by a 24/7 rotation of personnel is decreasing. The next step is toward enhanced a
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08/05/2020
Robust Connection for Power
Robust Connection for Power
The new connectors are available in various blade designs, orientations and dimensions and are intended for current flows up to 16 A and working voltages up to 300 V. Straight or angled contacts in various numbers are available — for the common 6.3 mm blade receptacles but also for the 2.8 mm version. Fo
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08/05/2020
New Video Shows How a Zero Flux Current Transducer Works
New Video Shows How a Zero Flux Current Transducer Works
The transducers can be used for applications such as power analysers in EV production, medical equipment such as MRI scanners and power supplies for particle accelerators. The video explains zero flux technology, also called ‘fluxgate’ and how it works, including the use of a closed loop which balances opposi
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08/05/2020
Integrated Isolated RS485 + Isolated Power Transceivers Cut Design Time
Integrated Isolated RS485 + Isolated Power Transceivers Cut Design Time
These new parts provide low radiated emissions and enable solutions that meet EMC compliance with fewer board spins and budget overruns. The transceivers’ simplified PCB layout and small SOIC form factor pack more functionality into space constrained applications than the previous generation as well as current
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08/05/2020
LED driver IC BCR431U gives more freedom in designing
LED driver IC BCR431U gives more freedom in designing
It is the second device released in the new generation BCR family with low voltage drop focusing on low current designs of up to 37 mA. Typical applications for the new BCR431U include LED strips, channel letters, architectural LED lighting, LED displays, as well as emergency, retail, and appliance lighting.
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08/05/2020
3kW Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode Array Family
3kW Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode Array Family
The MDA3KP is a 3kW diode family of more than 25 products with different screening levels, polarities and qualification standards. Microchip’s MDA3KP TVS diode array family – the only available technology offering a comprehensive voltage range tested to a high reliability standard and qualified based on the MIL-PRF-1
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Date:
08/05/2020
High Density Internal Ac-Dc Power Supplies for Medical Uses
High Density Internal Ac-Dc Power Supplies for Medical Uses
The VMS-450B, VMS-450B-CF, VMS-450B-CFS, and VMS-450B-CNF offer 450 W of continuous power from compact chassis mount packages. These ac-dc supplies have been designed for space-constrained medical and dental applications where reliability and regulatory compliance are major concerns. The VMS-450B, VMS-450B
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Date:
08/05/2020
Performance improved and space gained
Performance improved and space gained
For safe use in industrial applications, Würth Elektronik has now published a circuit layout with transformers as galvanic isolation. The solution has an isolation of 1.5 kV/60 s and is therefore fully suitable for industrial applications, unlike previous circuits that use two 50 V capacitors as galvanic isolation. Wü
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08/05/2020
Ampaire powers air travel with green electric power systems
Ampaire powers air travel with green electric power systems
Escalating concern over rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is driving worldwide demand for pure-electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV). The airline industry is undergoing a similar evolution and is analyzing the cost and performance benefits of electric-powered aviation. If air travel infrast
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08/05/2020
Development Kit for horticultural lighting applications
Development Kit for horticultural lighting applications
Companies developing solutions for vertical farming in cities or optimized "supplemental lighting" in greenhouses can use the Development Kit to explore the effect of different "lighting recipes" on plants and in their different growth phases. The circuit developed by Würth Elektronik thus
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08/05/2020
Ultracapacitors for IoT devices
Ultracapacitors for IoT devices
NAWA Technologies’ NAWACap ultracapacitors are based on carbon and use a material that is abundant, recyclable and environmentally friendly. The NAWACaps can be packaged into small, flat cells and withstand extremes of temperature and the harshest environments, through deep sea to deep space. They also match i
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08/05/2020
Wide range of AEC-Q101 discretes in leadless DFN packages
Wide range of AEC-Q101 discretes in leadless DFN packages
The AEC-Q101 range of devices available cuts across all Nexperia’s product groups and includes switching, Schottky, Zener and protection diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), N- and P-channel MOSFETs, resistor-equipped transistors and LED drivers. Automotive qualified discrete leadless packages offer
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Date:
08/05/2020
Inexpensive and easy to assemble LIF connector
Inexpensive and easy to assemble LIF connector
Small and flexible flat-ribbon cables are widely used in LCD screens, board-to-board connections for medical equipment, test and measurement devices, industrial applications, entertainment electronics, and the broadest conceivable range of other types of devices. In many of these applications, it’s not important
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Date:
08/05/2020
Family of High-Performance Integrated Voltage Regulators
Family of High-Performance Integrated Voltage Regulators
With EP70xx, Empower has integrated a triple output DC/DC power supply with no external components into a single tiny 5mm x 5mm package, attaining up to 10x higher current density, 3x tighter accuracy during transients, and 1000x faster dynamic voltage scaling than leading competitors. Empower Semi’s patented digitally configurable hardwar
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08/05/2020
QPL-qualified SupIR-SMD package for rad hard MOSFETs
QPL-qualified SupIR-SMD package for rad hard MOSFETs
SupIR-SMD is key to higher performing space power systems such as satellite bus power distribution systems, payload power supplies, space-grade DC-DC converters, and other high-switching designs.   Capable of attaching directly to the PCB, the SupIR-SMD design is optimized for surface mount attach and pr
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Date:
08/05/2020
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors work up to 150°C
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors work up to 150°C
This product lineup is compatible with AEC-Q200, a reliability test qualification standard for automotive passive components. We have sophisticated various types of elemental technologies nurtured by us to improve the temperature characteristics of X7R (operating temperature range: -55 to 125°C) in our  onv
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08/05/2020
New Indicator Buzzers Feature Tight Frequency Tolerances
New Indicator Buzzers Feature Tight Frequency Tolerances
Thanks to their narrow frequency range, these audio indicators offer added frequency stability that is not affected by temperature or voltage, while providing more consistent tones and sounds in an end application. This makes them a highly reliable solution for medical, smart home, and security applications that req
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08/05/2020
Asymmetrical Output, Isolated Dc-Dc Converters
Asymmetrical Output, Isolated Dc-Dc Converters
The PRQ3W-S, PQD10W-D, PQF20W-D, and PRF30W-D are 3 to 30 W, dual regulated, dc-dc converters in SIP & DIP packages. These converters additionally offer wide input ranges, robust operating temperatures, and EN 62368-1 certification. The PRQ3W-S series offers up to 3 W of continuous power, an ultra-wide 4:1 i
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Date:
08/05/2020
Renesas introduces High-Accuracy Inductive Position Sensing
Renesas introduces High-Accuracy Inductive Position Sensing
The sensor comes in a thin and lightweight form factor, the IPS2200 is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor in a wide range of industrial, medical, and robot applications. The sensor allows customers to cost effectively tailor sensor design for their applications and maximize the performance of the sensor’s accuracy. “Inductive position sen
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Date:
08/05/2020
VITA-62-compliant power supply for MIL-COTS VPX applications
VITA-62-compliant power supply for MIL-COTS VPX applications
The new VITA 62 compliant power supply is designed for 6U OpenVPX conduction-cooled chassis systems. The product operates from a nominal 28V input with predefined output voltages ranging from 3.3V to 12V and delivering up to 1000W of power. Customers requiring different output voltages or power levels can request a customized power supply to
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Date:
08/05/2020
650V devices added to super junction N-Channel MOSFET series
650V devices added to super junction N-Channel MOSFET series
The DTMOSVI series has already gained a lot of market traction thanks to an excellent ratio of on-resistance and support for elevated switching speeds. The 650V-rated TK110N65Z, TK110Z65Z, TK110A65Z, TK125V65Z, TK155A65Z, TK170V65Z, TK190A65Z and TK210V65Z devices all possess highly appealing performance parameters. These MOSFETs present en
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Date:
08/05/2020
Nano Cap Power Supply Technology Reduces Capacitances
Nano Cap Power Supply Technology Reduces Capacitances
The technology works even with ultra-small capacitances in the magnitude of nF. The growing awareness for sustainable energy consumption has led to greater electrification in a variety of applications. Especially in the automotive field, the number of electrical components continues to increase due to technological innovations spurred by advances in EVs an
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08/05/2020
Renesas Expands RF Portfolio for 4G/5G Infrastructure
Renesas Expands RF Portfolio for 4G/5G Infrastructure
Renesas Electronics Corporation strengthened its robust RF Amplifiers portfolio with the new F1490 delivering much lower quiescent current (75 mA) than competitive solutions. The F1490 is a second-generation high-gain, 2-stage RF amplifier that covers the key sub-6 GHz 5G frequency bands from 1.8 GHz to 5.0 GH
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08/05/2020
DSAs Feature Industry-Leading Attenuation Accuracy
DSAs Feature Industry-Leading Attenuation Accuracy
pSemi Corporation announces the expansion of its digital step attenuator (DSA) portfolio with two new high-performance DSAs, PE43610 and PE43614. Featuring industry-leading attenuation accuracy, the PE43610 and PE43614 DSAs support the entire 9 kHz–13 GHz and 9 kHz–45 GHz frequency ranges, respectively. Idea
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08/05/2020
GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design
GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design
GaN Systems announced a new reference design for a high power density 65W QR (quasi-resonant) charger targeted for the consumer electronics market, including mobile phone and laptop computer applications. The reference design comprises of an operating charger and design documentation – providing a complete an
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Date:
08/05/2020
Controller Enables Power-Optimized Enterprise NVMe SSDs
Controller Enables Power-Optimized Enterprise NVMe SSDs
Microchip Technology Inc. announced its newest member of the Flashtec family, the Flashtec NVMe 3108 PCIe Gen 4 enterprise NVMe SSD controller. The 8-channel Flashtec NVMe 3108 complements the 16-channel Flashtec NVMe 3016 and provides a full suite of PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD solutions to support a comprehensive se
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Date:
08/05/2020
Bluetooth Module for Ultra-Low Power IoT Applications
Bluetooth Module for Ultra-Low Power IoT Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced sample shipment availability of the new RYZ012 Bluetooth module targeting ultra-low power IoT applications. The RYZ012 is Renesas' first Bluetooth Low Energy 5 module. It integrates a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver supporting the IEEE802.15.4 multi-standard wireless protocol, Blu
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Date:
08/04/2020
Digi-Key Launches Marketplace Initiative for U.S. Customers
Digi-Key Launches Marketplace Initiative for U.S. Customers
Digi-Key Electronics is pleased to formally announce the next level of providing a single source for all aspects of technology innovation with the launching of the Digi-Key Marketplace initiative. The Digi-Key Marketplace now gives customers access well beyond that – including bare PCB boards, industrial automatio
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Date:
08/04/2020
SiTime Enables 5G Vision of 0 Downtime w/ 10x Reliability
SiTime Enables 5G Vision of 0 Downtime w/ 10x Reliability
SiTime Corporation announced the Cascade family of MEMS clock ICs for 5G, wireline telecom and datacenter infrastructure. This clock-system-on-a-chip (ClkSoC) family, the SiT9514x, consists of clock generators, jitter cleaners,and network synchronizersthat deliver multiple clock signals in a system. This clock fa
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Date:
08/04/2020
Mobile Surface Measurement System for Small, Big Workpieces
Mobile Surface Measurement System for Small, Big Workpieces
Mahr, Inc., introduced the new MarSurf M 310 mobile surface measurement system. The successor to the popular MarSurf M 300, the all-new M 310 brings ease-of-use to new levels with a large, illuminated, rotatable 4.3” high-resolution touch screen built right into the unit. It was designed to provide high-precision me
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Date:
08/04/2020
Analog Devices, Intel Radio Platform Addresses 5G Challenges
Analog Devices, Intel Radio Platform Addresses 5G Challenges
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced its collaboration with Intel Corporation to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges and will enable customers to scale their 5G networks more quickly and economically. The new radio platform combines the advanced technology of ADI’s ra
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Date:
08/03/2020
Bourns Introduces AEC-Q200 Compliant CANbus Inductor Series
Bourns Introduces AEC-Q200 Compliant CANbus Inductor Series
Bourns, Inc., introduced a new CANbus Common Mode Chip Inductor series. The new AEC-Q200 compliant inductors feature a ferrite core with a bifilar-wound construction that provides high impedance over a broad frequency range to suppress unwanted incoming or outgoing EMI signals. Offered in a compact form fact
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Date:
08/03/2020
Super Capacitor Line Expands to 600 Farads
Super Capacitor Line Expands to 600 Farads
CDE’s Illinois Capacitor brand DGH Series of supercapacitors has been its most popular to date, with a winning combination of low ESR and low cost. Now, the line has been expanded, with capacitance values up to 600 Farads.  The DGH Series includes 24 different value/voltage combinations, ranging in capacitance fro
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Date:
08/03/2020
Amphenol's IR Thermopile Temperature Sensors In Stock at TTI
Amphenol's IR Thermopile Temperature Sensors In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., now has available inventory for Amphenol Advanced Sensors Infrared (IR) Thermopile Temperature Sensors for non-contact temperature sensing. These sensors can be used for temperature scanners, kiosks, or thermometers and are used for initial screening of individuals before gaining access to specific ar
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Date:
08/03/2020
Low Resistance Ohmmeter Delivers Reliable Results
Low Resistance Ohmmeter Delivers Reliable Results
Megger now offers a digital low resistance ohmmeter that can deliver reliable results when using long test leads. The DLRO2, a 2 Amp handheld tester, is ideal for use in production line testing and industrial applications. This robust and intuitive handheld instrument offers a ‘difference meter’ that allows fo
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Date:
08/03/2020
Surveillance Camera Reference Design for Object Detection
Surveillance Camera Reference Design for Object Detection
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an ultra-high-definition (UHD)  surveillance camera reference design to address today’s high-accuracy object detection and recognition needs for video security and surveillance systems. Developed in collaboration with Novatek Microelectronics Corporation and designed by S
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Date:
08/03/2020
01005 Inch MLCC Delivers 1.0μF Capacitance Value
01005 Inch MLCC Delivers 1.0μF Capacitance Value
Murata Electronics announced the development of the world’s first multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a capacitance value of 1.0µF in the 01005 inch size. Measuring just 0.4 × 0.2mm, the GRM022R60G105M has a rated voltage of 4Vdc. Mass production of its 6.3Vdc counterpart, the GRM022R60J105M, wi
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Date:
07/30/2020
First Time and Frequency Instrument w/ GPS M-Code Receiver
First Time and Frequency Instrument w/ GPS M-Code Receiver
Threats from intentional jamming and spoofing of U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, as well as cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, demonstrate the need for powerful and secure time and frequency systems that ensure continuing operability and performance. Microchip Technology Inc. announced th
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Date:
07/30/2020
Precision Op Amp Features Ultra-Low Input Offset Voltage
Precision Op Amp Features Ultra-Low Input Offset Voltage
Diodes Incorporated announced its first precision operational amplifier. The AS2333 uses chopper stabilization to achieve ultra-low input offset voltage of 8µV (typical) and near-zero drift (0.02µV/degree C, typical) over time and temperature. The chopper stabilization also addresses low frequency 1/f noise and
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Date:
07/30/2020
Expanded Lineup of N-channel MOSFETs for General Purposes
Expanded Lineup of N-channel MOSFETs for General Purposes
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched six new products of XP23x Series (30 Withstand Voltage) /XP26x Series (60 Withstand Voltage) MOSEFETs. The products are general-purpose N-channel MOSFETs with low on-resistance and high-speed switching. It can be used for various applications such as relay circuits and switching cir
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Date:
07/30/2020
Resistors Approved for ADI's new AD74413R IC Solution
Resistors Approved for ADI's new AD74413R IC Solution
VPG Foil Resistors announced that Analog Devices has approved Alpha Electronics RWB100R0AL and RWB2K000AL Bulk Metal Foil technology resistors for use with their new AD74413R integrated circuit solution. The AD74413R is a quad-channel software configurable input/output solution for building and process control ap
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Date:
07/29/2020
Natural Spectrum LEDs Adopted for Children’s Room Lighting
Natural Spectrum LEDs Adopted for Children’s Room Lighting
Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that its SunLike Series natural spectrum LEDs have been adopted by KOIZUMI Lighting Technology Corp. (“Koizumi”), a traditional Japanese lighting company, for use in lights for children’s rooms and living rooms. SunLike Series natural spectrum LEDs are optimized to
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Date:
07/29/2020
High Performance Optical, Data Communications for Outdoor 5G
High Performance Optical, Data Communications for Outdoor 5G
SiTime Corporation introduced the SiT9501 differential MEMS oscillator. Based on SiTime’s newly launched third generation MEMS technology, the device delivers uncompromising performance for 100G - 800G optical modules. With the device’s smaller size, customers get up to 50% space savings to integrate more fe
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Date:
07/29/2020
Environmental Lights Enters Low-Voltage Downlighting Space
Environmental Lights Enters Low-Voltage Downlighting Space
Environmental Lights has entered into a strategic development agreement with Evolve Technologies and WOW Media to accelerate adoption of a new comprehensive low voltage downlighting product line to the A/V industry. Environmental Lights’ new low voltage product line is designed specifically for A/V integra
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Date:
07/29/2020
Highest Accuracy Optically Isolated Delta-Sigma Modulator
Highest Accuracy Optically Isolated Delta-Sigma Modulator
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the RV1S9353A optically isolated delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator. The RV1S9353A delivers the industry’s highest accuracy compared to other 10MHz clock output optically isolated devices. It includes a precision analog-to-digital converter with ENOB of 13.8 bits (typ) for c
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Date:
07/29/2020
Single-pair Ethernet PHY w/ Leading TC10 Sleep Current
Single-pair Ethernet PHY w/ Leading TC10 Sleep Current
A ubiquitous Ethernet architecture simplifies the design, configuration, and control of many different applications. This is especially true for connected mobility that requires more high-speed data delivery than ever before. Automotive networks rely heavily on partial networking in which some segments are hibernated an
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Date:
07/28/2020
TE Connectivity's Small Spring Fingers Shipping from Sager
TE Connectivity's Small Spring Fingers Shipping from Sager
Sager Electronics is now stocking TE Connectivity’s new Ultra Small Spring Fingers.   With one of the smallest footprints on the market, TE’s Ultra Small Spring Fingers save valuable PCB space, allowing for use in a variety of applications with space constraints. Its closed-loop contact design ensures r
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Date:
07/28/2020
Advanced Strain Gages Enable Easy, No-Solder Installation
Advanced Strain Gages Enable Easy, No-Solder Installation
Micro-Measurements announced the expansion of its C4A Series stress analysis strain gage sensors in Advanced Sensors Technology.  The C4A series enables for improved simulation and analysis for structure design verification, real-time condition monitoring of critical structures, such as bridges, dams, ships, an
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Date:
07/28/2020
12V Class D Audio Amplifier Reference Designs

GaN-based Class-D provides the ultimate in audio quality in many 12V applications.

12V Class D Audio Amplifier Reference Designs
GaN Systems published the company’s latest technical manual titled, “12V High-Efficiency Audio Reference Designs using GaN Power Transistors.” The technical manual was developed in response to the well-received launch of GaN Systems Class-D audio amplifier evaluation kit in May 2020 and from growing custo
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Date:
07/28/2020
LED Driver Offers Single Solution for Automotive Apps
LED Driver Offers Single Solution for Automotive Apps
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TS19501 single channel, dimmable LED driver targeting high-brightness automotive applications. Due to the device’s highly integrated design, this single IC is well suited for virtually every automotive LED application: high and low beam headlights; daytime ru
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Date:
07/28/2020
60 Watt Industrial/Railway Converter w/ 4:1 Input Range
60 Watt Industrial/Railway Converter w/ 4:1 Input Range
TRACO POWER’s new 60 Watt TEN 60WIR family of high-performance DC/DC converters offer an ultra-wide 4:1 input range in a 1 x 2” footprint. Standard models come pre-packaged with a heatsink extending the footprint to 1.60 x 2.00 x 1.00” for improved thermal performance. The TEN 60WIR family consists of 24 mode
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Date:
07/28/2020
TVS Array Thwarts Malicious, Accidental USB Killer Attacks
TVS Array Thwarts Malicious, Accidental USB Killer Attacks
ProTek Devices has introduced a TVS array capable of guarding against malicious or unsuspecting USB Killer attacks that are proven highly costly to organizations in equipment and data loss. The new component offers circuit protection against positive ESD, fast surge voltage transients, and high negative voltage tr
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Date:
07/27/2020
Buck/Boost Controllers Bring Bidirectional Regulation
Buck/Boost Controllers Bring Bidirectional Regulation
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the LT8228 and LTC7871 bidirectional buck/boost controllers from Analog Devices, Inc. Offering bidirectional voltage or current regulation and bidirectional reverse current protection, the LT8228 and LTC7871 controllers provide a simple, reliable power solution for dual-battery aut
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Date:
07/27/2020
RigidCSP Technology Serves Battery Management Applications
RigidCSP Technology Serves Battery Management Applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of RigidCSP for battery management. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has developed a RigidCSP technology where you can decrease the on-resistance while increasing the mechanical strength to reduce breakage during assembly and stress during the lifetime of
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Date:
07/24/2020
Optimized PNP Transistors for Automotive Matrix LED Lighting
Optimized PNP Transistors for Automotive Matrix LED Lighting
Diodes Incorporated announced the availability of the automotive-compliant ZXTP56060FDBQ and ZXTP56020FDBQ dual PNP transistors. These new products provide OEMs with a highly efficient solution for controlling matrix LED light clusters. The automotive industry is migrating to adaptive LED headlights and rapidly ad
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Date:
07/23/2020
Wi-Fi 6E Antennas can Enable Extensive Bandwidth Increase
Wi-Fi 6E Antennas can Enable Extensive Bandwidth Increase
TE Connectivity (TE) is introducing its new antenna product portfolio for Wi-Fi 6E that supports triple bands, including the new 6 GHz band. TE's antenna solutions and integration expertise unleash the power of the extensive additional spectrum from Wi-Fi 6E, enabling new applications and services, greater network fle
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Date:
07/23/2020
Mouser Electronics Site on Resistor-Based Current Sensing
Mouser Electronics Site on Resistor-Based Current Sensing
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is pleased to offer customers a new resource site dedicated to Current Sensing Solutions from Microchip Technology and Vishay Intertechnology. Current sensing is a key requirement for the development of smart motor controls and high-efficiency power supplies. The new site features a ra
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Date:
07/23/2020
Fibre Optic Transmitter LED Delivers 4x More Launch Power
Fibre Optic Transmitter LED Delivers 4x More Launch Power
OMC announces its new FDE870HE industrial fibre optic transmitter LED that can deliver up to four times more launch power into multimode fibre for the same current versus existing transmitter devices. This ultra-efficient transmitter contains a high-performance 870nm chip and features an array of micro-optic el
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Date:
07/22/2020
3D CAD Modelling Software with new Features & Functionality
3D CAD Modelling Software with new Features & Functionality
RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, its free 3D CAD modelling software. Based on direct user feedback, DesignSpark Mechanical Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customization options that have been developed following fe
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Date:
07/22/2020
MEMS Sensor for Safety-Critical Automotive Applications
MEMS Sensor for Safety-Critical Automotive Applications
Murata Electronics announced a new Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) inertial sensor that delivers high performance for safety-critical automotive applications. The SCHA600 combines a XYZ-axis gyroscope and XYZ-axis accelerometer with Di
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Date:
07/21/2020
Thin Film Chip Resistors Available in 0201 Size
Thin Film Chip Resistors Available in 0201 Size
Power supplies and power controls have a wide range of sensing requirements. For applications that require high sensing precision, the element TCR is more important than low resistance values. Stackpole’s CSRT thin film current sense chip resistors provide resistance values from 10 milliohm to 10 ohm with T
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Date:
07/21/2020
Extended RF Portfolio w/ Vector Network Analysis Capability
Extended RF Portfolio w/ Vector Network Analysis Capability
RIGOL Technologies announces the new RSA3000N and RSA5000N Spectrum Analyzer which extends the flexibility and capability of the UltraReal platform with a new Vector Network Analyzer measurement mode. The RSA5000N and the RSA3000N deliver the same performance specifications and feature set as the current R
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Date:
07/21/2020
Fast-Blow Fuses Designed for Handling Excessive Current
Fast-Blow Fuses Designed for Handling Excessive Current
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their 0ABA Series of small 0402 surface mount fast-acting chip fuses. These fast blow fuses are designed for handling excessive current and set the industry standard for performance, reliability and quality. Bel’s 0ABA Series feature a 32V DC voltage rating of 200mA
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Date:
07/21/2020
Bluetooth Module Enables Cloud-Centric IoT Device
Bluetooth Module Enables Cloud-Centric IoT Device
The industrial IoT, also known as Industry 4.0, has been grappling with the challenge of dramatically improving productivity. In the post COVID-19 world more than ever, cloud-based remote and secure control over industrial IoT without the need for a highly trained workforce has become a must. However, the need fo
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Date:
07/20/2020
SiC Power Modules to Support Solar PV Inverters
SiC Power Modules to Support Solar PV Inverters
ON Semiconductor has introduced a full SiC power module for solar inverter applications, which has been selected Delta to support its M70A three-phase PV string inverter portfolio. The NXH40B120MNQ family of full SiC power modules integrate a 1200 V, 40mΩ SiC MOSFET and 1200 V, 40 A SiC boost diode with dua
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Date:
07/20/2020
Regenerative AC & DC Programmable AC Power for E-Mobility
Regenerative AC & DC Programmable AC Power for E-Mobility
  Pacific Power Source has introduced a new range of full regenerative high power programmable AC and DC power sources for a wide range of AC and DC power test applications.  The new AZX Series consists of five different models ranging in power from 30kVA/kW to 200kVA/kW.  The AZX Series uses advanc
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Date:
07/19/2020
Industry's First ESA-Certified D-Sub Backshell and Haloring
Industry's First ESA-Certified D-Sub Backshell and Haloring
C&K is now blazing a trail into the space market by being the first manufacturer to seek out and obtain certification from the European Space Agency (ESA) for a Backshell with Haloring, answering the call for a stamp of approval previously unrealized by similar products. The D-Sub Lightweight Backshell is a
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Date:
07/17/2020
Validating Designs for Hydraulic Variable Timing Cam Systems
Validating Designs for Hydraulic Variable Timing Cam Systems
SAKOR Technologies Inc. announces that it recently provided a performance test stand for validating designs for new hydraulic variable timing cam phaser systems for a major international provider of powertrain components. Powerful and flexible, the cam phaser test stand will be used for research and development on
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Date:
07/17/2020
ABB Adds DC-Input Version to Power Supply Family
ABB Adds DC-Input Version to Power Supply Family
Providing additional input options for customers, ABB is expanding its line of compact, energy-efficient MPR power supplies with a new DC-input version. Both the AC-input and DC-input power supplies feature 9-by-2.15-by-1.57-inch form factors, offering one of the most compact options available today, when it co
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Date:
07/17/2020
Wireless Charging Coils for General, Automotive Applications
Wireless Charging Coils for General, Automotive Applications
Signal Transformer announces their new Wireless Charging Transmission Coils (WCC) in both Single and Multiple Windings for smart car applications, consumer products, controllers, wearable devices, robotic cleaners and drones. Signal’s WCC’s feature pin cooling technology and tight pin tolerance control w
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Date:
07/17/2020
New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Solution for Energy Industry
New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Solution for Energy Industry
AiRXOS announced a comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) solution for Energy organizations to plan, schedule, operate and monitor all facets of their UAS operations from a single platform. AiRXOS’ new Enterprise Energy Solution provides digital compliance, full Situational Awareness of airspace and asset
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Date:
07/17/2020
Power Inductors Designed for Optimal Performance w/ MPS ICs
Power Inductors Designed for Optimal Performance w/ MPS ICs
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) announced the worldwide release of a new line of highly efficient power inductors. Offered in a wide range of sizes, molded and semi-shielded, these inductors have been designed and matched for optimal performance with MPS ICs, and when paired together, provide an easy,
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Date:
07/17/2020
Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive BEV and PHEV Applications
Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive BEV and PHEV Applications
Power Integrations announced the production release of the InnoSwitch 3-AQ, an AEC-Q100-qualified flyback switcher with integrated 750 V MOSFET and secondary-side sensing. The newly qualified device family targets automotive EV applications, such as traction inverter, OBC (on-board charger), EMS (energy management DC
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Date:
07/16/2020
Single Port and Eight Port ICMs Available for Distribution
Single Port and Eight Port ICMs Available for Distribution
Bel Magnetic Solutions announces a single port and eight-port 2.5GBASE-T MagJack ICM. These ICMs offer a cost-effective solution for upgrading end-product performance to multi-rate, NBASE-T Ethernet standards. These reliable, cost-competitive ICMs are compatible with all new multi-rate Ethernet PHYs and are s
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Date:
07/16/2020
Contactless-Touch Holo Products for Germ-free Interaction
Contactless-Touch Holo Products for Germ-free Interaction
Convergence Promotions has developed a line of contactless-touch holographic products that allow users to interface with keypads, touch-screens, displays and other interactive devices in mid-air. The Contactless-touch Holographic products will be released in North America and Europe under the brand Holo Indust
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Date:
07/15/2020
UNIPOWER Announces Highly Efficient Modular Inverter Systems
UNIPOWER Announces Highly Efficient Modular Inverter Systems
UNIPOWER LLC announces its new family of Bravo inverters that provide customers with a highly efficient and modular AC or DC power solution. The Bravo inverters offer a modular and fully scalable solution using hot-swap inverter modules at 2.5kVA 120VAC or 3kVA 230VAC. The Bravo ECI and TSI models are compa
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Date:
07/15/2020
40, 60 Watt DC/DC Converters w/ Ultra-Wide 12:1 Input Range
40, 60 Watt DC/DC Converters w/ Ultra-Wide 12:1 Input Range
TRACO Power’s new 40 Watt TEP 40UIR and 60 Watt TEP 60UIR families of high-performance DC/DC converters offer an ultra-wide 12:1 input range in the industry standard quarter brick package. These robust DC/DC converters were designed for railway, transportation and industrial markets providing a diverse set of f
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Date:
07/15/2020
Blue-Green Chip LEDs for Color Universal Design Applications
Blue-Green Chip LEDs for Color Universal Design Applications
ROHM recently announced the1608-size high accuracy blue-green chip LEDs, SMLD12E2N1W and SMLD12E3N1W. These products support the adoption of Color Universal Design (CUD) in a variety of applications, such as fire alarm system indicator lights, industrial equipment warning lamps and public tr
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Date:
07/15/2020
Intelligent Multi-Sensor IoT Module Available Worldwide
Intelligent Multi-Sensor IoT Module Available Worldwide
TDK Corporation announces worldwide availability of the InvenSense SmartBug, a compact, wireless multi-sensor solution designed for a plethora of commercial and consumer IoT applications. The out-of-the-box solution enables quick and easy access to reliable and smart sensor data without the need for programming, so
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Date:
07/15/2020
Synchronous Buck Converters for Automotive POL Applications
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP64350Q/AP64351Q/AP64352Q series of automotive-compliant, 3.5A, synchronous buck converters for point of load (POL) applications. The AP6435xQ combines a low quiescent current with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 40V. The devices have been developed for use in automotive appl
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Date:
07/14/2020
Black, White and Red E-Paper Displays from 0°C to +40°C
Black, White and Red E-Paper Displays from 0°C to +40°C
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces a new wide operating temperature range for its Spectra e-paper displays (EPDs). The Spectra range comprises 12 EPD modules with size options from 1.54 to 12.2 inches. These small, low power, active matrix EPDs can now operate from 0°C to +40°C (10°C lower than before) m
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Date:
07/13/2020
Energy Storage Capacitors Available in 7 Smaller Case Sizes
Energy Storage Capacitors Available in 7 Smaller Case Sizes
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that its ENYCAP electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting and power backup applications are now available in seven smaller case sizes ranging from 10 mm by 20 mm to 12.5 mm by 40 mm, with capacitance values from 5 F to 22 F. With their new
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Date:
07/13/2020
Richardson Electronics Offers New LS Mtron Ultracapacitors
Richardson Electronics Offers New LS Mtron Ultracapacitors
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced the availability of LS Mtron’s 3.0V 3400F ultracapacitor, one of the highest power density storage cells in the industry. The 3.0V 3400F ultracapacitor stores 4.2Wh of energy in a 390 cm3 package making it an ideal solution for customers who want to take full advantage
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Date:
07/13/2020
Resistors Offer Lower Cost Alternative to Comps, Wirewounds
Resistors Offer Lower Cost Alternative to Comps, Wirewounds
As electronics evolve, the power and pulse requirements have changed higher efficiency electronics and motors mean lower power, voltage, and current requirements. As a result, designs which have traditionally required a carbon composition or wirewound resistor may now be able to use a lower cost metal oxide. Whi
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Date:
07/10/2020
High-Speed Fuse Line for Battery Energy Storage Applications
High-Speed Fuse Line for Battery Energy Storage Applications
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its PSX series of high-speed fuses. The PSX series offers an up to 1500 DC voltage rating and 100 kA DC breaking capacity at 1500 V DC to provide the greatest protection in the smallest case size available on the market—the NH XL package. These semiconductor fuses will he
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Date:
07/09/2020
ZVS Buck Regulators Available in BGA Tin-lead Package
ZVS Buck Regulators Available in BGA Tin-lead Package
Vicor has released two new ZVS buck regulators the PI3323 and the PI3325, with an extended operating temperature range of –55 to +120°C and an optional tin-lead 10 x 14mm SiP BGA package for Mil COTS applications. These high-density and high-efficiency buck regulators have a 14– 42V input voltage range an
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Date:
07/09/2020
Industry's Thinnest Dual-Photodetector Optical Sensors
Industry's Thinnest Dual-Photodetector Optical Sensors
Quickly and easily design sensors into places where they never used to fit with the thinnest optical sensor solution for wearable health and fitness products: the MAXM86146 dual-photodetector optical sensor solution from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The turnkey drop-in module includes built-in algorithms for heart
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Date:
07/09/2020
IS Versions of Contact Tracing IoT Tech for Oil & Gas
IS Versions of Contact Tracing IoT Tech for Oil & Gas
Triax Technologies, Inc., launched Intrinsically Safe (IS) variants of its market-leading IoT solutions to address the specific needs of the energy and hazardous industrial markets. The IS versions are available for the Spot-r network, which provides onsite visibility to improve worker safety and productivity; an
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Date:
07/08/2020
ROHM and LEADRIVE to Develop SiC Inverters Together
ROHM and LEADRIVE to Develop SiC Inverters Together
ROHM and Leadrive Technology (LEADRIVE) held an opening ceremony of their joint laboratory on SiC technology in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Lingang New Area). SiC power devices have been adopted increasingly in onboard vehicle chargers and DC/DC converters. These devices provide several ad
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Date:
07/08/2020
30 V MOSFET Power Stage Delivers 11% Higher Output Current
30 V MOSFET Power Stage Delivers 11% Higher Output Current
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 30 V n-channel MOSFET half-bridge power stage that combines a high side TrenchFET MOSFET and low side SkyFET MOSFET with an integrated Schottky diode in one compact PowerPAIR 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm package. For power conversion in computing and telecom applications, the Vi
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Date:
07/08/2020
Rugged Power System for Reliable Charging in Remote Areas
Rugged Power System for Reliable Charging in Remote Areas
Elma Electronic has developed an advanced, rugged power system for use in mission-critical field applications deployed in harsh environments. The new RP24 Power System incorporates reinforced insulation to meet IEC Class II requirements, eliminating the need for a ground connection. The compact size of the 10
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Date:
07/07/2020
P-Channel MOSFET Features Low On-Resistance
P-Channel MOSFET Features Low On-Resistance
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XP231P02017R (-30 Withstand Voltage) for MOSFET. XP231P02017R (-30 Withstand Voltage) is a general-purpose P-channel MOSFET with low on resistance and high speed switching. It can be used for various applications such as relay circuits and switching circuits. The gate prot
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Date:
07/07/2020
DC Power Supplies Available in 1U High Full, Half Rack Sizes
DC Power Supplies Available in 1U High Full, Half Rack Sizes
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the G1kW and GH1kW series of 1U high programmable DC power supplies. These new products further expand the TDK-Lambda GENESYS+ series, offering up to 1,000W output power in a choice of full or half-rack package sizes. The GENESYS+ series is ideally suited for bench-top or
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Date:
07/07/2020
Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive Applications
Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive Applications
KEMET announces three new series of metallized polypropylene dielectric film capacitors: C44U-M, C44P-R, and R75H. Constructed with an aluminum canister design, both the C44U-M and C44P-R power film series address the increasing demand for high-power conversion systems in green energy and industrial applications. Th
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Date:
07/07/2020
Industry's First Zero-Drift Hall-Effect Current Sensors
Industry's First Zero-Drift Hall-Effect Current Sensors
  Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors. The TMCS1100 and TMCS1101 enable the lowest drift and highest accuracy over time and temperature while providing reliable 3-kVrms isolation, which is especially important for AC or DC high-voltage systems
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Date:
07/07/2020
Expanded N-channel MOSFET Lineup for General Applications
Expanded N-channel MOSFET Lineup for General Applications
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched three new products of XP22x series (20 Withstand Voltage) for MOSEFET. The products which released this time are general-purpose N-channel MOSFET with low on resistance and high speed switching. It can be used for various applications such as relay circuits and switching ci
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Date:
07/03/2020
Inertial Sensor Includes Photonic Integrated Chip Technology
Inertial Sensor Includes Photonic Integrated Chip Technology
KVH Industries, Inc., announced that the P-1775 inertial measurement unit (IMU) featuring KVH’s new PIC Inside photonic integrated chip (PIC) technology is now available and the first units have started shipping. KVH has been developing and testing the technology for more than three years and is now incorporating it
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Date:
07/01/2020
Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP61100Q, a 5.5V, 1A continuous output current, automotive-compliant, synchronous buck converter for point of load (POL) applications. With a fully integrated 110mΩ high-side power MOSFET and 80mΩ low-side power MOSFET, it provides high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion fr
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Date:
07/01/2020
High-Voltage Switcher ICs Now Certified for Automotive Use
High-Voltage Switcher ICs Now Certified for Automotive Use
Power Integrations announced an AEC-Q100-qualified version of its LinkSwitch-TN2 switcher IC for buck or non-isolated flyback applications. Featuring an integrated 750 V MOSFET, the new automotive-qualified LinkSwitch-TN2 IC provides simple and reliable power for EV sub-systems connected to the high-voltage bu
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Date:
07/01/2020
Indicator Buzzers Feature Tight Frequency Tolerances
Indicator Buzzers Feature Tight Frequency Tolerances
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the introduction of new magnetic and piezo indicator buzzers with tight frequency tolerances of ±100 Hz. Thanks to their narrow frequency range, these audio indicators offer added frequency stability that is not affected by temperature or voltage, while providing more consistent to
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Date:
06/30/2020
Richardson Electronics Offers 1700V StarPower IGBT Modules
Richardson Electronics Offers 1700V StarPower IGBT Modules
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced the availability of StarPower’s new X-Series 1700V IGBT modules. The new X-Series features ultra-low conduction losses as well as short circuit ruggedness, strengthening StarPower’s offerings as a leading and independent manufacturer of power modules. This new
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Date:
06/30/2020
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor has Capacitance Value of 1 μF
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor has Capacitance Value of 1 μF
Murata announces the development of what is believed to be the world’s smallest, laminated multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a capacitance value of 1.0 μF in the 01005 inch size (0402M) measuring just 0.4 x 0.2mm x 0.2mm. The GRM022R60G105ME01 with a rated voltage of 4 Vdc is already in mass produc
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Date:
06/30/2020
3W Current Sense Chip Resistor with Improved TCR to 50
3W Current Sense Chip Resistor with Improved TCR to 50
Current sensing resistors that operate at high power can experience significant self-heating. This self-heating can cause error in measurement if the sense resistor has high TCR. Stackpole's CSM2512 current sense resistor offers a metal element with TCR now improved to 50 ppm. This ensures high accuracy measurem
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Date:
06/30/2020
Han-Modular Flexbox: Modular connectors for energy chains
Han-Modular Flexbox: Modular connectors for energy chains
The interface has been developed so longer, moving cable runs for machines and machine modules are easier to install and maintain. The Han-Modular Flexbox makes it possible to sub-divide energy chains into flexibly manageable and easily replaceable segments. The modular housing concept replaces the previou
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Date:
06/30/2020
Raspberry Pi HAT board with MERUS class D multilevel amplifier
Raspberry Pi HAT board with MERUS class D multilevel amplifier
It offers high definition audio at boom box power levels in a small form factor. The Infineon proprietary multilevel technology ensures minimum size and consumption, state of the art power efficiency, and HD audio quality for Raspberry Pi users and makers. Target field of use are active speakers with wireless m
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Date:
06/30/2020
Modular evaluation platform for discrete CoolSiC MOSFETs
Modular evaluation platform for discrete CoolSiC MOSFETs
Its centre comprises a motherboard with interchangeable drive cards.  The drive options include a Miller clamp and a bipolar supply card; additional variants will be launched in the near future. In shortening time-to market for a variety of applications, this portfolio will help paving the way for silicon car
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Date:
06/30/2020
ROHM adds Ultra-Compact LED Driver for automotive LED lamps
ROHM adds Ultra-Compact LED Driver for automotive LED lamps
In response to the growing demand for higher levels of reliability, safety, and increased flexibility for the LED’s thermal management in combination with an ultra-compact design, ROHM developed the industry-leading Automotive LED Driver BD18336NUF-M. “ROHM is embracing the market trend towards miniaturization with its new
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Date:
06/30/2020
Test instruments with 1.35 mm E-band coaxial connector
Test instruments with 1.35 mm E-band coaxial connector
The connector covers frequencies up to 90 GHz and shall be included in the next releases of both IEEE and IEC relevant standards. Rohde & Schwarz has been a partner in the 1.35 mm E connector development project since its beginning in 2017. An expert group with collective knowledge of microwave signal transmission
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Date:
06/30/2020
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-LHMD high-current inductor
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-LHMD high-current inductor
Thanks to their iron powder cores, the high-current inductors for audio applications (available in 1008 and 1213 packages) display stable behaviour at high peak currents. The WE-LHMD features the 2-in-1 design from non-coupled inductors and is therefore suitable for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) applications.
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Date:
06/30/2020
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-HIDA high-current inductor
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-HIDA high-current inductor
The high current inductor is characterized by low core losses, very low DC resistances from 2.5 mΩ to 14.8 mΩ and high saturation currents.  WE-HIDA is not only available as a single inductor, but also in 2-in-1 designs (package sizes 1415 and 1521) for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied-Load) applications.
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Date:
06/30/2020
Chip-set enables higher performance AI
Chip-set enables higher performance AI
A driver, MCD4609, and a pair of MCM4609 current multiplier modules supply up to 650A continuous and 1,200A peak. Owing to their small footprint and low profile (45.7mm x 8.6mm x 3.2mm), current multipliers are placed close to the processor enabling reduced power distribution network (PDN) losses and higher pow
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Date:
06/30/2020
MOSFET Gate Driver Switch Intelligent Power Devices
MOSFET Gate Driver Switch Intelligent Power Devices
The TPD7106F and TPD7107F can be used to control the conduction and shut-off of currents being supplied to automotive electronic control units (ECUs), including junction boxes and body control modules. They are also suited to use in power distribution modules and semiconductor relays. When combined with
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Date:
06/30/2020
Hybrid HVDC breaker reaches new levels
Hybrid HVDC breaker reaches new levels
Full-scale, third party tests on ABB Power Grids’ Hybrid high-voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker, carried out in the KEMA Laboratories (Netherlands) in front of attending European TSOs and grid developers, successfully proved the maturity of the technology. This development is significant in shaping the future
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Date:
06/30/2020
Danfoss secures capacities for electro-mobility chips at Infineon
Danfoss secures capacities for electro-mobility chips at Infineon
Infineon will supply chipsets of IGBTs and diodes to the Danfoss Silicon Power business unit. The chips are mainly used in power modules for inverters that control the motors in electric vehicles.  “The market for electro-mobility is picking up noticeably, and the supply industry is getting ready for
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Date:
06/30/2020
4th Generation SiC MOSFETs Feature Lowest ON Resistance
4th Generation SiC MOSFETs Feature Lowest ON Resistance
In recent years, the proliferation of next-generation electric vehicles (xEVs) has been accelerating the development of smaller, lighter, and more efficient electrical systems. In particular, improving efficiency while decreasing the size of the main inverter that plays a central role in the drive system remains a
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Date:
06/30/2020
€10.3M project for the most energy-efficient GaN power modules
€10.3M project for the most energy-efficient GaN power modules
CGD leads the European funded GANEXT project under the PENTA Programme, targeting the design and development on highly efficient, highly compact prototypes of next generation Gallium Nitride power modules, for low and high power applications. The GaNext Penta project is undertaken by a powerful consortium with co
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Date:
06/30/2020
Advanced, secured NOR Flash memory
Advanced, secured NOR Flash memory
Based on Semper NOR Flash’s field-proven and robust smart memory architecture, Semper Secure NOR Flash is the first memory solution to combine security and functional safety in a single NOR flash device to deliver the security, safety, and reliability required for the most advanced connected automotive, industri
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Date:
06/30/2020
Autonomous Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
Autonomous Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
As robotic fleets reshape logistic, delivery and inspection industries, the demand for more efficient and flexible charging solutions is increasing while the feasibility for these fleets to be managed manually and recharged ad hoc by a 24/7 rotation of personnel is decreasing. The next step is toward enhanced au
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Date:
06/30/2020
Wide Selection of High-Frequency Connectors
Wide Selection of High-Frequency Connectors
In 174 pages, the "Coax Connectors" English language catalog presents nine product groups. The new product families of SMB and SMP connectors is the highlight. The following product families are featured in the coaxial catalog available today: SMA and Reverse Polarity SMA, MCX and MMCX, SMP and SMB Mor
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Date:
06/30/2020
SiGe rectifiers offer high efficiency and thermal stability
SiGe rectifiers offer high efficiency and thermal stability
The rectifiers combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes. Targeting automotive, communications infrastructure and server markets, the new 1-3 A SiGe rectifiers are of particular benefit in high-temperature applications like LED lighting, engine co
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Date:
06/30/2020
Compact intelligent Toshiba power device with 600V rating
Compact intelligent Toshiba power device with 600V rating
With its rated power supply voltage (VBB) of 600V, the TPD4162F can be used for any applications with input signals in the range 200 to 220VAC. The new IC contains a PWM circuit, 3-phase decoder, level shifting high-side driver and low side driver with embedded IGBTs and FRDs. This allows direct drive of brushle
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Date:
06/30/2020
Würth Elektronik Wireless Power Transfer Coil WE-WPCC WPT/NFC
Würth Elektronik Wireless Power Transfer Coil WE-WPCC WPT/NFC
The new device anables the combination of a charging station for smartphones with identification and payment functions. Other new additions to the world's largest range of wireless power transfer coils include a high power coil (WE-WPCC 760308101311) with 400 W output and a "flat" version, two coils whose respective heigh
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Date:
06/30/2020
Software Configurable I/O for Industrial Automation
Software Configurable I/O for Industrial Automation
The new device allows manufacturers and industrial operators to achieve greater control system flexibility while reducing their own product complexities. Traditional control systems require costly and labour-intensive manual configuration, with a complex array of channel modules, analogue and digital signal converte
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Date:
06/30/2020
300W non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC converters output 9.6V to 48V
300W non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC converters output 9.6V to 48V
The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 9.6 to 48V and accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters seamlessly transition from buck to boost mode operation without disruption in performance. The i7C 8A series can be used to derive additional high-power outputs
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Date:
06/30/2020
Low Dropout Regulator Offers High PSRR
Low Dropout Regulator Offers High PSRR
The device meets the need for voltage regulation in noise-sensitive, battery-operated devices such as wearables, portables, and connected sensors. The AP7353 is available in X1-WLB0707-4 (Type A1) and X2-DFN1010-4 (Type B) packages, each measuring less than 1mm on each side. These dimensions result in a sma
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Date:
06/30/2020
CoolSiC MOSFET 1700 V SMD offers best efficiency
CoolSiC MOSFET 1700 V SMD offers best efficiency
Having added 650 V to the portfolio earlier this year, the company is now launching the 1700 V class with its proprietary trench semiconductor technology. Maximizing the strong physical characteristics of silicon carbide (SiC), this ensures that the new 1700 V surface-mounted devices (SMD) offer superior reliabi
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Date:
06/30/2020
Reliable, Durable, Decentralised Power Supplies
Reliable, Durable, Decentralised Power Supplies
Decentralisation of system components has proven to be an important factor in modern system planning as it simplifies installation, enables expansion and reformatting of systems, and simplifies maintenance. In addition, conventional control cabinets can be replaced by smaller versions or even removed completel
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Date:
06/30/2020
Smallest Automotive Controllers for Smart Surfaces
Smallest Automotive Controllers for Smart Surfaces
To help enhance and ease today’s driving experience, automotive manufacturers are implementing additional touch displays beyond the center infotainment display (CID). Supporting the application of these secondary displays with advanced features, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the extension of its market-leading ma
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Date:
06/29/2020
Buck-Boost Battery Chargers with 50% Greater Power Density
Buck-Boost Battery Chargers with 50% Greater Power Density
  Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s smallest buck-boost battery charger integrated circuits, which integrate power-path management for maximum power density and universal and fast charging at up to 97% efficiency. The BQ25790 and BQ25792 support efficient charging and 10 times lower quiescen
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Date:
06/29/2020
Toshiba Brushless Motor Pre-Driver Available from TTI
Toshiba Brushless Motor Pre-Driver Available from TTI
The Toshiba TC78B009FTG 3-phase pre-driver for brushless motor control is available from TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components. The TC78B009FTG drives an external MOSFET and does not require Hall sensors. In addition, a closed loop speed control regulates and maintains the motor ro
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Date:
06/29/2020
Software Accelerates System Development for FPGA Designs
Software Accelerates System Development for FPGA Designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced availability of the latest version of its popular software design tool for FPGAs, Lattice Radiant 2.1. The version includes support for the company’s new general-purpose Lattice Certus-NX FPGAs, the second family introduced within six months using Lattice Nexus FPGA de
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Date:
06/29/2020
High-Speed Protectors Designed for Interface Applications
High-Speed Protectors Designed for Interface Applications
Bourns, Inc., introduced its high-speed Model TBU-RSxxx-300-WH series protectors for use in RS-485 communication interface applications and AISG (Antenna Interface Standards Group) modem protection. Offering a dual-channel solution, the two models (TBU-RS055-300-WH and TBU-RS085-300-WH) in the series are capable of
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Date:
06/29/2020
Inductive Position Sensor Features High Accuracy and Speed
Inductive Position Sensor Features High Accuracy and Speed
  Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the magnet-free IPS2200 inductive position sensor. Featuring high accuracy and speed, total stray field immunity, and efficient motor integration in a thin and lightweight form factor, the IPS2200 is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor in a wide rang
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Date:
06/29/2020
Rugged and High Performance 100V Half-Bridge MOSFET Drivers
Rugged and High Performance 100V Half-Bridge MOSFET Drivers
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the HIP2211 and HIP2210, a new pair of 100V half-bridge MOSFET drivers. The HIP2211 is a next-generation pin-compatible upgrade to Renesas’ popular ISL2111 bridge driver, while the new HIP2210 offers a tri-level PWM input to simplify power supply and motor drive design. Th
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Date:
06/25/2020
Power Supply Technology Significantly Reduces Capacitance
Power Supply Technology Significantly Reduces Capacitance
ROHM announces the development of Nano Cap power supply technology that ensures stable control of power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields – even with ultra-small capacitances in the magnitude of nF (Nano: 10-9 ). The growing awareness for sustainable energy consumption has led to gr
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Date:
06/25/2020
NTC Thermistors Robust Temperature Sensor for E-Mobility
NTC Thermistors Robust Temperature Sensor for E-Mobility
TDK Corporation presents the new B58703M1103A* temperature sensor − specifically developed for demanding e-mobility applications, which call for significant long-term stability. The NTC sensor is designed for a temperature range of -40°C to +150°C, whereby a temporary load of up to 200°C is permitted. At 25
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Date:
06/23/2020
Nexperia 0.62mm x 0.62mm MOSFET in Stock at TTI
Nexperia 0.62mm x 0.62mm MOSFET in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of the ultra-small footprint Nexperia PMH1200UPEH MOSFET.  The PMH series is only 0.62mm x 0.62mm, is in the leadless DFN0606-3 (SOT8001) package and is available in both P-channel and N-channel.  Available in 20, 30, and 60V versions, the PMH Series delivers th
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Date:
06/19/2020
KEMET Advances Environmental Industrial Sensor Solutions
KEMET Advances Environmental Industrial Sensor Solutions
KEMET continues to strengthen its solutions for industrial applications with its range of environmental PIR sensors. By utilizing the pyroelectric effect, these thin-film PZT sensors have both high sensitivity and fast response times to ensure rapid and accurate detection of gas, flame, motion, food and organic co
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Date:
06/19/2020
KORE Power Ships Pre-Production Mark 1 Modules
KORE Power Ships Pre-Production Mark 1 Modules
KORE Power, Inc., announced that its initial shipment of pre-production Mark 1 modules are now in transit to customers for integration testing in their stationary energy storage applications. Additional Mark 1 modules are being shipped to an independent lab for confirmatory testing for prospective customers. KORE Power’s
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Date:
06/19/2020
InvenSense and Arrow Electronics Sign Distribution Agreement
InvenSense and Arrow Electronics Sign Distribution Agreement
TDK Corporation announced that InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, and Arrow Electronics, Inc. have extended their global distribution agreement to supply InvenSense products. Under the new agreement, Arrow extends its distribution of InvenSense’s complete portfolio of micro-electrical mechanical system (M
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Date:
06/18/2020
Chiller Platform Efficiently Cools 3D Printing Systems
Chiller Platform Efficiently Cools 3D Printing Systems
The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller Platform from Laird Thermal Systems offers reliable and precise temperature control of 3D printing systems used in additive manufacturing applications in a wide range of industries. The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller Platform is able to efficiently control the temperature of al
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Date:
06/18/2020
4th-Gen SiC MOSFETs Feature Industry's Lowest ON Resistance
4th-Gen SiC MOSFETs Feature Industry's Lowest ON Resistance
ROHM announces the cutting-edge 4th Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs optimized for automotive powertrain systems, including the main drive inverter, as well as power supplies for industrial equipment. In recent years, the proliferation of next-generation electric vehicles (xEVs) has been accelerating the devel
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Date:
06/17/2020
18V Input 1.25MHz Regulators for Noise-Sensitive Apps
18V Input 1.25MHz Regulators for Noise-Sensitive Apps
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced AOZ676xDI series of high switching frequency and simple-to-use synchronous buck regulators. AOZ6762DI and AOZ6763DI are capable of delivering 2A and 3A, respectively, and up to 15W output power. The new devices offer a low on-resistance power stage and are pa
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Date:
06/17/2020
Current Sense Chip Resistors Offer Resistance to 10 ohm
Current Sense Chip Resistors Offer Resistance to 10 ohm
Power supplies and current sensing circuits have requirements that are as wide ranging as the end products they serve. For applications that require low TCR sense resistors, yet don’t need extremely low resistance values for high current handling, this can be difficult. Low resistance values typically offer low T
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Date:
06/17/2020
TDK Announces World's Lowest-Power PDM Microphone
TDK Announces World's Lowest-Power PDM Microphone
TDK Corporation introduces the InvenSense T3902, the world’s lowest power Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) microphone for mobile, IoT and other consumer devices. The T3902 is an ultra-low power, low noise, multi-mode bottom-port MEMS microphone, enhancing voice-based services which are now commonplace in many de
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Date:
06/16/2020
2000W Portable Power Station Goes on Sale on Indiegogo
2000W Portable Power Station Goes on Sale on Indiegogo
BLUETTI now is crowdfunding on Indiegogo with its 2000W portable power station, the AC200. The most powerful power station yet, that can output enough wattage that can power refrigerators, tool appliances such as drills, CPAP machines, and even blenders. The BLUETTI AC200 can power up to 17 devices simultane
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Date:
06/16/2020
Expanded High-Transparency Aluminum Nitride Substrate Line
Expanded High-Transparency Aluminum Nitride Substrate Line
HexaTech, Inc. announced an expansion of its deep-UV transparent 2-inch diameter, single crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate product line, launched earlier this year.  This new product line extension provides significantly higher substrate transparency for dramatically improved optoelectronic device pe
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Date:
06/16/2020
Hybrid Semiconductor for AC Power Circuit Protection
Hybrid Semiconductor for AC Power Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a new patent-pending series of hybrid semiconductor components for AC power supply circuit protection in consumer and industrial applications like home appliances, industrial equipment automation controls, instrumentation, and SMART meters. The new semiconductor technology is an id
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Date:
06/15/2020
Next-Gen Air Flow Sensors Designed for Respiratory Care
Next-Gen Air Flow Sensors Designed for Respiratory Care
Posifa Technologies announced its new PMF8300 series of mass air flow sensors for use in respiratory care and other medical and instrumentation applications. Compared to the company's previous-generation solutions, PMF8300 series devices offer improved accuracy, repeatability, and signal-to-noise performance —
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Date:
06/15/2020
First High-Voltage GreenPAK IC for Motor Drive Applications
First High-Voltage GreenPAK IC for Motor Drive Applications
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the SLG47105, its first motor drive CMIC that delivers the unique benefits of both configurable logic and configurable analog with high-voltage outputs, all encapsulated within a tiny 2 x 3 mm QFN package. The SLG47105 joins Dialog’s widely adopted GreenPAK product family an
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Date:
06/12/2020
Indoor Air Quality Platform Includes Smart Odor Sensing
Indoor Air Quality Platform Includes Smart Odor Sensing
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with the power of embedded artificial intelligence (e-AI), enabling smart odor sensing for ventilation systems, bathroom monitoring and controls, and air quality monitors. The enhanced platform combines neural ne
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Date:
06/11/2020
Reinforced Isolated High-Power Modules Takes on Hall Sensors
Reinforced Isolated High-Power Modules Takes on Hall Sensors
Riedon is set to redefine the current measurement landscape with the introduction of its SSA Smart Shunt series. These next-generation current sensing modules combine the attributes of conventional passive shunt resistors with those normally associated with considerably more expensive and bulky closed-loop Ha
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Date:
06/10/2020
Precision Chip Resistors for High Moisture Applications
Precision Chip Resistors for High Moisture Applications
Precision resistors with tolerances of 0.1% or tighter and TCR of 25 ppm or better have become more common due to the wide range of applications and end products requiring such resistors. However, some of these applications require circuit operation in high humidity environments. This can pose a problem for so
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Date:
06/10/2020
AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical & Dental Applications
AC-DC Power Supplies for Medical & Dental Applications
CUI Inc announced the addition of four high-density ac-dc power supply series to its medical product family. The VMS-450B, VMS-450B-CF, VMS-450B-CFS, and VMS-450B-CNF offer 450 W of continuous power from compact chassis mount packages. These ac-dc supplies have been designed for space-constrained medical and de
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Date:
06/09/2020
Power Source is Ideal for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging
Power Source is Ideal for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging
  Single Phase Power Solutions introduces the 1-to-3 Microgrid Power Source, a single-phase solution for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Ideal for remote areas without access to three-phase power, the 1-to-3 Power Source uses revolutionary Written-Pole Technology to generate solid and reliable
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Date:
06/09/2020
World's Smallest Ferrite Chip Beads for Automotive Apps
World's Smallest Ferrite Chip Beads for Automotive Apps
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of the world's smallest*1 chip ferrite beads (for noise suppression) for use in automotive power supply applications. The company has started shipping samples, and volume production is scheduled to begin in June 2020. *1 The world's smallest pr
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Date:
06/09/2020
ADLINK Teams with Intel to Realize AI Robotics at the Edge
ADLINK Teams with Intel to Realize AI Robotics at the Edge
ADLINK Technology has launched the ROScube-I with Intel, providing a real-time ROS 2 robot controller for advanced robotic applications. The ADLINK ROScube-I Series is a ROS 2-enabled robotic controller based on Intel Xeon E, 9th Gen Intel Core i7/i3 and 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processors, and features exceptional I/O
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Date:
06/09/2020
TTI Offers SSI's P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer
TTI Offers SSI's P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer
TTI, Inc., is now offering Amphenol’s SSI Technology P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer.  The P61 Pressure/Temperature MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined, absolute, and sealed pressure transducers and transmitters are for both harsh and benign media. They have a superior zero/span error of +/-
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Date:
06/09/2020
3 kW Transient Voltage Suppressors for Circuit Protection
3 kW Transient Voltage Suppressors for Circuit Protection
To ensure critical operations, aviation and space systems rely on digital and logic functionality and circuitry in engine control units, environmental controls, instruments and actuators. Data centers, the 5G infrastructure and communication systems also rely on complex circuitry requiring protection. Each system mu
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Date:
06/09/2020
1 Watt DC/DC Converter with 5kVAC Reinforced Isolation
1 Watt DC/DC Converter with 5kVAC Reinforced Isolation
TRACO Power’s new 1 Watt, TRV 1M series of High Isolation DC/DC Converter in a compact SIP-9 package provide 5kVAC I/O isolation with reinforced insulation for both medical and industrial applications. The series consists of 28 models offering a choice of 4.5-5 / 9.6-14.4 / 12-18 / 19.2-28.8 Vin ranges and sin
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Date:
06/08/2020
High-Voltage MLCCs Designed for Surge & Line Protection
High-Voltage MLCCs Designed for Surge & Line Protection
Holy Stone’s HVC Series of high-voltage MLCCs is designed for surge & line protection, inverters, isolation, EMI, LED & lighting, and all power and telecom applications. It includes 200 vdc to 10K vdc ratings, NPO and X7R dielectrics, 0603 and 3640 sizes, and is available with flexible termination. In general, Holy St
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Date:
06/07/2020
Cree Announces New Surface-Mount RGB LED
Cree Announces New Surface-Mount RGB LED
  Cree’s CV94D-FCC LED delivers the industry’s best message sign image quality and readability, with better image contrast and text readability than all existing message sign solutions. It provides matched far field patterns from each LED, makes pictures and text look better over the entire viewing a
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Date:
06/06/2020
The World's First 008004 MLCC with 0.1µF Capacitance
The World's First 008004 MLCC with 0.1µF Capacitance
Murata Electronics announced the availability of the GRM011R60J104M, the world’s first multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) that features a maximum capacitance of 0.1µF in a 008004 (0.25×0.125mm) package. The solution also delivers a capacitance tolerance of ±20 percent, usage temperature range of -55°C to
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Date:
06/06/2020
Propelling FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem
Propelling FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced Lattice Propel, a new software solution designed to accelerate development of unique applications based on low power, small form factor Lattice FPGAs.  The design environment will empower developers of any skill level to quickly and easily design Lattice FPGA-based ap
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Date:
06/04/2020
Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors Serve Automotive Applications
Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors Serve Automotive Applications
Holy Stone offers a range of Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) designed and tested to meet High Reliability Automotive Applications. These Products are offered as AEC-Q200 Certified using a Holy Stone product code “AEC” and TS16949 Certified (PPAP Level 3 + AEC-Q200) under Holy Stone product code
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Date:
06/04/2020
MLCCs Fulfill Demands of Various Lighting Circuits
MLCCs Fulfill Demands of Various Lighting Circuits
Holy Stone's multilayer ceramic capacitors are well-suited for various lighting circuits. Temperature coefficients include stable Class I, COG/NPO dielectrics, Class II X7R for greater capacitance/voltage density as well as X7T and X7P for capacitance density and improved DC Bias characteristics. X7T and X7P dielectrics a
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Date:
06/04/2020
KEMET Extends KC-LINK Range w/ High-Density Packaging Tech
KEMET Extends KC-LINK Range w/ High-Density Packaging Tech
KEMET Corporation continues to strengthen its power conversion solutions by extending its popular KC-LINK range using KONNEKT high-density packaging technology to meet the growing demand for fast-switching wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, EV/HEV, LLC resonant converters, and wireless charging applications. Thi
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Date:
06/02/2020
Extended Range of Hybrid-Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
Extended Range of Hybrid-Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
TDK Corporation has extended its product range of hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors and now offers two series with an axial design. The B40600* / B40700* series is designed for rated voltages of 25 V and 35 V. These cover a capacitance range from 780 µF to 2200 µF. Capacitors in
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Date:
06/02/2020
DC-to-DC Converters Reduce Design Time
DC-to-DC Converters Reduce Design Time
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADM2867E series of reinforced iCoupler isolated RS485 + integrated isolated dc-to-dc converters. These new parts provide low radiated emissions and enable solutions that meet EMC compliance with fewer board spins and budget overruns. The transceivers’ simplified PCB la
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Date:
06/01/2020
Vicon Announces Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera
Vicon Announces Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera
Vicon, a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., announced the release of its new Thermal Body Temperature Measurement Camera, the V1100B-THM-TEMP. The camera is designed to help organizations of all types to minimize the risk of reopening their facilities during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Designed to help businesse
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Date:
06/01/2020
Liquid Pumps Provide Durable Hydraulic Power Source
Liquid Pumps Provide Durable Hydraulic Power Source
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces its T-Series pneumatically operated liquid pumps, engineered to provide an extremely safe, reliable and durable hydraulic power source for applications up to 68,000 psi (4,688 bar). Combining HiP's high pressure expertise with Gra
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Date:
05/29/2020
TTI Lets You
TTI Lets You "Focus" on Designing w/ Kingbright Lensed LEDs
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the APTD1608 family of lensed LEDs from Kingbright. These focused products are targeted for backlighting and indication in industrial and medical equipment applications.  Kingbright is offering 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm SMD LEDs with a low profile 0.95 mm thickness. With a molded-in lens to p
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Date:
05/29/2020
Bridge Completion Modules Improve Strain Measurements
Bridge Completion Modules Improve Strain Measurements
The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. introduced the MRF-Series Bridge Completion Modules (BCM).  Built with Vishay foil resistors, the most stable resistor technology available, the MRF-Series improves the quality of strain measurements for a broad range of applications, such as me
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Date:
05/29/2020
Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters Have Output Adjustment to 48V
Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters Have Output Adjustment to 48V
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the i7C series of 8A 300W rated non-isolated DC-DC converters, packaged with the industry standard 1/16th pinout. The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 9.6 to 48V and accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters sea
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Date:
05/28/2020
MIPI 2:1 Switch Supports Multi-Camera Devices
MIPI 2:1 Switch Supports Multi-Camera Devices
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the PI3WVR626, a MIPI D-PHY/C-PHY 2:1 switch that enables a single host device to interface with two MIPI compliant modules, helping engineers optimize the design of multi-camera cell phones and other personal computing devices. Many consumer devices now fea
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Date:
05/27/2020
Area Light Allows for High Installation Flexibility
Area Light Allows for High Installation Flexibility
  Dialight announced the availability of new upgrades to the Vigilant and SafeSite Area Light. The new Universal Mounting Adapter (UMA) sold as an accessory allows the greatest stock flexibility ever offered to distributors by Dialight for oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, manufacturing and heavy indu
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Date:
05/27/2020
Switch Matrix Product Line Minimizes Insertion Loss
Switch Matrix Product Line Minimizes Insertion Loss
American Microwave Corporation recently released a switch matrix product line from single pole to 65 throw with exceptional insertion loss.  The base specifications comprise: Frequency: .5Ghz to 40GHz Insertion Los:s <7dB up to 18GHz and <10dB up to 40GHz Isolation: 65 dB minimum Switching speed <500n
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Date:
05/26/2020
USB Type C Receptacle Designed for Power Only Applications
USB Type C Receptacle Designed for Power Only Applications
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the introduction of a new USB Type C connector designed for power only applications. The UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR is a 6-pin USB Type C receptacle that can deliver up to 60 W of power with a 3 A rated current and 20 Vdc rated voltage. By removing the data transfer pins, this US
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Date:
05/26/2020
Small-Signal MOSFET for Ultra-Sensitive Gas Detection
Small-Signal MOSFET for Ultra-Sensitive Gas Detection
Linear Systems announces the launch of its lower-noise, Improved Standard Product 3N163 small-signal MOSFET for ultra-sensitive gas detection and other sensor applications. The 3N163 P-Channel enhancement mode MOSFET was designed originally for front-end amplification of gas detection sensors. The part has
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Date:
05/26/2020
Current-Sensing Chip Resistor Offers Power Rating up to 5W
Current-Sensing Chip Resistor Offers Power Rating up to 5W
Applications requiring power control and monitoring are becoming more demanding. Specifically, added functionality and higher power requirements require higher efficiency, high accuracy, and higher power handling. Products that only required a 1 or 2W current sense resistor in the past may now desire a 3, 4, or
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Date:
05/26/2020
TTI Stocks H20 Optical Incremental Encoders from BEI Sensors
TTI Stocks H20 Optical Incremental Encoders from BEI Sensors
TTI, Inc., is now stocking Sensata’s BEI Sensors H20 Incremental Optical Encoders.  The H20 is an extremely rugged encoder designed to economically fill the resolution range up to 4096 cycles per turn. This compact unit features a shock resistant disc, heavy duty bearings and EMI shielding. The H20 conforms to
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Date:
05/26/2020
High-Speed Switching, Expanded Lineup of P-channel MOSFETs
High-Speed Switching, Expanded Lineup of P-channel MOSFETs
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched six new products of XP231P02015R (-30 Withstand Voltage) for MOSFETs. XP231P02015R (-30 Withstand Voltage) is a general-purpose, P-channel MOSFET with low on-resistance and high-speed switching. It can be used for various applications such as relay circuits and switching ci
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Date:
05/25/2020
Multidirectional Optical Sensor from Rohm In Stock at TTI
Multidirectional Optical Sensor from Rohm In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the RPI-1035 optical sensor from Rohm Semiconductor. This sensor is targeted for specialty sensing applications including cameras, medical, industrial, manufacturing automation, safety and security equipment. The RPI-1035 is a uniquely packaged surface mounted 4 direction detector.
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Date:
05/21/2020
Omron's All-in-One Controller for Compact IoT Applications
Omron's All-in-One Controller for Compact IoT Applications
Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of its new CP2E Series all-in-one controller that provides advanced control that enables IIoT connectivity for compact machines. The controller improves manufacturing productivity and quality by making it easy to visualize the performance and data of connected ma
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Date:
05/21/2020
Mouser Electronics Announces Agreement with Trenz Electronic
Mouser Electronics Announces Agreement with Trenz Electronic
Mouser Electronics, Inc., has signed a global distribution agreement with Trenz Electronic. With this deal, Mouser now distributes a selection of Trenz Electronic’s industrial-grade Xilinx FPGA-based MPSoC SoMs, which feature powerful switch-mode power supplies for all on-board voltages, providing a high-performance so
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Date:
05/21/2020
750W Regulated 48V-to-12V Converter with 97% Peak Efficiency
750W Regulated 48V-to-12V Converter with 97% Peak Efficiency
The new DCM3717 enables customers in data center, automotive and industrial markets to quickly deploy high-performance 48V power delivery for legacy 12V loads while achieving significant power-system size, weight and efficiency benefits. The DCM3717 operates from a 40 – 60V SELV input, is non-isolated and provi
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Date:
05/21/2020
UPS Prevents Vital Data Loss and Hardware Damage
UPS Prevents Vital Data Loss and Hardware Damage
Recognizing the high costs posed by unexpected power disruptions, Emerson has expanded its industrial-grade line of Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) with the SolaHD SLN and SPS Series of mini-tower UPS. Both the SLN and SPS deliver reliable battery backup and surge protection in response to utility po
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Date:
05/21/2020
Rectifiers Offer Best-in-Class (8A/1kV) Specifications
Rectifiers Offer Best-in-Class (8A/1kV) Specifications
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TUAS8x Series of surface-mount device (SMD) rectifiers, available with voltage ratings from 200V-1000V. The TUAS8x Series device’s wettable flank package enables higher power density, increased manufacturing yields and reliability in a wide range of power co
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Date:
05/21/2020
Power Block MOSFET Increases Power Converter Efficiency
Power Block MOSFET Increases Power Converter Efficiency
Diodes Incorporated announced the availability of the first in a new generation of discrete MOSFETs. The DMN3012LEG delivers increased efficiency in a smaller package to provide significant cost, power, and space savings in a wide variety of power conversion and control applications. The DMN3012LEG integrates dua
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Date:
05/21/2020
Vishay Seven Segment Displays in Stock at TTI
Vishay Seven Segment Displays in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering Vishay's full line of seven segment displays. These high intensity thru hole and SMD products are available in single to 4-digit options for many product applications. Vishay's seven segment offering covers a wide variety of packages, segments and colors. These parts are optimized f
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Date:
05/20/2020
Dialog Semi Adds Distance Measurement to BLE SoCs
Dialog Semi Adds Distance Measurement to BLE SoCs
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced a new Wireless Ranging (WiRa) Software Development Kit (SDK) that adds highly accurate and reliable distance measurement capabilities to its DA1469x family of BLE SoCs. The need for more accurate and reliable distance measurement and tracing technology has become even more
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Date:
05/20/2020
Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Recirculating Chillers
Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Recirculating Chillers
Laird Thermal Systems has released its next generation of eco-friendly recirculating chillers for precise temperature control of analytical, medical and industrial equipment. The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller platform features high-quality components, environmentally friendly refrigerants, low-noise components an
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Date:
05/19/2020
CCell Renewables and Vicor to Power new Coral Reef Growth
CCell Renewables and Vicor to Power new Coral Reef Growth
CCell Renewables is a marine engineering company with a mission to combat coastal erosion and enhance marine ecosystems by restoring and growing new coral reefs on a large scale. According to the latest figures over 70% of the world's coastlines are eroding. With 200 million people worldwide reliant on the protection tha
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Date:
05/19/2020
1200V SiC MOSFET Targets Industrial and Automotive Market
1200V SiC MOSFET Targets Industrial and Automotive Market
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release ofthe new 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) aSiC MOSFET technology platform. Specifically targeting the industrial and automotive market, this next-generation technology will enable customers to achieve higher levels of efficiency and power density co
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Date:
05/19/2020
LED Driver for Stable Lighting During Battery Voltage Drops
LED Driver for Stable Lighting During Battery Voltage Drops
ROHM recently announced the development of an ultra-compact high output linear LED driver IC (BD18336NUF-M) that provides stable lighting even in the event of battery voltage drops on a single chip, making it ideal for a broad range of socket-type LED lamps used in vehicle systems, from DRLs (Daytime Running La
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Date:
05/19/2020
Lighting Transformer Series for Low-Voltage Lighting Systems
Lighting Transformer Series for Low-Voltage Lighting Systems
Signal Transformer announces their latest product offering for the lighting industry, the Lighting Transformer (LT) Series. The compact LT Transformer components offer Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) outputs designed for industries and OEM installations of landscape, track, recessed and LED lighting, as well as secu
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Date:
05/19/2020
Automotive ReDriver Enables DisplayPort via USB Type-C
Automotive ReDriver Enables DisplayPort via USB Type-C
Diodes Incorporated announced the industry's first automotive AEC-Q100 grade 3 qualified 10Gbps USB-C DisplayPort Alternate (DP-Alt) mode linear ReDriver IC. The DP-Alt mode allows the transfer of DisplayPort signals through a USB Type-C connector. Supporting 8.1Gbps DP1.4 and the 10Gbps USB 3.2 specifications, the
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Date:
05/19/2020
Microchip Shows Software Development Kit, Neural Network IP
Microchip Shows Software Development Kit, Neural Network IP
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT), applications are moving to the network edge where data is collected, requiring power-efficient solutions to deliver more computational performance in ever smaller, thermally constrained form factors. Through it
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Date:
05/18/2020
UTAC, AEM to develop Next-Gen CMOS Image Sensor Test Systems

John Nelson, President and CEO of UTAC and Chandran Nair President of AEM signing the collaboration agreement

UTAC, AEM to develop Next-Gen CMOS Image Sensor Test Systems
UTAC Holdings Ltd and AEM Holdings Ltd (AEM) jointly announced a plan to collaborate and jointly develop the next-generation, cost-effective test system solutions for CMOS Image Sensor products. Fuelled by the growing need in the fields of security, automotive safety, autonomous vehicles and industrial application
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Date:
05/18/2020
Cost-Optimized 1 Amp POL Converters with 6~36 Input Range
Cost-Optimized 1 Amp POL Converters with 6~36 Input Range
TRACO Power's new TSR 1E non-isolated / point-of-load DC/DC converters consist of the two most common input /output combinations and are specifically designed to offer a low-cost solution while maintaining a high-quality standard The two cost-optimized models are the TSR 1-2433E (6~36Vin / 3.3 Vout @1A) and the T
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Date:
05/18/2020
Soft Feedback Tact Switches Include Ultra-Low Sound Version
Soft Feedback Tact Switches Include Ultra-Low Sound Version
C&K has enhanced its tactile switch offering to include a low sound, long travel and positive tactile feedback version. The Tact Low Sound (TLS) Series provides advanced haptic communication with ultra-soft feedback that can be customized to meet vehicle interior requirements. The compact switch with J le
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Date:
05/15/2020
KEMET KC-LINK Cap for Fast Switching in Stock at TTI
KEMET KC-LINK Cap for Fast Switching in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., has stock of KEMET's KC-LINK capacitor that offers industry leading performance for fast switching wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor applications. With an operating temperature of 150°C, these capacitors can be mounted close to fast switching semiconductors in high power density applications. Very hig
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Date:
05/15/2020
The Higher Standard of DC/DC Power Supplies
The Higher Standard of DC/DC Power Supplies
Dean Technology, Inc., announced the introduction of its new collection of standard DC / DC high-voltage power supply modules. The UMR collection consists of three full series that are form-fit-function replacements for industry standard solutions covering two package sizes, biasing or capacitor charging variations, and
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Date:
05/14/2020
Alloy Powder Material Optimizes Inductor Performance
Alloy Powder Material Optimizes Inductor Performance
Micrometals introduces new SenMax Alloy Powder material specifically formulated to optimize inductor performance parameters for demanding power applications. Micrometals has released a new proprietary formulation of distributed gap alloy powder core called SenMax. This new material is an advanced formulati
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Date:
05/14/2020
Amplifier Evaluation Kit for Class-D Audio Systems
Amplifier Evaluation Kit for Class-D Audio Systems
GaN Systems announced the debut and availability of a new amplifier evaluation kit for high sound quality Class-D audio systems. The evaluation kit includes a 2 channel, 200W per channel (8 ohm) Class-D audio amplifier and companion 400W, continuous power audio-grade SMPS. This solution highlights an easy plug an
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Date:
05/14/2020
Signal Conditioner IC Targets Medical and IoT Sensor Apps
Signal Conditioner IC Targets Medical and IoT Sensor Apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the ZSSC3240 sensor signal conditioner (SSC) - the newest member of its leading-edge SSC portfolio. The ZSSC3240 delivers high accuracy, sensitivity, and flexibility for sensor applications such as resistive pressure sensors and medical infrared thermometers. This new SS
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Date:
05/14/2020
TE Connectivity's Fluid Property Sensor, In Stock at TTI
TE Connectivity's Fluid Property Sensor, In Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the new Fluid Property Sensor (FPS) from TE Connectivity's Sensor Solutions. This is a fluid property sensor that will directly and simultaneously measure the viscosity, density, dielectric constant and temperature of oil and other fluids. Relying on patented tuning fork technology, the
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Date:
05/14/2020
1200A ChiP-set Enables High-Performance AI Accelerator Cards
1200A ChiP-set Enables High-Performance AI Accelerator Cards
Vicor Corporation announced a ChiP-set for high performance GPU, CPU, and ASIC ("XPU") processors powered directly from 48V. A driver, MCD4609, and a pair of MCM4609 current multiplier modules supply up to 650A continuous and 1,200A peak. Owing to their small footprint and low profile (45.7 x 8.6 x 3.2mm), current mul
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Date:
05/14/2020
Industry-First Standard Detector for Security CT Apps
Industry-First Standard Detector for Security CT Apps
Detection Technology unveiled the industry's first off-the-shelf detector subsystem for security CT (computed tomography) applications. The plug-and-play-type subsystem, branded as Aurora CT, includes ready-made, multislice detector boards and a data acquisition system (DAS). Aurora CT speeds up time-to-market and
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Date:
05/13/2020
Nichicon 80V Solid Polymer Electrolytic Caps From TTI
Nichicon 80V Solid Polymer Electrolytic Caps From TTI
Nichicon's PCH series of chip-type conductive polymer aluminum capacitors are available with voltages up to 80V and a lifetime of 4,000 hours at 135°C. These new offerings allow customers to select a product that meets their needs even at high temperatures, without compromising the features of conductive polymer alu
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Date:
05/13/2020
Open Rack Power Shelf Supports 48-Volt Infrastructure
Open Rack Power Shelf Supports 48-Volt Infrastructure
Advanced Energy announced its Artesyn Embedded Power product group is introducing a new Open Compute Project Open Rack version 3 (OCP ORv3) power shelf, designed to support the move to 48-volt data center infrastructure. Traditionally, data center racks have used 12-volt power shelves, but higher performan
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Date:
05/12/2020
Chassis and Board Mount Line Expansion Features Power Boost
Chassis and Board Mount Line Expansion Features Power Boost
CUI Inc. announced the addition of nine power supply series to its ac-dc product family. The PSK-S12B, PSK-S25B, PSK-S60B, VOF-S12B, VOF-S25B, VOF-S60B, VOF-S12C, VOF-S25C and VOF-S60C offer 12 to 60 W of continuous power in chassis and board mount packages. These ac-dc power supplies have been designed for a
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Date:
05/12/2020
Murata's Family of Film Type Inductors in Stock at TTI
Murata's Family of Film Type Inductors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is stocking the LQP Family of Film Type Inductors from Murata. Murata's LQP Family of Film Type Inductors, feature high Q characteristics in a very compact multilayer package for advanced RF designs. High inductance accuracy and superior performance is achieved by the film type manufacturing method. Th
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Date:
05/12/2020
SBC has 16 PCIe Lanes to Alleviate Processing Bottlenecks
SBC has 16 PCIe Lanes to Alleviate Processing Bottlenecks
Aitech has released its latest security-enabled SBC (single board computer) that features up to 16 lanes of PCIe to handle increased data processing requirements, while protecting the board from data attacks and cyber threats.  The new C878 is a 3U VPX board that provides Intel Xeon D level processing in a
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Date:
05/12/2020
Renesas Extends Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity to 32-Bit MCUs
Renesas Extends Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity to 32-Bit MCUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the first RA microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy radio. The single-chip RA4W1 MCU includes a 48 MHz, 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 core and Bluetooth 5.0 core delivered in a 56-pin QFN package. Together, the RA4W1 MCU and easy-to-use Flexible Software Pa
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Date:
05/11/2020
Silicon Labs SoCs, Now at Mouser, Deliver Secure Performance
Silicon Labs SoCs, Now at Mouser, Deliver Secure Performance
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the latest Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) families from Silicon Labs. The new SoCs are highly energy efficient, delivering exceptional battery life for a range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Silicon Labs EFR32BG22 (BG22) SoCs are single-chip so
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Date:
05/11/2020
2W DC/DC Converter Boosts Industrial Range
2W DC/DC Converter Boosts Industrial Range
Flex Power Modules has extended its range of miniature isolated DC/DC converters aimed at industrial applications with the introduction of the PUB-2B series. Available in single or dual output options, the high-performance unregulated modules provide an output power of up to 2 W with no minimum load required. H
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Date:
05/07/2020
New Customizable Shelf Light Bars from Environmental Lights
New Customizable Shelf Light Bars from Environmental Lights
  Environmental Lights announces the launch of new Customizable Shelf Light Bars. Customizable Shelf Light Bars are the ideal lighting solution for convenience store displays, retail gondolas or any shelving system that needs discreet product lighting. They are available in multiple sizes and connec
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05/06/2020
Dialight's GRP LED Linear Receives Zone 1 Certification
Dialight's GRP LED Linear Receives Zone 1 Certification
  Dialight Group's new SafeSite Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) linear light has now been certified for use in ATEX Zone I Hazardous Areas. Already certified for use in Zone 2 Hazardous Areas at the product's launch in October, the enhanced certification for the rugged new fitting  opens up the
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Date:
05/06/2020
Bourns Introduces Chip LAN 10/100 Base-T Transformer Module
Bourns Introduces Chip LAN 10/100 Base-T Transformer Module
Bourns, Inc., introduced a new Chip LAN 10/100 Base-T Transformer Module to help Ethernet and LAN-based application developers save valuable board space and increase design flexibility while meeting dynamic data line requirements. This new transformer integrates two Model SM453229-381N7Y Chip LAN transformers and
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Date:
05/06/2020
6-Axis IMU with Industry-Leading Motion Sensor Performance
6-Axis IMU with Industry-Leading Motion Sensor Performance
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense ICM-42688-P high-performance motion sensor, a 6-axis MEMS MotionTracking device that combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a 2.5mm x 3mm x 0.9mm package. The device enables high-precision motion sensing applications such as robotics, we
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Date:
05/05/2020
Power Management ICs Enhance Battery-Powered IoT Design
Power Management ICs Enhance Battery-Powered IoT Design
Silicon Labs announces a new line of energy-friendly power management ICs (PMICs) serving as dedicated companion chips for EFR32 wireless devices and EFM32 microcontrollers (MCUs). The EFP01 PMIC family provides a flexible, system-level power management solution enhancing the energy efficiency of battery-powered ap
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Date:
05/05/2020
Microcontroller Family Enables Real-Time Control
Microcontroller Family Enables Real-Time Control
As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features, higher-performance microcontrollers are required for better real-time control as well as to enable enhanced human machine interface applications. Mi
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Date:
05/05/2020
250/450W Power Supply for Healthcare and ITE Applications
250/450W Power Supply for Healthcare and ITE Applications
XP Power announces the new ECH450 series of compact, high efficiency power supplies available in open frame or a range of enclosed formats. Delivering 250W when convection cooled and the full 450W when force cooled, or when using the enclosed versions with an integral fan, the ECH450 series offers class B conducted &a
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Date:
05/05/2020
JEDEC-Compliant Temperature Sensor for DDR5 Memory Modules
JEDEC-Compliant Temperature Sensor for DDR5 Memory Modules
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new precision temperature sensor, the TS5111, targeting DDR5 memory modules as well as a host of other applications such as solid-state disks (SSDs), computing motherboards, and communications equipment that require accurate, real-time temperature monitoring. The new JE
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Date:
05/05/2020
Defibrillator Capacitors Offer High-Energy Density
Defibrillator Capacitors Offer High-Energy Density
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. announces the availability of its Q Series film capacitors for medical defibrillator applications. Designed specifically for today's quick response and professional use defibrillators, the Q Series meets the reliability demands of Class III medical devices.  Used extensively in
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Date:
05/05/2020
UPS with Industrial Size Protection in Compact Form Factor
UPS with Industrial Size Protection in Compact Form Factor
As part of its strategy to ensure customers of total protection from unexpected power disruptions, Emerson has introduced the SolaHD SSW Mini-Tower Line-Interactive UPS. Available in capacities from 700VA to 1440VA, the SolaHD SSW represents a highly economical choice for preventing costly damage to IT and automation eq
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Date:
05/04/2020
RRC Portable Power Solution Shipping from Sager Electronics
RRC Portable Power Solution Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking RRC Power Solution's complete portable power solution for medical and industrial designs. RRC offers a complete portable power solution, including power management modules, battery chargers, standard battery packs and accessories. RRC Power Solutions' standard batteries are approve
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Date:
05/04/2020
TTI has Molex's Mirror Mezz Connectors In Stock
TTI has Molex's Mirror Mezz Connectors In Stock
TTI, Inc., announces Molex's Hermaphroditic Mirror Mezz Connectors available from stock. Supporting data speeds up to 56 Gp/s per differential pair the hermaphroditic Mirror Mezz lowers application costs by reducing the number of mating parts required versus traditional mezzanine products offered today. Fewe
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Date:
05/04/2020
SDK for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Development Kit
SDK for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Development Kit
BitFlow has released a Linux AArch64 (64-bit ARM) SDK that enables seamless integration of BitFlow frame grabbers with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Development Kit.  Donal Waide, Director of Sales for BitFlow, states, "Many of our customers are already using GPU solutions such as NVIDIA for image p
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Date:
05/04/2020
High-Voltage Aluminum Capacitors Increase Design Flexibility
High-Voltage Aluminum Capacitors Increase Design Flexibility
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new series of Automotive Grade, surface-mount aluminum electrolytic capacitors that combine high voltages up to 450 V with operating temperatures up to +125 °C and useful life up to 6,000 hours for automotive and industrial applications. The high voltage range of
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Date:
05/04/2020
Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for D-sub Connectors
Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for D-sub Connectors
Positronic is pleased to announce the release of new Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for its D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors. New styles have been added to the existing portfolio, including straight exit, side exit and low-profile designs. These designs are appealing for applications where size and space co
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Date:
04/30/2020
Compact Dual Inductors with High Saturation Current
Compact Dual Inductors with High Saturation Current
TDK Corporation has extended its range of dual inductors to include the new EPCOS series B82477D6*. The seven series types cover an inductance range from 2 x 3.9 µH to 2 x 47 µH and are designed for maximum rated currents from 2.83 A to 7.05 A. A special feature of the in
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Date:
04/30/2020
Vishay's P-Channel MOSFET Now Available from TTI
Vishay's P-Channel MOSFET Now Available from TTI
Vishay has introduced a new -30V P-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that offers industry-low on-resistance of 3.5mΩ at 10V. The SiSS05DN is packaged in the 3.3mm by 3.3mm thermally enhanced PowerPAK 1212-8S package. In addition, the SiSS05DN exhibits best in class on-resistance times gate charge of 172 m
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Date:
04/29/2020
IMU Sensor Includes 3-axis MEMS Accelerometers, Gyroscopes
IMU Sensor Includes 3-axis MEMS Accelerometers, Gyroscopes
ACEINNA announced high volume availability of the new ACEINNA IMU383ZA, which integrates triple-redundant, 3-axis MEMS accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. This miniature module is factory-calibrated over the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range, to provide consistent performance through extreme operating en
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Date:
04/29/2020
Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller range expanded
Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller range expanded
Silanna Semiconductor focuses on the ultimate Power Management challenges with best in class power density and efficiency that delight customers with unprecedented BoM savings. First announced at APEC 2019, Silanna Semiconductor has delivered on the customer expectations and market penetration of Active Clamp F
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Date:
04/29/2020
Compact, low ESR Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Compact, low ESR Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Available from a rated voltage of 6.3VDC to 100VDC, the FN series offers wide capacitance values (10µF up to 1800µF), which are between 20% and 80% higher than the long-running FK series. With 2.000 hours lifetime at a rated temperature range from -55°C to +105°C and low ESR feature, the FN series is the so
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Date:
04/29/2020
Pre-Switch appoints Foxy Power to boost sales
Pre-Switch appoints Foxy Power to boost sales
Founded in 2016, Pre-Switch has overcome the previously-insurmountable challenges of implementing soft-switching in DC/AC systems with varying input voltage, temperature and load conditions. Pre-Switch uses AI to constantly-adjust the relative timing of elements within the switching system required to force a re
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Date:
04/29/2020
600W fanless AC-DC power supplies
600W fanless AC-DC power supplies
The ultra-compact power supplies deliver full load power under a wide range of conditions without additional cooling. The UCH600 series is ideal for use where no forced air is available, or fan noise or the ingress of dirt is undesirable. This includes medical devices, as well as those requiring BF patient pro
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Date:
04/29/2020
ecosine max series of passive harmonic filters
ecosine max series of passive harmonic filters
The new ecosine max filter series FN3470/71, FN3480/81, FN3472/73 and FN3482/83 are based on Schaffner's award-winning ecosine platform and are available with versions for 400 VAC and 480 VAC, and 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks.  They are a key passive power quality product for the higher power ranges (250KW-5
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Date:
04/29/2020
IQD launches a new GNSS disciplined OCXO
IQD launches a new GNSS disciplined OCXO
This new design incorporates an internal GNSS receiver with a 1PPS output which is compatible with an external GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU and GALILEO source and is housed in a 14-pin 60mm square package. When coupled to an external aerial via the incorporated SMA connector, in the event of the loss of the GNSS signa
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Date:
04/29/2020
HDMI 2.1 Active Switch Optimized for Signal Integrity, Power
HDMI 2.1 Active Switch Optimized for Signal Integrity, Power
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12Gbps HDMI standard. The device supports dual inputs with a signal cleaning function that enables extending channel lengths. Op
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Date:
04/29/2020
AI-Optimized Soft-Switching Achieves 99% Efficiency
AI-Optimized Soft-Switching Achieves 99% Efficiency
Pre-Switch, Inc., has released a demonstration and full explanation of its CleanWave200 inverter reference. An animated sequence of 20 1µs screen captures illustrates the Pre-Switch AI actively learning from initial start-up with unknown conditions, then subsequently optimizing and adjusting the timing necessary to
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Date:
04/29/2020
Mouser adds Excelsys Low Voltage Power Supplies
Mouser adds Excelsys Low Voltage Power Supplies
Through the agreement, Mouser Electronics is now stocking Excelsys low-voltage power supplies. The Xsolo ultra-compact, single-output power supplies provide 500 W in a convection-cooled chassis or up to 1008 W in an enclosed, fan-cooled chassis. Offering an output current range of 10.5 A to 42 A a
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Date:
04/29/2020
Rugged dual channel power supply for marine engine control
Rugged dual channel power supply for marine engine control
Based on a ruggedized platform for use in harsh environments, the ENMA500D24/2x27-CC provides two 27V/20A isolated outputs and a total power of 540W. The power supply is housed in a robust IP56 case, it is mechanically designed for efficient conduction cooling, and it complies with DNV/GL standards. From loca
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Date:
04/29/2020
New timesaving functions for R&S ESW EMI test receiver
New timesaving functions for R&S ESW EMI test receiver
It works with double bandwidth to increase measuring speed. Also new is the R&S EWS-K58 multi CISPR ADP option. It precisely shows the effects of interference on digital communication systems. The option accelerates CISPR 11 tests on microwave ovens and could prevail for other product tests in the future. The R
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Date:
04/29/2020
Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector
Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector
Offering 1:2/2:1 mux/demux functionality, the ReDrivers can be used to extend the reach of USB signals running across rigid or flexible PCBs in gaming consoles, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and other consumer applications. As the speed of serial buses, such as USB, continues to increase, overcoming sign
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Date:
04/29/2020
200Vdc 5kW, 10kW and 15kW DC power supply series
200Vdc 5kW, 10kW and 15kW DC power supply series
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of three 0 - 200V, 19" wide, rack mount, programmable DC power supplies ... Read More
Date:
04/29/2020
Toshiba launches two new 80V N-channel power MOSFETs
Toshiba launches two new 80V N-channel power MOSFETs
Both devices are suited to a wide range of power applications where low-loss operation is important, including highly efficient AC-DC and DC-DC conversion in data centres and communication base stations as well as a broad range of motor drive equipment. Both the TPH2R408QM and TPN19008QM are 80V U-MOSX-H prod
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Date:
04/29/2020
Wireless Charging Coils Directly Replace EOL Devices
Wireless Charging Coils Directly Replace EOL Devices
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new powdered iron based, WPC-compliant (Wireless Power Consortium) wireless charging coils that offer direct replacements for devices for which end-of-life (EOL) was announced in 2017. Offering a durable construction and high permeability shielding, the Vishay Dale receiver an
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Date:
04/29/2020
Lower TCR - Higher Precision Resistors
Lower TCR - Higher Precision Resistors
The series also features a lower temperature coefficient of resistance than the entire existing product line up.   Industrial relevance   The metal glaze thick film resistive element and three layers of electrodes are an essential characteristic for this group of resistors - and guarantee a state-o
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Date:
04/28/2020
Small, Accurate and Very Versatile Temperature Sensor
Its accuracy in the measuring range -40 to 125°C is ±0.5°C, while in the range -10 to 60°C it goes down to ±0.25°C. Applications extend from PCB temperature monitoring and system monitoring for power supplies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cold chain monitoring, to sensor technology in indus
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Date:
04/28/2020
Automotive-compliant CMOS Clock Buffers
Automotive-compliant CMOS Clock Buffers
The buffers are designed for low power operation in ambient temperatures of up to 105°C, as found in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment applications, and automotive gateways. Increasing sophistication of automotive electronics has led to more complex system clock trees. The increased number of cl
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Date:
04/28/2020
Rugged flat flex cable to PCB connection system
Rugged flat flex cable to PCB connection system
CrimpFlex complies with the most rigorous electrical and mechanical requirements. CrimpFlex contacts ensure excellent mechanical retention and electrical contact by piercing the flat-flex cable conductor in 6 points; this is the basis for the Nicomatic patent, and the contacts can pierce cable materials including polyester,
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Date:
04/28/2020
600W half brick DC-DC converter certified to EN 62477-1
600W half brick DC-DC converter certified to EN 62477-1
This extends the PH-A280 series of 200 to 425Vdc input power modules from 50 to 600W. The new 24V output model is designed for data communications, power transmission and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) input. The PH600A280-24 model is rated at 24V 25A and h
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Date:
04/28/2020
Ultrasmall gate-driver IC with TDI for high power density
Ultrasmall gate-driver IC with TDI for high power density
The new device (1EDN7550U) is housed in an ultrasmall (1.5 mm x 1.1 mm x 0.39 mm) 6-pin leadless TSNP package. Infineon's gate-driver ICs with TDIs are key to high-power-density and high-efficiency designs at a lower system cost compared to alternative solutions. The TSNP package (1EDN7550U) occupies a PCB-area fi
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Date:
04/28/2020
PCB-mount current transducer has high stability and accuracy
PCB-mount current transducer has high stability and accuracy
With a footprint of 64.9 x 60mm, a height of 32mm and light weight of 250g, this compact device is suitable for 1U power supplies and other space-constrained applications. Benefitting from Danisense's closed-loop, compensated Fluxgate technology which provides a fixed excitation frequency and second harmonic zero fl
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Date:
04/28/2020
SIMO Power Management IC Cuts Solution Size by Half
SIMO Power Management IC Cuts Solution Size by Half
This next-generation SIMO PMIC delivers 3 outputs with just one inductor at 91 percent efficiency, which is 16 percent greater than traditional 4-chip systems. With significantly reduced solution size, system designers can pack more functionality in their applications such as wearables, hearables and other compa
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Date:
04/28/2020
Rear Lamp 4ch Linear LED Drivers designed for Motorcycles
Rear Lamp 4ch Linear LED Drivers designed for Motorcycles
The adoption of automotive-grade LED lamps is advancing in terms of power savings and design flexibility, while the number of lamps and brightness levels are increasing significantly. Vehicle manufacturers demand simpler circuits for rear and license plate lamps in order to reduce costs and shorten development time.
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Date:
04/28/2020
Flex Power Modules adds to miniature DC-DC converter range
Available in single or dual output options, the PUC-2B series delivers an output power of up to 2W, with no minimum load required. The new family of isolated, unregulated DC/DC converter modules incorporates features such as output short-circuit protection and reinforced insulation. Housed in a compact SIP7 pack
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Date:
04/28/2020
Compliance with OPEN Alliance TC9 test specifications
The link uses Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables and TE's MATEnet data connector system. Automotive Ethernet is becoming the preferred solution for in-vehicle communications, offering to date speeds up to 10Gbps. For data speeds up to 1Gbps (1000BASE-T1), the communication link can run on unshielded twisted pair
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Date:
04/28/2020
Aqara Launches its new Smart Wall Switches in the U.S.
Aqara Launches its new Smart Wall Switches in the U.S.
Several months after Aqara launched its main product line on Amazon.com, the company has widened its presence on Amazon.com by launching its latest Zigbee 3.0 wall switches on April 27. Moreover, along with the switches, Aqara is launching its famous Cube, a small-yet-powerful device able to control the whole ra
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Date:
04/27/2020
Flanged Extruded Aluminium Enclosure for Surface Mounting
Flanged Extruded Aluminium Enclosure for Surface Mounting
The new 1455F flanged extruded aluminium enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing add a further variant to the popular 1455 standard family. The 1455F features a completely new extrusion that features a flat base with integral mounting flanges. The flanges, which extend beyond the body of the unit, have four notches to
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Date:
04/27/2020
Flex Power Modules Extends 2W DC/DC Converter Solutions
Flex Power Modules Extends 2W DC/DC Converter Solutions
Flex Power Modules has added to its range of miniature isolated DC/DC converters intended for industrial applications with the introduction of the PUB-2M series. Delivering an output power of up to 2W with no minimum load required, the high performance product is available in single or dual output options. P
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Date:
04/27/2020
TTI Introduces TE Connectivity Industrial Sensor Solutions
TTI Introduces TE Connectivity Industrial Sensor Solutions
TTI, Inc., is now offering the Integrated IR (INIR) Gas Sensors from Amphenol’s SGX Sensortech. Amphenol SGX Sensortech Integrated IR (INIR) Sensors for R32 and R290 use a microcontroller with an ARM7 core and software that increases reliability while minimizing the probability of faults. These refrigera
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Date:
04/27/2020
Molex Contrinex Inductive and Photoelectric Sensors at TTI
Molex Contrinex Inductive and Photoelectric Sensors at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces the availability of Contrinex range of inductive and photoelectric sensors in partnership with Molex, in stock at TTI. If you are looking for rugged and IP rated sensors, then look no further than Contrinex. Sensors are offered in IP67, 68, 69K and Ecolab compliant versions, plus all are I
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Date:
04/27/2020
Stackpole Expands HVCB Stock On High Precision Options
Stackpole Expands HVCB Stock On High Precision Options
High-voltage applications frequently require high-voltage resistors with high accuracy for voltage division, monitoring and control. Some applications with more moderate working voltages may experience high voltage surges which may damage general purpose chip resistors. For applications such as these, the HVCB se
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Date:
04/27/2020
TTI Stocks Bourns MH Family of Ferrite Beads
TTI Stocks Bourns MH Family of Ferrite Beads
TTI, Inc., is stocking the MH Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads from Bourns. The Bourns MH Ferrite Bead Family enables a high current profile with a high resistance to heat and humidity. The rugged construction makes this surface mount device resistant to mechanical shock and pressure with accurate dimension
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Date:
04/25/2020
Ambient Light Sensors Available in Surface Mount Packages
Ambient Light Sensors Available in Surface Mount Packages
TTI, Inc., is now stocking an expanded offering of Rohm ambient light sensors (ALS). These products are available in industry standard surface mount packages. Specifically targeted at LCD/LED displays, hand-held products and mobile devices where power consumption is critical. ROHM ambient light sensor (ALS) ICs
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Date:
04/25/2020
Allied Electronics Launches Products to Help During COVID-19
Allied Electronics Launches Products to Help During COVID-19
Allied Electronics & Automation is launching dedicated product pages for customers in the food and beverage, and medical and pharmaceutical industries to more quickly and easily find the specialized sensing, process control, connectivity, lubrication, cleaning, safety, test and inspection products needed to
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Date:
04/22/2020
DC-DC Converter Delivers 120W with Vin Range of 9-36Vdc
DC-DC Converter Delivers 120W with Vin Range of 9-36Vdc
Murata Electronics announced that it has expanded its UWE family of DC-DC converters by Murata Power Solutions to include the UWE-Q12 series. This new product offers greater design flexibility because of the 9-36Vin range, 120 Watt rating, high efficiency, and cost effectiveness that it delivers. Further, the ei
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Date:
04/22/2020
GaN Tech Increases Output of Efficient Display PSUs to 75 W
GaN Tech Increases Output of Efficient Display PSUs to 75 W
Power Integrations announced that its InnoSwitch 3-MX isolated switcher IC family has been expanded with the addition of three new PowiGaN devices. As part of a chipset with Power Integrations’ InnoMux controller IC, the new switcher ICs now support display and appliance power supply applications with a continuous ou
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Date:
04/22/2020
DC to DC Converter Provides 1300W of Power at 96% Efficiency
DC to DC Converter Provides 1300W of Power at 96% Efficiency
Vicor announced the DCM5614, an isolated, regulated 270V-28V DC-DC converter with an output power rating of 1300W in a 5.6x1.4x0.3 inch VIA package. Providing unmatched power density of 451W/in3 at a weight of just 178g, the DCM5614 supports advanced airborne, shipboard and UAV systems where power density, weight and
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Date:
04/22/2020
Ultra-Compact Unmanaged Switches Offer up to 18 Ports
Ultra-Compact Unmanaged Switches Offer up to 18 Ports
Moxa has extended its connectivity portfolio with the new EDS-2000 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches featuring up to 16 Ethernet ports and two Gigabit combo ports to meet increasing needs for additional nodes and bandwidth. Slim enough to fit into crowded control cabinets and machines, these plug-and-play sw
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Date:
04/22/2020
High-Power Speaker Amp ICs for Advanced Instrument Clusters
High-Power Speaker Amp ICs for Advanced Instrument Clusters
ROHM recently announced the AEC-Q100 qualified 2.8W output Class AB monaural speaker amplifiers the BD783xxEFJ-M series (BD78306EFJ-M, BD78310EFJ-M and BD78326EFJ-M) ideal for instrument clusters - used in vehicles equipped with autonomous driving and ADAS. In recent years, technolog
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Date:
04/22/2020
36V Operation, Coil-Integrated Step-down DC/DC Converters
36V Operation, Coil-Integrated Step-down DC/DC Converters
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XDL605/XDL606 series of AEC-Q100 compliant, ultra-small step-down “micro DC/DC” converters which have an integrated coil and control IC. A DC/DC converter power supply circuit can be constructed simply by adding a ceramic capacitor and a resistance for voltage sett
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Date:
04/20/2020
Osram's Expanded VCSEL Chip Offering is at TTI
Osram's Expanded VCSEL Chip Offering is at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering Osram’s expanded VCSEL chip portfolio. With the introduction of a 940 nm wavelength high power 10 W chip, Osram’s new VCSEL is well suited for a variety of industrial sensing applications. The new 10 W VCSEL chip will help customers in the 3D sensing industry that want higher po
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Date:
04/20/2020
Resistor Series Designed for General Purpose Applications
Resistor Series Designed for General Purpose Applications
Bourns, Inc., announced the availability of a new AEC-Q200 compliant series of thick film chip resistors. Bourns continues to take a leading role in introducing space-saving resistor products by offering its latest Model CRxxxxA series in eight compact form factors -- from small 0201 (0603 Metric) up to 2512 (6
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Date:
04/20/2020
TTI is Stocking Integrated Proximity Sensors from Vishay
TTI is Stocking Integrated Proximity Sensors from Vishay
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the VCNL36 family of proximity sensors from Vishay. These sensors are targeted to meet the requirements of various medical, IOT and industrial applications.  These fully integrated proximity sensors include a high power VCSEL coupled with a photodiode for presence and proximity
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Date:
04/19/2020
Sectigo and Infineon Partner to Protect IoT Devices
Sectigo and Infineon Partner to Protect IoT Devices
Sectigo announced a partnership with Infineon Technologies AG to provide automated certificate provisioning for Infineon’s OPTIGA Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 using Sectigo IoT Identity Manager.  The integration provides manufacturers with a complete certificate management solution, including issuance
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Date:
04/17/2020
ADLINK, Intel, Arrow Electronics Launch Development Kit
ADLINK, Intel, Arrow Electronics Launch Development Kit
ADLINK Technology has launched Vizi-AI with Intel providing a development starter kit (devkit) for industrial machine vision artificial intelligence (AI). The Vizi-AI starter devkit includes an Intel Atom based SMARC computer module with Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit and ADLINK Edge software. The
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Date:
04/17/2020
Hardware Designed for Controlling Smart Devices
Hardware Designed for Controlling Smart Devices
Bridgetek has further extended the scope of possibilities addressed by its PanL home automation connectivity platform - with release of the PanL Relay. The purpose of this latest unit is to bring greater functionality to installed systems, thereby leading to heightened levels of comfort. It serves as a means to
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Date:
04/16/2020
The Industry's First DisplayPort 2.0 Active Switch
The Industry's First DisplayPort 2.0 Active Switch
Diodes Incorporated announced the industry's first DisplayPort 2.0 (UHBR10) compliant 4-lane, 2:1 active switch with multiplexer and ReDriver, the PI3DPX8121. The device joins the company’s portfolio of DisplayPort switching and signal conditioning solutions engineered to meet the design needs of PCs, monitors, set
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Date:
04/16/2020
Snap-in Aluminum Capacitors Enable Higher Power Density
Snap-in Aluminum Capacitors Enable Higher Power Density
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors that enables higher power density designs. The Vishay BCcomponents 257 PRM-SI series offers up to 20 % higher ripple current than previous-generation solutions in case sizes that are up to 20 % smaller wh
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Date:
04/16/2020
Transphorm Introduces Power FETs with Gen IV GaN Platform
Transphorm Introduces Power FETs with Gen IV GaN Platform
Transphorm Inc. announced availability of its Gen IV GaN platform. Transphorm’s latest technology offers notable advancements in performance, designability, and cost when compared to its previous GaN generations. Related, Transphorm also announced today that Gen IV and future platform generations will be called Su
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Date:
04/16/2020
Eaton Releases Improved Remote Monitoring Service
Eaton Releases Improved Remote Monitoring Service
Power management company Eaton today announced a new milestone in intelligent power solutions with the launch of its redesigned PredictPulse remote monitoring and management service in the United States. A completely new user experience for web browsers and mobile devices—based on feedback from more than 100
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Date:
04/16/2020
Bourns Wire Wound Fixed Inductors in Stock at TTI
Bourns Wire Wound Fixed Inductors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., is stocking the SRN Family of Fixed Inductors from Bourns. The Bourns SRN Family of Fixed Inductors, available from TTI Inc., feature a semi-shielded construction and high current rating in a very compact package. Bourns has developed over 15 models with a wide variety of inductances and footprint
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Date:
04/16/2020
Murata's Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module is Now Shipping from TTI
Murata's Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module is Now Shipping from TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the Type 1DX Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module from Murata. The Murata Type 1DX Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module, available from TTI Inc., is designed for industrial IoT devices, smart home appliances and remote connected sensor applications. The Type 1DX RF Module is a high-performance module ba
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Date:
04/15/2020
Type-C Power Delivery Protection Switch w/ Sink Capability
Type-C Power Delivery Protection Switch w/ Sink Capability
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new Type-C Power Delivery compliant 2-in-1 combo protection switch capable up to 28V absolute maximum voltage. The AOZ1380 is a smart protection switch combining both current source and sink function into a single small thermally enhanced 3mm x 5.2mm DFN pa
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Date:
04/15/2020
TTI Offers Rohm's Product Line of Red and Infrared Lasers
TTI Offers Rohm's Product Line of Red and Infrared Lasers
TTI, Inc., is now offering Red and Infrared LASERs from Rohm Semiconductor. An expanded product offering targeted at industrial applications such as range finders, leveling, gesture control, and barcode scanners.  These semiconductor LASERs are Opto devices, often referred to as LASER diodes or LDs. R
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Date:
04/15/2020
Triax Technologies Launches Social Distancing IoT Solution
Triax Technologies Launches Social Distancing IoT Solution
In response to the need for greater worker protection during the COVID-19 pandemic, Triax Technologies, Inc., announced a new IoT system, Proximity Trace. The new solution provides proximity distancing alerts and contact tracing through a wearable device for workers across many industries, including construction, he
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Date:
04/15/2020
DC-DC Converters Offer 50 Percent Smaller Footprint
DC-DC Converters Offer 50 Percent Smaller Footprint
Murata unveiled the MYW series from the MonoBK DC-DC converter family. The new point-of-load (POL) modules offer a 50-percent smaller footprint than competing solutions and set new standards in size, efficiency and performance. The highly integrated, multi-output DC-DC converters leverage Murata’s core technology ad
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Date:
04/13/2020
6A Buck Regulator Delivers High Efficiency in a Low Profile
6A Buck Regulator Delivers High Efficiency in a Low Profile
Murata introduced the world’s lowest-profile, most efficient, fully integrated 6A buck regulator. The module’s footprint is 30 percent smaller than the nearest competitive solution and has a 25 percent lower profile without sacrificing efficiency. The MYTNA1R86RELA2RA DC–DC converter is designed for 2-cel
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Date:
04/13/2020
DesignCore Carrier Board Provides 12 Camera/Sensor Inputs
DesignCore Carrier Board Provides 12 Camera/Sensor Inputs
D3 Engineering announced its new DesignCore Carrier Board, which allows engineers to quickly connect multiple cameras or sensors with the recently launched NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX module to enable AI at the edge.  “The new DesignCore Carrier Board allows our customers to take a
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Date:
04/13/2020
Automotive-Compliant CMOS Clock Buffers Deliver Low Jitter
Automotive-Compliant CMOS Clock Buffers Deliver Low Jitter
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of its new family of automotive-compliant clock buffers, designed for low power operation in ambient temperatures of up to 105°C, as found in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment applications, and automotive gateways. Increasing sophisticat
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Date:
04/09/2020
Liquid Flow Sensors Replace Mechanical Turbine Flow Sensors
Liquid Flow Sensors Replace Mechanical Turbine Flow Sensors
Posifa Technologies introduced its new PLF2000 series of liquid flow sensors. Designed to replace mechanical turbine flow sensors, the cost-effective devices deliver increased accuracy and reliability, even in unstable pulsatile flow and low-flow conditions. Factory calibrated for water to a minimum 5 % and ty
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Date:
04/09/2020
Flex Power Modules Expands Miniature DC-DC Converters
Flex Power Modules Expands Miniature DC-DC Converters
Flex Power Modules has added to its portfolio of miniature DC-DC converters for industrial applications. Available in single or dual output options, the PUC-2B series delivers an output power of up to 2W, with no minimum load required. The new family of isolated, unregulated DC/DC converter modules incorporates fea
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Date:
04/09/2020
Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter Offers Efficiency at Low Cost
Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter Offers Efficiency at Low Cost
CUI Inc. announced the addition of its first four contact, surface mount, non-isolated converter to its dc-dc converter line. The ultra-thin VXO78-500-M features a 500mA output current, no-load input current as low as 0.2mA and a wide -40 to +85°C temperature range. This regulated dc-dc converter offers a wide 4.
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Date:
04/08/2020
Chip Resistor Available in Wide Power Ratings, Chip Sizes
Chip Resistor Available in Wide Power Ratings, Chip Sizes
Industrial and commercial power electronics demand robust power supply performance. When high stability and low thermal resistance are important, standard chip resistors may not be the best solution. Chip resistors with reverse geometry provide terminations on the long sides of the chip, as opposed to the short
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Date:
04/08/2020
TTI Stocks Toshiba Low-Voltage One-Gate Logic ICs
TTI Stocks Toshiba Low-Voltage One-Gate Logic ICs
TTI, Inc., is now stocking Toshiba one-gate logic ICs. Different voltage levels often exist in operating voltages and control signals within the system. To resolve the voltage differences, dual-supply level shifter ICs have been widely used. Toshiba's one-gate logic IC help resolve those problems. As more and m
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Date:
04/08/2020
Next-Gen SIMO Power Management IC Cuts Solution Size by Half
Next-Gen SIMO Power Management IC Cuts Solution Size by Half
Designers of compact consumer devices can now slash solution size by half and extend battery life by 20 percent with the MAX77654 single inductor, multiple output (SIMO) power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. This next-generation SIMO PMIC delivers 3 outputs with just one inductor at 91
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Date:
04/07/2020
32-Bit MCUs Designed for Industrial Automation
32-Bit MCUs Designed for Industrial Automation
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the RX72N Group and RX66N Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), new additions to the RX Family that combines equipment control and networking function on a single chip. Built around the Renesas proprietary RXv3 CPU core, the RX72N features a maximum operating frequency of
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Date:
04/07/2020
Transphorm and Microchip Help Drive GaN Adoption
Transphorm and Microchip Help Drive GaN Adoption
Transphorm Inc. announced that it has partnered with Microchip Technology Inc. The collaboration integrates a Microchip dsPIC33CK digital signal controller board with Transphorm’s 4 kW AC-to-DC bridgeless totem pole power factor correction (PFC) evaluation board, which features the company’s latest Gen IV Ga
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Date:
04/06/2020
I/O Expansion Using Standard Ethernet Brings Versatility
I/O Expansion Using Standard Ethernet Brings Versatility
Aitech now offers the compact A174 that enables embedded designers to easily increase the functionality of rugged embedded systems, especially in avionics applications. Using a standard Ethernet interface, the new I/O expansion subsystem can connect to a multiple-client/multiple-server architecture, acting as a se
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Date:
04/06/2020
SMD Thermal Chip Removes Heat From Isolated Components
SMD Thermal Chip Removes Heat From Isolated Components
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the ThermaWick THJP series surface-mount thermal jumper chip. The Vishay Dale Thin Film device allows designers to transfer heat from electrically isolated components by providing a thermal conductive pathway to a ground plane or common heatsink. Featuring an alumin
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Date:
04/06/2020
Find Vishay Automotive Grade IHDM Inductors at TTI
Find Vishay Automotive Grade IHDM Inductors at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now offering the IHDM Automotive Grade Inductors from Vishay.  The Vishay IHDM inductor family, available from TTI, Inc., enables current ratings up to 150 Amps with a powdered iron alloy core technology. This trough-hole inductor family provides stable inductance and saturation over a de
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Date:
04/03/2020
GaN Power Stage Allows High-Density Power Conversion Designs
GaN Power Stage Allows High-Density Power Conversion Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the LMG341xR050 gallium nitride (GaN) power stage from Texas Instruments (TI). With an integrated gate driver and robust protection features, the 600-V, 50-milliohm device allows designers to achieve new levels of efficiency in their power conversion systems, including in
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Date:
04/02/2020
600W Fanless AC-DC Power Supply for Medical Applications
600W Fanless AC-DC Power Supply for Medical Applications
XP Power has released a new series of convection cooled, 600W AC-DC power supplies. The ultra-compact power supplies deliver full load power under a wide range of conditions without additional cooling. The UCH600 series is ideal for use where no forced air is available, or fan noise or the ingress of dirt is und
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Date:
04/02/2020
1000VA Pure Convection-Cooled IP66-Rated Sine Wave Inverter
1000VA Pure Convection-Cooled IP66-Rated Sine Wave Inverter
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the CSI 1K-24/230-3XD3-HSF, a 1kVA addition its line of IP66-rated DC-AC sine wave inverters with pure convection cooling. This 1kVA inverter is designed for applications where a suitable heatsinking surface is not available and only pure convection cooling is feas
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Date:
04/02/2020
Mouser Electronics Extends Agreement with Advanced Energy
Mouser Electronics Extends Agreement with Advanced Energy
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces an extended global distribution agreement with Advanced Energy to distribute Excelsys Technologies products. Through the agreement, Mouser Electronics is now stocking Excelsys low-voltage power supplies. The Xsolo ultra-compact, single-output power supplies provide 500 W
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Date:
04/01/2020
Mahr Inc. Announces Expansion of 40EWR Micrometer Series
Mahr Inc. Announces Expansion of 40EWR Micrometer Series
Mahr Inc. announced a series of new Micromar Micrometers offering capabilities to perform specialized measuring tasks. Micromar 40EWR micrometers are a market-leading innovation, featuring a modern look and integrated wireless technology for data transmission. Following the recent introduction of its 40EWR-L Ra
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Date:
04/01/2020
ATEN Technology, Inc. Launches Work-From-Anywhere Solution
ATEN Technology, Inc. Launches Work-From-Anywhere Solution
ATEN Technology, Inc., released the CN9600, its newest KVM over IP switch. The 1-local/remote share access single port DVI KVM over IP switch allows remote access of digital, video, audio and virtual media via remote control of a PC or workstation. This provides users with an affordable and durable over IP server man
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Date:
04/01/2020
Phoenix Contact's M12 Power Connectors in Stock at TTI
Phoenix Contact's M12 Power Connectors in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces Phoenix Contacts M12 Power range of products are available off the shelf and are ready to ship. It’s not a new phenomenon that industrial devices are shrinking in size while the functional demands of the electrical interfaces are expanding. What’s new is the range of performance with M12
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Date:
04/01/2020
USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with USB-C Detector
USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with USB-C Detector
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3EQX10612/PI3EQX10312 2-port 10Gbps linear ReDriver devices with integrated USB-C detection for equipment implementing a USB Type-C interface. Offering 1:2/2:1 mux/demux functionality, the ReDrivers can be used to extend the reach of USB signals running across rigid or flexible PCBs
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Date:
03/31/2020
Shielded Power Inductors Feature Low Resistance
Shielded Power Inductors Feature Low Resistance
Bourns, Inc., announced 11 new low resistance, high saturation current model series to its shielded power inductor line. Featuring a very low profile (less than 2 mm), the Bourns Model SRP0xxx series has a metal alloy powder core and flat wire construction that provides a range of benefits including low copper lo
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Date:
03/31/2020
Medical, ITE Power Supplies Shipping from Sager Electronics
Medical, ITE Power Supplies Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s CUS-M Series of 30W to 1500W Medical and ITE Power Supplies. TDK-Lambda's CUS-M product range offers high efficiency, a low profile and is suitable for medical and industrial applications such as hospital, dental, broadcast and professional audio equipment. The CUS-M product ran
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Date:
03/31/2020
TTI Stocks High-Current System from Molex
TTI Stocks High-Current System from Molex
TTI, Inc., announces that Molex’s High Current System, Coeur CST is now in stock. This new Molex product delivers up to 200A thru through 3 diameter sizes (8.00mm, 6.00mm and 3.40mm) and offers a wide range of configurations, connecting PCBs, bus bars and cables. The product design allows an industry leading 1
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Date:
03/31/2020
Wire-to-Wire Connector w/ High Vibration and Heat Resistance
Wire-to-Wire Connector w/ High Vibration and Heat Resistance
Hirose has developed a low-profile waterproof wire-to-wire connector for demanding automotive, agricultural and construction vehicles. Rated to IP67 / IP69K, the 2.2 mm pitch ZE064W Series is resistant to temperatures up to 125°C. A double-layer spring, three-point contact design ensures highly reliable con
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Date:
03/30/2020
Cree's 650V MOSFETs Offer Industry-leading Efficiency
Cree's 650V MOSFETs Offer Industry-leading Efficiency
Cree announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the release of the Wolfspeed 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs, delivering a wider range of industrial applications and enabling the next generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) onboard charging, data centers, and other renewable systems with industry-leading po
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Date:
03/30/2020
Molex Expanded Ditto Connector Series Available at TTI
Molex Expanded Ditto Connector Series Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., announces Molex recently expanded the successful Ditto connector series to include Glow Wire capable versions. They are available in all products across the range of 2.50mm and 3.0 pitch offerings. The available OTS pigtails remain as non-glow wire. All of these products, including the Glow Wire variants ar
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Date:
03/30/2020
Automotive-Grade E-Shield Inductors Lower Costs, Save Space
Automotive-Grade E-Shield Inductors Lower Costs, Save Space
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its IHLE series of low profile, high-current inductors featuring integrated e-shields for the reduction of EMI with new commercial and Automotive Grade devices in the 5050 case size. The Vishay Dale IHLE-5050FH-51 and IHLE-5050FH-5A lower costs and save board space by eliminating th
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Date:
03/30/2020
Omron Boosts its Robot Family with Next-Gen Software
Omron Boosts its Robot Family with Next-Gen Software
Omron Automation Americas recently launched a next-generation software package for its mobile robots. Shortened as “FLOW Core”, the Fleet Operations Workspace Core is designed to increase the robots’ performance and ease of use while laying the foundation for future service-focused capabilities. Among the primary advantages that FLOW Core provides are a user-focused design that simplifies integration, charge management functionality that maximizes uptime, and intelligent fleet management capabilities that increase flexibility and efficiency. As an all-in-one platform, the software boosts the navigational capabilities of individual robots while simplifying the management of robot fleets.
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Date:
03/30/2020
TVS Arrays Guard Against Smartphone Electrical Transients
TVS Arrays Guard Against Smartphone Electrical Transients
ProTek Devices has introduced a series of ultra-low capacitance TVS arrays for circuit protection in smartphones, other handheld wireless systems, USB interfaces and Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base T applications. The new series of TVS arrays consists of four new devices. The GBLCxxHP/CHP series comprises of two devic
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Date:
03/30/2020
Automotive Load Dump TVS Devices Offer Best-in-Class Specs
Automotive Load Dump TVS Devices Offer Best-in-Class Specs
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TLD5S/6S/8S Series of AEC-Q101 qualified high power unidirectional transient voltage surge suppressors (TVS). The devices, offered with ratings of 3.6 KW, 4.6 KW and 6.6 KW, are ideally suited for critical load dump applications designed to protect onboard e
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Date:
03/26/2020
TTI Brings You Eaton's SuperCaps Modules for Reliable Power
TTI Brings You Eaton's SuperCaps Modules for Reliable Power
TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of multiple values of the Eaton Supercap Modules. All products feature low ESR for high power density with environmentally friendly materials for a green power solution. Eaton supercapacitors are maintenance-free with design lifetimes up to 20 years and operating temperat
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Date:
03/26/2020
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Tech Creates Ventilator PCBs
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Tech Creates Ventilator PCBs
The worldwide spread of the corona virus is not only increasing the demand for personal protective equipment, but also for medical ventilators. In order to ensure the supply in Germany, the German government has placed several orders for ventilators with different manufacturers at short notice – and this is wh
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Date:
03/26/2020
Proximity Sensors Feature World's Longest Sensing Range
Proximity Sensors Feature World's Longest Sensing Range
Manufacturers in the automotive industry are striving to make the most of the current trend towards electric vehicles and low fuel consumption by building lighter-weight vehicles and favoring aluminum over iron. As the prevalence of mixed production lines containing both iron and aluminum increases, the demand fo
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Date:
03/25/2020
Mahr Adds New Depth Gages to Its Wireless Gage Offerings
Mahr Adds New Depth Gages to Its Wireless Gage Offerings
Mahr Inc. announced an expanded line of digital depth gages. The pocket-sized 30 EWRi is easy to take along for fast depth measurements and the new universal depth gage 30 EWR-U/40 EWRi-U includes interchangeable anvils. The 30 EWRi is a compact depth gage with a 0.06inch (1.5mm) contact and 1 inch (25mm) gag
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Date:
03/25/2020
Visual Power Manager Delivers Essential Power Monitoring
Visual Power Manager Delivers Essential Power Monitoring
Eaton has launched the newest version of its Visual Power Manager (VPM) software, VPM Essential. The new offering delivers the comprehensive remote power monitoring capabilities IT and data center professionals rely on in VPM, but in a self-installable, subscription-based license ideal for small to medium business ap
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Date:
03/25/2020
MCU Starter Kit Jumpstarts Accurate Analog Evaluation
MCU Starter Kit Jumpstarts Accurate Analog Evaluation
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new Renesas Solution Starter Kit (RSSK) for developers working with the 32-bit RX23E-A microcontroller (MCU), which features one of the most highly accurate analog front ends (AFE) in the industry. The RX23E-A RSSK brings together hardware, software, and tools optimized fo
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Date:
03/25/2020
Bourns Launches Mobile App for iPhone and Android
Bourns Launches Mobile App for iPhone and Android
Bourns, Inc., announced the launch of its mobile app for iPhone and Android platforms. Bourns developed the mobile app to give customers easy, anytime access to the company’s extensive library of useful technical documents and product selection materials. The broad range of features available on the new a
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Date:
03/25/2020
Sager Electronics Offers DC/DC Converters from RECOM
Sager Electronics Offers DC/DC Converters from RECOM
Sager Electronics is now stocking RECOM Power’s RHV2 and RHV3 series of DC/DC converters. RECOM Power's RHV2 & RHV3 series DC/DC converter offers remarkably high 20kVDC isolation in a compact SIP16 case. With input voltages available at 5, 12 or 24VDC and output voltages at 5V, 12V, 24V, ±5V or ±12V, th
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Date:
03/25/2020
SiTime Boosts Performance and Reliability for Garmin Devices
SiTime Boosts Performance and Reliability for Garmin Devices
SiTime Corporation announced that Garmin International, Inc., has chosen SiTime’s MEMS timing solutions for several of Garmin’s automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, and outdoor products. “Garmin makes products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside,” said Patrick Desbois, Garmin ex
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Date:
03/24/2020
Industrial Lighting Delivers High-Quality Illumination
Industrial Lighting Delivers High-Quality Illumination
Power management company Eaton announced its latest innovation in industrial and hazardous-area lighting, Crouse-Hinds series Champ CPMV and WPMV LEDs. The wallpacks are designed for vertical surface lighting applications in industrial environments and Class I, Division 2 areas, providing high-performance, maintenance-free il
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Date:
03/23/2020
High-Voltage Power Supplies Include Expandable Functionality
High-Voltage Power Supplies Include Expandable Functionality
Dean Technology, Inc. announced the introduction of its new SPS series of digital high-voltage power supplies. These are the first products available using the company’s patented technology developed through years of research that drastically improves the performance and capability of high-voltage power supplies. Th
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Date:
03/23/2020
ABB Expands CLP Open-Frame Power Supply Family
ABB Expands CLP Open-Frame Power Supply Family
With a focus on providing the power levels and options designers need, ABB is expanding its CLP open-frame power supply product family to support a higher range of output voltages. The new additions to the product line increase its output voltage options to up to 54 volts DC and its output power options to up to
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Date:
03/23/2020
Design Kits for a Tech that Reduces Power Consumption
Design Kits for a Tech that Reduces Power Consumption
Tower Semiconductor announced the release of design kits for a novel 0.18um high-performance power management technology which offers over 35% power efficiency improvement and/or equivalent amount of die-area directly contributing to the die’s price competitiveness. This new offering enables scalable IC operation of
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Date:
03/23/2020
Anchor Design Workflow with One-Click RISA Integration
Anchor Design Workflow with One-Click RISA Integration
Hilti has streamlined the anchor and base plate design workflow for PROFIS Engineering Suite users by integrating the cloud-based software with RISAConnection. The agreement with RISA Tech, Inc., a structural design software developer, affirms Hilti’s investment in collaborating with external partners to better le
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Date:
03/20/2020
OpenLicht is developing the light of tomorrow
OpenLicht is developing the light of tomorrow
OpenLicht was funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), with the goal of enabling new forms of collaboration between science, business, maker and startup community. Infineon Technologies AG is supervising the project in close cooperation with Bernitz Electronics GmbH, Deggendorf Institute
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Date:
03/19/2020
RS introduces easy to use IR thermal imaging cameras
RS introduces easy to use IR thermal imaging cameras
Offering easy one-handed fixed-focus image capture, these new Fluke infrared imagers are ideal for engineers and technicians new to thermal imaging, allowing accurate non-contact temperature measurement from a safe distance to reveal invisible thermal issues that cannot otherwise be detected.   The TiS
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Date:
03/19/2020
UI Devices Adds Sirens Product Line to Audio Portfolio
UI Devices Adds Sirens Product Line to Audio Portfolio
The CPS models utilize piezo technology with a built-in driving circuit to create a range of variable tones and sounds, including hi-lo, warble, sweeping, one tone, and six tone. Featuring sound pressure levels (SPLs) up to 120 dB as well as through hole, panel mount, and wire lead mounting styles, these piezo si
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Date:
03/19/2020
SCALE-iDriver for SiC MOSFETs Achieves AEC-Q100 Qualification
SCALE-iDriver for SiC MOSFETs Achieves AEC-Q100 Qualification
Devices can be configured to support gate-drive voltage requirements of commonly used SiC MOSFETs and feature sophisticated safety and protection features.   The SIC1182KQ (1200 V) and SIC1181KQ (750 V) SCALE-iDriver devices are optimized for driving SiC MOSFETs in automotive applications, exhibiting rail-to-r
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Date:
03/19/2020
UnitedSiC Announces New Global Partnership with Digi-Key
UnitedSiC Announces New Global Partnership with Digi-Key
The new partnership willprovide Digi-Key customers with worldwide, 24-hour availability of UnitedSiC’s Silicon Carbide product portfolio - including the only standard gate drive SiC devices currently in the market.   Yalcin Bulut, VP of Global Sales and Marketing at UnitedSiC, said: “This partnership focuses
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Date:
03/19/2020
OptiMOS™ IPOL voltage regulators with COT engine
OptiMOS™ IPOL voltage regulators with COT engine
      This product family is designed for today’s server, base station and telecom (operating at 85˚C ambient temperature) and storage applications requiring both high efficiency and high density. The IR3887M is the smallest 30 A device on the market. Fusing Infineon’s latest FET gene
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Date:
03/19/2020
KEMET Introduces Automotive Metal Composite Power Inductors
KEMET Introduces Automotive Metal Composite Power Inductors
The MPXV product offering enhances the company’s METCOM range and is AEC-Q200 qualified for use in the automotive sector.   The new power inductors provide efficient power conversion while minimizing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and are ideal for use in DC to DC switching power supplies for t
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Date:
03/19/2020
Microchip Expands SiC Family of Power Electronics
Microchip Expands SiC Family of Power Electronics
Together with its broad portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and analog products, Microchip serves the needs of high power system control, drive and power stage – supporting customers with total system solutions.   Microchip’s SiC family includes commercially qualified Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD)-based pow
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Date:
03/19/2020
Total to Build the Largest Battery-based Energy Storage Project in France
Total to Build the Largest Battery-based Energy Storage Project in France
With a storage capacity of 25 megawatt hours (MWh) and output of 25 MW of power, the new lithium-ion energy storage system will be the largest in France. It will be used to provide fast reserve services to support the stability of the French power grid. It is part of government policy to support the development
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Date:
03/19/2020
JJ Micro deal gives Transonics access to triacs & thyristors
JJ Micro deal gives Transonics access to triacs & thyristors
Many of these parts are drop-in replacements for leading brands such as STMicro and NXP (WeEN Semiconductor).   Transonics’ extensive UK inventory includes JJ Micro’s internally-isolated tab Triacs ranging from mAs up to 40A, with sensitive data recurring currents. JJ Micro’s range of Triacs extend
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Date:
03/19/2020
Expanded High Power Portfolio for Industrial Applications
Expanded High Power Portfolio for Industrial Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the expansion of their high power portfolio with the TXP4000 Series, a maximum 4000 W AC-DC power supply suitable for industrial, process and control, railway and machinery applications. The TXP4000 Series of AC-DC converters employs a PFC front-end stage and an isolated DC-DC sta
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Date:
03/19/2020
ETAL Group showcases expanded transformer range at PCIM
ETAL Group showcases expanded transformer range at PCIM
ETAL Group will present its newly introduced range of High Voltage and High Power transformers at the upcoming PCIM Europe show in Nuremberg.   ETAL Group is a leading supplier of magnetic components for the telecom, power technology, automotive and defence industries.   In addition, ETAL’s established
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03/19/2020
Power Integrations Expands Range of InnoSwitch3 ICs
Power Integrations Expands Range of InnoSwitch3 ICs
The new INN3x78C devices incorporate a smaller “size 8” 750 V PowiGaN transistor, enabling compact, efficient power supplies delivering between 27 W and 55 W without heatsinks. The ICs are housed in the same high-creepage, safety-compliant InSOP-24D package as larger members of the GaN-based InnoSwitch3 families,
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03/19/2020
Microlease, Livingston and Electro Rent Europe finalise rebrand
Microlease, Livingston and Electro Rent Europe finalise rebrand
The three companies will operate within the global Electro Rent Corporation as Electro Rent.   This will give its customers access to a global inventory worth more than $1.2bn. With over 300 quality brands all available from one source, including major brands like Anritsu, EXFO, Fluke, Keithley, Keysi
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03/19/2020
Infineon launches OPTIGA Connect 5G ready eSIM solution
Infineon launches OPTIGA Connect 5G ready eSIM solution
This solution fully supports all GSMA standards from 3G to 5G and securely authenticates the device to the subscribed carrier network of choice. It is the perfect match for smartphones, tablets and wearables like smart watches or fitness trackers thanks to its small footprint. Combining hardware and software i
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03/19/2020
New 15W and 20W chassis / DIN rail mount DC-DC converters
New 15W and 20W chassis / DIN rail mount DC-DC converters
Their flexible specification allows devices with incompatible voltages to be easily integrated into industrial systems.   The DTJ15 and DTJ20 series are designed for convenience of installation and operation. They can be installed to a chassis or DIN rail and connected via screw terminals and require
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03/19/2020
PULS DIN-Rail Power Supplies with built-in redundancy
PULS DIN-Rail Power Supplies with built-in redundancy
    The function is used for secure power N+1 redundant operation without the need for an external decoupling unit or use of inefficient “OR-ing” diodes.   The new CP power supply family features a 100-240VAC wide range input voltage and an output of 24VDC rated at 10A or 20A. Rugged
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03/19/2020
ON Semiconductor Introduces New 900 V and 1200 V SiC MOSFETs
ON Semiconductor Introduces New 900 V and 1200 V SiC MOSFETs
Intended for use in a variety of demanding high-growth applications including solar power inverters, on-board charging for electric vehicles (EV), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), server power supplies, and EV charging stations, the new devices offer levels of performance that were simply not possible with s
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03/19/2020
Pickering Electronics launches smallest HV reed relay
Pickering Electronics launches smallest HV reed relay
Housed in the miniature SIL/SIP package, new Series 131 reed relays have a footprint of just 12.5mm x 3.7mm and a height of 6.6mm and deliver a minimum stand-off of 1500V.     Featuring a choice of 3, 5 or 12 volt coils, with optional internal diode, Series 131 reed relays are available in the 1 Form A
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03/19/2020
Nexperia delivers first ESD protection device for USB4
Nexperia delivers first ESD protection device for USB4
Of special interest to engineers designing USB4 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the new device uses Nexperia’s TrEOS ESD protection technology with active silicon-controlled rectification. It delivers a winning combination of extremely low capacitance (down to 0.1 pF); extremely low clamping (dynamic resistance dow
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03/19/2020
Würth Elektronik adds 36 V versions to its MagI³C FDSM family
Würth Elektronik adds 36 V versions to its MagI³C FDSM family
The components in a SIP-3 package represent cost-effective solutions to meet the requirements for the transient capability of a 24 V industrial voltage network. The new modules operate from 6 to 36 V VIN and generate a fixed output voltage of 3.3 or 5 V at a current of up to 1 A.   The FDSM series
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03/19/2020
Metal Composite Power Inductors for Automotive Applications
Metal Composite Power Inductors for Automotive Applications
KEMET Corporation has launched a new family of metal composite power inductors to address the stringent demands of the automotive market. The MPXV product offering enhances the company’s METCOM range and is AEC-Q200 qualified for use in the automotive sector. The new power inductors provide efficient power con
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03/18/2020
Renesas RE Family Chosen as Main Controller of G-SHOCK Watch
Renesas RE Family Chosen as Main Controller of G-SHOCK Watch
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (“Casio”) has adopted a Renesas ultra-low power consumption RE Family controller as the main controller of the new Casio G-SHOCK watch GBD-H1000 with heart rate monitor and GPS functionality, unveiled on February 26, 2020. The GBD-H1000
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Date:
03/18/2020
Current Sense Chip Resistor w/ High Power in a Small Package
Current Sense Chip Resistor w/ High Power in a Small Package
There is an on-going trend to smaller, portable and more functional devices in the consumer electronics world. This is particularly true in the current sense resistor market where power control architectures are being downsized even as the functionality is being enhanced. Stackpole's CSS0508 is a 1W current sense chip
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03/18/2020
ASIL-Grade Protector IC Ensures Reliability of Safety Apps
ASIL-Grade Protector IC Ensures Reliability of Safety Apps
Designers can now achieve ASIL compliance for automotive camera modules safely and cost-effectively with the MAX20087 dual/quad camera protector IC from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). This is the industry’s only ASIL B- to ASIL D-compliant camera protector IC with integrated I2C-based
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03/18/2020
Company Offers Range of Black and White E-Paper Displays
Company Offers Range of Black and White E-Paper Displays
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces that its full range of Aurora black and white e-paper, or E-ink, electrophoretic displays (EPDs) are available with immediate effect. These chip-on-glass (COG) front plane laminate (FPL) displays make use of the latest driving waveform technology to produce sharp images in a
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Date:
03/18/2020
Embeddetech's Next-Gen Embedded Systems Development Platform
Embeddetech's Next-Gen Embedded Systems Development Platform
Embeddetech has announced a powerful yet inexpensive platform for rapidly building electronic hardware prototypes. The platform is expected to revolutionize the development of software that runs on microcontrollers, called "embedded software," by leveraging state-of-the-art microprocessor virtualization te
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03/18/2020
LED High Bay Rated at 54,000 Hours
LED High Bay Rated at 54,000 Hours
Access Fixtures has announced a new commercial and industrial UFO-style high bay luminaire. The fixture, named SYMO, is available in 150w or 212w.  SYMO is first and foremost an extreme life fixture - it is L90 rated at 54,000 hours and L70 rated at 162,000 hours. Its long life guarantees that it will continue to
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Date:
03/18/2020
CUI Devices Adds Sirens Product Line to Audio Portfolio
CUI Devices Adds Sirens Product Line to Audio Portfolio
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of sirens to its diverse offering of buzzer products. The CPS models utilize piezo technology with a built-in driving circuit to create a range of variable tones and sounds, including hi-lo, warble, sweeping, one tone, and six tone. Featuring sound pressure levels (SPLs) up to 120
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Date:
03/17/2020
Caddock Releases Ultra-Precision Voltage-Monitoring Networks
Caddock Releases Ultra-Precision Voltage-Monitoring Networks
Caddock Electronics is pleased to announce Type VMN Voltage Monitoring Resistor Networks for applications that need superior Transient Tolerant capability – while maintaining precision voltage divider performance. These precision voltage divider networks are designed for use in the voltage measurement circuits of
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03/17/2020
SCALE-iDriver for SiC MOSFETs Achieves AEC-Q100
SCALE-iDriver for SiC MOSFETs Achieves AEC-Q100
Power Integrations announced that its SIC118xKQ SCALE-iDriver, a high-efficiency, single-channel gate driver for silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, is now certified to AEC-Q100 for automotive use. Devices can be configured to support gate-drive voltage requirements of commonly used SiC MOSFETs and feature sophisticated sa
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Date:
03/17/2020
Strain Gage Sensors Offer Improved Humidity Protection
Strain Gage Sensors Offer Improved Humidity Protection
The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc.  introduced the CHA Series – humidity resistant strain gage sensors. Micro Measurements is a worldwide industry leader in the field of stress analysis using resistive-foil sensors for high-precision strain, high-stress and force mechanism
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Date:
03/17/2020
900 V and 1200 V SiC MOSFETs for Demanding Applications
900 V and 1200 V SiC MOSFETs for Demanding Applications
ON Semiconductor has expanded their range of wide bandgap (WBG) devices with the introduction of two additional families of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET. Intended for use in a variety of demanding high-growth applications including solar power inverters, on-board charging for electric vehicles (EV), uninterruptible po
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Date:
03/17/2020
Fully-Illuminated Vandal-Resistant Pushbuttons
Fully-Illuminated Vandal-Resistant Pushbuttons
Sager Electronics is now stocking OTTO’s fully illuminated LP3-V pushbutton series. The fully illuminated LP3-V pushbutton from OTTO, available with or without legends, is a momentary action, vandal resistant switch designed to provide reliable and secure lighted position indication. The series features
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Date:
03/16/2020
IC Family Designed for 48 V DC-DC Conversion
IC Family Designed for 48 V DC-DC Conversion
EPC announces the introduction of an 80 V, 12.5 A power stage integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in motor drives for e-mobility. The EPC2152 is a single-chip driver plus eGaN FET half-bridge power stage using EPC’s proprietary GaN IC techno
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03/16/2020
First Miniature Tact Switch Rated to 10 Million Cycles
First Miniature Tact Switch Rated to 10 Million Cycles
C&K has launched a new tact switch with a rating of 10 million cycles. The KSC Tireless Endurance (KSC TE) is a revolutionary addition to C&K’s tactile product portfolio that helps ease the design cycle by offering a long-standing lifetime for its size and force range. The superior tact switch is ideal fo
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Date:
03/16/2020
SiC Family Provides System Level Improvements in Efficiency
SiC Family Provides System Level Improvements in Efficiency
Demand continues to rapidly grow for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based systems to maximize efficiency and reduce size and weight, allowing engineers to create innovative power solutions. Applications leveraging SiC technology range from electric vehicles and charging stations to smart power grids and industrial and ai
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Date:
03/16/2020
Shielded Inductors Meet High-Current Density Requirements
Shielded Inductors Meet High-Current Density Requirements
Bourns, Inc., announced the addition of nine new series to its SRP series power inductor line. These new Model SRP inductor families are designed to meet high current and low radiation requirements in a small form factor. Bourns' latest inductors feature a coil that is wound with either round or flat wire completely pre
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Date:
03/16/2020
Linear AC Power Sources for a Wide Range of Applications
Linear AC Power Sources for a Wide Range of Applications
Pacific Power Source has introduced a new range of precision programmable linear AC power sources for a wide range of AC power test applications.  This new LMX Series consists of over 20 different models ranging in power from 500VA to 30,000VA.  Compared to more commonplace PWM switching AC power sources, th
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Date:
03/16/2020
6W Automotive-standard DCDC Converter ——CVRC1215JD-6WR3
6W Automotive-standard DCDC Converter ——CVRC1215JD-6WR3
The device provides 82% efficiency and has a sustainable short-circuit protection (self-recovery), and EMI that meets the automotive standards EN55025/ CISPR25 level 4. It also meets the AEC-Q100 automotive standards, which can better meet the requirements of the automotive industry for high reliability and smal
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Date:
03/13/2020
30W High Power Density DC/DC Converter Series URB_YMD-30WR3
30W High Power Density DC/DC Converter Series URB_YMD-30WR3
This new series URB_YMD-30WR3 comes in 1x1 inch standard package and its power density increased by 50.4% compared to 2x1 inch package products with the same output power. Besides, this URB_YMD-30WR3 series features 18-75V ultra wide input voltage range and operating temperature range of -40℃ to +85℃. Protectio
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Date:
03/13/2020
XP Power launches 20W & 40W PCB mount AC-DC power supplies
XP Power launches 20W & 40W PCB mount AC-DC power supplies
Complementing the previously released 3W, 5W and 10W models, the VCE20 and VCE40 series provide 20 and 40 Watts of power respectively and offer an encapsulated version as well as a lower cost open frame version, both of which are suited to PCB mounting. The compact (VCE20 – 63.5mm x 30.5mm x 21.8mm / VCE40 - 85.0mm
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Date:
03/12/2020
Flex adds telecom version to BMR480 DC-DC converters
Flex adds telecom version to BMR480 DC-DC converters
The converter, called the BMR480 0113/034, provides an extended input voltage range below 40Vin, as required for telecom power conversion applications. It is optimized for a wider input voltage range of 36Vin to 60Vin, compared to the standard converters in the BMR480 series. The new version also has an output volt
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Date:
03/12/2020
Schaffner EMC products available on the EPLAN Data Portal
Schaffner EMC products available on the EPLAN Data Portal
EPLAN is a powerful information source for global design engineering. The data portal offers customers shared by Schaffner and EPLAN benefits from the integration of device data and CAD which can be used digitally and efficiently in design engineering. EPLAN is a powerful planning tool that is used as a worldwide standa
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Date:
03/12/2020
600 V CoolMOS PFD7 series provides ultra-high power-density
600 V CoolMOS PFD7 series provides ultra-high power-density
The devices are suitable for ultrahigh power-density designs such as chargers and adapters as well as for low-power drives and specific lighting applications. Robustness and reliability gains together with increased efficiency, minimized switching losses and improved thermal behavior make this product fami
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03/12/2020
IEC 63171-6 published: Standard industrial interface for SPE set
IEC 63171-6 published: Standard industrial interface for SPE set
On January 23, 2020 the international standard for Single Pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications was published with IEC 63171-6. The editor is the IEC committee SC 48B copper connectors. The mating face standard IEC 63171-6 T1 Industrial Style was the first standard submitted by HARTING to SC 48B for
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Date:
03/12/2020
IEEE 802.11ax compliant WLAN signaling test solution
IEEE 802.11ax compliant WLAN signaling test solution
Access points and WLAN stations can now be tested in single input single output (SISO) and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) mode as well as in single-user or multi-user (OFDMA) operation, even under fading conditions and during IP data application. The greatest innovation in IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) compliant WLAN tr
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Date:
03/12/2020
RS Components adds Isabellenhütte precision power resistors
RS Components adds Isabellenhütte precision power resistors
Produced using two different proprietary manufacturing technologies known as ISA-Plan and ISA-Weld, Isabellenhütte’s current-sense resistors meet stringent criteria with regard to thermoelectric voltage, long-term stability and inductance that allow electronics designers to optimise power use on PCBs more e
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Date:
03/12/2020
100 V Rated Voltage for 1005-Size Automotive Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
100 V Rated Voltage for 1005-Size Automotive Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
The capacitor comes in a 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm package and features a rated voltage of 100 V and a capacitance of 0.01 μF.   We have sophisticated the materials and process technologies nurtured by us to improve rated voltage to 100 V compared to our conventional product UMR105 B7103KV (1.0 x 0.5 x
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03/12/2020
TAIYO YUDEN Creates 105°C Capable Lithium Ion Capacitor
TAIYO YUDEN Creates 105°C Capable Lithium Ion Capacitor
The new capacitor has an increased operating temperature limit of 105°C Example applications for this newcapacitor include peak assistance and backup power supply in servers, drive recorders, and smart meters. When the product is used at 3.5 V, the upper limit of the operating temperature can reach +105°C,
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Date:
03/12/2020
OptiMOS Source-Down 25 V power MOSFET in PQFN package
OptiMOS Source-Down 25 V power MOSFET in PQFN package
The Source Down is the new industry standard packaging concept. The first wave of power MOSFETs launched in this new package is the OptiMOS TM 25 V in a PQFN 3.3x3.3 mm. The device sets a new industry benchmark in MOSFET performance, reducing on-state resistance (R DS(on)) and offering superior thermal management c
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Date:
03/12/2020
MOSFET Driver for Synchronous Rectification
MOSFET Driver for Synchronous Rectification
The driver is designed for AC-DC rectification circuits in general consumer applications, notebooks, and USB adapters. The APR348 is capable of driving the external MOSFET in both high-side and low-side secondary-side synchronous-rectifier configurations. This flexible and efficient device supports secondar
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Date:
03/12/2020
ADI and Jungo Cooperate to Improve Vehicle Safety
ADI and Jungo Cooperate to Improve Vehicle Safety
The combination of ADI’s ToF technology with Jungo’s Co-driver software is expected to enable the monitoring of vehicle occupants for levels of drowsiness and distraction by observing head and body position as well as eye gaze. The solution is also expected to enable smart vehicle interaction based on face,
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03/12/2020
Intelligent Power Devices enable Standalone System Protection
Intelligent Power Devices enable Standalone System Protection
The IPDs are optimized for automotive ECUs in transmission control, engine control, and other vehicle systems. IPDs are semiconductor devices that protect electronic circuits from breakdown (i.e. due to overcurrent during abnormalities). Unlike conventional fuses, IPD as semiconductor fuses can protect circ
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Date:
03/12/2020
Pre-Switch Demonstrates Efficacy of AI-based Soft Switching
Pre-Switch Demonstrates Efficacy of AI-based Soft Switching
Pre-Switch, Inc., has released first data from its Cleanwave 200kW inverter reference. Double pulse test data demonstrates that the Pre-Switch soft-switching platform – comprising the Pre-Drive 3 controller board powered by the Pre-Flex FPGA, and RPG gate driver board – reduces total system switching losses by
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Date:
03/12/2020
Ultra-Miniature Pushbutton Switches for Lasting Performance
Ultra-Miniature Pushbutton Switches for Lasting Performance
C&K has developed a sealed miniature pushbutton switch that offers an extended operating life to 50,000 cycles on FP11 & FP21 version. The FP Series is completely sealed via an O-ring between the actuator and bushing, preventing contamination. The sealing also enables automated soldering and cleaning, sa
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Date:
03/12/2020
Expanded RF Portfolio for Satellite, Radar Applications
Expanded RF Portfolio for Satellite, Radar Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its portfolio of mmWave solutions with the introduction of two new IC families for satellite communications (Satcom), radar, and phased array applications: The F65xx transmit active beamforming ICs and F692x low-noise amplifiers (LNAs). Featuring a combination of low po
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Date:
03/12/2020
DIN Rail Mount DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications
DIN Rail Mount DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications
XP Power has announced the availability of two new series of wide range input DC-DC converters. Their flexible specification allows devices with incompatible voltages to be easily integrated into industrial systems. The DTJ15 and DTJ20 series are designed for convenience of installation and operation. The
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Date:
03/11/2020
2.5/5/10Gbps Ethernet LAN Mux/Demux Enables Port Switching
2.5/5/10Gbps Ethernet LAN Mux/Demux Enables Port Switching
Diodes Incorporated introduced the PI3L2500 LAN multiplexer/demultiplexer, the industry's first switch designed to enable port switching in next-generation corporate LANs at Ethernet signal speeds of 2.5/5/10 Gigabit per second (Gbps). The PI3L2500 bidirectional mux/demux design enables two Ethernet PHY differential
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Date:
03/11/2020
New Underground Software for Takeoff, Production Control
New Underground Software for Takeoff, Production Control
AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, announced the introduction of Underground, the next-generation software to simplify takeoff and production control of pipe and underground utilities. AGTEK’s new Underground software combines intuitive data entry with flexible reporting to speed up takeoffs an
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Date:
03/11/2020
IoT Solutions for Cloud Connectivity to All MCUs and MPUs
IoT Solutions for Cloud Connectivity to All MCUs and MPUs
Due to the fragmented nature of the Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace, increasing project complexity and costs, today’s developers face more challenges in design decisions than ever before. These challenges lead to extended development times, increased security threats and failed solutions. Continuing to ex
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Date:
03/11/2020
Automotive Phototransistor Optocoupler Saves Energy, Space
Automotive Phototransistor Optocoupler Saves Energy, Space
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Automotive-Grade phototransistor optocoupler that combines a high current transfer ratio (CTR) range from 50 % to 600 % with a low forward current of 1 mA in the compact SOP-4 mini-flat package. Offering 80 % lower forward current than the previous-generation solution,
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Date:
03/11/2020
The Highest-Performance Wideband mmWave Synthesizer
The Highest-Performance Wideband mmWave Synthesizer
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a next-generation wideband mmWave synthesizer with the industry’s highest performance and unique set of features optimized for 5G and broadband wireless applications. The flagship 8V97003 device is ideal as a local oscillator (LO) for mmWave and beamforming, or a pr
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Date:
03/11/2020
Four-Terminal Shunt Resistors for Less Wasted Power
Four-Terminal Shunt Resistors for Less Wasted Power
Low resistance values are important for high-efficiency current sensing in that lower values mean less wasted power on the current sensing measurement itself. But sensing low resistance values becomes challenging because of lead resistance. Using a four terminal shunt resistor eliminates the detrimental effects o
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Date:
03/11/2020
Hirose Partners with Amphenol on ix Industrial Connector
Hirose Partners with Amphenol on ix Industrial Connector
Hirose would like to announce their partnership on the release of ix Industrial connectors by Amphenol. The ix Industrial is an ideal connection solution for Factory and Process Automation, Machine to Machine communication, Robotics, Sensors, Human Interface devices and other devices needing Ethernet IIoT connectivity in
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Date:
03/11/2020
SkyWater Chosen to Make High-Performance Si Power MOSFETs
SkyWater Chosen to Make High-Performance Si Power MOSFETs
SkyWater Technology and Applied Novel Devices Inc. announced the companies have entered into a licensing and manufacturing agreement to offer an improved standard process flow for Si power MOSFETs (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors).  The partnership will enable AND to bring new power device pr
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Date:
03/11/2020
Beacon EmbeddedWorks Announces New RZ/G2 System on Modules
Beacon EmbeddedWorks Announces New RZ/G2 System on Modules
Beacon EmbeddedWorks announces its new line of versatile RZ/G2 SOMs. As a Renesas Alliance Partner, Beacon’s RZ/G2 SOMs are the first available solution based on the Renesas RZ/G2N, RZ/G2M, and RZ/G2H SoCs. The flexible RZ/G2 SOM series delivers the latest in connectivity and multimedia capabilities, with unrivale
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Date:
03/11/2020
SiC MOSFET Devices Enable Better Performance, Efficiency
SiC MOSFET Devices Enable Better Performance, Efficiency
ON Semiconductor has expanded their range of wide bandgap (WBG) devices with the introduction of two additional families of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET. Intended for use in a variety of demanding high-growth applications including solar power inverters, on-board charging for electric vehicles (EV), uninterruptible po
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Date:
03/11/2020
Common Mode Toroidal Chokes for Noise Reduction
Common Mode Toroidal Chokes for Noise Reduction
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company, announces their new HCTC Series of Common Mode Toroidal Chokes for design engineers and manufacturers who specify power supplies accommodating Common Mode noise reduction and line filtering. The HCTC Series features a solid carrier base for stable vertical PCB mount
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03/11/2020
Software Designed for Materials Takeoff, Production Control
Software Designed for Materials Takeoff, Production Control
AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, announced the introduction of Materials, the next-generation software to simplify takeoff and production control of construction materials. The new software puts materials first and accounts for all construction cost items without entering any data twice. Users can
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Date:
03/10/2020
Expanded Range of ICs Incorporate 750 V GaN Transistors
Expanded Range of ICs Incorporate 750 V GaN Transistors
Power Integrations announced an expansion of its InnoSwitch 3 families of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new INN3x78C devices incorporate a smaller “size 8” 750 V PowiGaN transistor, enabling  compact, efficient power supplies delivering between 27 W and 55 W without heatsinks. The ICs are hou
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03/10/2020
Polymer Aluminum Electrolytics Provide High Capacitance
Polymer Aluminum Electrolytics Provide High Capacitance
The new PPC Series of ultra-thin polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier represents a totally new capacitor form factor. Designed specifically for applications requiring high ripple current and the thinnest possible profiles, type PPC opens up new product design options. In addition to be
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Date:
03/09/2020
Stackable DC/DC Buck Converter Maximizes Power Density
Stackable DC/DC Buck Converter Maximizes Power Density
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new 40-A SWIFT DC/DC buck converter, offering first-of-its-kind stackability of up to four integrated circuits (ICs). The TPS546D24APMBus buck converter can deliver up to 160 A of output current at an 85°C ambient temperature –four times more current than competing power ICs
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Date:
03/09/2020
Sager Electronics Releases Line Card for Battery Solutions
Sager Electronics Releases Line Card for Battery Solutions
Sager Electronics and its specialized group, Sager Power Systems, announced the release of a new battery solutions line card. As an authorized distributor and value-add reseller working with many of the industry’s top battery brands, Sager’s new, full-color line card showcases both its standard battery o
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Date:
03/09/2020
Super Junction MOSFETs in SMD-type DFN5x6, DFN8x8 Packages
Super Junction MOSFETs in SMD-type DFN5x6, DFN8x8 Packages
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of700V and 600V αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFET families in SMD-type DFN5x6 and DFN8x8 packages. αMOS5 is AOS’ latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, PC Po
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Date:
03/08/2020
Proximity Sensors from Vishay are Available at TTI
Proximity Sensors from Vishay are Available at TTI
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the VCNL36821S/36826S proximity sensors from Vishay. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new fully integrated proximity sensors designed to increase efficiency and performance in industrial, medical and commercial applications. Featuring an IR emitter and a vertical cavity sur
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Date:
03/08/2020
Dual, Quad Channel USB-to-UART/MPSSE Bridge ICs
Dual, Quad Channel USB-to-UART/MPSSE Bridge ICs
FTDI Chip’s latest series of multi-channel USB interface ICs have the capacity to deal with next-generation power requirements, as larger items of hardware start to make use of the protocol. Available in both 2-channel (FT2233HP) and 4-channel (FT4233HP) versions, the new Hi-Speed (480Mbits/s) devices have se
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Date:
03/04/2020
Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers Suit Press-Pack IGBT Modules
Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers Suit Press-Pack IGBT Modules
Power Integrations introduced the 1SP0351SCALE-2 single-channel, +15/-10 V, plug-and-play gate-driver, developed specifically for new 4500 V press-pack IGBT (PPI) modules from manufacturers such as Toshiba, Westcode and ABB. Based on Power Integrations’ widely used SCALE-2 chipset, the new gate-drivers are per
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Date:
03/04/2020
Filter Increases Motor Life and Eliminates Motor Failure
Filter Increases Motor Life and Eliminates Motor Failure
MTE Corporation announces the launch of SineWave Nexus. The SineWave Nexus is the latest addition to MTE’s best-in-class motor protection filter family. The SineWave Nexus eliminates high frequency content and voltage peaks to extend system efficiency and motor life at any cable length. The SineWave Nexus is
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Date:
03/03/2020
Coronavirus Increases Demand for Seoul Viosys' LED Tech
Coronavirus Increases Demand for Seoul Viosys' LED Tech
Seoul Viosys announced that customer inquiries for its violeds UV LED products, which are ideal for sterilizing bacteria, increased more than five times over the previous month, fueled by concerns over the continuing global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiati
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Date:
03/03/2020
Modular Configurable 600W, 1200W PSUs are Smallest in Class
Modular Configurable 600W, 1200W PSUs are Smallest in Class
FiDUS Power announces the availability of the NEVO range of smallest in its class modular configurable power supplies including medical variants. Both sizes of the NEVO power supplies are available with the latest in medical safety approvals for safety EN/IEC/ANSI 60601-1 and EMC immunity EN60601-1-2 4th edition
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Date:
03/03/2020
Ultra-Precision Thin-Film Resistors Available in 0402 Case
Ultra-Precision Thin-Film Resistors Available in 0402 Case
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the company has extended its TNPU e3 series of Automotive Grade ultra precision thin film flat chip resistors with a new space-saving component in the compact 0402 case size. Offering excellent long term stability — for example, permitted maximum resistance change
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Date:
03/03/2020
MLCCs Withstand Demands of Automotive and Medical Equipment
MLCCs Withstand Demands of Automotive and Medical Equipment
Taiyo Yuden Automotive-Grade Products consist of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and inductors that withstand the demands of automotive electronic components, industrial equipment, and medical equipment. Taiyo Yuden uses its own raw materials and advanced technologies for greater control and flexibility on
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Date:
03/03/2020
Web Simulation Tool Does Verification for Power Devices, ICs
Web Simulation Tool Does Verification for Power Devices, ICs
ROHM announced to start to provide with a web simulation tool, “ROHM Solution Simulator”, that allows designers of electronic circuits and systems in the automotive and industrial markets to simultaneously verify power devices and ICs on 44 different solution circuits. Simulations are typically conducted before
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Date:
03/03/2020
Data Acquisition System Offers High Flexibility, Accuracy
Data Acquisition System Offers High Flexibility, Accuracy
Micro-Measurements announced that it has introduced a new high performance data acquisition system featuring a scanner with up to 128 software-configurable input channels. The System 7100 offers high-accuracy, greater flexibility and ease-of-use for a broad range of applications including design verificati
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Date:
03/03/2020
Adapter Integrates Blue e Cooling Units into IoT Systems
Adapter Integrates Blue e Cooling Units into IoT Systems
Rittal now offers a special adapter that retrofits comprehensive communications capabilities to ensure that customers can integrate existing Blue e cooling units into condition monitoring and IoT systems. Smart manufacturing is driven by the rise of technology; digital retrofit may be the most economical solution
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Date:
03/03/2020
Power Supplies Output from + or - 250 volts to 6,000 volts
Power Supplies Output from + or - 250 volts to 6,000 volts
Dean Technology, Inc. announced the introduction of its new SPS series of digital high-voltage power supplies. These are the first products available using the company’s patented technology developed through years of research that drastically improves the performance and capability of high-voltage power supplies. Th
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Date:
02/28/2020
Thick Film Chip Resistors Offer Very High Voltage Ratings
Thick Film Chip Resistors Offer Very High Voltage Ratings
Chip resistors are used for a wide range of applications, power ratings, current levels, and voltages. Previously, chip resistor voltage ratings have been constrained by the limitations of thick film screen printing. Today, Stackpole's UHV Series combines a unique film and deposition process with proprietary proce
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Date:
02/27/2020
New Data Book for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
New Data Book for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
TDK Corporation presents the fully revised Data Book for aluminum electrolytic capacitors with screw terminal, snap-in, axial and single-ended design. In addition to proven products the book also contains many innovations, such as the screw terminal types of the B43707* and B43727* series. These have rated voltages of
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Date:
02/27/2020
Smallest LiDAR ICs Offer More Than 2x Higher Bandwidth
Smallest LiDAR ICs Offer More Than 2x Higher Bandwidth
Designers of automotive self-driving systems can now enable higher-speed autonomous driving through the industry's fastest and smallest Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Compared to the closest competitive solution, the MAX40026 high-speed comparator and the MAX40660/MAX40661 high
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Date:
02/27/2020
Fanless 4 kW Power Supply Offers Wide Adjustable Output
Fanless 4 kW Power Supply Offers Wide Adjustable Output
Bel Power Solutions announced the TCP4000 Series of fanless, three-phase 4000 W AC-DC converters, suitable for a variety of industrial applications, including semiconductor lasers and plasma generators, as well as process and control applications. The TCP4000 Series converts worldwide three-phase input vol
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Date:
02/27/2020
Bourns Adds Four New Pressure Sensor Model Families
Bourns Adds Four New Pressure Sensor Model Families
Bourns, Inc., announced the addition of four new model families to the Bourns Precision Sensor (BPS) line. Based on state-of-the-art Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, the four new BPS310, BPS320, BPS330 and BPS340 series are cost-effective pressure sensor solutions that feature ultra-fast response ti
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Date:
02/26/2020
USB-C PD 3.0 Controllers with Advanced Features, Efficiency
USB-C PD 3.0 Controllers with Advanced Features, Efficiency
ON Semiconductor has announced a pair of novel devices that are fully compliant with the USB-C PD 3.0 standard. The FAN6390 adaptive charging controller brings ease of integration of the USB-C PD 3.0 programmable power supply (PPS) standard into systems while the NCP12601 is a highly integrated multi-mode flyback co
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Date:
02/26/2020
PCIe Card for High Density Vo5G and VoLTE
PCIe Card for High Density Vo5G and VoLTE
SMART Embedded Computing announced a new PCI Express (PCIe) card for voice-over-5G and LTE applications (Vo5G/VoLTE). This media processing accelerator add-in card enables high density voice processing to be integrated into rack mounted servers or other network appliances that have PCIe slots. It is designed to
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Date:
02/25/2020
MEMS Environmental Sensor for Ultra-Low Pressure Sensing
MEMS Environmental Sensor for Ultra-Low Pressure Sensing
Bourns, Inc., introduced a new environmental pressure sensor model that provides high accuracy, 3.3 V and ultra-low pressure range capabilities. Bourns Model BPS125 pressure sensors are based on state-of-the-art Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology and deliver precision performance in a miniature pa
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Date:
02/25/2020
Solutions Stack Accelerates Low-Power Embedded Vision
Solutions Stack Accelerates Low-Power Embedded Vision
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation extended its position as a global provider of FPGA-based embedded vision solutions with the introduction of the Lattice mVision solutions stack. The complete solutions stack includes the modular hardware development boards, design software, embedded vision IP portfolio, and re
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Date:
02/25/2020
Motor-Driver IC Family Expands to 400 W
Motor-Driver IC Family Expands to 400 W
Power Integrations announced that its BridgeSwitch integrated half-bridge (IHB) motor-driver IC family has been expanded and now supports applications requiring up to 400 W.  BridgeSwitch ICs feature high- and low-side advanced FREDFETs (Fast Recovery Diode Field Effect Transistors) with integrated lossless cu
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Date:
02/25/2020
MOSFET Power Modules Optimized for High Efficiency
MOSFET Power Modules Optimized for High Efficiency
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of a newintelligent power module, AIM702H50B, specialized for low-power BLDC motor drives system such as fan motors in home appliances and air-conditioners that require highly compact size with reliable and efficient design allowance. The new IPM7
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Date:
02/25/2020
18V, 6A Synchronous Buck Converter for POL Applications
18V, 6A Synchronous Buck Converter for POL Applications
Diodes Incorporated introduced the AP62600 synchronous DC-DC buck converter for point-of-load (POL) conversion in applications such as TVs, monitors, white goods, home appliances, consumer electronics, and large-scale integrated circuits. The AP62600 delivers up to 6A of output from a supply voltage of 4.5
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Date:
02/25/2020
Isolated Silicon Carbide Gate Driver Provides High Efficiency
Isolated Silicon Carbide Gate Driver Provides High Efficiency
With the MAX22701E isolated gate driver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM), designers of high-voltage/high-power systems can improve power supply efficiency by up to 4 percentage points over competitive solutions, reducing power loss and the resulting carbon footprint by 30 percent. The driver IC i
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Date:
02/20/2020
Isabellenhütte receives type examination certification
Isabellenhütte receives type examination certification
The new launch follows the successful completion of the type examination. The DC meters are now available for purchase by manufacturers of charging stations and can be integrated into the designs of their applications.   The basis of the type examination certification was the successfully conducted metrological mea
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Date:
02/20/2020
ModBUS-TCP interface option for programmable DC power supplies
ModBUS-TCP interface option for programmable DC power supplies
The option is available on all models ranging from the 1U high half rack GH1.5kW to the 3U high full rack GSP15kW. The industry standard ModBUS-TCP protocol is used for transmission of information between electronic devices for the supervision and control of automation equipment. This GENESYS+™ option allows
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Date:
02/20/2020
Toshiba announces 100 V N-channel automotive MOSFETs
Toshiba announces 100 V N-channel automotive MOSFETs
Designed specifically for modern 48 V system applications, the devices are suited to use in boost converters for integrated starter generators (ISG) and LED headlights as well as motor drives, switching regulators and load switches.   The XPH4R10ANB and XPH6R30ANB devices improve the efficiency of automotiv
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Date:
02/20/2020
Mouser and TE Connectivity Examine Robotics Trends in eBook
Mouser and TE Connectivity Examine Robotics Trends in eBook
In Solutions for Robots and Robot Control, engineers and subject matter experts from Mouser and TE offer in-depth articles on the latest robotics technologies in the manufacturing space. The eBook places a special emphasis on the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), highlighting the many ways in which robots are
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Date:
02/20/2020
Mouser Launches USB-C Charging Reference Design
Mouser Launches USB-C Charging Reference Design
The reference design includes the Qorvo ACT4751 DC-to-DC buck converter and a Cypress EZ-PD CCG3PA USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) controller. The products and reference design support applications such as PC and tablet power adapters, smartphone and mobile chargers, vehicle chargers, and power banks. &nbs
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Date:
02/20/2020
Yokogawa UK partners with TDK-Lambda
Yokogawa UK partners with TDK-Lambda
Through Yokogawa’s extensive distribution channels, customers across the UK will now benefit from even easier access to TDK-Lambda’s best-selling range of laboratory power supplies.   Yokogawa UK will carry three popular product lines of programmable power supplies. The GENESYS range features hig
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Date:
02/20/2020
First Accelerometer with Built-In Noise Filtering Function
First Accelerometer with Built-In Noise Filtering Function
The accelerometers are ideal for high accuracy, low power motion sensing applications in the industrial equipment and consumer wearable markets.   In recent years, as factories have begun to save labor costs and increase efficiency, the concept of predictive maintenance for detecting abnormalities b
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Date:
02/20/2020
Ultra-compact 200W desktop power supply has GaN switching
Ultra-compact 200W desktop power supply has GaN switching
GaN provides increased efficiency, reduced heat losses and operation a higher-frequencies, allowing the size of magnetics and other components to be reduced. The result is an amazingly-compact 200W external desktop power supply with market leading 12.5W/In³ power density.   The FiDUS GDA200 will be
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Date:
02/20/2020
Three-Phase Brushless Motor Controller with Gate Driver
Three-Phase Brushless Motor Controller with Gate Driver
The sensorless design of the TC78B009FTG does not require Hall effect sensors, making it ideal for applications involving high-velocity fans or impellers in servers, blowers, small pumps, cordless vacuums and robotic cleaners.   In recent years, increases in server capacity and performance have requir
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Date:
02/20/2020
Further Optimized Automotive 180nm BCD-on-SOI Technology
Further Optimized Automotive 180nm BCD-on-SOI Technology
The new medium voltage devices cover voltages from 12V to 32V. With that customers now have access to a complete portfolio of different voltage options – covering a 10V to 200V voltage range. These new complementary NMOS/PMOS devices support automotive AEC-Q100 grade 0 designs and deliver competitive on-resistance (R
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Date:
02/20/2020
AVX Updates SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool With MLCC Series
AVX Updates SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool With MLCC Series
The tool enables the quick, easy, and accurate parametric characterization of an extensive range of multilayer ceramic, tantalum, polymer, and niobium oxide surface-mount capacitors, as well as multilayer varistors.   The interactive online tool groups various product series by common application features to sim
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Date:
02/20/2020
Maxim makes $25M Investment in New Design Center in Dublin
Maxim makes $25M Investment in New Design Center in Dublin
The design center will focus on product development and conducting research and development in the areas of analog semiconductor design to deliver Maxim’s innovative solutions across many end markets.   To make this vision a reality, the company will recruit a strong team of mixed-signal and analo
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Date:
02/20/2020
Powerbox announces high peak load power supply for medical laser applications
Powerbox announces high peak load power supply for medical laser applications
Based on digital control and high energy storage management techniques, the SMM3000A80024C series delivers 2.25kW repetitive peak power to medical lasers with high efficiency. The SMM3000A80024C complies with medical safety standards and for silent operation it includes a thermo-controlled cooling system. &n
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Date:
02/20/2020
SIGA expands with Stabilised Transformers acquisition
SIGA expands with Stabilised Transformers acquisition
SIGA Electronics has expanded its business in High Voltage and High Power transformers through the acquisition of the business and assets of Stabilised Transformers.   “The acquisition offers significant benefits to Stabilised Transformers as well as to SIGA customers,” commented Richard Thrussell, G
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Date:
02/20/2020
Shunt Resistors Feature High Rated Power in 5.0mm×2.5mm Size
Shunt Resistors Feature High Rated Power in 5.0mm×2.5mm Size
It is ideal for current detection in motors and power supply circuits used in automotive systems and industrial equipment.   This new series combines a revised electrode structure with optimized device design that improves heat dissipation to PCB where the resistor is mounted on. The result is a 39%
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Date:
02/20/2020
Flex Power Modules announces miniature DC-DC converters
Flex Power Modules announces miniature DC-DC converters
The new devices are all isolating converters providing output power of up to 1W, with no minimum load required.   Efficiency is typically 84% (PUA-A), 80% (PUC-B) and 81% (PUB-M) – all at full load. Input-to-output isolation voltage is 2000V (PUA-A), 6000V (PUC-B) and 3000V (PUB-M).   The ne
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Date:
02/20/2020
iMOTION IMC300 adds Arm MCU for maximum flexibility
iMOTION IMC300 adds Arm MCU for maximum flexibility
IMC300 complements the IMC100 series and aims at variable speed drives that require very high application flexibility. Both families, IMC100 and IMC300, share the same implementation of the MCE 2.0 providing ready-to-use motor and, optional, PFC control. Applying the MCE for controlling the motor, customers can focus
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Date:
02/20/2020
Power Supplies Boost Efficiency w/ Four Independent Channels
Power Supplies Boost Efficiency w/ Four Independent Channels
For any test and measurement application requiring up to four independent DC power supplies with full flexibility, full functionality, full safety and full connectivity, the R&S NGP800 power supply series will boost the efficiency in any lab or production line. Users benefit from the large 5” high re
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Date:
02/20/2020
Vitrek Launches Electrical Safety and Test Equipment Catalog
Vitrek Launches Electrical Safety and Test Equipment Catalog
Vitrek introduces a new Electrical Safety and Test Equipment product catalog. This comprehensive resource provides detailed information about Vitrek’s electrical safety and test equipment including hipot & ground bond testers, power analyzers, high voltage meters, lighting testing products and more. The ca
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Date:
02/20/2020
ReDrivers Boost Signal Quality of High-Speed USB 3.2
ReDrivers Boost Signal Quality of High-Speed USB 3.2
Diodes Incorporated introduced a series of USB ReDrivers for the industrial, embedded, and consumer market segments. The PI3EQX1004E and PI3EQX1002E are USB 3.2 compliant, 5Gbps to 10Gbps, 2-Port/1-Port, linear ReDrivers. The devices provide adjustable linear equalization, output swing, and flat gain to optimize per
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Date:
02/20/2020
AVX Updates its SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool
AVX Updates its SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool
AVX Corporation launched an updated version of its user-friendly SpiCAT online simulation tool, which enables the quick, easy, and accurate parametric characterization of an extensive range of multilayer ceramic, tantalum, polymer, and niobium oxide surface-mount capacitors, as well as multilayer varistors. Th
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Date:
02/19/2020
NanoLock Security, Adesto Deal Flash-to-Cloud IoT Security
NanoLock Security, Adesto Deal Flash-to-Cloud IoT Security
NanoLock Security announced it is joining with Adesto Technologies Corp. to collaborate on flash-based embedded security and management solutions for low-density flash memory devices used in products such as smart meters, sensors and controllers in smart energy, water utilities, industrial facilities and more. The Adesto an
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Date:
02/19/2020
High-Power Resistors Reduce Component Counts, Lower Costs
High-Power Resistors Reduce Component Counts, Lower Costs
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first high power resistors on the market to be offered with the AEC-Q200 automotive qualification. Designed for direct mounting on a heatsink, the Vishay Sfernice LPSA 300, LPSA 600, and LPSA 800 deliver high power dissipation and pulse handling capabilities to help de
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Date:
02/19/2020
Renesas, Hitachi Develop High-Speed Automotive A/D Converter
Renesas, Hitachi Develop High-Speed Automotive A/D Converter
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Hitachi, Ltd. announced a technology collaboration to enable continuous-time digital calibration of a delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator and an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter circuit. Designed to boost the performance of ΔΣ A/D converters for stable performance under the harsh c
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Date:
02/19/2020
Murata Rolls Out World's Smallest PTC Thermistor
Murata Rolls Out World's Smallest PTC Thermistor
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has succeeded in commercializing the world's smallest PTC thermistor (commonly known as a resettable fuse) in the 0201 inch size (0.6×0.3×0.3mm) for mobile devices, and has recently begun mass production of this device under the part number PRG03BC181QB6RL. As smartphones and
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Date:
02/18/2020
Resistors Feature Industry's Highest Power in their Size
Resistors Feature Industry's Highest Power in their Size
ROHM recently announced the availability of shunt resistors, GMR50 series, delivering industry-leading 4W rated power (at electrode temperature TK=90°C) in the compact 5.0mm×2.5mm (2010 type package) size. It is ideal for current detection in motors and power supply circuits used in automotive systems and in
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Date:
02/18/2020
Humidity Control Sheets Protect Sensitive Telecom Equipment
Humidity Control Sheets Protect Sensitive Telecom Equipment
Active-S Humidity Control Sheets from FiberSource are a more cost-effective method for protecting telecom cabinets and equipment by eliminating the damage, corrosion, rust and component failure caused by condensation. The active humidity control sheets require less physical space, are maintenance-free, and do not need a pow
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Date:
02/18/2020
Miniature DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications
Miniature DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications
Flex Power Modules introduces new families of miniature DC-DC converters for industrial applications: the PUA-A, PUC-B and PUB-M. The new devices are all isolating converters providing output power of up to 1W, with no minimum load required.  Efficiency is typically 84% (PUA-A), 80% (PUC-B) and 81% (PUB-M
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Date:
02/18/2020
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors With High Ripple Current
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors With High Ripple Current
TDK Corporation announced the new B43707* and B43727* series of EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors with screw terminals. They are designed for rated voltages of between 400 V DC and 450 V DC and cover a capacitance range from 1800 µF to 18,000 µF. One unique feature of this series is their high CV product, wh
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Date:
02/18/2020
5kW High-Input Voltage DC-DC Converters
5kW High-Input Voltage DC-DC Converters
ABSOPULSE Electronics has released the HVI 5K-3U7 series of high input voltage industrial DC-DC converters that deliver up to 5kW output power. A built-in redundancy diode allows for parallel connection of a number of 5kW converter units to create a 10kW, 15kW, or higher DC-power solution, and N+1 operation. Th
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Date:
02/14/2020
Rittal North America Introduces New AX and KX Enclosures
Rittal North America Introduces New AX and KX Enclosures
Rittal introduced the new AX / KX wall mount enclosures. These new enclosure offerings feature a simpler and faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety. The latest additions to the Rittal enclosure portfolio offer improved features and new opportunities for value crea
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Date:
02/14/2020
Isolierter CAN-Transceiver mit Automotive-Qualifizierung
Isolierter CAN-Transceiver mit Automotive-Qualifizierung
Mit Eigenschaften wie einfacher Aufbau, umfassende Funktionalität, hohe Störsicherheit und schnelle Datenübertragung ist der CAN-Bus das bevorzugte Kommunikations-Netzwerk für elektronische Komponenten im Bereich Automotive. Mornsun unterstützt diese Technologie ab sofort mit isolierten CAN-Transceivern, die n
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Date:
02/13/2020
Renesas, Panthronics Collaborate for Wireless Charging, IoT

The P9235A-RB-EVK Evaluation Board

Renesas, Panthronics Collaborate for Wireless Charging, IoT
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Panthronics AG jointly announced they are collaborating to bring best-in-class solutions to the consumer, industrial, and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. The collaboration realizes technical leadership in performance, size reduction, lower BOM and power consumption, while of
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Date:
02/13/2020
Flex Power Modules Adds Telecom Version to DC-DC Converters
Flex Power Modules Adds Telecom Version to DC-DC Converters
Flex Power Modules introduces a new version of its BMR480 digital DC-DC converter, optimized for telecom applications that require input voltage down to 36Vin. The converter, called the BMR480 0113/034, provides an extended input voltage range below 40Vin, as required for telecom power conversion applications. I
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Date:
02/13/2020
Automotive CAN Transceiver Modules Meet AEC-Q100 Standards
Automotive CAN Transceiver Modules Meet AEC-Q100 Standards
Thanks to the simple CAN bus transmission and wiring, as well as the strong anti-interference ability, CAN bus has become the preferred communication protocol for the automotive electronics industry. Mornsun released a new automotive CAN transceiver module series CTD-CAN. From design, verification to produc
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Date:
02/13/2020
MCU Family Moves Software Tasks to Hardware
MCU Family Moves Software Tasks to Hardware
In microcontroller (MCU) based system design, software is often the bottleneck for both time to market and system performance. By offloading many software tasks to hardware, Microchip Technology Inc.’s next generation PIC18-Q43 family helps developers bring higher performing solutions to market faster.  The family’
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Date:
02/12/2020
Stackpole Expands All-Metal Current-Sense Resistor Series
Stackpole Expands All-Metal Current-Sense Resistor Series
Electronics designers are driven to downsize circuitry to make products lighter, smaller, more efficient and to allow for added features. Downsizing takes place in all aspects of the circuit design including the power control and delivery. This can be challenging since it isn’t always possible to reduce the actual
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Date:
02/12/2020
Ultra-Low Noise, Monolithic Dual, N-Channel JFET
Ultra-Low Noise, Monolithic Dual, N-Channel JFET
Linear Systems announces the re-release of their most popular part, the LSK389 Series, Ultra-Low Noise, Monolithic Dual, N-Channel JFET, now 100% tested to meet or exceed noise specifications. The LSK389 is the lowest noise Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) in its class and has been used in ultra-hig
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Date:
02/11/2020
-30 V P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low On-Resistance
-30 V P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low On-Resistance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new -30 V p-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that offers industry-low on-resistance of 3.5 mΩ at 10 V in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm thermally enhanced PowerPAK 1212-8S package, in addition to best in class on-resistance times gate charge — a critical figure of merit (F
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Date:
02/10/2020
Expanded Line of Automotive-Grade SMD Fuse Model Families
Expanded Line of Automotive-Grade SMD Fuse Model Families
Bourns, Inc., further expanded the company's SinglFuse product line with new automotive grade SMD fuse families. The five new SF-1206SA-W, SF-2410FPA-W, SF-2410FA-W, SF-0603HIA-M and SF-1206HIA-M model families are fully compliant with Bourns' internal AEC-Q200 equivalent test procedures to ensure rugged performance in a
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Date:
02/10/2020
650V, 1200V, and 1700V Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode Family
650V, 1200V, and 1700V Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode Family
SemiQ recently announced the release to production of its new 3rd generation SiC Diode Family featuring blocking voltages of 650V, 1200V and 1700V with forward-current starting at 8 amps up to 50 A per chip. Packages include TO-220-2L, TO-220-3L, TO-247-2L, TO-247-3L, SOT-227, TO-263 as well as bare die. These Gen-3 pro
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Date:
02/10/2020
0.13 micron BCD Process with Enhanced Performance
0.13 micron BCD Process with Enhanced Performance
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced that it now offers a 0.13 micron BCD process with improved performance to help automotive power semiconductor designers build more competitive products. BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) is a process technology that combines three different process technologies onto a si
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Date:
02/10/2020
HiP Expands ASTRAGAUGE Line of High Pressure Gauges
HiP Expands ASTRAGAUGE Line of High Pressure Gauges
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) has added two new high pressure gauges to its ASTRAGAUGE line of highly accurate and reliable bourdon-tube style gauges. Model 6PG20C has a pressure range from 0 to 20,000 psi and model 6PG30C from 0 to 30,000 psi. These new surface mount C Series gauges feature a six-inch di
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Date:
02/10/2020
MOSFET Driver Supports CCM, DCM, and QR Operation
MOSFET Driver Supports CCM, DCM, and QR Operation
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the APR348 secondary-side, multi-mode synchronous rectification MOSFET driver, designed for AC-DC rectification circuits in general consumer applications, notebooks, and USB adapters. The APR348 is capable of driving the external MOSFET in both high-side and low-sid
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Date:
02/06/2020
Fast-Charge Batteries Available at Select Apple Stores
Fast-Charge Batteries Available at Select Apple Stores
mophie, a ZAGG Brands company, unveiled three new universal power solutions designed to charge iPhone at the fastest speed possible, available at Apple.com and select Apple stores. The powerstation, powerstation plus, and powerstation plus XL feature 18W fast charge, a Lightning input, and the ability to charge mu
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Date:
02/06/2020
Autotalks' Chipset for Company's C-V2X Program in China
Autotalks' Chipset for Company's C-V2X Program in China
Autotalks announced that its chipset was selected for a mass production C-V2X program in China, one of the first to be deployed in the huge Chinese market. This is the first mass-production C-V2X program for Autotalks, which consists of a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) with C-V2X powered by Autotalks' chipset, bui
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Date:
02/06/2020
AC-DC Supply Line Includes Compact GaN Desktop Adapter
AC-DC Supply Line Includes Compact GaN Desktop Adapter
CUI Inc. announced the addition of two GaN desktop ac-dc power supply series to its SDI product family. The SDI200G-U and SDI200G-UD offer 200 W of continuous power from a compact desktop package. These ac-dc supplies have been designed for a wide range of portable industrial and consumer products, where efficient po
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Date:
02/05/2020
Expanded Lineup of AEC-Q200-Qualified SMD Inductors
Expanded Lineup of AEC-Q200-Qualified SMD Inductors
Growth in demand for high-temperature automotive and industrial circuitry has sparked Sumida to greatly expand its lineup of AEC-Q200 qualified SMD inductors.  In early 2019, Sumida introduced the CDRH50D28B/T150 Series of high temperature shielded drum and ring core inductors, for a range of automotive app
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Date:
02/05/2020
2kW Power Supply Family for ICT and Networking Applications
2kW Power Supply Family for ICT and Networking Applications
Murata announced the expansion of its D1U54 Series with the 2000W rated D1U54-x-2000-12, the latest in a line of slim, redundant, AC-DC and DC-DC Front End power supplies by Murata Power Solutions. In an industry standard 1U x 2.15" x 12.65” (1U x 54.5 x 321.5mm), this Series provides 2000W co
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Date:
02/05/2020
Hirose Launches Lowest-Profile Push-Push MicroSD Connector
Hirose Launches Lowest-Profile Push-Push MicroSD Connector
Hirose has produced the world’s lowest profile Push-Push MicroSD connector. Featuring a profile of only 1.15 mm, the miniature DM3NW Series MicroSD connector enables smaller consumer electronic designs by reducing the volumetric space by up to 15% compared to competing products on the market. The push/push type D
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Date:
02/04/2020
DC-DC Converters with 80-160Vin for Harsh Environments
DC-DC Converters with 80-160Vin for Harsh Environments
TRACO POWER announces the release of the TMDC-H family of chassis-mount DC-DC converter modules covering 5 power levels ranging from 6~60 watts featuring 80~160 VDC input ranges and 3kVAC reinforced I/O isolation making them ideal for rugged environments and industrial applications. The TMDC-H modules come fully
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Date:
02/04/2020
THine Introduces 4Gbps, Low Voltage Transceiver IC
THine Introduces 4Gbps, Low Voltage Transceiver IC
THine announced the high-volume availability of their new GPIO / LVCMOS transceiver IC, THCS251. This new IC allows engineers to aggregate up to 37 lines of different data rates into just 4 lines that can be received and transmitted in the same IC! With the THCS251, manufacturers can lower cost, reduce size, and
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Date:
02/04/2020
Power Management IC for 8M Nano Applications Processors
Power Management IC for 8M Nano Applications Processors
ROHM recently announced the availability of a highly integrated and efficient power management IC (PMIC), BD71850MWV, optimized for NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 8M Nano family of application processors, which features exceptional computing, and audio performance. It is the latest addition to ROHM’s gr
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Date:
02/03/2020
High Power Semiconductor Lasers for Lidar Transceivers
High Power Semiconductor Lasers for Lidar Transceivers
NeoPhotonics Corporation announced that it is sampling high-power Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers (SOAs) and Narrow Linewidth (NLW) Distributed Feedback Lasers (DFB) lasers for long range automotive Lidar (“light detection and ranging”) applications. NeoPhotonics SOAs and NLW lasers operate in eye-safe
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Date:
02/03/2020
Current Sense Resistors with Resistance of 10, 20 Milliohm
Current Sense Resistors with Resistance of 10, 20 Milliohm
Consumer electronics, especially portable electronic devices, continue to trend towards faster speeds and lower power. This means in many cases circuitry can be simplified and downsized, including the power control and delivery platform. Lower operating currents and lower voltages mean large size current sense re
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Date:
02/03/2020
Crystal Oscillator Series for Space-Constrained Applications
Crystal Oscillator Series for Space-Constrained Applications
The 2.5 x 2.0 mm AK2 crystal oscillator series has the smallest profile in the ClearClock family and is designed to address space-constrained, high-data networking applications such as PCI Express (PCIe) and optical transceivers. “The necessity to develop high-performance, compact oscillator solutions that also
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Date:
01/31/2020
'Micro Clean LED' Enables 4K Resolution TV Displays to 220''
'Micro Clean LED' Enables 4K Resolution TV Displays to 220''
As a next generation light source, micro-LEDs will lead the $100B display market Seoul’s Micro Clean LED single-pixel RGB innovation delivers higher performance and lower cost Complete in-house production, from RGB EPI substrate to transfer technology, is ready for mass production Seoul Vi
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Date:
01/31/2020
Buck, Low Dropout Regulator for Satellite Power Applications
Buck, Low Dropout Regulator for Satellite Power Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the industry’s first single-chip synchronous buck and low dropout (LDO) regulator targeting low-power FPGAs, DDR memory and other digital loads for spaceflight payload applications. The ISL70005SEH is the only point-of-load (POL) power solution that reduces size, weight, an
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Date:
01/30/2020
30 KW Auto-Ranging DC Supply with Energy-Recovering DC Load
30 KW Auto-Ranging DC Supply with Energy-Recovering DC Load
Intepro Systems announces the availability of its Model PSB 10000 30 KW programmable digital power supply/load. The PSB 10000 Series is a microprocessor controlled bi-directional supply that features two devices in one: an electronic DC load with energy recovery and an auto-ranging DC power supply. This allows for
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Date:
01/30/2020
Micrometals Solves Challenging Power Conversion Applications
Micrometals Solves Challenging Power Conversion Applications
Micrometals continues to expand their prototyping and custom core capabilities with the expansion of new E Core variations available. Micrometals E Cores are renowned for their performance and quality by delivering exceptional part-to-part consistency.  With over 20 industry standard E Core sizes, from 12.7
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Date:
01/30/2020
Accelerate Design of SiC Power Converters with Eval Platform
Accelerate Design of SiC Power Converters with Eval Platform
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the Gate Drive Evaluation Platform (GDEV). The new evaluation platform helps designers evaluate SiC MOSFETs, SiC Schottky diodes, and other peripheral components like gate driver circuitry, so that they can better understand how silicon carbide technologies will behave in converter ap
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Date:
01/29/2020
MOSFET Offers Best in Class On-Resistance Times Gate Charge
MOSFET Offers Best in Class On-Resistance Times Gate Charge
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 80 V TrenchFET Gen IV n-channel power MOSFET in the 6.15 mm by 5.15 mm PowerPAK SO-8 single package. Designed to save energy by increasing the efficiency of power conversion topologies and switching circuitry, the Vishay Siliconix SiR680ADP offers best in class on-resistance ti
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Date:
01/29/2020
TTI Offers Broad and Deep Inventory of Vishay Foil Resistors
TTI Offers Broad and Deep Inventory of Vishay Foil Resistors
TTI, Inc., is stocking commercial-grade Vishay Foil Resistors (VFR) brand of bulk metal foil resistors for immediate shipment. TTI’s offering of the deepest and broadest foil resistor inventory comprises resistor networks in surface mount and through-hole (leaded) configurations, current sense and precision tr
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Date:
01/29/2020
Flex Power Modules Signs Global Agreement with Digi-Key
Flex Power Modules Signs Global Agreement with Digi-Key
Flex Power Modules has signed a partnership agreement with Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronics components distributor, to open a new sales channel expanding its global footprint and accelerating customer order fulfilment. All Flex Power Modules products will be listed on Digi-Key’s website and available fo
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Date:
01/29/2020
World's First Flip-Type MLCCs in 0510 Design
World's First Flip-Type MLCCs in 0510 Design
TDK Corporation has developed the new CGAE series, the world’s first flip-type MLCCs in 0510 design (EIA 0204) with capacitances of up to 1 µF, for automotive applications*. Depending on their capacitance, the capacitors are designed for rated voltages of between 4 V and 50 V and they cover a capacitance ra
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Date:
01/28/2020
Metallized Polypropylene Capacitors for Electric Auto Tech
Metallized Polypropylene Capacitors for Electric Auto Tech
KEMET Corporation has launched the R41T and R76H series AEC-Q200 qualified metallized polypropylene film capacitors. This series builds on the company’s long-standing expertise in power management solutions by leveraging advances in manufacturing technology and new materials to address the stringent requirements of
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Date:
01/28/2020
Indium Corporation Announces New Jetting Solder Paste
Indium Corporation Announces New Jetting Solder Paste
Indium Corporation continues to develop innovative solder paste solutions to fit customers’ needs. PicoShot NC-5M is designed for customers needing a no-clean halogen-free SAC305 solder paste for their Mycronic jetting systems or add-on and repair modules. PicoShot NC-5M jetting solder paste is the first
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Date:
01/28/2020
Real-Time Clocks Offer Low-Standby Current for Infotainment
Real-Time Clocks Offer Low-Standby Current for Infotainment
Diodes Incorporated announced that automotive-compliant versions of its popular, low-power, real-time clock (RTC) solutions, PT7C4363BQ and PT7C4563BQ (with an adjustable timer), are now available. Their wide temperature range makes them suitable for automotive applications, including infotainment systems, dashboard di
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Date:
01/28/2020
Smallest Right-Angle Indicator for Precision Electronics
Smallest Right-Angle Indicator for Precision Electronics
Dialight announced the launch of its new 594 Prism surface-mount indicator. The smallest right-angle indicator in its class, the 4.5mm x 3mm x 4mm 594 Prism features Dialight’s proprietary single-level design for through-hole applications in high-density boards and board-edge mounting in network interface ca
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Date:
01/28/2020
Mission Computing Systems Improve Processing Capabilities
Mission Computing Systems Improve Processing Capabilities
Elma Electronic Inc. has expanded its line of Cisco-based mission computing systems used in rugged and harsh environments. Based on modular building blocks, the new ComSys-536x family utilizes Elma’s extensive packaging expertise to offer many performance and expansion configurations that meet specific computing-at-the-edge re
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Date:
01/27/2020
Sager Electronics Unveils New Line Card Design
Sager Electronics Unveils New Line Card Design
Sager Electronics announced its new line card. For the first time, French and Spanish language versions of the line card have also been released. The four-page, full-color line card is a comprehensive listing of electronic component suppliers for which Sager Electronics is an authorized distributor. In additi
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Date:
01/27/2020
Modular Switches Allow for Homes Pre-Wired for Upgrades
Modular Switches Allow for Homes Pre-Wired for Upgrades
Deako has expanded its suite of modular and scalable home lighting products and solutions, announcing the launch of the Deako Simple Rocker Switch, Simple Dimmer, Simple Motion Sensor, Smart Switch and Smart Dimmer. The new products paired with their existing backplate can be quickly installed into a standard ju
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Date:
01/27/2020
Integrated RGBC-IR Color Sensors With I²C Interface
Integrated RGBC-IR Color Sensors With I²C Interface
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with new RGBC-IR sensors for applications such as automatic white balancing and color cast correction in digital cameras; automatic LCD backlight adjustment; and active monitoring of LED color output for IoT and smart lighting. The new VEML3328 (t
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Date:
01/27/2020
First-of-its-Kind Pricing for Entry-Level Test Instruments
First-of-its-Kind Pricing for Entry-Level Test Instruments
Rohde & Schwarz announced the company is changing its industry-first promotion to provide customers a new, extended offering titled, “This Changed Everything.” The extended promotion, which runs January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, includes 10 value bench instrument solutions for customers to choose from.  Rohde & Sch
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Date:
01/24/2020
FPGA Tool Receives Key Industrial, Automotive Certifications
FPGA Tool Receives Key Industrial, Automotive Certifications
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced that its easy to use Lattice Diamond FPGA design and verification software environment (version 3.10 Service Pack 3) is certified ascompliant with the IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 functional safety standards. These standards are widely used by developers in automotive and in
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Date:
01/24/2020
PCIe 3.0/SATA3 Combo ReDriver Offers Linear Equalization
PCIe 3.0/SATA3 Combo ReDriver Offers Linear Equalization
Diodes Incorporated announced PI3EQX12904A PCIe 3.0/SATA3 combo ReDriver with linear equalization that supports speeds up to 8Gbps. The PI3EQX12904A provides laptop, notebook, industrial PC, and embedded system developers with a robust, multiprotocol linear ReDriver that offers a flexible interface while also mee
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Date:
01/23/2020
Rectifiers Increase Power Density and Efficiency
Rectifiers Increase Power Density and Efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of surface-mount TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 16 new 2 A and 3 A devices in the eSMP series low profile SMP (DO-220AA) package. The Vishay General Semiconductor rectifiers feature a wide range of reverse voltages from 45 V to 200 V, while th
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Date:
01/22/2020
CMOS Image Sensor for AIoT and Computer Vision Applications
CMOS Image Sensor for AIoT and Computer Vision Applications
Himax Imaging, Inc., announced the commercial availability for HM0360, an industry-first ultra-low power and low latency Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor solution with autonomous modes of operations for always on, intelligent visual sensing applications such as human presence detection and tracking, gaze detection, be
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Date:
01/22/2020
Miniaturized Atomic Clock Delivers Wider Temperature Range
Miniaturized Atomic Clock Delivers Wider Temperature Range
As reliance on precise frequency and timing increases due to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabling 5G communication networks, data centers and other mission critical infrastructure, smaller size and high-performance atomic clock technology has become essential to support both military and commercial ap
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Date:
01/22/2020
All-Metal Current-Sense Chip Resistors
All-Metal Current-Sense Chip Resistors
Many of today's consumer electronic devices operate at lower currents than previous generations of these products. This allows the use of slightly higher resistance values for current sensing and allows for the use of very small current sensing resistors. For applications that require current sense resisto
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Date:
01/21/2020
Surface-Mount Fuses with 3.3A, 4A and 5A Options
Surface-Mount Fuses with 3.3A, 4A and 5A Options
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their 0ZCF Series of 2920 chip (package) size surface mount PPTC resettable fuses for automotive and ethernet applications. These AEC-Q compliant fuses have an operating range of 300mA – 5A, a max. current of 100A and a maximum voltage of 6-60 V DC, with an operating temperature of
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Date:
01/21/2020
Industry-Leading Performance with GaN Power Transistors
Industry-Leading Performance with GaN Power Transistors
GaN Systems announced that Siemens is integrating part of its Simatic Micro-Drive product line with GaN Systems power semiconductors. With the integration of GaN Systems power transistors, this Siemens product line features industry-leading standards and benefiting customers by power density, efficiency and ro
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Date:
01/21/2020
Peltier Cooling Units Offer Improved Thermal Performance
Peltier Cooling Units Offer Improved Thermal Performance
CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the addition of two new models to its Peltier cooling unit  product offering. The CPM-2C and CPM-2H carry 7 A and 8.5 A current ratings respectively, adding to the 6 A current rating of the previously released CPM-2F. As complete Peltier cooling units, the CP
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Date:
01/21/2020
Compact, Extended-Range Programmable DC Power Supply
Compact, Extended-Range Programmable DC Power Supply
XP Power announced a new single output programmable DC power supply that is ideal for use in a wide variety of applications including laboratory, production, and embedded test & measurement. Multiple interfaces including USB, analogue, and LAN are built-in as standard, enhancing the flexibility and controllability of
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Date:
01/21/2020
Flex Power Designer Broadens Support and adds new Features
Flex Power Designer Broadens Support and adds new Features
Flex Power Modules has added new features to make its Flex Power Designer software even easier to use for digital power system design, as well as broadening the products it supports. The new version 3.2 will save engineers time when developing their power systems, as well as reducing the risk of any problems wi
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Date:
01/21/2020
TVS Components Aid with Circuit Protection
TVS Components Aid with Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a family of high-powered transient voltage suppressor components for circuit protection in DC, AC and remote transmission line applications. The family of TVS components consists of eight devices with varying ranges of volts. These TVS components are high-current capable and offer
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Date:
01/21/2020
8,000 Hour, 105°C Aluminum Electrolytic Snap-in Capacitors
8,000 Hour, 105°C Aluminum Electrolytic Snap-in Capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) introduces its 381LL series of long-life snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The series, designated with an expected life of 8,000 hours at full-rated conditions, demonstrates superb stability in capacitance and DC leakage current over time on test. The snap-in se
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Date:
01/20/2020
Meteor Lighting Launches New DOT Microcylinder Series
Meteor Lighting Launches New DOT Microcylinder Series
Available in true 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5-inch aperture housings. The new DOT microcylinder series from Meteor Lighting are embedded with all of the company's accumulated experience in High Ceiling lighting. The DOT series combines elegant design, performance and functionality; setting it up to be the microcylin
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Date:
01/20/2020
3W ACDC Converter with Transient Output Power Up to 12W
3W ACDC Converter with Transient Output Power Up to 12W
In some applications where high transient communication or drive power is required, such as electrical control systems, automatic meter reading, anti-theft alarms, and access electric lock applications, large amounts of power are outputted in a short time at transmitting and receiving data or driving relays. Therefore,
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Date:
01/17/2020
10 Watt DC/DC Converter for Rugged Industrial Applications
10 Watt DC/DC Converter for Rugged Industrial Applications
TRACO POWER announces their new THN 10 WIR series of 10 watt high-density DC/DC Converters in the industry standard 1” x 1” footprint and qualified for rugged industrial and railway applications and certified to EN 50155 and EN 61373 standards. The THN 10WIR series of ruggedized 10 Watt DC/DC converters
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Date:
01/17/2020
Software Improves Workflow of Systems Engineering Process
Software Improves Workflow of Systems Engineering Process
Maplesoft announced a new release of MapleMBSE, the software that enables companies to employ a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) process within their design projects without requiring every stakeholder on the project to be an expert in complex MBSE tools. The latest release, MapleMBSE 2020, offers improved wo
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Date:
01/17/2020
Outdoor Riding Arena LED Lighting Packages
Outdoor Riding Arena LED Lighting Packages
Access Fixtures is introducing a comprehensive new line of outdoor riding arena LED lighting packages designed with budget and convenience in mind. The new LED lighting packages range from solutions for backyard riding arenas to professional arenas for training, horse shows, roping, barrel racing and even rodeo. Ac
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Date:
01/17/2020
Industry's Smallest Ultra-thin Bus Switches Save Board Space
Industry's Smallest Ultra-thin Bus Switches Save Board Space
Diodes Incorporated announced that its family of quad- and dual-channel 4:1 and 2:1 bus switches are now available in an ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) package. The UQFN package makes it easier for OEMs to increase PCB density and reduce product dimensions when developing PC notebooks and tablets as well as networking an
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Date:
01/17/2020
Microchip Simplifies Functional Safety Requirements
Microchip Simplifies Functional Safety Requirements
Functional safety certifications are required in many industries, but it is often a time-consuming and expensive process. Certifications can also require extensive justification for using specific development tools, unless the tool is already certified for compliance by functional safety experts such as TÜV S
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Date:
01/15/2020
DC Load Product Series Offers Industry-Leading Performance
DC Load Product Series Offers Industry-Leading Performance
Vitrek introduces the DL Series of Digital, Programmable DC Loads, designed to support the testing requirements for the latest generation of off-line power supplies, dc-dc converters and LED drivers. The DL Series is also equipped to handle a wide range of battery testing requirements. The devices are offered
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Date:
01/15/2020
EMA Launches CADSync with Native SOLIDWORKS Connector
EMA Launches CADSync with Native SOLIDWORKS Connector
EMA Design Automation announced CADSync, providing a streamlined way to accurately pass high-fidelity design data and changes between Cadence PCB and SOLIDWORKS. The current state of ECAD/MCAD 'collaboration' typically involves throwing large STEP files over the wall hoping each team can derive the data they
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Date:
01/15/2020
Gate Drivers Achieve AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification
Gate Drivers Achieve AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification
Power Integrations announced the launch of its automotive-qualified SID1181KQ SCALE-iDriver gate driver for 750 V-rated IGBTs. The new part expands the company’s range of auto-qualified driver ICs, following the introduction of the 1200 V SID1182KQ driver IC. Compact, efficient and highly robust, the new d
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Date:
01/15/2020
33W and 65W Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controllers
33W and 65W Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controllers
Silanna Semiconductor announced that its SZ1101 and SZ1105 fully integrated active clamp flyback (ACF) controllers for designing high-power-density AC/DC power adapters are now fully qualified and in production. The SZ1101 33W version is suited for designing mobile phone travel adapters, while the SZ1105 65W versi
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Date:
01/15/2020
Proximity Sensors w/ Power Consumption Down to 6 Microamps
Proximity Sensors w/ Power Consumption Down to 6 Microamps
The Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new fully integrated proximity sensors designed to increase efficiency and performance in consumer and industrial applications. Featuring an IR emitter and a vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), respectively, the Vishay Semiconductors VC
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Date:
01/15/2020
Sager Electronics Offers ATEX Gas Sensor from NevadaNano
Sager Electronics Offers ATEX Gas Sensor from NevadaNano
Sager Electronics is now stocking NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Low Global Warming (LGW) Refrigerant Gas Sensor. NevadaNano’s Refrigerant Gas Sensor provides accurate and reliable detection of flammable (A2L) R32, R454b and other LGW refrigerant gases common in leaks in HVAC applicati
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Date:
01/15/2020
Four-Terminal Current-Sense Resistors Offer High Accuracy
Four-Terminal Current-Sense Resistors Offer High Accuracy
Current sensing for high efficiency can be done easily and economically using current sense resistors, however as resistance values are reduced, the measurement error due to lead resistance becomes more of a problem. For applications desiring high efficiency with the best possible temperature accuracy, the HCSK hi
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Date:
01/15/2020
Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Tolerant Devices
Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Tolerant Devices
Ethernet is becoming more common in spacecraft to enable hardwired communication speed, support higher data rates, and facilitate interoperability between satellites and other spacecraft. As Ethernet in space applications continues to expand, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the industry’s first space-qualified Et
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Date:
01/14/2020
Power Platform Mitigates Voltage Sags and Swells
Power Platform Mitigates Voltage Sags and Swells
Legend Power Systems Inc. has continued enhancing its groundbreaking SmartGATE platform. The platform’s management of power quality issues now includes the ability to mitigate the effects of voltage sags and swells, which are key causes of damage to motors, computer system crashes and a general shortening of
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Date:
01/09/2020
DesignCore Development Kit Designed Around TI SoC Processor
DesignCore Development Kit Designed Around TI SoC Processor
D3 Engineering, a Texas Instruments platinum design partner, announced their DesignCore RVP-TDA4Vx Development Kit with rugged ECU. The DesignCore RVP-TDA4Vx Rugged ECU accelerates ADAS and autonomous system product design­­­ through production. The production-intent kit features TI’s TDA4VM SoC processor an
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Date:
01/09/2020
Oscilloscopes, Ethernet Switch Meet Wideband Test Conditions
Oscilloscopes, Ethernet Switch Meet Wideband Test Conditions
Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz and semiconductor manufacturer Marvell have demonstrated successful compliance tests and debugging for high-speed digital interfaces on the 88Q6113 multi-gigabit automotive switch platform. Developments in advanced driver-assistance systems are creating a new app
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Date:
01/09/2020
Metal Film Resistors Offer High Power to Size Ratio
Metal Film Resistors Offer High Power to Size Ratio
Stackpole's RNS Series is ideal for designs that require downsizing or added features. It is also a popular choice for new designs that require the smallest form factor possible for a given power rating. Specifically, the RNS 1/2W has a 1/8W body size, the 1W has a ¼ watt body size, and the RNS 2W has a ½ watt bod
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Date:
01/09/2020
Industry's Widest Dynamic Range PDM Microphone
Industry's Widest Dynamic Range PDM Microphone
TDK Corporation announces the T5818 Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) microphone with a dynamic range of 107dB at 590µA, the widest dynamic range in the industry at the lowest power. This allows for excellent acoustic performance in environments that shift from very quiet to very loud, such as far field voice picku
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Date:
01/09/2020
Shrink Power Footprint by up to 80% in True Wireless Earbuds
Shrink Power Footprint by up to 80% in True Wireless Earbuds
Designers of ultra-low-power portables and wearables can shrink the size of a power and communication interface to the charging dock by up to 80 percent with the MAX20340, the industry’s smallest 2-pin bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. With power and co
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Date:
01/09/2020
Simplifying Power Supply Design for Auto Camera Systems
Simplifying Power Supply Design for Auto Camera Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the ISL78083, a highly integrated power management IC (PMIC) that simplifies power supply design for use in multiple HD camera modules, reducing development cycles, bill of materials (BOM) cost and supply chain risks. The automotive camera PMIC accepts direct-from-battery (3
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Date:
01/09/2020
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection Announces Slow Blow SMD Fuses
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection Announces Slow Blow SMD Fuses
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their 0680L Series of ceramic surface mount fuses with in-rush current withstand capability in a 2410 SMD package size. These slow blow fuses are designed for automotive and applications which require high DC voltage ratings and high DC interrupting ratings. Bel’s 0680L Ser
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Date:
01/09/2020
On-Metal RFID tag Delivers Real-Time Data for Tool Tracking
On-Metal RFID tag Delivers Real-Time Data for Tool Tracking
Murata Electronics announced the LXTBKZMCMG-010, a RFID tag designed to be placed directly on metal, such as surgical tools. The solution can be incorporated into any device’s tool tracking system to quickly determine a specific item’s usage, warranty status, and assign user accountability. These features he
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Date:
01/09/2020
The Highest Power Density 2.0MW UPS
The Highest Power Density 2.0MW UPS
Mitsubishi Electric announces the release of the 9900D, a line of UPS products designed for the relentless demands faced by today’s cloud and colocation data centers. The 9900D is the smallest modular scalable static UPS capable of the highest power densities. The 9900D uses 400kVA power modules integrate
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Date:
01/08/2020
World's First MIPI Standard SoundWire Microphone
World's First MIPI Standard SoundWire Microphone
TDK Corporation introduces the world’s first MIPI Standard SoundWire microphone for mobile, IoT and other consumer devices. This multimode microphone pushes the boundaries of digital microphone acoustic performance while providing advanced feature sets with very low power. The T5808 SoundWire microphone features 66 dBA
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Date:
01/08/2020
TAIYO YUDEN’s All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries
TAIYO YUDEN’s All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries
TAIYO YUDEN announced today the development of all-solid state lithium-ion secondary batteries (hereinafter referred to as “all-solid-state batteries”) in which various technologies including the process technology of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are capitalized. All-solid-state batteries are s
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Date:
01/08/2020
Automotive Chip Bead Inductor with an Operating Temperature of up to 150°C
Automotive Chip Bead Inductor with an Operating Temperature of up to 150°C
TAIYO YUDEN has announced today the mass-production of the AEC-Q200 (reliability qualification test standard for automotive passive components) qualified noise suppression component, power chip bead inductor FB Series Type T, FB TH1608 (1.6×0.8×0.8 mm). This product is a noise suppression component for po
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Date:
01/08/2020
20 F addition to Electric Double-Layer Capacitor LP Series
20 F addition to Electric Double-Layer Capacitor LP Series
TAIYO YUDEN announced today the addition of LP12352R7206 (φ12.5 × 35 mm, 20 F), our highest-capacitance product, to our cylinder-type electric double-layer capacitor LP series. Example applications for this new capacitor include peak assistance and backup power supply in servers, drive recorders, and smart
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Date:
01/08/2020
Advanced Metal Etching Launches Aluminum Etching Services
Advanced Metal Etching Launches Aluminum Etching Services
Advanced Metal Etching is expanding its services to add aluminum etching to serve customers in these markets. One of the markets driving the aluminum increase is transportation, specifically automotive and aerospace. According to IndustryARC, aluminum will grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2019-2025. With these new photo etching metal services, Advanced Metal Etching will better serve existing customers and offer capacity for companies who are increasing their aluminum products or looking to expand the supply chain to mitigate risk. Blake Geer, co-president and CFO of Advanced Metal Etching says, "We experienced an increase in RFQs for aluminum etched components in the past six months, mainly from the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries. More OEMs and their suppliers are utilizing the unique properties of aluminum, such as the high strength to weight ratio, corrosion resistanc
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Date:
01/07/2020
MEMS-Based

The CH-101

MEMS-Based "Sonar on a Silicon Chip" Time-of-Flight Sensor
TDK Corporation announces the immediate availability to select OEMs of the Chirp CH-201 MEMS-based ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor with extended sensing range. This ToF sensor utilizes a tiny ultrasonic transducer chip that sends a pulse of ultrasound and then listens for echoes returning from targets in the
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Date:
01/07/2020
GPT Unveils a Fully-Coated Isolation Gasket
GPT Unveils a Fully-Coated Isolation Gasket
Garlock Pipeline Technologies (GPT) has announced the unveiling of EVOLUTION. The next generation of isolation gaskets, EVOLUTION features easier installation, tight sealing, high-temperature operation, no permeation, hydrotesting isolation, fire-safety and chemical-resistance. Featuring a thinner, 1/8” des
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Date:
01/07/2020
Ultra-Low Dropout Linear LED Driver Extends Lighting Strips
Ultra-Low Dropout Linear LED Driver Extends Lighting Strips
Diodes Incorporated announced the BCR430UW6 linear LED driver with ultra-low dropout voltage and constant current regulation between 5mA and 100mA. This combination allows more LEDs to be driven from a low supply voltage, making the BCR430UW6 suitable for applications that require multiple LEDs to operate together, su
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Date:
01/07/2020
High-Voltage DC-DC Power Module for Scientific Applications
High-Voltage DC-DC Power Module for Scientific Applications
XP Power announced the launch of a new 30 Watt DC-DC power module that can generate up to 6kVDC from a single 24VDC input. The HRL30 series provides an accurate high voltage output for a wide variety of applications, including scientific and semiconductor uses. With 22 voltage models in the series, a wide
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Date:
01/07/2020
Power Management IC Adopted in Google Coral AI Products
Power Management IC Adopted in Google Coral AI Products
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its ISL91301B Power Management IC (PMIC) is designed into the latest Google Coral products. They include the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator A+E Key, M.2 Accelerator B+M Key, and System-on-Module (SoM). Google Coral integrates seamlessly into processes at any sc
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Date:
01/07/2020
Lynk Labs Signs License Agreement With Feit Electric Company
Lynk Labs Signs License Agreement With Feit Electric Company
Lynk Labs, Inc. announced that it has entered into a license and product development agreement with Feit Electric Company, Inc. ("Feit Electric"). The license provides Feit Electric with a comprehensive license in and to the entire Lynk Labs patent portfolio, provides Lynk Labs with a license in and to
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Date:
01/07/2020
Coilcraft Introduces High-Voltage Molded Power Inductors
Coilcraft Introduces High-Voltage Molded Power Inductors
Coilcraft has expanded its market-proven XEL Family of high-performance, molded power inductors to include three new higher-voltage series: the XEL401xV, XEL4020V and XEL4030V. All three offer operating voltage ratings of 120 V, 50% higher than the standard versions. They also offer exceptionally low DC resistance an
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Date:
01/07/2020
Mophie Debuts Powerstation Go Universal Battery at CES 2020
Mophie Debuts Powerstation Go Universal Battery at CES 2020
Mophie unveiled the powerstation go universal battery at CES 2020. The portable jump starter for any SUV or full-sized car additionally features two USB-A ports, an AC power outlet, and Qi wireless charging for mobile devices and laptops. Lightweight and portable, the powerstation go easily fits inside a bag or
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Date:
01/06/2020
E-Paper Displays Bring Higher Resolutions in Larger Formats
E-Paper Displays Bring Higher Resolutions in Larger Formats
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces the introduction of the E24581JS084 5.8-inch and E2969JS084 9.7-inch tri-color Electronic Paper Display (EPD) modules offering high bi-stable image resolution of 134 dpi and 121 dpi respectively. Along with their high resolution, ultra-low power operation and fast update cy
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Date:
01/06/2020
Automotive Ethernet Switch for Time-Sensitive Networking
Automotive Ethernet Switch for Time-Sensitive Networking
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced a multi-gigabit Ethernet switch designed to help automakers deliver the high-speed networks required for evolving connected vehicles. The NXP SJA1110 is the first automotive Ethernet switch with safety capabilities built in, offering integrated 100BASE-T1 PHYs, hardware-assisted se
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Date:
01/06/2020
Applications Processor with Dedicated Neural Processing Unit
Applications Processor with Dedicated Neural Processing Unit
NXP Semiconductors N.V. expanded its industry-leading EdgeVerse portfolio with the i.MX 8M Plus application processor – the first i.MX family to integrate a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for advanced machine learning inference at the industrial and IoT (Internet-of-Things) edge.  The i.MX 8M P
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Date:
01/06/2020
Stadium and Sports Lights Produce up to 179 Lumens per watt
Stadium and Sports Lights Produce up to 179 Lumens per watt
Access Fixtures has announced  a new LED sports light - the versatile and powerful STAD. STAD is an LED sports lighter with a twist. While STAD is a superior choice for new sports lighting projects, STAD is designed to be a perfect one-for-one replacement of outdated metal halide and PSMH sports lighte
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Date:
01/02/2020
GaN Used in Power Supplies for Large Passenger Airplanes
GaN Used in Power Supplies for Large Passenger Airplanes
Transphorm Inc. confirmed that customer AES Aircraft Elektro/Elektronik System GmbH has released its first 650 V GaN-based power supplies. Serving the aviation industry, AES supports customers with various products and services ranging from electrical engineering to certification and testing. The company’s new
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Date:
12/26/2019
Rugged High-Power Connector for Industrial Environments
Rugged High-Power Connector for Industrial Environments
Hirose has launched a rugged high-power connector for industrial environments. Available in a lightweight plated plastic resin or a Zinc die cast shell, the PQ50 Series connector is rated up to 600 V. The PQ50 Series connector has a highly reliable 2-point contact design, which is beneficial when used in
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Date:
12/23/2019
Natural Spectrum LEDs Picked for Circadian LED Systems
Natural Spectrum LEDs Picked for Circadian LED Systems
Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced that its SunLike Series natural spectrum LEDs, which implement light that closely matches the spectrum of sunlight, has been selected by WalaLight for its Healthy Circadian LED Lighting System, designed as a passive adaptive LED lighting system that delivers the appropriate sp
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Date:
12/20/2019
Reference Design Features GaN Innovation in Consumer Devices
Reference Design Features GaN Innovation in Consumer Devices
GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor announced the availability of the world’s highest power density 300 watt AC Adapter Reference Design using GaN Systems’ 650 V, 15 A GaN E-HEMTs and multiple award-winning ON Semiconductor Controller and Driver ICs: NCP51820, NCP13992, NCP1616, and NCP4306. This complete
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Date:
12/19/2019
Triple-Display Switch Ideal for Mission-Critical Operations
Triple-Display Switch Ideal for Mission-Critical Operations
ATEN Technology, Inc., announced the availability of the “CS1964”, its new 4-port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort Triple Display KVMP Switch, equipped with ATEN’s patented Video DynaSync technology. Helping free up clutter from the desktop, the CS1964 provides efficient multitask switching for mission-critical operation
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Date:
12/19/2019
Sectigo's Embedded Firewall Protects Automotive Systems

Sectigo’s Embedded Firewall for Automotive helps protect the car’s network connections from cyberattacks

Sectigo's Embedded Firewall Protects Automotive Systems
By 2022, more than two-thirds of new cars on American roads will have online connections to their safety-critical system, putting them at risk of deadly hacks (Consumer Watchdog report, July 2019) tovehicles’ “head” system, used primarily for infotainment, GPS navigation, and other features. To better pr
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Date:
12/18/2019
Automotive-Compliant Buck LED Drivers for LED Lamps
Automotive-Compliant Buck LED Drivers for LED Lamps
Diodes Incorporated announced the AL8843Q and AL8862Q automotive-compliant DC-DC buck converters, designed for driving single LEDs and multiple LED strings in and around vehicles. Applications include daytime running lights (DRL), which many manufacturers now offer as standard, as well as fog lights, turn lights, an
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Date:
12/18/2019
High-Pressure Soft Seat Relief Valves for Gas Applications
High-Pressure Soft Seat Relief Valves for Gas Applications
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) introduces a new soft seat relief valve designed to protect liquid and gas tubing systems from over-pressure damage and failure. These new relief valves are available in pressure ranges from 1,500 through 25,000 psi for 9/16" O.D. tubing with adapters for other sizes ava
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Date:
12/18/2019
Octavo Systems to Offer Hardware Design Review Service
Octavo Systems to Offer Hardware Design Review Service
Octavo systems announced a Hardware Design Review Consulting Service for customers leveraging their SiP technology in their Design. As part of the Hardware Design Review service, the submitted schematics and/or PCB layouts will be reviewed by at least two of Octavo Systems' System Design Engineers. They will revi
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Date:
12/17/2019
SiC Gate Driver Provides Best-in-Class Power Efficiency
SiC Gate Driver Provides Best-in-Class Power Efficiency
With the MAX22701E isolated gate driver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., designers of high-voltage/high-power systems can improve power supply efficiency by up to 4 percentage points over competitive solutions, reducing power loss and the resulting carbon footprint by 30 percent. The driver IC is intended f
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Date:
12/17/2019
Mahr Introduces New High Resolution Digital Indicators
Mahr Introduces New High Resolution Digital Indicators
Mahr Inc., announced it has added a new higher-selectable resolution option to MarCator 1086R and 1087R digital indicators—making its indicator family one of the most fully-featured and versatile available. These digital indicators provide easy operation, a large display, powerful application features an
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Date:
12/17/2019
Sager Electronics Offers TDK-Lambda DIN Rail Power Supply
Sager Electronics Offers TDK-Lambda DIN Rail Power Supply
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s DRB Series 48V 480W DIN Rail Power Supply. TDK-Lambda DRB480-48-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply features a narrow 84mm width and long field life. With an efficiency of up to 93%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of a compact enclosure size feat
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Date:
12/17/2019
Renesas Electronics Works with Xilinx on Reference Designs
Renesas Electronics Works with Xilinx on Reference Designs
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that its power solutions, as well as timing solutions from IDT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renesas, support the Xilinx Versal adaptive compute acceleration platform (ACAP) devices featured on the Xilinx VCK190 evaluation kit and the Renesas VERSALDEMO1Z power reference bo
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Date:
12/17/2019
Mouser Electronics, TE Connectivity Survey Robotics in eBook
Mouser Electronics, TE Connectivity Survey Robotics in eBook
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a new eBook in collaboration with TE Connectivity, highlighting new functions and applications in industrial robotics. In Solutions for Robots and Robot Control, engineers and subject matter experts from Mouser and TE offer in-depth articles on the latest robotics technologies in the
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Date:
12/13/2019
Now at Mouser: InvenSense Ultrasonic Sensor Solutions
Now at Mouser: InvenSense Ultrasonic Sensor Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MOD_CH101 ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensor module and DK-CH101 SmartSonic platform from InvenSense, a TDK Group company. The ToF solutions offer fast and accurate range measurement with ultra-low power consumption, and are capable of detecting objects of any si
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Date:
12/13/2019
Industry-Exclusive MEMS Analog Surface Mount Accelerometers
Industry-Exclusive MEMS Analog Surface Mount Accelerometers
Silicon Designs, Inc., announced the global market launch of its Model 1522 series, an industry-exclusive family of enhanced temperature performance, low cost, general purpose analog surface mount accelerometers.   Units are now in active production and are available for immediate customer ship
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Date:
12/13/2019
Analog Devices Introduces Quad-Output µModule Regulators
Analog Devices Introduces Quad-Output µModule Regulators
Analog Devices, Inc., introduced the LTM4668 and LTM4668A µModule regulators, quad-output DC/DC regulators with up to 4.8A output capability. The new devices integrate switching controllers, power FETs, inductors and support components, easing the design process while reducing power consumption and board space. The
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Date:
12/12/2019
High-Current, Noise-Suppression Filters for Speakers
High-Current, Noise-Suppression Filters for Speakers
TDK Corporation expanded the MAF series of noise suppression filters with two new MAF1608GAD-L types that are designed for audio lines. The new multilayer filters have a compact footprint of just 1.6 x 0.8 mm and an insertion height of just 0.6 mm and are able to suppress noise at cellular frequencies from 1 GH
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Date:
12/12/2019
Enclosed Speaker Line Offers Plug-and-Play Audio Solution
Enclosed Speaker Line Offers Plug-and-Play Audio Solution
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the introduction of a new line of enclosed speakers designed to maximize performance and simplify design integration from prototype to production. Available in rectangular or round frame shapes with profiles as low as 4.87 mm, the CES series carries sound pressure levels (S
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Date:
12/12/2019
World's Smallest Photocouplers for Industrial and Solar
World's Smallest Photocouplers for Industrial and Solar
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced five new 8.2mm creepage photocouplers that are the world’s smallest isolation devices for industrial automation equipment and solar inverters. With a package width of 2.5mm, the RV1S92xxA and RV1S22xxA photocouplers reduce PCB mounting area by 35 percent compared to co
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Date:
12/12/2019
Qorvo and Cypress Semiconductor Create USB-C Reference Design
Qorvo and Cypress Semiconductor Create USB-C Reference Design
Global authorized distributor Mouser Electronics, Inc. presents a new USB Type-C charging hub reference design from Qorvo and Cypress Semiconductor to help engineers speed their design and development time. The reference design includes the Qorvo ACT4751 DC-to-DC buck converter and a Cypress EZ-PD CCG3PA US
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Date:
12/12/2019
Unique Multi-Protocol Wireless Connectivity Platform
Unique Multi-Protocol Wireless Connectivity Platform
Bridgetek has just unveiled one of the pivotal pieces of hardware behind its recently released PanL Smart Living and PanL Room Manager solutions. Fully FCC and CE approved, the PanL Hub enables installers to incorporate various different communication technologies into their system deployments, so that greater fu
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Date:
12/12/2019
RECOM Enables Faster Designs with Digital Models on SnapEDA
RECOM Enables Faster Designs with Digital Models on SnapEDA
RECOM Power is launching digital models for its entire product catalog in collaboration with SnapEDA. As part of the new collaboration, engineers can now access over 20,000 new symbols & footprints for RECOM’s power supplies - the digital models needed for circuit board design - saving them weeks of
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Date:
12/11/2019
Renesas and Minebea Mitsumi Collaborate on Stepping Motors
Renesas and Minebea Mitsumi Collaborate on Stepping Motors
Renesas Electronics Corporation and MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. announced the joint development of resolver-based (angle sensor) stepping motor and motor control solutions optimized for use in robots, office automation (OA) equipment, and medical/nursing care equipment. These applications require motors with higher pre
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Date:
12/11/2019
Dual N-Channel 60 V MOSFET Increases Power Density
Dual N-Channel 60 V MOSFET Increases Power Density
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new common-drain dual n-channel 60 V MOSFET in the compact, thermally enhanced PowerPAK 1212-8SCD package. Designed to increase power density and efficiency in battery management systems, plug-in and wireless chargers, DC/DC converters, and power supplies, the Vishay Sil
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Date:
12/11/2019
RS Components Adds new Features to DesignSpark PCB Software
RS Components Adds new Features to DesignSpark PCB Software
RS Components (RS) has released the latest version of its free DesignSpark PCB software for users in North America.  DesignSpark PCB 9.0 is the latest version of the popular online design tool available to members of the DesignSpark online engineering community. New functionality now available in version
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Date:
12/10/2019
Microchip Opens Early Access Program for FPGA System-on-Chip
Microchip Opens Early Access Program for FPGA System-on-Chip
The trend towards compute intensive gateways and edge devices is driving the integration of traditional deterministic control applications with additional embedded processing capabilities needed for smart and secure connected systems. In response, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) is opening the Early Ac
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Date:
12/10/2019
UnitedSiC Announces First SiC FETs with RDS(on) <10mohms
UnitedSiC Announces First SiC FETs with RDS(on) <10mohms
UnitedSiC is introducing four new SiC FETs, with RDS(ON) levels as low as 7mohms, delivering unprecedented levels of performance and efficiency for use in high-power applications such as electric vehicle (EV) inverters, high-powered DC/DC converters, high-current battery chargers and solid-state circuit breakers. Of th
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Date:
12/09/2019
4200VDC High-Isolation Automotive DC/DC Converter
4200VDC High-Isolation Automotive DC/DC Converter
MORNSUN launched a new SMD DC/DC converter module CFB0505XT-1WR3 which is specifically designed for automotive applications. This new module CFB0505XT-1WR3 meets automotive EMC standards and AEC-Q100 requirements. CFB0505XT-1WR3 features compact size, 3000VAC/4200VDC high isolation voltage, and operating temperature rang
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Date:
12/09/2019
ADLINK Teams with Intel and AWS to Offer AI at the Edge
ADLINK Teams with Intel and AWS to Offer AI at the Edge
ADLINK Technology has joined forces with Intel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge for machine vision. The integrated solution offers an Amazon Sagemaker-built machine learning model optimized by and deployed with the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, the AD
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Date:
12/08/2019
Mouser Electronics' and Bourns' eBook on EV Infrastructure
Mouser Electronics' and Bourns' eBook on EV Infrastructure
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a new eBook in collaboration with Bourns, exploring new components, technologies, and strategies for the design and development of electric vehicles. In Electrification of the Vehicle, subject matter experts from Mouser and Bourns provide detailed explanations of concepts and products including shunt resistors, inductor designs for on-board chargers, and the
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Date:
12/06/2019
AC-DC Power Supply Meets Demand for Green Power Technology
AC-DC Power Supply Meets Demand for Green Power Technology
CUI Inc announced the addition of six low power, open frame ac-dc power supply series to its VOF product family. The VOF-15C, VOF-30C, VOF-40C, VOF-45C, VOF-60C and VOF-65C are 15, 30, 40, 45, 60 and 65 W additions to CUI’s general purpose ac-dc power supply portfolio now ranging from 3 W to 550 W. Housed in
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Date:
12/05/2019
Thermal Bridge Solution Improves Thermal Resistance
Thermal Bridge Solution Improves Thermal Resistance
TE Connectivity (TE) is introducing its thermal bridge technology that can provide up to two times better thermal resistance over traditional thermal technologies such as gap pads or thermal pads. As systems like servers, switches and routers deliver higher speeds and grow more sophisticated, their power requirements ar
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Date:
12/05/2019
Gemite Announces Geopolymer Disruptive Tech Breakthrough
Gemite Announces Geopolymer Disruptive Tech Breakthrough
Gemite Products Inc. has been developing and manufacturing advanced specialty materials for decades, and Gemite materials and systems have been field tested and verified to extend life span of deteriorated structures to over 50 years. Geopolymers represent a disruptive technology in chemical and fire protectio
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Date:
12/05/2019
Bear Power to Design Custom 300 Watt Medical Power Supply
Bear Power to Design Custom 300 Watt Medical Power Supply
Bear Power Supplies has won a contract to design a custom 300 Watt medical power supply for a US-based medical equipment manufacturer. The custom AC/DC converter will have a universal input and multiple outputs to power the entire system, including a 175 VDC output to drive a solenoid, a 4 mA current output to
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Date:
12/05/2019
TDK-Lambda i6A4W Non-isolated DC-DC Converters now Shipping from Sager Electronics
TDK-Lambda i6A4W Non-isolated DC-DC Converters now Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s i6A4W non-isolated DC-DC converter series. Capable of operating from a wide input voltage of up to 9 to 53V, TDK’s i6A4W step-down converters deliver an output voltage that can be adjustable from 3.3V to 15V or 3.3V to 40V. The i6A4W series can operate from existi
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Date:
12/05/2019
180W and 220W Highly Efficient, Desktop Power Supplies
180W and 220W Highly Efficient, Desktop Power Supplies
XP Power announced the release of two new series of desktop power supplies that offer a highly efficient and low-cost solution for multiple applications. The new PSUs are ideally suited to provide the power, energy efficiency and cost requirements of increasingly capable modern industrial and technology equipment.  &nb
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Date:
12/04/2019
DC-DC Converter Modules for Railway, Industrial Applications
DC-DC Converter Modules for Railway, Industrial Applications
Murata announced the first eighth brick in a line of encapsulated DC-DC converters developed by Murata Power Solutions. The 120-Watt IRE-Q12 series was designed specifically for industrial, railway, and transportation applications with system bus and battery voltages between 9VDC and 36VDC. The solution pr
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Date:
12/04/2019
Commercial Inductors Offer Operating Temperatures to +155°C
Commercial Inductors Offer Operating Temperatures to +155°C
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced three new commercial IHLP low profile, high current inductors with high operating temperatures up to +155 °C in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212 case size — the company's smallest to date. Designed to save space in computer and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-51, IHL
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Date:
12/04/2019
Emerson Upgrades Power Connectors to Minimize Assembly

Emerson has upgraded Appleton 200 Amp Powertite plugs, connectors and receptacles for faster and easier field assembly, greater environmental protection and improved worker safety.

Emerson Upgrades Power Connectors to Minimize Assembly
Emerson has enhanced the Appleton 200 Amp Powertite series of pin-and-sleeve plugs, receptacles and connectors with new features providing faster and easier field assembly, greater environmental protection and improved worker safety. Capable of supplying reliable power to any type of heavy-duty electrical
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Date:
12/04/2019
CAP-XX Acquires Murata's Supercapacitor Production Lines
CAP-XX Acquires Murata's Supercapacitor Production Lines
CAP-XX announced it will acquire CAP-XX licensee Murata’s supercapacitor production lines, relocate them from Japan to a new factory in Sydney to arrive in stages between March and June 2020, and begin producing Murata’s three supercapacitor product families in Q3 2020. Murata will also assist in introducin
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Date:
12/04/2019
Enhanced Sounder Driver for Audio UI in Small Smart Sensors
Enhanced Sounder Driver for Audio UI in Small Smart Sensors
Diodes Incorporated announced an enhanced version of its popular sounder driver for small and portable devices. The PAM8904E delivers higher performance at a lower voltage in a smaller package. Miniature piezo and ceramic sounders are now used extensively in trackers, alarms, health monitors, security devices, an
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Date:
12/03/2019
DC Diesel Generator Set Offers Compact, Powerful Solution
DC Diesel Generator Set Offers Compact, Powerful Solution
Generac Industrial Power has announced the company’s latest gen-set. The SDC015 is the first liquid-cooled direct current (DC) unit featuring one of the smallest footprints on the market and at 57 volts, this unit can pull 15 kW of power. The SDC015 features a quiet 1.5L diesel engine that produces only 65 dB
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Date:
12/03/2019
AC Harmonic Filter Capacitors Offer 85 Ampere RMS Ratings
AC Harmonic Filter Capacitors Offer 85 Ampere RMS Ratings
Cornell Dubilier Inc. announced that it now offers 85 Ampere RMS ratings and numerous other enhancements to its PC series of AC harmonic filter capacitors. The series improvements include UL recognized construction and an internal pressure interrupter system that has passed the rigors of UL testing to ensure fa
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Date:
12/02/2019
Reduce Memory Costs with Microchip's EERAM Solutions
Reduce Memory Costs with Microchip's EERAM Solutions
From smart meters to manufacturing lines, applications that require repetitive task data logging must be able to automatically restore content if power is disrupted during processing. Current low density (64 Kb to 1Mb) nonvolatile serial RAM (NVRAM) solutions used for these datalogs are typically the highest pr
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Date:
12/02/2019
Synchronous Buck Regulators Offer Peak Efficiencies of 98%
Synchronous Buck Regulators Offer Peak Efficiencies of 98%
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new families of 2 A to 12 A microBUCK synchronous buck regulators featuring wide input voltage ranges from 4.5 V to 55 V (SiC476/7/8/9) and 4.5 V to 60 V (SiC466/7/8/9). Combining rugged high performance n-channel trench MOSFETs with a controller in the compact 5x5 PowerPAK
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Date:
12/02/2019
Ceramic Capacitors for Space-Constrained Applications
Ceramic Capacitors for Space-Constrained Applications
KEMET Corporation has launched a new range of surface mount device (SMD) safety certified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in mains-powered applications. The CAS series addresses widespread demand for miniaturization without compromising performance by offering higher capacitance, smaller overall si
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Date:
12/02/2019
SafeSite GRP Linear for Harsh and Hazardous Applications
SafeSite GRP Linear for Harsh and Hazardous Applications
Dialight launched its new SafeSite Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) linear form factor for the APAC and EMEA markets. This new LED fitting includes IECEx / ATEX Zone 2, 21 & 22 certification for the ultimate solution in hazardous applications including upstream a
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Date:
12/02/2019
World's Lowest Profile Push/Pull Nano SIM Card Connector
World's Lowest Profile Push/Pull Nano SIM Card Connector
Hirose has developed the industry’s lowest profile push/pull Nano SIM card connector. Featuring an ultra-low profile of 1.12mm, the KP13C Nano SIM card connector offers a printed circuit board (PCB) mounting space savings of up to 23% compared to other products on the market. The miniature KP13C Nano SIM card co
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Date:
11/30/2019
20A 40Vdc EMI filters simplify compliance to MIL-COTS applications
20A 40Vdc EMI filters simplify compliance to MIL-COTS applications
Housed in a rugged encapsulated quarter-brick package, it comes with a choice of flanged or non-flanged baseplates. These modules are suitable for use in a wide variety of harsh and demanding environments, including MIL-COTS vehicle and airborne applications. The FQA series is designed with a high differential
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Date:
11/27/2019
Robust, Low-Latency PHY Technology for Industrial Ethernet
Robust, Low-Latency PHY Technology for Industrial Ethernet
The ADIN1300 is a low-power, single port Ethernet transceiver with industry leading power and latency specifications primarily designed for time-critical industrial Ethernet applications up to Gigabit speeds. As industrial automation increases the adoption of Ethernet and pushes in the boundaries of data rates, the
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Date:
11/27/2019
Medical Blueline Power Range from 5-60W External Adapters
Medical Blueline Power Range from 5-60W External Adapters
Meeting both DoE Level VI and CoC Tier 2 efficiency requirements, the five Blueline models are UL approved and cover power ratings from 5W to 60W. They are certified to EN 60601-1 medical safety and EMC specifications. Safety features include overvoltage and short-circuit protection, LED status indicator, and 4000VAC/570
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Date:
11/27/2019
High power density 15A/50W output digital PoL regulator
High power density 15A/50W output digital PoL regulator
The new module provides up to 15A/50W at an adjustable output voltage of 0.6-3.3V, which equates to a 25% higher current and power delivery at 3.3V than the previous 12A maximum for that voltage. The input voltage range of the device is 4.5V to 14V. The higher output is in response to customer demands, offering increased cu
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Date:
11/27/2019
CoolSiC MOSFET evaluation board for motor drives up to 7.5 kW
CoolSiC MOSFET evaluation board for motor drives up to 7.5 kW
The board will help to pave the way for SiC in motor drives and help strengthening Infineon’s market position as #1 for industrial SiC. It was developed to support customers during their first steps in designing industrial drives applications with a maximum of 7.5 kW motor output. The evaluation board co
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11/27/2019
New Compact 36W, 60W and 90W DIN-Rail Mini Power Supplies
New Compact 36W, 60W and 90W DIN-Rail Mini Power Supplies
Three new 24VDC output DIN-Rail power supplies have been added to the range; PIM36 (36W - coming soon), PIM60 (60W) and PIM90 (90W). The new PIANO Mini (PIM) power supplies free-up space in industrial automation, machines or control panels to offer more flexible system planning. The PIM90 a 90W DIN-Rail power sup
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11/27/2019
Components Bureau Adds Artesyn to Its Power Portfolio
Components Bureau Adds Artesyn to Its Power Portfolio
This new agreement is part of the company’s strategy to expand its power product portfolio and build on its already established specialist power franchises. Artesyn has a broad power offering with products from 3W to hundreds of kW. These products will add an exhaustive range of high power modular and prog
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11/27/2019
FN 2580 power line EMC Filter Family for Lighting Equipment
FN 2580 power line EMC Filter Family for Lighting Equipment
The filter can be used in typical single-phase applications (120 VAC and 230 VAC). Or industrial applications when utilizing phase to neutral voltage off three phase power. Example: 480 VAC P-P / 277 VAC P-N and 600 VAC P-P / 347VAC P-N. The new parts are very compact and are designed specifically for lighting ap
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11/27/2019
Automotive-Compliant Level Shifters from Diodes Incorporated
Automotive-Compliant Level Shifters from Diodes Incorporated
The PI4ULS5V108Q and PI4ULS5V202Q are designed for use in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and telematics equipment. Both devices are compatible with either push-pull or open-drain connections, delivering the convenience of a single part number to address multiple applications. In addition, bid
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11/27/2019
40V, 2.2MHz Synchronous Buck Converters
40V, 2.2MHz Synchronous Buck Converters
The MOSFETs provide point-of-load (PoL) solutions with a continuous output current of either 3.5A or 5A. The devices feature proprietary gate driver technology, delivering superior EMI performance in step-down DC-DC conversion for consumer, industrial, networking, and automotive applications. The AP64350, AP
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11/27/2019
TEN 40E & TEN 40WIE Series – New 40 Watt DC/DC converters
TEN 40E & TEN 40WIE Series – New 40 Watt DC/DC converters
Driven by current market trends these series were developed to maximize quality and cost efficiency in one product. Due to a new design approach the TEN 40E and TEN 40WIE thus offer a cost efficient solution with not only no concession on quality or reliability but even improved specifications compared to their p
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11/27/2019
RS Components adds high-voltage regulated DC power supplies
RS Components adds high-voltage regulated DC power supplies
Aimed primarily at electronic engineers designing IT equipment for industrial, instrumentation and transportation applications, TRI Series power converters combine a sophisticated reinforced isolation system, able to withstand high test voltages, with high common-mode transient immunity. The TRI Series offers fi
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11/27/2019
ROHM presents Ultra-High Noise Tolerant Comparators
ROHM presents Ultra-High Noise Tolerant Comparators
The comparators are ideal for sensor applications in automotive systems such as ECUs and powertrain. New advancements in computerization and increase of densely packed electric devices have increased the amount of noise in electric vehicles and cars equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Howev
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11/27/2019
Infineon adds industrial-grade CoolGaN devices
Infineon adds industrial-grade CoolGaN devices
The CoolGaN 400 V device (IGT40R070D1 E8220) is tailored for premium HiFi audio systems where end users demand every detail of their high resolution sound tracks. These have been conventionally addressed by bulky linear or tube amplifiers. With the CoolGaN 400 V switch as class D output stage, audio designers
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11/27/2019
High-Side Load Switch with True Reverse Current Blocking
High-Side Load Switch with True Reverse Current Blocking
Single-channel high-side load switches provide an effective way of applying or removing power to a load, particularly to removable peripherals powered through a USB port. The large output capacitors (100µF) associated with the USB port and self-powered USB peripherals create the possibility that the load switch may
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11/27/2019
Microchip delivers up to 90 W over Ethernet wiring
Microchip delivers up to 90 W over Ethernet wiring
This development eases the transition to using IEEE 802.3bt-2018-compliant PoE injectors and midspans for users, and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) chipsets for system developers. As the industry adopts the latest generation of PoE technology for managing data and power over a single Ethernet cable, users f
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11/27/2019
Low profile open frame OVC III certified power supplies
Low profile open frame OVC III certified power supplies
Benefiting from the latest power switching technologies, the LHA150F is 30% smaller and gains up to 4.5 efficiency points compared to the previous LFA150F, whilst the more powerful LHA300F gains up to 6 points of efficiency and is 50% smaller than the LFA300F. In addition to higher efficiency, by using an LLC r
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11/27/2019
Battery Charging Detector Supports Dual Roles
Battery Charging Detector Supports Dual Roles
Diodes Incorporated announced the dual-role PI3USB9201 USB BC 1.2 detector, which incorporates both host and client circuitry, enabling designers to optimize the BoM size and cost of adding USB Type-C interface circuitry in devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, drones, and small home appliances. Unlike current mar
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11/26/2019
The World's Lowest Profile Nano SIM Card Connector
The World's Lowest Profile Nano SIM Card Connector
Hirose has launched the world’s lowest profile Nano SIM card connector. The KP13B Nano SIM card connector reduces the required printed circuit board (PCB) mounting space by up to 26% compared to other products on the market. The space-savings connector simplifies designs in digital cameras, digital video cameras
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11/26/2019
Calibration System Supports up to Four Accelerometers
Calibration System Supports up to Four Accelerometers
MB Dynamics, Inc. announced the global market launch of its “4-in-1” multi device-under-test (DUT) automated accelerometer calibration system (“4-in-1” MDAC).   The “4-in-1” MDAC facilitates simultaneous and accurate calibrations of up to four piezoelectric (charge or PE), IEPE (low-impeda
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11/26/2019
Position/Displacement System for Analytical Applications
Position/Displacement System for Analytical Applications
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., highlights the availability of its SMT 9700 position/displacement system, which provides high resolution noncontact position/displacement feedback of virtually any electrically conductive target. Kaman’s flexible SMT 9700 features easy, cost-effective performance
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11/26/2019
Glass-Encapsulated MLVs Rated for 150°C Operation
Glass-Encapsulated MLVs Rated for 150°C Operation
AVX Corporation released a new series of high-temperature, glass-encapsulated multilayer varistors (MLVs) that are qualified to AEC-Q200, rated for operating temperatures up to 150°C, and designed for use in a wide variety of high-energy, harsh-environment automotive underhood, industrial, and oil and gas applications. Co
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11/25/2019
Choke Coil Withstands Temperatures up to 150 Degrees Celsius
Choke Coil Withstands Temperatures up to 150 Degrees Celsius
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that the DLW32MH201YK2, a common mode choke coil (CMCC) for Automotive Ethernet*1 (100BASE-T1*2). Withstanding extreme temperatures ranging from -55 to +150ºC, makes this product a world first for its type*3. Mass production of this product will start in December 2019. In recent ye
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11/25/2019
Software Makes Multi-Physics Electronics Simulator Realistic
Software Makes Multi-Physics Electronics Simulator Realistic
Cradle Software, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, announced advanced new co-simulation and post-processing capabilities that make it easier for any engineer to analyse multi-physics problems and analyse mixed fluid-particle interactions. Cradle CFD blends state-of-the-art with practical
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11/24/2019
Maxim Unveils Cuffless Blood-Pressure Measurement Solution
Maxim Unveils Cuffless Blood-Pressure Measurement Solution
Design engineers can develop blood-pressure trending solutions with the MAXREFDES220# reference design from Maxim. Comprised of a complete integrated optical sensor module, a microcontroller sensor hub and a sensing algorithm, the MAXREFDES220# optical blood-pressure trending solution can be embedded into smartphon
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11/21/2019
Medical PC Power Supplies with potential equalisation
Medical PC Power Supplies with potential equalisation
The new supplies provide the reliable ATX power supply of mainboards with +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V and + 5Vsb. Due to a minimum load of 0 A at all output voltages, the latest generation mainboards with special power saving modes can be supplied. For international use, the high-performance switching power suppl
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11/21/2019
Nexperia Launches High-efficiency GaN FET
Nexperia Launches High-efficiency GaN FET
The GAN063-650WSA features a low RDS(on) - down to 60 mΩ - and fast switching to offer very high efficiency. Nexperia is targeting high performance application segments including xEV, datacentres, telecom infrastructure, industrial automation and high-end power supplies. Nexperia’s GaN-on-silicon proces
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11/21/2019
Flex DC-DC converters have ultra-wide input range
Flex DC-DC converters have ultra-wide input range
The 50W PKM7500W offers an extremely wide input voltage range of 12V to 160V, while the 100W PKM7100W has an input range of 14V to 160V. This wide input voltage range means that equipment designers can use just one DC-DC converter for products intended for use anywhere in the world, which makes installatio
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11/21/2019
ROHM presents new 200V Ultra-low IR Schottky Barrier Diodes
ROHM presents new 200V Ultra-low IR Schottky Barrier Diodes
The RBxx8BM/NS200 expands on the RBxx8 lineup of SBDs enabling high temperature operation that have already been proven in the automotive market in Japan. This new series offers ultra-low leakage current (IR) characteristics to achieve high withstand voltage of 200V. Replacing Fast Recovery Diodes (FRD) and rectifie
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11/21/2019
20A 40Vdc MIL-COTS filters use active circuitry for protection
20A 40Vdc MIL-COTS filters use active circuitry for protection
The FQB MIL-COTS series is designed for the harsh environments found in 28Vdc nominal input vehicle and airborne applications. The filters have high differential and common mode noise attenuation, simplifying system level compliance to the MIL-STD-461(F, G) standard. The module’s surge and spike protection
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11/21/2019
Siemens expands IoT based energy automation offerings
Siemens expands IoT based energy automation offerings
The Grid Diagnostic Suite initially includes four cloud-based applications which collect data from new or existing field devices for protection, distribution automation and power quality. These data are stored and analyzed in the cloud. This requires almost no additional engineering effort. Distribution grid operators
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11/21/2019
Flex introduces power modules for railway rolling stock
Flex introduces power modules for railway rolling stock
The new modules are designed for the demands of the EN 50155 standard for railway applications, including a wide input voltage range, surge protection, power interruption and backup, wide operational temperature range, and resistance to shock and vibration. The modules achieve high efficiency of up to 92% at
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11/21/2019
RS Components offers Level VI medical power supplies
RS Components offers Level VI medical power supplies
The ALM200 is also approved to international medical and IT safety standards. The ALM200 series offers voltage output options of 12V, 15V, 19V, 24V and 48V, each with power output of up to 200W. Class I and Class II versions are available. Load regulation is 3% or 3.5%. Average efficiency exceeds 90% ac
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11/21/2019
Powerbox announces power supply for immerged computing
Powerbox announces power supply for immerged computing
The OFI600A12 is the first commercial power supply designed to meet immerged applications specifications and guarantee the highest level of safety for system and operators. With its built-in digital supervising functions, in just a few minutes the OFI600A12 can be factory reconfigured to meet specific tasks and
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Date:
11/21/2019
IC Boosts Next-Generation Ethernet TSN, Linking IT and OT
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of the R-IN32M4-CL3 IC for industrial Ethernet (IE) communication. Renesas’ latest industrial network device heralds support for CC-Link IE Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), a communication standard for next-generation Ethernet TSN technology. As one of th
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11/21/2019
Power Transformer Offers Enhanced DC/DC Power Conversion
Bourns, Inc., announced an addition to the company's flyback power transformer line. Designed to support IEEE 802.3 af-compliant, integrated Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller applications, Bourns Model SM13117EL provides DC/DC power conversion in isolated mode
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11/21/2019
Current Sense Chip Resistor Extends Range Down To 2 milliohm
Current Sense Chip Resistor Extends Range Down To 2 milliohm
Stackpole has added a 2 milliohm resistance value to its popular CSS0603 Series. The ultra-precision 0603 metal foil is rated at 0.33W of power and the 2 milliohm resistance value has a TCR of ±150ppm with tolerance capability as low as 1%. The CSS Series' metal alloy element and design combines excellent environmenta
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11/21/2019
International Transformers UL Recognized as Class 2 Models
International Transformers UL Recognized as Class 2 Models
Signal Transformer announced select models of the 14A Series One-4-All International Transformers for low power applications are now recognized by UL as Inherently Limited Class 2 transformers per (UL 5085-3). The 14A Series offer better performance at an affordable price point and meet the high isolation, creepage an
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11/21/2019
Innovative Low-Temperature Alloy Technology
Innovative Low-Temperature Alloy Technology
Indium Corporation continues to innovate alloy technologies with a new high-performance, high-reliability low-temperature alloy. Durafuse LT is a novel, low-temperature alloy system designed to provide high-reliability in low-temperature applications that require a reflow temperature below 210°C. Where tra
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11/21/2019
Belly-to-Belly Connectors can Enable Higher Faceplate Density
Belly-to-Belly Connectors can Enable Higher Faceplate Density
TE Connectivity (TE) is introducing its new zSFP+ stacked belly-to-belly connectors that are designed to support data rates at both 28G NRZ and 56 Gbps PAM-4. The upright latching feature for zSFP+ stacked belly-to-belly connectors is a key capability that can accommodate four row belly-to-belly applications to
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11/21/2019
Environmental Lights Introduces Continuous LED Strip Light
Environmental Lights Introduces Continuous LED Strip Light
Environmental Lights announced the launch of the new Continuous LED Strip Light. Continuous LED Strip Light is a new style of strip light that utilizes chip on board LEDs to create one diffused line of light. It is ideal for use around reflective surfaces, such as marble floors and countertops, because it elimin
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Date:
11/21/2019
200V Ultra-low IR Schottky Barrier Diodes
200V Ultra-low IR Schottky Barrier Diodes
In recent years, the technological trend in Drive Systems for 48V mild hybrids is mechanical integration, in which the motor and peripheral circuits are combined into a single module. This demands high efficiency and high voltage SBDs capable of stable operation at high temperatures. At the same time, higher vo
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11/21/2019
Legend Power Systems Introduces SmartGATE Insights
Legend Power Systems Introduces SmartGATE Insights
Following its recent announcement of significant enhancements to its SmartGATE platform, Legend Power Systems Inc. has taken a key next step in finding and minimizing building-specific risk and waste created by the electric grid with the introduction of its SmartGATE Insights technology. It is available as a st
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Date:
11/21/2019
Access Fixtures Introduces Brackets and Mounts for Lighting
Access Fixtures Introduces Brackets and Mounts for Lighting
Access Fixtures has introduced an introductory line of brackets and mounts for lighting. This launch includes three different bullhorn sizes, two round pole reducer tenons, and a 90 degree wall mount bracket arm. These mounts are for heavy duty commercial and industrial use as well as for home use such as with a
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Date:
11/20/2019
DC-DC Converters Have Ultra-Wide Input Range
DC-DC Converters Have Ultra-Wide Input Range
Flex Power Modules announces the PKM7500W and PKM7100W, two new series of quarter-brick modules for powering railway rolling stock equipment. The 50W PKM7500W offers an extremely wide input voltage range of 12V to 160V, while the 100W PKM7100W has an input range of 14V to 160V. This wide input voltage range
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11/20/2019
Mouser Electronics, Amphenol SSI Sign Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Amphenol SSI Sign Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Amphenol SSI. Through the agreement, Mouser now stocks a broad line of Amphenol SSI products, including pressure sensors and gauges, drum liquid level gauges, and combination temperature and pressure gauges. Amphenol SSI P51 Pressure
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Date:
11/20/2019
High-Speed Protector Responds in Less Than 1µs
High-Speed Protector Responds in Less Than 1µs
Bourns Transient Blocking Units (TBU) high-speed protectors are circuit protection devices constructed using MOSFET semiconductor technology. When placed in a series in the system, the TBU protector monitors the current flowing through the line. If the current exceeds a preset level, the TBU device triggers, pr
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11/20/2019
High-Speed IR Emitters Deliver 30% Higher Brightness
High-Speed IR Emitters Deliver 30% Higher Brightness
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of new high speed infrared (IR) emitters in a 2 mm by 1.25 mm by 0.8 mm 0805 surface-mount package, the industry's smallest package to offer opaque side walls. Built on Vishay's SurfLight surface emitter chip technology, the Vish
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11/20/2019
ATEN Technology, Inc. Expands KVM over IP Extender Series
ATEN Technology, Inc. Expands KVM over IP Extender Series
ATEN Technology, Inc., announced several new additions to its innovative KE Series of KVM over IP Extenders. The solutions are ideal for the broadcasting industry (post-production and live events), control room environments (air traffic control, 911 call centers, utilities process control centers), network operation ce
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11/19/2019
CIMCON Granted Wi-SUN Certification
CIMCON Granted Wi-SUN Certification
CIMCON has been granted Wi-Sun Certification for its smart lighting controllers. Wi-SUN certification validates CIMCON's interoperability with standard based field area networks and head-end equipment used to deliver a secure Internet of Things (IoT) for smart city applications. With this certification, CIMCON's smar
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Date:
11/19/2019
Environmental Lights Launches 5-in-1 LED Light Sheets
Environmental Lights Launches 5-in-1 LED Light Sheets
Environmental Lights announced the launch of the new 5-in-1 LED Light Sheets. The 5-in-1 LED Light Sheet is a cuttable and modular light sheet designed specifically for backlighting applications where bolder colors or softer pastels are of critical importance. Five LEDs are packaged in every node on each l
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Date:
11/19/2019
Mouser Electronics Stocks NXP MCUs for Smart LED Lighting
Mouser Electronics Stocks NXP MCUs for Smart LED Lighting
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the S32K ISELED-enabled microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors. Part of NXP’s family of S32K automotive-qualified microcontrollers, the S32K ISELED-enabled devices offer the same feature set, but add the ISELED communication protocol. ISELED is an open alliance dedicated to
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Date:
11/19/2019
EC Fans Designed For Power-Hungry Applications
EC Fans Designed For Power-Hungry Applications
Orion Fans has expanded its family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans to include 11 new fan models to meet a wide range of AC application requirements. Offering more design freedom, the enhanced product offering features 7 new frame sizes with CFMs ranging from 39 CFM to 220 CFM. EC fans offer a low power, e
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11/19/2019
Mahr Introduces New Vision Capabilities for ICM 100 IP
Mahr Introduces New Vision Capabilities for ICM 100 IP
Mahr Inc. announced the expansion of its proven Precimar ICM 100 Dial and Digital Indicator Calibrator with image processing, designed for the automated testing of measuring equipment. Existing Precimar Optimar 100 devices can also be upgraded with the new vision capabilities. The ICM 100 is a proven solution
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11/19/2019
Quarter Brick DC-DC Converter Supports GaN Power Amplifiers
Quarter Brick DC-DC Converter Supports GaN Power Amplifiers
Artesyn Embedded Power announced its newest dc-dc converter module focused at Gallium Nitride (GaN) radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) applications, the 500 watt AGQ500 series. Housed in the industry standard quarter-brick format, the AGQ500 series offers greater than 95 percent typical efficiency and a wid
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Date:
11/19/2019
First Multilayer Band-Pass Filter for Millimeter Wave Bands
First Multilayer Band-Pass Filter for Millimeter Wave Bands
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of high frequency multilayer products with the world’s first* multilayer band-pass filter for the 28 GHz band in 5G mobile communication networks. The new high-frequency component is based on TDK’s LTCC (low-temperature co-fired ceramic) material and precise multilayer te
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Date:
11/19/2019
Mouser Announces New USB Type-C Solution Page
Mouser Announces New USB Type-C Solution Page
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is pleased to offer customers a new page dedicated to the comprehensive selection of USB Type-C products from ON Semiconductor and TE Connectivity. USB Type-C cables introduced new design flexibility with interchangeable cable ends, in addition to vastly improved rates of power and da
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Date:
11/18/2019
AC and Pulse Film Capacitors Ensure Compliance With AEC-Q200
AC and Pulse Film Capacitors Ensure Compliance With AEC-Q200
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of Automotive Grade AC and pulse metallized polypropylene film capacitors for hybrid and electric vehicles. With a maximum operating temperature of +125 °C (observing voltage derating), Vishay BCcomponents MKP385e series devices ensure compliance with IEC 60
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Date:
11/18/2019
TDK Announces Compact, High-Performance Disk Varistors
TDK Announces Compact, High-Performance Disk Varistors
TDK Corporation announced the EPCOS Compact S14 AdvanceD-MP series of metal oxide disk varistors that feature smaller dimensions with the same excellent performance as the EPCOS S14 AdvanceD-MP standard series. The disk diameters of the new B72214P2* varistors range from 13 mm to 14 mm, a reduction of approximately 3
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Date:
11/16/2019
BLDC Fan Driver Lowers Data Center Energy Use
BLDC Fan Driver Lowers Data Center Energy Use
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the world’s first three-phase BLDC driver IC with integrated power loss brake (PLB) features. The A89331 enables high airflow, compact fan designs with motors speeds up to 45Krpm, and output currents up to 3A at up to 18V.  The code-free, sinusoidal sensorless dr
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Date:
11/16/2019
Flex Power Modules' Power Modules for Railway Rolling Stock
Flex Power Modules' Power Modules for Railway Rolling Stock
Flex Power Modules announces the PKJ7200 and PKJ7300 series of power modules for railway rolling stock equipment. The new modules are designed for the demands of the EN 50155 standard for railway applications, including a wide input voltage range, surge protection, power interruption and backup, wide operational te
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Date:
11/14/2019
Protection Devices: Compact, High-Performance Disk Varistors
Protection Devices: Compact, High-Performance Disk Varistors
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS Compact S14 AdvanceD-MP series of metal oxide disk varistors that feature smaller dimensions with the same excellent performance as comparable S14 AdvanceD-MP types. The disk diameters of the new B72214P2* varistors range from 13 mm to 14 mm, a reduction of approximately 3 mm
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Date:
11/14/2019
Smart Storage Adapters Interoperate w/ Management Firmware
Smart Storage Adapters Interoperate w/ Management Firmware
Data center administrators and IT managers want the ability to securely manage and trouble-shoot platforms and devices remotely, which requires that additional software, hardware and firmware be interfaced with storage adapters and other server components. Microchip Technology Inc. announced it has added this ca
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Date:
11/14/2019
New Access Fixtures Indoor Riding Arena Packages
New Access Fixtures Indoor Riding Arena Packages
Access Fixtures has introduced sixteen new budget friendly indoor riding arena packages. These indoor riding arena lighting packages use the new HILO high bay fixtures, which are both budget friendly and equipped with specially designed frosted lenses to reduce or eliminate glare. The packages are designed for bo
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Date:
11/14/2019
High-Side Switch Delivers up to 700mA Continuous Current
High-Side Switch Delivers up to 700mA Continuous Current
Maxim Integrated MAX14915 Octal High-Side Switch with Diagnostics is an industrial octal high-side switch designed to deliver up to 700mA continuous current. This high-side switch features SPI interface, CRC error checking on the SPI Interface, Watchdog Timer (WDT) for diagnostics checking, and accurate ou
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Date:
11/14/2019
Heat Sinks Family for Cooling High Powered Devices
Heat Sinks Family for Cooling High Powered Devices
Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc, ATS, now provides a family of ultra-high performance heat sinks for cooling high powered CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs and AI processors. This ultra-cool family includes active heat sinks with integral blowers, and passive heat sinks that use available airflow to provide thermal management. The active he
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Date:
11/13/2019
Commercial Inductors Featured in Compact 1212 Case Size
Commercial Inductors Featured in Compact 1212 Case Size
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced three new commercial IHLP low profile, high current inductors in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212 case size — the company's smallest to date. Designed to save space in computer and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-01, IHLP-1212AB-01, and IHLP-1212BZ-01 offer ext
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Date:
11/13/2019
Blaize Unveiled a Next-Generation Computing Architecture
Blaize Unveiled a Next-Generation Computing Architecture
Blaize emerged from stealth and unveiled a groundbreaking next-generation computing architecture that precisely meets the demands and complexity of new computational workloads found in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Driven by advances in energy efficiency, flexibility, and usability, Blaize products en
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Date:
11/12/2019
Cost-Efficient DC Panel Meters Ease Interface Challenges
Cost-Efficient DC Panel Meters Ease Interface Challenges
Murata introduced a new panel meter series developed by Murata Power Solutions for industrial applications. Comprised of several models, the DMR30 Series offers the ability to measure DC voltage, DC current, temperature, various process voltages, or current loops commonly used in industrial processes. All meters ar
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Date:
11/12/2019
FPGA Features Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy Radio
FPGA Features Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy Radio
GOWIN Semiconductor Corp. announces the release of their latest mSoC FPGA with integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy radio enabling an entirely new wave of FPGA computing capabilities at the edge. Edge computing is requiring new demands on programmable devices.  With significant variances in product requirement
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Date:
11/12/2019
Molded Polystyrene Supports Passive Design
Molded Polystyrene Supports Passive Design
Despite frequently being a focus of design investigations, sustainability remains difficult to define and hard to achieve. Passive design employs tactics like superinsulation and passive solar orientation to create ultra-low-energy architecture. Atlas Molded Products helps designers and builders implement superinsulation st
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Date:
11/12/2019
Sager Electronics Stocks W7ED Touch Sensor from Omron
Sager Electronics is now stocking Omron’s W7ED Touch Sensor. The W7ED series is a capacitance-type Touch Sensor, ideal for low-power applications requiring clean environments and an easily integrated solution. The W7ED sensor has a flexible and long-lasting design for any application requiring human capacitan
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Date:
11/12/2019
Microcontroller Ecosystem w/ Ready to Use Partner Solutions
Microcontroller Ecosystem w/ Ready to Use Partner Solutions
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the first 10 ready to use partner solutions that support the Renesas Advanced (RA) microcontroller (MCU) Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M MCUs. RA MCUs deliver optimized performance and ease of use with the Flexible Software Package (FSP) and partner building block solutions
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Date:
11/12/2019
Current Sense Resistors Provide a 1W Power Rating
Current Sense Resistors Provide a 1W Power Rating
Stackpole's popular CSS / CSSH Series ultra-precision current sense resistors now have the 0508 size in stock in 1, 1.5, and 2 milliohm resistance values. The wide termination 0508 package provides a 1W power rating, at least twice the power rating of other sense resistors of similar size. The CSS series utilizes
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Date:
11/11/2019
Film Capacitors: Robust Power Capacitors for the DC Link
Film Capacitors: Robust Power Capacitors for the DC Link
TDK Corporation presents the new B2568 series of EPCOS MKP DC link power capacitors, which offer outstanding robustness under harsh environmental conditions. The new capacitors are designed for voltages of between 900 and 3000 V DC and cover a capacitance range from 50 to 4000 µF. Depending on type, the ca
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11/07/2019
F-RAM Development Board Intended for Industrial Applications
F-RAM Development Board Intended for Industrial Applications
RS Components is now offering a new easy-to-use and inexpensive development kit from Cypress Semiconductor that will enable engineers to evaluate the high-performance Excelon Ultra QSPI F-RAM memory technology. Cypress’ advanced Excelon F-RAM technology is well suited for deployment in a variety of indust
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11/07/2019
Low Power Transformers Now UL Recognized as Class 2 Models
Low Power Transformers Now UL Recognized as Class 2 Models
Signal Transformer announced selected models of the ST and DST Series of high isolation split bobbin, low power transformers, are now recognized by UL as Inherently Limited Class 2 transformers per (UL 5085-3) and now incorporate a UL 1446 Class F 155.0C Insulation System. The ST and DST Series utilize split bo
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11/07/2019
DC/DC Buck Regulators in Thermally Enhanced TSOT23-6 Package
DC/DC Buck Regulators in Thermally Enhanced TSOT23-6 Package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced AOZ6682CI and AOZ6683CI. These devices are high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulators. The AOZ6682CI and AOZ6683CI are both available in an ultra-thin, thermally enhanced TSOT23-6 packageand deliver 2A and 3A output current, respectively. The new de
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11/07/2019
LED Drivers for Dynamic Automotive Lighting
LED Drivers for Dynamic Automotive Lighting
Texas Instruments has introduced new high-performance LED drivers to make scalable LED-based systems approachable to carmakers across the globe. From static headlights, to customizable dynamic features – swiping turn, animated daytime running lights (DRL) and adaptive driving beams – the TPS92520-Q1 and TP
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11/06/2019
MLCC Capacitors Range from 0.1pF up to 100uF
MLCC Capacitors Range from 0.1pF up to 100uF
Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the CML Series MLCC capacitors. The CML offers a wide capacitance range from 0.1pF up to 100uF in voltage ratings from 10V to 100V. Available in C0G dielectric for exceptional stability and accuracy and no aging effects, X7R and X5R for broad capacitance ran
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11/05/2019
600W DC-DC Converter Delivers Industry-Leading Efficiency
600W DC-DC Converter Delivers Industry-Leading Efficiency
Murata introduced its DRE-11.4/53-L48 eighth brick Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) from Murata Power Solutions. The product series addresses the growing power requirements of networking and telecommunications infrastructure equipment by delivering the highest efficiency in the industry at this power output lev
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11/05/2019
Arbitrary Function Generators Feature 16 Bit Resolution
Arbitrary Function Generators Feature 16 Bit Resolution
RIGOL Technologies announces the new DG2000 Series of Arbitrary Function Generators expanding their portfolio of 16Bit Generators to satisfy the requirements of more rugged and industrial applications. The DG2000 delivers the same performance specifications and feature set as RIGOL’s popular DG900 Series Ge
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11/05/2019
100W Active PFC Enclosed Switching Power Supply
100W Active PFC Enclosed Switching Power Supply
MORNSUN released a new enclosed switching power supply series LMF100-20Bxx with active PFC (Power factor correction). The LMF100-20Bxx series features universal input voltage range of 85-264Vac, accepts AC or DC input and the PF(Power factor) is up to 0.98. In addition, its emissions meets CISPR32 CLASS B without ex
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11/04/2019
Half-Bridge Evaluation Board Features GaN Performance Leap
Half-Bridge Evaluation Board Features GaN Performance Leap
GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor announced the availability of a high-speed, half-bridge GaN daughter board using GaN Systems’ 650 V, 30 A GaN E-HEMTs and ON Semiconductor’s award-winning NCP51820 high speed gate driver evaluation board.     This evaluation board is developed for existing and n
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Date:
11/04/2019
Schaffner's RFI Filters Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
Schaffner's RFI Filters Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking Schaffner’s FN 9262/FN 9266 RFI Filters. The new RFI filters feature an IEC C14 PEM (power entry module) with integrated fuse holder or switch. The high-performance filter series FN 9262 (with fuse holder) and FN 9266 (with dual pole switch) are ideal for applications demanding
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11/04/2019
Indium Corporation Launches No-Clean, Halogen-Free Flux
Indium Corporation Launches No-Clean, Halogen-Free Flux
Indium Corporation has released TACFlux 108HF, a new no-clean, halogen-free, high tack force flux for hand soldering and rework applications.  TACFlux 108HF is compatible with SAC Pb-free alloys for PCB assembly applications. It joins Indium Corporation’s versatile offering of specialty fluxes designed
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Date:
10/31/2019
Energy Harvesting Controllers Reduce Power Consumption
Energy Harvesting Controllers Reduce Power Consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its RE Family, which encompasses the company’s current and future lineup of energy harvesting embedded controllers. The RE Family is based on Renesas’ proprietary SOTB (Silicon on Thin Buried Oxide) process technology, which dramatically reduces power consumption in
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Date:
10/31/2019
Resettable PPTC Fuses Designed for Automotive Applications
Resettable PPTC Fuses Designed for Automotive Applications
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their 0ZRS Series of radial resettable PPTC fuses for automotive applications. These AEC-Q compliant fuses have an operating range of 500mA – 10A, a max. current of 100 A and continuous use at voltages up to 32 V DC, with an operating temperature of -40ºC to +125ºC. Featuring very low
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10/31/2019
Air Velocity Sensors for Thermal Management
Air Velocity Sensors for Thermal Management
Posifa Technologies announced the new PAV3000 series of economical, high-performance air velocity sensors with digital I2C output and a surface-mount footprint for thermal management and filter monitoring in even the most space-constrained locations. Unlike thermistor-based solutions, the PAV3000 has a MEMS se
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Date:
10/31/2019
Mouser Electronics Stocks Samtec 5G Connectivity Solutions
Mouser Electronics Stocks Samtec 5G Connectivity Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking 5G automotive and transportation connectivity solutions from Samtec for same-day shipment. Leveraging next-generation 5G networks and cloud services, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies enable vehicle intelligence, improve traffic flow, and increase safety. Samtec’
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Date:
10/30/2019
Marshall Electronics Expands Popular OEM Lens Line
Marshall Electronics Expands Popular OEM Lens Line
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Marshall Electronics' Optical Systems Division has announced the release of a new series of high-performance 5MP miniature lenses for industrial OEM applications, including automated robotic warehouses, robotics manufacturing and inspection, machine vision, automotive Tier-1, and visible - n
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Date:
10/30/2019
Raltron Expands RF Cable Assembly Product Offering
Raltron Expands RF Cable Assembly Product Offering
MIAMI -- Raltron has expanded its RF cable assembly product offering to serve a wide range of RF applications and wireless use cases like IoT. The RF cable assembly product offering complements Raltron's RF connector, adapter and attenuators product lines. The expanded product offering can be reviewed in the new
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Date:
10/30/2019
40 Watt DC/DC Converters with Improved Cost & Performance
40 Watt DC/DC Converters with Improved Cost & Performance
TRACO POWER announces their new TEN 40E and TEN 40WIE families of 40 watt high-density DC/DC Converters optimized to reduce cost and improve performance in the industry standard 2" x 1" footprint. The primary difference between these two families of DC/DC converters is the TEN 40E has wide 2:1 input r
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Date:
10/30/2019
Ultra-Low Jitter XOs Meet Needs of Compact Applications
Ultra-Low Jitter XOs Meet Needs of Compact Applications
Abracon's new ultra-low jitter (sub-80 typ.) AK5 and AK7 ClearClock XO series are designed to meet the needs of compact applications such as optical modules, active cables and small networking and storage gear while maintaining the world’s highest data rates in excess of 10Gbps and up to 100/400Gbps. Most network processors and advan
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Date:
10/30/2019
40V Synchronous Buck Converters Deliver High Efficiency
40V Synchronous Buck Converters Deliver High Efficiency
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of five synchronous buck converters with integrated high- and low-side MOSFETs, providing point-of-load (PoL) solutions with a continuous output current of either 3.5A or 5A. The devices feature proprietary gate driver technology, delivering superior EMI performance in s
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Date:
10/30/2019
Humidity Control Sheets Protect Sensitive Equipment
Humidity Control Sheets Protect Sensitive Equipment
FiberSource now offers Active-S Humidity Control Sheets, a maintenance-free alternative to desiccants, heaters, dehumidifiers, thermostats, hygrotherms, hygrostats, and corrosion inhibitors for preventing excess moisture in cabinets, enclosures, and cases. Originally developed to protect the sensitive in-field eq
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Date:
10/30/2019
Exclusive Broadband Hybrid Silicon-InGaAs Photodetectors
Exclusive Broadband Hybrid Silicon-InGaAs Photodetectors
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of its Models MT03-041 (TO-5) and MT03-047 (SMD), two new broadband hybrid Silicon-InGaAs photodetectors.   The industry-exclusive design of the Models MT03-041 and MT03-047 ensures versatile, accurate
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Date:
10/29/2019
Expanded Series of Digital Oscilloscopes with 200MHz Model
Expanded Series of Digital Oscilloscopes with 200MHz Model
Beaverton, OR – RIGOL Technologies announces an important expansion of their Oscilloscope Portfolio with the release of the new DS1202Z-E 200MHz Oscilloscope. The DS1000Z Family of Digital Oscilloscopes has long been a favorite of educators, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and embedded engineers.  Its combination of performance, capabilities, quality and price transformed the value oscilloscope marke
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Date:
10/29/2019
Commutation Encoder for 9 mm to 15.875 mm BLDC Motor Shafts
Commutation Encoder for 9 mm to 15.875 mm BLDC Motor Shafts
TUALATIN, Ore. — CUI Devices’ Motion Group announced the introduction of a new model to its AMT commutation encoder family that supports larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT33 series generates standard U/V/W communication signals for commutating brushless dc motors in industrial, autom
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Date:
10/29/2019
Efficient DC-AC Inverter for High-Voltage Electric Vehicles
Efficient DC-AC Inverter for High-Voltage Electric Vehicles
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announced a new DC-AC inverter, which offers a high efficiency commercial off-the-shelf solution for powering accessories on commercial electric and hybrid vehicles, including vehicles for emergency services, public utilities, deliveries and airports, as well as watercraft
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Date:
10/29/2019
The Industry's First Ultra-High Noise Tolerant Comparators
The Industry's First Ultra-High Noise Tolerant Comparators
ROHM has announced the development of the BA8290xYxxx-C series of ground sense comparators delivering breakthrough tolerance against EMI (noise resistance,) ideal for sensor applications in automotive systems such as ECUs and powertrain. New advancements in computerization and increase of densely packed el
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Date:
10/29/2019
TTI Stocks Vishay Hybrid Energy Storage Capacitors
TTI Stocks Vishay Hybrid Energy Storage Capacitors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of the MAL219690113E3, a 90F, 2.8V Hybrid energy storage cap from Vishay. The Vishay 196 HVC series exhibits more than three times the energy density of a traditional supercapacitor and is available in 4F, 15F and 90F versions. Useful life is u
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10/29/2019
DIN-Rail Power Supplies Awarded Network Rail Certification
DIN-Rail Power Supplies Awarded Network Rail Certification
PULS Power is pleased to announce that five of their QS Series products have been awarded full acceptance certification by Network Rail for use with signaling equipment in environments not exceeding 95% relative humidity. The Network Rail product acceptance process is required for products intended for use on or
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Date:
10/29/2019
Professional Upgrade to Free Online PCB Design Tool
Professional Upgrade to Free Online PCB Design Tool
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – In conjunction with the official launch of its DesignSpark online engineering and design community in North America, RS Components (RS) is debuting DesignSpark PCB Pro, a professional-level upgrade to its already popular free online PCB design tool, DesignSpark PCB. DesignSpark PCB is an
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Date:
10/28/2019
Mouser Electronics Stocks ADI Wideband Synthesizer
Mouser Electronics Stocks ADI Wideband Synthesizer
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ADF5610 wideband synthesizer with an integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) from Analog Devices, Inc. The ADF5610 delivers exceptional performance and flexibility and is ideal for diverse market applications such as aerospace and defense, wireless infrastructure, mi
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Date:
10/28/2019
High-Side Load Switch Improves Reliability
High-Side Load Switch Improves Reliability
Plano, Texas - Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AP22913, a 2.0A single-channel, slew-rate-controlled load switch with true reverse current blocking (TRCB) for high-side load-switching applications. Single-channel high-side load switches provide an effective way of applying or removin
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Date:
10/24/2019
Thermoelectric Coolers Efficiently Preserve Medical Reagents
Thermoelectric Coolers Efficiently Preserve Medical Reagents
In reagent storage systems, thermoelectric coolers offer a more efficient, cost- effective and reliable thermal control method compared to other thermal technologies. Thermoelectric coolers, like the CP Series, provide active cooling below ambient temperatures to extend the life of reagents, keep replacement cost
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Date:
10/24/2019
High-Performance Tennis Court Lighting by Access Fixtures
High-Performance Tennis Court Lighting by Access Fixtures
Access Fixtures has introduced two new high-performance outdoor tennis court lighting packages to its lineup of recreational level tennis packages. The packages are available with either six poles and six luminaires or eight poles and eight luminaires. The 6 fixture package boasts an average of 22 footcandles an
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Date:
10/23/2019
TTI Stocks Optical Sensor Modules from TT Electronics
TTI Stocks Optical Sensor Modules from TT Electronics
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking the OPB9001 reflective optical sensor module from TT Electronics. This sensor is targeted for medical and industrial applications including industrial printing, asset tracking, factory automation, automated banking systems, safety and security devices, and porta
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Date:
10/23/2019
Gateview Announces Next-Generation PDU Availability
Gateview Announces Next-Generation PDU Availability
WAKE FOREST, N.C. -- Gateview Technologies announced the availability of its next-generation, rack-mount Power Distribution Unit (PDU)— PowerLOK. The new single- and three-phase rack PDU keeps servers running efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional legacy powerstrips offered on the market today. In
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Date:
10/22/2019
Power Analyzer Sets New Standard for Price/Performance
Power Analyzer Sets New Standard for Price/Performance
Poway, CA — Vitrek introduces the PA920 Series Ultra High Accuracy Power Analyzer. The PA920 sets the new standard for accuracy (0.24% of reading) in the graphical power analyzers market. It integrates an ultra-high-accuracy, wideband waveform digitizer with advanced computational capability, a large high-re
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Date:
10/22/2019
Composite Metal Foam Outperforms Aluminum Aircraft Wings

Composite metal foam, with ruler for scale.

Composite Metal Foam Outperforms Aluminum Aircraft Wings
North Carolina State University

The leading edges of aircraft wings have to meet a very demanding set of characteristics. New research shows that a combination of steel composite metal foam (CMF) and epoxy resin has more desirable characteristics for use as a leading-edge material than the aluminum currently in widespread use. "We call our
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Date:
10/22/2019
Supercapacitors Feature Over-Voltage Protection
Supercapacitors Feature Over-Voltage Protection
Advanced Linear Devices, Inc. (ALD) announced its precision dual-channel  family of products, which automatically balance supercapacitors with the addition of over-voltage protection (OVP). The ultra-low-power enables energy-efficient supercapacitor balancing, which is ideal for products that require low-loss en
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Date:
10/22/2019
TVS Diodes Feature High Peak Power and Current Ratings
TVS Diodes Feature High Peak Power and Current Ratings
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., introduced its Model 15KPA-SD-Q transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode series. Bourns designed its latest TVS diodes for use in DC bus clamping applications, and to protect sensitive electronics applications against overvoltage transients. In addition, these new protection de
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Date:
10/22/2019
Soft-Switching Gate Drivers Slash Solar Inverter Costs
Soft-Switching Gate Drivers Slash Solar Inverter Costs
Campbell, Ca., USA: Pre-Switch, Inc., has announced that its revolutionary soft-switching IGBT and silicon carbide gate driver architecture, including the Pre-Drive 3 controller board, powered by the Pre-Flex FPGA, and RPG gate driver board, can significantly reduce the cost of solar inverters. The two-stage ar
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Date:
10/22/2019
Now at Mouser: Texas Instruments Sitara AM574x Processors
Now at Mouser: Texas Instruments Sitara AM574x Processors
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Sitara AM574x processors from Texas Instruments (TI). These Arm Cortex-based devices achieve high levels of processing and are designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded applications, including industrial communications, human-machine interface (H
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Date:
10/21/2019
Sager Electronics and RECOM Power Distribution Agreement
Sager Electronics and RECOM Power Distribution Agreement
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics announced the addition of RECOM Power to its line card. RECOM Power is a leader in the design and manufacture of AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers. “Sager Electronics and its specialized group, Sager Power Systems, are an
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10/21/2019
Energy Storage Capacitors Offer High Moisture Resistance
Energy Storage Capacitors Offer High Moisture Resistance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of 3.0 V ruggedized ENYCAP electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting and power backup applications in harsh, high humidity environments. Vishay BCcomponents 235 EDLC-HVR ENYCAP capacitors are the industry's first su
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Date:
10/21/2019
Automotive Grade IHLP Inductors in Smallest 1212 Case Size
Automotive Grade IHLP Inductors in Smallest 1212 Case Size
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced three new Automotive Grade IHLP® low profile, high current inductors in the company's smallest automotive-qualified case size to date: the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212. Designed to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-5A, IHL
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Date:
10/16/2019
Ultra-Low Clamping Voltage High-Surge TVS
Ultra-Low Clamping Voltage High-Surge TVS
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced the AOZ8621UNI, a series of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for VBUS protection using the latest high-surge TVS platform. This new series is ideal for USB Type-C Power Delivery, including but not limited to laptops and smartphones.
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Date:
10/16/2019
Miniature Resettable Thermal Cutoff Devices
Miniature Resettable Thermal Cutoff Devices
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., introduced the company's smallest miniature resettable Thermal Cutoff (TCO) devices designed for overtemperature and overcurrent protection of lithium polymer and prismatic cells. The Bourns Model CB Series is the company's next generation of axial leaded TCO devices that control abno
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Date:
10/16/2019
Compact Form Factors for DC Link Applications
Compact Form Factors for DC Link Applications
TDK Corporation has extended the portfolio of EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications with the B3277*X/Y/Z series. The new capacitors feature compact dimensions, high capacitance density and high current capability. They are designed for rated voltages of between 500 and 1200 V DC. The series offers numerous stan
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Date:
10/15/2019
eGaN FET Helps Time-of-Flight Lidar Systems 'See' Better
eGaN FET Helps Time-of-Flight Lidar Systems 'See' Better
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— EPC announces successful AEC Q101 qualification of the 15 V EPC2216 designed for lidar applications where increased accuracy is vital such as in self-driving cars and other time-of-flight (TOF) applications including facial recognition, warehouse automation, drones and mapping. The EPC2216,
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Date:
10/15/2019
Traco Power - new 0.6 and 1A POL converters
Traco Power - new 0.6 and 1A POL converters
The TSR-WI line is a set of non-isolated POL converter series with an ultra wide 8:1 input voltage range which come in standard SIP-3 packages. Covering the majority of standard bus- and battery voltages this POL converter line is a versatile solution for many applications in distributed power systems where different inp
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Date:
10/15/2019
Miniature Power Connector Offers Heat Resistance to 125°C
Miniature Power Connector Offers Heat Resistance to 125°C
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — Hirose has launched a low-profile wire-to-board connector for high heat and high vibration applications including automotive, off-highway and transportation. Combining a space-saving design with high heat resistance up to 125 degree C, the 2mm pitch ZE05 Series connector maintains h
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Date:
10/15/2019
800 W AC-DC U-Channel Power Supplies
800 W AC-DC U-Channel Power Supplies
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announced the ABC800 Series and MBC800 Series, which are U-Channel power supplies ideal for industrial (ABC Series) and medical (MBC Series) applications and available in a variety of single output voltages. The ABC800 Series of U-channel power supplies feature a wide un
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Date:
10/15/2019
ON Semiconductor, AImotive Collaborate on Sensor Fusion
ON Semiconductor, AImotive Collaborate on Sensor Fusion
PHOENIX, Ariz., USA – ON Semiconductor and AImotive have jointly announced that they will work together to develop prototype sensor fusion platforms for automotive applications. The collaboration will help customers explore highly integrated solutions for future generations of sensor data conditioning hardware pl
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Date:
10/15/2019
RF Signal Generators Provides Affordable IQ Generation
RF Signal Generators Provides Affordable IQ Generation
Beaverton, OR – RIGOL Technologies announces another significant expansion of its RF Test Portfolio with the release of 4 new models of the DSG800 Series RF Signal Generator. The explosion of IoT connected devices has led to a significant increase in the amount of digital data being transmitted via local
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Date:
10/15/2019
Software-Configurable Analog Front End With Integrated ADC
Software-Configurable Analog Front End With Integrated ADC
Analog Devices, Inc., introduced the AD4110-1 Analog Front End with integrated 24-bit ADC for industrial process control systems. AD4110-1 is a universal input AFE with an integrated ADC that allows customers to design a "platform" input module that they can configure for multiple functions. This saves si
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Date:
10/15/2019
Screwless Terminal Blocks Ideal for High-Temp Operation
Screwless Terminal Blocks Ideal for High-Temp Operation
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of screwless terminal block connectors for high temperature applications. Featuring wide -40 to +130°C operating temperature ranges, the horizontal orientation TBLH10‑350 and TBLH10‑500 series as well as the vertical orientation TBLH10V‑350 and TB
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10/15/2019
CopperMax Plating System for MicroLink's UAV Solar Cells
CopperMax Plating System for MicroLink's UAV Solar Cells
KALISPELL, Mont. -- Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ClassOne Technology announced the sale of its Solstice S8 electroplating system to MicroLink Devices, a manufacturer of advanced, lightweight, and flexible solar cells. The new 8-chambered Solstice equipment, designed specifically for ≤200mm processing, wi
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Date:
10/15/2019
Server and AI Engine Set for Vehicle and Airborne Systems
Server and AI Engine Set for Vehicle and Airborne Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the Association for the United States Army (AUSA) conference, General Micro Systems (GMS) announced that its new S422-SW and X422 combination has been chosen for two new military development programs. The system pair brings a massive amount of server processing power, 10/40/100 Gigabit netw
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Date:
10/14/2019
Dual Channel PPTC with 50% Smaller Footprint
Dual Channel PPTC with 50% Smaller Footprint
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. announced a new series of 250V Telecom PPTCs designed to help make telecom and network equipment more reliable. The TSM250-130 series protects against power cross and induced power surges as defined in ITU, Telcordia GR1089 and IEC 62368-1. Because it combines two resistance-matched
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Date:
10/14/2019
4Gb High-Speed CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs
4Gb High-Speed CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its product offering with a new line of high-speed CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs. For improved performance over previous-generation DDR3 devices, the 4Gb AS4C256M16D4 and AS4C512M8D4 offer lower power consumption and faster data transfer rates in 96-ball an
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Date:
10/14/2019
Spectrum Analyzers Introduce
Spectrum Analyzers Introduce "UltraReal" Real-Time Analysis
Beaverton, OR – RIGOL Technologies announces another significant expansion of their RF Test Portfolio with the release of a new lower cost Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. RIGOL's New RSA3000E Spectrum Analyzers bring the power of UltraReal real-time analysis to a new class of customer who previously had no a
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Date:
10/13/2019
32-Bit Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers with Advanced Security
32-Bit Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers with Advanced Security
TOKYO, Japan ―Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled the Renesas Advanced (RA) Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers (MCUs). RA MCUs deliver the ultimate combination of optimized performance, security, connectivity, peripheral IP, and easy-to-use Flexible Software Package (FSP) to address the next genera
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Date:
10/13/2019
CDM Distributes Sumitomo's SAE AS23053 Heat Shrink Tubing
CDM Distributes Sumitomo's SAE AS23053 Heat Shrink Tubing
Turnersville, NJ - CDM Electronics announced the availability of their deep inventory of SAE AS23053 extended dimensional life heat shrink tubing manufactured by Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products Inc. (SEIP).  The new SAE AS23053 standard requiring QPL approval replaces MIL-I-23053, MIL-DTL-23053 and S
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Date:
10/13/2019
Automotive MLVs with Low Clamping-to-Working-Voltage Ratios
Automotive MLVs with Low Clamping-to-Working-Voltage Ratios
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation released a new series of automotive-qualified multilayer varistors (MLVs) especially designed to exhibit lower breakdown- and clamping-voltage to working-voltage ratios than other standard varistors. Comprised of zinc-oxide-based (ZnO-based) ceramic semiconductor devices wi
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Date:
10/13/2019
Ultra-High-Efficiency Power IC for IoT Applications
Ultra-High-Efficiency Power IC for IoT Applications
Santa Clara, CA. — GLF Integrated Power introduces the GLF74130 input Power Mux IC that offers significant efficiency improvement over traditional diode-based solutions. The tiny (1.27 mmm x 1.67 mm) Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaged (WLCSP) Mux provides automatic/manual selection between two 1.5V to 5.5V inp
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Date:
10/13/2019
Access Fixtures Introduces New Heat-Resistant Light Fixture
Access Fixtures Introduces New Heat-Resistant Light Fixture
Access Fixtures, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and sports lighting, has introduced a new heat resistant linear fixture called the TMPI. This fixture is the first of its kind from Access Fixtures and was designed with maximum efficiency in mind. The fixture itself is extreme life
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Date:
10/10/2019
MIPI PHY Device Offers Fast Switching
MIPI PHY Device Offers Fast Switching
Plano, Texas – Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3WVR648GEAEX five-lane MIPI 2:1 switch, capable of switching physical layers that comply with either C-PHY or D-PHY serial interfaces, as defined by the industry standard specification for image sensors and cameras in smartphones and displays in mobile applications.   As smartphone and portable de
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Date:
10/10/2019
Lower-Power Family of Isolated, Regulated DC-DC Modules
Lower-Power Family of Isolated, Regulated DC-DC Modules
Power density, low weight and ease-of-use are critical considerations when designing isolated, regulated DC-DC converter systems for a broad range of robotics, UAV, rail, communications and defense/aerospace applications. The new DCM2322 ChiP family, a lower-power variant of the Vicor DCM3623 series, are targeted to me
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Date:
10/09/2019
Automotive-Compliant Linear Regulators Deliver High PSRR
Automotive-Compliant Linear Regulators Deliver High PSRR
Plano, Texas – Diodes Incorporated introduced the company’s first low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators compliant to AEC-Q100 Grade 1. The AP7315Q and AP7343Q deliver 150mA and 300mA respectively and are suitable for any automotive application that requires tight voltage regulation across operating conditions, such
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Date:
10/09/2019
The Only Fully Comprehensive AI-Driven Battery Tester
The Only Fully Comprehensive AI-Driven Battery Tester
The battery testing technology will be rebranded BatteryWare under a new wholly owned subsidiary of E-Getx Limited and will be exclusively used for the first in the field tests of the ConFlow Power Device to be conducted during the 1st quarter of 2020.   BatteryWare is unique. It is the only affordable
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Date:
10/09/2019
IoT solution Accelerates Digital Transformation for Industry
IoT solution Accelerates Digital Transformation for Industry
SAN JOSE, CALIF. – ADLINK Technology has announced the general release of its ADLINK Edge IoT solution which enables industry to gain maximum business value from rapidly deploying IoT technology. Following market leading R&D investment, extension of its partner ecosystem and successful global customer
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Date:
10/08/2019
Laird Modules for Bluetooth 5 Now at Mouser Electronics
Laird Modules for Bluetooth 5 Now at Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BL654PA (Power Amplified) module from Laird Connectivity. The FCC, IC, RCM, KC, and Bluetooth SIG-certified module allows engineers to implement single-mode Bluetooth 5 and Thread (802.15.4) technology into simple Bluetooth Low Energy designs. The Laird BL654PA modu
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Date:
10/08/2019
Reducing Bill of Materials in Wireless Audio Designs
Reducing Bill of Materials in Wireless Audio Designs
CHANDLER, Ariz. – To help Bluetooth speaker and headphone manufacturers maintain product differentiation in the competitive wireless audio market, Microchip Technology Inc. released the next generation of its Bluetooth 5.0-qualified dual-mode audio IC and fully certified module. Measuring just 5.5 x 5.5 mm, the low
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Date:
10/08/2019
Position Sensor Offers Robust, High-Resolution Performance
Position Sensor Offers Robust, High-Resolution Performance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new high precision position sensor that offers more robust performance than existing absolute encoders and better resolution and accuracy than traditional Hall effect sensors for industrial robotics and other demanding applications. The new RAMK060 rotational absolute magnetic kit encoder uses ad
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Date:
10/08/2019
High-Temperature Thyristor Series for Thermal Management
High-Temperature Thyristor Series for Thermal Management
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. announced an additional five series of high-temperature. Available in five compact, surface-mount and through-hole packages, these components expand the Littelfuse TRIAC product line by making high 150°C maximum junction temperature devices available in 600V to 800V with rati
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10/08/2019
TriMed Introduces Award-Winning 3D Medical Device Solution
TriMed Introduces Award-Winning 3D Medical Device Solution
SARASOTA, Fla. -- TriMed announced the availability of Exiom's innovative Xkelet casts and product line to the U.S. medical marketplace. The Red Dot Award-winning orthosis system is recognized for its custom-fitting 3D printed cast that optimizes hygiene, functionality and comfort. The Xkelet brace fits perfectly o
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Date:
10/08/2019
Combined ESD and EMI Protection for Audio Equipment
Combined ESD and EMI Protection for Audio Equipment
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of chip varistors with the new AVRF101U6R8KT242 for audio equipment, which offers both ESD and EMI protection. This product is intended for audio equipment that uses wireless communications in the 2.4 GHz band. Thanks to optimization of its capacitance of 6.8 pF, the multilayer co
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Date:
10/08/2019
SiC MOSFETs with 35% Lower Switching Loss
SiC MOSFETs with 35% Lower Switching Loss
ROHM announced the availability of six new trench gate structure SiC MOSFETs (650V/1200V), the SCT3xxx xR series, ideal for server power supplies, UPS systems, solar power inverters, and EV charging stations requiring high efficiency.  The SCT3xxx xR series utilizes a 4-pin package (TO-247-4L) th
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Date:
10/08/2019
Infrared Series for Face Recognition Solutions
Infrared Series for Face Recognition Solutions
Shulin, New Taipei City - EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. releases three new infrared products that support the smart automation of automotive devices to make our lives more convenient. The VS-FI3535 LED Series is suitable for driver facial recognition. The ALS-DPDIC17 LED Series can be used for automatic
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Date:
10/06/2019
SMARTLED Series for Automotive Interior Applications
SMARTLED Series for Automotive Interior Applications
Shulin, New Taipei City – EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. releases a new generation of lighting products for automotive interior application to bring more convenience to our life. The new EL SMARTLED (S-Smart, M-Multi Function, A-Automotive, R-RGB, T-Technology) Series is suitable for automotive interior lighting ap
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Date:
10/04/2019
Adesto and Microsoft Accelerate Internet of Things Solutions
Adesto and Microsoft Accelerate Internet of Things Solutions
SANTA CLARA, CA – Adesto Technologies Corporation announced it has joined Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT, ensuring customers can get solutions based on its SmartServer IoT up and running quickly with hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services. Microsoft Az
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Date:
10/03/2019
LED Fixture Boasts an L70 Rated Life of 50,000 Hours
LED Fixture Boasts an L70 Rated Life of 50,000 Hours
Access Fixtures has introduced a new LED step light fixture called the TRED. The TRED is available in 12 watts and boasts a long L70 rated life of 50,000 hours. Step lights can be mounted on steps, stairwells, and walls to illuminate areas of ingress and egress. The TRED is available in both white light and am
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Date:
10/03/2019
Expanded Surface Mount SWIR Reflective Sensor Offerings
Expanded Surface Mount SWIR Reflective Sensor Offerings
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the recent expansion of its industry-exclusive surface mount (SMD) SWIR reflective sensor family.   The superior alignment and sensitivity of Marktech’s surface mount SWIR reflective sensors make them ideal for position sensing and
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Date:
10/03/2019
Sample Kits for GaN on SiC 0.15μm-gate Technology
Sample Kits for GaN on SiC 0.15μm-gate Technology
Tao Yuan, Taiwan – WIN Semiconductors Corp has developed sample kits for its gallium nitride (GaN) based 0.15μm-gate technology. The NP15-00 mmWave compound semiconductor technology is ideal for transmit power amplifiers used in 5G mmWave radio access networks, satellite communications and radar systems.
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Date:
10/03/2019
Linear ReDriver Optimized for Next-Gen Video Applications
Linear ReDriver Optimized for Next-Gen Video Applications
Plano, Texas – Diodes Incorporated announced the industry’s first HDMI 2.1 transparent, linear ReDriver optimized for power and cost in digital TVs, laptop and desktop computers, VR devices, and gaming consoles. It is able to support video resolutions up to 10K. The PI3HDX12211 is the latest HDMI linear ReDriver from Diodes Incorporated and the first i
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Date:
10/02/2019
Mouser Electronics, MATRIX Industries Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, MATRIX Industries Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with MATRIX Industries, the Silicon Valley materials science and thermal engineering pioneers committed to radically re-inventing the power equation for Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables. Through the agreement, Mouser is now stocking MATRIX Mercury energy harvesting DC/DC boost converters and associated kits, perfect for IoT or wearable engineers — fr
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Date:
10/02/2019
MEMS Thermopile Vacuum Sensors With Broad Effective Range
MEMS Thermopile Vacuum Sensors With Broad Effective Range
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Posifa Technologies introduced its new PVC3000 series of MEMS thermopile vacuum sensors. Built on the proven performance of the company's leading Pirani devices, the next-generation sensors deliver a wider effective range from 1 millitorr (0.13 Pa) to 1 atm (760 torr, or 101 kPa) to eliminate the
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Date:
10/01/2019
Motor Drive Analyzers Leverage New Platform and Software
Motor Drive Analyzers Leverage New Platform and Software
Chestnut Ridge, NY – Teledyne LeCroy announced its new MDA 8000HD Motor Drive Analyzers, which leverage the new WaveRunner 8000HD High Definition Oscilloscope (HDO) platform of 8 analog channels, 12-bit vertical resolution at all times, up to 5 Gigapoints of acquisition memory (1.25 Gigapoints on all 8 channels),
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Date:
10/01/2019
Groundbreaking Lithium-Water Rechargeable Battery Technology
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Global Technology Systems, Inc. (GTS) announced that it teamed with Dr. Boris Tsenter to develop groundbreaking, high-performance Lithium-water (Li-water) rechargeable battery technology for the energy storage and mobile device markets. The new Lithium-water technology will be safer, with
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Date:
10/01/2019
Thin Film Resistors With 0.01% Tolerance and 5 ppm TCR
Thin Film Resistors With 0.01% Tolerance and 5 ppm TCR
RALEIGH, NC – The RNCF Series from Stackpole is a surface mount precision thin film chip resistor series with one of the broadest ranges of resistance values, sizes, tolerances, and TCR's in the industry. The RNCF Series has thousands of popular part numbers in stock including many values available in 0.01% res
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Date:
10/01/2019
TVS Diode Arrays Ideal for High-Speed Data Interfaces
TVS Diode Arrays Ideal for High-Speed Data Interfaces
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc., introduced a series of low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) optimized to protect high-speed differential data lines from electrostatic discharge (ESD), cable discharge events (CDE), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning-induced surges, keeping network communicati
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Date:
10/01/2019
Pre-Provisioned Solutions for Deployments of Any Size
Pre-Provisioned Solutions for Deployments of Any Size
CHANDLER, Ariz. — As the number and types of connected devices proliferates, market fragmentation and security vulnerabilities in the Internet of Things (IoT) have created significant challenges for developers. Hardware-based security is the only way to protect secret keys from physical attacks and remote extracti
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Date:
10/01/2019
Capacitor Series for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Applications
Capacitor Series for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Applications
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- KEMET Corporation has announced a complete capacitance and voltage offering for the KC-LINK ceramic surface mount capacitors in the EIA 3640 case size.  The very high ripple current capabilities make KC-LINK capacitors ideal for use with fast-switching wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, wh
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Date:
10/01/2019
Integrated GaAs Technology Optimized for 5G Front-Ends
Integrated GaAs Technology Optimized for 5G Front-Ends
TAOYUAN, Taiwan – WIN Semiconductors Corp has combined an advanced 100GHz ƒt enhancement-mode pHEMT with monolithic PIN and Schottky diodes to provide best-in-class mmWave performance for all front-end functions. The PIH1-10 platform is designed for single chip 5G front ends operating in the 24GHz to 45GHz ba
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Date:
09/30/2019
Mouser Electronics Signs Global Agreement with Clairitec
Mouser Electronics Signs Global Agreement with Clairitec
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Clairitec. Based in France near Bordeaux, the company has provided innovative and customized electronics and software solutions to global industry markets for 20 years. Through the agreement, Mouser is now stocking Clairitec’s capacitive an
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Date:
09/30/2019
TVS for High Resolution Display, USB Circuit Protection
TVS for High Resolution Display, USB Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced a new steering diode transient voltage suppressor array for circuit protection across popular consumer electronic display interfaces. The new PUSB403 device is ideal for USB 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 and for HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 on UHD and 4K displays. The new steering
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Date:
09/30/2019
Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters with up to 94% Efficiency
Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters with up to 94% Efficiency
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER announces the release of their TSR 0.6WI and TSR 1WI non-isolated point-of-load converters in the industry standard SIP-3 package commonly used by LMxx series linear regulators. The ultra-wide 8:1 input range of 9-72 VDC make these a versatile solution for designers to standardize on
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09/27/2019
Environmental Lights Launches MicroMax VLB LED Driver
Environmental Lights Launches MicroMax VLB LED Driver
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of MicroMax VLB LED Drivers. MicroMax VLB LED Drivers are new, UL Listed, full-capacity LED power supplies designed specifically for low-voltage lighting applications. They provide up to 260 watts of 12 or 24 VDC power and are ideal for a variety of commercial LED lighting applications. The Micro Max VLB LED Drivers provide a full 260 watts, which enables users to run more LED lights than with standard drivers that need to be derated. They feature multiple wire outputs that can be run in parallel for single light use or split to run multiple lights. MicroMax VLB LED Drivers also stand out from other LED power supplies because they are UL Listed, very quiet and have a space-saving footprint. MicroMax VLB LED Drivers are potted and fanless to ensure quiet operation. They feature a gilled design for effective heat dissipation. The MicroMaxVL
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Date:
09/27/2019
TTI Signs Amphenol's SGX Sensortech to NA Distribution
TTI Signs Amphenol's SGX Sensortech to NA Distribution
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., announced the company has entered into a North America distribution agreement with SGX Sensortech, an Amphenol company. For more than 50 years, SGX Sensortech has remained at the forefront of air quality sensors and modules. TTI’s Brian Wellhouse, Supplier Marketing Manage
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Date:
09/27/2019
Accelerometer Calibration System Increases Throughput
Accelerometer Calibration System Increases Throughput
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - MB Dynamics, Inc. announced the global market launch of its Win475 MULTI-DUT CRASH-CAL (MDCC) automated accelerometer calibration system. The MB Dynamics Win475 MDCC increases metrology center throughput and productivity by facilitating the accurate, efficient, and simultaneous automated cal
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Date:
09/27/2019
60V and 100V MOSFETs in TO-Leadless Packaging Technology
60V and 100V MOSFETs in TO-Leadless Packaging Technology
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced the TO-Leadless (TOLL) package in combination with a 60V and 100V Shield-Gate Technology (SGT) providing the highest current capability in its voltage class.  The TOLL package has the highest current capacity due to AOS’innovative
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Date:
09/27/2019
Cable Assemblies Support High Speeds Through PCIe Gen 5
Cable Assemblies Support High Speeds Through PCIe Gen 5
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) continues to extend its Sliver line of connectors and cable assemblies for SFF-TA-1002 with new cabled receptacles and cable assemblies that consolidate signal and power into one cost-effective solution. Like previous solutions, this new version complies with the SN
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Date:
09/26/2019
Innovative high-power, high-frequency transformer
Innovative high-power, high-frequency transformer
Murata’s innovative and patented pdqb winding technology makes it possible to construct high frequency transformers of up to and over 400 kW that can operate at frequencies as high as 50 kHz. The pdqb winding technique overcomes the skin and proximity effects as well as other high frequency losses associated w
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Date:
09/26/2019
High reliability 80W DC/DC converter with 10 year warranty
High reliability 80W DC/DC converter with 10 year warranty
Packaged in an industry standard 2x1 inch, six sided, shielded metallic case, the MGF80 series has been designed to Cosel’s strict criteria for high performance and reliability, contributing to the company’s world class quality with a failure rate of below 30 parts-per-million (ppm). All components are sele
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Date:
09/26/2019
Technology enhances and simplifies design of 75 to 150W outputs
Technology enhances and simplifies design of 75 to 150W outputs
The SA modules are available with 5V /15A, 12V /12.5A, 15V /10A and 24V /6.25A outputs and offer a cost-effective solution for low power output requirements. The SA module’s patented loop control design uses a digital controller and TDK-Lambda developed algorithms. Phase mode control provides higher stability ac
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Date:
09/26/2019
Highly efficient 150W & 200W approved external PSUs
Highly efficient 150W & 200W approved external PSUs
Typical efficiencies for ALM150 models reach 93%, and 92% for the ALM200 models. All of the new PSUs meet Energy Efficiency Level VI and consume less than 0.15W in standby mode. For medical applications, the PSUs are approved to ANSI/AMMI ES60601-1, ANSI/AMMI HA60601-1-11, EN/IEC60601-1 and EN/IEC60601-1-11. Bot
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Date:
09/26/2019
EMC components: Extended range of power line chokes
EMC components: Extended range of power line chokes
The new components are available in three different core shapes with different rated currents and inductance values, delivering great design flexibility. The B82116B* rod core chokes cover rated currents of 10 A, 21 A and 25 A and offer inductance values of 1.8 μH, 3.3 μH and 3.4 μH. Both B82116S* mushroom core
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Date:
09/26/2019
New integrated point-of-load regulator increases efficiency
New integrated point-of-load regulator increases efficiency
It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 V (5 V to 17 V) and provide up
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Date:
09/26/2019
LED drivers deliver high-current stability in portable devices
LED drivers deliver high-current stability in portable devices
Key features include independently controlled output currents configured through an I2C-compatible interface and the ability to combine two devices (with different device identification addresses) to drive four LEDs up to 6A for quad-channel applications. The AL3644 is offered in chip-scale packaging and combines
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Date:
09/26/2019
Active current sharing added to BMR490 DC-DC converter
Active current sharing added to BMR490 DC-DC converter
The current sharing capability enables two or more converters to be used in parallel for demanding datacom applications, thus delivering higher power on a single rail and improving redundancy. Up to six BMR490 converters may be used in parallel. When used in combination with OR-ing, this increases redundancy,
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Date:
09/26/2019
Analog Devices ADF437x Synthesizers, Now at Mouser
Analog Devices ADF437x Synthesizers, Now at Mouser
The ADF4371 delivers one of the highest frequency synthesizers in the industry today, offering the widest continuous RF output range available — 62 MHz to 32 GHz — while the ADF4372 operates at 62 MHz to 16 GHz for designs that do not require the higher frequency. Analog Devices’ ADF4371 and ADF4372 microwave wide
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Date:
09/26/2019
TSR-WI Series – New 0.6 and 1A POL converters
TSR-WI Series – New 0.6 and 1A POL converters
Covering the majority of standard bus- and battery voltages this POL converter line is a versatile solution for many applications in distributed power systems where different input voltages have to be handled. Being able to use the same converter in many different situations effectively reduces the bill of mater
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Date:
09/26/2019
Automotive-grade backlight LED driver optimized for LCD panels
Automotive-grade backlight LED driver optimized for LCD panels
Unlike conventional drivers with 4 channels that support LCDs up to 8”, this IC provides 6 channels of output (with 120mA per channel) that can support LCD panels of up to 10-12” class. At the same time original buck-boost control ensures compatibility with both small and large LCDs using a single driver. This
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Date:
09/26/2019
Isolation technology maximizes power efficiency and minimize emissions
Isolation technology maximizes power efficiency and minimize emissions
The ADuM4122, an isolated, dual-drive strength output driver that uses iCoupler® technology, empowers designers to harness the benefits of higher efficiency power switch technologies. Electric motor-driven systems account for 40% of global electricity consumption, according to the International Energy Agen
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Date:
09/26/2019
RS Components adds robust TDK-Lambda power supply series
RS Components adds robust TDK-Lambda power supply series
The cost-effective RWS-B series of AC-DC industrial power supplies comprises 10 models, each coming with an isolated 5V 1A standby voltage option. This latter feature makes the series suitable for markets including industrial, communications, test and measurement, LED signage equipment, and alternative-energy ap
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Date:
09/26/2019
Small automotive MOSFETs deliver increased power density
Small automotive MOSFETs deliver increased power density
These miniature MOSFETs occupy just 10% of the PCB area of larger packages, such as SOT223, enabling greater power density in DC-DC converters, LED backlighting, ADAS, and other “under-the-hood” automotive applications. The DMTH4008LFDFWQ has a typical RDS(ON) of 11.5mΩ at VGS = 10V and a gate charge, Qg, of j
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Date:
09/26/2019
Revolutionary tritium-engineered next gen high-power charger
Revolutionary tritium-engineered next gen high-power charger
The charger has been engineered, industrialised and manufactured by world-leading electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology specialists, Tritium. The unique design – unveiled at the IAA 2019 Motor Show in Frankfurt – features a distinctive Halo atop the charger unit which will change the face of
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Date:
09/26/2019
Surface-mount isolated DC/DC converters maximise flexibility
Surface-mount isolated DC/DC converters maximise flexibility
The converters deliver a space-saving solution for bus isolation and general industrial power applications. These open-frame surface-mount modules are available with standard isolation rating of 1kV/second or in a high-voltage 3kV/second version. Customers can choose a nominal input voltage of 5V with unregu
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Date:
09/26/2019
Digi-Key signs global distribution partnership with Directed Energy
Digi-Key signs global distribution partnership with Directed Energy
This new partnership adds to the more than 8.7 million products available from more than 800 manufacturers through Digi-Key. Directed Energy provides ready-to-use modules for driving laser diodes as well as applications requiring a high voltage pulse. Directed Energy's modules allow users to focus on their e
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Date:
09/26/2019
LYTSwitch-6 LED drivers use PowiGaN technology
LYTSwitch-6 LED drivers use PowiGaN technology
The new ICs with PowiGaN technology enable designs that deliver up to 110 W with 94% conversion efficiency using a simple, flexible flyback topology. The high efficiency of the new LYTSwitch-6 ICs eliminates the need for heatsinks – greatly reducing ballast size, weight and cooling airflow requirements. Th
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Date:
09/26/2019
Rugged wide-range input 6/10W power modules
Rugged wide-range input 6/10W power modules
The DTE06 and DTE10 DC-DC converters provide 6W and 10W of power and offer a 4:1 input range, giving a wide tolerance for fluctuating supplies. With nominal inputs of 12/24VDC and 24/48VDC the series cover inputs between 9.0VDC and 75.0VDC. The devices are supplied fully potted in chassis mount format with screw ter
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Date:
09/26/2019
Charging e-bike batteries without a cable
Charging e-bike batteries without a cable
For many years now, the supplier of electronic and electromechanical components has been actively participating in many committees for the wireless power sector, and possesses one of the largest portfolios of coils for inductive power transmission worldwide. Besides standard solutions – for example according to
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Date:
09/26/2019
2200 W Front-End Power Supply with Full Digital Control
2200 W Front-End Power Supply with Full Digital Control
Bel Power Solutions announced the PES2200 Series, 2200 W high density power supplies with full digital control for servers, storage and networking equipment and other high-availability applications. With totem-pole bridgeless power-factor-corrected (PFC) and soft switching resonant techniques in conjunction with sync
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09/26/2019
Ruggedized Dual Charging Station Announced by ClipperCreek
Ruggedized Dual Charging Station Announced by ClipperCreek
AUBURN, Calif. -- ClipperCreek just announced its new ruggedized dual electric vehicle (EV) charging station solution, the HCS-D40R. The HCS-D40R is a 32 Amp, level 2 hardwired station that installs onto a single dedicated 40A circuit and can charge two vehicles simultaneously. The HCS-D40R automatically sp
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Date:
09/26/2019
TTI Adds All Sensors to Global Line Card
TTI Adds All Sensors to Global Line Card
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., has announced today the company has entered into a North America distribution agreement with All Sensors Corporation, an Amphenol company. All Sensors is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of ultra-low pressure sensors. Lew LaFornara, TTI Vice President, Suppl
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Date:
09/25/2019
800Vdc Input Voltage DC-DC Converters Deliver up to 2000W
800Vdc Input Voltage DC-DC Converters Deliver up to 2000W
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ HVI 2K-F6W series of high input voltage DC-DC converters employ field-proven HVI2500 topology to deliver up to 2000W output power. The converters are suitable for a broad range of industrial applications that require a rugged, reliable, DC-power supply capable of accepting high input vo
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Date:
09/25/2019
MagnaChip Targets e-Bike Market with High-Performance MOSFET
MagnaChip Targets e-Bike Market with High-Performance MOSFET
SEOUL, South Korea and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of a 100V Mid-Voltage MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) with a new thermal package (“M2PAK-7P”) designed for the fast-growing e-Bike market.  This MOSFET with M2PAK-7P is suitabl
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Date:
09/24/2019
Extended Range of Power Line Chokes
Extended Range of Power Line Chokes
TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS power line chokes to include six new types. The new components are available in three different core shapes with different rated currents and inductance values, delivering great design flexibility. The B82116B* rod core chokes cover rated currents of 10 A, 21 A an
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Date:
09/24/2019
Connectors Support Next-Gen Power with up to 140A/Contact
Connectors Support Next-Gen Power with up to 140A/Contact
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced MULTI-BEAM Plus connectors, the latest evolution of its highly-successful power connector line. MULTI-BEAM Plus connectors share the same low-profile dimensions and enable the same through-system airflow as previous designs such as MULTI-BEAM XL, MULTI-BEAM XL
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Date:
09/24/2019
Orion Fans Expands EC Fan Line with IP68-ATEX Certification
Orion Fans Expands EC Fan Line with IP68-ATEX Certification
DALLAS, TX - Orion Fans has extended its Electronically Commutated (EC) fan product offering to include a 254 mm IP68-ATEX rated version for water-proof and harsh environment applications. The low-power OA254EC-ATEX Series EC fan combines energy conservation with maximum protection for power-hungry applications involvin
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Date:
09/24/2019
Ultrafast Rectifiers Increase Power Density and Efficiency
Ultrafast Rectifiers Increase Power Density and Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new 200 V FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the eSMP series MicroSMP (DO-219AD) package, including the industry's first such device to offer a current rating to 2 A. Measuring 2.5 mm by 1.3 mm with a low 0.65 mm profile, the 1 A VS-1EQH02HM3 and 2 A VS-2EQH02HM3 provide space-saving alterna
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Date:
09/23/2019
MLFA AEC-Q200 Compliant MELF Expands Value Range
MLFA AEC-Q200 Compliant MELF Expands Value Range
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole's MLFA AEC-Q200 compliant MELFs are now available in an expanded value range of 1 ohm to 3.4Meg ohm. The MLFA offers power ratings of 0.3W in the 0102 package size, 0.4W in the 0204, and 1W in the 0207 size. Tolerances down to 0.1% and TCR as low as 15 ppm are available for a limited value ra
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Date:
09/23/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking BeagleBone AI
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking BeagleBone AI
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the newly released BeagleBone AI. BeagleBone AI, created by the BeagleBoard.org Foundation, is a powerful open hardware computer that makes it easy to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in a variety of applications, such as automation in industrial, comm
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Date:
09/20/2019
Miniature Ceramic Resonators for Rugged Applications
Miniature Ceramic Resonators for Rugged Applications
Abracon announces availability of new AWSCR miniature ceramic resonator solutions for a broad range of rugged applications, including motor control, computing, consumer electronics and industrial applications. These devices feature a wide lineup of available frequencies (2MHz to 16MHz) and a compact footprint
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Date:
09/20/2019
PCIe Gen 4 Card Edge Connectors Support Speeds up to 16 Gbps
PCIe Gen 4 Card Edge Connectors Support Speeds up to 16 Gbps
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its new PCIe Gen 4 card edge connectors, which meet industry PCI-SIG Card Electromechanical (CEM) specification 4.0 and support Intel and AMD next-generation platforms with up to 16 Gbps of bandwidth. Designed to support next-generation CPUs for better system ap
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09/19/2019
Synthesizers Offer Wide Frequency Ranges
Synthesizers Offer Wide Frequency Ranges
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ADF4371 and ADF4372 microwave wideband synthesizers from Analog Devices Inc. The ADF4371 delivers one of the highest frequency synthesizers in the industry today, offering the widest continuous RF output range available — 62 MHz to 32 GHz — while the ADF4372 op
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09/19/2019
A New Series of Ceramic-Based EPCOS Ultrasonic Sensor Disks
A New Series of Ceramic-Based EPCOS Ultrasonic Sensor Disks
TDK Corporation presents a new series of ceramic-based EPCOS ultrasonic sensor disks, comprising two standard types. The B59050Z0206A030 sensor disk has a diameter of 5.0 mm and thickness of 1.02 mm. With a serial resonance frequency of 2000 kHz it features thickness oscillation mode (axial), making is suitable fo
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09/19/2019
Flash LED Drivers Deliver High-Current Stability
Flash LED Drivers Deliver High-Current Stability
Plano, Texas - Diodes Incorporated announced the AL3644, a high-speed, dual-channel flash LED driver designed to support advanced camera flash and torch functionality, as offered by the latest smartphones and other portable consumer devices. Key features include independently controlled output currents configured t
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09/19/2019
1000 W AC-DC Enclosed Power Supplies
1000 W AC-DC Enclosed Power Supplies
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1000 Series and MBE1000 Series of enclosed power supplies, which are ideal for industrial (ABE Series) and medical (MBE Series) applications and available in a variety of single output voltages. The ABE1000 Series features a wide universal AC input range of 8
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Date:
09/19/2019
Thermal Solver Delivers Electrical-Thermal Co-Simulation

A temperature profile of 3D structures inside a package with metal interconnects,
as generated by the Cadence Celsius Thermal Solver

Thermal Solver Delivers Electrical-Thermal Co-Simulation
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. expanded its presence in the system analysis and design market with the introduction of the Cadence Celsius Thermal Solver, the industry’s first complete electrical-thermal co-simulation solution for the full hierarchy of electronic systems from ICs to physical enclosures. Following th
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09/18/2019
Press-Fit Capacitors Eliminate the Need for Solder
Press-Fit Capacitors Eliminate the Need for Solder
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., announces the availability of KEMET’s new Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors. The ALF20 and ALF40 series press-fit capacitors eliminate the need for solder, and therefore, the associated production and quality issues. They are the next evolution of snap-in capacitors, providing
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09/18/2019
SIL 3-Rated Power Supply Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
SIL 3-Rated Power Supply Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Phoenix Contact’s SIL 3 rated QUINT 20+ Power Supply. The new QUINT 20+ power supply introduces a single SIL 3, conformal coated device solution with ATEX, IECEx and Class I Division 2 approvals. The QUINT 20+ is designed with a redundant overvol
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09/18/2019
New Vector Scheduling Workforce Management Solution
New Vector Scheduling Workforce Management Solution
TAMPA, FL - Vector Solutions announced the launch of Vector Scheduling, a dynamic platform for employee scheduling, resourcing, and human capital management, for its commercial sector industries. Joining forces with CrewSense, a recently acquired product that provides workforce management software for mission critical industries, Vector Scheduling brings robust and configurable scheduling and operational tools to businesses through Vector’s Commercial brands, RedVector, Convergence Training, and IndustrySafe. The user-friendly platform ensures that schedules are maintained efficiently and accurately; open shifts are filled in an automated, fair, and equitable fas
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09/18/2019
Crossbar Switch Supports Signal Routing up to 20Gbps
Crossbar Switch Supports Signal Routing up to 20Gbps
Seattle, Washington – Diodes Incorporated announced, at USB Developer Days, the PI3DBS16222 crossbar switch for high-speed differential and serial signals. Optimized for the latest protocols, it provides an almost-universal solution to routing high-speed signals up to 20Gbps around high-performance electronic equipme
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09/17/2019
LDO Linear Regulator can Help Double Battery Life
LDO Linear Regulator can Help Double Battery Life
DALLAS - Texas Instruments (TI) introduced an ultra-low-power low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator with the industry’s lowest quiescent current (IQ) of sub-25 nA – one-tenth that of competing ultra-small devices. The new regulator features low IQ control at light loads even in dropout conditions, allo
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09/17/2019
Mouser's Horticulture Site Focuses on LEDs, Sensors, IoT
Mouser's Horticulture Site Focuses on LEDs, Sensors, IoT
Mouser Electronics, Inc., has unveiled their new Horticulture Applications Site on Mouser.com, offering design resources for engineers looking to develop cutting-edge indoor and outdoor plant cultivation systems. The new site brings together the latest resources for a wide range of growing systems, all in one p
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Date:
09/17/2019
Varistors with High ESD Robustness for Automotive Ethernet
Varistors with High ESD Robustness for Automotive Ethernet
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of multilayer varistors for automotive Ethernet with a new type (AVRH10C221KT1R5YA8) with a very high ESD robustness for use in especially hostile environments. The new addition to the AVR series thus provides reliable ESD protection up to 25 kV (IEC61000-4-2). Moreover, th
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09/17/2019
Heavy-Duty Indicator Series for 8, 22 and 30mm Applications
Heavy-Duty Indicator Series for 8, 22 and 30mm Applications
FARMINGDALE, N.J.—Dialight launched a new series of heavy-duty panel mount indicators designed for rugged environment applications, such as power, status or warning indication in manufacturing, construction, mining and oil and gas equipment. The four new products—the 620, 621, 622 and 623 Series—each
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09/17/2019
150 Watt Enclosed Switching Power Supply
150 Watt Enclosed Switching Power Supply
MORNSUN released a new enclosed switching power supply series LMF150-20Bxx with active PFC. The LMF150-20Bxx series features compact size, universal input voltage range of 85-264Vac, accepts AC or DC input and the PF is up to 0.99. The series also meets IEC/EN/UL62368, EN60335, GB4943 standards. Protections inclu
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09/17/2019
High-Reliability AC/DC Converter LDE/LHE Family
High-Reliability AC/DC Converter LDE/LHE Family
MORNSUN launched new 45W & 60W AC/DC converters for 85-264Vac input voltage range of LDE series, 5W & 10W AC/DC converters for 85-305Vac input voltage range of LDE series, and 10W, 15W, 25W, 40W, 60W AC/DC converters for 85-305Vac input voltage range of LHE series. With these new products out, the ent
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Date:
09/17/2019
5-10W Ultra-Compact Size AC/DC Converter Series
5-10W Ultra-Compact Size AC/DC Converter Series
MORNSUN launched an ultra-compact size AC/DC converter series LSxx-13Bxx, which covers 5W, 8W and 10W, as an extension of the previous LS series. Now, the power range of MORNSUN LS family can provide 1W, 3W, 5W, 8W and 10W. Housed in compact vertical and 90 degree bent SIP packages, the new open frame LSxx-13
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09/17/2019
Automotive-Grade Backlight LED Driver Optimized for LCDs
Automotive-Grade Backlight LED Driver Optimized for LCDs
ROHM announced the availability of the latest LED driver IC, the BD81A76EFV-M, optimized for LCD backlight in instrument cluster, center information displays and car navigation. Unlike conventional drivers with 4 channels that support LCDs up to 8”, this ICprovides 6 channels of output (with 120mA per channel) th
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09/17/2019
High-Power TVS Diodes Protect Vulnerable Electronics
High-Power TVS Diodes Protect Vulnerable Electronics
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. announced a new series of higher surge TVS Diode products in an DO-214AB package. The 8.0SMDJ series is optimized to protect sensitive electronic equipment from transient voltage induced by lightning and other voltage events. Because it combines up to 8000W of peak pulse power dissipa
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09/17/2019
Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance up to 30 cm
Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance up to 30 cm
MALVERN, Pa. — The optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new proximity sensor that offers a sensing distance of up to 30 cm. Combining an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers, and ADC circuitry into a single package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3040 features a programmable interrupt function and s
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Date:
09/16/2019
Isolation Technology Maximizes Power Efficiency
Isolation Technology Maximizes Power Efficiency
NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc., announced a simple power solution that maximizes efficiency and minimizes electromagnetic (EM) emissions of motion systems as customers migrate to higher density automation. The ADuM4122, an isolated, dual-drive strength output driver that uses iCoupler technology, empowers
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09/16/2019
Tool Suites for Future Airborne Capability Environment
Tool Suites for Future Airborne Capability Environment
Boston, Mass. – With the latest release of the LDRA tool suite, LDRA delivers industry-first FACE Conformance Tool Suites, enabling cost-effective development and verification of high-assurance, FACE-conformant software. These new software tool suites uniquely automate the process of evaluating software for conformance with each version of the released FACE standard (e.g., version 2.1.1 and 3.0), while at the same time enabling developers to improve the quality of their software through traceability, static and dy
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Date:
09/16/2019
PCIe Card Enables Cloud Gaming-as-a-Service
PCIe Card Enables Cloud Gaming-as-a-Service
NEWARK, CA — SMART Embedded Computing, a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., announced the availability of a powerful new PCI Express card, the PCIE-7217. SMART EC’s PCIE-7217 features Intel’s latest processor for cloud gaming, the Intel Core i7 processor, along with Radeon RX Vega M graphics, which wi
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Date:
09/13/2019
Environmental Lights Announces Universal Dimming Driver
Environmental Lights Announces Universal Dimming Driver
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of Universal Dimming Drivers. Universal Dimming Drivers are full-capacity LED power supplies compatible with phase dimming and 0-10V dimming systems. They operate with an input voltage of 120-277VAC and are an ideal dimming power solution for many
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Date:
09/12/2019
Server-Based Software for Global AV Management
Server-Based Software for Global AV Management
IRVINE, CA – September 12,2019– ATEN Technology, Inc., launched ATEN Unizon, server-based software that provides AV/IT professionals with the power to manage, monitor, and control ATEN Modular Matrix and Video Matrix solutions in real time. “Managing devices located at different locations, especially acros
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Date:
09/12/2019
Miniature Automotive MOSFETs with Increased Power Density
Miniature Automotive MOSFETs with Increased Power Density
Plano, Texas - Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the 40V-rated DMTH4008LFDFWQ and 60V-rated DMTH6016LFDFWQ automotive-compliant MOSFETs packaged in DFN2020. These miniature MOSFETs occupy just 10% of the PCB area of larger packages, such as SOT223, enabling greater power density in DC-DC converters
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Date:
09/12/2019
Connectors Facilitate Transition to 112G PAM-4
Connectors Facilitate Transition to 112G PAM-4
HARRISBURG, Pa -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its STRADA Whisper R backplane connectors, which make future data center system upgrades easier. A newly-optimized footprint helps ensure low crosstalk noise and enables the migration path from 56G PAM-4 to 112G PAM-4. STRADA Whisper R connectors use the same
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Date:
09/12/2019
RIA12 & NF F 01-510 Compliant Surge Protection Modules
RIA12 & NF F 01-510 Compliant Surge Protection Modules
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER announces the release of their TFI Series of surge filters designed to clamp momentary over-voltage transients up to 385 VDC (20 ms) to protect the DC/DC Converter from being damaged. Input transients defined by EN 50155 (up to 154 VDC) are covered by the wide input range of dedicated rai
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Date:
09/12/2019
Driver Compatible with Phase Dimming and 0-10V Dimming
Driver Compatible with Phase Dimming and 0-10V Dimming
Environmental Lights announced the launch of Universal Dimming Drivers. Universal Dimming Drivers are full-capacity LED power supplies compatible with phase dimming and 0-10V dimming systems. They operate with an input voltage of 120-277VAC and are an ideal dimming power solution for many commercial lighting
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Date:
09/12/2019
Oscilloscope Doubles Maximum Bandwidth to 16 GHz
Oscilloscope Doubles Maximum Bandwidth to 16 GHz
With new 13 GHz and 16 GHz models, the R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscope family, the most compact multi-purpose lab instrument available, is now scalable from the 4 GHz minimum up to the full 16 GHz bandwidth. Additional new highlights are powerful debugging functions such as the high-speed serial pattern tr
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Date:
09/11/2019
Renesas Solution Speeds Dev Time for Industrial Network Equipment
Renesas Solution Speeds Dev Time for Industrial Network Equipment
TOKYO ―Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of the RX72M Industrial Network Solution to accelerate the development of industrial slave equipment using the RX72M Group of 32-bit industrial Ethernet microcontrollers (MCUs). The new RX72M solution includes an evaluation board, an operating system
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09/11/2019
High-Speed Image Sensor Enables Intelligent Vision Systems
High-Speed Image Sensor Enables Intelligent Vision Systems
PHOENIX, Ariz. – ON Semiconductor has announced the introduction of the ARX3A0 digital image sensor with 0.3 Mega-Pixel (MP) resolution in a 1:1 aspect ratio. With up to 360 frames per second (fps) capture rate it can perform like a global shutter in many conditions but with the size, performance and responsiv
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Date:
09/11/2019
ATS Services Provide Cooling Answers for Digi-Key Customers
ATS Services Provide Cooling Answers for Digi-Key Customers
NORWOOD, MA – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is now providing design engineering services for companies doing business with leading electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, through their Design Services Provider network. ATS offers comprehensive thermal analysis and design services
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09/11/2019
200 V Qspeed Diodes Excel in Audio Amplifiers
200 V Qspeed Diodes Excel in Audio Amplifiers
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced that its 200 V Qspeed diodes – LQ10N200CQ and LQ20N200CQ – are now available with AEC-Q101 automotive qualification. Qspeed silicon diodes use merged-PIN technology to offer a unique balance of soft switching and low reverse recovery charge (Qrr). This results
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Date:
09/11/2019
Rugged Computing Platform with Accelerated Processing
Rugged Computing Platform with Accelerated Processing
SAN JOSE, Calif. — ADLINK Technology, Inc., released its latest Extreme Rugged, SWaP-optimized VITA 75 COTS computing platform, the HPERC-KBL, designed for mission-critical applications such as C4ISR and use in the world’s most demanding military and aerospace environments. ADLINK will showcase the new plat
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09/11/2019
Riedon Reveals new Temperature Sensing and Control Solutions
Riedon Reveals new Temperature Sensing and Control Solutions
Alhambra, California – Riedon has introduced three new product lines leveraging its precision-resistor knowhow to simplify thermal sensing and monitoring, including miniature self-controlled heaters and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). The PTC series of miniature heaters are positive-temperature-coefficient devices that s
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Date:
09/11/2019
Peltier Coolers Provide Thermal Stability
Peltier Coolers Provide Thermal Stability
Digital light processing (DLP) technology is now used in many smart automotive headlight systems to cast sharper and brighter light in front of a vehicle. These automotive headlight systems operate in temperature environments that can reach 110°C. However, the maximum operating temperature of a DLP is only 70°
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09/10/2019
CUI Devices Expands Capacitive Incremental Encoder Line
CUI Devices Expands Capacitive Incremental Encoder Line
CUI’s Motion Group announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT incremental encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT13 series, based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and
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Date:
09/10/2019
Ultra-Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Save Space
Ultra-Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Save Space
Liberty, SC – The new ULP Series of Ultra-Low-Profile aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier is a real “game-changer” for engineers designing compact electronic devices. Designed specifically for applications requiring bulk capacitance and the lowest board profiles, type ULP offers considerably hi
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Date:
09/09/2019
High-Speed Compact Fuses use up to 48% Less Enclosure Space
High-Speed Compact Fuses use up to 48% Less Enclosure Space
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., has stock for immediate shipment of multiple values of the Eaton Bussmann High Speed fuses, also called “semiconductor fuses” to reference what they are protecting. Ranging from 50-400 amp, these 500V AC/DC compact fuses use up to 48 percent less enclosure space when compared wit
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Date:
09/09/2019
TTI Offers Broad Inventory of Ohmite Power Resistors
TTI Offers Broad Inventory of Ohmite Power Resistors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., provides a deep and wide inventory offering from Ohmite’s full range of high power thick film resistors. Some of Ohmite’s most popular series include the TAH, TBH, TCH and TKH products. These series are available in TO-220 and TO-252 packaging and are engineered for a lar
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Date:
09/09/2019
PoE Texas Relaunches Power Over Ethernet to USB Type C
PoE Texas Relaunches Power Over Ethernet to USB Type C
AUSTIN, Texas /PRNewswire/ -- PoE Texas has relaunched the world's first and most popular PoE+ to USB-C driver with upgraded capabilities to support Apple iPad Pro Gen 3, Microsoft Surface Go, Google Pixel, and Samsung Tab tablet computers. With new, customized power delivery profiles designed to maintain the conne
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Date:
09/09/2019
Coin Cell Electric Supercapacitors Provide Memory Backup
Coin Cell Electric Supercapacitors Provide Memory Backup
Liberty, SC – The new EDC and EDS series of Coin Cell style EDLC capacitors from Cornell Dubilier (CDE) can replace or extend battery life in on-board memory backup. With quick-response and recharge times, these devices offer higher power than batteries and greater energy than typical aluminum electrolytic capacitors
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Date:
09/09/2019
Big Ideas eBook Studies How to go from Inspiration to Design
Big Ideas eBook Studies How to go from Inspiration to Design
Mouser Electronics, Inc. released Designing an Idea, the first eBook from Engineering Big Ideas, the newest series in Mouser's award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. In the new eBook, experts from Mouser and the electronics industry provide an in-depth look at how innovators move from the first spark of inspiration to product design to the first steps
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Date:
09/05/2019
600 W AC-DC and DC-DC Convection-Cooled Power Supplies
600 W AC-DC and DC-DC Convection-Cooled Power Supplies
Bel Power Solutions announced the ACC600 Series and MCC600 Series of convection cooled open frame power supplies which are ideal for industrial (ACC Series) and medical (MCC Series) applications and available in a variety of single output voltages. The ACC600 Series features a wide universal AC input range of 8
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Date:
09/05/2019
LED High Bay Passive Power Supply with CID1 Certification
LED High Bay Passive Power Supply with CID1 Certification
Farmingdale, N.J. — Dialight announced CID1 Certification for its SafeSite 347V and 480V Passive Power Supply with a lumen range up to 27,000. With minimal use of semiconductors, Dialight’s custom-designed passive power supply system provides superior surge immunity to withstand power quality issues to
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Date:
09/04/2019
LED Drivers Deliver Industry-Leading Power Density
LED Drivers Deliver Industry-Leading Power Density
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced new high-power-density members of its LYTSwitch-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart-lighting applications. The new ICs with PowiGaN technology enable designs that deliver up to 110 W with 94% conversion efficiency using a simple, flexible flyback topology. The high eff
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Date:
09/04/2019
Battery Charger with Industry's Lowest Termination Current
Battery Charger with Industry's Lowest Termination Current
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new switching battery charger integrated circuit (IC) that supports a termination current of 20 mA. Compared to competing devices, which typically support a termination current higher than 60 mA, TI’s BQ25619 enables 7% higher battery capacity and longer run time. Th
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Date:
09/03/2019
High-Current Power Inductors for LED Headlights
High-Current Power Inductors for LED Headlights
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of metal core power inductors with the new SPM-VT series that is designed especially for the high thermal and current demands of automotive LED headlights. These wire-wound power inductors feature both a broad operating temperature range from -55 °C up to +155 °C and hi
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Date:
09/03/2019
Socket and Hardware Products Support Intel's Processors
Socket and Hardware Products Support Intel's Processors
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its LGA 4189 socket and hardware products, which support Intel next-generation central processing units (CPUs) for higher performance and better system scaling. LGA 4189 sockets are designed for Intel's next-generation processors, which support PCIe Gen 4 and fou
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Date:
08/29/2019
Quartz Crystals Designed for Harsh Automotive Conditions
Quartz Crystals Designed for Harsh Automotive Conditions
Plano, Texas – Diodes Incorporated has introduced a series of automotive-compliant timekeeping crystals that withstand harsh operating conditions to ensure outstanding accuracy and reliability in tire-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), infotainment, telematics, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Capable o
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Date:
08/29/2019
Supercapacitor Module Offering with Increased Voltage
Supercapacitor Module Offering with Increased Voltage
PLEASANTON, Calif. … Power management company Eaton today announced its latest release of the XLR-51 supercapacitor module. The latest design extends the XLR module family to 51.3 volts (V) and 188 farads (F) and is ideal for rugged applications with harsh environments such as transportation, marine, grid stor
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Date:
08/29/2019
New Solutions Simplify USB Type-C PD for Varied Applications
New Solutions Simplify USB Type-C PD for Varied Applications
CHANDLER, Ariz. — USB Type-C has become increasingly popular, and with the introduction of Power Delivery (PD), it is now possible to charge more types of devices – and charge faster – than ever before. To remove the traditional complexity and high costs associated with implementing USB Type-C, Microchip T
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08/29/2019
High-Input-Voltage DC-DC Converter Delivers up to 2000W
High-Input-Voltage DC-DC Converter Delivers up to 2000W
ABSOPULSE Electronics has released the LQC 2K-3U2LC, a liquid cooled, industrial quality DC-DC converter that uses field-proven technology to deliver up to 2000W output power. The unit accepts an input of 600Vdc (400Vdc to 800Vdc range) and provides 24Vdc/80A output voltage. A built-in output separation diode all
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Date:
08/29/2019
Access Fixtures Introduces a Versatile New LED Canopy Light
Access Fixtures Introduces a Versatile New LED Canopy Light
WORCESTER, Mass./PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures has introduced a budget-friendly canopy light called the SYRF which is available in both a round and a square design. SYRF is a fixture that flush mounts to ceilings and canopies at retail facilities, schools, hotels, hospitals, and any other similar commercial location. The SYRF boasts incredible value and efficiency at 22 lumens per dollar, and an L70 rated life of 147,000 hours, guaranteeing years of maintenance-free use. A smooth frosted polycarbonate lens emits light in a wide 110 degree beam spread and prevents glare, even when mounting from ceilings between 8 to 12 feet high. A durable die cast aluminum housing and vandal resistant one-piece lens prevents breakage or shattering. At 11.6 system watts, SYRF emits up to 75 lumens per watt, making it an incredibly efficient fixture. SYRF is low profile, m
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08/28/2019
Mouser Carries Microchip's SAM R30 Sub-GHz Module
Mouser Carries Microchip's SAM R30 Sub-GHz Module
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the SAM R30 sub-GHz module from Microchip Technology. The industry’s smallest IEEE 802.15.4-compliant module, the SAM R30 combines an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a sub-GHZ radio in a 12.7 × 11 mm package, enabling long-lasting battery life in space-constrained des
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Date:
08/28/2019
Smart Switches Drive Any Load in Harsh Environments
Smart Switches Drive Any Load in Harsh Environments
AUSTIN, Texas – Silicon Labs has introduced a family of compact, robust isolated smart switches designed to drive any load, even in the harshest industrial environments. The new Si834x isolated switches are ideal for driving resistive and inductive loads such as solenoids, relays and lamps used in industrial
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Date:
08/28/2019
Shunt Resistors Reduce Component Counts
Shunt Resistors Reduce Component Counts
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate shunt resistors featuring a 20 W power rating in a 3939-size package with Kelvin terminals. With their high power density, the Vishay Dale hybrid-mount WFPA3939 and WFPB3939 are designed to save space, decrease component c
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Date:
08/28/2019
LEDs Enable High-Flux Narrow-Spotlight Retail Designs
LEDs Enable High-Flux Narrow-Spotlight Retail Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking Oslon Pure 1010 LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors. Housed in an extraordinarily small 1 mm × 1 mm real chip scale package, the LEDs offer a top-emitting surface with a 120-degree viewing angle ideal for high-end retail lighting, customized chip-on-board (CoB) designs,
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08/28/2019
Mouser Electronics Stocking TI Nanopower Voltage Supervisors
Mouser Electronics Stocking TI Nanopower Voltage Supervisors
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the TPS3840 family of nanopower high-input voltage supervisors from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS3840 devices are reset ICs that can operate at up to 10 V while maintaining very low quiescent current across all operating conditions. The devices provide a combination of minimal power consumption, high acc
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Date:
08/28/2019
LED Light Bars Enable UL-Listed Lighting Applications
LED Light Bars Enable UL-Listed Lighting Applications
San Diego, CA– Environmental Lights announced the launch of LiteLinks LED Light Bars. LiteLinks LED Light Bars are a new modular solution for display and accent lighting which enables users to create UL Listed lighting applications quickly. They feature built-in diffusers that run to the edge of each light
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Date:
08/28/2019
TTI Stocks Abracon's Automotive, Industrial Power Inductors
TTI Stocks Abracon's Automotive, Industrial Power Inductors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the Abracon ASPIAIG family of power inductors. These Automotive and Industrial Grade (AIG) power inductors are manufactured on TS 16949 certified production lines, AEC-Q200 certified and PPAP ready u
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Date:
08/28/2019
DC/DC Converter Achieves Breakthrough Power Savings
DC/DC Converter Achieves Breakthrough Power Savings
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM announced the availability of a buck-boost DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFET, the BD83070GWL. It combines unmatched efficiency with best-in-class current consumption, making it ideal for IoT, wearables, and portable devices. In recent years, the proliferation of battery
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Date:
08/27/2019
New Lens for Lasers Operate in Harsh Environments
New Lens for Lasers Operate in Harsh Environments
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the introduction of a new lens for use with its MIL Series Lasers.  The E²L Extreme Environment Lens incorporates a quartz glass lens into the end ferrule, providing resistance to harsh or extreme environmental conditions, such as welding arc flash, abrasive
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Date:
08/27/2019
MAPS Software Suite for Measurement and Automation Modules
MAPS Software Suite for Measurement and Automation Modules
SAN JOSE, Calif. – ADLINK Technology announces a new generation of all-in-one software solutions: Measurement, Automation, and Platform Suite (MAPS). To improve process efficiency and shorten development time and effort, developers working with DAQ and PXI modules may immediately begin work with MAPS software
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Date:
08/27/2019
Film Capacitors for DC Link Applications
Film Capacitors for DC Link Applications
TDK Corporation has extended its portfolio of EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications with the robust new B3277*M series. The new types are suitable for extreme environmental conditions – a fact that has been proven by means of a THB test (temperature, humidity, bias) at 85 °C, 85 percent relative hu
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08/27/2019
Sager Electronics Stocks 30mm Stacklights from Mallory
Sager Electronics Stocks 30mm Stacklights from Mallory
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Mallory’s JR series of 30mm stacklights. Mallory has introduced the new JR series of 30mm stacklights with sound and light options. These leading edge stacklights are small enough to fit on top of control boxes, or anywhere space is at a premium. The
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08/27/2019
EMI Suppression Film Capacitors Certified to IEC 60384-14
EMI Suppression Film Capacitors Certified to IEC 60384-14
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced three new series of X1, X2, and Y2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors for standard across the line and line bypass applications. Designed to meet the most stringent requirements for robustness against humidity, the new F340 EM
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08/26/2019
TTI Offers Broad Inventory of Current Sense Resistors
TTI Offers Broad Inventory of Current Sense Resistors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., features a broad and deep inventory of Current Sense Resistors across a wide range of sizes, wattages, values, and technologies. Turn to the TTI Specialists when your application requires precession resistors for power management, current detection or protection.  TTI stocks and profi
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08/23/2019
Ultra-Precision, AEC-Q200 Compliant Thin Film Resistors
Ultra-Precision, AEC-Q200 Compliant Thin Film Resistors
RALEIGH, NC - Stackpole has expanded its stock of its AEC-Q200 qualified precision thin film. Available in tolerances down to ±0.01% and ±5PPM temperature coefficient, the RNCF is available in various values and case sizes. Resistance values in stock range from 24.9 ohm up to 49.9K ohm in sizes 0402, 0603, 080
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08/23/2019
Discharge ICs from Power Integrations Meet IEC60335
Discharge ICs from Power Integrations Meet IEC60335
SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Power Integrations announced CAPZero-3, the latest generation of the company’s elegant, energy-saving X-capacitor discharge ICs. Two-terminal CAPZero-3 ICs enable designers to easily meet IEC60335 safety approvals for major appliances, and cover all capacitor values from 100 nF to 6 µF. IEC60335 is the di
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08/21/2019
Power Supplies set new T&M Standards for Battery Apps
Power Supplies set new T&M Standards for Battery Apps
Being part of the same power supply family, both the R&S NGL200 and the new R&S NGM200 series offer the same superb performance and specifications to supply extremely stable outputs with a minimum of residual ripple and noise. Devices that switch from a few µA in sleep mode to several A in activ
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08/21/2019
Edge-Wound Inductor Delivers Stable Inductance, Saturation
Edge-Wound Inductor Delivers Stable Inductance, Saturation
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new IHDM edge-wound, through-hole inductor with rated current up to 150 A for industrial and military applications. Featuring a powdered iron alloy core technology, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHDM-1008BC-30 provides stable inductance and saturation over a
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08/21/2019
Miniaturized Multilayer Varistors for Automotive Ethernet
Miniaturized Multilayer Varistors for Automotive Ethernet
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of multilayer varistors with the new AVRH10C101KT1R1NE8 for automotive Ethernet. Thanks to the extremely precise multilayer technology, the product features a low capacitance of just 1.1 ± 0.3 pF, ensuring signal integrity even at the high data rates of automotive Ethernet. Wi
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08/20/2019
Vaneaxial Fan Designed for High-Pressure Applications
Vaneaxial Fan Designed for High-Pressure Applications
WILLOWBROOK, IL — The New York Blower Company has expanded its line of industrial axial fans with the Vaneaxial Adjustable Pitch Direct Drive Fan. The fan is ideal for high-flow, high-pressure applications in industries including mining, process supply and exhaust, transportation, combustion air/flare and pul
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08/20/2019
Wi-Fi Connectivity Kit Simplifies Secure IoT Connections
Wi-Fi Connectivity Kit Simplifies Secure IoT Connections
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit featuring onboard Wi-Fi, environmental, light and inertial sensors, and support for Amazon FreeRTOS connected to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The kit gives embedded designers a fast start and secure connection to AWS. Using Renes
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08/20/2019
ERNI Reduces Lead Times for Multiple Connector Product Lines
ERNI Reduces Lead Times for Multiple Connector Product Lines
Richmond, Virginia -- ERNI Electronics, Inc. has substantially improved manufacturing lead times for a variety of interconnect product lines. Production lead times are down to a couple of weeks for many selections. Various changes to optimize production and supply chain management have led to these improvements
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Date:
08/19/2019
Switchboard Enhances Safety and Reduces Downtime
Switchboard Enhances Safety and Reduces Downtime
Eaton’s new Pow-R-Line XD switchboard features a compact design that enhances safety and reduces downtime with improved breaker change-out capability. The intelligent solution integrates both draw-out insulated case and molded case circuit breakers into a single UL 891 assembly, including Eaton’s new Power De
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08/19/2019
DC/DC Converters Ideal for Transportation Applications
DC/DC Converters Ideal for Transportation Applications
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER announces the release of their TRI Series of high voltage DC/DC converters featuring 5 power ranges. The 3.5, 6 and 10 watt models feature 7,071 VDC I/O isolation / 9,000 VDC peak isolation up to one second in the compact DIP-24 package. The 15 and 20 watt models feature 5,940 VDC I
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08/16/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Qorvo's Front-End Modules
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Qorvo's Front-End Modules
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the QPF4219 front end module (FEM) from Qorvo. Designed for Internet of Things (IoT) systems based on Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), the 2.4 GHz FEM offers a compact form factor and integrated matching to minimize layout area in applications such as wireless routers, residential ga
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08/16/2019
Applications Processors for Ultra-Low-Power Portable Devices
Applications Processors for Ultra-Low-Power Portable Devices
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the i.MX 7ULP applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. Based on Fully Depleted Silicon on Insulator (FD-SOI) technology, the i.MX 7ULP devices support ultra-low-power performance and rich graphics for applications such as portable medical devices, smart home co
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08/15/2019
Silicon Photodiode Offerings Include New Processes
Silicon Photodiode Offerings Include New Processes
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc.  has expanded its standard Silicon photodiode offerings to include additional processes, active area sizes, case isolation and packaging options.   Marktech customers can now choose from among four unique processes to accommodate an expanded
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08/15/2019
Buck Switchers Provide High Voltage AC-DC Conversion
Buck Switchers Provide High Voltage AC-DC Conversion
Plano, Texas – Diodes Incorporated announced the AP3917 family of universal AC-DC, non-isolated buck (step-down) power switchers for low-power applications, such as small appliances and IoT endpoints powered by an offline supply. Family members include the AP3917B (170mA nominal load), AP3917C (270mA), and AP3917D
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Date:
08/14/2019
The First CAN FD Class 3-Compatible Common Mode Choke Coil
The First CAN FD Class 3-Compatible Common Mode Choke Coil
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) DLW32SH101XF2, which is the world’s first*1 CMCC to support DCMR*2 Class 3*3, fulfilling the IEC62228-3*4 requirement for use in CAN FD*5 next-generation automotive networks. Mass production of this product will begin in
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Date:
08/14/2019
Power Inductors Improve Vehicle Performance, Safety
Power Inductors Improve Vehicle Performance, Safety
PLEASANTON, Calif. … Power management company Eaton launched its automotive grade HCM1AV2 product line of high current power inductors designed for the transportation market to address increased power conversion and filtering requirements. The HCM1AV2 is tested beyond AEC-Q200 Grade 1 requirements for added rel
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08/14/2019
Mouser Stocks Molex Solutions for 5G Connectivity
Mouser Stocks Molex Solutions for 5G Connectivity
Mouser Electronics, Inc., stocks a wide variety of 5G-capable interconnect solutions from Molex. 5G cellular communications promises to transform wireless connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT) through more data, better reliability, and broader connectivity. Molex’s complete connectivity solution portfolio, in
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08/13/2019
ADLINK Keeps COM Express Type 2 Alive
ADLINK Keeps COM Express Type 2 Alive
SAN JOSE, Calif. – ADLINK Technology, Inc., announces a new COM Express Type 2 computer-on-module, based on the highly popular 6th/7th Gen Intel Core Processors (formerly “Skylake” and “Kaby Lake”). The new Express-SL2/KL2 module supports all Type 2 related legacy I/Os and thereby allows customers to ex
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08/13/2019
TTI Stocks the AVX NASA Space-level BME Series X7R MLCC
TTI Stocks the AVX NASA Space-level BME Series X7R MLCC
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Level X7R base metal electrode (BME) multilayer ceramic capacitors from AVX for use in U.S. military and aerospace applications under the criteria of the S-311-P-838 specification. AVX is the first sup
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Date:
08/13/2019
Current Sense Chip Resistors Include a 0.3 Milliohm Value
Current Sense Chip Resistors Include a 0.3 Milliohm Value
RALEIGH, NC – The popular CSSH Series ultra-high precision current sense chip resistor series from Stackpole has recently been expanded to include a 0.3 milliohm value in the 2512 size. The CSSH2512 0.3 milliohm part is available in tolerances as low as 1% and TCR is 150 ppm, with a 3W power rating. This low resi
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Date:
08/13/2019
60 V MOSFET Increases Efficiency and Power Density
60 V MOSFET Increases Efficiency and Power Density
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 60 V TrenchFET Gen IV n-channel power MOSFET that is the industry's first optimized for standard gate drives to deliver maximum on-resistance down to 4 mΩ at 10 V in the thermally enhanced 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm PowerPAK 1212-8S package. Designed to increase eff
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Date:
08/12/2019
High-Speed Comparators Offer Fast Propagation Delay
High-Speed Comparators Offer Fast Propagation Delay
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking MAX4002x comparators from Maxim Integrated. Among the fastest low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) comparators on the market, the MAX40025 and MAX40026 single-supply, high-speed comparators deliver fast propagation delay for distance sensing, time-of-flight (ToF), an
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Date:
08/09/2019
Ultra-compact Size Isolated Regulated 1-3W DC/DC Converter
Ultra-compact Size Isolated Regulated 1-3W DC/DC Converter
MORNSUN launched an ultra-compact size DC/DC converter series WRB, which features 2:1 wide input range, operating temperature range of -40℃~+85℃, and 1500VDC isolation voltage. What’s more, the size is 40% smaller than general products. Packages are available in SMD and DIP. In addition, its continuous sho
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08/09/2019
Isolated Push-Pull DC-DC Converter Delivers 1W from SOT23-6
Isolated Push-Pull DC-DC Converter Delivers 1W from SOT23-6
Chinese chip maker Mornsun has created a push-pull DC-DC converter chip IC with integrated mosfets that can deliver up to 1W through an isolation transformer — and the firm offers a selection of transformers. To maximise the reliability, the chip design has incorporated three key technologies: a soft s
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Date:
08/09/2019
TTI Offers Infrared Emitters and Sensors from Kingbright
TTI Offers Infrared Emitters and Sensors from Kingbright
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking the APT2012 Series infrared emitters and detectors from Kingbright. These LEDs are targeted for unique sensing applications in industrial and medical equipment applications.  Kingbright’s IR LEDs selection with infrared, phototransistor and sensor indus
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Date:
08/09/2019
High isolation, regulated DC/DC converters in compact package
High isolation, regulated DC/DC converters in compact package
The core characteristic of the TRI line is a sophisticated reinforced isolation system which is able to withstand high test voltages (9000 VDC for 1s and 5000 VAC for 60s) and working voltages (1000 VACrms). Complementing this isolation characteristic is a high Common Mode Transient Immunity of 15 kV/µs. The
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Date:
08/09/2019
Wire-to-Board Products Deliver up to 12.5A per pin
Wire-to-Board Products Deliver up to 12.5A per pin
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) has launched an expanded portfolio of ELCON Micro wire-to-board products, which provides a high current up to 12.5A per pin in the common industry footprint of 3.0mm, and now includes custom cable assemblies and a cable plug solution for design flexibility. These ne
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Date:
08/08/2019
Indium Corporation Launches New Indium Oxide
Indium Corporation Launches New Indium Oxide
Indium Corporation has released IndiOx (In2O3) for use in the manufacture of ITO sputtering targets for thin-film coating. IndiOx (In2O3) is a stable ceramic-like material that is insoluble in water and volatizes at 850°C. When doped with tin oxide, IndiOx forms ITO, the material of choice to form transp
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Date:
08/08/2019
Smart Transceiver Supports LonWorks and BACnet Protocols
Smart Transceiver Supports LonWorks and BACnet Protocols
SANTA CLARA, CA – Adesto Technologies Corporation announced that its FT 6050 Smart Transceiver system-on-chip (SoC) now natively supports LON, LON/IP, BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP protocol stacks – uniquely enabling the popular LON and BACnet industrial protocols to communicate simultaneously over the highly relia
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Date:
08/08/2019
Battery Management IC Maximizes Driving Range for EVs
Battery Management IC Maximizes Driving Range for EVs
TOKYO, Japan ― Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its fourth-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery management IC that offers unmatched lifetime accuracy. The ISL78714 provides accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, along with cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics to protect 14-
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Date:
08/08/2019
Digital Oscilloscope Delivers Bandwidth up to 2 GHz
Digital Oscilloscope Delivers Bandwidth up to 2 GHz
BEAVERTON, OR - RIGOL Technologies announces a significant expansion to its UltraVision II oscilloscope portfolio with the introduction of the New MSO8000 Series Digital Oscilloscope. Delivering Bandwidth up to 2 GHz Bandwidth and a new Jitter and Real-Time Eye Analysis package the MSO8000 Series extends RIGOL's unm
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Date:
08/08/2019
Pickering Reed Relays Stocked at Testco
Pickering Reed Relays Stocked at Testco
Chelmsford, MA:   Pickering has signed a distribution deal with Testco, the specialist distributor of  passive, electromechanical and interconnect components based in Sunnyvale, CA. This means that Pickering’s large range of reed relays for A.T.E. switching and semiconductor test is now availa
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08/07/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Distributing Theobroma Systems
Mouser Electronics Now Distributing Theobroma Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Theobroma Systems, an Austrian company providing embedded engineering services and module devices that incorporate embedded systems. Through the agreement, Mouser is now offering the RK3399-Q7 system-on-module (SoM), the industry’s first Qs
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08/07/2019
Mahr Introduces New Precimar SM 60 Length Measurement System
Mahr Introduces New Precimar SM 60 Length Measurement System
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mahr Inc. has introduced the new Precimar SM 60, an easy-to-use length measurement  instrument for fast and precise external measurements on shop floor parts, with a measuring range of 60mm. The SM 60 is configurable with Mahr readouts, such as digital indicators or LVDT probes, to provide
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08/06/2019
Modular Power Series Delivers up to 240W
Modular Power Series Delivers up to 240W
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking MEAN WELL’s 650W/1200W Modular Power NMP Series. NMP series is a 1U low-profile modular and configurable type power supply from MEAN WELL. This series comprises two power wattages for the line-up, 650W and 1200W, and each output modules delivers u
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Date:
08/06/2019
Heat Pipes Provide Adaptable Methods to Cool Hot Components
Heat Pipes Provide Adaptable Methods to Cool Hot Components
Norwood, MA – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., ATS, has expanded its line of flat and round copper heat pipes for electronics thermal management. More than 350 standard ATS heat pipes provide low cost cooling solutions for cloud and edge computing, electric vehicles, aerospace, agtech, robotics, me
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08/06/2019
700V Ultra-High Voltage Process Technologies
700V Ultra-High Voltage Process Technologies
SEOUL, South Korea and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced it now offers 0.35 micron 700V Ultra-High Voltage process technologies (UHV) suitable for different system requirements for AC-DC converter ICs and LED driver ICs. Currently, the market demand is increasing dramaticall
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Date:
08/05/2019
TVS Array for Medical Electronics Circuit Protection
TVS Array for Medical Electronics Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a new bidirectional asymmetrical TVS array component for circuit protection in medical electronic devices, smartphones, audio/video inputs, and other applications. The new SMDB712C device can be configured for two or four data lines depending on power level requirements. The SMDB712C T
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Date:
08/05/2019
LEDs with High-Efficiency Quantum Dot Technology
LEDs with High-Efficiency Quantum Dot Technology
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking Osconiq S 3030 QD LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors. Utilizing Quantum Dot (QD) tunable light conversion technology, these mid-power LEDs are designed for area lighting and downlight applications that benefit from high efficacy and excellent color rendering. This product i
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Date:
08/02/2019
Triaxial Vibration Sensor for Condition-Based Monitoring
Triaxial Vibration Sensor for Condition-Based Monitoring
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ADcmXL3021 triaxial vibration sensor from Analog Devices. Based on Analog Devices’ award-winning micromechanical (MEMS) sensor technology, the ADcmXL3021 module is a complete sensing system that monitors for early indications of possible machine fatigue and failu
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Date:
08/02/2019
PFC Capacitors: Rugged Design for a Long Service Life
PFC Capacitors: Rugged Design for a Long Service Life
TDK Corporation presents DeltaCap X Black Premium – a new series of EPCOS MKD capacitors for power factor correction (PFC). With rated voltages of between 440 V AC and 850 V AC, the capacitors with an internal delta connection are designed for power factor correction and filtering of harmonics at
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Date:
08/01/2019
Freeway Board Serves Powerful Edge Computing Applications
Freeway Board Serves Powerful Edge Computing Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Layerscape LS1046A Freeway (FRWY-LS1046A) evaluation board from NXP Semiconductors. Available as a bare board or in an enclosure with a dual-band Wi-Fi module, the FRWY-LS1046A evaluation board is an edge computing platform designed to support NXP’s QorIQ LS1046A sy
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Date:
08/01/2019
Coax Connectors Support Next-Gen 5G Communications Solutions
Coax Connectors Support Next-Gen 5G Communications Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking ERFV coaxial connectors from TE Connectivity (TE). The cost-effective, one-piece connectors support board-to-board and board-to-filter applications, providing a reliable solution for next-generation 5G wireless designs. TE’s ERFV coax connectors, available from Mous
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Date:
08/01/2019
Dynamometer Systems Verify Efficiency of Electric Motors
Dynamometer Systems Verify Efficiency of Electric Motors
SAKOR Technologies Inc., announces that it has developed a series of dynamometer systems ideal for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards. The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ra
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Date:
08/01/2019
20 Watt DC/DC Converter Adds Dual Output Models
20 Watt DC/DC Converter Adds Dual Output Models
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER extends their TEQ 20 Series of 20 watt railway / rugged industrial DC/DC converters with dual outputs of ±12 / ±15 VDC. The TEQ 20WIR are a series of isolated high-performance railway DC/DC-converter modules with ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage ranges. The series is comprised of 18 models
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Date:
08/01/2019
High Bay LED Fixture for U.S. Light Industrial Applications
High Bay LED Fixture for U.S. Light Industrial Applications
FARMINGDALE, N.J. – Dialight launched its new Reliant High Bay line of industrial LED fixtures for the North American market, the company’s first product line designed for light duty applications, such as warehouses, light manufacturing and other large indoor spaces. Built for maximum energy efficiency
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Date:
07/31/2019
Chip Resistors with Resistance Values from 1 ohm to 1Meg ohm
Chip Resistors with Resistance Values from 1 ohm to 1Meg ohm
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole has increased the power rating of its popular RPC Series. The RPC-UP from Stackpole offers 0805 and 1206 size chip resistors with excellent pulse withstanding and high power ratings. RPC0805-UP is rated at 0.5W and 400V working voltage and the RPC1206-UP is rated at 0.75W and 500V. Re
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Date:
07/31/2019
AC-DC Power Filters Address EMC and Surge Compliance
AC-DC Power Filters Address EMC and Surge Compliance
TUALATIN, Ore. — CUI’s Power Group announced the addition of ac-dc power filters, designed to accompany its existing portfolio of low power embedded ac-dc power supplies. The EMC‑20 and EMC‑30 series offer 20 dB and 30 dB of ac-line noise filtering at 150 kHz to 1 GHz, respectively. Available in compact bo
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Date:
07/30/2019
AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Multiple Mounting Options
AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Multiple Mounting Options
TUALATIN, Ore. — CUI’s Power Group announced the addition of 3 W and 5 W models to its line of low power, encapsulated ac-dc power supplies. Available in board mount, chassis mount, wire lead, and DIN rail configurations, the single output PSK‑S3 and PSK‑S5B series are housed in compact packages measuring as
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Date:
07/30/2019
USB Cable Assemblies Added to CUI Devices Portfolio
USB Cable Assemblies Added to CUI Devices Portfolio
CUI Devices announced the addition of USB cables to its existing portfolio of connector and cable assembly products. The USB cable assemblies come available with USB Type A, USB Type B, Micro B, Mini B, and USB Type C plugs and receptacles, along with dc power plugs, blunt cut, and stripped and tinned terminations. Jo
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Date:
07/30/2019
Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery Shipping from Sager
Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery Shipping from Sager
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Power Sonic’s PS-640F1 Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery. The PS-640F1 is part of Power Sonic’s PS range of sealed lead acid batteries that have been specifically designed for general purpose and standby applications. The 6V 4.50 Ah battery f
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Date:
07/30/2019
Software Simplifies Automotive Ethernet Testing
Software Simplifies Automotive Ethernet Testing
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Tektronix, Inc. released two new software packages that greatly simplify automotive ethernet testing, debug and protocol decode for use with its 5 and 6 Series mixed signal oscilloscopes (MSO). Using the new Signal Separation software, automotive engineers can now perform Automotive Ethernet
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Date:
07/26/2019
Rugged S5E SLC NAND-Based Solid State Drive
Rugged S5E SLC NAND-Based Solid State Drive
The S5E SSD provides comprehensive encryption and security features such as quick erase, SMART’s Security Data Elimination Technology (SDET) which meets current declassification standards, and erase triggers, making it an ideal data recording and storage tool for surveillance, defense and telemetry application
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Date:
07/25/2019
Analog Devices Honours Top Suppliers at Supplier Day 2019
Analog Devices Honours Top Suppliers at Supplier Day 2019
Held at the Hyatt Regency Boston, the event brought together 100 of the semiconductor company’s top suppliers for a day of recognition, celebration and relationship building.  A total of 18 awards were presented for outstanding performance and contributions.   The first event of its size an
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Date:
07/25/2019
Healthcare Sensors for Next-Generation Wearables
Healthcare Sensors for Next-Generation Wearables
In addition, design engineers can improve both sensitivity and accuracy with the highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) using the MAXM86161.   To provide value, wearable health and fitness monitors require greater accuracy in measuring human biometrics such as body temperature and heart rate, but device designers hav
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Date:
07/25/2019
Mouser and Wilcoxon Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Mouser and Wilcoxon Sign Global Distribution Agreement
The agreement will see Mouser distribute Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies vibration monitoring products and sensing solutions.   A trusted brand since the 1960s, Wilcoxon has a strong legacy of success in vibration monitoring. Companies and organizations across many industries depend on Wilcoxon to meet
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Date:
07/25/2019
Small Automotive MOSFETs Provide Superior Mounting Reliability
Small Automotive MOSFETs Provide Superior Mounting Reliability
The RV4xxx series is AEC-Q101 qualified, ensuring automotive-grade reliability and performance under extreme conditions. ROHM’s original package processing technology enables the miniaturization of automotive components, such as ADAS camera modules, that demand high quality.   In recent years, the gr
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Date:
07/25/2019
RS Components introduces new MakerBot Method 3D Printer
RS Components introduces new MakerBot Method 3D Printer
The unit targets engineers and designers who use 3D modelling software and need to create product prototypes rapidly for a range of purposes, such as to accelerate product development or to ensure the viability of parts before moving to volume production.   A key feature of the Method is its fast printing speed, w
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Date:
07/25/2019
nanoPower RTC Offers Small Package and Long Battery Life
nanoPower RTC Offers Small Package and Long Battery Life
More than 35 percent smaller than the tiniest RTC alternatives available today, this nanoPower RTC, which operates at less than 180nA, offloads the central microcontroller from timekeeping, allowing for greater energy savings during sleep cycles and extension of battery runtime.   Systems that use mi
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Date:
07/25/2019
Innovative Variable Speed Hybrid Generator
Innovative Variable Speed Hybrid Generator
The unit’s core is a true variable speed generator, which runs between 900 and 2000 rpm; and a highly efficient lithium battery bank which will utilise stored power for when silent power is needed or loads are low. This combination makes VariPower a far more economical and efficient power option compared to a t
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Date:
07/25/2019
New SUF350 1U, 3 x 5in footprint 350W PSU from FiDUS Power
New SUF350 1U, 3 x 5in footprint 350W PSU from FiDUS Power
All models meet the latest general safety approvals EN/IEC/UL 623681-1 (2nd Ed), also meet FCC Part-15, CISPR-32, EN55032 class B emission limits and EN55024 with no additional components, and are CE marked conforming to the latest RoHS approval. Fitting in a 1U enclosure the power supplies have an optional 12V
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Date:
07/25/2019
Mouser Stocking the Qorvo QPA2308 60W GaN Power Amplifier
Mouser Stocking the Qorvo QPA2308 60W GaN Power Amplifier
The QPA2308 provides high-power density and power-added efficiency for 5 to 6 GHz radio frequency (RF)-based designs. Fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.25 um gallium nitride-on-silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) process, this monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MIMC) power amplifier simplifies system integration and
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Date:
07/25/2019
Robust and Flexible, Automotive Buck, LED Drivers
Robust and Flexible, Automotive Buck, LED Drivers
The LED drivers address internal and external lighting applications, such as fog lamps, position lamps, rear lamps, and door lamps.   The AL8860Q and AL8861Q have a wide-operating voltage range from 4.5V to 40V to withstand load-dump events and operate correctly at low-cranking voltages in stop-start applica
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Date:
07/25/2019
Family of 15 Mbps Photocouplers for Harsh Industrial Applications
Family of 15 Mbps Photocouplers for Harsh Industrial Applications
The trend toward higher voltage, compact systems is driving stricter International safety standards and eco-friendly solutions that require smaller ICs with lower power consumption. The RV1S9x60A family meets this need with best-in-class low threshold input current (IFHL) ratings: the RV1S9160A (SO5) operates at 2.
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Date:
07/25/2019
CoolSiC MOSFET and TRENCHSTOP IGBT in Easy 2B package
CoolSiC MOSFET and TRENCHSTOP IGBT in Easy 2B package
Optimizing for sweet spot losses of the CoolSiC MOSFET and the TRENCHSTOP IGBT4 chipsets respectively, the module features increased power density and a switching frequency of up to 48 kHz. This is especially well suited for the needs of new generation 1500 V photovoltaic and energy storage applications.  
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07/25/2019
Now at Mouser: TI’s LMG1210 MOSFET and GaN FET Driver
Now at Mouser: TI’s LMG1210 MOSFET and GaN FET Driver
Part of TI’s industry-leading gallium nitride (GaN) power portfolio family, the LMG1210 enables higher efficiency, increased power density, and lower overall system size over traditional silicon-based alternatives, and are optimized specifically for speed-critical power-conversion applications.  
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Date:
07/25/2019
HARTING’s ix connector wins the German Innovation Award
HARTING’s ix connector wins the German Innovation Award
The pioneering connector impressed the German Design Council and won the award for “Excellence in Business to Business”. The German Innovation Award acknowledges products and solutions that clearly set themselves apart from conventional solutions, thanks to their user focus and added value.   HARTI
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Date:
07/25/2019
Common Mode Choke for Automotive Ethernet Applications
Common Mode Choke for Automotive Ethernet Applications
Pulse Electronics AE3003 100Base-T1 Power over Data Lines (PoDL) Common Mode Choke (CMC) is a 300mA single twisted pair device for automotive Ethernet applications. This CMC supports PoDL classes 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6. The AE3003 CMC reduces the need for a second twisted pair wire to power an end device and re
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Date:
07/25/2019
Electrical Safety Software Manages Test Procedures
Electrical Safety Software Manages Test Procedures
Poway, CA — Vitrek introduces QT Enterprise, a major upgrade to its PC-based software designed to control operation of the company’s V7x and 95x lines of high-performance electrical safety (hipot) testers and 98X Series insulation resistance testers. In test situations where multiple test points are involved, th
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Date:
07/25/2019
Healthcare Sensors Enable Clinical-Grade Accuracy
Healthcare Sensors Enable Clinical-Grade Accuracy
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Designers creating next-generation wearable health and fitness applications can reduce temperature measurement power by 50 percent with the MAX30208, as well as shrink optical solution size by 40 percent with the MAXM86161 from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. In addition, design engineers can im
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Date:
07/25/2019
CO2 Extraction Pump System Provides Continuous Duty Cycle
CO2 Extraction Pump System Provides Continuous Duty Cycle
Erie, PA – High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., has developed the e710 supercritical CO2 extraction pump system to address market demand for an environmentally friendly extraction process used for a wide range of natural oils, foods and cannabis. The e710 pump system is specifical
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Date:
07/25/2019
Gallium Nitride-Based AC-DC Converter ICs
Gallium Nitride-Based AC-DC Converter ICs
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced new members of its InnoSwitch 3 families of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new ICs feature up to 95% efficiency across the full load range and up to 100 W in enclosed adapter implementations without requiring a heatsink. This groundbreaking increase in performa
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Date:
07/25/2019
UnitedSiC adds 2 650V SiC FET Packages to UF3C FAST Series
UnitedSiC adds 2 650V SiC FET Packages to UF3C FAST Series
Princeton, New Jersey: UnitedSiC has added two new TO220-3L package options to its growing range of hard-switching UF3C FAST series of 650V SiC FETs. The new products offer RDS(on) values of 30mohms (UF3C065030T3S) (https://unitedsic.com/datasheets/DS_UF3C065030T3S.pdf) and 80mohms (UF3C065080T3S) (https://unitedsic.com/datasheets/DS_UF3C065080T3S.pdf). The three-leaded, industry-standard
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Date:
07/24/2019
Mouser Stocks Qorvo 60W GaN Power Amplifier
Mouser Stocks Qorvo 60W GaN Power Amplifier
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the QPA2308 MMIC power amplifier from Qorvo. Engineered for commercial and military applications, the QPA2308 provides high-power density and power-added efficiency for 5 to 6 GHz radio frequency (RF)-based designs. Fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.25 um gallium nitride-on-silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) process, this monolithic microwave integrated circu
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Date:
07/24/2019
Screw Terminal Capacitors w/ Better Ripple Current Handling
Screw Terminal Capacitors w/ Better Ripple Current Handling
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today launched a new series of miniaturized screw terminal aluminum capacitors that deliver 10 % higher capacitance and 10 % better ripple current handling for a given can size than previous-generation devices, allowing designers to pack more energy storage into le
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Date:
07/24/2019
15 Mbps Photocouplers for Harsh Industrial Applications
15 Mbps Photocouplers for Harsh Industrial Applications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced three new 15 Mbps photocouplers designed to withstand the harsh operating environments of industrial and factory automation equipment. The trend toward higher voltage, compact systems is driving stricter International safety standards and eco-friendly so
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Date:
07/24/2019
MEMS Timing Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Applications
MEMS Timing Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Applications
SANTA CLARA – SiTimeCorporation unveiled its Endura MEMS timing solutions for aerospace and defense applications such as field and satellite communications, precision GNSS, avionics, and space. The Endura products are engineered to offer unmatched performance in harsh conditions – such as severe shock,
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Date:
07/24/2019
TTI Launches Comprehensive Mil/Aero Resource Center
TTI Launches Comprehensive Mil/Aero Resource Center
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., announced the company has a new central hub for market updates and product information on mil/aero technology.   TTI’s comprehensive Military Aerospace Resource Center provides up-to-date content from our mil/aero suppliers including links to white papers, MarketEYE
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Date:
07/22/2019
Intel Enpirion DC-DC Voltage Bus Converter
Intel Enpirion DC-DC Voltage Bus Converter
Intel Enpirion EC2650QI 12V DC-DC Step Down Voltage Bus Converter offers extremely high-efficiency, with integrated low ON-resistance MOSFET switches and small-signal control circuits in an advanced 5.5mm x 5.5mm x 0.9mm 36-pin QFN package. The EC2650QI Voltage Bus Converter features an output voltage that tracks on
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Date:
07/22/2019
Automotive-Grade IHLP Inductors for Under the Hood Apps
Automotive-Grade IHLP Inductors for Under the Hood Apps
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced its smallest Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors to date. Offered in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212 case size to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-A1 and IHLP-1212AB-A1 combine operating temperature
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Date:
07/22/2019
TTI Now Stocks Murata's LoRa Module
TTI Now Stocks Murata's LoRa Module
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking the Murata LoRa Module Type ABZ (CMWX1ZZABZ). Murata’s Type ABZ module is a new, compact, low cost, low power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless module that supports the LoRaWAN long-range wireless protocol. This new stand-alone module measures 12.5 x 11.6 x 1.
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Date:
07/18/2019
Mikrotron Introduces its First CoaXPress 2.0 Camera
Mikrotron Introduces its First CoaXPress 2.0 Camera
(POWAY, CA) -- Mikrotron is redefining video acquisition speed and performance with the launch of its first camera to feature the ultra-fast CoaXPress 2.0 (CXP 2.0) interface: the EoSens 1.1CXP2. By being one of the first camera manufacturers to introduce a CXP 2.0 camera, Mikrotron is extending the advantages
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Date:
07/18/2019
Resistors Designed for High-Voltage Handling
Resistors Designed for High-Voltage Handling
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole is now stocking 10M, 100M, 500M, 1G, and 10G ohm values of its HVAM axial leaded precision resistors. These resistors are designed for high voltage handling and high resistance values with power ratings from 2W to 10W. The proprietary direct film deposition of the HVAM enables toleranc
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Date:
07/18/2019
600V Three-Phase Gate Driver with Smart Shutdown
600V Three-Phase Gate Driver with Smart Shutdown
Featuring smart-shutdown circuitry for fast-acting protection, the STDRIVE601 turns off the gate-driver outputs immediately after detecting overload or short-circuit, for a period determined using an external capacitor and resistor. Designers can set the required duration, using large C-R values if needed, with
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Date:
07/17/2019
Mouser and Phoenix eBook Features Secure Connections
Mouser and Phoenix eBook Features Secure Connections
In Trusted Connection, Trusted Design, experts from Phoenix Contact provide useful guides on PCB design, locking systems, and new connecting technologies, offering readers valuable insights on how to leverage connectors for more reliable performance.   As more devices are folded into IIoT, strong connections will t
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Date:
07/17/2019
Rectifier for highest current densities
Rectifier for highest current densities
The innovative semiconductor manufacturer MaxPower Semiconductor Inc. has expanded its product portfolio with a series of MOS-based rectifiers with very high current density. They are particularly suitable for use in high frequency switching power supplies such as DC/DC converters, adapters, polarity protection c
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Date:
07/17/2019
Compact LED Drivers Provide High Efficiency and Low EMI
Compact LED Drivers Provide High Efficiency and Low EMI
The drivers provide the EMI performance without compromising on efficiency and size.   These ICs drive up to eight HBLEDs directly from the automotive battery and integrate many external components to save on bill of materials (BOM) costs and space, making them excellent solutions for automotive lighting
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Date:
07/17/2019
New range of 1-to-6 mOhm precision resistors
New range of 1-to-6 mOhm precision resistors
families. And yet, they offer the same performance quality: very good long-term stability, a low temperature coefficient, and low thermoelectric voltages.   With the FMx shunt family, Isabellenhütte has now plugged a gap in the standard size range for precision resistances. It has not been possible w
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Date:
07/17/2019
Energy Cap series from FTCAP for mounting on busbars
Energy Cap series from FTCAP for mounting on busbars
Another feature of these foil capacitors is that they are available with terminals of different heights. This allows faster and easier mounting on busbars – without the need for compensating spacers.   The Energy Cap series offers a decisive inherent advantage in this respect: These capacitors are availabl
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Date:
07/17/2019
RS announces availability of ebm-papst drive controller kit
RS announces availability of ebm-papst drive controller kit
Targeting use by design engineers, application specialists and developers, the compact K4 system offers faster development and deployment for motor-control based solutions.   RS is the first distributor to stock this product and has been working closely with ebm-papst to demonstrate the potential of t
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Date:
07/17/2019
500W-650W AC-DC power supplies for medical devices
500W-650W AC-DC power supplies for medical devices
The PBR500 and PBR650 series offer power levels up to 500W and 650W respectively. Both series accept a very wide, universal input range of 80VAC – 264VAC at 47Hz to 63Hz and offer a total of eight single output voltages (12V, 15V, 18V, 24V, 28V, 36V, 48V & 57V), giving system designers the flexibility to
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Date:
07/17/2019
Flexible Connectivity for Industrial Vision Applications
Flexible Connectivity for Industrial Vision Applications
HILLSBORO, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the availability of the latest in a series of new reference designs featuring the Lattice CrossLink FPGA for video bridging applications. The SubLVDS to MIPI CSI-2 Image Sensor Bridge reference design provides industrial device customers with a flexible, ea
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Date:
07/17/2019
FLUKE DSX CableAnalyzer allows for pre-start up verification
FLUKE DSX CableAnalyzer allows for pre-start up verification
  The new adapter allows the DSX Series to connect to cabling systems employing the ix Industrial® for the purposes of pre-start up verification and troubleshooting.   The ix Industrial was a joint venture between technology partners HIROSE and HARTING and was introduced to the market in
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Date:
07/17/2019
Low Profile Digitizer with Industry Leading Performance
Low Profile Digitizer with Industry Leading Performance
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Tektronix, Inc. unveiled the 6 Series Low Profile Digitizer, the first 4-channel digitizer to offer up to 8 GHz bandwidth, 25 GS/s sampling rate and a 12-bit ADC on every channel, all in a space-saving 2U rack form factor. In contrast to alternative digitizers that interleave sample rate, bandwid
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Date:
07/17/2019
Mouser adds Analog Devices Power by Linear LTM7400 Regulator
Mouser adds Analog Devices Power by Linear LTM7400 Regulator
The step-down switching mode regulator combines very high power with energy-efficient performance to help reduce data center infrastructure cooling requirements.   Analog Devices LTM4700 µModule regulator, available from Mouser Electronics, is a dual 50 A or single 100A step-down DC/DC regulator solution tha
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Date:
07/17/2019
AOS Introduces New Source Down Packaging Technology
AOS Introduces New Source Down Packaging Technology
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced the “Source Down” in a DFN 5x6 package in combination with a 40V Shield-Gate Technology (AlphaSGT).  AOS’innovative flip-chip know-how achieves the Source Down capability and this packaging technology offers a very low package
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Date:
07/17/2019
SnapEDA releases new optoelectronic products
SnapEDA releases new optoelectronic products
Osram Opto Semiconductors is releasing its entire collection of photodiodes, phototransistors, laser diodes and infrared emitters on SnapEDA’s website.   Traditionally, engineers have spent days creating digital models for each component in their designs. With this new collaboration, engineers can
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Date:
07/17/2019
RS Components introduces the MekaMon robot
RS Components introduces the MekaMon robot
MekaMon is not only the world’s first gaming robot, but is also ideal for robotics engineers and hobbyists, and for a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students from those still in the early stages of school, up to those studying engineering at university.   Offeri
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Date:
07/17/2019
Rittal North America Introduces Rittal Configuration System
Rittal North America Introduces Rittal Configuration System
CHICAGO – Rittal launched the new Rittal Configuration System, available through rittal.com. This new tool makes it easy to configure Rittal enclosures and accessories quickly and accurately. The Rittal Configuration System encompasses Rittal’s enclosure product families including select freestanding, wall
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Date:
07/17/2019
Long-Life Ceramic/Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode
Long-Life Ceramic/Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is adding to its portfolio of short wavelength ultraviolet (UVC) emitting diodes with a compact new SMD device for sterilization, sanitation, and purification applications. Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU35CL..-280-120 delivers an extremely long lifetime in a 3.5 mm
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Date:
07/17/2019
Switching Regulator Extends Battery Life in IoT Designs
Switching Regulator Extends Battery Life in IoT Designs
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced an ultra-low-power switching regulator with the industry’s lowest operating quiescent current (IQ) at 60 nA – 1/3 that of the nearest competitive device. The TPS62840 synchronous step-down converter delivers very high light-load efficiency of 80% at 1-µA load, wh
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Date:
07/16/2019
6 W Multi-Blade Power Adapter Boasts Ultra-Compact Package
6 W Multi-Blade Power Adapter Boasts Ultra-Compact Package
TUALATIN, Ore. — CUI’s Power Group announced the introduction of a next-generation 6 W wall plug-in ac-dc power supply with interchangeable ac blades designed for global use. The SMI6B series features an ultra-compact package measuring 1.85 x 1.36 x 1.04 in (47 x 34.5 x 26.5 mm), while complying with the US
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Date:
07/16/2019
Improvements for Most Popular 1-watt DC-DC Converter Style
Improvements for Most Popular 1-watt DC-DC Converter Style
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TBA 1 series of 1-watt DC/DC converters in the industry standard SIP-4 package measuring 0.46 x 0.24 x 0.38". This style of DC/DC converter is widely used to provide isolation between low-power circuits and has long been the most common type of
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Date:
07/16/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Portfolio of Xilinx Products
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Portfolio of Xilinx Products
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces a new global distribution agreement with Xilinx, Inc., the leader in adaptive and intelligent computing, to stock one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of Xilinx products, including digital downloads of development software and IP. Xilinx is the inventor of the FPGA, hardware programmable system-
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Date:
07/15/2019
Hirose Expands WTB Series with Center Lock Version
Hirose Expands WTB Series with Center Lock Version
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS -- Hirose has extended the locking options for its 2.0mm pitch DF51 Series wire-to-board connector. The new DF51K Series features a space-saving center lock design. The user-friendly positive lock provides a clear tactile click and secures a reliable connection. Available in multiple widths, t
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Date:
07/15/2019
IIoT Platform Addresses Safety Issues for Mining Tailings
IIoT Platform Addresses Safety Issues for Mining Tailings
SANTIAGO - sensemetrics Inc. has been selected to present to the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), an international organization dedicated to improving the social and environmental performance of the mining and metals industry, in a vendor engagement session held alongside the Sixth International
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Date:
07/12/2019
DAC Operates with a Power Supply Range from −33 V to +33 V

The evaluation board for the AD5758.

DAC Operates with a Power Supply Range from −33 V to +33 V
The AD5758 is a single-channel, voltage and current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that operates with a power supply range from −33 V (minimum) on AVSS to +33 V (maximum) on AVDD1 with a maximum operating voltage between the two rails of 60 V. On-chip dynamic power control (DPC) minimizes package po
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Date:
07/12/2019
AD Front End for Industrial Systems and Sensor Flexibility
AD Front End for Industrial Systems and Sensor Flexibility
The AD4110-1 is a complete, single-channel, universal input analog-to-digital front end for industrial process control systems where sensor type flexibility is required. The high voltage input is fully software configurable for current or voltage signals and allows direct interface to all standard industria
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Date:
07/12/2019
ADCs Feature Throughput Rates up to 4 MSPS

EVAL-AD738xFMCZ

ADCs Feature Throughput Rates up to 4 MSPS
The AD7380/AD7381 are a 16-bit and 14-bit pin-compatible family of dual simultaneous sampling, high speed, low power, successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) that operate from a 3.0 V to 3.6 V power supply and feature throughput rates up to 4 MSPS. The analog input type is dif
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Date:
07/12/2019
Automated Control System for High Pressure Hydraulic Pumps
Automated Control System for High Pressure Hydraulic Pumps
Erie, PA - High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces the PT2020 first-of-its-kind Automated Controller System for air-driven high pressure hydraulic pumps. The PT2020 controller is designed to provide automated pressure control for a wide range of hydrostatic testing. Operators si
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Date:
07/12/2019
Keithley Kickstart 2.1 Adds Scope Support and More

Scope setup view

Keithley Kickstart 2.1 Adds Scope Support and More
KickStart instrument control software accelerates the path to results and enables quick test setup and data visualization when using single or multiple instruments. With the release of KickStart 2.1, this software is now available for use with a broader range of Keithley instruments, and for the first time can be
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Date:
07/12/2019
Super Compact, Super Intensive LEDs
Super Compact, Super Intensive LEDs
Both WL-SMCC package types are available in five colors: red, yellow, light green, green and blue.   The very small size and the full-surface lens make the LEDs ideal for miniaturized layouts of mobile devices. The ultra-thin 0603 version – just 0.2 mm high – is also perfect for space-saving back
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Date:
07/10/2019
RS Components introduces easy-to-use Tektronix oscilloscopes
RS Components introduces easy-to-use Tektronix oscilloscopes
Created to suit a wide range of demanding debugging and signal analysis applications at an affordable price, the scopes offer the largest display sizes in their class and highly intuitive touchscreen user interfaces, as well as excellent performance and advanced analysis capabilities. The design of the scopes
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Date:
07/10/2019
Two VFM mode Buck DC/DC Converters with Low Output Voltage
Two VFM mode Buck DC/DC Converters with Low Output Voltage
The devices are intended for applications requiring extended battery life, and reduced mounting area and weight on high density boards.   Today’s wearable and IoT devices mainly operate in a sleep mode and therefore power consumption is significantly defined by the quiescent current, referring to a
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Date:
07/10/2019
High Output Lens LEDs for Vehicle Instrument Clusters
High Output Lens LEDs for Vehicle Instrument Clusters
This new lineup includes 18 devices, comprised of the CSL0901 series featuring standard brightness and the high brightness CSL0902 series.   Recently, most vehicle instrument cluster designs have adopted shields to prevent light leakage from the LEDs to surrounding areas. However, light leakage remains a
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Date:
07/10/2019
MACOM’s 10W GaN-on-Si Power Amp Module, Now at Mouser
MACOM’s 10W GaN-on-Si Power Amp Module, Now at Mouser
The module offers outstanding design flexibility for a broad selection of radio and communications applications, including military tactical communications and electronic countermeasures, wireless public safety communications, and land mobile radio systems.   The MACOM MAMG-100227-010C0L, available f
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Date:
07/10/2019
Maxim Enhances MediaTek’s In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform
Maxim Enhances MediaTek’s In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform
      To deliver the high-performance, flexibility and efficiency required by carmakers and tier-1 suppliers, Maxim’s gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) serializer and deserializer (SerDes) technology provides best-in-class video transmission capability. In addition, Maxim’s po
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Date:
07/10/2019
Pickering Electronics to debut compact 10W reed relay
Pickering Electronics to debut compact 10W reed relay
Like other reed relays in the family, new Series 122 devices occupy a PCB footprint of only 4mm x 4mm, facilitating the highest packing density currently available. Series 122 relays measure 12.5mm in height and are rated with a switching current of 0.5A at 10W. 3V and 5V coils are available.   Fa
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Date:
07/10/2019
BAX shunt: High-performance component for electric vehicles
BAX shunt: High-performance component for electric vehicles
In the last year, demand for high-performance shunts for use in electric vehicles has skyrocketed. This is down to the pace of development in the electromobility sector. Currents of up to 1,000 amps flow through high-voltage batteries with voltages of up to 800V, such as those installed in electric vehicles. Such
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Date:
07/10/2019
National Instruments chooses Danisense current transducers
National Instruments chooses Danisense current transducers
The Danisense DS50UB-10V, DS200UB-10V, DS600UB-10V and DS2000UB-10V current transducers features high accuracy, high bandwidth and low phase shift which are key requirements for accurate power measurement.   National Instruments’ RM-26999 is a rack-mounted, signal conditioning device that connects to simultane
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Date:
07/10/2019
High-performance, IEC C14 Power Entry Module
High-performance, IEC C14 Power Entry Module
The high-performance filter series FN 9262 (with fuse holder) and FN 9266 (with dual pole switch), have been developed for applications demanding high RFI attenuation performance. They represent an enhanced version of the already market proven FN 9260 and FN 9264 filter families. One of the key applications for
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Date:
07/10/2019
XP Power introduces medical power supplies guide
XP Power introduces medical power supplies guide
The comprehensive guide provides an overview of XP Power in terms of their vision, core values, quality systems, manufacturing facilities and compliance regime so that customers can better understand the company behind the comprehensive range of medical power supplies. Of particular benefit to designers and specifiers is
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Date:
07/10/2019
80 V DC-DC buck LED driver IC has excellent dimming performance
80 V DC-DC buck LED driver IC has excellent dimming performance
With its supply voltage range from 8 V DC up to 80 V DC, the driver IC provides a high safety voltage margin for applications operating close to safe extra-low voltage (SELV) limits. The driver IC is ideally suited for general and professional LED lighting applications with high dimming requirements.   T
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Date:
07/10/2019
Peltier Coolers Offer Precise Temp Control for Centrifuges
Peltier Coolers Offer Precise Temp Control for Centrifuges
Centrifuges are commonly used in medical research for protein, genetic and cellular analysis. Centrifugation involves spinning samples at a fast rate to build up physical forces and release heat. Dense components migrate away from the center axis, while less dense components migrate towards the axis. Depending o
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07/10/2019
Ambient Light Sensor Targets Wearables and Smartphones
Ambient Light Sensor Targets Wearables and Smartphones
MALVERN, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new ambient light sensor for small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high sensitivity is needed to allow light to be sensed through an often very dark cover glass. The Vishay Semiconductors VE
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Date:
07/10/2019
Helix Semiconductors' MxC 200 Power ICs Stocked at Digi-Key

Helix’s MxC 200 family of configurable 15W DC-DC power ICs are now available worldwide from Digi-Key.

Helix Semiconductors' MxC 200 Power ICs Stocked at Digi-Key
IRVINE, Calif. -- Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors and Digi-Key, a leading electronic components distributor, announced that the two companies have entered into a global distribution partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Digi-Key will distribute Helix Semiconductors’ MxC 200 fa
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Date:
07/09/2019
Analytics Platform for Industrial Control Systems Security
Analytics Platform for Industrial Control Systems Security
McLean, VA—Cynash Inc. announces the commercial availability of its Cynalytic analytics appliance for serial communications-based ICS/SCADA control networks. The combination of Cynalytic and Cynash’s SerialTap sensors brings new visibility and analysis to serial communications—shedding light on ICS cyber bli
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Date:
07/09/2019
Regenerative Power Test Solutions Save Energy & Cost
Regenerative Power Test Solutions Save Energy & Cost
The Cinergia line of programmable test systems can be a powerful means of reducing green house gasses and cutting down on your energy and HVAC bills. Product types available include AC Grid Simulators, AC and DC Programmable Power Sources, DC Battery Test Systems with multiple channels as well as AC and/or DC Reg
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Date:
07/09/2019
10W GaN-on-Si Power Amp Module Offers Design Flexibility
10W GaN-on-Si Power Amp Module Offers Design Flexibility
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAMG-100227-010C0L broadband power amplifier module from MACOM. The module offers outstanding design flexibility for a broad selection of radio and communications applications, including military tactical communications and electronic countermeasures, wireless public sa
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Date:
07/08/2019
Versatile solution for wireless light management
Versatile solution for wireless light management
Tridonic’s basicDIM Wireless system based on Casambi’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology offers an interconnected and interoperable solution for the hassle-free wireless connectivity of luminaires.   Wireless light management opens a myriad of new possibilities. All the parties involved in inst
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Date:
07/02/2019
Analog Devices wins award for automotive power management
Analog Devices wins award for automotive power management
According to the Electronics Industry Awards judges, the LT8708 ‘shows innovation and demonstrates technical capabilities and usefulness that stand out from other automotive products’.   The award was presented to Shalini Palmer, Analog Devices’ EMEA Sales Director for Mobility, at the 2019 Electr
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Date:
07/02/2019
Robust and thin SMD bridge rectifier increases power density
Robust and thin SMD bridge rectifier increases power density
  SMD bridge rectifier – TBS series (TBS406, TBS408, TBS410, TBS606, TBS608, TBS610) is designed to optimize higher power application and prevents arcing problems through increased creepage distance with a wider pin distance (3.6 mm) between L to N. Designers benefit from a compact and thin profile pack
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Date:
07/02/2019
Wide-input 1”x1” 15W isolated converters deliver flexibility
Wide-input 1”x1” 15W isolated converters deliver flexibility
The devices feature a 4:1 input-voltage range and compact 1”x1” footprint with built-in protection.   The choice of 9V-36V or 18V-75V input range lets REC15E-Z converters work with all standard industrial bus voltages from 12V to 48V, as well as popular battery types such as lead-acid or lithi
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Date:
07/02/2019
Accelerate EMI qualification of automotive touchscreens
Accelerate EMI qualification of automotive touchscreens
  The TD family of touch controllers features a new differential mutual signal acquisition method that significantly increases the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). This allows the use of very thick glass or plastic cover lenses and multi-finger thick gloved touch support up to the equivalent of 4.5 mm polyme
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Date:
07/02/2019
Extra wide input quarter-brick DC/DC converters
Extra wide input quarter-brick DC/DC converters
With an extra wide input voltage range of 14V to 160V and 9V to 75V, the PQAE40U (40W), PQAE60U (60W) and PQAE100U (100W) have been developed to provide systems designers with a single part number that is able to power a large range of applications (e.g. railway, industrial automation and automotive, remote radi
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Date:
07/02/2019
Gate-Driver System Targets 1.7 kV to 4.5 kV IGBT & SiC Modules
Gate-Driver System Targets 1.7 kV to 4.5 kV IGBT & SiC Modules
The system consists of a central Isolated Master Control (IMC) and one to four Module-Adapted Gate Drivers (MAGs). The IMC provides a 4.5 kV blocking voltage. A range of MAGs is available to service a variety of power modules, suppliers and semiconductor switch technologies across 1700 V, 3300 V and 4500 V voltage cla
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Date:
07/02/2019
Differential Clock Buffers from Diodes Incorporated
Differential Clock Buffers from Diodes Incorporated
The demand for network speeds operating from 25Gbit/s up to 400Gbit/s (known as the Terabit Ethernet, or TbE) is increasing, putting designers of switches and routers under pressure to maintain signal integrity in more challenging environments. The PI6C59xxxxx series of differential clock buffers provides better s
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Date:
07/02/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping Skyworks SKY85726-11
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping Skyworks SKY85726-11
The WLAN device is ideal for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)-based IoT systems, offering a fully integrated solution in a compact 3 × 3 mm form factor.   The Skyworks Solutions SKY85726-11 FEM, available from Mouser Electronics, integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single-pole double-throw (SPDT) transmit-receive switch, an
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Date:
07/02/2019
Low-profile, wide operating temperature range 700W power supply
Low-profile, wide operating temperature range 700W power supply
The new VQF700 series of competitively priced, high power density, compact enclosed AC-DC power supplies can provide up to 700W from a fan cooled 93 x 182 x 41mm (3.66 x 7.16 x 1.61”) and are approved to the latest version of EN/IEC62368-1 to future proof customer’s designs.   Key features include e
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Date:
07/02/2019
Power Analyzer wins “Power Product of the Year”
Power Analyzer wins “Power Product of the Year”
The award was presented on the 21st June at a ceremony at London’s Tower Hotel in the presence of an audience of leading industry professionals. The event has become a highlight of the industry calendar since its inception in 2018, where leading figures from the electronics field gather to celebrate their ach
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Date:
07/02/2019
Expanded Oscilloscopes Series Includes 13 and 16 GHz Models
Expanded Oscilloscopes Series Includes 13 and 16 GHz Models
BEAVERTON, Ore.-- Tektronix, Inc., announced the expansion of its scalable DPO70000SX Series Performance Oscilloscope to include new 13 GHz and 16 GHz models. The new offerings allow engineers to take advantage of the high sample rate and low noise floor of Tektronix’ highest performance family of oscillosc
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Date:
07/02/2019
Engineering Design Kits Offer Rapid Prototyping
Engineering Design Kits Offer Rapid Prototyping
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole’s engineering design sample kits offer the design engineer lots of options for prototyping new design concepts. For general purpose requirements, thick film RMCF kits offer each resistance value in 1% tolerances in a single decade or 5% tolerances in a two decade span. These kits
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Date:
07/02/2019
Connectors Increase Current Ratings to 13A
Connectors Increase Current Ratings to 13A
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – TE Connectivity (TE) introduced an extension of its VAL-U-LOK connector product line that increases the maximum current rating from 9A to 13A in the broadly accepted 4.2mm centerline spacing connector system. TE’s new 13A VAL-U-LOK connectors support high current requirements for wire
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Date:
07/01/2019
Bear Begins Producing Second-Gen Custom Medical Power Supply
Bear Begins Producing Second-Gen Custom Medical Power Supply
Phelps, NY – Bear Power Supplies has begun production of a second-generation dual-output medical AC-DC converter that it designed for a leading global producer of medical instruments. Bear Power Supplies’ US-based contract electronics design team developed the second-generation power supply to increase e
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Date:
06/28/2019
Cross Reference Tool Includes over 20,000 Mersen Crosses
Cross Reference Tool Includes over 20,000 Mersen Crosses
NEWBURYPORT, MA - Mersen Electrical Power is excited to announce that a new enhanced cross reference tool is now available on ep.mersen.com. This robust cross reference was created using reference data from Mersen Technical Services and includes over 20,000 Mersen crosses. This easy-to-use tool can be accessed via the Se
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Date:
06/28/2019
10 Watt DC/DC Converter in Ultra-Compact DIP-16 Package
10 Watt DC/DC Converter in Ultra-Compact DIP-16 Package
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TEL10 series of 10 watt DC/DC converters in the DIP-16 package measuring 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.31", the series sets the new standard for 10 watt power density with 3.83 W/cm3. Approved to UL62368-1 & UL60950, the TEL10 are economical solutions for
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Date:
06/28/2019
700V and 600V Super Junction MOSFETs in 300mm Fab
700V and 600V Super Junction MOSFETs in 300mm Fab
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of700V and 600V αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFET families in 300mm technologies. αMOS5 is AOS’ latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, P
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Date:
06/28/2019
AC-DC Cassette Converters for Rugged Industrial Applications
AC-DC Cassette Converters for Rugged Industrial Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announced their Melcher LR Series 300 W AC-DC cassette converters, which are designed for railway and rugged industrial applications. These new LR Series products are an enhancement to Bel Power Solutions’ existing broad range of 19" cassette power supplies, ideal for
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Date:
06/27/2019
SMD Bridge Rectifier Helps Save Manufacturing Assembly Costs
SMD Bridge Rectifier Helps Save Manufacturing Assembly Costs
Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (TSC) has announced the introduction of SMD bridge rectifier – TBS series. SMD bridge rectifier – TBS series (TBS406, TBS408, TBS410, TBS606, TBS608, TBS610) is designed to optimize higher power application and prevents arcing problems through increased creepage distance wi
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Date:
06/27/2019
Gate-Driver System for IGBT & SiC Dual Power Modules
Gate-Driver System for IGBT & SiC Dual Power Modules
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the SCALE-iFlex gate-driver system for IGBT, hybrid and silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFET  power modules with blocking voltages from 1.7 kV to 4.5 kV. The system consists of a central Isolated Master Control (IMC) and one to four Module-Adapted Gate Drivers (MAGs)
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Date:
06/27/2019
Digital Power Analyzer Simplifies Power Measurements
Digital Power Analyzer Simplifies Power Measurements
Irvine, CA – Adaptive Power Systems Inc. (APS) is introducing a new, single channel digital power analyzer aimed at AC and DC power measurements. These new power analyzer address a wide range of product development and test needs for single phase powered consumer and industrial products as well as DC powered eq
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Date:
06/27/2019
Adaptive Power Systems' Screen-Operated Power Analyzer
Adaptive Power Systems' Screen-Operated Power Analyzer
Irvine, CA – Adaptive Power Systems Inc. (APS) is introducing a new, multi-channel digital power analyzer aimed at single and multi-phase AC or DC power measurements.  These new power analyzers address a wide range of product development and test needs for a wide range of consumer and industrial products as
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Date:
06/27/2019
Touchscreen Controllers Increase Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Touchscreen Controllers Increase Signal-to-Noise Ratio
CHANDLER, Ariz. — To address electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) challenges faced by developers of automotive touchscreens, three new maXTouch touchscreen controllers and optimization services are now available from Microchip Technology Inc. . The TD family of
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Date:
06/27/2019
LIDAR Offerings to Accelerate Future of Autonomous Driving
LIDAR Offerings to Accelerate Future of Autonomous Driving
NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced a collaboration with First Sensor AG to develop products aimed at speeding the launch of autonomous sensing technology serving unmanned automotive, aerial and underwater vehicles in transportation, smart agriculture, industrial manufacturing and other industries. As
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Date:
06/26/2019
Component Enhances 5G/LTE Smartphone Battery Life
Component Enhances 5G/LTE Smartphone Battery Life
SEOUL, South Korea and SAN JOSE, Calif.-- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced a new low-Rss(on)* LV (Low Voltage) MOSFET with reduced chip size for smartphone battery PCMs (Protection Circuit Modules). Extended life and increased protection for batteries in high-end LTE and 5G smartphones are bec
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Date:
06/26/2019
Varistors Offer Ultra-High Surge Capability to 13 kA
Varistors Offer Ultra-High Surge Capability to 13 kA
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of VDR metal oxide varistors (MOV) certified for operation up to +125 °C in accordance with UL 1449 edition 4, VDE/IEC 61051-1/2. Designed to provide overvoltage and transient voltage protection in consumer goods and industrial applications, the
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Date:
06/26/2019
Molex Adds New Mid-Power MultiCat Power Connector Versions
Molex Adds New Mid-Power MultiCat Power Connector Versions
LISLE, IL – Molex introduces 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat Power Connector System with Precision-Machined Contacts. This system provides superior durability and can be mated quickly and ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry c
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Date:
06/26/2019
SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers Feature Advanced Active Clamping
SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers Feature Advanced Active Clamping
Power Integrations SIC1182K SCALE-iDriver SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers are single channel drivers with advanced active clamping. These MOSFET drivers feature up to ±8A peak gate output current and integrated FluxLink technology that provides up to 1200V reinforced isolation. The SIC1182K drivers are suitable fo
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Date:
06/25/2019
Non-Silicone-Based TIM for Burn-in and Test
Non-Silicone-Based TIM for Burn-in and Test
Indium Corporation has added to its line of thermal interface materials (TIMs) with the introduction of HSMF-OS, a non-silicone based metal/polymer material designed for burn-in and test applications. HSMF-OS is designed for high insertion capability. Its high tensile strength and soft compliant polymer backing al
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Date:
06/25/2019
Data Aggregation Platform for Automotive Industry
Data Aggregation Platform for Automotive Industry
Fremont, California – Excelfore announces the eDatX platform for big-data-driven AI (Artificial Intelligence) learning in fields of error detection, predictive analytics, and advanced algorithm development. The eDatX platform seamlessly integrate with eSync Compliant automotive OTA and data gathering pip
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Date:
06/25/2019
Diode Intended for CAN Bus and Automotive Circuit Protection
Diode Intended for CAN Bus and Automotive Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a new circuit protection diode to shield CAN Bus and other automotive subsystem designs from electrostatic discharge and other electrical fast transient damage. The ESD protection level is rated at > 25 kilovolts. The PESD2402 is designed to protect two signal data lines fro
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Date:
06/25/2019
Variable Drive Series for Roughness and Contour Measurements
Variable Drive Series for Roughness and Contour Measurements
PROVIDENCE, RI –  Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the variable-drive MarSurf VD series, which enables roughness and contour measurements to be performed on the same machine. The operator can easily and quickly change between a high-precision roughness probe system or a highly dynamic contour probe sy
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Date:
06/25/2019
Negative Linear Regulator Features 0.8 µV RMS Noise
Negative Linear Regulator Features 0.8 µV RMS Noise
Low dropout (LDO) linear regulators have been widely used in noise-sensitive applications for decades. Nevertheless, noise requirements have become tougher to meet as the latest precision sensors, high speed and high resolution data converters (ADCs and DACs), and frequency synthesizers (PLLs/VCOs) challenge conve
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Date:
06/25/2019
Boost Converter Powers High Current LEDs

A 32 V, 2 A LT3762 boost LED driver.

Boost Converter Powers High Current LEDs
    High power LEDs continue to proliferate in modern lighting systems, spanning automotive headlights, industrial/commercial signage, architectural lighting, and a variety of consumer electronics applications. The industry’s transition toward LED technology is driven by the distinct adv
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Date:
06/25/2019
μModule Regulator with Programmable Compensation
μModule Regulator with Programmable Compensation
FPGA boards, as well as prototype, testing, and measurement applications demand versatile and high density power solutions. The LTM4678 is a dual 25 A or single 50 A µModule regulator with digital power system management (PSM) in a small 16 mm × 16 mm footprint. It features: Dual digitally adjustable
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Date:
06/25/2019
The First Clock Buffers to Meet DB2000Q/QL Standards
The First Clock Buffers to Meet DB2000Q/QL Standards
CHANDLER, Ariz. — As data centers migrate to greater bandwidth and faster infrastructure, the need for higher performance timing devices becomes critical. Four new 20-output differential clock buffers that exceed PCIe Gen 5 jitter standards for next-generation data center applications are now available from
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Date:
06/25/2019
Ultra-Compact Earthquake Detection Sensor Module
Ultra-Compact Earthquake Detection Sensor Module
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of an ultra-compact high accuracy seismic detection sensor module, BP3901, which is ideal for applications requiring reliable earthquake detection, such as automatic doors, unmanned transport vehicles, and smart meters. Functions for accur
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Date:
06/25/2019
12A Buck Converter Designed for Ultra-Compact PCB Layout
12A Buck Converter Designed for Ultra-Compact PCB Layout
Silanna Semiconductor announced its highly integrated SZPL8216A family of synchronous point-of-load (PoL) buck converters. These DC/DC buck converters integrate the functions of the DC/DC constant-on-time (COT) controller, output gate drivers and output power blocks all in one compact 3mmx4mm QFN package to deli
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Date:
06/25/2019
Transphorm Strengthens 900 V GaN Portfolio with Second FET
Transphorm Strengthens 900 V GaN Portfolio with Second FET
GOLETA, Calif.— Transphorm Inc. introduced its second 900 V FET, the Gen III TP90H050WS, enhancing the industry’s only 900 V GaN product line. These devices now enable three-phase industrial systems and higher voltage automotive electronics to leverage GaN’s speed, efficiency and power density. Further, t
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Date:
06/25/2019
Tantalum Nitride Chips Offer Robust Humidity Withstanding
Tantalum Nitride Chips Offer Robust Humidity Withstanding
RALEIGH, NC – The RTAN Series from Stackpole withstands biased humidity testing at 85 degree C, 85% relative humidity, 10% rated power with very little resistance shift. In addition, the RTAN anti-sulfur materials and design is such that it will pass the rigorous ANSI / EIA-977 (method A) standard sulfur test,
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Date:
06/24/2019
Laird Thermal Systems Expands SuperCool Series
Laird Thermal Systems Expands SuperCool Series
Laird Thermal Systems has expanded its SuperCool Series product offering with the development of three high performance ultra-compact Peltier Cooler assemblies. The space-saving SuperCool Series is designed for applications that require high cooling capacities in tight space constraints such as chambers in medica
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Date:
06/24/2019
DC-AC Inverters Deliver 800VA Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage
DC-AC Inverters Deliver 800VA Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ CTPH 800-F7W series of high input voltage DC-AC inverters deliver up to 800VA 3-phase pure sine wave output voltage. The inverters operate from a 700Vdc nominal input, 500-900Vdc operating range, 1100Vdc peak, with a maximum start-up current of 2A.  The 800VA units deliver a 3-ph
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Date:
06/21/2019
Analog-to-Digital Converters with Data Rates of 153.6 kSPS
Analog-to-Digital Converters with Data Rates of 153.6 kSPS
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The rapidly growing market of high precision applications require Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) with faster programmable data rates, higher accuracy and more integrated features to maximize system performance. To meet these needs, Microchip Technology Inc. introduced a family of compact AD
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Date:
06/21/2019
UnitedSiC Adds 4-lead Kelvin Device to UF3C FET Series
UnitedSiC Adds 4-lead Kelvin Device to UF3C FET Series
Princeton, New Jersey: UnitedSiC has further expanded its UF3C FAST series product offering by introducing an additional 1200V high-performance SiC FET device in a TO-247-4L 4-leaded Kelvin Sense discrete package option. The UF3C120150K4S (https://unitedsic.com/datasheets/DS_UF3C120150K4S.pdf) offers a typical on-resistance (RDS(on)) of 1
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Date:
06/20/2019
Power Supply Monitoring IC with Self-Diagnostic Function
Power Supply Monitoring IC with Self-Diagnostic Function
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of a power supply monitoring IC, the BD39040MUF-C, with BIST (Built-In Self Test) that supports functional safety. This IC is ideal for automotive application power supply systems requiring fail-safe measures such as electric power st
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Date:
06/20/2019
DIN Rail Power Supplies Certified for Hazardous Locations
DIN Rail Power Supplies Certified for Hazardous Locations
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIB 480-EX Family of 480 Watt DIN rail power supplies that are designed for harsh environments & hazardous locations with certifications for ATEX II3G and UL HazLoc Class I / Div 2 standards. These products bring a new performance level to i
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Date:
06/20/2019
Accelerate Time-to-Market for High-Power Designs w/ new SMU
Accelerate Time-to-Market for High-Power Designs w/ new SMU
The demand for more efficient high voltage semiconductors in 5G, automotive, alternative energy and other applications is leading researchers toward new materials including SiC (Silicon Carbide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride). These wide bandgap semiconductors pose increasingly complex test challenges in research an
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Date:
06/20/2019
TMR-Based Sensor for High-Current Coreless Applications
TMR-Based Sensor for High-Current Coreless Applications
TDK Corporation is expanding its Micronas magnetic sensor portfolio with the CUR 423x sensors developed for current measurements in automotive and industrial applications. The new sensors, marketed under the trademark curSENS, are the first Micronas branded products based on the TDK TMR technology. This technology ha
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Date:
06/18/2019
Commercial FLA Series Dimming Receptacles
Commercial FLA Series Dimming Receptacles
Amphenol Commercial Products FLA Series Dimming Receptacles are designed with power and dimming/signal contacts to provide a connection between dimmable photocell and the luminaire for commercial and utility lighting. The locking type receptacles are compliant with ANSI C136-10 and can be used for lighting applications ins
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Date:
06/18/2019
800V Bus Converter Module Features 97% Peak Efficiency
800V Bus Converter Module Features 97% Peak Efficiency
The 800V BCM4414 is a 1.6kW, isolated, 1/16 fixed-ratio, bus converter module (BCM), that can operate from a 500V to 800V input voltage, to deliver SELV output voltages with 97% peak efficiency. The new 800V module complements the existing Vicor 700V BCM4414, to create a family of products with reinforced isolation (4,
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Date:
06/18/2019
Augmented Switching Accelerated Development Kits
Augmented Switching Accelerated Development Kits
Philadelphia, PA — AgileSwitch, LLC introduces the ASDAK (Augmented Switching Accelerated Development Kit) for power electronics engineers working with new SiC MOSFET modules.  Applications for the kit including heavy-duty traction vehicles, auxiliary power units in trains, buses and trolleys, EV char
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Date:
06/17/2019
Sub-Miniature Tact Switches for Home Automation and IoT
Sub-Miniature Tact Switches for Home Automation and IoT
WALTHAM, Mass. – C&K introduces two new sub-miniature tact switches aimed at design engineers developing home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) electronic devices: the PTS636 and PTS526. With printed circuit board (PCB) space at a premium within consumer electronics devices, these ultra-compact C&K sw
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Date:
06/17/2019
Constant Intensity Indicator Series for Rugged Applications
Constant Intensity Indicator Series for Rugged Applications
Dialight announced the launch of its new 556 Series Constant Intensity Panel Mount Indicators, the company's first constant intensity product designed for rugged, outdoor applications. Combining InGaN and AlInGaP technologies, the 556 Series delivers maximum light output in a highly durable package designed for
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Date:
06/17/2019
Expanded High-Voltage, Low-RDSON Power Platform
Expanded High-Voltage, Low-RDSON Power Platform
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel – TowerJazz announced the release of its leading edge 140V low Rdson power platform, providing significant high power efficiency at high voltages. This advanced offering expands the Company’s 90V technology platform, spe
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Date:
06/17/2019
Single-Layer MOVs Offer Superior Overvoltage Protection
Single-Layer MOVs Offer Superior Overvoltage Protection
RALEIGH, NC – The RV from Stackpole is a radial-leaded metal oxide varistor available in a wide range of disk sizes and working voltages designed for general-purpose overvoltage protection. The UL 1449 certified RV series offers disk sizes from 5mm to 20mm with peak current ratings up to 18,000 amps and energ
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Date:
06/14/2019
Environmental Lights' Tunable White Backlighting Solution
Environmental Lights' Tunable White Backlighting Solution
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of LumenMax Tunable White LED Light Sheets. LumenMax Tunable White LED Light Sheets from Environmental Lights are ideal for backlighting shallow light boxes with tunable white lighting. They feature 18 x 9 cut segments that each contain a tunable w
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Date:
06/14/2019
High Vibration Acceleration-resistant Power Choke Coil
High Vibration Acceleration-resistant Power Choke Coil
Thanks to the high vibration resistance no anti-vibration reinforcement is needed and therefore streamlines the production process   In an ever growing market for environmentally friendly and energy efficient cars the electrification of the automotive sector is progressing. More and more electric motors and
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Date:
06/13/2019
Mouser Stocking Tiny ams TSL2740 Light and Proximity Sensor
Mouser Stocking Tiny ams TSL2740 Light and Proximity Sensor
The sensor offers high performance, even at millilux-level intensity, and is ideal for smart home assistants, smartwatches and wearables, display backlight control, tablets, smartphones, and medical diagnostics applications.   The ams TSL2740, available from Mouser Electronics, combines an ambient l
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Date:
06/13/2019
300W and 1000W power supplies with extended communications bus
300W and 1000W power supplies with extended communications bus
The addition of the 300W PCA300F and 1000W PCA1000F to the existing 600W PCA600F complements and expands the family of power supplies to cover a much larger range of applications. The PCA series have a built-in extended-UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver –Transmitter) interface supporting up to 83 commands
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Date:
06/13/2019
Small footprint 10 Watt DC/DC converter
Small footprint 10 Watt DC/DC converter
The design purpose of these series was to miniaturized low power DC/DC converters to the maximum without sacrificing high efficiency. They set the new standard for power density with 3,83W/cm3.   The TEL 10 & TEL 10WI series offer wide 2:1 or 4:1 input voltage range and feature a high efficiency of up to 8
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Date:
06/13/2019
Renesas and Volkswagen unveil joint automotive laboratory
Renesas and Volkswagen unveil joint automotive laboratory
The SAIC-Volkswagen-Renesas Joint Laboratory will accelerate research and development efforts to support emerging automotive electronics applications, starting with cockpit and vehicle control, for the Chinese automotive market.   The joint laboratory will combine Renesas’ advanced microcontrollers, s
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Date:
06/13/2019
2mm MIL-DTL-83513G DMM connectors with 360° EMC backshells
2mm MIL-DTL-83513G DMM connectors with 360° EMC backshells
More, the devices are available on a six-to-eight week leadtime, significantly better than the industry standard 16-20 weeks.   Nicomatic’s highly-reliable DMM connectors comply with MIL-DTL-83513G specifications yet save space when compared to other Micro D connectors and enable a wide choice of con
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Date:
06/13/2019
USB Type-C Port Switch Supports Legacy Data and Audio Signals
USB Type-C Port Switch Supports Legacy Data and Audio Signals
As a result of the adoption of USB Type-C ports in mobile phones and tablets, manufacturers are removing other ports such as USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio sockets. The PI3A6386 port switch enables legacy data and audio signals to be passed through the USB Type-C port, allowing consumers to continue using existing perip
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Date:
06/13/2019
Multi-Channel, Mixed-Signal RF Converter Platform
Multi-Channel, Mixed-Signal RF Converter Platform
The MxFE is intendedfor a range of wireless equipment such as 4G LTE and 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) radios. ADI’s new AD9081/2 MxFE platform allows manufacturers to install multiband radios in the same footprint as single-band radios, which as much as triples call capacity available in today’s 4G LTE base
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Date:
06/13/2019
Unleash Micro Speakers’ Potential with DSM Smart Amplifier
Unleash Micro Speakers’ Potential with DSM Smart Amplifier
The smart amplifier efficiently delivers louder, clearer, richer sound at the lowest quiescent power in the market.   The boosted, digital Class D DSM smart amplifier unleashes a system’s full audio potential by safely driving higher power levels (up to 5.1W) into tiny speakers typically rated f
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Date:
06/13/2019
Ultra-small barometric pressure sensor DPS368 from Infineon
Ultra-small barometric pressure sensor DPS368 from Infineon
It offers an ultra-high precision of ±2 cm and a low current consumption for precise measurement of altitude, air flow and body movements. This makes the DPS368 ideal for mobile applications and wearable devices offering e.g. activity tracking and navigation. Additionally the sensor can be used in home applianc
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Date:
06/13/2019
CISSOID announces new High Temperature Automotive IC’s
CISSOID announces new High Temperature Automotive IC’s
The components are also in excess of AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification standard.   CISSOID is introducing the CXT-STA4919, a new high-temperature, high-reliability, 50mA adjustable linear voltage regulator generating any regulated voltage in the range +3.3V to +28V from an input between +4.5V to +35V. The c
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Date:
06/13/2019
Now at Mouser: TE Connectivity’s Intercontec Connectors
Now at Mouser: TE Connectivity’s Intercontec Connectors
TE’s Intercontec connectors deliver a reliable, customized solution for data, power, and signal transmission. The modular, highly versatile connectors are suitable for an extensive range of applications, including robotics, drive systems, medical devices, aerospace, chemical engineering, and transportation.
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Date:
06/13/2019
Essentra Components offer guidance in rotary latch selection
Essentra Components offer guidance in rotary latch selection
Ubiquitous in the car, truck and specialist vehicle industry, rotary latches make easy work of securing and remotely opening vehicle panels. They’re more typically used in applications involving bonnet, boot lid or storage compartments, e.g. on coaches, emergency vehicles or caravans etc. In these everyday s
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Date:
06/13/2019
Volkswagen relies on Infineon for its electric future
Volkswagen relies on Infineon for its electric future
This program stands for close cooperation in key future fields. As the market leader in semiconductors for electro-mobility, Infineon contributes significantly to the move toward electric drivetrains by the world’s largest car maker. Infineon’s power modules control the electric drive in Volkswagen’s modul
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06/13/2019
Development Kits Unlock Full Potential of SiC MOSFET Modules
Development Kits Unlock Full Potential of SiC MOSFET Modules
Philadelphia, PA — AgileSwitch, LLC, introduces the ASDAK (Augmented Switching Accelerated Development Kit) for power electronics engineers working with new SiC MOSFET modules.  Applications for the kit including heavy-duty traction vehicles, auxiliary power units in trains, buses and trolleys, EV charging an
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06/13/2019
Wire-to-Board Connector Reduces System Size
Wire-to-Board Connector Reduces System Size
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — Hirose has developed a versatile wire-to-board connector that enables OEMs to reduce the size of end devices. Part of the SignalBee connector family, the 2.0mm pitch DF51 Series connector has a user-friendly positive lock that provides a clear tactile click and secures a reliable co
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06/13/2019
Low-Power Technology for Embedded Flash Memory
Low-Power Technology for Embedded Flash Memory
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of new low-power technology for use in embedded flash memory based on a 65 nanometer (nm) SOTB (Silicon On Thin Buried Oxide) process. Available with 1.5 MB capacity, it is the world’s first embedded 2T-MONOS (2 Transistors-Metal Oxide Ni
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06/13/2019
Lighting Packages Intended for Outdoor Horse Arenas
Lighting Packages Intended for Outdoor Horse Arenas
WORCESTER, Mass -- Access Fixtures has introduced three complete horse arena lighting packages intended for outdoor horse arenas of various sizes. To date, Access Fixtures has provided custom packages based on photometric studies that are specific to the dimensions and needs of each arena. These new packages, based on 190' x 135' outdoor arenas and 150' x 75' outdoor arenas, provide customers with three different prepackaged options meant to throw a lot of light in a designated area. The packages make it simple for consumers to select what they need.  These packages can be used for various different types of equestrian sporting including but not limited to dressage, rodeo, and casual riding. All of these packages include steel poles APTA or A
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06/12/2019
Expanded Patent Portfolio for Smart Lighting IoT Solutions
Expanded Patent Portfolio for Smart Lighting IoT Solutions
BEDFORD, Mass. -- CIMCON announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company patent No. 10,238,001 for the NearSky smart city platform. The newly issued patent for a configurable data center platform covers CIMCON's design of an edge data processor that affixes to streetlight poles and contains processing systems to communicate with smart city devices and sensors. This innovative design makes it easy to deploy and cost-effectively manage smart city IoT solutions. This new patent extends a string of industry firsts and innovations from CIMCON lighting as the company continues to invest in an aggressive product roadmap that is continually bringing new smart city IoT technologies to market. There is a portfolio of nine patents now protecting CIMCON's smart city and intelligent lighting product lines. The extensive portfolio includes protections for the following essential components of smart city and intelligent streetlight systems: A web-based, wireless streetlight management system, which allows users to configure and control streetlights using a map-based graphical interface Streetlight controllers that can communicate with the streetlight and transmit status and identificat
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06/12/2019
Current Sensor for Server Farm, Telecom, Auto Applications
Current Sensor for Server Farm, Telecom, Auto Applications
Andover, Massachusetts - ACEINNA announced that their industry leading MCx1101 family of current sensors now supports 3.3 volt applications. These highly accurate, wide bandwidth AMR-based current sensors are now available for a wide range of ADC and microprocessor-based power systems and applications. Units are now a
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06/12/2019
Rectifiers Increase Power Density, Improve Efficiency
Rectifiers Increase Power Density, Improve Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers with eight new 100 V and 200 V devices in the eSMP series SMP (DO-220AA) package, including the industry's first to offer current ratings to 2 A. Measuring 3.85 mm by 2.03 mm with a low 1 mm profile, the
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06/12/2019
Power Supplies Offered with Outputs from 3.3 to 48 VDC
Power Supplies Offered with Outputs from 3.3 to 48 VDC
Easton, PA ... Acopian announced the availability of touch-safe linear regulated mini encapsulated power supplies with output voltages from 3.3Vdc to 48Vdc and up to 15 watts of output power with an operating ambient temperature to 71°C. Small in size, these mini-modules offer extremely low ripple (1mV RMS), pre
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06/11/2019
Low-Temp Solder Paste Minimizes Solder Beading Balling
Low-Temp Solder Paste Minimizes Solder Beading Balling
Indium Corporation has released a new low-temperature solder paste specifically developed to minimize solder beading and solder balling. Indium5.7LT-1 is an air reflow, halogen-free, no-clean solder paste designed for low-temperature assembly processes using indium and bismuth alloys. Indium 5.7LT-1 is engine
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06/11/2019
MEMS Oscillators Designed for Battery-Powered Applications
MEMS Oscillators Designed for Battery-Powered Applications
Abracon's AMJM / AMJD / AMPM / AMPD series of power-optimized MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) oscillators are designed for compact, portable and battery-powered applications. MEMS devices present a very small footprint while producing an accurate clock that is robust and immune to shock and vibration.
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06/11/2019
Qi-Compliant Wireless Transmitter & Receiver Coils
Qi-Compliant Wireless Transmitter & Receiver Coils
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of Qi-compliant wireless charging transmitter and receiver coils with the introduction of 14 new products in industry-standard shield sizes. Consisting of eight single-coil transmitters (Tx), three three-coil transmitters (Tx), and three sin
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06/10/2019
Indicators with Improved Prevention of Overheating Damage
Indicators with Improved Prevention of Overheating Damage
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. announced an expanded  PolySwitch setP series of digital temperature indicators, designed to protect USB Type‑C and USB power delivery charging cables from dangerous overheating. The newest addition to the product family, the SETP0805-100-CC, is optimized for use in cables e
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06/07/2019
Plug Adapter Compliant to DOE VI Efficiency Standards
Plug Adapter Compliant to DOE VI Efficiency Standards
Fremont, CA — Phihong has announced the launch of its new 10W USB Interchangeable Plug Adapter Series, which is compliant to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE VI) efficiency regulations for external power supplies, as well as the European Union’s voluntary Code of Conduct Version 5 Tier 2 requirements. Th
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06/07/2019
LED Drivers Feature Efficiencies up to 94.5%
LED Drivers Feature Efficiencies up to 94.5%
MEAN WELL XLG LED Drivers are economical drivers with a compact size and high efficiency (up to 94.5%). The drivers are available in 3-in-1 dimming (dim-to-off) and adjustable output via potentiometer functionality variants. These LED drivers are manufactured on a metal housing design equipped with a functional gr
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06/07/2019
Power2Power launches in Dresden for efficient power ICs
Power2Power launches in Dresden for efficient power ICs
Power semiconductors are needed in all stages of energy conversion: generation, transmission, and use. More efficient semiconductors make a major contribution towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions in spite of the world's growing energy needs. Universities, research institutes, small and medium-sized companies and
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06/06/2019
Voltage Level Translator Provides Direction-Free Flexibility
Voltage Level Translator Provides Direction-Free Flexibility
The PI4GTL2002 is a 2-bit level shifter designed to translate signals conditioned for one voltage level to signals at a higher or lower voltage, such as gunner transceiver logic (GTL) or GTL+ to LVTTL/TTL. As leading processor manufacturers continue to include GTL+ interfaces in their products, the need for high p
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06/06/2019
Maintenance-free DC UPS modules for DIN rail mounting
Maintenance-free DC UPS modules for DIN rail mounting
The loads can be low-power embedded IPCs, gateways, motors, sensors, actuators or cameras in the field of industrial control, process and automation technology, medical and laboratory applications as well as safety equipment.   For protection against voltage fluctuation, brownout, flicker or power failure, t
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06/06/2019
RS Components introduces power connector series from Amphenol
RS Components introduces power connector series from Amphenol
The series offers connectors that are compact, robust and versatile, along with high levels of flexibility for power and signal connectivity.   Designed to meet a wide selection of application requirements across many industries and market sectors, the Minitek Pwr connectors offer a highly flexible solutio
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06/06/2019
DIN-Rail Power Supply with IO-Link is Industry 4.0 Ready
DIN-Rail Power Supply with IO-Link is Industry 4.0 Ready
“A power supply is situated at a central nodal point in any system, “comments Marco van der Linden, UK Country manager for PULS.” There is more than just output current flowing, a power supply can be used to record a significant amount of real-time information that is of particular interest to the end user a
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06/06/2019
Isolated CAN-transceiver reference board adds protection
Isolated CAN-transceiver reference board adds protection
The reference board has all the necessary circuitry to reduce noise and protect the system against excessive voltages.   To ensure signal integrity and reliability, isolated CAN transceivers need isolated power as well as properly designed bus protection. The R-REF03-CAN1 satisfies these requirements
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06/06/2019
Magna-Power Programmable Power Supplies now at Powerstax
Magna-Power Programmable Power Supplies now at Powerstax
Now offering up to 95% efficiency and carrying a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) safety listing the SL Series is comprised of 99 different models, combining the latest power semiconductor technology with Magna-Power’s signature robust current-fed power processing topology to deliver unmatched 1
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06/06/2019
Impedance & Potentiostat AFE for Biological & Chemical Sensing
Impedance & Potentiostat AFE for Biological & Chemical Sensing
The AD5940 analog front end incorporates both potentiostat and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) functionality on a single chip, allowing for sensor measurement in both time and frequency domains. The device features integrated hardware accelerators for advanced sensor diagnostics, best-in-class low n
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06/06/2019
High performance railway DC/DC-converter
High performance railway DC/DC-converter
The converter modules come in a rugged metal case. These converters are suitable for a wide range of applications, but they are designed particularly for railway and industrial applications where often no PCB mounting is possible but the module has to be mounted on a chassis. Spring clamps additionally support
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06/06/2019
Infineon acquires Cypress Semiconductor
Infineon acquires Cypress Semiconductor
The offer corresponds to an enterprise value of €9.0 billion.   Reinhard Ploss, CEO of Infineon, said: “The planned acquisition of Cypress is a landmark step in Infineon’s strategic development. We will strengthen and accelerate our profitable growth and put our business on a broader basis. Wi
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06/06/2019
RS Components adds new family of Renesas power modules
RS Components adds new family of Renesas power modules
Manufactured by Renesas Electronics, the new ISL8210M/12M/80M/82M power modules are single-channel synchronous step-down power devices that can deliver 10A or 15A of continuous current at the point-of-load. The family is highly integrated – combining PWM controller, inductor and MOSFETs – to deliver the highest pow
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06/06/2019
HARTING and HIROSE push infrastructure for Single Pair Ethernet
HARTING and HIROSE push infrastructure for Single Pair Ethernet
To make the new connection technology for Single Pair Ethernet a success, the technology partnership is pursuing the systematic expansion of SPE to achieve an end-to-end, complete infrastructure. This infrastructure consists of a portfolio of connectors, sockets, cables and cable sets on the component side. In
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06/06/2019
Rad-Hard 16-Channel Current Driver with Integrated Decoder
Rad-Hard 16-Channel Current Driver with Integrated Decoder
The ISL72814SEH integrates the decoder, input level shifter, and 16 current driver arrays in a single monolithic IC. The device allows satellite manufacturers to significantly increase system capacity and cut solution footprint by 50 percent for their medium Earth orbit (MEO), geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), h
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06/06/2019
Encapsulated sixteenth-brick DC-DC converters
Encapsulated sixteenth-brick DC-DC converters
The modules are housed in the industry-standard sixteenth-brick form factor (35.3 x 25 x 10.4mm / 1.39 x 0.984 x 0.41 in), with sealed and encapsulated packaging. This ensures their reliability when exposed to dust, moisture, severe vibration and other harsh environmental conditions. There are two variants: the PKU35
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06/06/2019
Powerbox announces 105 models of DC/DC converters featuring 2xMOPP medical approvals
Powerbox announces 105 models of DC/DC converters featuring 2xMOPP medical approvals
The PMM15, PMM20 and PMM30 are certified to the 3rd Edition of the IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1 medical safety standard and rated for the highest levels of patient protection - 2xMOPP. With a clearance and creepage distance of 8mm, a typical leakage current of 2µA and a 5,000VAC isolation voltage, the modules ensur
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06/06/2019
New angled locking cable for IEC C14 Power Connectors
New angled locking cable for IEC C14 Power Connectors
The newest connector in the IL13 family sets a benchmark in space limited locking situations. Due to its angled construction the connector can be beneficially used with devices standing next to a wall or in table-top applications. The connector comes in four different orientations to cater for any assem
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06/06/2019
Now at Mouser: Maxim’s MAX77860 Switch-Mode Buck Charger
Now at Mouser: Maxim’s MAX77860 Switch-Mode Buck Charger
The MAX77860 is ideal for USB Type-C charging for single-cell (1S) lithium-ion or lithium-polymer applications, portable medical equipment, portable industrial equipment, and mobile point-of-sale devices, as well as smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Maxim MAX77860 step-down charger, available from
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06/06/2019
10W reed relay suits high-PCB-density applications
10W reed relay suits high-PCB-density applications
Series 122 relays measure 12.5mm in height and are rated with a switching current of 0.5A at 10W. 3V and 5V coils are available.   Fast operate and release times, typically 150 μs or less, make Series 122 relays ideal for high speed test systems such as A.T.E. switching matrices or multiplexers.
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06/06/2019
DC Motors and Gear Motors Target Security Applications
DC Motors and Gear Motors Target Security Applications
Syosset, NY - Announced by ISL Products International Ltd. is the ability to deliver value-added brushed (BDC) DC motors and brushless (BLDC) DC motors which may be  supplied with either planetary or spur gearheads. These fully customizable DC motors and DC gear motors are built to OEMs’ exact specifications to
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Date:
06/05/2019
4-Watt Power Amplifier Operates from 27.5 – 30 GHz
4-Watt Power Amplifier Operates from 27.5 – 30 GHz
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced an addition to its portfolio of high-linearity Ka-Band power amplifiers with the introduction of the MAAP-011250. Ideally suited for next generation commercial VSAT outdoor units, the MAAP-011250 utilizes a balanced design, giving system designers’ a
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Date:
06/05/2019
Tantalum Chip Capacitors With Single-Digit ESR Down to 7 mΩ
Tantalum Chip Capacitors With Single-Digit ESR Down to 7 mΩ
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the company has extended its T55 series of vPolyTan surface-mount polymer tantalum molded chip capacitors with new devices in the D case (EIA 7343-31) size featuring single-digit ESR values from 9 mΩ down to 7 mΩ, with values to 6 mΩ in development. Previously reserved
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06/05/2019
High-Voltage Chip Resistors Offer Exceptional Precision
High-Voltage Chip Resistors Offer Exceptional Precision
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole's HVC is a thick-film high-voltage chip resistor capable of handling up to 3KV continuous voltage. The HVC offers tolerances as low as 0.1% and TCR as low as 25 ppm for outstanding precision. In addition, the HVC resistance element provides high resistance values up to 50 Gigohms with
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06/05/2019
Remote Control Unit Added to eTensifier Electric Pump System
Remote Control Unit Added to eTensifier Electric Pump System
Erie, PA - High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces a remote control unit for its revolutionary eTensifier high pressure electric pump system. The eTensifier is a first-of-its-kind high-pressure electric pump system that simply plugs into a wall outlet without the need for an
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06/05/2019
Tektronix Launches New 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO
Tektronix Launches New 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Tektronix, Inc., introduced two new products to its portfolio with the launch of the 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope (MDO) and 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), delivering the most powerful, versatile and easy-to-use oscilloscopes in the market.   Built on the award-winning
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Date:
06/04/2019
Product Suite Addresses 5G RF Power Amplification Needs
Product Suite Addresses 5G RF Power Amplification Needs
BOSTON, MA – NXP Semiconductors N.V. unveiled one of the industry’s most integrated portfolio of  RF solutions for 5G cellular infrastructure, industrial and commercial markets.  Building on its strong legacy, disruptive R&D, world class manufacturing and global presence, NXP’s comprehensive suite
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06/04/2019
Vector Signal Option for Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Vector Signal Option for Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies announces another significant addition to its UltraReal family of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers with the release of a new integrated Vector Signal Analyzer Application Mode for Complex Signal Analysis. RIGOL's VSA Measurement Application allows RF engineers to characterize most of to
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06/04/2019
Wideband Amplifier for 5G Test and Measurement Applications
Wideband Amplifier for 5G Test and Measurement Applications
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced a new wideband distributed amplifier with the introduction of the MAAM-011238, offered in both bare-DIE and Surface Mount packaged formats. Well suited for use in 5G test and measurement (T&M) equipment, the MAAM-011238 gives system designers the agility to leverage a single amplifier for 5G applications spanning sub-6 GHz to mmW frequencies. The MAAM-011238 amplifier supports wideband operation from 100 kHz up to 50 GHz (67.5 GHz for the
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Date:
06/03/2019
GaN Process for High-Power mmWave Applications
GaN Process for High-Power mmWave Applications
Tao Yuan, Taiwan: WIN Semiconductors Corp has expanded its gallium nitride (GaN) portfolio with the commercial release of a 0.15?m-gate technology, NP15-00, that supports emerging mmWave PA applications including radar, satellite communications and 5G massive MIMO infrastructure. The NP15-00 technology supports f
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06/03/2019
RF Converter Expands Call Capacity and Data Throughput
RF Converter Expands Call Capacity and Data Throughput
NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a mixed-signal front-end (MxFE) RF data converter platform that combines high-performance analog and digital signal processing for a range of wireless equipment such as 4G LTE and 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) radios. ADI’s new AD9081/2 MxFE platform allows man
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Date:
06/03/2019
Battery-Charging Solution with Innovative Power Management

Figure 1: Traditional IC Charger and Boost Converter

Battery-Charging Solution with Innovative Power Management
The MP2696A from MPS is a single-cell power management IC with flexible configuration, rich functions, and high efficiency. The MP2696A integrates as many analog circuits as possible, and operates with a simple, economical single-chip microcontroller (MCU) to provide an incredibly compact solution for mobile po
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Date:
06/01/2019
Cost-Optimized 1 & 2 Watt DC/DC Converters
Cost-Optimized 1 & 2 Watt DC/DC Converters
San Jose, Calif. – TRACO POWER announces the release of the new TBA family of 1 & 2 watt DC/DC Converters in the industry standard SIP-7 package. Specifically designed to offer a low-cost solution with no concessions on quality and lifetime. Enhanced features include an integrated short-circuit protection cir
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Date:
05/31/2019
PVD Coatings Extend Life of IGT and Steam Turbine Components
PVD Coatings Extend Life of IGT and Steam Turbine Components
Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) manufacturers and MROs are continually seeking new ways to improve the performance and longevity of critical components.  To achieve this, high-value components must be designed and manufactured to withstand increasingly extreme temperatures, particle erosion and hot gas corrosion st
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Date:
05/31/2019
Hirose and RFMW Announce Distribution Agreement
Hirose and RFMW Announce Distribution Agreement
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — Hirose has expanded its distribution network to better serve customers in the RF and microwave market. Hirose will work with RFMW, a specialized distributor of RF and microwave components, to enhance customer resources and provide best in class radio frequency design solutions. RFMW
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05/31/2019
WIN is First to Integrate GaAs Platform for 5G Front-Ends
WIN is First to Integrate GaAs Platform for 5G Front-Ends
TAOYUAN, Taiwan – WIN Semiconductors Corp announces the commercial release of its high integration mmWave GaAs platform, PIH1-10. Optimized for 5G front-ends, the PIH1-10 technology combines an advanced 100GHz ƒt enhancement-mode pHEMT with monolithic PIN and Schottky diodes to provide best in class mmWave
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Date:
05/31/2019
Accelerating mmWave 5G Wireless Network Infrastructure
Accelerating mmWave 5G Wireless Network Infrastructure
NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a new solution for millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G with the highest available level of integration to reduce design requirements and complexity in the next generation of cellular network infrastructure. The solution combines ADI’s advanced beamformer IC, up
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Date:
05/30/2019
Compact Size SMD Package CAN/RS485/RS232 Transceiver Modules
Compact Size SMD Package CAN/RS485/RS232 Transceiver Modules
The transceivers assist fast signal response in industries of power grid, industrial control, and transportation(rail, automotive), etc. The series adopt the SMT process, which enables customers to easily achieve automated processing, and greatly reduce costs. Compared with the traditional DIP package, its board
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Date:
05/30/2019
Ultra-thin Open Frame Non-isolated DC-DC Converter
Ultra-thin Open Frame Non-isolated DC-DC Converter
The dimension of K78-JT-500R3 series is 12.50 x 13.50 x 3.50mm, which is 4.75mm lower in height than that of K78-T-500R3 series. Besides, the K78-JT-500R3 series features SMD package, and provides an ultra-wide input voltage range of 4.75 - 36V. This series also eliminates the need for a heat sink and its oper
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Date:
05/30/2019
10 Watt DC-DC Converter Range in Compact Package
10 Watt DC-DC Converter Range in Compact Package
The new series comprises 14 variants. Targeting a diverse range of applications, including instrumentation, data communication, telecommunication and computer peripheral equipment, industrial automation and mobile battery-powered systems, the compact form factor of the ATA series minimizes occupied board sp
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Date:
05/30/2019
Rugged 2KW RF power LDMOS transistor for ISM applications
Rugged 2KW RF power LDMOS transistor for ISM applications
The process has been developed to enable the implementation of extremely rugged transistors with operating voltages of up to 65V. The first product to use the process, the ART2K0FE, is a 2KW transistor with a frequency response of 0 to 650MHz, offered in an air-cavity ceramic package. It is designed to with
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Date:
05/30/2019
Extended range of reliable and efficient DC-DC converters
Extended range of reliable and efficient DC-DC converters
The modules are provided in sealed and encapsulated packaging, to ensure they will work reliably when subjected to dust, moisture, severe vibration and other harsh conditions. The PKE3000 and PKE5000 series provide highly reliable, high-performance and rugged DC-DC solutions in the industry-standard 1 x 1in
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Date:
05/30/2019
A Safer Supply Chain with Vincotech’s Multi-sourced Offering
A Safer Supply Chain with Vincotech’s Multi-sourced Offering
This supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics pointed out that its multiple sourcing strategy goes to protect customers’ business interests by mitigating risks in the supply chain. Vincotech has qualified all leading manufacturers under an open and flexible vendor policy. This also gives cus
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05/30/2019
200A current sense transducer costs 40% less than competition
200A current sense transducer costs 40% less than competition
This enables users to access Danisense’s unique, double-core, balanced flux gate measurement technology, at a very affordable price/performance ratio. The DC200IF boasts excellent linearity (6 ppm) with a maximum offset of 5ppm, equivalent to 1.5mA. The units provide DC and AC current metering with +/- 0.1
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05/30/2019
LEM introduces AI-PMUL digital integrator for Rogowski coils
LEM introduces AI-PMUL digital integrator for Rogowski coils
AI-PMUL is a versatile digital signal conditioner of Rogowski coils secondary signal which offers a wide range of standard analogue True RMS and instantaneous outputs. The Rogowski coils output voltage is proportional to the derivative of primary current. An electrical integrator circuit is therefore necessary to conv
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05/30/2019
Exagan Opens Power Solutions Center in Europe
Exagan Opens Power Solutions Center in Europe
The opening of the best-in-class facility, which is operating in close collaboration with technology partner CEA Tech, follows the launch of Exagan’s first GaN applications center in Taiwan last October. The Toulouse facility provides customers with new application-development and product-validation capabili
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Date:
05/30/2019
WiBotic and GaN Systems Bring ‘True Autonomy’ to Mobility
WiBotic and GaN Systems Bring ‘True Autonomy’ to Mobility
The partnership advances capabilities of mobile industrial robots, freeing them from limitations imposed by current restricted charging methods that allow for continuous operation. For mobile robots to work efficiently, flexibly, and without interruption - they need to achieve true autonomy with wireless charging
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Date:
05/30/2019
Versatile Boost Controller for LED/LCD Applications
Versatile Boost Controller for LED/LCD Applications
The device supplies a constant voltage or constant current to drive displays and backlights with a dimming ratio of 100:1. It is well suited for use as a backlight driver for LCD TVs, LCD monitors, and flat panel displays, as well as an LED driver for commercial lighting applications. The AL3353 is a mu
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Date:
05/30/2019
HybridPACK power modules enable fast vehicle electrification
HybridPACK power modules enable fast vehicle electrification
The four new HybridPACK Drive modules are optimized for different inverter performance levels between 100 kW and 200 kW. Furthermore, Infineon’s HybridPACK Double Sided Cooling (DSC) S2 is a technology upgrade to the existing HybridPACK DSC. This module targets main inverters up to 80 kW in hybrid and plug-in
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Date:
05/30/2019
Ultra-wide input EN 50155 DC/DC converters
Ultra-wide input EN 50155 DC/DC converters
The DC/DC converters serve a wide range of rolling-stock applications, as well as high-voltage battery-powered systems with their ultra-wide 14V-160V DC input-voltage range. The single-output 40W and 60W quarter-brick converters accept all commonly used supply voltages, from nominal 24V DC to 110V DC. They feature basi
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Date:
05/30/2019
SiC-Based Hybrid IGBT and Isolated High Current IGBT Gate Driver
SiC-Based Hybrid IGBT and Isolated High Current IGBT Gate Driver
The AFGHL50T65SQDC uses the latest field stop IGBT and SiC Schottky diode technology to offer low conduction and switching losses in multiple power applications, including those that will benefit from reduced reverse recovery losses, such as totem pole based bridgeless power factor correction (PFC) and inverters.
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Date:
05/30/2019
3 Phase input, 5kW AC-DC power supply is software configurable
3 Phase input, 5kW AC-DC power supply is software configurable
The range features both ITE/industrial and medical agency approvals that feature a three-phase, three-wire, 180 to 528VAC input. This drastically simplifies installation as there is no need for a neutral connection, which is often not available in industrial applications. Inbuilt digital control allows the setting of both th
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Date:
05/30/2019
Microchip Carbide (SiC) products for reliable power electronics
Microchip Carbide (SiC) products for reliable power electronics
Complemented by Microchip’s broad range of microcontrollers (MCUs) and analogue solutions, the SiC devices join a growing family of reliable SiC products. These products meet the need to improve system efficiency, robustness and power density in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and other high-power applications in the i
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Date:
05/30/2019
CIPOS Tiny complements Infineon’s families of IPMs
CIPOS Tiny complements Infineon’s families of IPMs
The 3-phase inverter module is the newest generation of IPM to offer the highest power density for variable speed motor drives. By using the latest TRENCHSTOP IGBT6, it is possible to realize maximum efficiency with minimum footprint. Applications profiting from CIPOS Tiny include high efficiency washing machi
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05/30/2019
Mouser stocking Bourns GMOV Hybrid Components
Mouser stocking Bourns GMOV Hybrid Components
GMOV components present a long-life, reliable protection solution that provides a higher level of performance and safety compared to standard metal oxide varistors (MOVs). The Bourns GMOV series are ideal in AC applications where conditions are less than predictable or uncontrolled, in markets such as industrial,
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05/30/2019
Current Sense Resistors with High Power, Wide Resistance
Current Sense Resistors with High Power, Wide Resistance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate current sense resistors featuring 2 W and 3 W power ratings in 2010- and 2512-sized packages. Aimed at current sensing and pulse applications in power supplies, instruments, power amplifiers, shunts, power inverters, an
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05/30/2019
0.13 micron Embedded Flash with 20V and 30V Options
SEOUL, South Korea and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip" or the "Company") announced the offering of its second generation 0.13 micron eFlash (Embedded Flash) technology with 20V and 30V high-voltage options. The technology is specifically de
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05/30/2019
Driver Cuts Satellite Command & Telemetry System Size by 50%
Driver Cuts Satellite Command & Telemetry System Size by 50%
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new radiation-hardened 16-channel current driver with integrated 4-bit decoder for reducing the size, weight and power (SWaP) of satellite command and telemetry systems. The ISL72814SEH integrates the decoder, input level shifter, and 16 current driv
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05/30/2019
High-Efficiency Thin-Film Power Inductors for Mobile Devices
High-Efficiency Thin-Film Power Inductors for Mobile Devices
TDK Corporation announces the development of a miniaturized thin-film power inductor in an IEC 2012 case size that can handle higher currents compared to conventional products. The low-profile TFM201208ALD power inductor measures in at 2.0 x 1.25 x 0.8 mm and is available with a rated inductance of 1.0 µH. Th
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05/29/2019
POE Injectors Support 2.5G, 5G and 10G Transmission Rates
POE Injectors Support 2.5G, 5G and 10G Transmission Rates
Fremont, CA — Phihong has expanded its series of IEEE802.3at compliant POEA30U-1AT Power-over-Ethernet mini single-port injectors with new models that deliver 2.5G, 5G, and 10G transmission rates to support customers that require increased data speeds. The multi-gig support models feature shielded RJ45 jacks
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05/29/2019
Extended DC-DC Converter Range with a 10 Watt Model
Extended DC-DC Converter Range with a 10 Watt Model
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today extended its range of low power output industrial DC-DC converters with the launch of the ATA series 10 watt isolated dc-dc converters, comprising 14 variants. Targeting a diverse range of applications, including instrumentation, data communication, telecommunication and computer pe
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05/29/2019
IR Receivers Deliver Improved Sensitivity, Noise Suppression
IR Receivers Deliver Improved Sensitivity, Noise Suppression
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new series of miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications. Devices in the Vishay Semiconductors TSOP95xxx and TSOP96xxx series deliver improved dark-ambient and disturbed-ambient sensitivity to infrared signals, better sup
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05/29/2019
Outdoor Enclosure Houses Medium Voltage Drives
Outdoor Enclosure Houses Medium Voltage Drives
ROANOKE, Va. - Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) announces the introduction of the TMdrive-Guardian, an outdoor enclosure for its popular TMdrive-MVe2 medium voltage (MV) variable frequency drive (VFD). The self-sufficient enclosure eliminates the need to house the drive in a te
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05/29/2019
The Industry's First Commercial eSPI to LPC Bridge
The Industry's First Commercial eSPI to LPC Bridge
CHANDLER, Ariz. — As the industrial computing industry transitions from Low Pin Count (LPC) to enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) bus technology, developers face high development costs to update existing equipment to the new standard. To allow developers to implement the eSPI standard while
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05/29/2019
Current Sense Resistors Offer Values Down to 2 milliohm
Current Sense Resistors Offer Values Down to 2 milliohm
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole's CSRF0603-HP is a 0.5W rated foil on ceramic current sense chip resistor offering low TCR and low resistance values. The resistance value range has recently been expanded to include 2 milliohm values. The value range from 2 to 4 milliohms has TCR of 100 ppm meaning these low value curren
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05/28/2019
TVS Arrays for Computing Interface Circuit Protection
TVS Arrays for Computing Interface Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced two new series of steering diode / TVS arrays for surge, electrostatic discharge and other circuit protection in computing applications such as Ethernet ports, set-top boxes, and other computing ports and interfaces. The PSRDAxx-4A and PSRDAxx-6A series are low ca
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05/28/2019
Microcontrollers for Industrial Sensing and Measurement
Microcontrollers for Industrial Sensing and Measurement
TOKYO, Japan - Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX23E-A Group 32-bit RX microcontrollers (MCUs), combining high-precision analog front end (AFE) and an MCU on a single chip. Designed for manufacturing and test and measurement equipment applications that require high-precision measurements of analog signals f
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05/28/2019
Alloy Powder Materials Optimize Inductor Performance
Alloy Powder Materials Optimize Inductor Performance
Micrometals introduces new Optilloy Alloy Powder materials specifically formulated to optimize inductor performance parameters for demanding power applications. Micrometals, a leader in high performance core solutions for power applications, is proud to introduce its new offering of Optilloy Alloy Powder ma
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05/23/2019
Connected Lighting Platform Drives Effective Decision Making
Connected Lighting Platform Drives Effective Decision Making
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. … Eaton Lighting announced the launch of the Trellix connected lighting platform. Trellix is an open IoT platform and infrastructure that connects intelligent sensors to deliver actionable insights through the aggregation of valuable data. This allows building owners and operators in indust
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Date:
05/23/2019
TTI now Stocks Pulse Low-Profile Ethernet Magnetics
TTI now Stocks Pulse Low-Profile Ethernet Magnetics
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking 2.5GBase-T and 5GBase-T Low Profile Ethernet Magnetics from Pulse. Pulse Electronics introduces 2.5GBase-T and 5GBase-T Ethernet magnetics supporting 4P PoE 60W connections for multiple Ethernet applications in the industrial and communications industries. The parts are compatible with a
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05/23/2019
Open Frame Power Supplies with UL8750 Safety Approval
Open Frame Power Supplies with UL8750 Safety Approval
    The LU225 family meets EN55015 (EN55032) Class B Conducted EMI, IEC61000-3-2 Class C (LED dimming) and EN60950 standards, and is one of the first open frame power supplies in the industry to feature UL8750 approval for LED equipment. An active inrush current limit capability of 15 A also min
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Date:
05/22/2019
High Power Factor LED Driver-Controller with Mixed-Mode Dimming
High Power Factor LED Driver-Controller with Mixed-Mode Dimming
  The AL1665 is designed to drive an external MOSFET to control LED loads and maintain a high power factor. It provides a compact and efficient solution that helps minimize the use of additional components and maintains high switching efficiency.   Designed to operate from an AC input voltage
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Date:
05/22/2019
Eight-port switch supports new IEEE 802.3bt PoE standard
Eight-port switch supports new IEEE 802.3bt PoE standard
        Ideal for digital ceiling installations, the IEEE 802.3bt-compliant PDS-408G PoE switch runs noise-free with a fanless design.   Designed for enterprise connected lighting applications, the PDS-408G connects separate systems such as lighting, sensors, HVAC and W
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Date:
05/22/2019
High Temperature Micro-D Series connectors available at TTI
High Temperature Micro-D Series connectors available at TTI
Optimised to save space and weight in demanding applications, such as space vehicles, defence systems and oil exploration equipment, Micro Series Connectors are rugged and moisture-sealed. These data, power and signal interconnects combine versatility with high performance and high reliability and are designed to b
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Date:
05/22/2019
LTM2810 µModule Isolators, Now Shipping from Mouser
LTM2810 µModule Isolators, Now Shipping from Mouser
      The LTM2810 µModule isolators are suitable for test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) systems, industrial applications, and metering systems.   The Analog Devices LTM2810 µModule isolators, available
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Date:
05/22/2019
Low profile 180W U-channel PSU for space-critical applications
Low profile 180W U-channel PSU for space-critical applications
The low-profile devices are just 1.16” high and occupy a small 4.3” x 2.5” footprint, allowing them to be used in high-density designs. The units are suitable for Class I and Class II operation and offer 2 x MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) of isolation while delivering up to 94% efficiency.  
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05/22/2019
Samtec’s mPOWER Ultra Micro Power Connectors Now at Mouser
Samtec’s mPOWER Ultra Micro Power Connectors Now at Mouser
Offering current ratings up to 21 A per blade in a 2 mm pitch, mPOWER connectors provide an ultra-small, high-power solution with exceptional design flexibility for power-only or power-and-signal applications. Samtec’s mPOWER connector system, available from Mouser Electronics, features gold-plated power blades a
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Date:
05/22/2019
Infineon scales up production and rolls out of CoolSiC MOSFETs
Infineon scales up production and rolls out of CoolSiC MOSFETs
        They are rated from 30 mΩ to 350 mΩ and implemented into TO247-3 and TO247-4 housings. The expansion includes a surface mount device (SMD) portfolio and a 650 V CoolSiC MOSFET product family, both to be launched soon. With these products, Infineon addresses the fast grow
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Date:
05/22/2019
New CoolSiC Schottky diode 1200 V G5 portfolio from Infineon
New CoolSiC Schottky diode 1200 V G5 portfolio from Infineon
It can easily replace silicon diodes for higher efficiency. The expanded 8.7 mm creepage and clearance distances offer extra safety in high-pollution environments. Forward currents up to 40 A are available to address EV DC charging, solar energy systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and other industrial applicat
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Date:
05/22/2019
Complete Range of Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
Complete Range of Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
      The newly released devices include ICs for high-efficiency isolated flyback power supplies and for simple non-isolated buck converters. Applications include three-phase industrial power supplies up to 480 VAC, and high-quality consumer products destined for regions with unstable m
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05/22/2019
UnitedSiC adds 7 SiC FETs to 650V product portfolio
UnitedSiC adds 7 SiC FETs to 650V product portfolio
These new devices provide new levels of high-voltage power performance in the fast growing data center server, 5G base station, and electric vehicle markets, where they will be used in power supplies, telecom rectifiers, and on-board chargers respectively. The new devices will appeal to designers who prefer a 3-lead, TO
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Date:
05/22/2019
8 x 8mm LFPAK MOSFET family delivers up to 48x power density
8 x 8mm LFPAK MOSFET family delivers up to 48x power density
LFPAK88 devices replace larger power packages such as D²PAK and D²PAK-7, and measuring 8 x 8mm offer a footprint reduction of 60 %, and a 64 % lower profile.   Unlike other packages where performance is often limited by internal bond wires, LFPAK88 devices employ the copper-clip and solder die at
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Date:
05/22/2019
Current transducers with measuring range up to 450 Apk
Current transducers with measuring range up to 450 Apk
The family consists of three new models: LZSR 100-P, LZSR 150-P and LZSR 200-P.   These new transducers are based on LEM’s latest leading-edge ASIC technology, which has been proven in the past launched LF xx10, LH, LxSR current transducer series. Used in a closed loop mode, the ASIC based on Hall effec
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05/22/2019
Thermally Protected, Power Line, Surge Protection Devices
Thermally Protected, Power Line, Surge Protection Devices
Dean Technology, Inc., announced the addition of Type 1 and Type 2 power line surge protection devices, the HE series, to its vast CKE suppression line of products. The new surge protection devices (SPD) cover system voltages from 120 to 600 volts and 25 to 300 kA per phase, in four different package sizes with a
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Date:
05/22/2019
Fanless Modular Power Supply Reduces Noise and Vibration
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce Alma, a trusted global leader in the medical aesthetics sector, will integrate AE’s UltiMod and CoolX power supplies into its energy-based aesthetic treatment platforms. With this integration, Alma will benefit from the many advantages of these low-v
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Date:
05/21/2019
Step-Down Converters Operate From 2.25V to 5.5V Input Supply
Step-Down Converters Operate From 2.25V to 5.5V Input Supply
The LTC3315A features dual 2A monolithic synchronous step-down converters operating from a 2.25V to 5.5V input supply in one package for space-constrained applications with demanding performance requirements. Using constant frequency, peak current mode control at switching frequencies up to 3MHz with a
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Date:
05/21/2019
6-Phase Synchronous Controller with Current Monitoring
6-Phase Synchronous Controller with Current Monitoring
The LTC7852/LTC7852-1 is a six-phase, dual-output, current-mode synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that works in conjunction with external power train devices such as DrMOS, power blocks or discrete N-channel MOSFETs and associated gate drivers. Its flexible design enables 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and
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Date:
05/21/2019
Negative-Voltage, Hot-Swap Controller with Energy Monitor
Negative-Voltage, Hot-Swap Controller with Energy Monitor
The LTC4283 negative voltage hot swap controller drives an external N-channel MOSFET to allow a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane. The device features programmable current limit with foldback and independently adjustable inrush current to optimize the MOSFET safe operating area (SOA). Th
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Date:
05/21/2019
New Levels of Precision for Illuminating Intimate Spaces
New Levels of Precision for Illuminating Intimate Spaces
Fremont, CA – Soraa Inc. announced its highly anticipated SORAA VIVID-Warm Dim lamps, designed to equip lighting professionals with a specification-grade dimmable lamp that integrates Soraa Point Source Optics and industry-leading color rendering capabilities.   Shifting to pleasing,
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Date:
05/20/2019
Saft Launches new Xcelion 56V Li-ion Battery
Saft Launches new Xcelion 56V Li-ion Battery
Tampa, FL – Saft has recently launched a new product in the Xcelion line, the Xcelion 56V lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, offering customers a variant on the proven technology behind the Xcelion 6T for applications requiring higher voltage. As the third Xcelion product, the Xcelion 56V builds upon the existi
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Date:
05/20/2019
Mass Air Flow Sensors With a Manifold-Mount Design
Mass Air Flow Sensors With a Manifold-Mount Design
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Posifa Technologies announced its new PMF6000 series of mass air flow sensors for use in bypass assemblies. Featuring a manifold-mount design, the devices reduce system size and increase reliability while allowing users to establish proprietary calibration values. Featuring compact r
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Date:
05/20/2019
TDK-Lambda PFH500F 500W AC/DC Power Modules
TDK-Lambda PFH500F 500W AC/DC Power Modules
TDK-Lambda PFH500F 500W AC/DC Power Modules are high power density and high-efficiency quarter brick modules. The low profile modules have an AC input voltage of 85 to 265VAC, 47-63Hz, an AC input current of 5 / 2.5A, and 100°C baseplate temperature. The series is suitable for conduction cooling and features PMBu
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05/20/2019
Circadian System for Color, Temperature & Dimming Controls
Circadian System for Color, Temperature & Dimming Controls
PHILADELPHIA – I-Star Lighting has developed a lighting system that enables users to program a full range of color temperatures and dimming options to adjust light output throughout the course of the day to provide a healthier, more human-centric lighting environment for interior lights. The I-Star Circadian Sy
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Date:
05/20/2019
Significantly Expanded SinglFuse Overcurrent Protection Line
Significantly Expanded SinglFuse Overcurrent Protection Line
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced the completion of a significant expansion of its SinglFuse overcurrent protection product line, adding 33 new model series to the portfolio over the last 18 months. A rising focus on safety across many industries has led to increasing requirements for effective circu
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Date:
05/15/2019
TDK Announces Rugged UL 810-Approved AC Filter Capacitors
TDK Announces Rugged UL 810-Approved AC Filter Capacitors
TDK Corporation announced a new series of AC filter capacitors that are UL 810 approved at the component level and carry the CE mark. The capacitors of the B32354S3* series are designed for a rated voltage of 350V AC and are available with capacitance values of 10 µF to 40 µF. The lead spacing is 52.5 mm. Be
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05/14/2019
Extended Portfolio: Mini PowerHap Haptic Feedback Actuators
Extended Portfolio: Mini PowerHap Haptic Feedback Actuators
Iselin, N.J. – TDK Corporation announced that it has extended its portfolio of PowerHap piezo actuators for haptic feedback with the new miniature rectangular 0904H014V060 and 1204H018V060 actuators.These new actuators have smaller dimensions of 9 x 3.75 x 1.4 mm and 12 x 4 x 1.8 mm, respectively. At the maximum oper
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05/14/2019
IP68-rated DC Fans For Harsh Environments
IP68-rated DC Fans For Harsh Environments
Orion Fans has expanded its DC axial fan product family with the addition of IP68-rated versions. Offering protection from dust and water, the IP68-rated DC fans are designed for harsh outdoor and demanding washdown applications including alternative energy, commercial refrigeration, food & beverage proces
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05/14/2019
Bourns Expands Sensor Line for Extended Temp Applications
Bourns Expands Sensor Line for Extended Temp Applications
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., further expanded its line of environmental sensors to include a new pressure sensor. Bourns Model BPS140 pressure sensors are based on state-of-the-art Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, which provides extremely accurate condition readings in a miniature package
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Date:
05/13/2019
Precise Temperature Control for Incubators
Incubators are used for cell and tissue cultivation in hospital and laboratory settings. Accurate and precise control of temperature is important for cell growth, as excursions above or below the optimum mammalian body temperature of 37°C, by as little as 6°C, negatively impacts cell health and growth. Environme
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Date:
05/13/2019
Components for EV and Renewable Energy Applications
Components for EV and Renewable Energy Applications
DURHAM, N.C. – Wolfspeed, A Cree Company, introduced a new, fully-integrated product portfolio which includes bare die, discrete and modules at PCIM Europe 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany. The end-to-end components are optimized for the electric vehicle, industrial and renewable energy applications, and offer desi
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Date:
05/10/2019
Thermal Gap Filler Reduces Stress on Sensitive Components
Thermal Gap Filler Reduces Stress on Sensitive Components
CLEVELAND, Ohio. – Laird Performance Materials has developed Tflex HD80000, a high deflection thermal gap filler combining 6 W/mK thermal conductivity with superior pressure versus deflection characteristics. The combination allows minimal stress on sensitive components while also yielding low thermal resistance
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05/09/2019
ROHM Offers Lineup of Automotive-Grade 1200V-Rated IGBT
ROHM Offers Lineup of Automotive-Grade 1200V-Rated IGBT
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM recently announced the addition of four new automotive-grade 1200V-rated IGBTs which are ideal for inverters used in electronics compressors and for switching circuits used in positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters. The new RGS series represents ROHM’s large li
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Date:
05/09/2019
Air Velocity Sensors for Data Center Thermal Management
Air Velocity Sensors for Data Center Thermal Management
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Posifa Technologies announced its new PAV1000 series of air velocity sensors for data center thermal management and HVAC applications such as filter monitoring. Measuring air velocity at 7 m/s (PAV1005V) and 15 m/s (PAV1015V), the devices offer extremely fast response times of 125 ms typical in
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Date:
05/09/2019
Super Low Capacitance TVS for USB 3.2 Protection
Super Low Capacitance TVS for USB 3.2 Protection
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of AOZ8661BDT-05, ­a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the latest Super Low Cap TVS platform. This new device is ideal for USB Type-C applications such as notebooks and mobile devices.
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Date:
05/08/2019
First AC/DC Converter ICs with Built-In 1700V SiC MOSFET
First AC/DC Converter ICs with Built-In 1700V SiC MOSFET
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM announced the availability of AC/DC converter ICs with a built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET, the BM2SCQ12xT-LBZ series. This series is optimized for industrial applications including street lamps, commercial AC systems, and general-purpose AC servos and inverters used in high power equ
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05/08/2019
HexaTech Achieves Defect-Free Aluminum Nitride Substrate
HexaTech Achieves Defect-Free Aluminum Nitride Substrate
MORRISVILLE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ -- HexaTech, Inc. announced the first known demonstration of a defect-free 2" diameter aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate. HexaTech, the world's leading commercial supplier of single crystal AlN substrates, attained this milestone in performance as part of its highly focused resea
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Date:
05/07/2019
Industry's First Analog CDR-Based PAM-4 Portfolio
Lowell, Massachusetts– MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced a complete analog and silicon photonics portfolio for seamless integration in 50Gbps, 100Gbps, 200Gbps and 400Gbps optical modules targeted for compliance with the newly formed Open Eye Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) www.openeye-msa.org
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Date:
05/07/2019
TVS Diode Arrays Provide Ultra-Low Capacitance Protection
TVS Diode Arrays Provide Ultra-Low Capacitance Protection
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect ultra high speed consumer electronics interfaces from damaging electrostatic discharge (ESD) in applications where PCB layout is especially challenging. The SP3208-01UTG, the first TVS Diode Arr
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Date:
05/07/2019
DC-DC Converter Series Featuring GaN-Based Technology
DC-DC Converter Series Featuring GaN-Based Technology
WASHINGTON -- VPT, Inc. released its SGRB Series of space qualified DC-DC converters at the Satellite 2019 Show. Using advanced GaN technology, the SGRB is capable of very high efficiency, up to 95%, as well as radiation tolerance. A fixed-frequency reduced voltage switching topology results in very low in
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Date:
05/06/2019
Calibration System for Piezoresistive Accelerometers
Calibration System for Piezoresistive Accelerometers
Cleveland, Ohio, USA –  MB Dynamics, Inc. announced the global market launch of its Win475 CRASH-CAL automated accelerometer calibration system, offering a measurable 50% time-savings over traditional sequential calibration methods.   The industry-exclusive design of the CRASH-CAL system seamlessly
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Date:
05/06/2019
LED Linear Fixtures Backed by 10-Year Warranty
LED Linear Fixtures Backed by 10-Year Warranty
FARMINGDALE, N.J. – Dialight launched its new line of Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear fixtures, now offering an industry-leading 10-year warranty for reliable, long-life performance with triple the lifespan of conventional T-5 fluorescents even in the harshest conditions, including upstream a
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Date:
05/06/2019
SiC Devices Enable High-Voltage Power Electronics
SiC Devices Enable High-Voltage Power Electronics
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Demand is growing for SiC power products that improve system efficiency, robustness and power density in automotive, industrial and aerospace and defense applications. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi subsidiary, announced the production release of a family of SiC power devices th
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05/03/2019
Laird Thermal Performance Delivers 5G Protection
Laird Thermal Performance Delivers 5G Protection
WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- Laird Performance Materials has developed a hybrid thermal & EMI absorber material that supports 5G handheld device and network infrastructure applications. CoolZorb 5G is specifically designed for the millimeter wave (mmWave) and microwave frequencies that 5G will implement. The multif
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Date:
05/03/2019
Melf Resistor from Stackpole Now AEC-Q200 Qualified
Melf Resistor from Stackpole Now AEC-Q200 Qualified
RALEIGH, NC - Stackpole's MLFA Series is fully AEC-Q200 compliant and offered in 0102 (0.3W), 0204 (0.4W), and 0207 (1W) sizes. The MLFA has exceptional stability demonstrated over life, biased humidity, and short time overload testing. In addition, the MLFA offers pulse power handling up to 3500 watts for sing
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Date:
05/03/2019
SDRAM Portfolio Grows With Addition of 256Mb LPDDR2 Devices
SDRAM Portfolio Grows With Addition of 256Mb LPDDR2 Devices
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory announced that the company's portfolio of low-power SDRAMs for mobile and embedded systems in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical spaces continues to grow. The latest additions include two new 256Mb LPDDR2 devices: the AS4C8M32MD2A-25B2CN and AS4C8M32MD2A-25B
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Date:
05/03/2019
5 A Synchronous Step-Down Device w/ 2.5 μA Quiescent Current
5 A Synchronous Step-Down Device w/ 2.5 μA Quiescent Current
The LT®8640/LT8640-1 step-down regulator features Si-lent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI/EMC emissions while delivering high efficiency at frequencies up to 3MHz. An ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current—with the output in full regulation—enables applications requiring highest efficiency at very
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Date:
05/02/2019
7.5 kV rms SPI/Digital or I2C μModule Isolator
7.5 kV rms SPI/Digital or I2C μModule Isolator
The LTM2810 is a complete galvanic digital µModule (micromodule) isolator. No external components are required. Individual 3V to 5.5V supplies power each side of the digital isolator. Separate logic supply pins allow easy interfacing with different logic levels from 1.62V to 5.5V, independent of the main supply. Module options a
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Date:
05/02/2019
Inductor Features Operating Temperature to +180°C
Inductor Features Operating Temperature to +180°C
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductor in the 6767 case size. To save space in under the hood automotive applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-6767GZ-8A combines a continuous high operating temperature to +180 °C with a low profile of 7
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Date:
05/02/2019
SL Power's Four New Families of Open Frame Power Supplies
SL Power's Four New Families of Open Frame Power Supplies
SL Power announced new additions to the GB series of open frame or PCB mount ac-dc power supply families. The new GB10, GB20, GB30, and GB40 families will be certified to medical and industrial safety approvals. They will also meet heavy industrial safety levels of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity standa
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Date:
05/01/2019
Thermoelectric Modules Protect Heat-Sensitive CMOS Sensors
Thermoelectric Modules Protect Heat-Sensitive CMOS Sensors
Laird Thermal Systems expands its Peltier thermoelectric module product family with the HiTemp ET Series, designed to protect critical electronic devices like CMOS sensors in high temperature applications. Recent advances in CMOS sensor technology have made these sensors practical and effective for use in a wide ran
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Date:
05/01/2019
5.7 kV rms, Signal-Isolated CAN FD Transceiver
5.7 kV rms, Signal-Isolated CAN FD Transceiver
The ADM3056E is a 5.7 kV rms isolated controller area network (CAN) physical layer transceiver. The ADM3056E fully meets the CAN-FD ISO 11898-2: 2016 requirements and is further capable of supporting data rates as high as 12 Mbps. The device employs Analog Devices, Inc., iCoupler technology to combine a highly robust 3-chann
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Date:
05/01/2019
DC-DC Regulator w/ Independent Positive and Negative Output
DC-DC Regulator w/ Independent Positive and Negative Output
The ADP5072 is a dual, high-performance dc-to-dc regulator that generates independently regulated positive and negative rails. The input voltage range of 2.85 V to 5.5 V supports a wide variety of applications. The integrated main switch in both regulators enables generation of an adjustable positive output vo
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Date:
05/01/2019
Dual, Simultaneous Sampling, 14‑Bit SAR ADC
Dual, Simultaneous Sampling, 14‑Bit SAR ADC
The AD7380/AD7381 are a 16-bit and 14-bit pin-compatible family of dual simultaneous sampling, high speed, low power, successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) that operate from a 3.0 V to 3.6 V power supply and feature throughput rates up to 4 MSPS. The analog input type is dif
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Date:
04/30/2019
6‑Channel, 14‑Bit, Current Output DAC with On-Chip Reference
6‑Channel, 14‑Bit, Current Output DAC with On-Chip Reference
The AD5770R is a 6-channel, 14-bit resolution, low noise, programmable current output, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for photonics control applications. The device incorporates a 1.25 V, on-chip voltage reference, a 2.5 kΩ precision resistor for reference current generation, die temperature, output monitoring fu
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Date:
04/30/2019
3-Channel Micropower Management Unit w/ 7 Digital Isolators
3-Channel Micropower Management Unit w/ 7 Digital Isolators
The ADP1031 is a high performance, isolated micropower management unit (PMU) that combines an isolated flyback dc-to-dc regulator, an inverting dc-to-dc regulator, and a buck dc-to-dc regulator, providing three isolated power rails. Additionally, the ADP1031 contains four, high speed, serial peripheral interface (S
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Date:
04/30/2019
65 A+ Power/Energy Monitor with Integrated Sense Resistor
65 A+ Power/Energy Monitor with Integrated Sense Resistor
The LTC2947-65 is a high precision power and energy monitor with an internal sense resistor supporting up to ±65A*. Three internal No Latency Δ∑ ADCs ensure accurate measurement of voltage and current, while highbandwidth analog multiplication of voltage and current provides accurate power measurement in a
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Date:
04/30/2019
Cynash's Cybersecurity Sensor is Commercially Available
Cynash's Cybersecurity Sensor is Commercially Available
McLean, VA—Cynash Inc. announces the commercial availability of its SerialTap patented cybersecurity sensor. Units are now ready to ship. “We’re excited to offer an Enterprise version of SerialTap to security professionals charged with protecting our critical infrastructure,” says Cynash CEO Richard Ro
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Date:
04/30/2019
Ceramic Disc Capacitors with Industry-High 2 nF Capacitance
Ceramic Disc Capacitors with Industry-High 2 nF Capacitance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of radial-leaded high-voltage single layer ceramic disc capacitors in compact sizes. The industry's only such components to deliver high capacitance values of 2 nF, Vishay Roederstein HVCC series capacitors offer guaranteed load life performance
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Date:
04/29/2019
Connectors Deliver 56G PAM-4 with Roadmap to 112G PAM-4
Connectors Deliver 56G PAM-4 with Roadmap to 112G PAM-4
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) announced its new Sliver card edge connectors have been adopted as the standard connector design into the SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) Small Form Factor Technology Work Group's SFF-TA-1002 specification and are the highest-performing card edge connectors in
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Date:
04/25/2019
Power Management IC for Mini Applications Processors
Power Management IC for Mini Applications Processors
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – ROHM announced the availability of BD71847AMWV, a highly integrated and efficient power management IC (PMIC) optimized for NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 8M Mini family of application processors, which features exceptional computing, audio, video, and graphics performance. BD71847AMWV is
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Date:
04/25/2019
Dual-Die 8Gb DDR3L SDRAMs in 78-Ball, 96-Ball FBGA Packages
Dual-Die 8Gb DDR3L SDRAMs in 78-Ball, 96-Ball FBGA Packages
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory introduced new dual-die 8Gb DDR3L SDRAMs that are pin-for-pin drop-in replacements for and fully compatible with end-of-life, single-die 8Gb DDR3Ls from Micron Technology Inc. Featuring a DDR architecture, the AS4C1G8D3LA and AS4C512M16D3LA provide speed of 10ns, extremely
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Date:
04/25/2019
6 & 10 Watt Chassis-Mount DC/DC Converter Modules
6 & 10 Watt Chassis-Mount DC/DC Converter Modules
San Jose, Calif. – TRACO POWER announces the addition of the TMDC 06 and TMDC 10 series of 6 and 10 watt products to its TMDC Family of Industrial DC/DC Converter modules. These DC/DC Converter modules are fully encapsulated with terminal strip connections and equipped with integrated filters which limit conducte
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Date:
04/24/2019
Wire-to-Board Coaxial Connectors for Industrial Applications
Wire-to-Board Coaxial Connectors for Industrial Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the first wire-to-board RF coaxial IDC connectors for industrial and automotive applications. The initial release of the new 00-6791 Series RF Coaxial IDC Connectors is comprised of two small, single-piece solutions suited to different types of coaxial cable an
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Date:
04/24/2019
Nanosized Container with Photoswitches

Chemical structures of the previous (left) and new amphiphile (right). Light irradiation induces a structural change from the open to the closed form of the amphiphile.

Nanosized Container with Photoswitches
Tokyo Institute of Technology

Researchers at Tokyo Tech's Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science have developed a micelle-type nano-container that can be switched between its assembled and disassembled state via simple light irradiation. The light stimulus induces a structural change in the amphiphilic subunits, which closes their integrated bin
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Date:
04/24/2019
High Current Shunts Add 25 Milliohm Resistance Value
High Current Shunts Add 25 Milliohm Resistance Value
RALEIGH, NC - The popular HCSM2818 from Stackpole is a molded, all-metal element shunt capable of handling up to 5W of power at temperatures up to 100 degrees C. A 25 milliohm value with TCR of 25 ppm has recently been added to the existing values of 4, 5, 10, 15, and 20 milliohm values. The RoHS compliant
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Date:
04/24/2019
Power Supplies Meet U.S. Energy Efficiency Standards
Power Supplies Meet U.S. Energy Efficiency Standards
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Brightworks Technology, Inc., announces the addition of the new Cortina Series of external power supplies as part of a recent global corporate development initiative to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and medical applications. The new Cortina family of isolated AC/DC conve
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Date:
04/23/2019
Liquid/Solid Material Detection for Industrial Applications
Liquid/Solid Material Detection for Industrial Applications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its Material Detection Solution, which can detect materials or liquids easily and cost effectively without sensors by connecting electrodes using Renesas' RX130 capacitive touch-key microcontrollers (MCUs). Replacing the sensors with this electrode approach contributes to lowe
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Date:
04/23/2019
TVS Arrays for Automotive Sub-Systems Circuit Protection
TVS Arrays for Automotive Sub-Systems Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of AEC-Q101-qualified transient voltage suppressor arrays (TVS arrays) for circuit protection in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, intelligent control systems and telecommunications applications. The new PAM37SDxxAL/CAL series is available in
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Date:
04/22/2019
Industry's First Open Edge Server for Industrial IoT
Industry's First Open Edge Server for Industrial IoT
SANTA CLARA, CA – Adesto Technologies Corporation announced general availability of its next-generation edge server for building automation and industrial IoT applications. SmartServer IoT is the industry’s first truly open, full-featured and end-to-end industrial-rated IoT edge server. Its out-of-the-box
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Date:
04/22/2019
Radiation-Tolerant PWM Controller and GaN FET Driver
Radiation-Tolerant PWM Controller and GaN FET Driver
The ISL71043M single-ended current mode PWM controller and ISL71040M low-side GaN FET driver are ideal for isolated flyback and half-bridge power stages, and motor control driver circuits in satellite buses and payloads. Private ‘new space’ companies have begun launching smallsats to form large constellations
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Date:
04/18/2019
Filter ferrite bead for high frequency, high current applications
Filter ferrite bead for high frequency, high current applications
As vehicles become more complex and sophisticated and especially as a result of increased image sensing, data communication needs within vehicles have increased significantly. Multiple protocols exists including CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet and the wiring, along with the associated power cabling, has increased
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Date:
04/18/2019
MORNSUN 20W High Isolation Medical Power URH-LP-20WR3 Series
MORNSUN 20W High Isolation Medical Power URH-LP-20WR3 Series
Applications: URH-LP-20WR3 can be widely used in medical equipment and medical products that have direct contact with patients.   Features: • Reinforced I/O isolation test voltage 5000VAC • Ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range: 9~36VDC，18~75VDC • Operating ambient temperature r
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Date:
04/18/2019
RS Components introduces Siemens DIN rail power supply range
RS Components introduces Siemens DIN rail power supply range
Designed for use in distributed power applications in machine control boxes or in small cabinets, the single-phase SITOP PSU6200 power supplies are slim and space-saving, with plug-in terminals that support easy electrical connection. A key feature of the series is its very low power loss across the entire loa
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Date:
04/18/2019
ROHM highlights high-performance D/A converter IC
ROHM highlights high-performance D/A converter IC
The show will be held at the same time as HIGH END, the trade fair for audio equipment in Munich, Germany (May 09 – 11, 2019).   The increased adoption of high-resolution audio sources has strengthened the demand for high-fidelity audio equipment that can deliver an equally high sound quality. Mo
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Date:
04/18/2019
Infrared Detector Components from a Single Source
Developers of various infrared applications can be sure that the spectra of emitters and detectors match. All infrared components are available from stock any time, and free samples can be requested.   Infrared light (IR), invisible to the human eye, offers a huge number of possible applications - especial
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Date:
04/18/2019
Super Junction MOSFETs Enable Improved Energy Savings
Super Junction MOSFETs Enable Improved Energy Savings
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM announced a new lineup of its PrestoMOS series, R60xxJNx series, of 600V super junction MOSFETs that includes 30 new models. This series increases design flexibility while maintaining the industry’s fastest reverse recovery time (trr) optimized for EV charging stations an
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Date:
04/18/2019
PWM Controller and GaN FET Driver for New Space SmallSats
PWM Controller and GaN FET Driver for New Space SmallSats
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the space industry’s first plastic-packaged, radiation-tolerant PWM controller and Gallium Nitride (GaN) FET driver for DC/DC power supplies in small satellites (smallsats) and launch vehicles. The ISL71043M single-ended current mode PWM controller and I
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Date:
04/18/2019
Ultrafast Rectifiers Reduce Conduction and Switching Losses
Ultrafast Rectifiers Reduce Conduction and Switching Losses
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced six new FRED Pt Gen 5 1200 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers. Offering the best conduction and switching loss trade-off for devices in their class, the 30 A and 60 A Vishay rectifiers are designed to increase the efficiency of high frequency converters an
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Date:
04/17/2019
Active Clamp Flyback Controller Line Includes 60W Version
Active Clamp Flyback Controller Line Includes 60W Version
Silanna Semiconductor expanded its line of fully integrated active clamp flyback (ACF) controllers with the 60W SZ1105 Flyback PWM Controller. Like its 30W SZ1101 sibling, Silanna’s SZ1105 60W controller combines four key ACF components: an advanced adaptive digital ACF controller and three ultra-high-voltage
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Date:
04/16/2019
MORNSUN 6-16A Non-isolated POL DC/DC Converter K12T Series
MORNSUN 6-16A Non-isolated POL DC/DC Converter K12T Series
The devices’ output voltage can be accurately adjustable from 0.75V to 5.0V. The 6-16A non-isolated POL DC/DC converters can supply a large high speed transient response current for high speed chips such as FPGA, DSP, ASIC to simply its system design, which are suitable for a wide range of industrial appl
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Date:
04/15/2019
Phihong Introduces the AC32A 7.7kW Electric Vehicle Charger
Phihong Introduces the AC32A 7.7kW Electric Vehicle Charger
FREMONT, CA – Following successful deliveries of EV changer products in Asia and Europe, Phihong announces the availability of the AC32A 7.7kW Electric Vehicle Charger with UL certification for the North American market. The AC32 7.7kW AC charger is compact, reliable, lightweight, and vibration resistant
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Date:
04/15/2019
IP65-Rated Rocker Activated Switch/Circuit Breaker
IP65-Rated Rocker Activated Switch/Circuit Breaker
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking E-T-A’s 3120-N series IP65 rated rocker activated switch/circuit breaker. E-T-A's IP65 rated 3120-N thermal circuit breaker/switch combination unites overcurrent protection and the function of an ON/OFF switch within a single component. The trip element is a t
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Date:
04/12/2019
Compact DC/DC Converters from RECOM Now at Rutronik, Inc.
Compact DC/DC Converters from RECOM Now at Rutronik, Inc.
PLANO, TX – Rutronik has announced that the new REC15E-Z Series DC/DC converters from RECOM are available at www.Rutronik24.com. Comprising fully specified 15W devices with wide input voltage ranges, the new REC15E-Z Series converters increase flexibility by accepting several standard bus voltages. With a compact footprint (1”x1”), the converters are suitable for cost sensitive applications where board space is at a premium. Rated for 600 VDC isolation and output currents up to 4A, the new converters show high efficiency of up to 90% and low ripple/noise, with no minimum load. The wide 4:1 input voltage ranges accept 9–36V or 18
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Date:
04/11/2019
Titanium Efficiency Power Supplies for Server Applications
Titanium Efficiency Power Supplies for Server Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET2500 Series, 2500 W power supplies that bring Titanium level efficiency to servers, storage and networking equipment. With AC-DC power-factor-corrected (PFC) and high voltage DC-input variants, TET2500 Series power supplies provide a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bu
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Date:
04/09/2019
New G-Ranges to Low-Cost MEMS Inertial Accelerometer Family
New G-Ranges to Low-Cost MEMS Inertial Accelerometer Family
Kirkland, Washington, USA - Silicon Designs, Inc. announced that additional new g-ranges and end-user enhancements have been added to its Model 2227 MEMS inertial accelerometer series.   Initially launched in October 2018 as a strictly ±25-g product, the Series is now offered in both ±10 g and ±50 g
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Date:
04/08/2019
TTI Now Stocking the Woodhead LED Stringlights from Molex
TTI Now Stocking the Woodhead LED Stringlights from Molex
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking Woodhead LED Stringlights from Molex. Woodhead LED Stringlights are designed for temporary use and to reduce operational costs, infrastructure requirements, and maintenance costs in commercial and industrial applications. They are energy efficient and offer high-p
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Date:
04/08/2019
Multilayer Varistor Voltage Suppressors Rated for 175°C
Multilayer Varistor Voltage Suppressors Rated for 175°C
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation released the industry’s first multilayer varistor (MLV) transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices rated for 175°C operation. The new TransGuard VT Series high-temperature MLVs provide extremely reliable bidirectional overvoltage protection across operating temperatures ex
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Date:
04/08/2019
Battery Charger Converts 3-Phase AC Voltage to DC Voltage
Battery Charger Converts 3-Phase AC Voltage to DC Voltage
Bel Power Solutions announced the BCN25-700-8, a 25 kW on-board battery charger that converts 3-phase AC voltage to DC voltage. The enclosure is made of aluminum alloy and is liquid-cooled. Providing 25 kW of output power for a single unit, and up to 100 kW of output power for 4 units, the BCN25 has high efficiency an
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Date:
04/08/2019
Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility for Roughness Measurement
Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility for Roughness Measurement
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments. MarSurf GD series measuring stations provide unprecedented levels of speed, flexibility and intelligent ease of use, allowing users to improve the manufacturing q
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Date:
04/08/2019
Distributed Gap Cores for High Frequency Switch-Mode Power
Distributed Gap Cores for High Frequency Switch-Mode Power
Micrometals is proud to introduce its new series of PQ distributed gap cores.  The rectangular geometry of the PQ body is ideal for surface mount applications while the round center post readily accepts helical flat wire coils, or bobbins with round wire.  The cores are offered in six industry standard ge
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Date:
04/08/2019
TTI Stocks Bourns MEMS Series Environmental Sensors
TTI Stocks Bourns MEMS Series Environmental Sensors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., now stocks Bourns MEMS Series Precision Sensors. Developed for medical and industrial markets where high sensitivity and low total error band (TEB) are essential, Bourns Precision Sensors provide quality, performance, and reliability across the entire spectrum of environmen
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Date:
04/05/2019
IO-Link Transceiver with Integrated DC-DC Buck Regulator
IO-Link Transceiver with Integrated DC-DC Buck Regulator
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Designers can now enable smarter digital factories with the MAX22513 surge-protected, dual-driver IO-Link device transceiver with integrated DC-DC buck regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. As the industry’s smallest, most power-efficient and robust IO-Link device transceiver, it is
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Date:
04/05/2019
An Exciter System for Large-Scale Modal Testing
An Exciter System for Large-Scale Modal Testing
Cleveland, Ohio, USA –  MB Dynamics, Inc. has announced its Modal 1000 exciter system for large-scale modal and structural testing.   The MB Modal 1000 can excite sine forces of up to 4000N (900 lbf), with a 2-inch (50 mm) peak-to-peak stroke and 1. 5 m/s peak velocity (60 inches per second),
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Date:
04/04/2019
Touch-Free UI Solutions with Capacitive Microcontrollers
Touch-Free UI Solutions with Capacitive Microcontrollers
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced two touch-free user interface (UI) solutions to simplify the design of 2D and 3D control-based applications. Based on Renesas’ capacitive sensor microcontrollers (MCUs), the new solutions support the development of UI that allows users to operate home
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Date:
04/04/2019
Oscilloscopes with 15.4
Oscilloscopes with 15.4" Display, Industry’s Deepest Toolbox
Chestnut Ridge, NY – Teledyne LeCroy introduced its WaveRunner 9000 Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes with a large, 15.4” display, bandwidths from 500 MHz to 4 GHz, and sample rates up to 40 GS/s. The WaveRunner 9000 Series offers the industry’s deepest toolbox and the most complete collection of serial da
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Date:
04/04/2019
Power-on-Package Allows Higher Performance for AI Processors
Power-on-Package Allows Higher Performance for AI Processors
Beijing, China – Vicor Corporation announced the introduction of Power-on-Package modular current multipliers for high performance, high current, CPU/GPU/ASIC (“XPU”) processors. By freeing up XPU socket pins and eliminating losses associated with delivery of current from the motherboard to the XPU, Vicor
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Date:
04/03/2019
Vicor Introduces 10kW Power Tablet AC-DC Converter
Vicor Introduces 10kW Power Tablet AC-DC Converter
Andover, MA – Vicor Corporation announced a 3-phase, AC-DC converter module (“RFM”), capable of delivering 10kW of regulated 48VDC in a power tablet configuration measuring 9.4 x 5.9 x 0.6in (24 x 15 x 1.5cm). The RFM provides a power-factor-corrected, regulated, and isolated DC output with integrated filt
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Date:
04/03/2019
Split-Phase AC-Output Frequency Converters Deliver 1kVA
Split-Phase AC-Output Frequency Converters Deliver 1kVA
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the FCP 1K-F7W Series of compact, AC-AC frequency converters designed for rugged industrial applications that require universal AC-input voltage and split-phase AC-output with pure sine-wave output voltage. The frequency converters use field-proven, microprocessor-controlled FC
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Date:
04/03/2019
Reference Designs Simplify Battery Charging Applications
Reference Designs Simplify Battery Charging Applications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced two new reference designs that simplify and speed the development of USB Power Delivery (PD3.0) and USB-C battery charging applications such as USB-C computing hubs, power banks, car chargers, SSD enclosures, point of sale (POS) printers, and desktop dis
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Date:
04/03/2019
Automotive-Grade Inductor Offers Temperature to +155°C
Automotive-Grade Inductor Offers Temperature to +155°C
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors with a new device in the 5050 case size. The Vishay Dale IHLP-5050EZ-5A combines a high operating temperature to +155 °C with a low profile of 5 mm to save space in under the hood automoti
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Date:
04/03/2019
Blue and True Green Ultrabright LEDs in Compact Packages
Blue and True Green Ultrabright LEDs in Compact Packages
MALVERN, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of blue and true green ultrabright LEDs in compact untinted surface-mount packages with dome lenses. Utilizing the latest advanced InGaN / sapphire chip technology and offering a narrow emission angle of ± 9°
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Date:
04/02/2019
New ADF Series Programmable AC Power Sources
New ADF Series Programmable AC Power Sources
IRVINE, Calif. – Pacific Power Source has released an new line of compact yet high power programmable AC sources. The new ADF Series of products offers cost-effective, stable and well-regulated AC power conversion from 45Hz to 500Hz with output voltages up to 300Vac on single-phase models and 300VLN and 520VLL on
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Date:
04/02/2019
The First Fully Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller
The First Fully Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller
The SZ1101 combines the design simplicity of flyback controllers with power density enabled by active clamp flyback controllers, delivering over 93% efficiency with an all-silicon design and 15W/in  power density at 30W for AC/DC power adapters.
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Date:
04/02/2019
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches 650V aGaN Products
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches 650V aGaN Products
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced at the 2019 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Anaheim, CA (held March 18th - 20th) the AONV070V65G1 Gallium Nitride (GaN) 650V transistor, the initial product in the new aGAN Technology platform.  Due to the superior GaN techn
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Date:
04/02/2019
High SOA MOSFET for Hot-Swap Applications
High SOA MOSFET for Hot-Swap Applications
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced at the 2019 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Anaheim, CA (held March 18th - 20th)  the AONS32100. This new device delivers low Rdson with a high Safe Operating Area (SOA) capabilities ideally suited for demanding applicati
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Date:
04/02/2019
15 Watt Cost-Optimized, High-Efficiency DC/DC Converters
15 Watt Cost-Optimized, High-Efficiency DC/DC Converters
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THL 15WI family of 15 watt DC/DC converters that are designed for industrial, mobile, instrumentation, and communication markets or any application where size, cost and quality are critical factors. The THL 15WI series 15 Watt DC/DC converters
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Date:
04/02/2019
Amplifier ICs Deliver High-Output Current Performance
Amplifier ICs Deliver High-Output Current Performance
TUCSON, Arizona, U.S.A. – The PA164 and PA165 from Apex Microtechnology establish new benchmarks for power amplifier performance in a single chip design. By combining advances in packaging technology, MOSFET technology and a proprietary silicon design, the PA164 and PA165 can deliver enhanced amplifier features th
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Date:
04/01/2019
Industry's First Passive Component LoRa Development Kit
Industry's First Passive Component LoRa Development Kit
MIAMI -- Raltron Electronics Corporation has launched the industry’s first passive component LoRa Development Kit to ease IoT design projects. The development kit features five different product families with a total of 60 high-performance passive components, including crystals, filters and antennas, commonl
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Date:
04/01/2019
Environmental Lights Launches StudioPro Tunable White Dimmer
Environmental Lights Launches StudioPro Tunable White Dimmer
San Diego, CA – Environmental Lights announced the launch of the new Tunable White StudioPro LED Dimmer. The Tunable White StudioPro LED Dimmer is a new high-quality LED controller that is specifically designed for the scenic, stage and hospitality markets. It utilizes a high PWM frequency of 23kHz to elimin
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Date:
04/01/2019
TTI Offers Vishay's TNPW and TNPU Series Thin Film Resistors
TTI Offers Vishay's TNPW and TNPU Series Thin Film Resistors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., features the broadest and deepest inventory of Vishay’s TNPW High Stability and TNPU Ultra Precision Series Thin Film resistor products in the industry. Both the TNPW and TNPU thin film resistors are readily available from TTI and are ideal for applications such as test and mea
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Date:
03/29/2019
Laser Gas Analyzer Reduces Costs for Emissions Monitoring
Laser Gas Analyzer Reduces Costs for Emissions Monitoring
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - In the midst of increasing compliance demands for emissions monitoring and nitrogen oxide (NOx) measurement in industrial applications, companies now have the opportunity to move beyond costly consumables and complex gas sample treatment associated with aging, legacy measurement sy
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Date:
03/29/2019
425W Power Supplies with Approvals for Various Applications
425W Power Supplies with Approvals for Various Applications
SL Power announced two new series of power supplies, the MU425 series for medical equipment and TU425 series for critical industrial, test and measurement equipment. These high-performance U-channel power supplies are ideal for equipment that must continue to perform in environments where AC power may be noisy or
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Date:
03/28/2019
Foil on Ceramic Resistor Offers Values Down to 2.5 Milliohm
Foil on Ceramic Resistor Offers Values Down to 2.5 Milliohm
RALEIGH, NC - Stackpole's CSRF Series utilizes foil on ceramic technology to achieve very low values in small chip sizes. The 0.25W rated CSRF0402 - HP, for example, is available in resistance values from 20 milliohm down to 2.5 milliohm. TCR ranges from ±400 ppm to ±200 ppm are possible depending on resistanc
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Date:
03/28/2019
EMC Filters Minimize Earth Leakage Currents
EMC Filters Minimize Earth Leakage Currents
TDK Corporation announces that it has reengineered and improved the EPCOS LeaXield active leakage current filter, a unique solution that is able to minimize earth leakage currents in converter-based drive systems. LeaXield is designed for applications in variable-speed drives such as those in machine tools, pu
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Date:
03/28/2019
Helix Semiconductors Poised to Eliminate Power Supply Brick
Helix Semiconductors Poised to Eliminate Power Supply Brick
IRVINE, Calif. – It’s an all-too familiar sight in today’s homes and businesses: a tangle of cords emerging from behind a console, desk or conference table, connected to several large, bulky power supplies. TVs, DVD players, set top boxes, sound bars, digital media devices, monitors, printers, routers, laptops ..
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Date:
03/27/2019
Mixed Domain Analysis Hits Big Screen with Firmware Release

A new firmware upgrade for the 5 and 6 Series MSO enables simultaneous analog and spectrum views with independent controls in each domain.

Mixed Domain Analysis Hits Big Screen with Firmware Release
Tektronix released new firmware for the 5 Series and 6 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscopes that unlocks a new analysis tool called Spectrum View.  A free upgrade (see URLs below),  Spectrum View allows you to perform mixed domain analysis on the big, high-resolution displays of the 5 and 6 Series MS
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Date:
03/27/2019
3-Phase Gate Drive Solution Doubles Power
3-Phase Gate Drive Solution Doubles Power
Anaheim, Ca., USA: Pre-Switch, Inc., a Silicon Valley start-up that emerged from stealth mode last year, expanded its revolutionary soft-switching IGBT and silicon carbide gate driver architecture to cover 3-phase power systems. The platform, including the Pre-Drive 3 controller board, powered by the Pre-Flex FP
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Date:
03/27/2019
Bacteria Could Become a Future Source of Electricity
Bacteria Could Become a Future Source of Electricity
Lund University

In recent years, researchers have tried to capture the electrical current that bacteria generate through their own metabolism. So far, however, the transfer of the current from the bacteria to a receiving electrode has not been efficient at all. Now, researchers from institutions including Lund University have ac
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03/27/2019
Security Solution Enables Certification Under IEC 62443-4-2
Security Solution Enables Certification Under IEC 62443-4-2
In today’s connected world, robust security measures are essential. Cyberattacks on industrial control systems for infrastructure facilities like manufacturing plants and power stations pose the risk of serious disruption to people’s lives and to the economy. Renesas recently announced their plans to
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Date:
03/27/2019
New Suite of High-Performance GaN Power Transistors
New Suite of High-Performance GaN Power Transistors
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – GaN Systems announced the availability of the GS-065 low current (3.5A to 11A) transistor line. The product suite, developed for sub-1kW power applications, is targeted for consumer level power supply products such as AC adapters for gaming and workstation laptops, TV power, LED lighting, wi
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Date:
03/27/2019
The Industry's Highest-Current GaN Power Transistors

The GaN Systems GS-065-150-1-D.

The Industry's Highest-Current GaN Power Transistors
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – GaN Systems announced the industry’s highest current  650 V GaN E-HEMTs with the addition of the 150 A, 650 V (GS-065-150-1-D) and the  80 A, 650 V (GS-065-080-1-D) to its line of GaN power transistors. In particular, the 150 A, 650 V transistor is unmatched on both current (8
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Date:
03/27/2019
Power Integrations Increases Efficiency of Display Power Supplies with New InnoMux Technology

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PI InnoSwitch3-MX & InnoMux

Power Integrations Increases Efficiency of Display Power Supplies with New InnoMux Technology
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has announced the release of the InnoMux™ chipset for display power supplies. The chipset’s unique single-stage power architecture reduces losses in display applications by increasing overall efficiency in constant-voltage and constant-curr
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03/27/2019
Entry-Level linear Hall-Effect Sensor with SENT Output
Entry-Level linear Hall-Effect Sensor with SENT Output
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas linear Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the programmable HAL 1890 supporting the latest SENT protocol according to SAE J2716 Rev. 4. The HAL 1890 now comes with digital output signal supervision and is as small, robust, and cost-effective as the already ex
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Date:
03/26/2019
SiC MOSFETs for Rapid-Growth Applications
SiC MOSFETs for Rapid-Growth Applications
ANAHEIM, CA – ON Semiconductor has introduced two new silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET devices. The industrial grade NTHL080N120SC1 and AEC-Q101 automotive grade NVHL080N120SC1 bring the enabling, wide-ranging performance benefits of wide band gap technology to important high growth end application areas such as Autom
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Date:
03/26/2019
On Semiconductor's Cloud-Connected Strata Developer Studio
On Semiconductor's Cloud-Connected Strata Developer Studio
ANAHEIM, USA – ON Semiconductor demonstrated new power solutions boards enabled with its Strata Developer Studio development platform at the recent APEC 2019 in Anaheim. Strata facilitates the rapid and easy evaluation of solutions for a wide range of applications, allowing users to view devices and analyze their p
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Date:
03/26/2019
Buck-Boost MOSFET for Type-C Applications
Buck-Boost MOSFET for Type-C Applications
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced  the AONP36336. The AONP36336 is a two 30V N-Channel MOSFET in a dual DFN 3.3x3.3 XSPairFET package ideal for buck-boost converters used in Type-C applications such as notebook, USB hubs, and power banks. The new AONP36336 is an extens
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Date:
03/25/2019
Molex Easy-on FFC/FPC Connectors in Stock at TTI
Molex Easy-on FFC/FPC Connectors in Stock at TTI
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., now stocks Molex Easy-On FFC/FPC Connectors in a broad range of pitch options to meet a wide variety of space and usage needs for applications in all markets. For applications demanding small pitch sizes with high reliability, these connectors offer 0.20 to 2.00 mm pitches,
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03/25/2019
First AEC-Q200 Ceramic Disc Capacitors for Class X1/Y1
First AEC-Q200 Ceramic Disc Capacitors for Class X1/Y1
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of Automotive Grade AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors that are the industry's first such devices to offer AEC-Q200 qualification for Class X1 (760 VAC) / Y1 (500 VAC) applications in accordance with IEC 60384-14.4. For electric (EV), hybrid electr
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Date:
03/25/2019
Power Inductors Save Space in High-Density DC/DC Converters
Power Inductors Save Space in High-Density DC/DC Converters
Woking, UK - TT Electronics has introduced the HA74 series of surface-mount power inductors, which combine a low profile, small footprint, and 3MHz switching capability for efficient, space-saving DC/DC converters. AEC-Q200 certified and specified for operation from -55°C to +155°C, the HA74 series is ideal
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03/25/2019
Industry's First Lead-Free Thick-Film High-Voltage Resistors
Industry's First Lead-Free Thick-Film High-Voltage Resistors
Woking, UK - TT Electronics has launched the industry’s first fully lead(Pb)-free, thick-film, high-voltage chip resistors that allow manufacturers to future-proof medical and industrial equipment designs by eliminating reliance on RoHS exemptions.   As environmental regulations become increasingly s
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Date:
03/25/2019
High-Accuracy Current Transducer Measures up to 1200Arms
High-Accuracy Current Transducer Measures up to 1200Arms
Taastrup, Denmark...Danisense announced the DM1200, a high-accuracy current transducer capable of measuring signals up to 1200Arms and 1500A DC. Specifically targeting the eV and heV markets which requires higher power converters that can be rapidly-charged, the DM1200 also features a large, 45mm diameter aperture wh
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Date:
03/25/2019
Eval Module for 300-kHz Synchronous Step-Down Converter
Eval Module for 300-kHz Synchronous Step-Down Converter
The LM5164-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) from Texas Instruments (TI) is a fully assembled and tested circuit for evaluating the LM5164-Q1, 300-kHz synchronous step-down converter.  The LM5164-Q1EVM operates at very low quiescent current and delivers exceptional efficiency with minimum number of external components. Features
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Date:
03/22/2019
1.25-kW Small-Form-Factor GaN Inverter Reference Design
1.25-kW Small-Form-Factor GaN Inverter Reference Design
This reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) is a three-phase inverter with a continuous power rating of 1.25 kW at 50°C ambient and 550 W at 85°C ambient for driving 200-V AC servo motors. It features 600-V LMG3411R150 Gallium Nitride (GaN) power modules with an integrated FET and gate driver moun
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Date:
03/22/2019
Hirose Boosts Current Capacity of Low-Profile WTB Connector
Hirose Boosts Current Capacity of Low-Profile WTB Connector
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — Hirose has expanded the current carrying capacity of it EnerBee power connector family. The DF60 Series wire-to-board connector now supports applications requiring current ratings up to 65A. Featuring a compact space-saving design, the DF60 Series power connector has a pitch of only 1
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Date:
03/22/2019
World's Smallest, Most Efficient 6A Buck Regulator
World's Smallest, Most Efficient 6A Buck Regulator
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) – Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announces the world’s smallest, most efficient, fully integrated 6A buck regulator. The module’s footprint is 25 percent less than the nearest competitive solution and has a 30 percent lower profile. Background of Development
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Date:
03/22/2019
Bi-Directional Regenerative Supply Packs 30KW in 4U Chassis
Bi-Directional Regenerative Supply Packs 30KW in 4U Chassis
San Diego, CA — Elektro-Automatik announces the EA-PSB 10000 30KW Programmable Bi-directional Power Supply. The 4U rack-mounted PSB 10000, engineered with advanced SiC power conversion devices switching at 150 kHz, boasts the industry’s best power density—requiring as little as half the rack space for the
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Date:
03/21/2019
Frequency-Optimized Planar Transformers Rated up to 250W
Frequency-Optimized Planar Transformers Rated up to 250W
Lake Forest, CA—Premier Magnetics announces its PM-PTxxx Series of frequency-optimized planar transformers. The new line, offering models with ratings to 250W, are designed for forward converter, full/half bridge and active clamp applications utilizing switching frequencies between 200 KHz and 700 KHz.  Proprietary lay
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Date:
03/21/2019
Inductor Offers Operating Temperature to +155°C
Inductor Offers Operating Temperature to +155°C
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors with a new device in the 2020 case size. The Vishay Dale IHLP-2020BZ-5A combines a high operating temperature to +155°C with a low profile of 2 mm to save space in under the hood auto
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Date:
03/21/2019
The Industry's Largest Line of Automotive-Grade SiC MOSFETs
The Industry's Largest Line of Automotive-Grade SiC MOSFETs
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – ROHM announced the addition of 10 new automotive-grade SiC MOSFETs. The introduction of the SCT3xxxxxHR series allows ROHM to offer the industry's largest lineup of AEC-Q101 qualified SiC MOSFETs that provide the high reliability necessary for automotive on board chargers and DC/D
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Date:
03/20/2019
UnitedSiC announces SiC JFET family for low power AC-DC Flyback converters

SiC JFETs for Low Power AC/DC Flyback Converters

UnitedSiC announces SiC JFET family for low power AC-DC Flyback converters
March 19, 2019, Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) Anaheim CA, and Princeton,New Jersey: UnitedSiC, a manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, today announced it has released a range of SiC JFET die suitable for co-packaging with a controller IC with built in low voltage MOSFET to fa
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Date:
03/20/2019
AC Power Converters Include Active Power Factor Correction
AC Power Converters Include Active Power Factor Correction
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – GaN Systems announces a strategic partnership with Aveox to significantly reduce the size and weight of their 3-phase AC power converters with Active Power Factor Correction (APFC). This partnership enables the development of the world’s most power-dense, Aerospace-Compliant power
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Date:
03/20/2019
650V SiC Schottky Diodes with Current Ratings from 6A to 40A
650V SiC Schottky Diodes with Current Ratings from 6A to 40A
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two additions to its expanding line of second-generation, 650V, AEC-Q101-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes. Both series offer power electronics system designers a variety of performance advantages over traditional silicon-based devices, including negligible reverse
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Date:
03/19/2019
Design Tools and Resources Shorten Design Times
Design Tools and Resources Shorten Design Times
Anaheim, Calif., Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC) – GaN Systems is displaying a wide breadth of innovative design tools including new reference designs from partners at APEC 2019. Visitors to GaN Systems Booth #553 will find the multitude of unique design resources that make GaN ea
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Date:
03/19/2019
Brightworks Power Supply Development Initiative Program
Brightworks Power Supply Development Initiative Program
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Brightworks Technology, Inc., announces its new development initiative to produce market-leading, reliable, efficient, compact and water-resistant AC/DC LED drivers for demanding outdoor, architectural lighting, signage, and horticulture applications. Brightworks’ Silverback series which is
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Date:
03/19/2019
Encapsulated 16th-Brick Converters Accept 9 to 36V DC Inputs
Encapsulated 16th-Brick Converters Accept 9 to 36V DC Inputs
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Murata Power’s IRS-Q12 encapsulated sixteenth-brick converters. Murata Power’s IRS series makes another dramatic size shrink down to a “sixteenth-brick” width while still retaining a high power output and full 2828 Volt DC isolation. The conve
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Date:
03/19/2019
New MPLAB Harmony Unifies Software Development Framework
New MPLAB Harmony Unifies Software Development Framework
CHANDLER, Ariz.— From basic device configuration to Real Time Operating System (RTOS)-based designs, 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) applications vary greatly in complexity and development models. To help developers simplify and scale designs, Microchip Technology Inc.  announced a unified software framework
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Date:
03/19/2019
TTI Offers Sensata's Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor
TTI Offers Sensata's Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now offering the 116CP Plastic Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor from Sensata Technologies. The 116CP series is housed in a small and innovative plastic package and offers a wide range of configurations including various pressure ports, electrical outputs and pressure ranges fr
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Date:
03/19/2019
Power ICs Feature Highest Power Density in the Industry
Power ICs Feature Highest Power Density in the Industry
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors announced sampling of its MxC 300 AC-DC power ICs. The MxC 300 is a two-chip solution that offers the highest power density in the industry – up to 10x higher than transformer-based solutions – for 65W AC-DC power supply products. Ev
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Date:
03/19/2019
Teraohmmeter Meets Demands for Higher-Voltage IR Testing
Teraohmmeter Meets Demands for Higher-Voltage IR Testing
Poway, CA—Vitrek introduces the 98x Series of Teraohmmeter / Insulation Resistance testers designed to meet the emerging higher voltage requirements of electric vehicle battery systems and solar arrays. The 981i offers an output voltage range of up to 6.5 kV and the 983i has a maximum output of 11 KV.
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Date:
03/19/2019
Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistor Boosts Power to 0.25W
Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistor Boosts Power to 0.25W
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole's RPC0603-HP is a high-power, pulse-withstanding chip resistor with significantly more pulse power than a standard 0603 size chip resistor. The power rating for this part has been increased to 0.25W. In addition, the working voltage for the RPC0603-HP is 75V with an overload voltage of 15
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Date:
03/19/2019
10A and 15A Fully Encapsulated PMBus Power Modules
10A and 15A Fully Encapsulated PMBus Power Modules
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a pair of new encapsulated hybrid digital DC/DC PMBus power modules, the 10-amp ISL8280M and 15-amp ISL8282M. The hybrid digital power modules offer best-in-class power density of 115mA/mm2 in a 12mm x 11mm package, with up to 95 percent peak effic
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Date:
03/19/2019
Isolated ICs Ensure Precise Current and Voltage Measurements
Isolated ICs Ensure Precise Current and Voltage Measurements
ANAHEIM, Calif. (APEC) – Silicon Labs has introduced a family of isolated analog amplifiers, voltage sensors and delta-sigma modulator (DSM) devices designed to provide accurate current and voltage measurement with very low drift across temperature. Based on Silicon Labs’ robust, third-generation isolation technolog
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Date:
03/18/2019
New AEC-Q101-Compliant TVS Diode Products
New AEC-Q101-Compliant TVS Diode Products
Bourns, Inc., announced two new families of AEC-Q101-compliant TVS diode components. Designated Models SM8S-Q and SM8SF-Q, these families are comprised of both unidirectional and bidirectional TVS diodes. They are designed to protect against voltage transients, ESD and EFT surges in DC power supplies and on data lines
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Date:
03/18/2019
AC/DC Linear Regulator Features 75 Percent Higher Efficiency
AC/DC Linear Regulator Features 75 Percent Higher Efficiency
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) expanded its broad portfolio of over 500 linear regulators by introducing a first-of-its-kind smart AC/DC linear regulator. With 75 percent higher efficiency and two times the power density of other linear regulators, this device achieves the best balance between high efficiency and
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Date:
03/18/2019
Power-Supply Transformers Complement Gate-Driver IC Family
Power-Supply Transformers Complement Gate-Driver IC Family
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced a range of galvanically isolated transformers that provide the correct voltage and power for the company’s SCALE-iDriver family of gate drivers. The combination delivers a simple, robust and cost-efficient DC-DC converter solution that does not require additional vol
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Date:
03/18/2019
Dual Wall Heat Shrink Tubing Suitable for Harsh Environments
Dual Wall Heat Shrink Tubing Suitable for Harsh Environments
MENLO PARK, Calif. – TE Connectivity (TE) introduces BATTU heat shrink tubing, a dual wall, fire retardant product intended for battery/power cable to terminal applications in industrial and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, generator sets and more. The BATTU tubing products’ polyolefin jacket and
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Date:
03/18/2019
DIN Rail Power Supplies with ATEX & UL HazLoc Certifications
DIN Rail Power Supplies with ATEX & UL HazLoc Certifications
San Jose, Calif. – TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIB 80-EX Family of 80 Watt DIN rail power supplies that are designed for harsh environments & hazardous locations with certifications for ATEX II3G and UL HazLoc Class I / Div 2 standards. These products are the new vanguard of industrial pow
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Date:
03/18/2019
Power Transistor for 48 V DC-DC and Motor Drive Applications
Power Transistor for 48 V DC-DC and Motor Drive Applications
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announces the EPC2052, a 100 V GaN transistor with a maximum RDS(on) of 13.5mΩ and a 74 A pulsed output current for high efficiency power conversion in a tiny 2.25mm2 footprint. Applications demanding higher efficiency and power density no longer hav
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Date:
03/15/2019
Extended Range Battery Chargers for Mobility Aid Scooters
Extended Range Battery Chargers for Mobility Aid Scooters
FREMONT, CA – Phihong has announced its lineup of extended operating range battery chargers for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The complete line of products include: 2.5A, 3.5A and 8A chargers for different battery capacities. The DA80U-240A-R and the DA64U-240A-R, rated 24V/3.5A and 24V/2.5A, respectivel
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Date:
03/08/2019
Power Stamp Alliance Announces ASIC Reference Design Board
Power Stamp Alliance Announces ASIC Reference Design Board
The Power Stamp Alliance (PSA), which is creating collaborative solutions for 48V-to-low-voltage on-board DC-DC power converters, announced a new reference design board for high-current ASIC and/or FPGA chipsets supporting the SVID or AVS protocols. PSA 48V direct conversion DC-DC modules - or ‘power stam
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Date:
03/07/2019
Advanced Lighting Controls & Innovative LED Fixtures
Advanced Lighting Controls & Innovative LED Fixtures
(SHANGHAI) – I-Star Lighting continues to expand its product portfolio available in the North American market. According to Melissa Chen, vice president of I-Star Lighting. “This year we are introducing a number of new LED drivers that enable our customers to develop more innovative and dynamic LED light
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Date:
03/07/2019
Heart-Rate Sensor Designed Into Smartphone for Seniors
Heart-Rate Sensor Designed Into Smartphone for Seniors
San Jose, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan — Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that its MAX30101 heart-rate sensor is integrated into the new Raku Raku Smartphone F-01L from Fujitsu Connected Technologies Limited. The smartphone, which measures heart rate and sleep patterns, can be used for applications such as
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Date:
03/07/2019
AEC-Q101 Qualified MOSFETs Use 50% Less Space Over DPAK
AEC-Q101 Qualified MOSFETs Use 50% Less Space Over DPAK
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new -30 V and -40 V Automotive Grade p-channel TrenchFET power MOSFETs in the PowerPAK SO-8L package with gullwing leads for increased board-level reliability. Providing more than a 50 % reduction in mounting area compared to devices in the DPAK, the AEC-Q
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Date:
03/07/2019
ADC Family Enables High-Res Analog-to-Digital Conversion
ADC Family Enables High-Res Analog-to-Digital Conversion
CHANDLER, Ariz. — To address applications that demand higher-speed and higher-resolution analog-to-digital conversion, Microchip Technology Inc. announced 12 new Successive Approximation Register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) along with a companion differential amplifier designed speci
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Date:
03/07/2019
ADLINK Partners with Google Cloud to Offer IoT Solutions
San Jose, Calif. – ADLINK Technology has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate ADLINK’s hardware and software solutions with Google Cloud IoT offerings, providing customers with an easy path to added business value by harnessing and analyzing critical operational data. “Companies are seeking hardware solutions that are pre
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Date:
03/07/2019
Beat Obsolescence with PULS DIN-Rail Power Supplies
Beat Obsolescence with PULS DIN-Rail Power Supplies
PULS Power has undertaken not to discontinue standard products while enough demand is present to make them viable for manufacture. This provides their customers with the reassurance that they will not be forced into costly changes to their system components and performance in regular short intervals and to have
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Date:
03/06/2019
Han ES Press HMC connector range allows fast installation
Han ES Press HMC connector range allows fast installation
The new Han ES Press HMC (High Mating Cycles) connector series from HARTING combines the facility to be installed quickly without tools with extremely robust construction that allows the devices to handle at least 10,000 mating cycles. The quick connect technology used in the Han ES Press HMC involves the con
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Date:
03/06/2019
Industry’s smallest logic parts approved for automotive
Industry’s smallest logic parts approved for automotive
Nexperia announced that over twenty logic types in the company’s space-saving leadless MicroPak packages are now AEC-Q100 qualified. These logic solutions are the smallest devices of their type suitable for automotive applications and Nexperia’s Q100 portfolio exceeds the Automotive Electronics Council’
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Date:
03/06/2019
Industry’s first automotive USB 3.1 SmartHub supports Type-C
Industry’s first automotive USB 3.1 SmartHub supports Type-C
Microchip announces an automotive-qualified USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC, offering up to 10 times faster data rates over existing USB 2.0 solutions and reducing indexing times to improve the user experience in vehicles. To support the rising adoption of USB Type-C in the smartphone market and enable universal conne
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Date:
03/06/2019
Power solution for high speed e-commerce hub conveyers
Power solution for high speed e-commerce hub conveyers
Powerbox announces the introduction of its ENI250A series designed to deliver peak power to motor start or/and high capacitive loads in factory automation applications. The three-phase ENI250A series is housed in an IP54 case, delivers a constant 250W and up to 480W peak power with an efficiency up to 94%. The ENI2
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Date:
03/06/2019
24 - 44 GHz Wideband Integrated Microwave 5G Transceiver
24 - 44 GHz Wideband Integrated Microwave 5G Transceiver


These ICs operate over a very wide frequency range with 50 Ω-match from 24 GHz up to 44 GHz, facilitating ease of design and reducing the costs of building a single platform that can cover all 5G mm Wave frequency bands including 28 GHz and 39 GHz. Additionally, the chipset is capable of flat 1 GHz RF instanta
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Date:
03/06/2019
Ultra-Low Power Technology applied to Energy Harvesting
Ultra-Low Power Technology applied to Energy Harvesting
e-peas has announced the introduction of a new power management IC specifically optimized for energy harvesting from thermal sources in wireless sensors application. Supplied in a space-saving 28-pin QFN package, the AEM20940 is a highly advanced device based on proprietary technology that is capable of extractin
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Date:
03/06/2019
BLE Wireless Multi-core MCUs set new standards
BLE Wireless Multi-core MCUs set new standards
Dialog Semiconductor unveiled the SmartBond DA1469x family of Bluetooth low energy SoCs, its most advanced, feature-rich range of multi-core microcontroller units (MCUs) for wireless connectivity. The new product family which includes four variants, builds on the successes of Dialog’s SmartBond products addin
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Date:
03/06/2019
Accelerating GaN-on-Silicon Support for 5G Wireless Networks
Accelerating GaN-on-Silicon Support for 5G Wireless Networks
MACOM and STMicroelectronics today announced the 2019 expansion of 150mm GaN-on-Silicon production capacity in ST’s fabs, and 200mm as demand requires. The expansion is designed to service the worldwide 5G Telecom buildout. This builds upon the broad GaN-on-Silicon agreement between MACOM and ST announced in earl
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Date:
03/06/2019
Two New External Power Supplies for Medical Equipment
Two New External Power Supplies for Medical Equipment
SL Power today announced two new external power supply families to provide medical equipment with the highest level (Level VI) of efficiency and reliability. Rated at 150 watts and 240 watts respectively, the ME150 and ME240 families are compact desktop-style units with a range of output voltages and connector op
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Date:
03/06/2019
ROHM's New High-Reliability 1608-Size White Chip LED
ROHM's New High-Reliability 1608-Size White Chip LED
ROHM today announced the availability of the SMLD12WBN1W, a White chip LED with 1608 (1.6x0.8mm) size that achieves class-leading reliability. This new package offers superior mountability and long operational life, which makes it ideal for use in display panels (e.g. temperature control displays) in industria
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Date:
03/06/2019
VITA 62 compliant power supplies for MIL-COTS VPX applications
VITA 62 compliant power supplies for MIL-COTS VPX applications
Vicor Power Systems new line of VITA 62 compliant power supplies are designed for 3U Open VPX systems and achieve high-efficiency and high-power density in a rugged, conduction-cooled chassis. The initial products operate from a nominal 28V or 270V DC input, with predefined output voltages ranging from 3.3V to
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Date:
03/06/2019
New SCALE-iDriver SiC-MOSFET Gate Driver
New SCALE-iDriver SiC-MOSFET Gate Driver
Power Integrations announced the SIC1182K SCALE-iDriver, a high-efficiency, single-channel SiC MOSFET gate driver that delivers the highest peak output gate current available without an external boost stage. Devices can be configured to support different gate-drive voltage requirements matching the range of requi
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Date:
03/06/2019
Low-power, smallest-form-factor FPGA for 4K video
Low-power, smallest-form-factor FPGA for 4K video
Microchip announces the new PolarFire FPGA imaging and video solution to address the challenges of developing complex computer algorithms which enable systems to capture and display information and high-resolution images. The PolarFire FPGA imaging and video solution delivers capabilities superior to alternative te
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Date:
03/06/2019
50-Watt, High Current Density, Non-isolated Digital DC-DC Modules
50-Watt, High Current Density, Non-isolated Digital DC-DC Modules
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the LGA50D dc-dc module, which offers one of the highest current density ratings in the industry. With a footprint of just 1 x 0.5 inches or 25.4 x 12.5mm, this innovative non-isolated unit offers two independent and configurable 25 amp, 50 watt outputs, which can
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Date:
03/06/2019
20 V, 15 A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
20 V, 15 A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
ADI’s Power by Linear LTC7151S, a 20 V, 15 A monolithic synchronous buck converter with differential VOUT remote sensing. The LTC7151S uses Silent Switcher 2 technology, including integrated bypass capacitors to deliver a highly efficient solution with excellent EMI performance while easing layout constraints.
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Date:
03/05/2019
6-Channel Battery Stack Monitor
6-Channel Battery Stack Monitor
The LTC6810 is a multicell battery stack monitor. It measures up to 6 series-connected battery cells with a total measurement error of less than 1.8 mV. The cell measurement range of 0 V to 5 V makes the LTC6810 suitable for most battery chemistries. Key Features Measures up to 6 battery cells in series 1.8 m
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Date:
03/05/2019
3 kV rms Signal and Power Isolated CAN Transceiver
3 kV rms Signal and Power Isolated CAN Transceiver
The ADM3057E is a 3 kV rms isolated controller area network (CAN) physical layer transceiver with an integrated, isolated dc-to-dc converter. The ADM3057E meets flexible data rate (CAN FD) requirements for operation to 5 Mbps and higher and complies with the ISO 11898-2: 2016 standard. The ADM3057E can support da
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Date:
03/05/2019
Thermoelectric Assembly Offers Greater Cooling Capacity
Thermoelectric Assembly Offers Greater Cooling Capacity
Laird Thermal Systems has developed a large capacity Direct-to-Air Thermoelectric Assembly (TEA) that offers greater cooling capacity than traditional thermoelectric based systems. Designed for refrigeration of medical chambers and analytical storage compartments, the DA-280 TEA is an alternate to smaller compressor
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03/05/2019
Thyristor Safeguards Against Damaging Overvoltage Transients
Thyristor Safeguards Against Damaging Overvoltage Transients
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the first PxxxxS4xLRP Series SIDACtor Protection Thyristor, a robust solution for protecting Composite Video Blanking Sync (CVBS) signal lines and ports from damaging overvoltage transients. The combination of 6V operating voltage and 100A 5/310µs surge peak current capabil
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03/05/2019
Thick Film Chip Resistors Deliver Power to 1.5 W
Thick Film Chip Resistors Deliver Power to 1.5 W
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of high voltage thick film chip resistors that offer high power ratings up to 1.5 W and working voltages to 3000 V in five compact case sizes ranging from 1206 to 2512. For increased design flexibility, the Vishay Techno CRHP series is available
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03/05/2019
Tantalum Capacitors for Automotive & Industrial Applications
Tantalum Capacitors for Automotive & Industrial Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation released a new series of miniature, surface-mount, J-lead tantalum capacitors that deliver high reliability and high volumetric efficiency in high-temperature automotive and industrial applications. The new F9H Series meets AEC-Q200 requirements, is compliant with RoHS2 di
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03/05/2019
In-Vitro Diagnostic Bio-CMOS IC Offers Frontier Solution
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, and SAN JOSE, California — TowerJazz and Axbio Inc. announced the release of a microfluidics Bio-CMOS device for molecular in vitro diagnostic (IVD),  based on TowerJazz’s 65nm RFCMOS platform, following a successful development in its 300mm manufacturing facility in Uozu, Japan. Th
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03/05/2019
PMBus 600W DOSA Compliant, Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converter
PMBus 600W DOSA Compliant, Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converter
Murata has launched a series of 600W, DOSA compliant, 12V output, digital quarter-brick DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. The series was designed for The DSQ, DCQ and DAQ converters support the full ‘TNV’ input range of 36 – 75V, with a typical efficiency of 96 % @ full lo
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03/05/2019
μModule Regulators Use Inductor as Heat Sink
μModule Regulators Use Inductor as Heat Sink
ADI’s Power by Linear LTM4626 and LTM4638, 20 VIN μModule (power module) regulators use a 3D packaging assembly dubbed component on package (COP). The inductor is exposed on top of the device. Using the temperature gradient of the inductor, heat from the MOSFET inside is transferred to the inductor, then to
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Date:
03/04/2019
24 V to 220 V Precision Operational Amplifier
24 V to 220 V Precision Operational Amplifier
The ADHV4702-1 is a high voltage (220 V), unity-gain stable precision operational amplifier. It offers high input impedance with low input bias current, low input offset voltage, low drift, and low noise for precision demanding applications. Key Features    Wide range of operating voltages  &nbs
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03/04/2019
7 A Ideal Diode Shields Electronics from Reversed Supplies
7 A Ideal Diode Shields Electronics from Reversed Supplies
The Power by Linear LTC4376, an active diode with an internal 7 A MOSFET and −40 V reverse input protection. The LTC4376 replaces power Schottky diodes in diode-OR and supply holdup circuits, which reduces voltage and power losses by 10×. Key Features Low loss replacement for power Schottky diode
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03/04/2019
AMETEK Programmable Power Expands Line of AC Power Sources
AMETEK Programmable Power Expands Line of AC Power Sources
SAN DIEGO – AMETEK Programmable Power has added two new models to its Asterion line of AC power sources. The Asterion 4503 supplies AC and DC output power up to 4,500 VA or 4,500 W, and the Asterion 6003 supplies up to 6,000 VA or 6,000 W. Both units come in a 4U chassis and can supply single- or three-phase
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Date:
02/28/2019
High-Saturation Inductor With Low DCR, High Current Density
High-Saturation Inductor With Low DCR, High Current Density
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its IHSR series of high saturation commercial inductors with a new device in the compact 4 mm by 4 mm 1616 case size. Designed for multi-phase, high current power supplies and filters in computer, industrial, and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHSR-16
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02/28/2019
Environmental Lights Introduces ProFlex LED Strip Light
Environmental Lights Introduces ProFlex LED Strip Light
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of the new ProFlex LED Strip Light. ProFlex LED Strip Light is a rugged strip light that gives you all the flexibility of LED strip light, with the added benefit of being housed in a durable silicone casing. It features an enhanced, dual-laye
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Date:
02/28/2019
Inductors Meet Conducted and Radiated Interference Limits
Inductors Meet Conducted and Radiated Interference Limits
It is often necessary to add additional filter components to a DC/DC converter module to meet Class A or Class B EMC limits. To build such an EMC filter, inductors from a range of different manufacturers can be selected. Although these different inductors have similar technical specifications, they can show a s
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02/28/2019
DC/DC Converters Optimized to Drive LDO Regulators
DC/DC Converters Optimized to Drive LDO Regulators
San Jose, Calif. – TRACO Power announces the expansion of their THN 15/20/30 WI series of 15, 20 and 30 Watt DC/DC converters in the standard 1.00 x 1.00 x 0.40” inch package with ultra-wide 4-1 Input ranges. These new 15 / 20 / 30 watt 5Vout models with “-A1” suffix feature an extended trim range up to 6V
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02/28/2019
Access Fixtures Announces New LED Linear High Bay Fixtures
Access Fixtures Announces New LED Linear High Bay Fixtures
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Access Fixtures has released a new line of LED linear high bay fixtures called the OTAT. This new family of LED linear high bays is suited for garages, warehouses, gymnasiums, offices, schools, factories and more. The fixture is available in 80w, 110w, 165w, 225w, and 325w for a broad ra
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02/27/2019
Gen III GaN Platform Earns Automotive Qualification
Gen III GaN Platform Earns Automotive Qualification
GOLETA, Calif.— Transphorm Inc. announced that its third generation, JEDEC-qualified high voltage GaN platform has passed the Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC-Q101 stress tests for automotive-grade discrete semiconductors. This achievement marks the company’s second automotive-qualified product line. And,
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02/27/2019
TCO Devices Provide High-Current Capacity in Smaller Package
TCO Devices Provide High-Current Capacity in Smaller Package
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced a new series of miniature Thermal Cutoff (TCO) devices that are lighter, smaller and offer high-current capacity up to 13 A at 25 °C. Bourns designed its new TCO family to match the small space and overtemperature protection needs in next-generation Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
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02/27/2019
Integrated Microwave Up & Downconverter With Wide Frequency
Integrated Microwave Up & Downconverter With Wide Frequency
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices announces the ADMV1013 and ADMV1014, a paired highly integrated microwave upconverter and downconverter, respectively. These ICs operate over a very wide frequency range with 50 Ohm-match from 24 GHz up to 44 GHz, facilitating ease of design and reducing the costs of building a
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Date:
02/26/2019
Automotive USB 3.1 SmartHub Enables 10x Faster Data Rates
Automotive USB 3.1 SmartHub Enables 10x Faster Data Rates
CHANDLER, Ariz. — As firmware updates and larger media files become more prevalent in automotive entertainment consoles, faster data rates are required to reduce upload and download times. Microchip Technology Inc. announced an automotive-qualified USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC, offering up to 10 times faster dat
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02/26/2019
AVX Announces New Additions to MIL-PRF-39006 QPL
AVX Announces New Additions to MIL-PRF-39006 QPL
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation announced that several of its TWA Series axial-leaded, hermetically sealed wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors are now qualified to MIL-PRF-39006/33A. Designed to deliver high-reliability, high-CV performance in harsh-environment military, defense, avionics, and industrial app
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02/26/2019
SiC-MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Efficiency, Improves Safety
SiC-MOSFET Gate Driver Maximizes Efficiency, Improves Safety
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the SIC1182K SCALE-iDriver, a high-efficiency, single-channel silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate driver that delivers the highest peak-output gate current available without an external boost stage. Devices can be configured to support different gate-drive voltage
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Date:
02/26/2019
Pre-Compliance Analysis for Ultra-Real Spectrum Analyzers
Pre-Compliance Analysis for Ultra-Real Spectrum Analyzers
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies announces a significant addition to its UltraReal family of Real-time Spectrum Analyzers with the release of a new integrated EMI Application Mode for EMI Pre-Compliance measurements. RIGOL’s EMI Measurement Application provides a complete EMI Pre-Compliance Solution allowing
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Date:
02/26/2019
Chip Resistors Offer High Voltage Ratings With Precision
Chip Resistors Offer High Voltage Ratings With Precision
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole’s UHV Series of chip resistors offer high precision and stability in a surface mount package that is capable of handling extremely high voltages. The voltage ranges for each size are as follows: • 2010 – 3000V to 6000V • 2512 – 4000V to 10KV • 3512 – 4000V to 14KV
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02/26/2019
64-Bit MPUs Deliver Long-Term Linux Support
64-Bit MPUs Deliver Long-Term Linux Support
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RZ/G2 Group of 64-bit Arm Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53-based microprocessors (MPUs) for industrial automation and building automation applications, as the second generation of the RZ/G Series. The four new RZ/G2 MPUs are supported by the Renesas RZ
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Date:
02/22/2019
High Bay LED Lights Feature Expanded Wattages
High Bay LED Lights Feature Expanded Wattages
Access Fixtures has released a new line of UFO-style high bay LED lights with expanded wattages. The  HIIO high bay LED light from Access Fixtures, now available in 80, 100, 150, 200, and 240 watts, brings form and function together while expanding lighting options for consumers and property managers. Ge
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Date:
02/22/2019
New Linux Solution for Embedded Systems Development
New Linux Solution for Embedded Systems Development
WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- With the growth of internet of things (IoT) and other smart devices, it is becoming increasingly complex and expensive for manufacturers to develop embedded distributions and applications for these devices based on the Linux operating system. Siemens PLM Software announced a new enterprise Me
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Date:
02/21/2019
New No-Clean Flux for Reflow, Hand Soldering
New No-Clean Flux for Reflow, Hand Soldering
Indium Corporation has released a new halogen-free, no-clean ROL0 flux specifically developed for PCB assembly hand soldering and rework applications. TACFlux 020B-RC passes SIR testing in the unreflowed state. Oftentimes during hand soldering and rework, the flux may not be heated properly due to spot heat
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Date:
02/21/2019
VITA 62 Power Supplies for MIL-COTS VPX Applications
VITA 62 Power Supplies for MIL-COTS VPX Applications
Vicor Power Systems’ new line of VITA 62 compliant power supplies are designed for 3U Open VPX systems and achieve high-efficiency and high-power density in a rugged, conduction-cooled chassis. The initial products operate from a nominal28V or 270V DC input, with predefined output voltages ranging from 3.3V to
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Date:
02/21/2019
Low-Power MCU Group for Industrial IoT Devices
Low-Power MCU Group for Industrial IoT Devices
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation extended its high integration Renesas Synergy S5 microcontroller (MCU) series with the introduction of the entry-level S5D3 MCU Group. The four new S5D3 MCUs join the mid-range S5D5 and high-end S5D9 MCU Groups with similar S5 Series features—integrated 120 MH
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Date:
02/21/2019
External Power Supplies for Medical Equipment
External Power Supplies for Medical Equipment
SL Power announced two new external power supply families to provide medical equipment with the highest level (Level VI) of efficiency and reliability. Rated at 150 watts and 240 watts respectively, the ME150 and ME240 families are compact desktop-style units with a range of output voltages and connector options. Th
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Date:
02/21/2019
COSEL’s very high reliability 40W DC/DC converter for demanding applications offers 10 year warranty

Cosel’s high reliability 40W DC/DC converters MGF40 series for demanding applications

COSEL’s very high reliability 40W DC/DC converter for demanding applications offers 10 year warranty
  10 years warranty 40W in 1x1 inch industry standard footprint Efficiency up to 92% UL62368-1, C-UL [CSA62368-1) and EN62368-1 approved Ultra wide input voltage range covering in three series from 4.5V to 76V Cosel Co, Ltd the release of a ver
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Date:
02/21/2019
Wire-to-Wire Connectors for 12–18AWG Industrial Applications
Wire-to-Wire Connectors for 12–18AWG Industrial Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has expanded upon its proven-reliable wire-to-wire (WTW) connector portfolio with the release of the new 9286-300 Series poke-home connectors for 12–18AWG wire. Designed to simplify the connection process in a broad range of industrial market applications that require hi
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Date:
02/20/2019
Switch Improves Efficiency of Real-Time Monitoring
Switch Improves Efficiency of Real-Time Monitoring
IRVINE, CA – ATEN Technology, Inc., announced the addition of the 4-Port USB 4K HDMI Multi-View KVMP Switch to its Multi-View KVM product series. The “CM1284” is ideal for control rooms, surveillance/command centers and programming and post production environments that require constant, seamless switching a
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Date:
02/20/2019
Best-in-Class Horticulture Efficiency with Red XLamp LEDs
Best-in-Class Horticulture Efficiency with Red XLamp LEDs
DURHAM, N.C. – Cree, Inc. announces the next-generation XLamp XP-E2 Photo Red (660 nm) and Far Red (730 nm) LEDs, delivering breakthrough performance for horticulture applications. The new Red XP-E2 LEDs provide a drop-in upgrade for the previous generation that outperforms competing LEDs by up to 68 percent. Th
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Date:
02/20/2019
Software Suite Shortens Path to IoT Monetization
Software Suite Shortens Path to IoT Monetization
Telit announced Telit OneEdge, a new initiative developed to speed IoT deployments and reduce the time required to monetize the digitalization of businesses. OneEdge is an innovative software suite enabling solutions for a new generation of Telit’s cellular LPWA IoT modules. With integrated, secure, easy-to-u
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Date:
02/19/2019
Integrated Embedded Motor Controller With Extended Memory
Integrated Embedded Motor Controller With Extended Memory
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio with the HVC 4420F, featuring extended flash memory for the drive of small brush-type, stepper, or brushless motors. It is designed to satisfy the latest needs of the automotive industry to provide diagnostics capability newly introduced in the fie
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Date:
02/19/2019
Polyester Capacitors Protected with an Impregnated Sealant
Polyester Capacitors Protected with an Impregnated Sealant
Cornell Dubilier announces availability of its Type RA multilayered Type RA multilayered film capacitors for 125°C operation. Type RA capacitors are constructed using stacked metallized polyester protected with an impregnated sealant, which eliminates the need for an external case. This package style offers the highest energy d
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Date:
02/19/2019
AC-DC Titanium Efficient Power Shelf to Power 48V Systems
AC-DC Titanium Efficient Power Shelf to Power 48V Systems
Bel Power Solutions announces the SPSTET4 System (Power Modules, Shelf, Controller and Power Distribution Unit (PDU)). These products are designed for systems and applications where AC-DC conversion from single-phase AC mains power to 54.5Vdc is required. The SPSTET4 System is designed for secure remote mo
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Date:
02/19/2019
MOSFET Offers On-Resistance Down to 1.7 mΩ
MOSFET Offers On-Resistance Down to 1.7 mΩ
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 60 V TrenchFET Gen IV n-channel power MOSFET in the 6.15 mm by 5.15 mm PowerPAK SO-8 single package. Designed to increase the efficiency of power conversion topologies, the Vishay Siliconix SiR626DP offers 36 % lower on-resistance than previous-generation de
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Date:
02/18/2019
Modules Include No Load Power Consumption of 0.15W max
Modules Include No Load Power Consumption of 0.15W max
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking TRACO Power’s TMPS10 Ultra Compact 10W AC/DC Power Modules. The TMPS10 power modules are ultra-compact (1.0 x 1.5”), and in a lightweight, fully-encapsulated plastic casing for PCB mounting. TMPS10 meets the latest safety approvals for industrial a
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Date:
02/14/2019
EC Fans Offer Spark-Proof IP68-ATEX Protection
EC Fans Offer Spark-Proof IP68-ATEX Protection
DALLAS, TX -- Orion Fans has expanded its family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans to include spark proof IP68-ATEX rated versions for applications involving explosive atmospheres or flammable gases. Implementing IP68-ATEX fans into a design eliminates the possibility of an explosion or fire. Availab
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Date:
02/14/2019
Cable Assemblies for Demanding Microwave & RF Applications
Cable Assemblies for Demanding Microwave & RF Applications
CROSSVILLE, Tenn - Intelliconnect has expanded its cable assembly offering for high-frequency and mission-critical applications. Comprised of high-quality cables, connectors and terminations, the highly reliable RF cable assembly product offering now includes Low Loss, Semi-Rigid, Semi-Flex and Conformable versions. Th
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Date:
02/14/2019
A First-of-Its-Kind RGB 160 Degree LED Light Bar
A First-of-Its-Kind RGB 160 Degree LED Light Bar
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of the new RGB 160 Degree LED Light Bars. RGB 160 Degree LED Light Bars are a versatile product that can be used for any application requiring RGB backlighting. Each RGB 160 Degree LED Light Bar is equipped with six high power RGB LEDs for bright an
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Date:
02/14/2019
AC-DC Power Supply for Blockchain and AI Applications
AC-DC Power Supply for Blockchain and AI Applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the PET2000-NAS446, a 2000 watt AC-DC power supply that converts mains AC power into four main +12 VDC outputs, delivered through cables with connectors designed to power individual processor boards. This new front-end power supply is designed for complex server systems with multiple pr
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Date:
02/14/2019
Vicor Introduces Four New DC-DC Converter ChiP Modules
Vicor Introduces Four New DC-DC Converter ChiP Modules
The new entries in the extensive DCM family are available in the 3623 (36 x 23mm) ChiP (Converter housed in Package) format with an unrivaled power density of 1,032W/in3. The new 80W DCM ChiPs, feature a wide-input voltage range of 9V to 75V and are available with nominal output voltages of 12V, 24V, 28V and 48V.
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Date:
02/14/2019
AVX High-Energy Density Supercaps in Stock at TTI
AVX High-Energy Density Supercaps in Stock at TTI
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. has stock for immediate shipment of multiple values of the high-density SCC and SCM series of supercaps, including the latest 3.0V version.  Rated from 2.7V to 48V and delivering high capacitance values (1F – 3,000F), low ESR (0.16mΩ – 200mΩ at 1,000KHz), low leaka
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Date:
02/12/2019
Miniaturized Thin-Film Inductors for ADAS Applications
Miniaturized Thin-Film Inductors for ADAS Applications
TDK Corporation announces the TFM252012ALVA thin-film metal power inductors that can be connected directly to a 12 V car battery while maintaining small dimensions with a footprint of just 2.5 mm × 2.0 mm and a height of 1.2 mm. Thanks to the magnetic metal core these newly developed inductors offer a rated cu
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Date:
02/12/2019
SiC Schottky Diodes Offer Improved Efficiency
SiC Schottky Diodes Offer Improved Efficiency
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two second-generation series of 650V, AEC-Q101-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes. The LSIC2SD065CxxA and LSIC2SD065AxxA Series SiC Schottky Diodes are available with a choice of current ratings (6A, 8A, 10A, 16A or 20A). They offer power electronics system
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Date:
02/12/2019
Robust UHF Antennas Designed to Last a Lifetime
Duluth, GA — FEIG ELECTRONICS introduced its new Robust UHF Antennas, capable of withstanding the harshest and most extreme outdoor and industrial environments. Awarded the highest certification available for impact rating, its’ IP65 die-cast aluminum, weatherproof, sealed housing protects against dust, dirt,
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Date:
02/12/2019
First High-Accuracy Current Sensors Based on AMR Technology
First High-Accuracy Current Sensors Based on AMR Technology
Andover, Massachusetts - ACEINNA announced its new MCx1101 family of ±5A, ±20A, and ±50A Current Sensors for industrial and power supply applications. The first high accuracy wide bandwidth AMR-based current sensors on the market, units and evaluation boards are available now for sampling and volume shipments. The MCx1101 a
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Date:
02/12/2019
UPS Features Zero Transfer Time to Battery
UPS Features Zero Transfer Time to Battery
Combining reliable double-conversion topology, internal static bypass and an easy-to-ready LCD menu display, the Eaton 9SX UPS provides the highly efficient and reliable power you expect from a 9-series UPS in a convenient tower form factor. Network, Modbus, Relay and signal input functionality enables integration in
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Date:
02/12/2019
Ethernet Bridges Save Power in Automotive Platforms
Ethernet Bridges Save Power in Automotive Platforms
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Embedded and automotive platform designers who are seeking Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) 3.1 Low-Power Sub-State (LPSS) L1.1 and L1.2 for power savings now have new options available from Microchip Technology Inc. The LAN7430 Ethernet bridge provides integrated power, clocks and a
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Date:
02/12/2019
Battery Shunt Resistors Increase Accuracy, Lower Costs
Battery Shunt Resistors Increase Accuracy, Lower Costs
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the new WSBS5216 and WSBS5216...14 12 W Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistors in the compact 5216 case size. With extremely low resistance of 100 µΩ, the Vishay Dale AEC-Q200 qualified devices increase accuracy and lower costs compared with Hall Ef
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Date:
02/11/2019
The Industry's First Company-Neutral Software User Interface
The Industry's First Company-Neutral Software User Interface
The Power Stamp Alliance (PSA) announced a software user interface that can be used with any compatible power stamps. This is the first time that a power industry alliance has created a graphical user interface (GUI) that developers can use with products from any member company. The PSA Power Stamp GUI can be us
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Date:
02/07/2019
RBD Instruments' New 5kV Version of Its 9103 USB Picoammeter
RBD Instruments' New 5kV Version of Its 9103 USB Picoammeter
BEND, Ore. -- RBD Instruments Inc. announced that it has released a new version of its 9103 USB Picoammeter which incorporates faster reads per second with 5000 DC volts of isolation to chassis ground. Increasing the DC voltage isolation from chassis ground to 5000 volts (5kV) opens up new possibilities for resea
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Date:
02/07/2019
DC/DC Buck Regulators with Adaptable Light Load Capability
DC/DC Buck Regulators with Adaptable Light Load Capability
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced  AOZ6662DI-01 and AOZ6663DI-01, high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulators. The AOZ6662DI-01 and AOZ6663DI-01 are both available in a thermally enhanced  DFN3x3 exposed pad package, delivering an output current of 2
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Date:
02/07/2019
2.5 A IGBT and MOSFET Driver Delivers Increased Efficiency
2.5 A IGBT and MOSFET Driver Delivers Increased Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new 2.5 A IGBT and MOSFET driver. Available in DIP-8 and SMD-8 packages, the Vishay Semiconductors VOD3120A features low voltage drop on its output at a low current consumption of 3.5 mA to increase
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Date:
02/05/2019
MLVs Feature DC Operating Voltages from 3V to 170V
MLVs Feature DC Operating Voltages from 3V to 170V
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole's ZV Series of multilayer varistors protect low voltage electronics from high voltage transient surges. The ZV is available in sizes 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, and 2220 in AC operating voltages from 2V to 130V, DC operating voltages from 3V to 170V. The ZV offers bi-directional
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Date:
02/05/2019
4 kW Power Supply for OCP, CORD and Datacenters
4 kW Power Supply for OCP, CORD and Datacenters
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET4000 Series, a 4000 W power supply designed to provide the highest efficiency (Titanium) power conversion for datacenters being built to Open Compute Project (OCP), Open Data Center Committee (ODCC) or Central Office Re-architected as a Datacenter (CORD) standards. The TET4000 Se
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Date:
02/05/2019
15W to 30W DC-DC Converters Offer a Dual-Output Solution
15W to 30W DC-DC Converters Offer a Dual-Output Solution
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics, is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s CCG15-30D dual output isolated DC-DC converters. The CCG15-30D dual output 15W to 30W DC-DC converters offer a dual output solution in a 1" x 1" industry standard package. The isolated DC-DC converters expand on the single outp
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Date:
02/04/2019
Ultra-Low 0.15 PSI Pressure Sensors
Ultra-Low 0.15 PSI Pressure Sensors
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced the expansion of its line of environmental sensors adding an ultra-low 0.15 to 1.0 PSI pressure sensor. Bourns Models BPS110/BPS120 pressure sensors are based on state-of-the-art Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, which provides extremely accurate condition r
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Date:
02/04/2019
High-Density 65 W Interchangeable Wall Mount Power Supply
High-Density 65 W Interchangeable Wall Mount Power Supply
Hudson, MA – Power Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce their PSAW65I Series of 65W low cost interchangeable AC blade wall mount power supplies. The PSAW65I Series packs 65W into a compact case, measuring 4.62” x 1.98” x 1.4” with a 4-foot-long dc output cable, terminating in a 2.1mm barrel connect
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Date:
02/04/2019
Power Analysis Software for 12-bit HD Oscilloscopes
Power Analysis Software for 12-bit HD Oscilloscopes
Chestnut Ridge, NY – Teledyne LeCroy launched its 3-Phase Power Analysis software package, which brings 1-phase and 3-phase static and dynamic power analysis to its HDO8000A, HDO6000A and WavePro HD 12-bit High Definition oscilloscopes. With the 3-Phase Power Analysis software package, research and development eng
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Date:
02/04/2019
Accelerometer Offers 24 IEPE/Voltage Channels
Accelerometer Offers 24 IEPE/Voltage Channels
San Diego, CA – AMETEK Programmable Power is proud to introduce its latest VTI Instruments IEPE Accelerometer/Voltage product: the RX0424 24-channel device with integrated tachometer inputs. The RX0424 provides exceptional accuracy for programmable data acquisition rates of up to 204.8 kSa per second. Mult
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Date:
02/01/2019
Rectifiers in Low-Profile SMF Package Save Space
Rectifiers in Low-Profile SMF Package Save Space
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its offering of surface-mount TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 15 new 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A devices in the eSMP series low profile SMF (DO-219AB) package. Providing space-saving alternatives to Schottky rectifiers in the SMA, these Vishay General Se
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Date:
01/31/2019
Thermoelectric Assemblies Designed for Outdoor Environments
Thermoelectric Assemblies Designed for Outdoor Environments
Laird Thermal Systems has established a series of thermoelectric assemblies (TEAs) designed for use in outdoor environments. The Outdoor Cooler Series are compact, more efficient air-to-air TEAs for cooling and heating vital electronics in outdoor environments. The Outdoor Cooler Series TEAs provide a lower total
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01/31/2019
IC Family Provides Noise, Vibration, and Heat Reduction
IC Family Provides Noise, Vibration, and Heat Reduction
WESTFORD, Mass. -- Performance Motion Devices, Inc., announced the new Juno Torque Control IC in an ultra-small 56-pin or small 64-pin package. The new Juno Torque Control IC is the latest addition to the Juno Velocity and Torque Control IC family, the industry's first family of compact ICs with full four qua
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01/31/2019
Microcontroller Lineup for Motor Control Applications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RX24T and RX24U Groups of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) to include new high-temperature-tolerant models for motor-control applications that require an expanded operating temperature range. The new RX24T G Version and RX24U G Version
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01/31/2019
Digital Isolators for Small Satellites in Low Earth Orbit
Digital Isolators for Small Satellites in Low Earth Orbit
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced two plastic packaged, radiation-tolerant digital isolators that provide the highest isolation protection (2,500VRMS) from high voltage spikes in power supply stages and serial communications interfaces used in low Earth orbit (LEO) Small Satellites (S
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01/30/2019
Radio Detection System for Mobile Voltage Safety Surveys
Radio Detection System for Mobile Voltage Safety Surveys
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Utility Testing and Geographic Information Systems LLC (UTGIS) is pleased to announce the commercial launch of the ETR-3M (BigWave) radio detection system for use in conducting mobile voltage safety surveys. Hazardous faults on electrical distribution system equipment are commo
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01/30/2019
'One-Touch' Technology Controllers for Easier Programming
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Company announced the latest release of the MARK 8 Synchrotorque Control System for use with variable speed and soft-start hydroviscous drives. Convenient operation along with ease of maintenance and monitoring were key goals of this upgrade. The user-friendly interface and built
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01/29/2019
TTI Stocking High-Speed Mezzanine Connectors from Molex
TTI Stocking High-Speed Mezzanine Connectors from Molex
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. is now stocking SpeedEdge from Molex. Molex’s SpeedEdge Edge-Card Connector System is rugged enough to mate safely with large PCBs in high cycle application. It provides a high density, low profile solution that offers data rates over 40 Gbp/s per differential pair. As part of
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01/28/2019
Sager Announces Lead Time Monitor for Electronic Components
Sager Announces Lead Time Monitor for Electronic Components
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics announces the release of its electronic component Lead Time Monitor. Sager Electronics regularly monitors supply chain lead times for its Interconnect, Electromechanical, Power, Thermal, and Passive products. The data is based on a periodic review of supplier lead time
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Date:
01/28/2019
Efficient MOSFETs for Telecom and Industrial Applications
Efficient MOSFETs for Telecom and Industrial Applications
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the latest device in its fourth generation of 600 V E Series power MOSFETs. Providing high efficiency for telecom, industrial, and enterprise power supply applications, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHH068N60E slashes on-resistance by 27 % compared with prev
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Date:
01/28/2019
High-Density Rack PDU Offers Advanced Configurability
High-Density Rack PDU Offers Advanced Configurability
RALEIGH, N.C. … Power management company Eaton announced the North American launch of its High Density rack power distribution unit (PDU) platform. Building on the best-in-class power distribution capabilities of Eaton’s ePDU G3 technology, the High Density rack PDU offers advanced configurability and serves as an id
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01/28/2019
Inductor in 4040 Case Size Offers Increased Height to 5.4 mm
Inductor in 4040 Case Size Offers Increased Height to 5.4 mm
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductor in the 4040 case size with an increased profile of 5.4 mm. Offering a reduced DCR, increased current handling, higher inductance, and a high operating temperature range to +155 °C, the Vishay Da
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01/24/2019
BLE Module Features 192kB Flash Memory, 24kB RAM
BLE Module Features 192kB Flash Memory, 24kB RAM
PLANO, TX – Rutronik has announced that Insight SiP's new ISP1507-AL system-in-package (SiP) is now available at Rutronik24. Based on the nRF52810 multiprotocol system-on-chip (SoC) from Nordic Semiconductor, the ISP1507-AL is one of the smallest fully-integrated BLE modules on the market, and is particularly sui
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01/24/2019
DC/DC Converter Saves Space in Mobile Equipment
DC/DC Converter Saves Space in Mobile Equipment
San Jose, Calif. – TRACO Power announces the release of their THN 15N series of 15 Watt DC/DC converters in the standard 1x1 inch package, which utilizes the latest advancements in power technology design to meet EMI Level A standards without external components and reduced no-load power consumption of 96-336mW and
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01/24/2019
AC-DC Power Supplies Ideal for Space-Limited Applications
AC-DC Power Supplies Ideal for Space-Limited Applications
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Traco Power’s TPP 450 series 450 Watt AC-DC power supplies. The next-gen TPP 450 Series of 450 watt AC/DC power supplies utilize a high efficiency design using robust, industrial grade components providing superior performance in the standard 3x5" f
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01/23/2019
Measurement System Allows for Testing From 18–75+GHz
Measurement System Allows for Testing From 18–75+GHz
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation announced that Ethertronics, an AVX Group Company, has released the new Ethertronics ETH-MMW-1000 Millimeter Measurement System: a compact, cost-effective, extremely accurate, and easily adaptable portable solution for testing 5G antennas and other devices at millimeter wa
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01/23/2019
Thin Film Chip Resistors For High Precision Applications
Thin Film Chip Resistors For High Precision Applications
RALEIGH, NC  -- The popular RNCF Series from Stackpole is a thin film chip resistor series capable of outstanding precision. From sizes 0201 up to 2512 the RNCF offers 0.01% tolerances for a wide range of resistance values. The RNCF also offers TCR down to 2 ppm for a significant value range for all sizes b
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01/22/2019
TTI Stocks 4 Direction Optical Sensor from Rohm
TTI Stocks 4 Direction Optical Sensor from Rohm
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., is now stocking the RPI-1035 optical sensor from Rohm Semiconductor. This sensor is targeted for specialty sensing applications including cameras, medical, industrial, manufacturing automation, safety, and security equipment. The RPI-1035 is a uniquely packaged surface mounted
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Date:
01/22/2019
LED Driver With Edison Plug Input and Barrel Plug Output
LED Driver With Edison Plug Input and Barrel Plug Output
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights and ERP Power LLC (ERP) introduced the new MicroMax VIM LED Driver. The MicroMax VIM is the result of a collaboration combining Environmental Lights' extensive lighting engineering experience with ERP's innovative LED driver technology in order to create a robust and compact
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Date:
01/22/2019
Fluorinated Resin for Protecting Printed Circuit Boards
Fluorinated Resin for Protecting Printed Circuit Boards
EXTON, Pa.–AGC is significantly expanding its production capacity of Fluon+ EA-2000 fluorinated resin by establishing a new facility at its plant in Chiba, Japan. Fluon+ EA-2000 is primarily used as a material for 5G high-speed, high-frequency printed circuit boards, which will see a sharp increase in demand as
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Date:
01/22/2019
GaN-on-Si Power Amplifier with Flexible Mounting Capability
GaN-on-Si Power Amplifier with Flexible Mounting Capability
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) has expanded its GaN-on-Si power amplifier portfolio with the introduction of its new MAMG-100227-010 broadband PA module optimized for use in land mobile radio (LMR) systems, wireless public safety communications and military tactical communicat
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Date:
01/22/2019
Screw-Terminal Capacitors Feature 500 V Rated Voltage
Screw-Terminal Capacitors Feature 500 V Rated Voltage
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended the maximum voltage rating of the Vishay BC components 500 PGP-ST series of aluminum screw-terminal capacitors to 500 V while more than doubling its useful life to 5000 hours at +85 °C. As polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors wi
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Date:
01/21/2019
Rectifiers Deliver 96 Percent Efficiency Power Conversion
RICHARDSON, TX – Eltek announced the new DPR6000B rectifier product line that makes use of Eltek High Efficiency (HE) technology to deliver 96 percent efficiency power conversion for high power applications. The DPR6000B rectifiers are designed for Eltek’s EcoTower and Scalable DC Power System. Both of t
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Date:
01/21/2019
Regulator Supports 20A to 25A Output Current
Regulator Supports 20A to 25A Output Current
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced a new family of EZBuck regulators. The first two members of the family are the 20A, AOZ2367QI and the 25A, AOZ2368QI. The new devices provide a compact, efficient power converter solution for next-generation chipsets used in high-end TV
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Date:
01/18/2019
3600 W Power Supply for Big Data and Cloud Computing
3600 W Power Supply for Big Data and Cloud Computing
Bel Power Solutions announces the Platinum efficiency PFE3600 series power supply, which delivers more power in a standard form factor for big data and cloud computing applications. This power supply features a compact form factor (69 x 42 x 555 mm) which converts standard AC mains power or high voltage DC bus vo
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01/17/2019
Generator Sets Implement Efficient Power Solutions
Generator Sets Implement Efficient Power Solutions
Shoreview, MINN – Cummins Inc. has announced the launch of a new generator set series. The C125D6D, C150D6D, C175D6D and C200D6D diesel generator sets are replacing the current DSGAB, DSGAC, DSGAD and DSGAE models. The new models include three circuit breakers, single phase power at 175 and 200 kilowatts and im
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Date:
01/16/2019
Zero-Drift Op Amp Provides Precision Plus EMI Filtering
Zero-Drift Op Amp Provides Precision Plus EMI Filtering
CHANDLER, Ariz.— The rapid expansion of wireless capabilities, such as Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled applications, is increasing high-frequency noise in our livable space and work environments. To allow designers to provide improved performance while more easily managing an increasingly difficult environment, Mi
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Date:
01/16/2019
TTI Stocking MXMag Dual Port Connectors from Molex
TTI Stocking MXMag Dual Port Connectors from Molex
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. is now stocking MXMag RJ45 Dual Port connectors from Molex. MXMag RJ45 connectors are robust, high-reliability magnetic jacks that provide an option for automated reflow-solder assembly solution designed to meet the stringent of customer demands and cost reduction requirements. Historically RJ-45 connectors
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Date:
01/16/2019
Customizable Stepper Motors for Automation Applications
Customizable Stepper Motors for Automation Applications
Syosset, NY - ISL Products International Ltd. announces value-added hybrid, permanent magnet (PM) and variable reluctance stepper motors which meet the exact positioning, holding torque, and repeatability specifications of the broadest array of automation designs.  As stepper motors employ the theory of op
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Date:
01/16/2019
Next-Gen Laminates for Automotive Radar Sensor Applications
Chandler, AZ – Rogers Corporation announced the latest addition to its RO3000 Series PTFE circuit materials: RO3003G2 high-frequency laminates. RO3003G2 laminates build on Rogers’ industry leading RO3003 platform to provide radar sensor designers with improved insertion loss and reduced dielectric constant (
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01/16/2019
FETs Help Lidar Systems 'See' Better, Increase Efficiency
FETs Help Lidar Systems 'See' Better, Increase Efficiency
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — EPC announces successful AEC Q101 qualification of two additional eGaN devices, addressing a range of applications in the automotive industry and other harsh environments. The new products, EPC2206, and EPC2212 are both discrete transistors in wafer level chip-scale packaging (WLCS) with
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Date:
01/16/2019
Capacitors for High-Frequency Coupling and Decoupling
Capacitors for High-Frequency Coupling and Decoupling
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended the Vishay Cera-Mite 715CxxKT series of ceramic screw-mounting disc capacitors with higher voltages to 50 kVDC (34 kVRMS). With low AC and DC coefficients and a negligible piezoelectric / electrostrictive effect, 715CxxKT series cap
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Date:
01/16/2019
Handheld Device Optimizes Operator Control
Handheld Device Optimizes Operator Control
Making it easier than ever for machine operators and maintenance personnel to monitor and control machine components, Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces handheld models for its GOT2000 Series, a human machine interface (HMI) that optimizes operator control and monitoring of device and line status. The GT
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Date:
01/15/2019
AutoGrade Glass Solutions for Automotive Interiors
CORNING, N.Y. - Corning Incorporated introduced two new auto interior glass solutions to customers at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. As automakers respond to consumer demand for more integrated and interactive displays, Corning's new Gorilla Glass for Automotive Interiors solutions are des
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Date:
01/15/2019
Advanced Engineering Tools with New Website
Laird Thermal Systems has developed the industry’s most efficient resource for design engineers to specify, search and select the optimum thermoelectric module, thermoelectric assembly or liquid cooling system for their application. The lairdthermal.com website enables customers to quickly find their ideal th
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01/15/2019
ATEN Technology Launches New Presentation Switch Series
ATEN Technology Launches New Presentation Switch Series
IRVINE, CA – ATEN Technology, Inc. announced its new presentation switch series. Tailor-made with unique and innovative features to satisfy a wide variety of meeting space demands and various presentation environments, the switches are available in two series: VP 1000 Core Series - The “VP1920” is suitable for
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Date:
01/14/2019
8 mm Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack Fits into Slim Devices
8 mm Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack Fits into Slim Devices
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking RRC’s FlatPAQ lithium-ion smart battery pack. The new RRC2130 battery with just 8mm in thickness is extremely thin. It is designed to fit into very slim devices, such as the back of a PC display or on a PC board, to allow developers to make a tablet-
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Date:
01/14/2019
Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes Offer Low System Noise
Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes Offer Low System Noise
Tektronix is introducing the TPR1000 and TPR4000 power rail probes that combine with the 12-bit 5 or 6 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscopes to offer the lowest system noise of any power-rail measurement solution available in the market today. The new probes are backed by a complete set of connectors for small
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Date:
01/13/2019
Shielded Drum Inductor Designed for Automotive Applications
Shielded Drum Inductor Designed for Automotive Applications
Sumida Corporation has announced the introduction of the new CDRH50D28B/T150 Shielded Drum inductor for a broad range of automotive applications.  Based on Sumida’s Ni-Zn ferrite core technology, this power inductor is highly space-efficient and complies with automotive reliability standard, AEC-Q200.  It
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Date:
01/13/2019
Ethernet Connector Modules Offer Pin-in-Paste Soldering
Ethernet Connector Modules Offer Pin-in-Paste Soldering
SAN DIEGO – Pulse Electronics’ Networking Business Unit introduced its JXR8 series of 1x2 PIP tab down Ethernet Connector Modules. Designed to provide safety isolation and noise reduction in a single solution, the new JXR8 series connector modules operate with a wide range of industrial protocols. The
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Date:
01/10/2019
3-Volt Platform Designed for Wind Turbines
San Diego - Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of a new full-featured 3.0-volt (3.0V) product platform. With the introduction of these next generation ultracapacitors, users have the ability to increase energy and power in the same form factor as the 2.7-volt product line and can significa
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Date:
01/10/2019
Aluminum Caps Ideal for the Lowest Profile Circuits
Aluminum Caps Ideal for the Lowest Profile Circuits
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. is now offering the THA and THAS series aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier (CDE). The CDE THA/THAS Thinpacks offer the highest energy density available in a low profile aluminum electrolytic cap. They are ideal for the lowest profile circuits where high capaci
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Date:
01/10/2019
Busway System Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications
Busway System Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications
RICHMOND, Va.  -- Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced the availability of its new 600 Amp and 1000 Amp PowerWave 2 Busway System. The PDI PowerWave 2 Busway System is ideal for data center/mission critical, retail, industrial, higher education markets and any facility where flexible power distribution i
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01/08/2019
Microcontrollers Achieve Amazon FreeRTOS Qualification
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the qualification of their  RX65N Group of microcontrollers (MCU) with Amazon FreeRTOS, running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Renesas RX65N MCU lineup with Amazon FreeRTOS makes it easy for embedded designers to create a more secure end-to-end In
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Date:
01/08/2019
Resistors Meet UL94V-0 Flammability Requirements
Resistors Meet UL94V-0 Flammability Requirements
RALEIGH, NC -- The WW Series high-temperature silicone coated wirewound resistors meet UL94V-0 flammability requirements. The all welded WW is available in power ratings from 0.5W up to 11W and tolerances from 5% to 0.1%. Typical TCR for the WW series ranges from 90 ppm or better for resistance values below 1 ohm to
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Date:
01/08/2019
200W Railway Converters with Pure Convection Cooling
200W Railway Converters with Pure Convection Cooling
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the RWY 200-HSA-P2 series of fully encapsulated railway quality DC-DC converters with pure convection cooling. The 200W converters deliver a single, regulated output of 12Vdc, 24Vdc, 36Vdc, 48Vdc or 110Vdc. They accept inputs of 24Vdc, 36Vdc, 48Vdc, 72Vdc or
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Date:
01/08/2019
Sensors for Head-Mounted Displays and Handheld Controllers
Sensors for Head-Mounted Displays and Handheld Controllers
TDK Corporation announces the launch of a complete portfolio of VR sensors enabling a new class of highly accurate and affordable all-in-one VR solutions. The key platform components are: InvenSense ICM-42688 6-axis motion sensor for HMDs provides the lowest noise figure in the industry and features the
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Date:
01/07/2019
Module Guards Against Overcurrents and Overvoltages
Module Guards Against Overcurrents and Overvoltages
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the first of a series of bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect high-end consumer and wearable electronics from damaging ESD-generating events. The SP1333-01UTG, the first TVS Diode Array in the SP1333 Series, with a breakdown voltage 3.3V, incorporates
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Date:
01/07/2019
AC-DC Power Supplies Achieve Titanium Efficiency
AC-DC Power Supplies Achieve Titanium Efficiency
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET2000 Series, 2100 W AC-DC power supplies that provide a 12 VDC power source with Titanium efficiency for servers, storage and switches in a compact form factor. Measuring just 86 x 40 x 195 mm, the TET2000 Series provides a high-efficiency and feature-rich power source fo
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Date:
01/04/2019
High-Power, Multi-Channel Laser for LiDAR Systems
High-Power, Multi-Channel Laser for LiDAR Systems
Osram Opto Semiconductors announced an ultrafast laser driver with a high-power, multi-channel Surface Mount (SMT) laser for LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) systems. Osram, the leader in LiDAR lasers, and GaN Systems, the leader in GaN power semiconductors, partnered to develop the breakthrough in laser driver technology tha
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Date:
01/03/2019
Capacitors for High-Performance Microwave & RF Applications
Capacitors for High-Performance Microwave & RF Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation introduced a new line of ultraminiature, thin-film transmission line capacitors for high-frequency links, DC blocking in the UHF range (300MHz – 3GHz), and other high-performance microwave and RF applications. The new capacitors have a novel metal-insulator-metal (MIM) st
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Date:
01/02/2019
PoE Injectors Meet DOE VI Efficiency Regulations
PoE Injectors Meet DOE VI Efficiency Regulations
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Phihong’s POEA30U 30W Single-Port PoE Injector power supplies. The POEA30U 30W Single-Port Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Injectors are IEEE802.3at mid-spans that meet DOE VI efficiency regulations for external power supplies. Phihong POEA30U injecto
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Date:
12/27/2018
Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers Speed Development
Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers Speed Development
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced a new plug-and-play gate driver for use with Infineon’s PrimePACK 3+ and Fuji-equivalent IGBT modules for 2-level and 3-level applications. The SCALE-2 2SP0430T2XX gate-driver board suits industrial, traction, UPS and renewable-energy applications, and provides reinfo
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Date:
12/21/2018
Screwless Terminal Block Reduces Maintenance by up to 40%
Screwless Terminal Block Reduces Maintenance by up to 40%
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS -- Hirose has developed a screwless terminal block series that significantly reduces the electrical wiring time and maintenance workload compared to conventional terminal blocks. The Zero ScrewTM EF2 Series features a unique single-action connection design that requires the user to simply pu
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Date:
12/20/2018
Demo Showcases Mobile Payments Via PIN-on-Glass Technology
Demo Showcases Mobile Payments Via PIN-on-Glass Technology
The demonstration, which also features technologies from Amadis and Quanta Computer, offers an expedient path for design engineers to develop a secure PIN-on-glass payment system with a pre-certified EMV acceptance stack. PIN-on-glass technology is anticipated to change consumer mobile devices into full-featured
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Date:
12/19/2018
Saft and Socomec develop state-of-the-art backup power system
Saft and Socomec develop state-of-the-art backup power system
Total’s supercomputer is a unique decision-support tool used for oil & gas exploration and field management. It allows to improve the accuracy of subsurface imaging, optimize the development and production of Total’s fields as well as save time, by shortening the duration of studies. To protect critical
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Date:
12/19/2018
Omron launches ultra subminiature 5A switch
Omron launches ultra subminiature 5A switch
Andries De Bruin, Senior European Product Marketing Manager, Omron said, “The D2F-5 microswitch will push designers to minimize their application size. With a rating of 5A, these subminiature switches are ideal for high current applications and have a minimum durability of 10,000 actions.” The new D2F-5 switch o
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Date:
12/19/2018
UnitedSiC introduces Kelvin connection parts into UF3C “FAST” FET series
UnitedSiC introduces Kelvin connection parts into UF3C “FAST” FET series
Based on an efficient cascode configuration, this new series provides designers with very fast switching, high-power devices in a package capable of high-power dissipation. The Kelvin package avoids gate ringing and false triggering which would otherwise require slowing of switching speeds to manage the large co
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Date:
12/19/2018
Ultra slim, low cost DIN rail power supplies from XP Power
Ultra slim, low cost DIN rail power supplies from XP Power
These versatile supplies provide reliable power with a 150% peak load capability in a slimline DIN rail mount metal case. Competitively priced, the DSR’s ultra slim, space saving design features a width of just 1.26” for 75W and 120W models, and 1.77” for 240W models, making them the slimmest profiles
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Date:
12/19/2018
Low profile buck-boost regulator with six-sided shielding
Low profile buck-boost regulator with six-sided shielding
The converter is ideal for equipment such as USB voltage regenerators, 3.3V-to-5V converters, and supercapacitor or Li-Ion battery regulators. The all-round shielding enhances thermal performance as well as preventing electromagnetic interference. This non-isolated power module can supply up to 4A at 5V nominal output vo
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Date:
12/19/2018
THN 15/20/30WI new model extension

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THN 15/20/30WI new model extension

THN 15/20/30WI new model extension
The latest 5 VDC model additions to the THN 15/20/30WI series enable an optimal operation of any 5 Vout LDO (Low Drop-out) linear regulator. This is achieved by an extended trim function up to 6 VDC ensuring it’s correct operation. The LDO will then eliminate almost all ripple & noise components and provide a cl
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Date:
12/19/2018
RS Components stocks high-density capacitors from Vishay
RS Components stocks high-density capacitors from Vishay
Designed for energy storage in industrial, renewable energy and automotive environments, MAL2225 polarised electrostatic double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) combine high capacity and energy density with fast charge and discharge rates. MAL2225 capacitors are the industry’s first to offer a useful life of 2000 ho
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Date:
12/19/2018
3.00mm Pitch Power Connectors with 10A Current Capacity
3.00mm Pitch Power Connectors with 10A Current Capacity
The units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150mm to 450mm supplied). Thanks to the patented 4-finger contact design employed, which relies on a Beryllium Copper alloy construction, connection integrity is always maintained – even when these connectors are subjected
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Date:
12/19/2018
RS Components adds signal transformers for battery monitoring

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The Bourns SM91501AL and SM91502AL are shipping from RS in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

RS Components adds signal transformers for battery monitoring
The new SM91501AL and SM91502AL are dual- and single-channel isolation transformer modules, respectively, with both devices offering common-mode chokes for noise rejection in BMS applications. Offering compliance with the AEC-Q200 standard for automotive applications, the modules are also implemented in reference de
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Date:
12/19/2018
Drop-in Replacements for Obsolete Power Supplies
Drop-in Replacements for Obsolete Power Supplies
A recent example involved the recommissioning of an ion implant system used in semiconductor device fabrication. Replacing the over 20-year-old power supplies without the need to modify the system chassis or control systems required a custom designed power supply. The replacement product supplied made use of a moder
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Date:
12/19/2018
Custom Capabilities Catalog Features New Packages
Custom Capabilities Catalog Features New Packages
This catalog offers customers over 110 packages as the foundation for a custom design. Five new bobbin packages, including extended rail RM6 and RM10 packages, in addition to EPQ13, EPW15, and EE20/10/6 packages, are featured this year. This catalog also includes two new toroid headers, TOR-6P-HT4-SFTY and TOR-9P
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Date:
12/19/2018
MACOM Introduces New Switch Drivers
MACOM Introduces New Switch Drivers
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced two new negative voltage drivers designed for use with a broad range of MACOM’s AlGaAs and HMIC PIN diode switches. The new MADR-011020 and MADR-011022 drivers enable integration that complements the industry-leading performance of MACO
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Date:
12/19/2018
Driving Range Lighting from Access Fixtures
Driving Range Lighting from Access Fixtures
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Work on your golf game later with custom driving range lighting from Access Fixtures. LED driving range lighting solutions allow golf courses, country clubs, and other outdoor golf facilities to stay open after dark. Since driving ranges are not designed in one particular length or size, li
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Date:
12/19/2018
RPC Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistors Adds 0402 Size
RPC Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistors Adds 0402 Size
RALEIGH, NC -- The RPC Series from Stackpole is an anti-surge chip resistor with superior pulse handling performance compared to standard thick film chips. Stackpole has recently added an 0402 chip size rated at 0.2W and featuring values from 1 ohm to 1M in tolerances as low as ±0.5% and TCR as low as ±100 p
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Date:
12/19/2018
TTI Stocks Honeywell MicroSwitch Sealed Switches
TTI Stocks Honeywell MicroSwitch Sealed Switches
Fort Worth, Texas –  TTI, Inc. stocks a broad range of industry-leading Honeywell MICROSWITCH Sealed Switches. Capable of withstanding rapid changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature, the sealed switches provide maximum strength and repeatability for military and aerospace applications. With a broad range of
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12/19/2018
Flex Servo-Drive for Direct Control of Electric Motors
Flex Servo-Drive for Direct Control of Electric Motors
PLANO, TX – Rutronik has announced that TDK-Micronas’ HVC 4223F Flex Servo-Drive for direct control of electric motors is available at www.Rutronik24.com. The flex servo-drive from TDK-Micronas, a TDK group company and leading German manufacturer of magnetic Hall-effect sensors, enables cost-effective real
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12/19/2018
MACOM Debuts New Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier
MACOM Debuts New Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier
Lowell, Massachusetts– MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced the first entries in its new portfolio of wideband, ultra low phase noise amplifiers. Available in 2.8 x 1.73 x 0.1 mm bare-die and 5x5mm, 32-lead AQFN packaged formats, the new MAAL-011151 is ideally suited for use as a low phase
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12/19/2018
Class-leading isolated DC-DC converter
Class-leading isolated DC-DC converter
The new BMR481 DC-DC converter has an input range of 40-60V targeting 48-54V nominal supplies, and a programmable 0.5-1.35V output. The 12 x 27.7mm footprint ‘main’ module provides a maximum output current of 70A and also incorporates a digital interface for monitoring, configuration and control purposes.
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12/18/2018
Wearable MAXREFDES101 Health Sensor Platform 2.0 from Mouser
Wearable MAXREFDES101 Health Sensor Platform 2.0 from Mouser
The MAXREFDES101 incorporates a comprehensive range of Maxim products to provide a rapid prototyping, evaluation, and development platform for medical applications, providing accurate monitoring of body temperature, heart rate, and electrocardiogram (ECG). The Maxim MAXREFDES101 Health Sensor Platform 2.0, a
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12/18/2018
HARTING and Haug Group supply connector for StreetScooter
HARTING and Haug Group supply connector for StreetScooter
The project was successfully completed within a few short weeks by the Haug Group, an electronic component solution provider, and HARTING, one of the leading providers of electronic connectors. The two companies involved recently met at the "electronica" trade fair in Munich to exchange experiences.
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12/18/2018
USB Type-C/PD Controller IC Enables 3A Current Delivery
USB Type-C/PD Controller IC Enables 3A Current Delivery
The FT4233H is an advanced bridge IC with USB Type-C connectivity and USB power delivery (PD) Rev. 3.0 controller capabilities - supporting applications up to 100W. Through use of the FT4233H, it will be possible for currents of reaching 3A to be provided to connected hardware (power tools, lights, household appl
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12/18/2018
98.5%-Efficient High Voltage BLDC Motor Driver IC Family
98.5%-Efficient High Voltage BLDC Motor Driver IC Family
BridgeSwitch ICs feature high- and low-side advanced FREDFETs (Fast Recovery Diode Field Effect Transistors) with integrated lossless current sensing, resulting in inverter conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications to 300 W. Superior efficiency along with the distri
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12/18/2018
New 1700V SiC Power Module
New 1700V SiC Power Module
The module is optimized for outdoor power generation systems, such as inverters for solar power and converters for industrial high-power supplies. In recent years, due to its energy-saving benefits, SiC is seeing greater adoption in 1200V applications such as electric vehicles and industrial equipment. The
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12/18/2018
Energy Harvesting Bluetooth Low Energy Switch
Energy Harvesting Bluetooth Low Energy Switch
The platform demonstrates how the RSL10 System-in-Package (SIP) can enable Bluetooth 5 devices that are battery-less and entirely self-powered, requiring no additional energy source. Application examples include wall and lighting control, building automation, and asset tracking. The Energy Harvesting Blueto
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12/18/2018
Low-Power SOTB Process Technology Eliminates Batteries
Low-Power SOTB Process Technology Eliminates Batteries
Renesas unveiled an innovative energy-harvesting embedded controller that can eliminate the need to use or replace batteries in IoT devices. Developed based on Renesas' breakthrough SOTB (silicon-on-thin-buried-oxide) process technology, the new embedded controller achieves extreme reduction in both active and standby
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12/18/2018
New 2-channel isolated gate-driver IC family from Infineon
New 2-channel isolated gate-driver IC family from Infineon
The new gate-driver IC family is ideally suited for high-voltage PFC and DC-DC stages as well as for synchronous rectification stages in server, telco and industrial switching mode power supplies (SMPS). Further applications are 48 V to 12 V DC-DC converters, battery and electrical vehicle charging stations as well
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12/18/2018
3D position Hall sensor series with stray field compensation
3D position Hall sensor series with stray field compensation
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas position sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensor family HAL 39xy featuring stray-field compensation capability. The series is built on the highly flexible architecture for multidimensional magnetic-field measurements marketed under the trademark masterHAL. The sensors
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12/18/2018
TI’s LMG3410R070 GaN Power Stage, Now at Mouser
TI’s LMG3410R070 GaN Power Stage, Now at Mouser
Boasting ultra-low input and output capacitance, the LMG3410R070 supports new requirements for high-power-density electric motor applications, including industrial and consumer power supplies. The high-performance GaN power stage supports higher currents, temperatures, voltages, and switching frequencies than silicon
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12/18/2018
Space-saving DIN-Rail power supplies
Space-saving DIN-Rail power supplies
The slim fitting enclosure sizes range from 22.5mm to 60mm with optional brackets for panel mounting. All models are CE marked, have UL and TUV safety approvals and are RoHS compliant. Key features include 5 Year Warranty, spring up connection terminals, 6 mounting orientation options, operating temperatur
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12/18/2018
Smallest 3 phase Book Style EMC filter
Smallest 3 phase Book Style EMC filter
These innovative filters are not only optimised to best serve the requirements of machine tool and machinery equipment but will find wider application areas. Small is not just beautiful, but also very powerful. When developed with appropriately sized EMC filters during the start of the design-in phase, machines and
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12/18/2018
AEC-Qualified Circuit Protection Components
AEC-Qualified Circuit Protection Components
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices introduced two automotive circuit protection devices that are AEC-Q101 qualified to guard against electrostatic discharge and electrical fast transients in critical automotive systems. The PAM1IVN27 and PAM2IVN24 devices are ideal for CANBus, LINBus, FlexRay, and SENT in-vehicl
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12/17/2018
AC/DC Power Supplies Designed for Cost-Critical Applications
AC/DC Power Supplies Designed for Cost-Critical Applications
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Traco Power’s TXM 200 series compact 200 Watt power supplies. The TXM 200 series is a family of 200 Watt encased AC/DC power supplies designed for cost-critical applications. It extends the existing TXM series which ranged from 15 to 150 Watt with
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12/17/2018
TTI Introduces Ohmite Metal Foil Current Sense Resistors
TTI Introduces Ohmite Metal Foil Current Sense Resistors
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., a leading distributor of electronic components introduces Ohmite FCSL Series Metal Foil Current Sense Resistors. Ohmite’s FSCL series incorporates metal foil technology and an effective combination of low and stable TCRs, available in a wide selection of low ohmic values. The FCSL series is d
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12/16/2018
EPC to Display GaN-Enabled Wireless Systems at CES 2019
EPC to Display GaN-Enabled Wireless Systems at CES 2019
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — EPC will be demonstrating the power of eGaN technology to enhance two game-changing consumer applications – wireless power and LiDAR for self-driving cars – at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 8th through the 11th.   In the EPC Palazzo hospitalit
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12/14/2018
TTI Stocks TT Electronics Surface-Mount Infrared LED Emitter
TTI Stocks TT Electronics Surface-Mount Infrared LED Emitter
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. introduces TT Electronics Surface-Mount Infrared LED Emitters (OP207CL) for encoder applications, industrial automation, robotics, and more. The compact, infrared LED emitter features the industry’s largest spot diameter of 7mm for reliable optical sensing and position encoder a
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12/14/2018
TTI Stocks Amphenol SV SMPM Connector Series
TTI Stocks Amphenol SV SMPM Connector Series
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. stocks a complete line of Amphenol SV SMPM Connectors for high-density, high-frequency applications. Offering microwave performance through 65 GHz and less than .140-inch center-to-center spacing, the connectors are ideal when minimum board separation width is needed. SMPM Connectors are a
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12/13/2018
Current Sense Chips Offer Tolerances as Tight as 0.5%
Current Sense Chips Offer Tolerances as Tight as 0.5%
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole’s ultra precision current sensing chip resistors, the CSS Series, offers precision tolerances as tight as 0.5% and TCR as low as 15 ppm. Recently, Stackpole extended the value range for the 0603 size adding a 4 milliohm value and the 0805 size adding a 3 milliohm value. Lower resistan
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12/13/2018
Chip Resistors Deliver Industry-Leading TCR Characteristics
Chip Resistors Deliver Industry-Leading TCR Characteristics
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of a new lineup of high power wide terminal thick-film chip resistors (10-910mΩ), LTR50 series, ideal for current detection in a variety of applications, including inverters, AC, and energy-efficient appliances. A thorough review of the re
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12/13/2018
Osram's OSLON Square LEDs Now Available from Rutronik
Osram's OSLON Square LEDs Now Available from Rutronik
PLANO, TX – Rutronik, Inc. has announced the availability of Osram’s OSLON Square Series LEDs, a family of compact high-power LEDs that deliver superior performance in a wide range of high-density lighting applications.   Designed for both indoor and outdoor general lighting applications, the OSLON
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12/13/2018
Pressure Gauges Accommodate Pressures up to 150,000 psi
Pressure Gauges Accommodate Pressures up to 150,000 psi
Erie, PA - High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) has added the full line of ASTRAGAUGE high pressure gauges, ROTASEAL high pressure swivels and high pressure Gauge Snubbers to their product offering through its acquisition of ASTRAGAUGE. ASTRAGAUGE has a long established reputation for producing highly accurate an
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12/12/2018
Proximity Sensor Provides Four Slave Address Options
MALVERN, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new fully integrated automotive-grade proximity and ambient light sensor with four different slave address options. Featuring Filtron technology, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL4030X01 combines photo detectors for proximity and a
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12/12/2018
New Insulator to Industry's Only 2.55mm-Profile IDC Series
New Insulator to Industry's Only 2.55mm-Profile IDC Series
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has added a new insulator to its 9176-800 Series low-profile insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) — the first and currently only industrial IDCs available in a 2.55mm profile — to accommodate an additional wire gauge and further expand application suitability. No
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12/12/2018
Rohde & Schwarz Displays New Generation of Value Instruments
Rohde & Schwarz Displays New Generation of Value Instruments
COLUMBIA, MAR — Rohde & Schwarz highlighted a portfolio of value class instruments, spotlighting five key technologies. The value instruments portfolio features more than 100 products and 300 accessories including the R&S RTB2000 Oscilloscope, the R&S RTM3000 Oscilloscope, the R&S RTA4000 Oscilloscope, th
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12/11/2018
Silicon Carbide FETs Capable of High-Power Dissipation
Princeton, New Jersey: UnitedSiC expands its UF3C FAST Series product offering by introducing an additional range of 650 V and 1200 V high-performance silicon carbide FETs in a TO-247-4L 4-pin Kelvin Sense package option. Based on an efficient cascode configuration, this new series provides designers with very
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12/11/2018
A Bluetooth Sensor for Intelligent Lighting Control
A Bluetooth Sensor for Intelligent Lighting Control
Salt Lake City, UT/Las Vegas, NV – At CES 2019 in Las Vegas (January 8-11, 2019), EnOcean will be launching a new ceiling-mounted solar-powered occupancy sensor (PIR) for Bluetooth lighting control systems communicating via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It will be the first self-powered Bluetooth occupancy sensor on
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12/11/2018
BEA Lasers Expands MIL Series with Laser Alignment Modules
BEA Lasers Expands MIL Series with Laser Alignment Modules
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers introduces two new additions to their MIL Series of Laser Diode Modules for alignment applications. Both new MIL RA Alignment Modules feature a low profile 3/8” rugged laser housing, fitted with a M12 connector.  A PVC jacketed cable 2 meters long, integrated power supp
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12/11/2018
New StudioPro DMX Digital Decoders Simplify DMX
New StudioPro DMX Digital Decoders Simplify DMX
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of their new line of StudioPro DMX Digital Decoders. StudioPro DMX Digital Decoders take DMX to the next level by simplifying DMX while providing enhanced performance and greater functionality in a high-quality decoder. The StudioPro DMX Digital Deco
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12/11/2018
External Power Supply Features Voltages From 12VDC-54VDC
Hudson MA – Protek Power North America is pleased to announce its new PMP250 Series of 220-250 Watt, medical ac/dc switching external power supplies.    The PMP250 Series delivers between 220 and 250 watts of continuous output power with a choice of Class I or Class II AC inlets, allowing compat
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12/11/2018
SMT Inductors Feature Temperature Rating up to 155°C
SMT Inductors Feature Temperature Rating up to 155°C
SAN DIEGO ― Pulse Electronics’ Power Business Unit has introduced the new PM220X Series SMT Inductors.  Designed for automotive and industrial applications, the PM220X series offers the same quality performance as the recently released PA500X series for commercial applications with the addition of
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12/07/2018
Gen 5 System Is First to Provide Hydrogen Gas Safety Sensing
VALENCIA, CA - H2scan announced the Gen 5 System, a first of its kind hydrogen sensor package that offers the high accuracy, small size, and low cost needed to help utilities monitor and protect their distribution transformers. Electronics for the Gen 5 System are consolidated onto a 4.7 x 4.7 1.2-million-tr
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12/07/2018
Altech's Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs Featured in THE EDGE
Montreal, Canada – December 5, 2018 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, is featuring Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs from Altech in the latest edition of THE EDGE. Altech’s full line of Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs (Cord Grips) are used to seal cable entries, keep contaminants from entering enclosures, provide strain relief and thus reduce stress on componen
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12/07/2018
Combo Buck-Boost Battery Charger for Mobile Computing
Combo Buck-Boost Battery Charger for Mobile Computing
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the industry’s first USB-C buck-boost battery charger to support both Narrow Voltage Direct Charging (NVDC) and Hybrid Power Buck-Boost (HPBB) charging for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets, and power banks using the reversible USB Type-C connector cable. Th
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12/06/2018
High-Voltage GaN Exhibits 33 Percent More Power Output
High-Voltage GaN Exhibits 33 Percent More Power Output
GOLETA, Calif. — Transphorm Inc., along with solar energy innovator Inergy and design partner Telcodium Inc., announced that the upcoming Inergy Kodiak Extreme uses high-voltage GaN to reimagine what’s possible with portable power generators. The soon-to-be-released Kodiak Extreme utilizes a photovoltai
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12/05/2018
Rectifiers Boast 96 Percent Power Efficiency
RICHARDSON, TX – Eltek, a Delta Group Company, announced it has completed the transition of its popular Compact DC Power System to High Efficiency (HE) rectifiers. Eltek’s HE technology offers industry standard 96 percent AC-DC power conversion efficiency. HE-based rectifiers reduce wasted electricity resulting in
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12/05/2018
RISC-V SoC FPGA Architecture Brings Real-Time to Linux
RISC-V SoC FPGA Architecture Brings Real-Time to Linux
RISC-V Summit, SANTA CLARA, Calif.—In a new era of computing driven by the convergence of 5G, machine learning and the internet of things (IoT), embedded developers need the richness of Linux-based operating systems. These must meet deterministic system requirements in ever lower power, thermally constrained design
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12/05/2018
PMICs Shrink Power Regulator Size in Half for IoT Devices
PMICs Shrink Power Regulator Size in Half for IoT Devices
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Designers of small, battery-powered electronics can enhance the user experience by extending battery life and further shrinking device size with six new low-power power-management integrated circuits (PMICs) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The MAX17270, MAX77278, MAX77640/MAX77641 and MAX
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12/04/2018
Multi-Wavelength Emitters, Detectors, and LEDs for Wearables
Multi-Wavelength Emitters, Detectors, and LEDs for Wearables
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced its dedicated offerings for wearables.   Marktech’s standard and custom emitters and detectors, in both multi-wavelength and hybrid designs and in UV, visible, infrared, and SWIR ranges, are routinely specified within consumer- an
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12/03/2018
Switch+ LNA Modules for 5G Massive MIMO Base Stations
pSemi's family of switch + low-noise amplifier (LNA) modules for 5G massive MIMO base stations are now available in volume production. With an ultra-low noise figure and excellent input power handling, the PE53111, PE53211, PE53110 and PE53210 are ideal for protecting remote radio units th
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11/30/2018
Transformers With Built-In Sense Winding Capability
Transformers With Built-In Sense Winding Capability
Perris, CA — With their unique performance and space-saving design, the CST25 Series Current Sense Transformers from Triad Magnetics set a new standard for accuracy, ease-of-use, reliability and value. Triad’s advanced CST25 Current Sense Transformers are ideal for monitoring current in high frequency applicati
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11/30/2018
The Industry's First 12-bit, 29-kHz RGB LED Driver Family
The Industry's First 12-bit, 29-kHz RGB LED Driver Family
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new family of LED drivers with integrated, independent color mixing, brightness control and a power-saving mode. The LP5018, LP5024, LP5030 and LP5036 enable smooth, vivid color and reduce system power consumption. The devices are the industry’s first to offer
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11/29/2018
Controllers Provide Enhanced Wireless LED Lighting Control
Controllers Provide Enhanced Wireless LED Lighting Control
SAN DIEGO -- Environmental Lights announced the launch of Mini Bluetooth Mesh Controllers. Mini Bluetooth Mesh Controllers enable users to control LED lights from a mobile app. Available in single color, tunable white, RGB and RGBW, the controllers have a wireless range of up to 45 feet in an ideal env
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11/29/2018
Express Logic Supports Infineon TriCore Microcontrollers
San Diego, CA — Express Logic announced that it has integrated its X-Ware IoT Platform with the Infineon TriCore family of 32-bit microcontrollers. The X-Ware IoT Platform is built on the powerful ThreadX RTOS, with more than 6.2 billion deployments, and leverages the small footprint and near wirespeed of Ex
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11/28/2018
Development Kit Accelerates Sensor Network Gateway Design
TOKYO, Japan ― Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new IO-Link master development kit to accelerate IO-Link-based application development for industrial networked devices in a smart factory. The development kit includes a board and pre-qualified sample software provided by TMG. The board has eigh
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11/28/2018
TTI Now Stocks Bourns MultiFuse Resettable Fuses
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. is now offering the MF-USHT and MF-NSHT series MultiFuse resettable fuses from Bourns. The MF-USHT and MF-NSHT Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC), available from TTI Inc., are AEC-Q200 certified and features operating temperatures up to 125 ⁰C. Offered in 1206
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11/28/2018
Variable Output Laser Systems Ideal for Short Distances
Variable Output Laser Systems Ideal for Short Distances
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers introduces a new complete Alignment Laser System with variable laser light output. These new laser systems with variable output are ideal for short distances.  The dimming feature provides greater flexibility when aligning objects against different backgrounds, such as dark, light
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11/28/2018
Film Capacitors for Longer Service Life in Harsh Conditions
Film Capacitors for Longer Service Life in Harsh Conditions
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the new F339X2 305VAC series of Automotive Grade X2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors for standard across the line applications (50 Hz / 60 Hz). The F339X2 305VAC series is qualified to both AEC-Q200 (rev. D) and IEC 60384-14: 201
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11/28/2018
TE Connectivity's High Density Card Edge Power Connectors
TE Connectivity's High Density Card Edge Power Connectors
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduces its new high density plus (HD+) card edge power connectors, which deliver the highest current density of any card edge power connectors available in the market today. Capable of supporting power supplies up to 3kW, these connectors are designed to enable sy
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11/27/2018
Common Mode Choke Handles Currents up to 9Adc
Common Mode Choke Handles Currents up to 9Adc
SAN DIEGO ― Pulse Electronics’ Power Business Unit has introduced the PA4339.XXXNLT Small Form Factor Common Mode Choke series for switch mode power supplies. The low profile PA4339.XXXNLT series is the most compact power line common mode choke on the market today that is capable of handling currents up
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11/27/2018
Portable Power Stations Feature 80% Residual Capacity
Portable Power Stations Feature 80% Residual Capacity
EnerVision Inc. is a Cary, NC-based company with operations and manufacturing in China. The company has been under development for the past two years, completing the final design recently with two products ready to launch, the EV200 and EV450. EnerVision Inc. introduces products that are more environmentally friendly
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11/27/2018
IR Transceiver Module in 6.8 mm x 2.8 mm x 1.6 mm Footprint
IR Transceiver Module in 6.8 mm x 2.8 mm x 1.6 mm Footprint
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the company is providing designers with a new device for IrDA-compliant infrared (IR) transceiver modules in the standard 6.8 mm by 2.8 mm by 1.6 mm footprint. Vishay Semiconductors' TFBR4650 offers a reliable drop-in replacement for devices from other man
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11/27/2018
Broadband PIN Photodiodes Feature Spectral Ranges to 1.7 μm
Broadband PIN Photodiodes Feature Spectral Ranges to 1.7 μm
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of the Model MTPD1346D-xx series, a family of InGaAs/InP broadband PIN photodiodes.   Marktech InGaAs/InP PIN photodiodes are designed to effectively convert broadband light into photocurrents within the
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11/26/2018
PTC Fuses Designed for low Voltage Applications
PTC Fuses Designed for low Voltage Applications
Jersey City, NJ - Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces  their latest surface mount resettable PTC fuses, the 0ZCN Series, which are solid state 2016 chip size fuses, with a faster time-to-trip than standard SMD devices. The 0ZCN Series is designed for low voltage (≤ 60 V) applications where reset and fl
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11/20/2018
600 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Output up to 48 V
600 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Output up to 48 V
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Artesyn’s LCM600 Series 600 Watt front-end, AC-DC power supplies. The LCM600 series comprises five models, offering outputs of 12 V, 15 V, 24 V, 36 V or 48 V, together with an optional 5 V standby output. Each model accepts a universal input of 85–2
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11/19/2018
AEC-Compliant SMD-Molded High-Current Shunts
AEC-Compliant SMD-Molded High-Current Shunts
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole’s HCSM2818 is a 5W surface mount current sense shunt with excellent long-term stability and good TCR. The HCSM offers 4 and 5 milliohm values in 200 ppm TCR and 10, 15, and 20 milliohm values in 75 ppm TCR. The molded package and larger terminations provide exceptional thermal resistance an
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11/19/2018
Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor for Hygienic Applications
Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor for Hygienic Applications
Alpharetta, GA - Hoffmann + Krippner is proud to announce the availability of the new model P53-80-D18. This new compact (45mm long and 18mm diameter) ultrasonic sensor is one of the smallest ultrasonic sensors on the market worldwide and is designed for use in harsh environmen­tal conditions as well as in hygie
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11/16/2018
Low-Power Technology Eliminates the Need for Batteries
Low-Power Technology Eliminates the Need for Batteries
TOKYO, Japan ― Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled an innovative energy-harvesting embedded controller that can eliminate the need to use or replace batteries in IoT devices. Developed based on Renesas' breakthrough SOTB (silicon-on-thin-buried-oxide) process technology, the new embedded control
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11/15/2018
RIGOL Announces New MSO5000 Series Digital Oscilloscope
RIGOL Announces New MSO5000 Series Digital Oscilloscope
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies announces a significant addition to its UltraVision II family of oscilloscopes with the introduction of the New MSO5000 Series Digital Oscilloscope. The core of RIGOL's UltraVision II architecture is its Phoenix chip-set. Two custom ASICs provide analog front end and signal
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11/15/2018
Optocouplers Offer 800 V Off-State Voltage
Optocouplers Offer 800 V Off-State Voltage
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of two new optocouplers with a phototriac output in the compact flat SOP-4 package. Featuring high off-state voltage of 800 V and dV/dt of 1000 V/μs, the Vishay Semiconductors VOT8024AM and VOT8121AM deliver high
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11/15/2018
Power Inductors for Automotive and Commercial Electronics
PLEASANTON, Calif. … Power management company Eaton today announced its next generation of miniature power inductors. The MPI25V2 and MPIA25V2 represents many of Eaton’s latest advancements in power magnetics in a compressed 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm package with 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm heights.  MPI25V2
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11/14/2018
World's First High-Definition Arbitrary Waveform Generators
World's First High-Definition Arbitrary Waveform Generators
Chestnut Ridge, NY– Teledyne LeCroy announced availability of the world’s first High Definition arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs). The dual-channel AWGs are branded T3AWG3252 (250 MHz) and T3AWG3352 (350 MHz) and offer 16 bits of vertical voltage resolution, an output voltage window of up to ±24 V, and w
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11/14/2018
Hall Sensor Line With Unique Stray Field Compensation
Hall Sensor Line With Unique Stray Field Compensation
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas position sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensor family HAL 39xy featuring stray-field compensation capability built on the highly flexible architecture for multidimensional magnetic-field measurements marketed under the trademark masterHAL. The sensors meet today's and tomorrow's auto
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11/14/2018
High-Voltage Storage Capacitors for Harsh Environments
High-Voltage Storage Capacitors for Harsh Environments
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of high voltage ENYCAP electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting and power backup applications in harsh environments. Vishay BCcomponents 230 EDLC-HV ENYCAP capacitors are among the industry's first to offer a use
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11/14/2018
Seoul Semiconductor's SunLike Series LEDs Receive Huge Honor
Seoul Semiconductor's SunLike Series LEDs Receive Huge Honor
CHICAGO, IL - Seoul Semiconductor has been selected by the influential industry group BuildingGreen as a “Top 10 Product” for its revolutionary SunLike Series natural spectrum LEDs, the first solid state lighting source that produces light closely matching the spectrum of natural sunlight. “SunLike Series LE
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11/14/2018
DC Link Capacitor Modules for Large Inverter Systems
DC Link Capacitor Modules for Large Inverter Systems
Liberty, SC— Cornell Dubilier has announced a new series of DC link polypropylene film capacitor modules aimed at high-power inverters. The MDL series offers capacitance values ranging from 600 µF to 4,200 µF, with applied voltages of 900 Vdc to 1,300 Vdc.  Designed as an alternative to banks of cylind
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Date:
11/13/2018
A Gold Standard Test Solution for Radiation Measurements

Scheme of the new CATR test solution, featuring a gold-coated reflector and the capability to rotate the DUT in the quiet zone during the test.

A Gold Standard Test Solution for Radiation Measurements
Munich — Compact antenna test ranges (CATR) are the solution of choice to design and verify the upcoming 5G smartphones, tablets, and notebooks that operate in the new frequency range 2 (FR2: 24.250 GHz to 52.600 GHz). CATR test systems employ indirect far field technology (IFF) and have been approved by 3GPP ev
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Date:
11/13/2018
Fan Guard Filters Deliver Advanced Protection
Fan Guard Filters Deliver Advanced Protection
DALLAS, TX -- Orion Fans has designed a series of specialty air filters for equipment where permanent, cleanable filters are most appropriate. When combined with an Orion Fans louvered filter fan kit or louvered fan guard (LFG Series) snap-on, slide or hinged version, Orion Fans' specialty air filters provide lo
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Date:
11/13/2018
A 98.5% Efficient High-Voltage BLDC Motor Driver IC Family
A 98.5% Efficient High-Voltage BLDC Motor Driver IC Family
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the release of its BridgeSwitch integrated half-bridge (IHB) motor driver IC family. BridgeSwitch ICs feature high- and low-side advanced FREDFETs (Fast Recovery Diode Field Effect Transistors) with integrated lossless current sensing, resulting in inverter convers
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Date:
11/13/2018
SiC Power Module Achieves High Reliability
SiC Power Module Achieves High Reliability
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the development of a 1700V/250A rated SiC power module that provides the industry’s highest level of reliability optimized for inverter and converter applications such as outdoor power generation systems and industrial high power supplies. In recent yea
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Date:
11/13/2018
High-Speed Protector Family With RS-485 Interface Protection
High-Speed Protector Family With RS-485 Interface Protection
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced its new Model TBU-DF and TBU-DB-Q high-speed protector (HSP) device families. These extremely fast (react in <1 millisecond), very precise semiconductor-based protectors provide a simple-to-use data line protection solution that offers inherent coordination with pe
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Date:
11/13/2018
The World's First Fanless 1000W Modular Power Supply
The World's First Fanless 1000W Modular Power Supply
FORT COLLINS, Colo.— Excelsys Technologies, an Advanced Energy company, announced the launch of the CoolX1000, the world’s first fanless 1000W modular power supply. Packaged in a compact 6.5 x 10 x 1U U-channel design, the CoolX1000 provides up to 1000W without any requirement for fan or base pla
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Date:
11/12/2018
SIP Relay Provides Up to 4000V Input-to-Output Isolation
SIP Relay Provides Up to 4000V Input-to-Output Isolation
CHICAGO — IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, now part of Littelfuse, Inc., introduced the CPC1984Y, a 600V, Normally Open Power SIP Relay, rated for up to 1A DC/1Arms continuous load current, twice the load current of the company’s most popular power relay. This high-reliability device uses optically coupl
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Date:
11/12/2018
µModule Regulator Eases Data Center Cooling Requirements
µModule Regulator Eases Data Center Cooling Requirements
NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) expanded its suite of Power by Linear µModule regulators with the LTM4700 step-down DC/DC power regulator, which combines the highest power in its class with the energy efficient performance needed to reduce data center infrastructure cooling requirements. Configured as
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Date:
11/12/2018
High-Output High-Bay LED Fixture With Remote Power Supply
High-Output High-Bay LED Fixture With Remote Power Supply
FARMINGDALE, N.J. – Dialight launched its new 72,000 lumen Vigilant High Output High Bay fixture, designed to deliver optimum illumination at mounting heights above 60 feet (18 meters). The fixture is the first Dialight product to feature the company’s new custom-designed remote power supply that c
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Date:
11/09/2018
Half-Bridge Drivers for Bidirectional Controller
Half-Bridge Drivers for Bidirectional Controller
TOKYO, Japan― Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new family of automotive-grade 100V, 4A half-bridge N-channel MOSFET drivers. The ISL784x4 family features three devices: the ISL78424 and ISL78444 with single tri-level PWM input for controlling both gate drivers, and the ISL78434, which has dual inde
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Date:
11/08/2018
TDK Electronics Teams up With Aito in Piezo Haptics
TDK Corporation announces that its subsidiary TDK Electronics is joining forces with Aito, a leading company in controller solutions for piezo haptics. Both companies will cooperate in the development and promotion of cutting-edge touch response solutions that are based on TDK’s portfolio of piezo actuators wi
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Date:
11/07/2018
TVS Diode Offers Single-Component Protection Solution
TVS Diode Offers Single-Component Protection Solution
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced an expansion of the TPSMB Series of Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes that protect sensitive automotive circuitry from a higher level of voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. The latest additions expand the ser
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Date:
11/07/2018
Modular Switching Regulators Now Available at Rutronik
Modular Switching Regulators Now Available at Rutronik
PLANO, TX – Rutronik, Inc. has announced that RECOM’s latest R-78E Series switching regulator module is now available at Rutronik24. RECOM designed the R-78E Series as a pin-compatible drop-in replacement for existing LM78 linear regulators, offering design engineers all the advantages of a switching regulator, in
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Date:
11/07/2018
Adding Heart Rate Monitoring to Consumer Electronics Devices
Adding Heart Rate Monitoring to Consumer Electronics Devices
MALVERN, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it can help manufacturers add a heart rate monitoring capability to any type of consumer electronic device. Vishay will demonstrate the capability at electronica 2018 with a fitness watch prototype that uses Vishay optoele
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Date:
11/07/2018
The Successful Qualification of Onyx Pyrometers
The Successful Qualification of Onyx Pyrometers
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced that Steel Dynamics, Inc.  has successfully qualified its Onyx series optical temperature pyrometers at its Columbus Division. The line of industrial pyrometers provides the flat roll steel mill with robust and repeatable temperature measurement fo
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Date:
11/06/2018
The Industry's Smallest Multi-Output MEMS Clock Generator
The Industry's Smallest Multi-Output MEMS Clock Generator
CHANDLER, Ariz.— As consumer demand for compact Internet of Things (IoT) and portable electronics devices accelerates, product designers need to find solutions that reduce application size while extending battery life. Timing devices are central to the operation of these products, but clock sources traditional
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Date:
11/06/2018
New Technology for High-Voltage Diode Production
Addison, TX -- Dean Technology, Inc., announced the introduction of its new technology for high voltage diode production – XOE, eXtreme Optimized Efficiency. Using the same production line, raw materials, and achieving the same overall yield, diodes made with this technology offer dramatic upgrades in perform
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Date:
11/06/2018
Buck Regulator Reduces Heat, EMI, & Footprint
Buck Regulator Reduces Heat, EMI, & Footprint
NORWOOD, MA – Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3310S, a 5V, 10A low EMI monolithic synchronous buck converter. The device’s fixed frequency peak current mode architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applications that demand fast transient response. The LTC3310S uses the Silent Swit
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Date:
11/05/2018
A Game-Changing MEMS Timing Solution for 5G Infrastructure
A Game-Changing MEMS Timing Solution for 5G Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – SiTimeCorporation announced the Emerald Platform, a revolutionary precision timing solution that solves critical timing challenges for 5G infrastructure equipment. With the Emerald Platform, operators can deploy 5G equipment in harsh environments and reliably offer mission-critical
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Date:
11/05/2018
10 Watt Encapsulated PCB-Mount AC/DC Power Supplies
10 Watt Encapsulated PCB-Mount AC/DC Power Supplies
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TMPS 10 series of 10 watt fully encapsulated pcb-mount power supplies that measure only 1.50 x 1.00 x 0.62" and requires no external components. The TMPS 10 Family offers seven single output models ranging 3.3 - 48 Vout with the latest safety approvals for IT so
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Date:
11/05/2018
Ultra-high accuracy coreless current sensor supports 60Arms
Ultra-high accuracy coreless current sensor supports 60Arms
The CZ-370x series device meets the UL safety standard UL61800-5-1 for industrial equipment and features a wide current detection lineup from ±5.3 to ±180 App, 60 Arms. The CZ-370x series is intended to be used for many applications including AC motors and general inverters. Features ● Creepage / Cleara
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Date:
11/01/2018
TI’s TPS650861 Multi-Rail PMICs, Now Shipping at Mouser
TI’s TPS650861 Multi-Rail PMICs, Now Shipping at Mouser
The TPS650861 configurable power management integrated circuit (PMIC) offers flexible power solutions for multiprocessor systems-on-chip (MPSoCs) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The TI TPS650861 PMIC, available from Mouser Electronics, features three variable-output voltage synchronous step-down
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Date:
11/01/2018
High-voltage precharger solution for railway applications
High-voltage precharger solution for railway applications
The precharger converts the battery nominal bus voltage of 50VDC up to 137.5VDC to a regulated output voltage of 400VDC or 600VDC to charge high voltage capacitor banks used to switch electric valves actuators such as for unlocking and lifting pantographs. The ENR1000-PC series delivers a peak power of 1000W, is able t
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Date:
11/01/2018
Compact, Efficient 5-20W AC/DC Power Modules
Compact, Efficient 5-20W AC/DC Power Modules
The modules are designed to offer great light-load efficiency and low standby power. Ideal for industrial controls, IoT infrastructure, smart-building devices, and household appliances, the range comprises 5W, 10W, 15W and 20W options. Built-in filters bring them well within EMC Class B limits with no additional ex
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Date:
11/01/2018
Power Resistors Offer up to 100W
Power Resistors Offer up to 100W
RALEIGH, NC -- The TR Series from Stackpole offers a compact power resistor solution for applications requiring the use of a heat sink. The TR Series offers 20W, 30W, 35W, 50W, and 50WH* sizes in a TO-220 style package and a 100W size in a TO-247 style. The TR Series features electrically isolated molded housi
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Date:
11/01/2018
Highly Reliable 2.5
Highly Reliable 2.5" SATA SSDs now Available at Rutronik
PLANO, TX – Rutronik has announced that Swissbit’s high-performance, highly reliable industrial-grade 2.5” SATA Solid State Disks (SSDs) are now available in both the X-60 and X-600 Series at www.Rutronik24.com. The 2.5” SSDs from Swissbit, a leading manufacturer of industrial grade flash memory so
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Date:
11/01/2018
New Evaluation Board for Standard Oscillators
New Evaluation Board for Standard Oscillators
The IOSC-EV Board comes with six smaller boards that can be snapped from the side of the main board and onto which different size 4 pad packaged oscillators can be soldered. The smaller board can then be soldered to the main PCB. The six different package sizes are 1.6 x 1.2mm, 2.0 x 1.6mm, 2.5 x 2.0mm, 3.2 x 2.5
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Date:
10/31/2018
Modular EV/HEV Battery Test System uses Regenerative Technology
Modular EV/HEV Battery Test System uses Regenerative Technology
Intepro Systems announces its advanced benchtop/rack mount Procyon Battery Test System for engineering design and production testing of high-performance electro mobility battery packs. The Procyon Battery Test System utilises Intepro’s innovative bi-directional charge/discharge regenerative power stage that ret
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Date:
10/31/2018
Medical Power Supplies from Gresham Power Electronics
Medical Power Supplies from Gresham Power Electronics
Typical applications include medical instrumentation, ultrasound equipment, clinical and cosmetic lasers, hospital and home patient monitoring systems and IT equipment. The micro-footprint, Ultra High Density OF(M) range of open frame power supplies are available with output power of 120, 225 and 550W and out
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Date:
10/31/2018
Extend battery life in portable devices with ultra-low Iq LDO
Extend battery life in portable devices with ultra-low Iq LDO
With an ultra-low Iq of 250 nanoamps (nA) versus the approximate 1 uA operation of traditional devices, the MCP1811 LDO reduces quiescent current to save battery life, enabling end-users to recharge or replace batteries less often. The minimised power consumption enables portable electronic devices to run for m
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Date:
10/31/2018
Yokogawa launches next generation Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Yokogawa launches next generation Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Yokogawa launches next generation Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
The device also offers higher precision plus an intuitive touchscreen display for enhanced ease of use and improved productivity. The DLM3000 builds on Yokogawa’s oscilloscope legacy with new features focusing on quality, flexibility and usability to increase users’ productivity and meet the advanced needs of
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Date:
10/31/2018
Industrial Temperature Transformer and Common Mode Choke
Industrial Temperature Transformer and Common Mode Choke
SAN DIEGO – Pulse Electronics’ Networking Business Unit introduces its new HDBaseT Industrial Temperature -40C to +85C Transformer and Common Mode Choke series.  Designed to improve EMI performance and support power over HDBaseT (PoH) applications, the HDBaseT In
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Date:
10/31/2018
Digital Step Attenuator Supports 9 kHz to 55 GHz Frequencies
Digital Step Attenuator Supports 9 kHz to 55 GHz Frequencies
pSemi's PE43508 digital step attenuator (DSA) is the world’s first single-chip silicon-on-insulator (SOI) DSA to support the entire 9 kHz to 55 GHz frequency range. Originally introduced as a 50 GHz DSA, the PE43508 proves its superior performance extends to an unprecedented 55 GHz.   The PE43508 is a 6-bit, 50-ohm
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Date:
10/31/2018
Precision A/D Converters Simplify PLC Development
Precision A/D Converters Simplify PLC Development
Leveraging ADI’s iPassives integrated precision passives technology, the AD4111 and AD4112 A/D converters integrate precision matched current sense resistors and resistor dividers. The high degree of channel-to-channel matching simplifies calibration requirements, and with support for up to eight single-ended vol
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Date:
10/31/2018
Efficient Flyback Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
Efficient Flyback Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
Power Integrations announced the release of LinkSwitch-XT2 offline switcher ICs incorporating 900 V power MOSFETs. Targeting high-efficiency isolated and non-isolated flyback power supplies up to 8 W, the up-rated ICs are suitable for three-phase industrial power supplies to 480 VAC and high-quality consumer produ
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Date:
10/31/2018
10kW Power Tablet AC-DC Converter
10kW Power Tablet AC-DC Converter
The RFM provides a power-factor-corrected, regulated, and isolated DC output with integrated filtering and built-in fault protection for redundant operation. The RFM can be configured to accept worldwide 3-phase AC mains from 200 to 480VAC. The low-profile power tablet design of the RFM enables unprecedented power
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Date:
10/31/2018
Three product series for safe protection against ESD
Three product series for safe protection against ESD
They also feature a high ESD dielectric strength with a contact discharge of up to ±30 kV. WE-TVS diodes in the three series “Standard”, “High Speed”, and “Super Speed” offer effective protection against electrostatic discharges at all protection levels. The new TVS diodes meet the industrial standards
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Date:
10/31/2018
UnitedSiC expands SiC JFET portfolio with Gen-3 1200 V and 650 V options
UnitedSiC expands SiC JFET portfolio with Gen-3 1200 V and 650 V options
The devices are normally-ON with zero voltage gate drive, making them particularly suited for applications such as very fast action, solid-state circuit breakers and circuit protection generally where a default to an ON-state is necessary in the absence of gate power. The devices are also commonly used in series co
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Date:
10/31/2018
Flex Power Modules boosts portfolio for RFPA applications
Flex Power Modules boosts portfolio for RFPA applications
Following on from the recently introduced 750W PKJ4000 series, the PKB-D is a high-density converter in the industry standard eighth-brick format with an output of 50V at 5A, and an input voltage range of 36 to 60V. This makes it ideal for 50V GaN based RFPA’s and also high voltage LDMOS applications. Th
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Date:
10/31/2018
Elevated Performance 2mm Pitch Industrial Connectors
Elevated Performance 2mm Pitch Industrial Connectors
Capable of withstanding a 10G vibrational force for a period of 6 hours, the components in Harwin’s new M225 connector series are intended for industrial deployment. These compact, high performance cable-to-board units feature a robust construction for prolonged operational lifespan, thanks to their glass-reinfor
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Date:
10/31/2018
Murata develops world’s smallest 32.768 kHz MEMS resonator
Murata develops world’s smallest 32.768 kHz MEMS resonator
Demand is growing for compact electronic components that consume less electrical power for use in digital devices for IoT and wearable applications where small size and long operating times are essential to market success. As many modern devices rely on accurate timing, there is an increasing need for low powe
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Date:
10/31/2018
Through-Beam Laser Sensors Improve Upon Proximity Sensors
Through-Beam Laser Sensors Improve Upon Proximity Sensors
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its new Eagle Eye Sensors.  A single package contains both a through-beam photoelectric laser source (emitter) and a receiver, providing a similar function as a proximity sensor, but with enhanced benefits.  The combination emitter/receiver pac
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Date:
10/31/2018
A New $1.5M Qualification Testing Chamber
A New $1.5M Qualification Testing Chamber
IRVINE, Calif. – ITT Inc.'s BIW Connector Systems brand has unveiled a new $1.5 million high pressure, high-temperature chamber for qualification testing of new electrical penetrator systems used in oil and gas wells. “The new chamber not only increases our robust testing capacity, but it also allow
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Date:
10/30/2018
600-V GaN FET Supports Applications up to 10 kW
600-V GaN FET Supports Applications up to 10 kW
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) announced a new portfolio of ready-to-use, 600-V gallium nitride (GaN), 50-mΩ and 70-mΩ power stages to support applications up to 10 kW. The LMG341x family enables designers to create smaller, more efficient and higher-performing designs compared to silicon field-effect transistors (F
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Date:
10/30/2018
Preforms Designed for Improved Thermal Management
Preforms Designed for Improved Thermal Management
Somerset, NJ – Alpha Assembly Solutions has recently introduced ALPHA AccuFlux BTC-578 Solder Preforms, designed to enhance reliability and heat transfer through the reduction of voiding under bottom termination components (BTC). “Voiding requirements are becoming more challenging as component packages
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Date:
10/30/2018
HARTING provides online library information for ECAD users
HARTING provides online library information for ECAD users
HARTING has been selected as the first producer to support a common interface between the CAx data providers CADENAS and Zuken E³.series. Fast and reliable access to component libraries is essential for smooth production processes and meeting time-to-market targets. Zuken and CADENAS have announced a partnership to st
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Date:
10/30/2018
White paper on battery technologies for safe DC UPS systems
White paper on battery technologies for safe DC UPS systems
The fail-safe availability of process-relevant systems and components begins quite fundamentally with the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and the associated protection against power failures, flicker, fluctuations or voltage dips in the 12V or 24V DC power supply. Decentralized and compact DC UPS systems are inc
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Date:
10/30/2018
Wide Voltage Range and Small Footprint DC-DC uSLIC modules
Wide Voltage Range and Small Footprint DC-DC uSLIC modules
Now engineers designing into applications in factory automation, medical, communications and consumer markets can tap into four new micro-system-level IC (“uSLIC™”) modules from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The MAXM17552, MAXM15064, MAXM17900 and MAXM17903 step-down DC-DC power modules join
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Date:
10/30/2018
Automotive-Grade Buck-Boost Power Supply Chipset
Automotive-Grade Buck-Boost Power Supply Chipset
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a buck-boost power supply chipset that provides the lowest current consumption in the industry along with stable performance (transient response characteristics) in automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) for cluster panels and gateways used in start-stop vehicle s
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Date:
10/30/2018
85W & 120W power supplies meet global standards and approvals
85W & 120W power supplies meet global standards and approvals
The ALM85 & ALM120 use less energy in both operating and standby mode, helping to reduce environmental impact. Meeting the latest international Energy Efficiency Level VI and CoC Tier 2 standards, applicable for the US, UK and Europe, the ALM series also has both medical and ITE safety approvals targeting
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Date:
10/30/2018
Panasonic's Capacitors Featured in THE EDGE
Panasonic's Capacitors Featured in THE EDGE
Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics is featuring Panasonic’s advanced SEK Series of solid capacitors in the latest edition of THE EDGE. The new SEK Series is Panasonic's industry-leading OS-CON Aluminum-Polymer Solid Capacitor product line. They are ideal for applications requiring high temperatures
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Date:
10/29/2018
Proximity Sensor Features Range Up to 20 cm
Proximity Sensor Features Range Up to 20 cm
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a fully integrated proximity sensor that combines a high power vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), a photodiode, a signal processing IC, and a 12-bit ADC in a single package. The new VCNL36687S is designed to be used in smartphones, tablets,
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Date:
10/29/2018
AC/DC Power Supply Modules Certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
AC/DC Power Supply Modules Certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
The TMPS 10 series from Traco Power comprises ultra compact AC/DC power supply modules in a lightweight fully encapsulated plastic casing for PCB mount. Beside the latest safety approvals for industrial and IT solutions (IEC/EN/UL 62368-1), they are also certified to IEC/EN 60335-1 for household appliance. These 10 Wa
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Date:
10/29/2018
Line of Environmental Sensors Based on MEMS Technology
Line of Environmental Sensors Based on MEMS Technology
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Bourns, Inc. introduced a new line of environmental sensors based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. The initial products offered in the Bourns Precision Sensor (BPS) lineare three pressure sensor model families and one humidity sensor model family. Designed for the advanced
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Date:
10/29/2018
Microcontrollers Support DDS-XRCE Communication Protocol
Microcontrollers Support DDS-XRCE Communication Protocol
TOKYO, Japan ― Renesas Electronics Corporation is accelerating the development of robotics systems to deliver intelligence at the industrial endpoint by extending the features of Renesas’ high-performance, 32-bit RX65N Series of microcontrollers (MCUs) to support the DDS-XRCE (Data-Distribution Service for Ex
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Date:
10/29/2018
Abracon's AX7 ClearClock Oscillator Featured in THE EDGE
Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics is featuring Abracon’s new AX7 ClearClock oscillator in the latest edition of THE EDGE. The AX7 ClearClock oscillator for next generation networking and RF applications leads the industry in low power consumption while maintaining typical jitter of 119fs. It also features
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Date:
10/26/2018
Future Electronics Delivers CUI Thermal and Motion Solutions
Future Electronics Delivers CUI Thermal and Motion Solutions
Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics is pleased to offer their customers the latest solutions in power, thermal, and motion technology from CUI. In AC-DC power solutions, CUI’s PBO series of ultra-compact SIP AC-DC power supplies is designed to maximize space where on-board AC-DC power conversion is
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Date:
10/26/2018
Wall-Mount Adaptors Include AC Plug Options
Wall-Mount Adaptors Include AC Plug Options
In order to fulfill low-wattage medical electronics power requirements, MEAN WELL has released the GSM06/18/25/36/60(E/U) series and continues to release the 12W high efficiency medical grade wall-mount adaptor ~ the GSM12E/U series. The GSM12E/U series includes wall-mount adaptors that come with AC plug options
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Date:
10/25/2018
Slim 3-Phase Input DIN-Rail Power Supply
Slim 3-Phase Input DIN-Rail Power Supply
MEAN WELL’s new generation of slim 3-phase input DIN rail power supplies have been widely adopted by high-power 3-phase systems since the release of the TDR-480/960(480W/960W). In order to fulfill lower power application requirements, MEAN WELL is proud to announce the 240W, TDR-240 series. TDR-240’s key features inc
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Date:
10/25/2018
Power Supply Chipset Ensures Stable Performance
Power Supply Chipset Ensures Stable Performance
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of a buck-boost power supply chipset that provides the lowest current consumption in the industry along with stable performance (transient response characteristics) in automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) for cluster panels and gateways us
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Date:
10/25/2018
Current-Sense Amplifiers Featured in THE EDGE
Current-Sense Amplifiers Featured in THE EDGE
Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics is featuring ON Semiconductor’s advanced automotive current-sense amplifiers in the latest edition of THE EDGE. The NCV21xR series from ON Semiconductor are automotive voltage-output current-sense amplifiers which can measure voltage across shunt resistors at common-mode voltages ranging from -0.3V to 26V, independent of the supply voltage. T
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Date:
10/25/2018
Flyback Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
Flyback Switcher ICs with Integrated 900 V MOSFETs
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the release of LinkSwitch-XT2 offline switcher ICs incorporating 900 V power MOSFETs. Targeting high-efficiency isolated and non-isolated flyback power supplies up to 8 W, the up-rated ICs are suitable for three-phase industrial power supplies to 480 VAC and high
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Date:
10/24/2018
TDK Updates Series of Rugged EPCOS AC Filter Capacitors
TDK Updates Series of Rugged EPCOS AC Filter Capacitors
Iselin, N.J. – TDK Corporation announced it has updated its EPCOS B32754* to B32758* series of AC filter capacitors. They now cover a range of voltages from 250 V AC to 400 V AC and offer capacitances of between 1 µF and 70 µF. The capacitors comply with IEC 61071: 2007 and are extremely robust, even at hig
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Date:
10/24/2018
Ultra-Small DC-DC Power Modules Provide Voltages up to 60V
Ultra-Small DC-DC Power Modules Provide Voltages up to 60V
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Now engineers designing into applications in factory automation, medical, communications and consumer markets can tap into four new micro-system-level IC (“uSLIC™”) modules from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.. The MAXM17552, MAXM15064, MAXM17900 and MAXM17903 step-down DC-DC power modules join Maxi
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Date:
10/24/2018
High-Speed CMOS PSRAMs Offer Densities From 8Mb to 128Mb
High-Speed CMOS PSRAMs Offer Densities From 8Mb to 128Mb
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory introduced a new family of high-speed CMOS pseudo SRAMs (PSRAMs) with densities from 8Mb to 128Mb in 6.0 mm x 7.0 mm x 1.0 mm 48-ball FPBGA and 4.0 mm by 4.0 mm by 1.0 mm 49-ball FPBGA packages. The devices combine the most desirable features of SRAMs and DRAMs to provide de
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Date:
10/24/2018
Series of Rugged AC Filter Capacitors Extended
Series of Rugged AC Filter Capacitors Extended
TDK Corporation has extended its EPCOS B32754* to B32758* series of AC filter capacitors. They now cover a range of voltages from 250 V AC to 400 V AC and offer capacitances of between 1 µF and 70 µF. The capacitors comply with IEC 61071: 2007 and are extremely robust, even at high humidity. This has been ve
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Date:
10/23/2018
Double-ESD Circuit Protection Diode for Networking Devices
Double-ESD Circuit Protection Diode for Networking Devices
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced a double electrostatic discharge circuit protection diode suited for networking applications such as Ethernet, smartphones and cellular phones, audio/video inputs, and more. It provides 25A SSC at 8/20 micro seconds, which is far better than industry average for prot
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Date:
10/23/2018
Battery Test System Achieves Exceptional Energy Recovery
Battery Test System Achieves Exceptional Energy Recovery
Tustin, CA— Intepro Systems announces its advanced benchtop/rack mount Procyon Battery Test System for engineering design and production testing of high-performance electro mobility battery packs. The Procyon Battery Test System utilizes Intepro’s innovative bi-directional charge/discharge regenerative power stag
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10/23/2018
Medical Power Supplies Include Output Power up to 550W
Medical Power Supplies Include Output Power up to 550W
Gresham Power Electronics can provide medical equipment designers and OEMs with a wide range of fully approved medical power supplies. Typical applications include medical instrumentation, ultrasound equipment, clinical and cosmetic lasers, hospital and home patient monitoring systems and IT equipment. The micro-footprint,
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10/23/2018
Extend Batteries in Portable Devices with Ultra-low Iq LDO
Extend Batteries in Portable Devices with Ultra-low Iq LDO
CHANDLER, Ariz.— Portable electronic devices are now expected to run for months or even years on a single battery, making minimizing power consumption in these applications a top priority for product designers. Microchip Technology Inc. introduced a linear Low Dropout (LDO) regulator that extends battery lif
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10/23/2018
A New IoT Interface for Climate Control Solutions
A New IoT Interface for Climate Control Solutions
Schaumburg, IL - A great deal of information is generated when it comes to operating modern climate control solutions in enclosures. Until now, it has only been practical to record operating hours and the current temperature inside the enclosure. But with modern devices like the new cooling units and chillers
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10/23/2018
New Convection-Cooled Modular Configurable Power Supplies
New Convection-Cooled Modular Configurable Power Supplies
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Excelsys Technologies Ltd., an Advanced Energy company, announces the upcoming release of four new modules which further expands the CoolMod offering. The CmM, CmN, CmP & CmQ are the latest modules, offering wide trim solutions in the CoolX series of convection cooled modular configurable po
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10/22/2018
Pyrometers Enable Direct Measurement of Advanced Materials
FORT COLLINS, Colo.— Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the launch of its new Onyx-M pyrometer series for measurement into the mid-IR and long-IR spectral space. These new pyrometers complement AE’s existing portfolio of industrial pyrometers by enabling direct measurement of glass, plastics and other advanced m
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10/22/2018
Feig Electronics Launches UHF Compact Reader
Duluth, GA — FEIG ELECTRONICS announced its UHF Compact Reader ID LRU500i, which combines a powerful RFID reader with an integrated antenna and signal light in one single device.  The UHF Compact Reader is ideal for vehicle identification and parking access control applications in airports, universities, ga
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10/22/2018
Chip Resistors Designed for High-Voltage Handling
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole Electronics Inc. has expanded its stock position for its popular HVC Series. In addition to increasing the number of resistance values available, Stackpole also offers a wide range of tolerance options as precise as 0.1% and TCR as low as 25 ppm. The HVC is a thick film surface mount ch
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10/22/2018
SPiiPlus Library for MATLAB Enhances Application Development
SPiiPlus Library for MATLAB Enhances Application Development
MIGDAL HA’EMEK, Israel -- ACS Motion Control has created a MATLAB library that enables users to develop sophisticated applications with advanced diagnostics capabilities directly with ACS control systems. The MATLAB library communicates with ACS' motion controllers, allowing users to implement custom motion profiles
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10/19/2018
Software Manages Investments in Containerization
Software Manages Investments in Containerization
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Containerization has emerged as an innovative solution for companies seeking to deploy applications and manage investments in cloud and hybrid IT infrastructures. Eaton stands at the forefront of powering cloud and hybrid investments and today announced the global launch of its Intelligent Pow
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10/19/2018
15 & 30 Watt Encapsulated PCB-Mount Power Supplies
15 & 30 Watt Encapsulated PCB-Mount Power Supplies
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TPP 15-D and TPP 30-D series of 15 and 30 watt fully encapsulated pcb-mount power supplies. These ultra-compact models measure only 1.65 x 1.14 x 0.85” (15W) or 2.89 x 1.50 x 1.00” (30W). Compliance to the ErP directive for no load power consumption and UL 62368-1 / E
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10/19/2018
AC/DC Power Supply Designed for Medical or ITE Applications
Hudson, MA – Power Partners, Inc. announces their PDAM120 Series of 120W ac/dc power supplies that feature either Class I or Class II input configurations and are designed for use in either medical or ITE applications. The PDAM120 Series size is an industry standard 2 x 3-inch platform, available in three design
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10/18/2018
Robust Temperature Sensor for up to 300°C
Robust Temperature Sensor for up to 300°C
TDK Corporation presents the K525, a new EPCOS NTC temperature sensor that is designed for the extended measuring range from -10 °C up to +300 °C. Thanks to its ceramic sleeve that is filled with a ceramic, the sensor is suitable for applications under harsh operating conditions and is resistant to aggressive me
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10/18/2018
An Expanded Line of Conduction Cooled Capacitors
An Expanded Line of Conduction Cooled Capacitors
Illinois Capacitor has expanded their lineup of their HC and LC Series Conduction Cooled Capacitors to include new direct mounting options on the HC Series.  These devices are a fit for resonant power circuitry having very high current demands.  With the rugged appearance of mechanical components, th
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10/17/2018
Hirose Expands USB Type-C Connector Offering
Hirose Expands USB Type-C Connector Offering
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS -- Hirose has expanded its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family with the introduction of four new versions that offer high current performance, waterproof certification and vertical orientation for enhanced design flexibility in a compact form factor. Designed to meet customer requ
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10/17/2018
TDK Expands Family of Compact Fuse-Protected Varistors
TDK Expands Family of Compact Fuse-Protected Varistors
Iselin, N.J. – TDK Corporation announced has extended its EPCOS ThermoFuse family of fuse-protected varistors with the new compact NT14 and NT20 series. The new ThermoFuse components feature a footprint that fits into existing circuit board layouts. The NT14 series (disk diameter 14 mm) is designed to absorb
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10/17/2018
AVX Releases New Lambda-Bridge Thermal Conductors
AVX Releases New Lambda-Bridge Thermal Conductors
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new λ-Bridge (Lambda-Bridge) Series thermal conductors. Constructed with high-quality aluminum nitride (AlN) or beryllium oxide (BeO) materials, Lambda-Bridge thermal conductors provide efficient, cost-effective thermal management solutions with reliable, re
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10/17/2018
Conduction-Cooled Capacitors Include Direct Mounting Options
Conduction-Cooled Capacitors Include Direct Mounting Options
Illinois Capacitor has expanded their lineup of their HC and LC Series Conduction Cooled Capacitors, to include new direct mounting options on the HC Series. These devices are a fit for resonant power circuitry, having very high current demands.  With the rugged appearance of mechanical components, they ha
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10/17/2018
Renesas Electronics Simplifies Satellite Subsystem Design
Renesas Electronics Simplifies Satellite Subsystem Design
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the ISL70591SEH and ISL70592SEH radiation-hardened precision current sources designed to provide current excitation to the more than 300 resistive sensors that monitor the health of a satellite’s subsystems. The two new Renesas devices
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10/16/2018
ThermoFuse Varistors: Compact Overvoltage Protection
ThermoFuse Varistors: Compact Overvoltage Protection
TDK Corporation has extended its EPCOS ThermoFuse family of fuse protected varistors with the new compact NT14 and NT20 series. The new ThermoFuse components feature a footprint that fits into existing circuit board layouts. The NT14 series (disk diameter 14 mm) is designed to absorb maximum surge currents with an
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10/16/2018
Slow Blow Fuse Features Higher Current Rating
Slow Blow Fuse Features Higher Current Rating
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their latest surface mount slow blow chip fuses, the C1T Series, (6 Amp, 7 Amp and 8 Amp), which feature a high current rating in the small 1206 surface mount package. These fuses provide board level primary and secondary circuit protection for a wide variety of consumer el
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10/16/2018
Ethernet Common Mode Choke for Automotive Applications
Ethernet Common Mode Choke for Automotive Applications
SAN DIEGO – Pulse Electronics’ Networking Business Unit introduces the 1000Base-T1 Ethernet Common Mode Choke for automotive applications. Designed to deliver high reliability and performance, the AE5002 1000Base-T1 series is ideal for applications such as Infotainment, Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADA
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10/16/2018
IoT Platform SC Achieves EAL4+ Security Certification
San Diego, CA — Express Logic announced that thanks to its collaboration with the world’s leading security evaluation lab Brightsight, its X-Ware IoT Platform Secure Connectivity (SC) has become the industry’s first deeply embedded cloud connectivity software platform to achieve EAL4+ common criteria security ce
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10/16/2018
Magnetics Components for Power Converters in Automotive
Magnetics Components for Power Converters in Automotive
PREMO has announced the 3DP-Series (3kW_HVLV & 7kW_HVHV) Transformer + Chokes, providing up to 40-50% reduction in volume compared with current discrete industrial solutions for the same power management. Other topologies and powers are under design (11kW and 22kW). PREMO is investing in innovative inductive
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10/15/2018
Ultra-High Power Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistors
Ultra-High Power Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistors
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RPC-UP ultra high power pulse withstanding chip resistors. The RPC-UP is available in a 0.5 watt rated 0805 size and a 0.75 watt 1206 size chip. The RPC-UP maintains the same excellent pulse handling the RPC series is known for, but grea
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10/15/2018
Monitor Temperature at Multiple Locations with Sensor Family
Monitor Temperature at Multiple Locations with Sensor Family
CHANDLER, Ariz.—Temperature measurement is central to the functionality of Internet of Things (IoT) and personal computing devices, making it imperative that developers integrate temperature sensors that reduce power consumption and lower system voltage in applications. To meet these needs, Microchip Technolog
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10/15/2018
TVS Diode Arrays Designed to Protect Two Lines of Ethernet Ports
TVS Diode Arrays Designed to Protect Two Lines of Ethernet Ports
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the first of a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect two lines of 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports from damage due to sustained overcurrent and overvoltage. Through-package routing permits the SP4031 Series Hybrid Protection Module’s circuitry to prot
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10/15/2018
ROICs Enable Essential Military and Space Applications
ROICs Enable Essential Military and Space Applications
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – TowerJazz announced the Company is increasing its technology portfolio that is compliant with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) by adding 65nm technology access for next-generation ROICs (Readout Integrated Circuits), enabling essential military and space applications critic
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10/15/2018
Distributed Gap Cores For Switch-Mode Power Applications
Distributed Gap Cores For Switch-Mode Power Applications
Micrometals is proud to introduce its new series of EQ distributed gap cores.  The rectangular geometry of the EQ body is ideal for surface mount applications while the round center post readily accepts helical flat wire coils, or bobbins with round wire.  The cores are offered in six industry standard ge
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10/14/2018
POE Injectors Meets DOE Efficiency Regs for Power Supplies
POE Injectors Meets DOE Efficiency Regs for Power Supplies
Phihong’s new 30 watt POEA30U-1AT single-port Power-over-Ethernet (POE) injector series  are the first IEEE802.3 at mid-spans on the market to meet the US Department of Energy’s (DOE VI) efficiency regulations for external power supplies. “Due to the active nature of IEEE802.3 POE standards, it is extreme
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10/11/2018
Digital Power Modules Offer High Power Density and Efficiency
Digital Power Modules Offer High Power Density and Efficiency
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new family of encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power modules. The five RAA210xxx simple digital power modules offer advanced digital telemetry and performance, and are as easy to use as Renesas’ analog power modules. They are complete step-do
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10/11/2018
HCTI Design Kit Features Inductance Range of 10-1000uH
Signal Transformer announces their new High Current Toroidal Inductor (HCTI) Design Kit. This new Design Kit provides a varied selection of toroidal inductors to design engineers who are looking for solutions to support EMI/RFI filtering and energy storage in industrial and consumer goods applications. The HCTI Desig
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10/11/2018
LED Matrix Manager for Automotive Matrix and Pixel Lighting
LED Matrix Manager for Automotive Matrix and Pixel Lighting
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Designers of high-performance automotive matrix lighting and adaptive driving beam light-emitting diode (LED) applications can now migrate to higher current devices while reducing design size and improving flexibility with the MAX20092 12-switch matrix manager from Maxim Integrated Products,
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10/11/2018
ROHM Expands Its D/A Converter Product Line-up
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM has launched a new branding “MUS-IC” reflecting ROHM’s focus on solutions for high-fidelity audio products. This branding covers a range of D/A converter ICs (DAC ICs), optimized for high-fidelity reproduction, and power supply products. The increased adoption o
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10/11/2018
Relays can Switch a Wide Range of Currents and Voltages
Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics is featuring the new AQZ20_G Series PhotoMOS Relays from Panasonic in the latest edition of THE EDGE. The AQZ20_G Series High Capacity PhotoMOS Relays can switch a wide range of currents and voltages to control various types of loads while maintaining a slim 4-pin S
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10/11/2018
Express Logic Supports STM32 X-CUBE-STL for SIL Functional Safety
San Diego, CA — Express Logic announced that it has integrated the STMicroelectronics Software Self-Test Libraries (X-CUBE-STL) with the X-Ware IoT Platform for developers using STM32 microcontrollers based on ARM cores. X-Ware IoT Platform leverages the X-CUBE-STL to help customers more quickly navigate thro
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10/10/2018
MCU Development Board Allows Easy Deployment of IoT devices
MCU Development Board Allows Easy Deployment of IoT devices
CHANDLER, Ariz.— Creating cloud-connected applications traditionally can require significant time and resources for embedded designers to develop necessary expertise in communications protocols, security and hardware compatibility. Developers often overcome these challenges with large software frameworks and Re
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10/10/2018
Robust Y2 Capacitors With an Increased Rated Voltage
Robust Y2 Capacitors With an Increased Rated Voltage
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS MKP Y2 capacitors for EMI suppression. In contrast to conventional types that are designed for rated voltages of 300 V AC, these new capacitors offer a permissible rated voltage of 350 V AC. The capacitances of the B3203* series range from 4.7 nF to
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10/09/2018
DC-DC Converters Offer High-Input Surge Withstand Capacity
DC-DC Converters Offer High-Input Surge Withstand Capacity
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently added the RWR-350-P600 series to its line of fully encapsulated RIA12 railway quality DC-DC converters. The units have an input voltage surge withstand capacity 3.5 times the nominal input voltage for 20 milliseconds and meet the requirements of RIA12 with wide margins. RIA12 is
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10/09/2018
The Industry's First Rugged Deep Learning System
The Industry's First Rugged Deep Learning System
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – General Micro Systems (GMS) introduced the industry’s first rugged, conduction-cooled, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) deep learning/artificial intelligence (AI) mobile system that offers real-time data analysis and decision making directly on the battlefield. The X422 “Lighting” int
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10/08/2018
Rectifiers Offer Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.36 V
Rectifiers Offer Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.36 V
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced four new 100 V and 120 V TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers that provide up to 20 mV lower forward voltage than previous-generation devices. The Vishay General Semiconductors V30100CI, V30120CI, V40100CI, and V40120CI offer current ratings of 30 A and
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10/08/2018
Dataforth Offers Real-Time Online MAQ20 Demos
Dataforth Offers Real-Time Online MAQ20 Demos
Dataforth Corporation has developed two online MAQ20 demonstrations that allow users to experience both real-time interaction with a MAQ20 and remote access to a MAQ20 system from anywhere. For the Process Simulator Interactive Demo, Dataforth built a hardware module that acts as a process simulator. Dataforth
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10/08/2018
DIN Rail Power Supplies Features Operation From 90-264VAC
DIN Rail Power Supplies Features Operation From 90-264VAC
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking MEAN WELL’s SDR Series 75-960 Watt AC-DC, DIN Rail power supplies. The SDR series is a slim size AC-DC DIN Rail power supply in a metal case that can be installed on a TS-35/7.5 or 15 mounting rail. It features operation from 90-264VAC (180-264VAC for
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10/08/2018
Programmable Power Platform Includes a DC 1.7–5 kW Series
Programmable Power Platform Includes a DC 1.7–5 kW Series
SAN DIEGO –AMETEK Programmable Power has again expanded its popular Asterion power supply platform. This time, it’s with the addition of a line of programmable, high-performance DC power supplies with either fixed or autoranging output. Like the Asterion AC family, the Sorensen Asterion DC Series sets
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10/05/2018
Pluggable Connector for Chassis-Mount DC-DC Converters
Pluggable Connector for Chassis-Mount DC-DC Converters
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces an extension to the RCM Series, 150 W to 1000 W chassis-mount DC-DC converters, with an optional pluggable connector version. The pluggable connectors are an alternative to the standard cage clamp terminals, that lowers the risk of reverse polarity co
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10/04/2018
Buck-Boost Controllers for Industrial Battery-Powered Applications
Buck-Boost Controllers for Industrial Battery-Powered Applications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an innovative new family of bidirectional four-switch synchronous buck-boost controllers. The ISL81601 and ISL81401 are the industry’s only true bidirectional controllers that sense peak current at both ends and provide cycle-by-cycle current limit in
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10/04/2018
Rugged Power Supplies in Miniature Open-Frame Package
Rugged Power Supplies in Miniature Open-Frame Package
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TPP 100A-J and TPP 150A-J series of 100 and 150 watt open-frame power supplies. Their high efficiency topology, industrial-grade components and advanced thermal management enable -25°C to +85°C operation, compliance to IEC 60068-2-6 / IEC 60068-2-27 / MIL-STD-810F for
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10/04/2018
LED Power Supplies Target Demanding Industrial Lighting
LED Power Supplies Target Demanding Industrial Lighting
WALNUT, CA.—LinkCom Manufacturing announces its 75-100W LLC Series, the latest addition to the INCORE family of high-performance constant-current LED power supplies. The LLC Series is available in models with nominal power ratings from 75-100 W and output voltages from 12V to 54V – all with efficiency up to
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10/04/2018
PoE Connector Modules Ideal for High-Bandwidth Applications
PoE Connector Modules Ideal for High-Bandwidth Applications
SAN DIEGO -- Pulse Electronics’ Networking Business Unit introduces its new J1V series of 1x1 Top Entry 1000Base-T to 10GBASE-T 4P PoE Ethernet Connector Modules.  This series also includes options for LED’s and 4 and 5 channel magnetics for 10GBase-T.  The package is
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10/04/2018
High-Frequency Integrated Thin Film Band-Pass Filters
High-Frequency Integrated Thin Film Band-Pass Filters
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. — AVX Corporation introduced new 0805-case BP Series multilayer, integrated thin film (ITF) band-pass filters. Designed for broad compatibility with a wide range of high-frequency wireless applications, including mobile communications systems, satellite TV receivers, GPSs, vehicle-locating sy
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10/03/2018
Industrial-Grade IoT Platform Now Supports AWS Greengrass
San Diego, CA — Express Logic announced turnkey integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Greengrass software, extending the current direct X-Ware IoT Platform support for AWS. Express Logic’s X-Ware IoT Platform is the industrial-grade alternative for AWS Greengrass customers who must quickly and easil
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10/03/2018
Leadless Packaging Technology for High-Current Applications
Leadless Packaging Technology for High-Current Applications
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the TO-Leadless (TOLL) package in combination with 40V Shield-Gate Technology (SGT) to provide the highest current capability in its voltage class.  The TOLL package has the highest current capacity because of AOS’innovative technology which ut
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10/01/2018
LED Drivers Combine TRIAC and 0-10V Dimming Functions
LED Drivers Combine TRIAC and 0-10V Dimming Functions
WALNUT, CA.—LinkCom Manufacturing announces the availability of its INCORE Brand TRI Series of LED power supplies designed to provide a simple interface between conventional TRIAC dimming controls and LED lighting fixtures. Offering models with nominal ratings from 5W to 13W, the TRI Series facilitates retrofitting of
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10/01/2018
RC Equalizers Deliver Reliable, Tight-Tolerance Performance
RC Equalizers Deliver Reliable, Tight-Tolerance Performance
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation released the new GEQ Series RC equalizers. These ruggedly constructed, ultraminiature (EIA 0402, 1005 metric) equalizers combine high-performance tantalum nitride (TaN) resistive elements and silicon/oxygen/nitrogen (SiON) capacitive elements with AVX’s proprietary, automotive-qualified, glas
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10/01/2018
DIN Rail Power Supplies Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
DIN Rail Power Supplies Now Shipping from Sager Electronics
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s DSP series of 7.5-100 Watt AC-DC, DIN Rail power supplies. The DSP series is a low profile AC-DC DIN Rail power supply designed for building and factory automation. It features operation from 90-264VAC with a Class II double insulate
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10/01/2018
The Power and Evolution of GaN - Part 1

Figure 3: LiDAR car

The Power and Evolution of GaN - Part 1
Alex Lidow, CEO and Co-founder of EPC

Gallium nitride(GaN)-on-silicon low voltage power devices have enabled many new applications since commercial availability began in 2010. New markets, such as light detection and ranging (LiDAR), envelope tracking, and wireless power, emerged due to the superior switching speed of GaN. These new applications ha
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09/29/2018
Medical-Grade Wall-Mount Adapter Meets DoE Level VI Regulation
Medical-Grade Wall-Mount Adapter Meets DoE Level VI Regulation
Thanks to high reliability and versatility, the GEM12~40I and GSM06~36E/U wall-mount type adapters from MEAN WELL have received positive feedback from the market. In order to fulfill higher power requirements for wall-mount type adapters, MEAN WELL now releases three exclusive 60W medical-grade wall-mount series ~ G
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09/28/2018
AC/DC Smart Charger With Low Profile and High Power Density
AC/DC Smart Charger With Low Profile and High Power Density
The DBR/DBU-3200 is a 3.2KW single output rack-type/enclosed type AC/DC smart charger in 1U low profile and with high power density up to 37W/inch3. This series operates at 90-264Vac & 120-370Vdc input voltage and offers models with the DC output mostly demanded by the industry. Each model is cooled by a thermo
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09/27/2018
IoT Benchmark Available for Bluetooth Low-Energy Edge Nodes
IoT Benchmark Available for Bluetooth Low-Energy Edge Nodes
PORTLAND, Ore. — EEMBC, an industry consortium that develops benchmarks for embedded hardware and software, announced that its internet of things IoTMark-BLE benchmark is now available for licensing. Part of the IoTMark benchmarking suite for measuring the combined energy consumption of an edge node's sensor int
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09/27/2018
Powercast Ships PowerSpot Power-Over-Distance Wireless Transmitter
Powercast Ships PowerSpot Power-Over-Distance Wireless Transmitter
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Powercast Corporation announced that it has begun shipping its three-watt, Bluetooth-approved PowerSpot transmitter which is the industry’s first that works in the far field (up to 80 feet) to charge multiple consumer devices over the air - no charging mats needed. Powercast began producti
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09/27/2018
Wide Trim Modules Deliver up to 300W
Wide Trim Modules Deliver up to 300W
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Excelsys Technologies Ltd., an Advanced Energy company, announces the upcoming release of four new modules which further expands the CoolMod offering. The CmM, CmN, CmP & CmQ are the latest modules, offering wide trim solutions in the CoolX series of convection cooled modular configurable po
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09/27/2018
Sensor Programming Tool for Hall-Effect Sensors
Sensor Programming Tool for Hall-Effect Sensors
TDK Corporation expands its tool chain for the easy programming of various Micronas Hall-effect sensors with the Magnetic Sensor Programmer MSP V1.0. It replaces the APB 1.5 and complements the existing programmer line, which comprises the USB-Programming Kit V1.01 and the HAL APB V5.1. These pr
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09/27/2018
SiC MOSFETs Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses
SiC MOSFETs Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses
TUCSON, Arizona, U.S.A. – The SA110 is Apex Microtechnology’s first high-current, high-voltage half H-bridge to combine silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with a gate drive in a single module device. This hybrid switching amplifier also features digital gate driver control, a very high 400 kHz MAX switching frequenc
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09/27/2018
Fans Offer Lower-Power Cooling Solutions for AC Applications
Fans Offer Lower-Power Cooling Solutions for AC Applications
DALLAS, TX – Orion Fans has launched a family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans that offer low power, energy-saving cooling solutions for AC applications. The AC input fans utilize a brushless DC motor and incorporate voltage transformation within the motor for significantly lower power consumption. This equ
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09/27/2018
Power Supply Series Upgraded to 2XMOPP
MEAN WELL is proud to announce that the newly launched high-performance medical power supply, MSP-1000 series, has been upgraded to 2XMOPP.   The IEC60601-1 3rd edition standard is the harmonized standard for medical electrical equipment that has been adopted globally. In the latest 3rd edition of the
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09/26/2018
Low-side gate driver ICs prevent false triggering of MOSFETs
Low-side gate driver ICs prevent false triggering of MOSFETs
Infineon’s 1EDN7550/1EDN8550 EiceDRIVER™, 1-channel low-side gate driver ICs with truly differential inputs, prevent false triggering of MOSFETs as control signal inputs are largely independent from ground potential. Infineon Technology
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09/25/2018
Boost Controller Cascades Outputs to Regulate Beyond 200V
Boost Controller Cascades Outputs to Regulate Beyond 200V
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC7840, a 2-phase nonsynchronous boost controller that drives two stages of external N-channel power MOSFETs. It is configurable as single or dual output boost regulator or for higher voltages, the output of the first channel can feed the input of second
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09/25/2018
Mouser Electronics and What's Next Sign Global Agreement
Mouser Electronics and What's Next Sign Global Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces a distribution agreement with What’s Next. Through the agreement, Mouser now stocks eight unique, Arduino-compatible What’s Next microcontroller boards — including the Yellow, Red, Green, and Orange boards — ideal for a wide range of applications, such as electronics instruction, 3D printing, Internet of Things (IoT) projects, and robot
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09/25/2018
RF Switch Features Low Insertion Loss of 1.8 dB at 30 GHz
Lowell, Massachusetts– MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announces its new MASW-011102 SPDT non-reflective switch. Building on the established performance hallmarks of MACOM’s GaAs-based SPDT MASW Series switches, the new MASW-011102 is optimized for use in applications spanning test and m
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09/25/2018
Digital Signal Controller Accelerates DSP Performance
Digital Signal Controller Accelerates DSP Performance
CHANDLER, Ariz.— System designers looking for digital signal processing power with the design simplicity of a microcontroller (MCU) can now utilize a new family of 16-bit Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) from Microchip Technology Inc.. Designed to deliver faster deterministic performance in time-critical co
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Date:
09/25/2018
Sensor Platform for Monitoring ECG, Heart Rate and Temperature
Sensor Platform for Monitoring ECG, Heart Rate and Temperature
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Designers seeking to enable continuous monitoring of various health parameters can now quickly create unique, highly accurate wearable solutions using Health Sensor Platform 2.0 (HSP 2.0) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. This next-generation rapid prototyping, evaluation and development pla
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Date:
09/25/2018
Test Tools with Two True-Differential Time-Domain Reflectometers
Test Tools with Two True-Differential Time-Domain Reflectometers
Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.– Teledyne LeCroy announced the launch of Teledyne Test Tools (T3), a branded portfolio that adds a comprehensive range of test equipment to the Teledyne LeCroy product offering. T3 products complement and leverage Teledyne LeCroy’s decades-long leadership in oscilloscope technology and are
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Date:
09/25/2018
Emerson Extends SolaHD High-Performance SDN-C Power Supplies Line
Emerson Extends SolaHD High-Performance SDN-C Power Supplies Line
ROSEMONT, IL -- Emerson introduced its new SolaHD SDN 16-12-100C power supply to bring the benefits of the high performance SolaHD SDN-C Series power supply family to global applications requiring up to 16 Amp continuous 12 Vdc power. It is an excellent choice for system integrators looking for a full-featured p
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Date:
09/25/2018
Encapsulated 15 & 30 Watt Power Supplies with JST Connectors
Encapsulated 15 & 30 Watt Power Supplies with JST Connectors
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TPP 15-J and TPP 30-J series of 15 and 30 watt fully encapsulated, chassis mount power supplies with JST connectors for simplified plug & play cable assemblies as compared with traditional screw terminals. The footprint has been reduced to 2.82 x 1.14 x 0.82” (1
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Date:
09/25/2018
GaAs Technologies Support 5G Equipment
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp. is driving the development and deployment of 5G user equipment and network infrastructure in the sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency bands. Front-end semiconductor technology has a significant influence on battery life and total power consumption of mobile devices and active an
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Date:
09/25/2018
TVS Diode Array for Automated Factory Sensor Circuit Protection
TVS Diode Array for Automated Factory Sensor Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced a TVS diode array designed for circuit protection of proximity sensors in automated factory sensory applications. The new device features a double diode array for switch protection and reverse blocking protection. The PDFN3-32 is designed to protect 24-volt proximity
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Date:
09/24/2018
Power Detector Family With Integrated Directional Couplers
Power Detector Family With Integrated Directional Couplers
Lowell, Massachusetts– MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced its new MACP Series of high-performance power detectors with integrated, low loss directional couplers, optimized for power monitoring and leveling in point-to-point radios, ISM, radar, VSAT, EW and aerospace and defense applications. Th
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Date:
09/24/2018
1 Ohm SiC MOSFET Enables Efficient Power-Control Applications
1 Ohm SiC MOSFET Enables Efficient Power-Control Applications
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced its first 1700VSiC MOSFET, the LSIC1MO170E1000, expanding its portfolio of SiC MOSFET devices. An important addition to the Littelfuse SiC MOSFET product offering, the LSIC1MO170E1000 is a powerful addition to the company’s 1200V SiC MOSFETS and Schottky diodes already rele
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Date:
09/24/2018
A PIN Photodiode UV-Enhancement Process for High Sensitivity
A PIN Photodiode UV-Enhancement Process for High Sensitivity
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of its Series 4 UV-enhancement process for PIN photodiodes.   The new Series 4 process allows for the optimization of Marktech PIN photodiodes for accurate, effective measurements in both th
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Date:
09/21/2018
Coating Enables Seamless Cloaking of Solar Panels and Security Sensors
Coating Enables Seamless Cloaking of Solar Panels and Security Sensors
NORFOLK, VA – The Face Companies of Norfolk, Virginia today announced the development of a revolutionary coating technology that will enable light-sensitive devices such as solar panels and photosensors to be disguised or seamlessly concealed, significantly increasing the aesthetic and economic appeal of these de
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Date:
09/20/2018
DC/DC Converters Contribute to Safe Assisted Driving
DC/DC Converters Contribute to Safe Assisted Driving
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of the BD9S series (BD9S400MUF-C, BD9S300MUF-C, BD9S200MUF-C, BD9S100NUX-C, BD9S000NUX-C). This series of automotive synchronous secondary buck DC/DC converters have a high reliability and low power consumption in a compact form factor with a t
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Date:
09/20/2018
Electro-Magnetic Sensor With Only 1.65mm Total Height Profile
Electro-Magnetic Sensor With Only 1.65mm Total Height Profile
PREMO has announced the 3DC14EM-ULP Series, the smallest in height (less than 50% of the parts in the market today). Most of the 3D-electromagnetic sensors in the market have a height around 3.2mm. The smallest height before ULP series was the PREMO 3DC06 invention, with 2.5mm. The 1.65mm height target ha
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Date:
09/19/2018
Power Supply Unit Offers a Backup Lithium-Ion Battery
Power Supply Unit Offers a Backup Lithium-Ion Battery
GOLETA, Calif.—Transphorm Inc. and Delta Electronics disclosed that the power supply unit (PSU) manufacturer’s newest innovation comes from practical use of Transphorm’s high-voltage (HV) GaN FETs. Delta’s latest 80Plus Platinum 800 Watt PSU now offers a backup lithium-ion battery. Should a data center
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Date:
09/19/2018
Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Manufacturing Line Improves Flexibility
(De Pere, Wis.) Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC (B&W MEGTEC) has launched a complete lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing line in an operating layout that improves flexibility, quality, cost-effectiveness, and speed-to-market. Matched to meet application-specific production requirements, each line
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Date:
09/19/2018
IoT Platform Brings Industrial IoT Device Security and Safety
San Diego, CA — Express Logic has announced that its industrial-grade X-Ware IoT Platform—powered by the industry-leading ThreadX RTOS—now supports the TrustZone for ARMv8-M technology-based Microchip SAM L11 microcontrollers. IoT devices almost always require an RTOS and network connectivity. As device
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Date:
09/18/2018
USB Power Delivery Controllers Simplify Designs
USB Power Delivery Controllers Simplify Designs
DALLAS –Texas Instruments (TI) introduced two new USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (PD) controllers, with fully integrated power paths to simplify designs, minimize solution size and speed time to market. The TPS65987D and TPS65988 offer system designers the industry’s highest level of integration which ca
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Date:
09/18/2018
Remote Control System Simplifies Industrial Rail Operations
Remote Control System Simplifies Industrial Rail Operations
WARREN, OHIO - Laird Controls has developed a portable remote control system that allows one rail operator to easily and efficiently move locomotives throughout the rail operation. By enabling a single worker to pilot a locomotive, as opposed to three people in a work crew, the Transport QC quick connect remote
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Date:
09/18/2018
A 98% Efficient Bidirectional Buck-Boost Controller
A 98% Efficient Bidirectional Buck-Boost Controller
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8708/-1, a 98% efficient bidirectional buck-boost switching regulator controller that operates between two batteries that have the same voltage, which are ideal for redundancy in self-driving cars. The LT8708/-1 operates from an input voltage that can
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Date:
09/17/2018
A Novel Approach of Improving Battery Performance

Schematic representation of the preparation process and electrochemical behavior of LixSi-modified lithium foil.

A Novel Approach of Improving Battery Performance
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST, has introduced a novel technology that promises to significantly boost the performance of lithium metal batteries, a promising candidate for the next generation of rechargeable batteries. The study also validates the principle of enhanced battery performance via the real-time in
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Date:
09/17/2018
Network Fuse Enhances Safety of Electronic Equipment
Network Fuse Enhances Safety of Electronic Equipment
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the 40mA PICO 242 Series Hazardous Area Barrier Network Fuse, which supports designing barrier circuits for intrinsic safety products to prevent fires and explosions in dangerous atmospheres. The fuse prevents electronic equipment used in hazardous locations from overheating or
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Date:
09/17/2018
350 Farad Super Capacitors Offer Low ESR, Low Cost
350 Farad Super Capacitors Offer Low ESR, Low Cost
The newest series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor is the DGH Series, offering capacitance values up to 350 Farads.  This series continues a supercapacitor trend of incremental improvements, while achieving lower costs. The DGH Series includes 21 different value/voltage combinations, ranging in
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Date:
09/17/2018
RIGOL Announces Two New Series of Arbitrary Function Generators
RIGOL Announces Two New Series of Arbitrary Function Generators
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies introduces the DG800 and DG900 Series of Arbitrary Function Generators. All models come standard with 16Bit Resolution, an intuitive touch display, a silent fan-less design and new advanced signal generation capabilities. These innovations provide RIGOL customers with unmatched si
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Date:
09/13/2018
Resistors Offer Pulse Power Handling up to 3500 Watts
Resistors Offer Pulse Power Handling up to 3500 Watts
RALEIGH, NC - Stackpole is now stocking the MLFA AEC compliant metal film melf resistors. The MLFA is available in a 0.4W rated 0204 size in the MLFA25 and a 1W rated 0207 size in the MLFA1. The MLFA has exceptional stability demonstrated over life, biased humidity, and short time overload testing. In addition, th
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Date:
09/11/2018
Maintenance-free Supercap energy storage for modular DC UPS
Maintenance-free Supercap energy storage for modular DC UPS
The two new DC UPS modules Bicker UPSI-1208 (12VDC) and Bicker UPSI-2406 (24VDC) are available in combination with the maintenance-free Supercap energy storage units Bicker BP-SUC (up to 3.6 kJ). The supplied DC consumers are reliably protected against power failures, flicker or voltage fluctuations in unstable su
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Date:
09/11/2018
New models in Traco Power TPP 100 / TPP 150 series
New models in Traco Power TPP 100 / TPP 150 series
The two new power supplies feature;   Extended operating temperature range –25°C to +85°C Certified to IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2xMOPP Certified to IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 EMC compliance to IEC/EN/ES 60601-2 4th edition Ready to meet ErP directive, no load power consumption (0.3 W ma
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Date:
09/11/2018
HARTING's M12 Magnetics: a robust transformer in a connector
The device contains all the necessary components that would otherwise have take up extra space on the circuit board - and all in the same size socket as before. Integral transformers in IP20 protected RJ45 sockets have been in industrial use for some time, but the HARTING M12 Magnetics offers customers the addition
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Date:
09/11/2018
Rectifier Series Provides Superior Efficiency
Rectifier Series Provides Superior Efficiency
Plainview, NY - SMC Diode Solutions announced the comprehensive through-hole  SICR5650, SICR6650 and SICR10650 Series of 650V silicon carbide (SiC) Power Schottky Rectifiers.  The high-voltage series boast state-of-the industry silicon carbide technology, which provides very low total conduction losses an
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Date:
09/11/2018
Static Transfer Switch Boosts AMP Support to 1200A
RICHMOND, VA --  Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced the 1200A WaveStar TFA (True Front Access) Static Transfer Switch (STS). Breaking the notion that “bigger is better” while keeping the same mold, PDI’s latest innovation retains the same 800 AMP STS footprint and boosts power load transfers for
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Date:
09/11/2018
TIs’ LMG1020 low-side GaN driver now shipping from Mouser

TIs’ LMG1020 low-side GaN driver now shipping from Mouser

TIs’ LMG1020 low-side GaN driver now shipping from Mouser
The single, low-side driver enables efficient, high-performance designs in speed-critical applications such as LiDAR, time-of-flight laser drivers, facial recognition, augmented reality, and class E wireless chargers. The Texas Instruments LMG1020 low-side GAN driver, available from Mouser Electronics, drives Ga
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Date:
09/11/2018
TRACO POWER Group opens TRACO POWER France

TRACO POWER Group opens TRACO POWER France

TRACO POWER Group opens TRACO POWER France
Having worked for 30 years in the power supply industry in strategic positions of engineering and sales positions, he aims to make TRACO POWER the undisputed leader of DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion products in the region. A promising market. TRACO POWER Group decided to establish the new office in France (
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Date:
09/11/2018
Presto Engineering extends its test capabilities to 100 GHz
Presto Engineering extends its test capabilities to 100 GHz
Applications that use GHz frequencies, i.e. millimeter wavelengths (MMW), are increasing rapidly and thus driving the need for high volume device testing. For example, Internet over satellite connections, car ADAS systems, and other high-speed, data transfer solutions with a projected volume of more than a billion un
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Date:
09/11/2018
Analog Devices at European Microwave Week

ADI’s stand at EuMW2018 will provide demonstrations and exhibits on RF, microwave and millimeter wave designs at every frequency from DC to over 100 GHz.

Analog Devices at European Microwave Week
ADI’s stand (#135) at EuMW2018 (September 25th - 27th) will host the first public demonstration of several significant products released to the market in recent weeks, advancing the state-of-the-art in areas such as 5G communications, phased-array RADAR and software-configurable radio. 5G transceivers handle le
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Date:
09/11/2018
High Current Inductor for Automotive Applications

Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its portfolio of AEC-Q-qualified products with a high current inductor.

High Current Inductor for Automotive Applications
The patented ferrite core design of the new power choke has an air gap optimally centered to ensure a precisely defined saturation current. WE-CHSA can be used in the extended temperature range of -55 up to +150°C. The patented product design with air gap enables extremely high saturation currents up to 54 A. The magnet
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Date:
09/11/2018
Desktop medical & ITE 36-65-Watt power supplies

XP Power is launching its cost-effective AKM36/AKM45/AKM65 series of desktop AC-DC power supplies rated at 36W, 45W and 65W.

Desktop medical & ITE 36-65-Watt power supplies
The supplies are aimed at the healthcare, ITE and industrial markets. All versions meet the latest U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Level VI and EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements while offering 2 x MOPP medical-grade isolation and very low no-load power consumption. AC input for all versions is 90 -26
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Date:
09/11/2018
Chassis Mount Ac-Dc Power Supplies in Low Profile Metal Case

CUI’s Power Group today announced a new line of compact, chassis mount ac-dc power supplies housed in an enclosed metal case.

Chassis Mount Ac-Dc Power Supplies in Low Profile Metal Case
The VGS‑B series offers power ratings from 35 to 350 W with low 30 mm profiles and compact packages as small as 99 x 82 x 30 mm (3.89 x 3.22 x 1.18 in). Delivering no-load power consumption as low as 0.3 W and an operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C, these rugged, metal enclosed power modules are ideal fo
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Date:
09/11/2018
10kW High Power DC Programmable Laboratory Power Supply
10kW High Power DC Programmable Laboratory Power Supply
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection, a Bel group company, announces the TSR10, a robust, high power 10 kW, DC programmable laboratory power supply. The TSR10 is a 3U, 19” rack mounted precision power supply which delivers clean and stable DC power, with operation allowed on any load from short- to
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Date:
09/11/2018
15 & 30 Watt Power Supplies Feature Extended Temperature Ranges
15 & 30 Watt Power Supplies Feature Extended Temperature Ranges
TRACO POWER is proud to announce the release of their TPP 15A-D and TPP 30A-D series of medical & industrial approved 15 and 30 watt PCB-mount, open-frame power supplies measuring only 1.50 x 1.00 x 0.80” (15W) or 2.74 x 1.36 x 0.95” (30W) featuring an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +8
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Date:
09/11/2018
Protection Devices Boost LiP and Prismatic Battery Safety
Protection Devices Boost LiP and Prismatic Battery Safety
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced MHP–TAC (Metal Hybrid PPTC – Thermal Activated Compact) Series Resettable Over-temperature Protection Devices, the latest addition to its line of battery min-breakers. These devices connect a PPTC (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) device in parallel with a
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Date:
09/10/2018
Safety Network Controller Supports Two Industrial Safety Networks
Safety Network Controller Supports Two Industrial Safety Networks
Hoffmann Estates, IL. – The CIP Safety networking protocol has gained popularity among industrial robot manufacturers thanks to its ability to enhance flexibility and facilitate advancements in the industrial internet of things (IIoT). This protocol is now supported by a new version of the NX-series safety co
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Date:
09/10/2018
UPS is Ideal Backup Power Solution for IT Applications
RALEIGH, N.C. … Data center and network infrastructure is the critical backbone enabling a connected world. In today’s mixed environment of on-premises and cloud solutions, energy and power management play a significant role in quality, reliability and optimized asset utilization. Eaton stands at the forefront of
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Date:
09/10/2018
Grid Energy Storage Subsystem Ensures Grid Stability
SAN DIEGO -- Maxwell Technologies announced a grid energy storage subsystem design-in with Siemens to deliver economical, fast-responding, long life grid voltage and frequency support solutions. The new Siemens Static VAR Compensator plus Frequency Stabilizer (SVC PLUS FS) enables ISOs, electric utilities and transm
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Date:
09/06/2018
Thermography System Provides Precision Temperature Mapping
Thermography System Provides Precision Temperature Mapping
NORWOOD, Mass. - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce the addition of tvLYT to its line of liquid crystal and surface thermography systems. tvLYT is a high-resolution liquid crystal thermography system that provides a cost-effective and portable solution for precision temperature measureme
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Date:
09/06/2018
Thru-Hole Resistor Offers High Voltage Handling up to 8000V
Thru-Hole Resistor Offers High Voltage Handling up to 8000V
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole is now stocking the most popular sizes and resistance values of its HVA Series. The HVA Series offers high voltage handling up to 8000V in a small package size. The RoHS compliant and halogen free HVA Series offers resistance values from 1M up to 1G in tolerances as low as 1% and in 20
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Date:
09/06/2018
Chipset Supports Both DSRC and C-V2X Direct Communications
Kfar Netter, Israel - Autotalks announced the launch of the first ever global V2X solution. Autotalks’ deployment-ready, 2nd generation V2X (Vehicle to Everything) chipset is the only available solution capable of supporting both DSRC and C-V2X direct communications (PC5 protocol) at the highest security level. The
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Date:
09/05/2018
Ultra-High Reliability Power Supplies in a Compact Housing
Ultra-High Reliability Power Supplies in a Compact Housing
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Phoenix Contact’s new low-wattage QUINT Power Supplies. The newest members of the QUINT Power family deliver ultra-high reliability in a compact housing design. The low-wattage devices feature maximum functionality with a diverse list of ap
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Date:
09/04/2018
High-Current Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines
High-Current Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines
TDK Corporation has expanded the MAF1005G series of noise-suppression filters for audio lines with four new MAF1005GAD-D types, which, thanks to their low DC resistance, feature a high-rated current of up to 1.25 A. The new types employ TDK's proprietary low-distortion ferrite that enables the new components to
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Date:
09/04/2018
TRIAC Helps Designers Improve Thermal Management
TRIAC Helps Designers Improve Thermal Management
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced six series of high-temperature sensitive, standard and alternistor TRIAC, designed for use as semiconductor switches in appliances and equipment powered by line AC voltages up to 220VRMS. Available in compact, surface-mount packages, these components are the industry’s first TRI
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Date:
09/04/2018
Rugged Connectors Designed for Automotive LED Light Systems
Rugged Connectors Designed for Automotive LED Light Systems
RICHMOND, VA -- ERNI connectors supporting advanced automotive headlamps systems deliver ruggedness, reliability, and long-term operation - all in a miniature and lightweight package. ERNI has established a connector offering that is designed to meet the needs of automotive lighting systems. The MiniBridge Kos
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Date:
09/03/2018
Medical-Grade Power Supply Features Operation From 80-264VAC
Medical-Grade Power Supply Features Operation From 80-264VAC
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Mean Well’s MFM Series 05-30 Watt AC-DC medical grade power supply. The MFM-05-30 series is a high density, small size AC-DC on-board, medical grade power supply. It features operation from 80-264VAC, a low no load power consumption less than 0.075W,
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Date:
08/30/2018
E-Commerce Platform Allows CAD Visualization of Components
E-Commerce Platform Allows CAD Visualization of Components
Plano, TX – The e-commerce platform www.rutronik24.com has launched a new feature enabling developers to choose between different CAD models of the components available on the site and download them for use in their own design programs. To achieve this, Rutronik24 has partnered with Ultra Librarian. Rutronik24 is workin
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Date:
08/29/2018
18kW HVDC Power Shelf Features 240 to 380Vdc Inputs
18kW HVDC Power Shelf Features 240 to 380Vdc Inputs
Bel Power Solutions announces the the SPSPFE3-07 power shelf, which provides rectification, system management and power distribution from HVDC mains (240/380Vdc) power into a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bus architectures up to 15kW (5+1) in high performance servers, routers and network switches. Each SPSPFE3-07
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Date:
08/29/2018
Surface Mount Inductors for Multi-Purpose Applications
Surface Mount Inductors for Multi-Purpose Applications
Signal Transformer announces their new SCIHP0412, SCIHP0420 and SCIHP0420TB Series of Surface Mount Inductors (SMD) for Notebooks, Tablets and Multi-Purpose Applications. These new series of SMD Inductors are ideal for tablets, notebook/desktop, server applications, battery powered devices, low-profile and high-current pow
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Date:
08/29/2018
Power Connectors Solve Four Key Design Challenges
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – Sager Electronics is now stocking Molex’s Ultra-Fit and Nano-Fit Power Connectors. Ultra-Fit Power Connectors solve four key design challenges while offering the premium housing features of proven Mini-Fit and Micro-Fit 3.0 connector systems: color-coded housings mitigate the risk
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Date:
08/28/2018
Supercapacitors Rated for Operating Temperatures to 175°C
Supercapacitors Rated for Operating Temperatures to 175°C
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has increased the maximum operating temperature for its TWD High-Temp Max-Cap (HTMC) Series axial leaded, hermetically sealed wet tantalum capacitors from 125°C to 175°C. Based on a well-established wet tantalum design, the newly improved TWD HTMC Series capacitors provid
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Date:
08/28/2018
AC-DC Power ICs Offer Highest Power Density in the Industry
AC-DC Power ICs Offer Highest Power Density in the Industry
IRVINE, Calif. -- Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors announced Murata Group represented by Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as the first to co-develop the new MxC 300 transformerless chipset for their AC-DC converter modules. Helix Semiconductors’ MxC 300 is a two-chip solution th
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Date:
08/28/2018
TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Popular Data Interfaces
TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Popular Data Interfaces
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices introduced an ultra-low-capacitance transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for circuit protection in popular data interface connections such as Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, USB 2.0 and 3.0, and HDMI 1.4 and 2.0. The very low capacitance for the new PLR0521U TVS array is 0.
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Date:
08/27/2018
Axial Lead Battery Strap Fuses for Rechargeable Battery Packs
Axial Lead Battery Strap Fuses for Rechargeable Battery Packs
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces their latest Axial Lead Battery Strap PTC fuses, the 0ZSA & 0ZSC Series, which are designed for use in rechargeable battery packs, lithium cell and battery packs. These fuses can be used in a variety of applications, such as battery packs for mobile phones, computers, co
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Date:
08/24/2018
PoE Injectors Conform to IEEE802.3bt Standard
PoE Injectors Conform to IEEE802.3bt Standard
Fremont, CA — “The proliferation of Ethernet connected devices is expanding the need for power above the 30 watt level, as currently specified in the IEEE802.3at standard for Power Sourcing Equipment. To address these higher power requirements, the IEEE committee has been drafting the IEEE802.3bt standard, which
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Date:
08/23/2018
Tubular Wirewounds for High-Power Load-Dump Applications
Tubular Wirewounds for High-Power Load-Dump Applications
RALEIGH, NC - Stackpole's EWT series of vitreous enamel coated tubular wirewounds is a good choice for high-power load-dump applications. It is available in power ratings from 25 watts up to 300 watts. he vitreous enamel coating withstands temperatures of up to 500C and allows operating temperatures up to 350C. The EWT's r
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Date:
08/23/2018
Ferrite Beads Offer a High Magnitude of Attenuation
Ferrite Beads Offer a High Magnitude of Attenuation
Cary, IL, USA — Coilcraft offers a broad range of wirewound ferrite beads in standard package sizes from 0201 (0603) to 1812 (4532). Superior attenuation and frequency performance enable smaller solution sizes compared to traditional thick-film chip ferrite beads. Ferrite beads are used as low pass filters to
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Date:
08/22/2018
Expanded Series of Surface Mount Inductors for Lighting
Expanded Series of Surface Mount Inductors for Lighting
Signal Transformer announce their new SCIH1040HC and expanded SCIHP1367, SCIHP1350, SCIHP1338, SCIHP0718 and SCIHP0724 Series of Surface Mount Inductors (SMD) for Lighting Applications. These new series of SMD Inductors for Lighting complement existing Signal Series SMD SCRH5D28, SCRH129 and SCMS7D43AY. Emergence of LEDs a
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Date:
08/22/2018
BGA Package for 48V Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Portfolio
BGA Package for 48V Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Portfolio
Andover, MA – Vicor Corporation announced the PI354x-00-BGIZ, the latest addition to the 48V Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator portfolio, offering a new BGA package option to the existing PI354x-00-LGIZ LGA series. PI354x Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator’s high performance ZVS topology enables 48V direct to PoL
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Date:
08/22/2018
Powerbox presents Enhanced Rail Power Solutions at Innotrans 2018
Powerbox presents Enhanced Rail Power Solutions at Innotrans 2018
From low power board-mounted DC/DC converters up to fully customized power solutions delivering multi-kilowatts, PRBX-ERPS is one of the most flexible and adaptable power solutions for railway applications. Designed to reduce time to market and meet specific rail industry requirements, PRBX-ERPS building blocks and
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Date:
08/22/2018
950V CoolMOS P7 Superjunction MOSFET
950V CoolMOS P7 Superjunction MOSFET
Infineon Technologies ushers a new member of its CoolMOS™ P7 family, the 950 V CoolMOS P7 Superjunction MOSFET. It meets even the most rigorous design requirements: for lighting, smart meter, mobile charger, notebook adapter, AUX power supply and industrial SMPS applications. This new semiconductor solution de
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Date:
08/22/2018
550 Watt Ultra High Density Power Supply
550 Watt Ultra High Density Power Supply
Gresham Power Electronics announces the introduction of its latest micro-footprint, Ultra High Density (UHD) 550W output power supply the OF(M)550. The product range has been designed for use in applications including industrial and telecom systems, medical equipment and LED lighting. This new series of open f
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Date:
08/22/2018
Maxim 5kVRMS Reinforced Digital Isolator
Maxim 5kVRMS Reinforced Digital Isolator
To better protect industrial systems from the dangers of high-voltage signals, equipment designers can now turn to the new robust and reliable MAX22445 5kVRMS four-channel reinforced digital isolator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). Delivering up to 2x greater throughput at 4x lower power co
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Date:
08/22/2018
Compact 200 Watt metal cased power supplies
Compact 200 Watt metal cased power supplies
It extends the existing TXM series which ranged from 15 to 150 Watt with an additional 200 Watt series. With a compact metal case and screw terminal block connections, they are easy to install in any equipment. There are three models of single output voltages from 12 VDC to 48 VDC. They also feature an universal in
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Date:
08/22/2018
Three new housings for D-Sub InduCom connectors
Three new housings for D-Sub InduCom connectors
The new models, with 25, 15 and 9-poles respectively and three straight cable-entry points each, complement the existing 50-pole and 37-pole units, each having three straight cable-entry points. The straight cable inputs lead to easier and faster assembly, even under cramped space conditions. The wide range of st
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Date:
08/22/2018
Würth Wireless Connectivity from Digi-Key
Würth Wireless Connectivity from Digi-Key
The product range encompasses highly efficient wireless transmission solutions in the Bluetooth or Wireless M-Bus standard as well as proprietary wireless modules in the frequency ranges 169, 433, 868, 915 MHz and 2.4 GHz. Thanks to their low power consumption, these high-quality, compact components are ideal so
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Date:
08/22/2018
Simultaneous power supply for mainboard and 24V peripherals
Simultaneous power supply for mainboard and 24V peripherals
The new industrial PC PSU BEA-750H from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwörth/Germany, offers in addition to the regular ATX outputs for current mainboards a strong 24VDC output, which can be loaded with up to 7 amps and thus provides enough power to ensure the reliable supply of displays, receipt printers, card readers, coi
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Date:
08/22/2018
Power Test Solutions Available From 6kVA to 150kVA
Power Test Solutions Available From 6kVA to 150kVA
For an unparalleled selection of precision AC and DC power sources at power levels from 6kVA to 150kVA, look no further than Pacific Power's AFX Series.  Now available in a new 2018 A version with expanded frequency and voltage ranges. Fully programmable and capable of AC, DC or any combination of AC plus
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Date:
08/21/2018
Miniature Coaxial Connector Offered With 40GHZ SMP Interface
Miniature Coaxial Connector Offered With 40GHZ SMP Interface
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS -- Hirose has launched a series of MIL compliant coaxial connectors that deliver excellent high frequency performance up to 40Ghz. The SMP Series mmWave connector features a user-friendly push-on lock and is available in wide variations including plug, jack, adapter and terminator. Offer
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Date:
08/21/2018
AC/DC Power Supply Offers Full-Load Operation up to 65°C
AC/DC Power Supply Offers Full-Load Operation up to 65°C
TRACO POWER has released the TPP 450-M series of medical & industrial approved 450 watt power supplies in a small 3.15 x 5.83 x 1.60” enclosed with fan package. High efficiency up to 94% combined with industrial grade components enable -40°C ~ +80°C operation (full load operation up to +65°C @ 230VAC in
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Date:
08/17/2018
Digital Isolator: 2x More Throughput at 4x Lower Power
Digital Isolator: 2x More Throughput at 4x Lower Power
SAN JOSE, Calif.—To better protect industrial systems from the dangers of high-voltage signals, equipment designers can now turn to the new robust and reliable MAX22445 5kVRMS four-channel reinforced digital isolator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Delivering up to 2x greater throughput at 4x lower power co
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Date:
08/16/2018
Metal Film MELF Offers Precision Performance
Metal Film MELF Offers Precision Performance
RALEIGH, NC - The MLF / MLFM metal film MELF from Stackpole Electronics offers precision performance in a low self-heating, surface mount package. The thin film technology provides tolerances as tight at +/- 0.1% and TCR as low as 10 ppm in a wide range of resistance values. This technology also provides exception
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Date:
08/16/2018
Power Supplies Designed for Low-Power IoT Applications
Power Supplies Designed for Low-Power IoT Applications
PLANO, TX – RECOM's latest 15W and 20W AC/DC power supplies are designed for low-power IoT and household applications. Based on the footprint of the compact RAC10-K modules, these new modules feature high-efficiency over a wide load range and minimal standby power consumption. The RAC15-K and RAC20-K Ser
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Date:
08/15/2018
µModule Regulator with Digital Power System Management
µModule Regulator with Digital Power System Management
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4686, a dual 10A or single 20A ultrathin step-down µModule regulator with a PMBus interface housed in a 16mm x 11.9mm x 1.82mm LGA package. The 1.82mm package height allows the LTM4686 to be placed on a PC board very close to its load such as an FP
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Date:
08/15/2018
18kW Power Shelves Compatible with Open Compute Rack Designs
18kW Power Shelves Compatible with Open Compute Rack Designs
Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the SPSPFE3-05G and SPSPFE3-06G power shelves, which provide rectification, system management and power distribution from 3-phase AC (3W+N+PE) power into a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bus architectures up to 15 kW (5+1) high performance servers, ro
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Date:
08/15/2018
Compact Fans Feature 75% Less Power Consumption
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. - Sager Electronics is now stocking ebm-papst's ACi4400 Series GreenTech EC Compact Fans. ebm-papst's ACi4400 Series GreenTech EC Compact Fans are now even more versatile with the addition of 90 – 264 VAC models. The expanded series of fans include all of the features and benefits of the
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Date:
08/14/2018
Medical-Grade Ethernet Magnetics Qualified to UL 60601
Medical-Grade Ethernet Magnetics Qualified to UL 60601
In the rapidly changing healthcare industry, hospitals rely heavily on interconnected medical devices and systems as much as the medical professionals that utilize them.  That’s why patient safety, operator safety, and workflow productivity are crucial for busy hospitals and imaging centers. The Networkin
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Date:
08/14/2018
Power Supply Includes Medical and Industrial Safety Approvals
Power Supply Includes Medical and Industrial Safety Approvals
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the LCM3000 series AC-DC single-output enclosed power supplies, which can supply up to 3000 watts output power with medical and industrial safety approvals. Designed to be a cost-effective forced-air bulk front end power supply, the LCM3000 series offers configurable nominal ou
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Date:
08/14/2018
CF-Rated Medical Power Supply Suited for Surgical Instruments
CF-Rated Medical Power Supply Suited for Surgical Instruments
Phelps, NY – Bear Power Supplies has designed and is shipping a CF-rated medical power supply for surgical instruments and other medical applications. The rugged 9-Watt AC/DC converter is sealed and encapsulated to withstand wash down and rigorous drop testing. It meets UL60601-1 and UL60601-2 standards for medica
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Date:
08/13/2018
Automotive-Grade Quad Step-Down Regulators Reduce Footprint
Automotive-Grade Quad Step-Down Regulators Reduce Footprint
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear ADP5138, automotive-qualified, high-efficiency, 3.2MHz synchronous quad output buck regulators, incorporating a unique fixed frequency, peak current mode, PWM control architecture that reduces conducted and radiated emissions. The device’s high-efficiency bu
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Date:
08/13/2018
Inductor Offers a 50% Reduction in DCR
Inductor Offers a 50% Reduction in DCR
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first device in its new IHSR series of high-temperature commercial inductors. Designed for multi-phase, high-current power supplies and filters in computer, industrial, and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHSR-4040DZ-51 offers a 50 % reduction in
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Date:
08/13/2018
Power Integrations Certifies USB PD Adapters
Power Integrations Certifies USB PD Adapters
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced that a range of adapter designs based on Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch 3-Pro and InnoSwitch3-CP ICs have achieved compliance with USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 standards. During a recent workshop in Portland, Oregon, nine adapter designs featuring InnoSwitch3 devices
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Date:
08/10/2018
Indicator Series Delivers Uniform Intensity & ESD Protection
Indicator Series Delivers Uniform Intensity & ESD Protection
FARMINGDALE, N.J. – Dialight announced the launch of a new 597 SMD series of LED indicators. The four new indicators offer tighter intensity binning, reduced light bleed, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for high-performance electronics, networking and control panel applications. The new 597 SMD products inclu
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Date:
08/09/2018
Output Modules Support Medical & Industrial Applications
Output Modules Support Medical & Industrial Applications
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Excelsys Technologies Ltd., an Advanced Energy company, announced the upcoming release of two new CoolMod DC output modules expanding the CoolMod offering. The CmH is the dual output module and the CmF is the bulk power module for the CoolX Series of convection cooled modular configurable power
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Date:
08/09/2018
Multilayer Chip Beads With High-Rated Currents
Multilayer Chip Beads With High-Rated Currents
TDK Corporation has developed the new MPZ0603-H series of multilayer chip beads for power lines in an IEC 0603 package (EIA 0201) that feature twice the rated current and about half the DC resistance of the existing MPZ0603-C series. Thanks to a newly developed technology for the internal electrodes, TDK was ab
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Date:
08/07/2018
Micrometer Features Integrated Wireless Data Transmission
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mahr Inc. announced a new family of Micromar 40EWRi-L digital micrometers with high-speed measuring spindle positioning. The digital micrometers, with the latest MarConnect interface, allow measurements that are 10 times faster than a standard micrometer, saving the operator time when numerous
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Date:
08/07/2018
Power Supply Designed for Cost-Sensitive Applications
Power Supply Designed for Cost-Sensitive Applications
Bel Power Solutions announces the ABH50 Series, a 50 W open-frame power supply designed for cost-sensitive industrial applications. The ABH50 features a highly efficient quasi-resonant flyback converter and meets DOE requirements for standby power and Class B EMI with Margin. This open frame PSU features an input
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Date:
08/07/2018
DC-DC Converters Perform Local Voltage Conversion to 48V
DC-DC Converters Perform Local Voltage Conversion to 48V
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. - Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s i3A Series of 100W non-isolated DC-DC converters. TDK-Lambda's i3A power modules perform local voltage conversion from a 12V, 24V, or well-regulated 48V bus. The i3A series utilizes a low component count that results in both a low cost
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Date:
08/07/2018
Molded Inductors for Automotive and Industrial Applications
Molded Inductors for Automotive and Industrial Applications
Pulse Electronics Power Business Unit has released the PA434X.XXXANLT series of automotive grade molded inductors and the extension of commercial grade molded inductors by adding the PA4546, PA4547 and PA4548 series to the existing line of industrial grade inductors. The PA434X.XXXANLT series is offered in
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Date:
08/06/2018
Resistors Feature Power of 8 kW in Standard Mill Bank Size
Resistors Feature Power of 8 kW in Standard Mill Bank Size
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of high power, high current mica grid resistors in the standard mill bank size. Offering designers a lower cost option to the standard stainless steel grid design, Vishay Milwaukee GREM resistors feature EDG technology for improvements in po
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Date:
08/06/2018
10 Watt DC/DC Converter With a Wide 4:1 Input Range
10 Watt DC/DC Converter With a Wide 4:1 Input Range
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TEL10WI series of 10 watt DC/DC converters in the DIP-16 package measuring 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.31”, the series sets the new standard for 10 watt power density with 3.83 W/cm3. Approved to UL62368-1 & UL60950, the TEL10WI are economical solutions for space-critical and
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Date:
08/03/2018
Core module for future wireless charging infrastructure
Core module for future wireless charging infrastructure
Before electric cars can become a means of transport for everyone, a charging infrastructure needs to be introduced that can serve the mass market. The engineering company Finepower is developing a charging system that can charge the batteries in all vehicle types wirelessly, regardless of their manufacturer, as
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Date:
08/02/2018
High-voltage analog input module added to OpreX lineup
High-voltage analog input module added to OpreX lineup
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the development of the GX90XA-10-V1 high-voltage analog input module. The new product will be released on July 9th as part of the OpreXTM Data Acquisition family of data collection and control solutions. The GX90XA-10-V1 module enables Yokogawa recorders and data
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Date:
08/02/2018
DRQ DC/DC Converters Delivers 1K Watts at 97% Efficiency
DRQ DC/DC Converters Delivers 1K Watts at 97% Efficiency
Murata has announced the 1 kW DRQ-11.4/88-L48 Series of quarter brick, intermediate bus, DC/DC converter modules that address the growing power requirements of high-reliability networking and telecommunications infrastructure equipment. The fully regulated DRQ-11.4/88-L48xx Series provides 11.4 Vout at 88 A, with a Vin Range
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Date:
08/02/2018
New CMOS op-amp delivers class-leading low-noise
New CMOS op-amp delivers class-leading low-noise
ROHM today announced the availability of a CMOS op-amp featuring the lowest noise in the industry optimized for industrial applications requiring high-accuracy sensing, such as accelerometers used in sonar systems, and optical sensors that handle ultra-small signals. In recent years, in addition to IoT devic
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Date:
08/02/2018
Industrial Magnetometer and eCompass for Precision Motion Sensing
Industrial Magnetometer and eCompass for Precision Motion Sensing
Geneva -- With industrial-grade longevity that assures availability for 10 years, the STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass enable both reliable, low-power tamper detection for smart meters and precision motion and distance sensing in applications from industrial automation and robotics to sma
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Date:
08/01/2018
High-Current, Low-Profile SMT Inductors
High-Current, Low-Profile SMT Inductors
SAN DIEGO -- Pulse Electronics introduces a new series of high-current, low-profile SMT inductors. These products offer the highest energy storage density of any inductor on the market. The inductors have high current (>40Apk) and low profile (2.1mm to 5.0mm) features, and they offer soft saturation, no thermal ag
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Date:
08/01/2018
12 mm Mated Connectors Comply with ANSI/VITA 42.0 XMC Standard
12 mm Mated Connectors Comply with ANSI/VITA 42.0 XMC Standard
New Albany, IN: As an ANSI/VITA member, Samtec, a privately held $713MM global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, is proud to release new connector sets compliant with the revised ANSI/VITA 42.0-2016 XMC Standard. VITA 42 XMC defines an open standard for supporting high-speed, switched
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Date:
08/01/2018
Board-to-Board Connector Delivers High Transmission Speeds
Board-to-Board Connector Delivers High Transmission Speeds
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS -- Hirose has developed a miniature board-to-board connector that combines a rugged design with high-speed transmission speeds of more than 10Gpbs to support a number of industrial applications. Featuring a pitch of only 0.8mm pitch, the ER8 Series contacts are optimized for signal integrity
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Date:
08/01/2018
2.5A Backup Power Manager Provides High-Efficiency Charging
2.5A Backup Power Manager Provides High-Efficiency Charging
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC4041, a complete supercapacitor backup power management system for 2.9V to 5.5V supply rails that must be kept active during a main power failure. Supercapacitors have higher power density than batteries, making them ideal for systems requiring high pe
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Date:
08/01/2018
150 W Thick Film Power Resistor Reduces Component Counts
150 W Thick Film Power Resistor Reduces Component Counts
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified thick film power resistor featuring a clip mount TO247 package for direct mounting on a heatsink. For automotive applications, the Vishay Sfernice LTO 150 offers industry-high power dissipation of 150 W at a +45 °C case temperature an
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Date:
07/31/2018
IC Offers High Accuracy for Real-Time Power Measurement
IC Offers High Accuracy for Real-Time Power Measurement
CHANDLER, Ariz.— In systems that use both AC and DC power, the implementation of dual-mode power monitoring traditionally requires multiple ICs to ensure superior performance and accuracy. Growing applications such as solar inverters, smart lighting and cloud servers often use both modes to maintain safe opera
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Date:
07/31/2018
Digital Step Attenuators Available in Various Configurations
Digital Step Attenuators Available in Various Configurations
pSemi's digital step attenuator (DSA) portfolio now includes a family of value, high-performance DSAs. The value DSA family—the PE43620, PE43650, PE43665 and PE43670—are offered in a 2-bit, 5-bit, 6-bit or 7-bit configuration and feature industry-leading attenuation accuracy at an entry-level price point.    Available in compact QFN packages, th
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Date:
07/31/2018
AC-DC Power Supply Offers Wide Operating Temperature
AC-DC Power Supply Offers Wide Operating Temperature
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. - Sager Electronics is now stocking MEAN WELL’s MPM-05-30 Miniature, Medical Grade AC-DC Power Supply. The MPM series is one third the size of the previous version, but offers a wider operating temperature, higher efficiency, and lower no-load power consumption.  The new series co
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Date:
07/30/2018
ESD Diode Designed for Automotive Circuit Protection
ESD Diode Designed for Automotive Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices introduced a new circuit protection diode suited for automotive applications, such as Controller Area Network (CAN) bus lines. The new PAM3CAN diode is qualified by the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC). The PAM3CAN is designed to protect two automotive CAN bus lines from the
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Date:
07/30/2018
High-Voltage Meter Rated to 140 KVDC / 100 KVAC
High-Voltage Meter Rated to 140 KVDC / 100 KVAC
Poway, CA—Vitrek introduces the HVL-150 Smart Probe that expands the measurement range of the company’s Model 4700 Precision High-Voltage Meter to 140 KVDC / 100 KVAC(rms). The HVL-150 benchtop probe features Vitrek’s proprietary ultra-low thermal coefficient attenuator technology that minimizes the effe
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Date:
07/26/2018
N-Channel Surge Stopper Protects Against 150V Transients
N-Channel Surge Stopper Protects Against 150V Transients
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC7862, a high efficiency switching surge stopper with overvoltage and overcurrent protection for high availability systems. The LTC7862 drives an N-channel power MOSFET stage. During normal operation the LTC7862 passes the input voltage through to th
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Date:
07/26/2018
750 kW Gaseous Generator Features New G33.9L Engine
750 kW Gaseous Generator Features New G33.9L Engine
WAUKEHSA, Wis. – Generac Industrial Power’s experience and innovative technological advances in natural gas generators continues with its latest generator set. The new 750 kW generator is the company’s largest and most powerful gaseous generator to date. The 750 kW design features Generac’s new G33.9
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Date:
07/26/2018
AC Power Sources Offer Lowest Noise Specifications on Market
AC Power Sources Offer Lowest Noise Specifications on Market
Based on proven linear technology, the AMX Series of precision linear AC power sources from Pacific Power Source offer the lowest voltage distortion, highest voltage and current slew rates, lowest output impedance, and lowest noise specifications on the market. Available in power levels from 500VA to 30kVA, fo
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Date:
07/25/2018
Current-Compensated Ring Core Chokes for 800 V DC
Current-Compensated Ring Core Chokes for 800 V DC
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS current-compensated ring core power line double chokes. The RoHS-compatible B82724J8*N040 series features a high-rated voltage of 800 V DC or 250 V AC in continuous operation and was developed specifically for use as DC link chokes in frequency converters. A further ad
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Date:
07/25/2018
Automotive-Grade Power LEDs Use Latest AllnGaP Technology
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new series of surface-mount Automotive-Grade power LEDs in PLCC-2 and ultra compact MiniLED packages. Utilizing the latest advanced AllnGaP technology in the smallest chip size available, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMx335xx and VLMx235xx series deliver hi
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Date:
07/25/2018
450 Watt Power Supply for Medical and Industrial Applications
450 Watt Power Supply for Medical and Industrial Applications
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TPP 450A series, a 450 watt family of power supplies in an open-frame, 3x5” package featuring 91%~94% efficiency. Full load operation from -40°C to +50°C (with airflow) and a leading conduction cooled rating, up to 320W at +50°C in a small 3x5” footprint.
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Date:
07/24/2018
Photodiodes for Low-Level Light and Short Pulse Detection
Photodiodes for Low-Level Light and Short Pulse Detection
Latham, NY, USA –  Marktech Optoelectronics announced the availability of its standard and custom Silicon avalanche photodiodes (Si APD’s), in quantities from prototype to OEM volumes. Marktech Si APD’s offerlow-level light and short pulse detections of wavelengths between 400 nm and 1100 nm. They
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Date:
07/24/2018
Low IQ Buck Controller for Battery-Powered Applications
Low IQ Buck Controller for Battery-Powered Applications
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices, Inc. announced the Power by Linear LTC3372, a highly integrated power management solution for systems that require multiple low voltage outputs generated from an input voltage as high as 60V. The LTC3372 features a 60V synchronous buck switching regulator controller followed by
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Date:
07/24/2018
PMICs Power Next-Generation Consumer Applications
PMICs Power Next-Generation Consumer Applications
San Jose, Calif.—With a pair of feature-rich, high-performance and scalable power-management ICs (PMICs) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., designers of mobile systems can now maximize performance per watt while increasing system efficiency for computationally intensive deep-learning systems on chip (SoCs), FP
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Date:
07/24/2018
Resistor Series Provides Robust & High Measurement Accuracy
Resistor Series Provides Robust & High Measurement Accuracy
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc. announced latest current sense resistor families, the Model CSM2F Series. Adding to Bourns' range of high-powered current sense resistors, this new series is manufactured using a metal alloy element that is electron-beam welded to tinned copper terminals, which gives them excellent
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Date:
07/24/2018
Power Delivery Input Protection Switch Features True Reverse Blocking
Power Delivery Input Protection Switch Features True Reverse Blocking
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced a new Type-C Power Delivery compliant input protection switch with up to 28V over-voltage protection.  The AOZ1376 is a smart protection switch with reverse current blocking capability intended for applications where internal circuitry
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Date:
07/23/2018
Power Monitoring IC Measures Power from 0V to 32V
Power Monitoring IC Measures Power from 0V to 32V
CHANDLER, Ariz.— Managing and reducing power consumption is crucial in low-voltage, high-power applications such as Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and embedded computing devices. These devices must first accurately measure power before they can manage it, but precision po
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Date:
07/19/2018
Fuse Series Protects Both Digital and Analog Multimeters
Fuse Series Protects Both Digital and Analog Multimeters
Jersey City, NJ - Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection, a Bel group company, announces their latest fast-acting, high breaking capacity fuse series, the 0ADHC, which is a ceramic tube fuse in a compact 10x38 mm package, designed specifically to protect both digital and analog multimeters.     The 0ADHC Series i
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Date:
07/19/2018
Digital Controllers for Cloud Computing and Communications
Digital Controllers for Cloud Computing and Communications
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation announced two new PMBus-compliant, fully digital DC/DC controllers that provide single output point-of-load (POL) conversions for FPGAs, DSPs, ASICs, network processors and general purpose system rails. The ISL68300 with integrated MOSFET drivers and ISL68301 wit
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Date:
07/18/2018
Heat Pipe Line Available in Lengths of 70-600 mm
Heat Pipe Line Available in Lengths of 70-600 mm
NORWOOD, Mass. - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its line of high-performance, off-the-shelf, flat and round heat pipes. By the end of 2018, ATS will provide the broadest offering of off-the-shelf heat pipes on the market. The application of heat pipes in the th
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Date:
07/18/2018
Rittal North America Expands Blue E+ Cooling Unit Generation

Blue e+ cooling units are currently the most efficient of their kind on the market, and Rittal is now also expanding its products into the lower output range with a new 1.6 kW device.

Rittal North America Expands Blue E+ Cooling Unit Generation
Schaumburg, IL -- Cooling units with new 1.6kW output class. Rittal Blue e+ cooling units are currently the most efficient of their kind on the market. The manufacturer is now expanding its range of cooling units with the addition of a device with an output class of 1.6 kW. Besides being 75 percent more energy-efficient th
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Date:
07/17/2018
Jumpers Offer Current Ratings From 14.2 to 63.2 Amps
Jumpers Offer Current Ratings From 14.2 to 63.2 Amps
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole's HCJ Series, a surface mount chip jumper, offers current ratings ranging from 14.2 amps for the 0402 up to 63.2 amps for the HCJ2512. In comparison, the typical rated current for a standard 2512 thick film jumper is 3 amps. The HCJ0402 has a maximum resistance of 3 milliohms while the other siz
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Date:
07/17/2018
Filter Capacitors Cover Voltage Range From 250 to 850 Vrms
Filter Capacitors Cover Voltage Range From 250 to 850 Vrms
TDK Corporation presents the new, extensive B3237* series of EPCOS MKD 3-phase capacitors for filter applications. The capacitors cover a voltage range from 250 VRMS to 850 VRMS in 10 stages and are available with capacitances of between 3 x 10 µF and 3 x 400 µF. Depending on the type, the capacitors are
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Date:
07/17/2018
Test Software Compliant With MIL-STD-1399
Test Software Compliant With MIL-STD-1399
SAN DIEGO – AMETEK Programmable Power has introduced a Shipboard Power Test Software Option compliant with MIL-STD-1399 Section 300B of the Department of Defense Interface Standard for Electric Power, Alternating Current.   The test option is available for use with five of the company’s AC power sourc
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Date:
07/17/2018
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Includes 8 GHz Bandwidth
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Includes 8 GHz Bandwidth
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Tektronix introduced the 6 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope. The new oscilloscope extends the performance threshold of midrange oscilloscopes to 8 GHz and delivers a 25 GS/s sample rate simultaneously on all 4 channels – an industry first for this class of oscilloscope – to accommodate t
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Date:
07/17/2018
Step-Down Battery Charger Features Digital I²C Telemetry
Step-Down Battery Charger Features Digital I²C Telemetry
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC4162, a highly integrated, high voltage multi-chemistry synchronous monolithic step-down battery charger and PowerPath manager with onboard telemetry functions and optional maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The LTC4162 efficiently transfers power fr
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Date:
07/17/2018
Wireless Access Point Enhances Network Performance
Wireless Access Point Enhances Network Performance
SUNNYVALE, Ca. – Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, announced the Ruckus R730, the industry’s first IoT- and LTE-ready, 802.11ax wireless access point (AP). The high-capacity, 12 spatial-stream R730 works in concert with the new Ruckus Ultra-High Density Technology Suite to smoothly deliver high-resolution, la
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Date:
07/17/2018
5 Watt AC/DC Modules for Wide Mains Voltages up to 480VAC
5 Watt AC/DC Modules for Wide Mains Voltages up to 480VAC
RECOM announces the global release of its exclusive 5W AC/DC converter, the RAC05-K/480 series, which accepts input voltages of up to 480VAC. They are also OVCIII rated with a 6kV surge protection, and operate reliably at industrial temperature ranges. This series is ideally suited for housekeeping operations in I
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Date:
07/16/2018
MLCCs Include Voltage Ratings From 16–100V
MLCCs Include Voltage Ratings From 16–100V
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has extended its range of space-level ESCC QPL 3009/041 X7R base metal electrode (BME) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) — the first range of ESCC BME MLCCs fully qualified for use in European, Asian, and American space market applications — with new 0402 and 2220 cas
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Date:
07/16/2018
Pure Sine Wave Inverters Offer Wide Input Ranges
Pure Sine Wave Inverters Offer Wide Input Ranges
ABSOPULSE has recently released the CSH 2K-3U7 series of rugged sine wave inverters for cranes and other severe environment applications. The inverters are designed to run peripheral equipment in crane operator cabins such as air conditioners, heaters and lights. They offer a 250Vdc nominal input voltage with a
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Date:
07/13/2018
50A µModule Regulator Scalable to 250A Runs Cool
50A µModule Regulator Scalable to 250A Runs Cool
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4678 dual 25A or single 50A step-down µModule regulator with PMBus digital interface. By stacking and exposing its two inductors on top of BGA package, the LTM4678 uses the inductors as heat sinks to transfer heat from inside, keeping the device co
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Date:
07/13/2018
Online Simulation Tool Designed for Capacitors
Online Simulation Tool Designed for Capacitors
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation released the new SpiCAT online simulation tool. Designed with users in mind, new SpiCAT simulation software offers access to two separate portals — SpiMLCC and SpiTAN, which supersede SpiCap III and SpiTan IV — that provide electrical and performance characteristics by
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Date:
07/13/2018
Medical 15 Watt DC-DC Converter in 1.0 x 1.6
Medical 15 Watt DC-DC Converter in 1.0 x 1.6" Package
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THM 15 family of medical 15 Watt DC/DC converters with a wide 2:1 input range in a 1.0 x 1.6 x 0.40” footprint. The THM 15 series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE. These 15 Watt DC-DC converters provide high isola
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Date:
07/12/2018
Power IC Brings Reduced Heat Generation to Data Centers
Power IC Brings Reduced Heat Generation to Data Centers
IRVINE, Calif. -- Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors announced that Agility Power Systems (Agility) is using the MxCTM 200 IC for its innovative, 1 kilowatt, high-efficiency 48VDC to 12VDC power converter. Agility designs highly efficient switched capacitor power conversion devices targeted at
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Date:
07/11/2018
DC Panel Meters Calculate Power up to 96 kW
DC Panel Meters Calculate Power up to 96 kW
Murata introduces the new DCM20 series of multifunction panel meters from Murata Power Solutions. For DC systems, these meters measure DC voltage and current, calculate power up to 96 kW, and display values either manually selected or continuously cycling. The miniature panel-mount product provides an input vo
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07/11/2018
DCM Expands Enhanced Output Voltage Regulation Models
DCM Expands Enhanced Output Voltage Regulation Models
Andover, MA – Vicor Corporation introduced 25 new products to its growing family of DC-DC converter modules (DCMs) with tighter output voltage regulation of ±1%.  With unrivaled power densities of 1,032W/in3, the new series allows engineers to drive loads requiring tighter regulation with minimal additio
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07/11/2018
A Contact System for Linear LED & Coplanar PCB Connections
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation developed a cost-effective, ultra-high-reliability, three-piece STRIPT contact system for linear LED and coplanar PCB connections in off-road vehicle lighting applications. Designed to absorb broad end-to-end mating tolerances, handle up to 20A of continuous current, and ex
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Date:
07/11/2018
DC/DC Controller Draws Only 9µA in Battery-Powered Systems
DC/DC Controller Draws Only 9µA in Battery-Powered Systems
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3894, a high-voltage step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 9µA quiescent current with the output enabled in Burst Mode operation. Its wide 4.5V to 150V input voltage range can effectively eliminate the need for external surge suppression devices. The
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Date:
07/11/2018
Traco expands TPP 15/TPP 30 series of medical power supplies
Traco expands TPP 15/TPP 30 series of medical power supplies
Model extension in the TPP15/30 Series gives more options for powering medical devices   All models in the series feature   Extended operating temperature range –25°C to +85°C Certified to IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2xMOPP and IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 EMC c
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07/11/2018
Multi-chip module PWM Buck Regulators have high current density
Multi-chip module PWM Buck Regulators have high current density
ON Semiconductor announced the release of three new highly-efficient mid-voltage PWM buck converters. Supporting a wide input voltage range of 4.5 V to 65 V, an output current of up to 10 A and output power of 100 W, ON Semiconductor’s new FAN6500X family of buck converters combines the time tested fixed
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Date:
07/11/2018
University of Nottingham eMotorbike comes 2nd in TT Zero Cup
University of Nottingham eMotorbike comes 2nd in TT Zero Cup
The electric super bike from the student developer team at the University of Nottingham won second place in the all-electric TT Zero Cup at the legendary Tourist Trophy motorcycle race on the Isle of Man. On the 60.73 km circuit, with a lap time of 18:58:294 minutes and an average speed of 191 km/h, Daley Mathison
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Date:
07/11/2018
Industry’s Smallest Through-Hole Reed Relay
Industry’s Smallest Through-Hole Reed Relay
Pickering Electronics has announced industry’s smallest reed relay. The Series 124 is part of Pickering’s new ultra-high density 4mm2 TM reed relay range product line, which takes up the minimum board area of only 4mm x 4mm, allowing the highest packing density possible. Series 124 relays are also the lowest
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Date:
07/11/2018
Wearable Platforms for Health and Fitness Applications
Designers can extract vital signs and raw data for their wearable designs with the MAX-HEALTH-BAND, as well as monitor clinical-grade electrocardiograph (ECG) and heart rate with the MAX-ECG-MONITOR from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The MAX-HEALTH-BAND evaluation and development platform, a wrist-wor
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Date:
07/11/2018
Compact 3W and 10W board-mount power supplies
Compact 3W and 10W board-mount power supplies
XP Power is launching its low-cost VCE03 and VCE10, 3W and 10W series of board-mounted AC-DC power supplies with extended universal input range from 85VAC to 305VAC, covering all nominal AC inputs from 100VAC to 277VAC in a single ultra-compact design. Both the VCE03 and VCE10 provide a complete AC-DC solution
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Date:
07/11/2018
A2B Transceivers Deliver Unparalleled Flexibility
A2B Transceivers Deliver Unparalleled Flexibility
Analog Devices announces three enhanced Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) transceivers that deliver unprecedented capability to tailor system-level performance to even the most stringent electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The new AD242xW series offers configurable transmit power levels, enabling the developer to
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Date:
07/11/2018
CUI Partners and SnapEDA Offer Free PCB Footprint Files
CUI Partners and SnapEDA Offer Free PCB Footprint Files
CUI today announced that it has teamed up with SnapEDA to provide designers with a catalog of free, ready-to-download PCB footprints and symbols for CUI’s range of board mount electromechanical components. Circuit board design has historically been a time-consuming and challenging process due to the variety of pro
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Date:
07/11/2018
Mouser Adds 25 New Suppliers in First Half of 2018
Mouser Adds 25 New Suppliers in First Half of 2018
Mouser Electronics has added more than 25 new suppliers YTD to its already vast line card of over 700 suppliers. With an already extensive portfolio of products and suppliers across the board, the additional suppliers bolster the product choices for Mouser’s unique design engineer customer base and component buye
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Date:
07/11/2018
Quint Power DIN-mount power supplies at RS Components
Quint Power DIN-mount power supplies at RS Components
RS Components is stocking the latest Phoenix Contact Quint Power DIN-rail power supplies, giving easy access to the innovative features and flexibility of these space-saving PSUs. The 4th generation of Quint Power covers power ratings up to 100W, with 24V output voltage and 1.3A, 2.5A, and 3.8A nominal curre
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Date:
07/11/2018
ESD protection range for USB Type-C surge protection
ESD protection range for USB Type-C surge protection
Nexperia has optimised its TrEOS ESD protection diode series for use with USB Type-C interfaces. The new USB3.2 standard introduces an optional capacitor at the Rx inputs, so Nexperia is now launching two groups of devices, one that delivers extremely high surge robustness for positioning between the connector an
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Date:
07/11/2018
M12 Slim Design with HARAX Quick Connect
M12 Slim Design with HARAX Quick Connect
Following the trend of miniaturisation, HARTING is expanding its M12 family in the field of slim design connectors with HARAX insulation displacement Quick Connect connectors – the slim, field-installable solution for automation technology. This allows fast and uncomplicated cabling on site. The new A and
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Date:
07/11/2018
VINCOTECH adds flow E1/E2 Product Family
VINCOTECH adds flow E1/E2 Product Family
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced the release of the new flow E1/E2 product family. Featuring the latest chip generations, these products also deliver superior thermal performance. The industry's broadest portfolio of standard products just got bigger: Vin
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Date:
07/11/2018
New 650V IGBTs Deliver Class-Leading Efficiency with Soft Switching
New 650V IGBTs Deliver Class-Leading Efficiency with Soft Switching
ROHM has announced the availability of two new types of 650V IGBTs that combine class-leading low conduction loss with high-speed switching characteristics. This makes them ideal for power conversion in general-purpose inverters and converters for consumer appliances, such as ACs and IH (Induction Heaters), as
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Date:
07/11/2018
Infineon’s CoolGaN opens up a new horizon in power management
Infineon’s CoolGaN opens up a new horizon in power management
The key benefits of gallium nitride (GaN) are, amongst others, high power density, best-in-class efficiency and decreased system costs. Infineon Technologies is starting volume production for CoolGaN™ products by the end of 2018, the company announced during PCIM Europe. Engineering samples of the high reliable Ga
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Date:
07/11/2018
Transducer’s for leakage current measurement of PV inverters
Transducer’s for leakage current measurement of PV inverters
The LDSR model is an innovative, low cost and lightweight (25g) component, with a reduced footprint. The LDSR is dedicated to measuring the leakage current of 300 mA nominal up to 900 mA peak at 2 KHz frequency. Its main application is in transformerless photovoltaic (PV) inverters for the residential market, wh
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Date:
07/11/2018
New evaluation board for three-phase BLDC motor drive ICs
New evaluation board for three-phase BLDC motor drive ICs
Toshiba Electronics Europe announces a new evaluation board for their TPD420xF series of brushless DC (BLDC) three-phase motor driver ICs to speed up the process of prototyping and developing new motor drive solutions up to 80W including white goods, home devices such as hair dryers as well as coolers for fresh go
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Date:
07/11/2018
High-Speed, Multichannel Mux/Demux Signal Switch ICs
High-Speed, Multichannel Mux/Demux Signal Switch ICs
Diodes Incorporated today announced at the PCI-SIG® Developers Conference in Santa Clara, a line of signal switches, clock generators and clock buffers for PCI Express® (PCIe®) 4.0 technology applications. Addressing the expanding market for signal routing with different protocols in PCs, servers, embedded applicatio
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Date:
07/11/2018
Two series of high reliability VRLA batteries from Yuasa
Authorised Yuasa battery distributor Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based Defence and Commercial power conversion specialist, announces the availability of two series of high reliability VRLA batteries (valve-regulated lead-acid) from Yuasa’s wide industrial product range. VRLA batteries are more commo
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Date:
07/11/2018
DIN Rail Power Supplies offer simplicity without compromise
DIN Rail Power Supplies offer simplicity without compromise
PULS Power PIANO PIC series is designed for applications that require reliable DIN rail power supplies designed to deliver the most widely specified features and performance required by customers. PIC units offer this simplicity without making compromises on PULS’ renowned qualities; efficiency, service lifetim
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Date:
07/11/2018
PV Series Offers SMD Versions of 5mm and 7mm Disk Varistors
PV Series Offers SMD Versions of 5mm and 7mm Disk Varistors
RALEIGH, NC – The PV Series from Stackpole offers two chip sizes, 3225 and 4032. These two sizes correspond to the equivalent 5mm and 7mm disk MOV's offering protection for circuits with working voltages ranging from 11 Vrms to 300 Vrms. The PV Series varistors are UL recognized with the capability to handle up t
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Date:
07/10/2018
AVX Now Qualified to Produce & Supply MIL-PRF-123 Capacitors
AVX Now Qualified to Produce & Supply MIL-PRF-123 Capacitors
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation is now qualified to produce and supply MIL-PRF-123 capacitors at its corporate headquarters in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and has had its M123 Series ceramic chip capacitors added to the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA’s) Qualified Parts List for MIL-PRF-123. Available in
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Date:
07/10/2018
Emerson Expands ASCO Series 045 Solenoid Pinch Valves
Emerson Expands ASCO Series 045 Solenoid Pinch Valves
ST. LOUIS, MO – With one of the broadest offerings of fluid-handling and control products for the clinical diagnostic market, Emerson is expanding its ASCO Series 045 solenoid pinch valves to include a new 3-way format. Previously, the series included only 2-way normally-closed (NC) and normally-open (NO) op
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Date:
07/10/2018
Ethernet PSE Controller Passes IEEE 802.3bt Conformance Tests
Ethernet PSE Controller Passes IEEE 802.3bt Conformance Tests
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC4291/92 isolated 4-port power source equipment (PSE) controller chipset, the first of its kind to pass a series of IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) Power over Ethernet (PoE) conformance tests administered by Sifos Technologies. PoE naturally presents system and net
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Date:
07/06/2018
CMOS Op-Amp Delivers Leading-Class Low Noise
CMOS Op-Amp Delivers Leading-Class Low Noise
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. –  ROHM announced the availability of a CMOS op-amp featuring the lowest noise in the industry optimized for industrial applications requiring high-accuracy sensing, such as accelerometers used in sonar systems, and optical sensors that handle ultra-small signals. In recent
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Date:
07/05/2018
Push-In Connectors Allow For Easy Wire Termination
Push-In Connectors Allow For Easy Wire Termination
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. - Sager Electronics is now stocking TE Connectivity’s Flex Grip Wire Connectors. These push-in connectors have operating levers for fast, easy and releasable wire termination and accommodate for a combination of 24–14 AWG (0.2–4.0 mm2) solid and stranded wires. The transparent body allo
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Date:
07/02/2018
Power Modules Available in Various Topologies
Power Modules Available in Various Topologies
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its portfolio of power modules in the SOT-227 package with seven new devices featuring ThunderFET power MOSFETs and standard, FRED Pt, and Trench MOS Barrier Schottky (TMBS) diodes. The Vishay Semiconductors modules are available in dual, single-phase bridge, an
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Date:
07/02/2018
10A Boost µModule Regulator Ideal for Driving LEDs
10A Boost µModule Regulator Ideal for Driving LEDs
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM8005 boost DC/DC µModule (power module) regulator designed for driving LEDs. The LTM8005 includes a DC/DC controller, power switch, Schottky diode and current sense resistor in a 9mm x 11.25mm x 2.22mm BGA package. The LTM8005 operates from a 5V to 3
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Date:
07/02/2018
Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converter Provides 30 W of Output Power
Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converter Provides 30 W of Output Power
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the 0RQB-30Y05L, a rugged 30 W quarter brick isolated DC-DC converter. The 0RQB-30Y05L provides 30 W of output power from an ultra-wide input range from 16.8 – 137.5 VDC and operates on all nominal battery voltages from 24  to 110 V with one mo
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Date:
06/29/2018
25V Technology Offers Low On-State Resistance
25V Technology Offers Low On-State Resistance
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the AONX38168, which utilizes the latest 25V N-Channel MOSFET Technology. The XSPairFET includes the low-side and high-side MOSFET in a leadless surface mount package, (5mm x 6mm outline) ideal for synchronous DC/DC converter applications. Th
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Date:
06/29/2018
Cross-Platform Soft-Switching Technology Uses Artificial Intelligence
CAMPBELL, Calif. — Pre-Switch, Inc. introduced Pre-Flex Technology, an embedded AI (Artificial Intelligence) controller IC (Integrated Circuit) which effectively eliminates transistor switching losses in hard-switched architectures for virtually any power converter topology. Pre-Flex dramatically reduces cost, si
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Date:
06/28/2018
60VOUT, Synchronous Boost LED Controller
60VOUT, Synchronous Boost LED Controller
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT3762, a 60V output, high efficiency, synchronous, boost LED driver controller with a programmable internal LED PWM signal generator and spread spectrum frequency modulation that yield low EMI noise. The versatile LT3762 includes a rail-to-rail current se
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Date:
06/28/2018
Development Kit Designed for Amazon Alexa-Enabled Devices
Development Kit Designed for Amazon Alexa-Enabled Devices
Los Angeles, CA – Symmetry Electronics announced the available distribution of DSP Group’s HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon AVS enables OEMs to integrate Amazon Alexa into a number of IoT products, including smart speakers, sma
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Date:
06/28/2018
Cornell Dubilier Introduces Online Custom Catalog Generator
Liberty, SC -- Many engineers have a love-hate relationship with paper catalogs.  Nothing is easier to use or more accessible, but catalogs quickly become dated and most of the content doesn’t relate to individual needs.  For capacitors, Cornell Dubilier has the solution to that quandary with their ne
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Date:
06/28/2018
3 W SIP DC/DC Converter Optimized for Cost & Performance
3 W SIP DC/DC Converter Optimized for Cost & Performance
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TEC 3 series of 3 Watt DC/DC converters in compact SIP 8 packages using the latest technologies to reduce cost while improving efficiency and performance. The TEC 3 Series consists of 32 models offering inputs of 4.5~13.2 / 9~18 / 18~36 / 36~75 Vin and outputs of 3.
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Date:
06/27/2018
200W 300- to 1500-Vdc Isolated DC-DCs Specified to 70°C
200W 300- to 1500-Vdc Isolated DC-DCs Specified to 70°C
Mornsun recently introduced the 200W PV200-29Bxx series, which has an input voltage of 300-1500VDC to further meet customer demand for ultra-wide & ultra-high input voltage in new energy systems. They can be widely used in photovoltaic power generation, energy storage BMS, high-voltage inverters, and other industrie
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Date:
06/26/2018
MCU Features Chip-Level Security and Arm TrustZone Technology
MCU Features Chip-Level Security and Arm TrustZone Technology
CHANDLER, Ariz. — With the booming growth of Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints, security is sometimes an afterthought for many designers, increasing the risk of exposing intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information. To address the growing need for security, the new SAM L10 and SAM L11 MCU fami
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Date:
06/26/2018
The World's First eNB-IoT Rel14 Solution

CEVA Dragonfly NB2 Applications

The World's First eNB-IoT Rel14 Solution
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., – CEVA, Inc. announced the successor to its popular CEVA-Dragonfly NB1 solution targeting the fast growing NB-IoT market. CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 is a highly-integrated and modular solution optimized for Cat-NB2 (3GPP Release 14 eNB-IoT) that can seamlessly be incorporated into ch
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Date:
06/26/2018
Protected Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors Target UPS Systems and AC Filtering Applications
Protected Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors Target UPS Systems and AC Filtering Applications
Liberty, SC — Cornell Dubilier announces the availability of its newest metalized polypropylene film capacitors for UPS, AC power supplies and general AC filtering applications.  The 951C and 953B series offer strong performance for filtering in applications where high ripple currents are encountered an
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Date:
06/25/2018
1600 W AC & DC Power Supplies Include CRPS Features
Bel Power Solutions announces the PES1600 Series, 1600 W Platinum efficient front-end AC & DC power supplies for powering intermediate bus architectures (IBA) in high performance and high reliability servers, routers and network switches. The PES1600 power supplies are hot-pluggable and feature parallel
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Date:
06/21/2018
Non-Hydraulic Steering Module Test Simulator Effectively Detects the Root Causes of Airborne and Structure-Borne Noises
Non-Hydraulic Steering Module Test Simulator Effectively Detects the Root Causes of Airborne and Structure-Borne Noises
Cleveland, Ohio, USA –  MB Dynamics, Inc. announced its non-hydraulic Steering Module Test Simulator (SMTS).   The SMTS is used by automotive, autonomous, construction and off-highway vehicle OEMs and their associated steering suppliers for accurate, reliable and repeatable in-laboratory simulati
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Date:
06/20/2018
Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 95% Efficiency
Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 95% Efficiency
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8642S, a 10A, 18V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its Silent Switcher 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the area of the hot loops. The LT8642S dramatically redu
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Date:
06/20/2018
Pulse Counter Enables Longer-Distance, Faster Utility Meter Data Collection
Pulse Counter Enables Longer-Distance, Faster Utility Meter Data Collection
Bensalem, PA— Marking an important development in metering technology for tenant utility billing, H2O Degree introduces the industry’s first LoRaWAN-based meter pulse counter designed to operate with most pulse-output water and gas meters. H2O Degree is the leading manufacturer of advanced two-way wireless mesh su
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Date:
06/19/2018
NTC Thermistor Probe Assembly With Ring Lug Designed for Easy and Secure Li-Ion Battery Terminal Mounting
NTC Thermistor Probe Assembly With Ring Lug Designed for Easy and Secure Li-Ion Battery Terminal Mounting
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm introduced a new NTC thermistor probe assembly for high-accuracy temperature sensing and measurement in Li-ion battery power applications. The device combines a specially designed ring lug for battery mounting with a high dielectric voltage rating of 4000 VAC. Ametherm's NTC thermi
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Date:
06/19/2018
Fuse Series Includes High Voltage and High Interrupting Rating in the Surface Mount Form Factor
Fuse Series Includes High Voltage and High Interrupting Rating in the Surface Mount Form Factor
The 0678H Series, 500mA through 40A, offers high-amp circuit protection and a compact (9.8 mm x 3.05 mm x 3.05 mm) surface-mount form factor to save board space. In addition, the 0678H Series enables blade servers to operate at higher power (125Vdc rating) and includes high melting I²t, which prevents nuisance tr
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Date:
06/19/2018
Capacitive Isolation Concept Board Passes UL Testing

The capacitive isolation concept board from Helix Semiconductors has passed UL testing required under the IEC 60950-1:2005 standard.

Capacitive Isolation Concept Board Passes UL Testing
IRVINE, Calif. -- Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors announced that its patent-pending approach to capacitive isolation, implemented in the company’s capacitive isolation concept board, has passed UL testing required under the IEC 60950-1:2005 standard. The successful completion of UL t
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Date:
06/19/2018
Linear Wall Plug-In Power Supplies Intended For Industrial and Commercial Applications
Linear Wall Plug-In Power Supplies Intended For Industrial and Commercial Applications
Perris, CA—Design engineers looking for linear external wall plug-in power supplies to support commercial or industrial equipment will find the WAU AC Series and WDU DC Series Power Supplies from Triad Magnetics provide low to zero noise performance along with high reliability and longer life than switching po
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Date:
06/19/2018
Enhanced A2B Transceivers Deliver Unparalleled Flexibility for Emerging Applications
Enhanced A2B Transceivers Deliver Unparalleled Flexibility for Emerging Applications
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices, Inc. announced three enhanced Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) transceivers that deliver unprecedented capability to tailor system-level performance to even the most stringent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. The new AD242x series offers configurable transmit power levels,
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Date:
06/18/2018
Direct Water-Cooled Wirewound Resistors Saves Space and Increases Reliability
Direct Water-Cooled Wirewound Resistors Saves Space and Increases Reliability
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of direct water-cooled wirewound resistors that offers ultrahigh power dissipation to 9000 W with almost no external radiation. Available in six compact sizes ranging from 38 mm by 178 mm to 38 mm by 410 mm, Vishay MCB DCRF series devices ar
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Date:
06/18/2018
Isolated 4-Port 802.3bt PoE++ PSE Controller Delivers up to 71.3W
Isolated 4-Port 802.3bt PoE++ PSE Controller Delivers up to 71.3W
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC4291/LTC4292 isolated 4-port power sourcing equipment (PSE) controller chipset designed for use in IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. The LTC4291/LTC4292 provides 4 independent PSE ports comprised of 2 channels each, ensuring full
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Date:
06/18/2018
Plessey and KiWi Power inaugurate energy-saving battery storage system at Plymouth facility
Plessey and KiWi Power inaugurate energy-saving battery storage system at Plymouth facility
Plessey announces the opening of a new 2MW behind the meter (BTM) battery storage solution installed at its flagship manufacturing and R&D site in Plymouth, Devon. The project was completed by KiWi Power, one of the UK’s leading providers of smart energy management services.   This project follows Ki
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Date:
06/18/2018
Ampleon launches first Gen9HV LDMOS 140 Watt RF PA transistor for UHF broadcast applications
Ampleon launches first Gen9HV LDMOS 140 Watt RF PA transistor for UHF broadcast applications
Ampleon today announced the introduction of its BLF989 RF power transistor designed for UHF broadcast applications such as DVBT and UHF analog TV. Using Ampleon’s latest Gen9HV high voltage LDMOS process, this 140 Watt (average – 700 Watt peak) transistor, the first broadcast device to use this process techn
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Date:
06/18/2018
Battery Charger & Management System Includes Data Storage, Analysis, & Reporting
Battery Charger & Management System Includes Data Storage, Analysis, & Reporting
VPW introduces the Venom BCMS-PRO, a next-generation Battery Charging & Management System (BCMS). The 720 Watt / 4-Bay 6U / 19 inch rack-mount system provides one-touch charging and capture of historical battery data for actionable health statistics of your batteries. The BCMS-PRO houses four hot-swap ba
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Date:
06/18/2018
IEC High Voltage Pulse Handling Up To 7KV
IEC High Voltage Pulse Handling Up To 7KV
RALEIGH, NC -- Stackpole's RNV Series meets IEC 60065.14.1 standards handling up to 7KV for 50 discharges of a 1nF capacitor. The RNV Series has a working voltage rating up to 1600 VDC and an overload voltage rating of up to 3200 VDC depending on resistance value. The RNV series uses proprietary manufacturing proce
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Date:
06/18/2018
Infineon’s CIPOS Mini IPMs deliver higher efficiency in low power motor drives
Infineon’s CIPOS Mini IPMs deliver higher efficiency in low power motor drives
Global energy efficiency standards often prohibit manufacturers from importing or selling products that do not meet these standards. In order to comply with specific minimum requirements, energy losses have to be reduced by using the latest technology. Infineon Technologies now offers the IM512 and IM513 series of the CIP
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Date:
06/18/2018
UnitedSiC’s 1200 V Silicon Carbide FETs deliver industry’s highest-performance upgrade path for IGBT, Si and SiC-MOSFET users
UnitedSiC’s 1200 V Silicon Carbide FETs deliver industry’s highest-performance upgrade path for IGBT, Si and SiC-MOSFET users
Designers of Power Factor Correction stages (PFCs), Active Frontend Rectifiers, LLC converters and Phase Shift Full Bridge converters can now upgrade existing system performance by using the new UJ3C1200 series of SiC JFET cascodes from UnitedSiC. With a voltage rating of 1200 V and ON-resistances of 80 and 40 m
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Date:
06/18/2018
Maxim’s Compact Synchronous Buck Converters Provide Industry’s Lowest EMI Performance for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS Applications
Maxim’s Compact Synchronous Buck Converters Provide Industry’s Lowest EMI Performance for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS Applications
Automotive designers can significantly lower EMI and increase efficiency with the pin-compatible MAX20073 and MAX20074 buck converters from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The compact converters, which offer the industry’s lowest EMI performance for low-voltage point-of-load applications, are
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06/18/2018
XP Power acquisition of Glassman High Voltage expands addressable market and product portfolio
XP Power announced that it has acquired the business and assets of Glassman High Voltage Inc., a US-based designer and manufacturer of high voltage, high power, power supplies.   The $44.5 million deal expands XP Power's product offering into standard, modified and custom high voltage, high power conversio
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06/18/2018
Moxa PoE+ Switches Power Heavy-duty IP Video Surveillance Cameras in Harsh Outdoor Environments
Moxa PoE+ Switches Power Heavy-duty IP Video Surveillance Cameras in Harsh Outdoor Environments
To construct flexible and cost-effective IP video surveillance systems, integrators often take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, especially in outdoor locations. The challenge lies in ensuring that PoE switches can provide high power output and sufficient network bandwidth while remaining highly availab
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06/18/2018
KEMET Expands Industry-Leading X7R 250 Volt Product Portfolio
KEMET Expands Industry-Leading X7R 250 Volt Product Portfolio
KEMET has expanded its industry-leading X7R 250 volt multilayer ceramic capacitor series to include smaller case sizes and increased capacitance values. These compact surface mount technology footprints benefit designers in saving printed circuit board space while reaching capacitance values up to 0.47 mic
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06/18/2018
Imec Develops Industry-Compatible Screen-Printing Process for Highly Efficient n-PERT Solar Cells
Imec Develops Industry-Compatible Screen-Printing Process for Highly Efficient n-PERT Solar Cells
Imec, within the partnership of EnergyVille, today announced that it has realized highly efficient n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells using an industry-compatible screen-printing process. Together with Jolywood, a leading Chinese manufacturer of n-type bifacial solar cells and mo
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06/18/2018
Highest power density for 650V IGBT in surface mounting D2PAK
Highest power density for 650V IGBT in surface mounting D2PAK
Infineon Technologies expands its product portfolio of the thin-wafer technology TRENCHSTOP™5 IGBT. The new product family is offering up to 40 A 650V IGBT, co-packed with a full rated 40 A diode in a surface mounting TO-263-3 also known as D2PAK. The new TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBT in D2PAK package serves the growing deman
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06/18/2018
Toshiba develops 4.5 kV press-pack IEGT with improved rupture resistance
Toshiba develops 4.5 kV press-pack IEGT with improved rupture resistance
Toshiba Electronics Europe will be providing details on its new packaging for its 4.5 kV class press-pack IEGT (PPI) devices at PCIM 2018 in Nürnberg. The new packaging has been developed to further improve the rupture resistance of the device, thereby reducing the likelihood of damage to surrounding componen
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06/18/2018
KEMET Introduces 150 Degrees Celsius Automotive Qualified Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
KEMET Introduces 150 Degrees Celsius Automotive Qualified Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
KEMET introduced its first 150°C Automotive KO-CAP capacitor. The T599 KO-CAP High Humidity/High Temperature Performance Polymer series delivers stability and endurance under harsh humidity and temperature conditions.   Building on the success of the T598 series, KEMET further refined the design, mate
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06/18/2018
Murata launches ultra-efficient DC-DC converters for high-reliability industrial and railway applications
Murata launches ultra-efficient DC-DC converters for high-reliability industrial and railway applications
Murata launches its latest encapsulated DC-DC converters, designed specifically for use in industrial and railway applications. The 150 Watt IRH series (https://power.murata.com/datasheet?/data/power/irh.pdf) from Murata Power Solutions provides market-leading power conversion efficiency, in an industry-standard half-br
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06/18/2018
Highest power density for convection/conduction cooled medical power supplies in 3”x 5”package
Highest power density for convection/conduction cooled medical power supplies in 3”x 5”package
The TPP 450 Series of 450 Watt AC/DC power supplies feature a reinforced double I/O isolation system according to latest medical safety standards. The earth leakage current is below 100 μA what makes the units suitable for BF (body floating) applications. The excellent efficiency of up to 94% allows a high power densit
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06/18/2018
Analog Devices’ Isolated Power Converters Support Class B System EMI Levels
Analog Devices announced its latest generation of reinforced isolated power converters, setting a new benchmark for low component-level radiated emissions allowing systems to meet EN 55022/CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) standard requirements. The ADuM5020/6020 and ADuM5028/6028 series eliminate the n
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06/18/2018
FormFactor Announces New High-Power Semiconductor Probing System Full-featured, TESLA200 probing system enables IGBT and Power MOSFET device measurements for automotive and industrial high-power applications
FormFactor Announces New High-Power Semiconductor Probing System Full-featured, TESLA200 probing system enables IGBT and Power MOSFET device measurements for automotive and industrial high-power applications
FormFactor introduced the TESLA200 high power semiconductor probing system. Designed specifically for IGBT and power MOSFET device measurements, the TESLA200 provides accurate data at up to 10,000 V and up to 600 A current. Combining next-generation test capabilities, with anti-arcing solutions and wafer automation,
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06/18/2018
Double DPAK: first top-side cooled SMD solution for high power applications
Double DPAK: first top-side cooled SMD solution for high power applications
Increasing complexity of end products is challenging the design parameters for high power supplies: these require higher power and more efficiency in an even smaller space. Semiconductor devices are essential to the operation and performance of modern switched mode power supplies (SMPS). Over the last years, a tr
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06/18/2018
Automotive CoolSiC Schottky diodes: combining performance and robustness
Automotive CoolSiC Schottky diodes: combining performance and robustness
At this year’s PCIM Europe trade fair in Nuremberg Infineon Technologies presents the first products of its automotive Silicon Carbide portfolio: the CoolSiC Schottky diode family is now ready for current and future on-board charger (OBC) applications in hybrid and electric vehicles. Infineon has designed th
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06/18/2018
Robust, Easy to Clean, and Compatible with the Z6 Market Standard: HBM’s New Z6R Load Cell
Robust, Easy to Clean, and Compatible with the Z6 Market Standard: HBM’s New Z6R Load Cell
HBM’s new Z6R bending beam load cell has been designed for maximum capacities ranging from 20 to 200 kg. It is outstanding for its extremely robust enclosure, dirt-repellent design, and compatibility with the Z6 load cell. Typical fields of application can be found in the packaging or food-processing industries.
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06/18/2018
ON Semiconductor Announces Industry Leading Ultra-High PSRR LDO Regulators for Demanding Applications
ON Semiconductor Announces Industry Leading Ultra-High PSRR LDO Regulators for Demanding Applications
ON Semiconductor has announced a new range of ultra-low noise LDO regulators with the industry’s best power supply rejection ratio (PSRR), enabling better performance in noise sensitive analog designs. The new NCP16x series, along with the AEC-Q100 qualified NCV81x automotive variants, delivers improved performance in
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06/18/2018
40V, 2.5A µModule Regulator Comes in 6.25mm x 6.25mm BGA Package
40V, 2.5A µModule Regulator Comes in 6.25mm x 6.25mm BGA Package
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM8002, a step-down DC/DC µModule (power module) regulator with a 40V input voltage rating (42V abs max) and 2.5A of continuous (3.5A peak) output current, housed in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm x 2.22mm BGA package. The LTM8002 includes a switching regulator con
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06/15/2018
Power Op Amp Combines 1700 V/μs Slew Rate, 900 V Supply Operation and Low Noise Density for Applications Demanding High Speed and Accuracy
Power Op Amp Combines 1700 V/μs Slew Rate, 900 V Supply Operation and Low Noise Density for Applications Demanding High Speed and Accuracy
TUCSON, Arizona, U.S.A. ––The new PA194 from Apex Microtechnology is a refined implementation of the Apex PA94, extending slew rate capabilities by +1,000 V/μs. The PA194 has a typical slew rate of 1700 V/μs to enable fast rise and fall times on supply voltage operation of up to 900 V, and a very low noi
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06/13/2018
Gate-Driver ICs Now Available With AEC-Q100 Certification for Automotive Use
Gate-Driver ICs Now Available With AEC-Q100 Certification for Automotive Use
Power Integrations announced that two members of its SCALE-iDriver gate-driver IC family are now certified to AEC-Q100 Grade Level 1 for automotive use. The two parts, SID1132KQ and SID1182KQ, are suitable for driving 650 V, 750 V and 1200 V automotive IGBT and SiC-MOSFET modules, and are rated for peak currents of
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06/13/2018
High-Impedance Laminates Feature High Permeability and Permittivity
High-Impedance Laminates Feature High Permeability and Permittivity
Chandler, Arizona – Rogers Corporation introduces MAGTREX 555 Laminates, the first product in a new platform of high impedance laminates featuring a high permeability and permittivity. These high impedance laminates enable antenna designers to expand the trade-space of their antenna design en
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06/13/2018
Wideband Double-Balanced Mixers Intended for High-Performance Test and Measurement, Microwave Radio, and Radar Applications
Wideband Double-Balanced Mixers Intended for High-Performance Test and Measurement, Microwave Radio, and Radar Applications
Lowell, Massachusetts–MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced a new portfolio of wideband double-balanced mixers, covering the 8 – 43 GHz and 18 – 46 GHz frequency ranges. Delivering low conversion loss, high linearity and a wide intermediate frequency (IF) bandwidth, the new MAMX Series mi
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06/13/2018
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Features Noise Floor of -161dBm and Phase Noise of -102dBc/Hz
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Features Noise Floor of -161dBm and Phase Noise of -102dBc/Hz
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies expands its portfolio of RF Test Instrumentation with the introduction of the New RSA3000 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. RIGOL introduced our Real-Time Analysis solutions with the RSA5000 earlier this year. It combined the power of a high performance swept spectrum analyzer
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06/13/2018
pHEMT Platform Integrates High Performance 0.1um GaAs pHEMT With Monolithic PIN and Vertical Schottky Diodes
pHEMT Platform Integrates High Performance 0.1um GaAs pHEMT With Monolithic PIN and Vertical Schottky Diodes
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp has expanded its portfolio of highly integrated GaAs technologies with the release of a new pHEMT technology. The PIH0-03 platform incorporates monolithic PIN and vertical Schottky diodes with WIN’s high performance 0.1um pseudomorphic HEMT process, PP10. This integrat
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06/13/2018
Flexible Power Line Communication (PLC) modem streamline deployment of smart energy equipment
Flexible Power Line Communication (PLC) modem streamline deployment of smart energy equipment
Microchip announces a flexible PLC modem which supports multiple standard and proprietary protocols used globally in smart grid infrastructure. The PL360B enables manufacturers to respond to the utilities’ need to improve the reliability and performance of smart meters and to address multiple markets, end-cust
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06/13/2018
Powerbox’s S-CAP BOOST technology delivers peak power and safety to industrial and medical applications
Powerbox’s S-CAP BOOST technology delivers peak power and safety to industrial and medical applications
Powerbox announces the introduction of its supercapacitor boost technology, S-CAP BOOST, offering backup and peak power solutions to industrial and medical applications. Based on the latest supercapacitor technology combined with intelligent control and monitoring, S-CAP BOOST offers a solution to equipment manuf
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06/13/2018
RS Components aids customers in transition to latest Siemens pushbutton and signalling device range
RS Components has announced it is working closely with Siemens to help customers with the phase out of the manufacturer’s SIRIUS 3SB3 22mm pushbutton range and the migration to Siemens’ SIRIUS ACT range of devices.    In October 2017, Siemens announced the beginning of a gradual phase-out period
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06/13/2018
Rigol’s New High-performance Oscilloscope Family
Rigol’s New High-performance Oscilloscope Family
Rigol Technologies EU GmbH introduces four new high-end oscilloscopes with a large 10,1“ touch-color display.   The MSO/DS7000 is a versatile mixed-signal high-performance oscilloscope that incorporates many of the latest Rigol own designed ChipSet ASIC technology and integrated processes. With b
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06/13/2018
Magnetic Sensors: TMR angle sensor in a TO-6 package for PCB-less applications
Magnetic Sensors: TMR angle sensor in a TO-6 package for PCB-less applications
TDK Corporation is expanding its portfolio of TMR angle sensors with the TAD2140 type in a TO-6 package for automotive and industrial applications. The new sensor provides an innovative system-in-package solution for PCB-less applications. It includes two full TMR bridges, a dedicated ASIC for signal conditionin
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06/13/2018
Compact Step Down Converter with Integrated Inductor and Capacitors
Compact Step Down Converter with Integrated Inductor and Capacitors
Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its product family of MagI³C power modules with the compact MagI³C VDRM (Variable Step Down Regulator Module) in a LGA-16EP package. The module has an input voltage range of 4 to 18 V for converting voltages from the 5 V, 9 V or 12 V bus. The very compact component (9 x 9
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06/13/2018
Huntsman Advanced Materials Brings Reliable Chemistries For The Evolving Power, Electronics and E-Mobility Markets To CWIEME Berlin 2018
Huntsman Advanced Materials Brings Reliable Chemistries For The Evolving Power, Electronics and E-Mobility Markets To CWIEME Berlin 2018
Huntsman Advanced Materials will present its cutting-edge epoxy and polyurethane resin technologies for improved performance, protection, safety and sustainability at CWIEME Berlin 2018. Under the theme ‘Reliable Chemistry for rEvolution’*, technical and marketing experts from Huntsman Advanced Materials will we
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06/13/2018
IQD Signs new global distributor Digi-Key Electronics
IQD Signs new global distributor Digi-Key Electronics
IQD Frequency Products are pleased to announce that they have signed a global distribution agreement with Digi-Key Electronics, one of the world’s leading distributors of electronic components. Through this agreement, Digi-Key will distribute IQD’s frequency products worldwide. The IQD product line, availa
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06/13/2018
Miniaturised IGBT power interfaces with integrated electro-optic conversion
Miniaturised IGBT power interfaces with integrated electro-optic conversion
HARTING has developed a range of miniaturised power interfaces with integrated electro-optical conversion, enabling customers to save time and money by combining electrical connectivity and optical transmission in the same module. The new interfaces are designed for use with powerful electric drives controlle
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06/13/2018
New LFPAK56 MOSFETs from Nexperia feature improved creepage and clearance, meeting UL2595
New LFPAK56 MOSFETs from Nexperia feature improved creepage and clearance, meeting UL2595
Nexperia, today announced that two of its LFPAK56-packaged portfolio of MOSFETs are now available with improved creepage and clearance to meet UL2595 requirements for battery-powered equipment rated between 15 and 32 V. Devices are 100% compatible with the industry-standard Power-SO8 footprint; no other compact, surface-m
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06/13/2018
Inertial Measurement Unit With 25g Accelerometers Designed for Highly Dynamic Applications
Inertial Measurement Unit With 25g Accelerometers Designed for Highly Dynamic Applications
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- KVH Industries, Inc. announced that the 1775 IMU, its top-of-the-line fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based inertial measurement unit (IMU), is now available with either ±10g or ±25g accelerometers. The 1775 IMU with 25g accelerometers is designed for highly dynamic applications, or applicatio
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Date:
06/12/2018
SiC Schottky Diodes Designed for Harsh Environments
SiC Schottky Diodes Designed for Harsh Environments
With the release of the E-Series SiC Schottky diodes, Wolfspeed sets the standard for the rapidly growing field of on-board and off-board automotive applications and solar power inversion. This family of diodes is specifically designed to be robust and reliable in the harshest environments. As a result, the E-
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06/12/2018
3.5 Watt Medical DC-DC Converters Feature Compact DIP or SMD Package
3.5 Watt Medical DC-DC Converters Feature Compact DIP or SMD Package
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIM 3.5 and TIM 3.5SM families of medical 3.5 Watt DC/DC converters in compact DIP 16 or SMD 16 Package that measures only 0.95 x 0.57 x 0.40”. These converters are ideal for healthcare products where small size and applied parts to patient (BF classification) is
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06/12/2018
Streamline Deployment of Smart Energy Equipment With Flexible Power Line Communication Modem
Streamline Deployment of Smart Energy Equipment With Flexible Power Line Communication Modem
CHANDLER, Ariz.— With the uptick in smart grid infrastructure adoption globally, utilities are seeking ways to improve reliability and performance of smart meters to address multiple markets. To meet utilities’ growing needs, equipment manufacturers dedicate extensive resources developing different versions of
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06/12/2018
TMR Angle Sensor in a TO-6 Package Designed for PCB-Less Applications
TMR Angle Sensor in a TO-6 Package Designed for PCB-Less Applications
TDK Corporation is expanding its portfolio of TMR angle sensors with the TAD2140 type in a TO-6 package for automotive and industrial applications. The new sensor provides an innovative system-in-package solution for PCB-less applications. It includes two full TMR bridges, a dedicated ASIC for signal conditioning an
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Date:
06/12/2018
Industry’s Widest Bandwidth RF Transceiver Speeds Development of 2G-5G Base Stations and Phased Array Radar
Industry’s Widest Bandwidth RF Transceiver Speeds Development of 2G-5G Base Stations and Phased Array Radar
NORWOOD, Mass.—Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) expanded its award-winning RadioVerse technology and design ecosystem with the industry’s widest bandwidth RF transceiver, which provides designers with a single radio platform to accelerate the deployment of 5G, sustain 2G/3G/4G coverage, and simplify phased
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06/12/2018
85V and 120V Industrial Lithium Battery Chargers Meet Market Demand for Electric Vehicles and Devices
85V and 120V Industrial Lithium Battery Chargers Meet Market Demand for Electric Vehicles and Devices
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Delta-Q Technologies announced the release of four new high frequency lithium battery chargers in the ICL Series – the ICL1200 and ICL1500 in 85V and 120V. The ICL1200 and ICL1500 respectively provide 1200W and 1500W. The 85V models designed to optimally charge lithium battery systems o
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06/12/2018
Intelligent Power Manager Software Delivers Enhanced Power Management Capabilities for Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure
RALEIGH, N.C. … Power management company Eaton announced the global launch of its Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) software version 1.60, which now offers full integration with the Nutanix Acropolis hyperconverged infrastructure platform. Through the integration, users of Nutanix Acropolis, including informati
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Date:
06/11/2018
Comb Generator Portfolio Delivers Industry-Leading Phase Noise Performance
Comb Generator Portfolio Delivers Industry-Leading Phase Noise Performance
Lowell, Massachusetts–MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced a portfolio of Non-Linear Transmission Line (NLTL) comb generators optimized to meet the demanding performance requirements of radar transceiver, VSAT and microwave radio applications. Featuring the lowest phase noise in the industry to
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06/11/2018
0.45um GaN Power Process Intended for 5G Applications
0.45um GaN Power Process Intended for 5G Applications
Tao Yuan, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp has expanded its gallium nitride (GaN) process capabilities to include a 0.45um-gate technology that supports current and future 5G applications. The NP45-11 GaN-on-SiC process allows customers to design hybrid Doherty power amplifiers used in 5G applications including ma
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06/08/2018
Third-Generation GaN Power Conversion Platform Features Increased Gate Noise Immunity
GOLETA, Calif.—Transphorm Inc. announced availability of its third-generation (Gen III) 650-volt (V) GaN FETs. Power transistors built on Gen III technology yield lower electromagnetic interference (EMI), increased gate noise immunity, and greater headroom in circuit applications. The latest evolution of the aw
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Date:
06/06/2018
Two-Position BTB Pin Jumpers Designed for SSL & Industrial Applications
Two-Position BTB Pin Jumpers Designed for SSL & Industrial Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation extended its new series of pin jumpers for board-to-board (BTB) and module-to-module connections in solid-state lighting (SSL) and other low-pin-count industrial applications with a new two-position pin jumper. When used in conjunction with the new 2.5mm 70-9296 Series ST
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06/06/2018
AC Filter Capacitors Include a Peak Voltage of 650 V
AC Filter Capacitors Include a Peak Voltage of 650 V
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS MKP AC capacitors for filter applications. The components of the B33331V* series are designed for a rated voltage of 460 VRMS, corresponding to a peak voltage of 650 V, and cover a capacitance range from 2 µF to 50 µF. Both the cans and the tops
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06/05/2018
The Industry’s First True Fault Protection Solution for High-Speed USB Ports and Industrial Voltage Applications
The Industry’s First True Fault Protection Solution for High-Speed USB Ports and Industrial Voltage Applications
San Jose, CA—With the MAX22505 ±40V high-speed USB fault protector from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., designers can now eliminate USB port damage from all faults, including ground potential differences, up to ±40V without the tradeoffs required by competing solutions. It protects data and power lines fro
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Date:
06/04/2018
Surge Protector Offers Ultra-Low Capacitance for Use in Automotive, Industrial, and More
Surge Protector Offers Ultra-Low Capacitance for Use in Automotive, Industrial, and More
ProTek Devices has introduced a new ultra-low-capacitance surge protection component for circuit protection in applications such as automotive infotainment systems, industrial cameras, Thunderbolt and more. The very low capacitance for the new PTB05-ULC is 0.15pF max (I/O to GND). Other applications include V-by-On
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06/04/2018
High-Current Planar Choke Inductor Delivers Same Performance as Wirewounds in Fraction of Space
High-Current Planar Choke Inductor Delivers Same Performance as Wirewounds in Fraction of Space
MALVERN, Pa. — A new high-current planar choke inductor that offers the same performance as wirewound devices in a fraction of the space was announced today by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. The new IPLA 32 measures just 31 mm by 43 mm by 22.2 mm but is rated for currents up to 110 A, allowing high power density
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06/04/2018
1000W Parallel High-Performance Power Supply Achieves High Efficiency up to 94%
1000W Parallel High-Performance Power Supply Achieves High Efficiency up to 94%
MEAN WELL has launched the PFC enclosed type power supply HRPG-600 series. To offer more choices of high power products, MEAN WELL extends the output power up to 1000W for the HRPG-1000 series. The primary feature for HRPG-1000 series is sharing the same mechanism with the HRPG-600 series. Customers are able to re
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Date:
05/31/2018
Wireless Power Demonstration Kit Capable of Receiving up to 27 W at 19 V
Wireless Power Demonstration Kit Capable of Receiving up to 27 W at 19 V
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the availability of a complete class 4 wireless power kit, the EPC9129. The system can transmit up to 33 W while operating at 6.78 MHz (the lowest ISM band). The kit comes complete with two receivers, each with a regulated output - on
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05/31/2018
Gate Driver Core Optimized for SiC MOSFET Modules
Gate Driver Core Optimized for SiC MOSFET Modules
Philadelphia, PA—AgileSwitch, LLC introduces the ASC1 (AgileSwitch Software Configurable Core) SiC MOSFET gate driver core. A family of tested reference adapter boards will provide compatibility with most SiC MOSFET modules. Applications including heavy-duty traction vehicles, auxiliary power units in trai
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05/31/2018
High-Power Modular Platform Comes with Medical and Industrial Approvals
FORT COLLINS, Colo.— Excelsys Technologies announced the launch of the CoolX1800, the new, intelligent modular power supply platform that delivers 1800W of output power in a compact size. The CoolX1800 offers system designers in the medical and industrial electronics industries increased efficiency and reliability, in
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Date:
05/30/2018
DC Product Offering Supports a Wide Range of Automotive Applications
DC Product Offering Supports a Wide Range of Automotive Applications
DALLAS, TX -- Orion Fans has expanded its DC product offering to provide enhanced cooling solutions for automotive applications. Orion Fans' extensive DC fan and blower product line delivers efficient cooling solutions for automotive applications including air conditioning, air filtering, diagnostic equipment,
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Date:
05/30/2018
Building Nanomaterials For Next-Generation Computing

Nanoscientists at Northwestern University have developed a blueprint to fabricate new heterostructures from different types of 2-D materials. The researchers describe their blueprint in the Journal of Applied Physics. In this image: Top: Vertical MoSe2-WSe2 heterostructure, radial MoS2-WS2 heterostructure, hybrid MoS2-WS2 heterostructure and Mose2-WSe2 alloy building block representations and crystal structure models Bottom: Vertical MoSe2-WSe2 heterostructure crystal structure model

Building Nanomaterials For Next-Generation Computing
American Institute of Physics

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30, 2018 -- Nanoscientists at Northwestern University have developed a blueprint to fabricate new heterostructures from different types of 2-D materials. 2-D materials are single atom layers that can be stacked together like "nano-interlocking building blocks." Materials scientists an
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05/30/2018
Vishay Intertechnology Launches Its First Automotive-Grade Phototransistor Optocoupler
Vishay Intertechnology Launches Its First Automotive-Grade Phototransistor Optocoupler
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. launched its first Automotive Grade phototransistor optocoupler, the VOMA617A. The new device combines a high-current transfer ratio (CTR) with a low forward current of 5 mA in the compact SOP-4 mini-flat package, which saves 30 % PCB space compared to the DIP-4 pa
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05/30/2018
eNOC Service Delivers AI-Enabled Wi-FI For IT Departments Operating Mission Critical Networks
Campbell, CA — KodaCloud, Inc. announced the addition of their eNOC service, a powerful add-on to the company’s original Wi-Fi as a Service offering. The new eNOC service enables customers to subscribe to KodaCloud’s award winning service without needing to change their existing hardware. In addition to Koda
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05/30/2018
3-line EMC Filters Satisfy Current Requirements up to 280 A
3-line EMC Filters Satisfy Current Requirements up to 280 A
TDK Corporation is expanding the B84243* series of EPCOS 3-line EMC filters to include 10 new types for currents of up to 280 A. All 18 types in the series are designed for a rated voltage of 530 V AC. The performance of this series of filters has been optimized for adherence to limit values in ac
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Date:
05/29/2018
Graphene Layered With Magnetic Materials Could Drive Ultrathin Spintronics

Andreas Schmid, left, and Gong Chen are pictured here with the spin-polarized low-energy electron microscopy (SPLEEM) instrument at Berkeley Lab. The instrument was integral to measurements of ultrathin samples that included graphene and magnetic materials.

Graphene Layered With Magnetic Materials Could Drive Ultrathin Spintronics
DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Researchers working at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) coupled graphene, a monolayer form of carbon, with thin layers of magnetic materials like cobalt and nickel to produce exotic behavior in electrons that could be useful for next-generation computing applications. The work was p
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05/29/2018
Rogers Corporation's Power Electronics Solutions Group to Introduce ROLINX CapLink Solutions at PCIM 2018
Rogers Corporation's Power Electronics Solutions Group to Introduce ROLINX CapLink Solutions at PCIM 2018
Eschenbach, Germany – Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group will be exhibiting at PCIM Europe and introducing ROLINX CapLink Solutions.   PCIM Europe (Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion) is the international leading exhibition for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion,
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05/29/2018
Low-Inductance Package Enabling High Current, High Switching Frequency, and High Efficiency
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Microsemi Corporation announced its extremely low inductance package dedicated to high current, low specific on-resistance (RDSon) Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET power modules. The new package, developed specifically for the company’s SP6LI product family, is designed to offer 2.9 nanohenry
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Date:
05/29/2018
Smallest 20 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter with Wide 2:1 Input Range
Smallest 20 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter with Wide 2:1 Input Range
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THM 20 family of medical 20 Watt DC/DC converters with a wide 2:1 input range in a 1.0 x 1.6 x 0.40” footprint. The THM 20 series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE applications such as transportation, control & measurement
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05/25/2018
Ceramic Capacitor Series Expands to Include Smaller Case Sizes and Increased Capacitance Values
Ceramic Capacitor Series Expands to Include Smaller Case Sizes and Increased Capacitance Values
KEMET has expanded its industry-leading X7R 250 volt multilayer ceramic capacitor series to include smaller case sizes and increased capacitance values. These compact surface mount technology footprints benefit designers in saving printed circuit board space while reaching capacitance values up to 0.47 microfarads an
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05/25/2018
PoE+ Switches Power Heavy-duty IP Video Surveillance Cameras in Harsh Outdoor Environments
PoE+ Switches Power Heavy-duty IP Video Surveillance Cameras in Harsh Outdoor Environments
BREA, CA -- To construct flexible and cost-effective IP video surveillance systems, integrators often take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, especially in outdoor locations. The challenge lies in ensuring that PoE switches can provide high power output and sufficient networ
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05/24/2018
Compact Synchronous Buck Converters Provide Industry's Lowest EMI Performance for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS Applications
Compact Synchronous Buck Converters Provide Industry's Lowest EMI Performance for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Automotive designers can significantly lower EMI and increase efficiency with the pin-compatible MAX20073 and MAX20074 buck converters from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The compact converters, which offer the industry's lowest EMI performance for low-voltage point-of-load applications,
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05/23/2018
PULS 240W and 480W DIN-Rail Power Supplies available with Internal Decoupling and Hot-Swap Connections
PULS 240W and 480W DIN-Rail Power Supplies available with Internal Decoupling and Hot-Swap Connections
The CP10.241.R2 and CP20.241.R2 offer output power of 240W and 480W respectively and both feature hot-swap connectors ensuring no-break power in mission critical applications. Other standard features include universal AC input, active power factor correction (PFC), minimal inrush current surge, standard output vo
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05/23/2018
TI’s LMZM3360x Power Modules, Now at Mouser, Integrate 36V Buck Converter and Power Circuitry in a Compact Package
TI’s LMZM3360x Power Modules, Now at Mouser, Integrate 36V Buck Converter and Power Circuitry in a Compact Package
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the LMZM33602 and LMZM33603 power modules from Texas Instruments (TI). These completely integrated 4 V–36 V power module solutions combine a step-down DC-to-DC converter with power MOSFETs, a shielded inductor, and passive components in a compact, low-profile package. To simplify d
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Date:
05/23/2018
Imec and Unisantis Unveil Ultra-Scaled EUV-Enabled Surrounding Gate Transistor SRAM Cell
Imec and Unisantis Unveil Ultra-Scaled EUV-Enabled Surrounding Gate Transistor SRAM Cell
At this week’s Imec Technology Forum (ITF 2018) in Antwerp, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, and Unisantis Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd ( Unisantis ), a leading developer of Surrounding Gate Transistor (SGT) semiconductor technology, announce signifi
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05/23/2018
RS Components is fast to market with new higher-performing Luxeon Gen-4 COB LEDs
RS Components (RS) is stocking the newly launched Lumileds Gen-4 Luxeon COB LEDs, enabling smaller, simpler luminaires to deliver bright and vibrant lighting. With pace-setting efficacy of up to 170lm/W, the industry’s smallest LES, and package thermal resistance up to four times lower than other COB LE
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05/23/2018
Toshiba releases new three-phase brushless fan motor driver IC
Toshiba releases new three-phase brushless fan motor driver IC
Toshiba Electronics Europe (“Toshiba”) today announced the launch of the TC78B025FTG, a three-phase brushless motor driver IC with a rotation speed control (closed loop control) function. The new device is intended for small fan applications in servers, home appliances and industrial equipment. The coo
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05/23/2018
Flex Power Modules announces new BGA packaging option for digital point-of-load DC/DC converters
Flex Power Modules announces new BGA packaging option for digital point-of-load DC/DC converters
Flex Power Modules today announced that its BMR466 and BMR461 digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power modules are now available to customers with BGA (Ball Grid Array) packaging, as well as in their original compact LGA (Land Grid Array) package. Both modules target deployment in distributed power and intermediate
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Date:
05/23/2018
Infineon prepares for long-term growth and invests €1.6 billion in new 300-millimeter chip factory in Austria
Infineon prepares for long-term growth and invests €1.6 billion in new 300-millimeter chip factory in Austria
Infineon Technologies is to build a new factory for power semiconductors. The market and technology leader in this segment will thereby create the foundation for long-term, profitable growth. A fully automated chip factory for manufacturing 300-millimeter thin wafers will be constructed at the Villach location in A
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Date:
05/23/2018
RS Components now stocking new series of high-efficiency fans and controllers from ebm-papst
RS Components now stocking new series of high-efficiency fans and controllers from ebm-papst
RS Components (RS) has announced the availability of new energy-efficient fan controllers together with the 4300N series of fans from ebm-papst, one of the world’s leading makers of high-efficiency fans and motor products. The latest fan controller solutions are low-cost, credit-card-sized devices. Th
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Date:
05/23/2018
Würth Elektronik successfully completing research project of assistance system with adaptive human-machine interaction .
Würth Elektronik successfully completing research project of assistance system with adaptive human-machine interaction .
To make physically strenuous works easier was one of the aims. To give to the craftspeople additional information about the upcoming works, was another aim. The „third arm“ for craftsmen makes both possible: Effective support of the craftsman on the one hand and computer-generated additional information di
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05/23/2018
Powerbox announces four new series of extra-wide input DC/DC converters for railway and transportation industry
Powerbox announces four new series of extra-wide input DC/DC converters for railway and transportation industry
Powerbox announces the launch of four new series of extra-wide input voltage range, 8W to 20W board-mounted DC/DC converters for railway and transportation industry. With a 13:1 input voltage range of 12V to 160V, the MAD33 (8W), MAD32 (10W), MAE35 (15W) and MAF35 (20W) have been developed to provide systems des
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05/23/2018
Gresham Power Electronics introduces a low profile 225 Watt Ultra High Density AC/DC ITE and Medical Power Supply
Gresham Power Electronics introduces a low profile 225 Watt Ultra High Density AC/DC ITE and Medical Power Supply
Gresham Power Electronics announces the introduction of its latest micro-footprint, Ultra High Density (UHD) 225W output power supply the OF(M)225. The OF(M)225 Series of open frame switching power supplies utilises a highly advanced circuit topology to deliver 225 Watts with fan cooling and 120 Watts convectio
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Date:
05/23/2018
Maxim's Digital Class D Speaker Amplifiers Deliver the Highest Efficiency in a Compact, Cost-Effective Plug-and-Play Solution
Maxim's Digital Class D Speaker Amplifiers Deliver the Highest Efficiency in a Compact, Cost-Effective Plug-and-Play Solution
With the MAX98357 and MAX98358 digital-input Class D audio power amplifiers by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM), designers can achieve highest efficiency in a compact, cost-efficient plug-and-play solution. Despite their ultra-small form factors, these Class D efficient amplifiers deliver 3.2W of Cla
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Date:
05/23/2018
30 kW Three-Phase Vienna PFC Reference Design Ideally Suited for Fast EV Charging and Industrial Applications
30 kW Three-Phase Vienna PFC Reference Design Ideally Suited for Fast EV Charging and Industrial Applications
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.— Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its new scalable 30-kilowatt (kW), three-phase Vienna power factor correction (PFC) topology reference design featuring its Silicon Carbide (SiC) diodes and MOSFETS. Developed in collaboration with North Carolina State University (NCSU),
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Date:
05/22/2018
Programmable AC-DC Power Supply Provides 1400W in Rack & Benchtop Configurations
Programmable AC-DC Power Supply Provides 1400W in Rack & Benchtop Configurations
Easton, PA...Acopian Power Supplies announced the availability of a new family of single output programmable AC-DC power supplies and wide-adjust output programmable AC-DC power supplies. Single output voltages range from 10V to 270V and current capabilities up to 120A and wide-adjust voltages range from 0-10V to
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Date:
05/22/2018
High-Speed PIN Photodiode Offers Enhanced Sensitivity for Visible Light, Enables Slim Sensor Designs for Wearables
High-Speed PIN Photodiode Offers Enhanced Sensitivity for Visible Light, Enables Slim Sensor Designs for Wearables
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high-speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity for visible light. Featuring a rectangular 4.8 mm by 2.5 mm top-view, surface-mount package with an industry-low 0.48 mm profile — 0.
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Date:
05/21/2018
Step-Down Synchronous DC/DC Converters Compatible with 18V Input and 3A Peak Output
Step-Down Synchronous DC/DC Converters Compatible with 18V Input and 3A Peak Output
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XC9280 series of step-down synchronous DC/DC converters, which are compatible with 18V input and 3A peak output and have a 70% smaller package area than previous products. Products in the XC9280 series support 18V input and 3A peak output, and have a switching frequency
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Date:
05/21/2018
Advanced Materials: Processing Glass Like a Polymer

This is an image of glassomer. Glassomer can be milled, turnered, lasered or processed in CNC machines - just like a conventional polymer.

Advanced Materials: Processing Glass Like a Polymer
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Pure quartz glass is highly transparent and resistant to thermal, physical, and chemical impacts. These are optimum prerequisites for use in optics, data technology or medical engineering. For efficient, high-quality machining, however, adequate processes are lacking. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (K
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Date:
05/18/2018
Wireless Power Receiver Charges Smart Cards, Other Compact Devices Over The Air
Wireless Power Receiver Charges Smart Cards, Other Compact Devices Over The Air
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Powercast Corporation announced a smaller Powerharvester wireless power receiver and RF-to-DC converter chip (PCC114) for its Powerharvester Chipset (comprised of a wireless power receiver chip and complementary boost converter IC). Designed for embedding in space-constrained consumer designs like s
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Date:
05/17/2018
Ultrasonic Dual-Head Welder Achieves High-Strength Welding of High Voltage Terminals Without Causing Fracturing
Ultrasonic Dual-Head Welder Achieves High-Strength Welding of High Voltage Terminals Without Causing Fracturing
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania—Automotive component manufacturers now have a reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for assembling high-voltage terminals used for storage in electric and hybrid vehicles. Sonobond Ultrasonics’ Dual Head Spot Welder, equipped with special tooling, can weld
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Date:
05/17/2018
2MHz Boost/SEPIC/Inverter Features 2A, 100V Power Switch & 9µA IQ
2MHz Boost/SEPIC/Inverter Features 2A, 100V Power Switch & 9µA IQ
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8361, a current mode, 2MHz multitopology DC/DC converter with an internal 2A, 100V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.8V to 60V, and is suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion battery to multicell bat
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Date:
05/17/2018
Snap-in Power Aluminum Capacitors Save Space, Lower Costs for Power Supplies, Solar Inverters, and Motor Controls
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Ideal for power supplies, solar inverters, and industrial motor controls, the Vishay BCcomponents 259 PHM-SI series combines 30 % higher ripple current than previous-generation components wi
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Date:
05/16/2018
Cloud-based Secure Remote Access Solution Designed for Effortless Connection to IoT Devices
Cloud-based Secure Remote Access Solution Designed for Effortless Connection to IoT Devices
BREA, CA -- To better serve the needs of OEMs and machine builders, Moxa has launched a new Remote Connect Suite that provides an easier and more secure way to connect to remote machines and equipment for the performance of critical troubleshooting, maintenance,
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Date:
05/15/2018
Range of Rugged DC Link Capacitors Intended for Rated Voltages Between 450 V DC and 1100 V DC
Range of Rugged DC Link Capacitors Intended for Rated Voltages Between 450 V DC and 1100 V DC
TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications. The B3277*H series now provides types for particularly harsh environmental conditions. The robustness has been verified in a temperature, humidity, bias (THB) test at 60°C, 95 percent relative humidity, and the rated voltage fo
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05/15/2018
AC LED Modules Pass 4kV Surge Testing
AC LED Modules Pass 4kV Surge Testing
Ansan, South Korea – Seoul Semiconductor has demonstrated a 277V AC lighting module using its NanoDriver Series LED driver that complies with the industry standard 4kV surge testing. Prior to this, AC LED modules have been mainly used only in residential lighting applications due to the technology’s limited ca
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Date:
05/15/2018
Energy Storage Capacitors Provide Long Life and High Moisture Resistance
Energy Storage Capacitors Provide Long Life and High Moisture Resistance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of ruggedized ENYCAP electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting and power backup applications in harsh, high humidity environments. Vishay BC components 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP capacitors are the industry's first to offer usefu
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Date:
05/10/2018
AC LED Modules Offered in Designs From 200 to 10,000 Lumens
AC LED Modules Offered in Designs From 200 to 10,000 Lumens
ANSAN, KOREA - Seoul Semiconductor announces a comprehensive series of AC LED modules that use the company’s patented Acrich AC LED technology. The modules are offered in designs from 200 to 10,000 lumens in round, rectangular and linear formats. These AC modules integrate Seoul Semiconductor’s patented
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Date:
05/10/2018
1W DC/DC Converter Series Meet the Demanding Requirements of GaN Drivers With a 5200VDC Isolation
1W DC/DC Converter Series Meet the Demanding Requirements of GaN Drivers With a 5200VDC Isolation
PLANO, Texas – Rutronik Inc. has announced that Recom has released the isolated 1W DC/DC converter RP-xx06S Series to power the latest GaN (gallium nitride) drivers. The converters meet the demanding requirements of GaN drivers with a 5200VDC isolation and a low isolation capacitance of less than 10pF. The latest RP-
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Date:
05/09/2018
High-Frequency Air Bearing Vibration Exciter Intended for High-Volume Accelerometer Calibrations and Sensor Quality Assurance Testing
High-Frequency Air Bearing Vibration Exciter Intended for High-Volume Accelerometer Calibrations and Sensor Quality Assurance Testing
Cleveland, Ohio, USA –  MB Dynamics, Inc. has introduced the Model CAL25HF high-frequency electrodynamic air bearing vibration exciter.   The Model CAL25HF offers improved transverse performance over traditional flexural-based calibration exciters, with reliable operation over an operating ban
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Date:
05/09/2018
IoT Platform Provides High Performance and Boasts an Extremely Small Footprint
San Diego, CA — Express Logic, Inc. has announced that its industrial-grade X-Ware IoT Platform—powered by the industry-leading ThreadX RTOS—provides turnkey support for the AndesCore 32-bit N25 and 64-bit NX25 RISC-V processors. RISC-V, a standard open architecture ISA under the governance of the RISC-V Fo
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Date:
05/09/2018
Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors and Packaging
Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors and Packaging
Kevin Parmenter, Field Applications Engineering – North America, Advanced Energy

It’s forward thinking and necessary to have the terms “wide-bandgap semiconductors” and “packaging” in the same sentence. Several years ago, I was involved in the emerging stages of wide-bandgap semiconductor devices. In a meeting, I mentioned that device success in the marketplace required a focus on
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Date:
05/09/2018
Power Configuration Technology Provides a High Deposition Rate And Low Substrate Heating
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced Dynamic Reverse Pulsing (DRP), a power configuration technology that is marked by providing a higher deposition rate, lower substrate heating and higher power output on magnetrons. DRP’s unique capabilities transform the paradigm in reactive sp
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Date:
05/08/2018
Portfolio of High-Voltage Contactors Extended for High Current Capabilities up to 500 A
Portfolio of High-Voltage Contactors Extended for High Current Capabilities up to 500 A
TDK Corporation has extended its HVC series of high-voltage contactors with the new HVC300 and HVC500 types with current capabilities of 300 A and 500 A, respectively. The new contactors can switch high voltages of up to 900 V DC, while types for 1200 V DC are available on request. Their gas-filled switching
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Date:
05/08/2018
Electric Pump System Delivers Hydraulic/Liquid Pressures to 36,500 psi
Electric Pump System Delivers Hydraulic/Liquid Pressures to 36,500 psi
Erie, PA - High Pressure Equipment Co. (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces the eTensifer pump, the first-of-its-kind high-pressure electric pump system. The "plug and play" eTensifier simply plugs into a wall outlet - no need for an air compressor like other high-pressure pumps on the market. Th
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Date:
05/08/2018
PSDcast - The Perks of SiC MOSFETs
PSDcast - The Perks of SiC MOSFETs
In this episode of the PSDcast, we're talking to Levi Gant from Littelfuse about arguably the hottest topic in power electronics, silicon carbide. Littelfuse put out a comprehensive white paper titled "State of the SiC MOSFET: Device evolution, technology merit, and commercial prospects." ...
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Date:
05/08/2018
Alliance Memory Expands Low-Power SDRAM Portfolio
Alliance Memory Expands Low-Power SDRAM Portfolio
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory announced that its SDRAM portfolio now features a wide variety of components that combine low-power consumption with power-saving features to extend battery life in mobile devices. Alliance Memory's lineup of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs includes SDR (LPSDR), d
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Date:
05/08/2018
156 W Isolated Qtr. Brick DC/DC Converter Designed for Passenger Wi-Fi
156 W Isolated Qtr. Brick DC/DC Converter Designed for Passenger Wi-Fi
Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the 0RQB-C2Q12LG, an industry standard footprint quarter brick DC/DC converter equipped to run from a railway and bus datacom-friendly 9-36 V input range, which produces 156 W of 12 V regulated output power. Power supplies designed for the next generation of rail
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Date:
05/08/2018
AEC-Q101-Qualified High Voltage Thyristors and Diodes Provide Wide Voltage and Current Ranges
AEC-Q101-Qualified High Voltage Thyristors and Diodes Provide Wide Voltage and Current Ranges
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced 37 new high voltage thyristors and diodes for automotive applications. Qualified to AEC-Q101, the Vishay Semiconductors devices offer repetitive voltages from 600 V to 1600 V and wide current ranges in three package options. The devices released are avail
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Date:
05/07/2018
2 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter Measures Only 0.95 x 0.57 x 0.40
2 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter Measures Only 0.95 x 0.57 x 0.40"
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIM 2 and TIM 2 SM family of medical 2 Watt DC/DC converters in compact DIP 16 or SMD 16 Package that measures only 0.95 x 0.57 x 0.40” The TIM 2 series is ideal for healthcare products where small size and applied parts to patient (BF classification) is required. The TIM 2 and
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Date:
05/07/2018
Low-Profile, High-Efficiency Sine Wave Inverters Deliver 1kVA Sine Wave Output
Low-Profile, High-Efficiency Sine Wave Inverters Deliver 1kVA Sine Wave Output
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ CTP 1000-F7W is a 1kVA addition to its line of compact, low profile DC-AC inverters with 3-phase pure sine output voltage. The use of the latest silicon carbide semiconductor technology contributes to 90% conversion efficiency at full load, ensuring high power density and significantly sm
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Date:
05/07/2018
Regulators Feature I2C Control
Regulators Feature I2C Control
SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced and new family of  EZBuck regulators featuring I2C control. The first two members of the family are the 4A AOZ2231CQI-01 and the 8A AOZ2233CQI-02. The new devices provide a compact, efficient power converter solution for next-generation
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Date:
05/07/2018
High-Performance MLO Band-Pass Filters Designed for RF/Microwave Applications
High-Performance MLO Band-Pass Filters Designed for RF/Microwave Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released a new series of low-profile, high-performance band-pass filters based on AVX’s patented and proven multilayer organic (MLO) high-density interconnect technology. The new BP Series MLO band-pass filters incorporate high-dielectric-constant and low-loss materials th
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Date:
05/03/2018
BrainChip Studio to be Integrated as a Cognitive Engine within Veritone aiWARE
BrainChip Studio to be Integrated as a Cognitive Engine within Veritone aiWARE
BrainChip announced that it has signed an agreement with Veritone to integrate its AI-powered BrainChip Studio with the Veritone aiWARE platform. aiWARE is an operating system for AI that integrates an ecosystem of cognitive engines, which can be orchestrated together to uniquely reveal actionable insights from
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Date:
05/03/2018
Microsemi Expands Switchtec Family of PCIe Switches to Support Extended Industrial Temperature Range
Microsemi Expands Switchtec Family of PCIe Switches to Support Extended Industrial Temperature Range
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its Switchtec(TM) PFX-I Gen3 PCIe switches with support for extended industrial temperature range. The new PM857x PFX-I PCIe switches support the feature set of Microsemi's PFX PCIe fanout switches, and are designed to operate in harsher environments demanded by ap
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Date:
05/03/2018
New PULS 8-port DIN-Rail PoE Injectors available with integrated premium power supply or as stand-alone device
New PULS 8-port DIN-Rail PoE Injectors available with integrated premium power supply or as stand-alone device
PULS Power announces the availability of two new high quality 8-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) power injectors available with either an integrated premium power supply or as stand-alone device System builders looking for high reliability and efficient solution to supply a multitude of PoE devices will be impr
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Date:
05/03/2018
TRACO POWER’s smallest 2 Watt SMD DC/DC converter
TRACO POWER’s smallest 2 Watt SMD DC/DC converter
TRS 2 Series is a new series with the design purpose to improve the prevalent 2 Watt SMD DC/DC converters in terms of size, cost, efficiency and performance. The main intended uses for the TRS 2 Series are IT applications, industrial control systems and also measurement equipment. With the reduction of thermal loss
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Date:
05/03/2018
Power Management Platform Addresses the Massive Power Products Market Operating up to 16V
Power Management Platform Addresses the Massive Power Products Market Operating up to 16V
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel – TowerJazz announced the release of its 300mm 65nm BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process, the most advanced power management platform for up to 16V operation and 24V maximum voltage.  This technology is manufactured in TowerJazz’s Uozu, Japan facility, with best-in-class quality andcycle ti
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Date:
05/02/2018
Sealed Power Toggle Switches Perfect for Harsh Outdoor Conditions
Sealed Power Toggle Switches Perfect for Harsh Outdoor Conditions
C&K announced the launch of its new PT Series Sealed Power Toggle Switch. The new PT series from C&K is well-suited to meet the stringent performance requirements for vehicles used in off-road, construction, and agriculture – as well as those for materials handling, industrial and lift gate controls an
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Date:
05/01/2018
3200W Digitalized 1U High-Efficiency Power Supply Operate at 90-264Vac Input Voltage
3200W Digitalized 1U High-Efficiency Power Supply Operate at 90-264Vac Input Voltage
The DRP/DPU-3200 series are 3.2KW single output rack-type/enclosed type AC/DC power supplies in 1U low profile with high power density up to 37W/inch3. These series operate at 90-264Vac input voltage and offer models with the DC output mostly demanded by the industry. Each model is cooled by a thermostatically contro
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Date:
04/30/2018
Silicon Designs Announces Enhanced Bias and Scale Factor Over Temperature Performance for Low-Mass VC Response Accelerometers
Silicon Designs Announces Enhanced Bias and Scale Factor Over Temperature Performance for Low-Mass VC Response Accelerometers
Kirkland, Washington, USA- Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the recently enhanced performance of its compact, low-mass, single axis Model 2220 series.   Design of the enhanced Model 2220 series incorporates Silicon Designs’ new proprietary high-performance MEMS chip, along with high-drive, low-impeda
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Date:
04/30/2018
4A, Low EMI, B Compliant µModule Regulator Operates From Unregulated or Fluctuating 24V to 48V Input Supplies in Noisy Environments
4A, Low EMI, B Compliant µModule Regulator Operates From Unregulated or Fluctuating 24V to 48V Input Supplies in Noisy Environments
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4653, 58VIN step-down µModule Regulator. The LTM4653 can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 24V to 48V input supplies in noisy environments such as factory automation, industrial robotics, communication infrastructure and avionics systems. Th
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Date:
04/30/2018
Transformers Redesigned with 21st Century Functionality and Appearance
Transformers Redesigned with 21st Century Functionality and Appearance
Signal Transformer announces the EcoTrans Standard Series Transformers, which are used to step up or step down voltage, while keeping the mains and output circuits isolated through CE Certified Reinforced Insulation. The EcoTran Series is a UL Listed product to UL 5085-1, CE Compliant backed by TUV Rhineland an
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Date:
04/30/2018
500VDC SMD Fuse Optimized for Electric Vehicle Applications Offers Short-Circuit Protection Up to 1500A
500VDC SMD Fuse Optimized for Electric Vehicle Applications Offers Short-Circuit Protection Up to 1500A
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of surface-mount fuses with interrupting current ratings up to 1500A that are optimized for use in high-voltage automotive applications up to 350VAC or 450/500VDC. NANO2 885 Series Fuse is designed to protect electric vehicles against severe fault/short-circuit curr
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Date:
04/30/2018
Ultra-Low-Power Switch Features
Ultra-Low-Power Switch Features "Deep Sleep" Function to Hold Battery Charge
Santa Clara, CA.— GLF Integrated Power introduces the GLF76321 IQSmart IC with “Deep Sleep” power conservation mode. While in this mode, the device operates with a typical standby current (ISD) of just 7nA – which is negligible compared to the typical self-discharge of Li-ion batteries. By virtually disco
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Date:
04/26/2018
Power factor correction: PQvar boosts energy efficiency and ensures load balancing
Power factor correction: PQvar boosts energy efficiency and ensures load balancing
TDK Corporation presents EPCOS PQvar, a modular static var generator for active stepless power factor correction and load balancing in industrial grids and large commercial buildings. With a fast response time of less than 15 ms and a dynamic reaction time of 50 µs, PQvar offers significantly faster compensat
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Date:
04/26/2018
Vincotech Joins the Charging Interface Initiative
Vincotech Joins the Charging Interface Initiative
Vincotech has joined Charging Interface Initiative e. V., an association set up by Germany's automotive luminaries to entrench the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the definitive technology for battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). Vincotech and CharIN's founding members, which include Audi, BMW, Daimler, P
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Date:
04/26/2018
The Schaffner Group introduces ecosine active sync series, the new generation of modular, compact, effective and reliable active harmonic filters
The Schaffner Group introduces ecosine active sync series, the new generation of modular, compact, effective and reliable active harmonic filters
Schaffner is again setting a benchmark with its product offering for harmonics mitigation solutions. ecosine® active sync utilises superior technology to reliably mitigate excessive harmonics with an evolutionary modular product concept. With the new ecosine active sync filters FN3530/31/40/41, FN3532/42 and FN3545
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Date:
04/26/2018
Ultra-Wide Input DC/DC Converters for Railway and High-Voltage
Ultra-Wide Input DC/DC Converters for Railway and High-Voltage
The ultra-wide input-voltage range of the latest DC/DC converters from Dengrove Electronic Components gives extra flexibility when designing equipment to be powered from high-voltage batteries, or to operate from various different standardised supply voltages. Now in stock at Dengrove, the RECOM RPA100H and RPA20
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Date:
04/26/2018
Ultra-soft IGBT freewheeling diodes offer industry leading low losses
Ultra-soft IGBT freewheeling diodes offer industry leading low losses
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG launches a new diode family especially designed for modern IGBT applications: Infineon ® Prime Soft. This diode features an improved turn-off capability which now rates at 5 kA/µs. Prime Soft builds on the well-received IGCT freewheeling diode family which is based on
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Date:
04/26/2018
Chassis-Mount 500 W and 1000 W DC-DC Converters Designed for Railway Applications
Chassis-Mount 500 W and 1000 W DC-DC Converters Designed for Railway Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the RCM500 (500 W) and RCM1000 (1000 W) chassis-mount DC-DC converters, which are designed for railway applications where compactness and high reliability are required. These new RCM Series products are fully isolated and highly efficient over a br
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Date:
04/26/2018
Vicor Launches 12V to 48V NBM Module at GTC 2018
Vicor Launches 12V to 48V NBM Module at GTC 2018
Vicor Corporation has announced a 12V to 48V non-isolated up converter to support 48V high-performance GPUs in data centers that are still relying on legacy 12V power distribution. The 2317 NBM converts 12V to 48V with over 98% peak efficiency, 750W continuous and 1kW peak power in a 23 x 17 x 7.4mm surface
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Date:
04/26/2018
SoC Now Supports Zigbee For Smart Home, Enterprise, And Industrial Applications
SoC Now Supports Zigbee For Smart Home, Enterprise, And Industrial Applications
Oslo, Norway - Nordic Semiconductor announces its first Zigbee wireless connectivity solution for use with the nRF52840 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC). The first engineering release is available now with a production grade Zigbee 3.0-certified release planned for the second half of 2018. The introduction of
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Date:
04/25/2018
The Industry's First Inductor Series Qualified to MIL-STD-981 Class S for Space-Grade Applications
The Industry's First Inductor Series Qualified to MIL-STD-981 Class S for Space-Grade Applications
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of low profile, high current IHLP inductors that are the industry's first to meet the requirements of MIL-STD-981 class S. Designed to provide high reliability in space-grade applications, inductors in the Vishay Custom Magnetics SGIHLP series featur
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Date:
04/25/2018
Sensor Reference Design Intended for Blood Pressure, Vital Signs for Smart Health and Wearables
Sensor Reference Design Intended for Blood Pressure, Vital Signs for Smart Health and Wearables
Premstaetten, Austria -- ams announced the release of the first integrated vital sign sensor reference design based on its AS7024.The solution can perform accurate, fast and convenient 24/7 cuffless blood pressure measurement. The new vital signs sensor reference design based on AS7024 integrates all the hardwar
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Date:
04/25/2018
High reliability thick-film resistors from TT Electronics get smaller
High reliability thick-film resistors from TT Electronics get smaller
TT Electronics has announced the introduction of two additional resistor types that expand and enhance its high-reliability CR and HR series. The latest versions of these thick-film chip resistors are in the smaller 0603 size and hence offer greater opportunities for use in compact circuits where guaranteed per
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Date:
04/25/2018
Robust high efficiency 50W to 600W DC-DC converters for railway applications
Robust high efficiency 50W to 600W DC-DC converters for railway applications
XP Power has unveiled a new extensive family of cost-effective high-power density DC-DC converters for railway traction, rolling stock, and harsh environment applications. Offering a wide selection of power handling capability from 50W up to 600W, traction battery voltages of 24, 36, 48, 72 & 110 VDC are cov
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Date:
04/25/2018
Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its MagI³C series of power module
Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its MagI³C series of power module
With the MagI³C-VDMM (Variable Step Down MicroModule), Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its product series of power modules with high power density, very few external components and outstanding electromagnetic compatibility. The step-down converter with variable output voltage is a particularly compact solutio
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Date:
04/25/2018
Now in stock at TTI, Inc. and ideal for demanding automotive applications are Panasonic’s LP-Series power choke coils and ZE-Series Hybrid capacitors
Now in stock at TTI, Inc. and ideal for demanding automotive applications are Panasonic’s LP-Series power choke coils and ZE-Series Hybrid capacitors
Now available in Europe through TTI are Panasonic’s highly power efficient LP-Series power choke coils and ZE-Series Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum SMD technology capacitors featuring a high ripple current (up to 2.0A) and a low ESR value. Rugged LP series power choke coils offer inductance stability over a broad
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Date:
04/25/2018
Renesas Electronics Introduces ISL91302B, ISL91301A, and ISL91301B Multiphase PMICs with Highest Efficiency and Smallest Footprint
Renesas Electronics Introduces ISL91302B, ISL91301A, and ISL91301B Multiphase PMICs with Highest Efficiency and Smallest Footprint
Renesas announced three programmable power management ICs (PMICs) that offer the highest power efficiency and smallest footprint for application processors in smartphones and tablets: the ISL91302B, ISL91301A, and ISL91301B PMICs. The PMICs also deliver power to artificial intelligence (AI) processors, FPGAs,
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Date:
04/25/2018
Power from the wind turbine to the charging station
Power from the wind turbine to the charging station
The products and intelligent solutions of HARTING make the technology group a partner and pioneer in electromobility and the energy transition. The subsidiary HARTING Automotive develops and makes charging cables and associated equipment for electro and plug-in hybrid vehicles for nearly all the relevant markets. HA
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Date:
04/25/2018
ABB launches world’s fastest e-vehicle charger at Hannover Messe, strengthening its leadership in sustainable mobility
ABB launches world’s fastest e-vehicle charger at Hannover Messe, strengthening its leadership in sustainable mobility
By operating at powers of up to 350 kilowatts, the newest model from ABB, Terra High Power charger, adds up to 200 kilometers of range to an electric vehicle in just 8 minutes. The new charger is ideally suited for use at highway rest stops and petrol stations. ABB chargers are being installed around the world, a
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Date:
04/25/2018
New Ultracapacitor and Battery-Powered DC UPS announced by BLOCK
New Ultracapacitor and Battery-Powered DC UPS announced by BLOCK
BLOCK announces the introduction of two new 24V/40A uninterruptible power supplies. These DC input UPS ensure reliable availability of safety-critical systems in the case of power failure. BLOCK UPS supports 12V, 24V and 48V systems and can be either battery-powered or use capacitive energy storage. Product sel
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Date:
04/25/2018
Ultra slim device guarantees 5kV isolation and 8.0mm creepage and clearance distances
Ultra slim device guarantees 5kV isolation and 8.0mm creepage and clearance distances
Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced the launch of a new gate driver photocoupler housed in a low-profile SO8L package. The TLP5832 delivers 2.5A peak output current (IOPH,IOPL) and can directly drive medium-class IGBTs and MOSFETs in applications such as inverters for industrial, air conditioning and solar appli
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Date:
04/25/2018
Automotive-Grade TVS Diode Arrays Ensure Maximum Reliability in the Harshest Environments
Automotive-Grade TVS Diode Arrays Ensure Maximum Reliability in the Harshest Environments
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes). The AQHV and AQHV-C series are designed to provide very fast acting, high performance over-voltage protection devices ideally suited for power interfaces, passenger charging interfaces, and well as LED lightin
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Date:
04/24/2018
SiC Cascodes: Fast-Track to Wide-Bandgap Performance and Efficiency

Figure 1. SiC cascode configuration

SiC Cascodes: Fast-Track to Wide-Bandgap Performance and Efficiency
Anup Bhalla, VP Engineering at UnitedSiC

SiC MOSFETs can deliver impressive performance and efficiency gains in power-conversion circuits, but a clean-sheet design is needed for best results. SiC cascodes offer a drop-in replacement bringing instant access to many of the advantages of wide-bandgap devices. Drop In, Turn On Silicon carbide diodes, and MOSFETs in 60
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Date:
04/24/2018
Steering Diode/TVS Arrays Deliver Electrical, ESD Circuit Protection for Popular Computing Interfaces
ProTek Devices has introduced two new steering diode / transient voltage suppressor arrays for electrical circuit protection in various computing interfaces, such as Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and USB. The two new parts, in conjunction with passive components integrated into a TVS / filter network, can also be used for
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Date:
04/23/2018
30 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter Features Wide 2:1 Input Range in 1x2'' Footprint
30 Watt Medical DC-DC Converter Features Wide 2:1 Input Range in 1x2'' Footprint
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THM 30 family of medical 30 Watt DC/DC converters with wide 2:1 input range in the industry standard 1 x 2” footprint. The THM 30 Series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE applications such as transportation, control &am
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Date:
04/20/2018
TMR 3WIR and TMR 6WIR Series
TMR 3WIR and TMR 6WIR Series
The TMR 3WIR and the TMR 6WIR series are a set of 3/6 Watt DC/DC converters in a SIP-8 metal case. The design purpose of these series was to miniaturized low power DC/DC converters for railway application to the maximum without sacrificing highest efficiency. They operate up to 78°C environment temperature at full
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Date:
04/19/2018
AEC-Q101-Qualified 3- and 4-Channel Optical Sensors Designed for Turn and Push, Absolute, and Incremental Encoding
AEC-Q101-Qualified 3- and 4-Channel Optical Sensors Designed for Turn and Push, Absolute, and Incremental Encoding
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new AEC-Q101 qualified transmissive optical sensors for automotive and industrial applications. Offered in a compact 5.5 mm by 5.85 mm by 7 mm package, the Vishay Semiconductors TCUT1630X01 and TCUT1800X01 are the industry's first 3- and 4-channel tra
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Date:
04/18/2018
PSDcast - Improving Building Efficiency With Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats
PSDcast - Improving Building Efficiency With Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats
In this episode of the PSDcast, we're talking about Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats and legacy cooling systems. Just recently, a 345,000 square-foot property in Phoenix, Arizona won the BOMA Green Building Committee Kilowatt Krackdown award after achieving the highest Energy Star score of 98 in the competition. The
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Date:
04/18/2018
The Industry's First Soft-Termination MLCCs With Low ESR
The Industry's First Soft-Termination MLCCs With Low ESR
TDK Corporation has developed the industry’s first soft-termination MLCCs with low ESR. The new CN series features terminal electrodes with a conductive resin layer that provides high mechanical robustness to protect against board flexure. At the same time, the new MLCCs offer a low ESR that is comparable to
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Date:
04/17/2018
Thin Film Series Satisfies Higher Voltage and Current Requirements
Thin Film Series Satisfies Higher Voltage and Current Requirements
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc. has announced the introduction of the first of many new SinglFuse product series the company has planned in its strategic roadmap for 2018. The significant expansion of its SinglFuse line will include advanced wire-core, ceramic multilayer and ceramic tube fuse technologies in add
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Date:
04/17/2018
The Industry's First 3 Volt Thin Prismatic Supercapacitors
The Industry's First 3 Volt Thin Prismatic Supercapacitors
CAP-XX announced it has developed the industry’s first 3V thin, prismatic supercapacitors. The company will deploy its 3V technology first in thin prismatic form to meet demand for small, inexpensive, energy-efficient power solutions for thin wearables, key FOBs and other IoT devices. CAP-XX will then integrate th
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Date:
04/12/2018
PLEDs Support Replacing Fluorescent Lighting Tubes with LED Strings or Tubes Without Scrapping the Ballast Drivers
PLEDs Support Replacing Fluorescent Lighting Tubes with LED Strings or Tubes Without Scrapping the Ballast Drivers
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of PLEDs with an ultra-low holding current (just 21mA) that makes the ballast drivers widely used in the output of fluorescent tubes compatible with modern replacement LED strings or tubes. This eliminates the need to scrap otherwise still-working ballasts when repla
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Date:
04/12/2018
Power Distribution System Serves Confined Enclosures and Small Control Cabinets
Power Distribution System Serves Confined Enclosures and Small Control Cabinets
Schaumburg, IL— Rittal North America LLC introduces the RiLine Compact System for power distribution in confined enclosures and small control cabinets. The RiLine Compact System marks Rittal’s entry into a new market segment for low-current power distribution. It is ideal for most small control panel
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Date:
04/12/2018
Pin Jumpers Designed for Maximum Tolerance Absorption in SSL & Industrial Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released a new series of pin jumpers designed for board-to-board (BTB) and module-to-module connections in solid-state lighting (SSL) and other low-pin-count industrial applications. When used in conjunction with the new 2.5mm 70-9296 Series STRIPT horizontal, poke-home co
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Date:
04/11/2018
Interchangeable NTC Thermistors Feature Insulated Tinned-Copper Leads
Interchangeable NTC Thermistors Feature Insulated Tinned-Copper Leads
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm announced that the company has extended the capabilities of its ACCU-Curve series of interchangeable NTC thermistors with the ACL-011. This new device features insulated tinned-copper leads, ensuring the most accurate temperature sensing with no unintended conduction between leads. Ametherm's ACL-011 de
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Date:
04/10/2018
3000z Oscilloscopes Expand Bandwidth Range Above and Below That of Earlier Models
3000z Oscilloscopes Expand Bandwidth Range Above and Below That of Earlier Models
Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.– Teledyne LeCroy announced the WaveSurfer 3000z oscilloscopes, which expand the existing WaveSurfer 3000 bandwidth range above and below that of earlier models, while also bolstering functionality for power-electronics testing. In addition, the new models provide more processing power an
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Date:
04/10/2018
Next Generation 2/3 Watt SIP-8 DC/DC converters
Next Generation 2/3 Watt SIP-8 DC/DC converters
TEC 2/3 (WI) are new series with the design purpose to improve the prevalent 2/3 Watt SIP-8 DC/DC converters (eg. TMR 2/3E) in terms of cost, efficiency and performance. The latest technology and components enable an increase in efficiency by more than 20%. With the reduction of thermal loss, the operating temp
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Date:
04/09/2018
The First Industrial Poke-Home Connector Without a Wire Stop
The First Industrial Poke-Home Connector Without a Wire Stop
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the first industrial poke-home connector available without a wire stop. The new 2.5mm poke-home contact — the latest addition to its 70-9296 Series STRIPT insulator-less, single-position, horizontal, poke-home contacts — combines a low profile with an industry-leading ra
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Date:
04/09/2018
µModule Boost Regulator Designed for Low Voltage Optical Systems
µModule Boost Regulator Designed for Low Voltage Optical Systems
NORWOOD, Mass.--- Analog Devices, Inc. announced the Power by Linear LTM4661, a low power step-up µModule regulator in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm x 2.42mm BGA package. Only a few capacitors and one resistor are required to complete the design, and the solution occupies less than 1cm² single-sided or 0.5cm² on double-sided PC
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Date:
04/09/2018
Vincotech’s new booster +H6.5 inverter – the easy-to-use module for single-phase solar applications
Vincotech’s new booster +H6.5 inverter – the easy-to-use module for single-phase solar applications
Vincotech today announced the launch of the new flowSOL 1 BI (TL) high efficiency H6.5 inverter with dual booster designed to ease the development of single-phase solar applications up to 10 kW. Efficient, reliable and robust, this module is perfect for higher power multi-PV installations. The new
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Date:
04/09/2018
New DesignSpark Toolbox app from RS Components available on iOS, Android and Windows
New DesignSpark Toolbox app from RS Components available on iOS, Android and Windows
RS Components (RS) has unveiled a new app for iOS, Android and Windows devices. The DesignSpark Toolbox app is available to download free-of-charge, and provides a single point of access to common electronic reference materials, calculation and conversion tools in an easy-to-use format for electronics design eng
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Date:
04/09/2018
Harwin Introduces Ultra-Compact Fine Pitch Cable-to-Board Connector Offering
Harwin Introduces Ultra-Compact Fine Pitch Cable-to-Board Connector Offering
Continuing to extend the breadth of its interconnect solutions, Harwin has announced the latest addition to the M40 series. With phosphor bronze contacts that are rated for currents of up to 1A, these lightweight, low profile 1mm pitch units are the smallest in the company’s portfolio of cable-to-board connecto
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Date:
04/09/2018
STMicroelectronics’ ACEPACK IGBT Modules, Now at Mouser, Deliver Highly Integrated Power Conversion Up to 30kW
STMicroelectronics’ ACEPACK IGBT Modules, Now at Mouser, Deliver Highly Integrated Power Conversion Up to 30kW
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the ACEPACK IGBT modules from STMicroelectronics (ST). Part of a new plastic power module family developed mainly to address industrial applications, the Adaptable Compact Easier PACKage (ACEPACK) modules provide economical and highly integrated power conversion for 3 kW –
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Date:
04/09/2018
Imec and Qromis Present High Performance p-GaN HEMTs on 200mm CTE-matched Substrates
Imec and Qromis Present High Performance p-GaN HEMTs on 200mm CTE-matched Substrates
imec and Qromis, have announced the development of high performance enhancement mode p-GaN power devices on 200mm engineered Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)-matched substrates, processed in imec’s silicon pilot line. The substrates are offered by Qromis as commercial 200mm QST® substrates as part of
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Date:
04/09/2018
Lumileds Latest LUXEON CoB Core Range LEDs, Now at Mouser, Offer High Density in a Small Surface
Lumileds Latest LUXEON CoB Core Range LEDs, Now at Mouser, Offer High Density in a Small Surface
Mouser Electronics is now stocking LUXEON CoB Core Range (Gen 4) LEDs from Lumileds. These LEDs offer high flux densities in a small light emitting surface (LES), enabling double the luminous flux of the third generation of LUXEON CoB Core Range devices. The high-density CoBs can achieve the highest center beam candlep
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Date:
04/09/2018
RS Components delivers flexible, cost-effective rack power with modular RS Pro PDUs featuring power management options
RS Components delivers flexible, cost-effective rack power with modular RS Pro PDUs featuring power management options
RS Components has introduced easily upgradeable power distribution units (PDUs) to its high-quality high-value RS Pro range, which give flexibility to retrofit power metering or networked power monitoring cost effectively and with minimal disruption. The new family of PDUs offer versatile configurations, presenting an elega
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Date:
04/09/2018
2 Amp Step-Down Switching Regulators Achieves Efficiency up to 96%
2 Amp Step-Down Switching Regulators Achieves Efficiency up to 96%
TRACO POWER has announced the new TSR 2 series of step-down switching regulators that are drop-in replacement for inefficient LMxx linear regulators. A high efficiency up to 96 % allows full load operation up to +67°C ambient temperature (full-load) without any heat-sink or forced cooling. The TSR 2 switchi
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Date:
04/09/2018
The Industry’s First Batteryless Electronic UHF Retail Price Tag
The Industry’s First Batteryless Electronic UHF Retail Price Tag
PITTSBURGH -- Powercast Corporation announced that it will demonstrate the industry’s first Batteryless Electronic UHF (Ultrahigh Frequency) Retail Price Tag at RFID Journal LIVE! (Booth #1260) being held in Orlando, April 10 – 12. It is a finalist for the show’s Best New RFID Product 2018 Award, with winne
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Date:
04/09/2018
Power Analyzer Performs Compliance Testing to International Standards
Power Analyzer Performs Compliance Testing to International Standards
Poway, CA—Vitrek introduces the latest generation of its popular line of power analyzers, now equipped with the built-in capability to conduct compliance testing to a number of key environmental performance standards. The PA900 Precision Multi-channel Harmonic Power Analyzer can be set up to analyze the pow
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Date:
04/06/2018
KEMET Expands ESD Rated Ceramic Capacitor Product Portfolio
KEMET Expands ESD Rated Ceramic Capacitor Product Portfolio
KEMET has expanded its electrostatic discharge (ESD) rated ceramic capacitor series into a complete product portfolio. Automotive and commercial grades are now available in EIA 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1206 case sizes with voltage ratings of 16 to 250 VDC. These devices provide miniaturization and enhanced flexibility to
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Date:
04/06/2018
Controller Platform Delivers High Functionality and Unprecedented Connectivity
Controller Platform Delivers High Functionality and Unprecedented Connectivity
WAUKESHA, Wis. – According to the Pew Research Center, a whopping 77 percent of Americans own smartphones. That’s why when Generac Industrial Power developed its own control platform — the new Power Zone — specifically for its industrial generator sets, it chose to make the interface emulate a smartphone, fo
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Date:
04/05/2018
Ultra-Broadband Resistors Feature a Rugged Construction, Tight Tolerances, & a 125mW Power Rating
Ultra-Broadband Resistors Feature a Rugged Construction, Tight Tolerances, & a 125mW Power Rating
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new UBR Series ultra-broadband resistors. The ruggedly constructed, ultraminiature (EIA 0402, 1005 metric) ultra-broadband resistors are made with high-performance tantalum nitride (TaN) materials and utilize the company’s proprietary, automotive-qualified, gl
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Date:
04/05/2018
Conductive and Hybrid Conductive Aluminum Polymer Capacitors Save PCB Space and Lower Costs
Conductive and Hybrid Conductive Aluminum Polymer Capacitors Save PCB Space and Lower Costs
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new conductive (184 CPNS, 185 CPNZ, and 186 CPNT series) and hybrid conductive (182 CPHZ and 183 CPHT series) aluminum polymer capacitors in a variety of case sizes ranging from 4 mm by 4 mm by 5.5 mm to 10 mm by 10 mm by 12.4 mm. The Vishay BCcomponents de
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Date:
04/04/2018
The Smallest Cartridge Fuses Available With Current Ratings From 40A to 63A and a 2,000A@500VAC Interrupting Rating
The Smallest Cartridge Fuses Available With Current Ratings From 40A to 63A and a 2,000A@500VAC Interrupting Rating
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the smallest cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500VAC with current ratings from 40A to 63A and a 2,000A@500VAC interrupting rating. The 606 Series high-current Cartridge Fuse is designed for overcurrent protection in applications such as high-voltage power
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Date:
04/04/2018
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors Feature High Capacitance And Low ESR
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors Feature High Capacitance And Low ESR
TDK Corporation has developed a new series of vertically stacked MEGACAP Type MLCCs that combine high capacitance and low ESR. The new CA series offers rated voltages from 25 V to 1000 V and covers a capacitance range from 20 nF to 150 µF. The new MLCCs are available with C0G, X7T, X7S, and X7R temperature ch
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Date:
04/03/2018
Compact 6x32 mm Fuse Designed for Applications Requiring High Voltage and High Interrupting Rating
Compact 6x32 mm Fuse Designed for Applications Requiring High Voltage and High Interrupting Rating
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces the 0ADA Series of fuses, which are available now in ceramic cartridge and pigtail, axial leaded options for AC and DC for high voltage and high interrupting rating applications. The 6x32 mm 0ADAC ceramic cartridge fuses and the 6x32 mm 0ADAP pigtail, axial leaded fuse
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Date:
04/03/2018
Unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays in Smallest Footprint Available Protect I/O and Power Ports from ESD
Unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays in Smallest Footprint Available Protect I/O and Power Ports from ESD
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified, unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect I/O and power ports against electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP1053 and SP1054 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate avalanche breakdown diodes fabricated using proprietary silicon
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Date:
03/29/2018
Linear LED Controllers Deliver Efficiency and Accuracy
Plano, Texas - Diodes Incorporated announces the AL5814, AL5817, AL5815 and AL5816 linear LED controllers, delivering dimmable and adjustable drive current for LED strings with more than 80% efficiency. The AL58xx series provides a low BOM-cost solution for a range of applications in the commercial and industrial ar
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Date:
03/28/2018
12V to 48V Non-Isolated Bus Converter Module Designed For Datacenter Applications
12V to 48V Non-Isolated Bus Converter Module Designed For Datacenter Applications
San Jose, CA – Vicor Corporation announced a 12V to 48V non-isolated up converter to support 48V high-performance GPUs in data centers that are still relying on legacy 12V power distribution. The 2317 NBM converts 12V to 48V with over 98% peak efficiency, 750W continuous and 1kW peak power in a 23 x 17 x
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Date:
03/28/2018
Residential Solar Inverter Series Available in Five Power Ratings From 3.3 to 6.0kW
Residential Solar Inverter Series Available in Five Power Ratings From 3.3 to 6.0kW
The new UNO-DM-PLUS-US series is now available for immediate shipment in the US. Available in five power ratings, from 3.3 to 6.0kW, these solar inverters have a compact design that delivers high performance with excellent power density enabling maximum energy production. They are designed with digital intellige
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Date:
03/28/2018
Chassis-Mount 150 W and 300 W DC-DC Converters Intended for Railway Applications
Chassis-Mount 150 W and 300 W DC-DC Converters Intended for Railway Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the RCM150 (150 W) and RCM3 00 (300 W) chassis mount DC-DC converters, which are designed for railway applications where compactness and high reliability are required. These new RCM Series products are fully isolated and highly efficient over a broad op
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Date:
03/28/2018
Switch Series Isolates Each Computer Source and Security Classification, While Sharing Multiple Peripherals
Switch Series Isolates Each Computer Source and Security Classification, While Sharing Multiple Peripherals
IRVINE, CA – ATEN Technology, Inc. announced the expansion of its enterprise KVM solutions line with the launch of a new series of Secure KVM switches. The 18 new secure KVM switches are compliant with PSS PP v3.0 (Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Switch, Version 3.0) and certified by the National In
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Date:
03/27/2018
Low-Profile Power Inductors Designed for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Low-Profile Power Inductors Designed for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
TDK Corporation announces the MLD2012 series of multilayer inductors for automotive power circuits. The new components that are based on a ferrite core are available in a compact IEC 2012 (EIA 0805) package with a footprint of 2.0 mm x 1.25 mm and an insertion height of just 0.5 mm. The power inductors, which ar
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Date:
03/27/2018
AMETEK Programmable Power Announces New SGX Series With Touch Screen Display for the Sorensen DC Power Supply Family
AMETEK Programmable Power Announces New SGX Series With Touch Screen Display for the Sorensen DC Power Supply Family
SAN DIEGO – AMETEK Programmable Power has introduced the Sorensen SGX Series with touch screen display. This new feature makes the Sorensen SG family of programmable DC power supplies even easier to use.  The SGX Series is the next generation of the successful SG line of programmable DC power suppl
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Date:
03/27/2018
120W DIN Rail DC/DC Converter Meets Both Railway and ITE Safety Standards
120W DIN Rail DC/DC Converter Meets Both Railway and ITE Safety Standards
MEAN WELL is proud to announce the DDR-120(120W) series to enable DIN Rail DC/DC integration into higher power applications. Since the DDR-120 series is designed to meet both railway and ITE safety standards, it is suitable for DC/DC applications such as, industrial & railway control, security control, and comm
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Date:
03/27/2018
Ultra-Small Step-Down Converters Deliver the Industry's Lowest Quiescent Current and Highest Peak Efficiency
Ultra-Small Step-Down Converters Deliver the Industry's Lowest Quiescent Current and Highest Peak Efficiency
San Jose, CA—System designers looking to create small and highly efficient 40V load dump-tolerant applications can now utilize the ultra-compact, pin-compatible MAX20075 and MAX20076 step-down converters from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The MAX20075 and MAX20076 step-down converters offer the industry's lo
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Date:
03/27/2018
TVS Array Series Designed for Smartphone Circuit Protection
TVS Array Series Designed for Smartphone Circuit Protection
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of ultra-low capacitance (0.6pF typical) transient voltage suppressor arrays for overvoltage circuit protection in smartphones and other portable electronics. The new series is also suited for Ethernet, USB interface and wireless systems. ProTek Devices
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Date:
03/26/2018
30' Trailer-Mounted, Solar-Powered Generator Features Pneumatic Tower Mast
30' Trailer-Mounted, Solar-Powered Generator Features Pneumatic Tower Mast
KEMP, Texas -- Larson Electronics LLC releases a trailer-mounted 480 watt solar powered generator, with an attached pneumatic tower mast that reaches 30 feet. This clean-energy alternative to fuel-generator powered systems provides operators with a platform to deploy their own equipment and devices securely in
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Date:
03/23/2018
18 kW DC-DC Power Shelf Solution Designed for CORD & Open Compute Project Applications
18 kW DC-DC Power Shelf Solution Designed for CORD & Open Compute Project Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection, a Bel group company, announces the SPSPFF3 System (Power Modules, Shelf, Controller and Power Distribution Unit (PDU)). These products are designed for systems and applications where DC-DC conversion from an existing -48 V supply to 12 V is required, such as
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Date:
03/22/2018
Tantalum Capacitors Intended for Non-Critical Medical Devices
Tantalum Capacitors Intended for Non-Critical Medical Devices
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new T4Z Medical Series HRC4000 medical-grade tantalum capacitors. Designed to replace commercial capacitors in the filtering, hold-up, and charging circuits of non-critical medical devices that require high-reliability and strict change control, including: im
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Date:
03/22/2018
Miniature IR Receivers Provide Improved Sensitivity, Noise Suppression, and Pulse-Width Accuracy
Miniature IR Receivers Provide Improved Sensitivity, Noise Suppression, and Pulse-Width Accuracy
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the next generation of the company's miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications. Devices in the Vishay Semiconductors TSOP11xxx, TSOP12xxx, TSOP13xxx, TSOP14xxx, and TSOP18xxx families deliver both improved dark-ambient and
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Date:
03/21/2018
Maxim's Himalaya uSLIC Solution, the Industry's Smallest Power Modules, Revolutionizes Design for Highly Space-Constrained Applications
Maxim's Himalaya uSLIC Solution, the Industry's Smallest Power Modules, Revolutionizes Design for Highly Space-Constrained Applications
Designers working on space-constrained applications can now dramatically reduce solution size and increase efficiency with the family of micro system-level IC ("uSLIC") modules from Maxim Integrated Products. The MAXM17532 and MAXM15462 ultra-small (2.6mm x 3.0mm x 1.5mm), integrated DC-DC power modules
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Date:
03/21/2018
Murata launches ultra-efficient 1/16th brick DC/DC converters for industrial and railway applications
Murata launches ultra-efficient 1/16th brick DC/DC converters for industrial and railway applications
Murata launches its latest in a series of encapsulated DC-DC converters designed specifically for industrial, industrial mobility and railway applications. The 50 watt IRS-Q48 series from Murata Power Solutions provides market-leading efficiency using the latest technology for fixed frequency switching power s
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Date:
03/21/2018
Toshiba launches 1.5A LDO regulators in ultra-small package
Toshiba launches 1.5A LDO regulators in ultra-small package
Toshiba Electronics Europe has started shipping a new low-dropout (LDO) regulator series in the industry’s smallest WCSP6F package measuring just 1.2mm x 0.8mm x 0.3mm. The TCR15AG series comprises of 47 different voltage options and is suitable for any mobile or modular application that requires a small, th
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Date:
03/21/2018
Now in stock at TTI, Inc. is Vishay’s new 60V MOSFET elevating DC/DC efficiency across the load
Now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, is Vishay’s new best in class 60V MOSFET SiR626DP. The product elevates DC/DC efficiency and performance across the load with minimum circuit rework. Peak efficiency is up to 15% higher than competition.
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Date:
03/21/2018
ROHM announces Industry's First Power Supply ICs for Hi-Fi Audio
ROHM announces Industry's First Power Supply ICs for Hi-Fi Audio
ROHM has recently announced the availability of high-fidelity power supply ICs optimized for audio devices requiring high-resolution playback. The BD372xx series are the first audio power supply ICs to combine leading-edge analog and sound reproduction technologies. In addition to integrating a newly developed fas
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Date:
03/21/2018
MIPAQ Pro, the intelligent device for smart grids
MIPAQ Pro, the intelligent device for smart grids
Infineon Technologies has optimized its high power intelligent power module (IPM) MIPAQ Pro for the fields of energy storage and smart grid. Customers now profit from complete monitoring and easy scalability of the IPM. Additional features comprise of higher power density, true real time junction temperature det
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Date:
03/21/2018
New 200-watt development system: Combining wireless power and data transmission
New 200-watt development system: Combining wireless power and data transmission
Under the name 760308EMP-WPT-200W, Würth Elektronik eiSos and Infineon Technologies are offering a 200-watt development system for wireless power transfer. What makes the development kit special is that the link between the transmitter and receiver coils can be used to transfer not only power but also data.
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Date:
03/21/2018
Würth Elektronik eiSos joins STMicroelectronics Partner Program to one common goal: success for their customer!
Würth Elektronik eiSos joins STMicroelectronics Partner Program to one common goal: success for their customer!
Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, has joined the partner program of STMicroelectronics. The goal of the initiative set up by ST, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is to speed customer development e
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Date:
03/21/2018
Toshiba releases N-channel MOSFET driver ICs
Toshiba releases N-channel MOSFET driver ICs
Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced the launch of two new N-channel MOSFET drivers suitable for rapid-charging and other high current applications. The new TCK401G (active-high) and TCK402G (active-low) charge pump driver ICs are suitable for high current mobile charging applications when used in conjun
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Date:
03/21/2018
Murata releases new 1W regulated SMT DC-DC converter
Murata releases new 1W regulated SMT DC-DC converter
Murata has expanded its product range of embedded-core technology DC-DC converters with the NXF1 series, a cost effective, fully regulated, high isolation converter with 3.3 V or 5 V outputs from Murata Power Solutions. Inputs available are nominal 3.3 V and 5 V in an industry-standard surface-mount package wi
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Date:
03/21/2018
Ultra-Low Lead Content Thick Film Chip Resistors Offer Enhanced Reliability and Stability
Ultra-Low Lead Content Thick Film Chip Resistors Offer Enhanced Reliability and Stability
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc. introduced a new series of ultra-low lead content thick film chip resistors. The Bourns Model CR-PF Series is RoHS compliant without exemptions, helping customers satisfy the movement to adopt more environmentally safe green technologies. Bourns designed its latest thick film resi
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Date:
03/20/2018
TowerJazz and active-semi Announce the Ramp to Production of a Motor Driver IC on 200V SOI Technology
TowerJazz and active-semi Announce the Ramp to Production of a Motor Driver IC on 200V SOI Technology
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel and DALLAS, Texas – TowerJazz announced the ramp to production of active-semi’s high-voltage integrated motor controller and driver PAC5232, using TowerJazz’s 200V power SOI technology (TS18SOI), addressing the emerging markets of battery-operated power and garden tools.  The TS
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Date:
03/19/2018
AC Module Achieves 150lm/W
AC Module Achieves 150lm/W
Ansan, South Korea – Seoul Semiconductor has demonstrated an AC LED module that achieves an industry-leading efficacy of 150lm/W. This demonstration module was developed using the NanoDriver Series LED driver configured for optimum efficiency and employing Acrich MJT 5630 LEDs characterized at 5000K and CRI 80,
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Date:
03/15/2018
Protected Smart Load Switch Designed for USB Type-C Applications
Protected Smart Load Switch Designed for USB Type-C Applications
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced a new Type-C Power Delivery compliant load switch with up to 28V over-voltage protection.  AOZ1353 is a current-limited load switch with reverse current blocking capability intended for applications where internal circuitry requires protection
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Date:
03/14/2018
ESD Protection Products Include Ultra-Low Capacitance in a Miniature 0201 Package
ESD Protection Products Include Ultra-Low Capacitance in a Miniature 0201 Package
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc. announced the expansion of its leading line of ESD protection products. The company's new Model CG0201MLC ChipGuard device delivers ultra-low capacitance (0.2 pF) in a miniature 0201 package. These features meet ongoing performance and small footprint requirements in space-constrained app
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Date:
03/14/2018
60V/1A Buck LED Driver From Adds Dimming for Commercial Lighting
60V/1A Buck LED Driver From Adds Dimming for Commercial Lighting
Plano, Texas – A wide input voltage range and integrated power MOSFET make the AL8862 buck LED driver a solution well-suited for developers of LED lighting drive circuits looking to minimize board space and reduce BoM cost with excellent analog and PWM dimming functions. With a typical output current accuracy of
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Date:
03/14/2018
TVS Diode Arrays Protect CAN BUS Lines from Damage Due to ESDs, EFTs, and Other Voltage Transients
TVS Diode Arrays Protect CAN BUS Lines from Damage Due to ESDs, EFTs, and Other Voltage Transients
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect automotive Controller Area Network (CAN) lines from damage due to electrostatic discharges (ESDs), electrical fast transients (EFTs), and other overvoltage transients. AQ24CANFD Series TVS Diode Arrays can abs
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Date:
03/14/2018
Automotive Transponder Coil Operates at a Center Frequency of 125 kHz
Automotive Transponder Coil Operates at a Center Frequency of 125 kHz
TDK Corporation presents the miniaturized TPLC553030-592H automotive transponder coil for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that operate at a center frequency of 125 kHz. With its dimensions of just 5.5 mm x 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm, the new component features a footprint that is 30 percent smaller than its prede
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Date:
03/13/2018
Innovations in Lighting & Illumination
Innovations in Lighting & Illumination
Kevin Parmenter, Excelsys Technologies, Vice President Applications Engineering, N. America, PSD Contributor

Innovation in electronics in lighting has greatly increased the efficiency of the process of converting electrical energy into light.  Energy savings have been increased further by increased knowledge of the effects of light intensity and wavelengths on plants, animals and humans.   Not only has el
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Date:
03/13/2018
Ultrafast Rectifiers in 5x6 Package Increase Power Density, Performance Efficiency, and Device Reliability
Ultrafast Rectifiers in 5x6 Package Increase Power Density, Performance Efficiency, and Device Reliability
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new 200 V FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the thermally efficient FlatPAK 5x6 package with a low profile of < 1 mm. With long-term reliability assured through 2000 hours of high temperature reverse bias (HTRB) testing, the commercial / industrial VS-
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Date:
03/12/2018
Smaller, Faster, Lighter Power Relays Enable New Class of Industrial Control Products
Smaller, Faster, Lighter Power Relays Enable New Class of Industrial Control Products
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- At APEC 2018, Menlo Micro announced its new 200V/10A Digital-Micro-Switch (DMS) Smart Power Relay technology. This technology represents another pivotal milestone for Menlo’s Digital-Micro-Switch platform. The new DMS Smart Power Relay technology opens the door to a wide array of vertical
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Date:
03/12/2018
GCT Semiconductor Licenses CEVA Bluetooth Low Energy IP for its LTE IoT SoC
GCT Semiconductor Licenses CEVA Bluetooth Low Energy IP for its LTE IoT SoC
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., – CEVA, Inc. announced that GCT Semiconductor, Inc., (GCT) a leading designer and supplier of advanced 4G mobile semiconductor solutions, has licensed and deployed CEVA’s RivieraWaves Bluetooth low energy (BLE) IP in its new GDM7243i LTE SoC solution for the In
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Date:
03/09/2018
The World's First, Fully Integrated, 8-channel LED Boost Power Supply
The World's First, Fully Integrated, 8-channel LED Boost Power Supply
SAN ANTONIO - APPLIED POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (APEC) - pSemi Corporation (formerly Peregrine Semiconductor) introduces the PE23300, the industry's only fully integrated LED boost power supply in package (PSiP) based on a charge-pump, switched-capacitor architecture that offloads most of the power-conversion wor
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Date:
03/09/2018
Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC Supports USB PD 3.0 + PPS
Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC Supports USB PD 3.0 + PPS
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the release of its InnoSwitch3-Pro family of configurable off-line CV/CC and CP flyback switcher ICs. Capable of delivering up to 65 W and achieving up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, the new devices permit precise, dynamically adjustable, control of voltage (10 mV step) and current (50 mA step)
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Date:
03/09/2018
Power Factor Correction GaN Reference Design Simplified for Server, Automotive, and Industrial Applications
GOLETA, Calif.—Transphorm Inc. released the first complete 3.3-kilowatt (kW) continuous conduction mode (CCM) bridgeless totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) reference design for high-voltage (HV) Gallium Nitride (GaN) power systems. The technical blueprint is used to develop AC to DC applications: High-end front-end PFCs for
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Date:
03/09/2018
Power-on-Package Solution Provides up to 1,000A Peak Current to Enable Higher XPU Performance
Power-on-Package Solution Provides up to 1,000A Peak Current to Enable Higher XPU Performance
Andover, MA – Vicor Corporation announced a new Power-on-Package (“PoP”) ChiP-set including Modular Current Multipliers (“MCMs”) for high performance GPU, CPU, and ASIC (“XPU”) processors. PoP MCMs multiply current and divide voltage from a 48V source in close proximity to XPUs to enable higher le
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Date:
03/09/2018
1200V SiC MOSFETs Feature Ultra-Low On-Resistances
1200V SiC MOSFETs Feature Ultra-Low On-Resistances
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. added two 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) n‑channel, enhancement-mode MOSFETs to their expanding first-generation portfolio of power semiconductor devices. These new SiC MOSFETs are the latest products of a strategic partnership that Littelfuse formed with Monolith in 2015 to develop
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Date:
03/09/2018
3D Transponder Coils for 22 kHz With High Sensitivity
3D Transponder Coils for 22 kHz With High Sensitivity
TDK Corporation is extending its B82453C*A* series of 3D transponder coils with a new type that features an operating frequency of 22 kHz. The new component (B82453C0335A022) complements the existing spectrum designed for a frequency of 125 kHz and is suitable for automotive passive entry passive start (PEPS) an
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Date:
03/08/2018
Miniaturized Gate Drive Transformers in Planar Package Save Space Over Traditional Winding Technology
Miniaturized Gate Drive Transformers in Planar Package Save Space Over Traditional Winding Technology
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.  introduced a new series of miniaturized gate drive transformers designed to save space in high-power military and aerospace, industrial, and medical applications. Featuring a compact 20.57 mm by 18.42 mm planar package with a low 11.43 mm profile, Vishay Custom Ma
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Date:
03/08/2018
Dual 15A or Single 30A μModule Regulator with Stacked Inductor Package is 96% Peak Efficient
Dual 15A or Single 30A μModule Regulator with Stacked Inductor Package is 96% Peak Efficient
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4662, a dual 15A or single 30A step-down µModule regulator in a BGA package with an exposed stacked inductor for improved thermal dissipation properties. The remaining components, the MOSFETs, DC/DC controller and supporting components, are overmolded and
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Date:
03/08/2018
New high efficiency controller solutions for LED lighting applications from ON Semiconductor
New high efficiency controller solutions for LED lighting applications from ON Semiconductor
ON Semiconductor has announced two new QR PSR PWM controllers for LED lighting with Power Factor Control (PFC) function. The dimmable NCL30386 and the non-dimmable NCL30388 provide market-leading options for designers of LED lighting units such as luminaires used in office and industrial building applications.
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Date:
03/07/2018
New PS/2 ATX flagship presented: High-end Industrial PC Power Supply with 80PLUS® Platinum for latest mainboard generations
New PS/2 ATX flagship presented: High-end Industrial PC Power Supply with 80PLUS® Platinum for latest mainboard generations
The Industrial PC Power Supply BEA-550K is the new flagship of worldwide used BEA power supply series from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany. The highly efficient and very robust 500 Watt IPC power supply impresses with uncompromising quality and longevity. The BEA-550K is ideally suited for use in harsh i
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Date:
03/07/2018
Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC from Power Integrations Supports USB PD 3.0 + PPS
Power Integrations announced the release of its InnoSwitch3-Pro family of configurable off-line CV/CC and CP flyback switcher ICs. Capable of delivering up to 65 W and achieving up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, the new devices permit precise, dynamically adjustable, control of voltage (10 mV
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Date:
03/07/2018
Toshiba Launches High Peak Pulse Current TVS Diodes for Power Line Protection
Toshiba Launches High Peak Pulse Current TVS Diodes for Power Line Protection
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of TVS diodes that protect USB power lines and power supply connectors used in mobile devices. Toshiba’s DF2SxxP2 series protects the power lines of smartphones and tablets by suppressing malfunctions and damage from ESD, noise from induced lightning that enters
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Date:
03/07/2018
KEMET Introduces KONNEKT Technology Enabling Higher Power Densities in Smaller Form Factors
KEMET Introduces KONNEKT Technology Enabling Higher Power Densities in Smaller Form Factors
KEMET announced new patented KONNEKT technology enabling high power density by combining multiple components into a single surface mountable package. This technology is designed for use by power electronics engineers where high-power density in a small form factor is critical. Developed in partnership with p
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Date:
03/07/2018
NextPower 100V power MOSFETs from Nexperia feature low Qrr, and high 175°C rating
NextPower 100V power MOSFETs from Nexperia feature low Qrr, and high 175°C rating
Nexperia announced its NextPower 100 V family of power MOSFETs which delivers low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) and includes parts that are qualified to 175°C in the LFPAK56 (PowerSO8) package. NextPower 100 V MOSFETs are Nexperia’s latest generation parts recommended for high efficiency switching and high
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Date:
03/07/2018
Wolfspeed’s High-Efficiency GaN HEMTs for RF Power Amps Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Wolfspeed’s High-Efficiency GaN HEMTs for RF Power Amps Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the CG2H40xx and CG2H30070 gallium-nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) from Wolfspeed™, a Cree® company. Operating from a 28-volt rail, the two HEMTs offer a versatile, general-purpose broadband solution for a variety of radio frequency (RF) and microw
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Date:
03/07/2018
Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module joint venture SIAPM in China to power the largest market for electric vehicles in the world
Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module joint venture SIAPM in China to power the largest market for electric vehicles in the world
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and Infineon Technologies AG today announced the establishment of a joint venture to manufacture power modules for the dynamically developing electric vehicle market in China. SAIC Motor holds a stake of 51 percent of the JV and Infineon 49 percent, respectively. The partners have rece
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Date:
03/07/2018
EpiGaN GaN/Si RF Material Technology at the Core of EU 5G Project SERENA
EpiGaN GaN/Si RF Material Technology at the Core of EU 5G Project SERENA
EpiGaN has a key position in the new EU research project SERENA ("gan-on-Silicon Efficient mm-wave euRopean systEm iNtegration platform"). SERENA sets out to develop a beamforming system platform for mm-wave multi-antenna arrays and to enable the functional performance of a hybrid analog/digital signal pro
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Date:
03/07/2018
ON Semiconductor’s SiC diodes offer higher efficiency, power density and lower system costs
ON Semiconductor’s SiC diodes offer higher efficiency, power density and lower system costs
ON Semiconductor has extended its SiC diode portfolio by introducing its newest family of 650 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes. The diodes’ cutting edge, silicon carbide technology provides higher switching capabilities with lower power losses and effortless paralleling of devices. ON Semiconductor’s
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Date:
03/07/2018
GaN Power ICs Deliver Dramatic Size & Power Capability in Only 14mm Profile
GaN Power ICs Deliver Dramatic Size & Power Capability in Only 14mm Profile
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(PRWeb)— Navitas Semiconductor announced that GaNFast power ICs enable the ‘Mu One’, a universal 45W power adaptor with an unprecedented 14mm ultra-slim profile. GaN power IC technology is combined with the new USB-PD power delivery protocol and an advanced Type C connector to deliver a
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Date:
03/02/2018
DC/DC Converter Features the Industry's Lowest Current Consumption
DC/DC Converter Features the Industry's Lowest Current Consumption
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM has recently announced the availability of a DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFET that achieves the lowest current consumption in the industry, making it ideal for compact battery-driven devices in applications such as IoT, wearables, and portable equipment. In rece
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Date:
03/02/2018
Transformers Designed for an Output up to 60 W, Suitable for PoE++
Transformers Designed for an Output up to 60 W, Suitable for PoE++
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS transformers designed for an output of up to 60 W, which are therefore suitable for PoE++ according to IEEE 802.3bt. The new B82806D0060A** series comprises four types with different turns ratios for output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and 24 V. Th
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Date:
03/01/2018
Regulated Bus Converter Achieves 1300 W in a Quarter Brick Footprint
Regulated Bus Converter Achieves 1300 W in a Quarter Brick Footprint
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection, a Bel group company announces the 0RQB-X3S11BG, a next generation regulated bus converter with 45-56 VDC input / 10.4 VDC @ 125 A output and offering up to 1300 W  in a quarter brick footprint. In a distributed power system, the demand for power conti
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Date:
03/01/2018
The World’s Highest Current Rated GaN Power Transistor
The World’s Highest Current Rated GaN Power Transistor
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – GaN Systems made public the 120 A, 650 V GaN E-HEMT, extending its leadership with the industry’s most powerful line of high performance GaN transistors. Power levels continue to rise creating the need for higher operating current. The numerous advantages of GaN can be applied to m
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Date:
02/28/2018
42V Quad Output, Triple Monolithic Synchronous Buck Converter & Boost Controller Operates from 3V to 42V Inputs
42V Quad Output, Triple Monolithic Synchronous Buck Converter & Boost Controller Operates from 3V to 42V Inputs
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8603, a 42V input capable, high efficiency quad output monolithic switching regulator. Its flexible design combines a boost controller with two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A synchronous step-down channels and a lower voltage 1.8A synchronous step-down ch
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Date:
02/27/2018
Cree, Inc. Announces Long-Term Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Agreement with Infineon
DURHAM, N.C. — Cree, Inc. announces that it signed a strategic long-term agreement to produce and supply its Wolfspeed silicon carbide (SiC) wafers to Infineon Technologies AG. The agreement governs Cree’s supply of advanced 150 mm SiC wafers to Infineon, which will broaden Infineon’s product offering
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Date:
02/27/2018
Rugged 2U Rackmount Storage Server Suitable for a Wide Range of Computationally-Intense Applications
Rugged 2U Rackmount Storage Server Suitable for a Wide Range of Computationally-Intense Applications
San Diego, CA – Designed and built in the USA, Chassis Plans’ new M2UDA-20 revision-controlled, military-grade storage server system can be used for many rugged, computationally-intense military and/or industrial applications, while using limited rack space. It meets and/or exceeds MIL-STD-810K and 901D for
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Date:
02/27/2018
High-Performance Buck Converter Evaluation Board Enables Higher Switching Speeds
High-Performance Buck Converter Evaluation Board Enables Higher Switching Speeds
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – GaN Systems announced the availability of its 5MHz buck converter evaluation board (GS61008P-EVBHF) using GaN Systems’ 100V E-Mode GaN transistor and pSemi’s PE29101 integrated high-speed driver. The outputs of the pSemi driver can provide switching transition speeds in the sub na
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Date:
02/27/2018
Microcontroller Families Feature Core Independent Peripherals and Intelligent Analog
Microcontroller Families Feature Core Independent Peripherals and Intelligent Analog
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Whether it’s used as an initial introduction into embedded development, the main controller of a connected application or as an attach component to offload tasks from a larger system, the role of the 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) continues to expand. While inherently simple to understand an
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Date:
02/27/2018
60W Din Rail DC/DC Converter Allows for Fast and Convenient Installations
60W Din Rail DC/DC Converter Allows for Fast and Convenient Installations
MEAN WELL is proud to announce the DIN rail mount DDR family to complement the previously released enclosed type, PCB open frame type, board mount type, and encapsulated module type DC-DC converters. The first DDR family members to meet the market are the 15W~60W series, and we have plans for the DDR family to
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Date:
02/27/2018
Industry's Smallest 36-V, 1-A DC/DC Step-Down Power Module Shrinks Board Space by up to 58 percent
Industry's Smallest 36-V, 1-A DC/DC Step-Down Power Module Shrinks Board Space by up to 58 percent
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI)  introduced two new 4-V to 36-V power modules that measure just 3.0 mm by 3.8 mm and require only two external components for operation. The 0.5-A LMZM23600 and 1-A LMZM23601 DC/DC step-down converters achieve up to 92 percent efficiency, which minimizes energy loss, and fea
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Date:
02/26/2018
Orion Fans Expands AC Motorized Impellers Family & Adds New DC Motorized Impeller Line
Orion Fans Expands AC Motorized Impellers Family & Adds New DC Motorized Impeller Line
DALLAS, TX -- Orion Fans has expanded its AC motorized impeller product offering with 14 new IP55-rated models and has added a new line of 24V and 48V DC motorized impellers with 13 models. The AC motorized impellers provide high airflow for a wide range of harsh and demanding applications. The DC motorized impe
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Date:
02/22/2018
Portable Speed & Length Calibration Verification Table Includes run Length of at Least 10,000 m
Portable Speed & Length Calibration Verification Table Includes run Length of at Least 10,000 m
PROTON PRODUCTS introduces a new service for customers of its InteliSENS SL and SLR non-contact laser Doppler speed and length measurement sensors. PROTON PRODUCTS recognize that many its customers need independent verification and certification of their InteliSENS speed and length sensors. This is to meet e
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Date:
02/22/2018
Schottky Diodes Designed to Endure High-Pollution Environments
Schottky Diodes Designed to Endure High-Pollution Environments
Wolfspeed, a Cree Company, has expanded its C4D family of 1200V SiC Schottky diodes to introduce three new products in a TO-247-2 type package. The increased spacing between the two leads provides more than twice the creepage and clearance distance compared to standard TO-247-3 and TO-220-2 packages. “Improved creepage
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Date:
02/22/2018
60-Page Catalog Features Utility Management, Leak Detection, Submetering, Thermostat Control, and Reporting Solutions for Multi-Family Facilities
60-Page Catalog Features Utility Management, Leak Detection, Submetering, Thermostat Control, and Reporting Solutions for Multi-Family Facilities
Bensalem, PA— H2O Degree announces a new 60-page catalog, “Utility Management Solutions for Multi-Family Facilities,” that simplifies the application and specification process for everyone involved – from building owners and managers to engineers and maintenance staff. Now available for download on the co
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02/22/2018
HARTING Technology Group strengthens its commitment in Mexico
HARTING Technology Group strengthens its commitment in Mexico
The HARTING Technology Group intends to further expand its market position in North and Central America over the coming years. The comments were made by Jon DeSouza, President and CEO of HARTING Americas, in front of a group of journalists in Silao. Since 2016, HARTING has been producing overmolded cables and wiring
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02/21/2018
Multi-die custom LED solutions from LED Engin
Multi-die custom LED solutions from LED Engin
For certain optoelectronic applications, such as scientific instrumentation, horticulture and machine imaging, engineers need to look beyond simply sourcing standard off-the-shelf emitters. This is due to the fact that otherwise multiple discrete components will be needed in order to meet the very specific spe
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02/21/2018
ROHM develops sensor IC for high-speed heart rate measurement for determining blood pessure, stress and vascular age
ROHM develops sensor IC for high-speed heart rate measurement for determining blood pessure, stress and vascular age
ROHM is offering an optical heart rate sensor for smart bands and watches, which, thanks to its high-speed 1024 Hz sampling, can be used for measuring blood pressure, stress and vascular age. The BH1792GLC is the second pulse wave sensor to be developed by ROHM. It is notable for its high detection accuracy an
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02/21/2018
Advanced monitoring solutions for the energy industry
Advanced monitoring solutions for the energy industry
Elektra Elektronik GmbH & Co. Störcontroller KG (EES) will show the latest trends in switchgear monitoring and fault annunciating at the Middle East Electricity (MEE) in Dubai from 6th – 8th March 2018. The MEE is the biggest trade show for the energy generation and distribution industries in the Middle East.
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02/21/2018
Selecting Components based on Measurement Data
Selecting Components based on Measurement Data
Würth Elektronik eiSos has expanded the capabilities of its REDEXPERT free simulation software by adding more search modules for additional applications. From now on, LEDs, varistors and PFC coils can also be selected in a practice-oriented way on the basis of the measurement data stored in the system. The tool
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02/21/2018
Renesas Electronics Unveils New Renesas Synergy™ Website and Solutions Gallery for IoT Developers
Renesas Electronics Unveils New Renesas Synergy™ Website and Solutions Gallery for IoT Developers
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the newly updated Renesas Synergy™ Platform website and Solutions Gallery that place the power of the Synergy ecosystem – from software to hardware – into the developers’ hands. The site refresh makes it easier for Renesas Synergy users to take advantage of the e
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02/21/2018
Mouser Now Stocking Microchip PIC18 K83 MCUs with CAN and Core Independent Peripherals for Improved Response Time
Mouser Now Stocking Microchip PIC18 K83 MCUs with CAN and Core Independent Peripherals for Improved Response Time
Mouser Electronics is now stocking PIC18 K83 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The new 8-bit microcontrollers combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) to improve response time to critical system events. The CIPs handle tasks without cod
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02/21/2018
ON Semiconductor announces new set of low power, fully compliant USB-C 1.3 devices
ON Semiconductor announces new set of low power, fully compliant USB-C 1.3 devices
ON Semiconductor has announced the latest set of USB-C (Type-C) devices that are fully compliant with the latest revision 1.3 specification, enabling easy integration into USB-C systems. The new devices include two controllers and a switch, all of which are aimed at applications such as smartphones, tablets, an
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02/21/2018
Better sound for smart home applications: Infineon acquires Merus Audio
Better sound for smart home applications: Infineon acquires Merus Audio
Infineon Technologies today announced the acquisition of Merus Audio. The Copenhagen-based start-up was founded in 2010 by Hans Hasselby-Andersen and Mikkel Hoyerby. Merus Audio creates energy-efficient integrated audio amplifier solutions. They maximize audio performance and battery playback time for smart home and bat
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02/21/2018
Rohde & Schwarz collaborates with Gemalto to minimize multi-region drive testing for LTE-Advanced wireless modules
Rohde & Schwarz collaborates with Gemalto to minimize multi-region drive testing for LTE-Advanced wireless modules
Rohde & Schwarz is collaborating with wireless module vendor Gemalto to overcome the problem of extensive real network drive tests in different countries. The solution is to automatically reproduce field-recorded network configurations of Gemalto Cinterion modules on an R&S CMW500 mobile radio tester. Manufa
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02/21/2018
Toshiba releases medium voltage, high current photorelay in small package
Toshiba releases medium voltage, high current photorelay in small package
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of a new photorelay in a small 2.54SOP4 package that is just 2.1mm high with a 2.54mm pitch. Fabricated using the latest U-MOS VIII trench MOSFET process, the new TLP3145 combines an off-state output terminal voltage of 200V with a controllable on-state cu
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02/21/2018
Simplify Industrial-Grade Linux Designs with SAMA5D2 MPU-Based System On Module (SOM)
Simplify Industrial-Grade Linux Designs with SAMA5D2 MPU-Based System On Module (SOM)
There is a great deal of design effort and complexity associated with creating an industrial-grade microprocessor (MPU)-based system running a Linux® operating system. Even developers with expertise in the area spend a lot of time on PCB layout to guarantee signal integrity for the high-speed interfaces to DDR m
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02/21/2018
Anritsu Successfully Completes 2nd ETSI NFV Interoperability Plugtests with 100% Success Rate
Anritsu Successfully Completes 2nd ETSI NFV Interoperability Plugtests with 100% Success Rate
Anritsu A/S announced today the successful completion of the 2nd NFV Plugtests™ at an event organised by the European Telecommunications Standardisation Institute (ETSI) with the scope of validating and testing Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) interoperability. The event was organized by the ETSI Centre for Testin
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02/21/2018
FCT’s broad product portfolio now in stock at TTI, Inc.
FCT’s broad product portfolio now in stock at TTI, Inc.
FCT's broad product portfolio including a range of connectors, contacts, hoods, tools and more is available in Europe through TTI, Inc. A Molex company, FCT’s products also encompasses customised solutions meeting individual needs and providing design flexibility. FCT’s product range comprises of steel, brass (non-
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02/21/2018
IVT-F: High-precision measurement technology in Formula E racing series
IVT-F: High-precision measurement technology in Formula E racing series
Isabellenhütte uses the FIA Formula E racing series as an innovation driver for its measurement technology products in order to expose the shunt-based IVT measurement technology to the harshest requirements. The future generations of IVT series products will benefit from the knowledge gained.   As an
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02/21/2018
Switch Reduces Costs for Vehicle Access Control
Switch Reduces Costs for Vehicle Access Control
ATLANTA – FEIG Electronics is launching a uniquely cost-effective 2-lane Wiegand Switch for vehicle access control. Existing vehicle access control applications with two lanes require two separate RFID readers, whereas now only one reader, such as the ISC.LRU1002, can handle two lanes. Additional advantages to
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02/20/2018
Digi-Key Announces Common Parts Library Update for KiCad EDA Tool
Digi-Key Announces Common Parts Library Update for KiCad EDA Tool
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA –As part of their ongoing effort to offer engineers the best electronic design automation (EDA) tools and design aids, Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, announces the beta release of a library consisting of nearly 1,000 common parts for use by
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02/19/2018
The Switches Behind Today's LED Lighting Applications
Mike Bolduc, Global Marketing Manager, Industrial & Medical Segments, C&K

The global LED lighting market is undergoing a drastic change, propelled by the exponential urban expansion expected over the coming years, and the drive towards increased energy efficiency. In fact, the global LED lighting market is expected to surpass $100 Billion by the end of 2024, according to new data fr
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02/19/2018
The Future of MicroLED Displays Using Next-Generation Technologies

Figure 1. Brightness in Daylight

The Future of MicroLED Displays Using Next-Generation Technologies
Myles Blake, Marketing Director, Plessey Semiconductors

MicroLEDs (micro-light-emitting diodes) are an emerging display technology that, as the name implies, use very small LEDs for pixels. Much the same as any other current display technology, it combines red, green and blue sub-pixels to reproduce a colour. Although there are currently no microLED displays in mass pr
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02/19/2018
Horticulture Lighting Drives Plant Growth

Figure 1. Horticulture Facility

Horticulture Lighting Drives Plant Growth
Svenja Mahler, Product Sales Manager Opto (LED IR), Rutronik

The market for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has been experiencing continuous growth for several years. The reasons for this include, for instance, the low costs of the LEDs, whose energy efficiency and capabilities, brightness, and color scheme can be adapted individually to the respective requirements. In addition, dr
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02/19/2018
IoT Platform Brings Industrial-Grade IoT Support to RISC-V Architecture
IoT Platform Brings Industrial-Grade IoT Support to RISC-V Architecture
San Diego, CA — Express Logic, Inc. announced that its industrial-grade X-Ware IoT Platform—powered by the industry-leading ThreadX RTOS—provides turnkey support for Microsemi’s Mi-V RISC-V instruction set architectures (ISAs). RISC-V, a standard, open ISA under the governance of the RISC-V Foundation, of
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02/16/2018
MLCCs Approved to the Defense Logistics Agency's MIL-PRF-32535 Specification
MLCCs Approved to the Defense Logistics Agency's MIL-PRF-32535 Specification
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation is the first — and currently only — company to offer space-level, X7R base metal electrode (BME) MLCCs with “M” and “T” reliability levels approved to the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA’s) MIL-PRF-32535 specification. Exhibiting high CV capabilities superior to
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02/16/2018
EXLab Express Acquires Data Without Programming
EXLab Express Acquires Data Without Programming
IRVINE, CA - AMETEK VTI Instruments announced the introduction of EXLab Express, a powerful, easy-to-use, plug-and-play data acquisition software package. EXLab Express is a version of VTI's EXLab data acquisition software that allows users of the EX1401 Thermocouple/Voltage Measurement Instrument to acquire data
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02/15/2018
Taking Stock of the Incandescent Light Bulb
Taking Stock of the Incandescent Light Bulb "Ban"
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

So how’s that incandescent ban treating you? Six years in, questions abound regarding the ban’s necessity, its effectiveness, and whether a ban exists in the first place. Back in 2007, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) which, among other things, set maximum wattage requ
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02/14/2018
Innovations in Lighting and Illumination
Innovations in Lighting and Illumination
Kevin Parmenter, Excelsys Technologies, Vice President Applications Engineering, N. America, PSD Contributor

Innovation in electronics in lighting has greatly increased the efficiency of the process of converting electrical energy into light.  Energy savings have been increased further by increased knowledge of the effects of light intensity and wavelengths on plants, animals and humans.   Not only has el
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02/14/2018
New DC-DC converter family powers modern railway applications
New DC-DC converter family powers modern railway applications
Vicor has released its next generation of DCMs with a family of wide input range (43 – 154V input) 3623 (36 x 23mm) ChiPs with power levels up to 240W and 93% efficiency, targeted at new rail transportation and infrastructure applications. Modern rail infrastructure requires a wide range of DC-DC converters to po
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02/14/2018
Now at Mouser: STMicroelectronics’s STWLC33 Inductive Power Receiver Delivers 15W Qi and AirFuel Wireless Charging
Now at Mouser: STMicroelectronics’s STWLC33 Inductive Power Receiver Delivers 15W Qi and AirFuel Wireless Charging
Mouser Electronic is now stocking the STWLC33 inductive wireless power receiver from STMicroelectronics (ST). One of ST’s Wireless Power Transfer solutions, the STWLC33 is an integrated, multi-mode wireless power-receiver solution optimized for portable high-speed chargeable applications up to 15W. The dual-mode
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02/14/2018
HANNOVER MESSE 2018: HARTING relies on “partnering”
HANNOVER MESSE 2018: HARTING relies on “partnering”
The HARTING Technology Group will once again be showcasing numerous new products and solutions at the HANNOVER MESSE (23 to 27 April 2018). This year, HARTING (Hall 11 / Stand C13) will highlight the importance of Integrated Industry partnerships by way of a few examples. HARTING will emphasis this year's HANNOV
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02/14/2018
LYTSwitch-6 LED Drivers from Power Integrations Feature High Efficiency and Very Low Standby Power
LYTSwitch-6 LED Drivers from Power Integrations Feature High Efficiency and Very Low Standby Power
Power Integrations today announced the LYTSwitch™-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PFC suppor
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02/14/2018
Mouser Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with IIoT Solutions Provider Sierra Monitor
Mouser Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with IIoT Solutions Provider Sierra Monitor
Mouser Electronics announces a global distribution agreement with Sierra Monitor Corporation, a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect and protect high-value infrastructure assets. Building automation and management systems rely on the BACnet protocol to manage and control energy costs and
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02/14/2018
Toshiba releases 100V N-channel power MOSFETs for industrial applications
Toshiba releases 100V N-channel power MOSFETs for industrial applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe has started to ship two new 100V additions to its low-voltage U-MOS IX-H N-channel power MOSFET series. The new devices are ideally suited to power supply applications in industrial equipment as well as motor control applications. Fabricated with Toshiba’s latest low-voltage U-MOS
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02/14/2018
Compact Automotive Feedthrough Filter With Highest Capacitance
Compact Automotive Feedthrough Filter With Highest Capacitance
TDK Corporation has extended its lineup of 3-terminal feedthrough filters for automotive applications. The new YFF18AC0J105M type is available in an IEC 1608 package (EIA 0603) with compact dimensions of just 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.6 mm and features *the industry’s highest capacitance of 1 µF for a feedthrough fi
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02/13/2018
4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller Features Integrated Switching Bias Supply
4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller Features Integrated Switching Bias Supply
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3777, a 150V high efficiency (up to 99%) 4-switch synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller, which operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. Its 4.5V to 150V input voltage range operates from a high input voltage sou
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02/12/2018
Dataforth MAQ20 Module Receives Honorable Mention in 2018 Engineers’ Choice Awards
Dataforth MAQ20 Module Receives Honorable Mention in 2018 Engineers’ Choice Awards
Dataforth’s MAQ20-DODC20SK module has been named the Honorable Mention in the Hardware - Data Acquisition category in Control Engineering’s 2018 Engineers’ Choice Awards program. Introduced in February 2017, the high density DODC20SK module has 20 isolated discrete output channels that can switch up to 60VDC
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02/12/2018
Low-Power Sensor Transmitter Designed for Industrial Automation Applications
Low-Power Sensor Transmitter Designed for Industrial Automation Applications
San Jose, CA— Create small, low power, and highly accurate designs for industrial automation applications with the MAX12900 ultra-low power, highly integrated 4–20mA sensor transmitter from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Ideal applications include industrial automation and process control, loop-powered 4–20mA
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02/12/2018
KEMET’s new High Voltage C0G Ceramic Capacitors meet wide bandgap semiconductors trend in automotive and commercial applications - now in stock at TTI, Inc.
KEMET’s new High Voltage C0G Ceramic Capacitors meet wide bandgap semiconductors trend in automotive and commercial applications - now in stock at TTI, Inc.
KEMET has expanded its commercial and automotive grade high voltage C0G Ceramic Capacitors as increasing use of wide band power semiconductors in power electronics applications drives forward new inverter and DC/DC converter designs with far greater power density, voltage, current and frequency. Now available in
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02/07/2018
Already on the way to the customer the day the order is received
Already on the way to the customer the day the order is received
Construction work is progressing briskly on the largest single investment in HARTING’s history, the HARTING "European Distribution Center (EDC)" logistics centre. "The construction companies involved are working meticulously together. At the moment, we‘re a good two weeks ahead of our original s
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02/07/2018
New power inductors ETQ-P3M for automotive applications from Panasonic feature high heat and vibration resistance
New power inductors ETQ-P3M for automotive applications from Panasonic feature high heat and vibration resistance
Panasonic Industry Europe is launching new highly reliable power inductors for automotive and other strenuous applications requiring high heat (up to +150°C including self-heating) and vibration resistance (up to 30G). Benefiting from a shielded construction, low profile (only 3mm maximum height), excellent in
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02/07/2018
Anritsu Delivers Higher Line Productivity and Lower Costs with World’s First Fully Automatic Testing for IEEE802.11ax Devices
Anritsu Delivers Higher Line Productivity and Lower Costs with World’s First Fully Automatic Testing for IEEE802.11ax Devices
Anritsu Corporation has announced the release of three new software packages to expand the measurement standards supported by the Universal Wireless Test Set MT8870A, enabling fast and fully automatic testing in accordance with the IEEE 802.11ax test specifications. The new packages are the WLAN 802.11ax Tx Measur
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02/07/2018
Short lead-times for custom or configured AC power supplies from Powerstax
Short lead-times for custom or configured AC power supplies from Powerstax
Powerstax offers clean, reliable AC Power sources from Behlman Electronics with a range covering 1350VA to 120kVA. In the mid-range are the BL-Series with outputs available from 3000VA through 20kVA. The BL-Series has a wide range of standard options making a custom configured power supply simple to specify and qu
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02/07/2018
SEGGER breaks ground on new corporate headquarters
SEGGER breaks ground on new corporate headquarters
SEGGER announced its further expansion. Just last week, SEGGER broke ground on a new 2,200 square meter office in Monheim, Germany, only ten minutes from Düsseldorf. This is only one week after announcing its new location in the heart of Silicon Valley, and one year after completing construction of its new of
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02/07/2018
Now at Mouser: Amphenol Industrial Amphe-PD Series Connectors Distribute High Currents with Less Heat
Now at Mouser: Amphenol Industrial Amphe-PD Series Connectors Distribute High Currents with Less Heat
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Amphe-PD series connection system from Amphenol Industrial. Designed to connect wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and busbar terminations, the Amphe-PD series distributes higher currents with less heat than similar-sized connectors. The Amphenol Industrial Amphe-PD series, available f
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02/07/2018
Now at Mouser: TDK’s Ultra-Thin PiezoHapt Actuator Provides Fast Haptic Feedback for Wearables and More
Now at Mouser: TDK’s Ultra-Thin PiezoHapt Actuator Provides Fast Haptic Feedback for Wearables and More
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the PiezoHapt ultra-thin actuator from TDK. Expanding TDK’s portfolio of haptic devices, including the PowerHap actuator, the PiezoHapt is one of the world's thinnest haptic components on the market today. With a thickness of only 0.35 mm and a very short response time of ju
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02/07/2018
Toshiba releases new Bluetooth 4.2 evaluation and prototyping platform
Toshiba Electronics Europe has today announced a new USB-based Bluetooth development platform based around their innovative and advanced TC35678 BT 4.2 single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) controller. The BMSKUSBBT1760A(P) USB board reduces development time and cost as it provides all that is needed to develo
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02/07/2018
Renesas Electronics Unveils Industry-Leading Fully Encapsulated Dual 30A and Single 33A Digital Power Modules
Renesas Electronics Unveils Industry-Leading Fully Encapsulated Dual 30A and Single 33A Digital Power Modules
Renesas Electronics announced two new fully encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power modules that deliver the highest power density and efficiency in their class. The dual ISL8274M operates from a 5V or 12V power rail, provides two 30A outputs and up to 95.5% peak efficiency in a compact 18mm x 23mm2 footprint. T
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02/07/2018
LED Drivers Feature High Efficiency and Very Low Standby Power
LED Drivers Feature High Efficiency and Very Low Standby Power
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the LYTSwitch-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PF
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02/07/2018
AVX Acquires Innovative Antenna Company, Ethertronics
AVX Acquires Innovative Antenna Company, Ethertronics
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has completed its purchase of Ethertronics Inc., a leading manufacturer of passive and active Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) antenna systems for wireless applications across the mobile phone, Wi-Fi, defense, aerospace, medical, and IoT markets. IMD antennas are extremely effi
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02/07/2018
Low-Loss Bondply Includes a 6.15 Dielectric Constant
Low-Loss Bondply Includes a 6.15 Dielectric Constant
Chandler, Arizona – Rogers Corporation is pleased to introduce RO4460G2, a low loss bondply with a 6.15 dielectric constant (Dk). RO4000 thermoset high performance bonding layers have long been used by circuit designers for multilayer board constructions using Rogers high frequency and high speed digita
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02/07/2018
SMD Pulse Transformers Designed for Gigabit Ethernet and PoE Applications
SMD Pulse Transformers Designed for Gigabit Ethernet and PoE Applications
TDK Corporation has expanded the ALT4532 series of pulse transformers with new types for Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. The new ALT4532P type is designed for emerging 2.5GBASE-T (2.5 Gbit/s) and 5GBASE-T (5 Gbit/s) LAN applications as well as 1000BASE-T (1 Gbit/s) applications with 600-m
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02/06/2018
Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future?

As the race to find energy sources to replace our dwindling fossil fuel supplies continues apace, hydrogen is likely to play a crucial role in the future.

Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future?
Cambridge University Press

As the race to find energy sources to replace our dwindling fossil fuel supplies continues apace, hydrogen is likely to play a crucial role in the future. Japan has already announced its intention to become the world's first "hydrogen society" - aiming to open 35 hydrogen fuelling stations by 2020. W
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02/06/2018
Steering Diode / TVS Arrays Designed for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications, Computing, and Other Equipment
Steering Diode / TVS Arrays Designed for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications, Computing, and Other Equipment
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has added two steering diode / transient voltage suppressor arrays that provide circuit protection for a wide variety of applications such as telecommunications interfaces, computing interfaces, video cards, and more. One of the new devices can also be used to guard against electromagnetic int
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02/05/2018
Round-the-Clock Power From Smart Bowties

Overlapping metal arms shaped like a bowtie form a 'rectenna' that captures free, renewable infrared energy.

Round-the-Clock Power From Smart Bowties
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Most sunlight striking the Earth is absorbed by its surfaces, oceans and atmosphere. As a result of this warming, infrared radiation is emitted constantly all around us--estimated to be millions of Gigawatts per second. A KAUST team has now developed a device that can tap into this energy, as well as waste heat fr
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02/05/2018
Step-Down DC-DC Regulator Offers 98% Conversion Efficiency
Step-Down DC-DC Regulator Offers 98% Conversion Efficiency
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the BUR 3K-P600, a compact, encapsulated, industrial grade, step-down DC-DC regulator that delivers up to 3000W output power. The unit steps a 600Vdc (400-800Vdc) input down to 300Vdc or similar voltage at very high efficiency. The use of the latest semiconductor technology co
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02/02/2018
Integrated Power Phototriac With 600 V/μs dv/dt Reduces Costs and Saves Space
Integrated Power Phototriac With 600 V/μs dv/dt Reduces Costs and Saves Space
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 1 A integrated power phototriac designed to directly drive medium AC loads. Featuring high dv/dt to 600 V/μs, the Vishay Semiconductors VO2223B delivers high robustness and noise isolation for home appliances and industrial equipment. The device anno
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02/01/2018
Compact Dual 10A or Single 20A μModule Regulator Powers FPGAs, GPUs, ASICs, & System Power
Compact Dual 10A or Single 20A μModule Regulator Powers FPGAs, GPUs, ASICs, & System Power
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTM4646, a dual 10A or single 20A output, step-down µModule point-of-load regulator from 5V or 12V input supply rails. The LTM4646 includes the inductors, MOSFETs, a DC/DC controller and supporting components, and is housed in a 11.25mm x 15mm x 5.01mm BGA
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02/01/2018
New Enclosure Line Offers Better Value and Durability Than Unibody Enclosures
New Enclosure Line Offers Better Value and Durability Than Unibody Enclosures
Schaumburg, IL – Rittal North America LLC introduces the SE 8 line of stand-alone enclosures. The new SE 8 combines the interior space efficiency of modular designs with a price point that competes with unibody enclosures. SE 8 freestanding enclosures are available in single- or double-door designs. The e
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02/01/2018
Amplifiers Specialize in Driving Piezoelectric Capacitive Loads in Inkjet Printer Heads
Amplifiers Specialize in Driving Piezoelectric Capacitive Loads in Inkjet Printer Heads
TUCSON, Arizona, U.S.A. – The MPA106 and MP204 are Apex Microtechnology’s newest high-power amplifiers targeting the piezeoelectric drive circuits used for inkjet printer heads. The MP106 is a high output power amplifier optimized for producing negative output voltages. The MP204 is a high output current qu
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01/31/2018
The First Design, Test Software Platform That Integrates Simulation, Design, Test Workflows
The First Design, Test Software Platform That Integrates Simulation, Design, Test Workflows
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Keysight Technologies, Inc. unveiled PathWave, the industry’s first software platform that integrates design, test, measurement and analysis.  As a result, PathWave enables customers to accelerate innovation and product development from concept through manufacturing and deployment. P
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01/31/2018
Power-Over-Ethernet Switch Offers Optimal and Cost-Effective Solution for PoE Lighting and Other Digital Ceiling Applications
Power-Over-Ethernet Switch Offers Optimal and Cost-Effective Solution for PoE Lighting and Other Digital Ceiling Applications
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Microsemi Corporation  announced the availability of its PDS-208G power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch. Offering an optimal and cost-effective solution designed specifically for digital ceiling installations, the new device is compatible with any IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at PoE lighting fixture an
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01/30/2018
Thin Film Filters Deliver Excellent High-Frequency Performance With low Insertion Loss
Thin Film Filters Deliver Excellent High-Frequency Performance With low Insertion Loss
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has extended its portfolio of high-performance, low-pass integrated thin film (ITF) filters with the release of six new 8W LP Series filters in miniature 1206 chip sizes with low maximum height profiles of 0.97mm. Based on proven thin film multilayer technology, the new SMD filters
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01/30/2018
Boost Converter Provides 1.3x Longer Battery Life
Boost Converter Provides 1.3x Longer Battery Life
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM has recently announced the development of a boost DC/DC converter with built-in MOSFET featuring the lowest current consumption in the industry, making it ideal for electronic devices powered by dry-cell batteries such as electronic dictionaries, remote controls for hom
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Date:
01/30/2018
N-Channel MOSFET Ideal for Synchronous Buck Converters
N-Channel MOSFET Ideal for Synchronous Buck Converters
SUNNYVALE, Calif., – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced AONE36132, a 25V N-Channel MOSFET in a dual DFN 3.3x3.3 packagewhich is ideal for synchronous buck converters. The AONE36132 is an extension to the XSPairFET lineup.  Designed with the latest bottom source packaging technology, the AON
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01/30/2018
Liquid Cold Plates With New Fin Design Perform 30% Better Than Comparable Products
Liquid Cold Plates With New Fin Design Perform 30% Better Than Comparable Products
NORWOOD, Mass. – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce its new line of high-performance liquid cold plates, one of an array of liquid cooling solutions that ATS offers. ATS high-performance liquid cold plates are constructed with an innovative fin design, featuring an optimized aspect ra
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01/30/2018
Bulgin helps farmers harvest data with ‘intelligent connector’ design
Bulgin helps farmers harvest data with ‘intelligent connector’ design
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has successfully developed an ‘intelligent connector’ and trialled its use in agricultural sensing and control. In a customisation project for their client, California-based AgTech Industries, Bulgin incorporated integrated electronics into a rugged miniaturise
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01/30/2018
Teracom announces TCW210-TH Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers
Teracom announces TCW210-TH Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers
Applications include Datacenter and SOHO environment monitoring, cold chain (delivery trucks, distribution, storage centers, retail stores), medical products storage and transport, industrial processes data logging, and many others. Teracom LTD today announced the availability of highly reliable (3-year wa
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01/30/2018
Historical power interconnector in Canada achieves key milestone
Historical power interconnector in Canada achieves key milestone
ABB recently achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of the maritime link, enabling Emera to exchange electricity between the island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for the first time in history.   The Maritime Link is a 500 megawatt (MW) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection that will enable c
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Date:
01/30/2018
Mouser Electronics First Distributor to Stock ON Semi’s FDMF8811 110V Bridge Power Stage Module
Mouser Electronics First Distributor to Stock ON Semi’s FDMF8811 110V Bridge Power Stage Module
Mouser Electronics is the first distributor to stock the FDMF8811 bridge power stage module from ON Semiconductor. The industry’s first 100 V bridge power stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge DC-DC converters, the FDMF8811 module uses high-performance PowerTrench MOSFET technology, which reduces switch ringing
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Date:
01/30/2018
Omron releases new ultra-thin, highly durable tactile switch

The ultra-thin, highly durable tactile B3SE switch from Omron Components

Omron releases new ultra-thin, highly durable tactile switch
Omron Electronic Components Europe is releasing a new ultra-thin sealed surface-mounting tactile switch rated at 1 million operations. The new ultra-thin Omron B3SE delivers amazingly high durability with a minimum of 1 million operations, offering a long product life cycle.  The tactile switch heigh
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Date:
01/30/2018
New high performance optical sensor head for Yokogawa’s modular optical test platform
New high performance optical sensor head for Yokogawa’s modular optical test platform
The AQ2200-232 is a new high-performance optical sensor head which joins Yokogawa’s existing family of optical power meters modules (AQ2200-215 and AQ2200-221) in the company’s modular optical test platform.   The AQ2200-232 sensor head is used in conjunction with the dual-port AQ2200-202 interface module, and is
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Date:
01/30/2018
Anglia strengthens display range with Mitsubishi

Yoshiaki Okamoto (Manager, Product Marketing Europe Industrial TFT – LCD. Mitsubishi), Xuesong Liu (Application Engineer Industrial TFT-LCD. Mitsubishi), Dr Ashley Rhodes (UK Sales Manager. Mitsubishi) and David Pearson (Technical Director, Anglia Components Limited)

Anglia strengthens display range with Mitsubishi
Anglia Components today announced that it is has signed an agreement to distribute and support the Mitsubishi Electric range of displays in the UK and Ireland. The agreement greatly strengthens Anglia’s display portfolio, and extends its 10-year partnership with Mitsubishi covering RF devices. Steve Rawlins, CEO,
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Date:
01/30/2018
R-78S Evaluation Board extends battery lifetime in IoT applications
R-78S Evaluation Board extends battery lifetime in IoT applications
RECOM’s first evaluation board allows engineers to effortlessly test the functionality of the R-78S switching regulator, which boosts a AA battery or external supply voltage to 3.3V for low power IoT applications. The evaluation board is equipped with several jumper headers measuring input and output current and
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Date:
01/30/2018
Project Fab4Lib Launched with 19 Partners
Project Fab4Lib Launched with 19 Partners
On 01/18/2018, 36 specialists from a total of 19 research institutions and industrial companies met at Manz AG in Reutlingen under the project management of TerraE Holding GmbH to officially launch the Fab4Lib research project to develop large-scale mass production for lithium-ion cells. The goal of the project
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Date:
01/30/2018
Würth Elektronik eiSos at embedded world 2018
Würth Elektronik eiSos at embedded world 2018
Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, exhibits at embedded world (Nuremberg, February 27 – March 1, 2018). At booth 3-247, one of the biggest in hall 3 of the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, the company presents the smallest components. With numerous new products
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Date:
01/30/2018
ROHM expands its PSR series with ultra-low ohmic shunt resistors for automotive and industrial applications
ROHM expands its PSR series with ultra-low ohmic shunt resistors for automotive and industrial applications
With its PSR100 series, ROHM offers a significantly more compact version of its proven PSR series. The PSR100 series ultra-low ohmic shunt resistors have a high-power capability and are suited to current measurement in automotive and industrial applications. The new shunt resistors, which are based on a high-performance me
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Date:
01/30/2018
New Honeywell Aerospace Linear Variable Differential Transformers provide infinite resolution linear position for next gen aircraft – now available at Aerco
New Honeywell Aerospace Linear Variable Differential Transformers provide infinite resolution linear position for next gen aircraft – now available at Aerco
Honeywell’s new Aerospace Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDT) in Single Channel, Dual Parallel and Dual Tandem Series are now available at Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets. Designed for next-gen harsh-environment aircraft applications
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Date:
01/30/2018
PSDcast - Upgrading the Power Grid, Challenges and Roadblocks
PSDcast - Upgrading the Power Grid, Challenges and Roadblocks
In this episode of the PSDCast, we're talking with Allegro Development about the pending smart grid. What're some of the biggest problems plaguing our modern electrical grid, why is it so important to upgrade it, and what roadblocks stand in the way of modernizing it? ....
Date:
01/30/2018
AVX Adds New Case Size & Codes to its Automotive-Grade Ultralow-ESR Tantalum Capacitors
AVX Adds New Case Size & Codes to its Automotive-Grade Ultralow-ESR Tantalum Capacitors
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has added a new “U” case (EIA Metric 7361-43) to its TRM Professional Series multianode, ultralow-ESR tantalum capacitors, extending the range with several new ratings designed to address the demands of an ever-expanding scope of high-reliability automotive, military, med
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Date:
01/29/2018
Power Source Enables IoT Sensors to Operate on Harvested Energy Without Batteries
Power Source Enables IoT Sensors to Operate on Harvested Energy Without Batteries
NEOCITY, FL – BRIDG announces a collaboration with Face International Corporation in the development and integration of a patented energy-harvesting technology – the Evercell power cell – that is capable of powering wireless IoT sensors without batteries. The Evercell technology employs a unique design an
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Date:
01/29/2018
Triple Output, Buck/Buck/Boost Synchronous DC/DC Controller Operates up to 2.25MHz
Triple Output, Buck/Buck/Boost Synchronous DC/DC Controller Operates up to 2.25MHz
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC7815, a high frequency (up to 2.25MHz) triple output (buck, buck, boost), synchronous DC/DC controller that maintains all output voltages in regulation during automotive cold crank conditions. A 12V automotive battery can droop to less than 4 volts dur
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Date:
01/29/2018
TVS Diode Arrays Protect Sensitive Telecom Ports from ESD, Lightning-Induced Surges
TVS Diode Arrays Protect Sensitive Telecom Ports from ESD, Lightning-Induced Surges
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect sensitive telecommunication ports against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and lightning-induced surge events. SP4208 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate low capacitance steering diodes with either on
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Date:
01/29/2018
Board-to-Board Stacker Connectors Help Reduce Tolerance Accumulation
Board-to-Board Stacker Connectors Help Reduce Tolerance Accumulation
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released a new series of tall board-to-board stacker connectors. The new 00-9148 Series tall stacker connectors are cost-effective, reliable, and robust; exhibit excellent resistance to shock and vibration; and help reduce tolerance accumulation in a variety of demandin
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Date:
01/25/2018
Constant Voltage Output LED Driver Features PFC Function
Constant Voltage Output LED Driver Features PFC Function
MEAN WELL has launched multiple indoor LED drivers. Plastic housing type IDLV family and PCB Type IDPV family are constant voltage PWM output with PFC function. To offer more choices, MEAN WELL extends the output power down to 25 wattage. In order to meet the design and the installation requirements of the indoor
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Date:
01/25/2018
RS Components introduces two new series of RS Pro power converters

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RS Components introduces two new series of RS Pro power converters

RS Components introduces two new series of RS Pro power converters
London, UK   RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced a significant expansion of RS Pro power supplies with two new ranges of compact chassis and PCB mounting power converters with three-y
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Date:
01/25/2018
Ultra-Low-Ohmic Shunt Resistors Designed for Automotive Systems and Industrial Equipment
Ultra-Low-Ohmic Shunt Resistors Designed for Automotive Systems and Industrial Equipment
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – ROHM has recently announced the development of a more compact version of its highly regarded PSR series of high power ultra-low-ohmic shunt resistors for current detection in automotive and industrial applications. Shunt resistors are widely used in the automotive and
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Date:
01/25/2018
Programmable DC Electronic Load Integrates Microprocessor Capabilities
Programmable DC Electronic Load Integrates Microprocessor Capabilities
The Chroma 6310A Programmable DC Electronic Load integrates microprocessor capabilities into each load module and a mainframe to provide simple and accurate parallel operations to optimize the speed and control among multiple load modules. All load modules may be configured to work synchronously or to test multiple ou
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Date:
01/25/2018
Noise Suppressor Resistors Offer Increased Voltage Performance and Reliability
Noise Suppressor Resistors Offer Increased Voltage Performance and Reliability
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of wirewound noise suppressor resistors that delivers improved voltage performance and reliability for automotive ignition systems in reciprocating engines. Vishay Dale NSR-HP series devices feature a coating that increases reliability by protec
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Date:
01/25/2018
35V Hot Swappable Supercapacitor Backup Power Controller Provides Uninterrupted Power, Protection, & Monitoring
35V Hot Swappable Supercapacitor Backup Power Controller Provides Uninterrupted Power, Protection, & Monitoring
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3351, a supercapacitor charger and backup power controller IC that includes hot swap front-end protection and all the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. The LTC3351's integrated hot swap controller and
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Date:
01/25/2018
Thin Film Filters Exhibit low Insertion Loss and Extremely Sharp Roll-Off
Thin Film Filters Exhibit low Insertion Loss and Extremely Sharp Roll-Off
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has added 11 new frequencies to its 0805 high-performance, low-pass LP Series integrated thin film (ITF) SMD filters. Now available in 700, 750, 780, 942, 1000, 1250, 1800, 1900, 2400, 2900, 3500, and 4000MHz variants, the 0805 filters are compact and low-profile — measuri
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Date:
01/24/2018
Scientists Reveal the Fundamental Limitation in the key Material for Solid-State Lighting

This is a scanning transmission electron microscopy image of the atomic ordering in (In, Ga)N monolayer: single atomic column, containing only indium (In) atoms (shown by higher intensity on the image), followed by two, containing only gallium (Ga) atoms.

Scientists Reveal the Fundamental Limitation in the key Material for Solid-State Lighting
Forschungsverbund Berlin

For the first time an international research group has revealed the core mechanism that limits the indium (In) content in indium gallium nitride ((In, Ga)N) thin films - the key material for blue light emitting diodes (LED). Increasing the In content in InGaN quantum wells is the common approach to shift the em
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Date:
01/24/2018
New 1020 nm LED with new packaging with high optical radiation
New 1020 nm LED with new packaging with high optical radiation
FUTURELED's leading role in high power LEDs is strengthened by the 1020 nm high power LED in the new 480 packaging. The significantly improved optical output at 1020 nm enables simplified solutions in sun simulation with LEDs, improved automotive and space applications as well as new solutions in sensor tasks. A real
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Date:
01/24/2018
New microPEM Flaring Standoffs for Compact Electronic Assemblies
New microPEM Flaring Standoffs for Compact Electronic Assemblies
New microPEM MSOFS flaring standoffs from PennEngineering provide ideal miniature fastener solutions to attach and/or space components in compact electronic assemblies. They install permanently in thin panels of any hardness and material, including stainless steel, other metals, plastics, and printed circuit board
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Date:
01/24/2018
Novel and highly productive process for robust layers on flexible materials
The Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, a provider of research and development services for all coating technologies, will be presenting research advances in the area of high-rate coating at the 2018 FLEX conference in Monterey, USA from February 12 – 15, 2018.
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Date:
01/24/2018
Melexis announces new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for small applications
Melexis announces new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for small applications
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, announces new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for automotive and other applications where a highly reliable, ultra-small solution is needed.   The US168KLD and US169KLD are automotive grade single-chip solutions for driving single-coil brushless DC
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Date:
01/24/2018
Rohde & Schwarz adds six new probe models to its power electronics measurement portfolio
Rohde & Schwarz adds six new probe models to its power electronics measurement portfolio
Demand in the automotive industry for compact, highly efficient switched-mode power supplies, inverters and electric drives necessitates the use of leading-edge semiconductor components. This creates new challenges for T&M equipment. The new high voltage differential probes from Rohde & Schwarz enable measureme
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Date:
01/24/2018
HVC module from Omron providing very fast recognition speed now in stock at TTI, Inc.
HVC module from Omron providing very fast recognition speed now in stock at TTI, Inc.
Omron’s HVC-P2 multi-function sensor module is now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The product provides a maximum recognition speed that is 10 times faster than previous Human Vision Components (HVC) system sensors from Omron. The module feat
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Date:
01/24/2018
Anritsu is Ensuring Better Connections in a Connected Mobile World
Anritsu is Ensuring Better Connections in a Connected Mobile World
Anritsu Corporation will be showing their latest technologies in test, measurement and monitoring solutions for Ensuring Better Connections at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona (Hall 6 Stand 6F40). They will be focusing on new testing and monitoring challenges for 5G-NR, LTE-A-Pro and IoT technology, and adv
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Date:
01/24/2018
Rinspeed's new concept car
Rinspeed's new concept car
Swiss automobile manufacturer Rinspeed presented its new concept vehicle "Snap" at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2018 in Las Vegas - with Rinspeed AG once again relying on innovative HARTING technology. The family-owned company provided rapid-charge technology to quickly charge the &q
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Date:
01/24/2018
Ceramic / Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode Delivers Exceptionally Long Lifetime
Ceramic / Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode Delivers Exceptionally Long Lifetime
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new ceramic / quartz-based UVC (short wavelength ultraviolet) emitting diode for sterilization, sanitation, and purification applications. Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU60CL..-280-125 delivers an extremely long lif
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Date:
01/23/2018
Bidirectional Current DAC Adjusts the Output Voltage of Virtually any DC/DC Regulator
Bidirectional Current DAC Adjusts the Output Voltage of Virtually any DC/DC Regulator
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC7106, a PMBus I²C controlled precision bidirectional current DAC designed to adjust the output voltage of virtually any DC/DC regulator. Through its PMBus compatible interface, the LTC7106 receives a 7-bit serial code and converts it to a bidirectional (so
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Date:
01/23/2018
Rugged Data Recorder Provides Fast Results in Interactive Vehicle Testing
Rugged Data Recorder Provides Fast Results in Interactive Vehicle Testing
Marlborough, Massachusetts — HBM, Inc. announces its new SomatXR CX22B-R data recorder, for acquiring and storing measured data in mobile applications such as vehicle testing. The data recorder is well-suited to be used in harsh environments, with an extended temperature range of -40 to +80°C. Additionally, it
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Date:
01/23/2018
Compact Noise Suppression Filters Intended for LED Lighting
Compact Noise Suppression Filters Intended for LED Lighting
TDK Corporation has expanded the MAF series of noise suppression filters with the new MAF2520ASS600C type that is designed especially for LED lighting systems. The new multilayer filter has compact dimensions of just 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 0.85 mm and features a suppression of spurious noise between 20 MHz and 100 MH
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Date:
01/23/2018
Ceramic Chip Inductors Provide Q Factors up to 162 at 2.4 GHz
Ceramic Chip Inductors Provide Q Factors up to 162 at 2.4 GHz
Cary, IL, USA - Coilcraft's new 0402DC Series ceramic wirewound chip inductors offer the industry's highest Q factors in an 0402 (1005) size - up to 162 at 2.4 GHz - for super low loss in high frequency circuits. It is offered in 26 standard inductance values ranging from 3.0 to 120 nH. An additional 73 values are
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Date:
01/23/2018
Adding Graphene Girders to Silicon Electrodes Could Double the Life of Lithium Batteries

This is a cross section of the Silicon and FLG together in an anode.

Adding Graphene Girders to Silicon Electrodes Could Double the Life of Lithium Batteries
University of Warwick

New research led by WMG, at the University of Warwick has found an effective approach to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries using silicon, by reinforcing the anode's structure with graphene girders. This could more than double the life of rechargeable lithium-ion based batteries and also inc
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Date:
01/23/2018
Advanced Battery Management System Enables a Safer, Smarter Car of the Future
Advanced Battery Management System Enables a Safer, Smarter Car of the Future
San Jose, CA and Las Vegas, NV—Automotive OEMs can enhance the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs with robust communications, comprehensive diagnostics, and lower system costs with the MAX17843 12-channel, high-voltage smart sensor data-acquisition device from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Electric vehicles (EVs),
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Date:
01/22/2018
Thin-Film Chip Inductors Designed for Automotive Signal & Power Applications
Thin-Film Chip Inductors Designed for Automotive Signal & Power Applications
AVX Corporation has released a new series of thin film multilayer chip inductors especially designed to meet demanding performance specifications in automotive signal and power applications. Qualified to AEC-Q200, the new automotive-grade Accu-L Series inductors exhibit ultra-tight inductance tolerances down to ±0.05nH,
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Date:
01/22/2018
Breakthrough 1,000 Degree C Solar to get First Commercial Trial

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Breakthrough 1,000 Degree C Solar to get First Commercial Trial
SolarPACES

A new solar technology is twice as efficient, cutting the cost of solar thermal energy, by raising operating temperatures to 1,000°C, almost twice the 565°C molten salt temperature in current concentrated solar power (CSP) tower plants. For most innovative research in clean energy, the dreaded "Valley of Death&
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Date:
01/22/2018
Plug Connectors, Switches, Connection Technology – Everything in Stock
Plug Connectors, Switches, Connection Technology – Everything in Stock
The new, expanded catalog of electromechanical components from Würth Elektronik eiSos is available in English and lists information on 12 standard product groups, including many innovations.   All components featured in the catalog can be ordered from stock anytime and no minimum order quantity is
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Date:
01/22/2018
TTI adds ALPs TACT switches and industrial components to Europe-wide franchise portfolio
TTI adds ALPs TACT switches and industrial components to Europe-wide franchise portfolio
TTI, Inc. has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with Alps Electric, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles and industrial equipment.   Alps developed the first TACT Switches and are leaders in this field with a range
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Date:
01/22/2018
New at Rutronik – a Versatile Matrix Graphical Display from Seacomp-Displaytech
New at Rutronik – a Versatile Matrix Graphical Display from Seacomp-Displaytech
A new addition to Rutronik’s range of products is the new 64x128 display module from Seacomp-Displaytech, a matrix graphical display that is flexible in use and available in a number of versions. They are in stock and available now at www.rutronik24.com.   Rutronik offers three versions of the 641
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Date:
01/22/2018
BCR430U improves efficiency for LED strips with an ultra-low voltage drop linear LED driver IC
BCR430U improves efficiency for LED strips with an ultra-low voltage drop linear LED driver IC
Infineon Technologies releases BCR430U, a constant current linear LED driver IC. The BCR430U provides industry-leading drop performance for regulating LED current in standalone operation. No external power transistor is needed. Typical applications for the BCR430U include LED strips, architectural LED lighting,
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Date:
01/22/2018
Encapsulated and Fully Protected AC/DC Supplies Power Medical, Household, or Industrial Applications up to 30W
Encapsulated and Fully Protected AC/DC Supplies Power Medical, Household, or Industrial Applications up to 30W
The latest RECOM RACM series 18-Watt and 30-Watt AC/DC power supplies, now available at Dengrove Electronic Components, have medical 2-MOPP isolation, come in a compact, IP68-rated, encapsulated, plastic housing, and require no additional external components to meet Class-B emission limits.   The RACM1
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Date:
01/22/2018
IQD targets high performance communications applications with new tight stability, low phase noise OCXO
IQD targets high performance communications applications with new tight stability, low phase noise OCXO
IQD has introduced a new tight stability, low phase noise Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) delivering exceptional frequency stability performance down to ±1ppb (parts per billion) over the full industrial temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees C.   With excellent phase noise of typically -
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Date:
01/22/2018
Toshiba launches small LDO regulator ICs suitable for IoT applications
Toshiba launches small LDO regulator ICs suitable for IoT applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe released the TCR3UG series of small package, low-dropout (LDO) regulators with an output current of 300mA, that are suitable for power management of IoT modules, wearable devices and smartphones.   Design engineers always need to consider the trade-off between the quiescent bias
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Date:
01/22/2018
Industrial Grade Liquid Level Switches from SST Support Higher Supply Voltages & Temperatures
Industrial Grade Liquid Level Switches from SST Support Higher Supply Voltages & Temperatures
Strengthening its widely-used Optomax portfolio of accurate, cost-effective and reliable infra-red (IR) liquid level switches, SST Sensing Ltd. now offers the Optomax Industrial series. These devices offer the same functionality and operational performance as customers have come to expect from standard Optomax switch
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Date:
01/22/2018
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Provide Resolution Bandwidth Down to 1Hz
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Provide Resolution Bandwidth Down to 1Hz
Beaverton, OR - RIGOL Technologies announces a significant addition to its portfolio of RF Test Instrumentation with the introduction of the New RSA5000 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. The RSA5000 combines the power of a high performance swept spectrum analyzer with superior Real-time performance unmatched in this p
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Date:
01/19/2018
Automation Transformers Reduce Total Cost of Ownership
Automation Transformers Reduce Total Cost of Ownership
ROSEMONT, IL -- Emerson announced a new SolaHD encapsulated transformer that will help industrial automation professionals lower Total Cost of Ownership through simplified installation, reduced maintenance requirements, and decreased cabling needs. Developed to provide the capacity required for larger loads in
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Date:
01/19/2018
60 A, 600 V, Ultrafast Recovery Rectifiers Offered in TO-247AD Packages
60 A, 600 V, Ultrafast Recovery Rectifiers Offered in TO-247AD Packages
Plainview, NY - SMC Diode Solutions now provides the dual, high power SDUR60P60WT series of ultrafast rectifiers in a three-leaded TO-247AD (Pb-Free) package.  The robust parts are supplied in the common cathode configuration and notably feature a continuous forward current rating of 60A, a reverse voltage ra
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Date:
01/18/2018
TRACO POWER’s TVN Series of isolated and fully regulated DC/DC converters combine a high level of efficiency with a low level of output ripple & noise
TRACO POWER’s TVN Series of isolated and fully regulated DC/DC converters combine a high level of efficiency with a low level of output ripple & noise
For noise sensitive applications, switching regulators tend to be ruled out due to the disturbing output ripple and noise. Linear regulators win over a smoothed output voltage but they work inefficient and produce a lot of heat. If the circuit has to be isolated, linear regulators are out of question. The power
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Date:
01/18/2018
Low-Power Active Mixer Delivers 7GHz Bandwidth & 20dBm OIP3
Low-Power Active Mixer Delivers 7GHz Bandwidth & 20dBm OIP3
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the LTC5562, a low-power, high-performance active double-balanced mixer, capable of 50Ω matching over a very wide frequency range of 30MHz to 7GHz. This versatile mixer can be used in either frequency upconversion or downconversion applications, with outstanding conversion ga
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Date:
01/17/2018
256Mb High-Speed CMOS SDRAMs Offered in the 54-Pin TSOP II Package
256Mb High-Speed CMOS SDRAMs Offered in the 54-Pin TSOP II Package
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory extended its offering of 256Mb high-speed CMOS SDRAMs with new x8 and x4 devices in the 54-pin 400-mil plastic TSOP II package. Internally configured as four banks of 32M x 8 bits and 64M x 4 bits, respectively, the AS4C32M8SA and AS4C64M4SA provide reliable drop-in,
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Date:
01/17/2018
Resistors Deliver Robust Performance in a Small EIA 0402 Outline
Resistors Deliver Robust Performance in a Small EIA 0402 Outline
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new HR Series high-value resistors. Featuring a glass wafer sandwich package enabled with AVX’s proprietary, automotive- and medically-qualified FLEXITERM surface-mount termination technology in a small EIA 0402 outline, the new HR Series high-value resist
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Date:
01/17/2018
Dimming Fixture Controllers Help Operate a Variety of Lighting Fixtures
Dimming Fixture Controllers Help Operate a Variety of Lighting Fixtures
Santa Clara, CA – Cortet by CEL announced the availability of Cortet Certified 5 amp and 20 amp Dimming Fixture Controllers from ILLUMRA. These new Dimming Fixture Controllers work within the Cortet Lighting Control System to operate a variety of lighting fixtures, including LED, fluorescent and HID. The C
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Date:
01/17/2018
AC Power Source Can Operate as a Fully Integrated Test System
AC Power Source Can Operate as a Fully Integrated Test System
The versatile, microcontroller-based 112AMX linear AC power source can operate as a fully integrated test system for applying a variety of power conditions and transients. It's also an excellent source of stable AC voltage over a frequency range of 20 to 5,000 Hz when using the high-end UPC-12 controller. P
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Date:
01/16/2018
MLCCs Provide Critical PCB Space Savings & Component Weight Reductions
MLCCs Provide Critical PCB Space Savings & Component Weight Reductions
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has extended its space-qualified ESCC QPL 3009 Series X7R multilayer ceramic surface-mount capacitors with new 200V PME MLCCs in 0805–2220 case sizes. Compact, lightweight, and currently available with capacitance values spanning 330pF – 330nF, the new 200V ESCC QPL 30
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Date:
01/16/2018
Film Resistor Series Delivers Low Inductance Advantages
Film Resistor Series Delivers Low Inductance Advantages
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc. announced a new AEC-Q200-compliant, high-power thick film resistor series. The Bourns Model PWR247T-100 Series is offered in a compact TO-247 package. Engineered with a thick film resistive element on a white alumina ceramic substrate, the latest high-power resistors from Bourns de
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Date:
01/16/2018
20 A Buck Regulators Provide a Regulated 5V Output
20 A Buck Regulators Provide a Regulated 5V Output
Andover, MA – Vicor announced the expansion of its family of Cool-Power ZVS buck regulators. The new Cool-Power ZVS buck, PI3325-00-LGIZ, represents the highest current output ZVS buck to date for 24V/28V applications, providing a regulated 5V output at up to 20A. Packaged within a 10 x 14 x 2.5mm LGA SiP pack
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Date:
01/16/2018
New fully embedded stand-alone Wi-Fi module from Panasonic for highly integrated and cost-effective applications
New fully embedded stand-alone Wi-Fi module from Panasonic for highly integrated and cost-effective applications
Panasonic Industry Europe has recently launched a fully embedded stand alone Wi-Fi module for highly integrated and cost-effective applications. The PAN9420 device is a 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n fully embedded Wi-Fi Module with integrated stack and API that minimizes firmware development and includes a full security suite.
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Date:
01/16/2018
First fully integrated SVID and PVID enabled Voltage Regulator with highest efficiency and smallest solution size
First fully integrated SVID and PVID enabled Voltage Regulator with highest efficiency and smallest solution size
Infineon Technologies introduces the latest Integrated Point-of-Load (IPOL) family which combines ease of use with high power density. It is the industry’s first fully integrated regulator offering PMBUS, SVID and PVID functionality for powering Intel CPU POL rails, chipsets and ASIC/FPGA. With 50 percent space sav
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01/16/2018
Vicor Releases First 20 Amp 24V Cool-Power ZVS Buck
Vicor Releases First 20 Amp 24V Cool-Power ZVS Buck
The Cool-Power ZVS Buck, PI3325-00-LGIZ, represents the highest current output ZVS buck to date for 24V/28V applications, providing a regulated 5V output at up to 20A. Packaged within a 10 x 14 x 2.5mm LGA SiP package, the PI3325-00-LGIZ addresses the continued need for high power density across a growing spectrum
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Date:
01/16/2018
The Qt Company and Green Hills Announce Significant Advancements in Integrated Automotive HMI Platforms
The Qt Company and Green Hills Announce Significant Advancements in Integrated Automotive HMI Platforms
The Qt Company and Green Hills Software have announced a collaboration to deliver the latest in human machine interface (HMI) development platforms for integrated automotive digital cockpits, focused on production deployment. Qt and Green Hills showcased the revolutionary HMI platform at CES 2018.   The aut
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Date:
01/16/2018
Conrad Business introduces C-Control IoT starter kit 10 for quick-start Internet of Things applications
Conrad Business introduces C-Control IoT starter kit 10 for quick-start Internet of Things applications
Conrad introduces the new IoT starter kit C-Control 10. Developed in collaboration with Elco Industrie Automation and Microtronics, the kit simplifies entry into the Internet of Things (IoT) market, Industry 4.0, and digitization for enterprises and developers. It consists of the IoT board, an integrated M2M SIM
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Date:
01/16/2018
Schaffner EMC filter for single phase applications now has DC approval
Schaffner EMC filter for single phase applications now has DC approval
Schaffner introduces a new series of single-phase filters. The new high-performance filters are an extension to the standard variants of the FN 2070 series and are designed to meet the highest performance demands for single phase filters.   Schaffner FN 2070 filters met the requirements of IEC60939-3 an
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Date:
01/16/2018
Rohde & Schwarz stirs up market with new state-of-the-art embedded oscilloscope family
Rohde & Schwarz stirs up market with new state-of-the-art embedded oscilloscope family
The new R&S RTM3000 oscilloscope offers bandwidths of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz. The products incorporate a proprietary 5 Gsample/s 10-bit ADC, and each model includes 40 Msample (80 Msample interleaved) per channel acquisition memory with an optional 400 Msample segmented acquisition mem
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Date:
01/16/2018
Solid State relays from Sensata Crydom for high density PCB applications now available through TTI, Inc.
Solid State relays from Sensata Crydom for high density PCB applications now available through TTI, Inc.
Now in stock in Europe at TTI, are CX Series SIP Solid State relays from Sensata Crydom for high density PCB applications where a maximum of 5A current is required. The products utilize a back-to-back SCR output which provides added reliability in commercial and heavy industrial applications.   Th
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Date:
01/16/2018
Now at Mouser: UDOO’s BLU Sense Module Provides Bluetooth, Zigbee Extension for IoT Platforms
Now at Mouser: UDOO’s BLU Sense Module Provides Bluetooth, Zigbee Extension for IoT Platforms
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the BLU Sense module from UDOO. Fully compatible with UDOO X86 single board computers, the versatile and affordable BLU Sense module provides an ideal wireless I/O extension for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms.   The UDOO BLU Sense module, available from Mouser Electronics, fe
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Date:
01/16/2018
AEC-Q100 qualified dual die angle sensor from Infineon at Rutronik
AEC-Q100 qualified dual die angle sensor from Infineon at Rutronik
The dual die 360° angle sensor TLE5012BD from Infineon is designed for angular position sensing in automotive applications such as electrical commutated motors, steering angle measurements or general angular sensing. It detects the orientation of a magnetic field by measuring sine and cosine angle components wi
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Date:
01/16/2018
Highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer combines a TMR element and an advanced electronic compass ASIC
Highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer combines a TMR element and an advanced electronic compass ASIC
AKM and TDK Corporation have jointly developed a highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer that combines an extremely sensitive Tunnel Magneto-Resistive (TMR) element developed by TDK and an advanced electronic compass ASIC designed by AKM in a small package. The new TMR magnetometer on a chip, which has a miniature di
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01/16/2018
SiC Schottky Diode Line Reduces Switching Losses, Increases Efficiency and Robustness
SiC Schottky Diode Line Reduces Switching Losses, Increases Efficiency and Robustness
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced four new series of 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes from its GEN2 product family, which was originally released in May 2017. The LSIC2SD120A08 Series, LSIC2SD120A15 Series, and LSIC2SD120A20 Series offer current ratings of 8A, 15A ,20A, respectively and are
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Date:
01/15/2018
Push-In Conductor Clamps Offer Quick and Easy Connection
Push-In Conductor Clamps Offer Quick and Easy Connection
Schaumburg, Illinois -- Rittal Corporation introduces a new generation of maintenance-free conductor connection clamps using push-in technology. For many system integrators, wires and cables connected with screw clamps or fixed conductor connection clamps can be time-consuming to install. Rittal's new push-in cla
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Date:
01/12/2018
Full Value Chain -- Tailored Diode Lasers and UV LEDs

This is a compact laser source generating short optical pulses with widths between 200 picoseconds and 20 nanoseconds, suited e.g. for LiDAR applications.

Full Value Chain -- Tailored Diode Lasers and UV LEDs
Forschungsverbund Berlin

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) presents novel developments and advancements of its diode lasers and UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at Photonics West 2018. The event is hosted in San Francisco (USA) from 30 January - 1 February 2018. FBH is also extensively represented at the accompanying conferences (27 Ja
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Date:
01/11/2018
Thyristors Provide Enhanced Surge Protection in High-Exposure Environments
Thyristors Provide Enhanced Surge Protection in High-Exposure Environments
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc., introduced two series of SIDACtor protection thyristors optimized to protect equipment located in high exposure environments from severe overvoltage transients. The Pxxx0MEL 5kA Series and Pxxx0FNL 3kA Series SIDACtor protection thyristors offer enhanced reliability through multiple hi
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Date:
01/11/2018
Self-Balancing Supercapacitor Reliability Testing Performance

Figure 1. This graph pair represents Capacitance vs. Time and ESR vs. Time for the SCMT22C505MRBA0 at rated voltage (5V) for 4,000 hours at 85°C.

Self-Balancing Supercapacitor Reliability Testing Performance
Eric DeRose, Field Applications Engineer; Bob Knopsnyder, Senior Development Engineer; and Bharat Rawal, Contractor/Retired Manager, BestCap Technology, AVX Corporation

Supercapacitors are increasing in popularity amongst board-level components. In turn, there is now greater demand for supercapacitor reliability testing data, as sub-ppm component failure rates are critical for minimizing and eliminating PCB rework. The following case study addresses basic supercapacitor reliabili
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Date:
01/10/2018
Train Your Fitness Monitor to Deal with Any Lighting Conditions

Figure 1. Wrist-Worn Health and Fitness Monitor

Train Your Fitness Monitor to Deal with Any Lighting Conditions
Sudhir Mulpuru, Michael Jackson, Tapan Shah, Maxim Integrated

With the proliferation of wearable health monitors among fitness enthusiasts, it may be worth posing the following question: Is the data being produced by these devices always accurate and reliable? In the same way that automobiles encounter real-world driving conditions vastly different from the laboratory environ
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Date:
01/10/2018
Transphorm GaN Moves into PC Gaming Market with CORSAIR
Transphorm GaN Moves into PC Gaming Market with CORSAIR
GOLETA, Calif.— Transphorm Inc. confirmed that its GaN FETs are used in CORSAIR’s new AX1600i Power Supply Unit (PSU). CORSAIR supplies the gaming community with high-performance products used in custom PCs. The company’s latest product establishes a new class of AC to DC PSUs, as it is the first to use Ga
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01/10/2018
Dataforth Adds New Module to MAQ 20 Data Acquisition & Control System
Dataforth Adds New Module to MAQ 20 Data Acquisition & Control System
Dataforth Corporation has added a Discrete Relay Output Module to the powerful MAQ20 system, significantly increasing system capabilities and flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. The new MAQ20-DORLY20 module offers 20 isolated SPST latching relay output channels that can switch between 2
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Date:
01/10/2018
DC Motors Engineered For an Array of OEM Applications
DC Motors Engineered For an Array of OEM Applications
Syosset, NY - ISL Products International Ltd. announced the expansion of its brush and brushless DC motor and gear motor modification capabilities to further meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application.  The newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of es
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Date:
01/10/2018
72V Hybrid Step-Down DC/DC Controller Reduces Solution Size by 50%
72V Hybrid Step-Down DC/DC Controller Reduces Solution Size by 50%
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices, Inc.  announced the Power by Linear LTC7821, an industry first hybrid step-down synchronous controller that merges a switched capacitor circuit with a synchronous step-down controller, enabling up to a 50% reduction in DC/DC converter solution size compared to traditiona
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Date:
01/09/2018
TMR 3-Axis Magnetometer Achieves High Sensitivity of 10 nT/LSB
TMR 3-Axis Magnetometer Achieves High Sensitivity of 10 nT/LSB
TDK Corporation and Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) have jointly developed a highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer that combines an extremely sensitive tunnel magneto-resistive (TMR) element developed by TDK and an advanced electronic compass ASIC designed by AKM in a very small package. The new TMR ma
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Date:
01/09/2018
No Inductors Required

Figure 1. Simplified Charge Pump Block Diagram of a Voltage Inverter

No Inductors Required
Tony Armstrong, Director of Product Marketing, Power Products, Linear Technology Corporation, tarmstrong@linear.com

A fundamental axiom for switching power supplies is that they must not generate a lot of noise. Accordingly, quiet, well-regulated power supplies are important for optimum performance in many circuit applications. In order to attain this level of performance it is critical to be able to mitigate any noise generated as
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Date:
01/09/2018
Thermal Management of Hot Spots in IT Equipment
Sonja Brown, Director of Product Marketing – Piezo and Protection Devices, EPCOS, a TDK Group Company

It is no surprise that electronic equipment can get hot. This is because electrical currents running through semiconductors and other components create thermal losses. Especially in IT equipment the losses in the form of heat dissipation can be quite significant. As much as 40 percent of the power used by data centers is for temperature control – mainly in the form of cooling the equipment to extend ha
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Date:
01/09/2018
Solid State Supplies offers world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module
Solid State Supplies offers world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module
Solid State Supplies offers world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module     Solid State Supplies now offers the world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SiP module from Silicon Labs. With a package size of 6.5mm x 6.5mm x 1.4mm the BGM11S Blue Gecko SiP (System in Package) module
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Date:
01/09/2018
Bosch launches BMA400 ultra-low power accelerometer for wearables and IoT applications
Bosch launches BMA400 ultra-low power accelerometer for wearables and IoT applications
Bosch Sensortec is launching the BMA400, an ultra-low power acceleration sensor for wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The BMA400 draws ten times less current than existing accelerometers while delivering solid high performance. Its greatly reduced power demand significantly extends battery lifet
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Date:
01/09/2018
ADI 72V Hybrid Step-Down DC/DC Controller Reduces Solution Size by 50% Compared to Traditional Architectures
ADI 72V Hybrid Step-Down DC/DC Controller Reduces Solution Size by 50% Compared to Traditional Architectures
Analog Devices announced the Power by Linear LTC7821, an industry first hybrid step-down synchronous controller that merges a switched capacitor circuit with a synchronous step-down controller, enabling up to a 50% reduction in DC/DC converter solution size compared to traditional step-down solutions. This improve
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Date:
01/09/2018
Rutronik releases Security White Paper
Rutronik releases Security White Paper
Rutronik has produced a comprehensive white paper on security aspects that will help developers, product managers, and buyers to create secure switching and system concepts, thereby also meeting the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which becomes legally enforceable on May 25, 2018. The white
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Date:
01/09/2018
Toshiba launches two new ICs compliant with Bluetooth Ver. 5.0
Toshiba launches two new ICs compliant with Bluetooth Ver. 5.0
Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced two new additions, the TC35680FSG and TC35681FSG, to its line-up of ICs compliant with the Bluetooth low energy Ver. 5.0 communications standard.   The new ICs are compliant with the new high-speed features, 2M PHY and Coded PHY (500kbps and 125kbps) added to
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Date:
01/09/2018
imec and Holst Centre Introduce EEG Headset for Emotion Detection
imec and Holst Centre Introduce EEG Headset for Emotion Detection
At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, Nev. Jan. 9-12, 2018, imec and Holst Centre will demonstrate a prototype of an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset that can measure emotions and cognitive processes in the brain. The headset is a major breakthrough in emotion measurement for t
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Date:
01/09/2018
Infineon supports NVIDIA DRIVE Pegasus AI Platform for Level 5 Autonomy
Infineon supports NVIDIA DRIVE Pegasus AI Platform for Level 5 Autonomy
Infineon Technologies expanded its safe automated driving collaboration with NVIDIA, announcing that its AURIX TC3xx series automotive microcontroller (MCU) will be used in the NVIDIA DRIVE Pegasus AI car computing platform. The supercomputer for autonomous vehicles meets the requirements of Level 5 autonomous
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Date:
01/09/2018
New development kit from ON Semiconductor enables rapid installation of battery-free smart passive sensors for IoT applications
New development kit from ON Semiconductor enables rapid installation of battery-free smart passive sensors for IoT applications
ON Semiconductor announced a complete wireless battery free sensing solution kit (SPSDEVK1) that allows the company’s innovative Smart Passive Sensors (SPS) to be rapidly integrated into Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The SPSDEVK1 solution kit is plug and play ready for users to immediately measure, a
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Date:
01/09/2018
Voice control module for Raspberry Pi now available from Conrad Business Supplies: universal assistant for smart factories
Voice control module for Raspberry Pi now available from Conrad Business Supplies: universal assistant for smart factories
Talking Pi from Joy-it is an intelligent open source speech control wizard serving as an extension to the Raspberry Pi. The module, now available from Conrad Business Supplies, allows the control of lights, individual sockets or devices by voice command. Talking Pi is equipped with a bracket holding 433MHz radio modu
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Date:
01/09/2018
Arrow Electronics presents ‘sensor-to-sunset’ IoT portfolio at Embedded World
Arrow Electronics presents ‘sensor-to-sunset’ IoT portfolio at Embedded World
Under the theme “From Sensor to Sunset,” Arrow Electronics will display its comprehensive, fully integrated IoT portfolio at Embedded World, including sensors, wireless connectivity, gateways to cloud platforms, data aggregation and visualization, analytics and security, and beyond.   Arrow will be
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Date:
01/09/2018
DIN Rail Mounted Buffer Module Keeps Your Output Voltage Regulated
DIN Rail Mounted Buffer Module Keeps Your Output Voltage Regulated
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the new LDX-B20, a microprocessor-controlled buffer unit rated at 20A and usable in 12, 24, 48 and 72 V systems. It monitors output voltage from a DC power supply and, in the case of failure, keeps the output regulated for at least 300 ms at full lo
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Date:
01/05/2018
DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAMs Provide Transfer Rates of 1600Mbps and Clock Rates of 800MHz
DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAMs Provide Transfer Rates of 1600Mbps and Clock Rates of 800MHz
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded the industry's widest offering of high-speed CMOS DDR3 and low-voltage DDR3L SDRAMs with new 512Mb x8 and x16 devices in the 78-ball and 96-ball FBGA packages, respectively. Featuring a DDR architecture, the SDRAMs provide extremely fast transfer rat
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Date:
01/04/2018
Supercapacitors Provide Peak Power Needed for Delivering Real-Time Wellness Vibration Alerts

Spire Health Tag compared to a US quarter to demonstrate size.

Supercapacitors Provide Peak Power Needed for Delivering Real-Time Wellness Vibration Alerts
CAP-XX announced that Spire has incorporated CAP-XX Thinline supercapacitors into the new Spire Health Tag to provide the peak power needed for delivering real-time wellness vibration alerts to consumers. Offloading this peak power role to the thin, flat supercapacitor allows Spire to keep the battery small to
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Date:
01/04/2018
Female Power Contacts for 2mm Pitch Connectors
Female Power Contacts for 2mm Pitch Connectors
Harwin has announced the introduction of a new female contact for its Datamate connectors that enables significant increases in power delivery levels to be realized. Utilizing a unique, proprietary 6-finger design which is machined from a single piece of beryllium copper, the T-Contact raises the current capacit
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Date:
01/04/2018
Conrad Business Supplies now offers vibration-proof hybrid capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe
Conrad Business Supplies now offers vibration-proof hybrid capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe
Conrad Business Supplies has begun to stock Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe’s series of EEH-ZA and EEH-ZC hybrid capacitors. These capacitors combine the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those made of solid polymer. Their resistance against high temperature and vibration makes the
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Date:
01/04/2018
New ultra low power 32.768kHz clock oscillator with superior stability performance
New ultra low power 32.768kHz clock oscillator with superior stability performance
With the number of electronics applications requiring low power performance continuing to rise, IQD has launched the new IQXO-610, a 32.768kHz clock oscillator with ultra low current draw down to 1µA typical with no load at 3.3V and 1.5μA typical at 5V no load.   The IQXO-610 is able to deliver superior
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Date:
01/04/2018
Measurement System Combines Web Inspection and Web Gauging Into a Single Platform
Measurement System Combines Web Inspection and Web Gauging Into a Single Platform
AIS Gauging announces its new Gemini Full Width Measurement system for the web industries. The Gemini FWM system brings a completely new measurement approach that gives an entirely new perspective to product quality. This unique non-traversing x-ray array measurement system combines web inspection and web ga
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Date:
12/27/2017
Isolated CAN Transceivers Ensure Robust Communications for Industrial Systems
Isolated CAN Transceivers Ensure Robust Communications for Industrial Systems
San Jose, CA—Designers can ensure robust communication and improve uptime for industrial systems with the MAX14878, MAX14879, and MAX14880 2.75kV and 5kV family of isolated controller area network (CAN) transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Nowadays, CAN is widely deployed in various industria
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Date:
12/26/2017
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with Keysight Technologies
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with Keysight Technologies
The Keysight product line available from Mouser Electronics includes oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, waveform generators, and digital multimeters. From high performance to extreme value and bandwidths ranging from 50 MHz to 200 MHz, Keysight offers oscilloscope solutions to meet evolving needs. Keysight Techn
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Date:
12/21/2017
KEMET Receives Defense Logistics Agency Approval for MIL-PRF-32535 ‘M’ and ‘T’ Levels
KEMET Receives Defense Logistics Agency Approval for MIL-PRF-32535 ‘M’ and ‘T’ Levels
KEMET announced that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has accepted KEMET’s qualification of C0G and BP dielectrics to MIL-PRF-32535 ‘M’ and ‘T’ levels making them the first base metal electrode (BME) MLCCs qualified for defense and aerospace applications. MIL-PRF-32535 is the DLA’s first capacitor spe
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Date:
12/21/2017
Nexperia expands logic portfolio with new voltage translator devices
Nexperia expands logic portfolio with new voltage translator devices
Nexperia is expanding its logic portfolio – already the largest in the industry – with new devices that expand the company‘s translator solutions into the standard logic shift register arena.     The first translator solution in the expanded range, 74LVC8T595 is a world’s first: a cascad
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Date:
12/21/2017
Conrad Electronics introduces high-quality 
Voltcraft digital multimeter
Conrad Electronics introduces high-quality 
Voltcraft digital multimeter
Conrad Electronic announced availability in North America of the Voltcraft VC155, a new digital multimeter that offers key capabilities for both professional and hobbyist users at a highly affordable price. Voltcraft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality test and measurement equipment, power supplies and ch
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Date:
12/21/2017
Anritsu Upgrades Signal Quality Analyzer High-Speed Interface Measurement Functions
Anritsu Upgrades Signal Quality Analyzer High-Speed Interface Measurement Functions
Anritsu Corporation announces the release of the Variable ISI MU195020A-040/041 option for upgrading the Emphasis function of the Pulse Pattern Generator for the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A series, along with the USB Link Training Software MX183000A-PL022 supporting the USB3.0/3.1 Receiver Test.   Incre
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Date:
12/21/2017
Compact 5W AC/DC Converters Power Energy-Conscious IoT or Industrial Devices
Compact 5W AC/DC Converters Power Energy-Conscious IoT or Industrial Devices
Dengrove Electronic Components has the perfect power supplies for small IoT devices and industrial controls, with the launch of the RECOM RAC05-K series of highly integrated 5-Watt AC/DC converters.   Housed in a 25.4mm x 25.4mm fully encapsulated lightweight plastic case, and with important features such
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Date:
12/21/2017
Rutronik and Fischer Elektronik to cooperate worldwide
Rutronik and Fischer Elektronik to cooperate worldwide
Rutronik and Fischer Elektronik have entered into a distribution agreement. From now on, customers will be able to obtain the products manufactured by the expert in heat sinks and cases from Rutronik.     Fischer Elektronik is one of Europe’s market leaders in the manufacture of extruded heat sin
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Date:
12/21/2017
Machine Performance Analytics Bring OEM Expertise Into Producer’s Digital Environment
Machine Performance Analytics Bring OEM Expertise Into Producer’s Digital Environment
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has increased the availability of information throughout the enterprise by orchestrating data from multiple sources and applying machine-learning applications. But the power of new IIoT tools to improve machine performance is limited when those with access to information
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Date:
12/21/2017
Decrease time to market and cost for the NewSpace market by using radiation-tolerant solutions based on COTS devices
Decrease time to market and cost for the NewSpace market by using radiation-tolerant solutions based on COTS devices
Microchip announces a new microcontroller (MCU) that combines specified radiation performance with the low-cost development associated with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices. The AtmegaS64M1 meets the needs of NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications which require faster development and reduced cos
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Date:
12/21/2017
Connector Family Features new Headers for Through-Hole, Printed Circuit Board Applications
Connector Family Features new Headers for Through-Hole, Printed Circuit Board Applications
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania – TE Connectivity (TE) is adding new right-angle and vertical printed circuit board headers to its POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector product line. These through-hole headers significantly expand wire-to-board applicability for this family of connectors in appliance, HVAC, automation and co
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Date:
12/20/2017
40 V GaN Power Transistor is 8x Smaller Than Equivalently Rated MOSFETS
40 V GaN Power Transistor is 8x Smaller Than Equivalently Rated MOSFETS
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — EPC announces the EPC2049 power transistor for use in applications including point-of-load converters, LiDAR, envelope tracking power supplies, class-D audio, and low inductance motor drives. The EPC2049 has a voltage rating of 40 V and maximum RDS(on) of 5 mΩ with a 175 A pulsed ou
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Date:
12/19/2017
DIN Rail DC-DC Converter Ideally Suited for Flexible, Compact, and High-Reliability Applications
DIN Rail DC-DC Converter Ideally Suited for Flexible, Compact, and High-Reliability Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection introduces the LDD240-WU, a revolutionary DIN Rail DC-DC converter ideally suited to applications where flexibility, compactness and high reliability are required.  It is fully isolated and highly efficient over a broad operating range of input and output vo
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Date:
12/19/2017
15-Volt TVS Array Designed for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications and Wireless Equipment
15-Volt TVS Array Designed for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications and Wireless Equipment
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices has added the SMP6LLC15-2P to its series of SMP6LLCxx-2P multi-line low-capacitance (5pF) transient voltage suppressor arrays (TVS arrays) suited for circuit protection in customer premise equipment (CPE), telecommunication equipment, and wireless communication equipment. The newly add
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Date:
12/18/2017
2MHz Boost/SEPIC/Inverter Features 4A, 60V Power Switch
2MHz Boost/SEPIC/Inverter Features 4A, 60V Power Switch
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the Power by Linear LT8364, a current mode, 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 4A, 60V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.8V to 60V, and is suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion battery to multicell bat
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Date:
12/18/2017
Two-In-One Dual Mode Chokes Provide Superior Noise Suppression
Two-In-One Dual Mode Chokes Provide Superior Noise Suppression
Perris, CA—Designed to suppress noise from switch mode power supplies and other sources, the new versatile CMF Series Dual Mode Chokes from Triad Magnetics feature superior performance, reliability and economy in an innovative dual function open-frame design that fits easily into a wide variety of devices and s
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Date:
12/15/2017
Wire-to-Board Connectors Deliver Simple, Robust, Repeatable, & Cost-Effective Wire Terminations
Wire-to-Board Connectors Deliver Simple, Robust, Repeatable, & Cost-Effective Wire Terminations
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has extended its range of vertical wire-to-board (WTB) connector solutions with the release of the new 00-9296 Series single-position, vertical, top-entry, poke-home connectors for discrete 18–22AWG solid or stranded wire. The new 00-9296 Series connectors deliver simpl
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Date:
12/15/2017
Piezo Actuators Achieve an Acceleration of 2.5 g
Piezo Actuators Achieve an Acceleration of 2.5 g
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of PowerHap piezo actuators with haptic feedback with the new miniaturized 2.5G type, whose dimensions are a compact 9 mm x 9 mm x 1.25 mm. At the maximum operating voltage of 60 V the new actuator achieves an acceleration of 2.5 g of a 100 gram mass. It offers a
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Date:
12/14/2017
New Voltcraft state-of-the-art True-RMS clamp meter now available from Conrad Electronics
New Voltcraft state-of-the-art True-RMS clamp meter now available from Conrad Electronics
Conrad Electronic introduced the Voltcraft VC-330 AC/DC True-RMS clamp meter, which targets both hobbyist and electrical professionals and features state-of-the-art ergonomic technology and represents excellent value for money. Voltcraft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality test and measurement equipment,
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Date:
12/14/2017
Bridgetek Strengthens PanL System In Order to Explore New Opportunities in Smart Homes & Beyond
Bridgetek Strengthens PanL System In Order to Explore New Opportunities in Smart Homes & Beyond
Bridgetek continues to expand on the scope of its pioneering PanL system level solutions, adding new hardware that will accelerate the implementation of ‘intelligent spaces’ within a broad spectrum of different sectors. These will include domestic, retail, hospitality, enterprise and utilities, right through t
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12/14/2017
Maxim's Isolated CAN Transceivers Ensure Robust Communications for Industrial Systems
Maxim's Isolated CAN Transceivers Ensure Robust Communications for Industrial Systems
Designers can ensure robust communication and improve uptime for industrial systems with the MAX14878, MAX14879, and MAX14880 2.75kV and 5kV family of isolated controller area network (CAN) transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products.   Nowadays, CAN is widely deployed in various industrial applications.
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12/14/2017
Nexperia introduces new generation of high performance In-Vehicle Network protection diodes
Nexperia introduces new generation of high performance In-Vehicle Network protection diodes
Nexperia announced a new generation of in-vehicle network (IVN) protection diodes that offer a higher surge current, greater ESD robustness and a significant improvement in ESD clamping performance. The new AEC-Q101 qualified PESDxIVN series of surface mount devices is optimized for the latest generation of CAN, LIN, a
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12/14/2017
Powerbox’s medical power supply delivers power and safety to healthcare facilities at altitude
Powerbox’s medical power supply delivers power and safety to healthcare facilities at altitude
Powerbox announces the launch of a new series of power supplies for medical applications requiring BF (Body Floating) class insulation and full, reliable operation up to 5,000 meters altitude to power medical healthcare facilities and equipment. Complying with the latest EMI coexistence standard IEC 60601-1-2: 20
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12/14/2017
New Bluetooth 4.2 module from Panasonic enables easy implementation of Bluetooth functionality
New Bluetooth 4.2 module from Panasonic enables easy implementation of Bluetooth functionality
Panasonic Industry Europe is introducing a highly-integrated, embedded dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 RF module delivering high-speed operation at ultra-low power consumption. The PAN1026A is based on Toshiba ìs single-chip TC35661 Bluetooth semiconductor device with an embedded Toshiba Bluetooth SIG certified stack.
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12/14/2017
ON Semi’s Flexible RSL10 SoC, Now Shipping from Mouser, Ideal for IoT and Connected Health Wearables
ON Semi’s Flexible RSL10 SoC, Now Shipping from Mouser, Ideal for IoT and Connected Health Wearables
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the RSL10 multi-protocol system-on-chip (SoC) from ON Semiconductor. Offering ultra-low-power wireless connectivity for a broad range of applications, the versatile Bluetooth 5-certified SoC supports Bluetooth low energy technology as well as 2.4 GHz proprietary or custom protocol
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12/14/2017
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics Realize Real-Time, Power-Efficient LiDAR Processing Based on R-Car SoC to Boost Autonomous Driving
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics Realize Real-Time, Power-Efficient LiDAR Processing Based on R-Car SoC to Boost Autonomous Driving
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics announced their collaboration to develop an automotive-grade embedded solution for LiDAR processing used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving applications. The jointly-developed solution will enable system manufacturers to develop real-time 3D mapping
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12/14/2017
Advanced Security for Endpoint Devices in Industrial IoT
Advanced Security for Endpoint Devices in Industrial IoT
Renesas has expanded its RX65N/RX651 series. The new microcontrollers meet all the security requirements of endpoint devices in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems. Furthermore, they enable simple firmware updates and cost-effective HMI solutions.   Design engineer
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12/14/2017
Compact and maintenance-free DC UPS systems with SuperCaps as energy storage
Compact and maintenance-free DC UPS systems with SuperCaps as energy storage
With two new DC UPS systems, Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, offers a particularly innovative and economical solution for the uninterrupted power supply of DC loads, such as motors, sensors, actuators or card readers. The two DC UPS modules UPSIC-1205 (12 VDC / 5A) and UPSIC-2403 (24 VDC / 3A) are equippe
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12/14/2017
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with SensiEDGE to Distribute SensiBLE Module and Development Kit for IoT-Ready Apps
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with SensiEDGE to Distribute SensiBLE Module and Development Kit for IoT-Ready Apps
Mouser Electronics announces a global distribution agreement with SensiEdge, developer and manufacturer of the SensiBLE family of board-level Internet of Things (IoT) modules and development tools. As part of the agreement, Mouser is stocking the company’s low-power SensiBLE IoT edge module and accompanying Sen
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12/14/2017
Vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz achieves extremely high pulse rates in PDW streaming applications
Vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz achieves extremely high pulse rates in PDW streaming applications
Rohde & Schwarz introduces a new realtime control interface software option for simulated radar scenarios based on pulse descriptor word (PDW) streaming. The radar scenario simulator streams the PDWs to the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator directly via LAN. Equipped with the new software option, the vec
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12/14/2017
Non-Contact Laser Doppler Speed and Length Sensors Provide Speed Measurement up to 5000m/min
Non-Contact Laser Doppler Speed and Length Sensors Provide Speed Measurement up to 5000m/min
PROTON PRODUCT’s InteliSENS mini Series non-contact laser Doppler speed and length sensors deliver the highest product performance currently available, based on technical specifications, design, intelligence and process interfacing. The InteliSENS mini Series combine the best of the best, avoiding compromises or
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12/13/2017
Electrically Smart Roads Bring Saving, Safety, Speed, Over $20 Billion Sales
Electrically Smart Roads Bring Saving, Safety, Speed, Over $20 Billion Sales
The new IDTechEx report, "Electrically Smart Roads 2018-2028" is an independent, new technical and market appraisal of electrically smart roads and their allied infrastructure such as electrical road furniture and parking areas. It embraces such things as solar roads driving integral lighting today a
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12/12/2017
Streamline Portable Consumer Designs with Maxim’s MAX14748 15W USB Type-C Charger
Streamline Portable Consumer Designs with Maxim’s MAX14748 15W USB Type-C Charger
Designers now have a simpler, more cost-effective approach to enable fast and safe charging of USB Type-C portable devices using 2-series Li-ion battery packs. The highly efficient, highly integrated, 15W MAX14748 USB Type-C charging and charger detection solution from Maxim Integrated Products is the first such
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12/12/2017
PROVERTHA M12 Gender Changer Connector enables simple, reliable connection of homogenous M12 cables - now available at Aerco
PROVERTHA M12 Gender Changer Connector enables simple, reliable connection of homogenous M12 cables - now available at Aerco
PROVERTHA’s M12 Gender Changer connector which enables cables with the same type of connector to be mated, is now available from Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets.   Gender changers make it possible to connect cables with the sam
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12/12/2017
Build Drone Flight-Control Designs with STMicroelectronics’ FCU Eval Board, Now at Mouser
Build Drone Flight-Control Designs with STMicroelectronics’ FCU Eval Board, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the STMicroelectronics (ST) STEVAL-FCU001V1 evaluation board, a compact flight-controller unit (FCU) suitable for small- and medium-sized quadcopter drone designs. Scalable and efficient with sample firmware to accelerate development, the FCU helps quadcopter designers evaluate the
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12/12/2017
Toshiba Memory Europe Announces UFS 2.1-Compliant Embedded NAND Flash for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Memory Europe Announces UFS 2.1-Compliant Embedded NAND Flash for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Memory Europe GmbH has begun sample shipments of embedded NAND flash memory products for automotive applications that are compliant with JEDEC UFS[1] version 2.1[2]. The new products meet AEC-Q100 Grade 2[3]requirements, support the wide temperature range of -40°C to +105°C, and offer the enhanced rel
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12/12/2017
200 W Isolated Qtr Brick DC/DC Converter Designed for Railway Voltages
200 W Isolated Qtr Brick DC/DC Converter Designed for Railway Voltages
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the 0RQB-D0W12LG, an industry standard footprint  quarter-brick DC-DC converter which is equipped to run from a railway input voltage range and produces 200 W of 12 V regulated output power.   The 0RQB-D0W12LG module is a fixed freque
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12/12/2017
802.11ax Wireless Portfolio Sets New Industry Benchmarks For Speed And Coverage
802.11ax Wireless Portfolio Sets New Industry Benchmarks For Speed And Coverage
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Marvell introduced the industry’s most complete 802.11ax wireless product portfolio. The Marvell 802.11ax product family is architected to deliver breakthrough performance, improved network efficiency, low latency and enterprise-grade reliability. Marvell is the first to offer a full
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12/11/2017
Baden-Württemberg state government recognises resource efficiency in circuit board production
Baden-Württemberg state government recognises resource efficiency in circuit board production
The production of circuit boards by the Niedernhall-based company Würth Elektronik, has been declared an excellent example of resource efficiency by the Baden-Württemberg state government.   Franz Untersteller, Baden-Württemberg’s environment, climate and energy minister, praised the company
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12/08/2017
RS opens second local innovation centre with relocation of Heathrow branch
RS opens second local innovation centre with relocation of Heathrow branch
RS Components (RS) relocated its Heathrow branch from the existing site on the Fairway Trading Estate in Middlesex, London, to a new unit a short distance away at Trade City on the Hayes Road. The opening marks the second branch transformation RS has executed this year, as part of the investment in its branch ne
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12/08/2017
Dedicated calibration instrument reduces cost and complexity of calibrating power meters and analysers
Dedicated calibration instrument reduces cost and complexity of calibrating power meters and analysers
The Yokogawa LS3300 is a new dedicated, stand-alone and cost-effective calibrator that is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of calibrating power meters and analysers with accuracies up to 0.15%. Unlike existing multi-function calibrators, the LS3300 provides a lower cost and easy-to-use solution with speci
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12/08/2017
Schaffner introduces eco sine active sync - a new generation of active harmonic filters
Schaffner introduces eco sine active sync - a new generation of active harmonic filters
Schaffner announces the introduction of the eco sine active sync, a new generation of active harmonic filters. Drawing on the company’s broad knowledge and experience of applications and solutions in power quality the new modular ecosine active sync series offers best-fit technical and cost effective solutions
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12/08/2017
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced a new 800-watt server power supply following the Intel Common Redundant Power Supply (CRPS) specification
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced a new 800-watt server power supply following the Intel Common Redundant Power Supply (CRPS) specification
The CSU800AP is housed in a compact 1U high enclosure measuring just 2.89 x 7.28 inches (73.5 x 185.0 mm) – a significantly smaller footprint than that of similarly rated earlier generation power supplies – achieved by using the latest power switching technology and high density component packaging techniques.
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12/08/2017
Mouser Electronics Named Distributor of the Year at 2017 Elektra Awards
Mouser Electronics has been named Distributor of the Year at the 2017 Elektra Awards. Organized by Electronics Weekly, the Elektra Awards showcase the best innovations, people and companies as judged by an independent panel of leading experts and are widely regarded as among the very top accolades in the electroni
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12/08/2017
Amphenol ICC USB 3.1 Type C connectors deliver 100W power in a reversible form factor – now available through TTI, Inc.
Amphenol ICC USB 3.1 Type C connectors deliver 100W power in a reversible form factor – now available through TTI, Inc.
Amphenol’s new ICC USB 3.1 Type C connectors are now in stock in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. In a small space-saving form factor, these new ICC USB 3.1 Type C receptacle connectors are available in Gen 1 and Gen 2 versions and deliver up to 100W, suppo
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12/08/2017
Toshiba sets new standard with advanced high-efficiency Audio Power Amplifier
Toshiba sets new standard with advanced high-efficiency Audio Power Amplifier
Toshiba Electronics Europe has developed a 4-channel, high-efficiency class-AB linear power amplifier IC that delivers high-quality sound reproduction for car audio applications while significantly reducing power consumption.   Offering efficiency comparable to class-D digital amplifiers, the TCB701FNG IC us
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12/08/2017
GaN Systems’ IMS-Based Eval Platform Now Available from Mouser for Developing High-Efficiency Power Systems
GaN Systems’ IMS-Based Eval Platform Now Available from Mouser for Developing High-Efficiency Power Systems
Mouser Electronics is now offering the GSP65RxxHB-EVB insulated metal substrate (IMS)-based evaluation platform from GaN Systems. The IMS evaluation platform demonstrates an inexpensive way to improve heat transfer, increase power density, and reduce system cost of power systems in automotive, consumer, indust
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12/08/2017
The Industry’s First Dual-Mode Battery Charge ICs
The Industry’s First Dual-Mode Battery Charge ICs
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – ROHM has recently announced the availability of dual-input boost-buck charging ICs that support 1 to 4 battery cells for notebook PCs, smartphones, and power banks that utilize the latest charging technologies such as wireless and USB Power Delivery (USBPD). The BD99954GW
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12/06/2017
Digital Platform Optimizes Power Plant Processes by Enabling Cognitive Analytics
AUSTIN, Texas/PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MHPS-Americas) are working together to advance AI applications in MHPS-TOMONI, a new digital platform from MHPS that optimizes power plant processes by enabling cognitive analytics and prioritizing customer collaboration.  MHPS
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12/06/2017
The World’s First True All-in-One ATS for Critical Power
The World’s First True All-in-One ATS for Critical Power
ABB launches TruONE, an all-new automatic transfer switch (ATS) with connectivity and monitoring functions for critical power applications. TruONE is the world’s first true ATS to package all the necessary sensors and controllers into a single easy-to-install device that helps improve protection and makes in
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12/05/2017
Fuse Designed for Applications Requiring High Voltage and High Interrupting Rating
Jersey City, NJ - Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces the 0ADE Series of fuses, which are available now in ceramic cartridge and pigtail, axial leaded options for AC and DC high voltage and high interrupting rating applications.   The 6x32 mm 0ADEC ceramic cartridge fuses and the 6x32 mm 0ADEP pigta
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12/05/2017
60 GHz Modules Intended for Gigabit-Class Wireless Infrastructure Applications
60 GHz Modules Intended for Gigabit-Class Wireless Infrastructure Applications
PORTLAND, Ore --Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of the GigaRay MOD65412 60 GHz module set, the industry’s first pre-certified, production-ready modular solution for high speed wireless infrastructure applications. Lattice’s SiBEAM phased array antenna and electronic be
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12/05/2017
Diode Arrays Offer AEC-Q101-Compliant Overvoltage Protection Solutions in a Range of Sizes
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced 16 series of Automotive Qualified TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) that are Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) capable. They offer automakers and high-end industrial manufacturers the confidence of a known and reputable single origin flow from wafer creation through te
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12/05/2017
e-peas Engages with Unitronic, Kamaka & Solid State Supplies to Intensify Promotion of Ultra-Low Power ICs
e-peas Engages with Unitronic, Kamaka & Solid State Supplies to Intensify Promotion of Ultra-Low Power ICs
In order to gain greater traction for its game-changing energy management technology, e-peas has now begun building a supply chain network to support it. The Belgian start-up has announced the first three in what will be a series of distribution partnerships that it is currently establishing, with more announcem
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12/05/2017
Arrow Electronics adds RushUp product accelerators to EMEA IoT portfolio
Arrow Electronics adds RushUp product accelerators to EMEA IoT portfolio
Arrow Electronics has signed an agreement with Italian company RushUp to distribute its IoT product accelerators throughout EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). RushUp’s product accelerators enable small-to-medium size enterprises, developers and makers to get their product from idea to prototype and then st
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12/05/2017
New ITT Cannon lightweight plastic APD Series connectors now with modular interface for optimum flexibility - available at TTI
New ITT Cannon lightweight plastic APD Series connectors now with modular interface for optimum flexibility - available at TTI
Available at TTI, ITT Cannon APD Series connectors are lightweight plastic interconnects with bayonet coupling and optional secondary locking. Rated to IP67/IP69K against water and dust ingress, the ITT Cannon APD Series now has a modular interface that offers maximum flexibility for the management of cabin to cha
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12/05/2017
Rohde & Schwarz supports ESA JUICE expedition
Rohde & Schwarz supports ESA JUICE expedition
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is scheduled to blast off for a journey of nearly 800 million kilometers to Jupiter in 2022. But before the launch can take place, the space probe's radar antennas have to be flight tested. Rohde & Schwarz provided two R&S ESR EMI test receivers to support this test.
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12/05/2017
ROHM supplies Full SiC Power Modules to Formula E racing team Venturi
ROHM supplies Full SiC Power Modules to Formula E racing team Venturi
ROHM has announced that will provide the full SiC power modules to the VENTURI Formula E team in the FIA Formula E 2017–2018 (season four), the leading racing event for electric vehicles starting on 2nd and 3rd of December in Hong Kong. This module will support further improvements in the car’s performance
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12/05/2017
IQD Frequency Products becomes part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group
IQD Frequency Products becomes part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group
IQD Frequency Products Ltd., based in Crewkerne (UK) and IQD Frequency Products Inc., based in Palm Springs (USA) are now part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, thus expanding Würth Elektronik’s existing selection of passive components with a comprehensive range of quartz crystals and oscillators. IQD is
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12/05/2017
X-FAB Unveils New Ultra-Low-Noise Transistors with Industry-Leading Performance Utilizing its 180 nm CMOS Platform
X-FAB Unveils New Ultra-Low-Noise Transistors with Industry-Leading Performance Utilizing its 180 nm CMOS Platform
X-FAB announced the expansion of its low-noise transistor portfolio based on the company’s proprietary 180 nm XH018 mixed-signal CMOS technology. Three new transistors are now available: a 1.8 V low-noise NMOS, a 3.3 V low-noise NMOS and a 3.3 V low-noise PMOS – all of which offer drastically reduced flick
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11/30/2017
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Two "SESAMES Awards" for post-quantum cryptography on contactless security chip
Infineon Technologies AG has been recognized with two SESAMES Awards for the world's first post-quantum cryptography implementation on a contactless security chip. The prestigious industry awards were presented today at the TRUSTECH 2017 in Cannes. Infineon was awarded in two of six categories: Cybersecurity and eGove
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11/30/2017
New Gate Drivers from Power Integrations Deliver Up to 5 A, Reducing System Complexity and Cost
New Gate Drivers from Power Integrations Deliver Up to 5 A, Reducing System Complexity and Cost
Power Integrations introduced the newest member of its SCALE-iDriver™ IC family, SID1102K, a single-channel, isolated, IGBT and MOSFET gate driver in a wide-body eSOP package. Featuring a peak drive current of up to 5 A, the new part is able to drive 300 A switches without boosters; external boosters can be used
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11/30/2017
Renesas Electronics Accelerates Industrial Ethernet Application Development with New RZ/N1 Solution Kit
Renesas Electronics Accelerates Industrial Ethernet Application Development with New RZ/N1 Solution Kit
Renesas Electronics announced the availability of the new RZ/N1 microprocessor (MPU) Solution Kit designed to support various industrial network applications including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), intelligent network switches, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O solutions.   The new R
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11/30/2017
Excelsys Introduces 600W Bulk Power for Its Market-Leading, Convection-Cooled CoolX Power Supply Series
Excelsys Introduces 600W Bulk Power for Its Market-Leading, Convection-Cooled CoolX Power Supply Series
Excelsys Technologies announces the availability of a new output module for its revolutionary CoolX series of convection-cooled modular configurable power supplies. The CmE bulk power module provides up to 600W of power from one module (occupying three slots). The addition of this module to Excelsys’ product o
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11/30/2017
ROHM expands its line-up of high-power low-ohmic shunt resistors with the GMR100 series
ROHM expands its line-up of high-power low-ohmic shunt resistors with the GMR100 series
ROHM has announced the development and mass production of high-power low-ohmic shunt resistors of the GMR100 series for current detection in high-power applications in the automotive, industrial and large-scale consumer electronics sectors. The new shunt resistors are characterised by a high rated power of 3 W a
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11/30/2017
Maxim Integrated Showcases Turnkey Security Solutions for Protecting Embedded Systems at TRUSTECH 2017
Maxim Integrated Showcases Turnkey Security Solutions for Protecting Embedded Systems at TRUSTECH 2017
At TRUSTECH 2017 in Cannes, France (November 28-30, 2017), Maxim Integrated Products will demonstrate new turnkey technologies that protect embedded and connected systems from invasive attacks. As cyberattacks continue making headlines, design engineers struggle to safeguard their products while meeting string
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11/30/2017
Multifunction hardware with fully modular design maximizes flexibility in process control instrumentation
Multifunction hardware with fully modular design maximizes flexibility in process control instrumentation
West Control Solutions continues to strengthen its extensive product portfolio. Through the company’s PMA division, it has now developed the KS98-2. This freely-programmable, simple to upgrade unit is highly suited to deployment in automated production processes - providing a compact and cost effective multifu
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11/30/2017
Melexis expands temperature sensor portfolio with innovative miniature FIR sensor
Melexis expands temperature sensor portfolio with innovative miniature FIR sensor
Melexis announces a new family of miniature far infrared (FIR) sensors for use in multiple applications where accurate temperature measurement is required.   The MLX90632 family is based upon Melexis' established FIR technology that utilizes the fact that every object emits heat radiation. The ultra-sma
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11/30/2017
150-Ampere LiDAR Development Board Can Deliver 5 Nanosecond Pulses
150-Ampere LiDAR Development Board Can Deliver 5 Nanosecond Pulses
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the availability of the EPC9126HC, a 100 V, 150 A high current pulsed laser diode driver evaluation board. In a LiDAR system, used to create 3-D maps for autonomous vehicle applications, speed and accuracy of object detection is crit
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11/30/2017
Optical Pulse Oximeter/Heart Rate Sensors and ECG & BioZ AFE Deliver Accurate, Continuous Monitoring in Compact, Low-Power Solutions
Optical Pulse Oximeter/Heart Rate Sensors and ECG & BioZ AFE Deliver Accurate, Continuous Monitoring in Compact, Low-Power Solutions
San Jose, CA—Design preventive healthcare and continuous monitoring solutions for wearable health and fitness applications with the MAX86140 and MAX86141 optical pulse oximeter/heart rate sensors and the MAX30001 electrocardiogram (ECG) and bioimpedance (BioZ) analog front end (AFE) from Maxim Integrated Product
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11/30/2017
LED Power Supplies Deliver Constant Current at Output Voltage Levels Required for High-Lumen-Output Applications
LED Power Supplies Deliver Constant Current at Output Voltage Levels Required for High-Lumen-Output Applications
WALNUT, CA.—LinkCom Manufacturing announces the 100-150W HVO Series, the latest addition to its INCORE family of high-performance constant-current LED power supplies. The HVO Series is available in models with power ratings of 100W, 120W and 150W – all with efficiency over 90% when powered from a 200VAC or higher source voltage. Weatherproo
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11/29/2017
AEC-Q100-Qualified Analog Switch Improves Signal Integrity and Bandwidth for Automotive Applications
AEC-Q100-Qualified Analog Switch Improves Signal Integrity and Bandwidth for Automotive Applications
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q100 (Grade 1) qualified dual DPDT / quad SPDT analog switch featuring low resistance of 0.37 Ω at 2.7 V and 338 MHz bandwidth in the compact 2.6 mm by 1.8 mm by 0.55 mm miniQFN16 package. Ideal for both analog and digital signal switching in spa
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11/29/2017
TVS Arrays Protect Low-Voltage Applications
TVS Arrays Protect Low-Voltage Applications
TEMPE, Ariz. – ProTek Devices introduced a new series of low capacitance steering diode transient voltage suppressor arrays (TVS arrays) ideal for circuit protection in low voltage applications such as Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base T, USB, handheld electronics, video cards, and WAN/LAN equipment. The series is desig
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11/28/2017
Power Connector Features Current Capability up to 265A
Power Connector Features Current Capability up to 265A
Rolling Meadows, IL – Methode Power Solutions Group announces the MDUAL two-position, high-power, blind mate connectors with halogen-free housings conforming to RoHS-3. The MDUAL comes in three pin sizes, 6.4mm, 9.1mm and 12.7 mm with current capability up to 265A. The self-aligning housings enable blind mati
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11/28/2017
162 Watt Quarter Brick Includes Ultra-Wide 4:1 Input Range
162 Watt Quarter Brick Includes Ultra-Wide 4:1 Input Range
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the 0RQB-C5U54LG, a next generation DC/DC converter with an ultra-wide input range (4:1) and 2250 VDC isolation. The 0RQB-C5U54LG is a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) quarter brick solution that delivers 162 W overall input voltage range, from 18 VDC to
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11/28/2017
36V, Dual Channel, 1.6A Synchronous, Buck LED Driver Sports I²C Dimming Control
36V, Dual Channel, 1.6A Synchronous, Buck LED Driver Sports I²C Dimming Control
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT3964, a dual channel, 36V, high efficiency, synchronous, step-down LED driver with internal 40V, 1.6A power switches and an I²C interface that simplifies LED dimming control. The LT3964 operates with a wide 4V to 36V input range, and features two in
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11/28/2017
Bosch Acknowledged as CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for BMA400 Accelerometer
Bosch Acknowledged as CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for BMA400 Accelerometer
Las Vegas – Bosch Sensortec announced that it has received the title of “CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree” for its new BMA400 ultra-low power accelerometer designed for wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) applications in the Embedded Technologies category. “The BMA400 offers an unrivalled combinati
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11/27/2017
N-Channel Power MOSFET Features Maximum On-Resistance of 0.58 mΩ at 10 V
N-Channel Power MOSFET Features Maximum On-Resistance of 0.58 mΩ at 10 V
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 25 V n-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that features the industry's lowest maximum on-resistance for such a device: 0.58 mΩ at 10 V. Delivering increased efficiency and power density for a wide range of applications, the Vishay Siliconix SiRA20DP off
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11/27/2017
Maxim Announces Next-Generation GMSL SerDes Technology for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS
Maxim Announces Next-Generation GMSL SerDes Technology for Automotive Infotainment and ADAS
Maxim Integrated has announced next-generation gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) serializer and deserializer (SerDes) technology to fully support the high bandwidth, complex interconnect, and data integrity requirements required for future automotive infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to Strate
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11/22/2017
Natural Spectrum LEDs Are First to Receive RG-1 Low Risk Eye Safety Certification
Natural Spectrum LEDs Are First to Receive RG-1 Low Risk Eye Safety Certification
Ansan, South Korea — The world-leading LED company Seoul Semiconductor announced that SunLike Series LEDs, which implement light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight, received an RG-1 Eye Safety certification based on the safety of its light source and was recognized for the highest level of
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11/21/2017
Artificial Intelligence Chip Captures and Analyzes Molecular Data in Real Time
AUSTIN, TX, USA – Nano Global announced that it is developing a chip using intellectual property (IP) from Arm (https://www.arm.com/). The technology will help redefine how global health challenges - from superbugs to infectious diseases, and cancer are conquered. The pioneering system-on-chip (SoC) will yi
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11/21/2017
Rechargeable batteries: CeraCharge – first rechargeable solid-state SMD battery
Rechargeable batteries: CeraCharge – first rechargeable solid-state SMD battery
TDK Corporation presents CeraCharge – the first solid-state rechargeable battery in SMD technology. Depending on requirements, the number of charge/discharge cycles this battery is able to perform ranges from several dozens to up to 1000. With its compact EIA 1812 package (4.5 x 3.2 x 1.1 mm) it offers a capaci
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11/21/2017
Rutronik presents Gate Drivers from Diodes
Rutronik presents Gate Drivers from Diodes
The gate drivers of the DGD series from Diodes simplify the switching of two N-channel MOSFETs or two IGBTs in a half-bride configuration. They are suitable for a wide range of applications.     The DGD2103M, DGD-2104M and DGD2304 gate drivers feature a floating high-side driver to simplify t
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11/21/2017
Würth Elektronik eiSos eagerly awaits the FIA Formula E season opener
Würth Elektronik eiSos eagerly awaits the FIA Formula E season opener
On December 2, 2017 the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler racing team starts the fourth season of the FIA Formula E Championship in Hong Kong. As a technology partner from the outset, the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group continues to shape the success of the team. The manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical compo
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11/21/2017
600 V CoolMOS CFD7 SJ MOSFET pushes the performance boundary to the next level
600 V CoolMOS CFD7 SJ MOSFET pushes the performance boundary to the next level
Infineon Technologies releases the latest high-voltage Superjunction MOSFET technology, the 600 V CoolMOS CFD7 completing the CoolMOS 7 series. This new MOSFET addresses the high power SMPS market for resonant topologies. It offers industry-leading efficiency and reliability in soft switching topologies like LLC an
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11/21/2017
Defend Designs from Attack with Maxim’s Unclonable Security ICs
Defend Designs from Attack with Maxim’s Unclonable Security ICs
Cyberattacks continue making headlines and internet of things (IoT) devices have been a point of vulnerability—cybercrime damages are projected to cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Yet, design security remains an afterthought, with many engineers believing that imp
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11/21/2017
Glass-Encapsulated Thermistors Designed for Automotive and Industrial Applications
Glass-Encapsulated Thermistors Designed for Automotive and Industrial Applications
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm announced that its DG series of glass-encapsulated thermistors for high-accuracy temperature sensing in automotive and industrial applications is now in stock at Digi-Key. Hermetically sealed DG series devices eliminate errors in resistance readings due to moisture penetration wh
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11/21/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Murata’s DMH Series Ultra-Thin Supercapacitor for Wearables, Smart Devices
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Murata’s DMH Series Ultra-Thin Supercapacitor for Wearables, Smart Devices
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the DMH Series supercapacitor from Murata. Featuring an ultra-thin profile of just 0.4mm, the DMH series supercapacitor is designed for peak power assist in wearables, medical patches, e-paper devices, smart cards, and other space-constrained mobile devices.    
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11/21/2017
TTI’s Value Added Services (VAS) capabilities can build each possible part number and offer a 48 hour lead time
TTI’s Value Added Services (VAS) capabilities can build each possible part number and offer a 48 hour lead time
New small size 38999 Reduced Flange Connector from Amphenol Socapex now in stock at TTI, IncNow available in Europe through TTI, is the new 38999 Reduced Flange Connector for reduced space aviation and defense applications from Amphenol Socapex. TTI Europe is the first distributor to offer this new connector range
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11/21/2017
Renesas Electronics Europe Successfully Held its First European R-Car Consortium Forum
Renesas Electronics Europe Successfully Held its First European R-Car Consortium Forum
Renesas Electronics Europe has successfully held its first European R-Car Consortium (RCC) Forum. The Forum, held on November 9, 2017 in Düsseldorf, attracted a large audience of participants from over 35 automotive OEM and Tier 1 and connected car specialized IT providers. The R-Car Family is Renesas’ family o
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11/21/2017
Integrated Precision Solution Enables Safer and Up to 50% More Efficient Battery Manufacturing
Integrated Precision Solution Enables Safer and Up to 50% More Efficient Battery Manufacturing
NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices, Inc. introduced a precision integrated analog front end, controller, and pulse-width modulator (PWM) for battery testing and formation capable of increasing system accuracy and efficiency in lithium-ion battery formation and grading. Compared to conventional technology, the ne
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11/16/2017
Ionic 'Solar Cell' Could Provide On-Demand Water Desalination

This is an artist's rendition of bipolar-membrane design for ionic electricity generation.

Ionic 'Solar Cell' Could Provide On-Demand Water Desalination
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Modern solar cells, which use energy from light to generate electrons and holes that are then transported out of semiconducting materials and into external circuits for human use, have existed in one form or another for over 60 years. Little attention has been paid, however, to the promise of using light to dr
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11/16/2017
The Industry’s First Noise-Tolerant Opamps
The Industry’s First Noise-Tolerant Opamps
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – ROHM has recently announced the availability of automotive-grade ground sense opamps that deliver breakthrough EMI tolerance (noise immunity) for automotive systems using sensors along with core systems for EVs and HEVs. Developed using 3 proprietary analog technologies (layout,
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11/16/2017
New Artesyn Embedded Technologies 15 W and 20 W DC-DC Converters Feature Medical Safety Approvals
New Artesyn Embedded Technologies 15 W and 20 W DC-DC Converters Feature Medical Safety Approvals
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the AEE15W-M and AEE20W-M series, new 15 and 20 watt dc-dc converters that provide OEMs with an economical solution for demanding applications in industrial and medical instrumentation requiring a certified supplementary or reinforced insulation system to comply with i
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11/16/2017
Comprehensive Pressure Transmitter Portfolio from West Control Solutions has Scope to Attend to Most Demanding OEM Requirements
Comprehensive Pressure Transmitter Portfolio from West Control Solutions has Scope to Attend to Most Demanding OEM Requirements
Based on either thin-film or micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensing technologies, these high performance devices have been introduced through the company’s PMA product range. They are optimized for use in uncompromising industrial environments - with industry leading resilience to shock, vibration and humid
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11/16/2017
ROHM announces the world’s first noise-tolerant op-amps
ROHM announces the world’s first noise-tolerant op-amps
With its BA8290xYxx-C series, ROHM offers automotive-grade op-amps featuring superior noise immunity. The output voltage fluctuations are suppressed in all frequency bands to less than ±1%, compared to ±3.5% to ±10% with conventional products. This allows, for example, sensor signals to be amplified without
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11/16/2017
Maxim Transceivers Provide 2x Faster Data Rates and Up to 50% Extended Cable Length for Motion Control & Industrial Applications
Maxim Transceivers Provide 2x Faster Data Rates and Up to 50% Extended Cable Length for Motion Control & Industrial Applications
Industrial designers can now achieve 2x faster data rates and extend cable length by up to 50% with MAX22500E, MAX22501E, and MAX22502E RS-485 transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).   With motion control systems requiring more accuracy over longer distances, system designers are challenge
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11/16/2017
Now at Mouser Electronics: IDT’s Solid-State MEMS-Based FSx012 Flow Sensor Modules
Now at Mouser Electronics: IDT’s Solid-State MEMS-Based FSx012 Flow Sensor Modules
Mouser Electronics is now stocking FS1012 and FS2012 MEMS-based flow sensor modules from Integrated Device Technology (IDT). The innovative solid-state sensor element design eliminates cavities and diaphragms typically found in similar devices and features a protective silicon-carbide coating, making it a robust and
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11/16/2017
Sofradir and ATD Electronique sign European distribution agreement
Sofradir and ATD Electronique sign European distribution agreement
Sofradir has entered into a distribution partnership with ATD Electronique to extend the European customer base for Sofradir’s Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) detectors based on infrared InGaAs (Indium Gallium Arsenide) technology.   European customers using Sofradir's InGaAs image detectors will now h
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11/16/2017
Toshiba Expands Line-up of Latest Generation Trench MOSFETs with Ultra-Compact 40V Device for Low EMI Designs
Toshiba Expands Line-up of Latest Generation Trench MOSFETs with Ultra-Compact 40V Device for Low EMI Designs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its line-up of MOSFETs based on its latest generation U-MOS-IX-H trench semiconductor process with a new, ultra-compact 40V device featuring an integrated soft recovery diode (SRD).   Thanks to the integrated SRD, the TPH1R204PB is able to keep the spike voltages g
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11/16/2017
TTI, Inc. adds Sensata Industrial Solutions
TTI, Inc. adds Sensata Industrial Solutions
TTI, Inc signed a European agreement with Sensata Industrial Solutions, a division of Sensata Technologies.   Sensata Industrial Solutions encompasses well-known brands including Crydom, BEI Sensors and Kavlico, and services industrial markets including the automation, material handling, food
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11/16/2017
Improve response time to critical system events on CAN networks with new 8-bit MCU with Core Independent Peripherals
Improve response time to critical system events on CAN networks with new 8-bit MCU with Core Independent Peripherals
Microchip announces an expansion to the PIC18 product line with a new family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-bas
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11/16/2017
Melexis announces expansion of Ypres manufacturing facility
Melexis announces expansion of Ypres manufacturing facility
Melexis announces a significant expansion of manufacturing space and people at its R&D and manufacturing facility in Ypres, Belgium. The site is focused on Melexis flagship products - position sensors and sensor interfaces.   In 2013, the company invested around EUR 10 million adding a new production unit
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11/16/2017
Cabinet Busway Series Designed for Flexible Power Distribution in Server Cabinets
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania – Starline has released the Cabinet Busway Series of the Plug-In Raceway product line. This new series can accommodate high density power requirements within server cabinets while also encompassing the main benefits of the Starline brand: product customization and flexibility. “We are excit
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11/15/2017
Ultra-Compact LED Driver Features 5x the Power Density of Conventional LED Drivers
Ultra-Compact LED Driver Features 5x the Power Density of Conventional LED Drivers
Ansan, South Korea — Seoul Semiconductor has developed an ultra-compact LED driver series with a power density 5X higher than conventional LED drivers. Based on Seoul Semiconductor’s patented Acrich technology, the MicroDriver Series delivers more than 24W of output power with a power density of 20W/cubic inc
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11/15/2017
LEDs Deliver Natural Spectrum Human-Centric Lighting Sources for European Lighting Designers
LEDs Deliver Natural Spectrum Human-Centric Lighting Sources for European Lighting Designers
ANSAN, Korea – Seoul Semiconductor exhibited its new SunLike Series LEDs, the world's first LED to produce light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight, at the recent Professional Lighting Design Conference (PLDC), held in Paris, France from Nov. 1 – 4. The new LED technology, first unveiled i
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11/13/2017
10 Watt Converters Intended for Railway Applications and Battery Powered Equipment
10 Watt Converters Intended for Railway Applications and Battery Powered Equipment
MINMAX is proud to announce its new MKZI10 family of 10 watt railway DC/DC converters in the industry standard 1 x 2 inch footprint. The 10 Watt MKZI10 family consists of 18 models with ultra-wide input ranges of 9-36 / 18-75 / 40-160Vin and outputs of 5 / 12 / 15 / 24 / ±12 / ±15V in a 1.00 x 2.00 x 0.43” shielde
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11/13/2017
8-Bit MCU Includes CAN and Core Independent Peripherals
8-Bit MCU Includes CAN and Core Independent Peripherals
CHANDLER, Ariz.— Microchip’s PIC18 product line has been expanded to include a new line of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to
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11/13/2017
Active Rectifier Controller Features Reverse Protection
Active Rectifier Controller Features Reverse Protection
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8672, an active rectifier controller with reverse input protection to –40V. Its 3V to 42V input voltage capability is ideal for automotive applications which must regulate through cold-crank and stop-start scenarios with minimum input voltages as lo
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11/13/2017
Low-Capacitance TVS Diode Array Is One-Third the Size of Typical Four-Line Arrays
Low-Capacitance TVS Diode Array Is One-Third the Size of Typical Four-Line Arrays
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc., introduced a new series of small-footprint TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) that are optimized for protecting high-speed signal pins. The SP3422-04UTG Series 0.2pF 22kV TVS Diode Array integrates four channels of ultra-low capacitance rail-to-rail diodes and an additional zener diode to
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11/13/2017
Battery Presence Monitor Indicates Whether the Backup Battery is Connected to the System
Battery Presence Monitor Indicates Whether the Backup Battery is Connected to the System
ABSOPULSE Electronics' BPM 300-F0 is a compact battery presence monitor designed to indicate whether the backup battery is connected to the system in industrial applications. Without this unit, it is difficult to detect battery presence in real time.This unit is designed for systems with 3A max battery current. It
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11/13/2017
High-Density AC/DC Medical-Grade Power Supply Sports Wide Operating Temperature and High Efficiency
High-Density AC/DC Medical-Grade Power Supply Sports Wide Operating Temperature and High Efficiency
To enhance the competitiveness of medical industry and respond to the trend of miniature medical devices, MEAN WELL keeps releasing different wattages power supply to meet various load needs. MEAN WELL recently unveiled two compact and miniature on board type medical grade AC/DC power supply, encapsulated type MPM
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11/13/2017
Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 100V 3.6mOhm MOSFET Designed for High-Density Power Supply Solutions
Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 100V 3.6mOhm MOSFET Designed for High-Density Power Supply Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of AONS66916 production utilizing the latest Alpha Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 (AlphaSGT2).  The AONS66916 has best-in-class RDS(ON) * Qg  (FOM) and more robust capability for a greater safety margin.  I
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11/10/2017
Inertial-Grade MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers Feature Internal Temperature Sensor and Improved Low-Noise Performance
Kirkland, Washington, USA – Silicon Designs, Inc., a 100% veteran-owned, U.S. based leading designer and manufacturer of highly rugged MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, announced the immediate availability of its Model 1525 Series, a family of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive acceler
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11/10/2017
Low-Power SRAM Offers a Fast Access Time of 55ns
Low-Power SRAM Offers a Fast Access Time of 55ns
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — To meet the demand for low-power SRAMs with higher densities, Alliance Memory today introduced a new 64Mb (4M x 16 bit) device in 48‑pin, 12mm by 20mm TSOP-I and 48-ball TFBGA packages. Available from a very limited number of suppliers, the AS6C6416-55 operates from a single power supply of
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11/09/2017
Intersil Delivers Space Industry’s First Radiation-Hardened Quad Power Supply Sequencers
Intersil Delivers Space Industry’s First Radiation-Hardened Quad Power Supply Sequencers
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the ISL70321SEH and ISL73321SEH quad power supply sequencers designed to drive point-of load (POL) regulators that power high performance FPGAs and complex, multi-rail power systems. Highly scalable, up to four power supplies
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11/08/2017
Ethernet Data Logger Designed for Remote Automation and Industrial Controls
Ethernet Data Logger Designed for Remote Automation and Industrial Controls
San Diego, CA - TCW220 has two analog inputs, with 10-bit resolution and two discrete inputs. It supports a 1-Wire interface for up to eight Teracom 1-Wire sensors – carbon dioxide, 0/20mA, AC/DC current, temperature, humidity, etc. All monitored parameters can be logged on previous set time intervals and/or on al
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11/08/2017
Latest single-wire serial EEPROM from Microchip enables remote identification
Latest single-wire serial EEPROM from Microchip enables remote identification
Microchip announces a single-wire, two-pin Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device with a 2.7V to 4.5V operational voltage range. The AT21CS11 is ideal for identifying and authenticating remote items, such as cartridges or cables, where space for electronic components is limited.
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11/08/2017
Industrial IoT gets out of the box with 4zerobox!
Industrial IoT gets out of the box with 4zerobox!
The Italian tech startup TOI (Things On Internet) Srl, active in the development of IoT solutions, today launched a Kickstarter campaign for 4zerobox: the first modular electronic board that is easy-to-configure and specifically designed for IoT and Industry 4.0 solution providers. Starting at $149 for the Spe
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11/08/2017
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Bridgetek, Formerly Part of FTDI Chip
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Bridgetek, Formerly Part of FTDI Chip
Mouser Electronics signed a global distribution agreement with Bridgetek. The Bridgetek product line at Mouser comprises multi-award-winning graphic controller ICs, performance-optimized microcontrollers, development hardware, and display modules.   Each member of Bridgetek’s FT81x Embedded Video Engine (EVE)
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11/08/2017
Latest 1/4-Inch 1.0 Mp CMOS global shutter image sensor delivers high performance imaging for all light conditions in a new smaller package
Latest 1/4-Inch 1.0 Mp CMOS global shutter image sensor delivers high performance imaging for all light conditions in a new smaller package
ON Semiconductor introduced a new 1/4-inch, 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) (1280H x 800V) CMOS digital image sensor which achieves industry leading levels of performance. The new sensor captures clean, accurate images with no artifacts in both bright and low light conditions. Its high shutter efficiency and signal-to-noise r
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11/08/2017
New Artesyn 800W Quarter Brick DC-DC Converter Provides High Efficiency and Thermal Performance for Telecom, Computing and Server Equipment
New Artesyn 800W Quarter Brick DC-DC Converter Provides High Efficiency and Thermal Performance for Telecom, Computing and Server Equipment
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the ADQ800 series, a new 800 watt quarter-brick isolated dc-dc converter with the high efficiency and thermal performance demanded by telecom network and data center equipment. Capable of delivering up to 70 amps output current with a single fully regulated 11.8 V out
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11/08/2017
Rutronik presents new ultra-low cost BT5 solution
Rutronik presents new ultra-low cost BT5 solution
The nRF52810 from Nordic Semiconductor is an extremely power efficient and high performance multiprotocol SoC supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary protocols. It is available at rutronik24.com as of now. The SoC has been designed to offer advanced features such as Bluetooth 5 and a powe
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11/08/2017
Lattice’s New Low-Power MachXO3 Control PLD Options Improve Embedded I/O Expansion and Board Management
Lattice’s New Low-Power MachXO3 Control PLD Options Improve Embedded I/O Expansion and Board Management
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the expansion of its popular MachXO3™ control PLD family to address the evolving design requirements of the communications and industrial sectors. The new MachXO3-9400 package options offer reduced power consumption with a core voltage of 1.2 V for thermally-challenged
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11/08/2017
Infineon introduces a five output digital voltage regulator in a QFN package
Infineon introduces a five output digital voltage regulator in a QFN package
Infineon Technologies launches the IRPS5401, a five output Point of Load (POL) digital voltage regulator for FPGAs, ASICs, and other multi-rail power systems.   The IRPS5401has been developed as a fully integrated PMIC solution that replaces multiple regulators with a single device in a compact 7 m
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11/08/2017
TEQ 300WIR Series: 300 Watt DC/DC power block ruggedized and excellent thermal convection for highest performance in harsh environment.

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The TEQ 300WIR models are approved to safety standards IEC/UL 60950-1 and UL 508. With the compliance to EN 50155 and EN 61373 they also find place in the TRACO POWER “railway” category.

TEQ 300WIR Series: 300 Watt DC/DC power block ruggedized and excellent thermal convection for highest performance in harsh environment.
With the extra wide input voltage ranges of 18-75 and 43-110 VDC the nominal input voltages of 48, 72, 96 and 110 VDC can be applied while a ±40% deviation of nominal input voltage does not affect the function. It means that the converters can bear with brownouts (0.6 x Vnom x 100ms) and transient voltage (1.4
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11/08/2017
Chip Varistors Offer a Maximum Operating Voltage of 19 V to 70 V
Chip Varistors Offer a Maximum Operating Voltage of 19 V to 70 V
TDK Corporation announced the expansion of its lineup of chip varistors for automotive applications. The AVRH series offers a maximum operating voltage of 19 V to 70 V and a capacitance ranging from 4.7 to 50 pF. The miniature voltage protection device is available in IEC case 1005 (EIA 0402) with compact dimensions of
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11/07/2017
Wuerth Elektronik Supplies Wireless Power Coil for Semtech’s Wireless Charging Solution

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Wuerth Elektronik Supplies Wireless Power Coil for Semtech’s Wireless Charging Solution

Wuerth Elektronik Supplies Wireless Power Coil for Semtech’s Wireless Charging Solution
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos, a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, announced its collaboration with Semtech Corporation by integrating its transmission coil, WE-WPCC, with Semtech’s LinkCharge® LP (low power) platform, an innovative wireless charging solution that concurrently charges m
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11/06/2017
AEC-Q101-Qualified TVS Diode Offers Single-Component Protection Solution for Transients Up to 550V
AEC-Q101-Qualified TVS Diode Offers Single-Component Protection Solution for Transients Up to 550V
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced higher voltage AEC-Q101 qualified TVS Diodes optimized to protect sensitive automotive circuitry from damaging surges and electrostatic discharges. Because it combines up to 600 watts of peak pulse power dissipation with fast response, the TPSMB Series Automotive TVS Diod
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11/06/2017
AlphaWire adds 10 new industrial Ethernet products:
AlphaWire adds 10 new industrial Ethernet products:
The expanded Alpha Essentials Industrial Ethernet collection includes 10 new constructions in categories: CAT 5 PROFINET, CAT 5e, CAT 6, and CAT 7. The new constructions are now available from Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets.    
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11/03/2017
Class I & II 30-60W medical power supplies meet curve B radiated and conducted EMI
Class I & II 30-60W medical power supplies meet curve B radiated and conducted EMI
TDK Corporation announces the TDK-Lambda brand CUS30M and CUS60M series of AC-DC power supplies. Rated at 30W and 60W, these compact products meet curve B conducted and radiated EMI in either a Class I or Class II (double insulated) construction, without the need for external filtering. This flexibility allows
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11/03/2017
DC/DC Converters Provide Perfect Power for High-Performance SiC Gate Drivers
DC/DC Converters Provide Perfect Power for High-Performance SiC Gate Drivers
Dengrove Electronic Components can help engineers working with silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs overcome design challenges and increase system reliability with its latest DC/DC converters, which are designed specifically for powering high-slew-rate gate drivers.     SiC MOSFETs are increasingly ch
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11/03/2017
Rutronik presents high-current connectors from Amphenol
Rutronik presents high-current connectors from Amphenol
„SheerPwr Circular“ from Amphenol FCI is a high-current, low-resistance interface designed for connecting busbars to circuit boards. It uses a robust and compliant power contact assembled in a circular orientation. The result is a power socket, designed to mate with traditional machined pins, which provides r
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11/03/2017
The R&S MNT100 RF interference locator from Rohde & Schwarz introduces expert interference hunting in mobile networks
The R&S MNT100 RF interference locator from Rohde & Schwarz introduces expert interference hunting in mobile networks
Unwanted transmitters are pervasive in today’s mobile networks. They degrade network capacity and subscriber QoE, making interference hunting a key issue for mobile network operators and regulators. The new handheld R&S MNT100 RF interference locator from Rohde & Schwarz uses receiver technology and intel
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11/03/2017
SEGGER Announces Flasher ATE High speed Gang Programming Solution
SEGGER Announces Flasher ATE High speed Gang Programming Solution
SEGGER announces the availability of Flasher ATE, a brand new modular gang programmer. It uses the same Turbo-Mode and Universal Flash loaders proven in the Flasher PRO and other members of the Flasher family.     Flasher ATE supports up to 10 completely individual parallel programming channels. Each channe
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11/03/2017
Digilent’s ZYBO Z7 Dev Boards, Now at Mouser
Digilent’s ZYBO Z7 Dev Boards, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Zybo Z7 development boards from Digilent. The latest addition to the popular Zybo platform of Arm®/FPGA system-on-chips (SoCs), the Zybo Z7 is a feature-rich, ready-to-use, entry-level embedded software and digital circuit development platform for a wide range of applicat
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11/03/2017
Eiger Design is offering engineers an incentive to take an innovative approach to Functional Circuit Test (FCT) whilst minimising expenditure!
Eiger Design is offering engineers an incentive to take an innovative approach to Functional Circuit Test (FCT) whilst minimising expenditure!
As part of the J-Testr Standard+ system, our Dual Load peripheral card provides engineers with the capability to fully test on-board power supplies, or even to test dedicated power supply designs (please refer to promotional flyer for further outstanding test functions and benefits).   &nb
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11/03/2017
Mouser Now Shipping Energy-Efficient Si522xx PCIe Clock Generators from Silicon Labs
Mouser Now Shipping Energy-Efficient Si522xx PCIe Clock Generators from Silicon Labs
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Si522xx PCIe clock generators from Silicon Labs. This new family of clock generators is compliant with all current versions of PCI Express® (PCIe®), including PCIe Gen 4 and Separate Reference Independent Spread (SRIS) standards, delivering exceptional jitter performance of jus
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11/03/2017
5-65W AC Adapters Designed for Universal Input From 85Vac to 265Vac
5-65W AC Adapters Designed for Universal Input From 85Vac to 265Vac
MORNSUN's newest 5-65W AC adapters are designed for a universal input (85Vac to 265Vac) exceeding DOE Level VI requirements for external power supplies which are cost-effective in compact size. The adapters feature universal input voltage of 90-264VAC, and have multiple AC input plugs to select except optional i
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11/02/2017
Non-Isolated Regulators Meet the Reflow Soldering Production Requirements
Non-Isolated Regulators Meet the Reflow Soldering Production Requirements
MORNSUN's K78 series are non-isolated regulators known for compact size, high efficiency and compatible with traditional LM78xx linear regulators. New SMD packaged K78T-500R3/K78T-1000R3 series are introduced to meet the reflow soldering production requirements. The peak temperature of reflow soldering is Tc≤245
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11/02/2017
Wireless Transceivers Designed for Affordable, Reliable, and Scalable Wireless Remote Monitoring
Wireless Transceivers Designed for Affordable, Reliable, and Scalable Wireless Remote Monitoring
Morrisville, North Carolina - Device Solutions, Inc., announced the availability of the next-generation Cellio LoRa long-range low-power wireless transceivers for wide-area, long-range, end-to-end monitoring and control for agriculture, cold chain, gas distribution, transportation, and many other industrial ap
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11/02/2017
AC Power Supply Features Distortion of Less Than 0.3% at 50/60Hz
AC Power Supply Features Distortion of Less Than 0.3% at 50/60Hz
Preen (AC Power Corp.) announces their latest AFV-P series AC power supply. The AFV-P series is a programmable AC power supply with DC output and precision measurement. This AC power supply with high power density comes in four power levels: 600VA, 1250VA, 2500VA, and 5000VA, providing clean power with distortion le
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11/01/2017
Renesas Electronics to Set Up “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” to Accelerate Efforts in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Market
Renesas Electronics to Set Up “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” to Accelerate Efforts in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Market
Renesas Electronics will establish a “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” on November 1, 2017, directly under the China Business Unit to accelerate engagement with the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market.   With the announcements by the governments of Britain and France of policies aimed at
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10/31/2017
Powerbox announces advanced marine power supply and platform for immersed computers
Powerbox announces advanced marine power supply and platform for immersed computers
Powerbox announced the launch of its second generation of power supplies dedicated for Marine applications and demanding industrial systems. Responding to a demand from Marine equipment manufacturers to simplify logistics and to reduce energy consumption, the PT578 integrates programed digital protection, built-i
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10/31/2017
Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY Solutions for the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC
Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY Solutions for the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC
Green Hills Software announced the immediate availability of the safe and secure INTEGRITY® real-time operating system (RTOS) and supporting products/services portfolio for Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC from Xilinx. The combined platform brings the software programmability of a 64-bit processor and the hardware programmab
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10/31/2017
New 2.3Mp CMOS Digital Image Sensor from ON Semiconductor is first to combine 1080p resolution with BSI Pixel technology to satisfy challenging security and surveillance applications
New 2.3Mp CMOS Digital Image Sensor from ON Semiconductor is first to combine 1080p resolution with BSI Pixel technology to satisfy challenging security and surveillance applications
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new 1/2.7-inch 2.3 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS digital image sensor with an active-pixel array of 1936H x 1188V. The AR0239 produces extraordinarily clear and sharp digital images in challenging bright and low light conditions. This, along with its ability to capture continuous video and
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10/31/2017
Yokogawa adds CXPI automotive serial bus analysis option to DLM oscilloscope series
Yokogawa adds CXPI automotive serial bus analysis option to DLM oscilloscope series
Yokogawa has added CXPI serial bus analysis to the range of options available on the company’s DLM2000 and DLM4000 Series mixed signal oscilloscopes. CXPI – Clock Extension Peripheral Interface – is a new automotive serial bus interface that is designed to provide an optimised solution in applications
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10/31/2017
New at Rutronik: minimized pressure and temperature sensor from Infineon
New at Rutronik: minimized pressure and temperature sensor from Infineon
With the DPS310, Infineon offers a miniaturized digital barometric air pressure sensor with a high accuracy level and low current consumption. It is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.   The DPS310 is both a pressure and temperature sensor. The pressure sensor element is based on a capacitiv
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10/31/2017
Gresham Power Electronics Gears Up for major sales growth in 2018
Gresham Power Electronics Gears Up for major sales growth in 2018
Gresham Power Electronics is embarking on major development plans to expand their global power supply sourcing platform stemming from based on their joining the Power Solutions Group of Coolisys Technologies formed after recent international acquisitions by its US holding Company.   In 2018 Gresham
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10/31/2017
Miniature SnapTac Connectors deliver exceptional signal integrity, high reliability and current density for high-speed data, audio and video in demanding applications
Miniature SnapTac Connectors deliver exceptional signal integrity, high reliability and current density for high-speed data, audio and video in demanding applications
TTI, Inc is now stocking Smiths Interconnect SnapTac® series circular miniature snap fit connectors. The circular SnapTac series is available in 7, 13 and 19-way configurations and offers improved functionality and performance in extreme environments. Increased features, hardware coding options, termination s
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10/31/2017
USB Smart Hub ICs Enable Smartphone-Connected Automotive Infotainment
USB Smart Hub ICs Enable Smartphone-Connected Automotive Infotainment
CHANDLER, Ariz. — With the rise in in-vehicle infotainment systems, car manufacturers need to provide a reliable, intelligent connection between the car’s display and one or more smartphones or tablets. Microchip Technology Inc. provides unrivaled options with its five new USB 2.0 smart hub ICs. These devi
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10/31/2017
Power Recorder/Analyzer Targets Distributed Generation
Power Recorder/Analyzer Targets Distributed Generation
Santa Clara, CA — PowerCET announces the introduction of its innovative PQ Rugged power recorder/analyzer designed to provide critical electrical operational data on remote installations such as solar generation arrays and wind turbines. The unique feature of the PQ Rugged package is its self-contained cell pho
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10/31/2017
Regulated Bus Converter Provides High-Power Density 500 W Output Power
Regulated Bus Converter Provides High-Power Density 500 W Output Power
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the 0RCY-F0S10B, a next-generation regulated bus converter with 45-56 VDC input / 10.2 VDC @ 49 A output and offering up to 500 W of highly efficient power in an eighth brick footprint. This converter is intended to provide isolation and step down to
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10/31/2017
Very Low-Profile Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Breaks Energy Density Barriers
Very Low-Profile Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Breaks Energy Density Barriers
Liberty, SC – Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has announced a significant new development in aluminum electrolytic technology.  Its 85ºC THA Series Thinpack capacitors are only 8.2mm thick, and 9mm for the 105ºC THAS Series.  This is comparable in height to V-chip electrolytics, tantalums and
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10/31/2017
100VA DC-AC Sine Wave Inverters Offer Three Input Voltages and a Wide Input Range
100VA DC-AC Sine Wave Inverters Offer Three Input Voltages and a Wide Input Range
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the CSI 100-3W-F1 series of DC-AC inverters that deliver up to 100VA output power with pure sine wave output voltage. The units offer an input range of 20-60Vdc, which allows operation from 24Vdc, 36Vdc and 48Vdc input sources, all in a single unit. Since the inverter wo
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10/30/2017
Dual Rail-to-Rail 100V Power Monitor Measures Current and Voltage with ±0.3% Accuracy
Dual Rail-to-Rail 100V Power Monitor Measures Current and Voltage with ±0.3% Accuracy
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC2992, a wide range I²C system monitor that monitors the current, voltage and power of two 0V to 100V rails without additional circuitry. The LTC2992 has flexible power supply options, de
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10/30/2017
Circular Shape LED Power Supply Designed for High Bay Lighting
Circular Shape LED Power Supply Designed for High Bay Lighting
To fulfill various market demands for high bay lighting, MEAN WELL extends the output power of 200W, HBG-200 series (200W), after the launch of HBG-60/100/160/240 series. Besides being easy to be installed due to its circular shape, HBG-200 series is not only designed with the current intelligent dimming market requi
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10/27/2017
PIN Photodiodes Provide Reliable Signal Detection, Enable Slim Sensor Designs for Wearables
PIN Photodiodes Provide Reliable Signal Detection, Enable Slim Sensor Designs for Wearables
MALVERN, Pa. — To meet the need for reliable signal detection in wearable devices and medical and industrial applications, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of two new high speed silicon PIN photodiodes that deliver enhanced sensitivity for visible light. Fe
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10/26/2017
Mouser Electronics Launches Free Inventory Management App
Mouser Electronics Launches Free Inventory Management App
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of its innovative Inventory Management Tool and new companion mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The new easy-to-use, web-based inventory system helps organizations and individuals around the world to effortlessly manage and track their sto
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10/25/2017
Flexible Batteries a Highlight for Smart Dental Aids

Flexible lithium batteries have been incorporated into dental braces as part of efforts to increase the efficiency of corrective orthodontics.

Flexible Batteries a Highlight for Smart Dental Aids
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Smart 3D-printed braces that incorporate nontoxic batteries and lights could reduce the time and costs involved in realigning and straightening teeth. The orthodontic system, conceptualized by researchers at KAUST, involves placing two near-infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and one lithium-ion battery o
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10/25/2017
Energy Harvesting Applications Design Kit Include a Wide Range of Low-Loss Components
Energy Harvesting Applications Design Kit Include a Wide Range of Low-Loss Components
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation announces the limited release of its new Energy Harvesting Application Design Kit. The kit features a wide range of low-loss components hand-selected to provide engineers with ideal solutions for energy storage, blocking, IC support, output filtering, and external connections in
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10/25/2017
CDM Electronics Now Stocks Binder USA’s Interconnects Targeting Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries
CDM Electronics Now Stocks Binder USA’s Interconnects Targeting Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries
Turnersville, NJ - CDM Electronics is now a stocking distributor of Binder USA’s circular connectors, cordsets and adapters optimized for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.  Engineered to provide power and Ethernet connectivity to processing automation equipment while significantly re
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10/25/2017
ABB wins $130 million power order in the UK
ABB wins $130 million power order in the UK
ABB has won an order of around $130 million (£99 million) to build the power transmission infrastructure for EDF Energy’s new Hinkley Point C power plant in Somerset. This will be the UK’s first new nuclear power plant to be built for a generation and will provide 7 per cent of the country’s electricity fr
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10/24/2017
BrainChip Ships First BrainChip Accelerator To a Major European Car Maker for Evaluation in ADAS and AV Systems
BrainChip Ships First BrainChip Accelerator To a Major European Car Maker for Evaluation in ADAS and AV Systems
BrainChip has shipped its first BrainChip Accelerator card to a major European automobile manufacturer.   As the first commercial implementation of a hardware-accelerated spiking neural network (SNN) system, the shipment of BrainChip Accelerator is a significant milestone in neuromorphic computing, a branch of
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10/24/2017
Alfamation to showcase new test solutions at Productronica
Alfamation to showcase new test solutions at Productronica
Alfamation will be exhibiting in Hall A1, Booth 434 at productronica in Munich, Germany, from November 14th to 17th. The company will be showcasing its high-performance functional testers, its testing modules for analog and digital video signal processing, as well as its powerful software environment.  
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10/24/2017
Medical-Grade AC/DC Power Supply Feature Wide Operating Temperature and High Efficiency
Medical-Grade AC/DC Power Supply Feature Wide Operating Temperature and High Efficiency
To enhance the competitiveness of medical industry and respond to the trend of miniature medical devices, MEAN WELL is unveiling two high density and miniature on board type medical grade AC/DC power supply, encapsulated type MPM-05/10/30 and PCB type MFM-05/10/30. Compared to the last generation, PM and NFM, the new
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10/24/2017
LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices Drives High-Assurance Software Development from Requirements Through Deployment
LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices Drives High-Assurance Software Development from Requirements Through Deployment
LDRA announced LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices, a variant of its leading LDRA tool suite specifically tailored to help companies achieve IEC 62304 compliance and faster development of safety- and security-critical medical device applications. The LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices automates software quali
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10/24/2017
Rutronik to Exhibit at World Electronics Forum 2017
Rutronik to Exhibit at World Electronics Forum 2017
Rutronik will be exhibiting its entire service portfolio, with a special focus on technologies of the future, at the World Electronics Forum 2017. The forum will be held on October 24 – 28 in Angers, France.   The goal of the World Electronics Forum (WEF) is information sharing regarding the current challeng
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10/24/2017
New dual-band Wi-Fi radio module with Bluetooth functionality from Panasonic enables high data rates and low-power operation
New dual-band Wi-Fi radio module with Bluetooth functionality from Panasonic enables high data rates and low-power operation
Panasonic Industry Europe is announcing a dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi radio module with integrated Bluetooth BDR/EDR/LE functionality. The new PAN9026 module has been specifically designed for highly integrated and cost-effective applications. The simultaneous and independent operation of the two standard
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10/24/2017
Microcontroller Brings Low-Power, Flexible MCU to IoT Designs
Microcontroller Brings Low-Power, Flexible MCU to IoT Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering the PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit, which enables designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 microcontroller from Cypress Semiconductor. PSoC BLE 6 is the industry’s lowest power, most flexible microcontroller with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and integ
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10/24/2017
IoT Platform to Bring Industrial Grade Connectivity to Thread Networked Devices
IoT Platform to Bring Industrial Grade Connectivity to Thread Networked Devices
San Diego, CA  — Express Logic announces that its Industrial Grade X-Ware IoT Platform will soon include support for the Thread networking protocol. Created by the Thread Group, Thread is a reliable, low-power, secure, and scalable mesh networking solution that provides a foundation on which any application la
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10/24/2017
Ultra-Low-Power PMIC Helps Extend the Lithium-Ion Battery Life of Designs
Ultra-Low-Power PMIC Helps Extend the Lithium-Ion Battery Life of Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAX77734 power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated. This tiny, ultra-low-power PMIC helps designers of wearable and hearable products extend the lithium-ion battery life of designs. Maxim's MAX77734 PMIC, available from Mouser Electronics, offers a flexible
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10/23/2017
Reference Design Enables No-Neutral Wireless Wall Switches for Smart-Home Lighting
Reference Design Enables No-Neutral Wireless Wall Switches for Smart-Home Lighting
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Power Integrations announced a new reference design, DER-622, describing a smart wall switch compatible with wiring conditions most commonly found in residential retrofit installations. Typically, smart wall switches with wireless connectivity, occupancy/vacancy sensing and/or voice control require a neutral return wire to power the unit, which is not always available in retrofi
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10/23/2017
Battery Shunt Resistors Improve Accuracy, Lower Costs, and Provide Support Against Vibration
Battery Shunt Resistors Improve Accuracy, Lower Costs, and Provide Support Against Vibration
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the new WSBS8518...M3 and WSBS8518...M4 36 W Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistors featuring M3 and M4 tapped holes, respectively. With extremely low resistance values down to 50 µΩ in the 8518 case size, the Vishay Dale devices increase accuracy an
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10/23/2017
TI Enables Designers to Achieve a New Low in Standby Power
TI Enables Designers to Achieve a New Low in Standby Power
DALLAS - Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant controller with an integrated high-voltage gate driver that enables the industry’s lowest standby power, as well as longer system lifetimes. The UCC256301 provides a cost-effective system solution that helps meet stringent en
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10/23/2017
Motor Run Capacitors Designed for Continuous Operating Temperature of 100°C
Motor Run Capacitors Designed for Continuous Operating Temperature of 100°C
TDK Corporation presents the new B32355C* series of EPCOS MotorCap motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 °C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC60252-1. These ro
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10/19/2017
Evaluation Board Simplifies MegaHertz Power

GaN Systems’ GS61004B evaluation platform includes best-in-class GaN transistors and the world’s fasted GaN transistor driver from Peregrine Semiconductor.

Evaluation Board Simplifies MegaHertz Power
OTTAWA, Ontario – From Beethoven to Beyoncé and from the Allman Brothers to ZZ Top, your music sounds better with higher highs, lower lows, and less harmonic distortion. From heavy-duty industrial cutting lasers to delicate, precise medical lasers, the result is better with fast turn-on, fast turn-off, and sh
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10/19/2017
Horticultural Series LEDs Deliver Entire Spectrum from UV-C to Far-Red
Horticultural Series LEDs Deliver Entire Spectrum from UV-C to Far-Red
DENVER, CO – Seoul Semiconductor recently introduced its Horticultural Series LEDs in COB, mid-power, and high-power packages, making Seoul the only LED manufacturer to provide lighting designers with the complete spectrum of light used for growing plants – spanning the spectrum from ultraviolet (UV-C) to fa
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10/19/2017
Development Board Operates Up To 10 MHz for High Efficiency at High Frequency Point-of-Load DC-DC Conversion
Development Board Operates Up To 10 MHz for High Efficiency at High Frequency Point-of-Load DC-DC Conversion
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the availability of the EPC9086 development board, a high-efficiency, half-bridge development board that can operate up to 10 MHz. The EPC9086 board measures 2” x 2” and contains a 30 V, 15 A EPC2111 enhancement-mode gallium nitride half
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10/19/2017
1200W Modular Configurable Power Supply from Gresham Power Electronics has Industrial and Medical Approvals
1200W Modular Configurable Power Supply from Gresham Power Electronics has Industrial and Medical Approvals
Gresham Power Electronics announces the availability of the VOX Power NEVO+1200 modular configurable power supply, the smallest in its class and the ultimate power solution for applications where size, weight, low standby power and primary side inhibit are vital factors.     Delivering up to
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10/19/2017
Film capacitors: Motor run capacitors for 100 °C
Film capacitors: Motor run capacitors for 100 °C
TDK Corporation presents the new B32355C* series of EPCOS MotorCap™ motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 °C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC 60252-1. The
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10/19/2017
OMC launches new small-footprint SMA Tx/Rx housings
OMC launches new small-footprint SMA Tx/Rx housings
OMC launched two new high density PCB-mounting SMA (H22) style housings for its wide range of fibre optic transmitters and receivers which save board space and ensure long-term performance.     The company has released two new space-saving housing styles: High Density SMA (HDSMA) which is designed to be edge-
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10/19/2017
Rohde & Schwarz at productronica 2017 in Munich: Quality depends on reliable T&M equipment
Rohde & Schwarz at productronica 2017 in Munich: Quality depends on reliable T&M equipment
At this year's productronica trade fair, Rohde & Schwarz is focusing on innovative T&M solutions for next generation wireless communications technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), fifth generation mobile radio (5G), as well as automotive radar and infotainment systems.    
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10/19/2017
Gas Discharge Tube Surge Arrestors Feature Large Flat Top Surface and Lighter Weight
Gas Discharge Tube Surge Arrestors Feature Large Flat Top Surface and Lighter Weight
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., expanded its standard-setting line of volume and space saving FLAT gas discharge tube (GDT) surge arrestors. The Model 2018 Series FLAT GDT is a 3-electrode device that delivers a low profile solution for high density and height-restricted PCB-based applications. The new series is li
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10/18/2017
Build People-Detection IoT Prototypes with Panasonic’s Grid-EYE Eval Kit, Now at Mouser
Build People-Detection IoT Prototypes with Panasonic’s Grid-EYE Eval Kit, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Grid-EYE evaluation kit from Panasonic. By combining Grid-EYE infrared (IR) sensor technology with Bluetooth technology and software for IR detection of people and objects on one board, the kit enables engineers to develop rapid prototypes of wireless sensor Intern
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10/18/2017
Electrode Materials From the Microwave Oven

Dr. Jennifer Ludwig at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a process, that allows a fast, simple, and cost-effective production of nanocrystalline lithium cobalt phosphate crystals. Compared to standard lithium iron phosphate this material improves the energy density of lithium-ion batteries from about 600 to 800 watt hours per kilogram.

Electrode Materials From the Microwave Oven
Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Power on the go is in demand: The higher the battery capacity, the larger the range of electric cars and the longer the operating time of cell phones and laptops. Dr. Jennifer Ludwig of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a process that allows a fast, simple, and cost-effective production of
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10/18/2017
Evaluation Kit Intended for 802.11a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi Designs
Evaluation Kit Intended for 802.11a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WICED CYW43907 evaluation kit from Cypress Semiconductor. Enabling device evaluation through production, the evaluation kit offers engineers a viable solution that will greatly reduce time to market, risk and cost when producing production-ready Internet of Things (I
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10/17/2017
FET Driver Brings Industry’s Fastest Switching Speeds to GaN Class-D Audio
FET Driver Brings Industry’s Fastest Switching Speeds to GaN Class-D Audio
SAN DIEGO – Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. announces the UltraCMOS PE29102, a high-speed FET driver. With a switching frequency up to 40 MHz, the PE29102 delivers the industry’s fastest switching speeds, empowering design engineers to extract the full performance and switching-speed advantages from GaN transistors. In
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10/17/2017
External Power Adapters Enable OEMs to Meet Efficiency Standards
External Power Adapters Enable OEMs to Meet Efficiency Standards
Artesyn Embedded Technologies has announced three new series of external power adapters to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) to meet the Department of Energy Level VI and European Code of Conduct (CoC) v5 Tier 2 Directive efficiency standards. These standards aim to reduce waste energy from external po
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10/17/2017
Panasonic augments its Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors portfolio for industrial and infrastructure use
Panasonic augments its Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors portfolio for industrial and infrastructure use
Two recently introduced series of DC-Link capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe benefit from key technological advantages initially developed for the automotive segment. Mainly targeted at the power inverter and switching power supply markets, the EZPQ and EZPE Series serve as AC-Li
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10/17/2017
Power Distribution, Inc. Creates Market’s First, True Front Access Static Transfer Switch Cabinet
Power Distribution, Inc. Creates Market’s First, True Front Access Static Transfer Switch Cabinet
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switch (STS). Available in Q4 2017, the company's innovation is the industry’s only true front access STS cabinet, offering an improved footprint, faster installation and increased worker safety during data cen
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10/16/2017
Single SPDT Analog Switch Saves Space in Portable Consumer and Medical Devices
Single SPDT Analog Switch Saves Space in Portable Consumer and Medical Devices
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new single SPDT analog switch that is the company's first device in the new ultra compact μDFN6 package. Ideal for analog and digital signal switching in portable consumer and medical devices, the Vishay Siliconix DG3257 achieves low resistance of 5 Ω at 4.2
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10/16/2017
42V, Dual 4A, Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 94% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI Emissions
42V, Dual 4A, Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 94% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI Emissions
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8650S, a dual 4A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. It’s unique Silent Switcher 2 architecture uses four internal input capacitors as well as two internal BST and a
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10/16/2017
Industry’s First SCR Thyristor with 150°C Junction Temperature in D-PAK Packaging
Industry’s First SCR Thyristor with 150°C Junction Temperature in D-PAK Packaging
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of high-temperature SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) thyristors, the first circuit protection devices of their kind to offer a junction temperature of 150°C in compact surface-mount D-PAK (TO-252) packaging. These devices are also available in through-hole V-PA
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10/16/2017
Toshiba Launches 40V and 60V MOSFETs Based on Latest Generation of Trench Process
Toshiba Launches 40V and 60V MOSFETs Based on Latest Generation of Trench Process
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced new 40V and 60V power MOSFETs based on the company’s latest generation U-MOS-IX-H trench semiconductor process.   The TK3R1P04PL, TK4R4P06PL and TK6R7P06PL N-channel MOSFETs can be driven by 4.5V logic levels and offer ultra-low maximum on resistance (RDS(ON))
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10/16/2017
Sofradir’s Tropomi detector lifts off on Sentinel-5P satellite
Sofradir’s Tropomi detector lifts off on Sentinel-5P satellite
Sofradir announces that its detector Tropomi is among the instruments launched last Friday on the Sentinel 5-Precursor satellite from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Russia. The mission of Sentinel-5P, one of the fleet of satellites within Europe’s Copernicus program, is to monitor Earth’s atmosphere.  
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10/16/2017
Metal Backshells with Built-In Shielding Ensure Ongoing Electrical & Mechanical Integrity
Metal Backshells with Built-In Shielding Ensure Ongoing Electrical & Mechanical Integrity
To complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering, hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating. Through these accessories, which can be applied to new installations or alternativ
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10/16/2017
Panasonic Develops 3D LiDAR Sensor Enabling 3D Detection of Distances with Wide Angle of View
Panasonic Develops 3D LiDAR Sensor Enabling 3D Detection of Distances with Wide Angle of View
Panasonic Industry Europe announced Panasonic Corporation has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensor equipment that measures distance between the equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time of the pulse laser that is projected to the object. sensor that accurately measure the
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10/16/2017
Wireless Gateway Enables Next-Generation Smart Lighting Control
Wireless Gateway Enables Next-Generation Smart Lighting Control
Santa Clara, CA – Cortet by CEL announces the new E100 Gateway – a very compact, zigbee based wireless Gateway that provides both local and IoT based control for a wide range of lighting devices, accessories, fixtures, controllers and switches for small or medium scale commercial facilities.  This means tha
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10/13/2017
Pacific Power Source Adds DC Power Compliance Testing to Airbus ABD0100.1.8.1 A350 Avionics Test Option
Pacific Power Source Adds DC Power Compliance Testing to Airbus ABD0100.1.8.1 A350 Avionics Test Option
Irvine, California -- Pacific Power Source is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive update of its suite of test routines designed to test both AC and DC products for compliance with Airbus standard ABD0100.1.8.1, “Electrical and Installation Requirements”. The ABD0100.1.8.1 test standard is la
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10/13/2017
Premier Magnetics Line Filters Replace Discontinued Murata Components
Premier Magnetics Line Filters Replace Discontinued Murata Components
Lake Forest, Calif.—Premier Magnetics announces the in-stock availability of its PMCU Series of common mode line filters designed for switching power supply applications. Offered in both standard winding (for higher efficiency) and sectional winding (for improved high-frequency performance), the updated PMCU of
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10/13/2017
40VIN, 2A Silent Switcher µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 4mm BGA Package
40VIN, 2A Silent Switcher µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 4mm BGA Package
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8063, a 40VIN, 2A µModule step-down regulator in a tiny 6.25mm x 4mm BGA package. The package size is 75% smaller than the existing equivalent product. With two 0805 size capacitors an
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10/13/2017
Wirewound Braking Resistors Provide a Smooth Ride for Wonderfair Wheel Passengers
Wirewound Braking Resistors Provide a Smooth Ride for Wonderfair Wheel Passengers
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that eight Vishay Milwaukee 1500 W RBSF series wirewound braking resistors are being used to provide a smooth ride for passengers of the Wonderfair Wheel, North America's largest travelling Ferris wheel. Standing 15 stories high and featuring 36 fully e
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10/13/2017
15W and 20W DC-DC Converters Intended for Cost-Sensitive Applications
15W and 20W DC-DC Converters Intended for Cost-Sensitive Applications
XP Power has introduced the JTD15 and JTD20 series of board-mounted DC-DC converters, which target cost-sensitive applications where a compact unit with a wide input range is required. The range is aimed at offering a power solution in multiple markets, such as instrumentation, broadcast, networking, telecommunications an
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10/13/2017
XP Power launches 15W and 20W DC-DC converters for cost sensitive applications
XP Power launches 15W and 20W DC-DC converters for cost sensitive applications
XP Power has introduced the JTD15 and JTD20 series of board-mounted DC-DC converters, which target cost sensitive applications where a compact unit with a wide input range is required. The range is aimed at offering a power solution in multiple markets, such as instrumentation, broadcast, networking, telecommu
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10/12/2017
Vishay Intertechnology 1500 W RBSF Series Wirewound Braking Resistors Provide a Smooth Ride for Wonderfair Wheel Passengers
Vishay Intertechnology 1500 W RBSF Series Wirewound Braking Resistors Provide a Smooth Ride for Wonderfair Wheel Passengers
Vishay Intertechnology announced that eight Vishay Milwaukee 1500 W RBSF series wirewound braking resistors are being used to provide a smooth ride for passengers of the Wonderfair Wheel, North America's largest travelling Ferris wheel. Standing 15 stories high and featuring 36 fully enclosed gondolas and a spec
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10/12/2017
2MOPP 1-Watt DC/DC Converter in Compact SIP7 Module Save Space, Energy, and Time at the Test House
2MOPP 1-Watt DC/DC Converter in Compact SIP7 Module Save Space, Energy, and Time at the Test House
Ready to save space in medical-device designs, the RECOM REM1 series, now available from Dengrove Electronic Components, is a 1-Watt DC/DC converter family certified to medical IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI 60601-1 and general IEC 62368-1 equipment safety standards. The series is also covered by a CB Test Report, which simplifies
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10/12/2017
imec and Analog Devices Sign Strategic Research Partnership for Development of Next-Generation IoT Devices
imec and Analog Devices Sign Strategic Research Partnership for Development of Next-Generation IoT Devices
Imec and Analog Devices (ADI) have entered into a strategic research partnership to develop the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With two initiatives already underway, imec and ADI aim to innovate devices that are not only low-power but that also come with largely improved—or completely n
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10/12/2017
P-Channel MOSFET Features Extended Input Voltage Range
P-Channel MOSFET Features Extended Input Voltage Range
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced AONR21357, the initial product in this P-Channel family.  The new AONR21357 uses the improved P-Channel MOSFET process to achieve low power loss and reliable startup. The new device rated at -30V drain-source breakdown voltage (B
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10/11/2017
High-Temperature Alternistor Triacs Simplify Thermal Management, Handle High Surges
High-Temperature Alternistor Triacs Simplify Thermal Management, Handle High Surges
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of High Temperature Alternistor Triacs, the latest additions to the company’s thyristors portfolio. With a maximum junction temperature of 150°C, the 16A QJxx16xHx Series and 25A QJxx25xHx Series are designed for use as AC switches, helping circuit designers ad
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10/11/2017
Second-Generation Battery Cell Includes 223 Wh/kg Specific Energy
Second-Generation Battery Cell Includes 223 Wh/kg Specific Energy
XALT Energy, a leading U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion cells and battery systems, announced the second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The 65Ah ultra-high energy (UHE) cell uses Gen II technology, delivers 223 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) of high-energy, maintains a h
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10/10/2017
0.25µm Gallium Nitride Technology Provides Superior DC and RF Transistor Performance
0.25µm Gallium Nitride Technology Provides Superior DC and RF Transistor Performance
Tao Yuan, Taiwan: WIN Semiconductors Corp has released an optimized version of its 0.25µm gallium nitride technology, NP25, that provides superior DC and RF transistor performance. NP25 is a 0.25µm-gate GaN-on-SiC process, and offers users the flexibility to produce both fully integrated amplifier products as well a
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10/10/2017
System Enables Real-Time Status Monitoring On Mission-Critical Data Center Power Devices
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new WaveStar Infinity Monitoring System will be available in Q4. The WaveStar Infinity provides data center managers with the most advanced power distribution equipment monitoring and metering solution to enable prompt and accurate decisions based on
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10/10/2017
RF Energy Toolkit Now Available for Commercial OEMs Seeking Fast Path to Revenue for GaN-on-Si-based RF Systems
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced that its RF Energy Toolkits are now available for order, meeting surging customer demand for a flexible and cost-effective development platform that helps accelerate their time to market with high-performance, power efficient solid-state RF
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10/10/2017
Miniaturized Pressure Sensor Dies Designed for Automotive and IoT Applications
Miniaturized Pressure Sensor Dies Designed for Automotive and IoT Applications
TDK Corporation presents new miniaturized EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies. The automotive versions of the C33 series boast dimensions of just 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.4 mm, making them one of the smallest of their kind. They are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2 bar to 10 bar, and are qualified based on AEC-Q101. Th
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10/10/2017
Single-chip ISL95338 Replaces two Converters, Enables USB PD3.0 Bidirectional Voltage Regulation
Single-chip ISL95338 Replaces two Converters, Enables USB PD3.0 Bidirectional Voltage Regulation
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the industry’s first buck-boost voltage regulator for tablets, ultrabooks, power banks, and other mobile devices using the reversible USB Type-C connector. The ISL95338 bidirectional voltage regulator accepts input power
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10/10/2017
Imaging SOCs Enable Big Vision with Smaller Automotive Cameras
Imaging SOCs Enable Big Vision with Smaller Automotive Cameras
PHOENIX, Ariz. – ON Semiconductor continues to make major advances within the rapidly growing automotive imaging sector with the announcement of two new highly integrated 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensing products. The new parts provide a complete solution with the image sensor and processing func
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10/10/2017
Self-Contained Plug-and-Play Unit Assesses the Power Source Connected to Medical, Laboratory, and Other Sensitive Electronic Equipment
Santa Clara, CA—PowerCET announces the introduction the PQ Pass-Thru power recorder/analyzer designed reduce the costs and time-frame involved in determining if operational problems with sensitive electronic equipment are caused by power problems – or not. The small, compact and self-contained unit can be s
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10/10/2017
Telit and Husqvarna Collaborate on Robots for Urban Park Sustainability Program
Telit and Husqvarna Collaborate on Robots for Urban Park Sustainability Program
Telit’s end-to-end IoT solutions are enabling real-time sensor data from robotic lawnmowers that offers valuable insight into green-space environmental conditions and park maintenance   Telit announced that Husqvarna is using a wireless sensor device co-developed by Telit and Wireless System Integration (WSI), an award-winning Sweden-ba
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10/10/2017
Leica Geosystems extends field of applications for excavators with reinforced dredging sensors
Leica Geosystems extends field of applications for excavators with reinforced dredging sensors
Leica Geosystems announced the launch of the Leica MSS420 Dredging Sensor for marine applications. The new sensors benefit customers in offshore applications, ensuring speed, performance, precision and productivity (SP).     VG Entreprenør, a construction company with expertise in all types of coastal area projects, started wo
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10/10/2017
Next generation Bluetooth module from Panasonic features the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC
Next generation Bluetooth module from Panasonic features the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC
Panasonic Industry Europe is presenting its next generation Bluetooth module with the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC. The new PAN1760A module benefits from a peak power consumption of only 3.3mA in Tx and Rx mode, enabling advanced wireless functionalities in IoT, medical, and industrial applicat
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10/10/2017
Safe automated driving powered by Infineon AURIX™ microcontrollers and NVIDIA DRIVE PX autonomous vehicle computing platform
Safe automated driving powered by Infineon AURIX™ microcontrollers and NVIDIA DRIVE PX autonomous vehicle computing platform
The AURIX microcontroller family from Infineon Technologies AG helps realize automated driving: It is used as a critical safety compute element and vehicle interface for the NVIDIA DRIVE™ PX 2 AI car computing platform.    NVIDIA autonomous vehicle computing platforms are integrated in various
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10/10/2017
Fan-less class I or II medical and industrial power supplies operate in temperatures up to 80°C
Fan-less class I or II medical and industrial power supplies operate in temperatures up to 80°C
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand CUS150M series of AC-DC power suppliescapable of operating in ambient temperatures of up to 80°C without the need for forced air cooling. Available in four package types and delivering up to 150W output power, the p
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10/10/2017
Toshiba’s New Low Power Consumption Photocoupler Achieves High Speed Communication in Automotive Applications
Toshiba’s New Low Power Consumption Photocoupler Achieves High Speed Communication in Automotive Applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe today unveiled the TLX9310, a low power consumption photocoupler housed in a 5-pin 3.7mm x 7.0mm x 2.2mm SO6 package. The new device is intended for high-speed communication in automotive applications, especially Battery Management Systems (BMS).   Integration of a high-power infrared LED
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Date:
10/10/2017
1000W Supplies Provide a Single Output of 24V, 48V, 125Vdc, or Custom
1000W Supplies Provide a Single Output of 24V, 48V, 125Vdc, or Custom
ABSOPULSE Electronics has released the HTP 1K-F6W, the most recent addition to its line of compact, three-phase, high input voltage AC-DC power supplies. The units operate from a 3-phase line input of either 400Vac (360-440Vac range) or 480Vac (430-530Vac range). The 1000W supplies provide a single output of 24
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Date:
10/09/2017
Mouser Now Shipping ON Semiconductor’s Sigfox Connectivity Solutions for Low-Power IoT Networks
Mouser Now Shipping ON Semiconductor’s Sigfox Connectivity Solutions for Low-Power IoT Networks
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering Sigfox connectivity solutions from ON Semiconductor. ON Semiconductor’s family of Sigfox-compliant devices provides a range of both hardware and software development tools for simplifying new designs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. ON Semiconductor's Sigfox por
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10/09/2017
Mouser Publishes E-books on Revolutionary Technology As Part of Popular Shaping Smarter Cities Series
Mouser Publishes E-books on Revolutionary Technology As Part of Popular Shaping Smarter Cities Series
Mouser Electronics Inc., announces a series of compelling e-books that provide in-depth views of leading-edge technology featured in the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. The Shaping Smarter Cities series features exclusive videos, articles,
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10/09/2017
25A µModule Regulator Supports N+1 Redundancy Ensuring Power Availability under Fault Conditions
25A µModule Regulator Supports N+1 Redundancy Ensuring Power Availability under Fault Conditions
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM4645, a 25A step-down µModule (power module) regulator with the ability to current share multiple independent devices (N) where at least one LTM4645 is used as backup (+1) to ensure po
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10/09/2017
Synchronous Buck Regulators With Industry-Leading Output Current From 2 A to 10 A Deliver Output Power of Over 100 W
Synchronous Buck Regulators With Industry-Leading Output Current From 2 A to 10 A Deliver Output Power of Over 100 W
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its microBUCK family of synchronous buck regulators with new 2 A to 10 A devices featuring a wide input voltage range of 4.5 V to 60 V. Combining high performance n-channel trench MOSFETs with a controller in the compact MLP55-27L package, space-saving Vi
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10/09/2017
AEC-Q200-Qualified Power Inductors Offer Exceptionally Low Resistance, High Saturation Current
AEC-Q200-Qualified Power Inductors Offer Exceptionally Low Resistance, High Saturation Current
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., introduced three new series of AEC-Q200 qualified high current shielded power inductor products. The Bourns Models PQ2614BLA, PQ2614BHA and PQ2617BHA are designed with a flat wire winding offering exceptionally low DC and AC resistance and high saturation current of over 100 A. Th
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10/06/2017
1U Integrated DC Power System Provides Output of -48VDC
(NOVI, MICHIGAN) – UNIPOWER announced the Aspiro 1U is a compact, integrated, ETSI rack mounted DC power system for use in the North American market.  This power system, providing an output of -48VDC, includes multiple features including remote monitoring and control, hot-swappable high-efficiency rectifiers, a field
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Date:
10/06/2017
DC-DC Converter Modules in ChiP Packages Feature ±1% Regulation
DC-DC Converter Modules in ChiP Packages Feature ±1% Regulation
Andover, MA – Vicor announced the expansion of its family of isolated, regulated DC-DC converter modules (DCMs) in ChiP packages, with a range of ±1% voltage regulation devices. With power densities of up to 1,032 W/in3, the new series will offer engineers the option of directly driving loads that require tightly
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10/05/2017
Thick-Film Chip Resistors Combine Sulfur Resistance With High-Power and High-Pulse Load Performance
Thick-Film Chip Resistors Combine Sulfur Resistance With High-Power and High-Pulse Load Performance
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of thick film chip resistors for automotive and industrial applications. Vishay Draloric RCA-HP e3 series devices combine advanced sulfur resistance, excellent pulse load performance, and high power ratings in a single device. For high sulf
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10/05/2017
Wide Input Range, Medically Approved DC:DC Converters from Gresham Power Electronics
Wide Input Range, Medically Approved DC:DC Converters from Gresham Power Electronics
Gresham Power Electronics announces the availability two new series of DC-DC converters from Polytron Devices approved for use in medical applications including equipment and devices used in close proximity to patients.     Both series are in the industry standard miniature DIP Package and provide a regu
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10/05/2017
Conrad Business Supplies launches “TRU Components” as new brand of electronic components and accessories
Conrad Business Supplies launches “TRU Components” as new brand of electronic components and accessories
      Conrad Business Supplies introduces “TRU Components” as a strong, new brand specifically for active and passive components as well as for electromechanics, cables and wires.     The “TRU Components” brand stands for high-quality, state-of-the-art pro
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10/05/2017
Eltek launches the Flatpack2 SHE, a Super High Efficient power conversion module with CoolGaN technology from Infineon at its core
Eltek launches the Flatpack2 SHE, a Super High Efficient power conversion module with CoolGaN technology from Infineon at its core
The quest for improved power conversion efficiency and reduction of energy losses is always on. In close co-operation with Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), Eltek engineers have again cracked the code, reducing losses by 50 percent while further improving reliability and total cost of ownership.&nbs
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10/05/2017
ITT Cannon to Showcase Liquid Cooled DC High Power Charging and Customized AC Charging Solutions at EVS 30
ITT Cannon to Showcase Liquid Cooled DC High Power Charging and Customized AC Charging Solutions at EVS 30
 ITT Inc.’s Cannon brand will showcase new advances in DC charging technology enabling the future of e-mobility at EVS 30, the Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition Oct. 9-11 in Stuttgart, Germany. ITT Cannon has been a proven and trusted innovator in electric vehicle charging solutions for nea
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10/05/2017
Parker Chomerics extends thermal management support for electric and hybrid vehicles
Parker Chomerics extends thermal management support for electric and hybrid vehicles
Parker Chomerics has extended its range of products for the automotive sector to include thermal management solutions for batteries in electric and hybrid electric vehicles (BEV/PHEV). The company’s products are already used extensively to provide thermal management, electromagnetic shielding and environmental se
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10/05/2017
Kionix's New KX220 Analog Accelerometers for the Industrial Market
Kionix's New KX220 Analog Accelerometers for the Industrial Market
Kionix, a ROHM group company, is pleased to announce the release of the KX220 sensor series, a new family of medium-g, tri-axis Analog Accelerometers. Initially two versions are available: the KX220-1071 and the KX220-1072, providing +/-20g and +/-40g ranges respectively. Maximum supported bandwidths
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10/05/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping STMicroelectronics BlueNRG-2 Bluetooth Low Energy SoC
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping STMicroelectronics BlueNRG-2 Bluetooth Low Energy SoC
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BlueNRG-2 system-on-chip (SoC) from STMicroelectronics (ST). The BlueNRG-2 SoC is a power-efficient programmable processor with ultra-low-power features, high RF signal strength, and generous on-chip memory for Bluetooth low energy software and application code. The B
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10/04/2017
GaAs Platform Provides Monolithic PIN Tx/Rx Switches With Power And Low-Noise pHEMT Technology
GaAs Platform Provides Monolithic PIN Tx/Rx Switches With Power And Low-Noise pHEMT Technology
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp is enabling fully integrated single chip solutions for 5G front end modules with its PIH1-10 advanced GaAs platform. The PIH1-10 process integrates monolithic PIN diodes, capable of power switching through 50GHz, into an advanced 100GHz ft pseudomorphic HEMT platform.
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10/03/2017
SiC MOSFET Provides Ultra-Fast Switching in Power Electronics
SiC MOSFET Provides Ultra-Fast Switching in Power Electronics
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced its first series of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, the latest addition to the company’s growing power semiconductor line. In March, Littelfuse took another incremental step towards establishing industry leadership in the power semiconductor industry through a majority inv
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Date:
10/03/2017
Industry's lowest power, encryption hardened FPGA provides an integrated and secure environment for connected machines
Industry's lowest power, encryption hardened FPGA provides an integrated and secure environment for connected machines
Solid State Supplies Ltd. now stocks PolarFire FPGAs from Microsemi Corporation. PolarFire is the industry's lowest power cost-optimized FPGA that offers a significant reduction in power over equivalent SRAM FPGAs while addressing specific market needs.   The architecture and process optimised PolarFire FPGA family offers between
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Date:
10/03/2017
Schaffner increases its range of current compensated chokes
Schaffner increases its range of current compensated chokes
Schaffner has extended its range of common mode current compensated chokes with the introduction of its new RT series. The new open frame chokes are chokes fit between the existing very successful RN and RB series.   The new RT chokes are available with horizontal and vertical mounti
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Date:
10/03/2017
Now at Mouser: Sensirion’s SGP Gas Sensors Offer Long-Term Stability for Environmental Monitoring
Now at Mouser: Sensirion’s SGP Gas Sensors Offer Long-Term Stability for Environmental Monitoring
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the multi-pixel Sensirion Gas Platform (SGP) devices. Among the only long-term stable siloxane-resistant MEMS gas sensors in the market today, the SensirionSGP devices are ideal for integration into mobile devices for reporting indoor air quality, measur
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Date:
10/03/2017
Global Leaders Collaborate on GaN Technology
Global Leaders Collaborate on GaN Technology
The world is challenged with unsustainable increases in power consumption, combating climate change, implementing cleantech technologies and meeting green, CO2 reduction initiatives. Taiwanese electronics manufacturers work at the forefront of these efforts. To meet these challenges, GaN Systems, the world
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10/03/2017
Demonstration Kits Simplify the Evaluation Process of Using eGaN FETs and ICs for Efficient Wireless Power Transfer
Demonstration Kits Simplify the Evaluation Process of Using eGaN FETs and ICs for Efficient Wireless Power Transfer
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the availability of two new demonstration kits - the EPC9127, a complete wireless power kit including a 10 W, class 2 amplifier, category 3 receiver device and the EPC9128, consisting of a 16 W, class 3 amplifier and two receiver devices (categories 3 and
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10/02/2017
R&S ZNL network analyzer and R&S FPL1000 spectrum analyzer form a family of compact, portable test instruments
R&S ZNL network analyzer and R&S FPL1000 spectrum analyzer form a family of compact, portable test instruments
R&S ZNL network analyzer and R&S FPL1000 spectrum analyzer form a family of compact, portable test instruments Rohde & Schwarz launched the R&S ZNL network analyzer and the R&S FPL1000 spectrum analyzer to offer flexible solutions for the most important RF measurements. These include th
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Date:
10/02/2017
For a secured digital energy infrastructure: Infineon, IBM, GreenCom Networks and icentic join forces
Digitalization and distributed power generation is fundamentally changing energy systems that have been centrally supplied so far. Solar photovoltaic assets, electric vehicles, electrical heating and cooling or battery storage have to be connected into an intelligent power system. At the same time, they must be protected against
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Date:
10/02/2017
Silent Switcher, 42VIN, 2.5A µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 6.25mm BGA Package
Silent Switcher, 42VIN, 2.5A µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 6.25mm BGA Package
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8065, a µModule® (power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max), which can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy environments such as industrial robotics, tes
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Date:
10/02/2017
High-Temperature Bulk Capacitance Solution Suitable for Harsh Environment Applications
High-Temperature Bulk Capacitance Solution Suitable for Harsh Environment Applications
KEMET has announced the launch of the KPS-MCC C0G High Temperature 200 Degree Celsius bulk capacitance solution for harsh environment applications. Developed by combining KEMET’s robust and proprietary C0G/NPO base metal electrode (BME) dielectric system with durable lead frame technology, these cap
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Date:
10/02/2017
Ultra-Low Power IoT Specialist e-peas Gains Further $4.2 Million in Venture Capital

Ultra-Low Power IoT Specialist e-peas Gains Further $4.2 Million in Venture Capital

Ultra-Low Power IoT Specialist e-peas Gains Further $4.2 Million in Venture Capital
Continuing to make major advances in energy-autonomous technologies, e-peas has just completed a new round of funding of $4.2 million (Euro 3.5 million) from leading investors.   The group of industrial and financial investment firms involved in this funding round, led by Partech V
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Date:
09/29/2017
Analog Devices’ IC with Integrated Diagnostics Monitors Meter Health to Improve Utilities’ Operations and Protect Revenue

Analog Devices’ IC with Integrated Diagnostics Monitors Meter Health to Improve Utilities’ Operations and Protect Revenue

Analog Devices’ IC with Integrated Diagnostics Monitors Meter Health to Improve Utilities’ Operations and Protect Revenue
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced the first metering IC that includes mSure®diagnostics technology enabling direct and noninvasive monitoring of electric meter accuracy and faults in real-time. mSure-enabled meters, combined with a cloud analytics service, provide utility companies with real-time data and ac
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Date:
09/29/2017
Microlease expands distribution business with new line

Microlease has added SYCATUS optical test solution products to its European distribution portfolio

Microlease expands distribution business with new line
Microlease has added a new manufacturer to its distribution product portfolio: SYCATUS, specialists in noise and delay measurement in optical transmission components and systems. Under the agreement Microlease will sell SYCATUS optical test solutions throughout Europe.   Commenting, George Acris, Director
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09/29/2017
Boards Can Run a Multitude of Operating Systems
Boards Can Run a Multitude of Operating Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the UP Squared boards from AAEON Technology. This latest generation of the UP family boards is based on Intel Celeron N3350 and Intel Pentium N4200 systems-on-chip (SoCs). The AAEON UP Squared boards, available from Mouser Electronics, are credit card-sized PCs that
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Date:
09/29/2017
Aerospace Proximity Sensors Reduce Maintenance Costs and Increase Flight Hours
Aerospace Proximity Sensors Reduce Maintenance Costs and Increase Flight Hours
Aerco is now stocking Honeywell’s IHM Series Aerospace Proximity Sensors, which boast industry-leading indirect lightning and dielectric ruggedness, plus enhanced vibration and EMI specifications to meet challenging applications found in today’s composite aircraft.  Highly accurate and reliable, Honeywell IH
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09/28/2017
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with Molex Sensorcon to Distribute Pocket-Sized Environmental Sensor Solutions
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with Molex Sensorcon to Distribute Pocket-Sized Environmental Sensor Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced it has entered into a global distribution agreement with Molex Sensorcon, a leading sensor solutions company that offers advanced environmental sensing products that are well crafted, simple to use, and effective in demanding work environments. As part of the agreement, Mouser is
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09/28/2017
Rutronik presents sensor MLX75023 and chip MLX75123 from Melexis

The MLX75123 TOF companion chip and the MLX75023 TOF optical sensor array chipset

Rutronik presents sensor MLX75023 and chip MLX75123 from Melexis
MLX75023 Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensor together with MLX75123 companion chip provides a complete TOF solution. The MLX75023 supports up to QVGA resolution with unpaired sunlight rejection. The chipset offers performance, flexibility, simplifies the design and allows a very compact 3D camera.   The MLX75
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09/27/2017
Vicor Introduces New 700V K of 1/16 Bus Converter

Vicor Introduces New 700V K of 1/16 Bus Converter

Vicor Introduces New 700V K of 1/16 Bus Converter
Vicor has added a new fixed-ratio high-voltage bus converter to its bus converter module (BCM) lineup. The new 700V K of 1/16 BCM offers a power level of 1.75 kW and a peak efficiency of 97%, with a power density of 700W/in³. The device is available in the thermally adept 4414 (111mm x 36mm x 9.3mm) VIA package,
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09/27/2017
Nexperia extends its leadership with the launch of 80 V Automotive LFPAK56D dual Power MOSFETs for ultimate space efficiency

Nexperia extends its leadership with the launch of 80 V Automotive LFPAK56D dual Power MOSFETs for ultimate space efficiency

Nexperia extends its leadership with the launch of 80 V Automotive LFPAK56D dual Power MOSFETs for ultimate space efficiency
Nexperia announced a new range of 80 V dual Power-SO8 MOSFETs in the popular LFPAK56D package. With the addition of this new 80 V range of MOSFETs Nexperia now offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of devices, ranging from 30 V to 100 V. LFPAK56D is fully automotive qualified to AEC-Q101 and
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09/27/2017
ON Semiconductor introduces world’s most compact Sigfox verified solution with its first RF system-in-package for low power IoT designs

ON Semiconductor introduces world’s most compact Sigfox verified solution with its first RF system-in-package for low power IoT designs

ON Semiconductor introduces world’s most compact Sigfox verified solution with its first RF system-in-package for low power IoT designs
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has announced a new programmable RF transceiver System in Package (SiP) integrating an advanced RF System-on-Chip (SoC) with all surrounding Bill of Material (including a TCXO). The AX-SIP-SFEU provides the most integrated Sigfox&nbs
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Date:
09/27/2017
Ultra-High-Voltage Bus Converter Offers a Power Level of 1.75 kW and Peak Efficiency of 97%
Ultra-High-Voltage Bus Converter Offers a Power Level of 1.75 kW and Peak Efficiency of 97%
Andover, MA – Vicor introduced a new fixed-ratio, ultra-high-voltage bus converter (UHV BCM) to its bus converter module (BCM) portfolio. The new 700V K of 1/16 BCM offers a power level of 1.75 kW and a peak efficiency of 97%, with a power density of 700W/in³. The device is available in the thermally adept 4414
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09/27/2017
Open-Source USB-Key-Fob Computer Provides Extensive Flexibility
Open-Source USB-Key-Fob Computer Provides Extensive Flexibility
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now shipping the highly anticipated BeagleBoard PocketBeagle. This minuscule yet complete open source USB-key-fob computer from BeagleBoard.org provides extensive flexibility, enabling makers and designers to add only the peripherals they need. BeagleBoard PocketBeagle, now avail
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09/27/2017
Low-Power, Small-Form-Factor ECP5 FPGA Enables Ximmerse VR/AR Tracking Platform
PORTLAND, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced that Guangdong Virtual Reality Technology Co., Ltd. (Ximmerse), a provider of interaction systems for mobile AR/VR applications, has selected Lattice’s ECP5 FPGA to perform stereo vision computing in their AR/VR tracking platform. Lattice’s market-le
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09/27/2017
Powerbox’s battery backup unit system reduces railway modernization times

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Powerbox’s battery backup unit system reduces railway modernization times

Powerbox’s battery backup unit system reduces railway modernization times
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the launch of its second generation Battery Backup Unit System (BBU-S) to support the modernization of railway networks and industrial applications th
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09/26/2017
Quick-Connect Tap Off Box Designed For Overhead Power Busway Distribution System
Quick-Connect Tap Off Box Designed For Overhead Power Busway Distribution System
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new Quick Connect Tap Off Box for the overhead power busway distribution system.The intuitive design improves maintainability with an IR Scanning Window, simplifies installation with automatic latching to busrails and enhances energy management w
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09/26/2017
650 V Schottky Diodes Provide for Fast Switching
650 V Schottky Diodes Provide for Fast Switching
Munich, Germany – Infineon Technologies AG introduces the CoolSiC Schottky diode 650 V G6. This latest development in the CoolSiC diode family is built upon the distinctive characteristics of the G5, providing reliability, quality, and increased efficiency. The CoolSiC G6 diodes are a perfect compl
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09/26/2017
Mouser Electronics and aconno Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics and aconno Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with aconno, developers of technology that helps reduce the barriers between software, hardware, and connected things. Through the new distribution agreement, Mouser is stocking aconno’s Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, including the ACN52
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09/26/2017
Environmentally Sealed CTC Connector Series Intended for Harsh Environments
Environmentally Sealed CTC Connector Series Intended for Harsh Environments
IRVINE, C.A. – ITT Inc.’s Cannon brand has introduced a high-performance, ruggedized and cost-effective cable-to-cable connector series for reliable connections in harsh environments.   ITT Cannon’s CTC Series is a simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect solution, suitable for a
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09/26/2017
80 V Automotive Dual-Power MOSFETs Qualified to AEC-Q101
80 V Automotive Dual-Power MOSFETs Qualified to AEC-Q101
Nijmegen: Nexperia announced a new range of 80 Vdual Power-SO8 MOSFETs in the popular LFPAK56D package. With the addition of this new 80 V range of MOSFETs Nexperia now offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of devices, ranging from 30 V to 100 V. LFPAK56D is fully automotive qualified to AEC-Q101 and has
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09/25/2017
System-in-Package Turnkey RF Solution Provides Module-Like Functionality in an IC Form Factor
System-in-Package Turnkey RF Solution Provides Module-Like Functionality in an IC Form Factor
ON Semiconductor has announced a new programmable RF transceiver System in Package (SiP) integrating an advanced RF System-on-Chip (SoC) with all surrounding Bill of Material (including a TCXO). The AX-SIP-SFEU provides the most integrated Sigfox solution for both uplink (transmit) and downlink (r
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09/25/2017
Transistor Helps Speed RF Power Design with 65V LDMOS Technology
Transistor Helps Speed RF Power Design with 65V LDMOS Technology
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MRFX1K80 HLDMOS transistor from NXP Semiconductors. The MRFX1K80H is part of the MRFX series of radio frequency (RF) MOSFET transistors that incorporate a new laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) technology. The LDMOS technology found in the MRFX1K80H he
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09/25/2017
Family of Regulators Enables 48VIN to 20A Point-of-Load Voltages Spanning 2.2VOUT – 14VOUT
Family of Regulators Enables 48VIN to 20A Point-of-Load Voltages Spanning 2.2VOUT – 14VOUT
Vicor announced that it has extended its Cool-Power 48V ZVS 20A Buck Regulator portfolio by releasing the PI3523-00-LGIZ (PI3523). The PI352x family offers 20A solutions complementing the previously released 10A 48VIN PI354x family, enabling scalable power options for 48V direct to point-of-load (PoL) applications.  Th
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09/21/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Offering Bosch Sensortec’s BME680 Combo MEMS Environmental Sensor
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BME680 environmental sensor from Bosch Sensortec. The BME680 delivers superior environmental measurement performance, made possible by the internal compensation and calibration of gas, pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. The sensor enables new capabilities fo
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09/21/2017
Prototype Fitness and Health-Tracking Designs with Dialog’s SmartBond Wearables Dev Kit
Prototype Fitness and Health-Tracking Designs with Dialog’s SmartBond Wearables Dev Kit
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the SmartBond DA14681 wearable development kit from Dialog Semiconductor. The flexible kit provides the hardware and software required to help manufacturers minimize time to market when creating next-generation wearable devices. The Dialog SmartBond DA14681 wearable
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09/20/2017
Speed and Length Sensors Feature Accuracy Better Than ±0.05%
Speed and Length Sensors Feature Accuracy Better Than ±0.05%
PROTON’s revolutionary InteliSENS SL/SLR Mini Series speed and length sensors are the smallest on the market with a footprint comparable to a smart ‘phone. They are fully featured non-contact laser Doppler speed and length measurement instruments. The InteliSENS mini-series sensors are designed
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09/20/2017
Radiation-Tolerant Plastic ICs Power Small Satellite Mega-Constellations
Radiation-Tolerant Plastic ICs Power Small Satellite Mega-Constellations
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil announced the first three members of its new family of radiation-tolerant plastic-package ICs designed to support the emerging field of small satellites that will provide solutions such as high-speed Internet connections to hundreds of millions of users in communities, governments,
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09/20/2017
Rectifiers in SlimDPAK Save Space, Improve Thermal Performance and Efficiency
Rectifiers in SlimDPAK Save Space, Improve Thermal Performance and Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new family of surface-mount TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers in the eSMP series SlimDPAK (TO-252AE) package. Offering lower profiles and better thermal performance than devices in the DPAK (TO-252AA), the Vishay General Semiconductor rectifiers fe
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09/20/2017
Miniature, Lightweight Hybrid Sensors Designed for Force, Displacement, Pressure, Strain, and Acceleration Measurements
Miniature, Lightweight Hybrid Sensors Designed for Force, Displacement, Pressure, Strain, and Acceleration Measurements
Malvern, PA, USA – The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. has introduced a new range of miniature, lightweight hybrid sensors, offering cost-effective force, displacement, pressure, strain and acceleration measurements within high-volume OEM and test applications.   Design of the new Micro-Measureme
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09/20/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Offering Bosch Sensortec’s BMG680 Combo MEMS Environmental Sensor
Mouser Electronics Now Offering Bosch Sensortec’s BMG680 Combo MEMS Environmental Sensor
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BME680 environmental sensor from Bosch Sensortec. The BME680 delivers superior environmental measurement performance, made possible by the internal compensation and calibration of gas, pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. The sensor enables new capabilities fo
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09/19/2017
Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter is Ideal for Height-Sensitive Applications
Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter is Ideal for Height-Sensitive Applications
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announces the new SLDM Tunable Loop SLDM-06D1Ax and SLDM-12D1Ax modules, which are ultra-low profile, non-isolated DC-DC converters that deliver up to 6A and 12A with maximum flexibility of being mounted on the top side or bottom side of the host PCB. The SLDM modules f
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09/19/2017
DC/DC supplies designed for fast-switching GaN drivers

DC/DC supplies designed for fast-switching GaN drivers

DC/DC supplies designed for fast-switching GaN drivers
Gmunden, Austria - GaN devices are set to supersede existing IGBTs and MOSFETs in many applications, offering superior performance, lower losses and higher switching speeds. What does not change is the need for isolated high-side drivers and isolated driver power supplies with an insulation barrier that can co
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09/18/2017
FPGA Enables Low Latency and Concurrent Sensor Processing in SteamVR Tracking
FPGA Enables Low Latency and Concurrent Sensor Processing in SteamVR Tracking
PORTLAND, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced that Valve has selected Lattice’s low power and low cost iCE40 FPGA to enable concurrent data capture and processing for its SteamVR Tracking. As a low power and low latency sensor hub on the SteamVR tracking platform, Lattice’s iCE40 FPGA sig
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09/18/2017
AEC-Q101 Trench 9 MOSFETs Save Space, Deliver High Performance, and Ruggedness
AEC-Q101 Trench 9 MOSFETs Save Space, Deliver High Performance, and Ruggedness
Nijmegen: Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announces a new series of Trench 9 power MOSFETs, targeted primarily at the automotive industry, which combine the company’s low voltage superjunction technology with its advanced packaging capability to deliver high performance and ruggedness. Fiv
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09/18/2017
Mechanical Analyzer Delivers Applied Force of up to 40 N and a Maximum Oscillation Frequency Value of 1000 Hz
Schwerzenbach, Switzerland – METTLER TOLEDO has released a new Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, which is used to determine the viscoelastic properties of a material as a function of temperature, time, and frequency while subjecting the material to an oscillating stress. The DMA/SDTA 1+ by METTLER TOLEDO covers a w
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09/18/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping TDK EPCOS PowerHap Actuators with Haptic Feedback for HMIs
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping TDK EPCOS PowerHap Actuators with Haptic Feedback for HMIs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking PowerHap piezo actuators from TDK EPCOS. These new piezo actuators with integrated sensor functionality feature exceptional acceleration, force and response time performance to offer an outstanding quality of haptic feedback for human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in vehicles, sm
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09/18/2017
Conductive Polymer Aluminium Solid Capacitors Feature Large Capacitance And Low ESR at Very High Voltage
Conductive Polymer Aluminium Solid Capacitors Feature Large Capacitance And Low ESR at Very High Voltage
Munich: Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe recently announced a series of eight new conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors with super high voltage capabilities of up to 100VDC max for industrial, digitalisation, control system, noise filtering, and power supply applications. The product
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09/15/2017
Integrated Switcher ICs Cut Losses by 25%, Deliver 94% Efficiency
Integrated Switcher ICs Cut Losses by 25%, Deliver 94% Efficiency
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the release of its InnoSwitch 3 family of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new devices achieve up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, slashing power supply losses by a further 25% and enabling the development of compact power supplies up to 65 W without he
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09/15/2017
Inductor Series Feature High Frequency Performance up to 10 MHz With Lowest Losses of Any Composite Inductor at 1 MHz and Above
Inductor Series Feature High Frequency Performance up to 10 MHz With Lowest Losses of Any Composite Inductor at 1 MHz and Above
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first extended-frequency inductor in the low profile, high current IHLP family. The new IHLP‑1616BZ-0H series features high frequency performance up to 10 MHz with the lowest losses of any inductor on the market for frequencies of 1 MHz and above. B
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09/15/2017
Dual Input Prioritizer Provides Low Quiescent Current Backup Supply Switchover Solution
Dual Input Prioritizer Provides Low Quiescent Current Backup Supply Switchover Solution
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC4418, a dual input power prioritizer for 2.5V to 40V systems. To enable portability, preserve memory during brownouts, and ensure a graceful shutdown on power loss, electronic systems em
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09/15/2017
Embedded Vision Dev Kit Enables Flexible Mobile Image Processing
Embedded Vision Dev Kit Enables Flexible Mobile Image Processing
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Embedded Vision Development Kit from Lattice Semiconductor. The new development kit is optimized for mobile-influenced system designs in the industrial, consumer, and automotive markets that require flexible, low-cost, and low-power image-processing architectures.
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09/15/2017
B&W MEGTEC Introduces the GigaCoater for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes
B&W MEGTEC Introduces the GigaCoater for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes
(De Pere, Wis.) Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC (B&W MEGTEC) has launched the GigaCoater wide-web coating line for lithium-ion battery electrodes. Developed to provide high-volume production of battery electrodes, each GigaCoater can produce up to 3 GWhr of electrode per year on average. The GigaCoate
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09/15/2017
Next Generation GaN HEMTs Deliver Unmatched Efficiency
Next Generation GaN HEMTs Deliver Unmatched Efficiency
Durham, N.C. – Wolfspeed, A Cree Company, has introduced a new series of 28V GaN HEMT RF power devices. These new devices are capable of higher frequency operation to 8GHz with increased efficiency and higher gain as well as best-in-class reliability. RF design engineers are now able to build more efficient br
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09/15/2017
15 Watt DC/DC Converter in 1x1

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15 Watt DC/DC Converter in 1x1” Footprint
Ruggedized for Railway, Transportation & Industrial

15 Watt DC/DC Converter in 1x1" Footprint Ruggedized for Railway, Transportation & Industrial
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THN 15WIR Family of ruggedized DC/DC converters designed for harsh environments in a miniature 1 x 1 x 0.40” footprint.  The converters offer increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibration and thermal shock with  EN 50155 and E
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09/15/2017
DC/DC Converters Provide an I/O Isolation of 1600 VDC and a Wide 2:1 Input Voltage
DC/DC Converters Provide an I/O Isolation of 1600 VDC and a Wide 2:1 Input Voltage
An optimized efficiency and thermal management enables a package volume of only ~1 cm3. The high performance converters provide an I/O isolation of 1600 VDC and a wide 2:1 input voltage range. The low voltage input range is even extended from 4.5 to 13.2 VDC to cover the nominal voltages of 5, 9, and 12 VDC. The
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09/11/2017
42V Multitopology DC/DC Controller with 15μA IQ Provides Five Converter Topologies at Up to 10A Output Current
42V Multitopology DC/DC Controller with 15μA IQ Provides Five Converter Topologies at Up to 10A Output Current
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LT8711, a multitopology current mode PWM controller that can easily be configured as a synchronous buck, boost, SEPIC and ZETA DC/DC converter, or as a nonsynchronous buck-boost converter. This device replaces the output diode with a high efficiency P-c
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09/11/2017
Mouser Offers Adafruit’s Maker-Ready Feather nRF52 Bluefruit
Mouser Offers Adafruit’s Maker-Ready Feather nRF52 Bluefruit
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Feather nRF52 Bluefruit from Adafruit. The Feather nRF52 Bluefruit, part of Adafruit’s Feather line of standalone and stackable development boards, is a complete Arduino-compatible, Bluetooth low energy development board with built-in USB and battery charging. Using the p
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09/11/2017
Dataforth Adds Two New Modules to MAQ 20 Data Acquisition & Control System
Dataforth Adds Two New Modules to MAQ 20 Data Acquisition & Control System
Dataforth Corporation, Tucson, AZ, has added two new modules to the powerful MAQ20 system, significantly increasing its capabilities and flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. The High Density Voltage Discrete Input Modules (MAQ20-DIV20 and MAQ20-DIVC20) are two versions of the same module, o
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09/11/2017
Texas Instruments LMG5200 80V GaN Power Stage Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Texas Instruments LMG5200 80V GaN Power Stage Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the LMG5200 gallium nitride (GaN) power stage from Texas Instruments (TI). The LMG5200 device delivers 25 percent lower power losses compared to silicon-based designs, enabling single-stage conversion and providing increased power density and efficiency in space-constrained, hi
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09/08/2017
Bluetooth 4.2 Host Controller Interface Module Features Integrated Chip Antenna
Bluetooth 4.2 Host Controller Interface Module Features Integrated Chip Antenna
London– Telit announced the BL871E2-HI, a dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 host controller interface module with embedded chip antenna and audio support. The ultra-compact component is optimized for efficiency and simplicity in end-device design, delivering reliable Bluetooth functionalities with robust endpoint security,
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09/07/2017
Current-Compensated Ring-Core Chokes for Home Appliances
Current-Compensated Ring-Core Chokes for Home Appliances
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS ring-core double chokes. The new B82721K2*U* series of RoHS-compatible power line chokes have been developed in particular for use in home appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators and heating control units. The plastic used (flame-retardant, co
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09/07/2017
Plug-and-Play Development Boards Allow Users to Quickly Prototype Temperature, RH, and Pressure Designs
Plug-and-Play Development Boards Allow Users to Quickly Prototype Temperature, RH, and Pressure Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking Measurement Specialties Grove system development boards from TE Connectivity (TE). These small, plug-and-play development boards allow designers to incorporate TE’s environmental sensors with the Seeed Grove prototyping system, which features standardized four-pin co
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09/07/2017
High-Efficiency 750W AC-DC Power Supplies Achieve Industrial and Medical Approvals
High-Efficiency 750W AC-DC Power Supplies Achieve Industrial and Medical Approvals
XP Power unveiled the GSP750 series of 750 W AC-DC power supply units, offering high efficiency, a peak power capability of 900 W, single outputs, intelligent fan cooling, and industrial and medical safety approvals. The GSP750 series come in a low-profile 1U-high chassis and 4 x 10-inch footprint unit, and is a
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09/07/2017
OEM Lasers Designed For Use in Levelling, Alignment, and Positioning
OEM Lasers Designed For Use in Levelling, Alignment, and Positioning
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its OEM line of lasers for demanding applications, ideal for use in Medical and other OEM applications.  Quality BEA lasers are designed for use in levelling, alignment and positioning. BEA lasers are provided with packaging to suit cus
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09/07/2017
Healthcare IoT and Smart Lighting Solutions Support New Bluetooth Mesh Networking Standard
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. - WiSilica, Inc. announced its support for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) mesh networking standard for emerging applications in building automation, sensor networks and asset tracking. WiSilica’s Bluetooth Mesh solutions include all the required components
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09/07/2017
Fast 60V High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
Fast 60V High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC7004, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 60V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, enabling it
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09/07/2017
Low-Voltage 64 Megabit Serial Quad I/O Memory Improves Power Consumption in Battery-Powered Devices
Low-Voltage 64 Megabit Serial Quad I/O Memory Improves Power Consumption in Battery-Powered Devices
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new 1.8V Serial Quad I/O SuperFlash memory device is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The SST26WF064C, a low-voltage 64 megabit device, combines Dual Transfer Rate (DTR) with proprietary SuperFlash NOR Flash technology, making it ideal for wireless and battery-powered applications. DTR
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09/06/2017
DC-DC Converter Design and Simulation Tool Empowers Designers of any Expertise Level
DC-DC Converter Design and Simulation Tool Empowers Designers of any Expertise Level
San Jose, CA—Power novices can now create custom designs with speed and confidence, while power experts can develop finely crafted circuits using the free EE-Sim DC-DC Converter design and simulation tool from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Without a robust development tool, power design can use up valua
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09/06/2017
Network-Connected Lighting System Powers and Controls Building Objects
Network-Connected Lighting System Powers and Controls Building Objects
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering the Transcend Network Connected Lighting System from Molex. The Molex Transcend system provides designers a complete management system to accelerate deployment of smart LED lighting control using highly secure network architectures in commercial buildings, educational fa
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09/06/2017
Laird’s SimpleLink-Based SaBLE-x-R2 Bluetooth 5 Module Now Available from Mouser Electronics
Laird’s SimpleLink-Based SaBLE-x-R2 Bluetooth 5 Module Now Available from Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the SaBLE-x-R2 Bluetooth 5 module from Laird Technologies.The SaBLE-x-R2 module builds on the original field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x module to accelerate the development time for implementing cutting-edge Bluetooth low energy connectivity in Internet of Things (
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09/06/2017
Thermistor With Compact 15-mm Diameter Delivers High Current to 4.0 A and Energy Ratings to 50 J
Thermistor With Compact 15-mm Diameter Delivers High Current to 4.0 A and Energy Ratings to 50 J
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm announced a new circuit protection thermistor that offers the industry's smallest diameter for a UL-approved device with a maximum continuous current rating of 4.0 A and energy rating of 50 J. Previously, designers had to rely on devices with larger diameters of 22.0 mm to achi
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09/06/2017
24W Inverting µModule Regulator Is EN55022 Class B Compliant
24W Inverting µModule Regulator Is EN55022 Class B Compliant
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM4651, a nonisolated inverting output µModule regulator that can generate –26.5V to –0.5V output from a positive input supply voltage. The LTM4651 operates over a 3.6V to 58V input vo
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09/06/2017
TVS Diode Families Feature High Surge Ratings and High Peak Pulse Power
TVS Diode Families Feature High Surge Ratings and High Peak Pulse Power
Nijmegen: Nexperia announced three miniature TVS diode families that are available in space-saving packages for applications in portable devices, including USB – Power Delivery (USB-PD) protection. All the new parts feature high surge ratings and high peak pulse power. Taking up just 1 x 0.6 mm (DFN1006-2
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09/05/2017
150V Synchronous Buck-Boost Controller Eliminates Surge Protection Devices & Delivers Up to 99% Efficiency
150V Synchronous Buck-Boost Controller Eliminates Surge Protection Devices & Delivers Up to 99% Efficiency
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC3779, a high efficiency (up to 99%) 4-switch single inductor synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. Its
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09/05/2017
Micro-Measurements Announces Global Market Introduction of Miniature Planar Rosette Strain Gage Pattern for PCB Testing
Micro-Measurements Announces Global Market Introduction of Miniature Planar Rosette Strain Gage Pattern for PCB Testing
Malvern, Pa – The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. announced the global market introduction of its S5198, a miniature rectangular planar rosette strain gage pattern for printed circuit board (PCB) testing, incorporating Advanced Sensors Technology.   PCB’s remain among the most essential components
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09/04/2017
Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO3-9400 Dev Board Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO3-9400 Dev Board Now Shipping from Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MachXO3-9400 development board from Lattice Semiconductor. The MachXO3-9400 board features an onboard programmable logic device and hardware management expander to help engineers prototype designs for the server, communications, industrial, and display markets. The Lattice M
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09/04/2017
Laser Diode Module System Designed for General-Purpose, Medium-Duty Applications
Laser Diode Module System Designed for General-Purpose, Medium-Duty Applications
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its newly designed GPL line of lasers for use in light industrial applications. The GPL series laser diode module system is best suited for general purpose, medium-duty applications. Intended for education, light assembly, simple alignment
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09/04/2017
Robust MKP Film Capacitors for AC Applications
Robust MKP Film Capacitors for AC Applications
TDK Corporation presents a series of robust EPCOS MKP film capacitors (B3275*) that are optimized for use with AC voltages with high ripple currents. The new types are available for rated voltages of 250 Vrms, 275 Vrms and 310 Vrms and cover a capacitance range from 1 µF to 70 µF. One particular feature is their ext
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08/31/2017
SiC Diodes Include an Optimized Forward Voltage Drop
United Silicon Carbide, Inc., announces the release of 650V and 1200V MPS SiC Diodes from its 6-inch platform.  Features include an optimized forward voltage drop, enhanced surge capability, and the industry’s lowest Qc (Qrr).  The diodes are ideally suited for telecom power, server PSUs, battery ch
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08/31/2017
Composite Connectors Deliver up to 40 Percent Weight Savings Over Similar Aluminum Devices
Composite Connectors Deliver up to 40 Percent Weight Savings Over Similar Aluminum Devices
Aerco is now stocking TE Connectivity (TE)’s DEUTSCH MIL-DTL-38999 series next generation ACT composite connectors which deliver up to 40 percent weight savings over similar aluminum devices. TE’s DEUTSCH group created one of the original composites in 1990, and its ACT series shells are not only very lightweight, th
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08/31/2017
Telit Certifies LTE-M Module with AT&T
Telit Certifies LTE-M Module with AT&T
London – Telit announced that its tri-band, single mode ME910C1-NA is the first Telit LTE Category M1 (LTE-M) module to receive certification for operation on AT&T’s LTE-M nationwide network. Certification means IoT integrators and providers can quickly start taking advantage of the reliability and cov
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08/31/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping Maxim’s MAX14819 Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver for Industry 4.0
Mouser Electronics Now Shipping Maxim’s MAX14819 Dual IO-Link Master Transceiver for Industry 4.0
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAX14819 IO-Link master transceiver from Maxim Integrated. The unique architecture of the MAX14819 reduces power dissipation by up to 50 percent and is fully compatible in all modes for IO-Link and SIO compliance to enabledesigners to incorporate intelligent sensors in
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Date:
08/30/2017
Motion Control System Reduces Development Time and Risk for OEMs
Motion Control System Reduces Development Time and Risk for OEMs
MIGDAL HA’EMEK, Israel -- ACS Motion Control has developed a modular rack-mounted motion control system that quickly and easily integrates up to eight universal motor drives with power supplies and an optional EtherCAT motion controller to deliver a customized solution. The complete MP4U control system simplif
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08/30/2017
High-Impedance Chip Beads Feature DC Resistance Values of Only 0.62 Ω and 0.69 Ω
High-Impedance Chip Beads Feature DC Resistance Values of Only 0.62 Ω and 0.69 Ω
TDK Corporation announced the development of the MMZ0402EUC series of chip beads, with the lowest DC resistance for a chip bead its size*. The two new types with their respective impedance values of 150 Ω and 180 Ω at 100 MHz, feature DC resistance values of only 0.62 Ω and 0.69 Ω. This results in a si
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08/29/2017
IP Cores Enable More Flexible Video Bridging Capabilities for Consumer, Industrial, and Automotive Applications
IP Cores Enable More Flexible Video Bridging Capabilities for Consumer, Industrial, and Automotive Applications
PORTLAND, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announces the availability of seven new modular IP cores for its award winning CrossLink FPGA product for increased design flexibility to support consumer, industrial and automotive applications. These modular IP cores offer the building blocks for customers to cr
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08/29/2017
High-Speed Transceivers Deliver Industry’s Highest Working Voltage
High-Speed Transceivers Deliver Industry’s Highest Working Voltage
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil announced two new high-speed, isolated RS-485 differential bus transceivers that provide 40Mbps bidirectional data communication for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The ISL32741E offers 1,000VRMS working voltage and 6kV of reinforced isolation, more than 2x higher th
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08/28/2017
Embedded FTP Server Available in a Free PC Tool
Embedded FTP Server Available in a Free PC Tool
Hilden, Germany – SEGGER introduces a free tool empowered by its embOS/IP FTP Server add-on. The tool serves as a full FTP Server that is set up with minimal effort. It will run on a Windows, Mac or Linux based machine. The FTP server tool enables a simple and convenient way to exchange data between any device
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08/25/2017
5mm x 5mm Power Module Delivers up to 60A
5mm x 5mm Power Module Delivers up to 60A
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced AOZ5131QI, the latest generation of power modules. The new device enables high power-density voltage regulator solutions ideal for CPU and GPU power regulation in notebook PCs, servers, and graphic cards. The new AOZ5131QI integrates a
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Date:
08/25/2017
250W Power Device Covers the Frequency Range up to 3.0GHz
250W Power Device Covers the Frequency Range up to 3.0GHz
Wolfspeed, a Cree company, has extended its family of 50V unmatched GaN HEMT RF power devices by adding a 250W part with a frequency range up to 3.0GHz and the highest efficiency of any comparably-rated GaN device available, enabling RF design engineers to use fewer components to design smaller and lighter linear am
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08/25/2017
Silicon Labs' Latest TouchXpress Capacitive Touch Controllers Now at Mouser
Silicon Labs' Latest TouchXpress Capacitive Touch Controllers Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the CPT212B and CPT213B TouchXpress capacitive touch controllers from Silicon Labs. The CPT212B and CPT213B TouchXpress controllers eliminate time-consuming firmware development, providing a simple turnkey solution for adding touch-based designs to a wide range of products, in
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08/25/2017
100W, Encapsulated DC-DC Converters Designed for RIA12 Railway Applications
100W, Encapsulated DC-DC Converters Designed for RIA12 Railway Applications
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently added the PDR 100R-P99 series to its line of fully encapsulated RIA12 DC-DC converters for railway applications. With an input voltage surge withstand capacity 3.5 times the nominal input voltage for 20ms, the converters meet RIA12 requirements for protection of traction and ro
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08/25/2017
Mouser Now Shipping Maxim’s MAX32625MBED Mbed-Enabled Development Platform
Mouser Now Shipping Maxim’s MAX32625MBED Mbed-Enabled Development Platform
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAX32625MBED Arm Mbed-enabled development platform from Maxim Integrated.The MAX32625MBED board provides a complete, functional system for developing and debugging a variety of low-power embedded systems, such as sensor hubs, connected sports devices, wearable medical pa
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Date:
08/24/2017
IVT-S measures current in the Fraunhofer development platform foxBMS

Image 1: Isabellenhütte’s high-precision current measurement system, IVT-S, measures current in the foxBMS development platform at the Fraunhofer IISB, Erlangen.

IVT-S measures current in the Fraunhofer development platform foxBMS
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB), Erlangen, is using Isabellenhütte’s shunt-based management system IVT-S for precision current measurement in battery management systems in its foxBMS development platform. The Isabellenhütte IVT series offers precise, temperatu
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08/24/2017
TE Connectivity’s microQSFP Interconnects for Next-Gen Data Center Infrastructures Now Available from Mouser
TE Connectivity’s microQSFP Interconnects for Next-Gen Data Center Infrastructures Now Available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., now offers microQSFP high-speed pluggable input/output (I/O) interconnects from TE Connectivity (TE). TE’s microQSFP interconnects, available from Mouser Electronics, are next-generation micro quad small form-factor pluggable (microQSFP) solutions designed to address key challenges
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08/24/2017
Development Board Offers Maker-Focused Processor-Plus-FPGA Performance
Development Board Offers Maker-Focused Processor-Plus-FPGA Performance
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Arty Z7 development board from Digilent. The Arty Z7 helps designers build a range of motor control and embedded vision systems on a ready-to-use development platform with Arduino Uno- and Digilent chipKIT-compatible headers, Digilent Pmod connectors, and USB and HD
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08/23/2017
CDM Now Stocks TopFlite Components’ Military and Commercial-Equivalent Connector and Accessory Solutions
CDM Now Stocks TopFlite Components’ Military and Commercial-Equivalent Connector and Accessory Solutions
Turnersville, NJ - CDM Electronics announced the availability of TopFlite Components' extensive portfolio of commercial-grade, military-equivalent backshells and adapters, protective covers, connector accessories, harsh environment connectors, and shield termination products.  The robust parts are specifica
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08/23/2017
CoolMOS P7 in SOT-223 Combining Performance and Ease of use With a Cost-Effective Package Solution
CoolMOS P7 in SOT-223 Combining Performance and Ease of use With a Cost-Effective Package Solution
Munich, Germany – Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its recently launched CoolMOS P7 technology with a SOT-223 package. The device has been developed as a one-to-one drop-in replacement for DPAK. It is fully compatible with a typical DPAK footprint. The combination of the new CoolMOS P7 pl
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08/22/2017
Hearing and Motion Sensing Platform Provides Voice-Over-BLE and Sensor Fusion in One Module
Hearing and Motion Sensing Platform Provides Voice-Over-BLE and Sensor Fusion in One Module
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BlueCoin hearing and motion sensing platform from STMicroelectronics (ST). BlueCoin is an integrated Bluetooth development system that incorporates low-power, high-performance 9-axis inertial and environmental sensors and a cluster of four digital MEMS microphones that are co
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Date:
08/22/2017
Bridge Rectifiers Feature low Power Loss and High Efficiency
Bridge Rectifiers Feature low Power Loss and High Efficiency
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced a new series of bridge rectifier diode products designed for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) in power applications. Designated Bourns Model CDTO269-BR1xL, this new series of surface mount bridge rectifier diodes features low power loss and hi
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Date:
08/22/2017
GaN-Based Development Board Enables High Efficiency Up to 15 MHz For Wireless Power and LiDAR
GaN-Based Development Board Enables High Efficiency Up to 15 MHz For Wireless Power and LiDAR
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— August 2017 — Providing an easy-to-use way for power systems designers to evaluate the exceptional performance of gallium nitride transistors and get their products into volume production quickly, Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the EPC9083, a high-efficiency
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Date:
08/22/2017
Power-on-Package Enables Higher Performance for Artificial Intelligence Processors
Power-on-Package Enables Higher Performance for Artificial Intelligence Processors
Beijing, China – Vicor Corporation announced the introduction of Power-on-Package modular current multipliers for high performance, high current, CPU/GPU/ASIC (“XPU”) processors. By freeing up XPU socket pins and eliminating losses associated with delivery of current from the motherboard to the XPU, Vicor’s Powe
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08/22/2017
Online Calculators Helps Designers Quickly Determine Thermistor Beta, Temperature Coefficient, and Resistance Temperature
Online Calculators Helps Designers Quickly Determine Thermistor Beta, Temperature Coefficient, and Resistance Temperature
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm introduced a new calculators page to its website. Offering a convenient and time-saving resource, the online calculators allow design engineers to quickly determine the beta value of NTC thermistors, in addition to their temperature coefficient and resistance temperature characteristics us
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Date:
08/21/2017
2MHz Step-up DC/DC Converter Reduces Quiescent Current to Only 9µA
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8362, a current mode, 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 2A, 60V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.8V to 60V, suitable for applications with input sources ran
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Date:
08/21/2017
Powerbox releases full range of high input voltage DC/DC converters for microgrids and datacenters

Powerbox’s PQB-PHB-PFB300S series is specially designed eor microgrid, datacenters and industrial applications

Powerbox releases full range of high input voltage DC/DC converters for microgrids and datacenters
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced a new range of high-voltage input DC/DC converters for microgrid, datacenters and industrial applications. Part of its industrial line, the new ser
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Date:
08/19/2017
Mouser Now Stocking Maxim’s MAX30004 Biopotential Heart Rate Analog Front-End
Mouser Now Stocking Maxim’s MAX30004 Biopotential Heart Rate Analog Front-End
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAX30004 biopotential analog front-end (AFE) from Maxim Integrated. The MAX30004 AFE is a single-channel biopotential heart-rate detection AFE solution for wearable medical applications, such as chest bands and single-lead wireless patches for heart rate monitoring. Th
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Date:
08/18/2017
Arduino-Compatible Development Board Integrates Bluetooth 3.0 and GPRS Into a Single Board
Arduino-Compatible Development Board Integrates Bluetooth 3.0 and GPRS Into a Single Board
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Wio Tracker from Seeed Studio. The Wireless Input Output (Wio) Tracker is an open source gateway that allows for faster GPS solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) by tracking nearly any moving thing and uploading that data wirelessly. The Seeed Studio Wio Track
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Date:
08/18/2017
Compact 15 and 30 Watt Open-Frame Power Supplies Designed for Medical Applications
Compact 15 and 30 Watt Open-Frame Power Supplies Designed for Medical Applications
These 15 and 30 Watt AC/DC power supplies feature a reinforced double I/O isolation system according to latest medical safety standards IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2 x MOPP approved for an operating altitude of 5000 m. The earth leakage current is below 100 μA what makes the units suitable for BF (body floati
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Date:
08/18/2017
40 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies Feature Industry Leading Footprint of 3
40 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies Feature Industry Leading Footprint of 3" x 2" x 0.75"
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions and Protection announces the expansion of their ABC Series open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the ultra-low profile ABC41 (industrial) and MBC41 (medical) Series, with an industry leading footprint of 3" x 2" x 0.75" (19 mm). Designed for OE
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Date:
08/18/2017
Heat Sinks Provide Cost-Effective Solutions at High Airflow
Heat Sinks Provide Cost-Effective Solutions at High Airflow
Norwood, Mass. – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has a family of Pin Fin heat sinks designed as cost-effective solutions for systems with adequate airflow. The high aspect ratio design enables ATS Pin Fin heat sinks to provide low thermal resistance from base to fins in systems where the airflow m
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Date:
08/18/2017
Radio Frequency Synthesizer Synchronizes the Output of all Onboard PLLs
Radio Frequency Synthesizer Synchronizes the Output of all Onboard PLLs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the LMX2594 wideband PLLatinum radio frequency (RF) synthesizer from Texas Instruments (TI). Part of TI’s PLLatinum series, the LMX2594 enables designers to easily synchronize the output of all onboard PLLs, saving design time for multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO), b
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Date:
08/17/2017
Easily Integrate HSPA/GSM Connectivity with Digi XBee Cellular 3G Global Embedded Modems
Easily Integrate HSPA/GSM Connectivity with Digi XBee Cellular 3G Global Embedded Modems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Digi XBee Cellular 3G global embedded modem. Designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) avoid time-consuming and expensive FCC and PTCRB end-device certifications, the modem enables engineers to quickly and easily integrate 3G (HSPA/GSM) with 2G fallback con
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Date:
08/17/2017
Double-Layer Energy Storage Capacitors Offer Extended Capacitance Values in Additional Case Sizes
Double-Layer Energy Storage Capacitors Offer Extended Capacitance Values in Additional Case Sizes
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced an extension to its 220 EDLC ENYCAP series of electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting, power backup, and UPS power source applications. Available in power and energy versions with high stability, the Vishay BCcomponents dev
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Date:
08/16/2017
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with ROBOTIS to Distribute OpenCM and DYNAMIXEL Solutions for Robotics
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with ROBOTIS to Distribute OpenCM and DYNAMIXEL Solutions for Robotics
Mouser Electronics, Inc., has entered into a global distribution agreement with ROBOTIS, a leading developer and manufacturer of modular robotics and specialized smart servos, industrial actuators, manipulators, open-source humanoid platforms and robotic development solutions. The ROBOTIS portfolio, now avail
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Date:
08/15/2017
Ultra-Wideband 3GHz to 20GHz Mixer Supports DC to 6GHz IF & 0dBm LO Drive
Ultra-Wideband 3GHz to 20GHz Mixer Supports DC to 6GHz IF & 0dBm LO Drive
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC5552, a double balanced mixer that features best-in-class wideband matching from 3GHz to 20GHz. The mixer can be used as an up- or downconverter. The LTC5552 is especially useful in up
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Date:
08/15/2017
Northern Power Now Offering Turnkey Energy Storage Solutions
BARRE, VT--(Marketwired) -  Northern Power Systems Corp now offers a full suite of megawatt-scale energy storage solutions that incorporate various battery types and capabilities, depending on the application and end-user need. In addition to providing multiple battery options, Northern Power, backed by d
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Date:
08/11/2017
Himalaya Step-Down DC-DC Converters Enable Rapid Compliance of Safety Standards for Industrial Applications
Himalaya Step-Down DC-DC Converters Enable Rapid Compliance of Safety Standards for Industrial Applications
San Jose, CA—System architects can now rapidly comply to international electrotechnical commission (IEC) and safety integrated level (SIL) standards to achieve long-term system reliability with the MAX17572 and MAX17574 Himalaya synchronous step-down DC-DC converters from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Thes
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Date:
08/10/2017
nanoPower Boost Regulator Delivers Industry’s Longest Battery Life and Smallest Solution Size for Wearable and Consumer IoT Designs
nanoPower Boost Regulator Delivers Industry’s Longest Battery Life and Smallest Solution Size for Wearable and Consumer IoT Designs
San Jose, CA and Nuremberg, Germany—With the industry's highest efficiency and lowest quiescent current (IQ) of only 300nA, the MAX17222 nanoPower boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. enables the longest battery life in the smallest form factor for wearable and consumer IoT designs. The 0.4V to
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Date:
08/10/2017
SiC MOSFET Technology Enables Power Supplies To Achieve 80+ Titanium Efficiency Rating in Next-Generation Telecom & Data Center Applications
SiC MOSFET Technology Enables Power Supplies To Achieve 80+ Titanium Efficiency Rating in Next-Generation Telecom & Data Center Applications
Wolfspeed has advanced the development of high-efficiency data center power supplies through the implementation of an innovative totem-pole PFC topology that employs its latest low-inductance SiC MOSFETs to exceed an 80+ Titanium rating, which is critical for reducing the overall power consumption for data centers
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Date:
08/10/2017
Dual-Channel Ink Jet Printer Driver Serves up to 1,024 Inkjet Nozzles
Dual-Channel Ink Jet Printer Driver Serves up to 1,024 Inkjet Nozzles
The MP113 combines the intelligence of a digital user interface with a high-voltage, high-current, dual-channel power operational amplifier for generating multi-pulse waveforms used in industrial inkjet printing applications. The onboard digital and analog modules provide the digital and analog conversion and am
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Date:
08/09/2017
Digital Display Transducer Features Rotatable Display for Easier On-Site Process Control
Digital Display Transducer Features Rotatable Display for Easier On-Site Process Control
BERWYN, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) announced Wednesday availability of the M5800 digital display pressure transducer with rotatable display. The sensor was designed for applications requiring on-site process control and readily displayed pressure measurements such as food & beverage and pharmaceutical & me
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Date:
08/09/2017
Magnetic Encoder Displacement Sensor Achieves Higher Durability, Reliability Over Hall Effect Potentiometers
Magnetic Encoder Displacement Sensor Achieves Higher Durability, Reliability Over Hall Effect Potentiometers
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new magnetic position sensor that delivers accuracy comparable to Hall effect devices while offering higher reliability and better durability. The one-time programmable (OTP) Vishay Sfernice RAME027 provides accuracy of ± 0.33 % at 25 °C in a small 27 mm
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Date:
08/09/2017
18-75V Ultra-wide Input Voltage DC/DC Converter URF48xxQB-100WR3 Series

MORNSUN new 100W DC/DC converter—URF48xxQB-100WR3 series

18-75V Ultra-wide Input Voltage DC/DC Converter URF48xxQB-100WR3 Series
Along with the upgrading of traditional manufacturing and increasing input in industrial automation, traditional industries such as industrial control and communication industries increase their demand for medium-power DC/DC power supply. Following the trend, MORNSUN introduces a new 100W DC/DC converter—URF48xxQB-1
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Date:
08/08/2017
PCB Connectors Ensure Maximum Flexibility for Device Designs
PCB Connectors Ensure Maximum Flexibility for Device Designs
Weidmüller’s application-oriented OMNIMATE Power range of PCB terminals and plug-in connectors for power electronics devices is now in stock in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The highly reliable Power PCB connectors ensure maximum flexibility for device de
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Date:
08/08/2017
RF MLCCs Offer Reliability and Design Flexibility With Industry's First Operating Temps to 200°C
RF MLCCs Offer Reliability and Design Flexibility With Industry's First Operating Temps to 200°C
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry's first surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) for high frequency RF and microwave applications to offer an operating temperature range to +200 °C. For telecom base stations and military communication systems, the Vishay Vit
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Date:
08/08/2017
Varistors With Increased Permissible Operating Temperature
Varistors With Increased Permissible Operating Temperature
TDK Corporation presents leaded EPCOS metal oxide disk varistors, which have now been approved for an increased operating temperature of 105 °C (previously 85 °C). The reason for this is the recertification of the B722* series of varistors in accordance with UL 1449, 4th Edition, and IEC 61051. Raising the pe
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Date:
08/08/2017
Seeed’s BeagleBone Green Wireless IoT Developer Prototyping Kit Now Shipping from Mouser
Seeed’s BeagleBone Green Wireless IoT Developer Prototyping Kit Now Shipping from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BeagleBone Green Wireless IoT Developer Prototyping Kit for the Google Cloud Platform from Seeed Studio. Together with BeagleBoard.org and Google, Seeed Studio introduces an Internet of Things (IoT) prototyping kit that includes a variety of sensors and actuators fr
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Date:
08/08/2017
Microwave Multiplexers Suitable for Switching 50Ω Signals up to 50GHz
Microwave Multiplexers Suitable for Switching 50Ω Signals up to 50GHz
Clacton-on-Sea, UK –Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 40-785B PXI Microwave Multiplexers range with new 50GHz modules. These new modules are single or dual 6-channel multiplexers with relays mounted on the front panel. They are suitable for switching 50Ω signals up to 50GHz. The single slot version c
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Date:
08/08/2017
TVS Diode Array Maintains Critical Signal Line Impedance for High-Speed Communications Ports
TVS Diode Array Maintains Critical Signal Line Impedance for High-Speed Communications Ports
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., introduced a TVS diode array designed to provide effective surge protection in high-speed communication port and sensitive transceiver applications. The Bourns Model CDDFN10-2574N TVS diode array features a DFN10 package that uses a flow-through layout to enable minimal impedance ch
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Date:
08/08/2017
Transformers Meet PoE, PoE+, and UPoE Power Specs
Transformers Meet PoE, PoE+, and UPoE Power Specs
Lake Forest, Calif. — Premier Magnetics introduces its expanded line of low-cost, high-performance transformers designed to support the full range of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications from IEEE 802.3af (15.4W, max), IEEE 802.3at (30W), Cisco UPoE and other higher-power PoE extensions up to 60W. The low-profile, su
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Date:
08/04/2017
Ultra-Low Power PMICs Increase Battery Life and Efficiency for Wearables
Ultra-Low Power PMICs Increase Battery Life and Efficiency for Wearables
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking MAX77650 and MAX77651 power management ICs (PMICs) from Maxim Integrated. These ultra-small, ultra-low-power PMICs integrate voltage regulators with a charger and current regulators to reduce external component count when designing small lithium-ion battery-operated pr
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Date:
08/03/2017
PCB Connectors Plug in Any Position, No Tools Required
PCB Connectors Plug in Any Position, No Tools Required
New Phoenix Contact SKEDD PCB connectors feature an innovative new plug-in technology and can be mounted directly onto PCBs in any position without using tools. Launched recently by Phoenix Contact, the SDC 2.5 Series and SDDC 1.5 Series are now available in Europe at TTI, Inc. SKEDD technology enables Phoenix C
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Date:
08/03/2017
Panasonic Introduces the Industry's Thinnest Push-Button-Type Switch
Munich: Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has recently introduced an SMD push-button switch named “Light Touch Switch”, which is the thinnest of its kind currently on the market with a thickness of only 0.50mm. The device features a very small footprint of only 2.6x1.6mm and it is designed
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Date:
08/03/2017
Mouser Now Stocking Amphenol ZnNi Circular Mil-Spec Metal Connectors
Mouser Now Stocking Amphenol ZnNi Circular Mil-Spec Metal Connectors
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking Amphe-Lite gray zinc nickel (ZnNi) metal connectors from Amphenol Industrial. Part of the Amphe-Lite commercial subminiature connector series, these RoHS-compliant connectors feature zinc-over-electroless-nickel shell plating to withstand harsh environments. Amphenol Amphe-Lit
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Date:
08/03/2017
New Evaluation Boards for USB Type-C USB Power Delivery
New Evaluation Boards for USB Type-C USB Power Delivery
Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif., – ROHM has recently announced the availability of USB Power Delivery (USBPD) compatible transmitter/receiver evaluation boards designed to connect to information and peripheral devices using the new Type-C connector. Recent years have seen a greater demand to reduce industria
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Date:
08/03/2017
12 W LED Downlight Reference Design Features Sophisticated Dimming and Color Management
12 W LED Downlight Reference Design Features Sophisticated Dimming and Color Management
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Power Integrations announced a new reference design, DER-612, describing a constant-voltage (CV), constant-current (CC) 12-watt isolated flyback power supply with power factor correction for smart lighting applications. The design includes a 3.3 V power supply to drive a Casambi CBM-001 Bluetooth wireless module, which provides convenient dimming and color management control of the four-stri
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Date:
08/02/2017
Micro Motor Connectors Combine Power and Brake in Compact IP67 Form Factor
Micro Motor Connectors Combine Power and Brake in Compact IP67 Form Factor
TE Connectivity’s latest Micro Motor Connectors for harsh industrial applications are now available in Europe at TTI, Inc. TE’s Micro Motor connection solutions are compact and highly reliable.  The range now includes a 9-position encoder connector and a 4+2 power & brake connector. TE’s Power &am
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Date:
08/01/2017
USB 3.0 Hub Offers Both Isolation and Super Speed
USB 3.0 Hub Offers Both Isolation and Super Speed
Adding to its comprehensive line of USB products, B+B SmartWorx powered by Advantech has announced its newest USB Hub to the industry: USH304, the first isolated USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub offering both isolation and super high speeds. USH304 — an ultra-rugged 4-port isolated USB — offers 2,500 VDC voltage isolat
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Date:
08/01/2017
2.4GHz Transceivers Deliver Integrated Long-Range RF for IoT
2.4GHz Transceivers Deliver Integrated Long-Range RF for IoT
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering the SX128x 2.4 GHz transceivers from Semtech. Part of Semtech’s SX1200 line of ultra-low-power wireless transceivers, the SX128x half-duplex radio frequency (RF) transceivers are able to withstand heavy interference and transmit over long ranges, and are one of the fi
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Date:
08/01/2017
Software Development Kit Offers Support for new Bluetooth SIG Standard
Shanghai, China – Telink Semiconductor has announced the availability of an SDK (software development kit) which is fully compatible with the new Bluetooth SIG specification supporting mesh networking capability announced last month. This adds to its own proprietary Bluetooth mesh networking protocol that Tel
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Date:
08/01/2017
Zigbee Extender Designed for Wireless Sensor Network, Machine-to-Machine, and IoT Applications
Zigbee Extender Designed for Wireless Sensor Network, Machine-to-Machine, and IoT Applications
Santa Clara, CA   Cortet by CEL announced the availability of the Cortet Z10 Range Extender (CGW-Z-010) for use in various wireless sensor network (WSN), machine-to-machine (M2M), and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Z10 Range Extender has been optimized for RF performance, providing ind
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Date:
08/01/2017
Ultrasonic Processor and Driver Designed for Wide Distance Object Detection
Ultrasonic Processor and Driver Designed for Wide Distance Object Detection
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the PGA460 and PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic signal processors and drivers from Texas Instruments (TI). Available in both automotive (PGA460-Q1) and non-automotive (PGA460) options, these devices are ultrasonic sensors that support wide-distance object detection at low power, ma
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Date:
07/28/2017
High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Feature C0G Temperature Characteristics
High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Feature C0G Temperature Characteristics
KEMET announced the expansion of its surface mount High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor portfolio with the addition of the EIA 0603 case size (1608 metric) with C0G temperature characteristics. These devices are the smallest of their kind and offer designers the ability to continue miniaturizing tr
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Date:
07/28/2017
Maxim's Dual Channel Transceiver Adopted by Omron for IO-Link Sensor Applications
Maxim's Dual Channel Transceiver Adopted by Omron for IO-Link Sensor Applications
San Jose, CA and Tokyo, Japan — Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that its MAX14827A dual IO-Link transceiver has been adopted by Omron Corporation. The high-performing device from Maxim, which utilizes IO-Link sensors to reduce maintenance and increase uptime, provides continuous diagnostics and monitoring at
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Date:
07/27/2017
Special Bearings Serve Electric Motors, MRIs, Electric Traction Motors in Railroad Applications
BOSTON, MA… Emerson Bearing Boston announces an expanded line of bearings for electric motors, medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers (MRIs) and other "high voltage" applications. Bearings for Electrically Charged, Severe Environments Electrical current can be incredibly damag
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Date:
07/27/2017
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Cree’s Next-Generation XLamp XHP70.2 LEDs
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Cree’s Next-Generation XLamp XHP70.2 LEDs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the XLamp XHP70.2 LEDs from Cree. These second-generation Extreme High Power (XHP) LEDs deliver up to 9 percent more lumens and 18 percent higher lumens-per-watt (LPW) than the first-generation XHP70 LEDs. The Cree XLamp XHP70.2 LEDs, available from Mouser Electroni
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Date:
07/27/2017
Packaged MEMS Microphones Feature a 70 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Packaged MEMS Microphones Feature a 70 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Munich, Germany – Infineon Technologies AG is entering the packaged silicon microphone market. With this it is addressing the needs for high performance, low noise MEMS microphones. The analog and digital microphones are based on Infineon’s dual backplate MEMS technology and distinguish themse
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Date:
07/25/2017
Sub-1GHz Transceiver Provides Expanded Reach and Sigfox Compliance
Sub-1GHz Transceiver Provides Expanded Reach and Sigfox Compliance
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the S2-LP ultra-low power, sub-1GHz transceiver from STMicroelectronics (ST). A successor to ST’s highly acclaimed SPIRIT1, the S2-LP radio chip offers designers increased transmission range, greater selectivity, ultra-low power consumption, and high configuration fl
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Date:
07/25/2017
Wire-to-Wire Connectors Designed to Provide Cost-Effective, Reliable, and Sealed Performance
Wire-to-Wire Connectors Designed to Provide Cost-Effective, Reliable, and Sealed Performance
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ValuSeal wire-to-wire connector system from Molex, LLC. ValuSeal connectors are designed to provide cost-effective, reliable, and sealed performance, all within a one-piece housing design. The IP65-rated wire-and-ring seal system is capable of 11.0 A of power and is
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Date:
07/24/2017
Applications Processors Meet High-Performance Industrial Display Requirements
Applications Processors Meet High-Performance Industrial Display Requirements
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the AM571x Sitara applications processors from Texas Instruments(TI). These ARM Cortex-based devices achieve high levels of processing and are designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded applications, including industrial communications, human-machine interface
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Date:
07/24/2017
Battery Shunt Resistor Improves Accuracy, Provides Consistent Contact Location
Battery Shunt Resistor Improves Accuracy, Provides Consistent Contact Location
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new 36 W Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistor featuring three sense pins in the 8518 case size. With extremely low resistance values down to 50 µΩ, the Vishay Dale WSBS8518...40 increases accuracy and lowers costs compared with Hall Effect current se
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Date:
07/24/2017
Buck Regulator Reduces EMI & Enables High Power Density Applications
Buck Regulator Reduces EMI & Enables High Power Density Applications
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., announces the LTC7150S, a 20V, 20A monolithic synchronous buck converter with differential VOUT remote sensing. The device’s unique phase lockable controlled on-time constant frequency current mode architecture eases compensation and is ideal for high st
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Date:
07/24/2017
Wuerth Elektronik and FELA collaborating on research into new technology
Wuerth Elektronik and FELA collaborating on research into new technology
Despite current stability and positive sales growth in the circuit board indus-try, it must be presumed that consolidation has not yet come to an end. Circuit board manufacturers are facing enormous price erosion caused by Asian circuit boards, as well as rising manufacturing costs in Europe and generally intense g
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Date:
07/21/2017
Cable Assemblies Supports Most Recent Positive Train Control Initiatives
Cable Assemblies Supports Most Recent Positive Train Control Initiatives
CDM Electronics announced the availability of a comprehensive array of semi-custom and custom cable assemblies optimized to meet the latest requirements of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems that are designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, derailments caused by excessive speeds, unauthorized train movements in
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Date:
07/20/2017
Rectifiers in MicroSMP Package Save Significant Space While Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency
Rectifiers in MicroSMP Package Save Significant Space While Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., expanded its offering of surface-mount TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 10 new 1 A and 2 A devices in the eSMP series MicroSMP (DO-219AD) package. Providing space-saving alternatives to Schottky rectifiers in the SOD123W, the Vishay General Semiconductor de
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Date:
07/20/2017
BrainChip Launches New AI-powered Software that Accelerates Pattern Search and Facial Classification
BrainChip Launches New AI-powered Software that Accelerates Pattern Search and Facial Classification
Aliso Viejo, California – BrainChip Holdings Ltd. announced the release of its new software product, BrainChip Studio. BrainChip Studio is the result of more than 10 years development and uses an artificial intelligence technology called a spiking neural network, a type of neuromorphic computing that simulates t
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Date:
07/19/2017
Varistors Provide Reliable ESD Protection in Capacitance-Sensitive Applications
Varistors Provide Reliable ESD Protection in Capacitance-Sensitive Applications
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. — AVX Corporation has released the new Antenna PowerGuard Series varistors, an ultralow capacitance extension of its reliable AntennaGuard range with new voltage, capacitance, and energy ratings. Antenna PowerGuard Series varistors exhibit high current and energy handling capabilities, low ins
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Date:
07/19/2017
Company Introduces the Highest Performance PC/104 Embedded Processing Module Ever

Sundance’s SMT6657 - the highest performance PC/104 embedded processing module ever

Company Introduces the Highest Performance PC/104 Embedded Processing Module Ever
Chesham, UK – Sundance Multiprocessor Technology Ltd., has announced the SMT6657, the highest performance embedded processing module ever manufactured on the PC/104 small form factor of 90mm x 96mm. Sundance has also announced that the SMT6657 has been chosen by the new Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FA
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Date:
07/19/2017
Current Limiters Designed for Voltages From 280 V AC to 560 V AC
Current Limiters Designed for Voltages From 280 V AC to 560 V AC
TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS PTC-based inrush current limiters. The four new versions of the B5921*J0130A020 series with plastic housing are designed for voltages from 280 V AC to 560 V AC, offer rated resistances from 22 Ω to 100 Ω at 25 °C and have a heat capacity of up to 2.3 J/K. The
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Date:
07/18/2017
Microcontroller Series Delivers Increased Throughput and Lower Power
Microcontroller Series Delivers Increased Throughput and Lower Power
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ATtiny1617 microcontroller series from Microchip Technology. Part of Microchip’s low-power8-bit AVR microcontroller portfolio, the ATtiny1617 devices offer pin and code compatibility with the ATtiny817 series devices while extending the flash memory. The compact 8-
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Date:
07/18/2017
Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enable USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support
Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enable USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of highly flexible, single-chip buck-boost battery charge controllers for one- to four-cell (1S to 4S) designs. The bq25703A and bq25700A synchronous charge controllers support efficient charging through USB Type-C and other USB ports in end equipment ranging fr
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Date:
07/18/2017
Resettable Fuses Provide Optimal Circuit Protection Performance
Resettable Fuses Provide Optimal Circuit Protection Performance
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced it has expanded its successful line of ultra-low resistance Multifuse Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses. Bourns is introducing the new model series MF-PSML (0805 size) while adding new low-profile devices to the company's existing MF-NSML (12
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Date:
07/18/2017
Environmental Sensor Combines Pressure, Humidity, Temperature and Indoor Air Quality Measurement Functions for IoT applications
Environmental Sensor Combines Pressure, Humidity, Temperature and Indoor Air Quality Measurement Functions for IoT applications
Reutlingen, Germany – Bosch Sensortec's environmental sensor BME680 provides highly accurate measurement of indoor air quality, barometric pressure, relative humidity and ambient air temperature. It is housed in a robust yet compact 3.0 x 3.0 mm² package making it ideal for both mobile and stationary applicati
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Date:
07/17/2017
105V, 2.3A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Delivers 96% Efficiency with Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
105V, 2.3A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Delivers 96% Efficiency with Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., announces the LTC7103, a 2.3A, 105V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its wide 4.4V to 105V input voltage range is designed for operation from a continuously high voltage input source or from an input that has high voltage surges, el
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Date:
07/17/2017
1000Vdc Input Industrial DC-DC Converters Deliver 500W
1000Vdc Input Industrial DC-DC Converters Deliver 500W
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ HVI 500-1K-XX-FX Series of DC-DC converters are designed for rugged industrial applications that require high input voltages and wide DC-input ranges. The converters accept a nominal input voltage of 1000Vdc with an 800Vdc to 1200Vdc operating input range. The 500W units provide 36V, 48
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Date:
07/17/2017
Low-Energy Wireless Modules Offer an Extended Range of up to 400 Meters
Low-Energy Wireless Modules Offer an Extended Range of up to 400 Meters
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping EZ-BLE PRoC XR Bluetooth 4.2 modules and evaluation boards from Cypress Semiconductor. These Bluetooth low energy wireless modules offer an extended range of up to 400 meters bidirectional communication (or up to 450 meters in beacon-only mode) for a broad range of applicat
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Date:
07/13/2017
60V Protected High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
60V Protected High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC7003, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 60V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, enabling it to remain on indefinitely. The LTC7003’s powerful 1Ω ga
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Date:
07/13/2017
Switching AC Power Sources Covers a Range from 1.5kVA to 12kVA
Switching AC Power Sources Covers a Range from 1.5kVA to 12kVA
The ASX Series is a family of High Performance Switching AC Power Sources covering the power range from 1.5kVA to 12kVA. The product line offers both single and three phase models. Units are conservatively designed and output power ratings are based on the most severe combination
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Date:
07/12/2017
IGBT Module Portfolio Feature an Increased Current Rating of 150 A
IGBT Module Portfolio Feature an Increased Current Rating of 150 A
Munich, Germany – Infineon Technologies AG is expanding the product portfolio of the IGBT modules with the EconoPIM 3 package. The current rating of the module is thereby increased from 100 A by 50 percent to 150 A. The new power modules serve the growing demand for higher power density wit
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Date:
07/12/2017
Miniature Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors Benefit From Ultra-Low ESR Values and a Small Footprint
Miniature Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors Benefit From Ultra-Low ESR Values and a Small Footprint
Munich: Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europehas recently introduced a new series of miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors (radial lead type) for applications such as Unit Power Supply Output, Noise Filtering, DC/DC Converter and Back-Up Power. New FS series capacitors benefit from low ESR valu
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Date:
07/12/2017
Single-Board Computers 10x Faster Than Raspberry Pi 3
Single-Board Computers 10x Faster Than Raspberry Pi 3
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now offering the powerful X86 single-board computers from UDOO. The open source X86 combines the power of a PC with prototyping capabilities of the Arduino 101 and boasts 10 times faster execution time than the Raspberry Pi 3. With the X86, engineers can run a broad range of software, fr
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Date:
07/12/2017
KEMET Broadens Automotive Applications Where the Benefits of Polymer Electrolytics Can Be Utilized
KEMET Broadens Automotive Applications Where the Benefits of Polymer Electrolytics Can Be Utilized
KEMET has announced the extension of its T598 range of polymer electrolytic capacitors with new higher voltage rated parts. The addition of 35V devices for capacitance values of 22 and 33 microfarads represents a first-to-market for KEMET. The new AEC-Q200 qualified parts extend the range of automotive ap
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Date:
07/12/2017
MOSFET Platform Engineered for Superior Switching and EMI Performance
MOSFET Platform Engineered for Superior Switching and EMI Performance
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of AOTF190A60L, the first product in the new aMOS5 HV MOSFET platform.  This device provides high-efficiency performance in an easy-to-use solution optimized for server power supplies, high-end computers, charging stations a
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Date:
07/12/2017
Building a Safer Lithium-Ion Battery
American Chemical Society

Lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable power source for our proliferating gadgets. They have also, on occasion, been known to catch fire. To yield insight into what goes wrong when batteries fail and how to address the safety hazard, scientists report in the journal ACS Sensors that they have found a p
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Date:
07/12/2017
Single-Phase Power Capacitors Designed for Rated AC Voltages of Between 250 Vrms and 600 Vrms
Single-Phase Power Capacitors Designed for Rated AC Voltages of Between 250 Vrms and 600 Vrms
TDK Corporation has significantly extended its range of EPCOS single-phase power capacitors for industrial electronics. The capacitors of series B32370* through B32374* are designed for rated AC voltages of between 250 Vrms and 600 Vrms, cover a capacitance range from 5 µF to 600 µF, and feature a maximum cu
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Date:
07/11/2017
Off-the-Shelf and Custom In-Vehicle Smart Multimedia USB Charging Modules Reduce Overall Engineering Costs
Off-the-Shelf and Custom In-Vehicle Smart Multimedia USB Charging Modules Reduce Overall Engineering Costs
With the rise of in-vehicle infotainment, automotive manufacturers are now designing multiple USB chargers into each model, which has increased costs.  Molex has announced a new off-the-shelf USB charger that suits most transportation applications and also manufactures customized smart multimedia modules (C
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Date:
07/11/2017
36V, 2A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down LED Driver with Silent Switcher Topology Minimizes EMI Concerns
36V, 2A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down LED Driver with Silent Switcher Topology Minimizes EMI Concerns
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT3932, a monolithic, synchronous, step-down DC/DC converter with internal 36V, 2A power switches and an internal PWM generator. Its fixed frequency, peak current mode control accurately reg
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Date:
07/11/2017
Modular, Scalable Off-Grid Energy Solution Requires no Professional Installation
Modular, Scalable Off-Grid Energy Solution Requires no Professional Installation
Choosing an off-grid power solution is like predicting the future. It’s hard. You need to predict the amount of energy that the system will require if you add appliances, increase production, add infrastructure, or simply turn on a hair dryer. Currently, off-grid power solutions require a level of custom
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Date:
07/11/2017
Pressure Sensor Designed for Medical, Automotive, and Industrial Applications
Pressure Sensor Designed for Medical, Automotive, and Industrial Applications
Andover, Massachusetts- MEMSIC Inc. announced the launch of its MDP200 Bi-Directional Differential Pressure Sensor for CPAP, breath detection, room pressure, damper control, flow hood, fume hood, filter monitoring and other applications where ultra-low differential pressure performance is required. Currently sampling,
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Date:
07/11/2017
Microsemi Expands Broad Clock Management Fanout Buffer Product Line With Seven New Devices
Microsemi Expands Broad Clock Management Fanout Buffer Product Line With Seven New Devices
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Microsemi Corporation announced four new miClockBuffer products and three new miSmartBuffer products in its portfolio of clock management fanout buffers. The ZL40230, ZL30235 and ZL30240 miSmartBuffer and ZL40231, ZL40234,  ZL40241 and ZL40260 miClockBuffer devices further expand Mi
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Date:
07/11/2017
Mouser Now Stocking Silicon Labs’ Latest Blue Gecko Bluetooth 5 SoCs
Mouser Now Stocking Silicon Labs’ Latest Blue Gecko Bluetooth 5 SoCs
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the EFR32BG12 and EFR32BG13 Blue Gecko systems-on-chips (SoCs) from Silicon Labs. Part of the Wireless Gecko portfolio, these Bluetooth low energy SoCs deliver superior RF performance, enhanced cryptography acceleration, larger memory options, on-chip capacitive touch contr
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Date:
07/10/2017
AVX Releases New SPICE Models for its CapGuard Automotive & TransGuard Automotive Series Varistors
AVX Releases New SPICE Models for its CapGuard Automotive & TransGuard Automotive Series Varistors
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released new SPICE models for its CapGuard Automotive and TransGuard Automotive Series multilayer varistors. Designed to enable shorter, more cost-effective development cycles with more first-pass prototype successes, SPICE models allow electronic design engineers to quickly,
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Date:
07/10/2017
High-Sensitivity Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Offers Increased Detection to 1.5 Meters

The Vishay Semiconductors VCNL4200 high sensitivity proximity and ambient light sensor combines long distance proximity detection up to 1.5 m with Filtron technology in a compact 8 mm by 3 mm by 1.8 mm QFN package.

High-Sensitivity Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Offers Increased Detection to 1.5 Meters
MALVERN, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new high sensitivity proximity and ambient light sensor that combines long distance proximity detection up to 1.5 m with Filtron technology in a compact 8 mm by 3 mm by 1.8 mm surface-mount package. The Vishay Semiconductors VCNL
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Date:
07/10/2017
OMRON’s Wireless 2JCIE-BL01 Sends Environmental Sensor Data Directly to Smartphones
OMRON’s Wireless 2JCIE-BL01 Sends Environmental Sensor Data Directly to Smartphones
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the 2JCIE-BL01 environment sensor from OMRON Electronic Components. Designed to detect the surrounding environment, the 2JCIE-BL01 is a compact, battery-operable environmental sensor with seven different sensing capabilities. Developers can use the 2JCIE-BL01 in applications su
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Date:
07/06/2017
Solid State SMD Fuse for the Most Demanding Applications
Solid State SMD Fuse for the Most Demanding Applications
Santa Rosa, California — SCHURTER’s new High Current Fuse, HCF, is an extremely robust SMD fuse, designed using solid state, thin film technology.  With its fast reacting breaking capacity rated 1000 A at 125 VAC/ 125 VDC, over a current range of 5 A to 15A, the HCF is especially suited for use in particularly har
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Date:
07/06/2017
Gateway Device Overcomes LIN Bus Limitations in Modern Automotive Lighting Applications
Gateway Device Overcomes LIN Bus Limitations in Modern Automotive Lighting Applications
Tessenderlo, Belgium - Melexis announces a new LIN-to-LIN gateway that overcomes the limitation of just 16 devices on a typical LIN bus. Each MLX81120 connects as a LIN slave on the main LIN bus and is controlled directly from the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM). The new device allows for up to 16 LIN RGB
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Date:
07/06/2017
150V High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
150V High Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC7001, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 150V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, enabling it to remain on indefinitely. The LTC7001’s powerful 1
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Date:
07/06/2017
Cirrus Logic Accelerates Design of Voice-Enabled Devices with Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Cirrus Logic Accelerates Design of Voice-Enabled Devices with Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
AUSTIN, Texas – Cirrus Logic introduced a development kit for Alexa Voice Service (AVS), optimized for smart speakers and smart home applications including voice controlled devices, hands-free portable speakers and networked speakers. With the Cirrus Logic IC and software design, the Voice Capture Development Ki
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Date:
07/06/2017
Ultra Low-Profile Automotive Connectors Offer 30% Space Saving
Ultra Low-Profile Automotive Connectors Offer 30% Space Saving
JST Automotive wiring harnesses and wire-to-board connection systems are very widely used by every automotive OEM globally. To meet the demands of today’s automotive manufacturers for ultra-reliable, high performance connectors, JST Automotive has developed its new AIT and AIT II Series high voltage, ultra-low pr
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Date:
07/05/2017
Multi-layer Circuit Board Material Designed for Wireless Base Stations
Multi-layer Circuit Board Material Designed for Wireless Base Stations
Osaka/Ottobrunn: Panasonic Corporation announced that it has commercialized its "High Thermal Conductivity, Low Transmission Loss Halogen-free Multi-layer Circuit Board Material (Part No. R-5575)" intended for wireless base stations, and will launch mass production in August 2017. The industry's first(*1) hal
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Date:
07/05/2017
MLCCs Bring Enhanced Performance, Stability and Predictability to Automotive Applications

KEMET's U2J dielectric now has automotive qualification.

MLCCs Bring Enhanced Performance, Stability and Predictability to Automotive Applications
KEMET has announced the extension of its U2J dielectric for automotive grade applications. With AEC-Q200 automotive qualification, the U2J surface mount (SMD) platform offers more than twice the capacitance available in C0G/NP0. It also offers superior temperature performance over X7R, X8R and X5R, ren
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Date:
06/30/2017
Industry’s Lowest Power Zero-Drift Op Amp Consumes only 1.3μA

Micropower Zero-Drift Op Amp Achieves 5µV Max VOS at 2µA Max IS

Industry’s Lowest Power Zero-Drift Op Amp Consumes only 1.3μA
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC2063 zero-drift op amp which draws just 1.3μA typ (2μA max) on a 1.8V supply. This micropower amplifier maintains uncompromised precision: maximum input offset voltage is 5μV at 25°C, maximum drift is 0.06μV/°C from –40°C to 125°C.
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Date:
06/29/2017
Robust 3D Transponder Coils With High Sensitivity for Automotive
Robust 3D Transponder Coils With High Sensitivity for Automotive
TDK Corporation presents a new series of 3D transponder coils with a high sensitivity level for passive entry passive start (PEPS) and other access systems. Measuring just 11.5 mm x 12.5 mm x 3.6 mm, the B82453C*A* series features six types of 3D transponder coils that offer sensitivity levels from 45 mV/µT to
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Date:
06/29/2017
Nickel-PTFE-Nanodiamond Coatings Feature Improved Abrasive Wear Properties

New generation Carbodeon NanoDiamond coatings can reduce sliding parts wear by as much as 85 percent

Nickel-PTFE-Nanodiamond Coatings Feature Improved Abrasive Wear Properties
Helsinki, Finland:  Nanodiamond material specialist Carbodeon of Finland has worked with metal finishing specialist CCT Plating of Germany, to develop a new electroless nickel, PTFE and nanodiamond composite coating. Electroless nickel-PTFE (EN-PTFE) coatings provide excellent anti-adhesive and low fric
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Date:
06/29/2017
OSRAM OSTAR Projection Power LEDs Now Available from Mouser Electronics
OSRAM OSTAR Projection Power LEDs Now Available from Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the OSRAM OSTAR Projection Power LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. These slim, high-luminance LEDs — based on advanced thin-film and UX:3 chip technologies — generate high luminous flux and radiant intensity previously unseen from a such a small surface area. The LE
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Date:
06/29/2017
Half-Brick 150 Watt DC-DC Converters Offer Ultra-Wide 8:1 Input Range
Half-Brick 150 Watt DC-DC Converters Offer Ultra-Wide 8:1 Input Range
XP Power announced the QSB150 series of 150 Watt half brick DC-DC converters aimed at a wide range of applications where an ultra-wide input range are required. Conforming to the industry standard half brick footprint of 61.5 x 57.9 x 12.7 mm (2.40 x 2.28 x 0.50 inches), and having pin out compatibility with ex
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Date:
06/29/2017
WiFi Module can Achieve +20dBm Output Power When in 802.11b Mode
WiFi Module can Achieve +20dBm Output Power When in 802.11b Mode
Building on the success of its CleO smart display offering and the array of accessories that accompany it, Bridgetek has now brought wireless connectivity into the mix. Transmitting and receiving in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the CleO35-WiFi module is compliant with the commonly used IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi stan
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Date:
06/29/2017
Step-Down Switching Regulator Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
Step-Down Switching Regulator Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8609S, a 2A (3A Peak), 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC ca
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Date:
06/29/2017
Murata’s IRQ DC-DC Converters Deliver Leading Reliability for Railway & Industrial Applications

Murata’s IRQ DC-DC Converters Deliver Leading Reliability for Railway & Industrial Applications

Murata’s IRQ DC-DC Converters Deliver Leading Reliability for Railway & Industrial Applications
Murata is introducing the first in a series of encapsulated DC-DC converters designed specifically for industrial and railway applications from Murata Power Solutions. The IRQ series delivers the latest technology in fixed frequency power conversion available in the industry. The advanced electrical and mechanical de
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Date:
06/28/2017
IoT Devices Provide a Pre-Integrated, Ready-to-Use Solution
IoT Devices Provide a Pre-Integrated, Ready-to-Use Solution
Geneva, Sungnam – STMicroelectronics and Security Platform Inc. are bringing robust, efficient, and easy-to-use security solutions to IoT devices. The IoT comprises potentially billions of tiny, connected, embedded computing devices to help manage services and infrastructure automatically. The devices communicate th
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Date:
06/28/2017
Rugged RS485 Transceiver Meets IEC Level 4 ESD Standard
Rugged RS485 Transceiver Meets IEC Level 4 ESD Standard
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC2862A, an enhanced version of the widely accepted LTC2862 ±60V tolerant RS485/RS422 transceiver that released several years ago. Both of these half-duplex transceivers eliminate field fai
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Date:
06/28/2017
R&S FSW Becomes the First Signal and Spectrum Analyzer Offering 2 GHz Internal Analysis Bandwidth
R&S FSW Becomes the First Signal and Spectrum Analyzer Offering 2 GHz Internal Analysis Bandwidth
Munich -- Rohde & Schwarz is expanding the internal analysis bandwidth of its R&S FSW high-end signal and spectrum analyzer up to 2 GHz by introducing the new R&S FSW-B2001 option. This test solution enables R&D users to investigate wideband signals in detail without the need for an external di
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Date:
06/28/2017
Cortet by CEL launches new online resource for lamp and luminaire manufacturers and integrators
Cortet by CEL launches new online resource for lamp and luminaire manufacturers and integrators
Santa Clara, CA Cortet by CEL announces a new online resource for manufacturers, integrators, installers and reseller of lighting systems, luminaires, lamps and control/management systems for industrial and office facilities, warehouses, and other large facilities. “Businesses and manufacturers looking to ex
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Date:
06/27/2017
Reference Designs Support LoRa Communication, ECC Security, Signal Aggregation, Machine Learning & Graphics Acceleration
Reference Designs Support LoRa Communication, ECC Security, Signal Aggregation, Machine Learning & Graphics Acceleration
Portland, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the availability of new reference designs based on its iCE40 UltraPlus FPGA devices to address emerging market requirements and to enable an expedited product development cycle. Expanding one of the industry’s most energy-efficient and programmable mo
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Date:
06/27/2017
Direct drive motor offers precision valve control
Direct drive motor offers precision valve control
Vista, Calif. – Sensata Technologies announced the release of the new Limited Angle Torque (LAT) Motor, BEI Kimco model LAT22-18, for motorized valve control. This low cost, direct drive motor can be integrated into a valve assembly for thermostat control as well as fuel metering, air intake shut off, fuel s
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Date:
06/27/2017
Dual output buck regulator incorporates a constant-frequency, peak-current-mode architecture
Dual output buck regulator incorporates a constant-frequency, peak-current-mode architecture
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC7124, a high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous dual output buck regulator that incorporates a constant frequency, peak current mode architecture. Optional spread spectrum frequency modulation is integrated for reducing radiated and conductive EM
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Date:
06/27/2017
Automotive surface mount load dump TVS helps to overcome transient surges in vehicles
Automotive surface mount load dump TVS helps to overcome transient surges in vehicles
Now available in Europe through TTI, Inc. are SLD8S Series Automotive SMT Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes from Littelfuse offering a choice of 7000W (10/1000μs) or 2200W (load dump) peak pulse power dissipation ratings in a surface mount SMTO-263 package. The high peak pulse power dissipation ratings ena
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Date:
06/26/2017
50 volt DC-DC bricks enable GaN wireless power amplifiers
50 volt DC-DC bricks enable GaN wireless power amplifiers
Tempe, Ariz. — Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced three new series of 50-volt dc-dc converter modules to support the rapidly growing number of high power wireless base station (BTS) and remote radio head (RRH) deployments using GaN and high voltage LDMOS technologyfor increased power density and h
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06/26/2017
LVDT sensors provide precision measurements of position and path
LVDT sensors provide precision measurements of position and path
The new Inelta ILAT Series Miniature LVDT Sensors provide precision measurements of position and path in the range of single-digit millimeters.  The sensors of this series are available in Models ILAT 2, ILAT4 and ILAT10 for the exact measurements of ±1 mm, ±2 mm or ±5 mm traveling distances. Owing to th
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06/26/2017
Hall sensor developed for industrial and automotive applications
Hall sensor developed for industrial and automotive applications
Munich, Germany – Development kits for sensors from Infineon are significantly reducing design effort – and thereby development time and system costs. For reliable and fast measurement of speed, Infineon Technologies AG is offering the new Hall sensor TLE4922 as well as the “Speed Senso
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06/26/2017
LEDs enable human-centric lighting optimized for circadian rhythms

Only 5.7% of human retinal cells are S-cones, which can distinguish blue color
Source – Nature paper number: Roorda et al. Nature, 397, 520-522, (1999)

LEDs enable human-centric lighting optimized for circadian rhythms
ANSAN, South Korea – Seoul Semiconductor has developed a new LED technology that produces light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight. Announced at a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany on June 26, 2017, the new SunLike Series natural spectrum LED technology was co-developed by Seoul Semiconductor an
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06/26/2017
Thick film chip resistors deliver increased accuracy while saving space and reducing component counts
Thick film chip resistors deliver increased accuracy while saving space and reducing component counts
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of thick film surface-mount chip resistors featuring four-terminal Kelvin connections and high power ratings of 0.33 W in the compact 0306 case size. Offering a power density over 3.3x higher than standard devices in the 0603 footprint, Vishay Da
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Date:
06/26/2017
Buck regulators incorporate a unique constant frequency/controlled on-time, current mode control scheme
Buck regulators incorporate a unique constant frequency/controlled on-time, current mode control scheme
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC3636 and LTC3636-1 are high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous dual output buck regulators that incorporate a unique constant frequency/controlled on-time, current mode control scheme with phase lockable switching frequency. Further, their innovative des
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06/26/2017
Glassman announces new, highest power unit: GX Series 25kW to 200kW Regulated High Voltage DC Power Supplies boast fast response with low ripple and noise

480VAC 3 phase/380VAC/415VAC input; front panel digital control or analogue remote interface; CE Compliant

Glassman announces new, highest power unit: GX Series 25kW to 200kW Regulated High Voltage DC Power Supplies boast fast response with low ripple and noise
Glassman Europe has announced a new range of programmable, DC regulated power supplies, the GX Series, its most powerful to date.  The GX Series is a highly-specified family of 25kW to 200kW fast response, air insulated power supplies, boasting tight regulation combined with low ripple and noise.  Th
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Date:
06/22/2017
True green LEDs increase design-in flexibility, enable smaller end products
True green LEDs increase design-in flexibility, enable smaller end products
MALVERN, Pa. — The optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of true green LEDs in a compact surface-mount 0603 ChipLED package. Measuring 1.6 mm by 0.8 mm with an ultra thin 0.55 mm profile, the VLMTG1400 series devices utilize the most recent ultrabright InGaN chip technolo
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06/22/2017
Pocket-sized device combines a logic analyzer and built-in pattern generator
Pocket-sized device combines a logic analyzer and built-in pattern generator
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Digital Discovery module from Digilent. This pocket-sized, high-performance device combines a logic analyzer and built-in pattern generator in a single instrument. The Digital Discovery provides designers a suite of advanced features to debug, visualize and simulate di
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Date:
06/22/2017
Power IC manufacturing technology designed for automotive applications
Power IC manufacturing technology designed for automotive applications
Munich, Germany – Car makers want in-vehicle electronic systems to provide a large number of energy-efficient functions in as little space as possible. Infineon Technologies AG supports this trend with its new power IC manufacturing technology SMART7. Infineon designed it specifically for automot
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06/22/2017
Contactor designed for operating voltages of up to 450 V DC
Contactor designed for operating voltages of up to 450 V DC
TDK Corporation presents the new HVC200A bipolar high-voltage contactor for the switching of high DC voltages and currents. It is designed for operating voltages of up to 450 V DC and a high continuous current of 200 A. Arcs that occur when disconnecting the DC load are quickly and safely extinguished wi
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06/22/2017
Microcontroller family serves low-power, entry-level IoT applications
Microcontroller family serves low-power, entry-level IoT applications
SAN JOSE, CALIF. – NXP Semiconductors N.V. introduced the LPC84x family, the latest addition to its rapidly expanding LPC800 series of 32-bit ARM 30 MHz Cortex-M0+ based microcontrollers. The family, designed to balance power, performance and price, addresses the growing demand to simplify and speed developme
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Date:
06/22/2017
DC/DC Controller Eliminates Power Inductor & Delivers 500W+ in Non-Isolated Intermediate Bus Converter Applications

72V Fixed Ratio High Power Charge Pump Controller

DC/DC Controller Eliminates Power Inductor & Delivers 500W+ in Non-Isolated Intermediate Bus Converter Applications
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC7820, a high power fixed ratio charge pump DC/DC controller that eliminates the power inductor in a non-isolated intermediate bus converter, allowing up to a 50% reduction in circuit size and up to 4000W/in3 power density.&
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06/20/2017
World's Smallest Common-Mode Choke for Automotive Ethernet
World's Smallest Common-Mode Choke for Automotive Ethernet
TDK Corporation presents the ACT1210L common-mode choke – the world's smallest of its type for automotive Ethernet applications. Its dimensions are just 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm, making it just half the size of the existing ACT45L choke which measures in at 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm x 2.8 mm. Series production of the new
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06/20/2017
New Traco Power - DC/DC Converter Series

TDN Series: 1-5 Watt DC/DC converters in most compact cubical package

New Traco Power - DC/DC Converter Series
These fully regulated and 1600 VDC I/O- isolated DC/DC converters come in a cubical package that occupies only 1.2 cm2 on the PCB. The models are available in SMD version or with pins for trough hole mounting. The ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage ranges cover 4.5-18, 9-36 and 18-75 VDC.  With a high efficiency
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06/20/2017
Boost Converter Drives Portable Power Management Applications
Boost Converter Drives Portable Power Management Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the TPS61253A 4A boost converter from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS61253A delivers a variety of features that enable the device to drive a multitude of portable power management applications, such as smartphones and USB charging ports, requiring fewer external components th
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Date:
06/20/2017
Power Splitter Designed for Mid- and High-End Smartphones and Tablet PCs
Power Splitter Designed for Mid- and High-End Smartphones and Tablet PCs
Santa Clara, California – Silego Technology Inc. (Silego) announced the introduction of the SLG59H1302C – a very robust single-input, dual-output power splitter designed for mid- and high-end smartphones and tablet PCs. Any integrated circuit (IC) product designed for consumer electronics and operating in the v
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Date:
06/20/2017
Touch Sense Solution Intended for IoT Applications
Touch Sense Solution Intended for IoT Applications
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NXP Semiconductors N.V. is launching its new NXP Touch solution. This solution combines specialised touch software with the Touch Sense Interface (TSI) module available on the Kinetis KE15Z MCU along with a complete set of tools enabling designers to easily add touch to user interface d
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06/20/2017
Family of Wireless ICs Targets Wearables, Smart Controllers, Smart Medical Detectors, Secure Payment Equipment, and More
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – CEVA, Inc. announced that Shanghai Frequen Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Freqchip) has licensed and deployed CEVA’s RivieraWaves Bluetooth low energy technology in its new FR801x family of wireless integrated circuits (ICs). Building on Freqchip’s proven expertise in low power wirele
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Date:
06/19/2017
DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz from a 2mm x 2mm DFN Package
DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz from a 2mm x 2mm DFN Package
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LT8607, a 750mA, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz, enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM
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Date:
06/19/2017
Powerbox reveals its high reliability power solution for subsea applications

Powerbox reveals its high reliability power solution for subsea applications

Powerbox reveals its high reliability power solution for subsea applications
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced a new technology platform to power industrial applications requiring high reliability and resilience in extreme environments. Designed to power su
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Date:
06/16/2017
Wireless Power Development Kit Charges Devices up to 80 Feet
Wireless Power Development Kit Charges Devices up to 80 Feet
PITTSBURGH, PA -- Powercast Corporation announced the P1110-EVAL-01 development kit that enables manufacturers of smart, connected devices to easily design and deploy them using Powercast's wireless power technology. The kit includes Powercast's FCC-approved Powercaster transmitter (FCC ID: YESTX91501, IC #
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Date:
06/16/2017
Railway DC-DC Converters Offer RIA12 Surge Withstand Capacity
Railway DC-DC Converters Offer RIA12 Surge Withstand Capacity
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently added the DCR 30R-F0 series to its line of RIA12 railway quality DC-DC converters. The input voltage surge withstand capacity is 3.5 times greater than the nominal input voltage for 20 milliseconds, which ensures that the converters meet RIA12, the specification for the protection of
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Date:
06/15/2017
Click Board Easily Adds Biometrics to Designs
Click Board Easily Adds Biometrics to Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Heart Rate 4 click board from MikroElektronika. One of the latest health-focused click board from MikroElektronika, the Heart Rate 4 board measures the oxygen saturation in a person’s blood through pulse oximetry. The MikroElektronika Heart rate 4 click board, av
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Date:
06/15/2017
Cloud-Based Management Tool Designed for Intelligent High-Power Systems
Cloud-Based Management Tool Designed for Intelligent High-Power Systems
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the PowerPro cloud-based management tool for its iHP series intelligent, configurable high power systems. This high-level software graphical user interface enables users to control and monitor all functions on one or multiple iHP systems using a standard web browser and in
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Date:
06/15/2017
KEMET Enhances its Hi-Rel COTS KO-CAP® Polymer Electrolytic Device Offering with Extended Life Test Option
KEMET, a leading supplier of electronic components, has introduced the industry’s first COTS grade polymer electrolytic capacitor with a 1,000-hour life test option. The new option, also known as the “Biased Humidity Test,” provides capacitors qualified at 85 degrees Celsius with 85% relative humidity at
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06/15/2017
Time-of-Flight Chipset and Development Kit Enables Future-Proof Design of 3D Vision Solutions
Time-of-Flight Chipset and Development Kit Enables Future-Proof Design of 3D Vision Solutions
Tessenderlo, Belgium - Melexis announces a new Time-of-Flight (ToF) chipset and development kit that enables simple, modular and future proof design of 3D vision solutions. Previously available only as part of a development system, the chipset is now available to designers everywhere. The newly available chipset in
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Date:
06/15/2017
MMIC Process Serves High-Frequency Switch and Monolithic Power Limiter Applications
MMIC Process Serves High-Frequency Switch and Monolithic Power Limiter Applications
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp. has developed an advanced GaAs PIN diode MMIC process for high frequency switch and monolithic power limiter applications. Fabricated on 150mm semi-insulating GaAs wafers, the 3µm i-layer PIN diodes offer several performance advantages including near constant junction c
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Date:
06/14/2017
LED Controller Eliminates Trade-Off Between Fast Response Time and Low EMI for Exterior Lighting
LED Controller Eliminates Trade-Off Between Fast Response Time and Low EMI for Exterior Lighting
San Jose, CA— The MAX20078 synchronous buck, high-brightness LED controller from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. is the only product available which provides both fast response time and low electromagnetic interference (EMI) for exterior LED lighting and improved safety applications. Ideal for matrix lighting
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Date:
06/14/2017
Multipath Fading Simulator Allows for Precise Modelling Reflections of Signals on Terrain, Fixed, and Moving Objects
Multipath Fading Simulator Allows for Precise Modelling Reflections of Signals on Terrain, Fixed, and Moving Objects
Erlangen – IZT GmbH provides a new and powerful Fading Simulation option for its IZT C3040 Satellite Link Emulator. The Multipath Fading Simulator allows for precise modelling reflections of the signals on terrain, fixed and moving objects, both in satellite and terrestrial communication networks. The IZT C
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Date:
06/14/2017
MEMS Accelerometer and Inclinometer Delivers Exceptional Stability, Reliability and Low Noise
MEMS Accelerometer and Inclinometer Delivers Exceptional Stability, Reliability and Low Noise
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the SCA3300-D01 three-axis accelerometer and inclinometer from Murata. The surface-mount MEMS sensor provides user-selectable measurement range and extensive self-diagnostics features. The Murata SCA3300-D01 three-axis accelerometer and inclinometer, available from Mous
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Date:
06/14/2017
Module-Software Embedded SIM Technology Significantly Reduces Time to Market
London – Telit and Tele2 announced the introduction of Telit simWISE, a first-of-its-kind cellular module-embedded technology. The new technology can act as a replacement or complement for manufacturers of cellular-connected devices using traditional SIM card and tray. Manufacturers of connected products that ch
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Date:
06/14/2017
Angle Sensor Offers a Guaranteed Accuracy of ±0.2°
Angle Sensor Offers a Guaranteed Accuracy of ±0.2°
World's highest accuracy of angle error* of just ±0.05° Guaranteed accuracy of angle error** of ±0.2°over lifetime to meet the performance requirements for automotive applications Low calibration burden and high compensation of system errors due to integrated automatic correction function Com
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06/13/2017
Mouser Electronics and Amphenol SGX Sensortech Sign Global Agreement to Distribute Gas Sensors
Mouser Electronics and Amphenol SGX Sensortech Sign Global Agreement to Distribute Gas Sensors
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Amphenol SGX Sensortech, a market leader in innovative sensor and detector devices. Through the agreement, Mouser will add SGX Sensortech’s robust environmental sensors to its sensor linecard. The Amphenol SGX Sensortech product line avai
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06/13/2017
MLCCs Ideal for Automobile use at Maximum Usage Temperature of 200°C
MLCCs Ideal for Automobile use at Maximum Usage Temperature of 200°C
Murata’s RHS series of lead type multilayer ceramic capacitors for automobile use at maximum usage temperature of 200°C is now in stock in Europe at TTI, Inc. The products have been developed for use in equipment located in severe temperature environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile. The hi
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Date:
06/13/2017
Microcontroller Portfolio Targets a Wide Range of Sensing and Measurement Applications
Microcontroller Portfolio Targets a Wide Range of Sensing and Measurement Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the MSP430FR599x and MSP430FR596x microcontrollers, the latest MSP430 microcontrollers from Texas Instruments (TI). The ultra-low-power, ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) microcontroller portfolio targets a wide range of sensing and measurement applications. The TI MSP430
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06/13/2017
AC/DC Power Supplies Include Both Industrial and Medical Safety Approvals in a Small U-channel Footprint
AC/DC Power Supplies Include Both Industrial and Medical Safety Approvals in a Small U-channel Footprint
XP Power has announced the UCP225 series of high power density, very low profile 225W AC/DC power supplies with both industrial and medical safety approvals in a small U-channel footprint.   The UCP225 series provides a high power density, low profile, compact, rugged U-channel power solution with very high
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Date:
06/13/2017
DC/DC Converter Delivers 92% Efficiency at 2MHz & Operates from 3.0V to 42V Inputs
DC/DC Converter Delivers 92% Efficiency at 2MHz & Operates from 3.0V to 42V Inputs
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8606, a 350mA, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 92% efficiency while switching at 2MHz, enabling designers to av
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06/13/2017
Angle sensors:TMR angle sensor with digital output

TMR angle sensor TAD2141 with digital output

Angle sensors:TMR angle sensor with digital output
TDK Corporation presents the new TMR angle sensor TAD2141 with digital output. The new sensor offers a guaranteed accuracy of ±0.2° and at room temperature achieves the industry’s highest accuracy*** for angle error of only ±0.05°. The sensor is capable of contactless sensing 360° within a temperature range of -
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06/13/2017
Feather-light metal cathodes for stable lithium-oxygen batteries
Lithium-oxygen systems could someday outperform today's lithium-ion batteries because of their potential for high energy density. However, a number of important issues, such as their poor electrochemical stability must be addressed before these systems can successfully compete with current rechargeable batteries. Tod
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06/12/2017
Modular Platform Enable Rapid Implementation of Smart and Connected Cloud-Based Applications
Modular Platform Enable Rapid Implementation of Smart and Connected Cloud-Based Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the IoT Development Kit (IDK) from ON Semiconductor. Combining hardware and software elements to enable rapid implementation of smart and connected cloud-based applications, ON Semiconductor’s IoT Development Kit provides engineers with all of the building blocks needed to
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06/12/2017
FPGA Enables Energy-Efficient Embedded Vision Systems at the Edge
FPGA Enables Energy-Efficient Embedded Vision Systems at the Edge
PORTLAND, OR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the implementation of its ECP5 FPGA into embedded vision applications for smart surveillance and automotive applications at the Edge. Reinforcing Lattice’s commitment to the industrial and automotive markets, the company’s ECP
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06/12/2017
Low Noise Buck-Boost Charge Pump Saves Space and Reduces EMI
Low Noise Buck-Boost Charge Pump Saves Space and Reduces EMI
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LTC3246, a compact, low noise buck-boost charge pump with integrated watchdog timer capable of up to 500mA of output current. The LTC3246 uses multimode switched capacitor conversion to maintain regulation over a wide 2.7V to 38V input voltage ra
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06/12/2017
IR Receivers Offer High Remote-Control Performance for Flat-Panel TVs and Monitors
IR Receivers Offer High Remote-Control Performance for Flat-Panel TVs and Monitors
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of two new series of miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications in flat-panel TVs and monitors. For front mounting in the tight 3 mm frames of these products, Vishay Semiconductors' TSO
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06/12/2017
Molex Technology Makes Keypad Backlighting on Curved Surfaces a Reality

PEDOT Clear Conductive Sensors expand realm of possibility for capacitive user interface panels.

Molex Technology Makes Keypad Backlighting on Curved Surfaces a Reality
Molex has solved the challenge of backlighting capacitive keys on a curved surface for user-interface designers. Molex PEDOT Clear Conductive Sensors are flexible translucent conductive circuits printed on a polyester substrate that can be implemented on three-dimensional surfaces, allowing for more elaborate designs and greater design freedom. Translucent PEDOT sensors can be used in sp
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06/11/2017
Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Extends 48V Direct-to-Point of Load Product Family
Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Extends 48V Direct-to-Point of Load Product Family
Vicor’s new PI3526-00-LGIZ is the latest addition to the Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator portfolio supporting a 48V (30-60Vin) input. The PI352x is a higher current offering compared to Vicor’s existing PI354x portfolio, enabling scalable power options for 48V Direct to Point of Load (PoL) applications. The PI
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06/08/2017
Power TVS Diodes Deliver Performance Enhancements for High-Power DC Bus-Clamping Applications
Power TVS Diodes Deliver Performance Enhancements for High-Power DC Bus-Clamping Applications
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 7, 2017 - Bourns, Inc. released a new series of high current Power TVS (PTVS) diodes that provide excellent overvoltage protection. Bourns' latest Model PTVS-M series is designed to meet the strict surge requirements in high power DC applications, especially in exposed and harsh environmen
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Date:
06/08/2017
IO-Link Master Transceiver Ensures Robust Communications
IO-Link Master Transceiver Ensures Robust Communications
San Jose, CA—June 7, 2017—Designers of Industry 4.0 applications can now achieve robust communications and reduce power dissipation by 50% with the MAX14819 dual-channel, IO-Link master transceiver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Today's fanless programmable logic controller (PLC) and IO-Link gateway sy
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06/08/2017
Silego Introduces Next “Flexible Power Islands” Device with Low Drop-out Regulators
– Silego Technology announces the introduction of SLG46580, further expanding the GreenPAKTM (GPAK) family of Programmable Mixedsignal Integrated Circuits (CMICs). This newest GPAK is targeted to support power systems in wearable and handheld market segments. This device is both highly integrated and highly fl
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06/07/2017
N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - June 7, 2017 - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC7000/-1, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 150V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET swi
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06/07/2017
Thermistor Delivers Current to 6.0 A and Energy Ratings to 40 J
Thermistor Delivers Current to 6.0 A and Energy Ratings to 40 J
CARSON CITY, Nev. — June 7, 2017 —Ametherm today announced a new circuit protection thermistor that offers the industry's smallest diameter for a UL-approved device with a maximum continuous current rating of 6.0 A and energy rating of 40 J. Previously, designers had to rely on devices with larger diamete
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06/07/2017
Power Supplies Feature Remote Sense without Wires
Power Supplies Feature Remote Sense without Wires
Campbell, CA—Versatile Power introduces its BENCH XR line of 600W programmable supplies. BENCH XR power supplies are the industry’s first to provide accurate point-of-load voltage regulation over a wide range of load conditions – without the use of an auxiliary remote sense circuit. Remote sense is implemented ut
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Date:
06/06/2017
1200 V Discrete IGBT Product Portfolio Comes in TO-247PLUS Package
1200 V Discrete IGBT Product Portfolio Comes in TO-247PLUS Package
Munich, Germany – 6 June 2017 – Infineon Technologies AG expands its 1200 V discrete IGBT product portfolio by offering up to 75 A. The devices are co-packed with a full rated diode in a TO-247PLUS package. The new TO-247PLUS 3pin and 4pin packages serve the growing demand for higher power density and highest ef
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06/06/2017
CCD Image Sensor Combines High Resolution With Enhanced Imaging Performance
CCD Image Sensor Combines High Resolution With Enhanced Imaging Performance
PHOENIX, AZ – June 06, 2017 –ON Semiconductor is improving performance for industrial imaging applications that require both high resolution image capture and maximum image uniformity. The new 29 megapixel KAI-29052 image sensor provides up to twice the imaging sensitivity of the existing KAI-29050 in
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06/06/2017
Data Acquisition System Offers Ruggedized Solution
Data Acquisition System Offers Ruggedized Solution
Marlborough, Massachusetts  — June 6, 2017 —  HBM, Inc. announces its next generation of the company’s popular, ruggedized Somat eDAQ data acquisition solution, the Somat eDAQXR system. This offers eDAQ customers a simple migration path to the upgraded eDAQXR hardware and software tool. The eDAQX
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06/06/2017
Heat Exchangers Push Boundaries of Technology With Industry's Highest Density Fins
Norwood, Mass. - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce its new line of tube-to-fin, liquid-to-air heat exchangers, one of an array of liquid cooling products that ATS offers. Click image to enlarge. ATS heat exchangers are made with the industry’s highest density fins to maximi
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06/02/2017
Mouser Offers TI’s CC2640R2F SimpleLink Bluetooth 5 MCU for IoT Applications
Mouser Offers TI’s CC2640R2F SimpleLink Bluetooth 5 MCU for IoT Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the CC2640R2F SimpleLink ultra-low-power wireless microcontroller from Texas Instruments (TI). Part of TI’s CC26xx SimpleLink family of 2.4 GHz devices, the CC2640R2F microcontroller features a small, single-chip system that integrates a flash-based microcontroller an
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Date:
06/02/2017
Organic Polymer Devices Address Mission-Critical Space Applications

KEMET's T583 Space Grade series is designed for mission critical, high capacitance and high ripple current applications.

Organic Polymer Devices Address Mission-Critical Space Applications
KEMET announced the release of its T583 polymer electrolytic capacitors for space applications. KEMET's T583 Space Grade series is designed for mission critical, high capacitance and high ripple current applications. The new devices, manufactured at KEMET’s facilities in Europe, are suitable for communications, ind
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Date:
06/02/2017
Detect Power Variations with Analog Devices’ ADE9000 AFE for Power Quality Monitoring, Now at Mouser

Detect Power Variations with Analog Devices’ ADE9000 AFE for Power Quality Monitoring

Detect Power Variations with Analog Devices’ ADE9000 AFE for Power Quality Monitoring, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADE9000 analog front end (AFE) from Analog Devices. The ADE9000 is a highly integrated polyphase AFE with power quality analysis des
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Date:
05/31/2017
Artesyn Adds 72 New Models to Rail DC-DC Converter Module Family

Artesyn Adds 72 New Models to Rail DC-DC Converter Module Family

Artesyn Adds 72 New Models to Rail DC-DC Converter Module Family
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today added 72 new models to its ERM family of dc-dc converter modules designed to meet the power demands and safety standard requirements of railway rolling stock applications. Covering 10 and 20 watt power output ratings, each series includes models with single 5 V, 12 V, 15 V, 2
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Date:
05/25/2017
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces 200 V Gallium Nitride Power Transistor 12 Times Smaller Than Equivalently Rated MOSFETS

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces 200 V Gallium Nitride Power Transistor 12 Times Smaller Than Equivalently Rated MOSFETS

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces 200 V Gallium Nitride Power Transistor 12 Times Smaller Than Equivalently Rated MOSFETS
EPC announces the EPC2046 power transistor for use in applications including wireless power, multi-level AC-DC power supplies, robotics, solar micro inverters, and low inductance motor drives. The EPC2046 has a voltage rating of 200 V and maximum RDS(on) of 25 mΩ with a 55 A pulsed output current. C
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Date:
05/25/2017
Silego Appoints Avnet as Sole Global Distributor
Silego Appoints Avnet as Sole Global Distributor
Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, and Silego Technology today announced a new exclusive global distribution channel agreement. Effective immediately, Avnet will be Silego’s only global distributor and will serve as Silego’s sole demand creation distributor in the Americas and Europe. Avnet will al
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Date:
05/25/2017
ABB’s new microgrid technology lights up rural communities and businesses
ABB is bringing affordable, safe and reliable electricity to remote communities thanks to its new integrated microgrid solution, MGS100, that enables solar power and battery energy storage. The MGS100 has been built to perform in extreme environments, and has the ability to transform lives and businesses for the b
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Date:
05/25/2017
Reed Switch Developments Corp. Announces North American Sales and Distribution Agreement with Amazon

Reed Switch Developments Corporate Headquarters

Reed Switch Developments Corp. Announces North American Sales and Distribution Agreement with Amazon
The 100% woman-owned Reed Switch Developments Corp.,(www.reedswitchdevelopments.com), now celebrating 50 years as a leading U.S. based designer and manufacturer of standard and custom magnetic reed switches and proximity sensor assemblies, today announced that it has established an official North
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05/25/2017
Infineon starts volume production of first full-SiC-module, announces additional devices for its CoolSiC™ family

Infineon starts volume production of first full-SiC-module, announces additional devices for its CoolSiC™ family

Infineon starts volume production of first full-SiC-module, announces additional devices for its CoolSiC™ family
Higher efficiency, increased power density, smaller footprints and reduced system costs: these are the main advantages of transistors based on silicon carbide (SiC). Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is starting volume production for the EASY 1B, the first full-SiC module announced during PCIM 201
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05/17/2017
300 W Medical Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Complies with 4th Edition EMC Standards

300 W Medical Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Complies with 4th Edition EMC Standards

300 W Medical Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Complies with 4th Edition EMC Standards
CUI’s Power Group has announced the addition of a compact 300 W series to its line of internal ac-dc medical power supplies. http://www.cui.com/internal-ac-dc-medical-power-supplies The VMS‑300A series, available in industry standard 3” x 5” open frame and metal enclosed packages, delivers efficiencies up to 94% and high power densities up to 14.5 W/in3. Meeting EN 60601-1 edition 3.1 safety stan
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05/17/2017
LEM reinvents the fluxgate technology for high accuracy current measurement with a low noise level, over a wide temperature range

LEM reinvents the fluxgate technology for high accuracy current measurement with a low noise level, over a wide temperature range

LEM reinvents the fluxgate technology for high accuracy current measurement with a low noise level, over a wide temperature range
LEM reinvents the fluxgate technology, announcing the new IN 2000-S high accuracy current transducer for non-intrusive and isolated measurement of DC, AC and pulsed nominal current of 2000 A. This is the first model of a future family that will cover a range of different primary currents. Click image to
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05/16/2017
Compact, Efficient SCALE-iDriver™ IC Family from Power Integrations Supports 1700 V IGBTs

New gate driver IC targets applications from 400-690 VAC, including three-level topology inverters

Compact, Efficient SCALE-iDriver™ IC Family from Power Integrations Supports 1700 V IGBTs
Power Integrations, the leader in IGBT and MOSFET driver technology for medium- and high-voltage inverter applications, today announced an expansion of its SCALE-iDriver™ family of galvanically isolated single-channel gate driver ICs. The new devices support IGBT blocking voltages up to 1700 V, which are generally us
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05/16/2017
Linear LED Drivers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency in LED Strips

LED Drivers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency in LED Strips

Linear LED Drivers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency in LED Strips
Appealing to lighting designers, the BCR401U, BCR402U and BCR405U constant current regulators introduced by Diodes Incorporated enable simple driving of low-current LED strips and panels in the commercial and industrial lighting sectors. Targeted at 12V and 24V linear LED strips, these regulators increase light o
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05/11/2017
TRENCHSTOP™ Advanced Isolation package for discrete IGBTs

TRENCHSTOP™ Advanced Isolation package for discrete IGBTs

TRENCHSTOP™ Advanced Isolation package for discrete IGBTs
Infineon Technologies introduces the new package technology TRENCHSTOP™ Advanced Isolation. It is available for TRENCHSTOP and TRENCHSTOP Highspeed 3 IGBTs for best-in-class thermal performance and simpler manufacturing. The two versions are performance optimized to replace both fully insulated packages (FullPA
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05/11/2017
New PIC32 Family of 32-Bit Microcontrollers Optimized for Motor Control and General Purpose Applications

Microchip’s PIC32MK Family is Packed with Analog Peripherals, Dual USB Capabilities and Support for up to Four CAN 2.0 Ports

New PIC32 Family of 32-Bit Microcontrollers Optimized for Motor Control and General Purpose Applications
The newest family of PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP). The PIC32MK family features four highly integrated MCUs for precision dual Motor Control applications (PIC32MK MC) and eight MCUs packed with serial communication modules for General Purpose
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05/11/2017
15dB Gain Differential Amplifier Delivers up to +50dBm OIP3 Linearity and Low Noise from 100kHz to 1.4GHz

An Ultralow Distortion 15dB Gain Wideband Differential Amplifier Extends Outstanding Dynamic Range to Low Frequencies

15dB Gain Differential Amplifier Delivers up to +50dBm OIP3 Linearity and Low Noise from 100kHz to 1.4GHz
Analog Devices announces the LTC6432-15, a wideband fully differential amplifier with 15dB gain, offering linearity of up to +50.3dBm OIP3 (output third-order intercept), very high OP1dB (output 1dB compression point) of +22.7dBm, and 3.2dB noise figure at 150MHz. In addition to its outstanding signal-to-noise
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05/11/2017
Rohde & Schwarz provides quick and easy DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X satellite transmission tests

Rohde & Schwarz provides quick and easy DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X satellite transmission tests

Rohde & Schwarz provides quick and easy DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X satellite transmission tests
Rohde & Schwarz is extending the functional range of its R&S SMW200A vector signal generator to include the DVB-S2 satellite standard and its extension DVB-S2X. The R&S SMW200A with the new option provides a simple solution for testing components, devices and satellites that support these standards. It is
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05/11/2017
Analog Devices’ Versatile 50 Mbps RS-485 Transceiver Series Protects Communication in Harsh Environments

Analog Devices’ Versatile 50 Mbps RS-485 Transceiver Series Protects Communication in Harsh Environments

Analog Devices’ Versatile 50 Mbps RS-485 Transceiver Series Protects Communication in Harsh Environments
Analog Devices has announced the availability of two 50 Mbps RS-485/RS-422 transceivers for use in harsh environments including industrial automation, motor control, military and avionics. The ADM3065E and ADM3066E transceivers combine IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection,
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05/11/2017
Toshiba Launches Photocouplers for Automotive Applications

AEC Q101-qualified devices address isolation and interface requirements of automotive equipment and EV/HEV designs

Toshiba Launches Photocouplers for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a range of 10 AEC Q101-qualified photocouplers designed to address the demanding isolation, interface, switching and form factor requirements of automotive applications. Click image to enlarge AEC Q101-qualified devices address isolation and interface requ
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05/11/2017
Vicor Expands High Voltage Bus Converter Family with New K=1/16, 384 VDC - 24VDC Module in a ChiP Package

BCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter

Vicor Expands High Voltage Bus Converter Family with New K=1/16, 384 VDC - 24VDC Module in a ChiP Package
Vicor Corporation has announced the expansion of its BCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter housed in Package™ (ChiP) power component format. Click image to enlarge BCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter   The new BCM6123TD1E2663Txx is a
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05/10/2017
CUI’s 300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package

CUI’s 300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package

CUI’s 300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package
CUI’s Power Group expands its VOF ac-dc power supply family with the introduction of a compact 300 W series. The VOF-300 series, available in open frame and metal enclosed packages, is a higher-power addition to CUI’s general purpose ac-dc power supply portfolio currently ranging from 6 W to 280 W. Of
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05/05/2017
Riedon Expands its DC Current Shunt Resistor Portfolio with Current Ranges from 1 Amp to 10,000 Amps

DC Current Shunt Resistors

Riedon Expands its DC Current Shunt Resistor Portfolio with Current Ranges from 1 Amp to 10,000 Amps
Riedon, a specialist manufacturer of cutting-edge power and precision resistors, has expanded its portfolio of precision current shunts to provide one of the broadest range of current ratings available today. Responding to increases in the output levels from renewable energy sources, higher capacity batteries that req
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05/04/2017
PULS products now available from Digi-Key

DIN-rail power supplies

PULS products now available from Digi-Key
Digi-Key’s worldwide customers now have fast and easy access to AC/DC and DC/DC converters from PULS, the DIN-rail power supply specialist. The power supplies and matching supplementary modules are now in stock at Digi-Key and available for immediate shipment. Click image to enlarge DIN-rail power supplies "
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05/04/2017
Analog Devices’ MEMS Accelerometers Provide Low Power Vibration Measurements, Enabling Wireless Condition Monitoring

The EVAL-ADXL35x-Z are simple evaluation boards that allow quick evaluation of the performance

Analog Devices’ MEMS Accelerometers Provide Low Power Vibration Measurements, Enabling Wireless Condition Monitoring
Analog Devices has announced the addition of two devices to its popular series of low noise, low drift, low power, three-axis MEMS accelerometers. The low noise performance over high frequencies provided by the new ADXL356 and ADXL357 MEMS accelerometers delivers high resolution vibration measurements that enable the early detection of machine failure in condition monitoring ap
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05/04/2017
STMicroelectronics Works with Hilscher to Provide Scalable Multi-Protocol Industrial Ethernet Platform

I-NUCLEO-NETX expansion board

STMicroelectronics Works with Hilscher to Provide Scalable Multi-Protocol Industrial Ethernet Platform
The creation of cost-efficient and compact industrial slave devices that can connect to any Real-Time Ethernet network is now simplified through the combination of the STM32™ ecosystem with the multi-protocol flexibility of Hilscher’s netX control ICs. The results of this collaboration are the I-NUCLEO-NET
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05/04/2017
Battery-Free, Wireless Sensor Technology Detects Water Leaks During Vehicle Production
ON Semiconductor and RFMicron have expanded their collaboration to develop a complete in-line vehicle production leak detection solution.  The RFM5126 Moisture Intrusion Detection System uses battery-free, wireless sensors to detect in-vehicle water leaks caused by incorrect assembly.  Detecting leaks and assembly issues before a vehicle leaves the factory is critical to improving outgoing quality and to avoiding customer warranty issues.  The new automated leak detection system, assembled in the production line, enables detection of the smallest damage-inducing leaks. The system employs moisture detection sensors that incorporate Magnus® IC from RFMicron. Magnus-based IC s
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05/04/2017
Rohde & Schwarz showcases its latest oscilloscope portfolio highlights at PCIM 2017

New measurement options for fast serial Interfaces

Rohde & Schwarz showcases its latest oscilloscope portfolio highlights at PCIM 2017
For the first time, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit its extensive oscilloscope portfolio at PCIM 2017 in Nuremberg. Visitors to hall 6, booth 224 will be treated to numerous highlights, from the portable R&S Scope Rider and the new entry-level R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope to the R&S RTO2000 high-perfo
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05/04/2017
Murata’s convection cooled 250W AC-DC power supplies for industrial & limited airflow applications

Convection cooled 250W AC-DC power supplies for industrial & limited airflow applications

Murata’s convection cooled 250W AC-DC power supplies for industrial & limited airflow applications
Murata announces its new wide input range, single output PQC series of industrial/medical power supplies from Murata Power Solutions. Rated at 250 watts of output power in an industry-standard open frame 3 x 5 inch, 1U footprint, this high-efficiency design can deliver full power with free-air natural convection coolin
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05/04/2017
Powerful Multi-Axis Controller Improves Motion Control Performance of any EtherCAT Based Automation Network

Multi-Axis Controller Improves Motion Control Performance of any EtherCAT Based Automation Network

Powerful Multi-Axis Controller Improves Motion Control Performance of any EtherCAT Based Automation Network
ACS Motion Control has launched a unique multi-axis motion controller that includes a high-speed EtherCAT-to-EtherCAT bridge to address the needs of highly demanding modern equipment. The SPiiPlusES combines ACS' powerful motion controller capabilities with an external EtherCAT network master controller. The SPii
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05/04/2017
Powerbox’s encapsulated power supply is ready for industrial system integration

ENI100 100W AC/DC power supply for system integration

Powerbox’s encapsulated power supply is ready for industrial system integration
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has introduced a 100W encapsulated AC/DC power supply, ready for industrial systems integration. Aimed at compact industrial systems applications with limited spa
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05/04/2017
CDM Electronics Now Stocks the Latest Generation of Eaton's Micro-Military Circular Connectors

Ruggedized Connectors Deliver Unparalleled Performance in Mission-Critical Military and Aerospace Applications

CDM Electronics Now Stocks the Latest Generation of Eaton's Micro-Military Circular Connectors
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, is the availability of the latest generation of Eaton's Micro-Military Circular Connector Series with shell diameters as small as 0.43” (11 mm).  The feature-packed series consists of fast-mating M1 (dual-start) and M5
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05/02/2017
GaN Systems’ Transistors Enable SolPad’s Revolutionary Solar Power Inverter

SolPad Mobile devices enabled with GaN Systems’ transistors intelligently convert, store and deliver power wherever needed

GaN Systems’ Transistors Enable SolPad’s Revolutionary Solar Power Inverter
GaN Systems’ gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are being used by power inverter design engineers to increase power efficiency, and to reduce inverter size and weight. These performance advantages have compelled SolPad™, designer of state-of-the-art sustainable personalized energy systems that
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04/26/2017
65V, 8A (IOUT), Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 94% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions

65V, 8A (IOUT), 2.2MHz Synchronous Step-Down with Reduced EMI/EMC Emissions Well Below CISPR25, Class 5 Limits

65V, 8A (IOUT), Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 94% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8645S, an 8A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher® 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the are
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04/25/2017
Jason Lomberg joins Power Systems Design (PSD) as North American Editor

Jason Lomberg , North American Editor, PSD

Jason Lomberg joins Power Systems Design (PSD) as North American Editor
Jason Lomberg joins Power Systems Design (PSD) as North American Editor It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the appointment of Jason Lomberg as North American Editor, PSD. Jason’s background brings a wealth of knowledge and experience relevant to PSD and our market position. Jason spent seven years with
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04/24/2017
Panasonic launches new Hybrid Capacitors line – ZE Series

ZE series optimises designs for performance, cost low leakage current, long life, low ESR values

Panasonic launches new Hybrid Capacitors line – ZE Series
Hybrid Capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe, combining the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those of solid Polymer Capacitors, have established themselves as reliable and versatile solutions in automotive and industrial applications alike. Hybrid technology offers low le
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04/24/2017
Mouser Unveils FORTE, a Revolutionary New BOM Tool

Easy-to-Use, Robust Tool Takes Selecting and Purchasing to New Levels

Mouser Unveils FORTE, a Revolutionary New BOM Tool
– Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction leader that empowers innovation,is pleased to announce FORTE—Mouser’s intelligent BOM tool. FORTEis a comprehensive bill of materials (BOM) management tool designed to increase confidence, save time, and improve order accuracy in specifying and purchasing electronic components. Access over four million part numbers in Mouser’s vast inventory. FORTE, free to anyone wi
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04/22/2017
Mouser Now Stocking Microchip’s Ultra-Low-Power DSC6000 Family of MEMS Oscillators

MEMS oscillators, available from Mouser Electronics

Mouser Now Stocking Microchip’s Ultra-Low-Power DSC6000 Family of MEMS Oscillators
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the DSC6000 family of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) oscillators from Microchip Technology. The ultra-small, ultra-low-power oscillators reduce footprint by up to 75 percent and consume up to 50 percent less power than comparable quartz oscillators. Microchip’s DSC6000 MEMS oscillators, available from Mouser Electronics, are the in
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04/22/2017
300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package

300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package

300 W Ac-Dc Power Supply Series Offers High Efficiency in a 3” x 5” Package
CUI’s Power Group has announced the expansion of its VOF ac-dc power supply family http://www.cui.com/open-frame-ac-dc-power-supplies with the introduction of a compact 300 W series. The VOF-300 series, available in open frame and metal enclosed packages, is a higher-power addition to CUI’s general purpose ac-dc power supply portfolio currently ranging
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04/22/2017
Aircharge To Support iPhone Wireless Integration in Leading German Automaker's 2017 Range.

AirCharge, provides its wireless charging case technology to the BMW Group to enable iPhone users to benefit from inductive charging and Apple CarPlay wireless integration.

Aircharge To Support iPhone Wireless Integration in Leading German Automaker's 2017 Range.
Aircharge and the BMW Group have signed a global deal to provide an exclusive, customised Wireless Charging Case for iPhone to take full advantage of the new in-car wireless ecosystem, which debuted in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan earlier this year.   The 2017 BMW 5 Series is the first car on the ma
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04/20/2017
42V, 6A (IOUT), Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 95% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions

42V, 6A (IOUT), 3MHz Synchronous Step-Down with Reduced EMI/EMC Emissions Well Below CISPR 25, Class 5 Limits

42V, 6A (IOUT), Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 Delivers 95% Efficiency at 2MHz & Ultralow EMI/EMC Emissions
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8640S, a 6A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher® 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the area of the
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04/17/2017
NXP and Amazon Work Together to Bring More Alexa Experiences to the Smart Home

Releases industry’s first complete NXP reference platform for Amazon Alexa with far-field technology to simplify development of high performance voice-enabled devices

NXP and Amazon Work Together to Bring More Alexa Experiences to the Smart Home
NXP Semiconductors has announced the release of the NXP reference platform for AmazonAlexa, that integrates Amazon’s far-field voice recognition technology and the Alexa Voice Service (AVS).    Designed to simplify the creation of new voice-control devices, the new NXP reference platform for Amazon A
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04/16/2017
Molex BNC RF Connectors and Assemblies Improve the Viewing Experience

Broadcast equipment manufacturers to transmit signals as high as 12 GHz, while exceeding SMPTE 2082-1 standards.

Molex BNC RF Connectors and Assemblies Improve the Viewing Experience
Molex has introduced its new line of radio frequency products, BNC RF Connectors and Assemblies. Designed for leading 8K High-Speed, High Definition TV (HDTV), video equipment and camera manufacturers, these innovative new products from Molex yield return loss performance that exceeds SMPTE 2082-1 standards, allowing for future bandwidth expansion without needing to change connector har
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04/16/2017
Toshiba Launches 1.3A LDO Regulator with Industry’s Leading-class Small Package

Ultra-compact device saves space and improves efficiency in mobile power applications

Toshiba Launches 1.3A LDO Regulator with Industry’s Leading-class Small Package
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the industry’s smallest[1] 1.3A output current CMOS LDO regulator for mobile device power supplies. The TCR13AGADJ offers a typical dropout voltage of just 92mV (@0.9V, 1.0A) and is supplied in a WCSP6F package measuring just 0.8mm x 1.2mm x 0.33mm (max). Toshiba’s new regulator can be
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04/15/2017
Sony Commercialises the Industry’s First High-Sensitivity CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras Delivering Simultaneous LED Flicker Mitigation and High-Quality HDR Shooting

Sample comparison movies: Simultaneous LED flicker mitigation and HDR functions (Left), HDR function only (Right)

Sony Commercialises the Industry’s First High-Sensitivity CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras Delivering Simultaneous LED Flicker Mitigation and High-Quality HDR Shooting
Sony has announced the commercialisation of a new 2.45 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras, the IMX390CQV type 1/2.7. Sony will begin shipping samples in May 2017. This image sensor is equipped with an LED flicker mitigation function that reduces flickering when shooting LED signs and
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04/15/2017
Infineon joins the 5G Automotive Association to contribute to connected automated driving
You can’t have an automated car without reliable communication infrastructure and stable mobile communication connectivity. The next generation mobile communication standard is indispensable. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) contributes to introducing the 5G standard into the car and has join
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04/15/2017
SMT inductors from TT Electronics are robust for demanding automotive applications

Tiny inductors are industry certified for performance and reliability

SMT inductors from TT Electronics are robust for demanding automotive applications
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched the HM73E-10 series of SMT miniature power inductors targeted at high reliability applications in the automotive industry. The inductors are ideal for high efficiency DC-DC applications where size is c
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04/15/2017
60V, 3A Silent Switcher µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 9mm BGA Package is CISPR 22 Class B Compliant

60V, 3A Silent Switcher µModule Regulator

60V, 3A Silent Switcher µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 9mm BGA Package is CISPR 22 Class B Compliant
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8073, a µModule® (power module) step-down regulator with up to 60V input voltage range (65V abs max). The device can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 24V to 48V input supplies in noisy environments su
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04/15/2017
Bourns Expands Multifuse PPTC Line with Smaller Size Models Offering Extended Operating Current

New MF-RG Resettable Fuse Series Helps Developers Meet Reduced Space, Thermal Requirements While Maximizing Circuit Protection Performance

Bourns Expands Multifuse PPTC Line with Smaller Size Models Offering Extended Operating Current
Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, has announced the expansion of its successful MF-RG Series Multifuse® Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) Resettable Fuse product line. The eight new MF-RG Series models extend the maximum operating current of the series from 3 A to 11&nbs
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04/15/2017
StrongIRFET™ MOSFET in new package for battery powered applications

The new D2PAK 7pin+ package for the StrongIRFET MOSFET further enhances the options for selecting the ideal power device for many design challenges. In comparison to the standard D2PAK 7pin package the new family offers up to 15 percent lower RDS(on) and up to 39 percent lower thermal resistance from junction to PCB.

StrongIRFET™ MOSFET in new package for battery powered applications
Infineon Technologies AG complements its StrongIRFET™ family with a 40 V MOSFET packaged in D²PAK 7pin+. The new MOSFET family offers an extremely low R DS(on) of 0.65 mΩ and the highest current carrying capability in the industry. This increases both robustness and reliability for high power densit
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04/15/2017
Best-in-Class Active OR’ing MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Supports Power Supplies up to 400V

Best-in-Class Active OR’ing MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Supports Power Supplies up to 400V

Best-in-Class Active OR’ing MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Supports Power Supplies up to 400V
Extending the capability to support redundancy power systems with rail voltages up to 400V, the ZXGD3112N7 active OR’ing MOSFET controller introduced by Diodes Incorporated, builds on a successful design employed in previous 40V and 200V devices. A low turn-off threshold voltage enables very low RDS(on) MOSFETs t
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04/15/2017
Yokogawa releases enhanced version of ProSafe®-RS Safety Instrumented System

Easy adoption and use as a fire and gas system

Yokogawa releases enhanced version of ProSafe®-RS Safety Instrumented System
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it will release an enhanced version of the ProSafe®-RS safety instrumented system on April 26. This latest release, R4.03.00, includes an improved engineering function for configuring fire and gas systems (FGS) and new operation faceplates for the FGS operation and
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04/12/2017
Inductors:Choke for automotive power over coax

Choke for automotive power over coax

Inductors:Choke for automotive power over coax
TDK Corporation presents the new ADL3225V choke for automotive power over coax (PoC) applications. The wire wound inductor, which has a DC resistance of 0.9 Ω, features high impedance over a broad frequency spectrum of 1 MHz up to 1 GHz. The new type offers good DC superimposition characteristics, thus separating the powe
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04/11/2017
Renesas Electronics Unveils the Renesas Autonomy™

Delivers Total End-to End Solution that Scales from Cloud to Sensing and Vehicle Control

Renesas Electronics Unveils the Renesas Autonomy™
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the launch of Renesas autonomy™, a new advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving platform. As the first rollout under its groundbreaking Renesas autonomy Platform, Renesas released the R-Car V3M high-performance ima
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04/11/2017
Toshiba Launches 100V N-Channel Power MOSFETs

Lower power consumption due to 4.5V Logic Level Drive for Quick Chargers

Toshiba Launches 100V N-Channel Power MOSFETs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) expanded its U-MOS VIII-H Series with two low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs. The devices are suited for applications including quick chargers, switched-mode power supplies and DC-DC converters. Both 100V N-channel power MOSFETs support the quick charger 4.5V logic le
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04/11/2017
Imec and Solliance’s perovskite PV modules achieve 12.4%

Imec and Solliance’s perovskite PV modules achieve 12.4%

Imec and Solliance’s perovskite PV modules achieve 12.4%
Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, and partner in Solliance today announced that they have improved their 4x4cm² perovskite module achieving a certified conversion efficiency of 12.4%, which is amongst the highest for this size of perovskite
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04/11/2017
eSOL Launches eMBP Model-Based Parallelizer

Automatic Generation of Parallel Code for Multi- and Many-Core Systems with High Reliability and Performance that Accurately Reflects Design Intentions Using Simulink® Models

eSOL Launches eMBP Model-Based Parallelizer
eSOL, a leading developer of real-time embedded software solutions, today announced the release of its eMBP model-based parallelizer that supports the development of software for multi- and many-core hardware. Using models designed on the Simulink® model design tool from MathWorks® as its input, eMBP a
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04/11/2017
Fully-automated manufactured 1W DC/DC converters with low profile

Fully-automated manufactured 1W DC/DC converters with low profile

Fully-automated manufactured 1W DC/DC converters with low profile
RECOM’s new R1SX series have nearly 20% lower profile than the industry standard due to their unique inverted transformer design. These 1W DC/DC converters are suited for bus isolation and a wide range of industrial automation control equipment. The R1SX series, an open-frame SMD converter, leverages on the ful
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04/10/2017
ON Semiconductor Extends Leading Image Sensor Portfolio for Sub-Lux Imaging Applications

New IT-EMCCD image sensors combine improved low-light and NIR sensitivity with simplified integration for camera manufacturers

ON Semiconductor Extends Leading Image Sensor Portfolio for Sub-Lux Imaging Applications
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, is expanding its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplication CCD (IT-EMCCD) image sensors with new options that target not only low-light industrial applications such as medical and scientific imaging, but also commercial and military applications fo
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Date:
04/10/2017
Metal film resistors from TT Electronics are ideal for harsh environments

High spec precision AEC-Q200 qualified resistors for voltage measurement in metering and power condition monitoring applications

Metal film resistors from TT Electronics are ideal for harsh environments
 TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has launched the WRM-HP range of precision metal film MELF resistors with AEC-Q200 qualification.  Providing a combination of high precision and tolerance to surge conditions, the resistors are ideal
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Date:
04/10/2017
MR Series Molded Axial Leaded Current Sense Resistors For Automated Placement

Molded Axial Leaded Current Sense Resistors For Automated Placement

MR Series Molded Axial Leaded Current Sense Resistors For Automated Placement
Stackpole's MR Series is a molded axial leaded series of current sense resistors with power ratings of 1, 3, 5, and 10 watts. The molded package provides tightly controlled dimensions making them ideal for automated placement equipment. The flat resistive element provides for values down to 5 milliohm and toler
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Date:
04/10/2017
Vishay Intertechnology 30 V MOSFET Increases Power Density and Efficiency for Mobile Devices and Consumer Electronics

Device Features High 37.8 A Continuous Drain Current and On-Resistance Down to 8.4 mΩ in Compact PowerPAK® SC-70 Package

Vishay Intertechnology 30 V MOSFET Increases Power Density and Efficiency for Mobile Devices and Consumer Electronics
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new 30 V n-channel TrenchFET® Gen IV power MOSFET that delivers increased power density and efficiency for mobile devices, consumer electronics and power supplies. Offered in the ultra compact PowerPAK® SC-70 package, the Vishay Siliconix SiA468DJ provide
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Date:
04/08/2017
Quasi-resonant flyback controller and integrated power IC CoolSET™ family of 5th generation

Complete fifth generation quasi-resonant controller and CoolSET product portfolio

Quasi-resonant flyback controller and integrated power IC CoolSET™ family of 5th generation
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the fifth generation of the stand-alone quasi-resonant flyback controller and integrated power IC CoolSET™ family. The latest development in this family of devices offers improved efficiency, faster startup, and better overall performance under varying load conditions. The
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Date:
04/08/2017
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces First USB Type-C Load Switch

20V/5A bidirectional smart load switch with reverse blocking capability

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces First USB Type-C Load Switch
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today introduced the AOZ1375, AOS’s first Type-C Power Delivery full-compliant power protection switch.  AOZ1375 is bidirectional curr
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Date:
04/08/2017
Igor and Ellipz create novel intelligent lighting

Igor and Ellipz create novel intelligent lighting

Igor and Ellipz create novel intelligent lighting
Incorporating Igor technology, Ellipz will provide an intelligent light management solution for the commercial lighting industry. The integrated technology provides a complete PoE and LED package solution to the marketplace. By combining both company’s unique technologies, the Ellipz smart lighting solution ca
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Date:
04/07/2017
ECI Selects Microsemi as Primary OTN Solutions Provider to Enable Apollo Platform
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced ECI, the global provider of ELASTIC Network® solutions for service providers and data center operators, has selected Microsemi as its primary Optical Transport
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Date:
04/06/2017
Ambarella Introduces the S5L Family of 4K SoCs for Professional, Consumer and Battery-Powered IP Security Cameras

New S5L 14nm SoCs offer quad-core CPUs for advanced analytics with extremely low power

Ambarella Introduces the S5L Family of 4K SoCs for Professional, Consumer and Battery-Powered IP Security Cameras
Ambarella, a leading developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, today introduced the S5L and S5LM SoC (System on Chip) families to enable a new generation of 4K IP security cameras. The S5L is designed for professional IP cameras and includes 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing, mul
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Date:
04/06/2017
Intersil Fills Out 12V Synchronous Buck Regulator Portfolio

Highly integrated ISL850xx support auxiliary rails for industrial and
infrastructure point-of-load applications up to 14A

Intersil Fills Out 12V Synchronous Buck Regulator Portfolio
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation has  introduced five synchronous buck regulators that step-down 12V rails to point-of load inputs as low as 0.6V for MCUs, FPGAs, memory and peripheral I/Os. The newest members of the ISL850xx family consist of the ISL85014, ISL85012, ISL85009, ISL85005A
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Date:
04/06/2017
Next-Generation Automotive Door-Zone Controllers from STMicroelectronics Bring Power Management and Failsafe Circuitry On-Chip

Next-Generation Automotive Door-Zone Controllers

Next-Generation Automotive Door-Zone Controllers from STMicroelectronics Bring Power Management and Failsafe Circuitry On-Chip
STMicroelectronics has advanced the state of the art in automotive door-zone controllers with a new family of monolithic devices that integrate power-management and failsafe circuitry previously implemented using external devices. The new L99DZ100G/GP for front-door applications and L99DZ120 for rea
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Date:
04/06/2017
RS Pro range bolstered with addition of over 500 test and measurement products The rebranding of ISO-TECH to expand the RS Pro test and measurement range gives customers more choice, performance, value and quality Oxford, UK, 3 April 2017: RS Componen

The rebranding of ISO-TECH to expand the RS Pro test and measurement range gives customers more choice, performance, value and quality

RS Pro range bolstered with addition of over 500 test and measurement products The rebranding of ISO-TECH to expand the RS Pro test and measurement range gives customers more choice, performance, value and quality Oxford, UK, 3 April 2017: RS Componen
RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics (Allied), the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced the addition of more than 500 professional, affordable products for the test and measurement market to the RS Pro range. The products
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Date:
04/06/2017
Mouser Boosts Open Source Lineup with DFRobot, Globally Distributes Plug-and-Play Sensors Series

DFRobot, Plug-and-Play Sensors Series

Mouser Boosts Open Source Lineup with DFRobot, Globally Distributes Plug-and-Play Sensors Series
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation,announces a global distribution agreement with DFRobot, a leading robotics and open source hardware provider. The agreement brings DFRobot’s robotics and maker-focused products to Mouser’s growing open source lineup. The DFRobot product line available from Mouser Electronics focuses on the Gravity Series plug-and-play toolkit and the LattePan
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Date:
04/06/2017
High Performance 5.1 Megapixel Imaging Solution for High-End Security Camera Applications

High resolution AR0521 delivers high frame rate and improved low-light sensitivity with high dynamic range

High Performance 5.1 Megapixel Imaging Solution for High-End Security Camera Applications
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has unveiled AR0521 CMOS image sensor – the first imaging product based on a 2.2 micrometer (μm) Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixel technology platform targeted specifically at security and surveillance applications. The AR0521 is a small optical format 1/2.5-inch (7.13mm), 5 megapixel (MP) digital image sensor with an active pixel array of 2592 (H) x 1944
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Date:
04/06/2017
AVX Releases Leadless Bidirectional ESD Suppression Diodes for High-Speed Circuit Protection

Delivering clamping values below 12V & ultralow nominal capacitance values down to 0.3pF in low profile 0201 & 0402 packages, the new GiGuard Series diodes preserve the integrity of high-speed data & communication signals & protect sensitive ICs during ESD events in applications spanning network communications to touchscreens

AVX Releases Leadless Bidirectional ESD Suppression Diodes for High-Speed Circuit Protection
 AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of bidirectional ESD suppression diodes that combine the latest in transient voltage suppression (TVS) technology with miniature, leadless, and low profile 0201 and 0402 packaging designs to deliver cutting-edge ESD protection in high-speed data and communication circuits. The new GiGuard Series ESD diodes offer cl
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Date:
04/06/2017
Murata’s data communication devices are isolated and include power outputs in one compact module

Data communication devices are isolated and include power outputs in one compact module

Murata’s data communication devices are isolated and include power outputs in one compact module
Murata has announced the NM485D6S5MC and NMTTLD6S5MC low power electrically isolated data communication devices from Murata Power Solutions, to provide RS485 or TTL interfaces with isolated power. No external components are needed; a single 5V supply allows function on either side of the isolation boundary. Wi
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Date:
04/06/2017
New Line of Peltier Modules Features Unique Construction that Delivers High Performance and Longer Life

New Line of Peltier Modules Features Unique Construction that Delivers High Performance and Longer Life

New Line of Peltier Modules Features Unique Construction that Delivers High Performance and Longer Life
CUI Devices today announced a new line of high performance Peltier modules that boasts superior performance and reliability, thanks to its innovative arcTEC™ structure. This unique construction utilizes a combination of thermally conductive resin between the ceramic and copper on the cold side of the module, high
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Date:
04/06/2017
IP20 versions of ecosine evo passive harmonic filters now available from Schaffner

The attached image shows the new Schaffner IP20 ecosine evo passive harmonic filter

IP20 versions of ecosine evo passive harmonic filters now available from Schaffner
Schaffner, the international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, has introduced an IP20 enclosed version of its market leading ecosine evo range of compact modular passive harmonics filters. Designed to meet the most demanding of harmonic mitigation tasks this new generation of f
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Date:
04/06/2017
New SR73-RT Low-Ohm Anti-Sulfur Current Sense Resistor from KOA Speer Electronics

Low-Ohm Anti-Sulfur Current Sense Resistor

New SR73-RT Low-Ohm Anti-Sulfur Current Sense Resistor from KOA Speer Electronics
KOA Speer Electronics introduces the SR73-RT, a low resistance anti-sulfuration chip resistor. SR73-RT current sense resistors offer excellent anti-sulfuration characteristics due to the use of a special high sulfuration proof inner top electrode material and are designed for use in harsh environments with a high le
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Date:
04/06/2017
New LCHP Line Scan Light - A Low-Cost Alternative to Its Award-Winning Sister Product

New LCHP Line Scan Light - A Low-Cost Alternative

New LCHP Line Scan Light - A Low-Cost Alternative to Its Award-Winning Sister Product
Smart Vision Lights, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-brightness LED lights for industrial applications, has introduced the LCHP line scan light. A lower-cost alternative to Smart Vision Lights’ LHP high-power line scan light, the LCHP works in lower-power applications at a much lower cost than that of
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Date:
04/04/2017
Renesas Electronics Enables Security and Safety for Next-Generation Connected Cars With Embedded Virtualization Technology for the R-Car Platform

Software Packages with New Technology Enable Integration of Multiple Automotive Systems

Renesas Electronics Enables Security and Safety for Next-Generation Connected Cars With Embedded Virtualization Technology for the R-Car Platform
 Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new software packages for the R-Car automotive computing platform to improve security and safety capabilities for next-generation connected cars. The software packages implement embedded optimized virtualization techn
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Date:
04/04/2017
Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer 510 Oscilloscope Delivers Value-Packed Debug Punch

MAUI with OneTouch Gesture Control, 32 Mpts Memory, 10 GS/s Sample Rate, and Advanced Debug Tools Maximize Debug Speed and Power

Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer 510 Oscilloscope Delivers Value-Packed Debug Punch
Teledyne LeCroy today introduces the WaveSurfer 510 oscilloscope, providing 1 GHz bandwidth and 10 GS/s sample rate simultaneously on all 4 channels at a price of $12,900. The WaveSurfer 510 combines the MAUI® with OneTouch user interface with powerful waveform processing, in addition to advanced math, measurem
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Date:
04/04/2017
World’s Only 12-Bit High Definition, 1 GHz Oscilloscope Platforms now feature 10x Oversampling

HDO4000A, HDO6000A, HDO8000A and MDA800A oscilloscopes and motor drive analyzers also enhanced by MAUI with OneTouch gesture control and a supercharged PC system

World’s Only 12-Bit High Definition, 1 GHz Oscilloscope Platforms now feature 10x Oversampling
Teledyne LeCroy today introduces the HDO4000A, HDO6000A, HDO8000A, and MDA800A analog and mixed-signal oscilloscopes. These four high-definition oscilloscope product lines range from 200 MHz – 1 GHz bandwidth and utilize 12-bit HD4096 technology. This technology arrived in 2012 and remains unique in the ma
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Date:
04/04/2017
Bourns Significantly Expands Line of Sulfur-Resistant Fixed Resistor Products

Eight new thick film resistors have been added enabling industrial, IT and telecom developers to boost reliability for applications operating in high sulfur environments

Bourns Significantly Expands Line of Sulfur-Resistant Fixed Resistor Products
Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, has significantly expanded its portfolio of sulfur-resistant fixed resistor products. Added are eight new thick film precision chip resistors designed to operate in harsh environments where there are high levels of sulfur contamination. The new Bourns® resistor
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Date:
04/04/2017
Microsemi’s New Smart Storage I/O Controllers Unlock Flash Performance in Data Center Servers

Latest Storage Controller Platform Delivers Industry-Leading Performance, Power and Security

Microsemi’s New Smart Storage I/O Controllers Unlock Flash Performance in Data Center Servers
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the production release of a new generation of storage input/output (I/O) controller products, the SmartROC 3100 and SmartIOC 2100, powered by the company’s Unified S
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Date:
04/04/2017
ON Semiconductor demonstrates advanced technologies for automotive systems at SAE World Congress

Latest devices combine performance with reliability to support applications including ADAS, vehicle electrification, body electronics, connectivity, power management and lighting

ON Semiconductor demonstrates advanced technologies for automotive systems at SAE World Congress
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will be hosting multiple presentations and innovative demos related to the latest automotive applications at this year’s SAE World Congress being held in Detroit, Michigan. The company’s broad, across-voltage range of semiconductor technologies address mu
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Date:
04/04/2017
Tektronix Provides Raspberry Pi with Measurement Solutions to Test and Develop Current and Next Generation High Speed Interfaces
Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of measurement solutions,today announced it will fully outfit the Research and Development (R&D) lab for Raspberry Pi, a low-cost, high performance computer designer with the latest Tektronix high-speed test solutions. Raspberry Pi’s new laboratory will focus on
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Date:
04/04/2017
Next Generation of Maxim’s ModelGauge m5 EZ Battery Gauge Now Available at Mouser

Next Generation of Maxim’s ModelGauge m5 EZ Battery Gauge

Next Generation of Maxim’s ModelGauge m5 EZ Battery Gauge Now Available at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now offering the MAX17055 1-cell battery fuel gauge from Maxim Integrated. The ultra-low-power, standalone IC monitors a single-cell lithium battery
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Date:
04/03/2017
Kionix’s New KXTJ3 Accelerometer

Uncompromising performance and value in a single package

Kionix’s New KXTJ3 Accelerometer
Kionix, a ROHM Group Company, announces the release of the KXTJ3, a new 3-axis accelerometer offering unprecedented value while providing the performance of much a more expensive accelerometer in a tiny, 2mm x 2mm x 0.9mm form factor.   CEO of Kionix Inc,Nader Sadrzadeh states, "The original idea was
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Date:
04/03/2017
Excelsys CoolX600 convection cooled 600W power supplies now feature PMBus Communication

Full industrial and medical approvals
Industry leading 5 year warranty

Excelsys CoolX600 convection cooled 600W power supplies now feature PMBus Communication
Excelsys Technologies, the leading manufacturer of modular user configurable and single output power supplies announces that its revolutionary CoolX600 Series of 600W convection-cooled modular power supplies is now available with the option of PMBus communication. PMBusoffers system builders a standard way to communicate wi
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Date:
04/03/2017
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils New 600V Intelligent IGBT Power Module IPM5 Series

Optimized for high efficiency and ruggedness in motor drive applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils New 600V Intelligent IGBT Power Module IPM5 Series
 Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today announced the release of its intelligent power module, IPM5 series. Its compact size is optimized to deliver excell
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Date:
04/03/2017
D3 Semiconductor Superjunction +FETs™ Push Performance Envelope

New entry into competitive power semiconductor market offers 650V-rated models in a wide variety
of package configurations; claims across-the-board, industry-best FOM

D3 Semiconductor Superjunction +FETs™ Push Performance Envelope
D3 Semiconductor, a company bringing together affiliated semiconductor companies and top-talent experts, announces its inaugural entry into the power semiconductor market with the launch of its +FET™ line of 650V-rated superjunction MOSFETs.  +FET MOSFETs enable high-efficiency solutions for a range of hard-swit
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Date:
04/03/2017
32-Bit SAR ADC with 0.5ppm Linearity Provides 148dB Dynamic Range

32-Bit SAR ADC with 0.5ppm Linearity Provides 148dB Dynamic Range

32-Bit SAR ADC with 0.5ppm Linearity Provides 148dB Dynamic Range
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC2500-32, an ultrahigh precision 32-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC).  The LTC2500-32 is a new and enabling approach for precision measurement applications, blendin
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Date:
04/03/2017
Enable Supply Chain Transparency with Bosch’s TDL110 Transport Data Logger, Now at Mouser

Enable Supply Chain Transparency with Bosch’s TDL110 Transport Data Logger

Enable Supply Chain Transparency with Bosch’s TDL110 Transport Data Logger, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, is now stocking the TDL110 Transport Data Logger (TDL) from Bosch Connected Devices. The TDL110 is individually configurable, intuitive and easy to use, enabling engineers to integrate the device with little effort and without prior knowledge of the processes of a logistics chain. Once attached to a shipment, the TDL110 measures and rec
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Date:
04/02/2017
Maximize Battery Run-Times with Maxim’s High Accuracy, Low Quiescent Current Fuel Gauge

ModelGauge™ m5 speeds time to market by eliminating need for battery characterization

Maximize Battery Run-Times with Maxim’s High Accuracy, Low Quiescent Current Fuel Gauge
Developers of portable devices now have an easier way to design in the most accurate and low power host-side battery gauges with the MAX17055 ModelGauge™ m5 from Maxim Integrated Products. Traditionally, fuel gauges required extensive characterization of each battery type, used in specific applications,
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Date:
04/02/2017
DesignSpark PCB tool from RS Components racks up 100,000 users via educational network licence

Free-for-download PCB tool used under license at more than 200 educational institutions worldwide

DesignSpark PCB tool from RS Components racks up 100,000 users via educational network licence
RS Components(RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc(LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has recorded 100,000 users of the educational network licence for the company’s free-for-download DesignSparkPCB design tool. Since the introduction of DesignSpark PCB in 2011, launched simultaneously with the DesignSpark online engineering community, t
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Date:
04/02/2017
Automotive-Compliant Dual MOSFETs from Diodes Incorporated Minimize Power Losses to Deliver Cost-Effective High-Efficiency Solutions

Automotive-Compliant Dual MOSFETs Minimize Power Losses to Deliver Cost-Effective High-Efficiency Solutions

Automotive-Compliant Dual MOSFETs from Diodes Incorporated Minimize Power Losses to Deliver Cost-Effective High-Efficiency Solutions
Featuring low figure-of-merit on-resistance and gate charge specifications, the latest 40V and 60V dual, co-packaged enhancement mode MOSFETs introduced byDiodes Incorporated minimize power losses, enabling cost-effective, high‑efficiency, automotive-compliant power management solutions. Targeted at synchronous re
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Date:
04/01/2017
Industry-First 1800W Auto-Compliant Transient Voltage Suppressor Launched by Diodes Incorporated

Industry-First 1800W Auto-Compliant Transient Voltage Suppressor

Industry-First 1800W Auto-Compliant Transient Voltage Suppressor Launched by Diodes Incorporated
Billed as the industry’s first unidirectional 1800W automotive-compliant transient voltage suppressor (TVS), the D28V0H1U2P5Q introduced by Diodes Incorporated at Embedded World 2017 is designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from transients generated by inductive switchingand targets a wide range of
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Date:
04/01/2017
Cree Launches the Industry’s Brightest and Most Efficient Royal Blue LED

New XLamp XP-G3 Royal Blue LED Optimized for Horticulture Applications

Cree Launches the Industry’s Brightest and Most Efficient Royal Blue LED
Cree, Inc. announces the new XLamp® XP-G3 Royal Blue LED, the industry’s highest performing Royal Blue LED. The new XP-G3 LED doubles the maximum light output of similar size competing LEDs and delivers breakthrough wall-plug efficiency of up to 81 percent. This superior performing Royal Blue LED expands Cree’
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Date:
04/01/2017
HiperPFS-4 Power Factor Correction ICs from Power Integrations Enable 98% Efficient PFC Designs Up to 550 W

New PFC IC features high PF at light load, low standby power consumption and supports 305 VAC input

HiperPFS-4 Power Factor Correction ICs from Power Integrations Enable 98% Efficient PFC Designs Up to 550 W
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced its HiperPFSTM-4family of power factor correction (PFC) ICs. The new device family serves applications targeting excellent efficiency and power factor performance at both full load and light load conditions. HiperPFS-4 devicesincorporate a 600 V MOSFET suitable for 305 VAC in
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Date:
03/30/2017
Maxim’s PMIC Reduces Solution Size By 50% for Wearable Medical and Fitness Applications

MAX20310 supports a low input voltage of 0.7V to provide wearable PMICs for primary cell architectures

Maxim’s PMIC Reduces Solution Size By 50% for Wearable Medical and Fitness Applications
Designers of primary cell wearable medical and fitness applications can now significantly reduce solution size by 50% and extend battery life with the MAX20310 ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) power management integrated circuit (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The wearable PMIC supports
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Date:
03/30/2017
Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages
The AP7380 series of ultra-low dropout regulators introduced byDiodes Incorporated operates from a wide 24V input voltage range and offers various fixed output voltage options to address common system requirements. These features, combined with high accuracy and an ultra-low quiescent current, make this device we
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Date:
03/28/2017
504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iQG series of 504W rated DC-DC converters, further expanding its isolated DC-DC product portfolio.   Packaged in the industry standard ¼ brick form factor, the iQG models offer exceptionally high true useable power, even in demanding thermal environments.  Ap
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Date:
03/28/2017
ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters

Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters

ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has launched the FDMF8811, the industry's first 100 V Bridge Power Stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge isolated dc-dc converters. The 25 A-rated device integrates a 120 V driver IC, a bootstrap diode, and two highly efficient power MOSFETs in a PQFN-36 package. The FDMF8811 reduces the b
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Date:
03/28/2017
Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data

Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data

Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data
Coilcraft has launched a new suite of Power Inductor Selection Tools that allows users to easily select the appropriate path for their particular search while also providing more application-specific performance data than previously available on any industry site. Len Crane, Coilcraft’s Director of Technical Marke
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Date:
03/27/2017
Industry’s smallest regulated and isolated 9 W DC-DC converters offer 4:1 input range

Industry’s smallest regulated and isolated 9 W DC-DC converters offer 4:1 input range

Industry’s smallest regulated and isolated 9 W DC-DC converters offer 4:1 input range
XP Power today announced the ITZ series of compact regulated 9 Watt DC-DC converters. Believed to be the industry’s smallest 9 W DC-DC converters, the units accommodate an ultra-wide 4:1 input and are available with single and dual outputs. Packaged in an ultra compact metal cased SIP-8 package measuring just 21
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Date:
03/27/2017
Now at Mouser Electronics: Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

Now at Mouser Electronics: Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals
Mouser Electronics, Inc.,the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The 8-bit PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; r
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Date:
03/27/2017
AVX Releases New FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications

AVX FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications

AVX Releases New FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications
AVX FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new FHC1 and FHC2 Series power film capacitors, which were especially designed for electric and hybrid electric veh
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Date:
03/27/2017
Downloads of Toolbox App from RS Components exceeds 60,000

Toolbox App from RS Components

Downloads of Toolbox App from RS Components exceeds 60,000
RS Components (RS), the global distributor for engineers, today announced that the company’s Toolbox App has reached a cumulative total of more than 60,000 user downloads. Launched at the end of 2013, the app is available for iOS devices including iPhones and iPads, as well as for Windows-based PCs. Availa
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Date:
03/27/2017
STMicroelectronics Makes STM8 Microcontrollers Even Easier and Faster to Design with New Graphical Configurator

STMicroelectronics Makes STM8 Microcontrollers Even Easier and Faster to Design with New Graphical Configurator

STMicroelectronics Makes STM8 Microcontrollers Even Easier and Faster to Design with New Graphical Configurator
STMicroelectronics has made starting new designs with its popular 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers easier and faster by introducing the STM8CubeMX graphical configurator. STM8CubeMX supports the complete portfolio of mainstream, low-power, and automotive 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers. This new, free tool helps designers select the optimum 8-bi
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Date:
03/27/2017
Danfoss and General Electric join forces in strategic collaboration
Danfoss and General Electric join forces in strategic collaboration
Danfoss Silicon Power is establishing production in the US and entering into a collaboration with industrial giant General Electric (GE). The collaboration means that Danfoss Silicon Power will become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules. The SiC power modules will create sm
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Date:
03/27/2017
Versatile DF40GL Series FPC connector supports transmission speeds up to 10Gbps...

Industries first low-profile FPC-TO-Board connector with positive lock

Versatile DF40GL Series FPC connector supports transmission speeds up to 10Gbps...
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10Gbps. The DF40GL Series is an excellent choice for daughter boards in US
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Date:
03/27/2017
Littelfuse and Monolith Semiconductor to Demonstrate New SiC Power Semiconductor Technologies at APEC 2017
 Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017), March 26-30, 2017. The theme
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Date:
03/27/2017
Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space

Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space

Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched its ULWP2R range of fusible wirewound resistors. By combining the functions of a fuse and a line input resistor in a single, vertical radial formed component the resistors save valuable PCB space. Th
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Date:
03/27/2017
New 3300V Gate Drive from Amantys Power Electronics enables rapid Power Stack Optimization

New 3300V Gate Drive from Amantys Power Electronics enables rapid Power Stack Optimization

New 3300V Gate Drive from Amantys Power Electronics enables rapid Power Stack Optimization
Amantys Power Electronics Limited has launched a fully configurable version of it’s 3300V gate drive. The 3300V gate drive contains Amantys’ Power Insight technology that enables two way communications between the gate drive and a central controller for configuring the gate drive and communicating fault in
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Date:
03/27/2017
Powerbox’s rugged power modules are perfect for harsh environments in extreme industrial automotive applications

Powerbox’s rugged power modules are perfect for harsh environments in extreme industrial automotive applications

Powerbox’s rugged power modules are perfect for harsh environments in extreme industrial automotive applications
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has introduced a 400W DC/DC converter for use in industrial automotive applications in extreme environments. Designed for free air convection cooling, the ENA
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Date:
03/22/2017
Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C

Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C

Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has introduced a new line of axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors for applications which require very high-performance under all operating conditions.  The AXLH is a uniquely-designed axial-lead electrolytic that has the performance characteristics required fo
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Date:
03/21/2017
Mouser Offers Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

Mouser Offers Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking Telaire AAS-AQS-UNO air quality evaluation boards from Amphenol Advanced Sensors. The AAS-AQS-UNO evaluation boards help engineers evaluate Telaire air quality sensors and other s
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Date:
03/21/2017
Smooth traffic flow through automatic barriers: infrared LED optimizes license plate recognition

Smooth traffic flow through automatic barriers: infrared LED optimizes license plate recognition

Smooth traffic flow through automatic barriers: infrared LED optimizes license plate recognition
Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its family of high-power infrared Oslon LEDs for illumination solutions to include a new wavelength, 810 nm. The new SFH 4703AS infrared emitter will improve the performance of inspection and scanning camera systems, such as those used to read license plates. The additional
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Date:
03/21/2017
Telink Semi Bluetooth LE chip releases updated SDK for Apple HomeKit
Telink Semiconductor, developer of highly integrated low power radio-frequency and mixed signal system chips for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has announced it is releasing an updated version of its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software development kit (SDK) for Apple HomeKit. This means that any Apple Ho
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Date:
03/20/2017
HEITEC opens online configurator for HeiPac Subracks

HEITEC’s new online configurator allows to create individual subracks step by step

HEITEC opens online configurator for HeiPac Subracks
At the Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg (March 14-16, 2017), HEITEC will be presenting its Online-Configurator for HeiPac Subrack Series in hall 1-booth 340. In parallel, the new product catalogue which is adopted to the online configurator will be available as print copy and for download. The new online Su
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Date:
03/17/2017
Bel Power expands high-efficiency AC-DC front-end supplies with TET3000

TET3000-12-069RA power supply

Bel Power expands high-efficiency AC-DC front-end supplies with TET3000
Bel Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions front-end, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the TET3000-12-069RA power supply suitable for a wide range of servers and networking applications. The TET3000 is a 3000 W Titanium efficient
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Date:
03/17/2017
Nexperia launches 80% smaller automotive power MOSFET package

Nexperia LFPAK33 package

Nexperia launches 80% smaller automotive power MOSFET package
Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80 percent smaller than industry standard devices. LFPAK33 devices also feature a significantly lower resistance re
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Date:
03/16/2017
Rohde & Schwarz unveils three new channel partner products

Rohde & Schwarz entry-class T&M instruments

Rohde & Schwarz unveils three new channel partner products
Developers and engineers have been relying on the test and measurement expertise of Rohde & Schwarz for more than 80 years. Mainly known for its innovative strength in high-end testing solutions, Rohde & Schwarz is now stepping up the game by transferring this knowledge and the same qu
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Date:
03/16/2017
Lattice Semi launches ECP5 and CrossLink programmable devices for automotive

ECP5 and CrossLink automotive devices

Lattice Semi launches ECP5 and CrossLink programmable devices for automotive
Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, announced the expansion of its automotive product portfolio with ECP5 and CrossLink programmable devices tailored specifically for interface bridging applications. Reinforcing Lattice’s commitment to the automotive market, th
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Date:
03/16/2017
Microchip's PIC18 family's array of core-independent peripherals simplify complex designs

PIC18F “K42” family

Microchip's PIC18 family's array of core-independent peripherals simplify complex designs
Microchip announced the PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analogue, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without C
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Date:
03/16/2017
4D Systems offers intelligent display modules with integrated WiFi

gen4 IoD display

4D Systems offers intelligent display modules with integrated WiFi
4D Systems has introduced the gen4 Internet of Displays (IoD) series of intelligent display modules with resistive touch. With their integrated WiFi capabilities, the display modules allow users to quickly and easily create GUI (graphical user interface) applications with wireless connectivity. Three sizes are
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Date:
03/16/2017
Analog Devices' latest MCU enables 10x power savings in IoT devices

ADuCM4050 MCU

Analog Devices' latest MCU enables 10x power savings in IoT devices
Analog Devices announced an ultra-low-power microcontroller unit (MCU) that addresses the rapidly growing need for embedding advanced algorithms while consuming the lowest system power at Internet of Things (IoT) edge nodes. The ADuCM4050 MCU includes an ARM Cortex-M4 core with floating-point unit, expanded SR
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Date:
03/16/2017
On Semi's new dev kits enable engineers to accelerate Cloud-based IoT

IoT Development Kit

On Semi's new dev kits enable engineers to accelerate Cloud-based IoT
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, continues to lead the progression of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with the evolution of its game-changing IoT Development Kit (IDK). Encompassing both hardware and software elements, this multi-faceted product, with a unique modular construction, pr
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Date:
03/16/2017
TI claims smallest 12V, 10A DC/DC step-down power solution

SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules

TI claims smallest 12V, 10A DC/DC step-down power solution
Texas Instruments introduced a pair of 12-V, 10-A, 4-MHz step-down power modules that provide a power management solution that is 20 percent smaller than any other 10-A power module-based solution available. The easy-to-use SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules integrate power MOSFETs, shielded inductors, inp
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Date:
03/16/2017
Pycom solutions for IoT development available from RS Components

Enterprise-grade IoT development boards offer ultra-low-power usage

Pycom solutions for IoT development available from RS Components
RS Components (RS) announced availability of a range of development boards and accessories from Pycom to support engineers designing for IoT (Internet of Things) applications. Based on a MicroPython enabled microcontroller, the boards offer a platform for connected things with multiple communication standards. Th
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Date:
03/10/2017
TI's INA260 high/low-side digital current and power monitor now at Mouser

Texas Instruments INA260 Digital Current/Power Monitor

TI's INA260 high/low-side digital current and power monitor now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the INA260 digital current, power, and voltage monitor from Texas Instruments (TI). Designed with an I2C- and SMBus-compatible interface and an integrated 2-milliohm precision shunt resistor, the
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Date:
03/10/2017
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos to exhibit at electronica China

REDCUBE Plug is a terminal module for removable wire-to-board connections

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos to exhibit at electronica China
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos will be exhibiting at electronica China on booth E5.5109, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from 14th to 16th March 2017. The company will present its latest ranges of power modules, SMD power chokes as well as high-current contacts from its REDCUBE product range. The manufacturer of
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Date:
03/10/2017
Infineon expands its offering of 62mm IGBT modules

62 mm IGBT module

Infineon expands its offering of 62mm IGBT modules
Infineon Technologies is expanding its offering of 62 mm IGBT modules. The new power modules serve the growing demand for higher power density without increasing package size. This is realized by a larger chip area and an adapted DCB substrate in the proven 62 mm package. Typical applications for modules with 12
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Date:
03/10/2017
AVX's latest supercapacitor tech now at TTI

AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors

AVX's latest supercapacitor tech now at TTI
AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors provide a unique combination of characteristics recognised as delivering an excellent compromise between electronic and dielectric capacitors. Available now in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, the technologies de
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Date:
03/09/2017
Molex µPDB sealed modules address space-conscious apps

µPDB Custom Sealed Modules

Molex µPDB sealed modules address space-conscious apps
Molex introduces its µPDB Custom Sealed Modules which are ideal for customers looking to add or relocate power switching and circuit protection in vehicles. Fully customised to customers’ needs, the modules utilise only the specific components and materials needed for the application. “Transitioning from a hard-wi
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Date:
03/09/2017
Exxelia to show TCM high-reliability common-mode inductors at APEC

TCM series of common-mode inductors

Exxelia to show TCM high-reliability common-mode inductors at APEC
Exxelia, a leadingdesigner and manufacturer of highly engineered passive components and high-end electromechanical solutions, will introduce the new TCM series of common-mode inductors at 2017 Applied Power Electronics Conference, Tampa, FL, from March 27-30. Designed and qualified to be compatible with aerospace an
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Date:
03/09/2017
Toshiba introduces low reverse current Schottky barrier diodes

Low reverse-current Schottky Barrier Diodes

Toshiba introduces low reverse current Schottky barrier diodes
Toshiba Electronics Europe expanded its extensive portfolio of diodes with the addition of six low reverse-current Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs). With a peak reverse voltage of 40V, the new CCS15F40, CUS15F40, CBS10F40, CUS10F40, CTS05F40, and CUS05F40 are suitable for voltage boosting circuits in white LED ba
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Date:
03/09/2017
Ultra-low-current LDO from Diodes handles up to 150mA with 1% accuracy

AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator

Ultra-low-current LDO from Diodes handles up to 150mA with 1% accuracy
Available with output voltages from 1.2V to 3.3V and supporting load currents up to 150mA, the AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator (LDO) introduced by Diodes Incorporated targets low-power handheld and wearable device applications. Its ultra-low quiescent current of just 0.25μA and 1% accuracy enable designs to
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Date:
03/09/2017
Panasonic extends OS-CON polymer-aluminium solid capacitor range

OS-CON Polymer-Aluminium-Solid Capacitors

Panasonic extends OS-CON polymer-aluminium solid capacitor range
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has recently extended its industry-leading product line of OS-CON Polymer-Aluminium-Solid Capacitors with three new series for environments requiring high temperatures of up to 125°C, e.g. heavy industrial and stressful environments. The products benefit fr
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Date:
03/09/2017
Maxim’s defibrillation and ESD protection device guards medical apps

MAX30034 defibrillation protection device

Maxim’s defibrillation and ESD protection device guards medical apps
Targeting medical equipment such as defibrillators as well as ECG diagnostics and monitoring systems, the MAX30034 defibrillation protection device from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) protects against defibrillation pulses and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Compared to existing approaches and co
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Date:
03/08/2017
Microchip's hardware cryptography-enabled MCU secures smart devices

CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller

Microchip's hardware cryptography-enabled MCU secures smart devices
The CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The CEC1702 addresses the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual gr
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Date:
03/08/2017
TDK adds 300W rated modules to HVDC input converter series

PH-A280 series

TDK adds 300W rated modules to HVDC input converter series
TDK announced the addition of new, higher power models to the PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from 200 to 425Vdc, these 300W output power modules are suitable for use in data centres, telecommunications, and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V nominal high vo
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Date:
03/08/2017
Kokam's XPAND, high-performance Li-ion solution drives EVs and E-bus/trams

XPAND battery pack

Kokam's XPAND, high-performance Li-ion solution drives EVs and E-bus/trams
Kokam Co., Ltd, the world’s premier provider of innovative battery solutions, today introduced the XPAND battery pack, delivering electric vehicle manufacturers a safe, high performance, cost-effective battery solution for electric bus, tram, truck, ground support equipment (GSE), military, marine, special-purpose an
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Date:
03/08/2017
ST Micro's latest 900V MOSFETs enhance power and efficiency

900V MDmesh K5 MOSFETs

ST Micro's latest 900V MOSFETs enhance power and efficiency
Satisfy system demands for higher power and greater efficiency using the latest 900V MDmesh K5 super-junction MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics, which deliver best-in-class on-resistance (RDS(ON)) and dynamic characteristics. A 900V breakdown voltage assures extra safety margin in systems with high bus voltages. Th
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Date:
03/08/2017
Sumida's SMD isolation transformer serves vehicle battery monitoring, high-speed modems
The Sumida ESMIT-4180/C Series Isolation Transformer is the latest entry into Sumida’s line of low-profile, surface mounted isolation transformers. It was developed to better respond to the demands of the embedded-circuit based products, including automotive battery monitoring, high-speed modems and other cir
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Date:
03/08/2017
Hirose claims lowest profile WTB power connector

DF58 connector

Hirose claims lowest profile WTB power connector
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has created an ultra low-profile wire-to-board power connector that enables the continued miniaturization of consumer and portable electronic devices. With a pitch of only 1.2mm and a stacking height of only 1.0mm, the DF58 Series connector pr
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Date:
03/08/2017
Coto Tech's RedRock TMR analog sensor offers high sensitivity

RedRock RR110-A111-00 TMR analog magnetic sensor

Coto Tech's RedRock TMR analog sensor offers high sensitivity
Coto Technology has released the new RedRock RR110 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) analog sensor. Offering strong magnetic sensitivity, high directionality, small package size, and a highly-competitive price, the RR110 analog sensor is ideally suited for continuous fluid measurement applications in
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Date:
03/08/2017
STMicro's Wi-Fi Module simplifies and secures IoT and M2M

SPWF04 Wi-Fi module

STMicro's Wi-Fi Module simplifies and secures IoT and M2M
The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi mo
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Date:
03/08/2017
Maxim’s defibrillation and ESD protection device safeguards medical devices

MAX30034 defibrillation protection device

Maxim’s defibrillation and ESD protection device safeguards medical devices
Targeting medical equipment such as defibrillators as well as ECG diagnostics and monitoring systems, the MAX30034 defibrillation protection device from Maxim Integrated Products protects against defibrillation pulses and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Compared to existing approaches and components, it simplifies de
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Date:
03/03/2017
High-density resistor networks from TT Electronics serve critical apps

QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks

High-density resistor networks from TT Electronics serve critical apps
TT Electronics, a leading provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has launched the QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks that combine high precision with stability and reliability. By using a ceramic substrate and a relatively large feature size, they offer better cr
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Date:
03/03/2017
Maxim’s single-chip MAX2769C universal GNSS receiver for GPS, satnav, and RF apps now at Mouser

Maxim MAX2769C Universal GNSS Receiver

Maxim’s single-chip MAX2769C universal GNSS receiver for GPS, satnav, and RF apps now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MAX2769C universal global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver from Maxim Integrated. Touted as one of the industry's first universal, single-chip GNS
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Date:
03/03/2017
Vicor launches Cool-Power ZVS buck-boost regulator

Cool-Power ZVS Buck-Boost Regulators

Vicor launches Cool-Power ZVS buck-boost regulator
Vicor announced a new addition to its growing PI37xx family of Cool-Power ZVS Buck-Boost Regulators. Delivering up to 140 Watts of power, and up to 8 Amps of output current, at up to 96% efficiency, the new PI3740 Cool-Power regulator features an input operating voltage range of 8 – 60 VDC and a regulated ou
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Date:
03/03/2017
Ametherm's 30A circuit-protection thermistor touts resistance, current, and energy

SL32 0R230 circuit protection thermistor

Ametherm's 30A circuit-protection thermistor touts resistance, current, and energy
Ametherm released a new UL-approved circuit protection thermistor that helps to conserve power, save space, and lower costs for a wide variety of applications with industry-best hot resistance, current handling, and energy ratings. The new SL32 0R230 released today is the only UL-approved circuit protectio
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Date:
03/03/2017
Dialog Semi unveils Bluetooth 5 chipset
As the connected devices market enters a new era of connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy (LE) technology, announced the next generation in its SmartBond fam
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Date:
03/03/2017
Navitas claims first integrated half-bridge GaN power IC

NV6250 AllGaN half-bridge GaN Power IC

Navitas claims first integrated half-bridge GaN power IC
Navitas Semiconductor announced a major technology breakthrough with the introduction of the industry’s first integrated half-bridge Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power IC. Half-bridge circuits are essential building blocks in the power electronics industry, used in everything from smartphone chargers and laptop adapters, to
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Date:
03/03/2017
Wolfspeed expands third-gen MOSFET platform to 1200V

1200V, 75mΩ MOSFET

Wolfspeed expands third-gen MOSFET platform to 1200V
Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has expanded its innovative C3M platform through the introduction of a 1200V, 75mΩ MOSFET in its recently released low-inductance discrete packaging. The new device simplifies designs and enables an increase in frequency while maintaining ef
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Date:
03/03/2017
TE Connectivity's bidirectional power-switching solution is among the smallest

KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactor

TE Connectivity's bidirectional power-switching solution is among the smallest
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released an additional size for the KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactors. The KILOVAC KCS01 contactor is a compact power-switching solution with an integrated current sensor and current trip function. These contactors are su
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Date:
03/03/2017
ON Semi claims lowest-power Bluetooth LE SoC for IoT

RSL10 ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio SoC

ON Semi claims lowest-power Bluetooth LE SoC for IoT
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, challenges ultra-low-power wireless connectivity with its latest product offering. The RSL10 highly flexible, ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chip (SoC) is capable of supporting the advanced wireless functionalities em
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Date:
03/03/2017
KEMET's KPS MLCCs with tin/lead termination targets defense and avionics
KEMET, a leading supplier of electronic components, has announced the expansion of its KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) product line to include a tin/lead termination option. Available in EIA 1210 and 2220 cases sizes, KPS “L” termination commercial capacitors allow designers to
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Date:
03/02/2017
Microchip's advanced motor control tool has auto-tune and self-commissioning capability

motorBench Development Suite

Microchip's advanced motor control tool has auto-tune and self-commissioning capability
An advanced motor control software plug-in for Microchip’s MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with auto tuning and self-commissioning capability is now available from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The plug-in, called mo
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Date:
03/02/2017
Stackpole SMD varistors serve LED lighting

PV Series SMD varistors

Stackpole SMD varistors serve LED lighting
Stackpole’s PV Series SMD varistors offers superior voltage protection in a molded surface mount package. Ideally suited for LED drivers, the PV Series offers working voltages from 11Vrms to 300Vrms so it can handle any design based on 120VAC or 240VAC. The PV is available in 3225 and 4032 chip sizes and
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Date:
03/02/2017
Rohde & Schwarz' new R&S RT-ZVC multichannel power probe empowers battery testing

R&S RT-ZVC used in conjunction with an R&S CMW communication tester

Rohde & Schwarz' new R&S RT-ZVC multichannel power probe empowers battery testing
The new R&S RT-ZVC multichannel power probe, in combination with an R&S CMW radio communication tester, monitors the power consumption of chipsets, radio modules and mobile devices. It is presented as the only solution available on the market that can correlate battery consumption data with RF signaling ev
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Date:
03/01/2017
Toshiba's 40V/45V N-channel power MOSFET boasts leading-class on-resistance

U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs

Toshiba's 40V/45V N-channel power MOSFET boasts leading-class on-resistance
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs with new 40V and 45V products delivering industry leading-class[1] low on-resistance and high-speed performance. The new products - nine 40V and five 45V versions - are designed for industrial and consumer applications, in
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Date:
03/01/2017
Littelfuse's unidirectional ESD protection is first in a 01005 flip-chip

SP3145 Series TVS Diode Arrays

Littelfuse's unidirectional ESD protection is first in a 01005 flip-chip
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, introduced an industry first: a new series of three unidirectional TVS diode arrays in space-saving 01005 flip chip packages (0.230mm x 0.430mm). Unidirectional protection is typically preferable to bidirectional protection, particularly on logic and data lines, which ty
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Date:
03/01/2017
TDK's PiezoHapt thin actuator touts low driving voltage

PiezoHapt actuator

TDK's PiezoHapt thin actuator touts low driving voltage
TDK has expanded its portfolio of haptic components with the new ultra-thin PiezoHapt actuator featuring a very short response time of just 4 ms. PiezoHapt has a unimorph design consisting of a multilayer piezo element bonded to one side of a vibration plate. With a thickness of a mere 0.35 mm the new haptic ac
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Date:
02/28/2017
Rosenberger's magnetic connectors serve multiple apps

Rosenberger magnetic connectors

Rosenberger's magnetic connectors serve multiple apps
Rosenberger has developed a product family which offers an intelligent alternative to mechanical connecting. Our magnetic connectors support all standard functions, including a high number of mating cycles and vibration resistance. They are also suitable for power and signal transmission. Furthermore, they come co
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Date:
02/28/2017
Toshiba launches IoT dev kit for Bluetooth wearables

EBTZ1041-SK-A1 ‘starter kit’ supports the prototyping of highly integrated IoT wearable applications

Toshiba launches IoT dev kit for Bluetooth wearables
Toshiba Electronics has announced a comprehensive development kit that provides the hardware and software needed to create wearable devices that handle multiple sensor inputs. The EBTZ1041-SK-A1 ‘starter kit’ supports the prototyping of highly integrated IoT wearable applications featuring the Toshiba TZ1000 Ap
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Date:
02/28/2017
AT&S advances PCB, module and packaging tech

11 key European actors are collaborating on the GaNonCMOS project

AT&S advances PCB, module and packaging tech
 For years, AT&S has worked at the forefront of process and technology development to meet the challenges of continued miniaturization and the demand for better energy efficiency. In this context, the company is involved in various research and development programmes. One current example is the Horizon 2020 EU
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Date:
02/28/2017
Ericsson, Qualcomm and Vodafone trial 5G new radio for unified 5G
Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies are working with Vodafone to test 5G interoperability and conduct an over-the-air field trial based on 5G New Radio (NR) specifications being developed in 3GPP. The trial intends to drive the mobile ecosystem towards validation of 5G NR technologies, which will enable operators to
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Date:
02/27/2017
Ethertronics launches complete LoRa module with active steering antenna

LoRa module for Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) connectivity

Ethertronics launches complete LoRa module with active steering antenna
Ethertronics, a leader in ultra-high performance smart antenna system solutions, announced the industry first complete plug and play LoRa module for Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) connectivity. It delivers very long range and unmatched reliable antenna performance using Active Steering for the LoRa ecosystem of
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Date:
02/27/2017
Anritsu Bluetooth test set upgraded to support Bluetooth 5

MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set

Anritsu Bluetooth test set upgraded to support Bluetooth 5
Anritsu announced an upgrade to the MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set to support the latest Bluetooth Core Specification version 5. The MT8852B is the market leading RF measuring instrument for design proving and production test of a wide range of products that integrate Bluetooth technology. It supports Basic Rate (B
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Date:
02/27/2017
Lenze launches smart automation solution

p300 Panel Controller and i500 Frequency Inverter

Lenze launches smart automation solution
Leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze has introduced an intelligent automation solution package combining the Lenze p300 Panel Controller and the Lenze i500 Frequency Inverter. The smart solution integrates a PLC tooling interface to reduce en
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Date:
02/24/2017
Vicor unveils family of 20 Amp 48V buck regulators

PI3525-00-LGIZ Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator

Vicor unveils family of 20 Amp 48V buck regulators
The PI3525-00-LGIZ is the latest addition to Vicor's Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Portfolio, adding a 48V (30-60Vin) input. The PI352x is a higher current offering to the existing PI354x portfolio enabling scalable power options for 48V Direct to point of Load (PoL) applications. The PI3525-00-LGIZ is a 5V out
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Date:
02/24/2017
Igor and Ellipz to create novel PoE and LED intelligent lighting solution

The integrated technology provides a complete PoE and LED package solution

Igor and Ellipz to create novel PoE and LED intelligent lighting solution
Incorporating Igor technology, Ellipz will provide an intelligent light management solution for the commercial lighting industry. The integrated technology provides a complete PoE and LED package solution to the marketplace. By combining both company’s unique technologies, the Ellipz smart lighting solution ca
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Date:
02/24/2017
Infineon's latest DC-DC voltage regulator serves high-density apps

IR3883 DC-DC regulator

Infineon's latest DC-DC voltage regulator serves high-density apps
Infineon Technologies introduced the IR3883, an easy-to-use, fully integrated and highly efficient DC-DC regulator. It aims at high density Point of Load applications where high efficiency, high reliability and good thermal behavior are required. The device is perfectly suitable for NetCom, Telecom, Servers an
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Date:
02/24/2017
Yokogawa claims most accurate transformer-test power analyzer

Yokogawa WT3000E Transformer Version

Yokogawa claims most accurate transformer-test power analyzer
The Yokogawa WT3000E Transformer Version is presented as the most accurate precision power analyser dedicated to testing the power transformers used in the power utilities’ transmission and distribution sectors. With an accuracy of 0.5% at power factors as low as 0.01 at 100 V and 1 A, the WT3000E Transfor
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Date:
02/22/2017
Microchip's latest PIC MCUs offer more core-independent peripherals

PIC16F15386 block diagram

Microchip's latest PIC MCUs offer more core-independent peripherals
The PIC16F15386 family, a powerful launching point into the 8-bit PIC microcontroller (MCU) portfolio, is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. In addition to our current Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), th
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Date:
02/21/2017
Powerbox's COTS/MOTS supplies serve demanding applications

Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions

Powerbox's COTS/MOTS supplies serve demanding applications
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the release of its new Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions for highly demanding environments. The launch includes seven series of new po
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Date:
02/21/2017
Qualcomm unveils tri-mode system-on-chip for IoT
Qualcomm Technologies announced two new System-on-chips (SoCs), the QCA4020 and QCA4024. Qualcomm Technologies is the first to announce a tri-mode SoC QCA4020, integrating Bluetooth Low Energy 5, Dual-band Wi-Fi, and 802.15.4-based technologies, including ZigBee and Thread, while QCA4024 integrates Bluetooth Lo
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Date:
02/21/2017
TE Connectivity's Snap-Lug power connectors handle heavy and harsh apps

Snap-Lug Quick-Disconnect Power Connectors

TE Connectivity's Snap-Lug power connectors handle heavy and harsh apps
A new series of heavy-duty power connectors from leading manufacturer TE Connectivity is now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Snap-Lug Quick-Disconnect Power Connectors enable fast interconnection of heavy gauge power cables to bus bars, re
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Date:
02/20/2017
STMicro's STM32 LoRaWAN discovery board now at Mouser

STM32 LoRaWAN Discovery Board

STMicro's STM32 LoRaWAN discovery board now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is the first to stock the STM32 LoRaWAN Discovery Board from STMicroelectronics (ST). The new Discovery Kit and I-NUCLEO-LRWAN1 STM32 LoRa Arduino-compatible extension board — available to order from Mouser — provide a development pl
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Date:
02/20/2017
STM32 proto boards from STMicro support long-range low-power IoT

B-L072Z-LRWAN1 Discovery kit and I-NUCLEO-LRWAN1

STM32 proto boards from STMicro support long-range low-power IoT
Two new ready-to-use prototype boards available from STMicroelectronics slash the cost for developers to start evaluating LoRaWAN and other Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies including WM-Bus and 6LoWPAN. The boards are based on the smallest and lowest-power LoRaWAN modules that exist on the market to
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Date:
02/17/2017
DryCloud promises efficient extinguishing of Li-battery storage fires

Using especially a neutraliser and dry foam, Li-Ion batteries can be quickly extinguished

DryCloud promises efficient extinguishing of Li-battery storage fires
Li-ion batteries are quickly and harmlessly extinguished with DryCloud, as verified within the scope of the Bundeswirtschaftsprojekt (German Federal Economics Project). Li-ion batteries are quickly and harmlessly extinguished, with verification within the scope of the SPEISI national project for the use of stationary en
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Date:
02/17/2017
Panasonic's box type metalized polypropylene film caps boast low loss and excellent frequency characteristics

ECWFE series capacitors

Panasonic's box type metalized polypropylene film caps boast low loss and excellent frequency characteristics
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe is introducing a new range of small size metalized polypropylene film capacitors featuring low loss and excellent frequency characteristics for active filter circuits as well as high frequency and high current circuits. The ECWFE capacitors have been designed wi
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Date:
02/17/2017
Vicor introduces two new DCMs in a ChiP Package

DCM in a ChiP package

Vicor introduces two new DCMs in a ChiP Package
Aimed at a variety of applications, including UAV, ground vehicle, radar, transportation and industrial controls, Vicor has added a new 30V input nominal module (9 – 50V range) in a 3623 ChiP package (1.52 x 0.90 x 0.29 in). This converter has an output voltage of 15 V maximum power of 160W, achieving a power de
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Date:
02/16/2017
Intepro Systems launches Procyon integrated production test systems

Procyon integrated production test system

Intepro Systems launches Procyon integrated production test systems
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announced its Procyon line of integrated production test systems. At the core of each Procyon system are Intepro’s industry-leading programmable DC and AC sources and programmable electronic loads. All Procyon ATE’s fe
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Date:
02/15/2017
Traco's TIB series DIN-rail supplies tout efficient circuit topology, cost/performance ratio

TIB Series DIN-Rail Power Supplies

Traco's TIB series DIN-rail supplies tout efficient circuit topology, cost/performance ratio
Traco Power's TIB Series of DIN-Rail power supplies combines an efficient circuit topology with optimized cost/performance ratio for industrial environments and for electric control cabinets. The design is focused on the parameters and functions to provide highest reliability in a general range of applications. With a very high
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Date:
02/15/2017
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos presents the WE-CMB HV power line choke

WE-CMB chokes

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos presents the WE-CMB HV power line choke
A rated voltage three times higher than the voltage of the existing family of WE-CMB chokes – this is the outstanding feature of the current-compensated power line chokes of the WE-CMB HV series offered by Wuerth Elektronik eiSos. Europe’s leading supplier of electronic and electromechanical components has de
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Date:
02/15/2017
Microsemi claims lowest-power cost-optimized FPGA product family

PolarFire FPGA

Microsemi claims lowest-power cost-optimized FPGA product family
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its new cost-optimized PolarFire field programmable gate array (FPGA) product family, delivering the industry’s lowest power at mid-range densities with 12
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Date:
02/14/2017
VPG Foil Resistors' Powertron PCS line touts reliability, stability

Powertron PCS Series

VPG Foil Resistors' Powertron PCS line touts reliability, stability
The VPG Foil Resistors product group of Vishay Precision Group, manufacturers of precise and stable Bulk Metal Foil resistors, announced the global market launch of the Powertron PCS Series, a high-reliability power current sensor family, offering exceptional long-term stability, reliability and performance. Design of the Po
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Date:
02/14/2017
Intersil claims smallest isolated RS-485 transceiver for industrial IoT

ISL32704E isolated RS-485 transceiver

Intersil claims smallest isolated RS-485 transceiver for industrial IoT
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the industry’s smallest isolated RS-485 differential bus transceiver designed to provide 4Mbps bidirectional data transmission for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The high-speed ISL32704E delivers in
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Date:
02/13/2017
Microchip unveils zigbee PRO green power certified platform

Solution enables cross-functional device support and will be backward-compatible with existing zigbee certified products

Microchip unveils zigbee PRO green power certified platform
The industry’s first zigbee alliance certified zigbee platform with zigbee PRO and Green Power features (formerly known as zigbee 3.0) from a semiconductor company, is now available from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. With greater interoperability an
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Date:
02/13/2017
Rohde & Schwarz to show their latest at embedded world 2017
Exceptional quality and innovation doesn't have to be expensive. And Rohde & Schwarz proves this at embedded world in Nuremberg with its new entry-level T&M solutions. The electronics expert will also be showcasing the latest R&S RTO2000 high-performance oscilloscope up to 6 GHz. It is ideal for IoT
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Date:
02/10/2017
SMC Diode offers SMB rectifier in low-profile DO-214AA Package

SD560B SMD rectifier

SMC Diode offers SMB rectifier in low-profile DO-214AA Package
SMC Diode Solutions, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of discrete semiconductors, voltage regulators, and die and wafer devices, announced the availability a general-purpose high voltage SMD rectifier in low-profile (DO-214AA) size format. The SD560B rectifier uniquely combines a compact footprint an
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Date:
02/10/2017
Linear's 100V no-opto flyback regulator delivers 5W in SOT-23 package

LT8303H isolated monolithic flyback regulator

Linear's 100V no-opto flyback regulator delivers 5W in SOT-23 package
Linear Technology announced the H-grade version of the LT8303, a monolithic flyback regulator with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires no opto-isolator or third winding for re
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Date:
02/09/2017
AVX releases new automotive thin-film caps for signal & power

Automotive-grade Accu-P Series SMD thin film chip capacitors

AVX releases new automotive thin-film caps for signal & power
AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of SMD thin film chip capacitors especially designed to meet demanding performance specifications in automotive signal and power applications. Qualified to AEC-Q200, AVX’s new Automotive Grade Ac
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Date:
02/09/2017
EnOcean to show low-energy LED controls at Strategies in Light
At Strategies in Light 2017 (Anaheim, February 28 – March 2, 2017), EnOcean, a leader in energy harvesting wireless technology, will present self powered wireless LED control for multiple wireless protocols. At booth #107, the company will be exhibiting their extensive Dolphin portfolio, including self-powered sw
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Date:
02/08/2017
Bel Power Solutions launches compact, ruggedized converters

MELCHER HP Series DC-DC converter

Bel Power Solutions launches compact, ruggedized converters
Bel Power Solutions, a Bel group company and premier manufacturer of power management devices, announced the release of its MELCHER HP Series DC-DC converter (4TE) with an input voltage range greater than 10:1. The converters deliver up to 192 watts with typical efficiency up to 93% over input and load range wi
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Date:
02/08/2017
TE Connectivity’s KILOVAC current-sensing high-voltage contactor offers current-trip function

KILOVAC current-sensing contactor

TE Connectivity’s KILOVAC current-sensing high-voltage contactor offers current-trip function
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently introduced the KILOVAC current-sensing (KCS03) High-Voltage contactor, featuring an integrated current sensor with current trip function. KILOVAC current-sensing contactors eliminate the need for discrete current sensors, saving weight and space in
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Date:
02/07/2017
Navitas claims first production GaN power ICs

iDrive Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power ICs

Navitas claims first production GaN power ICs
Navitas Semiconductor announced the immediate availability of production qualified iDrive Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power ICs using the company’s proprietary AllGaN technology. The NV6131, NV6105 & NV6115 offer a high-efficiency 650V, 160mOhm power FET with increasing integration of digital and analog circuits, le
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Date:
02/07/2017
Vector presents push-button AUTOSAR-compliant diagnostic configuration
With version 8.5 SP2 of CANdelaStudio, Vector presents a solution for the creation of AUTOSAR-compliant configurations of the diagnostic basic software for vehicle ECUs. It enables development teams at vehicle and ECU manufacturers to generate AUTOSAR Diagnostic Extract (DEXT) files at the press of a button. AUTOSAR DEXT is a
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Date:
02/06/2017
Linear's latest PoE chip delivers 123W over 1Gbps CAT5e cable

LTC4279 single port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller

Linear's latest PoE chip delivers 123W over 1Gbps CAT5e cable
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4279 single port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller for power sourcing equipment (PSE), delivering up to 123W of power over CAT-5e cable for power-hungry applications. Demand for higher power delivery comes from a widespread set of applications, including LTE picocell base st
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Date:
02/06/2017
Octavo Systems’ OSD3358 SiP of BeagleBone Black wireless, now at Mouser

OSD3358 SiP device

Octavo Systems’ OSD3358 SiP of BeagleBone Black wireless, now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a product introducton leader that empowers innovation, is now stocking the OSD3358 system-in-package (SiP) from Octavo Systems. The OSD3358 SiP device makes it easier for designers to quickly create production-ready systems based on the Texas Instruments (TI) Sitara AM3358 processor with an
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Date:
02/06/2017
Thermal Models of GaN Systems’ devices now on the web

A steady-state thermal analysis of a 650 V GaN transistor

Thermal Models of GaN Systems’ devices now on the web
GaN Systems has experienced a surge in the number of customers designing and deploying power systems using their GaN transistors. Customers have recognized that GaN devices significantly improve power efficiency and power density. By using GaN transistors instead of legacy silicon components; customers are gaining a
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Date:
02/03/2017
Small tunable-white LED light engine with BLE interface serves smart lighting apps

LuxiTune2.3 tunable white light engine

Small tunable-white LED light engine with BLE interface serves smart lighting apps
Combining a compact form factor with the latest platform features, the LuxiTune2.3 tunable white light engine announced by LED Engin, Inc., a leader in high flux density LED products, targets the same track-lighting and small down-lighting applications as its Gen 2.0 products, while delivering the added performance an
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Date:
02/02/2017
MicroPower Direct's new 1W DC/DC converter family offers 96 models

MD100x 1W DC/DC converters

MicroPower Direct's new 1W DC/DC converter family offers 96 models
Available now from MicroPower Direct, the MD100x is a family of low cost, 1W DC/DC converters packaged in a miniature SIP package. Ninety six models provide a wide selection of single & dual output models with I/O isolation levels ranging from 1 kVDC to 6 kVDC. Models operate from 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24 and
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Date:
02/02/2017
Qorvo claims smallest and most power-efficient family of Wi-Fi front-end modules

Qorvo Wi-Fi FEM family

Qorvo claims smallest and most power-efficient family of Wi-Fi front-end modules
Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions to connect the world, has introduced a new family of 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Front-End Modules (FEMs) that pave the way for smaller, more energy-efficient wireless routers, gateways and other networked devices in the home. The seven new FEMs support high-bandwidth th
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Date:
02/01/2017
SDG&E claims breakthrough GenCell fuel cell tech

GenCell G5rx

SDG&E claims breakthrough GenCell fuel cell tech
 GenCell, the Israel-based fuel cell developer and manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a leading North American energy company. The San Diego-based energy company has been working alongside GenCell over the last year to test how fuel cells can co
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Date:
01/31/2017
TDK's Level VI efficient medical 300W external supplies offer Class I or Class II inputs

DTM300 external power supply

TDK's Level VI efficient medical 300W external supplies offer Class I or Class II inputs
TDK announced the introduction of the DTM300 series of medically certified 300W external power supplies. Certified to the latest IEC 60601-1 & 60601-1-2 medical standards, the products have 4,000Vac isolation from input to output and are offered with either a Class I or Class II input. The series is intended to
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Date:
01/30/2017
Dialog and Energous claim first RF power transmitter IC for wireless charging
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting and Bluetooth® low energy technology, in partnership with Energous, the developer of WattUp, a wire-free charging technology that provides over-the-air power at a distance, today announced the ava
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Date:
01/30/2017
Traco releases THN 15WIR Series ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converters

THN 15WIR Series ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converter

Traco releases THN 15WIR Series ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converters
The THN 15WIR series from Traco Electronic is a family of ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converters for highest reliability in harsh environments. The converters have an increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibration and thermal shock. The approvals according to standards EN 50155 and
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Date:
01/30/2017
Powerbox's breakthrough coreless power conversion tech addresses high magnetic-field apps

GB350 coreless buck-converter module

Powerbox's breakthrough coreless power conversion tech addresses high magnetic-field apps
Powerbox, a leading power supply company and force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the release of its new coreless technology platform to power medical and industrial equipment operating in very high magnetic field environments such as magnetic resonance im
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Date:
01/27/2017
Torex expands lineup of transient voltage suppressors

XBP14E5UFN series transient voltage suppressors

Torex expands lineup of transient voltage suppressors
Torex Semiconductor has released the XBP14E5UFN series of transient voltage suppressors, intended to be mounted in close proximity to an external interface to protect downstream ICs from electrostatic discharge. Supporting high-speed signal lines with a low pin capacitance, the XBP14E5UFN is ideal for prote
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Date:
01/26/2017
Vishay's fourth-gen 600 V E series power MOSFET lowers conduction, switching losses

Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHP065N60E

Vishay's fourth-gen 600 V E series power MOSFET lowers conduction, switching losses
Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first device in its fourth generation of 600 V E Series power MOSFETs. Providing high efficiency for telecom, industrial, and enterprise power supply applications, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHP065N60E slashes on-resistance by 30 % compared with previous 600 V E Series MO
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Date:
01/26/2017
Stackpole launches carbon composition axial-leaded resistors

RC Series carbon composition axial leaded resistors

Stackpole launches carbon composition axial-leaded resistors
The RC Series of carbon composition axial-leaded resistors is an outstanding choice for high speed or high energy pulse handling requirements. The large mass of the carbon resistive element efficiently dissipates high energy surge events while the almost negligible inductance allows for higher switching speeds th
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Date:
01/25/2017
Recom's latest 2W DC/DC converters use less than 1/3 square inches

RTC2 series modules

Recom's latest 2W DC/DC converters use less than 1/3 square inches
The new 2W RTC2 series modules from RECOM come in a six-pin SMD open-frame package with a footprint of less than 1/3 of a square inch. The 2:1 inputs voltage ranges of 4.5 to 9VDC or 18 to 36VDC can handle up to 15VDC and 50VDC respectively for up to 100ms. The converters are insulated up to 3kVDC/1s, and reach effi
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Date:
01/25/2017
XP Power's 18-36 W desktop supplies meet latest level VI and CoC Tier 2 standards

VET series power supplies

XP Power's 18-36 W desktop supplies meet latest level VI and CoC Tier 2 standards
XP Power announced four new series of external/desktop power supplies that meet the latest level VI and CoC Tier 2 green standards. The single output power supplies are perfect for customers requiring a low power, external, 18, 24, 30 or 36W power source for their new designs that need to meet current legislation aim
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Date:
01/24/2017
TDK expands automotive MLCC lineup for high-temp apps
TDK expands automotive MLCC lineup for high-temp apps
TDK has expanded its CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs for high-temperature applications: New MLCCs with X8L temperature characteristics have been introduced and the capacitance range of its existing X8R types has been extended. With the new types, TDK's lineup of X8L and X8R MLCCs features an unrivalled hig
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Date:
01/24/2017
Dialog Semi empowers next-generation connected cars

DA9210-A is a multiphase, automotive grade, 12A DC-DC buck converter

Dialog Semi empowers next-generation connected cars
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy technology, announced the DA9210-A power management IC (PMIC). The DA9210-A is a multiphase, automotive grade, 12A DC-DC buck converter that supplies the high current cor
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Date:
01/24/2017
MicroPower Direct launches high-isolation, +15V/-8V DC/DC converter for IGBT apps

IG275E series miniature DC/DC converter

MicroPower Direct launches high-isolation, +15V/-8V DC/DC converter for IGBT apps
Available now from MicroPower Direct, the IG275E series is a family of miniature DC/DC converter. They are designed specifically to provide the asynchronous output voltage levels required to properly bias the gate drive of IGBT semiconductors. Three models operate from 12, 15 or 24 VDC input bus voltages, providing
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Date:
01/23/2017
RS Components launches wireless IoT development kits

Creator IoT development kit

RS Components launches wireless IoT development kits
RS Components (RS) announced availability of the Creator Ci40 and Ci20 IoT development kits http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/semiconductors/semiconductor-development-kits/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/?searchTerm=creator from Imagination Technologies. The Creator kits include the hardware, software and cloud
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Date:
01/20/2017
Rigol extends their range of power supplies

DP700 series

Rigol extends their range of power supplies
Rigol Technologies, a leading manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, has expanded its range of power supplies, providing outstanding performance and functionality in the low-cost class. The devices have been developed for optimum ease of use when used in research, development and all laboratory applications. Th
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Date:
01/20/2017
Intersil charger extends backup battery life of eCall systems

ISL78693 battery charger

Intersil charger extends backup battery life of eCall systems
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL78693, a 3.6V single-cell battery charger that extends the life of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries used in automotive emergency call (eCall) systems. The ISL78693 battery charger offers up to
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Date:
01/20/2017
EPC kit uses GaN-driven laser diodes for LiDAR

EPC9126 100 V high current pulsed laser diode driver evaluation board

EPC kit uses GaN-driven laser diodes for LiDAR
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announced the availability of the EPC9126, a 100 V high current pulsed laser diode driver evaluation board. In a LiDAR system, used for detecting objects in autonomous vehicle applications, speed and accuracy of detection is critical. As demonstrated by this board, the rapid tr
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Date:
01/19/2017
TDK's low-loss thin-film metal inductors have high current capability for power circuits

TFM160808ALC thin-film inductor

TDK's low-loss thin-film metal inductors have high current capability for power circuits
TDK presents the TFM160808ALC thin-film inductor for power supply circuits, which features a maximum DC resistance of 62 mΩ that is 30 percent lower than for existing types (e.g. TFM160808ALM, 0.47 μH). The new type, whose compact dimensions are just 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.8 mm, also offers a high rated current of
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Date:
01/18/2017
Vincotech launches new IPM claims deepest integration of any power module

flow1C-general

Vincotech launches new IPM claims deepest integration of any power module
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the launch of a new, deeply integrated Intelligent Power Module for 1200 V applications. The flowIPM 1C CIB 1200 V achieves the deepest level of integration of any power module available on the market today to drive down systems' cos
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Date:
01/17/2017
Infineon's 700 V CoolMOS P7 family serves quasi-resonant flyback topologies

700 V CoolMOS P7

Infineon's 700 V CoolMOS P7 family serves quasi-resonant flyback topologies
Infineon Technologies developed the new 700 V CoolMOS P7 family to serve today’s and tomorrow’s trends in quasi resonant flyback topologies. These new MOSFETs offer unmatched performance improvements compared to currently used superjunction technologies. Soft switching topologies like smart phone and tablet ch
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Date:
01/17/2017
Allegro's A3916 low-voltage bipolar stepper needs only four external components

A3916 dual DMOS full-bridge motor driver

Allegro's A3916 low-voltage bipolar stepper needs only four external components
Allegro MicroSystems Europe's A3916 low voltage bipolar stepper or dual DC motor driver IC is designed for pulse-width-modulated (PWM) control of low-voltage stepper motors or dual DC motors using just four external components, and is capable of output currents up to 1 A per channel and operating voltages from 2.7
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Date:
01/17/2017
Murata’s very high-temp leaded caps suit automotive apps

RHS capacitors

Murata’s very high-temp leaded caps suit automotive apps
Murata Power Solutions has developed a capacitor able to withstand the extremely high temperatures experienced by equipment located in severe environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile. To improve the fuel economy of an automobile, a DC motor drive is used to optimize control of the power
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Date:
01/12/2017
Maxim’s MAX17242/17243 DC-DC synchronous buck converters now at Mouser

MAX17242/MAX17243 step-down DC-DC converters

Maxim’s MAX17242/17243 DC-DC synchronous buck converters now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking MAX17242/MAX17243 step-down DC-DC converters from Maxim Integrated. These high-efficiency, synchronous converters with integrated MOSFETs help minimize ext
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Date:
01/11/2017
Infineon's latest drivers empower LED headlamp design

LITIX Power

Infineon's latest drivers empower LED headlamp design
LEDs in automotive front lighting enable energy savings, new light designs and applications such as matrix beam and laser high-beam. Supporting the progress in automotive lighting Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) launched high-power LED drivers specifically designed for automotive front lights. The
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Date:
01/10/2017
MINMAX launches cost-optimized 10W DIP DC-DC converter

MIW10 series

MINMAX launches cost-optimized 10W DIP DC-DC converter
MINMAX announced the new MIW10 series of 10W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters in the small 24 pin DIP package measuring only 1.25 x 0.80 x 0.40” where space is critical. The MIW10 family of dc-dc converters consists of 21 models offering 9-18 / 18-36 / 36-75 VDC Input Ranges with single and dual output
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Date:
01/10/2017
Wolfspeed introduces new SiC MOSFET for EV drivetrains

SiC 900V, 10mΩ MOSFET

Wolfspeed introduces new SiC MOSFET for EV drivetrains
Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced a 900V, 10mΩ MOSFET rated for 196 A of continuous drain current at a case temperature of 25°C. This device enables the reduction of EV drive-train inverter losses by 78 percent based on EPA combined city/highway mil
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Date:
01/10/2017
Vishay's tiny 1500W bi-directional SMT PAR transient voltage suppressors now at TT

Vishay TPC11CA to TPC36CA Surface Mount TVS

Vishay's tiny 1500W bi-directional SMT PAR transient voltage suppressors now at TT
The industry’s first bi-directional 1500W surface-mount PAR transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in a low-profile eSMP® SMPC (TO-277A) package are now available in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Vishay TPCxxCA Series devices have a low profile of typically ju
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Date:
01/09/2017
Linear's SmartMesh IP wireless mesh networks with thousands of nodes

SmartMesh IP now offers an even wider range of features

Linear's SmartMesh IP wireless mesh networks with thousands of nodes
Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IP wireless sensor network (WSN) product line has expanded to address the growing needs of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. New capabilities include the SmartMesh VManager networking software, which seamlessly increases the mesh network capacity to thousands of no
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Date:
01/06/2017
Maxim claims first remote tuner solution to support worldwide automotive radio

MAX2175 RF to Bits tuner

Maxim claims first remote tuner solution to support worldwide automotive radio
Using the remote tuner solution from Maxim Integrated Products, designers can significantly simplify the head unit design of a vehicle and reduce cables. The MAX2175 RF to Bits tuner within the solution eliminates the need to rework the vehicle’s hardware to support worldwide radio standards, allowing updates by
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Date:
01/05/2017
Stackpole adds 6W current-sense chip resistor

CSRF Series of foil on ceramic carrier current sense chips

Stackpole adds 6W current-sense chip resistor
Stackpole's popular CSRF Series of foil on ceramic carrier current sense chips have added a robust 2043 size part rated for 6 watts of power. The 2043 chip size has terminations on the longer edge of the chip which allows it to handle higher currents with lower thermal resistance and exceptional TCR of 50 ppm. The
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Date:
01/04/2017
Microsemi's latest high-power TVS devices address demanding lightning protection in aircraft
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of two new versions of its transient voltage suppressor (TVS) devices in its patented plastic large area device (PLAD) package. The 18-kilowatt (kW) MPLAD18KP and 36
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Date:
01/04/2017
NXP unveils new processors and micro controllers for IoT at CES
At CES, NXP will introduce a revolutionary new processor family: i.MX 8M — dedicated to the consumer IoT market. NXP’s i.MX 8M family addresses the major inflection points currently underway in streaming media: voice recognition and networked speakers in audio, the move to 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) and th
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Date:
01/04/2017
RS Components introduces Raspberry Pi easy-to-solder prototyping board

RS Pro solder-tag board

RS Components introduces Raspberry Pi easy-to-solder prototyping board
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, has launched a 40-pin solder-tag board for the highly popular Raspberry Pi credit-card sized computer board. Exclusively available from RS, the new RS Pro solder-tag board is ideal for electronics engineers developing prototypes ba
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Date:
01/03/2017
Ametherm sample kits now available from Mouser

Sensor Sample Kit

Ametherm sample kits now available from Mouser
Ametherm announced that sample kits of the company's inrush current limiters and NTC sensing thermistors are now available from leading electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics. Mouser is stocking Ametherm's Standard, Mega, Mini, and Sensor Sample Kits. "Consisting of Ametherm's most popular inru
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Date:
12/30/2016
TDK-Lambda's compact supplies use less space on DIN rail

DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies

TDK-Lambda's compact supplies use less space on DIN rail
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies. With efficiencies of up to 90%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of very narrow width package sizes ranging from 18mm for the 10W, to 72mm for the 100W model. Less space on the rail provides additional ro
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Date:
12/29/2016
Panasonic's Soft-PGS is a thermal solution for extremely thin spaces

Soft-PGS enhances thermal coupling

Panasonic's Soft-PGS is a thermal solution for extremely thin spaces
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has launched a highly-compressible Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to reduce contact thermal resistance between rough surfaces in extremely thin spaces. Soft-PGS enhances the thermal coupling between heat producing devices (heat sources) and heat dissipation de
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Date:
12/28/2016
Build a WiFi-enabled 6LoWPAN wireless sensor network

STM32 Open Development Environment

Build a WiFi-enabled 6LoWPAN wireless sensor network
The STM32 Open Development Environment provides developers with end-to-end solutions to explore and validate design concepts. Using a combination of ODE components, it’s now possible to build a wireless sensor network based on 6LoWPAN connectivity leveraging a wide range of sensor technologies and make sensor da
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Date:
12/27/2016
XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules have a tiny footprint

ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules

XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules have a tiny footprint
XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting. The ECE80 ser
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Date:
12/27/2016
Infineon HiRel launches MOSFETs for space apps

IR HiRel radiation-hardened MOSFET

Infineon HiRel launches MOSFETs for space apps
IR HiRel, an Infineon Technologies company, has launched its first radiation-hardened MOSFETs based on the proprietary N-channel R9 technology platform. Compared to previous technologies it is offering size, weight and power improvements. This is significant in systems such as high-throughput satellites, where th
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Date:
12/26/2016
Mouser now ships Cree’s high-power, high-efficacy XLamp MHB-B LEDs

Cree XLamp MHB-B LED

Mouser now ships Cree’s high-power, high-efficacy XLamp MHB-B LEDs
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Cree XLamp MHB-B LEDs. These new high-power LEDs enable designers to more effectively deliver lower system costs for high-lumen, high-efficiency applications de
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Date:
12/26/2016
Silicon Labs’ tiny BGM12x SiP modules for Bluetooth LE now at Mouser

BGM12x Blue Gecko SiP Modules

Silicon Labs’ tiny BGM12x SiP modules for Bluetooth LE now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking BGM12x Blue Gecko system-in-package (SiP) modules from Silicon Labs. Based on Silicon Labs’ Blue Gecko wireless system-on-chip (SoC), the BGM12x is the in
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Date:
12/23/2016
TDK-Lambda's compact 480W DIN-rail supply is 93% efficient

DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply

TDK-Lambda's compact 480W DIN-rail supply is 93% efficient
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply. With an efficiency of up to 93%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of a compact enclosure size featuring a power density of 6 Watts per inch3. The power supply is suitable for a wide range of industrial ap
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Date:
12/23/2016
XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules tout ultra-compact footprint

ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules

XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules tout ultra-compact footprint
XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting. The ECE80 ser
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Date:
12/21/2016
Vishay's hybrid solid-state relays offer fast operation, wide temp range, and high load voltage

VOR hybrid solid-state relays

Vishay's hybrid solid-state relays offer fast operation, wide temp range, and high load voltage
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays with four new devices designed to deliver superior electrical characteristics for telecommunications, industrial, security system, and metering applications. Compared to similar solutions, the new Vishay Semiconductors 1 Form A VOR1121A6, VO
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Date:
12/21/2016
RECOM's 120W half-bricks for rail and monitoring apps now at Dengrove

RECOM RPA120H-RW

RECOM's 120W half-bricks for rail and monitoring apps now at Dengrove
Dengrove Electronic Components has extended its portfolio of EN50155-compliant DC/DC converters by introducing the RECOM RPA120H-RW, which delivers up to 120W in the industry-standard half-brick footprint of 61.0mm x 57.9mm. In addition to satisfying EN50155, the harmonised European standard covering electr
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Date:
12/20/2016
Stackpole's axial leaded metal-glaze resistors suit 0.25W to 3W apps
The MG / MGM Series from Stackpole is a high voltage thru hole resistor product with resistance values from 1K ohms up to 1G ohm. The metal glaze element provides working voltages ranging from 1600V up to 7000V, tolerances as low as 1% and 100 ppm TCR. The MG / MGM Series ideal for all applications requiring g
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Date:
12/20/2016
Vicor introduces three new DCMs in a VIA Package

DCM in a VIA Package

Vicor introduces three new DCMs in a VIA Package
The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedized modular DC-DC converter operating from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high efficiency output with much higher power densities than competitive products. The new DCMs offer power system engineers a better brick with their enhanced fu
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Date:
12/19/2016
Murata’s high-density mono block converters now at Mouser

Murata MYMGK Mono Block Type DC-DC Converters

Murata’s high-density mono block converters now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MYMGK Mono Block type DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. These new 20A and 6A voltage converters provide the highest power density on the ma
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Date:
12/19/2016
Linear's octal simultaneous-sampling SAR ADC offers 16-Bit 1.5Msps/channel performance

Octal, 16-Bit, 1.5Msps/Ch, Simultaneous Sampling, True Differential Input SAR ADC

Linear's octal simultaneous-sampling SAR ADC offers 16-Bit 1.5Msps/channel performance
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2320-16 16-bit 1.5Msps per channel, no latency successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with eight simultaneously sampling channels supporting a rail-to-rail input common mode range. The LTC2320-16 features a flexible analog front end that accepts fully differential, unipolar or
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Date:
12/19/2016
Solder-on-polyester creates cost-effective flex circuits

Solder on Polyester Substrate

Solder-on-polyester creates cost-effective flex circuits
Molex has introduced Solder on Polyester Substrate, a flexible, economical alternative to rigid PCB and polyimide. Surface Mount (SMT) components, including fine-pitched integrated circuits (ICs) are attached with low-temperature solder and encapsulated on a polyester substrate. Custom designed products can be
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Date:
12/16/2016
Phihong's new charger serves medical applications

DA200U-250A 24V, 8A lead-acid battery charger

Phihong's new charger serves medical applications
Phihong, a leading global supplier of OEM power solutions, has released a new 24V, 8A lead acid battery charger designed for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters with AGM or GEL batteries. Designated the DA200U-250A, Phihong’s new 24V, 8A battery charger features a convenient USB output connector, consumer el
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Date:
12/16/2016
Ambiq Micro's Apollo 2 can double battery life in wearables

Ambiq Micro's Apollo 2 can double battery life in wearables

Ambiq Micro's Apollo 2 can double battery life in wearables
Ambiq Micro, the leader in ultra-low power solutions, today released the Apollo 2 Wearables and IoT Platform. The Platform offers breakthrough power consumption of under 10µA/MHz, which allows for double the battery life in wearable devices. Apollo 2's performance will lead to longer battery life, enhanced inte
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Date:
12/16/2016
ROHM launches high-voltage Zener diode lineup

UDZLV and KDZLV series high-voltage Zener diodes

ROHM launches high-voltage Zener diode lineup
ROHM has announced the development of high-voltage Zener diodes optimized for protection and constant current applications in a variety of electronic circuits. The UDZLV and KDZLV series are comprised of 12 models in Zener voltages ranging from 51V to 150V. They are also AEC-Q101 compliant and provide superior su
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Date:
12/15/2016
Powerbox offers power solution for marine and industrial systems

DIN-Rail & Cassette Marine Line

Powerbox offers power solution for marine and industrial systems
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduces four new products within its Marine Line, PT570, PT571, PT576 and PT577, complying with the major classifications and approved by Det Norske Veritas (D
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Date:
12/15/2016
TDK's latest industrial power supply delivers up to 3200W at 24V in 2U

TPS3000 industrial power supply

TDK's latest industrial power supply delivers up to 3200W at 24V in 2U
TDK introduced the TPS3000-24 industrial power supply, delivering up to 3200W output power (24V at 133.3A) in a 2U high package. It operates from a high voltage, wide range Delta or Wye 350 - 528Vac three phase input, avoiding the requirement for step down transformers and assisting phase load current balancing. Th
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Date:
12/14/2016
AMETEK launches Sorensen HPX programmable DC system for high-power apps

Sorensen HPX High Power Extensible DC source

AMETEK launches Sorensen HPX programmable DC system for high-power apps
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, manufacturing such brands as California Instruments, Sorensen, and Elgar, has introduced a new DC power system in the Sorensen family ideally suited for high-power applications. AMETEK’s new Sorensen HPX High Power Extensibl
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Date:
12/14/2016
Harwin launches EZ-Boardware SMT spring-contact dev kit

Spring Contact Development Kit

Harwin launches EZ-Boardware SMT spring-contact dev kit
Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, is showcasing its new Spring Contact Development Kit for electronic design engineers and design houses at SPS IPC Drives. Harwin Spring Contacts are single contact, surface mount PCB devices with multiple uses including general electrical co
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Date:
12/13/2016
TE Connectivity claims smallest and lightest 1000 A/1000 VDC contactor avail

KILOVAC K1K contactors

TE Connectivity claims smallest and lightest 1000 A/1000 VDC contactor avail
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently released its KILOVAC K1K high-voltage contactor. Designed for harsh environments, these contactors offer exceptional performance in new-technology higher voltage and current battery systems and energy storage systems. This contactor is among the sm
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Date:
12/13/2016
AVX expands and upgrades polymer chip cap series

TCR Series professional conductive polymer chip capacitors

AVX expands and upgrades polymer chip cap series
AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended and upgraded its TCR Series professional conductive polymer chip capacitors with new case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings, a higher maximum operating temperature, enhanced performance capabilities in
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Date:
12/12/2016
Tiny nano-power op-amp also boosts sensing accuracy

TSU111 nano-power op amp

Tiny nano-power op-amp also boosts sensing accuracy
With its tiny 1.2mm x 1.3mm outline and typical current of only 900nA, the TSU111 nano-power op-amp from STMicroelectronics helps cut the size and energy needs of analog circuits to the bare minimum in medical monitors, wearable electronics, gas detectors, pH sensors, infrared motion sensors, and payment tags.
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Date:
12/12/2016
Conrad Connect allows control and management of connected devices

Conrad Connect allows the management of smart devices across different vendor

Conrad Connect allows control and management of connected devices
Conrad Business Supplies introduced Conrad Connect, an innovative platform that allows users to connect smart devices from different manufacturers and displays data on an easy-to-use, intuitive dashboard. The platform is ideal for operations managers and maintenance workers to record user data, monitor and manage ma
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Date:
12/09/2016
Recom's latest supplies for medical apps now at Dengrove

RACM AC-DC power supply

Recom's latest supplies for medical apps now at Dengrove
Dengrove Electronic Compoments is now offering the latest RACM range of AC-DC power supplies from RECOM. These latest PSUs are designed for medical applications, with certifications including CE marked and 3rd Edition UL/IEC/EN60601-1 medical certified with 2MOPP/ 250VAC. The 40W, 65W and 100W modules offer con
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Date:
12/09/2016
Gaia Converter releases family of ultra wide input converters target rail, trans and mil/aero apps

DC/DC Converters for Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications

Gaia Converter releases family of ultra wide input converters target rail, trans and mil/aero apps
Gaia Converter released a new family of ultra wide input voltage range DC/DC Converters targeting Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications. Uniquely wide, the MGDDI-06 Series 12-160V input voltage range is ideal to cover all typical battery/bus voltages at once (24V, 28V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V, 1
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Date:
12/09/2016
Bel Power adds 550W open-frame supplies to ABC/MBC Series

Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply

Bel Power adds 550W open-frame supplies to ABC/MBC Series
Bel Power Solutions, a division of Bel Fuse, a premier manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the ABC550 and MBC550 Series of power supplies for industrial and medical applications. These units deliver up to
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Date:
12/08/2016
AVX's COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip caps tout robustness

TCS Series COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip capacitors

AVX's COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip caps tout robustness
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new high-reliability TCS Series COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip capacitors. Designed for demanding, long-lifetime DC/DC converter applications in telecommunications, industrial, and avionics electronics, TCS
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Date:
12/08/2016
Alpha and Omega launch 100V FETs for flyback SR

AO4290A and AON6220 100V MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega launch 100V FETs for flyback SR
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer, and supplier of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of two new products in the 100V MOSFET family, AO4290A and AON6220. These products are designed for synchronous rectification for flyback converters, used in high-speed charger and PD
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Date:
12/07/2016
Mouser Now offering MEAS Weather Shield from TE Connectivity

MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino

Mouser Now offering MEAS Weather Shield from TE Connectivity
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino from TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensors. The MEAS weather shield integrates five TE
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Date:
12/06/2016
Artesyn launches 28Vout DC-DC 700W Half-Brick for telecom and wireless

ADH700 half-brick dc-dc converter module

Artesyn launches 28Vout DC-DC 700W Half-Brick for telecom and wireless
Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched a new 700 watt half-brick dc-dc converter module, the ADH700 series. The first model available offers a 28 V nominal output and is designed to support the popular use of LDMOS technology used in high power wireless base station (BTS) deployments. LDMOS stands for laterally di
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Date:
12/06/2016
STMicro's mini multi-sensor module jumpstarts IoT and wearables

SensorTile has a complete Bluetooth Low-Energy transceiver including a miniature single-chip balun on-board

STMicro's mini multi-sensor module jumpstarts IoT and wearables
STMicroelectronics’ 13.5mm x 13.5mm SensorTile is currently the smallest turnkey sensor board of its type, containing a MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, and a MEMS microphone. With the on-board low-power STM32L4 microcontroller, it can be used as a sensing and connectivity hub fo
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Date:
12/05/2016
Traco's fully-encapsulated PCB supplies target medical apps

TMF Series AC/DC power supply module

Traco's fully-encapsulated PCB supplies target medical apps
Traco Power has released a family of fully-encapsulated medical power supplies in plasic casing for PCB mounting.  Features include: Certification according to IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2xMOPP Risk management process according to ISO 14971 including risk management file Built-in EN 55022 clas
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Date:
12/02/2016
Stackpole adds high-power 0201 chip resistor

RMCP Series thick-film chip resistor

Stackpole adds high-power 0201 chip resistor
The RMCP Series from Stackpole is a thick-film chip resistor series with high power ratings for a given chip size. Stackpole recently added an 0201 size chip resistor with a power rating of 0.063W while the usual power rating for this size is 0.050W. This high power capability allows the RMCP0201 to be used in
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Date:
12/02/2016
Toshiba launches compact, hi-res 40V, 1.8A bipolar stepping motor driver

TB62269FTAG bipolar stepping motor driver

Toshiba launches compact, hi-res 40V, 1.8A bipolar stepping motor driver
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a high-voltage, high-resolution bipolar stepping motor driver with maximum ratings of 40V and 1.8A. The ultra-compact TB62269FTAG will suit applications ranging from home appliances and industrial automation to 3D printers and ATMs. Supplied in a QFN32 package measur
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Date:
12/01/2016
TE Connectivity launches press-fit board stacking connector

Press-fit stacking connector

TE Connectivity launches press-fit board stacking connector
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently released its press-fit stacking connector, a 56-position VPX footprint-compatible connector designed for rugged, high speed applications. Press-fit stacking connectors satisfy the need for 10Gb/s digital signals in high density packaging. Suited for space
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Date:
12/01/2016
Anritsu's PIM Hunter test probe can better locate external PIM sources

PIM Hunter

Anritsu's PIM Hunter test probe can better locate external PIM sources
Anritsu expands its field test portfolio with the introduction of PIM Hunter, a passive intermodulation (PIM) test probe that helps field technicians more quickly discover the precise location of external PIM sources at cell sites. Designed for use with Anritsu’s PIM Master, Spectrum Master and BTS Master ha
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Date:
12/01/2016
ON Semi to debut scalable design platform for next-gen wearables at CES

Wearable Development Kit (WDK1.0)

ON Semi to debut scalable design platform for next-gen wearables at CES
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has utilized its strength and depth in a broad range of semiconductor disciplines - including analog, power management, sensor interface and signal conditioning - to introduce a comprehensive development resource for the wearable electronics sector. The ne
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Date:
11/30/2016
Analog Devices’ AD8233 AFE for medical wearables now at Mouser

Analog Devices AD8233 Analog Front End for Heart Monitor Devices

Analog Devices’ AD8233 AFE for medical wearables now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the AD8233 analog front end (AFE) for heart monitor devices from Analog Devices. The AD8233 AFE is a fully integrated, single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) front end designed in a compact, ea
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Date:
11/30/2016
Murata's PMBus-compliant PoL converter offers dynamic loop compensation

OKDL-T/60-W12-xxx-C digital PoL

Murata's PMBus-compliant PoL converter offers dynamic loop compensation
Murata introduced the OKDL-T/60-W12, a 60 Amp, 95% efficient addition to the Murata Power Solutions OKD family of digitally controlled point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters. The OKDL-T/60 power module is ideally suited for FPGA and processor applications. The module is specified to operate over a Vin range of 4.5V
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Date:
11/30/2016
GCT’s ultra-low profile vertical Micro USB touts performance

SMT Micro USB vertical receptacle

GCT’s ultra-low profile vertical Micro USB touts performance
GCT has pushed the performance of its industry leading range of vertical micro USB connectors by launching the USB3160, a new low profile SMT Micro USB vertical receptacle. The new Vertical Micro USB connector has one of the lowest profiles available in the market at 5.20mm height above PCB, meeting the ev
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Date:
11/28/2016
Schaffner's FN530 sine wave and EMC output filter extends motor life

FN530 Sine Wave Filter

Schaffner's FN530 sine wave and EMC output filter extends motor life
Schaffner introduced the FN530 Sine Wave Filter with EMC Output Filter which eliminates premature motor damage caused by high dv/dt, overvoltages, cable ringing, motor overheating and eddy current losses in industrial applications. Suitable for motor from 1.5 to 7.5 kW and from 4-16 A, with frequencies up to 200
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Date:
11/28/2016
ON Semi’s STK984-190-E BLDC Motor driver now at Mouser

STK984-190-E Power Integrated Module

ON Semi’s STK984-190-E BLDC Motor driver now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the STK984-190-E Power Integrated Module (PIM) from ON Semiconductor. Optimized for driving three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications, th
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Date:
11/25/2016
Yageo’s CQ series MLCCs now at TTI

CQ series surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors

Yageo’s CQ series MLCCs now at TTI
Now available in Europe through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, are Yageo’s CQ series surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (SMD MLCCs), also known as high quality factor capacitors (high-Q capacitors). The devices add copper inner electrodes and firing ceramic materials wi
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Date:
11/24/2016
ROHM's reference boards evaluate high-voltage fan motor drivers

BM620xFS Series High-Voltage Onboard Fan Motor Drivers

ROHM's reference boards evaluate high-voltage fan motor drivers
ROHM announced the availability of reference boards designed to evaluate its high voltage fan motor drivers that achieve greater efficiency and simplify inverter configuration in home appliances such as ceiling fans and ACs. Of the total power consumed worldwide, it has been noted that close to 50% is used to dr
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Date:
11/24/2016
Linear's 60V synchronous 4-switch buck-boost controller offers spread spectrum

LT8390 synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller

Linear's 60V synchronous 4-switch buck-boost controller offers spread spectrum
Linear Technology announced the LT8390, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that can regulate output voltage, and input or output current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range and 0V to 60V output voltage range are ideal for voltage regulator, bat
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Date:
11/23/2016
Panasonic expands hybrid cap line with ZK Series

EEH-ZK series (Type V-ZK) Hybrid Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors

Panasonic expands hybrid cap line with ZK Series
Hybrid Capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe combine the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those of solid Polymer capacitors, and have established themselves as reliant and across-the-board solutions in automotive and industrial applications alike. Hybrid technology offers lo
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Date:
11/22/2016
CUI's ultra-compact open-frame ac-dc supplies suit space-constrained apps
CUI announced a family of ultra-compact ac-dc power supplies in an open frame SIP package. The 3 W and 5 W configurations of the PBO series measure as small as 35 x 11 x 18 mm (1.38 x 0.43 x 0.71 in), allowing them to occupy less board real-estate than other power solutions. The 3 W models are also available in
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Date:
11/21/2016
Microchip’s latest low-power wireless modules now at Mouser

Wireless module from Microchip

Microchip’s latest low-power wireless modules now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MRF24WN0MA and MRF24WN0MB wireless modules from Microchip. The low-power, 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n-compliant transceiver modules interface with Microchip PIC3
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Date:
11/21/2016
ALD's PCB auto-balances leakage current in supercapacitor stacks

ALD's PCB auto-balances leakage current

ALD's PCB auto-balances leakage current in supercapacitor stacks
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced the immediate availability of universal printed circuit boards(PCB) designed to automatically balance leakage currents and manages over voltage enabling ultra-low power usage in supercapacitors used in a series stack. The bo
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Date:
11/21/2016
Mouser now has Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko IoT module

Silicon Labs MGM111 Mighty Gecko Module

Mouser now has Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko IoT module
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking Silicon Labs’ new MGM111 Mighty Gecko mesh networking module, based on the EFR32 Mighty Gecko system-on-chip (SoCs). The MGM111 module is supported by Silicon Labs’ reliable, secure an
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Date:
11/17/2016
TDK-Lambda 3200W industrial supply accepts 400/440/480V 3-Phase Delta or Wye AC input

TPS3000-24 power supply

TDK-Lambda 3200W industrial supply accepts 400/440/480V 3-Phase Delta or Wye AC input
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand TPS3000-24 power supply. Delivering up to 3200W output power (24V at 133.3A) in a 2U high package, the TPS will operate from a wide range Delta or Wye 350 - 528Vac three phase input. This industrial power supply is ideal for use in many applications including te
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Date:
11/16/2016
Allegro offers automotive constant-current PWM dimmable LED driver

Allegro’s A6217

Allegro offers automotive constant-current PWM dimmable LED driver
Allegro MicroSystems introduced a new automotive, AEC-Q100 qualified single IC switching regulator that provides constant-current output to drive high-power LEDs. Allegro’s A6217 integrates a high-side N-channel DMOS switch for DC-to-DC step- down (buck) conversion. A true average current is output using a cy
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Date:
11/16/2016
Stackpole's MELF resistors offer lower thermal resistance

MLF / MLFM metal film, surface mount MELF resistors

Stackpole's MELF resistors offer lower thermal resistance
Stackpole's MLF / MLFM is a series of metal film, surface mount MELF resistors. The MELF technology provides cooler operating temperatures than flat chip resistors at full rated power. For example, the MLFM1 will typically run more than 70 degrees C cooler than the equivalent 1W 2512 size flat chip resistor and
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Date:
11/16/2016
Wuerth Electronics Midcom releases isolated buck transformers

MAX17681 converter

Wuerth Electronics Midcom releases isolated buck transformers
Wuerth Electronics Midcom announces the new series of isolated buck transformers for Maxim Integrated’s MAX17681 converter. These pick and placeable transformers, built on self-shielding packages, have small form factor and losses. The high efficiency MAX17681 converter eliminates the need for optocoupler fe
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Date:
11/15/2016
Mouser now stocks Laird’s BL652 BLE and NFC module

BL652 Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC module

Mouser now stocks Laird’s BL652 BLE and NFC module
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the BL652 Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC module from Laird Technologies. This small, powerful, energy-efficient, standalone Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Communication (NFC)-certified mo
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Date:
11/15/2016
Microsemi adds highly-integrated LX7720 motor controller to rad-tolerant space portfolio

LX7720 radiation-tolerant motor controller

Microsemi adds highly-integrated LX7720 motor controller to rad-tolerant space portfolio
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it is sampling the LX7720 radiation-tolerant motor controller, the newest member of its Space System Manager (SSM) product family. As the industry’s first highly integrated ra
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Date:
11/15/2016
Linear's low EMI, isolated RS485 µModule transceiver meets stringent IEC 60601-1

LTM2885 isolated RS485 µModule transceiver

Linear's low EMI, isolated RS485 µModule transceiver meets stringent IEC 60601-1
Linear Technology introduced the LTM2885, an isolated RS485 µModule transceiver for guarding against large ground-to-ground differentials. Many industrial, utility, medical, military, and intrinsic safety applications require isolation components with increased voltage and spatial separation for human safety. Th
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Date:
11/15/2016
RS Components expands its Electronics Workbench site

Recent additions also include newly released WT Line Soldering Sets from Weller

RS Components expands its Electronics Workbench site
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, has updated its popular Electronics Workbench web page to reflect the latest innovative products and support for electronics design engineers. The page – which has evolved in to the ‘go to’ portal for engineers designing ci
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Date:
11/15/2016
Allegro's A6217 single IC switching regulator targets automotive systems

A6217 single IC switching regulator

Allegro's A6217 single IC switching regulator targets automotive systems
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new automotive, AEC-Q100 qualified single IC switching regulator that provides constant-current output to drive high-power LEDs. Allegro’s A6217 integrates a high-side N-channel DMOS switch for DC-to-DC step-down (buck) conversion. A true average current is output us
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Date:
11/15/2016
Lumberg's reversible direct connectors mate anywhere on the board

SKEDD reversible direct connectors

Lumberg's reversible direct connectors mate anywhere on the board
While direct mating with the edge of the printed circuit board using RAST connectors is one of the domains of Lumberg Group, the company is now introducing a totally new type of connectors: reversible direct connectors that mate anywhere on the printed circuit board using tried and tested insulation displacement te
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Date:
11/14/2016
TDK-Lambda's 1500W modular supply with full MoPPs isolation boasts lowest acoustical noise

QM7 power supply

TDK-Lambda's 1500W modular supply with full MoPPs isolation boasts lowest acoustical noise
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand QM7 power supply with a 7-year warranty. The series has full medical MoPPs isolation and the lowest acoustic noise currently on the market for a 1500W modular product. This continues TDK-Lambda’s 37 year legacy in modular power supplies which be
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Date:
11/14/2016
Silicon Labs launches smallest Bluetooth low energy SiP with built-in antenna

BGM12x Blue Gecko module

Silicon Labs launches smallest Bluetooth low energy SiP with built-in antenna
Silicon Labs has introduced the industry’s smallest Bluetooth low energy system-in-package (SiP) module with a built-in chip antenna, offering a complete, cost-effective connectivity solution with no compromises in performance. Available in a tiny 6.5 mm x 6.5 mm package, the BGM12x Blue Gecko SiP module enables de
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Date:
11/11/2016
Transphorm launches 72mΩ TO-220 GaN FET

TPH3212PS

Transphorm launches 72mΩ TO-220 GaN FET
Transphorm, a leader in the design and manufacturing of JEDEC-qualified 650V GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductors, announced its latest portfolio addition: the TPH3212PS. Available in a TO-220 package, the device has an on-resistance of 72 mOhms (mΩ) and targets AC to DC and DC to AC power supplies. When used in
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Date:
11/10/2016
AVX releases new MM series medical-grade MLCCs
AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new MM Series multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for medical applications. Designed for use in medical devices that require significantly less parametric flexibility than commercial capacitors offer, bu
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Date:
11/10/2016
AEM's automotive SMT fuses tout safety and reliability

AEC-Q200 qualified surface-mount fuses

AEM's automotive SMT fuses tout safety and reliability
AEM Components announced the availability of its new line of AEC-Q200 qualified surface-mount fuses designed specifically for reliable operation in high-stress automotive applications. The new wire-in-air AirMatrix (QA Series) and solid body SolidMatrix (QF Series) fuses are manufactured in AEM’s TS16949-certified fa
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Date:
11/09/2016
Maxim’s octal high-side switch and driver safely demagnetizes any inductive load

MAX14913 octal high-side switch and driver

Maxim’s octal high-side switch and driver safely demagnetizes any inductive load
Designers of industrial controllers can safely drive and demagnetize any inductive load for Industry 4.0 applications with the MAX14913 octal high-side switch and driver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). With a unique, innovative, safe-demagnetizing clamp on each output, it easily and reliably in
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Date:
11/08/2016
Microsemi to demo industry-leading semiconductor solutions at electronica 2016
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, will be participating in Electronica 2016 Nov. 8-11, 2016 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Microsemi will be exhibiting in Hall A4, booth #207, where the company’s experts will be on ha
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Date:
11/07/2016
Panasonic to show flexible rechargeable battery at electronica

Flexible Lithium-ion battery

Panasonic to show flexible rechargeable battery at electronica
At electronica 2016 Panasonic will present innovative, highly flexible Lithium-ion batteries: they can withstand repeated bending with a radius of 25 mm or twisting with a maximum angle of 25 degrees, with no loss of function. The batteries are extremely thin with a height of only 0.55 millimetres, which ma
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Date:
11/07/2016
STMicro shows how to make everything smart at electronica
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will demonstrate the power of technology to make manufacturing, driving, and devices smarter and securely connected at Electronica 2016 in Munich (Nov 8-11, Hall A5 Booth 207). The full spectrum of ST ac
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Date:
11/07/2016
Schaffner introduces high-current EMC/EMI filters for 690Vac or 1,500Vdc apps

EMC/EMI filter for 690 VAC- or 1,500 VDC applications

Schaffner introduces high-current EMC/EMI filters for 690Vac or 1,500Vdc apps
Schaffner, a leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, introduced the new FN 22xx HV and FN 33xx HV standard filters for high current applications for 690 VAC and 1,500 VDC PV inverters, converters and motor drives. These innovative filters are optimised for the requirements of ph
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Date:
11/04/2016
Renesas' RL78/I1C microcontrollers support international standards (DLMS) for smart meters

RL78/I1C MCUs

Renesas' RL78/I1C microcontrollers support international standards (DLMS) for smart meters
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the availability of its new microcontrollers (MCUs) for the power meter market, particularly targeting the smart meters. The new RL78/I1C Group of MCUs is designed for the international standard DLMS with enhanced security fun
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Date:
11/04/2016
Rohde & Schwarz's latest oscilloscope probe measures millivolts
The new R&S RT-ZP1X passive 1:1 probe from Rohde & Schwarz broadens the application range of its R&S RTO and R&S RTE series oscilloscopes. Both the probe and the oscilloscopes' frontend are extremely low noise, making this combination ideal for measuring the smallest of signals down to 1 mV/div, e.g.
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Date:
11/04/2016
Amphenol's ePower-Lite connection system rated to 70 A

www.amphenol-industrial.com

Amphenol's ePower-Lite connection system rated to 70 A
Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a medium amperage connection system that is rated to up to 70 A of continuous current. The ePower-Lite has an operating voltage of 800 VDC. Designed for the hybrid and electric vehicle markets, these connectors feature a lightweight plastic shell and compact de
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Date:
11/03/2016
Infineon's robust Gate driver IC 1EDN touts low power consumption

1EDN EiceDRIVER gate driver ICs

Infineon's robust Gate driver IC 1EDN touts low power consumption
Infineon Technologies introduced the 1EDN EiceDRIVER family of 1-channel low-side gate driver IC is well suited to drive MOSFETs, IGBTs, as well asand GaN power devices. Its pin-out and packages are fully compatible to the industry standard which eases the drop-in replacement for existing designs. Applications wh
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Date:
11/03/2016
Murata's ultra-compact LoRa wireless module now at Avnet Abacus

Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078

Murata's ultra-compact LoRa wireless module now at Avnet Abacus
Avnet Abacus, a leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributor announced the availability of a highly compact module that is compliant with the LoRaWAN specification for narrowband wireless connectivity. Measuring only 12.5 x 11.6 x 1.76mm in a metal-shielded LGA package, the low-cost mo
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Date:
11/03/2016
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Date:
11/03/2016
e-peas launches PMIC targeting energy harvesting

The AEM10940

e-peas launches PMIC targeting energy harvesting
The AEM10940 utilizes e-peas proprietary energy management technology in order to maximize the efficiency with which electronic hardware draws energy from the ambient environment. This device, which is now in full scale production, is set to have major implications for the various power-frugal sensing applications cu
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Date:
11/02/2016
The HVPS supply from DTI offers 250kW at over 92% efficiency

HVPS Series Switching Mode Power Supply

The HVPS supply from DTI offers 250kW at over 92% efficiency
A compact solid-state high voltage DC power supply that provides high efficiency and reliability in a small enclosure is being introduced by Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) of Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The DTI 250 kW HVPS Series Switching Mode Power Supply is a compact, fully integrated solid-state un
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Date:
11/02/2016
Exelsys unveils 1U fanless 600W supply with medical approvals

CoolX600

Exelsys unveils 1U fanless 600W supply with medical approvals
The CoolX600 Series is a convection-cooled modular power supply from Excelsys Technologies and delivers 600W without fan assisted cooling from a very compact 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package. The only fanless modular power supply on the market, the CoolX600 carries Medical Safety approvals and offers system designers be
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Date:
11/02/2016
Teledyne LeCroy launches RP4030 active voltage rail probe and SPMI decoder

RP4030 active voltage rail probe and an industry first MIPI System Power Management Interface (SPMI) serial decoder

Teledyne LeCroy launches RP4030 active voltage rail probe and SPMI decoder
Teledyne LeCroy launches two new products,  the RP4030 active voltage rail probe and an industry first MIPI System Power Management Interface (SPMI) serial decoder. The RP4030 probe measures small signal variations on a DC power/voltage rail, while the SPMI decoder monitors and correlates SPMI serial bus mes
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Date:
11/02/2016
Cornell Dubilier's Flatpack rugged flat aluminum electrolytic caps last 5,000 hours at 125°C

Flatpack ruggedized flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Cornell Dubilier's Flatpack rugged flat aluminum electrolytic caps last 5,000 hours at 125°C
Cornell Dubilier Electronics has introduced the latest in its series of Flatpack ruggedized flat aluminum electrolytic capacitor, the MLSG. This series targets compact power supply applications in military and aerospace, as well as other critical systems. Design enhancements and a new electrolyte push the MLSG to
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Date:
11/01/2016
Read the November issue of PSDE Now!
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Date:
10/31/2016
NV Energy deploys Aclara's grid monitoring to retrofit aging infrastructure

Power sensor for grid monitoring

NV Energy deploys Aclara's grid monitoring to retrofit aging infrastructure
Millions of customers and tourists across Nevada are benefitting from improvements in the quality and continuity of their electrical supply, thanks to a technology upgrade made by their local utility company. NV Energy selected Aclara's grid monitoring platform to retrofit aging substations, distribution feeders and
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Date:
10/28/2016
Powerbox's intelligent charger targets automotive and industrial apps

ENA 200 Charger

Powerbox's intelligent charger targets automotive and industrial apps
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced the Smart DC/DC ENA200-Charger to meet new market requirements for intelligent and flexible charging solutions for automotive and industrial demanding app
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Date:
10/28/2016
Toshiba's 50Mbps photocouplers server high-speed comms

TLP2767 photocoupler

Toshiba's 50Mbps photocouplers server high-speed comms
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of two new industry-leading photocouplers, TLP2767 and TLP2367, for high-speed communications at data rates up to 50Mbps. TLP2767 is the first 50Mbps product in the industry to achieve both a creepage and clearance distance of 8mm and isolation thickness of
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Date:
10/27/2016
igus introduces its largest energy chain for light robotic apps

Even when mounted on a robot, triflex TRLF can be opened quickly and easily for rapid replacement of cables or hoses

igus introduces its largest energy chain for light robotic apps
igus, a motion plastics specialist, has launched triflex TRLF.125, extending the TRLF family to include its largest 125mm nominal diameter e-chain, in addition to existing 65, 87.5 and 100mm internal diameter sizes. These TRLF energy chains are ideally suited for robotics and other applications that require el
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Date:
10/26/2016
SMT resistors from TT Electronics withstand high surge conditions

PWC0603 and DSC0603 series resistors

SMT resistors from TT Electronics withstand high surge conditions
TT Electronics, a provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, launched two new ranges of SMD thick film chip resistors designed to optimise performance under pulse and surge conditions. With a value range of 1R0 to 1M0, the resistors provide surge protection in compact circuits wh
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Date:
10/26/2016
AVX's latest multilayer organic low-pass filters claim best-in-class performance

LP Series MLO low pass filters

AVX's latest multilayer organic low-pass filters claim best-in-class performance
AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of low profile, low pass filters with best-in-class performance. Based on AVX’s patented and proven multilayer organic (MLO®) high density interconnect technology, the new LP Series MLO low pa
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Date:
10/26/2016
TDK's 2500W 1U industrial supplies offer PMBus fuunctionality

RFE2500 AC-DC power supply

TDK's 2500W 1U industrial supplies offer PMBus fuunctionality
TDK introduced the TDK-Lambda brand RFE2500 AC-DC power supplies, delivering up to 2500W output power in a low profile 1U package, the RFE series has rugged screw terminal and bus-bar connections. These industrial supplies are ideal for use in many applications requiring reliable 12V, 24V or 48V bulk power. Operating efficienc
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Date:
10/25/2016
Pulse' FluidWRITER printers put electronics on 3D surfaces

FluidWRITER IV

Pulse' FluidWRITER printers put electronics on 3D surfaces
Pulse Electronics Corporation introduces a new generation of FluidWRITER printers that create printed electronics directly on 3D surfaces. FluidWRITERS incorporate innovative FluidANT print technology which enables the use of conductive ink to produce high-performance antennas, sensors, and electrical circuits on
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Date:
10/25/2016
EVT offers 3D BGA inspection

EyeVision image processing software

EVT offers 3D BGA inspection
Besides ensuring correct pin position, the EyeScan AT 3D sensor – together with the EyeVision image processing software – can also check for the flawlessness and position of the balls on a Ball-Grid-Array. The attributes of BGAs can be inspected with the 3D sensor for various characteristics with an accuracy of
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Date:
10/25/2016
Rutronik to carry Samsung SDI's battery portfolio in EMEA
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente and Samsung SDI have concluded a franchise agreement for the EMEA region. The agreement covers Samsung SDI's battery product portfolio, with the focus on cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. This means that Rutronik can offer a comprehensive product portfolio for battery management sys
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Date:
10/25/2016
ROHM Semi's latest PMIC optimized for Intel's next-gen Apollo Lake

BD2670MWV PMIC

ROHM Semi's latest PMIC optimized for Intel's next-gen Apollo Lake
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a power management IC (PMIC) developed for the latest announced Intel processor (code named Apollo Lake) designed for 2-in-1 tablets and cloud books where reduced power consumption and a thinner, smaller form factor are increasingly demanded. The BD2670MWV provides
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Date:
10/21/2016
Artesyn's 3W industrial converters in ultra-compact DIP-8 package target space-critical apps

AYA series converters

Artesyn's 3W industrial converters in ultra-compact DIP-8 package target space-critical apps
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced a new series of ultra-compact 3 watt DC-DC converters, targeting a diverse range of low power applications, including data and telecommunication, instrumentation, computer peripheral equipment, industrial automation and mobile battery-powered systems. The new Artesyn AY
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Date:
10/21/2016
Phoenix Contact’s DIN-Rail QUINT4 power supplies now at Mouser

Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supply Units

Phoenix Contact’s DIN-Rail QUINT4 power supplies now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking QUINT4 power supply units from Phoenix Contact. These fourth-generation QUINT POWER supplies provide fully customizable solutions to meet evolving system de
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Date:
10/20/2016
Melexis unveils next-gen MEMS mid-range pressure sensors

MLX90819 sensor ICs

Melexis unveils next-gen MEMS mid-range pressure sensors
Melexis,  enabling future innovation through a philosophy of inspired engineering, continues to bring highly differentiated products to market through superior innovation, with the introduction of its MLX90819 sensor IC, targeted at measuring mid pressure (10-50bar) levels. Applying its proprietary micro-electro-mechanical sy
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Date:
10/20/2016
Toshiba unveils photorelays with up to 5A drive current

The TLP3547 is a 60V product with an industry-leading 5A (max.) large drive current

Toshiba unveils photorelays with up to 5A drive current
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced three new compact, DIP8 package products to its line-up of photorelays that can replace mechanical relays in industrial applications. The new devices - which include an industry-leading 5A large drive current – will suit a variety of applications ranging from heating, ve
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Date:
10/18/2016
Allegro offers new package options for programmable two-wire, unipolar, Hall-effect switches

A119x/A119x-F (A1190, A1192, and A1193) family of two-wire, unipolar, Hall-effect switches

Allegro offers new package options for programmable two-wire, unipolar, Hall-effect switches
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has announced a new package option for their A119x/A119x-F (A1190, A1192, and A1193) family of two-wire, unipolar, Hall-effect switches, which can be trimmed by the user at end-of-line to optimise magnetic switch-point accuracy in the application. The A119x and A119x-F are produced on
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Date:
10/18/2016
Infineon's RC-E discrete IGBTs target induction cookers

RC-E IGBTs

Infineon's RC-E discrete IGBTs target induction cookers
Induction cooking appliances commonly make use of resonant topologies which allow bi-directional current flow. Additionally they demand a discrete IGBT that performs best at switching frequencies from 18 to 40 kHz and has low losses. Infineon Technologies launched a new family of discrete IGBTs to address these ne
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Date:
10/17/2016
Vincotech launches MiniSKiiP PACK 2 and PACK 3 modules with Mitsubishi Electric's latest gen-7 chips

MiniSKiiP PACK 2 and PACK 3

Vincotech launches MiniSKiiP PACK 2 and PACK 3 modules with Mitsubishi Electric's latest gen-7 chips
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced that the company has released a new MiniSKiiP product line. Featuring sixpack topology and able to handle up to 200 A, these MiniSKiiP® PACK 2 and MiniSKiiP PACK 3 modules are available with the new Mitsubishi Electric's lat
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Date:
10/17/2016
Linear's latest LDO powers noise-sensitive apps

The LT3045 20VIN, 500mA 0.8μVRMS Ultralow Noise, Ultrahigh PSRR LDO

Linear's latest LDO powers noise-sensitive apps
Linear Technology announced the LT3045, an ultralow noise, ultrahigh power supply ripple rejection (PSRR) low dropout voltage linear regulator, a higher output current version of the widely accepted 200mA LT3042 ultralow noise LDO. The LT3045’s unique design features ultralow spot noise of only 2nV/√Hz at 10k
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Date:
10/12/2016
Powerbox's wide-input bricks for rugged and railway apps tout high power density

The extra wide input PQB50U-72S and the ultra-high power density PFB600W-110S

Powerbox's wide-input bricks for rugged and railway apps tout high power density
Powerbox, a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduces two new board mounted DC/DC converters to power industrial and railway applications; the extra wide input PQB50U-72S and the ultra-high power density PFB600W-110S. With an unprecedented extra wide input of
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Date:
10/12/2016
PSDcast - Karl Fleischmann of TI on USB Type-C development

Karl Fleischmann of TI

PSDcast - Karl Fleischmann of TI on USB Type-C development
In this PSDcast Karl Fleischmann of TI talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about USB Type-C development. Texas Instruments recently introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new TI Designs reference de
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Date:
10/12/2016
Vishay’s hi-temp automotive-grade dual inductors now at TTI

Vishay’s automotive-grade IHLD dual inductors

Vishay’s hi-temp automotive-grade dual inductors now at TTI
Now available in Europe through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, are Vishay’s automotive-grade IHLD dual inductors offering high temperature operation up to +155°C. The new low-profile and high-current devices save board space by combining two inductors in one 9.75mm by 9.14mm pa
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Date:
10/11/2016
Infineon's OptiMOS 5 boasts a breakthrough reduction in on-state resistance and reverse recovery charge

OptiMOS 5 150 V

Infineon's OptiMOS 5 boasts a breakthrough reduction in on-state resistance and reverse recovery charge
Aiming at high efficiency designs and applications, Infineon Technologies introduces the OptiMOS 5 150 V portfolio. This product family further expands the industry leading OptiMOS 5 generation of power MOSFETs. The new 150 V product family is especially optimized for high performance applications which require lo
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Date:
10/11/2016
Recom's converters for rail and industrial apps now at Dangrove

RPA20-AW and 30-Watt RPA30-AW

Recom's converters for rail and industrial apps now at Dangrove
The latest RECOM wide input-voltage range DC/DC converters are now available from Dengrove Electronic Components. The 1” x 1” 20-Watt RPA20-AW and 30-Watt RPA30-AW, and 2” x 1” 60-Watt RPA60-AW, deliver high power density and rugged performance with 1.6kV safety isolation and built-in short-circuit, ove
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Date:
10/11/2016
Toshiba launches ultra-compact bipolar 2-channel stepping motor driver

The TC78S122FTG is a two-in-one chip that delivers a 2-channel drive function

Toshiba launches ultra-compact bipolar 2-channel stepping motor driver
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its family of stepper motor drivers with an ultra-compact device offering a maximum output withstand voltage of 40V and output current of 2.0A. The TC78S122FTG will help designers save space, reduce power consumption, lower heat dissipation and minimise vibration and acoustic no
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Date:
10/10/2016
STMicroelectronics addresses board space with tiny micropower rail-to-rail comparator

TS985 comparator

STMicroelectronics addresses board space with tiny micropower rail-to-rail comparator
Squeezed in a footprint smaller than 1mm2, STMicroelectronics’ new TS985 comparator combines battery-friendly micropower performance with enhanced dynamic range and high speed. The 0.8mm x 1.2mm x 0.52mm Chip-Scale Package (CSP) makes the device ideal for space-constrained applications such as smartphones, sm
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Date:
10/10/2016
Compact TVS diodes from Littelfuse protect sensitive electronics

SMF3.3 Series TVS Diodes

Compact TVS diodes from Littelfuse protect sensitive electronics
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced a series of TVS Diodes designed specifically to protect sensitive portable and compact electronics from voltage transient events. The SMF3.3 Series TVS Diode combines 200W surge capability, low reverse standoff voltage (3.3V), and low clamping voltage (6
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Date:
10/10/2016
Analog Devices’ low power AFE enables smaller, lighter wearable health devices with longer battery life

AD8233 biopotential analog front end

Analog Devices’ low power AFE enables smaller, lighter wearable health devices with longer battery life
Analog Devices announced a low power, next-generation biopotential analog front end (AFE) which enables smaller, lighter, and less obtrusive cardiac monitoring devices with longer battery life. The AD8233 AFE is a fully integrated, single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) front end designed in one compact, easy-to-use co
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Date:
10/10/2016
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Date:
10/08/2016
Allegro's dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC saves PCB space

Allegro’s A5995 device

Allegro's dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC saves PCB space
        Allegro MicroSystems announced a new 40 V dual full-bridge driver capable of driving two DC motors with outputs rated up to 3.2 A. Allegro’s A5995 device includes fixed off-time pulse-width modulation (PWM) regulators for current control. Each DC motor can be controlle
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Date:
10/06/2016
Low ohmic value current-sensing resistors from TT reduce design footprint

LCS series thin-film resistors

Low ohmic value current-sensing resistors from TT reduce design footprint
TT Electronics, a leading provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, launched the LCS series of thin-film resistors. For sensing and measurement of DC and AC currents in the sub-3A range, the resistors bring precision thin film resistor performance into the field of low ohmic values fo
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Date:
10/05/2016
AVX releases updated interconnect sample kit

AVX interconnect sample kit

AVX releases updated interconnect sample kit
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released an innovative new sample kit that showcases a broad range of connectors ideal for use in consumer, medical, industrial, and IoT applications in which small size and high-reliability performance are mission critical. Available as
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Date:
10/05/2016
Ampleon's 1kW 2.4GHz compact RF energy reference system targets industrial heating market

M2 RF Energy reference system

Ampleon's 1kW 2.4GHz compact RF energy reference system targets industrial heating market
Ampleon, a recent spin-off from NXP Semiconductors, announced the modular M2 RF Energy reference system. In the industrial heating market, companies are looking for innovations from solid state RF power suppliers to replace magnetron components in their products. This technology replacement is driven by the ne
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Date:
10/04/2016
Allegro introduces dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC

Allegro’s A5995

Allegro introduces dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC
Allegro MicroSystems Europe announced a new 40 V dual full-bridge driver capable of driving two DC motors with outputs rated up to 3.2 A. Allegro’s A5995 device includes fixed off-time pulse-width modulation (PWM) regulators for current control. Each DC motor can be controlled in forward, reverse, coast and br
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Date:
10/04/2016
TI claims first fully-integrated DDR memory power solution

TPS54116-Q1 DC/DC buck converter

TI claims first fully-integrated DDR memory power solution
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first fully integrated power management solution for double date rate (DDR)2, DDR3 and DDR3L memory subsystems in automotive and industrial applications. The TPS54116-Q1 DC/DC buck converter is a 2.95-V to 6-V input, 4-A synchronous step-down converter with a 1-A pea
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Date:
10/04/2016
Excelsys to showcase their 600W fanless supply at electronica 2016

CoolX600 convection-cooled modular power supply platform

Excelsys to showcase their 600W fanless supply at electronica 2016
The industry-leading CoolX600 convection-cooled modular power supply platform from Excelsys Technologies will be the centrepiece of their innovative range of user configurable power supplies on display at electronica this year. The CoolX600 delivers an incredible 600W, without fan assisted cooling, from a
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Date:
10/03/2016
Rigol to demonstrate their versatile DS4000E scope at electronica 2016

DS4000E 4-channel high-performance oscilloscope

Rigol to demonstrate their versatile DS4000E scope at electronica 2016
Rigol Technologies will introduce two new 4-channel high-end oscilloscopes with a large 9“ color display at electronica 2016 in Munich, Hall A1, Booth 224. The DS4000E is a versatile high-performance oscilloscope that incorporates many of the latest technologies and processes. With bandwidths of 100 MHz an
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Date:
09/30/2016
PI's SCALE-2 plug-and-play gate drivers suit a range of IGBT modules

SCALE-2 Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers

PI's SCALE-2 plug-and-play gate drivers suit a range of IGBT modules
Power Integrations, a leader in IGBT and MOSFET driver technology for medium- and high-voltage inverter applications, introduced the 1SP0350V SCALETM-2 single-channel +15/-10 V plug-and- play gate driver. Optimally suited to high-reliability applications in the HVDC and railway industries, the 1SP0350 gate driver rel
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Date:
09/30/2016
Allegro launches automotive multi-output power management IC with buck or buck/boost pre-regulator

Allegro’s A4413

Allegro launches automotive multi-output power management IC with buck or buck/boost pre-regulator
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has announced a new power management IC that can be configured as a buck or buck-boost pre-regulator to efficiently convert automotive battery voltages into a tightly regulated intermediate voltage complete with control, diagnostics, and protections. The output of Allegro’s A4413 su
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Date:
09/29/2016
Linear's automotive bidirectional synchronous buck/boost controller can increase available power

LTC3871 100V/30V bidirectional two phase synchronous buck or boost controller

Linear's automotive bidirectional synchronous buck/boost controller can increase available power
Linear Technology Corporation announced the LTC3871, a 100V/30V bidirectional two phase synchronous buck or boost controller, ideal for 48V/12V automotive dual battery systems. Current 12V automotive systems are reaching their 3kW power limit due to the ever-increasing demand for more electrical devices. A newly prop
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Date:
09/29/2016
Vishay's dual-asymmetric-packaged MOSFETs for automotive now at Rutronik

12V SQJ200EP n-channel TrenchFET device

Vishay's dual-asymmetric-packaged MOSFETs for automotive now at Rutronik
Distributor Rutronik presents the first AEC-Q101-qualified 12V and 20V MOSFETs in a dual asymmetric package from Vishay. The Vishay Siliconix SQJ202EP and SQJ200EP n-channel TrenchFET devices are optimized for high-side and low-side synchronous buck applications. The 12V SQJ202EP and 20V SQJ200EP combine a smal
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Date:
09/28/2016
STMicro's wireless charging chipset enables smaller, simpler, sealed wearables

STWBC-WA charging-transmitter controller and STWLC04 wireless battery-charger receiver

STMicro's wireless charging chipset enables smaller, simpler, sealed wearables
A miniaturized wireless battery-charging chipset from STMicroelectronics saves space, simplifies enclosure design and sealing, and accelerates time to market for ultra-compact sports wearables, wellness monitors, medical sensors, and remote controllers. The combination of ST’s STWBC-WA charging-transmitter controller and
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Date:
09/28/2016
Maxim’s Pocket IO PLC development platform maximizes productivity for Industry 4.0 Apps

Pocket IO PLC development platform

Maxim’s Pocket IO PLC development platform maximizes productivity for Industry 4.0 Apps
Significantly increase manufacturing productivity with the Pocket IO programmable logic controller (PLC) development platform from Maxim Integrated Products. The platform provides customers with the ability to achieve the smallest form factor and highest power efficiency for next-generation PLC designs. Lost productiv
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Date:
09/28/2016
Nichicon and Mouser's new audio design kit contains caps well-suited for sound

Nichicon’s Audio Series Kit

Nichicon and Mouser's new audio design kit contains caps well-suited for sound
Nichicon America, an industry leader in aluminum capacitors, has done it again with an audio design kit that’s a must-have for audio engineers and enthusiats. The Audio Series Kit, sold exclusively for Nichicon by Mouser Electronics, contains the best from Nichicon’s audio capacitor lineup. With 14 specific au
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Date:
09/27/2016
MicroPower Direct offers compact, wide-input, 50W railway DC/DC converters

MR50SRW series

MicroPower Direct offers compact, wide-input, 50W railway DC/DC converters
The MR50SRW series, now available from MicroPower Direct, is a family of single output 50W converters packaged in a compact 2.28 x 1.45 inch case. They are designed to provide the wide input range, robust filtering, rugged packaging and high reliability required for railway/transit applications. Eight standard m
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Date:
09/23/2016
Mouser now stocking the low-power Intel Curie module for wearables

Intel Curie Module

Mouser now stocking the low-power Intel Curie module for wearables
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the highly anticipated Intel Curie module, a complete low-power solution designed for use in wearable devices and consumer and industrial edge solutions. Powered by the Intel Quark SE sy
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Date:
09/23/2016
Linear's latest rail-to-rail LDO+ now in high-temp, 150°C H-grade in TSSOP package

LT3086 in the TSSOP package

Linear's latest rail-to-rail LDO+ now in high-temp, 150°C H-grade in TSSOP package
Linear Technology announced a new higher temperature “H-grade” version of the LT3086 in the TSSOP package. The LT3086 is part of Linear’s feature-rich LDO+ family, offering significant functionality previously unavailable in linear regulators. The 40V, 2.1A low dropout linear regulator (LDO) includes current mo
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Date:
09/23/2016
Vishay's 4-Line ESD protection diode boasts small size

4-line ESD protection array

Vishay's 4-Line ESD protection diode boasts small size
Vishay Intertechnology released a new 4-line ESD protection array for portable electronics in the ultra-compact chip-level CLP1007-5L package. Offering an extreme size reduction over previous-generation components without sacrificing performance, the Vishay Semiconductors VBUS54FD-SD1 offers low capacitance an
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Date:
09/23/2016
Toshiba launches low-input current drive, rail-to-rail output gate-drive photocouplers

Low-input current drive, rail-to-rail output, gate-drive photocouplers

Toshiba launches low-input current drive, rail-to-rail output gate-drive photocouplers
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a series of low-input current drive, rail-to-rail output, gate-drive photocouplers. With a threshold input current of 2mA (max), half the 4mA (max) of Toshiba’s existing products[1], the new photocouplers allow bufferless direct drive of low- to medium-power IGBTs an
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Date:
09/23/2016
GE BoostLynx addresses the Catch-22 of power architecture design

BoostLynx DC-DC step-up converter

GE BoostLynx addresses the Catch-22 of power architecture design
Space is a major concern for any power architect looking to add features and capacity to their designs. Power architects and board designers are constantly searching for ways to pack as many features and as much capacity as possible into electrical systems while also maintaining a reduced footprint. This creates qu
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Date:
09/23/2016
Silicon Labs claims first custom solid-state relay based on CMOS isolation tech

CMOS-based Si875x isolated FET drivers

Silicon Labs claims first custom solid-state relay based on CMOS isolation tech
Silicon Labs has introduced a groundbreaking CMOS-based isolated field effect transistor (FET) driver family that enables developers to use their choice of application-specific, high-volume FETs to replace outmoded electromechanical relays (EMRs) and optocoupler-based solid-state relays (SSRs). The new Si875x fa
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Date:
09/22/2016
Dengrove stocks Recom's latest DC/DC converters optimized for SiC power apps

RKZ-xx2005D and RxxP22005D series

Dengrove stocks Recom's latest DC/DC converters optimized for SiC power apps
Dengrove Electronic Components has introduced the latest DC/DC converters from RECOM, which have the features needed to power silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFET drivers in efficiency-focused applications like electric vehicles (EVs), renewable-energy conversion, and high-power industrial drives. The RKZ-xx2005D and
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Date:
09/22/2016
Eaton’s latest 3V supercaps deliver increased energy capacity

TV supercapacitors

Eaton’s latest 3V supercaps deliver increased energy capacity
Power management company Eaton announced its new TV supercapacitors with 3-volt (V) cells that help increase stored energy capacity and power by 20 percent compared to 2.7V cells. Working either in conjunction with or as standalone alternatives to batteries, TV supercapacitors help reduce maintenance requirements an
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Date:
09/22/2016
Linear's latest dual µModule regulator is configurable as SEPIC or inverting

LTM8049 dual output, two-function DC/DC µModule

Linear's latest dual µModule regulator is configurable as SEPIC or inverting
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8049, a dual output, two-function DC/DC µModule (power module) regulator in 15mm x 9mm x 2.42mm BGA package. One function is SEPIC (single-ended primary-inductor converter) in which the output voltage is regulated while the input voltage can vary to be less, equal or more tha
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Date:
09/21/2016
Vicor's 60V cool-power ZVS buck-boost regulators tout best-in-class performance
Vicor announced the addition of two new buck-boost regulators to its Cool-Power ZVS Regulator portfolio. Delivering up to 200 Watts at greater than 97% efficiency, these new Cool-Power Regulators incorporate Vicor’s proprietary high frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) technology and feature best-in-class co
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Date:
09/21/2016
Wolfspeed claims highest-power L-Band radar GaN HEMT

900W CGHV14800 GaN HEMT

Wolfspeed claims highest-power L-Band radar GaN HEMT
Wolfspeed, a Cree company and a leading supplier of GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) with best-in-class reliability, will release the highest power 50V GaN HEMT demonstrated to date — its 900W CGHV14800 GaN HEMT for L-Band radar applications
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Date:
09/20/2016
Fairchild launches SuperFET III MOSFET family

SuperFET III MOSFETs

Fairchild launches SuperFET III MOSFET family
Fairchild Semiconductor, now part of ON Semiconductor, introduced its SuperFET III family of 650V N-channel MOSFETs, the company’s new generation of MOSFETs that meet the higher power density, system efficiency and exceptional reliability requirements of the latest telecom, server, electric vehicle (EV) charger an
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Date:
09/20/2016
Wind River announces VxWorks integration with IBM Watson IoT
Wind River announcd  the availability of VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) client for the IBM Watson IoT platform.This is part of the IBM/Wind River collaboration to advance IoT deployments for industrial customers with new “edge-to-cloud” recipes designed to simplify and accelerate the development of
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Date:
09/20/2016
TDK's wide-input-range 15W DC-DC converters have six-sided shielding

TDK-Lambda 15W CCG15S series DC-DC converters

TDK's wide-input-range 15W DC-DC converters have six-sided shielding
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda 15W CCG15S series of DC-DC converters, further extending the CCG product family. Operating over a 4:1 input range, these highly efficiency products are enclosed in a 1 inch by 1 inch six-sided shielded metal case. Applications include telecommunications, process co
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Date:
09/19/2016
Linear's latest monolithic synchronous step-up Silent Switcher LED driver dims smoothly

The LT3922 monolithic, synchronous, step-up DC/DC converter

Linear's latest monolithic synchronous step-up Silent Switcher LED driver dims smoothly
The LT3922 is a monolithic, synchronous, step-up DC/DC converter with internal 40V, 2A power switches and an internal PWM generator. Its fixed frequency peak current mode control accurately regulates current within ±2% for a string of LEDs up to 34V. Its integrated PWM generator offers up to 128:1 dimming ratio. If
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Date:
09/19/2016
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors in more compact designs for snap-in use

B43640* and B43644* series aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors in more compact designs for snap-in use
TDK presents more compact versions within the B43640* and B43644* series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a snap-in design for rated voltages of 400 V and 450 V. In comparison with the previous versions they are up to 15 percent more compact. All types are suitable for a maximum operating temperature of
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Date:
09/16/2016
Digital LED driver ICs from Infineon offer flicker-free control and low stand-by power

XDPL8220 LED driver

Digital LED driver ICs from Infineon offer flicker-free control and low stand-by power
The XDPL8220 from Infineon Technologies extends their product portfolio of digital and configurable LED driver ICs. The IC enables the lighting industry to realize essential features for smart lighting and increases the benefits for both, end user and manufacturers. The primary side control of this device saves ex
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Date:
09/16/2016
ADI protects smart grid equipment from harmful faults

The AD7616 DAS

ADI protects smart grid equipment from harmful faults
 Analog Devices announced a data acquisition system (DAS) that enhances smart grid equipment monitoring in order to protect equipment from harmful system faults and improve power delivery to residences and businesses. As electricity demand grows and renewable energy generation is added, utility companies mu
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Date:
09/15/2016
Dialog Semi enhances connectivity of Tile Slim, the thinnest Bluetooth tracker available

Tile Slim is the world’s thinnest Bluetooth tracker

Dialog Semi enhances connectivity of Tile Slim, the thinnest Bluetooth tracker available
 Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy technology, today announced that its DA14580 SmartBond System-on-Chip (SoC) is at the heart of Tile’s newest consumer product, Tile Slim. Available now, Tile Slim
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Date:
09/15/2016
Get improved harvests with advanced LED plant-lighting solutions

ILS Petunia Development Kit

Get improved harvests with advanced LED plant-lighting solutions
RS Components, a leading distributor for engineers, has introduced new LED-lighting components and kits that enable designers to create advanced products for boosting horticultural business performance. The Petunia series by Intelligent LED Solutions (ILS) features LED modules that generate various combinations of
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Date:
09/15/2016
Murata's 6 Watt DC-DC converter targets IGBT, SiC and MOSFET gate drive apps

MGJ6 isolated 6 Watt dual-output DC-DC converter

Murata's 6 Watt DC-DC converter targets IGBT, SiC and MOSFET gate drive apps
Murata announced an extension to their MGJ6 series of isolated 6 Watt dual output DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Optimized to suit the bipolar voltages required for high-side and low-side IGBT, SiC and MOSFET gate drive applications, the MGJ6 series is available now in SIP, DIP and a low profile su
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Date:
09/15/2016
XP Power launches digitally-controlled 1U configurable power platform

nanofleX configurable digitally-controlled AC-DC power supplies

XP Power launches digitally-controlled 1U configurable power platform
XP Power announced the nanofleX series of configurable digitally-controlled AC-DC power supplies. This modular supply is constructed in a compact low profile 1U mechanical chassis format that suits today’s space constrained designs and can accommodate up to four single-slot plug-in customer selected output vo
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Date:
09/15/2016
Times Microwave's data line protection surge protectors now at CDM

Times Microwave Systems' Times-Protect Data Line Series

Times Microwave's data line protection surge protectors now at CDM
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, now stocks Times Microwave Systems' lightning and surge protectors, which includes LP-DOE-1G, LP-POE-1G and LP-PAE-100 modules. The compact devices are engineered to support the highest level of surge protection for twisted pai
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Date:
09/14/2016
Yokogawa launches the WT1800E precision power analyzer
Yokogawa Europe announced the launch of the WT1800E power analyzer. This new instrument introduces new standards of accuracy and flexibility in power measurement across a broad range of applications. Today’s energy conscious world is driving engineers towards an ever-increasing focus on energy conservation, energy e
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Date:
09/14/2016
Linear's robust 4Mbps CAN FD µModule isolator improves system reliability

LTM2889 CAN µModule transceiver and isolator

Linear's robust 4Mbps CAN FD µModule isolator improves system reliability
Linear Technology introduced the LTM2889, a fully ISO 11898-2 compliant CAN (controller area network) µModule (micromodule) transceiver and isolator that guards against large ground-to-ground differentials and common mode transients in 3.3V or 5V applications. In practical CAN systems, ground potentials vary wi
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Date:
09/14/2016
Toshiba’s “Easy Prototyping” solution aids custom SoC development

Toshiba's vs. legacy tech

Toshiba’s “Easy Prototyping” solution aids custom SoC development
Toshiba Corporation announced the immediate availability of “Easy Prototyping”, a solution that allows reuse of the design assets required to develop large scale custom SoC with FPGA prototyping. Adoption of the solution dramatically shortens the development time from FPGA prototyping to custom SoC development. Ea
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Date:
09/13/2016
Lex TM3 QWLD heavy-duty cylindrical connectors now at Astute
Now available from Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, LEX Heavy Duty QWLD Cylindrical Connectors provide reliable power and control functions in extreme and hostile environments that ordinary connectors cannot survive. Water and explosion proof, these highly du
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Date:
09/13/2016
Maxim’s cell-string optimizer improves solar panel performance up to 30%

Maxim’s cell-string optimizer

Maxim’s cell-string optimizer improves solar panel performance up to 30%
New cell-string optimizer technology from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) allows photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest significantly more energy and simplifies design complexity for solar installation projects. Maxim’s cell-string optimizers are highly integrated DC-DC converters that replace t
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Date:
09/13/2016
SolarEdge presents advanced PV solutions at Solar Power International
SolarEdge Technologies, a leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is showcasing at SPI its expanded PV solutions to further simplify PV installation. As part of the company’s commercial solution expansion, SolarEdge is launching its highest wattage power optimizer - th
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Date:
09/12/2016
Linear's IEEE 802.3bt PD controller paves path to higher power levels

LT4295 IEEE 802.3bt powered device (PD) interface controller

Linear's IEEE 802.3bt PD controller paves path to higher power levels
Linear Technology introduced the LT4295 IEEE 802.3bt powered device (PD) interface controller for applications requiring up to 71W of delivered power. The next Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard – IEEE 802.3bt – enables manufacturers to go beyond the 25.5W allocated by the 2009 IEEE 802.3at standard. Linear Te
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Date:
09/12/2016
The Bidirectional FAst-Track to Full Current Capability

Vincotech’s fastPACK 0 HC

The Bidirectional FAst-Track to Full Current Capability
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced the launch of a new fastPACK 0 HC improving UPS, SMPS, solar and welding applications in speed, efficiency and full-current capability for bidirectional usage. The new H-bridge module is available in the lowinductive flow 0 ho
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Date:
09/09/2016
Arrow's LoRa development board speeds long-range IoT product development

LION board

Arrow's LoRa development board speeds long-range IoT product development
Arrow Electronics has extended its support for developers of Internet of Things (IoT) products with the introduction of the SmartEverything LION board. The LION board supports a range of functions required in an IoT sensing node and enables simple, low power connection to the Cloud via the LoRa protocol. It wa
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Date:
09/09/2016
Schaffner unveils updated online power-quality simulator

PQS3 Power Quality Simulation tool

Schaffner unveils updated online power-quality simulator
Schaffner EMC presents PQS3, an update to their acclaimed Power Quality Simulation tool which allows planners, consultants and application engineers to accurately model and simulate low voltage 3-phase network topologies. With this powerful online tool, users can simulate complex power networks and receive rapid an
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Date:
09/09/2016
Linear's latest 30A supply monitor with integrated 300µΩ sense resistor simplifies board-level energy measurements

LTC2947 power and energy monitor

Linear's latest 30A supply monitor with integrated 300µΩ sense resistor simplifies board-level energy measurements
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2947 power and energy monitor for 0V to 15V DC supply rails. Most power and energy monitoring ICs use an external sense resistor to measure current. However, choosing a sense resistor is not an easy task, especially when dealing with high currents, where available sense resistors ca
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Date:
09/08/2016
Compact automotive-grade TVS diodes from Littelfuse now at Rutronik

TPSMF4L TVS diodes

Compact automotive-grade TVS diodes from Littelfuse now at Rutronik
Distributor Rutronik presents Littelfuse’s new TPSMF4L series of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes. They are specifically designed to protect sensitive automotive electronic equipment and portable devices from voltage transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage events. The new A
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Date:
09/08/2016
CUI's rugged 1x1-in. isolated DC-DC converters offer high effficiency in an encapsulated package

The PDQ10‑D, PDQ15‑D and PDQ30‑D

CUI's rugged 1x1-in. isolated DC-DC converters offer high effficiency in an encapsulated package
CUI added to its line-up of isolated dc‑dc converters with the introduction of three new encapsulated models ranging from 10 W to 30 W. The PDQ10‑D, PDQ15‑D and PDQ30‑D output 10 W, 15 W and 30 W of power respectively in an industry standard 1” x 1” package, making them ideal replacements for larger 1
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Date:
09/08/2016
AVX to unveil a new MLCC Series at Medical Electronics Symposium 2016

AVX to present at this year’s Medical Electronics Symposium

AVX to unveil a new MLCC Series at Medical Electronics Symposium 2016
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, will showcase its expansive portfolio of passive solutions for medical applications, deliver a technical presentation, and preview a new medical-grade MLCC series at this year’s Medical Electronics Symposium, which will take place Se
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Date:
09/08/2016
50A to 300A, Scalable µModule Regulator Needs 60% Less Capacitance to Power Sub-28nm GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs & Processors

µModule® Regulator with Precision DC & Transient Voltage Accuracy for Advanced Digital Devices

50A to 300A, Scalable µModule Regulator Needs 60% Less Capacitance to Power Sub-28nm GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs & Processors
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4650-1A and LTM4650-1B, dual 25A or single 50A µModule® (power module) regulators scalable to deliver 300A to high power, low voltage sub-28nm GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors. The low core voltage of these digital devices requires very accurate voltage regu
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Date:
09/08/2016
Excelsys product configurator updated online

Excelsys product configurator

Excelsys product configurator updated online
Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, have redesigned their online power supply configurator to include the newly introduced CoolX series of 600W convection cooled power supplies alongside the very successful UltiMod, Xsolo and Xgen product ranges. Excelsys market leading range
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Date:
09/07/2016
Amantys' high-isolation DC-DC converter empowers high-voltage gate drive applications

High-isolation DC-DC converter to power high voltage gate drives

Amantys' high-isolation DC-DC converter empowers high-voltage gate drive applications
Amantys Power Electronics has launched a high-isolation DC-DC converter to power high voltage gate drives for 4500V and 6500V IGBT modules. The DC-DC converter is designed to comply with international standards, including EN 50155 for railway applications and IEC 61800-5-1 for variable speed motor drives. The DC-DC con
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Date:
09/07/2016
Artesyn launches family of medical 650W AC-DC Supplies

CNS650-M series medical power supply

Artesyn launches family of medical 650W AC-DC Supplies
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced its new wide input range, single-output CNS650-M series of medical power supplies. Contained within an industry standard 4 x 6 inch footprint, these units can deliver 650 W with forced-air cooling (750 W peak) or 400 W with free-air natural convection cooling (650 W peak) an
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Date:
09/07/2016
TDK's robust AC capacitors tout long lifespan

EPCOS AC capacitors

TDK's robust AC capacitors tout long lifespan
TDK presents two new series of robust EPCOS alternating current (AC) capacitors. Both the cans and the tops of the components are constructed of aluminum, making them particularly robust. All capacitors in the B33331* and B33335* series are CE-compliant, have both VDE approval in accordance with EN/IEC 60252-1 Cla
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Date:
09/06/2016
Anritsu's ultraportable Site Master analyzer claims the smallest form factor available

Site Master S331P

Anritsu's ultraportable Site Master analyzer claims the smallest form factor available
Anritsu Company introduced the ultraportable Site Master S331P, presented as the lightest, smallest, fastest and most cost-efficient Site Master field cable and antenna analyzer ever developed. Addressing the market need for broad frequency coverage and high performance in an extremely compact and economical de
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Date:
09/06/2016
Wuerth launches power coil selection tool

Wuerth power coil selection tool

Wuerth launches power coil selection tool
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos makes a broad product spectrum of wireless power charging coils. Now the company provides developers with a tool to simplify selection of the right transmitter and receiver coils. Mix and Match, like the world's most precise AC loss calculator for power inductors, is another offering fro
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Date:
09/05/2016
Powerbox's high-performance supplies ready to power Industry 4.0

Powerbox series OBM33, OBM35, OBP37 and OBP38

Powerbox's high-performance supplies ready to power Industry 4.0
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced four new power supplies designed to power Industry 4.0 applications. As part of Powerbox Industrial Line, the four series are based on the latest power sw
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Date:
09/03/2016
Eaton’s latest Bussmann fuses target computing and telecom systems

Bussmann series 1025HC high current fast-acting surface mount (SMD) fuses

Eaton’s latest Bussmann fuses target computing and telecom systems
Power management company Eaton announced the Bussmann series 1025HC high current fast-acting surface mount (SMD) fuses designed for the power requirements of new generation telecommunications and computing systems. The compact footprint of the new series allows developers to utilize less circuit board space wi
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Date:
08/31/2016
Benning UK's modular UPS serves Industrial apps

Enertronic Modular SE

Benning UK's modular UPS serves Industrial apps
Benning UK, a power protection and conversion specialist, announced the launch of the Enertronic Modular SE, a new, modular three-phase UPS system – specifically designed to meet the most demanding industrial applications. A major disturbance in the supply of energy can have disastrous consequences for al
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Date:
08/31/2016
Schaffner compact current-compensated chokes handle up to 10 A

RN series of compact current-compensated chokes

Schaffner compact current-compensated chokes handle up to 10 A
The Schaffner Group, headquartered in Switzerland, is expanding its already highly successful range of current compensated EMC correcting chokes. Horizontal and vertical mounting options are available with additional inductance values for currents between 0.3 and 10 A. The new RN series is now rated up to 300 VA
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Date:
08/31/2016
Panasonic's secure Bluetooth low energy and NFC PAN1761 combo module empowers IoT apps

PAN1761 Bluetooth low energy and NFC combo module

Panasonic's secure Bluetooth low energy and NFC PAN1761 combo module empowers IoT apps
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe launched a new short-range, Bluetooth low energy and NFC combo module for implementing Bluetooth functionality into various electronic devices. Based on a leading edge Toshiba SoC, the cost-effective PAN1761 Series supports both Bluetooth low energy functionality v4
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Date:
08/31/2016
Teledyne LeCroy’s 10-Bit HDO9000 high-def 'scopes expand the HDO family to 4 GHz

HDO9000 High Definition Oscilloscope

Teledyne LeCroy’s 10-Bit HDO9000 high-def 'scopes expand the HDO family to 4 GHz
Teledyne LeCroy introduced its latest offering in its High Definition Oscilloscope line with the HDO9000 High Definition Oscilloscopes. The HDO9000 uses HD1024 high definition technology that automatically optimizes vertical resolution under each measurement condition to deliver 10 bits of vertical resolution. Th
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Date:
08/30/2016
Stackpole multilayer varistors offer higher temperature operation

ZVY Series multilayer varistors

Stackpole multilayer varistors offer higher temperature operation
The ZVY Series of multilayer varistors is capable of operating temperatures of up to 150°C. Most multilayer varistors currently available are only able to operate up to 125°C. This higher temperature range makes the ZVY capable of voltage protection for low voltage electronics in a wider range of environments in
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Date:
08/30/2016
AIM Photonics releases PDK for integrated photonics design
AIM Photonics announced the integrated silicon photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) is now available to all those organizations that have executed membership agreements. The achievement of this important milestone resulted from a project led by SUNY Polytechnic Institute, encompassing a significant effort by Analog Ph
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Date:
08/26/2016
ROHM's LAPIS 16bit ‘tough’ MCUs optimized for rechargeable NiMH apps

ML620130 family of 16bit low power MCUs

ROHM's LAPIS 16bit ‘tough’ MCUs optimized for rechargeable NiMH apps
LAPIS Semiconductor, a member of the ROHM group, has announced the development of the ML620130 family of 16bit low power MCUs, optimized for compact industrial equipment requiring battery drive in noisy environments, featuring superior processing capability with low power consumption. In addition to clearing th
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Date:
08/25/2016
Semtech's Neo-Iso solid-state relays can harvest and store energy

Neo-Iso solid state relay

Semtech's Neo-Iso solid-state relays can harvest and store energy
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced the production release of the TS13102 and TS13103 solid state relays. These enhanced solid state relays expand the company’s Neo-Iso product platform and enable self-powered control systems in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, su
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Date:
08/24/2016
Allegro's latest linear current regulator and controller family serves automotive LED lighting

A6274/6284 current regulator

Allegro's latest linear current regulator and controller family serves automotive LED lighting
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has announced two new adjustable linear current regulators for driving automotive LED arrays. Allegro’s AEC-Q100 qualified A6274 and A6284 devices include many new features designed to further enhance the existing family of linear LED drivers. These new low-EMI ICs integrate an option
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Date:
08/23/2016
Vincotech launches advanced deeply-integrated IPM family with CIP topology

The flowIPM 1B CIP 600 V

Vincotech launches advanced deeply-integrated IPM family with CIP topology
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the launch of a new, deeply integrated Intelligent Power Module for 600 V applications. The flowIPM 1B CIP 600 V features the powerful combination of a high-speed F5 IGBT with the switching performance of a MOSFET and a silicon ca
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Date:
08/22/2016
Recom's tiny 2W and 3W AC/DC converters for small smart electronics now at Dengrove

2-Watt and 3-Watt RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 supplies

Recom's tiny 2W and 3W AC/DC converters for small smart electronics now at Dengrove
The latest low-power, energy-efficient AC/DC converters from Dengrove Electronic Components are small enough to fit inside existing cavities such as inside switch housings or behind cover plates, making them ideal for smart-building or IoT applications. Produced by RECOM, the 2-Watt and 3-Watt RAC02-SE/277 and
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Date:
08/19/2016
Alpha and Omega Semi expands 1350V IGBT family for soft-switching applications

AOK30B135W1 IGBT

Alpha and Omega Semi expands 1350V IGBT family for soft-switching applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the addition of AOK30B135W1 to its 1350V AlphaIGBT family. The new AOK30B135W1 has been optimized to deliver high performance by reducing switching loss in soft-switching home appliance ap
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Date:
08/19/2016
Linear's 36V ultralow noise precision op-amp touts 30nVp-p 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise

LT6018 Precision Op Amp

Linear's 36V ultralow noise precision op-amp touts 30nVp-p 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise
Linear Technology introduced the LT6018, a precision op amp featuring 30nVP-P 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise and 50μV max input offset voltage. Designed especially for applications sensitive to low frequency noise, the LT6018 has a very low 1/f corner frequency of less than 1Hz. The low input offset voltage holds over tem
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Date:
08/19/2016
International Workshop on Integrated Power Packaging 2017 issues Call for Papers
When: April 5-7, 2017  Where: Delft Technical University, Delft, Netherlands The purpose of this workshop is to bring together researchers in the field of power electronics components, electrical insulating materials, and packaging technologies to rapidly promote the development and commercializa
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Date:
08/18/2016
TDK's DC link capacitor serves advanced IGBT modules

EPCOS DC link capacitor

TDK's DC link capacitor serves advanced IGBT modules
TDK presented a new EPCOS DC link capacitor that has been specifically designed for the HybridPACK 1-DC6 IGBT module from Infineon Technologies. The outstanding features of this component are the six busbar terminals with dimensions that are matched precisely to fit the IGBT module. This multiple contacting pr
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Date:
08/18/2016
SMP's new chokes have IP66 protection rating for outdoor mounting

The IP66 protection rating enables the chokes to be mounted outside the inverters

SMP's new chokes have IP66 protection rating for outdoor mounting
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus offers chokes with a protective paint coating according to IP66 which protects them from water and dust. The components are used to choke the current in inverters that are exposed to harsh ambient conditions, including rail vehicles or oil rig applications. The IP66 protection ra
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Date:
08/17/2016
TI’s 15W Qi-certified bq501210 wireless power transmitter now at Mouser

Texas Instruments 15W Qi-Certified bq501210 Wireless Power Transmitter

TI’s 15W Qi-certified bq501210 wireless power transmitter now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the bq501210 wireless power transmitter from Texas Instruments. The industry's first Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) v1.2 Qi-certified 15W wireless power transmitter, the bq501210 enables 84 percent system efficiency with significantly less thermal dissipation than traditional wir
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Date:
08/17/2016
Rutronik offers Vishay’s TVS-Diodes with 400W surge capability in a compact SMF package

VTVSxxASMF series SMT transient voltage suppressor

Rutronik offers Vishay’s TVS-Diodes with 400W surge capability in a compact SMF package
Distributor Rutronik offers the new VTVSxxASMF series of surface-mount transient voltage suppressor (TVS) protection diodes from Vishay as of now. They are the industry’s first to feature a 2% breakdown voltage tolerance. They are ideal for line transient voltage protection in space-constrained electronics, su
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Date:
08/17/2016
Tektronix starts shipping the IsoVu optically-isolated measurement system

IsoVu Measurement System

Tektronix starts shipping the IsoVu optically-isolated measurement system
Tektronix, a leading provider of measurement solutions, announced that the IsoVu Measurement System previewed earlier this year at the APEC 2016 show is now shipping and available for worldwide delivery to customers. Pricing for the optically isolated measurement system starts at $12,000.  The IsoVu pla
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Date:
08/16/2016
TT Electronics' rad-tolerant optocouplers provide reliable isolation in deep space

HCC100x optocoupler series

TT Electronics' rad-tolerant optocouplers provide reliable isolation in deep space
TT Electronics, a leading provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has announced the market introduction of its HCC100x series of radiation tolerant optocouplers. The devices are ideal for the isolation of electrical circuits within high-radiation deep spaceflight applications, in
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Date:
08/16/2016
Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator sinks/sources ±5A from 0V to 14.5VOUT

LTC3623 ±5A high efficiency, current mode synchronous buck regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator sinks/sources ±5A from 0V to 14.5VOUT
Linear Technology announced the LTC3623, a ±5A high efficiency, current mode synchronous buck regulator that is adjustable from 14.5V down to 0V output with a single resistor. Proven on Linear Technology’s prior linear regulators and switching regulators, this innovative architecture uses a 50µA current re
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Date:
08/16/2016
SL Power adds TE120 to family of Level VI-compliant power supplies

TE120 Series

SL Power adds TE120 to family of Level VI-compliant power supplies
SL Power Electronics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency power supplies, announced the addition of the TE120 Series external power models to its Level VI+ family of power solutions. Designed for test and measurement and industrial devices that require low noise and rugged performance, th
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Date:
08/16/2016
Linear's ultrathin µModule regulator gets close enough to share the heat sink

Ultrathin µModule Regulator

Linear's ultrathin µModule regulator gets close enough to share the heat sink
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4631, a dual 10A or single 20A µModule® (power module) step-down regulator in an ultrathin 1.91mm LGA package with a 16mm x 16mm footprint. The LTM4631 can be placed on a PC board very close to its load such as an FPGA, while sharing one heat sink covering both of
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Date:
08/15/2016
Intersil's high-efficiency, high-current buck-boost regulators target battery-driven devices

Intersil ISL91128 high-efficiency buck-boost regulator

Intersil's high-efficiency, high-current buck-boost regulators target battery-driven devices
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, released the ISL91127 and ISL91128 high-efficiency buck-boost regulators. The latest in Intersil’s industry-leading buck-boost family, the new devices feature 4.5A switches, best-in-class efficiency up to 96%, and a co
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Date:
08/15/2016
Lenze's i500 frequency inverters offer enhanced WLAN diagnostics

i500 frequency inverter

Lenze's i500 frequency inverters offer enhanced WLAN diagnostics
Lenze has launched an enhanced version of its i500 frequency inverter series, equipped with a WLAN diagnostic module for easy parameter setting when commissioning and diagnosing motor inverters for a range of machine applications, including pumps and fans, conveyors, formers, winders, traveling drives, tool an
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Date:
08/12/2016
XP Power's latest wall-plug PSUs comply with updated energy efficiency standards

VEL and VER series wall supplies

XP Power's latest wall-plug PSUs comply with updated energy efficiency standards
XP Power announced additions to its range of wall mounted plug-in power supplies with the launch of the VEL and VER series, providing a wide range of power levels and meeting the energy efficiency and no load requirements of the new DoE Energy Efficiency Level VI and the EU CoC Tier 2 standards. Complementing the 5 &am
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Date:
08/12/2016
TI’s USB Type-C docking system design can cut solution size in half

Multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design

TI’s USB Type-C docking system design can cut solution size in half
Texas Instruments introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new TI Designs reference design can be powered by a traditional power adapter, USB Type-C adapter or notebook computer, offering end users flexible, in
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Date:
08/12/2016
High-voltage dual-output step-down charge pump offers lower power dissipation without inductors

LTC3256 Step-Down Charge Pump with Watchdog Timer and Reference Output

High-voltage dual-output step-down charge pump offers lower power dissipation without inductors
Linear Technology announced the LTC3256, a highly integrated, high voltage low noise dual output power supply, which takes a single positive input and generates 5V and 3.3V step-down supplies with high efficiency and no inductors. The device features a wide 5.5V to 38V input voltage range and includes independently en
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Date:
08/11/2016
Panasonic's highly-reliable multilayer NTC thermistors suit harsh automotive apps

Automotive-grade NTC thermistors

Panasonic's highly-reliable multilayer NTC thermistors suit harsh automotive apps
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has recently released a new series of automotive-grade NTC thermistors using a highly reliable multilayer / monolithic structure for use in harsh automotive, transportation and heavy equipment applications. The surface-mount ERTJ-M series components feature a w
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Date:
08/10/2016
Microchip’s cost-effective, low-power PIC32MM MCUs now at Mouser

PIC32MM Microcontrollers

Microchip’s cost-effective, low-power PIC32MM MCUs now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking PIC32MM microcontrollers, the lowest power and most cost-effective family of 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The PIC32MM family bridges the gap between Microchip’s popular PIC24F XLP and PIC32MX families, and is the first PIC32 to feature core independent pe
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Date:
08/10/2016
Stackpole's AEC-Q200 qualified resistors deliver tighter TCR tolerances

AEC-Q200 qualified CSS and CSSH Series resistors

Stackpole's AEC-Q200 qualified resistors deliver tighter TCR tolerances
The AEC-Q200 qualified CSS and CSSH Series resistors from Stackpole offer +/- 15 ppm / degree C TCR for chip sizes 1206, 2010, 2512, and 2728. This tight TCR is available in resistance values ranging from 7 milliohm up to 100 milliohm depending on size. The combination of tight TCR and precision tolerances down to +/-
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Date:
08/10/2016
Linear's eight-channel configurable 1A Buck DC/DCs serve multi-rail systems

The LTC3374A highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution

Linear's eight-channel configurable 1A Buck DC/DCs serve multi-rail systems
Linear Technology announced the LTC3374A, a highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device can be configured to provide 2 to 8 independent regulated outputs with 15 possible output current configurations. Such flexibility makes th
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Date:
08/10/2016
SL Power's ME40 supply ensures patient safety

40-watt ac/dc external power supply

SL Power's ME40 supply ensures patient safety
SL Power Electronics, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, announced its newest addition to its family of medical-grade external power supplies, the ME40 Series. The new 40-watt ac/dc external power supply is specifically designed to meet the unique power req
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Date:
08/09/2016
Falcon introduces next-gen SC UPS family

Falcon’s SC On-line UPS

Falcon introduces next-gen SC UPS family
Falcon Electric, a leader in on-line Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) and backup power for mission-critical applications, announced its SC UPS family. The new 700VA to 3kVA rackmount SC provides comprehensive backup power protection for high-performance systems including IT and IIoT equipment, telecommunications, se
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Date:
08/09/2016
Allegro unveils buck/boost controllers with integrated buck MOSFETs

A4450 power management IC

Allegro unveils buck/boost controllers with integrated buck MOSFETs
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified power management IC. The A4450 can implement either a buck or buck/boost regulator to efficiently convert automotive battery voltages into a tightly regulated voltage, with seamless transition between the buck and boost modes. This new
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Date:
08/09/2016
Diode's 1A DC-DC buck converters achieve high efficiency under light- and full-load conditions

AP3401 and AP3428 DC-DC step-down converters

Diode's 1A DC-DC buck converters achieve high efficiency under light- and full-load conditions
The AP3401 and AP3428 DC-DC step-down converters introduced by Diodes Incorporated are capable of driving loads up to 1A with excellent line- and load-regulation provided by a constant-frequency PWM control that requires no external compensation and so minimizes component count and material costs. Developed to
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Date:
08/09/2016
Eaton’s XLR supercapacitor module now at TTI

Eaton’s XLR supercapacitor module

Eaton’s XLR supercapacitor module now at TTI
Eaton’s new XLR supercapacitor module, providing energy storage for high power charge/discharge cycling and peak power shaving applications, and improving power quality for voltage spikes and brown outs, is now available in Europe through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The XLR module
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Date:
08/08/2016
NI updates LabVIEW system design software
At NI Week in Austin, National Instruments announced LabVIEW 2016 system design software, empowering engineers to simplify development and effectively integrate software from the ecosystem into their systems. This latest version of LabView introduces new channel wires to simplify complex communication between pa
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Date:
08/08/2016
Triad's modular WSX wall plug-in supply has interchangeable input prongs

WSX Wall Plug-In Power Supplies

Triad's modular WSX wall plug-in supply has interchangeable input prongs
With a modular design featuring four interchangeable input prongs for use around the globe, the highly versatile WSX Series Wall Plug-In Power Supply from Triad Magnetics offers exceptional flexibility, performance and value in a device meeting the latest Level VI energy efficiency requirements. Developed for elect
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Date:
08/05/2016
GE’s Historian 7.0 provides industrial internet from process to the Cloud
GE Digital announced the availability of Historian 7.0, a best-in-class data historian designed to connect industrial equipment from the control (asset) layer to cloud environments, natively integrated with GE’s Predix platform. Historian collects, stores and normalizes time series sensor data from industrial eq
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Date:
08/05/2016
ROHM's anti-sulfuration chip resistors target automotive and industrial apps
ROHM has recently announced the availability of new anti-sulfuration chip resistors optimized for applications exposed to sulfur-rich environments such as communication infrastructure, automotive systems, and industrial equipment. Sulfur particles are generally present in the air in various forms due to s
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Date:
08/05/2016
LinkCom’s INCORE 18-30 W LED drivers empower commercial and residential lighting
LinkCom Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of power supplies and magnetic components, announced the latest addition to its family of INCORE high-performance constant-current LED power supplies. The new DBFE Series units are offered in 18 Watt and 30 Watt versions and are compact (84 x 40 x 25 mm; 3.3 x 1.6 x
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Date:
08/05/2016
Yageo's 'future-proof' thick-film/thin-film automotive-grade chip resistors now available from TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, now stocks thick-film/thin-film automotive-grade chip resistors from Yageo in Europe. Thick-film AC series resistors offer complete case sizes from 0201 up to 2512, high power rating and wide terminal for excellent heat dissipation. Thin film AT se
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Date:
08/04/2016
Silicon Labs claims first high-speed multichannel PLC input isolators

Si838x PLC field input isolators

Silicon Labs claims first high-speed multichannel PLC input isolators
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced the industry’s first high-speed, multi-channel digital isolators designed to meet the demands of programmable logic controller (PLC) applications. The new Si838x PLC field input isolator family offers an unmatched combination of high-speed channels (up to 2 Mbps), ex
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Date:
08/04/2016
Phihong rolls out 10kW portable EV DC charger

Portable EV DC charger

Phihong rolls out 10kW portable EV DC charger
Phihong, a leading supplier of OEM power solutions, announced a new 10kW portable EV DC charger for roadside assistance and remote area charging applications. Mounted on four wheels for easy portability, the new 10kW EV DC chargers deliver 12V and 24V to power electric passenger cars and busses, and also function as
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Date:
08/04/2016
STMicro reveals ultra-tiny low-dropout regulator in breakthrough bumpless chipscale package

LDBL20’s bumpless STSTAMP package

STMicro reveals ultra-tiny low-dropout regulator in breakthrough bumpless chipscale package
STMicroelectronics has introduced the LDBL20, a 200mA Low-Dropout (LDO) regulator in a minuscule 0.47mm x 0.47mm x 0.2mm chip-scale package that is ideal for wearable and portable devices and for flexible electronics such as multifunction connected smart cards. The LDBL20’s bumpless STSTAMP package breaks
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Date:
08/03/2016
Diodes' dimmable LED controllers drive up to 150W with high power factor

AL1663 single-stage dimmable LED controller

Diodes' dimmable LED controllers drive up to 150W with high power factor
The AL1663 and AL1663R single-stage dimmable LED controllers introduced by Diodes Incorporated support flyback and buck-boost topologies to provide primary-side regulation that achieves an accurate constant-current output without requiring opto-couplers and secondary control circuitry. Operating at up to 150W an
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Date:
08/02/2016
APS' 12W wall mount power supply offers Level VI Effciencies
Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announced the release of the PS1012 series of 12 Watt Wall Mount Power Supplies compliant with Level VI efficiency standards and approved for ITE applications. The PS1012 Series offers single outputs ranging from 3.3 ~ 48 VDC in a small space-saving US Wall Mount package measuring
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Date:
08/02/2016
LEM launches first surface mounted SO8 isolated current transducers with integrated current conductor

GHS series integrated circuit transducer

LEM launches first surface mounted SO8 isolated current transducers with integrated current conductor
LEM introduced the GHS series: miniature, integrated circuit transducers for AC and DC isolated current measurement up to 100 KHz. These new components offer full isolation despite their small size, integrating the primary conductor for nominal current measurements of 10A, 12A, 16A or 20A with a measurement sp
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Date:
08/02/2016
ROHM expands their comprehensive range of automotive-grade LDO regulators

ROHM automotive-grade LDOs

ROHM expands their comprehensive range of automotive-grade LDO regulators
ROHM has recently announced the availability of two new LDO regulator families, complementing the existing portfolio of LDOs and bringing the total number of its automotive-grade LDOs up to 184. With its miniaturized package size, ROHM’s new BUxxJA2MNVX-C series is the world’s smallest Automotive-grade LDO re
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Date:
08/02/2016
Alpha and Omega Semi's high-efficiency DrMOS power modules offer optimized performance

AOZ5166QI-01 high-efficiency power module

Alpha and Omega Semi's high-efficiency DrMOS power modules offer optimized performance
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, announced the release of the AOZ5166QI-01 family of high-efficiency power modules fully compliant with Intel’s DrMOS specifications. The AOZ5166QI-01 is housed in a 40-pin 6mm x 6mm QFN package that in
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Date:
08/01/2016
Spectrum's AWG's allow easy signal generation in automated and remote applications

generatorNETBOX instruments are available with 2, 4 or 8 fully synchronous channels

Spectrum's AWG's allow easy signal generation in automated and remote applications
The release of a new line of Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG's), based on the LXI instrumentation standard, opens the door for engineers and scientists who need to generate electronic signals in automated test and remote applications. Spectrum has released seven new instruments in the generatorNETBOX series to
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Date:
07/29/2016
Amphenol SurLok Plus environmentally-sealed compression lug series now available in Europe from TTI

Amphenol SurLok Plus environmentally sealed compression lugs

Amphenol SurLok Plus environmentally-sealed compression lug series now available in Europe from TTI
Amphenol SurLok Plus environmentally sealed compression lug family is now available in Europe from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components. SurLok Plus is a field-installable, highly-reliable alternative to common compression lugs and is an IP-67 rated version of Amphenol’s successful or
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Date:
07/29/2016
RUTRONIK now offers ARM-based starter kits from Advantech

ARM-based Starter Kits powered by NXP and TI processors

RUTRONIK now offers ARM-based starter kits from Advantech
With its new ARM-based Starter Kits powered by NXP and TI processors, Advantech provides a shortcut for ARM platform evaluation and development, and are now available through Rutronik. The ARM-based starter kit includes key elements of a development environment including main boards with CPU cables, adapter ca
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Date:
07/28/2016
Open-source Bluetooth low-energy beacon is simple to program and debug via the Cloud

Puck.js Bluetooth low-energy beacon

Open-source Bluetooth low-energy beacon is simple to program and debug via the Cloud
Nordic Semiconductor announced the availability on Kickstarter of a Nordic nRF52832 SoC based Bluetooth low energy (formerly Bluetooth Smart) beacon, named Puck.js, that is said to be so simple to program almost anyone can do it wirelessly from a website using a graphical editor or easy-to-learn JavaScript instead of
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Date:
07/28/2016
TE Connectivity’s modular high-power FORGE drawer connectors now at Mouser

TE Connectivity FORGE Drawer Connectors

TE Connectivity’s modular high-power FORGE drawer connectors now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking FORGE drawer modular power connectors from TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity and sensors. This new tooling platform provides designers of power systems and electrical hardware a wide variety of configurations, providing engineers with more flexibility in design. Wi
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Date:
07/28/2016
Keysight launches PXI multi-vendor calibration services and expands instrument offering
Keysight Technologies announced that it has extended its industry-leading One-Stop Calibration Services, to include non-Keysight equipment, reinforcing the company's commitment to support complete test systems. Keysight's One-Stop Calibration Services ensure ongoing accuracy and availability of test assets, as w
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Date:
07/28/2016
ON Semi introduces automotive PIModule for next-gen BLDC

The STK984-190-E Power Integrated Module

ON Semi introduces automotive PIModule for next-gen BLDC
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, has further expanded its portfolio of automotive Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) with the introduction of the STK984-190-E. Optimized for driving 3-phase brushless DC motors in modern automotive applications, this module contains six 40 V, 30 A MOSFETs co
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Date:
07/28/2016
STMicro's STM32L4 ultra-low-power MCUs offer rationalized peripheral set to support cost-optimized solutions
Offering a rationalized peripheral set, two new ultra-low-power STM32L4 product lines from ST Microelectronics provide a cost-optimized solution. With up to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory, our new STM32L43x MCUs comprise variants with versatile combinations of an integrated USB controller and LCD controller, while ST
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Date:
07/27/2016
Allegro's new high-precision field-programmable linear hall-sensor IC offers reverse battery protection

Field-programmable linear Hall-effect current sensor IC

Allegro's new high-precision field-programmable linear hall-sensor IC offers reverse battery protection
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new field-programmable linear Hall-effect current sensor IC with features including a 240 kHz bandwidth, integrated voltage regulator, reverse battery protection, user-selectable ratiometry, and uni- or bi-directional output options. High accuracy is achieved through proprietary li
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Date:
07/27/2016
Stackpole expands thick film chip resistor design kit

Thick film chip resistor design kits

Stackpole expands thick film chip resistor design kit
Stackpole Electronics has recently expanded its thick film chip resistor design kit offering to include the 0201 case size. There are 5 different kits offered corresponding to the following value ranges: * 10 ohm – 97.6 ohm (SEI Part KIT-RMCF0201FT-02) * 100 ohm – 976 ohm (SEI Part KIT-RMCF0201FT-03) * 1 Kohm – 9.7
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Date:
07/27/2016
Active OR’ing controller from Diodes offers max voltage to 200V for high-rel power

ZXGD3111N7 active OR-ing MOSFET controller

Active OR’ing controller from Diodes offers max voltage to 200V for high-rel power
Targeted at power systems that use redundancy to achieve high reliability in telecom, data center and server applications, the ZXGD3111N7 active OR-ing MOSFET controller from Diodes Incorporated increases performance with a 200V maximum drain voltage. This increase in VDRAIN from the previously announced 40V ZX
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Date:
07/26/2016
Toshiba helps downsize LED modules with single-wire input illumination LED driver

The TB62D786FTG has a single-wire Manchester-encoded interface

Toshiba helps downsize LED modules with single-wire input illumination LED driver
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a 9-channel output LED driver IC that will save board space and reduce the size of LED modules in a variety of lighting and illumination applications. The TB62D786FTG has a single-wire Manchester-encoded interface, which is often used for wireless communication. Bu
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Date:
07/26/2016
Fairchild’s active bridge solution enhances performance for PoE-based IoT devices

GreenBridge active bridge quad MOSFET FDMQ8205

Fairchild’s active bridge solution enhances performance for PoE-based IoT devices
Fairchild, a leading supplier of high-performance semiconductor solutions, enhanced its industry-leading GreenBridge active bridge quad MOSFET technology with FDMQ8205, the first member of its next-generation GreenBridge series for applications that receive power via Power Over Ethernet (POE), such as security ca
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Date:
07/25/2016
AVX's latest locking plug contacts suit B2B apps

70-9159 Series single two-piece contacts

AVX's latest locking plug contacts suit B2B apps
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added a locking plug to its low-profile 70-9159 Series single two-piece contacts for high current, coplanar PCB mating applications, which deliver the industry’s smallest profile capable of supporting a full 5A. The la
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Date:
07/25/2016
GCT launches high-performance USB type-C connector family

GCT USB Type-C connector

GCT launches high-performance USB type-C connector family
Global Connector Technology (GCT), a leading global supplier of PCB connection solutions, has introduced a range of high-performance USB Type-C connectors that sets new market standards in design flexibility, transfer speed, power and usability. Designed for mobile and smart devices, the USB Type-C connect
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Date:
07/25/2016
Wuerth unveils mix-and-match power coil selection tool

Mix and Match precise AC loss calculator for power inductors

Wuerth unveils mix-and-match power coil selection tool
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos makes a broad product spectrum of wireless power charging coils. Now the company provides developers with a tool to simplify selection of the right transmitter and receiver coils. Mix and Match, like the world's most precise AC loss calculator for power inductors, is another offering fro
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Date:
07/25/2016
Conductive inks: big players forced to go niche
Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Director, IDTechEx

IDTechEx Research believes the conductive inks and pastes market is subject to major change with long-lasting consequences on the business models of many large incumbent suppliers. The decline and/or sluggish growth coupled together with intense competition in core markets has forced many suppliers to re-think the
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Date:
07/25/2016
Artesyn's newest 6W DC-DC converters feature medical safety approval

ASA 6W-M Series six watt dc-dc converters

Artesyn's newest 6W DC-DC converters feature medical safety approval
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the new ASA 6W-M Series of six watt dc-dc converters that provides OEMs with a cost-effective solution for applications in industrial and medical instrumentation requiring a certified compliance with the stringent industrial or medical safety standards. The series provide
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Date:
07/22/2016
KEMET unveils advanced high-stability ceramic dielectric capacitor tech

Advanced U2J Class-I ceramic dielectric capacitor

KEMET unveils advanced high-stability ceramic dielectric capacitor tech
KEMET, a leading supplier of electronic components, introduced its advanced U2J Class-I ceramic dielectric capacitors. This U2J surface mount platform offers more than twice the capacitance available in C0G/NP0. It also provides superior temperature performance over X7R, X8R and X5R, rendering it an ideal capacitor sol
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Date:
07/22/2016
Power Integrations' TRIAC-dimmable LYTSwitch-7 LED driver ICs can cut the BOM by 40%

LYTSwitch-7 single-stage, non-isolated, TRIAC-dimmable, buck topology LED driver IC

Power Integrations' TRIAC-dimmable LYTSwitch-7 LED driver ICs can cut the BOM by 40%
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, announced its LYTSwitch-7 single-stage, non-isolated, TRIAC-dimmable, buck topology LED driver IC family. Capable of delivering up to 22 watts without a heatsink in a very small SO-8 footprint, these high-efficiency devices are su
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Date:
07/22/2016
Linear's latest gain block delivers 47dBm OIP3 linearity with low noise

Wideband Ultralow Distortion 15dB Gain Block

Linear's latest gain block delivers 47dBm OIP3 linearity with low noise
Linear Technology announced the LTC6433-15, a wideband 15dB gain block amplifier offering outstanding linearity of 47dBm OIP3 (output third order intercept) and 3.22dB noise figure at 150MHz. The amplifier has excellent OP1dB (output 1dB compression point) of 19.2dBm. The LTC6433-15 is uniquely different from ot
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Date:
07/21/2016
ams' latest light sensors can shrink smart phone apertures up to 50%

TMD2725 combined proximity and ambient light sensor

ams' latest light sensors can shrink smart phone apertures up to 50%
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, introduced new proximity sensing and proximity/ambient light sensing modules which enable android smartphone manufacturers to reduce the sensor aperture in the display’s cover glass to its smallest diameter. Use of the TMD2620 proximity sensor or
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Date:
07/19/2016
SL Power introduces TE90 external power supplies

TE90 Series external power supplies

SL Power introduces TE90 external power supplies
SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-efficiency power supplies, announced the expansion of its highly efficient Level VI+ family with the addition of its new TE90 Series external power supplies. Designed for easy integration with test
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Date:
07/19/2016
Murata introduces thin laminate energy storage device

UMAL low-profile high capacity energy device

Murata introduces thin laminate energy storage device
Murata announced the UMAL, a low-profile high capacity energy device. Designed to meet the demand for a slim high capacity energy source with a maintenance-free extended life cycle in wireless sensor nodes, the UMAL has charge/discharge and life-cycle characteristics superior to conventional secondary batteries. The UMAL has a
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Date:
07/19/2016
STMicro's high-voltage converter serves Smart Home and industrial apps
STMicroelectronics has introduced a high-voltage power converter that allows designers to build an ultra-low-consumption, simple, and cost-effective SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supply) with a 5V output voltage. Particularly suited for low-power applications in home appliances, building, lighting, and motion control, as
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Date:
07/19/2016
TI claims fastest isolated gate driver
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s fastest 5.7-kVRMS isolated dual-channel gate driver, the first of a new gate driver family in TI’s isolation portfolio. The UCC21520’s flexible, universal compatibility enables its use as an isolated driver in low-side, high-side, high-side/low-side or half-bridge pow
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Date:
07/19/2016
Powerbox to unveil flexible platform for low-battery voltage start at Innotrans

Low Battery Voltage Start unit (LBVS)

Powerbox to unveil flexible platform for low-battery voltage start at Innotrans
The Powerbox Group, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announced that they will showcase a new series of advanced products and technologies for rail applications at InnoTrans 2016. Designed to reduce time to market and me
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Date:
07/15/2016
Semikron's IGBT driver with optical interface saves external sensors

SKYPER Prime O is an IGBT driver with optical interface

Semikron's IGBT driver with optical interface saves external sensors
SKYPER Prime O is an IGBT driver with optical interface and galvanically insulated temperature and DC link signals. SKYPER Prime O is designed and qualified with the IGBT module SEMITRANS10 and offers an Plug & Play bundle with improved SOA characteristic. This saves costly qualification and redesign loops and
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Date:
07/15/2016
Doble releases EMI Surveyor non-invasive test for high-voltage equipment

EMI Surveyor non-invasive test for high-voltage equipment

Doble releases EMI Surveyor non-invasive test for high-voltage equipment
Doble Engineering, a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, announced the introduction of the EMI Surveyor, a non-invasive surveying solution that helps generation and industrial plants optimize maintenance and improve outage planning. Based on Doble’s decades of electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing experi
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Date:
07/15/2016
TT Electronics’ automotive actuators empower next-gen haptic accelerator pedals

Haptic pedal actuator

TT Electronics’ automotive actuators empower next-gen haptic accelerator pedals
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has introduced new automotive actuators for next-generation of haptic accelerator pedals. The new TT Electronics actuators tackle the weak spots of systems currently available on the market, offering a sub 400 gr
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Date:
07/15/2016
TDK's high-performance 120W DC-DC converters handle harsh environments

HQA DC-DC converters

TDK's high-performance 120W DC-DC converters handle harsh environments
TDK announced the introduction of the 12V, 24V and 28V output HQA DC-DC converters, with additional output voltage models to be added in the coming months. Packaged in a ruggedised quarter brick form factor, the encapsulated HQA120 models can deliver 120W output power and will operate over a 9V to 40V input ra
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Date:
07/14/2016
HARTING offers future-proof cabling for Industry 4.0 upgrades

HARTING’s robust connector solutions provide support to Industry 4.0 lifelines

HARTING offers future-proof cabling for Industry 4.0 upgrades
HARTING announced the latest developments in its support and advocacy for the ‘Industry 4.0’ initiative. This rapidly growing movement is driving the trend towards the so-called ‘Smart Factory’ which is enabled by the connection of the real and virtual world with sensors and actuators interfacing to Th
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Date:
07/14/2016
Murata launches compact low-cost standalone LoRa module

LoRaWAN long range wireless module

Murata launches compact low-cost standalone LoRa module
Murata announced the launch of a compact low-cost low power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless module that supports the LoRaWAN long range wireless protocol. This standalone compact module measures just 12.5 x 11.6 x 1.76 mm, is constructed in a metal shielded package and comprises a Semtech SX1276 ultra long ra
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Date:
07/14/2016
Peregrine Semi claims fastest GaN FET driver
Peregrine Semiconductor, founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, introduces the word’s fastest gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) driver, the UltraCMOS PE29100. Built on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS technology, this new GaN driver empowers design engineers to
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Date:
07/13/2016
HITEC claims most efficient UPS power solution
HITEC Power Protection, the inventor of diesel rotary UPS, announced its attendance at DatacenterDynamics Webscale, San Jose, CA, July 19-20 (Booth #31). The company will showcase its PowerPRO series, presented as the most reliable and efficient continuous power system available for mission-critical facilities.
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Date:
07/12/2016
Allegro's DMOS microstepping driver offers translator, overcurrent protection

A5985 stepper motor driver IC

Allegro's DMOS microstepping driver offers translator, overcurrent protection
Allegro MicroSystems Europe announced a new integrated bipolar stepper motor driver IC with built-in translator for easy operation. Allegro’s A5985 is designed to operate bipolar stepper motors from full-step up to 1/32 step modes that are selectable by MSx logic inputs. This new device has an output drive cap
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Date:
07/12/2016
Diodes' mini secondary-side MOSFET driver reduces BOM cost in 5V to 12V supplies

APR345 secondary-side MOSFET driver

Diodes' mini secondary-side MOSFET driver reduces BOM cost in 5V to 12V supplies
The APR345 secondary-side MOSFET driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated delivers the smallest size, lowest BOM cost solution for synchronous rectification in 5V to 12V power supplies. This device is suitable for line-powered adapters and chargers for consumer products such as smartphones and tablets, PVRs an
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Date:
07/12/2016
Nordic Semi unveils product roadmap for low-power cellular IoT

Nordic Semiconductor announced the development of a low-power LTE technology for cellular IoT.

Nordic Semi unveils product roadmap for low-power cellular IoT
Nordic Semiconductor, a leading provider of ultra low power wireless connectivity, announced the development of a low power LTE technology for cellular Internet of Things (IoT). This development leverages Nordic Semiconductor's more than 10 years of leadership in ultra low power (ULP) wireless and its recruitment of
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Date:
07/12/2016
Intersil claims first rad-tolerant 36V instrumentation amplifier with integrated differential ADC driver

ISL70617SEH differential input, rail-to-rail output in-amp

Intersil claims first rad-tolerant 36V instrumentation amplifier with integrated differential ADC driver
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, introduced the industry’s first radiation-tolerant 36V instrumentation amplifier (in-amp) featuring an integrated differential analog-to-digital converter (ADC) driver. The high performance ISL70617SEH differential in
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Date:
07/12/2016
KOA Speer expands molded current-sense resistor line

SLN5 current sense resistors

KOA Speer expands molded current-sense resistor line
KOA Speer Electronics introduced the SLN5 Molded Current Sense Resistor, featuring a 7 Watt power rating in 4527 size. The SLN5 offers a terminal port temperature of 70°C. This is a molded resin resistor designed for current detection and provides excellent dimension accuracy, mountability, and shock resistance. In
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Date:
07/11/2016
Analogy Devices’ D/A converter empowers next-gen television

AD9162 converter

Analogy Devices’ D/A converter empowers next-gen television
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced a D/A converter that brings the future of television to today's home viewers, enabling them to enjoy ultra–high-definition (UHD) and 4K television across more channels at unprecedented streaming and download speeds. The new AD9162 D/A converter represents a breakthrough for t
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Date:
07/11/2016
SEMIKRON's latest IGBT Driver core is smaller than a matchbox but has a 20A output stage

The SKYPER12 safely drives IGBT modules up to 400A

SEMIKRON's latest IGBT Driver core is smaller than a matchbox but has a 20A output stage
The SKYPER12 safely drives IGBT modules up to 400A. With a footprint of 35 x 45 mm, the driver allows very compact inverter designs with small IGBT modules like Mini Dual or SEMiX 5. Thanks to a complete ground layer, adjustable filter management and optimised transformers with low coupling capacitance, the dr
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Date:
07/07/2016
STMicro releases dev ecosystem, adds low-power STM32L4 Micros

the slim-form-factor NUCLEO-L432KC board

STMicro releases dev ecosystem, adds low-power STM32L4 Micros
STMicroelectronics has introduced the development ecosystem for its latest low-power, high-performance STM32L4 microcontrollers (MCU) and expanded the series with five new product lines comprising a range of package and memory-density options. The expanded STM32L4 ecosystem builds on ST’s free and easy-
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Date:
07/07/2016
SEGGER’s debug tech now available for Zilog’s ZNEO32! family

SEGGER has introduced J-Link support for Zilog’s ZNEO32! Cortex-M3 based family of MCUs

SEGGER’s debug tech now available for Zilog’s ZNEO32! family
SEGGER has introduced J-Link support for Zilog’s ZNEO32! Cortex-M3 based family of microcontrollers (MCUs). This includes support for debug, as well as Flash-based programming. Production line programming is also available via the SEGGER Flasher family. Projects using the ZNEO32! MCUs can now take advan
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Date:
07/07/2016
XP Power's compact 1W and 2W DC-DC converters target medical apps

IMM series of 1 and 2 Watt DC-DC converters

XP Power's compact 1W and 2W DC-DC converters target medical apps
XP Power announced the IMM series of 1 and 2 Watt DC-DC converters. The IMM01 1 Watt and the IMM02 2 Watt converters are designed for use in medical applications. Providing a 1500 VAC input/output isolation at a 250 VAC working voltage to facilitate a 1 x MOPP the single and dual output units are approved to the
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Date:
07/07/2016
Gresham's 300W 3U DC-input CompactPCI supply suits railway and trackside apps

3U CompactPCI Power Supply

Gresham's 300W 3U DC-input CompactPCI supply suits railway and trackside apps
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury-based Commercial and Defence power conversion specialist, announces the availability of a 3U high, 300W, DC Input, CompactPCI Power Supply suitable for Railway and Trackside applications. Designed to meet the requirements of EN50155 the CPCI-3U-DC-300W RL requires a
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Date:
07/06/2016
ERG Lighting introduces eLumination driverless AC LED light engines

eLumination driverless AC LED light engine

ERG Lighting introduces eLumination driverless AC LED light engines
The eLumination Series from ERG Lighting is a family of driverless AC LED light engines for architectural, display and down lighting that have a flicker index of only 0.15 – less than half of the 0.34 offered by the competition. They are U.S. made and offered in 4” and 6” round versions for downlights an
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Date:
07/06/2016
Phihong unveils family of rollable electric vehicle charger carts

EV DC charger family

Phihong unveils family of rollable electric vehicle charger carts
Phihong, a leading supplier of OEM power solutions, announced a family of moveable EV DC off-board chargers that provide quick and highly efficient charging solutions for personal and commercial electric vehicles with 200–700V battery systems. Featuring a convenient moveable design, Phihong’s new EV DC charger fa
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Date:
07/01/2016
Linear's latest µModule regulator is FMEA compliant, operates to 150°C junction temp

LTM8003 step-down DC/DC µModule regulator

Linear's latest µModule regulator is FMEA compliant, operates to 150°C junction temp
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8003, a step-down DC/DC µModule regulator with a 40V input voltage rating (42V abs max) and 3.5A of continuous (6A peak) output current. The LTM8003’s pinout is FMEA (failure mode effects analysis) compliant, so the output voltage stays at or below the regulation voltage in
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Date:
07/01/2016
Diode's brushless DC full-bridge motor driver offers PWM or DC-voltage speed control

AM9468 and AM9469 brushless DC motor drivers

Diode's brushless DC full-bridge motor driver offers PWM or DC-voltage speed control
Featuring a bridge-tied-load (BTL) drive architecture to minimize audible switching noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI), the AM9468 and AM9469 brushless DC motor drivers introduced by Diodes Incorporated provide smart driving of cooling fans in notebook and desktop computers, instrumentation and similar eq
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Date:
07/01/2016
Melexis' MLX75305 sensor offers best-in-class linearity, empowering automotive laser headlights

MLX75305 series advanced light sensor IC

Melexis' MLX75305 sensor offers best-in-class linearity, empowering automotive laser headlights
Melexis, a leader in microelectronics engineering, has optimized its MLX75305 series of advanced light sensor ICs. Addressing the emergence of laser-powered automotive front lighting systems, each MLX75305 incorporates a photodiode, trans-impedance amplifier and output stage. Unlike competing devices on the ma
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Date:
06/30/2016
EPC's multi-mode wireless power charging kit eliminates standards worries

The 10W EPC9121 demonstration system

EPC's multi-mode wireless power charging kit eliminates standards worries
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the availability of a complete demonstration multi-mode wireless power charging kit, the EPC9121. The purpose of this demonstration kit is to simplify the evaluation process of using eGaN FETs and ICs for highly efficient multi-mode wireless power charging sy
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Date:
06/30/2016
ABSOPULSE's 1,500Vdc input, 2,500W DC-DC converter serves power transmission systems

HVT-2K5-1300/24-4U5 heavy-duty, high input voltage, industrial-quality dc-dc converter

ABSOPULSE's 1,500Vdc input, 2,500W DC-DC converter serves power transmission systems
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the HVT-2K5-1300/24-4U5, a heavy-duty, high input voltage, industrial-quality dc-dc converter designed for driving low voltage equipment. It is typically designed into power systems that transmit high voltage and high power over long distances.  The unit conve
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Date:
06/30/2016
Microchip launches lowest-power PIC32 Family

Microchip PIC32MM

Microchip launches lowest-power PIC32 Family
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions, announced the company’s lowest power and most cost-effective family of 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs). The Microchip PIC32MM family bridges the gap between the company’s popular PIC24F XLP and PI
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Date:
06/30/2016
TDK's Class II encapsulated power supplies operate in high ambient temperatures

KWS-A series of single output 5W to 25W encapsulated power supplies

TDK's Class II encapsulated power supplies operate in high ambient temperatures
TDK announced the introduction of the KWS-A series of single output 5W to 25W encapsulated power supplies capable of operating in ambient temperatures of up to 85ºC. With a Class II input, the products require no earth ground connection, making them suitable for use in a range of process control, broadcast, te
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Date:
06/30/2016
Coilcraft introduces new RF Magnetics Lab Kit for EE educators

RF Magnetics Lab Kit

Coilcraft introduces new RF Magnetics Lab Kit for EE educators
Coilcraft has developed a new RF Magnetics Lab Kit to help educators bring practical, hands-on experience into their classrooms and instructional labs. The kit contains a selection of chip and air core inductors, LC filter modules and wideband transformers, and is offered free-of-charge to accredited Electrical En
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Date:
06/29/2016
Infineon's synchronous rectification ICs enable simplicity and efficiency in SMPS applications
Infineon Technologies released the IR1161L and IR11688S secondary synchronous rectification (SSR) family of Controller ICs to complete Infineon’s product offerings for SMPS applications. The IR1161L and IR11688S SSR ICs meet the new 2016 standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the “European Code of
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Date:
06/28/2016
Ericsson’s latest bus converter module raises the bar for control and delivery

The BMR458 third-generation quarter-brick

Ericsson’s latest bus converter module raises the bar for control and delivery
Ericsson Power Modules announced the BMR458, a third-generation 3E quarter-brick advanced bus converter that delivers industry-leading performance to system architects developing equipment for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) applications, including datacom and server and storage systems. The module is
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Date:
06/28/2016
Allegro unveils three-wire true zero-speed surface-mount magnetic speed sensor IC

A1667 in a surface-mount SOIC-8 package

Allegro unveils three-wire true zero-speed surface-mount magnetic speed sensor IC
In response to market requests for a PCB mounted speed sensor IC featuring an advanced sensing algorithm, Allegro MicroSystems has released the A1667 in a surface-mount SOIC-8 package. This device provides a user- friendly solution for highly compact ring magnet applications using PCB mounting, and is ideal fo
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Date:
06/28/2016
STMicro unveils simulator to aid design for EMC compatibility
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is helping protect today’s smart devices by making shirt pockets, car dashboards, office desks, and other statically dangerous locations safer through the introduction of a new software to
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Date:
06/27/2016
u-blox claims first cellular Narrowband IoT module

u-blox cellular Narrowband IoT module

u-blox claims first cellular Narrowband IoT module
u-blox announced forthcoming availability of its SARA-N2 Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) module , the world's first cellular radio module compliant to the 3GPP Release 13, Narrowband IoT (LTE Cat. NB1) standard. Designed for use in applications such as smart buildings and cities, utilities metering, white goods, asset tra
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Date:
06/27/2016
Alpha and Omega Semi now offers 2.38 mOhm device for battery protection

The AOC3862 common-drain 12V dual n-channel MOSFET

Alpha and Omega Semi now offers 2.38 mOhm device for battery protection
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of the AOC3862, a common-drain 12V dual n-channel MOSFET with an ultra-low on-resistance, typical 2.38 mOhm at 4.5V gate drive. This new device offers the best-in-class so
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Date:
06/24/2016
Vishay claims first AEC-Q101-qualified MOSFETs in a dual asymmetric package

Vishay Siliconix SQJ202EP and SQJ200EP n-channel TrenchFET devices

Vishay claims first AEC-Q101-qualified MOSFETs in a dual asymmetric package
To save space and power in high-efficiency synchronous buck converters for automotive applications, Vishay Intertechnology introduced the industry's first AEC-Q101-qualified 12 V and 20 V MOSFETs in a dual asymmetric power package. The Vishay Siliconix SQJ202EP and SQJ200EP n-channel TrenchFET devices each combine a h
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Date:
06/24/2016
TDK expands TDK-Lambda i6A series of step-down non-isolated DC-DC converters

TDK-Lambda i6A series DC-DC converter

TDK expands TDK-Lambda i6A series of step-down non-isolated DC-DC converters
TDK announced the introduction of two further models to the TDK-Lambda i6A series of step-down, non-isolated DC-DC converters. The i6A4W is capable of supplying currents of up to 20A, and the i6AN allows the creation of negative voltages delivering currents up to 8A. Both can be used in conjunction with the pr
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Date:
06/23/2016
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its portfolio of compact SMD power inductors

WE-PMMI SMD power inductor product series

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its portfolio of compact SMD power inductors
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos supplements its portfolio of compact SMD power inductors with two new series: WE-PMMI and WE-PMCI. The two new power inductors are used, for example, in highly efficient DC/DC switching controllers with a low space requirement. The WE-PMMI (Power Molded Multilayer Inductor) series is
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Date:
06/23/2016
MG Chemicals' protective range of conductive epoxies, adhesives, and coatings are now at RS Components

protective materials from MG Chemicals

MG Chemicals' protective range of conductive epoxies, adhesives, and coatings are now at RS Components
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor for engineers, has introduced of a range of protective coatings from MG Chemicals that are designed specifically for electronics prototyping and production. This initial introduction includes some of the electronics industry’s mo
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Date:
06/22/2016
VPT adds industrial VHR Series DC-DC converters

VHR Series of industrial level DC-DC converters and EMI filters

VPT adds industrial VHR Series DC-DC converters
VPT, a HEICO company, released the VHR Series of industrial level DC-DC converters and EMI filters. Available in models ranging from 5 to 100 watts, the VHR Series of DC-DC converters provides customers with VPT’s renowned levels of product reliability for powering non-flight-critical programs in military, av
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Date:
06/22/2016
Analog Devices simplifies wireless system design with RadioVerse ecosystem

AD9371 RF wideband transceiver

Analog Devices simplifies wireless system design with RadioVerse ecosystem
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today unveiled the RadioVerse™ technology and design ecosystem, which provides customers with integrated transceiver technologies, a robust design environment, and market-specific technical expertise to move their radio designs from concept to creation quickly. The new ecosystem’s tr
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Date:
06/21/2016
BeagleBone Green Wireless now shipping from Mouser

Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green Wireless

BeagleBone Green Wireless now shipping from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the BeagleBone Green Wireless, a Linux-based development board from BeagleBoard.org and Seeed Studio. The BeagleBone Green Wireless is the first board in the BeagleBone community to feature a wireless connection, boasting both 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth® 4.1
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Date:
06/21/2016
ADI optical sensor empowers gesture-recognition applications
Analog Devices announced an optical sensor for gesture recognition, which improves sensing accuracy and reliability over existing solutions by measuring a subject’s position, proximity, and gestures from a single sensor. Competitive solutions requiring multiple sensors are often inaccurate, as the sensors
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Date:
06/21/2016
Cree expands LED portfolio to horticulture lighting
Cree expands its industry-leading portfolio of LEDs optimized for horticulture lighting with the introduction of the new Cree XLamp XQ-E Photo Red LED. The XQ-E Photo Red LED is capable of providing very high levels of growth-promoting light wavelengths from a footprint that is less than one-third the size of
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Date:
06/21/2016
Ericsson power interface module simplifies low-EMI design in ATCA apps

PIM4610PD Power Interface Module

Ericsson power interface module simplifies low-EMI design in ATCA apps
Ericsson Power Modules announced the PIM4610PD, an extension of its popular 3E* Power Interface Module (PIM) family that are compliant with the industry-standard quarter-brick footprint. The new module has been optimized especially to simplify design in blade server applications based on ATCA and PICMG 3.7 systems. Th
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Date:
06/21/2016
Intersil's 12-cell Li-ion battery pack monitor safeguards vehicle systems

Intersil 12-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack monitor

Intersil's 12-cell Li-ion battery pack monitor safeguards vehicle systems
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL78610 12-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack monitor. The device provides cell balancing and accurate voltage and temperature monitoring to safeguard Li-ion battery packs in hybrid electric vehicles, pl
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Date:
06/20/2016
HARTING current sensors help protect renewable energy systems

HARTING current sensors

HARTING current sensors help protect renewable energy systems
HARTING released information about the uptake of its current sensors by the renewable energy industry, and how they are ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of wind turbines for major wind farm installations around the world. For example, one of the world’s major wind turbine manufacturers is us
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Date:
06/20/2016
Cornell Dubilier claims first hermetic aluminum electrolytic capacitor

Slimpack MLSH hermetically sealed aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Cornell Dubilier claims first hermetic aluminum electrolytic capacitor
Cornell Dubilier Electronics introduced its Slimpack, type MLSH, the first in a series of hermetically sealed aluminum electrolytic capacitors that the company plans to introduce over the next several months. With its glass-to-metal seal that prevents dry-out, this capacitor technology has extraordinarily long li
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Date:
06/20/2016
Industry-challenging fanless power supply from Excelsys delivers up to 600W with just convection cooling

CoolX600

Industry-challenging fanless power supply from Excelsys delivers up to 600W with just convection cooling
The CoolX600 Series is an next-generation convection-cooled modular power supply platform from Excelsys Technologies which delivers an industry-challenging 600W without fan assisted cooling in a very compact 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package. Currently the only fanless modular power supply of its kind on the market, the Co
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Date:
06/16/2016
Emerson's industrial automation energy savings app helps businesses save money
With a long history of involvement in promoting energy savings, Emerson Industrial Automation has invested massively in research into technological solutions and services designed to cut energy bills. On the strength of this expertise, Emerson now presents the Energy Savings Advisor, its new mobile app offering bu
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Date:
06/16/2016
Rutronik now carries 650V fast body diode MOSFETs from Vishay

Vishay fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs

Rutronik now carries 650V fast body diode MOSFETs from Vishay
With the new 650V EF series, distributor Rutronik presents Vishay’s expanded portfolio of fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs. It includes the Vishay Siliconix SiHx21N65EF, SiHx28N65EF, and SiHG33N65EF, providing additional voltage headroom for industrial, telecom, and renewable energy applications.
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Date:
06/15/2016
Molex launches Temp-Flex multicore hybrid cable

Temp-Flex Multicore Cable

Molex launches Temp-Flex multicore hybrid cable
Molex has introduced Temp-Flex Multicore Cable, a customisable, multi-conductor hybrid cable. The cable uses Temp-Flex and Molex core competencies to combine fine wire, coax, twinax, triax, twisted pair, tubing and strength members in a single high-flex cable solution. A multifunction design combined with high-performance co
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Date:
06/15/2016
Exar showcases force-sensing Technology Solutions at Sensors Expo 2016
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer and infrastructure markets, will showcase its innovative Force Sensing Technology at Sensors Expo and Conference 2016, June 22-23 in San Jose, California. This technology allows Exar to offer complete sensor module so
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Date:
06/15/2016
XP Power's compact 65W external Level VI supply and suits medical and commercial apps
XP Power announced the ALM65 series of external single output 65 Watt AC-DC power supplies. These compact supplies, measuring 1.32 x 4.94 x 2.19 inches, comply with the latest Level VI energy efficiency standard, introduced in February 2016. The new standard stipulates lower limits for the no load input power of
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Date:
06/15/2016
Murata's miniature 2W DC-DC converter has medical safety standard 2 x MOOP compliance

MTC2 series 2 Watt single output, regulated and isolated DC/DC converters

Murata's miniature 2W DC-DC converter has medical safety standard 2 x MOOP compliance
Murata announced the MTC2 series of 2 Watt single output, regulated and isolated DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Available with either a 12 or 24 VDC 2:1 input voltage range and output voltages of 3.3, 5, or 12 VDC, the surface mount MTC2 has a 3 kVAC input to output isolation. Measuring just 0.59
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Date:
06/15/2016
Renesas' RZ/T1 motion control solution simplifies industrial drives and robotics systems development

Renesas’ RZ/T1 motion control solution kit

Renesas' RZ/T1 motion control solution simplifies industrial drives and robotics systems development
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of a new reference solution focused on high-performance, real-time motion control applications equipped with the Renesas RZ/T1 microprocessor (MPU). Renesas’ RZ/T1 motion control solution kit delivers a co
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Date:
06/15/2016
Linear's latest 6.25 x 9 mm BGA p-packaged µModule regulator suits industrial systems, factory automation, & avionics

LTM8053 42V, 3.5A Step-Down µModule Regulator

Linear's latest 6.25 x 9 mm BGA p-packaged µModule regulator suits industrial systems, factory automation, & avionics
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8053, a µModule (power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max), which can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy environments, such as industrial robotics, factory automation and avionics systems. The LTM8053 h
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Date:
06/14/2016
WAGOs compact ECO supplies offer multiple mounting modes

ECO power supplies

WAGOs compact ECO supplies offer multiple mounting modes
WAGO's latest slim EPSITRON ECO power supplies are EN 60335-1 compliant and incredibly versatile. DIN-35 rail and chassis-mount options and a small profile make the ECO the ideal choice for installation in ultra-compact control cabinets. In addition to control cabinets, ECO power supplies are also ready for
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Date:
06/14/2016
AVX upgrades SMPS MLCC simulation software

SpiCALCI simulation software

AVX upgrades SMPS MLCC simulation software
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new version of its SpiCALCI simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its advanced switch mode power supply (SMPS) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to he
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Date:
06/14/2016
Maxim's two-channel, bi-directional digital isolators save space and lower system complexity

Two-channel, bi-directional digital isolators from Maxim Integrated

Maxim's two-channel, bi-directional digital isolators save space and lower system complexity
Designers can save space and achieve more flexible designs with the MAX14933 and MAX14937 two-channel, bi-directional digital isolators from Maxim Integrated Products. They transfer digital signals between circuits in both directions and provide complete galvanic isolation between two power domains, all while us
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Date:
06/13/2016
Space-saving and highly-reliable aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic now at TTI

FKS capacitors

Space-saving and highly-reliable aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic now at TTI
Now available in Europe through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, is a new series of miniaturized, cost-effective, aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic that not only save space, but also increase system reliability. The FKS series devices feature an increase in capacitance of
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Date:
06/13/2016
Torex's latest DC/DC converters accept under 1.0V with an ultra-low supply current

XC9272 Series

Torex's latest DC/DC converters accept under 1.0V with an ultra-low supply current
Torex Semiconductor has launched the XC9272 series of synchronous step-down DC/DC converters. These converters support a low output voltage under 1.0V and achieve an ultra-low supply current. The demand for low power consumption is growing stronger, and the development of chipsets with reduced core voltages is
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Date:
06/13/2016
MinMax claims smallest 8W encapsulated DC/DC converter in tiny DIP-16 package

MDW08 series of 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters

MinMax claims smallest 8W encapsulated DC/DC converter in tiny DIP-16 package
MINMAX announced their new MDW08 series of 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters, coming in a small 16-pin DIP package measuring only 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.31” for where space is critical. The MDW08 family of high-density dc-dc converters consists of 21 models offering 9-18 / 18-36 / 36-75 VDC Input Ranges with singl
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Date:
06/13/2016
Outram's latest software helps resolve power quality issues quickly

Pronto power quality software package from Outram Research

Outram's latest software helps resolve power quality issues quickly
A major new release of the Pronto power quality software package from Outram Research makes it possible to find and evaluate power supply issues, report to the standards and solve customer complaints even more quickly. The Windows-based program is used to extract data from Outram's Power Master family of power qua
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Date:
06/10/2016
Polytron's low-noise AC/DC modules target medical applications

MHIA series

Polytron's low-noise AC/DC modules target medical applications
Polytron Devices has launched the MHIA series of UL 60601-1 Third Edition recognized and 2MOPP-compliant linear encapsulated AC/DC power modules for medical applications including surgical, patient monitoring, imaging, laboratory and diagnostics equipment. Available with either a PC mount or chassis mount with
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Date:
06/10/2016
STMicros connectivity portfolio targets USB-C and power delivery

The free STM32 USB-C and PD Middleware Stack is compliant with USB Type-C 1.2 and USB Power Delivery 2.0 specifications

STMicros connectivity portfolio targets USB-C and power delivery
As electronics companies worldwide increasingly look to implement the new USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) technology, STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is making the task easier with a certified embedded software solution based on it
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Date:
06/09/2016
Power Integrations' LYTSwitch-1 LED driver ICs reduce complexity in lighting systems

LYTSwitch-1 single-stage, non-isolated, buck topology LED driver IC

Power Integrations' LYTSwitch-1 LED driver ICs reduce complexity in lighting systems
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, a announced its LYTSwitch-1 single-stage, non-isolated, buck topology LED driver IC family. Featuring a very compact footprint, the IC enables the design of LED bulbs and tubes with high constant-current accuracy while using a mi
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Date:
06/09/2016
Alpha and Omega Semi introduces second-gen COT buck converters
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, released the AOZ226X, second generation of high efficiency, easy-to-use synchronous EZBuck regulators featuring a proprietary Constant On-Time (COT) control architecture that enables sm
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Date:
06/09/2016
Nordic Semi launches nRF51824 Bluetooth low energy SoC for latest wireless signal and power connected-car intelligent automotive apps

The Nordic nRF51824 Bluetooth low energy SoC is qualified for use in automotive applications

Nordic Semi launches nRF51824 Bluetooth low energy SoC for latest wireless signal and power connected-car intelligent automotive apps
Nordic Semiconductor announced the availability of the nRF51824 Bluetooth low energy (formerly Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for the latest connected car intelligent automotive applications and wireless in-car charging. The nRF51824 is qualified to the automotive AEC-Q100 stress test qualification fo
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Date:
06/08/2016
TI claims industry’s highest power density 12-V, 10-A, 10-MHz DC/DC converter

The TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/DC converter

TI claims industry’s highest power density 12-V, 10-A, 10-MHz DC/DC converter
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 12-V, 10-A, 10-MHz series-capacitor buck converter that achieves more than 50 A/cm3 in current density, four times higher than current 12V power management component or solution available. The novel topology of the TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/DC converter enabl
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Date:
06/08/2016
Stackpole's high-energy SMT resistors handle up to 4W

SM Series wirewound resistor

Stackpole's high-energy SMT resistors handle up to 4W
The SM Series wirewound resistor offers a robust surface mount device capable of handling up to 4 watts in a single part. The SM8035 case size can handle over 50J of energy while the SM2615 size can withstand more than 5 times the energy of a comparable size pulse withstanding flat chip resistor. A single SM
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Date:
06/08/2016
Microsemi's low-power switch family eases industrial network migration to Ethernet

Ocelot product family

Microsemi's low-power switch family eases industrial network migration to Ethernet
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its new Ocelot product family, a low power, feature-rich Ethernet switch family optimized for communications networking in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market. Designed fo
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Date:
06/08/2016
Vicor released four new DCM products in the VIA package

DCM isolated, regulated DC-DC converters

Vicor released four new DCM products in the VIA package
Vicor released four additional DC-DC converters that are deployed in the rugged, chassis-mountable versions of its DCM family of isolated, regulated DC-DC converters. These new products extend the family by adding two 270V and two 28V nominal products to the family.  Applications: DCMs are commonly used in i
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Date:
06/08/2016
TT's automotive-qualified power inductors tout robustness and efficiency

HA78 inductors

TT's automotive-qualified power inductors tout robustness and efficiency
TT Electronics, a provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, launched the HA78 series of power inductors aimed at LED driver and braking control system applications in the automotive market. The inductors are Ideal for high power density applications where size is critical and pa
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Date:
06/03/2016
Infineon's CoolMOS C7 650 V Gold with TO-Leadless package delivers high performance with a small footprint

CoolMOS C7 Gold 650 V in a TO-Leadless package

Infineon's CoolMOS C7 650 V Gold with TO-Leadless package delivers high performance with a small footprint
Infineon Technologies launched a new device of the CoolMOS family: the CoolMOS C7 Gold 650 V in a TO-Leadless package. This combination of improved superjunction (SJ) semiconductor process and advanced SMD package design is delivering unparalleled performance in hard switching applications. The small footprint of
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Date:
06/03/2016
Dialight claims highest available efficiency in the A0/A1 24-48v DC Red Obstruction Controller System

A0/A1 Red Controller System

Dialight claims highest available efficiency in the A0/A1 24-48v DC Red Obstruction Controller System
Dialight, an innovative leader in LED lighting technology, launched its new A0/A1 Red Controller System. The A0/A1 system has the lowest DC power consumption in the industry, making it ideal for operating its Vigilant Low (L-810) and Medium (L-864) Intensity Red Obstruction lights typically for met towers for the
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Date:
06/03/2016
Toshiba's single-chip load switch ICs reduce system power consumption

Toshiba’s load switch ICs

Toshiba's single-chip load switch ICs reduce system power consumption
Toshiba Electronics has launched three single-chip load switch ICs, the TCK106AF, TCK107AF and TCK108AF. Integrating high performance chips in an industry-standard SOT-25 package, Toshiba’s new ICs combine on-resistance ratings down to just 63mΩ and low typical quiescent currents of 110nA with low loss, low st
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Date:
06/02/2016
Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator operates to 175°C

The LT8610AX 3.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator operates to 175°C
Linear Technology announced the LT8610AX, a 3.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator, which operates in ambient temperatures up to 175°C. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 95% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 3.5µA in no-load standby conditions. It
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Date:
06/02/2016
Broadcom's new generation of 5A gate drive optocouplers offer best-in-class noise immunity for motor drives and inverters
Broadcom, a leading designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions, announced a new generation of 5A gate drive optocoupler devices, the ACPL-352J and ACNW3430, designed for a wide range of industrial applications including motor drives and po
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Date:
06/01/2016
STMicro and SAG to develop tiny high-performance NFC tags for IoT

ST25 NFC tag IC

STMicro and SAG to develop tiny high-performance NFC tags for IoT
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Securitag Assembly Group (SAG), a leading supplier of RFID transponders, announced a tiny NFC Ferrite Tag that uses STMicroelectronics’ ST25 NFC tag IC for IoT (Internet of Things) data-transmission ap
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Date:
06/01/2016
Sprint Electric's extended range of digital DC drives handle up to 2250A

Sprint Electric digital DC drive of the PLX range with an application example, a plastics processing machine

Sprint Electric's extended range of digital DC drives handle up to 2250A
Sprint Electric presents its extended range of digital DC drives up to 2250 Amps. The drives of the PLX range are ideal for controlling DC motors used in heavy industry applications such as metal working, steel mills, mining, or the cement, rubber and plastics industries. PLX drives are able to regenerate energy ba
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Date:
06/01/2016
TI claims industry’s highest current 40-A, 16-V(in) converter

SWIFT TPS548D22 buck converter

TI claims industry’s highest current 40-A, 16-V(in) converter
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 40-A, 16-VIN synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with true differential remote-voltage sensing. The SWIFT TPS548D22 buck converter features a small PowerStack package and integrated MOSFETs to drive application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and digital sig
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Date:
06/01/2016
Powerbox's latest high-power-density low-profile DC/DC converters empower IoT in automotive applications

PRBX Automotive Line: ENA100 – ENA200

Powerbox's latest high-power-density low-profile DC/DC converters empower IoT in automotive applications
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announces the launch of a new series of power supplies for automotive applications and on-board Internet of Things (IoT). Based on a highly integrated components platform and lo
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Date:
05/31/2016
TDK's encapsulated medical supplies have Class II input

KMS-A series pcb mount power supplies

TDK's encapsulated medical supplies have Class II input
TDK announced the introduction of the KMS-A series of single output, medically-certified 15W - 60W encapsulated power supplies. With a Class II input, the products require no earth ground connection, making them ideal for use in a range of medical, dental and home healthcare. They are also suitable for broadcast, te
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Date:
05/31/2016
Intersil claims highest-performance laser driver for automotive heads-up displays

ISL78365 laser diode driver

Intersil claims highest-performance laser driver for automotive heads-up displays
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL78365 laser diode driver for automotive heads-up display (HUD) systems. The highly integrated device pulses four high intensity lasers up to 750mA for projecting full-HD color video onto the windshield at
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Date:
05/31/2016
Maxim claims first stand-alone fuel gauge with SHA-256 authentication

ModelGauge m5

Maxim claims first stand-alone fuel gauge with SHA-256 authentication
Implementing pack-side battery gauges in portable devices is now easier and more secure with the ModelGauge m5 portfolio of MAX17201/MAX17205 and MAX17211/MAX17215 from Maxim Integrated Products. Fuel gauging can be difficult because battery voltage varies with temperature and load, while coulomb-counting requires soph
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Date:
05/31/2016
Linear's 150V low IQ inverting synchronous DC/DC controller uses a single inductor

LTC3896, a high-voltage inverting switching regulator controller

Linear's 150V low IQ inverting synchronous DC/DC controller uses a single inductor
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3896, a high-voltage inverting switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. Most low to medium power inverting DC/DC converters utilize a coupled inductor or transformer. However, the LTC3896 uses only a single inductor and converts a 4
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Date:
05/25/2016
TI's latest SWIFT converter claims industry’s highest power density

TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/DC converter functional block diagram

TI's latest SWIFT converter claims industry’s highest power density
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 12-V, 10-A, 10-MHz series-capacitor buck converter that achieves more than 50 A/cm3 in current density, which is four times higher than any other 12 V power management component or solution available today. The unique topology of the TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/D
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Date:
05/23/2016
KOSTAL unveils new functions for three-phase PIKO string and battery inverters at Intersolar
At this year's Intersolar exhibition KOSTAL is introducing two new functions for three-phase PIKO string and battery inverters. A new shadow management feature, part of the PIKO smart optimisation concept, ensures maximum yield from partially shaded PV systems, providing better flexibility. Especially advantageo
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Date:
05/23/2016
Lattice claims first programmable ASSP (pASSP) interface bridge

Lattice CrossLink programmable bridging device

Lattice claims first programmable ASSP (pASSP) interface bridge
Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, announced the industry’s first Lattice CrossLink programmable bridging device that supports leading protocols for mobile image sensors and displays. Systems with embedded cameras and displays often do not have the right ty
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Date:
05/23/2016
Allegro launches quad DMOS full bridge PWM motor driver IC

A5988 Quad DMOS full-bridge driver IC

Allegro launches quad DMOS full bridge PWM motor driver IC
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new quad DMOS full-bridge driver IC capable of driving up to two stepper motors or four DC motors. Each full-bridge output is rated up to 1.6 A and 40 V. The A5988 includes fixed off-time pulse-width modulation (PWM) current regulators, along with 2- bit nonlinear DACs (digital-to-analog co
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Date:
05/23/2016
Toshiba’s 2nd-gen SiC Schottky diodes significantly improve current density and surge current ratings

SiC Schottky barrier diode

Toshiba’s 2nd-gen SiC Schottky diodes significantly improve current density and surge current ratings
Toshiba Electronics Europe has unveiled Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) based on the company’s second-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology. These SBDs deliver current densities up to 50% higher than first generation devices and can handle significantly higher forward surge currents. Use of SiC se
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Date:
05/19/2016
Keysight's new high-current low-noise filter extends power source’s output to 500 mA

High-current ultra low noise filter for the B2961A and B2962A 6.5 Digit Low Noise Power Source

Keysight's new high-current low-noise filter extends power source’s output to 500 mA
Keysight Technologies introduced a new high current ultra low noise filter for the B2961A and B2962A 6.5 Digit Low Noise Power Source that can supply up to 500 mA while maintaining 10 µVrms and 1nVrms/√Hz (at 10 kHz) noise performance. With a starting price of less than $10K, the B2961A and B2962A are the wor
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Date:
05/18/2016
MicroPower Direct's latest converters target space-constrained apps

MI1000ERU series 10W DC/DC converter

MicroPower Direct's latest converters target space-constrained apps
The MI1000ERU series, a family of 10W DC/DC converters, is now available from MicroPower Direct. These high performance power converters are designed to provide the model selection, long field reliability, economy and high performance features required for a wide variety space critical applications. Twenty models ope
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Date:
05/18/2016
Analog Devices' AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, simultaneous sampling ADC now at Mouser

AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, Simultaneous Sampling ADC

Analog Devices' AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, simultaneous sampling ADC now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, is now stocking the AD7768 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices. The 8-channel, simultaneous sampling ADC features a sigma-delta modulator and digital filter per channel, enabling the device to perform synchronized sampling of both AC and DC signals and allowing it to
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Date:
05/18/2016
Ampleon's latest GaN RF transistors empower solutions for mobile broadband

CLF2H27LS-140 single-ended transistor

Ampleon's latest GaN RF transistors empower solutions for mobile broadband
Ampleon announced its second generation of 50 Volts 0.5 um GaN on SiC RF power transistors, dedicated for mobile broadband applications. Providing a 5 % improvement in power efficiency compared to LDMOS-based devices, and enabling high-power multiband applications, this GaN family also offers a size reduction in
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Date:
05/17/2016
Fairchild's discrete and bare-die IGBTs suit hybrid and electric vehicles
Fairchild, a leading supplier of high-performance semiconductor solutions, is expanding its portfolio of automotive-grade semiconductor solutions for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) with its new discrete and bare die IGBTs and diodes. These IGBTs an
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Date:
05/17/2016
High power-factor buck LED driver meets international retrofit lamp requirements

AL1676 universal AC-input LED driver

High power-factor buck LED driver meets international retrofit lamp requirements
Designed to meet or exceed worldwide power-factor regulations for non-dimmable retrofit LED bulbs and tube lighting, the AL1676 universal AC-input LED driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a design that also delivers high efficiency and a low BOM cost. Options for the integrated MOSFET allow for 30
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Date:
05/17/2016
Orion's latest programmable EC fans offer savings & performance benefits

EC Series fan

Orion's latest programmable EC fans offer savings & performance benefits
Orion Fans has developed a family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans that offer a low power, dual speed, energy-efficient cooling solution. Designed for large, power hungry equipment, the EC Series fan speed settings can be pre-programmed at the factory to simplify installation and deliver even more power sa
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Date:
05/17/2016
Toshiba increases current capability of their high-voltage intelligent power devices

TPD4207F HV-IPD

Toshiba increases current capability of their high-voltage intelligent power devices
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its HV-IPD (high-voltage intelligent power device) line-up with a 600V, 5.0A part for PWM control of BLDC motors. The TPD4207F will simplify the implementation of high-efficiency BLDC applications ranging from home appliances to industrial pumps and fans. The TPD4207F
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Date:
05/17/2016
UltraSoC announces significant updates, improved support
UltraSoC announced the latest version of its advanced semiconductor IP and software tools for SoC development, debug, optimization and hardware security. The latest release in UltraSoC’s continuous development program includes extended support for data analytics and visualization, improved performance monitoring an
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Date:
05/16/2016
XP Power's latest encapsulated converters offer chassis or DIN-rail mounting

DTE series fully-encapsulated single-output DC-DC converters

XP Power's latest encapsulated converters offer chassis or DIN-rail mounting
XP Power announced the DTE series of fully-encapsulated single-output DC/DC converters. The series comprises three ultra wide input voltage range models offering 20 (DTE20), 40 (DTE40) and 60 Watts (DTE60) output power. The units are available in either a chassis mount or a DIN rail format, offering flexibility to
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Date:
05/16/2016
Acopian's 288W narrow-profile DC/DC regulated supply series now UL, CE and RoHS compliant

Narrow Profile Series of DC-DC Regulated Power Supplies

Acopian's 288W narrow-profile DC/DC regulated supply series now UL, CE and RoHS compliant
Acopian Power Supplies, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard, modified-standard and custom power supplies, announced that their Narrow Profile DC-DC Regulated Power Supply Series is certified to UL 60950 (Information Technology Equipment) and UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment) Sa
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Date:
05/14/2016
Tech Power Electronics extends nanocrystalline current-sense transformer range

Nanocrystalline current-sense transformers

Tech Power Electronics extends nanocrystalline current-sense transformer range
Tech Power Electronics announces the release of three new nanocrystalline current sense transformers SCTN20, SCTN30, SCTN70. They are designed for power electronic applications which require a highly-accurate current measurement.  In comparison with other soft magnetic materials, nanocrystalline alloys is
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Date:
05/09/2016
Stockwell Elastomerics' reinforced conductive silicone rubber gaskets now have new materials

Stockwell Elastomerics announced the availability of new materials SNE-556-R and SNE-540-R, nickel-graphite filled silicone rubber with fabric reinforcement

Stockwell Elastomerics' reinforced conductive silicone rubber gaskets now have new materials
Stockwell Elastomerics announced the availability of new materials SNE-556-R and SNE-540-R, nickel-graphite filled silicone rubber with fabric reinforcement that can be die cut or water jet cut into EMI shielding gaskets with narrow cross sections. SNE-556-R is a 65 durometer conductive silicone used for EMI a
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Date:
05/09/2016
C&K PTS830 series SMT top-actuated switches now at Astute
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, is taking miniaturisation to a new level with the C&K PTS830 series of SMT top-actuated switches with a high actuation force of up to 450gf. They provide reliable switching for wearable electronics, portable wireless de
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Date:
05/06/2016
IDT’s F197x digital step attenuators now available from Mouser

IDT F1975 and F1977 Digital Step Attenuators

IDT’s F197x digital step attenuators now available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the F197x 75-Ohm digital step attenuators from Integrated Device Technology (IDT). IDT F197x digital step attenuators (DSAs) are the newest additions to IDT’s Glitch-Free family of radio frequency (RF) silicon solutions. The F197x devices are ideal for applications such as ca
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Date:
05/06/2016
Micropower Direct unveils compact, 8W, isolated MiniDIP DC/DC converters

MG800xRW series

Micropower Direct unveils compact, 8W, isolated MiniDIP DC/DC converters
Available immediately from MicroPower Direct, the MG800xRW series provides 8W of output power in a space saving MiniDIP package. They are specifically designed to provide the compact size, high power density, I/O isolation and model selection required by a wide range of space-critical board-level applications. Twenty one models
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Date:
05/06/2016
Newark element14 and Eaton launch custom switch design service
Electronics distributor Newark element14, together with components manufacturer Eaton, is launching a custom design service for electrical rocker switches. The new Custom Switches program offers the ability to create tailor-made Eaton NGR and SVR Rocker Switches in a variety of colors with custom logos and imaging.
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Date:
05/06/2016
Infineon to launch iMotion modular application design kit at PCIM

iMotion Modular Application Design Kit

Infineon to launch iMotion modular application design kit at PCIM
At PCIM, Infineon Technologies will launch its iMotion Modular Application Design Kit (MADK). The compact and flexible evaluation system provides a scalable design platform for 3-phase motor drives in the range from 20W to 300W. It includes controller and power boards – sensor-less or optionally with sensors. Using the kit,
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Date:
05/05/2016
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its family of FPC connectors

WR-FPC back-lock dual-contact ZIF plug-in connector

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its family of FPC connectors
There are many interesting applications for flexible printed circuits and flat-flex cables, but there’s one problem they all have in common: FFCs and FPCs need a reliable connector base. Wuerth Elektronik eiSos has now extended its family of WR-FPC products by a back-lock dual-contact ZIF plug-in connector. The simple-to
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Date:
05/04/2016
TI’s 65-V micro-power buck converters claim industry’s lowest quiescent current

65-V, 150-mA synchronous DC/DC buck converters

TI’s 65-V micro-power buck converters claim industry’s lowest quiescent current
Texas Instruments introduced two 65-V, 150-mA synchronous DC/DC buck converters with the industry’s lowest 10.5-uA quiescent current (IQ) for powering factory automation and automotive sensor applications requiring high efficiency. The industrial-grade LM5165 and automotive-grade LM5165-Q1 micro-power step-down reg
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Date:
05/04/2016
FuturoLighting's latest smart LED controller targets smart homes

Catherina CTRL smart LED controller

FuturoLighting's latest smart LED controller targets smart homes
FuturoLighting introduced a smart LED controller called the Catherina CTRL. This controller has implemented movement, ambient sensors as well as dimming, fading, day/night detection, corridor delay and intensity adjustment. It has compact dimensions of 55x55x14 mm and pass to each new or existing kitchen or roo
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Date:
05/03/2016
Infineon's XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit now available from RS Components
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents and a distributor for engineers, has announced worldwide availability of the new XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit from Infineon. The kit was created for analogue power supply designers and embedded software programmers to help accelerate their learning in
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Date:
05/03/2016
Allegro launches 1MHz bandwidth Hall-based current sensor IC

ACS730 Hall-effect current sensor IC

Allegro launches 1MHz bandwidth Hall-based current sensor IC
Allegro MicroSystems Europe announced its first-ever 1MHz bandwidth Hall-effect current sensor IC with a lightning fast 210 ns response time. The ACS730 provides an economical and precise solution for AC or DC current sensing. Allegro’s ACS730 is targeted at industrial, commercial, and communications systems. Ty
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Date:
05/03/2016
Artesyn's cost-effective, long-life DIN Rail supplies suit industrial apps

ADNB DIN rail power supply family

Artesyn's cost-effective, long-life DIN Rail supplies suit industrial apps
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the ADNB series, a cost-effective addition to its DIN rail power supply family, that offers high efficiency, reliability and long life for a wide range of industrial applications. With power ratings of 40, 60 and 96 W, the new ADNB series is ideal for applications such as
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Date:
05/03/2016
APS' 50W Level VI desktop supply suits medical & ITE apps

APS56EMG 50 Watt External Desktop Switcher

APS' 50W Level VI desktop supply suits medical & ITE apps
Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announced the release of the cost-optimized APS56EMG series of 50 Watt External Desktop Switchers compliant with Level VI efficiency standards approved for both ITE & Medical applications. The APS56EMG Series offers outputs ranging from 5 ~ 48 VDC with custom voltage setpoints
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Date:
04/29/2016
WAGO's latest DC/DC converters offer a slim profile

787-28xx Series next-generation DC/DC Converter

WAGO's latest DC/DC converters offer a slim profile
WAGO's 787-28xx Series next-generation DC/DC Converters pack a host of enhanced features and multiple approvals into a slim 6 mm profile. 787-28xx converters are ideal when only one power supply will be installed in the control cabinet and an additional voltage supply is required. EPSITRON DC/DC Converters fea
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Date:
04/29/2016
Wolfspeed releases 28V 30W GaN HEMT Die
Wolfspeed, A Cree Company and a leading supplier of GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), released a new 28V, 30W GaN HEMT bare die at this year’s IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON), which took place April 11 – 13
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Date:
04/29/2016
Schurter's KMF power entry module now at Rutronik

KMF power entry module

Schurter's KMF power entry module now at Rutronik
The KMF power entry module from Schurter is for use in protection class II double-insulated applications. It provides high functionality in a compact package, just like the popular module for use in protection class I. The new version is perfectly suited for medical equipment used at home, and is now available fr
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Date:
04/29/2016
Toshiba launches opto-isolated IGBT gate pre-driver IC for electric and hybrid vehicles

The TB9150FNG measures just 10.4mm x 12.5mm x 2.0mm

Toshiba launches opto-isolated IGBT gate pre-driver IC for electric and hybrid vehicles
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an opto-isolated IGBT gate pre-driver IC with enhanced protection functions for the in-vehicle inverters of electric and hybrid vehicles. Sample shipments of the TB9150FNG started in April, with mass production scheduled for 2018. Inverter control is used to drive
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Date:
04/28/2016
SEGGER’s advanced debug tech now available for STM32 Nucleo & Discovery MCU boards

J-Link firmware offers compatibility with all major tool chains

SEGGER’s advanced debug tech now available for STM32 Nucleo & Discovery MCU boards
SEGGER has now introduced J-Link firmware for the embedded ST-LINK on STM32 Nucleo, STM32 Discovery and other microcontroller unit (MCU) evaluation boards from STMicroelectronics. This brings the proven reliability and industry-leading performance of SEGGER’s highly popular J-Link debug technology to these it
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Date:
04/28/2016
Melexis' highly-integrated RF IC encourages proliferation of low-power systems

MLX73290-A

Melexis' highly-integrated RF IC encourages proliferation of low-power systems
Melexis, a leader in microelectronics engineering, has added to its portfolio of low-power wireless solutions with the introduction of the MLX73290-A. This innovative new device features a sophisticated multi-channel RF transceiver, combined with a 3-dimensional low frequency (3DLF) interface that supports ultra-low po
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Date:
04/27/2016
SL Power's MU425 supply meets IEC 4th Edition EMC

MU425S AC/DC power supply

SL Power's MU425 supply meets IEC 4th Edition EMC
SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, announced its 425 watt, single output MU425 Series AC/DC power supply. This latest offering addresses the complexity and unique power needs of healthcare systems such as
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Date:
04/27/2016
Linear's 8µA IQ surge stopper protects electronics from overvoltage & overcurrent transients

8µA Quiescent Current Surge Stopper

Linear's 8µA IQ surge stopper protects electronics from overvoltage & overcurrent transients
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4380, an ultralow quiescent current (IQ) surge stopper, providing compact overvoltage and overcurrent protection for always-on 4V to 72V electronics in automotive, industrial and avionic systems. The LTC4380 replaces traditional shunt circuits composed of bulky inductors, ca
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Date:
04/27/2016
Dialog Semi's Dual-Dim LED driver provides single-chip TRIAC and digital dimming

the iW3690, a novel driver IC for LED smart lighting

Dialog Semi's Dual-Dim LED driver provides single-chip TRIAC and digital dimming
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low-energy technology, announced the iW3690, a novel driver IC for LED smart lighting that combines digital control (I2C) with the company's advanced phase-cut TRIAC dimming technol
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Date:
04/27/2016
Toshiba launches bipolar 2-Channel Stepping motor driver with max ratings of 40V and 2.0A

TC78S122FNG bipolar 2-channel stepping motor driver

Toshiba launches bipolar 2-Channel Stepping motor driver with max ratings of 40V and 2.0A
Toshiba Electronics has launched a bipolar, 2-channel stepping motor driver rated for a high voltage of 40V and currents of up to 2.0A. The TC78S122FNG will help designers to save space, reduce power consumption, lower heat dissipation and minimise vibration and acoustic noise in high-speed motion control designs. Ta
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Date:
04/26/2016
MicroPower Direct unveils mini 6W ultra-wide input railway DC/DC converters

Miniature 6W Railway DC/DC Converters

MicroPower Direct unveils mini 6W ultra-wide input railway DC/DC converters
MicroPower Direct announced the MR0611S series of single-output 6W converters packaged in a compact 1 x 1 inch case. They are designed to provide the ultra wide input range, robust filtering, rugged packaging and high reliability required for railway/transit applications. Four standard models operate from wide
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Date:
04/26/2016
Teledyne LeCroy's WaveRunner 8000 oscilloscopes boast OneTouch gesture control

WaveRunner 8000 oscilloscope

Teledyne LeCroy's WaveRunner 8000 oscilloscopes boast OneTouch gesture control
Teledyne LeCroy introduced the WaveRunner 8000 oscilloscopes with bandwidths from 500 MHz to 4 GHz, which deliver an extensive toolbox coupled with a superior user experience to expedite solving debug problems. WaveRunner 8000 has the industry’s widest and deepest collection of tools, making it unbelievably po
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Date:
04/26/2016
Allegro MicroSystems' wide-input voltage automotive buck regulators suit infotainment systems

Allegro adjustable high-frequency DC-DC step-down switching regulators

Allegro MicroSystems' wide-input voltage automotive buck regulators suit infotainment systems
Allegro MicroSystems introduced two new adjustable high-frequency DC-DC step-down switching regulators with an integrated high-side power MOSFET ideal for power supply requirements of the latest infotainment systems. Allegro’s A8586 provides up to 3.5 A output current, while the A8587 has output current of up
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Date:
04/26/2016
VersaSense and Vicotee launch Smartmesh-based IoT products at Hannover Trade Fair

VersaSense's and Vicotee's Smartmesh-based IoT products

VersaSense and Vicotee launch Smartmesh-based IoT products at Hannover Trade Fair
At this year's Hannover Trade Fair, VersaSense will present live demonstrations of its award-winning MicroPnP product range and Vicotee will release their wireless mesh Internet of Things (IoT) sensor interface, both using SmartMesh IP from Linear Technology. At Stand H23, Hall 9, they are just examples of
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Date:
04/25/2016
Amphenol waterproof USB connectors now at Astute
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, has introduced a range of waterproof USB connectors from Amphenol LTW Technology. The range includes USB 3.0 A, 2.0 A and 2.0 B types, plus Mini USB 2.0 B and Micro USB 2.0 AB models. All versions are waterproof to IP67 o
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Date:
04/25/2016
KOA Speer's 1.5W molded 2512 current-sense resistors handle thermal stress
KOA Speer Electronics has added the SLW1, a 1.5 Watt, 2512 size chip to its line of molded current sensing resistors. The SLW1 features resistance values ranging from 3 mΩ up to 100 mΩ in several tolerances as low as 0.5% with a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +180°C. The chips special electrode
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Date:
04/25/2016
TI launches 600-V driver-integrated GaN FET power stage
Texas Instruments announced the availability of 600-V gallium nitride (GaN) 70-mΩ field-effect transistor (FET) power-stage engineering samples, making TI the first and only semiconductor manufacturer to publicly offer a high-voltage driver-integrated GaN solution. The new 12-A LMG3410 power stage coupled with TI
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Date:
04/25/2016
Torex's 0.8A step-up DC/DC converters serve healthcare and wearables

XC9141/XC9142 Series, Small Package, WLP-6-01 (1.28 x 1.08 x h0.4mm)

Torex's 0.8A step-up DC/DC converters serve healthcare and wearables
Torex Semiconductor has launched the XC9141/XC9142 series of 0.8A step-up DC/DC converters with a load disconnection function. The demand for internal-driver, step-up DC/DC converters in a small package for use in portable devices has been increasing in recent years. There is also an increasing demand for produ
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Date:
04/22/2016
Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch-CP offline switching ICs now at Mouser

InnoSwitch-CP switching IC

Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch-CP offline switching ICs now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the InnoSwitch-CP switching ICs, part of the InnoSwitch family from Power Integrations. These new offline constant-current/constant-voltage flyback switching ICs incorporate a constant power output profile which, when paired with an adaptive-voltage protocol such as USB-PD, hel
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Date:
04/22/2016
Coilcraft's latest high-current inductors suit high-frequency apps

SLR1050 Series High Current Shielded Power Inductors

Coilcraft's latest high-current inductors suit high-frequency apps
Coilcraft's new SLR Family of high current, shielded power inductors is offered with current ratings up to 100 Amps and inductance values from 85 to 370 nH, making it suitable for high frequency applications such as multi-phase VRM/VRD/EVRD regulators, Intel IMVP compatible systems, and GPUs/video graphic cards. The in
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Date:
04/21/2016
Toshiba's photocouplers offer 5Mbps communication with very low power consumption

Photocoupler for high speed communication

Toshiba's photocouplers offer 5Mbps communication with very low power consumption
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new photocouplers for high speed communication (5 Mbps) applications. The TLP2310 and TLP2710 have a 54% reduced power consumption of 6,78mW, compared to 14,8mW of a conventional product, like the TLP2355. Both have been certified to UL1577 and EN60747-5-5 standards, ma
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Date:
04/20/2016
Murata's 2W converter boasts a 50% lower profile

NXE2 series 2 Watt surface mounted DC/DC converters

Murata's 2W converter boasts a 50% lower profile
Murata announced the NXE2 series of 2 Watt surface mounted DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Footprint compatible with similar 1 and 2 Watt devices available on the market, and measuring just 12.5 x 4.36 x 10.41 mm, the NXE2 series provides more power output in the same space. The converter is constructed usi
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Date:
04/20/2016
IAR Systems boosts Silicon Labs’ wireless Gecko SoCs for IoT
IAR Systems announced that the world-leading development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM now supports the Wireless Gecko SoCs from Silicon Labs. With its highly optimizing build tools, smart integrated profiling tools and comprehensive debugging capabilities, IAR Embedded Workbench enables developers to
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Date:
04/18/2016
PLS’ UDE 4.6.1 now supports NXP’s latest MPC5746R Power Architecture microcontroller

PLS’ UDE 4.6.1

PLS’ UDE 4.6.1 now supports NXP’s latest MPC5746R Power Architecture microcontroller
PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme has now introduced version 4.6.1 of its Universal Debug Engine (UDE) including a specifically optimized testing and debugging environment for MPC5746R high end multi-core controller – the newest member of NXP’s Power Architecture family. The high performance dual-core
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Date:
04/18/2016
Cree claims highest efficacy and reliability for the XP-G LED family

XLamp XP-G3 LED

Cree claims highest efficacy and reliability for the XP-G LED family
Cree introduced the XLamp XP-G3 LED, which delivers 31% more lumens and 8% higher lumens-per-watt (LPW) than the industry-leading XP-G2 LED. Leveraging key elements of Cree’s SC5 Technology Platform, the high-power XP-G3 LED improves the lumen density, voltage characteristics and reliability of previous XP-G ge
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Date:
04/18/2016
Linear's µModule regulator for DDR & QDR4 SRAM takes from 3.3VIN to 15VIN, fits in 0.5cm² PCB

LTM4632 triple-output µModule (power module) regulator

Linear's µModule regulator for DDR & QDR4 SRAM takes from 3.3VIN to 15VIN, fits in 0.5cm² PCB
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4632 triple-output µModule (power module) regulator for powering all three voltage rails of the new QDR4 and older DDR SRAM: VDDQ, VTT and VTTR (or VREF). Housed in a miniature, lightweight, ultrathin LGA package (6.25mm x 6.25mm x 1.82mm), the LTM4632 can be soldered on th
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Date:
04/18/2016
Netlist and Paper Battery Company enter strategic alliance to deploy supercapacitor-powered non-volatile memory

The PowerResponder supercapacitors pack more energy in a compact form factor for unique fit and function.

Netlist and Paper Battery Company enter strategic alliance to deploy supercapacitor-powered non-volatile memory
Netlist, a leading provider of high-performance and hybrid memory solutions for the cloud computing and storage markets, and Paper Battery Company, developer of innovative energy technologies, announced a strategic alliance at the Open Server Summit in Santa Clara, California. The two companies have developed a
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Date:
04/18/2016
CISSOID delivers first SiC IPM prototypes to Thales

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Module

CISSOID delivers first SiC IPM prototypes to Thales
CISSOID, a leader in high-temperature and extended lifetime semiconductor solutions, announced the delivery of the first prototypes of a 3-phase 1200V/100A SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) to Thales Avionics Electrical Systems. This module, developed with the support of Clean Sky Joint Undertaking, wil
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Date:
04/18/2016
Toshiba launches ARM Cortex-M3-based MCUs for motion and consumer apps

M3H microcontrollers

Toshiba launches ARM Cortex-M3-based MCUs for motion and consumer apps
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a range of new microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core. The M3H microcontrollers are the first product group from the new TXZ Family and are the first Toshiba MCUs to be fabricated with an embedded flash memory process based on the 65nm logic process. Pr
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Date:
04/18/2016
EnOcean kinetic power challenges the industry

PTM 215ZE 2.4 GHz radio pushbutton transmitter module

EnOcean kinetic power challenges the industry
At Light + Building 2016 in Frankfurt, EnOcean presented a new self-powered product family for wireless communication in the globally-usable 2.4 GHz frequency band. This adds to the company’s products in 868 MHz, 902 MHz and 928 MHz for new markets and regions. With the 2.4 GHz offering, OEMs can now realise ba
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Date:
04/15/2016
Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager software now Integrates with VMware vRealize Operations
Power management company Eaton today announced the global launch of Intelligent Power Manager software version 1.52, which can be integrated with the VMware vRealize Operations platform. Now, data center and operations managers can use Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager software and Infrastructure Management Pa
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Date:
04/15/2016
Schaffer's latest line card details their power quality products

Power Quality Line Card

Schaffer's latest line card details their power quality products
A new four-page, full color Power Quality Line Card provides a comprehensive overview of Schaffner Active and Passive Harmonic Filters, Sine Wave Filters, dV/dT Filters, Line Reactors and more. These products ensure the efficient and reliable operation of power distribution systems by shaping electrical power. Act
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Date:
04/15/2016
Sprint Electric offers an extended range of DC drives from stock

DC motor controllers of the PLX and XLV families

Sprint Electric offers an extended range of DC drives from stock
DC drives manufacturer Sprint Electric presents its recently extended ranges of DC motor controllers. The comprehensive offering of products incorporates the latest digital DC drive technology. All DC Drive products and their ancillary items are available from stock. The product lines include a wide range of DC
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Date:
04/14/2016
TDK's thin-film metal power inductors suit automotive power supplies

TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductors

TDK's thin-film metal power inductors suit automotive power supplies
TDK has expanded its portfolio of compact thin-film metal power inductors with a new type designed for demanding automotive applications. Measuring in at a mere 2.0 mm x 1.6 mm x 1.0 mm, the new TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor features the world's highest rated current of 1.9 A for a power inductor of
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Date:
04/12/2016
Wuerth's REDline Power Boxes offer custom power configuration in a standard housing

REDline Power Box

Wuerth's REDline Power Boxes offer custom power configuration in a standard housing
A novel approach to enabling power distribution, signal transmission, and function management in commercial vehicles, the REDline Power Box family is the name of the new system solution from Wuerth Elektronik ICS. With this series, the leading development partner and supplier of circuit-board-based central electrical sy
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Date:
04/11/2016
ROHM to show new key products for efficient, high-power performance at PCIM 2016

ROHM Semiconductor Presents Its New Power Management Key Products

ROHM to show new key products for efficient, high-power performance at PCIM 2016
At PCIM in Nuremberg from May 10-12, 2016, ROHM Semiconductor will showcase its latest power product novelties for high-speed switching and high power performance, at the same time meeting the need for greater energy savings and higher efficiency (Hall 9 - Booth 316). Advanced power devices make a huge impact on
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Date:
04/11/2016
EGSTON custom-wound power components now available from Diamond Power

Custom-wound power components from EGSTON

EGSTON custom-wound power components now available from Diamond Power
Diamond Power Components, a newly-formed specialist distributor of power components, announces the availability of custom wound power components from EGSTON System Electronics Eggenburg GmbH. Based in Austria EGSTON is high quality manufacturer of a wide range of inductive component parts with manufacturing fa
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Date:
04/11/2016
RS Components launches new battery and energy storage solutions
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), a leading distributor for engineers, has announced new additions to its extensive battery portfolio with the RS Pro range of rechargeable batteries, three new variants from the Energizer family and a range of Storacell battery-storage so
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Date:
04/07/2016
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos upgrades RED EXPERT online design tool

Clearly presented AC and DC losses per inductor

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos upgrades RED EXPERT online design tool
RED EXPERT from Wuerth Elektronik enables eiSos developers to simulate the company's power inductors. The losses determined with RED EXPERT are based on current and voltage waveforms typical in applications. Besides the core and winding losses, they also include the losses arising from the specific geometries of
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Date:
04/07/2016
Tory's 6A synchronous step-down DC/DC converter claims fastest-in-class performance for industrial & data storage equipment

Fast transient response (Drop:80mV, convergence time: 10μs)

Tory's 6A synchronous step-down DC/DC converter claims fastest-in-class performance for industrial & data storage equipment
Torex Semiconductor has launched the XC9266 series of 6A synchronous step-down DC/DC converters with an internal 5.5V-operation driver transistor. Equipped with Torex’s unique HiSAT-COT fast transient response control, these converters are presented as the world’s fastest in class. Recent years have seen
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Date:
04/07/2016
Linear's 20V, synchronous 4-switch buck-boost LED driver with spread spectrum suits a variety of lighting applications

LT8391 synchronous buck-boost DC/DC LED controller

Linear's 20V, synchronous 4-switch buck-boost LED driver with spread spectrum suits a variety of lighting applications
Linear Technology announced the LT8391, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC LED controller that regulates LED current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automotive, industrial and architectural lig
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Date:
04/06/2016
AMIHO Technology and ROHM Semi launch New Wireless M-Bus eval kit for IoT apps and smart metering

The kit contains two nodes based on AMIHO’s AM060 868 MHz Wireless M-Bus radio modem module

AMIHO Technology and ROHM Semi launch New Wireless M-Bus eval kit for IoT apps and smart metering
AMIHO Technology, experts in wireless communications, and ROHM Semiconductor announce the launch of their latest Evaluation Kit, designed to get customers up and running rapidly with sub-GHz radio design. The kit contains two nodes based on AMIHO’s AM060 868 MHz Wireless M-Bus radio modem module. This design fe
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Date:
04/06/2016
Diodes Incorporated's TVS Array USB on-the-go and power delivery protection
Offering transient voltage suppression (TVS) for USB data and power connections, the D5V0F3B6LP20 diode array introduced by Diodes Incorporated is one of the most rugged protection devices in its class. It is aimed at consumer and mobile communications products with a USB interface, especially those employing th
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Date:
04/06/2016
DELO's epoxy-resin-based adhesives provide faster curing at 60°C
DELO Industrial Adhesives now offers high-strength epoxy resin-based adhesives that offer excellent adhesion to sensitive plastics as well as fast curing times at low temperatures. DELO-DUALBOND LT2216, ideal for electronic and optoelectronic applications in the automotive and consumer electronics industries, re
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Date:
04/04/2016
Eaton's 93PM UL 924 UPS suits emergency lighting apps
Power management company Eaton announced its 93PM uninterruptible power system (UPS) is now UL 924-certified for emergency lighting applications, providing the highest power capacity and double-conversion efficiency in the industry. Available from 20-120 kilovolt-amperes (kVA), Eaton’s newest solution is designed to
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Date:
04/04/2016
Traco TMPS 03 series compact AC/DC supplies come fully encapsulated

Traco TMPS-03

Traco TMPS 03 series compact AC/DC supplies come fully encapsulated
The TMPS-05 series comprises miniaturized 5 Watt AC/DC power supply modules from Traco Power come in lightweight fully-encapsulated 1” x 1” plastic casings for PCB mounting. Besides their safety approvals for industrial and IT solutions, the supplies are also certified to EN 60335 for household appliance. These 5-Watt mod
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Date:
03/31/2016
AVX adds several High-CV devices to its TWA series COTS Plus wet electrolytic tantalum caps

TWA Series COTS Plus axial leaded, wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors

AVX adds several High-CV devices to its TWA series COTS Plus wet electrolytic tantalum caps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added new high-voltage components to its high reliability TWA Series COTS Plus axial leaded, wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors. Featuring a high capacitance cathode system that enables high CV levels in DSCC-compatible case si
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Date:
03/31/2016
TDK's high-efficiency 3x5 medical power supply delivers 250W

CUS200M series AC-DC power supply

TDK's high-efficiency 3x5 medical power supply delivers 250W
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda CUS200M series of AC-DC power supplies. With efficiencies up to 94%, the series can deliver 200W with convection cooling or up to 250W with 1.5m/s airflow. The units, packaged in the industry standard 3” x 5” footprint, have both medical and ITE certification to
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Date:
03/31/2016
Linear's 20V, 20A monolithic synchronous step-down regulator offers ultra-low DCR current sensing for higher efficiency

The LTC7130 has a 4.5V to 20V input range

Linear's 20V, 20A monolithic synchronous step-down regulator offers ultra-low DCR current sensing for higher efficiency
Linear Technology introduced the LTC7130 constant frequency peak current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with temperature-compensated ultralow DCR current sensing and clock synchronization. The device’s unique architecture eases compensation and offers the ability to directly parallel multiple ICs for
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Date:
03/28/2016
Phihong's 10A touch-dimming control module serves constant-voltage LED lighting

PDA-DIM10A touch dimming control module

Phihong's 10A touch-dimming control module serves constant-voltage LED lighting
Phihong, a leading supplier of OEM power solutions, has introduced a new 10A, touch-operated dimming control module for constant voltage indoor LED lighting applications, such as under cabinet lighting and architectural accent lighting. Designed to integrate into both new and existing LED applications, the new PD
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Date:
03/28/2016
Arctic Sand Technologies claims highest efficiency lowest-profile LED driver ICs

ARC1C0608 LED driver

Arctic Sand Technologies claims highest efficiency lowest-profile LED driver ICs
Arctic Sand Technologies, a performance and space saving leader in power conversion ICs, launched its ARC1C0608 IC – a ‘triple-play’ delivering industry leading power conversion efficiency, in the lowest ‘z’ height profile and smallest footprint in the industry. The ARC1C0608 is an LED driver that is
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Date:
03/25/2016
Power Integrations' 900 V InnoSwitch-EP ICs serves industrial and three-phase power supply apps

900 V InnoSwitch-EP

Power Integrations' 900 V InnoSwitch-EP ICs serves industrial and three-phase power supply apps
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced the addition of a 900 V device to its InnoSwitch-EP family of off-line CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new device targets power supplies operating from high-voltage DC and three-phase power sources fou
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Date:
03/25/2016
Intersil’s digital hybrid PWM controllers with PMBus simplify power design for data center equipment

ISL68200 with integrated MOSFET drivers and ISL68201 with PWM output

Intersil’s digital hybrid PWM controllers with PMBus simplify power design for data center equipment
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced two new PMBus compatible, single-phase digital hybrid DC/DC controllers that provide point-of-load (POL) conversions for FPGAs, DSPs, ASICs, processors and general purpose system rails. The ISL68200 with integrated MOS
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03/25/2016
Rohm's synchronous buck converter IC claims the industry’s lowest minimum on-time

Controlling pulses in a very short period makes it possible to reduce the minimum ON time to an unprecedented 20ns, 6x shorter than the conventional level

Rohm's synchronous buck converter IC claims the industry’s lowest minimum on-time
ROHM recently announced the development of the BD51180TL, a step-down DC/DC converter featuring the lowest minimum ON time in the industry, making it ideal for high-power applications such as industrial equipment and automotive systems. In recent years, there is a growing trend towards electronification to
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03/25/2016
GLF’s IQSmart load switches extend battery life in wearables
GLF Integrated Power, an emerging leader in efficient power switch technology, announces mass market release of the first product in its IQSmart line of high-performance load switches. The GLF71311 load switch offers these best-in-class features: an off-state leakage current (ISD) of 5 nA, typ., at 3.3 VIN; a
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03/24/2016
Transphorm claims industry’s first fully-qualified 650V GaN FET with the lowest R(on) in a TO-247

TPH3207WS GaN FET

Transphorm claims industry’s first fully-qualified 650V GaN FET with the lowest R(on) in a TO-247
Transphorm, a leader in the design and manufacturing of JEDEC-qualified 650V GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductors, introduced the TPH3207WS GaN field effect transistor (FET) with the lowest on-resistance (41 mOhm) in a TO-247 package that reduces system volume as much as 50% without sacrificing efficiency. The de
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03/24/2016
Bicron launches 2nd-Gen corona-free custom magnetics solutions

VoltBoss transformer

Bicron launches 2nd-Gen corona-free custom magnetics solutions
Bicron Electronics, manufacturer of high-reliability, custom magnetics, announced the latest advance in its line of VoltBoss corona-free transformers. Corona bloom, a corrosive effect of partial discharge, is a leading cause of failure in magnetics components. The new, 2nd generation of VoltBoss transformers ha
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03/24/2016
Intepro’s energy-recovering rack-mount DC load system features plug-in programmable modules

ELR 5000 modular programmable DC load

Intepro’s energy-recovering rack-mount DC load system features plug-in programmable modules
Intepro Systems announced the ELR 5000 modular, programmable DC load—the latest addition to the Intepro family of power system automatic test equipment (ATE). Housed in a 6U, 19” rack enclosure, the ELR 5000 can accommodate up to 10 completely self-contained, fully-programmable DC load modules with 320W no
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03/24/2016
TI's innovative wide-VIN DC/DC controller claims industry’s highest 65-V operation

LM5140-Q1 controller

TI's innovative wide-VIN DC/DC controller claims industry’s highest 65-V operation
Texas Instruments introduced a 2.2-MHz, dual-channel synchronous buck converter with a unique set of features designed to significantly reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high-frequency noise in high-voltage DC/DC step-down applications such as automotive infotainment and high-end cluster power-supply sys
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03/21/2016
Orion Fans unveils industry's first airflow monitoring kit

Orion AFM Kit

Orion Fans unveils industry's first airflow monitoring kit
Orion Fans has developed a complete, cost-effective airflow monitoring system that is easy to implement and use. The field retrofittable AFM Kit includes an AFM-01NC airflow module, mounting clip, three plastic guards (80mm, 92mm, and 120mm), buzzer, LED and holder, switch and wall mounted power supply. The ki
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03/21/2016
Vicor launches AC to point-of-load development kit
Vicor announced the launch of its new AC to Point-of-Load Development Kit ("ACPoL DKit"). The development kit enables power system designers to immediately begin operating and evaluating a complete power system solution featuring the industry's thinnest, highest performance, highest density power components, wit
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03/21/2016
Navitas launches industry's first GaN power ICs
Navitas Semiconductor announced the first Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power ICs, using its proprietary AllGaN monolithically-integrated 650V platform. Combining GaN power FETs with GaN logic and drive circuits enables 10x-100x higher switching frequency than existing silicon circuits, making power electronics smaller, li
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03/21/2016
Stackpole's CSRF0612 current-sense chip resistor series is rated to 1.5W

CSRF0612 current sense chip resistors

Stackpole's CSRF0612 current-sense chip resistor series is rated to 1.5W
Stackpole announces the release of the CSRF0612 current sense chip resistor series. The 1.5W rated device features resistance values from 5 milliohm up to 40 milliohm, 1% tolerances, and TCR as low as 75 ppm. The 0612 size designation denotes that the termination is on the long sides of the part as opposed to th
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03/18/2016
Linear's high-power negative supply ideal diode-OR controller withstands ±300V transients

LTC4371 rugged ideal diode-OR controller

Linear's high-power negative supply ideal diode-OR controller withstands ±300V transients
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4371, a rugged ideal diode-OR controller for dual feed high power telecom and datacom boards. The LTC4371 provides seamless handoff between redundant power supplies, replacing power Schottky diodes and associated heat sinks with N-channel MOSFETs, significantly reducing power lo
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03/18/2016
Laird's BT900 Bluetooth Smart Ready modules reduce the burden and design risk of integrating Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy into any OEM device

BT900 Bluetooth Smart Ready module

Laird's BT900 Bluetooth Smart Ready modules reduce the burden and design risk of integrating Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy into any OEM device
LSR was recently acquired by Laird, giving them the ability to provide customers with an expanded breadth of certified RF Modules. The first modules introduced are Laird's BT900 Bluetooth Smart Ready modules. These modules reduce the burden and design risk of integrating Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy into any
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03/17/2016
Amantys' Power Insight Configurator speeds up converter power stack test

Power Insight Configurator

Amantys' Power Insight Configurator speeds up converter power stack test
Amantys Power Electronics has launched the Power Insight Configurator, a software tool that provides an easy to use interface to configure, down load data and generate test pulses for Amantys gate drives that have been built into a converter power stack. Power Insight is a communications protocol that enables tw
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03/14/2016
NXP Freedom development platform K66F now available from element14
element14 and NXP announced the launch of NXP’s new Freedom Development Platform K66F for Kinetis K66, K65 and K26 MCUs, which offers optimized performance, scalable integration and low power capabilities. The NXP Freedom Development Platform K66F is ideal for developing low cost, low power applications to re
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03/14/2016
AVX extends 200°C wet tantalum capacitor series

TWA-Y Series wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors

AVX extends 200°C wet tantalum capacitor series
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its TWA-Y Series wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors with the addition of new, high CV 470µF/100V and 1,000µF/75V components. These components act as drop-in replacements for existing M39006-style wet tantalum capa
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03/14/2016
STMicro's new IPMs help low-power electric motors dissipate less power

Small Low-Loss Intelligent Molded Module

STMicro's new IPMs help low-power electric motors dissipate less power
STMicroelectronics has expanded its Intelligent Power Module portfolio with the introduction of the SLLIMM (Small Low-Loss Intelligent Molded Module) -nano 2nd series, adding higher power levels and new package options that are especially suited to increasing the efficiency and reducing cost. The new SLLIMM-nano de
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03/14/2016
Lattice and MediaTek claim the most power-efficient 4K video over USB Type-C

SiI7033 port controller

Lattice and MediaTek claim the most power-efficient 4K video over USB Type-C
Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, and MediaTek announced the joint release of power-efficient reference designs that drive 4K UHD over a USB Type-C connector. Lattice’s USB Type-C port controllers and MHL transceivers can easily be paired with MediaTek’s He
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Date:
03/14/2016
TDK's new compact SMT current-sense transformers suit power apps

EPCOS SMT current sense transformer

TDK's new compact SMT current-sense transformers suit power apps
TDK Corporation presents two new series of EPCOS SMT current sense transformers for power electronics. The various types in the B78417A* series are based on EP7 ferrite cores, have compact dimensions of just 10.6 mm x 12.2 mm x 11.0 mm and are designed to measure pulse currents of up to 20 A. The maximum DC re
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03/12/2016
STMicro's latest ICs serve Google's next-gen 48V data-center architecture
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced a new family of power-conversion ICs dedicated to 48V power architectures. These three new products are shipping in volume. To meet ever-growing performance demands, servers and processors
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03/10/2016
ROHM’s compact, high-efficiency, high-power, synchronous-boost DC/DC converter IC can improve performance and extend battery life in portables

BD1865GWL synchronous-boost DC/DC converter IC

ROHM’s compact, high-efficiency, high-power, synchronous-boost DC/DC converter IC can improve performance and extend battery life in portables
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a compact, high-efficiency, high-power synchronous-boost DC/DC converter IC optimized for single-cell battery applications. Many of today’s portable devices (i.e. smartphones and tablets) are driven by single-cell li-ion batteries that deliver an output of
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03/10/2016
Avnet introduces multi-protocol industrial ethernet solution
 Avnet, a leading technology distributor, introduced the new MicroZed Industry 4.0 Ethernet Kit (I4EK), enabling multi-protocol Industrial Ethernet solutions based on the Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC and Anybus technology from HMS Industrial Networks. Offering seamless hardware and software integration ac
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03/10/2016
Vicor modules support OCP data center Infrastructure

48V Direct-to-PoL (Point-of-Load)

Vicor modules support OCP data center Infrastructure
Vicor announced its latest generation of 48V Direct-to-PoL (Point-of-Load) power components. These modules, which allow contemporary low-voltage, high-current CPUs, GPUs, ASICs and DDR memory to be powered off of a 48V distribution bus, enable unprecedented power density, conversion efficiency and low power sy
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Date:
03/10/2016
Linear's 42V latest triple synchronous step-down converter delivers 93% efficiency

LT8601 42V input capable high-efficiency triple-output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator

Linear's 42V latest triple synchronous step-down converter delivers 93% efficiency
Linear Technology announced the LT8601, a 42V-input capable, high-efficiency triple-output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its triple-channel design combines two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A channels with a lower voltage 1.8A channel to deliver three independent voltage outputs as low as 0.
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03/09/2016
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos presents updated power module catalog

Wuerth Electronic 2016 Power Module Catalog

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos presents updated power module catalog
The new, expanded and improved 2016 Power Module Catalog from Wuerth Electronik is now available. Selecting the right step-down converters and LED drivers you need has become even more convenient. A selection tool depicts a clear overview of the various product groups, including pictograms to show all of their im
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Date:
03/09/2016
Allegro unveils LED driver with integrated hall-effect switch

The A1569 LED driver IC integrates a Hall-effect switch

Allegro unveils LED driver with integrated hall-effect switch
Allegro MicroSystems presented the first LED driver IC that integrates a Hall-effect switch. The A1569 enables compact, elegant, reliable, and fault-tolerant LED lighting with minimal electrical engineering and low component-count and cost. A single silicon chip integrates: a Hall plate, a small-signal amplifier, ch
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03/09/2016
Murata's self-powered LED meter displays AC line frequency

DMR20 round, miniature digital panel frequency monitor

Murata's self-powered LED meter displays AC line frequency
Murata announced the third generation of the DMR20 series of round, miniature digital panel frequency monitors from Murata Power Solutions. Designed to measure and display AC mains frequencies in the range of 45 to 65 Hertz, over an input voltage of 85 to 264 VAC, the monitor is suitable for mounting in an industry-standard
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03/09/2016
Toshiba announces three-phase brushless motor driver with sine-wave drive

TC78B016FTG three-phase brushless motor driver IC

Toshiba announces three-phase brushless motor driver with sine-wave drive
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a three-phase brushless motor driver IC that achieves high efficiency and minimal noise at a wide range of rotational speeds without any need for complicated phase adjustment. The TC78B016FTG is optimised for use in the small fan motors found in home appliances and industrial eq
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03/09/2016
Intersil's rad-tolerant 5V multiplexers deliver best-in-class performance for spaceflight

16-channel ISL71830SEH and 32-channel ISL71831SEH multiplexers

Intersil's rad-tolerant 5V multiplexers deliver best-in-class performance for spaceflight
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions,expanded its industry-leading portfolio of radiation tolerant multiplexers with two new, single supply 5V devices. The 16-channel ISL71830SEH and 32-channel ISL71831SEH multiplexers join Intersil's widely adopted 30V multiplexers, whi
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03/07/2016
C&K launches Space Splice hi-rel connectors

Space Splice hi-rel connectors

C&K launches Space Splice hi-rel connectors
C&K Components, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical switches, smart card interconnect devices, and high-reliability connectors, launched its Space Splice high-reliability connecting solution. A compact, easy-to-use alternative to manual splicing, the new, one-way Space Splice high-reliability connectors de
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03/07/2016
AVX extends & improves its THH 230ºC hermetic high-temp SMT tantalum caps

THH 230ºC Hermetic Series SMD tantalum capacitors

AVX extends & improves its THH 230ºC hermetic high-temp SMT tantalum caps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added several new capacitance and voltage ratings to its THH 230ºC Hermetic Series high-temperature SMD tantalum capacitors, which, more than two years after their introduction, still feature the highest temperature ratings of an
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Date:
03/07/2016
Wolfspeed to exhibit the latest SiC power at APEC 2016

Wolfspeed to exhibit the latest SiC power at APEC 2016

Wolfspeed to exhibit the latest SiC power at APEC 2016
Wolfspeed, A Cree Company and a leading supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) power products — including best-in-class SiC MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, and modules — will be showcasing its industry-leading solutions at this year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC 2016). The annual conference, wh
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03/07/2016
NXP claims lowest-power voltage translators
NXP Semiconductors introduced the AXP family of logic translators, designed for low-power, low-voltage, and high-performance applications. The family of AXP translators is the lowest power and voltage translator solution in the market while also offering the widest range of voltage translation from 0.7 volts to
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03/07/2016
Toshiba launches new generation of transistor arrays

TBD62783A series

Toshiba launches new generation of transistor arrays
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of a new generation of highly efficient transistor arrays, presented as the industry’s first with a DMOS FET type source-output driver. The new TBD62783A series succeeds the TD62783 series of bipolar transistor arrays, cutting power loss by about 40% and wi
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03/03/2016
Wuerth Electronic eiSos presents connectors for LED boards

WR-LECO is available with two, three, four or five poles

Wuerth Electronic eiSos presents connectors for LED boards
The use of LED strip PCB’s is popular in the efficient production of electrical lighting solutions. Wuerth Elektronik eiSos is now introducing a completely new series of connectors for connecting LED strip PCB’s: WR-LECO is available with two, three, four or five poles and is attractive due to its very flat de
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03/03/2016
Power Integrations' LYTSwitch-3 LED drivers support widest range of TRIAC dimmers

LYTSwitch-3 family

Power Integrations' LYTSwitch-3 LED drivers support widest range of TRIAC dimmers
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, announced the LYTSwitch-3 family – the latest addition to the company’s LYTSwitch line of LED driver ICs. Ideal for bulbs, tubes and downlights up to 20 watts, LYTSwitch-3 ICs offer excellent dimming performance with both leading-edge an
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Date:
03/03/2016
Linear's latest µModule regulator provides either 50A or Dual 25A output

LTM4650 dual 25A or single 50A output step-down µModule regulator

Linear's latest µModule regulator provides either 50A or Dual 25A output
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4650, a dual 25A or single 50A output step-down µModule regulator with onboard shielded inductors, MOSFETs and a dual DC/DC regulator IC housed in a small thermally enhanced plastic package. The device is offered in a 16mm x 16mm x 5.01mm BGA with a patented built-in heat sin
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Date:
02/29/2016
Vishay's space-saving 0.35mm-thin miniQFN10 package targets portable apps

miniQFN10 package with an ultra-thin 0.35 mm profile

Vishay's space-saving 0.35mm-thin miniQFN10 package targets portable apps
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a 1.4 mm by 1.8 mm miniQFN10 package with an ultra-thin 0.35 mm profile, providing a space-saving alternative to larger miniQFN10 and WCSP devices commonly used in portable applications. The new Vishay Siliconix DG2592 audio jack detector and DG2750 low-voltage dual SPDT analog sw
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Date:
02/29/2016
Intersil's Multi-Phase 55V Synchronous Boost Controllers Simplify Automotive Power System Design

Intersil's 55V two-phase synchronous boost controllers

Intersil's Multi-Phase 55V Synchronous Boost Controllers Simplify Automotive Power System Design
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced two new 55V two-phase synchronous boost controllers with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFET drivers. The ISL78227 and ISL78229 are the industry's most robust and highly integrated boost controllers available to
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02/29/2016
element14 launches Raspberry Pi 3

Raspberry Pi 3

element14 launches Raspberry Pi 3
element14 announced the launch of the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. The new generation board is faster and more powerful than ever before, and comes with built-in Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. This new board adds to element14’s broad product portfolio which includes a world class ecosystem of accessories su
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Date:
02/29/2016
Linear's latest synchronous step-down Silent Switcher delivers 94% efficiency at 2MHz & ultralow EMI

The LT8641 3.5A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down Silent Switcher delivers 94% efficiency at 2MHz & ultralow EMI
Linear Technology announced the LT8641, a 3.5A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique Silent Switcher architecture, combined with spread spectrum frequency modulation, reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 25dB even with switching frequencies in excess of 2MHz, enabling it to eas
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Date:
02/26/2016
Analog Devices' power management unit (PMU) empowers energy harvesting in IoT apps

ADP509x PMU

Analog Devices' power management unit (PMU) empowers energy harvesting in IoT apps
Analog Devices announced a power management unit (PMU) designed to enable faster and more efficient energy harvesting in IoT applications where energy is scarce. Due to its unique circuit design, the ADP509x is among the most efficient energy harvesting PMUs on the market, converting harvested power down to th
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02/25/2016
Maxim's ultra-low power pulse oximeter and heart-rate sensor module serves wearable health and fitness

MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module

Maxim's ultra-low power pulse oximeter and heart-rate sensor module serves wearable health and fitness
System designers can speed time to market for wearable and healthcare products with the MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module from Maxim Integrated Products. The integrated pulse oximetry and heart rate monitor module is an ultra-low power solution providing a complete system to save sp
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02/25/2016
Wuerth Electronic eiSos releases new manual on power modules

ABC of Power Modules – Functionality, Structure and Handling of a Power Module

Wuerth Electronic eiSos releases new manual on power modules
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos is releasing a new manual: "ABC of Power Modules – Functionality, Structure and Handling of a Power Module" is the first practical manual specifically about using components to control DC voltage. The manual explains the basics of voltage control and frequently used switching to
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02/24/2016
Power Integrations and Cypress announce reference design for USB-PD-compliant fast chargers

The DER-533, pairs the EZ-PD CCG2 USB Type-C port controller from Cypress with Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch-CP off-line CV/CC flyback switcher IC

Power Integrations and Cypress announce reference design for USB-PD-compliant fast chargers
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, in association with Cypress Semiconductor, a leading USB innovator, announced a joint reference design describing a 20-watt, USB-PD compliant AC-DC power converter targeted at chargers for smart mobile devices. Th
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02/24/2016
Intepro releases tech note on DC power source auto-ranging capability
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), has published a technical note describing the benefits of auto-ranging in power conversion equipment test applications. Unlike DC sources that provide rated power only when maximum voltage is applied to the load, DC
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02/24/2016
Rohde & Schwarz's compact broadband amplifiers serve automotive and wireless communications

R&S BBA150 amplifier D series

Rohde & Schwarz's compact broadband amplifiers serve automotive and wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz expands its R&S BBA150 broadband amplifier family with the D series to cover the frequency range from 690 MHz to 3.2 GHz and power levels up to 800 W. With the new addition, the company's amplifier portfolio can also be used for tests in the automotive and wireless communications sectors. The
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02/24/2016
Infineon's XMC1400 microcontrollers offer real-time capable, cost-sensitive power control
The XMC1400 microcontrollers will open up new applications for Infineon Technologies in industrial automation, digital power conversion, and electronic control. In comparison with the earlier XMC1000 products, the new XMC1400 series offers greater control performance and additional connectivity. The XMC1400 us
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Date:
02/23/2016
Silicon Labs simplifies Wi-Fi connectivity with plug-and-play module solution

Wizard Gecko WGM110 module

Silicon Labs simplifies Wi-Fi connectivity with plug-and-play module solution
Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements. Silicon Labs' fully integrated Wizard Gecko WGM110 module solution combines all
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Date:
02/23/2016
Renesas Synergy Platform to provide heightened security capabilities to OEMs
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the start of a beta program based on its Renesas Synergy Platform that provides heightened security capabilities to OEMs who build devices connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT). The Synergy Platform Device Lifecycle Management (D
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Date:
02/22/2016
Cinch introduces high-performance durable rectangular multi-pin avionics connectors

C-ENX EN 4644 Modular Rectangular Connector

Cinch introduces high-performance durable rectangular multi-pin avionics connectors
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a division of Bel Fuse, unveiled the C-ENX EN 4644 Modular Rectangular Connector. The series is standardized by the EN 4644 European Standard and is available with electrical and optical interfaces including, Cinch EBOSA™ Expanded Beam Technology. This series features our paten
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Date:
02/19/2016
TDK's ThermoFuse varistors offer intrinsically-safe overvoltage protection with high surge current capability

EPCOS ThermoFuse varistor

TDK's ThermoFuse varistors offer intrinsically-safe overvoltage protection with high surge current capability
TDK presents the new T series of EPCOS ThermoFuse varistors for intrinsically safe overvoltage protection. These components are based on disk varistors with diameters of 14 mm (T14 series) and 20 mm (T20 series) that are connected in series with a thermally coupled fuse. The T14 series (B72214T*) covers the vo
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Date:
02/18/2016
Semtech & Digimondo to showcase their LoRaWAN German IoT network at Embedded World
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will demonstrate a LoRaWAN Internet of Things (IoT) network deployed by Digimondo, at Embedded World 2016 on February 23-25 in Nuremberg, Germany. Digimondo launched low power wide area networks (LPWAN) over Nuremburg, Hamburg and Berlin an
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02/18/2016
ALD's precision P-channel EPAD MOSFET arrays enable game-changing accuracy and low-power operation for IoT
Advanced Linear Devices (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced the industry’s first high-precision quad P-Channel EPAD MOSFET array, ALD310708A and ALD310708, designed for next-generation sensor circuits used in portable instruments. The devices enable revolutionary precision an
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Date:
02/18/2016
LED Engin doubles the flux density in tiny RGBW emitters

LZ4-04MDPB emitter

LED Engin doubles the flux density in tiny RGBW emitters
LED Engin has launched a 4-die, high current, RGBW flat lens LED emitter that sets a new standard for best-in-class flux density in stage, entertainment and architectural lighting. The LZ4-04MDPB emitter delivers more than twice the light output of the company’s previous version because each individually addressable gr
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Date:
02/18/2016
Toshiba launches automotive MOSFET with industry-leading on-resistance

TK1R4S04PB 40V N-channel MOSFET

Toshiba launches automotive MOSFET with industry-leading on-resistance
Toshiba Electronics has expanded its family of UMOS9 MOSFETs with the addition of a new 40V N-channel MOSFET housed in the advanced DPAK+ package. The new TK1R4S04PB has achieved AEC-Q101 qualification and is designed for automotive motor control applications such as water pumps, fuel pumps, oil pumps, fans, EP
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Date:
02/18/2016
GCT releases range of high-current DC power jacks

DCJ250-15

GCT releases range of high-current DC power jacks
Global Connector Technology (GCT) has released a new range of high-current DC power jacks with 2.50mm centre pin diameters suitable for 5.5mm OD plugs. The high power parts are thru hole and shielded in horizontal and vertical orientation. The vertical jack DCJ250-15 is unique in the market place in high-
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Date:
02/18/2016
Renesas expands Synergy Platform for IoT
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its Renesas Synergy Platform designed to accelerate time to market, reduce total cost of ownership and remove many of the obstacles engineers face when designing devices for the Internet of Things (IoT). Expansion in
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Date:
02/17/2016
UltraSoC and Lauterbach create universal SoC debug environment
UltraSoC and Lauterbach announced a collaboration to create the industry’s most powerful, fully-featured independent system-on-chip (SoC) development and debug environment. The partnership brings together Lauterbach’s TRACE32 integrated, universal development system and UltraSoC’s on-chip debug and analytics IP
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Date:
02/17/2016
Mouser now carries the XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit

XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit

Mouser now carries the XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit from Infineon Technologies and Wurth Electronics. This power board with a synchronous step-down converter makes it easier for developers of analog power supplies and programmers of embedded software to create digital power supply applications. Th
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Date:
02/17/2016
STMicro's STM32L0 MCU family and development ecosystem enhances efficiency in power-conscious devices

ARM Cortex-M0+ STM32L0 microcontroller

STMicro's STM32L0 MCU family and development ecosystem enhances efficiency in power-conscious devices
STMicroelectronics has announced volume production of its ultra-energy-efficient ARM Cortex-M0+ STM32L0 microcontrollers, with an extensive development ecosystem including minimal-cost boards and free software tools that help developers keep tight control of application power consumption and minimize time to ma
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Date:
02/16/2016
Toshiba's automotive high-side N-channel power MOSFET gate driver can block reverse current flow

N-channel Power MOSFET gate driver

Toshiba's automotive high-side N-channel power MOSFET gate driver can block reverse current flow
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new high-side N-channel Power MOSFET gate driver that can be controlled by 3.3-logic input. It has short-circuit protection/diagnosis functions and a feature to prevent the reverse current flow to itself in case of reverse battery situation. TPD7104AF is designed for aut
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02/16/2016
CUI's 2kW hot‑swap AC/DC supply delivers from 100V to 410 V

PFR-2100 2000W front-end AC/DC power supply

CUI's 2kW hot‑swap AC/DC supply delivers from 100V to 410 V
CUI announced the addition of a 2000W front-end AC/DC power supply to its power supply portfolio. The PFR-2100 series is a blind-mate rectifier with a programmable output voltage range of 100~410 Vdc. Key features include a hot‑swap blind-docking capability implemented through the use of a single connector tha
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Date:
02/16/2016
HMS' IIoT gateways allow industrial equipment to communicate with power grids

Anybus SG-gateway

HMS' IIoT gateways allow industrial equipment to communicate with power grids
HMS Industrial Networks introduced a family of Industrial IoT gateways for Smart Grid applications. The Anybus SG-gateways enable communication between industrial applications and energy protocols. This communication is the very basis for the so called “Smart Grid” where power plants and energy equipment ar
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Date:
02/16/2016
Murata expands their front-end D1U54 series power supplies with high-density 650W model

D1U54P-650-12-HBxC series 650 Watt power supplies

Murata expands their front-end D1U54 series power supplies with high-density 650W model
Murata announced the D1U54P-650-12-HBxC series of 650 Watt power supplies, packaged in an industry standard 1U format measuring 54.5 x 40 mm (2.15 x 1.57 inches). The supply has a length of only 228.6 mm (9 inches) compared to the 12 inch length of other power supplies in this family. Delivering a power den
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Date:
02/15/2016
Myrra plug-and-play encapsulated supplies for low-power apps now at JPR Electronics

Myrra 47000 series encapsulated switchers

Myrra plug-and-play encapsulated supplies for low-power apps now at JPR Electronics
Specialist distributors JPR Electronics announced the availability of the Myrra 47000 series of encapsulated Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). The 47000 series provides an alternative solution to conventional power supplies and transformers used in many low power applications. With over 30 fully certified st
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Date:
02/15/2016
Analog Devices targets industrial instrumentation with fastest LVDS digital isolators
Analog Devices introduced a low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) digital isolator series designed to improve performance, reliability and power consumption in industrial instrumentation and programmable logic controller (PLC) applications that previously required redesign of the interface to support LVDS signal is
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Date:
02/12/2016
Altera to show their advanced SoC FPGA technology at Embedded World
Altera, now a part of Intel, announced its participation at Embedded World 2016 during which the company will showcase a range of Altera and partner technology demonstrations at their stand in Hall 5. These will include a wide range of applications including industrial automation for smart factory “Industry 4.
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Date:
02/12/2016
Powerbox launches high-efficiency slim power modules for demanding railway apps

ENAR150D Series railway DC/DC power converters

Powerbox launches high-efficiency slim power modules for demanding railway apps
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies, and for more than four decades a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announced the launch of two new products in its ENAR150D Series railway DC/DC power converters. The products perform at 93% high efficiency, saving ene
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Date:
02/11/2016
Microsemi introduces 4+1 outdoor PoE switch can handle four powered devices at up to 60W each

PDS-104GO outdoor PoE switch

Microsemi introduces 4+1 outdoor PoE switch can handle four powered devices at up to 60W each
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor and system solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its PDS-104GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch, expanding the company's industry-leading PoE product offering to enable the connection of four pow
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Date:
02/11/2016
Phihong unveils a family of 30W, single-port PoE midspans

POE29U-1AT Series PoE midspan

Phihong unveils a family of 30W, single-port PoE midspans
Phihong USA, a leader in the development of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology solutions, has released a new series of 30W, single-port PoE midspans designed to power IEEE802.3at-compliant applications, including: IP telephones, security cameras, IP print servers, and wireless, Bluetooth, WiMax access points. The new 30W P
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Date:
02/11/2016
Exar launches family of ±60V fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers

Exar ±60V fault-protected transceivers

Exar launches family of ±60V fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer, and infrastructure markets, introduces a new family of ±60V fault protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers able to withstand direct shorts and achieve overvoltage protection with no external components. Desi
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Date:
02/10/2016
Panasonic's Bluetooth smart module for IoT applications now at Rutronik

PAN1760 Series Bluetooth Smart module

Panasonic's Bluetooth smart module for IoT applications now at Rutronik
The new PAN1760 Series Bluetooth Smart module v4.1 with integrated antenna and embedded GATT profile is a cost-effective, low-power, true system-on-chip (SoC) solution. This nanopower module for the Internet of Things, launched by Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems, is available at distributor Rutronik.
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Date:
02/10/2016
Murata claims first 0201 size, 1,000pF temperature-compensation-type monolithic ceramic cap

0201 size 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors

Murata claims first 0201 size, 1,000pF temperature-compensation-type monolithic ceramic cap
Murata announced 0201 size (0.6×0.3mm), 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors with CH/C0G characteristics. These capacitors are thought to be the first in the world of this size to achieve a capacitance rating of 1,000pF. As electronic designers strive toward increasing and ever m
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Date:
02/10/2016
AVX introduces new polymer chip caps for auto apps

TCQ Series automotive conductive polymer chip capacitors

AVX introduces new polymer chip caps for auto apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the robust TCQ Series automotive conductive polymer chip capacitors. Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC-Q200 specification for passive components, the TCQ Series meets the AEC’s challenging 125°C li
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Date:
02/09/2016
Triad’s MD series portable power source offers 3kV medical-grade isolation

MD Series rugged, portable medical-grade power sources

Triad’s MD series portable power source offers 3kV medical-grade isolation
Triad Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of magnetic components for medical, industrial, commercial and aerospace applications, introduces the MD Series of rugged, portable medical-grade power sources. The units, complete with power cord and receptacles, provide a simple and reliable means for safely isolating me
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Date:
02/09/2016
Cliff expands DC socket range with SMT and locking versions

Dual DC and Locking DC Sockets

Cliff expands DC socket range with SMT and locking versions
Cliff Electronics’ acclaimed Dual Gauge DC socket is now available in a surface mount version to facilitate efficient SMD PCB assembly of OEM products. The new version is available both taped and loose and complements the original discrete PCB mounting and solder tag versions. Accommodating both 2.1mm and
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Date:
02/08/2016
Linear's latest 36V, 800mA robust linear regulator has extended SOA

LT3089 rugged 800mA wide input voltage range linear regulator

Linear's latest 36V, 800mA robust linear regulator has extended SOA
Linear Technology announced the LT3089, a rugged 800mA wide input voltage range linear regulator with key usability, monitoring and protection features. The device has an extended safe operating area (SOA) compared to existing regulators, making it ideal for high input-to-output voltage and high output current ap
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Date:
02/08/2016
Multi-Contact's MC4 connector given UL approval for 1500V

MC4 connector from Multi-Contact

Multi-Contact's MC4 connector given UL approval for 1500V
The original MC4 connector from Multi-Contact recently received UL approval for 1500 volts. In addition to its existing global approvals such as TÜV, CSA, and CQC, the market leader for DC connectors in the PV sector has therefore been able to increase usage from 1000 to 1500 volts in UL-relevant countries. Th
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Date:
02/08/2016
EPC's latest eGaN power transistor empowers augmented reality and autonomous vehicle Apps

EPC2040 power transistor

EPC's latest eGaN power transistor empowers augmented reality and autonomous vehicle Apps
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the EPC2040 power transistor, an extremely small, fast switching gallium nitride power transistor that enables superior resolution, faster response time, and greater accuracy for high speed end-use applications. High stability of the threshold over temperature en
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Date:
02/05/2016
ALD unveils first high-precision quad P-Channel EPAD MOSFET array
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, today announced the industry’s first high-precision quad P-Channel EPAD MOSFET array ALD310708A and ALD310708 designed for next-generation sensor circuits used in portable instruments. The devices enable revolutionary precision and lo
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Date:
02/05/2016
Astrodyne TDI's digitally-programmable DC source provides 3.8kW of regulated power

Mercury-Flex digitally programmable AC/DC power supply

Astrodyne TDI's digitally-programmable DC source provides 3.8kW of regulated power
Astrodyne TDI, a developer and manufacturer of specialized power solutions, now offers the Mercury-Flex digitally programmable AC/DC power supply that provides 3,800 W of regulated power and can operate as either a current or voltage source up to 400 V or 170 A. The modular 3.8 kW Mercury-Flex is hot-swappable ena
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Date:
02/05/2016
AVX reduces the ESR of its F38 series mini poly tantalum caps

F38 Series miniature, undertab, conductive polymer tantalum capacitors

AVX reduces the ESR of its F38 series mini poly tantalum caps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has earned a third superlative for its F38 Series miniature, undertab, conductive polymer tantalum capacitors by significantly reducing the ESR of several ratings. The F38 Series, which already offered the smallest and highest CV polymer ta
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Date:
02/04/2016
Indium to feature low-voiding solder paste at APEX 2016

Indium8.9HF solder paste delivers very low voiding

Indium to feature low-voiding solder paste at APEX 2016
Indium will feature its void-reducing no-clean solder pastes to help customers Avoid the Void™ at IPC APEX Expo, which will be held on March 15-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Indium, an industry-leading source of void-reducing materials and results, has specifically formulated Indium10.1 solder paste to reduce
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Date:
02/04/2016
Imec and Holst Centre create Wi-Fi HaLow low-power digital polar transmitter for IoT

1.3nJ/b fully digital polar transmitter optimized for IoT applications

Imec and Holst Centre create Wi-Fi HaLow low-power digital polar transmitter for IoT
At this week’s IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2016), nanoelectronics research center imec and Holst Centre (initiated by imec and TNO) presented a 1.3nJ/b fully digital polar transmitter optimized for IoT applications and the novel IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi protocol, with a ten-fold power red
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Date:
02/04/2016
Allegro launches their latest family of microstepping motor-driver ICs

Microstepping motor driver ICs

Allegro launches their latest family of microstepping motor-driver ICs
Allegro MicroSystems introduced a new family of complete microstepping motor driver ICs with built-in translators. Allegro’s A5976, A5977, and A5979 have been designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-, eight, (A5977) and sixteenth- (A5976/79) step modes. All have the output drive cap
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Date:
02/04/2016
Luso now offering SynQor high power density quarter-bricks

SynQor NQ60W60QTx25 converter

Luso now offering SynQor high power density quarter-bricks
uso introduces high voltage DC-DC converters offering higher power density in quarter-brick package to save board space London - 2 February 2016: Luso Electronics, the sole UK and Ireland representative for the SynQor range of power supplies and related components, has announced availability of a higher power, n
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Date:
02/02/2016
CapXon's LE series electrolytic caps offer high reliability and ultra-long life in LED apps

CapXon LE series electrolytic capacitors

CapXon's LE series electrolytic caps offer high reliability and ultra-long life in LED apps
CapXon's LE series of electrolytic capacitors provide high reliability and ultra-long life in LED lighting applications. Available in the UK from Components Bureau, the products operate over an extended temperature range of -40 to +105˚C making them suitable for LED drivers powering outdoor lighting applications. Thi
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Date:
02/02/2016
TDK's latest inrush current limiters suit high-watt apps

P27 series EPCOS NTC inrush current limiter

TDK's latest inrush current limiters suit high-watt apps
TDK Corporation presents the P27 series of EPCOS NTC inrush current limiters (ICLs) with a nominal disk diameter of 27 mm and lead spacing of 7.5 mm, thus extending the portfolio of large NTC ICLs for industrial electronics applications. The high material density of the new NTC ICLs enables a volume-efficient, hi
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Date:
02/02/2016
Renesas develops low-power camera video processing circuit block with low latency for vehicle computing SoC
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the development of a video processing circuit block for use in automotive computing system-on-chips (SoCs) that will realize the autonomous vehicles of the future. The automotive computing SoCs for autonomous vehicles are r
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Date:
02/02/2016
Coilcraft's latest compact current-sense transformers detect up to 20A

CST7030 Series current sense transformer

Coilcraft's latest compact current-sense transformers detect up to 20A
Coilcraft announced its new CST7030 Series of surface mount current sense transformers, which measure just 5.2 X 7.0 mm (with a max height of 3.0 mm) and sense up to 20 Amps of current at frequencies between 10 kHz and 1 MHz. Typical applications include load current measurement and control in switching power su
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Date:
02/01/2016
ROHM’s new high-efficiency system power IC suits car audio

BD49101AEFS-M Power IC

ROHM’s new high-efficiency system power IC suits car audio
To meet the expanding needs of the car audio market for multifunction power supplies, ROHM developed a system power supply IC that features the lowest power consumption in the industry. The BD49101AEFS-M leverages ROHM’s expertise in car audio power system design to achieve an optimized system based on a high-efficiency DC
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Date:
01/28/2016
Power Integrations' highly-efficient LYTSwitch-5 ICs support multiple LED driver topologies

LYTSwitch-5 LED driver

Power Integrations' highly-efficient LYTSwitch-5 ICs support multiple LED driver topologies
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, launched its LYTSwitch-5 single-stage LED driver IC family. LYTSwitch-5 devices combine PFC and constant-current output, and support multiple common LED driver topologies. Solid-state lighting applications have highly variable
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Date:
01/26/2016
Vishay Intertechnology's BiSy Single-Line ESD protection diodes feature low working range to 3.3 V

Bidirectional symmetrical (BiSy) single-line ESD protection diodes for portable electronics

Vishay Intertechnology's BiSy Single-Line ESD protection diodes feature low working range to 3.3 V
Vishay Intertechnology released two new bidirectional symmetrical (BiSy) single-line ESD protection diodes for portable electronics with a low working range of 3.3 V in the ultra-compact CLP0603 silicon package. Measuring only 0.6 mm by 0.3 mm with a very low height of 0.27 mm, the Vishay Semiconductors VBUS03B1-SD0 an
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Date:
01/26/2016
Mouser, Fairchild, Littelfuse, and Amphenol team up for building blocks for USB Type-C

USB Type-C portfolio

Mouser, Fairchild, Littelfuse, and Amphenol team up for building blocks for USB Type-C
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is teaming up with Fairchild, Littelfuse, and Amphenol Commercial Products to present the building blocks of a USB Type-C solution. Delivering data rates up to 10Gbps and up to 100W of power with a reversible interface for easy and reliable mating, USB Type-C technology offers a multifunction, si
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Date:
01/26/2016
Anaren to release version 1.5 of its Atmosphere development platform
Anaren’s Wireless Group announced that it will release version 1.5 of its Atmosphere development platform in the coming weeks. The combined local and on-line software tool set helps manufacturers at every RF-design skill-level build applications for mobile devices and programs for embedded devices simultaneously. Th
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Date:
01/26/2016
ElectroCraft launches RPX series BLDC motor family

ElectroCraft RPX Brushless DC Motors

ElectroCraft launches RPX series BLDC motor family
ElectroCraft, a leading fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, has expanded their Brushless DC Motor offering with the RPX22 and RPX32. These compact yet remarkably powerful 22mm and 32mm diameter motors are the first in a complete line of BLDC motors and gear motors planned for release. St
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Date:
01/26/2016
RECOM's RKZ high-isolation DC/DC converters target high-end industrial, transport ,and medical apps

RECOM RKZ DC-DC converters

RECOM's RKZ high-isolation DC/DC converters target high-end industrial, transport ,and medical apps
The latest RECOM RKZ DC-DC converters, available from Dengrove Electronic Components, introduce the option of a 24V input that completes the 2W RKZ series and scales easily from the package- and pin-compatible 1W RK and RH series converters. The new 24V models join the existing RKZ converters with 5V, 12V a
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Date:
01/26/2016
Murata announces mass production of highest Q chip inductors available

LQP02HQ series of film-type high-frequency chip inductors

Murata announces mass production of highest Q chip inductors available
Murata announced mass production of the LQP02HQ series of film-type high-frequency chip inductors in the ultra-compact 01005 size (0.4 x 0.2 mm). Along with the trend toward increased multiband capability and ever more sophisticated functions, the configuration of the RF circuits in smartphones and other compact mo
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Date:
01/25/2016
Altera's PowerSoC converter delivers leading power density, performance, and reliability

The EN6362QI PowerSoC

Altera's PowerSoC converter delivers leading power density, performance, and reliability
Altera, now a part of Intel, has expanded its Enpirion power products portfolio with a 6A PowerSoC DC-DC step-down converter that is a full-featured, highly integrated, and fully tested PowerSoC with integrated inductor. The new PowerSoC (EN6362QI) is the first in a new generation of low-VIN (input voltage) po
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Date:
01/25/2016
Mouser signs global agreement with Red Pitaya
Mouser Electronics announced a global agreement with Red Pitaya, manufacturers of the Red Pitaya system, centered on a powerful open-source software development platform for test and measurement applications. The Red Pitaya product line is designed to help people learn programming and create designs ranging fr
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Date:
01/25/2016
XP Power's latest supplies meet US DoE Level VI and EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements

VES90 series of external AC-DC power supplies

XP Power's latest supplies meet US DoE Level VI and EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements
XP Power has developed four external power supply series that enable products to meet new EU and US environmental and energy efficiency regulations, which come into force this year. The VEC40, VEC50, VEC65 and VES90 series of external AC-DC power supplies all comply with the new DoE level VI (US) and CoC Tier 2
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Date:
01/22/2016
Stockpile's high-current shunts available In 0.2 Milliohm values

HCS high-current SMD shunt resistors

Stockpile's high-current shunts available In 0.2 Milliohm values
Stackpole’s HCS high-current SMD shunt resistors are now available in a 0.2 milliohm resistance value in chip sizes of 3920 and 5930. The HCS has an all metal welded construction with a raised resistance element. This provides more efficient thermal conduction, allowing the HCS to handle higher currents with lo
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Date:
01/21/2016
Fuji Electric unveils high-speed discrete IGBT series
Fuji Electric has added a new lineup of power semiconductors to its product portfolio with the "High-Speed W" Series of high-speed discrete IGBTs. The new product series utilizes a thinner IGBT chip for miniaturization, thereby reducing power loss (turnoff loss) in switching operation by approximately 40
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Date:
01/21/2016
Gresham Power unveils 1200W compact benchtop power supply

GPS-TPS352 1200W output benchtop power supply

Gresham Power unveils 1200W compact benchtop power supply
Gresham Power Electronics, a specialist design-in distributor of power conversion products, announces the availability of its GPS-TPS352 1200W benchtop power supply. Supplied in a convenient and compact desktop case less than 50mm tall, the GPS-TPS352 provides reliable system power up to 1200W (1400W peak) with lo
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Date:
01/20/2016
Cree's latest LED family enables lower system cost
Cree expands its industry-leading portfolio of lighting-class LEDs with the addition of the XLamp XQ-A LED to the XQ LED family. The compact, ceramic-based XQ-A enables lighting manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively expand their product portfolios by leveraging an LED design that is similar to that of th
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Date:
01/20/2016
Phihong launches high efficiency, low-cost 10W wall-plug adapter series

PSM10A wall plug adapters

Phihong launches high efficiency, low-cost 10W wall-plug adapter series
Phihong USA, a leading supplier of OEM power solutions, has introduced a new series of 10W, fixed blade wall-plug adapters. Designated the PSM10A Series, the new wall-plug adapters deliver high efficiency at a low cost, making them ideally suited for a wide range of consumer electronics applications, including: wi
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Date:
01/20/2016
Pulse introduces multi-mode satellite navigation system antenna

Monarch Series multi-mode global navigation satellite system ceramic antennas

Pulse introduces multi-mode satellite navigation system antenna
Pulse Electronics' Monarch Series multi-mode global navigation satellite system ceramic antennas provide wireless signal reception for the four major global and regional satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou (Compass), and Galileo. The Monarch Series W3010 is a compact, low profile antenna that delivers high eff
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Date:
01/20/2016
Fairview Microwave launches high-rel electromechanical switches in compact SMT packages

Electromechanical SPDT switches

Fairview Microwave launches high-rel electromechanical switches in compact SMT packages
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, announces a brand new line of high-reliability SPDT surface mount electromechanical RF switches that cover broadband frequencies from DC to 8 GHz. These new RF switches offer exceptional reliability and repeatable performance which ma
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Date:
01/19/2016
Allegro claims first automotive integrated buck LED driver with internally-generated PWM dimming

Allegro’s A6214 and A6216 devices

Allegro claims first automotive integrated buck LED driver with internally-generated PWM dimming
Allegro MicroSystems Europe announced two new single-IC switching regulators that provide constant-current output to drive high-power LEDs in automotive applications. These devices are the industry’s first to allow LED dimming without the need for local microcontroller or timer-based or PWM dimming control. Allegro’s A6214 and
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Date:
01/19/2016
Vishay Intertechnology's IGBT power modules increase efficiency and reduce conduction losses in TIG welding

Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new half-bridge and single-switch IGBT power modules

Vishay Intertechnology's IGBT power modules increase efficiency and reduce conduction losses in TIG welding
Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new half-bridge and single-switch IGBT power modules designed specifically for TIG welding machines. Built on Vishay's proprietary Trench PT IGBT technology, the VS-GP100TS60SFPbF, VS-GP250SA60S, VS-GP300TD60S, and VS-GP400TD60S provide extremely low collector-to-emitter vol
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Date:
01/19/2016
Emerson's energy app helps businesses save money
With a long history of involvement in promoting energy savings, Emerson Industrial Automation has invested massively in research into technological solutions and services designed to cut energy bills. On the strength of this expertise, Emerson now presents the Energy Savings Advisor, its new mobile app offering bu
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Date:
01/19/2016
Cornell Dubilier's hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytics handle 30g with very low ESR

SMT Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier's hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytics handle 30g with very low ESR
Cornell Dubilier Electronics has announced ruggedized versions of their SMT Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, now able to withstand continuous vibrations of up to 30g of stress. This rating has been accomplished through electrical and mechanical redesign. Hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytic capacitors co
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Date:
01/19/2016
KOSTAL releases PIKO MP series single-phase inverters

PIKO MP series single-phase inverter

KOSTAL releases PIKO MP series single-phase inverters
The new PIKO MP series from KOSTAL is a family of single-phase inverters with low performance categories of 1.5 – 4.2 kW satisfy the corporate philosophy of "Smart connections." in several respects. It goes without saying that the new mini stars also display the three great product benefits of flexibility, co
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Date:
01/15/2016
EPC's development boards with 200 V eGaN FETs enable high efficiency up to 30 MHz

EPC's new development board

EPC's development boards with 200 V eGaN FETs enable high efficiency up to 30 MHz
EPC's new development boards enable power systems designers to easily and quickly evaluate the high efficiency achieved with 200 V gallium nitride transistors in class-E amplifiers, current-mode class-D, and push-pull converters operating up to 30 MHz. These development boards are designed for class-E applicatio
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Date:
01/15/2016
ROHM's latest PMICs optimized for Intel’s 6th-gen Skylake core processor architecture

The BD99991GW PMIC

ROHM's latest PMICs optimized for Intel’s 6th-gen Skylake core processor architecture
ROHM has released for mass production two system Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs).These PMICs are optimized for low power and will enable fanless designs of space-conscious mobile PC products such as Ultrabooks™, 2-in-1 detachables, and tablets built around Intel’s 14nm Skylake processor.  The BD99991GW
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Date:
01/15/2016
MicroPower Direct unveils the MPM-05SV series of miniature, single output 5W AC/DC power supplies

The MPM-05SV series

MicroPower Direct unveils the MPM-05SV series of miniature, single output 5W AC/DC power supplies
Available now from MicroPower Direct, the MPM-05SV series is a family of miniature, single output 5W AC/DC power supplies. They are part of a series of products that range from 5W to 25W. These units are specifically designed to allow use in industrial power systems requiring 277 VAC operation. Six standard m
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Date:
01/15/2016
Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch-CP ICs can dramatically improve charging performance of smart mobile devices
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced its InnoSwitch-CP family of off-line CV/CC flyback switching ICs. The new devices incorporate a constant power output profile which, when paired with an adaptive-voltage protocol such as Qualcomm Qui
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Date:
01/15/2016
Molex offers fully-harnessed cables for heavy industrial applications

Fully customisable cable assemblies and harnesses for use in harsh environments

Molex offers fully-harnessed cables for heavy industrial applications
Molex offers fully customisable cable assemblies and harnesses for use in harsh environments, such as those found in industrial automation and robotics applications. By combining its modular D-Sub mixed layout and Heavy Duty Connector families with Flamar cables, Molex cable assembly and harnessing service helps OE
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Date:
01/13/2016
Renesas expands ground-breaking IoT platform
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced new developments for the Renesas Synergy Platform, including the commercial release of the Renesas Synergy Software Package (SSP) version 1.0.0, mass production availability of the S7G2 Renesas Synergy Microcontrollers (MCUs), an
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Date:
01/13/2016
Rutronik to focus on IoT at Embedded World

Rutronik is focusing on the IoT at embedded world 2016 (booth 5.238)

Rutronik to focus on IoT at Embedded World
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente is focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) at embedded world 2016 (booth 5.238): At RUTRONIK EMBEDDED visitors will find selected components from the areas of Wireless, Displays, Boards and Storage characterized by their durability, long-term availability and high integration ca
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Date:
01/13/2016
IBC SOLAR claims first solar cables that comply with new Euro standard
IBC SOLAR, a leading photovoltaic system provider, has had the IBC FlexiSun solar cable in its portfolio for more than ten years. The latest version of the all-purpose solar cable, which is buriable and produced in Bavaria, meets the new standard EN 50618. IBC SOLAR is therefore currently the only system service pr
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Date:
01/13/2016
Wind River advances connected car with IoT-enabled automotive platform
Wind River, a leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), has introduced a next-gen automotive software platform for the command center of the connected car, Wind River Helix Cockpit. Cockpit was designed from the ground up to meet the intersecting needs of the automotive and IoT landscapes. Wi
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Date:
01/12/2016
RS Components' latest SSRs boost channel capacity in space-constrained applications

RS Components' SSR

RS Components' latest SSRs boost channel capacity in space-constrained applications
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has revealed a new own-brand range of highly miniaturised solid-state relays (SSRs), which enable small panels or cabinets to support extremely high channel count. The RS-branded SSRs http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/solid-state-relays/8886861/ have the industry's
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Date:
01/07/2016
Osram unveils smart LED lamp controlled by the Thread

Thread-compatible smart LED lamp

Osram unveils smart LED lamp controlled by the Thread
Smart lighting solutions are carving out their place in ever more living rooms. When it comes to smart homes, Osram has already demonstrated its innovative capacity in the past with its smart lamps and luminaires in the Lightify series. Now Osram is carrying on with the first smart LED lamp controlled by the Th
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Date:
01/07/2016
Linear's 2A single-inductor bidirectional backup supply offers continuous power under supply disruption
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3643, a bidirectional, high-voltage boost capacitor charger that automatically converts to a buck regulator for system backup. The proprietary, single-inductor topology with integrated PowerPath functionality does the work of two separate switching regulators, reducing size, co
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Date:
01/06/2016
Applied DNA Sciences tagging tech protects electrical infrastructure
Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based supply-chain, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft technology, product genotyping and product authentication solutions, announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide its increasingly popular metal marking product to one of Europe’s leading electricity pr
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Date:
01/06/2016
Fuji Electric introduces HVAC combination variable-frequency drives in North America

FRENIC-HVAC Combination Variable Frequency Drive

Fuji Electric introduces HVAC combination variable-frequency drives in North America
Fuji Electric of America has announced that they have begun manufacturing their FRENIC-HVAC Combination Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) in the company's new factory in Roanoke, VA in order to reduce turnaround time and customize panels to suit customers' individual applications. The complete series includes 208V
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Date:
01/06/2016
Toshiba's expanded TZ1000 application processors for wearables simplify low-power designs

ApP Lite application processors

Toshiba's expanded TZ1000 application processors for wearables simplify low-power designs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its line up of ApP Lite application processors for wearable devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). The TZ1201XBG is the latest addition to the TZ1000 series, and is based on a high performance 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4F RISC processor capable of operating at frequencies of
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Date:
01/06/2016
SiBeam introduces USB 3.0 802.11Ad reference design

USB 3.0 adapter reference design supporting the IEEE 802.11ad wireless standard (also known as WiGig)

SiBeam introduces USB 3.0 802.11Ad reference design
SiBEAM, a Lattice Semiconductor company, announced a USB 3.0 adapter reference design supporting the IEEE 802.11ad wireless standard (also known as WiGig) for wireless connectivity at gigabit per second speeds over the 60 GHz frequency band. The reference design lets OEMs add wireless gigabit connectivity to
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Date:
01/05/2016
FCI's USB 3.1 reversible type C connectors now available through TTI

FCI USB 3.1 Type C connector

FCI's USB 3.1 reversible type C connectors now available through TTI
Now available in Europe through TTI, FCI’s new USB 3.1 Type C Connectors boast a small form factor design that is reversible for quick and easy connection whichever way it is inserted. The USB 3.1 Type C Connector is a new standard plug and receptacle which provides a multi-function single cable solution for US
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Date:
01/04/2016
Allegro Microsystems launches latest 360° contactless high-resolution programmable magnetic angle-position sensor IC
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new 360° contactless high-resolution programmable magnetic angle position sensor IC that has been designed for digital systems. Allegro’s A1335 device has a system-on-chip (SoC) architecture with a front-end based on Circular Vertical Hall (CVH) technology, programmable microprocessor-based si
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Date:
01/04/2016
Lumileds’ LUXEON XR-M LED devices now at Mouser

LUXEON XR-M LED devices

Lumileds’ LUXEON XR-M LED devices now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking LUXEON XR-M LED devices from Lumileds. These modular LED devices integrate three, four, or five LUXEON M LEDs on a metal core PCB, and can be connected in series or parallel, providing manufacturers with an easy-to-use solution for outdoor and industrial lighting applications.
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Date:
01/04/2016
Avnet introduces Kintex UltraScale FPGA development kit

Kintex UltraScale FPGA Development Kit

Avnet introduces Kintex UltraScale FPGA development kit
Embedded system designers looking for a fully configurable, high-performance hardware platform for engineering and verifying applications based on the Kintex UltraScale FPGA family from Xilinx will find the functionality they need in the new Kintex UltraScale FPGA Development Kit released today by Avnet, a leading te
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Date:
01/04/2016
GaN Systems’ half-bridge eval board simplifies GaN test

GaN Evaluation Board

GaN Systems’ half-bridge eval board simplifies GaN test
GaN Systems, a leading manufacturer of gallium nitride power transistors, announced its new Half-Bridge Evaluation Board which demonstrates the performance of its GaN enhancement mode power semiconductors in real power circuits. The fully functional GS66508T-EVBHB Evaluation Board is easily configured into any ha
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Date:
12/29/2015
Everlight introduces low-power color sensor for display apps

CLS-16D17-34-DF6 sensor

Everlight introduces low-power color sensor for display apps
Everlight Electronics, a leading player in the LED and optoelectronics industry, announced the introduction of the company’s first RGB integrated color sensor. Based on CMOS technology and therefore able to operate at a minimum supply voltage of 1.7 volts, the CLS-16D17-34-DF6 adjusts the brightness of
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Date:
12/23/2015
Nordic's latest 'nRFready Smart Remote 3' reference design makes developing advanced Bluetooth smart remotes easier

nRFready Smart Remote 3 reference design

Nordic's latest 'nRFready Smart Remote 3' reference design makes developing advanced Bluetooth smart remotes easier
Nordic Semiconductor today announces it has launched its latest 'nRFready Smart Remote 3' reference design that is said to make the development of advanced Bluetooth® Smart remotes as easy as clicking on a list of check box options, and so minimizing time-to-market and unnecessary design risk. Targeting remote control O
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Date:
12/23/2015
KOA Speer introduces high-power 0612-size low-ohm resistor

WU73 1-Watt wide-terminal low-ohm chip resistor

KOA Speer introduces high-power 0612-size low-ohm resistor
KOA Speer Electronics introduced the WU73 1-Watt wide-terminal low-ohm chip resistor in an 0612 package. The WU73 is a precision resistor offering resistance values from 10mΩ to 100mΩ with a standard tolerance of ±1%. The WU73 chip resistor features wide side electrodes which provide better heat dissipati
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Date:
12/22/2015
STMicros’ latest digital power amplifiers for car audio simplify system design

FDA801/FDA801B 4-channel class-D[1] amplifier

STMicros’ latest digital power amplifiers for car audio simplify system design
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is extending its lead in digital automotive-audio technologies by launching a second generation of power amplifiers that simplify design for car-radio system suppliers and deliver better listening experiences to
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Date:
12/21/2015
Enargy Power's BM60 family of ultra-thin BladeAdapters power medical devices

BladeAdapter

Enargy Power's BM60 family of ultra-thin BladeAdapters power medical devices
Enargy Power announces the release of the new BM60 series of ultra-thin profile BladeAdapter for powering medical devices. Measuring just 127x65x22mm (5.0x2.56x0.87in), the enclosure is 34% thinner and has 28% less volume than typical 60W medical adapters currently available in the market. Compliant with the
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Date:
12/18/2015
TDK ACT45L common-mode chokes for automotive Ethernet now available in Europe through TTI

TDK ACT45L series

TDK ACT45L common-mode chokes for automotive Ethernet now available in Europe through TTI
The latest common-mode chokes from TDK offer best-in-class noise suppression for automotive Ethernet, and is now available in Europe at TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The TDK ACT45L series also boasts the smallest footprint of any common-mode choke currently available for automotive Et
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Date:
12/18/2015
Microchip claims first LoRa Alliance Certification
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced that its RN2483 LoRa module is the world’s first to pass the LoRa Alliance’s LoRaWAN Certification Program. The RN2483 module was independently tested by Espotel’s accredited test laboratory to
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Date:
12/18/2015
Linear's latest 6A synchronous step-down converter enables ±25% margining with 0.1% resolution

LTC3815 6A monolithic synchronous step-down DC/DC converter

Linear's latest 6A synchronous step-down converter enables ±25% margining with 0.1% resolution
Linear Technology announced the LTC3815, a high efficiency 6A monolithic synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with an I²C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management (PSM). The LTC3815’s simplified and intuitive PMBus “Lite” command set makes it simple to use. The digital interface provides pro
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Date:
12/18/2015
Diodes' dimmable LED driver delivers wide triac compatibility

AL1696 LED driver

Diodes' dimmable LED driver delivers wide triac compatibility
The AL1696 LED driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed to fit a wide range of triac-dimmable lighting applications, especially retrofit lamps. An integrated MOSFET, which also eliminates the need for an auxiliary winding, reduces BOM cost and component count while the option of three MOSFET voltage/current rat
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Date:
12/17/2015
ams' 16-channel LED backlight controller saves power, improves image quality
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, introduced the AS3824, a 16-channel LED TV backlight controller which performs local dimming of sections of a display screen to provide both improved picture quality and valuable power savings of up to 20-30%. The new backlight controller is intend
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Date:
12/17/2015
Silicon Labs’ highly-integrated and energy-efficient Si11x3 ambient-light sensor ICs now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Si11x3 ambient light sensor ICs from Silicon Labs. The Si11x3 family of ambient light sensors includes single-chip devices that eliminate the need for a second sensor, offer optimum display visibility, and provide superb backlight power reduction and energy efficiency. Th
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Date:
12/16/2015
Intersil's high-efficiency, highly-integrated 8A and 3A synchronous buck regulators target point-of-load apps

Intersil's DC/DC converters step-down 5V rails to point-of-load

Intersil's high-efficiency, highly-integrated 8A and 3A synchronous buck regulators target point-of-load apps
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced five new highly integrated synchronous buck regulators that step-down 5V rails to point-of-load (POL) inputs as low as 0.6V for FPGAs, DSPs and microprocessors. The feature-rich ISL8018 delivers up to 8A of co
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Date:
12/16/2015
STMicro's latest power MOSFETs enable smaller, greener automotive power

N-channel Power MOSFETs for automotive applications

STMicro's latest power MOSFETs enable smaller, greener automotive power
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new family of high-voltage N-channel Power MOSFETs for automotive applications. These AEC-Q101-qualified devices are built using ST’s state-of-the-art MDmesh DM2 super-junction technology with fast-recovery diode. The devices feature a breakdown voltage over the 400V-650V ra
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Date:
12/15/2015
Paper Battery's PowerResponder hybrid supercapacitor meets highest environmental and product-safety standards

PowerResponder hybrid super capacitors are available in sizes from 90F to 9000F

Paper Battery's PowerResponder hybrid supercapacitor meets highest environmental and product-safety standards
Paper Battery Company, developer of an innovative supercapacitor-based energy storage and battery enhancement technology, announced the completion of UL certification for its PowerResponder product line. PowerResponder is a line of new hybrid supercapacitors with technology enhancements that aim to replace traditional li
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Date:
12/14/2015
Molex's cost-effective connection system for vehicle–wiring apps now at TTI

Molex’s rugged ML-XT connection system

Molex's cost-effective connection system for vehicle–wiring apps now at TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, now stocks Molex’s rugged ML-XT connection system in Europe. Featuring a market leading high-performance seal technology, it is a cost competitive solution offering superior reliability for critical vehicle-wiring applications in harsh environments. The sophistic
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Date:
12/14/2015
AEG Power Solutions simplifies power protection for small and medium enterprises

Power Rack Solution UPS system

AEG Power Solutions simplifies power protection for small and medium enterprises
 AEG Power Solutions, a provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, introduced the PRS (Power Rack Solution) UPS system, specifically developed to meet the needs of small and medium size companies to protect their IT assets from mains po
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Date:
12/14/2015
Phihong releases its smallest PoE midspans

15W single port PoE midspan

Phihong releases its smallest PoE midspans
Phihong USA, a leader in the development of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology solutions, has released a new series of volumetrically compact 15W single port PoE midspans designed to power IEEE802.3af compliant applications, including: IP telephones, wireless network access points, and security cameras. Currently av
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Date:
12/14/2015
Linear's 8-switch matrix LED dimmer simplifies complex LED matrix designs

LT3965 LED bypass switching device

Linear's 8-switch matrix LED dimmer simplifies complex LED matrix designs
Linear Technology announced the LT3965, a LED bypass switching device that enables independent dimming and diagnostics of eight individual LEDs or LED segments. The LT3965 works in conjunction with a LED driver circuit configured as a current source. It features eight individually controlled floating 17V/330mΩ NMO
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Date:
12/10/2015
Allegro unveils simple yet robust automotive linear regulator IC

Allegro’s A4481 regulates input voltages between 5.25 to 40 V, down to a 5 V ±1% accurate output voltage

Allegro unveils simple yet robust automotive linear regulator IC
Allegro MicroSystems, announced a new, AEC-Q100 qualified, linear voltage regulator IC with control, diagnostics, and protection features that address requirements of automotive applications. Allegro’s A4481 regulates input voltages between 5.25 to 40 V, down to a 5 V ±1% accurate output voltage, and is able to
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Date:
12/08/2015
Omron's durable miniature switches can handle 5 million operations

Omron D2LS durable compact SMT switches are aimed specifically at high-use switching applications

Omron's durable miniature switches can handle 5 million operations
Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched two durable new compact surface mount switches aimed specifically at high use switching applications such as elevator switches, circuit breakers, digital pens and laser pointers. The new Omron D2LS switches have a rated life of at least 5 million operations and
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Date:
12/08/2015
Diodes' adjustable current regulators simplify driving LED strips

BCR420U and BCR421U constant-current regulators

Diodes' adjustable current regulators simplify driving LED strips
The BCR420U and BCR421U constant-current regulators (CCR) introduced by Diodes Incorporated provide a simple means of driving low-power linear LED strips. Target applications are those that benefit from the improved efficiency, flexibility and longer life offered by LEDs as an emerging lighting source. These in
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Date:
12/08/2015
A blink replaces the double-click for mobile eye tracking devices

The Synios IRED from Osram

A blink replaces the double-click for mobile eye tracking devices
The new super low-profile Synios IRED from Osram Opto Semiconductors sets a new standard for eye tracking in mobile devices. Currently the most compact infrared LED (IRED) in the high-power class, its low height is of particular benefit in smartphones and tablets because its high optical output of 1200 mW (typ.) an
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Date:
12/08/2015
Eaton supercapacitor UPSs offer solid back-up power for short runtimes

Eaton’s new supercapacitors offer a wide range of benefits compared to traditional batteries

Eaton supercapacitor UPSs offer solid back-up power for short runtimes
Eaton now delivers a complete back-up power solution that uses in-house manufactured supercapacitors instead of batteries. The power management company’s new supercapacitors, when combined with an Eaton UPS, provide a convenient and affordable alternative in applications where only short-term power protection is
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Date:
12/07/2015
Ideal Power's latest battery chargers handle a wide range of chemistries

The major battery types supported by Ideal Power chargers include Lithium-ion (Li-on), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad), Lead-Acid and Lead-Crystal

Ideal Power's latest battery chargers handle a wide range of chemistries
Power conversion specialists Ideal Power offer a wide and versatile range of battery chargers for the most popular battery chemistries used in industrial applications and consumer products. The major battery types supported by Ideal Power chargers include Lithium-ion (Li-on), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel-Cadmium (N
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Date:
12/07/2015
ams unveils single-chip solution for ultrasonic water flow metering that can run for 20 years on one AA battery
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, extended its family of ultrasonic flow meter ICs with the TDC-GP30-F01, a complete hardware and firmware measurement solution for cold-water meters. Drawing a continuous current of just 8.5µA when capturing flow measurements at a rate of
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Date:
12/04/2015
IAR Systems supports Ambiq Micro’s Apollo MCUs targeted for wearables and IoT
IAR Systems announces that the latest version of the complete embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM supports the Apollo family of ARM Cortex-M4F microcontrollers from the semiconductor company Ambiq Micro. Since the start in 1983, IAR Systems has been building and expanding a strong
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Date:
12/03/2015
IRS2005 HVIC enhances Infineon’s driver IC family for mid- and low-voltage motor drives

The IRS200x family consists of high-side & low-side and half bridge drivers

IRS2005 HVIC enhances Infineon’s driver IC family for mid- and low-voltage motor drives
Infineon Technologies expands its 200 V driver IC portfolio with the IRS2005(S, M) for high voltage, high speed IGBTs and power MOSFETs. The new driver IC features comprehensive protection for motor drive applications with stringent space constraints such as electric garden equipment, golf carts, power tools an
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Date:
12/03/2015
STMicro's automotive multi-regulators reduce size and cost of car infotainment

The L5963 is made using ST's state-of-the-art BCD8s Automotive process technology with Deep Trench Isolation (DTI)

STMicro's automotive multi-regulators reduce size and cost of car infotainment
The lastest highly-integrated automotive-grade power-management devices from STMicroelectronics incorporates multiple voltage regulators on a single die, allowing manufacturers of car-infotainment systems to reduce the cost and size of their products. The first member of the new series, the L5963, integrates tw
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Date:
12/02/2015
Vincotech's latest PFC modules optimize energy quality and consumption

flowPFC 0 CD module

Vincotech's latest PFC modules optimize energy quality and consumption
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the release of flowPFC 0 CD modules. Engineered to optimize energy quality and consumption for welding, SMPS and embedded drive applications rated from 1 to 6 kW, these power factor correction modules draw maximum power from the gr
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Date:
12/02/2015
Linear's 5W AutoResonant wireless power transmitter offers foreign object detection

5W AutoResonant Wireless Power Transmitter

Linear's 5W AutoResonant wireless power transmitter offers foreign object detection
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4125, a wireless power transmitter, complementing their wireless receiver ICs for the wireless charging market. The LTC4125 is a simple, high performance monolithic full bridge resonant driver, capable of delivering up to 5W of power wirelessly to a companion receiver. It fu
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Date:
12/01/2015
Microchip’s MCP9600 integrated thermocouple EMF-to-temp converter now at Mouser

MCP9600 thermocouple EMF-to-temperature converter

Microchip’s MCP9600 integrated thermocouple EMF-to-temp converter now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MCP9600 thermocouple EMF-to-temperature converter from Microchip Technology. The MCP9600 is presented as the first thermocouple-conditioning integrated circuit to combine precision instrumentation, a precision temperature sensor and a precision, high-resolution analog-to-digital co
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Date:
12/01/2015
OMC 's active alignment-based fiber-optic links solve consistency problems for HV apps

Fiber optic cable assembly with Active Alignment technology

OMC 's active alignment-based fiber-optic links solve consistency problems for HV apps
HV applications such as power distribution networks and power supplies often require optical isolation because of the voltages present, however, achieving consistency of performance has proven a challenge for many providers. OMC has combined 30 years of experience in producing glass and polymer fibre optic ca
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Date:
11/30/2015
Toshiba launching small-package MCU with built-in pre-driver for motor control

TMPM37AFSQG pre-driver

Toshiba launching small-package MCU with built-in pre-driver for motor control
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its TX03 series of ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers with the launch of the TMPM37AFSQG. The new IC is presented as the world’s smallest vector control microcontroller that incorporates Toshiba’s Vector Engine Plus (VE+) coprocessor and a pre-driver to enable brushless DC
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Date:
11/30/2015
Rigol enhances appeal of the DS1000Z-Plus by offering 'on-site' MSO upgradeability

Rigol offers an easy MSO-Upgrade for their entry-level Oscilloscope Series

Rigol enhances appeal of the DS1000Z-Plus by offering 'on-site' MSO upgradeability
Rigol Technologies EU is going to enhance the attractivity of their Low End Oscilloscope Series DS1000Z by introducing the “on-customer-site” MSO Upgradeability. With this new opportunity it is possible to start with the low-priced DS1000Z-plus model and upgrade the mixed signal functionality later wh
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Date:
11/30/2015
Arrow's SmartEverything development board for the IoT now at RS Components
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents and a distributor for engineers, has announced availability of the SmartEverything Internet of Things (IoT) development kit from Arrow Electronics. The new SmartEverything ‘Fox’ board is an Arduino-form-factor IoT system-on-module that comes with a multitude of
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Date:
11/26/2015
ROHM presents highly-integrated Intelligent Power Modules for high-performance switching at SPS IPC Drives 2015

ROHM’s highly integrated Intelligent Power Modules

ROHM presents highly-integrated Intelligent Power Modules for high-performance switching at SPS IPC Drives 2015
ROHM Semiconductor presents its latest IPM (Intelligent Power Module) family optimized for high speed and power-efficient operation in motor driving and inverter applications at SPS IPC Drives 2015. The 600V modules integrate a range of components such as gate drivers, bootstrap diodes, IGBTs or ROHM’s proprietary Lo
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Date:
11/26/2015
IDT's latest SPDT switch features KZ constant impedance tech

The IDT F2923 low insertion loss SPDT absorptive RF switch

IDT's latest SPDT switch features KZ constant impedance tech
Integrated Device Technology introduced the industry’s first single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) RF switch featuring its patent-pending KZ constant impedance technology. The IDT F2923 is a low insertion loss SPDT absorptive RF switch designed for a multitude of RF applications, including base stations (2G, 3G, 4G
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Date:
11/24/2015
XP Power claims world’s smallest 130W AC-DC power supplies

ECP130 series miniature open-frame AC-DC power supplies

XP Power claims world’s smallest 130W AC-DC power supplies
XP Power has announced the high efficiency ECP130 series of miniature open-frame AC-DC power supplies, with safety approvals for the ITE and medical equipment markets. The units deliver the full 130 W output with only 10 CFM of forced air cooling and are also able to provide a high convection cooled rating of 10
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Date:
11/24/2015
Anritsu's ShockLine VNA solutions can lower test costs

ShockLine MS46500B

Anritsu's ShockLine VNA solutions can lower test costs
Anritsu introduced an E-band option for its ShockLine MS46500B series of 2- and 4-port performance Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) that addresses the market need to lower cost-of-test for E-band components. With the option installed, the MS46500B series can reduce production costs and more efficiently verify th
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Date:
11/24/2015
Infineon's 2EDN EiceDRIVER for MOSFETs sets new standards in robustness and power dissipation

2EDN EiceDRIVER ICs come in industry standard 8-pin packages and feature two independent, non-isolated low-side channels

Infineon's 2EDN EiceDRIVER for MOSFETs sets new standards in robustness and power dissipation
Infineon Technologies launched their new 2EDN7524 EiceDRIVER ICs for the PFC, LLC and synchronous rectification stages of switch mode power supplies. With this newly introduced driver IC family Infineon is leveraging its extensive knowledge and leading market position offering dedicated MOSFET drivers for the fi
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Date:
11/24/2015
RS Components' solid-state relays have built-in touch-proof finger protection for industrial apps
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents and a distributor for engineers, has announced availability of two new solid-state relay (SSR) series from Kudom. These new SSRs offer built-in touch-proof protection and high-quality performance at a highly competitive price to meet the demands of industrial OE
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Date:
11/24/2015
IDT introduces highly-integrated PMIC for enterprise SSD and computing apps

The P8300 flexible, highly programmable PMIC

IDT introduces highly-integrated PMIC for enterprise SSD and computing apps
Integrated Device Technology introduced a new multi-channel power management IC (PMIC) optimized for enterprise solid state drives (eSSD) and designed to speed time to market and revenue. The P8300 is a flexible, highly programmable PMIC ideal for a broad set of data center, enterprise and high-performance computing ap
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Date:
11/20/2015
Linear's low-cost HV automotive battery-stack monitor delivers high accuracy & improved safety

The LTC6811 high-voltage battery stack monitor

Linear's low-cost HV automotive battery-stack monitor delivers high accuracy & improved safety
Linear Technology launched the LTC6811 high-voltage battery stack monitor, a drop-in replacement for the LTC6804 with higher performance and 25% lower price. The LTC6811 is a complete battery measuring IC for hybrid/electric vehicles that incorporates a deep buried Zener voltage reference, high voltage multiplexers, 16-
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Date:
11/18/2015
Ericsson’s 60A digital PoL DC/DC converter offers high power density and scalability
Ericsson announced the launch of a new 60A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module, the BMR466, designed to power microprocessors, FPGAs, ASICs and other digital ICs on complex boards. Up to eight of the fully regulated 60A (maximum) POL converters can be connected in parallel to deliver up to 480A in
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Date:
11/18/2015
TI’s smart diode controller realizes the power of zero

The LM74610-Q1 features a unique floating ground architecture that models a diode behavior with zero ground curren

TI’s smart diode controller realizes the power of zero
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first smart diode controller with zero quiescent current that provides better efficiency versus Schottky diodes and p-channel MOSFETs. The LM74610-Q1 provides lower power consumption and heat in a compact solution size, making it well-suited for reverse polarity pr
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Date:
11/18/2015
Infineon’s rugged TRENCHSTOP 5 S5 IGBTs extends operational lifetime and efficiency in PV & UPS apps
Infineon Technologies continues to improve IGBT performance with the release of their S5 (S for soft) family. It is based on the ultra-thin wafer TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBT. This family has been developed specifically for AC-DC energy conversion in industrial applications switching up to 40 kHz, typically to be found in
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Date:
11/12/2015
Intepro’s 3KW DC power source offers high-end features in low-profile unit

PSI 9000 2U programmable DC power source

Intepro’s 3KW DC power source offers high-end features in low-profile unit
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), introduced the PSI 9000 2U programmable DC power source, providing a 1-3KW supply with a feature set typically found in higher power 3U systems. The PSI 9000 2U power source features an interactive system with touch pa
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Date:
11/12/2015
Triad’s medical-grade power transformers offer 4KV isolation, low-voltage step-down

VPM Series medical-grade toroidal isolation transformer

Triad’s medical-grade power transformers offer 4KV isolation, low-voltage step-down
Triad Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of magnetic components for medical, industrial, commercial and aerospace applications, introduced the VPM Series of medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers offering both 4KV of dielectric isolation and low-voltage step-down. The VPM Series’ single-transformer solution le
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Date:
11/12/2015
Powerbox's latest low-leakage power supplies empower advanced medical tech

Medline family power supplies

Powerbox's latest low-leakage power supplies empower advanced medical tech
Powerbox, a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced new products in the medical Medline family. The OFM30 30W extra-low-leakage power supplies are best in class EMC for medical systems in CF class, and its leading OFM225 225W series suitable for BF class expands with ad
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Date:
11/11/2015
AEG Power Solutions updates Protect Blue UPS for large data centers
AEG Power Solutions, a leading provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, launched its latest Protect Blue UPS at Data Centre World Frankfurt. Aimed at large data centers that require the highest standards of reliability, the new Protect Bl
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Date:
11/10/2015
Adesto Technologies introduces extended-voltage-range memory
Adesto Technologies, a leading provider of application-specific, feature-rich, ultra-low power non-volatile memory products, announced the launch of a new line of extended voltage range (1.65V-4.4V Vcc) serial Flash memory products. In 2014, Adesto introduced the world's first wide VCC 1.65V to 3.6V ser
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11/10/2015
Hirose's high-current hybrid connector saves space and cost

BM24 Series hybrid board-to-FPC connector system

Hirose's high-current hybrid connector saves space and cost
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new hybrid power and signal connector designed for power line connection in various applications. The high-power BM24 Series board-to-flex printed circuit (FPC) connector features a unique, space saving design that concentrates po
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11/10/2015
Astrodyne TDI's RP328 3-phase EMI filter has touch-proof terminals

Astrodyne TDI's RP328 family of filters

Astrodyne TDI's RP328 3-phase EMI filter has touch-proof terminals
Astrodyne TDI, a leader in the design and manufacture of EMI and RFI power line filters, now offers its RP328 series with screw-type, touch-proof terminals. This single stage, 3-phase power line filter family targets low to midrange power inverters as well as other chassis-mounted applications that require high in
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11/09/2015
Eaton's supercap energy storage modules for backup power UPS systems provide cost-effective long-life alternative to batteries

XLM Supercapacitor Energy Storage Module

Eaton's supercap energy storage modules for backup power UPS systems provide cost-effective long-life alternative to batteries
Power management leader Eaton announced the XLM Supercapacitor Energy Storage Module, designed to provide fast discharge for bridge events in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for mission-critical applications where even brief downtime can have a major negative impact. The modules offer a highly reliable, gr
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11/09/2015
ROHM Semi claims first CXPI-compatible transceiver IC

The BD41000FJ-C enables multiplexing between ECUs, contributing to decreased vehicle weight and improved fuel efficiency by reducing the number and size of wiring harnesses

ROHM Semi claims first CXPI-compatible transceiver IC
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a transceiver IC compatible with the new low-speed, low-cost CXPI communication protocol for use in body control applications, including steering switch, AC, and instrument panel systems. The BD41000FJ-C enables multiplexing between ECUs, contributing to decreased ve
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11/06/2015
Vincotech launches flowPHASE 0 IGBT module family featuring NTC

The flowPHASE 0 family comes in compact flow 0 housings 12 or 17 mm in height

Vincotech launches flowPHASE 0 IGBT module family featuring NTC
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the release of its flowPHASE 0 family featuring NTC, a high-voltage half-bridge topology aimed to upgrade applications and drive down costs. This module is designed for charger, SMPS, solar, or ESS applications rated from 5 to 20 kW
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11/06/2015
Osram Opto's latest low-power optimated optical sensor now at Rutronik

SFH 7060 consists of three green LEDs, one red LED, one infrared LED, and one large-format photodiode

Osram Opto's latest low-power optimated optical sensor now at Rutronik
Osram Opto Semiconductors’ new sensor SFH 7060, a further development of optical sensor SFH 7050, is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. It offers excellent signal quality as well as low energy consumption and is ideal for wearables such as smartwatches and fitness armbands. Th
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11/04/2015
Mouser now shipping Intel's latest low-power Quark processor for IoT
 Mouser Electronics is now shipping the new Intel Quark microcontroller D1000, designed for Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and applications. Announced at Intel’s IoT Insights event in San Francisco, along with Intel Quark microcontroller D2000 and the Intel Quark SE microcontroller for IoT, this ne
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11/04/2015
ARM mbed and Maxim MCUs enable rapid prototyping for commercial IoT deployments

MAX32600MBED includes a MAX32600 ARM Cortex-M3 based microcontroller

ARM mbed and Maxim MCUs enable rapid prototyping for commercial IoT deployments
With the addition of MAX32600MBED to the ARM mbed IoT Device Platform program, mbed engineers and IoT developers can quickly develop embedded systems based on the MAX32600 microcontroller (MCU) from Maxim Integrated Products. To make it easier and faster to design Internet of Things (IoT) applications with diff
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11/04/2015
Diodes' cost-effective PWM controllers optimized for quick-charge apps

AP3127/H current-mode PWM controllers

Diodes' cost-effective PWM controllers optimized for quick-charge apps
Optimized for quick-charge applications in consumer portable products such as intelligent cellphone chargers and notebook adaptors, the AP3127/H current-mode PWM controllers introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution. Additional applications in the consumer electronics and
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11/03/2015
Toshiba launches high-speed photocouplers for industrial automation

The TLP2768A is suited for use in high-speed communication interfaces for industrial automation

Toshiba launches high-speed photocouplers for industrial automation
Toshiba has launched a photocoupler featuring high speed data transmission (20Mbps) and a very thin package that offers protection against extreme operating temperatures. The TLP2768A is ideally suited for use in high-speed communication interfaces for industrial automation. Contained within a new SO6L pac
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11/03/2015
Industry’s Linear's lowest-drift bandgap voltage reference has 1.5ppm/°C max & 0.5ppmP-P of noise
Linear Technology announced the LT6657, a family of ultra-stable bandgap voltage references that exhibits less than 1.5ppm/°C of temperature drift. Reinforcing this groundbreaking performance, the LT6657 has only 0.5ppmp-p of low frequency noise, less than 30ppm of long term drift and 35ppm of thermal hysteresis. The LT6657 is
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10/30/2015
ROHM releases ultra-high-efficiency 76V DC/DC buck converter

BD9G341AEFJ 12 to 76V input, 3A variable output voltage, DC/DC Buck converter with integrated 76V MOSFET

ROHM releases ultra-high-efficiency 76V DC/DC buck converter
ROHM is announcing the availability of a 12 to 76V input, 3A variable output voltage, DC/DC Buck converter with integrated 76V MOSFET optimized for high power (high voltage x large current) applications such as motors, factory automation equipment, communications infrastructure, and industrial machinery. In recent yea
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10/29/2015
Artesyn's 500W digital quarter-brick DC/DC converter empowers telecom, computing and server gear

Artesyn ADQ500 series converters

Artesyn's 500W digital quarter-brick DC/DC converter empowers telecom, computing and server gear
Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched the ADQ500 series of 500-watt quarter-brick isolated dc-dc converters with the high efficiency and thermal performance demanded by telecom network and data center equipment. ADQ500 series converters are Artesyn’s first to have both a digital interface version and an analog in
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10/29/2015
MTS presents broad range of sensor products for challenging industrial apps at SPS IPC Drives

MTS magnetostrictive sensors

MTS presents broad range of sensor products for challenging industrial apps at SPS IPC Drives
MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems, will be using this year’s SPS IPC Drives show as a platform to display its latest innovations in position sensing, based on its patented Temposonics magnetostrictive technology. In order to respond to growing market demands for position sensing solutions that are suita
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10/29/2015
ON Semi's latest audio-processing SoC enhances mobile device performance

The Pb-free LC823450 is packaged in a compact 5.52 mm x 5.33 mm WLP-154

ON Semi's latest audio-processing SoC enhances mobile device performance
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, has released its latest high-resolution audio processing System-on-Chip with 1656KB SRAM and power-efficient hardware acceleration, bringing extra space savings and longer battery life to devices such as smartphones, wearable accessories and voice recorders.   Powering the LC823450 are
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10/27/2015
RS Components launches branded USB-C connector family

USB Type-C (USB-C) defines a universal reversible-plug connector for use on all devices, supporting single-cable multi-function connectivity for data at USB3.1 speeds and beyond, as well as charging, DC power supply, and audio/video up to 4K Ultra High Definition

RS Components launches branded USB-C connector family
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, has extended its own-brand portfolio with a range of competitively priced cable assemblies and connectors supporting the convenient new USB Type-C standard. USB Type-C (USB-C) defines a universal reversible-plug connector
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10/27/2015
Atmel SMART E70 ARM-based MCUs now at Mouser

SMART SAM E70 microcontroller

Atmel SMART E70 ARM-based MCUs now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the new SMART SAM E70 flash-based microcontroller from Atmel Corporation. This new high-performance Atmel microcontroller is based on a 32-bit ARM® Cortex® M7 core running at up to 300MHz with an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU). The device allows designers to increase pe
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10/27/2015
XP Power launches convection-cooled 3x5-in. 250 W AC/DC power supplies
XP Power launched the CHD250 AC/DC power supply series of ultra-efficient 250 Watt convection cooled single-output units for applications that require medium power in an open frame, fan-less design. With a compact 3 x 5” standard footprint that fits within a 1U height, the series meets international safety app
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10/27/2015
Diodes' automotive MOSFETs protect vehicle ECUs against reverse-polarity battery connections

The DMP4015SPSQ 40V P-channel MOSFET

Diodes' automotive MOSFETs protect vehicle ECUs against reverse-polarity battery connections
The DMP4015SPSQ 40V P-channel MOSFET introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed to protect automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) against the risk of reverse-battery connection. ECUs are used in a growing number of automotive control applications and, with some vehicles deploying up to 80 ECUs, the need to
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10/27/2015
TDK unveils compact SMD push-pull transformers
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS SMD push-pull transformers featuring compact dimensions of just 9 mm x 8 mm x 5.7 mm. Windings with center taps are located on both the primary and secondary side. The series comprises five types with different transformation ratios ranging between 1:1 and 1:3.8. Th
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10/27/2015
ALD's latest MOSFETS automatically balance supercapacitors in industrial applications

Supercapacitor Auto Balancing MOSFET

ALD's latest MOSFETS automatically balance supercapacitors in industrial applications
Advanced Linear Devices, Inc. (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced a family of Supercapacitor Auto Balancing (SAB) Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) designed for industrial applications to regulate and balance leakage currents while minimizing energy us
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10/27/2015
Powerbox's latest high-performance supplies target next-gen industrial apps

The Industrial Line comprises single, dual and multiple output converters in the power range from 150 to 650W.

Powerbox's latest high-performance supplies target next-gen industrial apps
Powerbox, a leader in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced its new Industrial Line of standard AC/DC power supplies. With over 200+ products covering a wide span in power, output voltages, mechanical format and cooling options, the Industrial Line of products is a comprehensive product por
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10/23/2015
Allegro's fast-recovery rectifier diodes enable high-accuracy temperature detection in real time

The FMKS series is used for thermal protection of switching power supplies

Allegro's fast-recovery rectifier diodes enable high-accuracy temperature detection in real time
Allegro MicroSystems announced the release of a fast-recovery rectifier diode series that incorporates a Schottky barrier diode (SBD) for temperature detection. The FMKS series is used for thermal protection of switching power supplies for various applications and is offered by Allegro and manufactured and developed by
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10/21/2015
RPS Endurance inverters offer parallel operation, available in 20-ft ICON ND stations up to 2.25 MWac

Electrical Schematic of RPS Station ICON ND with 2 x 2 units of RPS Endurance

RPS Endurance inverters offer parallel operation, available in 20-ft ICON ND stations up to 2.25 MWac
Bonfiglioli’s RPS Endurance inverters are now ready to tango: With the introduction of the new tandem feature, two units operate seamlessly in parallel on a single medium-voltage transformer winding. This makes the performance and ease of handling of RPS Endurance inverters now fully available for megawatt-scale PV
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10/21/2015
Latest BenchVue software version eliminates instrument programming for custom creation of automated tests
Keysight Technologies announced the release of the latest version of its popular BenchVue software. BenchVue is an intuitive, easy-to-use PC software application that provides multiple-instrument measurement visibility and data capture that eliminates the need for instrument programming.   This landmark 3.0 ver
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10/21/2015
ON Semi's latest solutions enable state-of-the-art wireless and recharging in hearing aids

Ezairo 7150 SL wireless-enabled audio processor

ON Semi's latest solutions enable state-of-the-art wireless and recharging in hearing aids
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, further underlines its leadership position in assisting next-generation hearing aid development with the introduction of two new products: HPM10, a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC); and Ezairo 7150 SL, a wireless-enabled audio processor.   Ezairo 7150 SL uses the
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10/21/2015
HITEC Power Protection claims most efficient UPS solution
HITEC Power Protection, the inventor of Dynamic UPS, announced the availability of its Power PRO series. The new UPS power solution is presented as the most efficient option available for mission-critical facilities, offering a 20 percent energy consumption improvement equating to the greatest reliability and up
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10/21/2015
TI claims smallest and lowest-power battery management solution for wearables & IoT

The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, load switch, buck converter, pushbutton control and battery voltage monitor all in one

TI claims smallest and lowest-power battery management solution for wearables & IoT
Delivering optimal battery life while reducing power consumption, Texas Instruments introduced a highly integrated battery management solution presenting the industry’s lowest quiescent current (Iq) at 700-nA with the buck converter, operating at 1.8V. The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, lo
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10/20/2015
Anaren's latest family of passive RF components for high-energy RF apps such as ‘smart’ microwave ovens

Anaren announced that it has developed and introduced a family of passive RF components specifically designed for high-energy RF applications

Anaren's latest family of passive RF components for high-energy RF apps such as ‘smart’ microwave ovens
Anaren announced that it has developed and introduced a family of passive RF components specifically designed for high-energy RF applications, such as the new generation of ‘smart’ microwave ovens that refine how the RF energy employed in cooking is more precisely directed and modulated for improved cooking re
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10/20/2015
ams’ AS7000 biosensor claims highest-accuracy low-power optical pulse-rate measurement

AS7000 block diagram

ams’ AS7000 biosensor claims highest-accuracy low-power optical pulse-rate measurement
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, announced the launch of the AS7000, the first member of a new family of health/fitness solutions aimed at wearable devices. The AS7000 solution incorporates a highly integrated optical sensor module accompanied by software to provide industry-leading, hig
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10/19/2015
KOA Speer's latest current-sense chip resistor handles high temps

UR73V 1206-size thick-film current sense resistor

KOA Speer's latest current-sense chip resistor handles high temps
KOA Speer Electronics introduced the UR73V, 1206-size thick-film current-sense resistor with a high operating temperature -55°C +155°C. The UR73V2B is AEC-Q200 qualified and has a 0.5W power rating and a resistance range of 10mΩ ~ 100mΩ. With a standard tolerance of ±1.0%, and T.C.R. values of +100ppm/°
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10/15/2015
FLIR’s TG54 & TG56 take temperature measurements safely

FLIR Spot IR Thermometer

FLIR’s TG54 & TG56 take temperature measurements safely
FLIR launched the new TG54 and TG56 Spot IR Thermometers, which allow professionals to quickly and easily take measurements in places that are out of reach for most IR thermometers. Without temperature measurement, professionals in many different industries would have a harder time doing their jobs.  These thermomet
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10/15/2015
VPX user-definable power and ground development system targets Open VPX military apps

TecSYS 3U VPX development chassis

VPX user-definable power and ground development system targets Open VPX military apps
Verotec is supplying configured TecSYS 3U VPX development chassis to a major US-based defense contractor for use in its new product developments. The half-width 3U KM6-RF subrack is the centerpiece of a 6U TecSYS thermally managed, powered, cooled and EMC screened desktop system. The core of the systems is a 6-
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10/15/2015
Rugged modular compact PC enhances functionality in low-power embedded systems

The A172 features an industry standard pinout and the ability to support multiple processor options

Rugged modular compact PC enhances functionality in low-power embedded systems
Aitech Defense Systems has released a low profile rugged compact PC (RCP) that provides exceptional design flexibility in a low power, high performance computing system. Developed around a standard Type 6 COM Express module, the new A172 features an industry standard pinout and the ability to support multiple pr
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10/13/2015
Anritsu adds scalar transmission capability to ShockLine USB VNAs

MS46121A PC-controlled ShockLine 1-port USB Vector Network Analyzer

Anritsu adds scalar transmission capability to ShockLine USB VNAs
Anritsu Company introduced a scalar transmission option for its MS46121A PC-controlled ShockLine 1-port USB Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) that transforms multiple MS46121A models into a simple scalar system. This new option enables scalar measurements to be made between MS46121A VNAs in either a one-to-one (1
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10/13/2015
JFZ series X2 EMI suppression film caps rated to 310Vac

JFZ series X2 interference suppression, metalised polyester film, capacitor

JFZ series X2 EMI suppression film caps rated to 310Vac
Components Bureau introduces the JFZ series of X2 interference suppression, metalised polyester film, capacitors. A rated mains voltage of up to 310Vac allows the JFZ series to be used with 277Vac nominal inputs, prevalent in the US market for lighting, in addition to 115Vac and 230Vac nominal mains voltages. Th
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10/13/2015
EOS Power claims smallest 120W AC/DC supply available

(M)WLP120 Series Medical and Commercial Low Profile, High Efficiency AC/DC supply

EOS Power claims smallest 120W AC/DC supply available
EOS Power, a leading designer, manufacturer and seller of small size and high efficiency Power Supplies released the (M)WLP120 Series of Medical and Commercial Low Profile, High Efficiency AC/DC products. The (M)WLP120 Series is the third addition to the ultra-small EOS low profile high efficiency series of pro
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10/08/2015
Excelsys' Xsolo ultra-compact 1,000W power supply supports high-reliability systems

XSolo 1U high, ultra-compact single output modular power supply

Excelsys' Xsolo ultra-compact 1,000W power supply supports high-reliability systems
Excelsys Technologies' XSolo family of 1U high, ultra-compact single output modular power supplies offer designers of critical systems an off the shelf high reliability power solution. The most common way of increasing system reliability is to deploy a redundant power solution. This is much more cost effective tha
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10/08/2015
Tektronix expands bench instrument lineup with new power supplies, function generator

Versatile, flexible and cost-effective instruments are the staples of well-equipped engineering work benches

Tektronix expands bench instrument lineup with new power supplies, function generator
Tektronix, a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, introduced additions to a family of Keithley power supplies and a new 60 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator featuring best-in-class price performance that together give engineers an expanded range of options for adding essential in
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10/06/2015
Powerbox's 150W and 300W medical open-frame supplies for BF apps perform in low airflow conditions

Medline series AC/DC single-output open-frame power supply

Powerbox's 150W and 300W medical open-frame supplies for BF apps perform in low airflow conditions
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and for more than three decades a leading force in medical power supplies, introduced the Medline series of 150 and 300 AC/DC single-output open-frame (2x4 and 3x6) power supplies for in-design in medical type BF application requiring high performance in
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10/06/2015
Silego introduces the SLG59M1600V single-channel power switch

The SLG59M1600V is optimized for apps like high-current, low-voltage power-rail distribution

Silego introduces the SLG59M1600V single-channel power switch
Silego Technology, a developer of highly configurable and cost-effective mixed signal products, announced a new addition to its expanding single-channel, self-contained, reverse-blocking integrated power-switch product portfolio. The SLG59M1600V is optimized for high-current, low-voltage power-rail distribution, po
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10/06/2015
KEMET claims smallest high-voltage ceramic caps with internal arc protection

High-Voltage ArcShield Capacitor

KEMET claims smallest high-voltage ceramic caps with internal arc protection
KEMET has announced the world’s smallest high-voltage surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with internal arc protection. The EIA 0603 case size has been added to KEMET’s High-Voltage ArcShield product portfolio with voltage ratings up to 1,000 volts. High-voltage capacitors are typically
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10/06/2015
Diodes' 30V MOSFET enables rapid and safe discharge of bulk caps on FPGA power rails

DMN3027LFG 30V N-channel MOSFET

Diodes' 30V MOSFET enables rapid and safe discharge of bulk caps on FPGA power rails
The DMN3027LFG 30V N-channel MOSFET introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed as a switch to rapidly and safely discharge large bulk capacitors used on FPGA power rails. The latest FPGAs found in telecoms equipment, servers and data centers have multiple power rails that need to be correctly sequenced to sa
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10/06/2015
Bosch Sensortec claims first custom programmable 9-axis motion sensor

BMF055 compact 9-axis motion sensor

Bosch Sensortec claims first custom programmable 9-axis motion sensor
Bosch Sensortec launched the BMF055, a compact 9-axis motion sensor that is easy to program for a particular application. The BMF055 is well suited to the needs of customers developing advanced application-specific sensor fusion algorithms, adding sophisticated motion sensing capabilities, and replacing multiple di
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10/06/2015
Wind River advances development of IoT devices with their latest version of Linux
Wind River, a leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), introduced the latest version of Wind River Linux, which brings together the flexibility and interoperability of open source along with improved user experience and scalability for addressing the opportunities and challenges of IoT. Th
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10/05/2015
Dialog Semi serves smart homes with Bluetooth support for Apple HomeKit
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly-integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting, and Bluetooth Smart technology, announced a Bluetooth Smart development kit, with full support for Apple HomeKit, to accelerate development of smart home accessories. In a recent report on the con
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10/05/2015
WAGO introduces easy-to-use shield clamping saddles

790 Shield Clamping Saddles

WAGO introduces easy-to-use shield clamping saddles
WAGO’s 790 Shield Clamping Saddles now come with a patented latching mechanism offering unparalleled usability. Force-free installation is guaranteed via a spring that can be easily latched open while positioned over the conductor and the busbar and just as easily released on the conductor shield. For added saf
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10/05/2015
Lenze's modular i500 frequency inverters bundle leading-edge control tech

i500 frequency inverters

Lenze's modular i500 frequency inverters bundle leading-edge control tech
Lenze, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announced the launch of its new line of fully scalable i500 frequency inverters. The functions and power of the new range of i500 frequency inverters can be tailored to virtually any machine application an
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Date:
09/30/2015
Linear's 15Msps, 18-Bit no-latency SAR ADC touts a 20dB SNR improvement over pipelined ADCs

LTC2387-18 15Msps, 18-bit SAR ADC

Linear's 15Msps, 18-Bit no-latency SAR ADC touts a 20dB SNR improvement over pipelined ADCs
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2387-18, an ultrafast 15Msps, 18-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with no cycle latency and no pipeline delay. The LTC2387-18 digitizes wideband analog signals up to the Nyquist frequency with very low distortion. Applications ranging fr
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Date:
09/30/2015
Cypress Semi’s solar-powered IoT kit with BLE connectivity now at Mouser

S6SAE101A solar-powered IoT device kit

Cypress Semi’s solar-powered IoT kit with BLE connectivity now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the S6SAE101A solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device kit from Cypress Semiconductor Corp. The S6SAE101A kit provides an easy-to-use platform for the development of a solar-powered IoT device with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless connectivity. The Cypress S6SAE101A
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Date:
09/29/2015
TDK's expanded series of automotive power inductors now available at TTI

CLF7045NI-D wirewound SMD power inductors

TDK's expanded series of automotive power inductors now available at TTI
TDK’s CLF-NI-D series of rugged power inductors for use in automotive electronics is now available in Europe through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The new CLF7045NI-D wirewound SMD power inductors feature high efficiency and reliability over a very wide temperature range extending fr
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Date:
09/29/2015
Corcom high-current 3-phase filters offer a compact solution
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announces the launch of its new high current Corcom 3-phase filter. The new APH and APS series offer the alternative energy inverter and motor drive industries filters that combine high current with compact size, light weight and rugged terminations. “Weight and space
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09/29/2015
Vincotech unveils flowRPI 1 family of 3-in-1 rectifier, dual PFC, and inverter devices

The flowRPI 1 family integrates three topologies into one flow1 housing

Vincotech unveils flowRPI 1 family of 3-in-1 rectifier, dual PFC, and inverter devices
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the release of its flowRPI 1 family, a new 3-in-1 solution that integrates three topologies into one flow1 housing. This module is designed for welding, charger and SMPS applications rated from 1.5 to 7 kW.   The new flowRPI 1 fa
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09/29/2015
TI claims industry’s fastest 600-V gate driver

UCC27714 half-bridge gate driver for discrete power MOSFETs and IGBTs that operate up to 600 V

TI claims industry’s fastest 600-V gate driver
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s fastest half-bridge gate driver for discrete power MOSFETs and IGBTs that operate up to 600 V. The UCC27714 high-side, low-side driver with 4-A source and 4-A sink current capability reduces component footprint by 50 percent, enabling higher power density in high-frequency, of
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09/28/2015
TDK's medically-certified low-power DC/DC converters have a 4:1 input range

PXC-M series DC-DC converter

TDK's medically-certified low-power DC/DC converters have a 4:1 input range
TDK announced the introduction of the PXC-M series of 3W, 6W and 10W DC-DC converters. Packaged in the industry-standard DIP-24 footprint, the medically-certified units can operate over a wide 4:1 input range. With 5,000Vac input to output isolation, these efficient converters are suitable for use in a broad sp
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Date:
09/28/2015
Intersil's PMIC/charger power combo drives 2-in-1s, ultrabooks, and tablets
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, introduced its latest power saving solutions for 2-in-1s, ultrabooks and tablets: the ISL95852 highly integrated power management IC (PMIC) and the ISL95521 battery charger. Both devices meet Intel‘s IMVP8 specifications to
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Date:
09/28/2015
KEMET launches gold-plated terminations for harsh apps

KEMET's gold-plated termination options in its high-temperature 200 degrees Celsius ceramic capacitors

KEMET launches gold-plated terminations for harsh apps
KEMET introduced a series of gold plated termination options to its high temperature 200 degrees Celsius ceramic capacitor product lines. Gold terminations were developed to accommodate mission critical, high reliability and high temperature applications where the use of pure tin and tin-lead plating may compromise lo
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Date:
09/28/2015
Toshiba pumps up the volume with an advanced audio transistor output amplifier

A smaller bipolar transistor for use in the output Tr stage of high-definition audio systems

Toshiba pumps up the volume with an advanced audio transistor output amplifier
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched a smaller bipolar transistor for use in the output Tr stage of high-definition audio systems. The new 2SA1943N and 2SC5200N provide the same high quality sound output as the now-famous 2SA1943 and 2SC5200 but in a TO-3P(N) package and just three quarters of the width and le
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Date:
09/24/2015
Vishay's recovery rectifiers for reducing switching losses and over-dissipation in automotive and telecom apps now available through TTI

FRED Pt recovery rectifiers from Vishay

Vishay's recovery rectifiers for reducing switching losses and over-dissipation in automotive and telecom apps now available through TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, now stocks the new FRED Pt recovery rectifiers from Vishay in Europe. With their extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics, low leakage current, and low forward voltage drop of 0.93V, the components reduce switching losses and over-dissipation in
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Date:
09/24/2015
Maxim Integrated's small, low-power MAX3262x MCUs now at Mouser

MAX32620/MAX32621 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated

Maxim Integrated's small, low-power MAX3262x MCUs now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MAX32620/MAX32621 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated. The MAX3262x devices are based on the 32-bit RISC ARM Cortex-M4F microcontroller with a floating point unit (FPU), ideally suited for the emerging category of medical and fitness applications. Both devices include 2MB
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Date:
09/24/2015
Signal Transformer's M4L international power isolation transformers are certified to an array of safety standards

M4L Series International Power Isolation Transformers

Signal Transformer's M4L international power isolation transformers are certified to an array of safety standards
Signal Transformer, a division of Bel Fuse, announced that its high efficiency M4L Series of International Power Isolation Transformers has expanded its certification to numerous UL Safety Standards, including UL 60601-1 (medical electrical equipment). The 12-part series offers OEMs the ability to streamline ac
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Date:
09/24/2015
Newark element14 now offers ROHM 3-Pphase brushless fan motor controllers
Newark element14 is now offering a series of ROHM three-phase brushless fan motor controllers. The controllers – part of the BD6201x and BM620x families of products – synthesize the optimal driving signal from hall sensor signals and output the synthesized signal to control the external level shifter and po
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Date:
09/24/2015
Artesyn launches ConfigPro power supply configurator

ConfigPro online power supply configurator

Artesyn launches ConfigPro power supply configurator
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the ConfigPro online power supply configurator to help customers find the optimal solution from the three million plus combinations enabled by its range of configurable power supplies. The ConfigPro tool will make it easier for industrial and medical equipment designers to
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Date:
09/23/2015
Toshiba's latest voltage regulator Integrates power-on-reset and window-watchdog functions

The TB9005FNG and TB9021FNG contribute to improved safety in automotive systems

Toshiba's latest voltage regulator Integrates power-on-reset and window-watchdog functions
Toshiba has announced two new 5V constant-voltage regulators for use in the automotive industry. The TB9005FNG and TB9021FNG incorporate system reset functions for microcontrollers that contribute to improved safety in automotive systems.   These new ICs incorporate system reset functions including a wind
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Date:
09/22/2015
Astrodyne TDI's rugged, lightweight digitally-controlled test rectifier has cathodic protection

Lightweight Test Rectifier

Astrodyne TDI's rugged, lightweight digitally-controlled test rectifier has cathodic protection
Astrodyne TDI, a leading developer and manufacturer of specialized power solutions, has introduced a rugged and portable test rectifier. The Lightweight Test Rectifier (LTR), part of the Defender product line, is designed to test impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) installation sites. Weighing less than
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Date:
09/22/2015
Infineon digitizes power for energy-efficient LEDs

ICL8105 is a digitally-configurable flyback controller

Infineon digitizes power for energy-efficient LEDs
Every fifth kilowatt hour of electricity around the world is used for artificial light. LED technology, however, is making significant savings possible. About 13 million tons of CO2 could be saved in Germany alone, equaling the emission of about seven million cars; in German office buildings, the electricity bi
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Date:
09/22/2015
Diodes' 100V MOSFETs are optimized for PoE apps

DMN10H120SFG MOSFET

Diodes' 100V MOSFETs are optimized for PoE apps
The DMN10H120SFG MOSFET introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed as a switch for IEEE 802.3 compliant 48V Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) systems. This switch enables the delivery of power through the Ethernet cable to end-applications such as wireless access points, VoIP phones, point-of-sale terminals, call sy
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Date:
09/22/2015
Plessey develops chip-scale optics for its GaN-on-Silicon LEDs

Chip Scale Optics permits design of light emission angles down to ten degrees direct from the LED

Plessey develops chip-scale optics for its GaN-on-Silicon LEDs
Plessey announced that it has developed a patented technology for Chip Scale Optics (CSO) based on its award winning GaN-on-Silicon MaGIC LEDs. Chip Scale Optics permits design of light emission angles down to ten degrees direct from the LED. Having the primary optics on-chip eliminates the cost of primary optics ty
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Date:
09/22/2015
Power Integrations' 725 V InnoSwitch-EP ICs enable designers to comply with ENERGY STAR and ErP TEC

InnoSwitch-EP family of off-line CV/CC flyback switching ICs

Power Integrations' 725 V InnoSwitch-EP ICs enable designers to comply with ENERGY STAR and ErP TEC
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced the InnoSwitch-EP family of off-line CV/CC flyback switching ICs. Featuring an integrated 725 V MOSFET, synchronous rectification and precise secondary-side feedback sensing control, the new IC fam
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Date:
09/21/2015
Atmel's SAMW25 SmartConnect Wi-Fi module now at Mouser

SAMW25 SmartConnect module

Atmel's SAMW25 SmartConnect Wi-Fi module now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the SAMW25 SmartConnect Wi-Fi module from Atmel. The SmartConnect SAMW25 module is presented as the industry’s first fully-integrated FCC-certified Wi-Fi module with a standalone microcontroller and hardware security from a single source. The fully integrated SAMW25 delivers a
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Date:
09/16/2015
ROHM's USB Type-C power controller ICs target laptops and tablets
ROHM has recently announced the development of a new class of power controller ICs compatible with the latest USB Power Delivery (Rev2.0) and Type-C (Rev1.1) specifications. The BM92TxxMWV series supports not only conventional USB power supply modes up to 7.5W (5V@1.5A), but also newly expanded power levels up
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Date:
09/16/2015
Diodes' mini low-power IC enables cost-effective headset detection

AZV5001 headset detection IC

Diodes' mini low-power IC enables cost-effective headset detection
The AZV5001 headset detection IC introduced by Diodes Incorporated is targeted at cost- and power-sensitive consumer electronics such as mobile phones, tablet computers and media players. The integration of a comparator, OR gate and N channel MOSFET into a miniature package enables the connection of a headset wi
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Date:
09/16/2015
Power Integrations' charger interface IC is compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 Tech
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced its newest member of the ChiPhy charger-interface IC family CHY103D, the first IC for off-line AC-DC chargers compatible with the Quick Charge (QC) 3.0 protocol from Qualcomm Technologies. Used alongside
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Date:
09/16/2015
Extended-length LED light engines speed production, cut costs

Light engine that are up to 48 inches long and 15 inches wide are lighting up the bottom line of LED light fixture manufacturers

Extended-length LED light engines speed production, cut costs
Light engine that are up to 48 inches long and 15 inches wide are lighting up the bottom line of LED light fixture manufacturers who create linear products such as replacements for fluorescent lighting. This advancement in light engine design allows for the quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper assembly of linear
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Date:
09/16/2015
Microchip drives 8-bit MCU evolution with innovative development platform

MPLAB Code Configurator

Microchip drives 8-bit MCU evolution with innovative development platform
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced an expansion of the development platform for its growing portfolio of innovative 8-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) with Core-Independent Peripherals (CIPs). Designers can combine these building bl
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Date:
09/11/2015
Microsemi introduces industrial-rated PoE midspans
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor and system solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its PD-9001GI and PD-9501GI Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) midspan injectors, expanding the company’s industry-leading PoE product offering into new industrial an
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Date:
09/10/2015
SolarEdge launches HD-Wave solar inverter technology
SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, introduces its HD-Wave inverter technology. Based on its track record of optimized PV solutions, SolarEdge has developed a novel power conversion topology that represents one of the most significant le
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Date:
09/10/2015
Pulse's isolation power transformers suit communications interface apps

PH9085 push-pull transformer

Pulse's isolation power transformers suit communications interface apps
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, introduced a new series of power transformers that offers isolation to communication interfaces such as RS485, CAN, MODBus, and ProfiBus for automation, automotive, and smart grid applications. The PH9085 Series is part of Pulse Electronics' isolation tra
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Date:
09/09/2015
TE Connectivity’s dual-wall heat-shrink tubing meets UL VW-1 flammability spec

DWFR dual-wall heat shrink tubing

TE Connectivity’s dual-wall heat-shrink tubing meets UL VW-1 flammability spec
TE Connectivity introduced the DWFR (dual wall, fire-retardant) product line – its first dual wall heat shrink tubing products to be rated for the UL VW-1 flammability test specified by the UL 224 standard. The DWFR tubing products’ highly flame retardant polyolefin jacket and a thermoplastic inner adhesive wa
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Date:
09/09/2015
Toshiba to expand range of GaN-on-Si high-power white LEDs

TL1L4 series white LEDs

Toshiba to expand range of GaN-on-Si high-power white LEDs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has added four new products to its TL1L4 series of white LEDs. These new additions provide a high luminous flux and are suited to applications ranging from street and stadium lighting to LED light bulbs and down lighting for use in the home.   Like the existing members of the T
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Date:
09/09/2015
KEMET's T598 high-performance organic capacitor for automotive apps now available at TTI

KO-CAP organic capacitor

KEMET's T598 high-performance organic capacitor for automotive apps now available at TTI
KEMET's KO-CAP organic capacitor is now available in Europe at TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. This sold electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode combines the low ESR of multilayer ceramic, the high capacitance of aluminium ele
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Date:
09/07/2015
RS Components offers electrical design software for engineering professionals

DesignSpark Electrical

RS Components offers electrical design software for engineering professionals
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, announced the launch of DesignSpark Electrical, which brings the benefits of design software to all those not already using electrical CAD tools. The new software targets electrical design engineers and other electrical pr
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Date:
09/07/2015
Schaffner's ECOsine high power line passive harmonic filters now available in IP23 and IP54 enclosures

Schaffner ECOsine High Power Line Passive Harmonic Filters

Schaffner's ECOsine high power line passive harmonic filters now available in IP23 and IP54 enclosures
The Schaffner Group further broadens its product offering in the field of power quality. The ECOsine High Power Line passive harmonic filters are now also available in two cabinet versions with protection class IP23 and IP54. By introducing IP23 and IP54 cabinet versions of the high-power passive harmonic filters, Sc
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Date:
09/07/2015
ESCATEC addresses overheating in high-brightness LEDs

ESCATEC's Heat Spreader for LEDs

ESCATEC addresses overheating in high-brightness LEDs
ESCATEC, one of Europe's leading providers of contract design and manufacturing services, will be launching its solution to the challenge of effectively cooling high brightness LEDs on its stand E8 at the LED Professional Symposium 2015 in Bregenz, Austria on 22-24 September 2015. http://www.led-professional-symposium.com ESCATEC's Heat Spreader
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Date:
09/07/2015
Mitsubishi Electric launches SUMMIT Series UPS

SUMMIT Series UPS

Mitsubishi Electric launches SUMMIT Series UPS
Mitsubishi Electric, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing reliable, environmentally friendly uninterruptible power systems (UPS), announced its latest three-phase UPS, known as the SUMMIT Series. This new UPS incorporates SiC (silicon carbide) semiconductors, the next generation of power modules, re
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Date:
09/07/2015
STMicro unveils set-top-box SoC with integrated WiFi
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced its Cannes Wi-Fi (STiH390) System-on-Chip, targeting HD HEVC[1] Wi-Fi IP client and interactive set-top-box markets. Customers expect to get flawless experiences at home when watching their fa
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Date:
09/07/2015
IPI's battery charging transformers support rugged industrial apps

Battery Charging Transformer Series

IPI's battery charging transformers support rugged industrial apps
With their novel perfect-layer coil winding technology, the new highly reliable Battery Charging Transformer Series from Innovative Power (IPI), a Datatronics company, is designed to support a wide range of standard and custom voltage battery-powered devices that operate in rugged industrial plant environments. IPI battery c
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Date:
09/04/2015
Pioneer Power Solutions launches UL1008 self-protecting automatic transfer switch line

Pioneer UL1008 ATS

Pioneer Power Solutions launches UL1008 self-protecting automatic transfer switch line
Pioneer Power Solutions, a company engaged in the manufacture, sale and service of electrical distribution and on-site power generation equipment, including paralleling switchgear, has launched a new line of self-protecting Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). The new ATS line is highly suitable for applications on
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Date:
09/04/2015
Premier Magnetics' high-efficiency SIP converters suit distributed-power apps

PDCS single-in-line-package DC-DC converters

Premier Magnetics' high-efficiency SIP converters suit distributed-power apps
Premier Magnetics, a leader in high-quality magnetic components for switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters and data communications applications, announced additions to its PDCS family of self-contained, single-in-line-package (SIP) DC-DC converters for distributed power applications. These compact, low-profile, po
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Date:
09/04/2015
Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator needs only 7µA of quiescent current

LT8631 1A, 100V input-capable synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator needs only 7µA of quiescent current
Linear Technology announced the LT8631, a 1A, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 90% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3V to 100V input voltage range makes it ideal fo
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Date:
09/04/2015
AVX's high reliability, low DCL tantalum SMT capacitors serve medical apps

T4J Medical Series tantalum SMD capacitors

AVX's high reliability, low DCL tantalum SMT capacitors serve medical apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the T4J Medical Series tantalum SMD capacitors. Specifically designed for use in implantable, non-life-support and non-implantable life support medical applications, T4J Medical Series capacitors exhibit high standard re
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Date:
09/03/2015
Keysight Technologies' compact supplies enable accurate, reliable bench testing

E36100 compact DC power supply

Keysight Technologies' compact supplies enable accurate, reliable bench testing
Keysight Technologies introduced a series of compact DC power supplies that offer LAN and USB interfaces and accurate, reliable power for testing and validating designs. The E36100 Series adds five new models with up to 100 V or 5 A output to Keysight’s extensive portfolio of bench power supplies.   Design and validation e
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Date:
09/03/2015
ROHM's LAPIS Li-Ion battery-monitoring LSI delivers industry-low consumption without an MCU

ML5233 10-cell lithium-ion battery monitoring LSI

ROHM's LAPIS Li-Ion battery-monitoring LSI delivers industry-low consumption without an MCU
LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group company, has recently announced the development of a 10-cell lithium-ion battery monitoring LSI that provides a current consumption of only 25μA (typ.), the lowest in the industry, making it ideal for battery protection systems in cordless vacuum cleaners, electric tools, and ot
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Date:
08/31/2015
Wide range of MOSFET relays from Omron now available from TTI

G3VM MOSFET relays

Wide range of MOSFET relays from Omron now available from TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks Omron’s comprehensive G3VM range of MOSFET relays featuring various packages, different contact forms, switching capacities and functions in Europe. Combining the advantages of electromechanical an
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Date:
08/31/2015
Linear's high-voltage boost & inverting charge pumps deliver low-noise dual outputs with post-regulating ±50mA LDOs

The LTC3265 high-voltage, low-noise dual-output power supply

Linear's high-voltage boost & inverting charge pumps deliver low-noise dual outputs with post-regulating ±50mA LDOs
Linear Technology announced the LTC3265, a high voltage, highly integrated, low noise dual output power supply which takes a single positive input supply (VIN_P) and generates low noise bipolar rails up to ±2•VIN_P without any inductors. The device includes a boost doubling charge pump, an inverting charge pu
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Date:
08/31/2015
Amphenol's industrial power connectors offer reliable, safe operation

IP44 and IP67 rated Amphe-309 connectors

Amphenol's industrial power connectors offer reliable, safe operation
Amphenol Industrial Products Group, a leader in interconnect systems, introduced a new generation of industrial power connectors for use in harsh industrial, commercial, data center applications. The IP44 and IP67 rated Amphe-309 provides safe and reliable portable electrical connections for the most extreme en
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Date:
08/31/2015
RECOM’s latest low-power AC/DC power supplies handle extended operating temps

RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 low-power modules

RECOM’s latest low-power AC/DC power supplies handle extended operating temps
Dengrove Electronic Components now has RECOM’s latest AC/DC power supplies featuring an extended operating temperature range allowing for use in areas where temperatures drop as low as -40°C. The RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 low-power modules have rated outputs of 2 or 3W respectively, with the 2W module now b
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Date:
08/27/2015
Rutronik carries Kyocera crystals for low-power apps

With six new qualified crystal units, Kyocera supports Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51 series of multi-protocol SoC devices for ultra-low power wireless applications

Rutronik carries Kyocera crystals for low-power apps
With six new qualified crystal units, Kyocera supports Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51 series of multi-protocol SoC devices for ultra-low power wireless applications. The crystal units are now available from Rutronik. Nordic’s device family is built around a 32-bit ARM® Cortex M0 processor core. For this
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Date:
08/27/2015
Artesyn's supply for medical & ITE apps crams 1500W in a 10 x 5.2 x 2.5-in. package

LCM1500 Series of 1500 watt power supplies from Artesyn

Artesyn's supply for medical & ITE apps crams 1500W in a 10 x 5.2 x 2.5-in. package
Sager Power Systems, a specialized group within Sager Electronics dedicated to power conversion products, is proud to announce the LCM1500 Series of 1500 watt power supplies from Artesyn. The LCM1500 series is an enclosed power supply with fan consisting of five primary single output models of 12 / 15 / 24 / 36 / 4
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Date:
08/27/2015
AVX Accu-P MP capacitors empower implantable medical & RF apps

Accu-P MP Series capacitors

AVX Accu-P MP capacitors empower implantable medical & RF apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of thin film chip capacitors specifically designed to meet the demanding performance specifications for implantable medical devices. Delivering extremely tight capacitive tolerances, exceptionally repeatable pe
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Date:
08/27/2015
Microsemi's XMC form factor SATA SSD serves industrial and defense apps

ANSI/VITA 42.3-2014-compliant PCI Express interface XMC form factor SATA SSD

Microsemi's XMC form factor SATA SSD serves industrial and defense apps
Microsemi,a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced an ANSI/VITA 42.3-2014-compliant PCI Express interface XMC form factor serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) solid state drive (SSD) for industrial and defense applications whe
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Date:
08/26/2015
Infineon's new power MOSFETs empower appliances

StrongIRFET Power MOSFET

Infineon's new power MOSFETs empower appliances
DIY tools such as cordless drills and saws have to be handy and durable. Therefore, the electronic components used in the applications need to be space-saving and rugged. Infineon Technologies has extended its StrongIRFET Power MOSFET family and thereby provides a solution that fulfills both requirements. The Lo
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Date:
08/26/2015
Atmel’s low-power SAM D10/D11 microcontrollers now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the SAM D10 and SAM D11 SMART ARM-Based Microcontrollers from Atmel. The SAM D10/D11 are low-power microcontrollers based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex -M0+ processor operating at a maximum frequency of 48MHz. The SAM D10/D11 microcontrollers boast a rich set of peripherals, flexibility, and
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Date:
08/26/2015
Murata extends D1U54 series AC & DC input models to 1200W
Murata Power Solutions released the D1U54-D-1200 series of DC-input front end power supply modules. The 1000VRMS isolated power supplies provide a 12Vdc output at 1200 Watts, with a standby voltage at up to 20 Watts of power. With a power density of 28 watts per cubic inch, the slim 54.5mm (2.15“) width and 1U
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Date:
08/26/2015
High-output photovoltaic simulator can increase rack power density up to 50%

Elgar Terrestrial Solar Array Simulators

High-output photovoltaic simulator can increase rack power density up to 50%
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, has expanded its industry-leading Elgar Terrestrial Solar Array Simulators (TerraSAS) line of standalone photovoltaic (PV) simulators. With the newest Embedded TerraSAS (ETS), users can now test isolated and non-isolated string in
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Date:
08/25/2015
Coilcraft's latest 120W planar transformers are optimized for active clamp forward converters

PoE120PL Series high-efficiency planar transformers

Coilcraft's latest 120W planar transformers are optimized for active clamp forward converters
Coilcraft has introduced the PoE120PL Series of high-efficiency planar transformers which are optimized for active clamp forward converters, including use in Power over Ethernet PSE and pre-standard PD devices. The PoE120PL Series is suitable for 60-120 Watt applications such as thin clients, monitors, industrial Et
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Date:
08/25/2015
Allegro’s A5929 targets integrated starter generator applications

A5929 full-bridge gate driver IC

Allegro’s A5929 targets integrated starter generator applications
The A5929 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a full-bridge gate driver IC designed to drive N-channel external power MOSFETs in automotive applications including integrated starter generator (ISG) systems. The device incorporates a specially designed charge pump regulator that provides a full gate drive vol
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Date:
08/25/2015
MINMAX's latest 3W PCB-mount AC/DC supply comes in a 1 x 1 x 0.64-in. package

AAF-03 series of 3-watt switching AC/DC power supplies

MINMAX's latest 3W PCB-mount AC/DC supply comes in a 1 x 1 x 0.64-in. package
MINMAX has released the AAF-03 series of 3 watt switching AC/DC power supplies in an encapsulated PCB Mount package featuring measuring only 1 x 1 x 0.64”. The AAF-03 series are a cost effective solution for space-critical applications in consumer appliances, instrumentation and communication equipment. The AAF-03 ser
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Date:
08/24/2015
Microchip's eXtreme low-power PIC MCUs double the flash and add new security options
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. Features of the new PIC24F “GB4” family include an integrated hardware crypto engine with both OTP and Key RA
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Date:
08/24/2015
Stackpole's latest chip resistor arrays offer anti-sulfur convex termination tech

RAVS Series convex termination anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays

Stackpole's latest chip resistor arrays offer anti-sulfur convex termination tech
Stackpole Electronics released the RAVS Series of convex termination anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series utilizes thick film technology with lower silver inner terminations to significantly reduce the susceptibility of the array to contamination by sulfur. This performance is proven with less than 1%
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Date:
08/24/2015
Amphenol's high-vibration brush terminals target harsh environments

Amphenol's high vibration brush

Amphenol's high-vibration brush terminals target harsh environments
Amphenol Industrial Products Group, a leader in interconnect systems, now offers a novel high vibration brush terminal series designed to withstand harsh environments. By intermeshing two small wire bundles together, a superior electrical connection is made with 14 to 70 points of contact per mated pair. The brush-lik
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Date:
08/19/2015
Microchip announces latest PIC32MX 32-bit MCUs

PIC32MX1/2 MCU

Microchip announces latest PIC32MX 32-bit MCUs
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a new series within its PIC32MX1/2 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) family that features a large 256 KB Flash configuration and 16 KB of RAM in small-footprint packages. These latest additions to this pop
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Date:
08/19/2015
Fairview Microwave releases coaxial high-power RF, microwave, and millimeter wave limiters

High-power coaxial limiters

Fairview Microwave releases coaxial high-power RF, microwave, and millimeter wave limiters
Fairview Microwave, a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, introduced a new family of broadband, high power limiters that aid in protecting sensitive RF receivers and components such as LNAs that are in close proximity to high power signals. The new high power limiters from Fairview Microwave
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Date:
08/17/2015
TRINAMIC launches EtherCAT slave controller IC

TMC8460 EtherCAT slave controller IC

TRINAMIC launches EtherCAT slave controller IC
TRINAMIC, a leading provider of motion control technologies, announced a new EtherCAT-compliant slave controller IC. It is the world’s first EtherCAT slave controller to integrate real-time, latency-free I/O peripherals. The new TMC8460 slaver controller is also the first device in a new EtherCAT-compliant int
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Date:
08/17/2015
Linear's dual step-down DC/DC controller with digital system management drives DrMOS & power blocks with 70ms start-up

LTC3887-1 dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller

Linear's dual step-down DC/DC controller with digital system management drives DrMOS & power blocks with 70ms start-up
Linear Technology announced the LTC3887-1, a dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with I²C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management. The LTC3887-1 differs from the previously released LTC3887 by providing a three-state PWM signal, enabling the use of DrMOS, power blocks or similar pow
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Date:
08/17/2015
Pasternack unveils a line of coaxial packaged bi-directional amplifiers

Bi-directional RF amplifiers

Pasternack unveils a line of coaxial packaged bi-directional amplifiers
Pasternack, a manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduced a new line of bi-directional amplifiers that are used for sending and receiving radio signals in key applications such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), unmanned ground vehicles, L and S band radar, military radio, co
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Date:
08/17/2015
Fast-acting ceramic fuses enhance safety in hazardous environments

C308F Bussmann series fuses

Fast-acting ceramic fuses enhance safety in hazardous environments
Power management company Eaton announced the C308F Bussmann Series of fast-acting, ceramic tube fuses for intrinsic safety requirements used in hazardous environments such as network barriers and other equipment used in mines, oil drilling structures, gas stations, gas meters, chemical refineries and hazardous ma
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Date:
08/12/2015
Qualcomm launches next-gen GPU architecture and image signal processor
Qualcomm Technologies has introduced its next-generation visual processing technology with updated versions of its graphics processing unit (GPU) and image signal processing (ISP) unit, to deliver significant advancements in performance, power efficiency and user experience to Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Th
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Date:
08/12/2015
Eaton introduces 9395 high-performance UPS
Power management company Eaton announced the Power Xpert 9395 high performance model uninterruptible power system (UPS) in the Americas, providing best-in-class efficiency and scalable battery runtimes for data centers, light industrial applications and multi-tenant data centers (MTDCs). Eaton’s newest solution bu
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Date:
08/12/2015
Linear's 60V dual DC/DC controller has digital control & programmable loop compensation

The LTC3886 60V input dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller

Linear's 60V dual DC/DC controller has digital control & programmable loop compensation
Linear Technology announced the LTC3886, a 60V input dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with programmable loop compensation and I²C-based PMBus interface. This controller employs a constant-frequency, current-mode architecture with programmable output voltage up to 13.8V. The LTC3886 is ideal for
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Date:
08/12/2015
Intepro introduces DC electronic load with energy recovery to AC mains

ELR9000 Series electronic DC loads

Intepro introduces DC electronic load with energy recovery to AC mains
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), introduces the ELR9000 Series of electronic DC loads. A unique feature of the ELR9000 Series is an integral, grid-synchronized inverter designed to return up to 94% of the load test energy back to the grid. The rack-mounted un
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Date:
08/11/2015
ALD's economical precision CMOS op-amps provide low input leakage current

ALD1730 Series Precision CMOS Op Amp

ALD's economical precision CMOS op-amps provide low input leakage current
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced the ALD1730 Series of affordable, precision CMOS operation amplifiers (op amps) in a standard 8 lead pinout. The new family delivers low input offset voltage, low input bias current and low supply power that enhance accuracy fo
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Date:
08/07/2015
AVX's J-CAP Series boasts the highest energy/volume

J-CAP Series solid tantalum electrolytic chip capacitors

AVX's J-CAP Series boasts the highest energy/volume
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of tantalum polymer capacitors designed to provide small, high energy, low profile solutions for demanding solid-state drive (SSD) applications. Exhibiting low ESR and the highest energy per volume (Joules/cc) of
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Date:
08/06/2015
Coilcraft's latest chip inductors claim highest inductance and Lowest DCR of any 0402-sized RF choke

0402DF Series inductors

Coilcraft's latest chip inductors claim highest inductance and Lowest DCR of any 0402-sized RF choke
Developed for use in mobile devices and cellular infrastructure equipment, Coilcraft’s new 0402DF Series chip inductors offer higher inductance values and significantly lower DC resistance than other 0402-sized inductors, making them ideal for RF choke and filtering applications. 0402DF SeriesThe 0402DF Se
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Date:
08/04/2015
TI’s SWIFT DC/DC buck converters support adaptive voltage scaling for improved efficiency

TI’s SWIFT 20-A TPS544B25 and 30-A TPS544C25 converters

TI’s SWIFT DC/DC buck converters support adaptive voltage scaling for improved efficiency
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 20-A and 30-A synchronous DC/DC buck converters with frequency synchronization for low-noise and reduced EMI/EMC and a PMBus interface for adaptive voltage scaling (AVS). TI’s SWIFT 20-A TPS544B25 and 30-A TPS544C25 converters integrate MOSFETs and feature smal
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Date:
08/03/2015
Ametherm Thermistor Delivers 680V rating for welding equipment, plasma cutters

PTC circuit protection thermistor

Ametherm Thermistor Delivers 680V rating for welding equipment, plasma cutters
Ametherm announced a new PTC circuit protection thermistor with an industry-high voltage rating for inrush current limiting and overcurrent protection in applications such as welding equipment and plasma cutters with extremely high voltages from 480 V to 930 V. The new MCL20 500100-A thermistor released today fea
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Date:
07/29/2015
Versarien's advanced low-profile heatsinks suit space-constrained designs

LPH00xx heatsink

Versarien's advanced low-profile heatsinks suit space-constrained designs
Versarien, an advanced engineering material group, has introduced a series of next-generation thermal management solutions optimized specifically for deployment in modern, streamlined, high-density electronic designs. Its new low-profile heatsinks utilize VersarienCu proprietary microporous copper technology to
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Date:
07/27/2015
ADI's highly-integrated analog front ends have 24-bit converter cores, claim best combo of low power and noise
Analog Devices introduced two analog front-end (AFE) devices with integrated 24-bit sigma-delta converter cores that deliver the industry’s best combination of low-power, low-noise and signal chain integration. The AD7124-4 and AD7124-8 AFEs connect directly to all standard industrial signal sources and sensor in
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Date:
07/27/2015
Multiphysics software speeds the optimization of electrical machines

The Analysis Setup tool in Opera v18 enables users to set up a complete chain of electromagnetic, thermal and stress analysis simulation

Multiphysics software speeds the optimization of electrical machines
An updated version of the Opera electromagnetic and multiphysics design software has been launched by Cobham Technical Services. The new version 18 release of this renowned finite element analysis and simulation software incorporates numerous enhancements to boost functionality, speed and accuracy, while further im
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Date:
07/27/2015
Linear's 42V quad synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 93% efficiency

The LT8602 42V input quad output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator

Linear's 42V quad synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 93% efficiency
Linear Technology Corporation announced the LT8602, a 42V input capable, high efficiency quad output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its quad channel design combines two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A channels with two lower voltage 1.8A channels to provide four independent outputs, delivering vo
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Date:
07/27/2015
AMETEK releases next-generation universal power line carrier

UPLC-II Universal Power-Line Carrier

AMETEK releases next-generation universal power line carrier
AMETEK Power Instruments has released the UPLC-II, its next-generation Universal Power-Line Carrier (UPLC) that is fully compatible with its UPLC and TC-10B/TCF-10B products, including checkback and trip testing features. The UPLC-II is form, fit, and functionally backward compatible with AMETEK’s original U
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Date:
07/23/2015
Micrel's latest LDO targets growing automotive space
Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified high-performance low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO) featuring an ultralow dropout of only 100mV at 300mA. The MAQ5300 comes in a tiny 2mm x 2mm DF
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Date:
07/20/2015
ams' new sensor module integrates color, proximity, gesture, and more

TMx4903 3D gesture and proximity sensors

ams' new sensor module integrates color, proximity, gesture, and more
ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, launched today a new series of advanced optical sensing modules, the TMx4903, integrating multiple functions including universal remote control, barcode emulation, RGB color sensing, proximity and 3D gesture detection in a low-profile 5.
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Date:
07/20/2015
AMETEK Power Instruments releases UPLC-II next-gen universal power line carrier

UPLC-II Universal Power-Line Carrier

AMETEK Power Instruments releases UPLC-II next-gen universal power line carrier
AMETEK Power Instruments has released the UPLC-II, its next-generation Universal Power-Line Carrier (UPLC) that is fully compatible with its UPLC and TC-10B/TCF-10B products, including checkback and trip testing features. The UPLC-II is form, fit, and functionally backward compatible with AMETEK’s original U
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Date:
07/20/2015
VARTA launches Engion Sentry 6.8 kW solar energy storage system

Engion Sentry

VARTA launches Engion Sentry 6.8 kW solar energy storage system
The VARTA Micro Group, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, announced that its subsidiary VARTA Storage has expanded its compact and powerful engion product line of energy storage systems to include engion sentry automatic ba
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Date:
07/13/2015
Excelsys' powerMod series of plug-in DC modules are target reactive loads
Excelsys Technologies Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules is optimised for driving reactive loads, such as DC motors. These new powerMods offer complete protection in systems where loads can generate high levels of reverse energy offering system builders increased system robustness and re
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Date:
07/13/2015
Micrel's tiny pin-configurable, 19V, 5A converter targets communication, enterprise, and industrial
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the availability of the MIC24046-H, a high efficiency (>90 percent peak), pin-configurable 5A synchronous buck converter in a tiny 3mm x 3mm QFN package. The device features pin se
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Date:
07/08/2015
TI half-bridge gate driver improves power system performance in hybrid vehicles

The UCC27201A-Q1 high-side/low-side gate driver

TI half-bridge gate driver improves power system performance in hybrid vehicles
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s fastest 120-V automotive grade half-bridge gate driver with robust handling features. This driver provides a propagation delay at 15ns with short rise and fall times and the tightest delay matching of 1ns for 12-V to 48-V DC/DC power supplies. The UCC27201A-Q1 high-side/low-side gate
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Date:
07/08/2015
Synopsys’ LightTools speeds design of luminaires
Synopsys, a leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced the availability of enhancements to its LightTools illumination design and analysis software. LightTools version 7.1 delivers new analytical capabilities that speed the development of luminaires, particularly fo
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Date:
07/08/2015
Techsil’s heat transfer tapes address thermal management in systems

Techsil thermally conductive tapes

Techsil’s heat transfer tapes address thermal management in systems
Heat is often the enemy of performance in today’s intricate electronic systems, Techsil’s new thermally conductive, pressure sensitive adhesive tapes provide a cooling solution by efficiently transmitting heat away from sensitive components. These double-sided tapes are designed for bonding heat sinks on PC
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Date:
07/08/2015
Vishay's AEC-Q101-qualified FRED Pt ultrafast-recovery rectifiers suit automotive and telecom apps

FRED Pt rectifiers

Vishay's AEC-Q101-qualified FRED Pt ultrafast-recovery rectifiers suit automotive and telecom apps
Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new 1 A and 2 A FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the compact low-profile SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP series package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low forward voltage drop, the AEC-Q101-qualified devices reduce switching lo
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Date:
07/07/2015
Linear's high-efficiency LTPoE++ PD controllers integrate forward/flyback controller

LT4276 LTPoE++, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controller

Linear's high-efficiency LTPoE++ PD controllers integrate forward/flyback controller
Linear Technology introduced the LT4276 LTPoE++, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controllers for applications requiring 2W to 90W of delivered power. The LT4276 integrates a PD controller and an isolated switching regulator controller, capable of synchronous operation in both forward and fl
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Date:
07/07/2015
Intepro’s regenerative AC load bank reduces energy costs up to 90%

PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank

Intepro’s regenerative AC load bank reduces energy costs up to 90%
Intepro Systems, a market leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announces the introduction of the PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank. Built around a 60 kVA chassis, the system can be paralleled for higher power requirements. It also accepts standard AC input ranges fr
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Date:
07/07/2015
Intersil claims highest-efficiency buck-boost regulator for wearables and the IoT

ISL9120 high efficiency buck-boost regulator

Intersil claims highest-efficiency buck-boost regulator for wearables and the IoT
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL9120, a buck-boost switching regulator that enables efficient power management of system power supplies and peripherals such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, memory cards or LCD modules. Its adaptive current limit PF
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Date:
07/06/2015
Yokogawa's WT3000E claims to be the most accurate and stable power analyzer available

WT3000 precision power analyser

Yokogawa's WT3000E claims to be the most accurate and stable power analyzer available
Yokogawa has enhanced its industry-leading WT3000 precision power analyser to produce the WT3000E, presented as the most accurate and stable power analyser available. “The focus on renewable energy and the need to optimise efficiency and comply with international power quality standards is placing ever greater em
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Date:
07/06/2015
RECOM's efficient and compact AC/DC supplies serve high-grade medical apps

RACMxxx series AC/DC power supply

RECOM's efficient and compact AC/DC supplies serve high-grade medical apps
Dengrove Electronic Components, RECOM’s leading UK distribution partner, is now offering the new RACM100 and RACM150 series of AC/DC power supplies, which have been spefically designed for medical applications. Meeting 2 MOPP (means of patient protection) safety approval for medical applications, these compact, hig
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Date:
07/06/2015
VARTA CoinPower Li-Ion rechargeable micro batteries target IoT and Wearables

CoinPower lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries

VARTA CoinPower Li-Ion rechargeable micro batteries target IoT and Wearables
VARTA Microbattery, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, released the CoinPower Series of lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries. Optimized to promote cost effective manufacturing efficiencies and design flexibility in
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Date:
07/06/2015
Excelsys’ powerMod plug-in DC modules are optimized for reactive loads

powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules

Excelsys’ powerMod plug-in DC modules are optimized for reactive loads
Excelsys Technologies introduced the Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads. Backed by a five-year warranty, the new XgR and XgT powerMods offer design engineers increased system robustness and reliability by providing complete pr
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Date:
07/06/2015
ABSOPULSE's railway converters offer 3.5Vn surge withstand capacity and IP66 protection

BAR 65-D3-IP66 railway-grade dc-dc converters

ABSOPULSE's railway converters offer 3.5Vn surge withstand capacity and IP66 protection
The BAR 65-D3-IP66 series is a recent addition to ABSOPULSE Electronics′ line of rugged, IP66, railway-grade dc-dc converters. The units have an input voltage surge withstand capability of a minimum of 3.5Vn for 20msec, comfortably meeting RIA12 requirements. RIA12 is the general specification for the protection of
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Date:
07/06/2015
Gaia Converter's compact 150W converter family targets mil/aero and high-end industrial apps

MGDS-155 Series

Gaia Converter's compact 150W converter family targets mil/aero and high-end industrial apps
Gaia Converter is introducing a novel compact 150W DC/DC Converter family targeting Defense, Airborne as well as High end industrial applications. The new MGDS-155 Series 9-45V and 16-80V input voltage range makes it ideal for all Defense and Airborne applications with wide input bus and transients variations: Com
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Date:
07/02/2015
CHERRY releases evaluation kit for innovative energy-harvesting switch tech

Cherry Evaluation Kit 2.0

CHERRY releases evaluation kit for innovative energy-harvesting switch tech
CHERRY Industrial Solutions has released an updated Evaluation Kit 2.0 to demonstrate their market leading Energy Harvesting Switch Technology. The kit, containing an energy harvesting generator, rocker switch and a snap-action switch, receiver with antenna, USB cable and receiver manual, provides users with a
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Date:
07/02/2015
IZT expands support for digital radio

S1000 signal generator

IZT expands support for digital radio
IZT expands its comprehensive support for Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) applications adding new features to its high performance S1000 signal generator family. IZT introduced the DAB ContentServer Embedded Edition for the S1000. The new option integrates DAB, DAB+ and DMB multiplexing and makes the functionality of
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Date:
06/29/2015
TDK's wide range input converters deliver 30W in a square inch

CCG series DC/DC converter

TDK's wide range input converters deliver 30W in a square inch
TDK announced the introduction of the CCG30 series of 30W DC-DC converters. Packaged in an industry-standard 1 x 1 inch footprint, the CCG series can operate over a wide 4:1 input range. Enclosed in a metal case with six-sided shielding, these high performance converters are suitable for use in data and tele-communications, in
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Date:
06/26/2015
Smart steering wheel spots drowsy or incapacitated drivers

Smart Steering Wheel

Smart steering wheel spots drowsy or incapacitated drivers
Krippner Inc., in cooperation with Guttersberg Consulting, announced that their innovative SensoFoil sensing technology now can measure sensitivity in addition to position. By using enhanced SensoFoil to measure pressure, car and vehicle manufacturers can add an extra level of safety to their steering wheels. Du
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Date:
06/24/2015
Power Integrations' HiperPFS-3 PFC ICs target light-load performance

HiperPFSTM-3 power factor correction IC

Power Integrations' HiperPFS-3 PFC ICs target light-load performance
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced its HiperPFS-3 family of power factor correction ICs, which offer high power factor and high efficiency across the entire load range. Targeting applications with continuous power demands up to 405 W
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Date:
06/24/2015
RS Components adds Infineon IGBT modules to power semi portfolio

Infineon IGBT modules

RS Components adds Infineon IGBT modules to power semi portfolio
RS Components, a distributor for engineers, has added 75 new Infineon IGBT modules to its portfolio of over 200 products from leading vendors, bringing greater choice to designers and installers seeking energy-efficient solutions to power conversion and control challenges. The new modules are suitable for applications su
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Date:
06/23/2015
Stadium Power releases ultra-compact high-efficiency 500W switchmode supply

AQF500 series

Stadium Power releases ultra-compact high-efficiency 500W switchmode supply
Stadium Power, a leading UK based provider of power supply solutions, announced the availability of the AQF500 series of ultra compact high efficiency 500 watt switch mode power supplies with Active PFC. These single output power supplies offer high power density up to 26W per cubic inch in just a 5” x 3” (1
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Date:
06/22/2015
CHERRY’s energy-harvesting switches need no wires or batteries

CHERRY Energy-Harvesting Switch Modules

CHERRY’s energy-harvesting switches need no wires or batteries
CHERRY Energy Harvesting Switch Modules meet the increasing demand for simple and flexible wireless data transmission of switch signals with maintenance-free low energy consumption. CHERRY’s innovative wireless and battery-less Energy Harvesting Technology provides effective control solutions for countless ap
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Date:
06/22/2015
RS Components now stocking KEMET HV C0G FT-CAP high-voltage ceramic capacitors

KEMET HV C0G FT-CAP capacitors

RS Components now stocking KEMET HV C0G FT-CAP high-voltage ceramic capacitors
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has extended its support for high-voltage design by adding the latest KEMET HV C0G FT-CAP ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) from 500V to 2500V, in a range of popular capacitance values from 30pF to 3.3nF. KEMET’s strong but pliable FT-CAP Flexible Termination te
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Date:
06/19/2015
SEL introduces reliable and secure microgrid control system

SEL microgrid control system

SEL introduces reliable and secure microgrid control system
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announced the release of its latest line of microgrid control system solutions. The microgrid control system builds on the proven design and capabilities of SEL’s POWERMAX Power Management and Control System and makes use of SEL’s decades of experience in power system pr
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Date:
06/19/2015
Vishay's 20V chipscale MOSFET saves space and power in mobile apps

TrenchFET 20 V n-channel MOSFET

Vishay's 20V chipscale MOSFET saves space and power in mobile apps
Vishay Intertechnology introduced their latest TrenchFET 20 V n-channel MOSFET in the chipscale MICRO FOOT 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm package with an ultra-thin 0.357 mm profile. Designed to save space, decrease power consumption, and extend battery usage in smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, solid-state drives, an
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Date:
06/19/2015
Stackpole's high-power chip resistor touts thermal performance

RHC2512 high-power chip resistor

Stackpole's high-power chip resistor touts thermal performance
The RHC2512 from Stackpole utilizes unique materials, design, and processing to offer much lower thermal resistance than other high power chip resistors. When used with the recommended solder pad layout, the RHC will typically show a heat rise of 60°C per watt compared to standard 2512 devices that can experience mo
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Date:
06/19/2015
Nordic's nRF52 family addresses single-chip Bluetooth Smart with on-chip NFC for Touch-to-Pair

nRF52 Preview Development Kit

Nordic's nRF52 family addresses single-chip Bluetooth Smart with on-chip NFC for Touch-to-Pair
Nordic Semiconductor announced that it is sampling the first member of its next generation nRF52 Series of ultra low power wireless solutions - the nRF52832System-on-Chip (SoC). The nRF52832 redefines the single-chip Bluetooth Smart category by marrying barrier-breaking performance to power efficiency. It also fe
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Date:
06/19/2015
AVX unveils web-based interactive capacitor-simulation tool

AVX interactive SpiTAN IV software

AVX unveils web-based interactive capacitor-simulation tool
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new web-based simulation tool for its tantalum, polymer, and niobium oxide capacitors. Featuring data mined from the libraries of AVX’s previous PSpice Models and S-Parameters S2P software, which, now redundant, ha
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Date:
06/19/2015
Power Integrations’ CapZero automatic-discharge ICs now at RS Components
RS Components (RS), a leading distributor for engineers, is now stocking the CapZero family of automatic discharge ICs from Power Integrations, which eliminate the energy losses incurred when using resistors alone to discharge the X capacitors of mains-powered equipment safely. X capacitors connected from line
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Date:
06/18/2015
Programmable USB-C controller from Fairchild now shipping from Mouser

FUSB300C Programmable USB Type-C Controller

Programmable USB-C controller from Fairchild now shipping from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the FUSB300C Programmable USB Type-C Controller from Fairchild Semiconductor. This thin client solution detects attachment and orientation to USB Type-C devices with software flexibility that pr
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Date:
06/18/2015
Microturbine-based tech empowers range extenders for electric vehicles

Fulcrum gas turbine on-board range extender

Microturbine-based tech empowers range extenders for electric vehicles
Over eight million hybrid cars will be made in 2025, each with a range extender, the additional power source that distinguishes them from pure electric cars. Add to that significant money spent on the same devices in buses, military vehicles, boats and so on and a major new market emerges. Whereas today's ra
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Date:
06/18/2015
Cree's next-gen 900V SiC MOSFET now at Mouser

Cree C3M SiC power MOSFET

Cree's next-gen 900V SiC MOSFET now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is stocking the C3M family of silicon carbide power MOSFETs from Cree. The latest breakthrough in silicon carbide (SiC) power device technology and the industry's first SiC 900V MOSFET platform, the C3M Power MOS
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Date:
06/17/2015
GE's open-frame AC/DC supplies offer high power density for space-constrained apps

Open-frame CLP power supply

GE's open-frame AC/DC supplies offer high power density for space-constrained apps
GE’s Critical Power business announced two new additions to its open-frame, Compact Low Power (CLP) family of AC-DC power supplies — its CLP0224FP and CLP0112FP. These new solutions complement the already released CLP0212FP solution, a 200-W, 12-volt AC-to-DC solution. The CLP0224FP, 200-watt (W), 24-volt po
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Date:
06/17/2015
iC Haus' two-channel CW laser diode driver includes an MCU interface

iC-HTP packaged in a QFN28 5 mm x 5 mm

iC Haus' two-channel CW laser diode driver includes an MCU interface
The latest laser diode driver from iC Haus, the iC-HTP, permits microcontroller-based driving of laser diodes with common cathodes or P-type laser diodes in CW mode (Continuous Wave). With this device either Automatic Power Control (APC), Automatic Current Control (ACC), or a full controller-based power regulation ca
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Date:
06/17/2015
Lattice Semi updates key design tool suites
Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, announced updates to Lattice Diamond, iCEcube2, and ispLEVER Classic design tool suites. This continued investment in design tools re-affirms Lattice’s commitment to providing customers with industry leading low power, sm
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Date:
06/17/2015
ADI releases eight high-performance SHARC DSPs
Analog Devices introduced eight SHARC processors as part of a new, high-performance, power-efficient, real-time series that delivers peak performance greater than 24 giga-floating-point operations per second using two enhanced SHARC+ cores and advanced DSP accelerators (FFT, FIR, IIR).   The ADSP-SC58x and A
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Date:
06/17/2015
Renesas Synergy Platform integrates complete qualified software package and intuitive API
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the Renesas Synergy Platform, an easy-to-use, qualified platform designed to accelerate time to market, reduce total cost of ownership and remove many of the obstacles engineers face as they develop products for the growing In
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Date:
06/17/2015
Linear's 2A buck-boost supercapacitor charger offers bidirectional operation

2A Bidirectional Buck-Boost Supercap Charger

Linear's 2A buck-boost supercapacitor charger offers bidirectional operation
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3110, a bidirectional, programmable input current buck-boost supercapacitor charger with active charge balancing for 1- or 2-series supercapacitors. The proprietary low-noise buck-boost topology does the work of two separate switching regulators, saving size, cost and complexity. Th
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Date:
06/16/2015
DuPont embeds wireless power tech to create Corian Charging Surface

Corian Charging Surface

DuPont embeds wireless power tech to create Corian Charging Surface
DuPont Building Innovations has “cut the cord” with its launch of DuPont Corian Charging Surface, a new technology that easily charges mobile devices without the need for wires and plugs cluttering the countertop. This innovative offering is on display in Chicago this week at NeoCon 2015, the largest commercial in
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Date:
06/16/2015
Thyrobox voltage regulator avoids grid expansion costs due to renewables integration
AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, presents the Thyrobox VR, a voltage regulator for low voltage 400V electricity supply grids, at the Hannover fair in hall 13 booth C10. Thyrobox VR solves problems cr
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Date:
06/15/2015
TDK-Lambda's 75W low-profile triple-output CUT75 AC/DC power supplies now at Mouser

CUT75 Series Power Supplies

TDK-Lambda's 75W low-profile triple-output CUT75 AC/DC power supplies now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the CUT75 Series Power Supplies from TDK-Lambda. Based on a two-converter topology, the CUT75 series of 75W triple-output, low-profile AC/DC power supplies supports zero minimum load operation, goo
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Date:
06/15/2015
MicroPower Direct's safety-approved 1W SIP DC/DC converters tout low costs

The ME100SE family is packaged in a miniature, 4-pin SIP case that requires very little board space

MicroPower Direct's safety-approved 1W SIP DC/DC converters tout low costs
Available immediately from MicroPower Direct, the ME100SE series provides 1W of output power in a miniature 4-pin SIP package. They are specifically designed to provide the wide selection, miniature size, I/O isolation and economy required by a wide range of space critical board level applications. Sixteen models ope
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Date:
06/12/2015
STMicro's latest 1200V IGBTs tout low-frequency performance

S-series 1200V IGBTs

STMicro's latest 1200V IGBTs tout low-frequency performance
S-series 1200V IGBTs from STMicroelectronics are optimized for the lowest combined conduction and turn-off losses at switching frequencies up to 8kHz, to increase the power-conversion efficiency of uninterruptible power supplies, solar generators, welders, industrial motor drives, and similar equipment.   The S series has the
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Date:
06/12/2015
Fairchild's FSBB10CH120DF Motion SPM 3 Series IGBT Module now at Mouser

FSBB10CH120DF module

Fairchild's FSBB10CH120DF Motion SPM 3 Series IGBT Module now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the FSBB10CH120DF Motion SPM 3 Series Module, part of the Motion SPM 3 Module family from Fairchild Semiconductor. The FSBB10CH120DF is a Smart Power Module (SPM) that features a 1200V, 10A th
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Date:
06/10/2015
IBC SOLAR unveils MonoSol ZX Black high-performance monocrystalline solar module

IBC MonoSol ZX Black

IBC SOLAR unveils MonoSol ZX Black high-performance monocrystalline solar module
IBC SOLAR, one of the world's leading system houses for photovoltaics (PV), is introducing a new addition to its line of solar modules. The new, European-manufactured IBC MonoSol ZX Black modules are exceptionally powerful and durable and come with comprehensive warranties. Uniform black cells, back sheets and fra
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Date:
06/10/2015
Pasternack expands offering of solid-state high-power amplifiers

These coaxial packaged RF amplifiers cover UHF, VHF, L, S and C frequency bands

Pasternack expands offering of solid-state high-power amplifiers
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has introduced a new portfolio of solid state, high power amplifiers. These coaxial packaged RF amplifiers cover UHF, VHF, L, S and C frequency bands and are widely employed in applications such as electronic warfare, in
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Date:
06/09/2015
Rigol offers upgrades and complete software bundles for the MSO/DS4000 Series.

Rigol Technologies extends the capability of their Mid and High Range Oscilloscope Series

Rigol offers upgrades and complete software bundles for the MSO/DS4000 Series.
Rigol Technologies extends the capability of their Mid and High Range Oscilloscope Series DS/MSO4000 and offers now the possibility to upgrade the oscilloscope bandwidth via software code license. Users can now start with a lower cost solution of the MSO/DS4000 family and can extend it based on future needs or a
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Date:
06/09/2015
Isabellenhütte’s shunt-based current sensor tech suits frequency converters and solar inverters

ILF current sensor

Isabellenhütte’s shunt-based current sensor tech suits frequency converters and solar inverters
Measurement technology specialist Isabellenhütte has developed a current sensor in the low-amperage range. The new ILF current sensor covers a measurement range of up to 60 amperes and displays the flowing current via the corresponding voltage value on the analogue output. Thanks to its compact IC housing, th
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Date:
06/08/2015
Hirose board-to-board connector family features floating alignment capability

FunctionMAX connectors

Hirose board-to-board connector family features floating alignment capability
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the FunctionMAX group, a versatile board-to-board connector family that features specialized floating alignment capability and/or high-speed transmission. The FunctionMAX board-to-board connector family includes connector series tha
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Date:
06/08/2015
Vincotech's flowBOOST4w modules suit UPS and other three-phase PFC apps

flowBOOST4w module

Vincotech's flowBOOST4w modules suit UPS and other three-phase PFC apps
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the release of its new flowBOOST4w modules designed for UPS and other three-phase PFC applications with power ratings from 100 to 200 kVA and switching frequencies from 8 to 20 kHz. These modules serve online UPS and other app
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Date:
06/05/2015
Murata’s Type ZY Bluetooth SMART module now at Mouser

Murata Type ZY Bluetooth SMART Module

Murata’s Type ZY Bluetooth SMART module now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Type ZY Bluetooth SMART Module from Murata. Marketed as one of the most compact and ultra-low-power consumption Bluetooth SMART modules in the industry, the Murata Type ZY Module conforms to
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Date:
06/05/2015
Panasonic’s low ESR, high temp polymer caps suit long-life industrial apps

HX series SP Caps

Panasonic’s low ESR, high temp polymer caps suit long-life industrial apps
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has introduced new low ESR, high temperature speciality conductive polymer aluminium capacitors that feature low ESR and wide temperature range, ensuring that the devices are suitable for demanding applications. Part of the SP Caps range, new HX series devices have an
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Date:
06/05/2015
Vishay Intertechnology releases power metal strip resistor in 0612 package

Power Metal Strip resistor with a wide side terminal construction

Vishay Intertechnology releases power metal strip resistor in 0612 package
Vishay Intertechnology launched a surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor with a wide side terminal construction that yields a high 1 W power rating in the compact 0612 case size. The new WSL0612 combines its high power-to-footprint-size ratio with extremely low resistance values down to 0.001 Ω and stable re
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Date:
06/05/2015
Intersil’s latest 60V synchronous buck controller simplifies supply design

ISL8117 synchronous step-down PWM controller

Intersil’s latest 60V synchronous buck controller simplifies supply design
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the first 60V synchronous buck controller able to bypass the intermediate step-down conversion stage traditionally employed in industrial applications. The ISL8117 synchronous step-down PWM controller’s low du
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Date:
06/05/2015
Anritsu's 2- and 4-port VNAs tout performance & affordability

ShockLine vector network analyzers

Anritsu's 2- and 4-port VNAs tout performance & affordability
Anritsu expands its ShockLine family of affordable vector network analyzers (VNAs) with the introduction of the Performance ShockLine MS46500B series. Delivering an unprecedented level of value and performance, including best-in-class dynamic range and maximum output power, the new MS46500B series lowers cost-of-test an
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Date:
06/04/2015
EnSilica's eSi-32X0MP scalable asymmetric multicore processor targets low-power WiFi, LTE Cat-0, and other IoT wireless

the eSI-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor

EnSilica's eSi-32X0MP scalable asymmetric multicore processor targets low-power WiFi, LTE Cat-0, and other IoT wireless
EnSilica, a leading independent provider of semiconductor IP and services, has added to its family of eSi-RISC processor cores with the launch of the eSI-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor. The eSi-32X0MP targets applications requiring a high level of processing per MHz and low power consumption in
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Date:
06/04/2015
C&K's high-reliability keyboard switches rated for 50M cycles

KBD Series keyboard switches

C&K's high-reliability keyboard switches rated for 50M cycles
C&K Components, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical switches, smart card interconnect devices, and high reliability connectors, has introduced a new series of high reliability, ergonomic keyboard switches for applications that require long operating lifetimes, including gaming, industrial, professional, an
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Date:
06/03/2015
Infineon extends medium-voltage power MOSFET portfolio with 300V devices

OptiMOS 300 V

Infineon extends medium-voltage power MOSFET portfolio with 300V devices
Infineon Technologies extends its medium voltage MOSFET portfolio with OptiMOS 300 V, setting a new standard in the Power MOSFET market. In doing so, the company confirms its position as market leader enabling energy efficient solutions in applications such as telecom systems, uninterruptible power supplies (U
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Date:
06/03/2015
Rockchip RKi6000 reduces IoT device power, size, & price
Rockchip, a leading fabless semiconductor company and mobile SoC solution provider, launched at the COMPUTEX Show in Taipei the world’s lowest power Wi-Fi technology, the Rockchip RKi6000. The RKi6000 is new ultra-low power Wi-Fi and memory technology that greatly reduces power consumption of IoT (Internet of
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Date:
06/03/2015
PowerGenix's Nickel-Zinc battery passes critical testing For 12V automotive Use

8Ah cell optimized for low voltage automotive systems

PowerGenix's Nickel-Zinc battery passes critical testing For 12V automotive Use
PowerGenix, a leading supplier of high performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, announced it has completed a comprehensive product evaluation test plan with Institute of Automotive Mechatronics GmbH (IAM), a part of the Institute of Automotive Technologies Dresden (IAD), at the Technische Universität Dr
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Date:
06/03/2015
Alpha and Omega Semi's 1200V/1350V E-series IGBTs target soft-switching apps

E-series IGBT platform

Alpha and Omega Semi's 1200V/1350V E-series IGBTs target soft-switching apps
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, introduced the new E-series IGBT platform with the 1200V AOK20B120E1 and 1350V AOK20B135E1. This new platform has been honed to deliver exceptional performance by lower switching loss in
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Date:
06/03/2015
INTEPRO three-phase utility grid simulator uses regenerative power

PAS-F Series programmable three-phase utility grid simulators

INTEPRO three-phase utility grid simulator uses regenerative power
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announced the introduction of the PAS-F Series of programmable three-phase utility grid simulators. The PAS-F system combines utility grid simulation and regenerative bi-directional AC source that is capable of both so
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Date:
06/02/2015
Advanced Energy to showcase high-voltage power supplies for mass spectrometry at ASMS 2015
Advanced Energy Industries, a leader in precision power conversion, will present its expanded solutions at the 63rd annual ASMS conference on Mass Spectrometry and Applied Topics in St. Louis, MO. Sponsored by the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, this event is the largest mass spectrometry conference and ex
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Date:
06/02/2015
Keysight's current-voltage analyzers tout best-in-class performance, support for cutting-edge apps

Precision Current-Voltage Analyzer Series

Keysight's current-voltage analyzers tout best-in-class performance, support for cutting-edge apps
Keysight Technologies introduced a full line-up of current-voltage (I-V) analyzers for characterizing a wide range of nanomaterials and electronic devices. Referred to collectively as the Precision Current-Voltage Analyzer Series, the analyzers deliver best-in-class accuracy and performance, powerful analysis fe
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Date:
06/02/2015
Roboteq's intelligent I/O module with IMU simplifies robot design

Roboteq IO eXtender module (RIOX)

Roboteq's intelligent I/O module with IMU simplifies robot design
Roboteq introduces an intelligent I/O expansion card, with an optional Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU - also known as an AHRS - Attitude and Heading Reference System). The card is intended for use in robotics navigation, unmanned vehicles, machine control, industrial automation and any other applications that nee
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Date:
06/01/2015
Saft's military-grade lithium-ion Xcelion 6TTM is a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries

Xcelion 6TTM battery

Saft's military-grade lithium-ion Xcelion 6TTM is a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries
Saft, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, announced the release of its Xcelion 6TTM battery for powering military vehicles. The Xcelion 6TTM is a lithium-ion (Li-ion) drop-in replacement of lead- acid batteries that provides equivalent power of two (2) lead-acid ba
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Date:
06/01/2015
Laird’s air-to-air outdoor cooler protects telecom battery cabinets and outdoor kiosks from temperature variations

The AA-480 Outdoor Thermoelectric Cooler

Laird’s air-to-air outdoor cooler protects telecom battery cabinets and outdoor kiosks from temperature variations
Technology leader Laird released the new AA-480 Series Outdoor Cooler which improves the reliability of cellular coverage, keeping people connected during a power outage by protecting the emergency batteries used in wireless base stations. When the power to a cellular antenna tower goes out, emergency batteries
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Date:
06/01/2015
MicroPower Direct's IGD1208W hybrid driver specifically targets N-channel IGBT modules

IGD1208W hybrid circuit

MicroPower Direct's IGD1208W hybrid driver specifically targets N-channel IGBT modules
Now available from MicroPower Direct, the IGD1208W is a hybrid integrated circuit specifically designed to drive N-channel IGBT modules. It provides the I/O isolation, high speed, drive voltage stability and fault protection required to control most MOS gated power devices. They are offered at very low cost. The IGD1208W c
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Date:
06/01/2015
Freescale's expanded i.MX series of processors for a rapidly-evolving IoT tout efficiency, size, and security
Freescale Semiconductor introduced three additions to its highly successful i.MX 6 series of applications processors, providing compelling new options for the product line’s high-performance and value tiers. With these additions, the i.MX 6 series now delivers even higher levels of security, performance, power ma
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Date:
06/01/2015
Linear's µModule with precision DC & transient output regulation for less than 28nm FPGAs scales to 144A

LTM4630-1 dual 18A or single 36A µModule (micromodule) regulator

Linear's µModule with precision DC & transient output regulation for less than 28nm FPGAs scales to 144A
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4630-1, a dual 18A or single 36A µModule (micromodule) regulator with high precision output voltage regulation for 28nm and sub-28nm FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors. The core voltage of these advanced digital devices requires very accurate voltage regulation at steady state (D
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Date:
06/01/2015
Eaton's automotive-grade Coiltronics HCMA Series high-current power inductors enhances system reliability

Coiltronics HCMA Series high-current power inductors

Eaton's automotive-grade Coiltronics HCMA Series high-current power inductors enhances system reliability
Power management company Eaton announced the launch of its automotive grade Coiltronics HCMA Series of high-current power inductors to meet and exceed the Automotive Electronics Council’s (AEC) Q200 Grade 3 standard with a maximum total temperature operation range from minus 55ºC to 125ºC. The inductors ar
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Date:
05/29/2015
ADM1293/ADM1294 digital power monitors now at Mouser

ADM1293 and ADM1294 Digital Power Monitors

ADM1293/ADM1294 digital power monitors now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADM1293 and ADM1294 Digital Power Monitors with PMBus Interface from Analog Devices. These high-accuracy, integrated digital power monitors provide digital current, voltage, and power monitoring us
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Date:
05/29/2015
MEMSIC rolls out new sensing solutions

Inertial Measurement Systems

MEMSIC rolls out new sensing solutions
MEMSIC plans to demonstrate its latest advanced technologies at the Sensors Expo and Conference, to be held June 10-11 2015 at the Long Beach Convention Center, CA, booth number 245. MEMSIC products, including semiconductors and system-level devices, are designed to solve challenging inertial and flow sensing so
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Date:
05/29/2015
Hirose releases a high current, single circuit storage battery connector

PS3C Series connectors

Hirose releases a high current, single circuit storage battery connector
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has introduced the PS3C Series connector, a high power, single circuit (position) cable connector supporting 150 Amps for storage battery applications. The PS3C Series is designed with a highly reliable blade contact that features a clip-like st
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Date:
05/29/2015
EVERLIGHT introduces their latest IR emitter and PIN photodiode

EVERLIGHT IRR60-48C/TR8 and PD60-48C/TR8

EVERLIGHT introduces their latest IR emitter and PIN photodiode
EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS, a leading player in the LED and optoelectronics industry, introduced a new infrared emitting diode in a miniature SMD package, IRR60-48C/TR8, and a high speed, high sensitive PIN photodiode, PD60-48C/TR8, both sized 6x4.8x1.1mm for oximeter detector applications. According to past experi
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Date:
05/28/2015
Renesas simplifies sensor-less brushless DC motor control

RL78/G1F Microcontrollers

Renesas simplifies sensor-less brushless DC motor control
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the RL78/G1F Group of multi-function microcontrollers (MCUs), adding 20 new members to its low-power RL78 Family of MCUs. Featuring enhanced peripheral functions and compatibility across the RL78/G1x Series of MCUs, the new devi
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Date:
05/28/2015
STMicro's STM32CubeMX can reduce power consumption of STM32 MCU-driven apps
STM32CubeMX is part of STMicroelectronics STMCube original initiative to ease developers life by reducing development efforts, time and cost. STM32Cube covers STM32 portfolio. STM32Cube includes the STM32CubeMX which is a graphical software configuration tool that allows generating C initialization code usin
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Date:
05/28/2015
Power Integrations' wide-range CAPZero-2 IC safely discharges X capacitors up to 6 µF

CAPZero-2 X capacitor discharge ICs

Power Integrations' wide-range CAPZero-2 IC safely discharges X capacitors up to 6 µF
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced CAPZero-2 ICs, the next generation of its CAPZero line of innovative, two-terminal, X capacitor discharge ICs. CAPZero-2 ICs increase design flexibility by covering a wide range of applications and ou
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Date:
05/28/2015
Molex's Brad Micro-Push connectors tout efficiency, lower cost

Brad Micro-Push M12 Connectors

Molex's Brad Micro-Push connectors tout efficiency, lower cost
Molex Incorporated launches today its Brad Micro-Push M12 Connectors for factory automation and industrial lighting applications. Featuring an innovative push-on mating interface, the connectors reduce installation time up to 80% compared to screw-style connectors and facilitate simple blind-mate connections in
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Date:
05/28/2015
EPC unveils 7mΩ 200V, and 5mΩ 150V GaN power transistors

EPC eGaN FET

EPC unveils 7mΩ 200V, and 5mΩ 150V GaN power transistors
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the introduction of two eGaN FETs that raise the bar for power conversion performance. These products have a maximum operating temperature of 150°C and pulsed currents capabilities of 200 A (150 V EPC2034) and 140 A (EPC2033). Applications include DC-DC co
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Date:
05/28/2015
Innovative clipKIT heatsink attachment system now available from Digi-Key

clipKIT heat sink attachment system

Innovative clipKIT heatsink attachment system now available from Digi-Key
Advanced Thermal Solutions introduced clipKIT, a heat sink attachment system that can be used with most industry standard, off the shelf straight fin, pin fin, cross cut or slant fin heat sinks. The new system improves on heat sink performance in thermal transfer, and vibration and shock resistance. The clipKIT li
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Date:
05/27/2015
Panasonic's latest POSCAP polymer capacitors have a 10 year lifespan
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems POSCAP TC series polymer capacitors withstand high temperatures range, have a low ESR and a high resistance to stress suiting them to industrial and other applications that require a life of 10 years. The wide operating temperature range of -55 to +125degC ensures th
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Date:
05/26/2015
Vicor expands Picor Cool-Power ZVS regulator portfolio with updated 48V buck regulators

Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator

Vicor expands Picor Cool-Power ZVS regulator portfolio with updated 48V buck regulators
Vicor announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point-of-Load Regulator portfolio with the introduction of high efficiency PI3542, PI3543, PI3545, and PI3546 buck regulators. The entire Cool-Power portfolio is characterized by products with benchmark efficiency and density performance that are simple to
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Date:
05/26/2015
Cree claims industry’s first 900V SiC MOSFET

SiC 900V MOSFETs

Cree claims industry’s first 900V SiC MOSFET
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced its latest breakthrough in SiC power device technology: the industry’s first 900V MOSFET platform. Optimized for high frequency power electronics applications, including renewable energy inverters, electric vehicle charging systems, and th
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Date:
05/26/2015
Analog Devices' ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver empowers industrial motor-control apps

ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver

Analog Devices' ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver empowers industrial motor-control apps
Analog Devices introduced the ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver to improve electric motor energy efficiency, reliability and system-control performance in industrial motor control applications. Incorporating ADI’s award-winning iCoupler digital isolator technology, the ADuM4135 ensures safety and reliability th
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Date:
05/26/2015
Mitsubishi Electric expands lineup of J1-Series high-power semiconductor modules
Mitsubishi Electric announced new J1-Series high-power semiconductor modules featuring compact 6-in-1 packages mainly for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. Power modules for automobiles must deliver higher reliability than industrial-use modules due to the extremely high standards for vehicle safety. Since then the
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Date:
05/26/2015
Vishay Intertechnology's latest fast body diode N-channel MOSFETs enhance performance in soft-switching topologies

600 V EF Series fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs

Vishay Intertechnology's latest fast body diode N-channel MOSFETs enhance performance in soft-switching topologies
Vishay Intertechnology introduced three new devices in its new 600 V EF Series of fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs. With low reverse recovery charge and on-resistance, the Vishay Siliconix SiHx21N60EF, SiHx47N60EF, and SiHx70N60EF increase reliability and save energy in industrial, telecom, computing, an
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Date:
05/26/2015
Vincotech's flow7PACK power modules serve motion control apps

The flow7PACK line from Vincotech

Vincotech's flow7PACK power modules serve motion control apps
Power electronics designers are constantly seeking innovative, flexible solutions to satisfy the industry's tough demands for EMC, a small footprint and low system costs. The flow7PACK line from Vincotech is a remarkably flexible and convenient option for applications in which EMC presents a problem because of
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Date:
05/25/2015
Infineon’s next-gen CoolMOS delivers 50% improved switching losses

2EDN7524 MOSFET driver

Infineon’s next-gen CoolMOS delivers 50% improved switching losses
Infineon Technologies has launched a new family of CoolMOS C7 series superjunction (SJ) MOSFETs. The 600 V series offers a 50 percent reduction in turn-off losses compared to the CoolMOS CP, offering a GaN-like level of performance in PFC, TTF and other hard-switching topologies. The CoolMOS C7 achieves an industry fi
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Date:
05/22/2015
Torex's step-down synchronous DC/DC converters offer HiSAT-COT fast transient response control

Torex's 1.0A output, step-down, synchronous DC/DC converters

Torex's step-down synchronous DC/DC converters offer HiSAT-COT fast transient response control
Torex Semiconductor has developed a new series of 1.0A output, step-down, synchronous DC/DC converters with an output current of 1.0A and equipped with their novel HiSAT- COT fast transient response control. Compared to regular COT control, Torex’s HiSAT-COT control enables greater suppression of frequency flu
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Date:
05/22/2015
ROHM claims first trench-type SiC MOSFET

SiC MOSFET featuring a trench structure

ROHM claims first trench-type SiC MOSFET
ROHM announced the first development and mass production of an SiC MOSFET that adopts the trench structure. Compared to existing planar-type SiC MOSFETs, ON resistance is reduced by 50% in the same chip size, making it possible to significantly decrease power loss in a variety of equipment, from industrial inverters an
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Date:
05/21/2015
Excelsys Xsolo supplies meet medical performance specs

Xsolo power supplies have been designed and tested to meet both the B and BF type requirements per the IEC 60601 standard

Excelsys Xsolo supplies meet medical performance specs
Excelsys Technologies announced that its Xsolo power supplies have been designed and tested to meet both the B and BF type requirements per the IEC 60601 standard. This makes them suitable for applications that need these levels of performance for power supplies used in medical applications. Excelsys’ testing pr
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Date:
05/21/2015
Fairchild slashes IGBT energy losses to boost efficiency in industrial and automotive

4th generation 650V and 1200V IGBT device

Fairchild slashes IGBT energy losses to boost efficiency in industrial and automotive
Fairchild, a leading global supplier of high-performance semiconductor solutions, is slashing energy loss by 30 percent for its 4th generation 650V and 1200V IGBT devices. Using a novel design approach tailored for high- and medium-speed switching applications in industrial and automotive markets, Fairchild ca
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Date:
05/19/2015
TE Connectivity’s PolyZen YC Series offers integrated protection for consumer electronics

PolyZen YC devices

TE Connectivity’s PolyZen YC Series offers integrated protection for consumer electronics
The PolyZen YC device series now available from TE Connectivity’s Circuit Protection business unit offers an integrated approach to help protect consumer electronics, such as tablets, set-top boxes, hard disk drives and DC power ports, from damage caused by ESD (electrostatic discharge) and other electrical ov
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Date:
05/19/2015
GaN Systems claims highest-current gallium nitride power transistor
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, launched the latest addition to its range of E-mode GaN-on-Silicon high power transistors based on its three core proprietary technologies. The new GaN high-power enhancement-mode device, designated the GS65516T, boasts the highest cu
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Date:
05/19/2015
SiTime offer µPower MEMS oscillator family for wearables, IoT and mobile

SiT8021 µPower MEMS Oscillator

SiTime offer µPower MEMS oscillator family for wearables, IoT and mobile
SiTime, a MEMS and analog semiconductor company and a wholly owned subsidiary of MegaChips, announced a new family of µPower MEMS Oscillators for the wearable, IoT and mobile markets. The SiT8021 oscillator, the first device in this family, shatters the limitations of quartz technology by setting new benchmarks in
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Date:
05/19/2015
CAP-XX Launches 0.6mm Thinline supercaps for designing wearable, ultra-portable and IoT devices

Thinline series of single-cell supercapacitors

CAP-XX Launches 0.6mm Thinline supercaps for designing wearable, ultra-portable and IoT devices
CAP-XX, developer of flat supercapacitors for burst and back-up power in space-constrained electronic devices, launched its Thinline series of single-cell supercapacitors. The world's thinnest at 0.6mm thick, and with prices starting at less than US$1 in large volumes, Thinline was developed to address the size, wei
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Date:
05/19/2015
Power Integrations' 1200V dual-channel gate-criver core eliminates optocouplers

2SC0115T2A0-12 dual-channel gate-driver core

Power Integrations' 1200V dual-channel gate-criver core eliminates optocouplers
Power Integrations, a leader in IGBT-driver technology, launched its 2SC0115T2A0-12 dual-channel gate-driver core for 90 kW to 500 kW inverters and converters. Leveraging SCALE™-2+ integrated circuit and isolated transformer technology for DC/DC power and switching signal transmission, the new driver core imp
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Date:
05/19/2015
Powerex releases integrated power module

Powerex Integrated Power Module

Powerex releases integrated power module
The Powerex Integrated Power Module (PIPM) is a configurable IGBT-based power platform. The module has rated power outputs from 75-229 KW and operates on DC bus voltages from 400 to 800 VDC and switching frequencies of up to 20 kHz. The power module can be mounted on various heatsinks, including both f
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Date:
05/19/2015
Infineon's intelligent power modules add secure authentication for inverter apps

MIPAQ Pro IPM

Infineon's intelligent power modules add secure authentication for inverter apps
At this year's PCIM 2015 trade show Infineon Technologies launched a new Intelligent Power Module (IPM). The MIPAQ Pro provides an all-in-one solution for a wide spectrum of scalable and compact inverter designs to be implemented in wind, solar, and industrial drives applications. MIPAQ Pro is a fully qualified and
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Date:
05/19/2015
Cree addresses TWT radar issues with advanced high-power GaN RF devices

Cree’s GaN RF transistors

Cree addresses TWT radar issues with advanced high-power GaN RF devices
Cree, a leader in gallium nitride (GaN) RF devices, has introduced two industry-leading GaN HEMT (high electron mobility transistor) devices that solve a number of long-standing issues for radar systems employing traditional traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers. GaN-based solid-state amplifiers operating at 50
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Date:
05/15/2015
Laird CoolZorb thermal/EMI absorber now at Mouser

CoolZorb 400 Series Thermal and EMI Absorbent Material

Laird CoolZorb thermal/EMI absorber now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the CoolZorb 400 Series Thermal and EMI Absorbent Material from Laird Technologies. The CoolZorb 400 is a sponge-like material applied to electronic components that is effective in both dissipating he
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Date:
05/14/2015
GeneSiC unveils co-packaged SiC transistor-diodes

SiC Junction Transistor-Diodes

GeneSiC unveils co-packaged SiC transistor-diodes
GeneSiC Semiconductor, a leader in Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, announced the immediate availability of 20 mΩ-1200 V SiC Junction Transistor-Diodes in an isolated, 4-Leaded mini-module packaging that enables extremely low Turn-On energies losses while offering flexible, modular designs in high fr
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Date:
05/14/2015
MicroPower Direct offers high-isolation 2W SMT DC/DC converters

ML200SEI series low-cost 2W DC/DC converters

MicroPower Direct offers high-isolation 2W SMT DC/DC converters
Available immediately from MicroPower Direct, the ML200SEI series is a family of 2W DC/DC converters in a miniature SMT case. These converters provide a unique combination of power density, high performance features, long term reliability and economy for a wide variety of space critical, board level power distribution app
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Date:
05/14/2015
AVX releases single-contact through-hole IDC connector

9176 Series PTH connector

AVX releases single-contact through-hole IDC connector
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added a single contact, wire-to-board (WTB) insulation displacement connector (IDC) with plated through hole (PTH) terminations to its proven 9176 Series, which, prior to the addition, was exclusively comprised of surface mount te
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Date:
05/14/2015
Instant data management enables smart grids to maximize efficiency
There are multiple pressures on the power supply network. More people are using it, established customers are consuming ever more electricity, and the pressure to reduce carbon emissions from power generation is increasing. Part of the solution to this dilemma will lie in developing smart grids that provide be
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Date:
05/14/2015
Standex-Meder Electronics to show their latest power passives at PCIM 2015
Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting electronic and magnetic components is exhibiting at PCIM Europe and Sensor & Test Show in Nuremberg/Germany from May 19th to the 21st in Nuremberg, Germany. PCIM Europe is an international leading meeting point for specialists in
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Date:
05/14/2015
Microchip’s dsPIC33EP “GS” family is optimized for digital power apps

dsPIC33EP “GS” family of Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip’s dsPIC33EP “GS” family is optimized for digital power apps
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the 14-member dsPIC33EP “GS” family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The dsPIC33EP “GS” family delivers the performance needed to implement more sophisticated non-linear, predictive an
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Date:
05/13/2015
AVX introduces HV auto-grade radial-leaded MLCCs

SV Series high voltage, automotive grade, multilayer ceramic (MLC), radial-leaded capacitor

AVX introduces HV auto-grade radial-leaded MLCCs
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the SV Series high voltage, automotive grade, multilayer ceramic (MLC), radial-leaded capacitors. Qualified to AEC-Q200 and rated for 1,000VDC, the new SV Series capacitors are designed with C0G (NP0) Class I dielectric ma
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Date:
05/13/2015
Samsung launches ARTIK platform to accelerate IoT development
Samsung Electronics announced the Samsung ARTIK platform to allow faster, simpler development of new enterprise, industrial and consumer applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). ARTIK is an open platform that includes a best-in-class family of integrated production-ready modules, advanced software, development bo
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Date:
05/13/2015
Linear's dual synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 95% efficiency

The LT8616 high-efficiency dual synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator

Linear's dual synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 95% efficiency
Linear Technology announced the LT8616, a 42V input capable, high-efficiency dual synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its dual-channel design delivers independent 2.5A and 1.5A continuous current to outputs as low as 0.8V. A dual channel synchronous rectification topology delivers up to 95% ef
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Date:
05/12/2015
Mentor Graphics enhances MicReD industrial power tester
Mentor Graphics enhances MicReD industrial power tester
Mentor Graphics announced its next-generation MicReD Industrial Power Tester 1500A product, which provides electronics components power cycling and thermal testing for up to 12 devices simultaneously. The MicReD Industrial Power Tester 1500A is the industry’s only commercially available thermal testing product co
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Date:
05/12/2015
STMicro's debuts smart, high-power-density motor driver for advanced industrial automation

STMicroelectronics’ powerSTEP driver

STMicro's debuts smart, high-power-density motor driver for advanced industrial automation
Premiering at PCIM Europe 2015, STMicroelectronics’ powerSTEP driver delivers the advantages of compact motor-control design for applications at high power ratings. The fully integrated stepper-motor driver system-in-package offers an unprecedented power density of up to 500W/cm2, enabling cost-effective systems tha
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Date:
05/11/2015
Intersil's PowerNavigator GUI speeds digital power system design, validation, and monitoring

PowerNavigator version 5.2

Intersil's PowerNavigator GUI speeds digital power system design, validation, and monitoring
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions today unveiled PowerNavigator version 5.2, a free, downloadable graphical user interface (GUI) that helps system designers quickly configure, validate and monitor their power supply architectures. The new features included in
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Date:
05/11/2015
VACUUMSCHMELZE adds to its sophisticated sensor portfolio at PCIM 2015

4646-X7xx current sensor for PCB mounting

VACUUMSCHMELZE adds to its sophisticated sensor portfolio at PCIM 2015
At this year’s PCIM in Nuremberg (held from 19th – 21st May), VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) will again present its comprehensive portfolio of sensors. The company’s stand, No. 119 in Hall 7, will contain proven products in addition to debuting DI sensors designed specifically for electric vehicle charging cables, as
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Date:
05/11/2015
VACUUMSCHMELZE to show their latest transformers, cut cores and chokes at PCIM 2015 in Nuremberg
The Cores and Components division of VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) will again attend PCIM in Nuremberg this year. From 19th to 21st May, VAC's stand 119 in Hall 7 will focus its product presentations on transformers, cut cores and chokes using the nanocrystalline material VITROPERM®. This year, VAC will highlight its IGBT
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Date:
05/08/2015
Infineon DC motor control shield for Arduino now at Newark element14

The Infineon DC Motor Control Shield for Arduino

Infineon DC motor control shield for Arduino now at Newark element14
The Infineon DC Motor Control Shield for Arduino is now available for purchase from Newark element14, an electronics distributor and online community for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts. The product enables fast and inexpensive prototyping of DC motor control. Infineon’s DC Motor Control Shield fo
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Date:
05/04/2015
Cree to introduce their latest 900V SiC MOSFETs at PCIM 2015
Cree, a leading supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) based power products, will introduce its new 900V SiC MOSFETs at PCIM 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany, which takes place May 19 to 21. At the show, Europe's leading meeting-point for specialists in power electronics and its applications in intelligent motion, renewable ene
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Date:
05/04/2015
Stackpole expands HCS Series resistance value range

HCS family of resistors

Stackpole expands HCS Series resistance value range
Stackpole announces the expansion of the popular HCS family of resistors up to 5 milliohms in both the 2512 and the 3920 chip sizes. This allows the use of the HCS for an even wider range of applications where the HCS’s low thermal resistance and self-heating are important. The HCS Series will typically run 15
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Date:
04/29/2015
Stadium Power releases 15W AC/DC medical power module

MFC15 compact 15W output power module for medical applications

Stadium Power releases 15W AC/DC medical power module
Stadium Power, a leading provider of power supply solutions, announced the launch of the MFC15 compact 15W output power module for medical applications, fully encapsulated with the option to PCB mount, or Din Rail / chassis mount with screw terminals and 3 year warranty.   The MFC15 series has a univ
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Date:
04/29/2015
Standex-Meder Electronics offers planar magnetics design guide

Planar Magnetics Design Guide for Transformers & Inductors

Standex-Meder Electronics offers planar magnetics design guide
Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting miniature switches, sensors and relays, announced the availability of its new Planar Magnetics Design Guide for Transformers & Inductors. Under its “custom is standard” pledge, the new guide showcases a variety of standard si
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Date:
04/29/2015
EPC's new eGaN power transistors now break silicon’s cost-speed barriers

60 V EPC2035 and 100 V EPC2036 eGaN power transistors

EPC's new eGaN power transistors now break silicon’s cost-speed barriers
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the 60 V EPC2035 and 100 V EPC2036 eGaN power transistors designed to compete in price, while outperforming silicon. Price, the last barrier to widespread adoption of GaN transistors as silicon MOSFET replacements, has fallen. These products demonstrate th
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Date:
04/29/2015
Molex offers electronic solutions for aircraft interiors

The HSAutoLink media module allows integration of multiple I/O port connection types

Molex offers electronic solutions for aircraft interiors
There is growing use of electronics in aircraft cabins to fulfil passengers’ needs for using their personal electronic equipment, as well as having access to inflight entertainment, passenger comfort systems, such as lighting, HVAC and safety, and automatic seat adjustment. All of these amenities create a di
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Date:
04/28/2015
Linear's latest compact 20A hot-swap controller integrates MOSFET & current sensing

The LTC4234 20A Hot Swap controller with integrated MOSFET and current sensing

Linear's latest compact 20A hot-swap controller integrates MOSFET & current sensing
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4234, a 20A Hot Swap controller with integrated MOSFET and current sensing, providing a small footprint hot-plug solution for high density circuit boards. The LTC4234 ensures safe board insertion and removal from live 2.9V to 15V backplanes by controlling an internal N-channel po
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Date:
04/28/2015
AirBorn RZ Series high-density LGA vertical compression connectors with one-piece contact system now at Astute Electronics

The RZ Series has beryllium copper contacts with gold over nickel finish

AirBorn RZ Series high-density LGA vertical compression connectors with one-piece contact system now at Astute Electronics
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, has announced it is stocking Airborn’s new RZ Series of high-density LGA solderless open-field connectors. The RZ Series features a patented Z-axis contact system and is designed to be compressed under pressure between pa
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Date:
04/28/2015
Morgan Advanced Materials offers multi-layer ceramic piezoelectric actuators

Morgan’s piezoelectric ceramic multi-layer actuator

Morgan Advanced Materials offers multi-layer ceramic piezoelectric actuators
Morgan Advanced Materials is helping meet the growing global demand for precise, controllable and repeatable displacement devices in the micrometer and sub-micrometer range with its co-fired multi-layer ceramic piezoelectric actuators. The actuators multi-layer structure allows devices to generate large mechanical st
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Date:
04/24/2015
Keysight adds capabilities to their fastest power supplies

The Keysight 1kW (1U) and 2kW (2U) N6900 Series Advanced Power System models adds performance options to boost test-system versatility

Keysight adds capabilities to their fastest power supplies
Keysight Technologies introduced four performance options for its small, flexible and market-leading-fast Advanced Power System (APS) N6900 Series DC power supplies. In conjunction with the power supply’s VersaPower architecture, the new options boost test-system versatility and make it easy for test engineers to
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Date:
04/24/2015
Renesas' latest MCUs improve efficiency with precision control

RX23T MCUs

Renesas' latest MCUs improve efficiency with precision control
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, continues to develop embedded solutions that contribute to a reduced energy footprint. The company introduced the RX23T Group of microcontrollers (MCUs), designed to enable highly precise control of inverter circuits employed in energy-efficient el
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Date:
04/24/2015
Linear's step-down regulator for automotive applications now at Newark element14
Newark element14 has introduced Linear Technology’s LT8609, a 2A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator with unique synchronous rectification topology that delivers 93 percent efficiency while switching at 2MHz. This enables designers to avoid noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio, wh
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Date:
04/24/2015
Project MotorBrain claims first highly-integrated rare earth-free synchronous motor

Researchers have successfully realized a fully-integrated electric vehicle drivetrain without the need for costly rare earths in the permanent magnet synchronous motor

Project MotorBrain claims first highly-integrated rare earth-free synchronous motor
Researchers from one of Europe’s largest e-mobility projects have successfully realized a fully-integrated electric vehicle drivetrain without the need for costly rare earths in the permanent magnet synchronous motor. A prototype will be presented to the international coil winding and electrical manufacturing co
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Date:
04/24/2015
ams launches 96%-efficient 1A buck converter

The new AS1382 step-down converter

ams launches 96%-efficient 1A buck converter
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, introduced a 1A synchronous buck converter with the wide input voltage range, high efficiency and low stand-by current required in designs powered by a single-cell lithium-ion battery. The AS1382 step-down converter operates from an input
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Date:
04/22/2015
UltraSoC offers “debug over USB” capability for complex SoCs
UltraSoC, a pioneering provider of advanced debugging and analytic technology for embedded systems, announced the availability of USB-based debugging capabilities within its flagship UltraDebug product. This novel technology allows a single high-speed chip interface – in this case USB 2.0 – to be used simultaneously fo
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Date:
04/21/2015
Crouzet releases brushless motor specifications guide

Crouzet specifications guide

Crouzet releases brushless motor specifications guide
Crouzet Motors has released a 20-page specifications guide covering two series of its high performance DCmind Brushless Motors and gearmotors, all featuring integral electronic controls for industrial, medical, mass transportation and alternative energy applications. In addition to complete specifications and di
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Date:
04/21/2015
Micrel's latest RF receivers tout sensitivity and power consumption
Micrel, a leader in high-performance embedded solutions, introduced the MICRF229 and the MICRF230, low-power, 400MHz to 450MHz, super-heterodyne, image reject, OOK/ASK receivers. Both devices feature -112dBm sensitivity at a data rate of 1kbps and operate from 3.5V to 5.5V. They consume less than 6mA of current whe
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Date:
04/20/2015
Osram's IRLEDs offer increased output

Osram IR Oslon Black Stack

Osram's IRLEDs offer increased output
With the SFH 4715AS and SFH 4716AS, Osram Opto Semiconductors has increased the output of its IR Oslon Black family for the second time in six months. This has been achieved by combining the latest chip design with an optimized package and Nanostack technology, in which each chip has two emission centers. Depending on
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Date:
04/20/2015
Audi taps Microchip’s MOST150 Tech for Audi TT virtual cockpit

AUDI AG is networking the Audi virtual cockpit system in its new TT Models using MOST technology

Audi taps Microchip’s MOST150 Tech for Audi TT virtual cockpit
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced that AUDI AG is networking the Audi virtual cockpit system in its new TT Models using MOST technology. Specifically, it is deploying Microchip’s OS81118 MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Co
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Date:
04/20/2015
Vishay's SMPD FRED Pt rectifiers increase power density and efficiency

Vishay's FRED Pt rectifiers

Vishay's SMPD FRED Pt rectifiers increase power density and efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology introduced 16 new 10 A to 30 A FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the low-profile SMPD (TO-263AC) package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low forward voltage drop, the Vishay Semiconductors rectifiers reduce switching lo
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Date:
04/16/2015
RECOM's latest DIN-rail power supplies are available from Dengrove

Dengrove Electronic Components has introduced the newly-launched RECOM 45W and 60W DIN-rail power supplies

RECOM's latest DIN-rail power supplies are available from Dengrove
Dengrove Electronic Components has introduced the newly-launched RECOM 45W and 60W DIN-rail power supplies, which allow versatile end or side mounting and come with an industry leading seven-year manufacturer’s warranty giving customers complete peace of mind.   The 45W Redin45 and 60W Redin60 mode
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Date:
04/16/2015
Eaton launches prefab power solutions for data centers

The Connected configuration is a high quality, tested design that directly connects UPS modules, switchgear, static switches, controls and any monitoring or human machine interface components

Eaton launches prefab power solutions for data centers
Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of its prefabricated power solutions for data centers in the U.S., providing an integrated power management platform designed to speed up installation times and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). This offering can be customized to meet most data center te
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Date:
04/15/2015
Linear's 60V dual-output synchronous step-cown controller with adjustable gate drive draws 29µA in standby
Linear Technology announced the LTC3892, a high-voltage dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 29µA when one output is active and 34µA when both outputs are enabled. The 4.5V to 60V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, ensuring continuous operation dur
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Date:
04/15/2015
Vicor expands its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Regulator family with their latest buck-boost regulators

Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point of Load (POL) Regulators

Vicor expands its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Regulator family with their latest buck-boost regulators
Vicor announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point of Load (POL) Regulator portfolio with the introduction of its new, high efficiency PI3749, PI3751, and PI3755 buck-boost regulators. • By minimizing switching losses, Picor’s ZVS topology enables efficiencies over 98% – maintains a high ef
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Date:
04/14/2015
TE's high-temp, flexible splice kits deliver environmental and EMI protection

TE’s D-200 splice kit

TE's high-temp, flexible splice kits deliver environmental and EMI protection
TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity, announced its D-200 high-temperature, flexible splice kit specifically designed for use in demanding high-temperature aerospace and defense applications. Rated at 200 degrees Celsius and offer a reliable cable connection, the product offers circumferential (360 de
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Date:
04/14/2015
Allegro's A1369 Hall-effect current sensor IC touts integration ease

The A1369 from Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro's A1369 Hall-effect current sensor IC touts integration ease
The A1369 from Allegro MicroSystems is a customer-programmable, high-accuracy linear Hall-effect-based current sensor IC packaged in a slimline 3-pin single-inline package which allows for easy integration with a magnetic core to create a highly accurate current sensing module. The A1369 is designed for use w
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Date:
04/14/2015
Intelligent Factory by IntelliSense.io will showcase at Hannover Fair
Industry 4.0 specialist IntelliSense.io will showcase the latest upgrades to their Intelligent Factory solution at Hannover Messe. IntelliSense.io specialises in delivering 'Optimisation as a Service' with rapid ROI and no upfront capital investment for process industries. IntelliSense.io solutions are used by E
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Date:
04/14/2015
PCB terminals from Harwin improve build quality, increase design flexibility

Harwin PCB terminals

PCB terminals from Harwin improve build quality, increase design flexibility
Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and PCB hardware manufacturer, is announcing a wide range of PCB terminals (turrets). These simple, yet effective PCB hardware products are often overlooked, but can save assembly costs, improve build quality and increase design flexibility. According to Product Manager P
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Date:
04/14/2015
EPC launches EPC2029 wide-pitch eGaN FET

The EPC2029 80 V, 31 A eGaN FET features a 1 mm ball pitch

EPC launches EPC2029 wide-pitch eGaN FET
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announced the introduction of an eGaN FET designed with a wider pitch connection layout. The first in a new family of “Relaxed Pitch” devices, the EPC2029 80 V, 31 A eGaN FET features a 1 mm ball pitch. The wider pitch allows for placement of additional and larger vias under th
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Date:
04/14/2015
TE Connectivity adds wire-to-board headers to Its Power Triple Lock connector family

Power Triple Lock connector

TE Connectivity adds wire-to-board headers to Its Power Triple Lock connector family
TE Connectivity introduced new wire-to-board headers as part of its Power Triple Lock connector product line; thereby expanding the family of connectors targeting appliances into a growing number of HVAC, automation and control, and automotive designs. The connectors’ combined attributes of higher-current ra
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Date:
04/08/2015
Energy Focus' tubular LED works with or without a ballast for flourescent retrofit
Energy Focus, a leader in LED lighting technologies, announced that it has completed the development of and has been granted all regulatory approvals, including the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification, to launch an innovative and novel new family of LED lighting products, Intellitube, for use in th
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Date:
04/08/2015
Micrel's HV synchronous buck regulator family uses FETZilla tech to stay cool in tiny package

The MIC28511/12/13 family of buck converters

Micrel's HV synchronous buck regulator family uses FETZilla tech to stay cool in tiny package
Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions as well as LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC28511/12/13, a family of pin-compatible high voltage (HV) synchronous step-down switching regulators with integrated power switches capable of providing up to 4A (MIC
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Date:
04/08/2015
TDK-Lambda's 75W triple-output AC/DC supplies tout light weight and efficiency

TDK-Lambda CUT75 series

TDK-Lambda's 75W triple-output AC/DC supplies tout light weight and efficiency
TDK introduced the TDK-Lambda CUT75 series of 75W PCB type, triple output AC/DC power supplies – 64% smaller, lighter weight and more efficient than the earlier generation JWT75 series. With an efficiency of up to 85%, the CUT75 series reinforces TDK-Lambda‘s competitive advantage in the medical and general ind
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Date:
04/08/2015
Fairchild's auto-qualified SuperFET II MOSFETs & HV rectifiers empower electric vehicle design
Fairchild, a leading global supplier of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, is addressing the advanced needs of automakers and their parts suppliers with new automotive qualified SuperFET II MOSFET and High Voltage Rectifier product families, both of which enable cleaner and smarter vehicles overall an
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Date:
04/01/2015
Reversed power conversion solution promises to revolutionize power applications

Driving LEDs with the LT-minus-1000 provides a cone of darkness where the LEDs are aimed

Reversed power conversion solution promises to revolutionize power applications
Linear Technology, a leader in power conversion, switching regulators and power supplies, has introduced a novel and revolutionary power conversion solution. Linear Technology announced the introduction of the LT-minus-1000. The new device, the LT-minus-1000, is a reversed power converter. Operating on normal da
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Date:
04/01/2015
GE expands high-density rectifier portfolio to address data-intensive industries

CP3500 rectifier

GE expands high-density rectifier portfolio to address data-intensive industries
GE introduced its new CP3500 rectifier, the latest addition to its new rectifier product line, providing industry-leading power conversion density capabilities for data-hungry applications. The CP3500 is the industry’s first compact, 3.5-kilowatt (kW) AC to 48-volt DC rectifier in a 1U[1] module and provides a
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Date:
03/30/2015
TDK's 2500W bidirectional DC/DC converter serves energy storage and recycling apps

EZA2500 bi-directional DC-DC converters

TDK's 2500W bidirectional DC/DC converter serves energy storage and recycling apps
TDK announced the introduction of TDK-Lambda’s EZA2500-32048 bi-directional converter, suitable for energy storage systems with rechargeable batteries. This 2500W digitally controlled, compact 1U power supply can automatically change conversion direction from high voltage dc sources, powered by solar or wind, to
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Date:
03/30/2015
AVX claims highest Q 01005 MLCC available for UHF band applications

CU Series ultralow ESR C0G (NP0) MLCCs

AVX claims highest Q 01005 MLCC available for UHF band applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the highest Q 01005 MLCC available on today’s market for ultra high frequency (UHF) band applications (300MHz—3GHz). The first part number of the new CU Series ultralow ESR C0G (NP0) MLCCs, the CU10 01005 MLCC, exhibits ty
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Date:
03/27/2015
Texas Instruments' latest 32-bit MSP432 MCUs boast ultra-low-power operation
Texas Instruments announced its MSP432 microcontroller (MCU) platform, presented as the industry’s lowest power 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F MCUs. These new 48MHz MCUs leverage TI’s ultra-low-power MCU expertise to optimize performance without compromising power, while only consuming 95µA/MHz in active power and 850
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Date:
03/27/2015
NXP's resonant LLC GreenChip platform claims leading low-load efficiency and ease of design
NXP Semiconductors announced its new GreenChip power solution, the TEA1916+TEA1995 platform – an innovative and easy-to-design new Resonant LLC solution targeted for desktop PC/AiO, gaming consoles, notebook adapters and large panel TVs. Building on NXP’s success as the market leader in GreenChip power ICs,
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Date:
03/27/2015
Molex Imperium high power connector system for hybrid-electric and commercial vehicles now at TTI

Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System

Molex Imperium high power connector system for hybrid-electric and commercial vehicles now at TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, announces that it is now stocking the new Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System in Europe. Optimised for challenging conditions experienced in products such as hybrid-electric vehicles and
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Date:
03/27/2015
Cypress Expands Traveo automotive MCU family
Cypress Semiconductor announced the expansion of its Traveo microcontroller (MCU) family with a new series that provides automotive manufacturers with a cost-effective platform to deliver 2-D and 3-D graphics and advanced functionality for dashboards, head-up displays and HVAC systems in compact vehicles. The S6
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Date:
03/27/2015
TE Connectivity’s compact MHP-TAM series provides Li-Ion thermal protection in space-constrained consumer electronics

The MHP-TAM devices

TE Connectivity’s compact MHP-TAM series provides Li-Ion thermal protection in space-constrained consumer electronics
Battery applications designers are tasked with meeting increasingly stringent safety standards for ultra-thin notebooks and other portable consumer electronics powered by high-capacity lithium polymer and prismatic cells. In response, TE Connectivity’s business unit, TE Circuit Protection, introduced the new MH
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Date:
03/27/2015
Acopian's 288W narrow-profile switching regulated supplies now certified to UL and CE

Narrow Profile power supply series

Acopian's 288W narrow-profile switching regulated supplies now certified to UL and CE
Acopian Power Supplies, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard, modified-standard and custom power supplies announced that its Narrow Profile power supply series is now certified to UL Safety Standards UL 60950 (Information Technology Equipment) and UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment), as
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Date:
03/27/2015
TI’s smart power switch replaces discrete components in powertrain and automotive body electronics
TI’s smart power switch replaces discrete components in powertrain and automotive body electronics
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first smart, high-side power switch with programmable current limit. As automotive systems become more complex, the various loads within the system can each require different profiles during operation. Using the TPS1H100-Q1, designers can drive various loads with ad
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Date:
03/27/2015
Linear's synchronous step-down LED driver delivers up to 40A
Linear Technology announced the LT3744, a synchronous step-down DC/DC converter designed to deliver constant current to drive high current LEDs. Its 3.3V to 36V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including industrial, DLP projection and architectural lighting. The LT3744 uses two
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Date:
03/27/2015
Microchip's MOST150 INICs empower automotive smart-antenna modules

OS81118AF Intelligent Network Interface Controller

Microchip's MOST150 INICs empower automotive smart-antenna modules
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that the MOST Cooperation released its MOST150 technology coaxial physical layer specification. This new industry-standard specification enables Microchip to support smart antenna module co
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Date:
03/27/2015
Ericsson's 90A digital PoL DC/DC converter suits high-demand networking equipment

Ericsson's two-phase 90A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power modules

Ericsson's 90A digital PoL DC/DC converter suits high-demand networking equipment
Ericsson has launched a new two-phase 90A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module that offers compensation-free performance and the ability to easily connect modules in parallel to provide up to 360A to advanced network-processors that require high performance in power delivery and high levels of software con
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Date:
03/26/2015
TI claims first zero standby power PSR solution for high-power AC/DC power supplies

UCC28730 PSR flyback controller with 700-V startup switch and UCC24650 wake-up monitor

TI claims first zero standby power PSR solution for high-power AC/DC power supplies
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first zero standby power controller chipset with the lowest standby power consumption for AC/DC flyback power supplies up to 75 W. Taking power supply efficiency to the next level, the new UCC28730 primary-side regulation (PSR) flyback controller with 700-V star
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Date:
03/23/2015
Semtech's high-efficiency 2A reverse blocking load switch Platform targets consumer apps
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced the SC33020H Load Switch platform in a tiny 0.9mm x 0.9mm, 4 bump Chip Scale Package (CSP) with industry leading Ron of just 32mΩ. The SC33020H load switch provides power rail control for up to 2A with reverse current blocking
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Date:
03/23/2015
Intersil claims first fully-encapsulated 50A digital power module

ISL8272M DC/DC digital PMBus power module

Intersil claims first fully-encapsulated 50A digital power module
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the industry’s first 50A fully encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power module. The ISL8272M is a complete step-down power supply that delivers up to 50A of output current from industry standard 12V or 5V input pow
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Date:
03/23/2015
CUI's 90A digital POL modules address advanced ICs

NDM3Z-90 digital POL module

CUI's 90A digital POL modules address advanced ICs
CUI announced the release of its highest current digital POL family to date from the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Designed specifically to address the rapidly-rising power requirements of today’s most advanced integrated circuits, the NDM3Z-90 is a non-isolated mo
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Date:
03/23/2015
Qspeed 150V diodes from Power Integrations offer switching speed and softness

Qspeed 150 V diodes

Qspeed 150V diodes from Power Integrations offer switching speed and softness
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced a new family of Qspeed 150 V diodes. The fastest silicon diodes in the world, Qspeed LQA150 series devices also feature excellent softness for low EMI. Based on the company’s Qspeed merged-PIN te
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Date:
03/20/2015
TE Connectivity releases FullAXS Mini and MXC connectors at OFC 2015
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announced its FullAXS Mini connector sealing system and cable assemblies, a major step toward reducing the physical footprint and reducing installation costs of wireless outdoor products. In addition, TE is introducing its next-generation MXC optical connector, which in
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Date:
03/19/2015
Linear's software devkit for SmartMesh IP accelerates development of wireless sensor Industrial IoT

SmartMesh IPTM

Linear's software devkit for SmartMesh IP accelerates development of wireless sensor Industrial IoT
Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IPTM wireless sensor networking products now provide the ability to program industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications directly on the embedded ARM Cortex-M3, running Micrium’s µC/OS-II real-time operating system. Users no longer need a separate processor for sensor interface and
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Date:
03/19/2015
Paper Battery launches PowerResponder fast charge developers kit
Paper Battery, developer of an innovative supercapacitor-based energy storage and battery enhancement technology, today announced immediate availability of the Fast Charge Developers Kit for its PowerResponder product line. This kit enables product designers’ to incorporate fast charging PowerResponder cells in
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Date:
03/19/2015
TI launches first 80-V half-bridge GaN FET module

LMG5200 GaN FET power stage

TI launches first 80-V half-bridge GaN FET module
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 80-V, 10-A integrated gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) power-stage prototype, which consists of a high-frequency driver and two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration – all in an easy-to-design quad flat no-leads (QFN) package. The new LMG52
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Date:
03/18/2015
Transphorm unveils first 600V GaN transistor in a TO-247 package

TPH3205WS transistor, the first 600V GaN transistor in a TO-247 package

Transphorm unveils first 600V GaN transistor in a TO-247 package
Transphorm announced at APEC 2015 that it is now offering engineering samples of its TPH3205WS transistor, the first 600V GaN (Gallium Nitride) transistor in a TO-247 package. Offering 63 mOhm R(on) and 34A ratings, the device utilizes the company’s Quiet TabTM source-tab connection design, which reduces EMI at
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Date:
03/17/2015
Infineon's energy-efficient enhancement-mode and cascode configuration GaN-on-Silicon solutions shown at APEC 2015
Infineon Technologies announced the expansion of its Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Silicon technology and product portfolio at APEC 2015. The company now offers both enhancement mode and cascode configuration GaN-based platforms optimized for high performance applications requiring superior levels of energy efficiency in
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Date:
03/17/2015
Fairchild’s extended-temperature mid-voltage 175°C MOSFETs offer exceptional power density

Fairchild's extended temperature (ET) mid-voltage MOSFETs

Fairchild’s extended-temperature mid-voltage 175°C MOSFETs offer exceptional power density
Fairchild, a leading global supplier of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, is enabling manufacturers to improve the reliability and performance of their products with its expanded line of extended temperature (ET) mid-voltage MOSFETs, which can operate at 175° C. The higher operating temperatures en
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Date:
03/17/2015
Microchip releases Wi-Fi 802.11ac power amplifier module

SST11CP22 5 GHz power amplifier module

Microchip releases Wi-Fi 802.11ac power amplifier module
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced its new SST11CP22 5 GHz power amplifier module (PAM) for the IEEE 802.11ac ultra high data rate Wi-Fi standard. This PAM delivers 19 dBm linear output power at 1.8% dynamic EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) with MC
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Date:
03/17/2015
GaN Systems’ gallium nitride power semiconductors now with topside cooling

GaN Systems announced topside cooling technology

GaN Systems’ gallium nitride power semiconductors now with topside cooling
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, announced topside cooling technology in its wide range of high-power enhancement-mode devices. Topside cooling enables engineers to use conventional, well-understood PCB cooling techniques when incorporating GaN Systems’ market-leading se
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Date:
03/17/2015
Vishay's PowerPAK 8x8L 200A package offers space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK

Vishay Intertechnology's new 8 mm by 8 mm by 1.8 mm PowerPAK 8x8L package

Vishay's PowerPAK 8x8L 200A package offers space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new 8 mm by 8 mm by 1.8 mm PowerPAK 8x8L package designed to provide a high-current, space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK devices commonly used in automotive applications. The Vishay Siliconix SQJQ402E 40 V TrenchFET power MOSFET is the industry's first AEC-Q101-qualified MOS
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Date:
03/17/2015
EPCOS CeraLink SP and LP caps now at Mouser

EPCOS CeraLink Capacitor

EPCOS CeraLink SP and LP caps now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the newest additions to the CeraLink capacitor series, the CeraLink SP and LP capacitors from EPCOS. CeraLink capacitors are unique in that as the voltage across the capacitor increases, the ca
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Date:
03/17/2015
NXP unveils single-chip Qi wireless charging transmitter solution at APEC 2015
NXP Semiconductors announced its new GreenChip power solution, the TEA1916+TEA1995 platform – an innovative and easy-to-design new Resonant LLC solution targeted for desktop PC/AiO, gaming consoles, notebook adapters and large panel TVs.   Building on NXP’s success as the market leader in GreenCh
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Date:
03/16/2015
Keysight’s Method of Implementation Guide Supports next-gen USB compliance testing
Keysight Technologies announced the availability of its Method of Implementation (MOI) guide for USB 3.1 and USB Type-C Connectors and Cable Assemblies Compliance Testing using the Keysight ENA Series network analyzer’s enhanced time domain analysis option (E5071C-TDR). The MOI is a measurement guide of procedures fo
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Date:
03/16/2015
Vicor expands its DCM DC/DC converter series

DCM Converter Modules

Vicor expands its DCM DC/DC converter series
Vicor announced the expansion of the DCM Converter Module Series of isolated, regulated DC-DC converters within Vicor’s Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. This series now covers critical applications in Aerospace, EV/HEV, Rugged Systems, Industrial, and Telecom/Datacom. DCMs provide nomi
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Date:
03/16/2015
Power Integrations adds protection features to their compact 1200 V/1700 V SCALE-2+ dual-driver-core family

SC0435T2G1-17 dual IGBT-driver core

Power Integrations adds protection features to their compact 1200 V/1700 V SCALE-2+ dual-driver-core family
Power Integrations, a leader in IGBT-driver technology, launched its latest SCALE-2+ dual IGBT-driver core, the 2SC0435T2G1-17, which is the most compact product in its power range with a footprint of only 57.2 x 51.6 mm and a height of just 20 mm. The new SCALE-2+ technology enables Soft Shut Down (SSD) to be
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Date:
03/16/2015
EPC publishes Wireless Power Handbook
Efficient Power Conversion announces the publication of a practical engineering handbook designed to provide power system design engineers valuable experiences and points of reference critical to understanding and designing highly efficient wireless power systems using gallium nitride-based transistors. As a su
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Date:
03/16/2015
GaN Systems’ power semiconductors now offer topside cooling

GaN Systems announced new topside cooling technology

GaN Systems’ power semiconductors now offer topside cooling
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, announced new topside cooling technology in its wide range of high-power enhancement-mode devices. Topside cooling enables engineers to use conventional, well-understood PCB cooling techniques when incorporating GaN Systems’ ma
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Date:
03/16/2015
Trinamic teams with Bosch on 1.5kW motors

TRINAMIC BLDC / PMSM gate driver

Trinamic teams with Bosch on 1.5kW motors
TRINAMIC, a technology innovator specializing in the control of small electric motors, extends its portfolio of 3-phase motor drivers by leveraging Bosch’s innovative and highly integrated B6 power modules. Bosch B6 bridges match perfectly to the new TRINAMIC BLDC / PMSM gate driver product family, whose fi
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Date:
03/16/2015
ON Semiconductor and Transphorm Introduce 600 V GaN transistors
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, and power conversion specialist Transphorm, building on their previously announced partnership to bring gallium nitride (GaN) based power solutions to market, today announced the introduction of the co-branded NTP8G202N (TPH3202PS) and NTP8G206N (TPH3206PS) 60
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Date:
03/16/2015
Cree's SiC tech enables significant reduction of solar inverter size, weight, & cost

SiC MOSFET and diode technologies enable previously unattainable levels of power density in string solar inverter products

Cree's SiC tech enables significant reduction of solar inverter size, weight, & cost
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has demonstrated that its best-in-class SiC MOSFET and diode technologies enable previously unattainable levels of power density in string solar inverter products, yielding ultra-high efficiencies (greater than 99.1 percent at peak) at one-fifth the average si
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Date:
03/16/2015
TI introduces 4-switch buck-boost controller and digital power tool

Digital Power BoosterPack

TI introduces 4-switch buck-boost controller and digital power tool
Texas Instruments announced that it has simplified digital power control design with the new, low-cost Digital Power BoosterPack. The BoosterPack is a plug-in daughter card for the C2000 Piccolo TMS320F28069M LaunchPad development kit that makes it easy to understand digital power development using the real-time co
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Date:
03/16/2015
Micrel's 20A IntelliMOS power stage family

The IntelliMOS power stage family

Micrel's 20A IntelliMOS power stage family
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the MIC4520/MIC4521, an IntelliMOS power stage family capable of delivering up to 20A in a compact 4mm x 6mm TQFN package. The MIC4521 is a two-phase power stage (includes MOSFET dri
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Date:
03/13/2015
Ericsson's 90A digital POL DC/DC converter targets high-demand networking equipment

The BMR465 POL converter

Ericsson's 90A digital POL DC/DC converter targets high-demand networking equipment
Ericsson has launched a new two-phase 90A digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module that offers compensation-free performance and the ability to easily connect modules in parallel to provide up to 360A to advanced network-processors that require high performance in power delivery and high levels of software con
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Date:
03/13/2015
Fuji Electric Introduces GPS-enabled handheld survey meter for ambient dose measurement

The PEGASUS GPS-enabled device for ambient dose rate measurements

Fuji Electric Introduces GPS-enabled handheld survey meter for ambient dose measurement
Fuji Electric has introduced a new handheld environmental/general area survey meter for the North American market, designed to suit a variety of applications including nuclear facilities, laboratories, and shipping ports. The PEGASUS is a GPS-enabled device for ambient dose rate measurements that boasts exceptional acc
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Date:
03/11/2015
Oldenburg Electronics launches low-voltage lighting control interface with dimming
Oldenburg Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of electronics products serving the lighting, mining, defense and industrial markets introduces the new Low Voltage Control Interface with Dimming (LVPC-DIM). Now patient rooms can easily incorporate dimmed lighting with a single button control found at most p
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Date:
03/11/2015
Weidmüller OMNIMATE device connectors and terminals now at Astute Electronics
The OMNIMATE range of PCB terminals, PCB plug-in connectors and feed-through terminals for industrial applications from device connectivity specialist Weidmüller is now available from Astute Electronics, the leading supplier of electronic components and value added services. This comprehensive product family in
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Date:
03/11/2015
TDK's digitally-controlled 300W eighth bricks offer improved dynamic response

iEH series 300W 1/8th brick DC/DC converter

TDK's digitally-controlled 300W eighth bricks offer improved dynamic response
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iEH series of 300W 1/8th brick DC/DC converters. Utilising digital non-linear adaptive control, these converters offer improved dynamic response, better system stability and increased reliability due to a reduced component count. This makes the series ideal for dema
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Date:
03/11/2015
Ambiq Micro’s Apollo microcontrollers achieve a reduction in energy consumption up to 10x
Ambiq Micro, a leader in ultra-low power integrated circuits, announced the Apollo family of four 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F microcontrollers (MCUs). In real-world applications, their energy consumption is typically 5 to 10 times lower than that of MCUs of comparable performance, resulting in far longer battery life in
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Date:
03/11/2015
Linear's latest synchronous buck-boost DC/DC offers dual-input PowerPath control

The LTC3118 dual input synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter

Linear's latest synchronous buck-boost DC/DC offers dual-input PowerPath control
Linear Technology announced the LTC3118, a dual input, wide voltage range synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter with an intelligent, integrated low loss PowerPath control. Its unique power switch architecture provides high efficiency operation from either input source to a programmable output voltage above, bel
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Date:
03/10/2015
AVX introduces new high-temp solutions catalog
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced its first applications-based catalog, the new High Temperature Solutions catalog, which provides engineers with detailed information about the various passive component solutions that AVX specifically designs, manufactures, an
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Date:
03/10/2015
Fairchild launches 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family

SuperFET II MOSFET

Fairchild launches 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family
Fairchild, a leading supplier of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, introduced its 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family, featuring broad package offerings and the industry’s lowest on-resistance (Rdson) and output capacitance (Coss). The new family enables designers to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness an
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Date:
03/09/2015
Powervation's latest digital controllers provide auto-tuning & fast transient response

PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers

Powervation's latest digital controllers provide auto-tuning & fast transient response
Powervation, an Intelligent Digital Power company, announced its latest series of digital DC/DC controllers for gaming & high-performance motherboards, embedded computing, networking, and telecom applications. The PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers provide fast transient response and new fea
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Date:
03/09/2015
ams and STMicroelectronics join to launch breakthrough solution for secure NFC
ams, a leading provider of high-performance analog ICs and sensors, and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, introduced an NFC system reference design that assures easy, reliable and secure contactless transactions while suiting the sleek fo
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Date:
03/09/2015
Pasternack's latest broadband, high-power coaxial limiters protect sensitive low power RF systems

Pasternack broadband high-power coaxial limiters

Pasternack's latest broadband, high-power coaxial limiters protect sensitive low power RF systems
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, debuts their new broadband, high power coaxial limiters which help protect sensitive low power RF receivers and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. Common applications for these RF limiters in
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Date:
03/09/2015
Intersil's ISL8002B synchronous buck regulator offers output tracking and sequencing

ISL8002B synchronous buck switching regulator

Intersil's ISL8002B synchronous buck regulator offers output tracking and sequencing
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL8002B synchronous buck switching regulator that delivers up to 2A of continuous output current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. The device’s 2MHz switching frequency provides superior transient response, an
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Date:
03/09/2015
AVX releases interactive guide to medium- & high-power film capacitors

AVX product selector guide

AVX releases interactive guide to medium- & high-power film capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new interactive product selector guide for its medium and high power film capacitors, which are well-known for their self-healing technology and safe, reliable, long lifetime performance. Organized by function and featuring in
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Date:
03/09/2015
Newark element14 launches low-power Freescale Freedom Platform FRDM-KL27Z with USB

Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB

Newark element14 launches low-power Freescale Freedom Platform FRDM-KL27Z with USB
Newark element14 has launched the new Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB. The board is ideal for evaluating low power Cortex-M0+ based designs that require USB capability. The Kinetis KL series of MCUs is one of the most energy efficient MCUs in its class. The new Kinetis FR
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Date:
03/09/2015
Stackpole's precision current-sensing resistor handles up to 100A

Stackpole CSS4527 5 watt surface mount current sense resistor

Stackpole's precision current-sensing resistor handles up to 100A
The CSS4527 from Stackpole is a 5 watt surface mount current sense resistor capable of handling up to 100 amps of continuous current. This part offers tolerances down to 0.5% and TCR of 50 ppm making it ideal for precision power sensing and control. Further, the CSS series can operate at full rated power up to
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Date:
03/09/2015
TE's NECTOR M power system offers standard for connecting lighting and power

NECTOR M power system connectors

TE's NECTOR M power system offers standard for connecting lighting and power
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announces its newly-enhanced NECTOR M power system. In addition to meeting IEC 61535 standards, the power system solution is designed to meet the UL 1977 guidelines and just debuted a 5-position splitter that provides power, signal and control connection options for mu
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Date:
03/09/2015
Digilent’s Analog Discovery Oscilloscope now at Mouser

Digilent Analog Discovery USB Oscilloscope

Digilent’s Analog Discovery Oscilloscope now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Analog Discovery USB Oscilloscope from Digilent. This USB oscilloscope is a powerful and portable multi-function test and measurement tool that turns any PC into a powerful engineering te
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Date:
03/09/2015
Eaton PowerStor XL60 supercaps target transportation, lighting, industrial, and grid apps
Power management company Eaton unveiled the PowerStor XL60 Series supercapacitors with large format, high capacity cells to provide a wide operating range and one of the industry’s highest power densities compared to most products in the market. For kilowatt- and megawatt-size systems, the XL60 series is designed sp
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Date:
03/06/2015
Cree's LED arrays slash system costs up to 60%

XLamp CXA2 LED

Cree's LED arrays slash system costs up to 60%
Cree introduced a new addition to its CXA LED array family, CXA2 LED arrays, delivering up to 33 percent higher efficacy in the same form factors. Utilizing elements of the Cree SC5 Technology Platform, this improvement in lumen density enables better performance and radically reduces system size and cost. The ne
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Date:
03/06/2015
APS releases 170W DC input LED driver with dimming control

DBL-170 LED power supply

APS releases 170W DC input LED driver with dimming control
Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announces the release of the DBL-170 series of 100~170 Watt DC Input LED Power Supplies with dimming control via fixed resistor or 1~10V PWM. The DBL-170 family LED power supplies feature 4 models offering constant current operation ranging from 280~4200mA and output voltages of 30
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Date:
03/06/2015
Fukushima Engineering adopts SiC MOSFETs for ultra-high voltage pulse generators
ROHM has recently announced the adoption of its SCT2080KE Silicon Carbide MOSFET in new, ultra-high voltage pulse generators (SiC-Pulser Series) launched by Fukushima SiC Applied Engineering. Pulse generators are used in a variety of applications, including high voltage accelerators, plasma generators, and laser pr
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Date:
03/06/2015
Linear releases 500mA, 1.5MHz, 65V boost DC/DC converter
Linear Technology announced the LT8570 and LT8570-1 current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converters. The LT8570 uses an internal 500mA, 65V switch, whereas the LT8570-1 uses a 250mA, 65V switch. Both devices operate from an input voltage range of 2.55V to 40V, making them suitable for applications with inp
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Date:
03/05/2015
Phoenix Contact UNO POWER DIN-rail power supplies now at Mouser
Phoenix Contact UNO POWER DIN-rail power supplies now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the UNO POWER DIN-Rail Power Supply from Phoenix Contact. The UNO Power Supply is designed for applications requiring power of up to 100W and provides a maximum energy efficiency of up to 90%. The Phoenix C
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Date:
03/05/2015
TI unveils first 65-V synchronous step-down converter with Fly-Buck capability

The LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently and reliably

TI unveils first 65-V synchronous step-down converter with Fly-Buck capability
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 65-V synchronous step-down converter that provides isolated bias supplies up to 15 W – without the need for an opto-coupler. As part of TI’s innovative Fly-Buck power portfolio, the LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently an
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Date:
03/05/2015
CISSOID introduces a high-temp 80V quad diode

CHT-ELARA, a high-temperature 80V quad diode

CISSOID introduces a high-temp 80V quad diode
CISSOID, a leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, releases CHT-ELARA, a high-temperature 80V quad diode. This new device includes four independent and dielectrically isolated diodes that can be connected in different configurations: in series, in parallel for higher current, or in a rectifier bridge. Ea
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Date:
03/05/2015
TDK's latest EMC filters offer high performance in a very compact design

EPCOS 3-line EMC filters

TDK's latest EMC filters offer high performance in a very compact design
TDK Corporation presents a new series of very compact EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for frequency converters. These high-performance filters are suitable for a rated voltage of 530 V AC in 50/60 Hz grids. The B84243A8* series currently comprises seven different types that are designed for currents of between 3 A and
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Date:
03/05/2015
SolaHD UPS delivers industrial-strength power protection in flexible, fully upgradeable design

S5KC Industrial Series of modular on-line UPS

SolaHD UPS delivers industrial-strength power protection in flexible, fully upgradeable design
Targeting key industrial systems, automakers, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, food and beverage and other mid-range power protection applications, SolaHD introduced its new S5KC Industrial Series of modular on-line uninterruptible power systems scalable from 5 to 20 kVA. SolaHD S5KC Series UPS deliver rugged, r
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Date:
03/04/2015
Littelfuse introduces new TVS Diode Arrays

SLVU2.8-8 Series 2.8V, 30A TVS Diode Arrays

Littelfuse introduces new TVS Diode Arrays
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the SLVU2.8-8 Series 2.8V, 30A TVS Diode Array (SPA Diodes), designed to protect low voltage CMOS devices from damage caused by ESD and lightning-induced transients. When compared to similar market solutions, SLVU2.8-8 Series provides circuit designers wi
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Date:
03/04/2015
TE Connectivity plans innovative Pluggable Form Factor MSA for increased density and improved thermal performance
TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity, announced a plan to create a standard for a new 100Gb/s form factor pluggable interconnect with the functionality of QSFP28 in a thermally enhanced package approximately the size of the SFP form factor by way of a new MSA (multi source agreement) group. “Customers are lookin
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Date:
03/04/2015
Amphenol's Rhino 38999 high-power connectors for military and harsh environments now at Astute Electronics

Rhino 38999 connector

Amphenol's Rhino 38999 high-power connectors for military and harsh environments now at Astute Electronics
Amphenol’s Rhino 38999 high-power connectors are now available from Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services. Capable of carrying up to 1000A, these rugged interconnects combine the benefits of field-proven MIL-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors with low re
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Date:
03/03/2015
Weidmüller OMNIMATE device connection and housing tech now available from TTI

Weidmüller OMNIMATE high-performance Power PCB connector

Weidmüller OMNIMATE device connection and housing tech now available from TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, is now offering device connectivity specialist Weidmüller’s OMNIMATE technology in Europe, including OMNIMATE Signal, OMNIMATE Power and OMNIMATE Housings. This wide product range is modular and flexible, su
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Date:
03/03/2015
Eaton PowerStor XL60 Series supercapacitors offer long life storage for transportation, lighting, industrial, and grid apps

XL60 Series supercapacitors

Eaton PowerStor XL60 Series supercapacitors offer long life storage for transportation, lighting, industrial, and grid apps
Power management company Eaton unveiled the PowerStor XL60 Series supercapacitors with large format, high capacity cells to provide a wide operating range and one of the industry’s highest power densities compared to most products in the market. For kilowatt- and megawatt-size systems, the XL60 series is designed sp
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Date:
03/03/2015
Microchip launches new DAC family

MCP47FEBXX general-purpose DAC

Microchip launches new DAC family
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47FEBXX devices. The low-power, single and dual-channel DACs feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution, in
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Date:
03/03/2015
Texas Instruments' 16-bit ADS8339 low-power ADC now at Mouser

Texas Instruments’ ADS8339 Low Power ADCs

Texas Instruments' 16-bit ADS8339 low-power ADC now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, anl authorized distributor of the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADS8339 Low Power ADCs from Texas Instruments. Optimized for low power operation, where power consumption scales directly with speed, the ADS8339 is a miniature, micro-power, 16-bit analog-to-digital co
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Date:
03/03/2015
Linear's high-voltage micropower wake-up timer with pushbutton control offers configurable wake times for power-conscious apps

The LTC2956 wake-up timer

Linear's high-voltage micropower wake-up timer with pushbutton control offers configurable wake times for power-conscious apps
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2956, a wake-up timer with pushbutton control that manages 1.5V to 36V system power. Using microcontrollers or real-time clocks to track timing overcomplicates many designs. Electronic devices used to perform routine tasks, such as monitoring human body temperature, monitoring st
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Date:
03/03/2015
Silicon Labs launches advanced integrated development environment for MCUs and wireless
Silicon Labs, a leading provider of microcontroller, wireless connectivity, analog and sensor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), introduced the next generation of Simplicity Studio, the industry’s first integrated MCU/wireless development environment enabling concurrent MCU and RF design for a wide ran
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Date:
02/27/2015
Lattice Semi's latest reference designs expedite & simplify USB Type-C implementation

The three solutions offered by Lattice address both Cable Detect (CD) and Power Delivery (PD) functions

Lattice Semi's latest reference designs expedite & simplify USB Type-C implementation
Lattice Semiconductor, a leader in ultra-low power, small form factor, customizable solutions, announced three new, freely-downloadable reference designs that enable designers working in consumer, industrial and other sectors to quickly implement the cable detect and power delivery functions required to unlock th
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Date:
02/27/2015
Altera & Mentor Graphics partner on virtual prototyping for SoC FPGAs
Altera announced its collaboration with Mentor Graphics to provide embedded software developers access to best-in-class Vista virtual platforms that support Altera’s entire SoC FPGA portfolio, including its third-generation 14 nm Stratix 10 SoCs with a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. These advanced So
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Date:
02/27/2015
Atmel launches Xplained extension board with Bosch intelligent sensor for IoT and wearable apps
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, launched a new extension board for the company’s popular Xplained platform at Embedded World Nuremberg. Featuring a Bosch Sensortec BNO055 intelligent 9- axis absolute orientation sensor, the new extension board connects directly to Atmel’s Xplained bo
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Date:
02/27/2015
Express Logic‘s ThreadX to bring full RTOS to the ARM mbed ecosystem
Express Logic, a leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOSes), announced that it plans to join the ARM mbed ecosystem for Internet of Things (IoT) product development. ARM mbed OS is an operating environment for IoT devices and is especially well-suited to run in energy constrained applications. mb
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Date:
02/27/2015
Infineon's latest 650V IGBTs offer high efficiency for fast switching in electric and hybrid vehicles

AEC-Q-qualified TRENCHSTOP5 AUTO IGBT

Infineon's latest 650V IGBTs offer high efficiency for fast switching in electric and hybrid vehicles
Infineon Technologies announced a family of robust 650V IGBTs that can deliver very high efficiency in fast-switching automotive applications. The AEC-Q-qualified TRENCHSTOP5 AUTO IGBTs will reduce power losses and improve reliability in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications such as
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Date:
02/27/2015
Microsemi's integrated GNSS Master significantly reduces cost of indoor small cells & eliminates need for outdoor antenna

Integrated GNSS Master

Microsemi's integrated GNSS Master significantly reduces cost of indoor small cells & eliminates need for outdoor antenna
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its Integrated GNSS Master (IGM) solution required for small cell synchronization. The IGM is the company’s first solution that fully integrates a 1588v2 PTP grandmaster with a GN
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Date:
02/27/2015
Freescale expands power system management portfolio to empower portable IoT
Freescale Semiconductor introduced an analog dual-path battery charger for wearable and portable Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The single-cell, Li-Ion and Li-Polymer BC3770 charger is fully programmable, features a small form factor and supports fast charging for portable embedded systems, such as those ba
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02/27/2015
Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator offers integrated current sensing

The LT8613 6A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down regulator offers integrated current sensing
Linear Technology released the LT8613, a 6A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator with integrated current sensing. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 95% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 3µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3.4V to 42V input vo
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02/27/2015
Altium announces updates to flagship high-speed PCB design tool

Altium Designer

Altium announces updates to flagship high-speed PCB design tool
Altium, a leader in Electronic Design Automation, Native 3D PCB design systems (Altium Designer, CircuitStudio, PCBWorks, CircuitMaker), ECAD design data management (Altium Vault®), and embedded software development toolkits (TASKING), has announced the next update to its flagship PCB design tool, Altium Designer. Al
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02/25/2015
Lynx Software Technologies offers security product support for ARM-based IoT designs
Lynx Software Technologies, a leader in real-time security technologies, announced that both its LynxOS 7.0 RTOS and its LynxSecure separation kernel hypervisor are moving to new ARM-based processors. The development allows the military-grade security offered by these products to be applied to the protection of
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02/25/2015
Maxim shows their highly-integrated analog solutions at Embedded World 2015
Maxim Integrated Products is demonstrating highly-integrated analog solutions for embedded applications at the Embedded World 2015 Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany (February 24–26, 2015). Organized in three demo areas for Industrial Power, Industrial Interface, and Signal Chain, Maxim’s solutions wi
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02/25/2015
Qnovo introduces smartphone fast-charging with novel battery analytics
Qnovo, a supplier of innovative mobile fast charging solutions, announced a new approach to reducing mobile device battery-related returns. Qnovo Analytics (QNA) continuously monitors battery health and provides diagnostics to quickly resolve consumer battery issues. Mobile consumers cite battery issues as
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02/25/2015
Wuerth's SMD air coils target high-frequency apps

WE-CAIR air coils

Wuerth's SMD air coils target high-frequency apps
High-frequency applications, especially in the area of radio technology, require air coils with a particularly high Q-factor. Specifically adapted to the current market requirements for this area of applications, Wuerth Electronics is now expanding its portfolio of WE-CAIR air coils by the new design types 1322 an
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02/25/2015
Keysight's Infiniium V-Series oscilloscopes offer greater insights in validation & debug

Infiniium V-Series oscilloscope

Keysight's Infiniium V-Series oscilloscopes offer greater insights in validation & debug
Keysight Technologies introduced the Infiniium V-Series oscilloscopes, which provide superior measurement accuracy, enhanced analysis tools and advanced probing systems. With models that range from 8 GHz to 33 GHz, the V-Series enables circuit designers and engineers to make rapid progress from first silicon to
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Date:
02/25/2015
Microchip's latest MCU family provides multiple independent closed-loop power channels

The PIC16(L)F1769 family

Microchip's latest MCU family provides multiple independent closed-loop power channels
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced from the Embedded World conference in Germany a new family of 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC16(L)F1769 family. This family is the first PIC MCU to offer up to two independent closed lo
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Date:
02/25/2015
Vishay's dual inductor saves space, offers high temperature range for Class D amplifiers

IHLD series low-profile, high-current dual inductors

Vishay's dual inductor saves space, offers high temperature range for Class D amplifiers
Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first device in its new IHLD series of low-profile, high-current dual inductors. Offering two inductors in one 4032 package, the space-saving automotive-grade IHLD-4032KB-5A is the industry's first dual inductor to offer a high operating temperature range to +155 °C. The Vishay Dal
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02/25/2015
ON Semi demos imaging, connectivity, motor control, and power solutions for IoT at Embedded World 2015

ON Semiconductor will demonstrate new innovative solutions at embedded world 2015

ON Semi demos imaging, connectivity, motor control, and power solutions for IoT at Embedded World 2015
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, will demonstrate new innovative solutions for embedded systems at the Embedded World Conference 2015 from Feb. 24-26 in Nuremberg, Germany.   Imaging ON Semiconductor will demonstrate the new AR0230CS image sensor that enables the capture o
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Date:
02/25/2015
Freescale expands system power management portfolio to support portable IoT
Freescale Semiconductor introduced an analog dual-path battery charger for wearable and portable Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The single-cell, Li-Ion and Li-Polymer BC3770 charger is fully programmable, features a small form factor and supports fast charging for portable embedded systems, such as those ba
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Date:
02/25/2015
Linear's LT8312 boost controller can achieve a power factor of greater than 0.99

LT8312 PFC boost controller

Linear's LT8312 boost controller can achieve a power factor of greater than 0.99
Linear Technology announced the LT8312, a power factor correction (PFC) boost controller that can achieve a power factor of greater than 0.99 by actively modulating the input current, allowing compliance with most harmonic current emission requirements. This device operates with current mode control and critical co
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Date:
02/23/2015
STMicro's STM32L4 microcontrollers overcome performance limitations for ultra-low-power apps

The STM32L4 series targets next-generation energy-conscious consumer, industrial, medical, and metering applications

STMicro's STM32L4 microcontrollers overcome performance limitations for ultra-low-power apps
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has combined its ultra low-power microcontroller technology with ARM Cortex-M4 know-how to create the STM32L4 series for next-generation energy-conscious consumer, industrial, medical, and metering applications. The first two
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Date:
02/23/2015
FX Luminaire's Luxor ZDC lighting controller provides zoning, dimming, and color capabilities

Luxor ZDC LED lighting controller

FX Luminaire's Luxor ZDC lighting controller provides zoning, dimming, and color capabilities
FX Luminaire announced the release of the Luxor ZDC, a novel LED lighting controller with zoning, dimming, & color capabilities. “The ZDC offers a spectrum of 30,000 color possibilities for those residences and businesses who want the latest LED technology,” said Ryan Williams, FX Luminaire Product Manager. “The Luxor ZDC
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Date:
02/23/2015
AVX claims lowest-profile poke-home connector available

9296 Series low profile, horizontal SMT mount poke home connectors

AVX claims lowest-profile poke-home connector available
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the lowest profile poke-home connector currently available on the market. Featuring its industry-proven 2mm dual beam, high spring-force, phosphor bronze poke-home contacts in a sleek 3.0mm pitch by 2.5mm high SMT package, th
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Date:
02/23/2015
Infineon DC motor control shield for Arduino now available from Newark element14
The new Infineon DC Motor Control Shield for Arduino is now available for purchase from Newark element14, a global electronics distributor and online community for design engineers and hobbyists. The product enables fast and inexpensive prototyping of DC motor control. Infineon’s DC Motor Control Shield fo
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Date:
02/20/2015
Vishay's PowerPAK SC-70 20V MOSFET increases power density and Reliability to Portable Electronics

Vishay Siliconix SiA466EDJ 20V n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFET

Vishay's PowerPAK SC-70 20V MOSFET increases power density and Reliability to Portable Electronics
Vishay Intertechnology released a new 20V n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFET in the ultra-compact thermally enhanced PowerPAK SC-70 package. Providing increased power density and reliability for portable electronics, the Vishay Siliconix SiA466EDJ offers the industry's highest package-limited continuous drain cur
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Date:
02/18/2015
GE's latest 228W DC/DC quarter-brick boasts high efficiency

QHHD019A0B isolated DC-DC converter

GE's latest 228W DC/DC quarter-brick boasts high efficiency
GE’s Critical Power business has expanded its Hammerhead series of DC-DC modules with the 228-watt (W) quarter-brick QHHD019A0B isolated DC-DC converters. The low-height modules provide a single, precisely regulated output voltage over an ultra-wide input voltage range of 18-75 volts DC. The new DC-DC converters ex
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02/18/2015
Elster selects ADI’s smart metering solution for gas and electric meters
Analog Devices announced that  Elster has selected ADI’s ADF7241 smart metering solution for use in gas and electricity meters that Elster is designing as part of a nationwide energy efficiency initiative sponsored by the British government. Under the Smart Metering Implementation Programme, more than 50
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Date:
02/17/2015
AVX claims lowest-profile high CV tantalum capacitor

AVX 206-06 TACmicrochip Series capacitors

AVX claims lowest-profile high CV tantalum capacitor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the world's lowest profile high CV tantalum capacitor: the new 47μF 8V 1206-06 D case TACmicrochip. Both thin and flat, the new 1206-06 TACmicrochip Series capacitors measure 3.4mm in length, 1.8mm in width, and feature a m
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Date:
02/17/2015
Stadium Power's redundant 1U industrial PC power supply touts high efficiency

the 800 watt M1V2-5801V4H 1+1 micro redundant 1U industrial PC power supply

Stadium Power's redundant 1U industrial PC power supply touts high efficiency
Stadium Power, a leading provider of power supply solutions, now offers the 800 watt M1V2-5801V4H 1+1 micro redundant 1U industrial PC power supply for secure bulk power applications including digital imaging, file servers, storage systems, workstations, blade servers, communication systems, telecom/broadcast sys
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Date:
02/16/2015
The Voltera V-One circuit board prototyping machine promises to empower creativity

The Voltera V-One

The Voltera V-One circuit board prototyping machine promises to empower creativity
Developers and makers that enjoy building electronic circuits and boards may be interested in a new circuit board prototyping machine called the Voltera V-One. The Voltera V-One has been specifically designed to help make circuit board prototyping even easier and allows users to go from concept to creation
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Date:
02/16/2015
HARTING's Han 3A housing offers versatile mounting possibilities

HARTING's Han 3A housing

HARTING's Han 3A housing offers versatile mounting possibilities
HARTING has introduced the angled Han 3A housing panel mount with a square mounting flange that permits attachment in either a vertical or horizontal configuration in conjunction with the identical panel cutout. As a result, the cable outlet direction can be adapted in an extremely flexible manner. Featuring M25 cable
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Date:
02/14/2015
Moxa's redundancy solution helps electrical substations deliver high reliability and data integrity

PT-G503-PHR-PTP RedBox

Moxa's redundancy solution helps electrical substations deliver high reliability and data integrity
Maintaining data integrity and the highest system availability are mission-critical objectives for electrical substations. Because their automation systems require zero recovery time redundancy to achieve uninterrupted power supply to end-users, RedBoxes (redundancy boxes) are installed so that network data ca
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Date:
02/11/2015
Stackpole's CSRF2512 operate at resistance values down to 1 milliohm

Stackpole's CSRF Series

Stackpole's CSRF2512 operate at resistance values down to 1 milliohm
Stackpole's CSRF Series now offers resistance values down to 1 milliohm in the 2512 size. The CSRF Series bridges the gap between thick film technologies with their low cost but inability to achieve low resistance values at low TCR, and solid metal plate technologies with their low values and low TCR but higher cos
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Date:
02/11/2015
AVX claims first 0201 tantalum capacitor

The sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip

AVX claims first 0201 tantalum capacitor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the world's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor: the sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum capacitors deliver high CV (0.
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Date:
02/11/2015
PI Expert Suite now available as a Cloud-based app

PI Expert Suite is now accessible as a cloud-based app

PI Expert Suite now available as a Cloud-based app
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced that its powerful, flexible power supply unit (PSU) design tool, PI Expert Suite, is now accessible as a cloud-based app. Previously, users downloaded the tool to a local PC or workstation; with th
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Date:
02/11/2015
KEMET claims first 250V 0402 C0G ceramic capacitors
KEMET announced expansions to its commercial and automotive lines of surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors in C0G dielectric. KEMET continues to lead the industry in C0G dielectric product development, and has now achieved the world’s first 250V rated 0402 case size capacitors offering with values up to
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Date:
02/11/2015
Panasonic's electric vehicle relays for DC switching in powertrain apps now at TTI

Panasonic’s EV relay

Panasonic's electric vehicle relays for DC switching in powertrain apps now at TTI
A series of high voltage DC relays from Panasonic Electric Works that supports the trend for electrification of powertrains in passenger and commercial vehicles is now available in Europe from TTI, Inc., the world’s leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Pa
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Date:
02/09/2015
AVX reveals their latest RoHS-compliant series of high voltage stacked SMPS capacitors

C0G RV Series capacitors

AVX reveals their latest RoHS-compliant series of high voltage stacked SMPS capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new RoHS-compliant series of high voltage, DIP-leaded stacked SMPS capacitors. Rated for 1,000–5,000V and capacitance values spanning 100pF to 15μF, the new RV Series capacitors feature low ESR and ESL, low DC leakage cu
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Date:
02/09/2015
Altium releases PCB design tool for integrated SolidWorks collaboration
Altium, a leader in Electronic Design Automation, Native 3D PCB design systems (Altium Designer, CircuitStudio, CircuitMaker), ECAD design data management (Altium Vault) and embedded software development (TASKING), announced PCBWorks, a new PCB design tool created to enhance workflow collaboration between electrical an
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Date:
02/09/2015
Recom's medical-grade DC/DC converters exceed patient-protection specs

RECOM REM3, REM6 and REM10 medical DC-DC converters

Recom's medical-grade DC/DC converters exceed patient-protection specs
The recently-launched RECOM REM3, REM6 and REM10 medical DC-DC converters for patient-connected applications exceed the latest IEC 60601-1 (3rd edition) specifications for 2MOPP patient protection, and are available in the UK now from Dengrove Electronic Components.   The 3W, 6W and 10W modules feat
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Date:
02/09/2015
CBS ArcSafe remote switch actuators win engineering award

CBS ArcSafe RSA-161A remote switch actuator

CBS ArcSafe remote switch actuators win engineering award
The CBS ArcSafe RSA-161A, RSA-174F, and RSA-187A remote switch actuators designed to safely and remotely operate circuit breakers outside the arc-flash zone have each won Plant Engineering magazine’s 2014 Product of the Year Awards. The products won in three separate categories. The RSA-161A actuator won in th
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Date:
02/09/2015
TE Connectivity's NECTOR M power system offers a new standard for lighting and power connectivity

NECTOR M power system connectors

TE Connectivity's NECTOR M power system offers a new standard for lighting and power connectivity
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces its newly enhanced NECTOR M power system. In addition to meeting IEC 61535 standards, the power system solution is designed to meet the UL 1977 guidelines and just debuted a 5-position splitter that provides power, signal and control connection op
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Date:
02/09/2015
Inertia Engineering’s advanced anti-corrosion tech enhances switchgear performance
Inertia Engineering, a leading manufacturer of medium and high-voltage electrical distribution, transmission and automated outdoor overhead switchgear, announces the addition of thermal diffusion galvanization (TDG) to the performance and reliability-enhancing features of its industry-leading LineBOSS™ Unitized Si
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Date:
02/09/2015
Vishay Intertechnology's low-profile automotive high-current inductor operates to +180°C

The IHLP-4040DZ-8A automotive-grade low-profile high-current inductor

Vishay Intertechnology's low-profile automotive high-current inductor operates to +180°C
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new automotive-grade IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 4040 case size featuring an industry-high continuous operating temperature range to +180°C. Offering a low profile of 4.0 mm, the Vishay Dale IHLP-4040DZ-8A provides a wide range of inductance values from 0.
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Date:
02/06/2015
Latching DC connectors prevent critical power loss

Cliff Electronics latching DC plugs and sockets

Latching DC connectors prevent critical power loss
Cliff Electronics announces the introduction of a new range of latching DC plugs and sockets designed for use where it is critical power is not lost or interrupted by accidental disconnection in applications including medical, data, monitoring, emergency lighting and equipment charging.   The new Cliff lockin
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Date:
02/06/2015
Panasonic extends capacitance & temperature range of Gold Cap EDLCs
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has improved and extended its portfolio of high capacitance Gold Cap Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC). New versions are available which can operate at lower temperatures suiting industrial applications, while other devices have been increased in capacitance. Stacked coin-type
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Date:
02/06/2015
Alpha and Omega Semi's AlphaDFN solution enhances mobile battery protection

AOS's new AlphaDFN MOSFETs series address battery pack protection

Alpha and Omega Semi's AlphaDFN solution enhances mobile battery protection
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today announced the release of two new MOSFETs optimized for battery protection applications. The AOC2804 and AOC2806 are the latest additions to the AlphaDFN(TM) package portf
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Date:
02/05/2015
Linear's 140V, 400mA step-down converter achieves 12µA quiescent current

Linear's LTC7138 140V input-capable high-efficiency buck converter

Linear's 140V, 400mA step-down converter achieves 12µA quiescent current
Linear Technology announced the LTC7138, a 140V input-capable high efficiency buck converter that delivers up to 400mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4V to 140V, making it ideal for a wide range of telecom, industrial, avionic and automotive applications. The LTC7138 ut
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Date:
02/05/2015
Yaskawa Electric launches PV inverter for mass production
Transphorm announced that Yaskawa Electric Corporation is launching the mass production of world’s smallest power conditioner in its class – and the first to use a GaN power module. Based on Transphorm’s EZ-GaN IP-protected platform, Yaskawa’s Enewell-SOL V1 series 4.5kW indoor PV inverter will be distributed in
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Date:
02/05/2015
EPC introduces GaN-based Class D audio demo board

EPC9106 reference design

EPC introduces GaN-based Class D audio demo board
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduced the EPC9106, a reference design for a 150 W, 8 ohm Class-D audio amplifier. This demonstration board uses a Bridge-Tied-Load (BTL) design, composed of four ground-referenced half-bridge output stages, which allows scalability and expandability of the design. Al
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Date:
02/05/2015
Teledyne LeCroy unveils three-phase motor drive analyzer

MDA800 Motor Drive Analyzer

Teledyne LeCroy unveils three-phase motor drive analyzer
Teledyne LeCroy announced the MDA800 Series of Motor Drive Analyzers (MDAs) that combine three-phase power analyzer static (steady-state) calculations, unique dynamic three-phase power and mechanical motor analysis capabilities, and high bandwidth (1 GHz) embedded control system debug in a single instrument. The Motor Dri
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Date:
02/05/2015
Infineon's latest 80V and 100V power MOSFETs claim lowest on-state resistance

OptiMOS 5 MOSFETs

Infineon's latest 80V and 100V power MOSFETs claim lowest on-state resistance
Infineon Technologies extends its OptiMOS 5 portfolio with 80V and 100V variants. This latest generation of Power MOSFETs is optimized for high switching frequencies especially used in synchronous rectification applications for telecom and server power supplies as well as in industrial applications such as solar, lo
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Date:
02/05/2015
AVX's high CV tantalum capacitor claims lowest profile

TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum capacitor

AVX's high CV tantalum capacitor claims lowest profile
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the world’s lowest profile high CV tantalum capacitor: the new 47μF 8V 1206-06 D case TACmicrochip. Both thin and flat, the 1206-06 TACmicrochip Series capacitors measure 3.4mm in length, 1.8mm in width, and feature a
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Date:
02/05/2015
BlackBerry unveils Cloud-based IoT platform
BlackBerry, a leader in mobile communications, launched its comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) platform, initially targeting the automotive and asset tracking industries. The BlackBerry IoT Platform will leverage the company’s extensive technology portfolio, extending its best-in-class security and reliability to
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Date:
02/04/2015
Morgan Advanced Materials' ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs and connectors suit downhole drilling and well analysis apps

Ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies for hermetically-sealed electrical feedthroughs and connectors

Morgan Advanced Materials' ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs and connectors suit downhole drilling and well analysis apps
Morgan Advanced Materials' ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies for hermetically-sealed electrical feedthroughs and connectors are well-suited for use in oil and gas applications, whether in subsea or above ground environments. Used for downhole drilling pumps and flow meter interfaces in well analysis equipment, Mor
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Date:
02/03/2015
Farsens unveils the VMETER battery-free RFID voltage level monitoring tag

VMETER-DCLV10 battery free RFID sensor tag

Farsens unveils the VMETER battery-free RFID voltage level monitoring tag
The VMETER-DCLV10 from Farsens is a battery free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated voltage level measurement data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need of a battery on the sensor tag. This device can measure voltages in a range from 0V to 1.5V with an adjustable ga
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Date:
02/03/2015
Stand-Alone lead-acid battery balancing IC handles up to four 12V batteries in series

LTC3305 single IC stand-alone multicell battery balancer for 12V lead acid batteries

Stand-Alone lead-acid battery balancing IC handles up to four 12V batteries in series
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3305, a single IC, stand-alone multicell battery balancer for 12V lead acid batteries. Balancing works by absorbing charge from higher voltage batteries and transferring that charge to lower voltage batteries so that all are charged equally. Charge is transferred us
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Date:
02/03/2015
ATC introduces expanding alternating relay series

ARA Series expanding alternating relay

ATC introduces expanding alternating relay series
ATC Diversified Electronics, a division of Marsh Bellofram Corporation (ATC Diversified Electronics) and an ISO9001:2008 certified designer and manufacturer of AC current monitors, motor and pump protectors, isolated switches and alternating relay products, has introduced the ARA Series. The ARA Series is a fami
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Date:
02/02/2015
NewerTech expands high-performance NuPower battery line for MacBook

NewerTech NuPower high performance laptop batteries

NewerTech expands high-performance NuPower battery line for MacBook
NewerTech, a leading performance upgrades and accessories company for Macs, PCs, iPhones, iPads, and iPods since 1984, announced NewerTech NuPower high performance laptop batteries for the Apple MacBook Pro 17” Unibody and MacBook 13” Unibody, expanding its line-up of Apple laptop batteries of over 50 models. Nu
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Date:
02/02/2015
TI's SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules empower small supply design

SIMPLE SWITCHER nano power modules

TI's SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules empower small supply design
Texas Instruments introduced four new SIMPLE SWITCHER nano power modules that redefine power supply design for space-constrained applications. The 17-V and 5-V modules feature high performance in the industry’s smallest packages, and expand TI’s SIMPLE SWITCHER module portfolio to address 100-mA to 2-A industrial de
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Date:
02/02/2015
X-REL Semi's XTR20410 and XTR20810 high-temp families of N-channel power MOSFET has integrated driver

The XTR20410 and XTR20810 product families consist of power N-channel MOSFETs and integrated drivers

X-REL Semi's XTR20410 and XTR20810 high-temp families of N-channel power MOSFET has integrated driver
X-REL Semiconductor, an innovation leader in high-temperature and high-reliability semiconductors, unveils two new product families targeting power conversion applications in highly demanding markets including aerospace, industrial, hybrid and electric vehicles, transportation, geothermal and oil and gas.   The XTR20410 and XTR
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Date:
02/02/2015
Allegro unveils multiple-output regulator For automotive LCD displays

Allegro’s A8603 AEC-Q100 qualified, multiple-output regulator

Allegro unveils multiple-output regulator For automotive LCD displays
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new AEC-Q100 qualified, multiple-output regulator for powering automotive LCD displays. Allegro’s A8603 operates with fixed switching frequency that can be either programmed or synchronized with an external clock signal between 350 kHz and 2.25 MHz. This will minimize interference wi
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Date:
01/29/2015
ROHM claims first monolithic supercap (EDLC) cell balancing IC
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of a cell balancing IC that contributes to increased miniaturization, greater stability, and longer life for supercaps, or EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitors), which are driving the adoption of energy regeneration applications in industrial equipment, au
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Date:
01/29/2015
Keysight claims first power analyzer with touch-driven oscilloscope visualization capability

Keysight IntegraVision PA2201A power analyzer

Keysight claims first power analyzer with touch-driven oscilloscope visualization capability
Keysight Technologies introduced the first power analyzer that combines accurate power measurements and touch-driven oscilloscope visualization capability in a single instrument. The Keysight IntegraVision power analyzer makes it easy for R&D engineers who are designing and testing electronic power conversion sy
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Date:
01/29/2015
Power Integrations' LinkSwitch-4 switcher ICs pass US and EU CoC efficiency rules

LinkSwitch-4 CV/CC primary-side regulated (PSR) switcher ICs

Power Integrations' LinkSwitch-4 switcher ICs pass US and EU CoC efficiency rules
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced the LinkSwitch-4 family of CV/CC primary-side regulated (PSR) switcher ICs. The LinkSwitch-4 product family features an advanced adaptive base and emitter switched drive scheme for bipolar junction tra
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Date:
01/29/2015
Vishay's hi-temp neutral ground resistors offer line-neutral voltage to 8 kV
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of neutral ground resistors for industrial power systems. Consisting of the company's GRE1 high-power, high-current grid resistors mounted in rugged, weatherproof IP23-rated enclosures with extremely high voltage insulation, Milwaukee Resistors (a product line of
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Date:
01/28/2015
Altium and Valydate partner on design analysis and verification tech
Altium, a leader in Electronic Design Automation, and Valydate, a leader in Schematic, Signal and Power Integrity analysis, announced a strategic partnership aimed at easing the time-consuming visual inspection and debugging process of electronic schematics with ValydateVERA, a powerful design analysis and verification to
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Date:
01/28/2015
Cree releases four 650V SiC Schottky diodes

650V Cree Z-Rec SiC Schottky diodes

Cree releases four 650V SiC Schottky diodes
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has expanded their extensive SiC Schottky diode portfolio with four new 650V devices. Developed in response to the power supply industry’s recent demand for components with a nominal voltage rating slightly higher than 600V, the new 650V Cree Z-Rec SiC Sc
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Date:
01/28/2015
AVX's latest high-voltage stacked SMPS capacitors suit high voltage apps

AVX RV Series capacitors

AVX's latest high-voltage stacked SMPS capacitors suit high voltage apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new RoHS-compliant series of high voltage, DIP-leaded stacked SMPS capacitors. Rated for 1,000–5,000V and capacitance values spanning 100pF to 15µF, the new RV Series capacitors feature low ESR and ESL, low DC leakage cu
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Date:
01/28/2015
Keithley gives hands-on demonstration of the first graphical sampling DMM (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Keithley Instruments provides a hands-on demonstration of the DMM7510 7½-Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter, the first of a new class of digital multimeters, for Power Systems Design. It integrates a high accuracy digital multimeter, a digitizer for waveform capture, and a capacitive t
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Date:
01/26/2015
Eaton's 310+ MCCB enhances safety & protects equipment in mining apps
Power management company Eaton announced the new 310+ Mining Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) series, designed to maximize equipment reliability, enhance personnel safety and improve uptime in mining applications. The breakers are engineered for maintenance safety, featuring integrated arc flash protection an
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Date:
01/26/2015
Teledyne LeCroy enhances their WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscope with multi-Instrument capabilities

Teledyne LeCroy introduced additional multi-instrument capabilities to the WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscope

Teledyne LeCroy enhances their WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscope with multi-Instrument capabilities
Teledyne LeCroy introduced additional multi-instrument capabilities enhancing the debug capabilities of the WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscope. The addition of CAN and LIN trigger and decode capabilities to the protocol analyzer provides all the tools needed to analyze and debug automotive systems using the CAN and/or LIN
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01/23/2015
Hirose's miniature wire-to-board connector suits high-power LED lighting app

DF59M Series a low-profile wire-to-board connector

Hirose's miniature wire-to-board connector suits high-power LED lighting app
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched the DF59M Series, a low-profile wire-to-board connector suitable for use in high-power LED lighting applications. The single-pole DF59M Series connector offers a high current capacity of 6 Amps at 350 V AC/DC and accommodates 22-
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01/23/2015
Vishay's latest 500V high-voltage MOSFETs built on Gen II Super Junction tech

Vishay 500 V series of high-voltage MOSFETs

Vishay's latest 500V high-voltage MOSFETs built on Gen II Super Junction tech
Vishay Intertechnology announced the addition of 11 new devices to its 500 V series of high-voltage MOSFETs optimized for operation in switch mode power supplies (SMPS) to 500 W. Featuring the same benefits of extremely low conduction and switching losses as the company's E Series 600 V and 650 V devices, the Vis
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01/23/2015
Powervation's digital controller family is VR12/12.5-compliant

Powervation's digital DC/DC controllers for servers, high-end desktop, and embedded computing systems

Powervation's digital controller family is VR12/12.5-compliant
Powervation, a leader in digital power, announced its latest series of digital DC/DC controllers for servers, high-end desktop, and embedded computing systems. The PV3103, PV3104, and PV3202 devices feature single and dual phase outputs and support both PMBus and Intel’s VR12.5 Serial VID (SVID) bus. The highly fle
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01/22/2015
Keithley claims first graphical sampling DMM

Keithley's DMM7510 7½-Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter

Keithley claims first graphical sampling DMM
Keithley Instruments, a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced today the introduction of the DMM7510 7½-Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter, the first of a new class of digital multimeters. It integrates a high accuracy digital multimeter, a digitizer for waveform capture, an
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Date:
01/22/2015
Molex's wire-to-board solution packs high power in a small footprint for top-end server applications

EXTreme Guardian connector

Molex's wire-to-board solution packs high power in a small footprint for top-end server applications
Molex announced the addition of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 circuit harness connector components to its EXTreme Guardian Power Connector system. The new components include non-overmolded latching cable receptacle housings, terminal position assurance clips (TPAs), and latchable vertical and right angle headers providing po
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01/21/2015
Melexis' low noise single-coil fan driver IC offers built-in current limiting functionality

MLX90297 600mA single-coil fan driver IC

Melexis' low noise single-coil fan driver IC offers built-in current limiting functionality
Melexis announced the MLX90297 600mA single-coil fan driver IC. Aimed at development of energy efficient cooling system designs, this latest device adds to the company’s portfolio of All-in-One single coil fan drivers, and is a further development of the successful MLX90287 device. It integrates a high sensitivity Ha
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01/21/2015
Linear's five-output ultralow-jitter clock distributor with PLL provides novel multichip output synchronization

LTC6950 low phase-noise integer-N synthesizer core with an ultralow jitter clock distribution output section

Linear's five-output ultralow-jitter clock distributor with PLL provides novel multichip output synchronization
Linear Technology announced the LTC6950, a low phase noise integer-N synthesizer core with an ultralow jitter clock distribution output section. The LTC6950 is ideal for generating and distributing the low jitter signals essential to clocking data converters with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Maintaining lo
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01/21/2015
Vishay's BiAs single-line ESD protection diode saves board space

Vishay Semiconductors' VESD15A1-HD1-G4-08

Vishay's BiAs single-line ESD protection diode saves board space
Vishay Intertechnolog released a new bidirectional and symmetrical (BiAs) single-line ESD protection diode for portable electronics that provides a reverse avalanche breakdown voltage above 15.5 V and a low forward voltage in the ultra-compact LLP1006-2L package. With a small 1.0 mm by 0.6 mm footprint and an ex
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01/21/2015
ams' smart lighting solution offers system-level sensing and control capabilities
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced its novel AS721x Autonomous Daylighting Manager, presented as the industry’s first integrated chip-scale Internet of Things (IoT)-connected smart lighting manager. This new class of sensor-integrated smart lighting manager solutions de
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01/21/2015
VPG's COTS burden resistor targets current-sensing transformers
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors product line (VFR) has introduced the new high-precision Bulk Metal Foil Burden through-hole resistor. Designed for connection to the secondary-side of current sensing transformers, the device offers low TCR down to ±0.2 ppm/°C from -55°C to +12
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Date:
01/20/2015
Absopulse frequency converters deliver 300VA pure sine wave from universal PFC-input

ABSOPULSE Electronics’ FCP 300 series of rugged, industrial grade ac-ac frequency converters

Absopulse frequency converters deliver 300VA pure sine wave from universal PFC-input
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ FCP 300 series of rugged, industrial grade ac-ac frequency converters provide 300VA pure sine wave output voltage from a universal range PFC input (95V to 264Vac). They deliver 115Vac continuous at 60Hz or 400Hz, 230Vac continuous at 50Hz, or custom. The output is regulated to ±2% from no
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01/20/2015
AVX creates the first 0201 tantalum capacitor

AVX's sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip

AVX creates the first 0201 tantalum capacitor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the world’s smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor: the new sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum capacitors deliver hi
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Date:
01/20/2015
Cree’s PT62SCMDxx dual SIC MOSFET drivers now at Mouser

PT62SCMDxx Dual SIC MOSFET Driver Boards from Cree

Cree’s PT62SCMDxx dual SIC MOSFET drivers now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a leading authorized distributor with the latest in semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the PT62SCMDxx Dual SIC MOSFET Driver Boards from Cree. Designed to drive the CREE CAS300M17BM2 SIC MOSFET modules, the PT62SCMD12 and PT62SCMD17 single-board solutions are dual silicon ca
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Date:
01/19/2015
EdgeMate connectors from Molex now available through TTI

EdgeMate connector

EdgeMate connectors from Molex now available through TTI
Molex’s EdgeMate power connectors offer positive PCB-locking and significant cost savings for wire-to-edge-card terminations in appliance, industrial and lighting applications. The devices are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components EdgeMate connector
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Date:
01/19/2015
AVX introduces series of High-temp, low-leakage automotive varistors

CANATL Series automotive controlled-area-network varistors

AVX introduces series of High-temp, low-leakage automotive varistors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a series of high-temperature, low-leakage automotive varistors. Qualified to AEC-Q200, the new high-temperature, low-leakage CANATL Series automotive controlled-area-network varistors exhibit extremely low
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Date:
01/19/2015
TI’s N-channel power MOSFETs claim industry’s lowest resistance

CSD16570Q5B and CSD17570Q5B NexFET MOSFETs

TI’s N-channel power MOSFETs claim industry’s lowest resistance
Texas Instruments introduced 11 new N-channel power MOSFETs to its NexFET product line, including the 25-V CSD16570Q5B and 30-V CSD17570Q5B for hot swap and ORing applications with the industry’s lowest on-resistance (Rdson) in a QFN package. In addition, TI’s new 12-V FemtoFET CSD13383F4 for low-voltage ba
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Date:
01/19/2015
ACS Motion Control's 3rd-order multi-axis look-ahead trajectory algorithm delivers smoother, faster motion

ACS Motion Control has introduced an advanced 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation algorithm that optimizes the efficiency of motion control systems

ACS Motion Control's 3rd-order multi-axis look-ahead trajectory algorithm delivers smoother, faster motion
ACS Motion Control has introduced an advanced 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation algorithm that optimizes the efficiency of motion control systems. Increasing acceleration, smoothness and velocity, while minimizing motion induced vibrations and disturbances, 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation ma
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Date:
01/16/2015
jb Capacitors releases JFV series of X2 EMI suppression film capacitors

JFV series metallised polypropylene film capacitor

jb Capacitors releases JFV series of X2 EMI suppression film capacitors
Components Bureau introduces the JFV series of X2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors from specialist capacitor manufacturer jb Capacitors. Featuring a maximum mains voltage rating of 275 to 310Vac and a wide range of lead pitches and capacitance values, the JFV series is suitable fo
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Date:
01/15/2015
Stackpole expands tight tolerance and TCR value ranges

Stackpole's thin film precision RNCF Series

Stackpole expands tight tolerance and TCR value ranges
Stackpole's popular thin film, precision RNCF Series has expanded its value ranges to be one of the broadest in the industry for 0.01% tolerances and 10 ppm TCR. * RNCF0402 - 49.9 ohms to 12K ohms * RNCF0603 - 24.9 ohms to 100K ohms * RNCF0805 - 24.9 ohms to 200K ohms * RNCF1206 and larger sizes - 24.9 ohms
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01/15/2015
Newark element14 launches Atmel SAMA5D4 Xplained board
Newark element14 has launched the Atmel Xplained Board, (SAMA5D4-XULT) which features an ARM Cortex-A5 microprocessor. This development kit allows users to evaluate, prototype and create high performance, application-specific designs. The SAMA5D4-XULT from Atmel includes 4Gb DDR2 external memory, one Ether
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Date:
01/15/2015
Cree Connected Bulb solves smart lighting compatibility challenges

The Connected Cree LED Bulb

Cree Connected Bulb solves smart lighting compatibility challenges
Cree introduced the Connected Cree LED Bulb, the first smart LED bulb to deliver the combination of the lighting experience customers expect from Cree with industry-leading simplicity, multi-platform compatibility and affordability. The new 60-watt replacement Connected Cree LED Bulb is compatible with Wink an
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Date:
01/15/2015
Vishay Intertechnology's IHLP 2020 Inductors operate to +155°C

IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 2020 case size

Vishay Intertechnology's IHLP 2020 Inductors operate to +155°C
Vishay Intertechnology launched two new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 2020 case size with high operating temperatures to +155°C. Offering low profiles of 3 mm, the Vishay Dale IHLP-2020CZ-51 and automotive-grade IHLP-2020CZ-5A provide a wide range of inductance values from 0.22 µH to 15 µH. With a frequen
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Date:
01/15/2015
Morgan Advanced Materials' latest ceramic capacitors suit high voltage and high power radio frequency applications
Morgan Advanced Materials (MGAM) announced its extensive range of ceramic capacitors for high voltage DC and AC and high power radio frequency (RF) applications. MGAM’s line of high voltage ceramic capacitors includes high voltage encapsulated discs, live line capacitors, and voltage multiplier assemblies, as
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Date:
01/15/2015
Hirose's latest long-life I/O docking connector has a novel contact structure

The 3800 Series I/O connector

Hirose's latest long-life I/O docking connector has a novel contact structure
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, offers a rugged I/O connector that combines small size and light weight with high reliability and long operating life. The compact 3800 Series I/O connector is designed for cable and docking station applications within consumer, industrial, medi
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01/14/2015
Torex Semi releases pushbutton reboot controller IC

XC6190 series push button reboot controllers

Torex Semi releases pushbutton reboot controller IC
Torex Semiconductor has developed the XC6190 series of pushbutton reboot controllers, which are used for system reboot by means of a signal input from external buttons such as on a wearable device. The quiescent current in the standby state is a very small 0.01μA (TYP.). On internally-fixed reboot delay time pro
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Date:
01/14/2015
Institution of Engineering and Technology’s releases Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics book

Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics

Institution of Engineering and Technology’s releases Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics book
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s has released a power system book called Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics.The transient analysis of electrical networks has become very important for both HVAC and HVDC systems, due to significant changes introduced through the connection of
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Date:
01/14/2015
Vishay’s latest ceramic disk capacitors provide high reliability for automotive applications
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks Vishay’s new AY2 series of AEC-Q200-qualified, AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors designed to provide high reliability for Class X1 (440VAC) and Y2 (300VAC) automotive applications in ac
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Date:
01/14/2015
STMicro exhibits latest automotive solutions at 7th CAR-ELE Japan exhibition
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will present its latest automotive solutions at the 7th International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo (CAR-ELE JAPAN). As automotive technologies and IT rapidly converge through cutting-edge technological de
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Date:
01/13/2015
Pulse Electronics introduces high-isolation switch mode transformer

Pulse's switch mode high-isolation transformer

Pulse Electronics introduces high-isolation switch mode transformer
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, introduced a series of high-isolation switch mode transformers that come in a standard SMT package. Pulse Electronics' PH9185 series provides a reinforced insulation power supply that's compatible with the MAXIM MAX253 to power RS-485/RS-232 transceivers. The t
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Date:
01/13/2015
Allegro MicroSystems' latest 3A buck regulator offers low VIN dropout

A8590 buck regulator IC

Allegro MicroSystems' latest 3A buck regulator offers low VIN dropout
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new buck regulator IC to add to its industry leading lineup of automotive regulators. Allegro’s A8590 has been designed to provide the power supply requirements of next generation car audio and infotainment systems. The A8590 provides all the control and protection circuitry to
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Date:
01/12/2015
Cornell Dubilier unveils 125°C hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytic capacitors

HZC Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Cornell Dubilier unveils 125°C hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics announced the release of type HZC Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Rated for 125 °C, type HZC combines the advantages of aluminum electrolytic and aluminum polymer technology. These hybrid capacitors have the ultra-low ESR characteristics of conductive aluminum polymer ca
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Date:
01/09/2015
Keysight claims first mainstream oscilloscopes with capacitive touch screens & zone triggering

InfiniiVision 3000T X-Series digital-storage and mixed signal oscilloscope

Keysight claims first mainstream oscilloscopes with capacitive touch screens & zone triggering
Keysight Technologies introduced InfiniiVision 3000T X-Series digital-storage and mixed signal oscilloscopes with intuitive graphical triggering capability. This new oscilloscope series delivers capacitive touch screens and zone triggering to the mainstream oscilloscope market for the first time. The scopes he
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Date:
01/09/2015
Vishay's devices increase power density with SMF package

Vishay Intertechnology introduced six new rectifiers in the SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP package

Vishay's devices increase power density with SMF package
Vishay Intertechnology introduced six new rectifiers in the compact, low-profile, surface-mount SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP package. Offering forward currents of 1 A and 2 A and low forward voltage drops and leakage currents, the AEC-Q101-qualified devices reduce power losses and improve efficiency in automotive applications. The devices l
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Date:
01/09/2015
Indium to showcase their latest lead-free solder paste at APEX

Indium10.1 is a Pb-free halogen-containing solder paste

Indium to showcase their latest lead-free solder paste at APEX
Indium Corporation will feature its new solder paste, Indium10.1, at IPC APEX Expo 2015 on Feb. 24 in San Diego, Calif. Indium10.1 is a Pb-free halogen-containing solder paste with the lowest levels of voiding for QFNs, BGAs, and pads with large ground planes. The oxidation-inhibiting properties of Indium10.
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Date:
01/08/2015
HARTING expands Han-Modular connector family with highest-density module

The Han DD Quad module

HARTING expands Han-Modular connector family with highest-density module
The Han DD Quad module from HARTING is the highest-density module available in the company's Han-Modular industrial connector family. The new module incorporates space for 42 Han D contacts with crimp termination, allowing users to place around 25% more contacts in the same space. As a result, complete connector con
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Date:
01/08/2015
Crouzet releases specifications guide on quiet, extended-life brush DC motors

DCmind Brush Motor Series Guide

Crouzet releases specifications guide on quiet, extended-life brush DC motors
Crouzet Motors has introduced a new 24 page specifications guide focusing on the award-winning DCmind Brush Motor Series. The full color brochure provides comprehensive information on this innovative motor series as well as the brand as a whole. The new brochure opens with the DCmind Brush Motor Series earning t
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Date:
01/08/2015
AVX's latest AC film caps suppress Class X2 interference in power & RF apps

FV Series AC film capacitor

AVX's latest AC film caps suppress Class X2 interference in power & RF apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the FV Series AC film capacitors. Designed to provide Class X2 interference suppression, FV Series metallized polypropylene film capacitors are rated for 305Vrms and exhibit self-healing properties, high moisture resistance, hi
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Date:
01/08/2015
Melexis' low-cost thermocouple interface IC empowers greener cars

The MLX90327 sensor interface IC

Melexis' low-cost thermocouple interface IC empowers greener cars
Increasing environmental concerns and ever more stringent legislation are driving the demand for more energy efficient vehicles. Increasing the operational effectiveness and decreasing the environmental impact of the powertrain necessitates higher working temperatures which must be strictly controlled and monitored at
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Date:
01/08/2015
Active-Semi unveils medium-power wireless power solution for tablets and laptops
Active-Semi announced the availability of Qi-compatible medium power (MP) wireless charging solutions based on PAC5220 Power Application Controller (PAC) IC for powering smart phones, mobile devices and tablets. This announcement comes as a follow-up to previously released Qi-certified A11 and A6 Wireless transmitter so
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Date:
01/08/2015
Linear's configurable buck converters deliver 8A from 2 to 4 independent outputs

LTC3371 highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution

Linear's configurable buck converters deliver 8A from 2 to 4 independent outputs
Linear Technology announced the LTC3371, a highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device features four synchronous buck converters, each powered from independent 2.25V to 5.5V inputs, and each configurable to share up to four of
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Date:
01/08/2015
Scorpion power/signal connectors from Astute provide flexibility in hi-rel applications

Positronic’s Scorpion modular signal power connector

Scorpion power/signal connectors from Astute provide flexibility in hi-rel applications
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, has announced the availability of Positronic’s Scorpion modular signal power connector family including the low profile version. Positronic uses modular tooling that enables the quick turnaround of a very large number of
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Date:
01/07/2015
Indium to show Heat-Spring thermal interface material for LEDs at Strategies in Light

Heat-Spring compressible, recyclable, metal thermal interface material

Indium to show Heat-Spring thermal interface material for LEDs at Strategies in Light
Indium will feature Heat-Spring, a compressible, recyclable, metal thermal interface material, at Strategies in Light, Feb. 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nev. The use of high-power LEDs is growing exponentially due to light quality, energy efficiency, and reliability. These attributes are directly related to design and as
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Date:
01/07/2015
Micrel launches small and efficient load switch for mobiles

The MIC95410 7A load switch

Micrel launches small and efficient load switch for mobiles
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC95410 7A load switch in a compact 1.2mm x 2.0mm package. This device can be used for systems requiring power partitioning and has the capability of a controlled power up sequence wi
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Date:
01/07/2015
Farsens releases MEDUSA development platform for battery-free wireless sensors and actuators

Medusa from Farsens is a development platform for UHF RFID battery-free devices

Farsens releases MEDUSA development platform for battery-free wireless sensors and actuators
The Medusa from Farsens is a development platform for UHF RFID battery-free devices. The Medusa includes an ANDY100 chip with EPC C1G2 communication and a MSPG2233IPW20 microcontroller from Texas Instruments for communication with developers’ circuits. Users can now develop their own wireless sensors or actuat
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Date:
01/07/2015
Omron launches pre-charge relay for electric and hybrid vehicles

The Omron G9EJ-1

Omron launches pre-charge relay for electric and hybrid vehicles
Omron Electronic Components Europe (OCB-EU) has launched a pre-charge relay aimed specifically at electric and hybrid vehicles and other heavy duty battery powered systems. The new Omron G9EJ-1 is specifically designed for use in pre-charge circuits used in electric vehicles and other battery systems to reduce th
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Date:
01/07/2015
MACOM claims broadest portfolio of DOCSIS 3.1-compliant passives
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic products, announced a comprehensive new portfolio of passive components for DOCSIS 3.1 compliant cable TV (CATV) and broadband Internet systems. This new product family, spanning upstream and
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Date:
01/06/2015
Newark element14 adds Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino
The RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino from Infineon Technologies is now available for purchase from Newark element14, a global electronics distributor and online community for design engineers and hobbyists. The RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino is one of the industry’s first ea
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Date:
01/06/2015
Cree releases 1200V MOSFET design kit

Cree MOSFET design kit

Cree releases 1200V MOSFET design kit
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has introduced a new Cree MOSFET design kit that includes all of the components needed to evaluate Cree® MOSFET and Schottky diode performance in a configurable half bridge circuit. Quick and easy to assemble and use, the new design kit enables comparative te
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Date:
01/06/2015
Greenvity and Mitsumi collaborate on IoT turnkey solution for low-voltage outdoor lighting

Greenvity Communications' innovative smart LED solution

Greenvity and Mitsumi collaborate on IoT turnkey solution for low-voltage outdoor lighting
Greenvity Communications and Mitsumi Electric have expanded their collaborative relationship to include development and manufacturing of a complete Internet of Things (IoT) turnkey solution with cloud and mobile apps for low voltage LED lights in outdoor applications. LED lighting OEMs and ODMs can transform co
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Date:
01/05/2015
Advanced packaging for car systems address evolving requirements

Visit TE Connectivity at the Autosport International Engineering Show

Advanced packaging for car systems address evolving requirements
Visit the TE Connectivity (TE) booth E440, Hall 9, at Autosport International Engineering Show in Birmingham, U.K., January 8-9, to see TE’s latest innovations in high-performance connector technology that withstand the harsh autosport environment. TE’s packaging for electronic control units (ECUs) and car s
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Date:
01/05/2015
GreenPeak launches ZigBee chip and module for smart home and IoT

GreenPeak's integrated ZigBee Module for Smart Home and IoT networks

GreenPeak launches ZigBee chip and module for smart home and IoT
GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home semi-conductor/system company, launched the GP691 ZigBee communication controller chip and GPM6000 integrated ZigBee Modules for Smart Home and IoT networks and devices. The GP691 ZigBee communications controller provides IEEE Standard 802.15.4-compliant rob
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Date:
01/05/2015
DSP Group's DHX91 ULE SoC drives Panasonic's latest smart home system
DSP Group, a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced that Panasonic has selected DSP Group's advanced ULE (Ultra Low Energy) SoC solution for its new KX-HN600 series for smart home monitoring and control. Panasonic is the leader in business and home teleph
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Date:
01/05/2015
Energy-harvesting NFC/RFID tag authenticator securely protects sensitive data transfer between master and slave devices

MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator

Energy-harvesting NFC/RFID tag authenticator securely protects sensitive data transfer between master and slave devices
Designers can now perform secure wireless data communication on their embedded systems without needing the host microcontroller, but by simply using a single MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator from Maxim Integrated Products. The MAX66242 secure authenticator is an advanced tag that combines a wireless NFC/RFID int
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Date:
12/29/2014
Super-slim rectifiers from STMicro save space, weight, and energy

SMBFlat automotive-qualified rectifier

Super-slim rectifiers from STMicro save space, weight, and energy
The extremely low profile and light weight of STMicroelectronics’ latest automotive-qualified high-voltage ultrafast rectifiers support space-efficient vehicle electronics by helping miniaturize electronic control modules, power converters, and motor drives. The new rectifiers are packaged as SMBFlat devices th
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Date:
12/23/2014
ROHM's latest Intelligent power modules offer high-performance switching

ROHM IPM

ROHM's latest Intelligent power modules offer high-performance switching
ROHM Semiconductor unveiled its new IPM (Intelligent Power Module) family for power-efficient motor driving and inverter applications. Based on ROHMs experience with Power Devices the new module series includes IGBT based modules optimized for low or high speed operation as well as MOSFET based IPMs which incorporates RO
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Date:
12/23/2014
AVX claims smallest and thinnest fused undertab high CV tantalum SMD chip capacitors available

F98-AS1 Series fused undertab high CV tantalum SMD chip capacitors

AVX claims smallest and thinnest fused undertab high CV tantalum SMD chip capacitors available
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of fused high CV tantalum SMD chip capacitors with undertab terminations. The new F98-AS1 Series capacitors feature a proprietary lead-frame-less structure with precise dimensions and low stress packaging, an
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Date:
12/23/2014
Anderson Power Products offers 3 & 5 position Mini PL SPEC Pak connector

Mini PL SPEC Pak is a series of compact, environmentally sealed connectors

Anderson Power Products offers 3 & 5 position Mini PL SPEC Pak connector
Anderson Power Products (APP) Mini PL SPEC Pak is a series of compact, environmentally sealed connectors. Mini PL SPEC Pak connectors are touch safe on both sides and feature a latching shell. Power handling capabilities up to 23 amps and 600 volts AC/DC per pole allow more power in a smaller waterproof (IP68) she
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Date:
12/22/2014
TMEIC's latest variable-frequency drive supports motors without an output transformer

TMdrive-MVe2 variable-frequency drive

TMEIC's latest variable-frequency drive supports motors without an output transformer
TMEIC announces their latest medium-voltage drive, the TMdrive-MVe2. The drive’s unique design supports higher-voltage motors without the need for an output transformer, and avoids many problems associated with older variable -requency drive designs, such as low efficiency, low input power factor, and output ha
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Date:
12/22/2014
HARTING's compact hall-effect current sensors serve 200A and 300A current ranges

HARTING Hall-effect current sensors

HARTING's compact hall-effect current sensors serve 200A and 300A current ranges
HARTING has added two new high-current models to its range of Hall-effect current sensors. In addition to offering primary current measurements at up to 200 A and 300 A, respectively, the new models are only half the size and weight of previous versions. They also operate over a wider temperature range: from -4
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Date:
12/22/2014
Paultre on Power - Vincent Mignard of Renesas on motor control (Podcast)

Vincent Mignard of Renesas

Paultre on Power - Vincent Mignard of Renesas on motor control (Podcast)
In this podcast Vincent Mignard of Renesas talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the issuses and challenges involved in advanced motor and motion control today. Renesas has assembled a wide lineup of products that can address motor control, from the 8-bit R8C Family for low-end applications, to th
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Date:
12/22/2014
ON Semi unveils latest ultra-low power precision op-amps

NCS325 and NCS333 op amps

ON Semi unveils latest ultra-low power precision op-amps
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, has introduced a family of affordable, precision CMOS operational amplifiers (op amps) that deliver zero drift operation and industry leading quiescent current for front-end amplifier circuits and power management designs. Targeted at industrial, white go
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Date:
12/18/2014
Alpha and Omega Semi's 40V 0.99mOhm MOSFET comes in a DFN5x6 package

The AON6590 is designed to address a wide
range of applications including primary-side and secondary-side switching, secondary-side
synchronous rectification, and POL
modules

Alpha and Omega Semi's 40V 0.99mOhm MOSFET comes in a DFN5x6 package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of the AON6590, the flagship device in its new 40V medium voltage portfolio. The AON6590 is designed to address a wide range of applications including pri
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Date:
12/18/2014
Orion's latest high-airflow fan tray available with redundant power capability

OA406 Series AC fan tray

Orion's latest high-airflow fan tray available with redundant power capability
Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has expanded its high-airflow fan tray offering to include a front exhaust unit available with up to six-fan positions. Ideal for narrow depth cabinets found in security, audio and A/V applications, the OA406 Seri
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Date:
12/17/2014
Allegro MicroSystems releases sensorless BLDC controller

A4963 sensorless BLDC controller

Allegro MicroSystems releases sensorless BLDC controller
Allegro MicroSystems announced their latest three-phase, sensorless, brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller for use with external complementary P-channel and N-channel power MOSFETs. Reliable sensorless startup and run commutation can quickly be customized for individual motors and loads with adjustment of a few si
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Date:
12/17/2014
Molex modular D-Sub mixed-layout connectors handle up to IP69-rating for harsh environments

Molex modular D-Sub mixed-layout connector

Molex modular D-Sub mixed-layout connectors handle up to IP69-rating for harsh environments
Molex introduced modular D-Sub mixed-layout connectors and cable assemblies through FCT electronic, a Molex company. Tailored to meet specific customer requirements, the UL-approved D-Sub mixed layout connectors can combine power, signal, RF and pneumatics to accommodate a range of industrial automation applications. Fo
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Date:
12/17/2014
Linear's latest step-down µModule regulator's entire solution fits within 0.5cm²

The LTM4625 5A, 20VIN step-down µModule regulator

Linear's latest step-down µModule regulator's entire solution fits within 0.5cm²
Linear Technology launched the LTM4625, a 5A, 20VIN step-down µModule (micromodule) regulator in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm x 5.01mm BGA package which, with a few passive components, fits into 0.5cm² on a double-sided PCB. Like other µModule regulators, the LTM4625 includes the DC/DC controller, power switches, inductor and
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Date:
12/17/2014
Power Integrations launches reference design for high-power LED lighting

The RDR-382 Power Integrations HiperPFS-2 PFC controller ICs and HiperLCS integrated LLC power stage ICs

Power Integrations launches reference design for high-power LED lighting
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, announced an advanced reference design for LED streetlights, high-bay lights and other high-power LED-lighting applications. The new design, RDR-382, describes a constant current, 43 V (nominal), 150 W reference power supply for 90
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Date:
12/17/2014
Stackpole Improves Resistor Voltage Ratings

RSF / RSMF Series 3W and 5W resistors

Stackpole Improves Resistor Voltage Ratings
Stackpole announces upgrades in the working voltage ratings for the RSF / RSMF Series 3W and 5W resistors. The RSF3 working voltage is improved from 400V to 800V, the RSMF3 working voltage is improved from 500V to 600V, and the RSF5 and RSMF5 working voltage is upgraded from 750V to 1000V. This enhances the series
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Date:
12/16/2014
ACS' latest control module has integrated drives

SPiiPlusCMHV is a line of EtherCAT master motion controllers with one/two axes of integrated drives

ACS' latest control module has integrated drives
ACS Motion Control has launched a new control module that can manage networks with up to 32 axes and thousands of I/Os. The SPiiPlusCMHV is a line of EtherCAT master motion controllers with one/two axes of integrated drives that operate from 3 phase 230Vac to 480Vac, or 320Vdc to 670Vdc. The SPiiPlusCMHV line offe
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Date:
12/16/2014
Yokogawa tests Heinzmann’s electric bikes

Test instruments supplied by Yokogawa are playing a key role in the final testing of motors for electric bikes manufactured by Heinzmann

Yokogawa tests Heinzmann’s electric bikes
Test instruments supplied by Yokogawa are playing a key role in the final testing of motors for electric bikes manufactured by Heinzmann in the village of Schönau in Germany’s Black Forest region. Heinzmann has been developing and manufacturing electric drives for over 30 years. The company’s drives are us
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Date:
12/16/2014
Silego's latest Fast Charge ID devices feature Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Tech
Silego Technology introduced the SLG4LCxxxxV series, a Universal Fast Charge Identification Solution that features Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology. The SLG4LCxxxxV series helps identify devices supporting Quick Charge 2.0 and provides the correct control information to the power supply to set the proper ch
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Date:
12/16/2014
Newark element14 now carries Crouzet Automation em4 remote PLC

Crouzet Automation em4 remote PLC

Newark element14 now carries Crouzet Automation em4 remote PLC
Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, will now carry the em4, Crouzet Automation’s flagship remote PLC product series. The em4 remote PLC is designed with small machine-to-machine technology in mind, rather than an embedded web server, and can remotely co
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Date:
12/15/2014
Linear's micropower 80V-input LDO in SOT-23 package now in Military -55° to +125°C MP Grade

Linear LT3014B high-voltage micropower LDO

Linear's micropower 80V-input LDO in SOT-23 package now in Military -55° to +125°C MP Grade
Linear Technology announced their latest military MP grade version of the LT3014B, a high-voltage, micropower, low dropout regulator capable of delivering 20mA output current. The LT3014B operates with a continuous input voltage range of 3V to 80V and generates output voltages from 1.22V to 60V with a low dropout of
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Date:
12/15/2014
ams PMICs help Nvidia's 'Jetson' reference design kit fly
ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, added to its family of power management ICs (PMICs) for mobile multi-core ARM processors with the AS3722, which provides a complete power-control solution for Nvidia’s Tegra K1 mobile system-on-chip (SoC). ams is also releasing the AS372
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Date:
12/15/2014
Lattice Semiconductor claims lowest-power
Lattice Semiconductor, a leader in ultra-low power, small form-factor, customizable solutions, announced the availability of human voice detection and command recognition IP for smartphones and other handhelds for the growing Internet of Things (IoT) category of devices. These IPs are implemented in the iCE40 fa
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Date:
12/15/2014
SBE develops an optimized DC Link system for the Infineon HP Drive 6 pack IGBT module

SBE is designing a fully size-and-performance compatible DC Link system for the HP Drive IGBT module

SBE develops an optimized DC Link system for the Infineon HP Drive 6 pack IGBT module
SBE is designing a fully size-and-performance compatible DC Link system for the HP Drive IGBT module in collaboration with Infineon. Both vertical and horizontal connection systems will be available. The vertical system is designed to occupy the same footprint as the HP Drive itself and the horizontal system wi
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Date:
12/12/2014
IR’s latest high-density FastIRFET in 4x5 PQFN packaging offers a compact solution for DC-DC apps

IRFH4257D FastIRFET dual power MOSFET

IR’s latest high-density FastIRFET in 4x5 PQFN packaging offers a compact solution for DC-DC apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the IRFH4257D FastIRFET dual power MOSFET housed in a high performance 4x5 PQFN power block package. The new package option expands the power block family’s capability to lower power for compact designs in 12V input DC
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Date:
12/12/2014
Tiny voice-coil actuator packs a punch

LAH04-10-000A Linear Voice Coil Actuator

Tiny voice-coil actuator packs a punch
BEI Kimco Magnetics announces the small, yet powerful model LAH04-10-000A Linear Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) as the latest addition to their extensive line of housed moving magnet actuators. With this newest model in the line-up, BEI Kimco's housed moving magnet actuator offering covers the size range from 0.375" to
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Date:
12/12/2014
Eaton’s BRX mini circuit breaker helps reduce costs in multi-tenant apps
Power management company Eaton announced the release of its BRX miniature circuit breaker. The product will provide electrical contractors design freedom by reducing costs and making installation easier. By implementing the BRX miniature circuit breaker, there is no need for specified upstream breakers, and th
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Date:
12/12/2014
Linear's latest FMEA-compliant 45V LDO operates up to +150°C

Linear Technology LT3007

Linear's latest FMEA-compliant 45V LDO operates up to +150°C
Linear Technology announced a new wider temperature range H grade version of the LT3007, the latest member in a family of high voltage, micropower, robust PNP-based LDOs, featuring an ultralow 3µA quiescent current. The device's H grade 150°C junction temperature rating enables high temperature or high power aut
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Date:
12/12/2014
Vishay's VRPower DrMOS power stages deliver high power-density for multiphase POL regulators

Vishay Siliconix SiC789 and SiC788

Vishay's VRPower DrMOS power stages deliver high power-density for multiphase POL regulators
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new family of VRPower integrated DrMOS power stage solutions in three PowerPAK package sizes to meet the various design challenges in high-power and high-performance multiphase POL applications. The Vishay Siliconix SiC789 and the SiC788 are offered in the MLP66-40L with an In
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Date:
12/12/2014
Silego's high-accuracy programmable current-sensing load switch Rich touts ultra-low RDSON

Silego Technology’s CurrentPAK

Silego's high-accuracy programmable current-sensing load switch Rich touts ultra-low RDSON
Silego Technology introduced the CurrentPAK family of configurable mixed-signal ICs, or CMICs. A high-performance load switch with efficient, high-accuracy current measurement, CurrentPAK is also the world’s first load switch to have advanced programmable features. Using Non-Volatile Memory (NVM), designers ca
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Date:
12/11/2014
Pulse Electronics introduces its latest HDBaseT transformers

Pulse Electronics' HDBaseT Ethernet transformers

Pulse Electronics introduces its latest HDBaseT transformers
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, introduced its new HDBaseT transformers that provide common mode noise reduction for improved EMI performance and isolation for power over HDBaseT (PoH) applications. Pulse Electronics' HD8004FNL and HD8005FNL transformers are qualified for Valens chi
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Date:
12/11/2014
Renesas releases their latest high-reliability advanced low-power SRAM products
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced 5 new product versions in the RMLV0816B and RMLV0808B series of Advanced Low-Power SRAM (Advanced LP SRAM), the company’s flagship SRAM (static random access memory) devices. The new memory devices have a density of 8 megabits (M
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Date:
12/11/2014
GreenPeak launches next-generation Smart Home and Internet of Things at CES
GreenPeak Technologies, an industry-leading Smart Home semi-conductor/system company, announced that they will be demonstrating an exciting array of impressive Real Life Smart Home applications at the January 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Sands Expo, “The Heart of the Smart Home”, in booth 702
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Date:
12/10/2014
Analog Devices unveils direct conversion receiver development platform for radar

The AD-FMCOMMS6-EBZ evaluation board

Analog Devices unveils direct conversion receiver development platform for radar
Analog Devices announced an integrated direct conversion receiver development platform for radar systems where reduced size, weight and power (SWaP) implementation is critical. The new AD-FMCOMMS6-EBZ platform is a 400-MHz to 4.4-GHz receiver (1350 MHz to 1650 MHz with installed filters) supporting the key L- an
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Date:
12/10/2014
Cree claims highest-power 50V GaN HEMT at 320W

Cree's family of 50V discrete GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) die

Cree claims highest-power 50V GaN HEMT at 320W
Cree, a leading global supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) wafers and devices, has extended its family of 50V discrete GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) die with the release of three new components: a 20W, 6GHz die; a 75W, 6GHz die; and a 320W, 4GHz die. Currently comprised of
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Date:
12/10/2014
EtherNet/IP equipment can now be remotely monitored and controlled with Netbiter

Netbiter gateway

EtherNet/IP equipment can now be remotely monitored and controlled with Netbiter
The Netbiter Remote Management solution from HMS Industrial Networks now allows automation devices using EtherNet/IP to be monitored and controlled via the web. By connecting a Netbiter EasyConnect 300-series gateway, users of EtherNet/IP-based equipment can do maintenance from any location.The Netbiter Remote Mana
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Date:
12/10/2014
Linear's latest synchronous step-down silent switcher delivers 95% efficiency

LT8640, a 5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down silent switcher delivers 95% efficiency
Linear Technology announced the LT8640, a 5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique Silent Switcher™ architecture, combined with spread spectrum frequency modulation, reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 25dB even with switching frequencies in excess of 2MHz, enabling it to eas
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Date:
12/10/2014
Vishay Intertechnology's Trench PT and FS IGBT platform reduces conduction and switching losses
Vishay Intertechnology introduced its latest Trench IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) platform featuring Punch Through (PT) and Field Stop (FS) technologies. Designed to increase efficiency in motor drives, UPS, solar inverters, and welding machine inverters, the Vishay Semiconductors devices, provided as
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Date:
12/10/2014
EPCOS CeraLink capacitors offer compact solution for converters

EPCOS CeraLink capacitors

EPCOS CeraLink capacitors offer compact solution for converters
TDK announced their latest generation of EPCOS CeraLink capacitors, a highly compact solution for snubber and DC links of fast-switching converters based on SiC and GaN semiconductors. These new capacitors are based on the ceramic material PLZT (lead lanthanum zirconate titanate). In contrast to conventional ce
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Date:
12/09/2014
Osram Ostar Stage LED enables brighter stage lighting

Osram Ostar Stage LED

Osram Ostar Stage LED enables brighter stage lighting
Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced a new LED for stage lighting. Compared with previous members of the product family, the new Osram Ostar Stage offers more than twice the lumen output with a component surface that is only 30 percent larger. The new version contains two square-millimeter high-current chips pe
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Date:
12/09/2014
ST Chips Capture the beat in the smallest wearable heart monitor

Wearable heart-rate monitor from PulseOn

ST Chips Capture the beat in the smallest wearable heart monitor
Tiny motion-sensing and data-processing chips from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have enabled the market’s smallest wearable heart-rate monitor from PulseOn for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. The sleek and stylish w
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Date:
12/09/2014
Freescale claims first 15-watt Qi-compliant wireless charging solution
Bringing customers one step closer to the wireless Internet of Tomorrow, Freescale Semiconductor today extended its wireless charging portfolio by introducing the industry’s first 15W Qi-compliant wireless charging solution. The solution paves the way for ultra-fast wireless recharging for a variety of larger mo
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Date:
12/09/2014
Power & energy dataloggers suit three-phase applications

AEMC Power and Energy Data Logger

Power & energy dataloggers suit three-phase applications
CAS DataLoggers released the flexible and powerful AEMC Power and Energy Data Loggers, ideal for electricians, engineers and contractors working in building/system monitoring and upgrades as well as residential energy audits. These cost-effective products have high speed and a removable SD memory to suit your spe
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Date:
12/09/2014
AVX's latest film capacitors suit AC filtering in power conversion apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the new FLA Series medium power film capacitors. Comprised of metallized polypropylene dielectric imbued with a soft polyurethane (PU) resin and encased in a cylindrical aluminum can with fast-on or screw terminals, FL
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Date:
12/05/2014
Panasonic launches low-profile polymer capacitor family
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has introduced a new low profile version of its SP-Cap range of speciality conductive polymer aluminium capacitors. Measuring just 0.9mm above the PCB, the devices (LR & SR series) are rated from 2V up to 6.3V with capacitance values of 68 to 220μF. Capacitance to
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Date:
12/05/2014
Power Integrations launching InnoSwitch family of advanced switcher ICs

InnoSwitch family of highly-integrated switcher ICs

Power Integrations launching InnoSwitch family of advanced switcher ICs
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced a new class of power-supply ICs. The InnoSwitch family of highly-integrated switcher ICs combines primary, secondary and feedback circuits into a single, worldwide safety-rated, surface-mount package. Wi
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Date:
12/05/2014
Pasternack expands portfolio of in-stock RF amplifiers

Pasternack connectorized RF amplifiers

Pasternack expands portfolio of in-stock RF amplifiers
Pasternack Enterprises, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has significantly expanded their portfolio of connectorized RF amplifiers including high power amplifiers, high-rel amplifiers, broadband amplifiers, limiting amplifiers, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers (L
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Date:
12/04/2014
Added measurement and graphing features extend capabilities of Teledyne LeCroy's advanced CAN FD solution

Teledyne LeCroy announced the addition of unique measurement and graphing capabilities to their industry leading CAN Flexible Data-Rate (FD) serial trigger and decode solution.

Added measurement and graphing features extend capabilities of Teledyne LeCroy's advanced CAN FD solution
Teledyne LeCroy announced the addition of novel measurement and graphing capabilities to their industry leading CAN Flexible Data-Rate (FD) serial trigger and decode solution. Teledyne LeCroy is the only provider of CAN FD measurement and graphing capabilities, and was the first to provide a trigger and decode so
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Date:
12/04/2014
IR introduces rugged automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs for hybrid and electric vehicles

AUIRGP66524D0 and AUIRGF66524D0 automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs

IR introduces rugged automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs for hybrid and electric vehicles
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the AUIRGP66524D0 and AUIRGF66524D0 automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs optimized for small auxiliary motor drive applications including air conditioning compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles.   Leveraging IR’s COOLiRIGB
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Date:
12/04/2014
Linear's 20A step-down uModule regulator is optimized for low VIN to low VOUT Conversion

LTM4639 20A DC/DC step-down µModule (micromodule) regulator

Linear's 20A step-down uModule regulator is optimized for low VIN to low VOUT Conversion
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4639, a 20A DC/DC step-down µModule (micromodule) regulator capable of converting 2.5V to 7V main-power system rails to point-of-load voltages as low as 0.6V with optimum efficiency. In complex rack-mount systems, improved voltage conversion efficiency results in savings in
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Date:
12/04/2014
Vishay releases Its first two 600V fast body diode N-channel MOSFETs for soft switching topologies

Vishay Siliconix SiHx28N60EF and SiHx33N60EF

Vishay releases Its first two 600V fast body diode N-channel MOSFETs for soft switching topologies
Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first two devices in its new 600 V EF Series of fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs. With low reverse recovery charge and on-resistance, the Vishay Siliconix SiHx28N60EF and SiHx33N60EF increase reliability and save energy in industrial, telecom, computing, and renewable en
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Date:
12/04/2014
Kingbright ultra flat SMD LEDs now available at TTI

SMD-LEDs from Kingbright

Kingbright ultra flat SMD LEDs now available at TTI
The latest SMD-LEDs from Kingbright designed to meet the demand for LEDs in small packages with ultra-low profiles are now available at TTI, Inc., the world’s leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Kingbright’s KPG-1005, KPG-1608 and KPGA-1602 SMD-LED se
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Date:
12/03/2014
High-voltage transformers target mission-critical apps

IPI’s High Voltage Transformer Series

High-voltage transformers target mission-critical apps
Designed for aerospace and military equipment, satellites and telecom, the new High Voltage Transformer Series from Innovative Power, Inc., meets sophisticated power and reliability requirements in rugged operating environments. IPI’s High Voltage Transformer Series features an operating range of 400V to 50kVA. Th
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Date:
12/03/2014
Push-pin heat sinks enable over 100,000 configurations

ATS push pin heat sinks

Push-pin heat sinks enable over 100,000 configurations
With 108,000 possible configurations, Advanced Thermal Solutions now provides the widest choice of push pin-mounted heat sinks for cooling BGAs and other hot components. More than 200 ATS heat sinks are available with convenient push pin mounting. The lightweight aluminum heat sinks include straight fin, cross-cut, an
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Date:
12/03/2014
ROHM 12 channel Constant Current LED drivers offer advanced communication, diagnostics, and protection

BD1837xEFV-M serial input controlled constant-current LED driver

ROHM 12 channel Constant Current LED drivers offer advanced communication, diagnostics, and protection
ROHM Semiconductor extends it comprehensive series of automotive LED drivers with its new AEC Q100 qualified 12 channel BD1837XEFV-M family. Due to its individual calibration and PWM features it not only offers advanced LED accuracy and flexibility but also a complete design solution for automotive clusters wi
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Date:
12/03/2014
Harwin EZ-Shield Cans now available in kit form for fast, low cost development

EZ-Shield Can EMC protection screening products

Harwin EZ-Shield Cans now available in kit form for fast, low cost development
Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, now offers its EZ-Shield Can EMC protection screening products in kit form, enabling designers to rapidly construct PCB cans at minimal cost for development purposes. Harwin’s EZ-Shield Cans are simply pressed onto pre-positioned surface m
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Date:
12/03/2014
NXP and Mouser launch new design contest
NXP Semiconductors introduced their line of multi-gate, multifunction, dual PCB configurable logic devices with Schmitt-trigger inputs. By offering more flexibility in the combinations of logic functions that can be achieved, NXP Logic allows design flexibility, reduced inventory cost and faster qualification in
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Date:
12/03/2014
Molex SlimRay pre-wired LED COB array holders tout electrical and thermal performance

SlimRay Pre-Wired LED Chip-On-Board (COB) Array Holder

Molex SlimRay pre-wired LED COB array holders tout electrical and thermal performance
Molex announced that its first SlimRay Pre-Wired LED Chip-On-Board (COB) Array Holders reduce assembly time while increasing reliability, with compression contacts that eliminate hand soldering and simplify the LED installation process. The holder for 13.35 by 13.35mm COBs comes as a single piece in a 25.0mm di
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Date:
12/02/2014
Eaton's AF/GF circuit breaker provides complete fault protection
Eaton announced its latest dual-purpose arc fault/ground fault (AF/GF) circuit breaker for contractors, specifying engineers and home owners working on new construction and renovation projects in the residential and light commercial markets. As part of Eaton’s expanding line of arc fault and ground fault solutions, the
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Date:
12/02/2014
Analog Devices launches low-jitter 1.25-GSPS clock
Analog Devices introduced the AD9528 JESD204B clock and SYSREF generator defined to support the clock requirements for long-term evolution (LTE) and multicarrier GSM base station designs, defense electronics systems, RF test instrumentation, and other emerging wideband RF GSPS data acquisition signal chains. Th
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Date:
12/02/2014
High-current OEM charger from Ideal Power addresses demand for extended load times

31FC2512-BHF battery charger

High-current OEM charger from Ideal Power addresses demand for extended load times
Power conversion specialists Ideal Power announce the availability of their latest 25 amp 31FC2512-BHF High Current OEM Battery Charger developed for applications which require longer autonomy times from battery packs. Colin Marchington, Director of Ideal Power, comments, “The majority of commonly available ba
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Date:
12/02/2014
Linear's LTM4623 3A µModule step-down regulator comes in a 1.8mm-high LGA package

Ultrathin 3A µModule Regulator

Linear's LTM4623 3A µModule step-down regulator comes in a 1.8mm-high LGA package
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4623 3A µModule (micromodule) step-down regulator in an ultrathin 1.8mm profile LGA package with only a 6.25mm x 6.25mm footprint. With solder paste, the package height is less than 2mm, meeting the height restrictions of many PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express), Ad
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Date:
12/01/2014
Linear's ultrathin 1.8mm, 3A µModule regulator offered in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm LGA package

LTM4623 3A µModule step-down regulator

Linear's ultrathin 1.8mm, 3A µModule regulator offered in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm LGA package
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4623 3A µModule (micromodule) step-down regulator in an ultrathin 1.8mm profile LGA package with only a 6.25mm x 6.25mm footprint. With solder paste, the package height is less than 2mm, meeting the height restrictions of many PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express), Ad
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Date:
12/01/2014
UPS Systems gets top railway accreditation
UPS Systems, the UK’s largest independent supplier of standby power solutions, has been awarded RISQS accreditation by Achilles. The 'Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme' (RISQS), formerly known as Achilles Link-Up, has been developed to provide a fair, open and transparent third party qualificati
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Date:
12/01/2014
AVX releases updated SMPS capacitor simulation software
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released an updated version of its SpiCalci simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors. Featuring enhanced part selection an
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Date:
11/28/2014
Astute unveils a novel, simple design-in or retrofit EMI connector tech
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, is launching a novel EMI filter technology that can be designed-in or retrofitted into existing connectors very simply, even in the field, providing an effective EMC solution that will survive extreme environmental abuse. EESeal FilterSea
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Date:
11/28/2014
Optocon's FOTEMPTrafo provides smart-grid temperature sensing in transformers
Power plants and grids are stretched to their limits. To ensure the operational safety, critical factors such as "Hot-Spots" inside high voltage transformers, power factor correction capacitors and alternators are monitored. Other possible capabilities are temperature measurement on high voltage distribution po
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Date:
11/28/2014
PCTEL launches M2M Wi-Fi MIMO antenna for IoT at SPS IPC Drives 2014
PCTEL, a leader in performance critical telecom solutions, launched the M2M Wi-Fi MIMO Antenna at SPS IPC Drives 2014. This rugged omnidirectional antenna is designed for exceptional reliability in machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial wireless applications. It represents a significant improvement in data throughput pe
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Date:
11/28/2014
STMicro's gapDRIVE integrated gate drivers offer on-chip galvanic isolation

STGAP1S advanced single-channel gate driver

STMicro's gapDRIVE integrated gate drivers offer on-chip galvanic isolation
The STGAP1S advanced single-channel gate driver, launched by STMicroelectronics, integrates galvanic isolation with analog and logic circuitry in the same chip to help simplify driver design while ensuring high noise immunity for safe and reliable power control.   STGAP1S is the first in ST’s new ge
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Date:
11/26/2014
Gaia Converter expands its ultra-wide input-voltage DC/DC converter offering

The MGDDI-20 Series

Gaia Converter expands its ultra-wide input-voltage DC/DC converter offering
Gaia Converter expands its ultra wide input voltage range DC/DC Converters targeting Railway, Transportation & High end industrial applications. The MGDDI-20 Series 12-160V input voltage range is ideal to cover all typical battery/bus voltages at once (24V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V, 110V, 125V) with the same device. This
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Date:
11/26/2014
Microchip's new 5V dsPIC33 devices offer enhanced noise immunity and robustness at SPS IPC Drives 2014

16-bit dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip's new 5V dsPIC33 devices offer enhanced noise immunity and robustness at SPS IPC Drives 2014
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced from the SPS IPC Drives Conference in Germany a new family of 16-bit dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) with the dsPIC33 "EV" family. This new family provides 5V operation for im
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11/26/2014
GCT expands high-reliability compact LED connector offering

White Lite LED lighting connectors

GCT expands high-reliability compact LED connector offering
In line with ever-evolving customer requirements, GCT, a leading provider of interconnection technologies, has expanded its range of White Lite LED lighting connectors. Engineered to be the perfect choice for LED strip light applications, the new BJ300 and 301 two position mating connector combinations offer re
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11/25/2014
Infineon's TO-247PLUS package enables currents up to 120A

TO-247PLUS package

Infineon's TO-247PLUS package enables currents up to 120A
Infineon Technologies expands its discrete IGBT portfolio for high-power applications by introducing the TO-247PLUS package. The new package enables up to 120A IGBT co-packed with a full rated diode in the same footprint and pin-out as JEDEC standard TO-247-3. The TO-247PLUS can be used in industrial applications su
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11/25/2014
Molex introduces 30W PoE+ 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) RJ45 magnetic jacks

PoE+ Enabled Gigabit Multi-port Magnetic RJ45 Modules

Molex introduces 30W PoE+ 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) RJ45 magnetic jacks
Molex extends its product offering for multi-port magnetic jacks with the introduction of PoE+ Enabled Gigabit Multi-port Magnetic RJ45 modules to meet a wider range of customer applications. Available in 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) versions, these magnetic RJ45 modules are designed for use in high port-count gi
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Date:
11/25/2014
M-Series IGBTs from STMicro tout efficiency and ruggedness

M-series1200V IGBTs

M-Series IGBTs from STMicro tout efficiency and ruggedness
M-series1200V IGBTs from STMicroelectronics feature advanced trench-gate field-stop technology to save more energy and increase reliability in applications such as solar inverters, welding equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, and industrial motor drives.   With highly optimized conduction and t
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Date:
11/25/2014
Isabellenhütte's current measurement system offers two independent channels
Compact size, cost savings, high-precision – the new ICB-M current sensor from Isabellenhütte satisfies the key battery management criteria for high-voltage batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles. The ICB-M features two mutually independent measurement channels, which are galvanically isolated and have a
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Date:
11/25/2014
Altera to show their comprehensive solutions for intelligent automation at SPS IPC Drives 2014
Altera announced that it will demonstrate industrial solutions based on its field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and SoCs at the SPS IPC Drives conference in Nuremberg, Germany, from November 25 to 27. Altera will share how industrial systems designers can use its FPGAs and SoCs to significantly reduce cost an
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11/25/2014
Farsens unveils Atlas battery-free RFID weight monitoring tag

The Atlas battery-free RFID sensor tag

Farsens unveils Atlas battery-free RFID weight monitoring tag
The Atlas from Farsens is a battery-free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated weight measurement data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need of a battery on the sensor tag. The device features four channels for load cells with measurement ranges from 0kfg to 90
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11/24/2014
TDK releases ultra-compact µDC-DC converter modules

EPCOS µDC-DC converters

TDK releases ultra-compact µDC-DC converter modules
TDK announced a new series of ultra-compact EPCOS µDC-DC converters featuring a footprint of only 2.9 mm x 2.3 mm and an insertion height of 1 mm. One 6-MHz power switch is embedded in the miniature PCB. The integrated power module saves up to 35 percent of space compared with conventional discrete solutions.   The modules are desi
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Date:
11/24/2014
America Semi's latest high-power recovery rectifies tout reliability and efficiency

America Semiconductor's DO4 stud devices

America Semi's latest high-power recovery rectifies tout reliability and efficiency
America Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors, announced the availability of a new full series of high-power standard recovery rectifiers in a DO4 package. Offered in stud cathode and stud anode versions, the parts may be ordered with current ratings of from 6A
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11/24/2014
Premier Magnetics’ transformers target TI’s Fly-Buck converters

Premier Magnetics Fly-Buck transformers

Premier Magnetics’ transformers target TI’s Fly-Buck converters
Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components, has introduced a line of transformers specifically designed to complement the Texas Instruments LM5017 family of Fly-Buck converters. The Premier Magnetics Fly-Buck transformers’ topology and electrical characteristics are designed to pr
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Date:
11/24/2014
Linear's universal Temp Sensor IC linearizes temp sensors with 0.1°C accuracy

LTC2983 high performance digital temperature measurement IC

Linear's universal Temp Sensor IC linearizes temp sensors with 0.1°C accuracy
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2983 high performance digital temperature measurement IC which directly digitizes RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors and external diodes with 0.1°C accuracy and 0.001°C resolution. A high performance analog front end combines low noise and low offset buffered ADCs with all th
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Date:
11/24/2014
INTEPRO 1800W modular electronic loads suit power test

ML1800 load series

INTEPRO 1800W modular electronic loads suit power test
INTEPRO Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announced the introduction of its latest line of 1800W modular electronic loads. The ML1800 Series features an 8-inch TFT LCD color display with multiple language selection that is visible across the room. The 6-slot ch
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Date:
11/24/2014
AVX claims smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available

AVX's F38 Series polymer tantalum capacitors

AVX claims smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available
AVX, a leader in passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its F38 Series with the addition of the smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available in the industry. Packaged in a miniature 0603 (1608 metric) M case with an ultra low 0.9mm maximum profile, the new 6.3V, 47muF F38 Se
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Date:
11/24/2014
Moxa unveils their latest managed ethernet switches at SPS IPC 2014
At the SPS IPC Drives International Conference & Exhibition, Moxa is showcasing their latest managed Ethernet switches designed for precise time synchronization of networks in real-time control applications. SPS IPC Drives is Europe's leading exhibition for electric automation. Moxa will display its industrial net
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Date:
11/24/2014
TE Connectivity expands subminiature switch offering

ALCOSWITCH Subminiature switches

TE Connectivity expands subminiature switch offering
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announced its ALCOSWITCH Subminiature Series of switches. The new switches add to the extensive product portfolio of 4,000 ALCOSWITCH switches that provide a cost savings for switching power in set-top boxes, control panels, light fixtures and industrial machinery. Th
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Date:
11/20/2014
Cadonix adds Formboard tool and back-annotation in Arcadia 1.1
Cadonix Ltd, the Cloud based automotive wiring harness CAD specialist, today announced version 1.1 of Arcadia, including a new Formboard tool for harness manufacturers. The new release, available immediately and free to existing customers, also includes closer integration of the Schematic Design and Harness Pr
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Date:
11/20/2014
Compact high-current EPCOS chokes suit 48V automotive systems

EPCOS high-current chokes

Compact high-current EPCOS chokes suit 48V automotive systems
TDK presents the BCEM series of EPCOS high-current chokes designed specifically for buck-boost converters in 48-V automotive power systems. These innovative SMD inductors have very compact dimensions of only 27.5 mm x 29.5 mm x 14.5 mm thanks to their ERU27 ferrite cores with flat windings. The new chokes feature in
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Date:
11/20/2014
Hirose claims industry's lowest profile power connector

Hirose DF65 Series connector,

Hirose claims industry's lowest profile power connector
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the DF65 Series connector, a small, vertical-mating wire-to-board connector that provides high-current capacity and high reliability for power supplies, up to 4 Amps (with 24 AWG wire) and 50 V AC/DC. A super-low profile connector, the
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Date:
11/20/2014
TI touts their latest 10-W wireless power solution
Designers of industrial, medical and personal electronics want devices to charge faster and more efficiently, while getting rid of all connectors. Texas Instruments provides a more efficient solution with the industry’s first fully integrated 10-Watt wireless charging receiver and corresponding transmitter. Th
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Date:
11/20/2014
IAR Systems supports RZ/T1 Renesas' automation network solution
IAR Systems announced support for the RZ/T1 group from Renesas Electronics Corporation. The RZ/T1 group is a factory automation solution with built-in industrial network functionality for use in industrial control equipment. Thanks to a close relationship with Renesas, IAR Systems supports RZ/T1 on an early stage
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Date:
11/18/2014
Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components
Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components, which includes both high- and low-frequency transformers and inductors, for a wide range of applications, including power supply, lighting, test & measurement and industrial control and automation. The Precision ra
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Date:
11/18/2014
TDK adds 800W model to the TDK-Lambda Z+ series of high-voltage programmable DC power supplies

TDK-Lambda Z+ high voltage programmable DC power supply

TDK adds 800W model to the TDK-Lambda Z+ series of high-voltage programmable DC power supplies
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 800W model to the TDK-Lambda Z+ series of high voltage programmable DC power supplies. As with the 200W and 400W models, the higher power model is offered with output voltages of up to 160, 320 or 650Vdc (as well as an additional model offering up to 375Vdc), ad
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Date:
11/18/2014
AVX releases SMPS capacitor simulation software

AVX has released their latest version of its SpiCalci simulation software

AVX releases SMPS capacitor simulation software
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released their latest version of its SpiCalci simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors. Featuring enhanced part selection an
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Date:
11/18/2014
BeBop Sensors to present at IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE!

BeBop Sensors provides custom turnkey sensor solutions for sports and fitness OEM

BeBop Sensors to present at IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE!
BeBop Sensors, a leader in smart fabric sensor technology, announced that its Founder and CEO, Keith McMillen, will speak at the IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE! International Conference & Trade Show to be held in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:05 PM PDT. McMillen will discuss Be
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Date:
11/18/2014
Newark element14 launches Weller WXR 3 rework station

Weller WXR Rework Station

Newark element14 launches Weller WXR 3 rework station
Newark element14 has launched the Weller WXR Rework Station, designed to handle all tasks related to soldering, desoldering, and the use of hot air in the production process, saving significant costs compared to buying individual units. The WXR 3 is a 3-channel station with an enormous total power output of
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Date:
11/18/2014
X-REL Semi offers XTR50010 bidirectional level translators and XTR54170 hi-temp edge-triggered D flip-flops

Xrel XTR50014

X-REL Semi offers XTR50010 bidirectional level translators and XTR54170 hi-temp edge-triggered D flip-flops
X-REL Semiconductor, an innovation leader in high-temperature and high-reliability semiconductors, unveils two new products targeting digital applications in highly demanding markets including aerospace, industrial, hybrid and electric vehicles, transportation, geothermal and oil and gas. The XTR50010 product fa
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Date:
11/18/2014
Vishay T16 Series wet tantalum capacitors now at TTI

Vishay T16 Series wet tantalum capacitors

Vishay T16 Series wet tantalum capacitors now at TTI
Vishay’s latest series of tantalum-cased wet tantalum capacitors with glass-to-tantalum hermetic seals is now available at TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The Vishay T16 Series is available in A, B, C and D case codes and provide all the be
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Date:
11/18/2014
EPC Introduces EPC2105 monolithic GaN half bridge

EPC GaN transistor half bridge

EPC Introduces EPC2105 monolithic GaN half bridge
EPC announces the EPC2105, 80 V enhancement-mode monolithic GaN transistor half bridge. By integrating two eGaN® power FETs into a single device, interconnect inductances and the interstitial space needed on the PCB are eliminated. This increases both efficiency (especially at higher frequencies) and power de
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Date:
11/14/2014
Microchip released high-speed A/D converters that claim lowest-power 16-bit 200 Msps stand-alone ADCs

Microchip's high-speed A/D converters in the MCP37DX1-200 and MCP372X1-200 families

Microchip released high-speed A/D converters that claim lowest-power 16-bit 200 Msps stand-alone ADCs
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced two families of new high-speed A/D converters in the MCP37DX1-200 and MCP372X1-200 families. These families feature 12-, 14- and 16-bit pipelined A/D converters with a maximum sampling rate of 200
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Date:
11/13/2014
Altium and element14 partner on PCB Design Tool CircuitStudio
Altium Limited, a global leader in Electronic Design Automation, native 3D PCB design systems (Altium Designer) and embedded software development toolkits (TASKING), today announced a partnership with element14 to distribute CircuitStudio, a new easy-to-use PCB Design tool based on Altium technology. CircuitStudio wi
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Date:
11/12/2014
Avago unveils automotive photovoltaic MOSFET driver at Electronica 2014
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, storage, and industrial applications, introduced the ACPL-K30T, an optocoupler-based photovoltaic driver device designed to drive high voltage MOSFET and withstand extreme heat for automotive under-the-hood applications. Th
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Date:
11/12/2014
Keysight Technologies introduces prewired rack for high-power DC apps
Keysight Technologies introduced a rack system for high-power DC applications. The prewired N8900 Series rack system reduces system complexity and saves time for engineers designing and implementing high-power systems for challenging applications requiring up to 90 kW.   When engineers design high-powe
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Date:
11/12/2014
Newark element14 launches low-cost Raspberry Pi A+ board
Newark element14 released the Raspberry Pi Model A+ to compliment the range of boards available from Raspberry Pi. For only $20 the new Model A+ features a 40-pin extended GPIO header, a Micro SD Card port to protect the SD Card from damage and improved power management, making it possible to drive ‘power hu
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Date:
11/11/2014
Coilcraft's magnetically-shielded inductors now available in high inductance and high Isat versions

Coilcraft’s XAL15xx Family of rugged, magnetically-shielded power inductors

Coilcraft's magnetically-shielded inductors now available in high inductance and high Isat versions
Coilcraft’s XAL15xx family of rugged, magnetically-shielded power inductors are offered in two versions - one providing saturation current ratings up to 111 Amps and the other offering inductance values as high as 33 µH - delivering the highest levels of performance in the smallest possible space. XAL15xxThe XAL1510 S
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Date:
11/11/2014
Keithley's touchscreen source measure unit offers higher current sourcing and measurement for a broader range of applications

Model 2460 SourceMeter Source Measure Unit

Keithley's touchscreen source measure unit offers higher current sourcing and measurement for a broader range of applications
Keithley Instruments, a  leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced the Model 2460 SourceMeter Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instrument, the company’s latest benchtop SMU instrument with a capacitive touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI). The Model 2460 offers users higher po
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Date:
11/07/2014
KEMET reveals their latest technology spotlights at electronica 2014
KEMET has revealed its plans for Electronica this November, launching their latest tantalum capacitor families while also showcasing advanced high-performance ceramic capacitors. These new products are expected to further strengthen the company’s market position as the engineer’s choice for capacitors, filters, re
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Date:
11/07/2014
Radiall TestPro cable assemblies now available at TTI

Radiall TestPro cable assemblies

Radiall TestPro cable assemblies now available at TTI
Radiall TestPro cable assembles are now available at TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Designed specifically for testing and measurement in the DC - 40GHz frequency range, depending on connector and cable selected, TestPro cables offer outstanding el
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Date:
11/07/2014
TRINAMIC's stealthChop tech enables quieter stepper motor performance

Trinamic’s stealthChop

TRINAMIC's stealthChop tech enables quieter stepper motor performance
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, revealed its latest patent-pending technology for stepper motors. Dubbed stealthChop, the new technology significantly reduces the noise of conventional stepper motor operation. Motors operating at low speed exhibit a phenome
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Date:
11/07/2014
Alpha and Omega Semi launches latest EZBuck regulator in a thermally-enhanced package

AOZ3103 high-efficiency synchronous buck regulator

Alpha and Omega Semi launches latest EZBuck regulator in a thermally-enhanced package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor , a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of the fifth generation EZBuck with the AOZ3103, a high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulator, with an operating input voltage range from 4.5V to
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Date:
11/06/2014
INTEPRO's 1800W modular electronic loads target power test

ML1800 electronic load

INTEPRO's 1800W modular electronic loads target power test
INTEPRO SYSTEMS, market leaders in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announce the introduction of their new ML1800 Series of 1800W modular electronic loads. The ML1800 features an 8-inch TFT LCD colour display with multiple language selection that is visible across the room. The 6-
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Date:
11/06/2014
RTI's eGauge two-way driver performs real-time energy monitoring

eGauge power monitoring

RTI's eGauge two-way driver performs real-time energy monitoring
Remote Technologies (RTI) has introduced a new two-way driver for eGauge Systems products. Developed by RTI, the driver allows installers to integrate the eGauge 3 Series and eGauge2 electric energy meters into an RTI control system, giving customers convenient, real-time measurements of a building's electrical con
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Date:
11/06/2014
GE expands DualDLynx series with dual 6A POL modules
GE expands DualDLynx series with dual 6A POL modules
GE’s Critical Power business introduced its UDXS0606 and UVXS0606 non-isolated point-of-load (POL) power modules. These DC-DC board-mounted units extend GE’s DualDLynx* product family and offer up to 25% reduction in board space usage compared to previous and competing solutions. The new dual 6-amp POL
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Date:
11/06/2014
IR's latest IGBT modules suit high-power industrial apps

IGBT modules for high power industrial applications

IR's latest IGBT modules suit high-power industrial apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced a comprehensive family of IGBT modules for high power industrial applications including motor drive inverters, switch mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), solar inverters and welding.   The family utilizes
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Date:
11/06/2014
Tollgrade’s power sensors monitor the impact of renewables to improve grid resiliency
Tollgrade Communications, an industry leader in redefining the standard for reliability at the world’s largest electric utilities and telecommunications providers, announced the availability of its LightHouse® Medium Voltage (MV) Power Sensor for Europe. European grid operators are under increasing pressure to
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Date:
11/06/2014
Analog Devices' latest precision op amp challenges industry robustness standard
Analog Devices introduced the industry’s first and most robust operational amplifier that integrates input protection against signal excursions of 32 V beyond the supply rails and 70-dB of rejection for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) above 1 GHz. The ADA4177-2 dual-channel, precision, low-noise, low-input op
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Date:
11/05/2014
Vishay's 500 mW zener diodes save space using novel low-profile MicroSMF eSMP package

PLZ Series diodes feature a planar structure

Vishay's 500 mW zener diodes save space using novel low-profile MicroSMF eSMP package
Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first new series of Zener diodes with 500 mW of power dissipation in the new ultra-compact MicroSMF eSMP series package. Combining extremely tight voltage tolerances with low leakage current and excellent stability, the PLZ Series is designed to withstand ESD pulses of 8000 V
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Date:
11/05/2014
Energy-harvesting secure NFC/RFID tag authenticator protects sensitive data transfer

MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator

Energy-harvesting secure NFC/RFID tag authenticator protects sensitive data transfer
Designers can now perform secure wireless data communication on their embedded systems without needing the host microcontroller, but by simply using a single MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator from Maxim Integrated. The MAX66242 secure authenticator is an advanced tag that combines a wireless NFC/RFID interface wit
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Date:
11/04/2014
Tektronix unveils low-cost full-featured portable spectrum analyzer

RSA306 spectrum analyzer

Tektronix unveils low-cost full-featured portable spectrum analyzer
Tektronix, a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, has introduced a novel class of affordable spectrum analyzers based on a USB architecture with a list price of just $3,490. The RSA306 sets a new price/performance threshold for spectrum analyzers and features a broad 9 kHz to 6.2
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Date:
11/04/2014
TRINAMIC's latest stepper motion control IC with integrated motor drive touts performance

TMC5130 single-axis stepper motor control IC with integrated MOSFET motor drive

TRINAMIC's latest stepper motion control IC with integrated motor drive touts performance
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, announced their latest single-axis stepper motor control IC with integrated MOSFET motor drive that delivers the highest voltage and current specs in the company’s integrated stepper control and driver product line. The new TM
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Date:
11/04/2014
ON Semiconductor shows their NCS3651x family of SoC transceivers for the IoT and smart metering during European Utility Week

NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (SoC) transceivers

ON Semiconductor shows their NCS3651x family of SoC transceivers for the IoT and smart metering during European Utility Week
ON Semiconductor is using this year’s European Utility Week Exhibition and Conference as the forum to launch an important product family that supports high-performance, reliable and efficient communications for the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart metering applications. The NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (S
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Date:
11/04/2014
Infineon's TO-247 4 Kelvin-sense package for discrete IGBTs boasts low switching losses and high power density

TO-247 4 Kelvin-Sense package

Infineon's TO-247 4 Kelvin-sense package for discrete IGBTs boasts low switching losses and high power density
Infineon Technologies expands its IGBT offering by introducing a novel variant of the popular TO-247 package. The new TO-247 4 Kelvin-Sense package addresses the need for increased power density and space saving in applications striving for high efficiency. When used together with Infineon’s TRENCHSTOP™ 5
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Date:
11/04/2014
TDK expands portfolio of automotive-grade NP0 MLCCs

TDK CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs

TDK expands portfolio of automotive-grade NP0 MLCCs
TDK has expanded its CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs based on NP0 ceramics and claims the industry’s broadest portfolio of NP0 products in terms of voltage range and capacitance range. The updated lineup of NP0 types, which feature a temperature coefficient of 0 and a tolerance of ±30 ppm/K up to +150 °C
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Date:
11/03/2014
Linear's latest 2A synchronous Step-Down converter touts 93% efficiency at 2MHz, takes from 3.0Vin to 42Vin

LT8609 2A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest 2A synchronous Step-Down converter touts 93% efficiency at 2MHz, takes from 3.0Vin to 42Vin
Linear Technology announced the LT8609 a 2A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A novel synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz, enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands such as AM radio while providing a highly compact so
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Date:
11/03/2014
Microchip’s RN4020 Bluetooth low-energy Smart Module now at Mouser

RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module

Microchip’s RN4020 Bluetooth low-energy Smart Module now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module from Microchip. Building on Microchip’s deep Bluetooth (BT) Classic experience, the RN4020 module carries both worldwide regulatory certifications and is Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certified. This full-featured, Bluetooth 4.
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Date:
11/03/2014
Cree claims highest-power C-Band GaN HEMTs
Cree, a leading supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) wafers and devices, has introduced the industry’s first GaN transistor for tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) communications applications rated for 200W continuous wave (CW) and 4.4—5.0GHz operation. The new CGHV50200F GaN high el
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Date:
11/03/2014
Microchip's latest low-power 16-Mbit serial quad-I/O SuperFlash memory operates from 1.65 to 1.95V

1.8V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) SuperFlash Memory

Microchip's latest low-power 16-Mbit serial quad-I/O SuperFlash memory operates from 1.65 to 1.95V
Microchip announced their latest family of 1.8V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) SuperFlash Memory devices. The SST26WF016B offers 16-Mbit of memory and is manufactured with Microchip’s high-performance SuperFlash technology, which provides the industry’s fastest erase times and superior reliability. The SST26WF016
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Date:
10/31/2014
Linear's PMBus digital power system manager monitors board-level energy consumption

LTC2975 4-channel PMBus digital power system manager

Linear's PMBus digital power system manager monitors board-level energy consumption
Linear Technology Corporation introduced the LTC2975, a 4-channel PMBus digital power system manager featuring current, power and energy monitoring of the intermediate bus input to point-of-load (POL) converters. Monitoring circuit board power and energy consumption is the first step in managing, optimizing an
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Date:
10/31/2014
RF transistors from STMicroelectronics leverage latest high-voltage tech

STAC250V2-500E 13.6MHz RF power transistor

RF transistors from STMicroelectronics leverage latest high-voltage tech
STMicroelectronics’ STAC250V2-500E 13.6MHz RF power transistor delivers industry-leading robustness and high power density in a miniaturized and thermally efficient package for high-output class-E industrial power supplies. The STAC250V2-500E has load-mismatch capability of 20:1, the highest in the industry
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Date:
10/31/2014
SL Power to show their highly-efficient supplies at Electronica 2014
SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, will showcase their family of AC/DC power supplies for a range of test, medical and LED applications during Electronica in Hall A, Stand 441. The new products being
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Date:
10/31/2014
Hirose's new IP68 power connectors optimized for field assembly

HR41 Series weather-resistant connector

Hirose's new IP68 power connectors optimized for field assembly
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has strengthened its circular power connector product offering with the development of the HR41 Series weather-resistant connector. The IP68-rated, waterproof connector is designed specifically for outdoor use in applications such as lighting (L
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Date:
10/31/2014
KOSTAL Solar Electric expands its inverter product range

PIKO 20 string inverters

KOSTAL Solar Electric expands its inverter product range
KOSTAL Solar Electric offers a portfolio of one- and three-phase string inverters in performance categories from 3kW to 20kW. The familiar advantages of flexibility, communication and practicality of the inverter series can also be experienced with the PIKO 20. The new PIKO 20 offers great flexibility, among oth
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Date:
10/28/2014
ADI claims industry’s highest precision, highest speed magnetic angle sensor
Analog Devices introduced the industry’s highest precision, highest speed magnetic angle sensor. The high-resolution ADA4571 sensor is four times more accurate (0.5° max), 60 percent faster and uses 40 percent less power than competing angle sensors. The ADA4571 directly measures motor position to reduce
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Date:
10/28/2014
BeBop Sensors launches wearable smart-fabric device

BeBop’s Monolithic Fabric Sensors integrate sensors, traces, and electronics into a single piece of fabric

BeBop Sensors launches wearable smart-fabric device
BeBop Sensors, a wearable sensor technology company created by musical instrument inventor Keith McMillen and KMI, announced their first product, the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor, the first and only ultra thin wearable smart fabric sensor that measures all aspects of physicality, including bend, location, mo
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Date:
10/27/2014
Renesas' RX21A platform serves smart meters with billing functions

Smart Meter RX21A polyphase meter reference platform

Renesas' RX21A platform serves smart meters with billing functions
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the release of the “Bill It! – Smart Meter RX21A” polyphase meter reference platform. The reference platform enables engineers to save time by eliminating the need to design their own metrology and calibration ro
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Date:
10/27/2014
Linear's latest 2A synchronous step-down converter boasts 93% efficiency at 2MHz from 3.0V to 42V input

LT8609 2A 42V-input synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest 2A synchronous step-down converter boasts 93% efficiency at 2MHz from 3.0V to 42V input
Linear Technology announced the LT8609 2A, 42V-input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio, while providing a highly compact so
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Date:
10/27/2014
Silicon Labs, Linear, and Wuerth partner to enable faster design of battery-less products

Energy Harvesting Solution To Go Kit

Silicon Labs, Linear, and Wuerth partner to enable faster design of battery-less products
Silicon Labs, Linear Technology, and Wuerth Elektronik - leading manufacturers of energy efficient active and passive electronic components - present the development platform Energy Harvesting Solution To Go Kit. The Energy Harvesting Solution To Go Kit provides easy access to energy harvesting technologies wh
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Date:
10/24/2014
IR's latest StrongIRFET 75V MOSFETs feature ultra-low RDS(on) for industrial apps

StrongIRFET power MOSFETs

IR's latest StrongIRFET 75V MOSFETs feature ultra-low RDS(on) for industrial apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the expansion of its StrongIRFET MOSFET portfolio to include 75V devices for a wide variety of industrial applications including power tools, Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) inverters, DC motor drives, Li-Ion battery pack protection, Hot-Swap an
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Date:
10/24/2014
NXP's SSL5015TE LED driver now at Mouser

SSL5015TE LED Driver

NXP's SSL5015TE LED driver now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the SSL5015TE LED Driver IC from NXP Semiconductors. Engineered to drive LED lamps for general mains non-dimmable light applications, this high-voltage, integrated controller and MOSFET provides enhanced power functionality with up to 93 percent efficiency. On-chip protection ci
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Date:
10/23/2014
Keithley's wafer-level support includes high-voltage capacitance-voltage test for parametric curve tracer configurations

Model 8020 High-Power Interface Panel

Keithley's wafer-level support includes high-voltage capacitance-voltage test for parametric curve tracer configurations
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, introduced their latest enhancements to its Parametric Curve Tracer (PTC) configurations that incorporate high-power SourceMeter Source Measure Unit (SMU) instruments. For test engineers responsible for configuring high power se
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Date:
10/23/2014
Renesas Electronics unveils second-gen OFDM powerline modem
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced their latest OFDM powerline modem, the second generation of its market leading and award winning family of powerline communication (PLC) modem solutions. The Renesas PLC device, an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (O
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Date:
10/23/2014
CUI to demo fully-digital power system at electronica 2014
At electronica 2014 CUI will be demonstrating the company’s fully digital power system based on the award winning Novum Advanced Power modules. CUI’s booth will also showcase the company’s broad line-up of Power products that range from 1~2400 W and include highly efficient medical ac-dc power supplies an
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Date:
10/23/2014
LEM's latest current transducers range pushes Hall effect tech to the next level

LF xx10 transducers for non-intrusive and isolated nominal measurements of DC, AC and pulsed currents

LEM's latest current transducers range pushes Hall effect tech to the next level
LEM announced the range of LF xx10 transducers for non-intrusive and isolated nominal measurements of DC, AC and pulsed currents from 100 A to 2000 A with 4 new series: LF 210-S, LF 310-S, LF 510-S, LF 1010-S. A fifth, the LF 2010-S will be available in February 2015. LEM has developed a way to make Hall effect te
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Date:
10/23/2014
Compact screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors offer high ripple current capability

EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitor

Compact screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors offer high ripple current capability
TDK presents three new series of EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors with screw terminals. They are characterized by their high ripple current capability and simultaneously highly compact dimensions. The capacitors of the new B43703* series are designed for rated voltages from 350 V DC to 450 V DC and cover a
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Date:
10/23/2014
ABB introduces OTDC disconnect switches for the solar market
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, introduced three new members to its OTDC disconnect switch family specifically designed for DC applications. The UL98B listed offering will now go up to 600 amperes while the new IEC 60947 ratings are 630 and 800 amperes. With these new products ABB is br
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Date:
10/23/2014
Molex EdgeMate wire-to-edgecard power connectors eliminate mating headers

EdgeMate wire-to-edgecard power connectors

Molex EdgeMate wire-to-edgecard power connectors eliminate mating headers
Molex announced that its economically-priced 3.96mm-pitch EdgeMate Wire-to-Edgecard Power Connectors eliminate the need for mating headers, resulting in cost and time savings. This system supports power applications of up to 7.0A with UL 94V-2 flammability rating requirements. It is available in 2 to 12 circuits wi
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Date:
10/22/2014
Eaton's enhanced ePDU G3 platform offers 1% billing grade accuracy and advanced outlet-level power management
Power management company Eaton announced updated management capabilities for data centers and colocation facilities with its best-in-class ePDU third-generation (G3) platform in the Americas, featuring 1% revenue-grade power monitoring for enhanced accuracy and efficiency through its ePDU G3 managed models. Pr
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Date:
10/22/2014
TRINAMIC unveils quieter stepper motors with novel technology

stealthChop technology significantly reduces the noise of conventional stepper motor operation

TRINAMIC unveils quieter stepper motors with novel technology
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, revealed its latest patent-pending technology for stepper motors. Dubbed stealthChop, the new technology significantly reduces the noise of conventional stepper motor operation. Motors operating at low speed exhibit a phen
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Date:
10/22/2014
Renesas' wireless M-Bus solution adds comms to metering apps

Connect it! – Wireless M-Bus kit

Renesas' wireless M-Bus solution adds comms to metering apps
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the release of the “Connect it! – Wireless M-Bus 868 MHz” and “Connect it! – Wireless M-Bus 169 MHz” solution kits. These platforms enable engineers to save time by re-using existing Wireless M-Bus solutions to
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Date:
10/22/2014
Freescale claims most power-efficient 64-bit ARM-based processor
Freescale Semiconductor introduced the QorIQ LS1043A communications processor – the industry’s most power-efficient 64-bit ARM-based processor for the virtual network. The system-on-chip helps edge network equipment manufacturers easily scale power and performance to meet the changing needs of the world’s hi
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Date:
10/21/2014
Allegro's multi-output LED driver ICs offer fault-tolerant protection

The A8518 and A8519 from Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro's multi-output LED driver ICs offer fault-tolerant protection
The A8518 and A8519 from Allegro MicroSystems are the latest additions to the company’s portfolio of LED driver ICs for LCD backlighting applications, and are multi-output boost converter devices with built-in fault-tolerant protection. Each device integrates a current-mode boost converter with an intern
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Date:
10/21/2014
TDK offers EPCOS leaded RF chokes with high current capability

EPCOS leaded RF chokes

TDK offers EPCOS leaded RF chokes with high current capability
TDK Corporation announces the latest EPCOS leaded RF chokes with high current capability. The series with designation LBC+ offers components for rated currents up to 4450 mA and saturation currents up to 7700 mA. This corresponds to an increase of up to 80 percent compared to previous versions. The range of
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Date:
10/20/2014
Linear's latest step-down regulator offers dual tracking LDOs

The LT3668 400mA 40V step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest step-down regulator offers dual tracking LDOs
Linear Technology announced the LT3668, a 400mA, 40V step-down switching regulator with dual tracking LDO outputs packaged in an MSOP-16E. The LT3668 offers a complete, robust power solution for applications that require the power supply of a sensor to tightly track the power supply of a measurement ASIC. The LT3668 op
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Date:
10/20/2014
Environmental boot provides water, dirt, chemical and UV protection to APP's SB 50 and SB 120 connectors

SB Environmental Boot

Environmental boot provides water, dirt, chemical and UV protection to APP's SB 50 and SB 120 connectors
Anderson Power Products (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is pleased to announce an addition to the SB Environmental Boot Series, with the release of their SB50 Environmental Boot. Ideal for a wide range applications both indoors and out, the SB Environmental Boots’ soft shell provides wa
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Date:
10/20/2014
Stackpole releases anti-corrosive thin film chip resistor sample kits

Stackpole engineering sample kits designed for precision applications

Stackpole releases anti-corrosive thin film chip resistor sample kits
Stackpole announces the release of their engineering sample kits designed for precision applications. The moisture withstanding RNCS Series kits contain 20 pieces each of 45 of the most popular resistance values for the 0603 size kit and 47 of the most popular values for the 0805 size kit. The RNCS0603 kit has re
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Date:
10/20/2014
Wuerth claims first USB 2.0 Jack with integrated EMC filter

WE-EPLE USB 2.0 Jack

Wuerth claims first USB 2.0 Jack with integrated EMC filter
Filter design is tricky, as shown by numerous practical examples, particularly with the USB interface in industrial applications. Wuerth Electronics offers a USB 2.0, type A jack, the WE-EPLE, the first USB jack with an integrated EMC filter and ESD protection. It is pad-compatible with most conventional USB ja
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Date:
10/20/2014
Eaton launches automotive electronics safety & reliability initiative
Power management company Eaton unveiled efforts by its Electronics Division to enhance the safety of automotive electronics with a multi-tiered initiative to meet the industry’s growing demand for highly reliable, superior magnetics, supercapacitors and circuit protection products. The initiative features
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Date:
10/16/2014
Altera expands automotive-grade portfolio with highly-integrated power SoCs
Altera announced nine new Altera Enpirion power system-on-chip (PowerSoC) devices that fully comply with the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC-Q100) qualification standard temperature grade 2, a critical stress test qualification for automotive integrated circuits (ICs). The newly qualified Enpirion devices in
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Date:
10/16/2014
Protection module teardown: Keithley’s Model 2657A-PM-200

The Model 2657A-PM-200 Protection Module is designed to protect lower-voltage source measure unit (SMU) instruments that are part of a testing configuration from damage by voltage sources that are greater than 220V

Protection module teardown: Keithley’s Model 2657A-PM-200
Semiconductor devices capable of handling higher levels of power are finding their way into increasingly higher power applications. To validate these new designs, researchers, fabricators and end-product designers need to be able to test experimental devices at higher power levels, which increases their risk of
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Date:
10/16/2014
Atmel's expanded metering platform serves advanced smart energy apps

Atmel's SAM4Cx series are built on a dual-core 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 architecture

Atmel's expanded metering platform serves advanced smart energy apps
Atmel, a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced the company has expanded its Atmel | SMART portfolio of energy metering products with the introduction of the SAM4C32 dual-core secure MCU, along with the SAM4CMS32 and SAM4CMP32 for residential, commercial and industrial me
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Date:
10/15/2014
Vishay's IGBT power modules provide complete integrated solution for solar inverters and UPS

Vishay's IGBT power modules are designed specifically for string solar inverters and medium-power-range uninterruptible power supplies

Vishay's IGBT power modules provide complete integrated solution for solar inverters and UPS
Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new IGBT power modules designed specifically for string solar inverters and medium-power-range uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Combining Ultrafast Trench IGBTs, high-efficiency HEXFRED and FRED Pt diode technologies, and thermistors for easy thermal management in si
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Date:
10/15/2014
SL Power to show their latest power solutions at International Test Conference 2014
SL Power Electronics, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of superior performance AC/DC power supplies, announced that it will have its comprehensive line of highly efficient power supply solutions for test & measurement applications on display during the International Test Conference (ITC) in
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Date:
10/15/2014
Analog Devices claims industry’s highest signal bandwidth with dual 16-bit D/A converter
Analog Devices, a data converter market share leader, introduced an industry-first 2.8-GSPS dual 16-bit converter for telecommunications system manufacturers that require microwave frequencies in point-to-point wireless backhaul equipment. The 16-bit AD9136 and 11-bit AD9135 dual D/A converters achieve up to 70
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Date:
10/15/2014
Rad-hard voltage references deliver stable performance

STMicro's latest voltage references are QML-V qualified

Rad-hard voltage references deliver stable performance
STMicroelectronics has added two shunt Voltage References to its rapidly expanding portfolio of rad-hard products for aerospace applications. The RHF1009A is an adjustable (2.5 – 5.5V) voltage reference, while the RHF100 is a 1.2V fixed voltage reference. Specifically designed to sustain the radiation levels fo
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Date:
10/15/2014
Verotec helps improve aviation safety and wind farm efficiency

Verotec's scanning head and associated high precision motion and gearbox drive package

Verotec helps improve aviation safety and wind farm efficiency
Verotec, a specialist supplier of metal enclosures and subracks to the electronics industry, has worked closely in a design and manufacturing partnership with a UK-based world class Motion Systems Integrator. In the particular project, a scanning head and its associated high precision motion and gearbox drive pa
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Date:
10/15/2014
Renesas drives improved safety for automotive chassis systems

RH850/P1x Series of 32-bit MCUs

Renesas drives improved safety for automotive chassis systems
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is easing safety design complexities for automotive chassis systems with a new leading-edge series of microcontrollers (MCUs) certified to ASIL-D standards. The RH850/P1x Series of 32-bit MCUs features the world’s first automotive cha
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Date:
10/15/2014
Dialight's LED luminaire for hazardous locations claims highest efficiency
Dialight, a leader in LED lighting technology, unveiled the most energy-efficient Class 1, Division 1 LED High Bay available to date. At 110 lumens per Watt (LPW) and with Dialight’s industry-leading 10-year full-performance warranty, the new SafeSite LED fixture offers customers the best value proposition by
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Date:
10/15/2014
Cree Releases SPICE models for C2M SiC power MOSFETs
Cree, a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has expanded its design-in support for the C2M Series SiC MOSFET power devices with the release of a new SPICE model. Fast and accurate, the new model effectively demonstrates the benefits of Cree SiC MOSFETs—including the new C2M0025120D device, wh
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Date:
10/15/2014
Filter assures compliance of Excelsys Xsolo and XF MIL COTS supplies

LCR Model F19374 filter

Filter assures compliance of Excelsys Xsolo and XF MIL COTS supplies
Excelsys Technologies, a market leader in user-configurable power supplies, announced that the company’s recently released Xsolo and XF power supplies can now be paired with a custom-designed power line filter to meet stringent conducted emission standards. Excelsys and Astrodyne-LCR teamed up to create the fi
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Date:
10/14/2014
Compact snap-in aluminum electrolytic caps offer significantly increased ripple-current capability

EPCOS snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Compact snap-in aluminum electrolytic caps offer significantly increased ripple-current capability
TDK presents their latest EPCOS snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. They are characterized by a ripple current capability that is up to 25 percent higher than for the types of the preceding EPCOS series. The capacitors of the new B43642* series are manufactured in highly compact sizes with diameters ranging fr
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Date:
10/14/2014
Controller expands PLC functionality

WAGO’s PFC200

Controller expands PLC functionality
WAGO’s PFC200 offers advanced compact, computing power in an easy to use environment for PLC programming and process visualization. Features include: • Multiple fieldbus ports • A high speed processor: 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 • Extensive memory: 256 MB on-board, 32 GB removable • Integrated w
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Date:
10/14/2014
Keysight Technologies to show simulation, debug, validation and test solutions at MemCon
Keysight Technologies announced it will demonstrate solutions that provide simulation, debug, validation and test for the fastest speed memory designs at MemCon, Santa Clara Convention Center, Booth102, Santa Clara, Calif., Oct. 15. DDR4/LPDDR4 Bus-Level Signal Insight Using Logic Analysis Keysight’s U4154B 4 Gb/s st
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Date:
10/14/2014
Aras PLM platform integrates IHS CAPS Universe component data
IHS Technology announced that its CAPS Universe Electronic Component Data has been integrated into the Aras Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform to create Aras Component Engineering. The system is designed for the engineering of new products and systems, seamlessly and securely embeds more than 100 million co
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Date:
10/13/2014
Harting's tools allow for safe and simple assembly of industrial connectors
HARTING has introduced a new range of tools to aid the assembly of the company's family of industrial connectors. The tools include a new slimline screwdriver, tightening torque tools for guiding pins and bushes, panel cutout punch tools for industrial connectors, a new 4-indent crimp tool and crimping tools for
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Date:
10/10/2014
Linear's 5V, 2.5A USB, 35V-input buck regulator offers cable drop compensation

LT3697 35V input step-down switching regulator

Linear's 5V, 2.5A USB, 35V-input buck regulator offers cable drop compensation
Linear Technology announced the LT3697, a 35V input capable step-down switching regulator (with 60V transient protection) designed to power 5V USB applications. The LT3697 delivers precise 5V regulation at 2.5A to a remote USB port using programmable cable drop compensation to accurately correct the voltage dr
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Date:
10/09/2014
Stackpole expands high power resistor value range

TR Series of TO-220 and TO-247 style power resistors

Stackpole expands high power resistor value range
Stackpole announces the expansion of the TR Series of TO-220 and TO-247 style power resistors. The TR Series value range now starts at 50 milliohms and goes up to 20K ohms for most sizes (the TR30 value range extends up to 100K ohms). The TR Series is available in 0.5% tolerances and TCR as low as 50 ppm making it
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Date:
10/09/2014
Analog Devices claims fastest, most accurate, and lowest-power high-temp SAR A/D converter
Analog Devices introduced the industry’s highest speed, high–temperature, 16-bit, A/D converter, which is more than twice as fast as currently available converters and provides error-free operation at temperatures of up to 175 degrees Celsius. With sample rates up to 600-kSPS, the AD7981 PulSAR® A/D convert
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Date:
10/08/2014
SL Power's latest LED driver meets EMI + EMC global lighting standards

LB115 power supply

SL Power's latest LED driver meets EMI + EMC global lighting standards
SL Power Electronics, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, introduced the LB115 power supply family intended for architectural LED lighting applications. The new power supply series delivers 115 watts in a compact 2” x 4” x 1.2” footprint and has a bu
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Date:
10/07/2014
Cambrios launches next-gen silver-nanowire ITO replacement

ClearOhm material being produced (top), a close-up of the silver nanowires (bottom)

Cambrios launches next-gen silver-nanowire ITO replacement
Cambrios Technologies, a leader in silver nanowire-based solutions for the transparent conductor markets, announced the launch of its next generation ClearOhm® material that has been designed into touch sensors for various applications. In addition, the company’s high volume manufacturing line commissioned ea
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Date:
10/07/2014
Vishay Intertechnology's FRED Pt rectifiers in SMPC package increase power density and efficiency

FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers

Vishay Intertechnology's FRED Pt rectifiers in SMPC package increase power density and efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology introduced 27 new 4 A to 10 A FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the compact, low-profile SMPC (TO-277A) eSMP® series package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low forward voltage drop, the AEC-Q101-qualified rectifiers re
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Date:
10/07/2014
IR’s Automotive-Qualified 40V 5x6mm Dual PQFN COOLiRFET™s Deliver Benchmark Performance for Low Power Motor Applications

IR automotive-qualified COOLiRFET power MOSFETs

IR’s Automotive-Qualified 40V 5x6mm Dual PQFN COOLiRFET™s Deliver Benchmark Performance for Low Power Motor Applications
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the AUIRFN8459 and AUIRFN8458 40V automotive-qualified COOLiRFET™ power MOSFETs that offer benchmark on-state resistance (RDS(on)) for automotive applications requiring compact size and high current performance including pump motor co
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Date:
10/07/2014
Maxim Integrated’s flow meter solution lasts up to 20 years on a single battery

MAXREFDES70# ultrasonic flow meter reference design

Maxim Integrated’s flow meter solution lasts up to 20 years on a single battery
Utilities can now improve water- and heat-metering accuracy by an order of magnitude, while operating for up to 20 years on a single “A”-size battery with the MAXREFDES70# ultrasonic flow meter reference design from Maxim Integrated. Traditional mechanical flow meters measure water and heat usage with spin
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Date:
10/06/2014
Freescale launches versatile and reliable IoT gateway reference design
Freescale Semiconductor introduced a versatile and reliable Internet of Things (IoT) gateway reference design supporting a broad array of IoT applications including building/home management, smart cities, networked industrial services and other applications where performance and reliability are critical. Designed in collabo
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Date:
10/06/2014
Piocotest's latest programmable supplies offer continuous autoranging and power-sequencing capability

P961xA Series programmable, single-output DC power supply

Piocotest's latest programmable supplies offer continuous autoranging and power-sequencing capability
Picotest, a leader in high-resolution test and measurement equipment, has announced the availability of the P961xA Series of programmable, single-output DC power supplies with continuous autoranging and power sequencing capability. The P9610A (105W 36V/7A) and P9611A (150W 60V/6A) offer features and performance not
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Date:
10/06/2014
Nickel PTFE-plated DEUTSCH 38999 connectors offers alternatives to Cadmium
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announced an RoHS-compliant nickel PTFE plating for its DEUTSCH standard MIL-DIL-38999 Series III connectors. Along with TE’s recently announced black zinc nickel plating, this coating further expands TE’s response to new environmental regulations that reduce the us
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Date:
10/06/2014
Vishay's latest 12V chipscale MOSFET cuts power use in ultraportable apps

Chipscale MICRO FOOT p-channel Si8457DB

Vishay's latest 12V chipscale MOSFET cuts power use in ultraportable apps
A power MOSFET that will help decrease power consumption and extend battery usage in smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, and high-end notebook computers was released by Vishay Intertechnology. The chipscale MICRO FOOT p-channel Si8457DB provides the industry's lowest on-resistance at a 1.8 V gate drive for any
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Date:
10/02/2014
Glassman's 4kW high-voltage DC supplies offer low ripple and noise

LH series 4kW open stack power supply

Glassman's 4kW high-voltage DC supplies offer low ripple and noise
LH series 4kW open stack power supplies from Glassman High Voltage Inc feature extremely low ripple – typically less than 0.1% peak to peak of rated voltage at full load - and noise. The air-insulated, fast response PSUs also feature tight regulation and are fully compliant with European Directives: EN61010/ IEC
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Date:
10/02/2014
Teledyne LeCroy releases motor drive power-analyzer software for HDO8000 oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy announced three-phase Motor Drive Power Analyzer software for its HDO8000 oscilloscopes. The HDO8000 mixed-signal oscilloscopes, with 8 input channels, 12-bit resolution, and up to 1 GHz bandwidth, are the perfect solution for motor drive embedded control and power section debug. With the addition of
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Date:
10/02/2014
Freescale drives the IoT forward at ARM TechCon 2014
Freescale Semiconductor will demonstrate its leadership in the Internet of Things (IoT) this week at the ARM TechCon 2014 conference, where the company will launch its Internet of Tomorrow Tour in booth #906. A high-end truck trailer retrofitted to display more than 120 IoT products and technology demonstrations
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Date:
10/01/2014
TI’s 450-V linear controller simplifies offline LED lighting design
Texas Instruments introduced a 450-V linear controller that simplifies current regulation of high-voltage LED strings. The TPS92410 controller integrates a multiplier and tunable phase dimmer detection, as well as analog dimming inputs and drive circuit protection functions to ease design of downlights, fixtures an
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Date:
10/01/2014
Chillers and heat exchangers enhance looped-liquid electronics cooling

ATS Chiller Systems and liquid-to-air Heat Exchangers

Chillers and heat exchangers enhance looped-liquid electronics cooling
Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has introduced a series of portable Chiller Systems and liquid-to-air Heat Exchangers for controlling fluid temperatures in looped liquid cooling systems. The new chillers allow precise temperature control of the recirculating coolants used for managing heat in electronic equipment. Co
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Date:
10/01/2014
EPC's 300V GaN power transistors target high-frequency apps
EPC announces the EPC2025, a 300 V power transistor for use in applications requiring high frequency switching in order to achieve higher efficiency and power density. Applications enhanced by higher switching speeds include ultra-high frequency DC-DC converters, medical diagnostic equipment, power inverters, an
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Date:
09/30/2014
Micro PLC platform puts Industry 4.0 power in the palm of your hand

Micro PLC platform from Maxim Integrated Products

Micro PLC platform puts Industry 4.0 power in the palm of your hand
Using the Micro PLC platform from Maxim Integrated Products, designers now have the tools to implement Industry 4.0 with less power, parts, and total costs. The platform consists of five reference designs which can operate as stand-alone subsystems and be configured and tested with a laptop’s USB port. A programma
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Date:
09/30/2014
Microchip Bluetooth starter kit available from Mouser

DM320018 PIC32 Bluetooth Starter Kit from Microchip Technology

Microchip Bluetooth starter kit available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the DM320018 PIC32 Bluetooth Starter Kit from Microchip Technology. The DM320018 is a low cost Bluetooth development platform based on the 32-bit Microchip PIC32MX270F256D microcontroller. This easy to use starter kit features a Bluetooth HCI module, single-chip 3 axis accelerometer an
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Date:
09/30/2014
Allegro’s A1366 Hall sensor IC joins extremely low noise with high resolution

The A1366 from Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro’s A1366 Hall sensor IC joins extremely low noise with high resolution
The A1366 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a factory-programmable linear Hall-effect current sensor IC designed to achieve high accuracy and resolution by the use of advanced temperature compensation technology. The proprietary linearly interpolated temperature compensation technology, programmed at the Al
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Date:
09/30/2014
Cree claims industry-first 1.7kV all-SiC power module

Cree’s all-SiC 1700V power module

Cree claims industry-first 1.7kV all-SiC power module
Cree, continues to extend its leadership in silicon carbide (SiC) power device technology with the release of the industry’s first all-SiC 1.7kV power module in an industry standard 62mm housing. Powered by Cree’s C2M™ large area SiC chip technology, the new half-bridge module exhibits an impressive 8mOhm on
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Date:
09/30/2014
Linear's femtoamp bias-current op-amps offer 500MHz gain bandwidth for TIA & buffer apps

LTC6268 and LTC6269, FET-input single and dual op amps

Linear's femtoamp bias-current op-amps offer 500MHz gain bandwidth for TIA & buffer apps
Linear Technology announced the LTC6268 and LTC6269, FET-input single and dual op amps, which deliver outstanding performance for high speed and high dynamic range transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and buffer applications. With just 3fA bias current at 25°C and 4pA max over the entire -40°C to 125°C temperature ra
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Date:
09/29/2014
Renesas' low-power RX111 mmicrocontrollers in the 32-Bit RX family offers up to 512 KB of memory

RX111 Group of 32-bit microcontrollers

Renesas' low-power RX111 mmicrocontrollers in the 32-Bit RX family offers up to 512 KB of memory
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the addition of new product versions with larger memory capacity to the RX111 Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) ideal for applications such as healthcare devices, industrial equipment, and building automation systems. Renesas’ existing
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Date:
09/29/2014
Progea’s Pro.Lean production data manufacturing solution improves productivity
Progea's Pro.Lean is a novel Lean Manufacturing solution that gathers production data and downtime information in real time, preventing any inefficiency or malfunction issues. Pro.Lean is an innovative, simple and affordable Movicon™ module that makes it possible to gather and record production data in auto mod
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Date:
09/26/2014
Vishay's latest rectifiers offer high efficiency for telecom and LED lighting

200V Gen-2 TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers

Vishay's latest rectifiers offer high efficiency for telecom and LED lighting
Vishay Intertechnology introduced 15 new 200V Gen-2 TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers featuring a wide range of current ratings from 5A to 30A in four power package options. With low forward voltage drops down to 0.65V typical at 15A, the rectifiers offer high-efficiency operation for telecom power su
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Date:
09/26/2014
Renesas launches MCUs with expanded brushless DC motor-control support

RL78/G1G Group microcontrollers

Renesas launches MCUs with expanded brushless DC motor-control support
Renesas Electronics is expanding its safety and efficiency support for home appliances and tools with the innovative RL78/G1G Group of microcontrollers (MCUs). In complement to its current brushless DC motor control (BLDC) MCU offerings, Renesas delivers power-efficient performance with shorter development time and
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Date:
09/25/2014
C&K Components' miniature SMT tactile switches suit metering, white goods, and home and garden equipment applications

PTS 641 Series switches

C&K Components' miniature SMT tactile switches suit metering, white goods, and home and garden equipment applications
C&K Components, a leading supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a novel series of SMT top-actuated, momentary action tactile switches with a miniature footprint, several color-coded actuation force options, and an optional ground pin configuration. Ra
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Date:
09/25/2014
ROHM Semi to show its latest tech and products at electronica 2014
At the world’s biggest electronics show, electronica in Munich (Nov. 11-14, 2014/Hall A5-Booth 562) ROHM Semiconductor will present its most recent developments from the company’s R&D centers as well as co-developments with partners which have been manufactured in its fully integrated production sites. The
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Date:
09/25/2014
America Semiconductor releases high-voltage, utrafast Schottky rectifier modules

Avalanche energy rated AK2S200-170 modules integrate two fully independent diodes

America Semiconductor releases high-voltage, utrafast Schottky rectifier modules
America Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors, released their latest high-voltage, Schottky rectifier. The avalanche energy rated AK2S200-170 modules integrate two fully independent diodes in a compact, fully insulated, standard SOT-227 package. The diodes' str
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Date:
09/25/2014
STMicroelectronics claims world's first ARM Cortex-M7 Core-Based STM32 F7 Series MCU
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of ARM® Cortex®-M core microcontrollers, announced the extension of its STM32 family of more than 500 pin- and software-compatible microcontrollers. The new STM32 F7 microcontroller (M
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Date:
09/24/2014
EPC unveils EPC2100 monolithic GaN half-bridge

EPC2100 monolithic GaN half-bridge

EPC unveils EPC2100 monolithic GaN half-bridge
EPC announced the EPC2100, the first commercially-available enhancement-mode monolithic GaN transistor half bridge. By integrating two eGaN power FETs into a single device, interconnect inductances and the interstitial space needed on the PCB are eliminated. This increases both efficiency (especially at higher fr
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Date:
09/24/2014
Energy Meters target multiple apps, including metering and monitoring

Grässlin's taxxo Energy Meters

Energy Meters target multiple apps, including metering and monitoring
Grässlin's taxxo Energy Meters are designed for a variety of applications, including metering and monitoring energy consumption in private households, industry, craft, and facility management. The analog and digital energy meters measure the active energy of alternating current circuits or 3-phase circuits.
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Date:
09/24/2014
Silicon Labs simplifies clock tree design for complex internet infrastructure applications

Silicon Labs’ Clock Tree Expert tool

Silicon Labs simplifies clock tree design for complex internet infrastructure applications
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, launched an online timing utility that eases the complexity of designing clock trees for a wide range of Internet infrastructure applications including high-speed networking, telecommunications and data center equipment. Silicon La
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Date:
09/23/2014
Intersil’s highly-integrated Li-ion charger safeguards battery in automotive eCall systems

ISL78692, a 4.1V single-cell battery charger

Intersil’s highly-integrated Li-ion charger safeguards battery in automotive eCall systems
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL78692, a 4.1V single-cell battery charger designed to extend the life of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in automotive emergency call (eCall) systems. The ISL78692 battery charger dissipates lower leakage cu
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Date:
09/22/2014
Silicon Labs claims industry’s lowest jitter clock family for data centers and internet infrastructure

Si534x “clock-tree-on-a-chip” portfolio

Silicon Labs claims industry’s lowest jitter clock family for data centers and internet infrastructure
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, introduced the industry’s most frequency-flexible clock solutions offering industry-leading jitter performance for high-speed networking, communications and data center equipment serving as the foundation of today’s Internet in
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Date:
09/22/2014
Industry’s smallest encapsulated 60W AC-DC supply comes in PCB or chassis mount

ECE60 series of single output encapsulated 60 Watt AC-DC power supplies

Industry’s smallest encapsulated 60W AC-DC supply comes in PCB or chassis mount
XP Power announced the ECE60 series of single output encapsulated 60 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Suiting applications that require a slim profile, a high power density and low no-load power consumption, the ECE60 is available in either PCB mount, chassis mounted with screw terminals, or in a DIN rail mount configuration. Be
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Date:
09/22/2014
Powder composites with low magnetostriction for high efficiency

Sectional view: SMP choke with high-frequency wire winding

Powder composites with low magnetostriction for high efficiency
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus, German manufacturer of inductive components, will introduce at this year’s Electronica in Munich chokes for power electronics applications. The components are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics, high energy storage capacity and a space-efficient design. The components' cores con
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Date:
09/19/2014
Power Integrations latest LinkSwitch-HP switcher ICs in stock at Mouser

LinkSwitch-HP Family

Power Integrations latest LinkSwitch-HP switcher ICs in stock at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the LinkSwitch-HP Family of Energy Efficient Off-Line Switchers from Power Integrations. These switching power supply ICs dramatically simplify power supply circuit designs by eliminating many common external components such as an optocoupler and secondary control circuit components. Th
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Date:
09/19/2014
II-VI to show their latest compact optical amplifier solution at ECOC
II-VII, a leading provider of amplification solutions for next-generation optical networks, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC 2014) in Booth #503, on September 22-24, 2014 in Cannes, France, where it will showcase an advanced and compact op
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Date:
09/19/2014
Han coax ETCS connector features robust communications interface for rail and harsh industrial apps

Han Coax ETCS connector

Han coax ETCS connector features robust communications interface for rail and harsh industrial apps
The Han Coax ETCS connector is a high-performance coaxial connector designed to provide a reliable and robust interface for data transmission in railway applications and in harsh industrial environments. The connector was originally developed for use in the European Train Control System (ETCS), in which the
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Date:
09/19/2014
CONTA-CLIP's fuse disconnect terminal has extraction lever for a spare fuse

FSIK 4 fuse disconnect terminals feature an extraction lever that can hold a spare fuse or an integrated LED status display

CONTA-CLIP's fuse disconnect terminal has extraction lever for a spare fuse
FSIK 4-type fuse disconnect terminals from CONTA-CLIP feature a folding extraction lever that locks into its end position and provides space for a spare fuse. Alternatively, CONTA-CLIP also supplies the fuse disconnect terminals with an integrated LED status display. The pressure spring connection system (P
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Date:
09/19/2014
Honeywell Sensing and Control to show advanced sensing solutions at electronica

“Sensing Sensation” sphere displays showcasing Honeywell sensor technology

Honeywell Sensing and Control to show advanced sensing solutions at electronica
Honeywell will be showcasing a variety of products at the upcoming Electronica show in Hall 13, Booth 325 November 11-14 in Munich. Among those, will be two new products introduced this year, Honeywell’s Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) Sensor ICs, Nanopower Series and new additions to Honeywell’s Basic Bo
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Date:
09/19/2014
Dialight launches low-profile LED linear luminaires

Dialight LED linear luminaire

Dialight launches low-profile LED linear luminaires
Dialight, an innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, announced a new low-profile LED linear luminaire for use in applications requiring greater clearance levels. Impressively, this new linear is nearly 60% slimmer than previous versions and delivers up to 7,000 lumens at 106 lumens per watt. With it
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Date:
09/19/2014
Stackpole's enhanced metal foil current sense chip resistors suit cost-sensitive apps

Stackpole's CSNL Series resistors

Stackpole's enhanced metal foil current sense chip resistors suit cost-sensitive apps
Stackpole's CSNL Series utilizes metal foil technology, which allows the CSNL to offer 1% tolerances and 50 ppm TCR in resistance values down to 0.5 milliohms. The CSNL Series offers sizes of ½ watt 1206, 1 watt 2010, and 2 watt 2512. The CSNL has excellent performance over life, temperature cycling, moisture, and
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Date:
09/18/2014
VAC presents sensor solutions with newly-developed highly integrated circuits at electronica 2014
Munich’s exhibition center, Messe München, will open its doors from 11 to 14 November 2014 for the 26th electronica. The leading international trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications has the heading “Welcome to Planet e”. VACUUMSCHMELZE will again be present, exhibiting new products an
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Date:
09/16/2014
Teledyne LeCroy introduces 500 MHz, $5,000 WaveJet Touch portable oscilloscope

WaveJet Touch

Teledyne LeCroy introduces 500 MHz, $5,000 WaveJet Touch portable oscilloscope
The availability of a touch screen as well as powerful debug tools and advanced triggering is unique among oscilloscopes with comparable specifications and pricing. Built on the popular WaveJet 300 oscilloscope platform, the WaveJet Touch is available in two models with 350 MHz or 500 MHz bandwidth, four channels, an
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Date:
09/16/2014
ON Semi's high-performance SiP aids precision sensing in portable medical devices

Struix semi-customizable System-in-Package solution

ON Semi's high-performance SiP aids precision sensing in portable medical devices
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, has responded to rapidly-evolving product development demands within the portable medical market by introducing Struix, a semi-customizable System-in-Package (SiP) solution for precision sensing and monitoring in a variety of mobile medical electronics in
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Date:
09/16/2014
Linear's latest boost-inverter DC/DC converter handles input sources from a single-cell Li-ion to automotive inputs
Linear's latest boost-inverter DC/DC converter handles input sources from a single-cell Li-ion to automotive inputs
Linear Technology announced the LT8580, a current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 1A, 65V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.55V to 40V, making it suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. The LT8580 can be
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Date:
09/16/2014
EPCOS piezo actuators raise the bar on performance

EPCOS piezo actuators

EPCOS piezo actuators raise the bar on performance
TDK announced the third generation of EPCOS piezo actuators with copper internal electrodes, which offer both improved performance and higher cost-effectiveness. These innovative actuators are characterized by outstanding stability and reliability. They can operate a billion switching cycles without failures at
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Date:
09/15/2014
STMicro's latest 100V transistors drive efficiency in automotive systems

STripFET F7 series low-voltage Power MOSFETs

STMicro's latest 100V transistors drive efficiency in automotive systems
STMicroelectronics has extended its leading-edge STripFET F7 series of low-voltage Power MOSFETs with three new 100V automotive-grade devices. The STH315N10F7-2, STH315N10F7-6, and STP315N10F7 feature an optimized body-drain diode performance that minimizes voltage spikes and switching noise over the operating vo
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Date:
09/15/2014
MTE claims first three-In-one protection dV/dt filter

dV Sentry motor protection filter

MTE claims first three-In-one protection dV/dt filter
MTE, a leader in the design and manufacture of high-efficiency electrical power quality solutions for commercial and industrial applications, announced the best-in-class dV Sentry motor protection filter. Using a dV/dt filter helps protect AC motors from the destructive effects of long lead voltages that can dam
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Date:
09/15/2014
TI simplifies wide VIN power supply design with synchronous SIMPLE SWITCHER DC/DC regulators

SIMPLE SWITCHER regulators

TI simplifies wide VIN power supply design with synchronous SIMPLE SWITCHER DC/DC regulators
Texas Instruments introduced seven SIMPLE SWITCHER regulators that simplify wide VIN synchronous power supply design and help engineers create energy-efficient, electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliant products. The easy-to-use LM43600/1/2/3 and LM46000/1/2 DC/DC converters feature an input voltage range of up to
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Date:
09/15/2014
TE Connectivity's black zinc-nickel plating is an RoHS-compliant alternative to cadmium
TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity, announced its new RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel plating for connectors and backshells. The coating is TE’s response to recent environmental regulations that seek to reduce the use of cadmium. The black zinc nickel plating is approved as defined by MIL-DTL-38999L, an
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Date:
09/12/2014
Power Integrations' CAPZero X-capacitor discharge ICs meet IEC 62368

CAPZero two-terminal automatic X-capacitor discharge IC

Power Integrations' CAPZero X-capacitor discharge ICs meet IEC 62368
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced that its CAPZero® family of innovative, two-terminal, automatic X-capacitor discharge ICs has been certified to meet IEC 62368, the new over-arching safety standard covering TVs and IT equipment. Th
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Date:
09/11/2014
Everlight launches Natural Light Technology initiative

Natural Light LED

Everlight launches Natural Light Technology initiative
Everlight Electronics, a leader in LEDs and optoelectronics, supplements its LED Lighting product portfolio with higher color quality versions. The Natural Light LED variants will provide a CRI >95Ra, averaging 98Ra. The first LED series to implement the Natural Light Technology is EVERLIGHT’s 3-50W Cer
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Date:
09/11/2014
GreenPeak's ZigBee chip empowers remote controls

GP565 smart-home radio chip

GreenPeak's ZigBee chip empowers remote controls
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading smart-home semiconductor & system company, launched the GP565 Smart Home radio chip for remote controls, that supports voice control, motion sensing and the ZRC 2.0 protocol. Next-generation remotes use RF instead of infrared (IR) and will be able to control all the home’s Sm
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Date:
09/11/2014
C&K Components' momentary-action tactile switches tout low profile, tiny footprint

PTS 540 Series switches

C&K Components' momentary-action tactile switches tout low profile, tiny footprint
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a series of surface mount ultra low profile top-actuated tactile switches with extended operating lifecycles up to 500,000. The switches measure just 3.7mm x 3.7mm wi
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Date:
09/10/2014
TE Connectivity launches novel, simplified hermaphroditic connectors

SMT miniature hermaphroditic connectors

TE Connectivity launches novel, simplified hermaphroditic connectors
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity, announces its low-profile, surface-mount technology (SMT), miniature hermaphroditic connectors. The connectors are designed to provide power between adjacent linear LED lighting strip modules and enable faster and more efficient connections, by allowing customers to
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Date:
09/09/2014
Vishay VRPower integrated DrMOS power stages deliver high current, efficiency, and power density

VRPower integrated DrMOS power stage

Vishay VRPower integrated DrMOS power stages deliver high current, efficiency, and power density
Vishay Intertechnology introduced their latest family of VRPower integrated DrMOS power stage solutions in the low-profile, thermally enhanced PowerPAK MLP 5 mm by 5 mm 31-pin package. Delivering currents in excess of 60 A per phase, Vishay Siliconix SiC620 devices are 30 % smaller than previous-generation 6 mm
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Date:
09/09/2014
Telit introduces Cloud-ready IoT modules
Telit Wireless Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) modules and services, debuted its first m2mAIR Cloud-ready wireless modules, designed to simplify the development and deployment of comprehensive M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) applications using the m2mAIR Cloud service
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Date:
09/08/2014
Excelsys to show their 1KW XSolo and UltiMod power supplies at Electronica 2014

UltiMod and XSolo products

Excelsys to show their 1KW XSolo and UltiMod power supplies at Electronica 2014
Excelsys Technologies, specialists in high efficiency user configurable power supplies, announced that they will be exhibiting at Electronica 2014 in Munich from the 11th to 14th of November. Located in Hall B2, Booth 219, the Excelsys booth is bigger than ever and they are looking forward to meeting existing an
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Date:
09/08/2014
TI's high-voltage switcher offers energy savings to smart meters and home automation designs

UCC28880 controller

TI's high-voltage switcher offers energy savings to smart meters and home automation designs
Expanding its portfolio of high-voltage power solutions for offline AC/DC designs, Texas Instruments introduced a 700-V switcher with the industry’s lowest quiescent current of less than 100 uA – half the power consumption of existing solutions. The UCC28880 controller integrates a 700-V power MOSFET and hig
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Date:
09/08/2014
Linear's 24V triple-output synchronous step-down controller works from -55°C to 150°C

LTC3853 triple-output synchronous step-down switching regulator controller

Linear's 24V triple-output synchronous step-down controller works from -55°C to 150°C
Linear Technology announced the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3853, a triple-output synchronous step-down switching regulator controller. This device operates over a 4.5V to 24V input voltage range, can produce output currents up to 20A per phase with output voltages ranging from 0.8V to 13.5V at up to 95
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Date:
09/08/2014
Omron launches efficient high-power DC relay

Omron G9EJ-1-E relay

Omron launches efficient high-power DC relay
To address the growing market for high voltage DC battery powered systems and renewable energy applications, Omron Electronic Components Europe has added an efficient DC power relay suitable for bicycle and scooter charging stations, UPSs, battery management systems, elevators, industrial robots, solar / wind gen
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Date:
09/05/2014
Innovative Power’s single-phase Step/Control Transformers suit industrial applications

Innovative Power's latest Single Phase 50/60 Hz Step/Control Series Transformer

Innovative Power’s single-phase Step/Control Transformers suit industrial applications
Featuring superior reliability, advanced performance and rugged construction, Innovative Power's latest Single Phase 50/60 Hz Step/Control Series Transformers is well suited for industrial applications, including motor speed control. Step up/down control transformers reduce electrical voltage, with their primary voltag
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Date:
09/04/2014
SL Power's 65W AC/DC supply targets next-generation medical devices

MB65S 65-watt single-output convection-cooled AC/DC power supply

SL Power's 65W AC/DC supply targets next-generation medical devices
SL Power Electronics, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, introduced the latest addition to its advanced medical-grade power supply family, the MB65S. This 65-watt single-output convection-cooled family of AC/DC power supplies is designed to meet the new saf
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Date:
09/03/2014
ROHM’s latest low-power MCU includes Class D speaker amp

ML610Q304 MCU

ROHM’s latest low-power MCU includes Class D speaker amp
LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, has recently announced the development of a low-power microcontroller that integrates an 8bit low power MCU core, speech synthesis circuit, high efficiency Class D speaker amp, non-volatile memory, and oscillator circuit on a single chip, making audio playback possible by
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Date:
09/03/2014
Components Bureau to unveil their latest transformers at Coventry Electronics Design Show
Components Bureau has announced it will be launching its own range of transformers, called the Precision range, at this year’s Electronics Design Show (stand H42). Other highlights on the stand will include products from Components Bureau’s recently added partner Superworld Electronics. The Precision range of
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Date:
09/03/2014
Keysight Technologies to highlight design and test solutions at European Microwave Week
Keysight Technologies announced it will demonstrate a wide range of novel, high-performance flexible test solutions at the European Microwave Week 2014, October 7th to 9th, Rome, Fiera di Roma, Booth F100. The test solutions are used by engineers for designing and testing components for radar systems, antennas an
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Date:
09/03/2014
ZENS' PuK wireless charger integrates into furniture

The ZENS PuK wireless charger integrates into your furniture

ZENS' PuK wireless charger integrates into furniture
ZENS, developer of innovative wireless charging solutions, unveiled the ZENS PuK wireless charger, intended to integrate into your furniture, whether a desk, a bedside table or another piece of furniture. With this addition to its product portfolio ZENS, market leader in the field of wireless charging, is introducing co
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Date:
09/02/2014
ROHM’s RASMID ultra-compact components tout novel miniaturization

ROHM’s 03015-size resistors are the most compact electronic components available at the production level. Size is reduced by 56% over conventional 0402-size products.

ROHM’s RASMID ultra-compact components tout novel miniaturization
In the past years, following the increasing functionality of a variety of equipment such as smartphones and tablet PCs, there has been an evidently growing need for thinner, more compact form factors at the component level that provide greater precision and reliability. The recent advent of wearable electronics e.
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Date:
09/02/2014
Microchip releases automotive AEC-Q100-qualified motor driver

MCP8063 motor driver

Microchip releases automotive AEC-Q100-qualified motor driver
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the MCP8063—a highly integrated, cost-effective, automotive AEC-Q100-qualified motor driver that delivers superior performance in a small, 8-pin, 4x4 mm DFN package. It is also the world’s fi
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Date:
09/02/2014
Eaton's ESS Plus novel harmonic reduction system enhances UPS operation
Power management company Eaton announced the launch of its Energy Saver System (ESS) Plus technology in the Americas, featuring a novel Harmonic Reduction System engineered to detect and automatically correct harmonic currents before they affect valuable data center hardware and business continuity. As part of
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Date:
09/02/2014
Freescale offers first AEC-Q100-qualified intelligent battery sensor with CAN protocol

MM9Z1J638 battery sensor

Freescale offers first AEC-Q100-qualified intelligent battery sensor with CAN protocol
Freescale Semiconductor announced the availability of the industry’s first general market AEC-Q100 qualified intelligent battery sensor to combine three measurement channels, a 16/32-bit MCU, and a CAN protocol module in a single package. Designed to support both conventional and emerging battery chemistrie
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Date:
09/02/2014
Tickless support in SEGGER’s embOS RTOS reduces battery power use
Increasing efficiency and reducing power consumption is key for modern embedded systems. To support these demanding needs SEGGER added tickless low power support to its popular embOS real time operating system. The embOS tickless low power feature reduces the power consumption for e.g. battery powered devices. It
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Date:
08/29/2014
Freescale introduces novel family of programmable wireless charging solutions

WPC Qi-certified transmit controller ICs and reference designs

Freescale introduces novel family of programmable wireless charging solutions
Freescale Semiconductor introduced a range of fully-programmable wireless charging ICs and reference designs targeting automotive and consumer applications. These Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi-certified transmit controller ICs and reference designs are fully qualified and available now. As feature-rich, power-hun
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Date:
08/28/2014
Melexis & Freescale create automotive-ready wireless charging & NFC reference design

The WCT-5WTXAUTO reference design from Melexis and Freescale

Melexis & Freescale create automotive-ready wireless charging & NFC reference design
Wireless charging promises to take consumers to the next level of convenience for maintaining readiness of mission critical and lifestyle enhancing communication tools. Low battery warnings are never welcome but seem ever present with the increasing reliance on portable electronics in our personal and professional li
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Date:
08/27/2014
Doble Engineering's doblePRIME delivers comprehensive transformer condition monitoring and assessment
Doble Engineering Company, an ESCO Technologies company, released a new, all-inclusive monitoring solution designed to evaluate overall transformer condition called doblePRIME. Providing a comprehensive picture of transformer health, doblePRIME offers electric power organizations information critical to the sa
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Date:
08/26/2014
Torex Semi's latest ultra-small voltage detectors have high accuracy, ultra-low supply current, and detection delay

XC6129 series voltage detectors

Torex Semi's latest ultra-small voltage detectors have high accuracy, ultra-low supply current, and detection delay
Torex Semiconductor has released the XC6129 series of voltage detectors with high accuracy, low supply current, and a delay function. These voltage detectors are ideal for wearable devices and small portable devices. The XC6129 series are voltage detectors with an accuracy of ±0.8% (Ta = 25°C), a supply current of
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Date:
08/26/2014
Keithley's latest programmable supplies optimized for testing battery-powered devices and low power semiconductors

Series 2280S power supply

Keithley's latest programmable supplies optimized for testing battery-powered devices and low power semiconductors
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, introduced the Series 2280S Precision Measurement, Low Noise, Programmable DC Power Supplies. Unlike conventional power supplies, Series 2280S power supplies are also sensitive measurement instruments with the speed and dynamic ra
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Date:
08/25/2014
Paultre on Power - Bob Green of Keithley Instruments on low-power precision test (Podcast)

Bob Green of Keithley Instruments

Paultre on Power - Bob Green of Keithley Instruments on low-power precision test (Podcast)
In this podcast Bob Green, an engineer at Keithley Instruments, talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the challenges involved in testing low-power devices and other precise measurement needs. There has been an explosion in Web-based portable, battery-powered devices from cell phones to medical pr
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Date:
08/25/2014
Stackpole's multilayer varistors now have nickel barrier terminations

ZV Series multilayer varistors

Stackpole's multilayer varistors now have nickel barrier terminations
The ZV Series of SMT multilayer varistors is now available with nickel barrier terminations. Nickel barrier terminations are compatible with most manufacturing processes and are easier to work with than palladium silver terminations. This enhancement makes the ZV Series a great choice for transient voltage protection fo
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Date:
08/22/2014
NetworkBoost network failure detection and recovery increases machine uptime

NetworkBoost network failure detection and recovery

NetworkBoost network failure detection and recovery increases machine uptime
ACS Motion Control introduces NetworkBoost™, an advanced network failure detection and recovery feature that dramatically increases machine uptime. The optional NetworkBoost feature indicates the exact failure location within the EtherCAT network, minimizing troubleshooting & repair time. In addition, AC
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Date:
08/22/2014
Freescale Kinetis ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs tout performance and power efficiency
Freescale Semiconductor announced it is launching the next generation of its flagship Kinetis K series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the expansion of its existing Kinetis K1x, K2x and K6x MCU families, and the introduction of the Kinetis K0x MCU family. In addition, Freescale has dramatically expanded its enablement so
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Date:
08/22/2014
Coilcraft planar transformers offer high efficiency and excellent DCR with very low leakage inductance

Coilcraft surface-mount planar transformers

Coilcraft planar transformers offer high efficiency and excellent DCR with very low leakage inductance
Coilcraft has released two series of surface-mount planar transformers for power over Ethernet (PoE) and -48V network power applications. The PL160 Series is rated for 160 Watts between 200 kHz and 700 kHz with a nominal 48 V input, and the PL300 Series is rated to 300 Watts. PlanarBoth product series offer hig
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Date:
08/22/2014
Advanced drivers from FTDI Chip enable more efficient systems

FTDI Chip has updated its expansive USB driver portfolio

Advanced drivers from FTDI Chip enable more efficient systems
FTDI Chip has updated its expansive USB driver portfolio in order to include a selective suspend feature. The revised drivers have just passed Microsoft certification and are available to download free of charge from the FTDI Chip website. With the launch of lower-powered versions of X-Chip series proving h
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Date:
08/21/2014
Toshiba photocoupler eliminates bridge circuits, reducing board size, cost and power consumption

TLP2391 high-speed photocoupler

Toshiba photocoupler eliminates bridge circuits, reducing board size, cost and power consumption
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced their latest high-speed photocoupler targeted at servo motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that is operable in both plus and minus LED input currents. Use of the TLP2391 will enable developers to eliminate multiple bridge circuits from many applications, re
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Date:
08/21/2014
CUI launches low-power DIN-rail DC/DC converters in a slim package

CUI PYB DIN rail dc-dc converter

CUI launches low-power DIN-rail DC/DC converters in a slim package
CUI announced a compact DIN rail dc-dc converter line to ease installation in industrial environments. The converter family is housed in a slim 76 x 31.5 x 25.8 mm (2.99 x 1.24 x 1.02 in) DIN-Rail package with all electrical connections easily accessible via screw terminals. It has been designed for applicati
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Date:
08/21/2014
CamSemi launches ‘fast start’ controllers for 8W and 10W smartphone chargers
CamSemi announced two of their latest ‘fast start’ Primary Side Sensing (PSS) controllers to extend the target applications for the company’s latest generation C2170 family into higher powers. The new C2173 and C2174 controllers target low cost MoU-compliant, USB smartphone charger and other universal in
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Date:
08/21/2014
Altera releases high-efficiency power conversion solution for high-performance FPGAs
Altera announced the availability of a power conversion solution that makes it easy for board developers to design point-of-load power solutions and achieve the highest FPGA performance at the lowest system power. The power conversion solution, a monolithic 40A driver plus synchronous MOSFET powertrain, is optimized to
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Date:
08/21/2014
ROHM Semi's switching regulators tout high operating voltage, extended temperature, and small footprint

ROHM's BD9G101G DC/DC converter

ROHM Semi's switching regulators tout high operating voltage, extended temperature, and small footprint
ROHM Semiconductor recently introduced two switching regulator series designed to archive high operating voltage, extended temperature, and small layout requirements demanded of today's high performance, space-constrained power supply applications. Delivering extremely high power efficiency over a wide current loa
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Date:
08/20/2014
Coilcraft's RF Inductor Finder helps engineers find parts using true operating conditions

Coilcraft's Inductor Finder

Coilcraft's RF Inductor Finder helps engineers find parts using true operating conditions
Coilcraft has launched an advanced RF Inductor Finder web tool that allows users to search and compare inductors based on their exact operating frequency, rather than just datasheet test frequencies. The new tool also lets users optimize search results for Q factor, footprint, SRF, impedance, price or inductance. Users of Coilcr
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Date:
08/20/2014
Low-pin-count N-FET pre-driver suits vehicle high-current DC motor applications

Melexis MLX83100 N-FET pre-driver IC

Low-pin-count N-FET pre-driver suits vehicle high-current DC motor applications
To complement its successful brushless direct current (BLDC) pre-driver portfolio and address conventional DC motor applications, Melexis introduces the MLX83100 N-FET pre-driver IC. Offered in a compact 28-pin package, with four digital inputs, this pre-driver IC provides a very flexible, inexpensive and space-saving so
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Date:
08/20/2014
Linear's synchronous forward MOSFET driver eliminates signal transformer
Linear Technology announced the LT8311, a high efficiency secondary-side MOSFET driver that operates without the need for primary control in an isolated synchronous forward converter. The LT8311’s unique preactive mode eliminates the need for a signal transformer for primary to secondary-side communication by
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Date:
08/20/2014
TDK updates data book for overvoltage protection components
TDK Corporation presents the new data book for EPCOS Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors (CTVS). It contains the extended product range of multilayer varistors (MLV), ESD/EMI filters, CeraDiode components as well as leaded transient voltage/RFI suppressors of the SHCV series. Product highlights include the new au
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Date:
08/19/2014
Fiber-optic temperature sensing in generators and transformers
Due to the growing demand of energy, existing power plants and grids are stretched to their limits. To ensure operational safety, critical factors such as temperature has to be monitored in generators and transformers. High power generators are often filled with hydrogen in order to cool effectively. Besides th
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Date:
08/18/2014
Intersil releases single-chip display power and LED driver in smartphones
Intersil releases single-chip display power and LED driver in smartphones
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL98611 display power and LED driver for smartphones. The ISL98611 is presented as the first power management IC that integrates the display power and backlight LED driver functions in a single chip. It si
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Date:
08/18/2014
TI's multiphase Vcore solution offers advanced PMBus interface and smart power stage

Texas Instruments introduced a complete multiphase core voltage power management system

TI's multiphase Vcore solution offers advanced PMBus interface and smart power stage
Texas Instruments introduced a complete multiphase core voltage (Vcore) power management system solution for enterprise servers, storage and high-end desktop applications. Compliant with Intel’s VR12.5 and VR12 voltage regulation specifications, the TPS53661, TPS53641 and TPS53631 DC/DC controllers and CSD95372B and
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Date:
08/13/2014
Linear's 45V-in 100mA LDO offers active output discharge

LT3061 high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator

Linear's 45V-in 100mA LDO offers active output discharge
Linear Technology announced the LT3061, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator with active output discharge. The device delivers up to 100mA of continuous output current with a 250mV dropout voltage at full load. The LT3061 includes an internal NMOS pull-down that discharges the output vo
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Date:
08/13/2014
Allegro MicroSystems unveils their latest high-accuracy current-sensor ICs

Allegro’s ACS722 and ACS723 devices

Allegro MicroSystems unveils their latest high-accuracy current-sensor ICs
Allegro MicroSystems announced two current sensor IC devices that are true ±5 A sensor ICs or uni-directional 10 A sensor ICs for use in low power applications that require higher output swings at lower current. Allegro’s ACS722 and ACS723 devices provide an economical and precise solution for AC or DC current se
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Date:
08/13/2014
Morgan Advanced Materials provides extended electrostatic chuck life through replaceable, wear-resistant films

Diamonex technical hard-coats

Morgan Advanced Materials provides extended electrostatic chuck life through replaceable, wear-resistant films
Morgan Advanced Materials announced their latest solutions in sacrificial wear layers to extend the life of alumina or beryllia electrostatic chucks (ESCs) for semiconductor, solar and LED applications. Applied as a final protective layer, the Diamonex technical hard-coats offer extended life benefits to new or
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Date:
08/13/2014
Newark element14 launches TI CC3200 Launchpad and CC3100 BoosterPack
Newark element14 announces the launch of the Texas Instruments CC3200 Launchpad and CC3100 BoosterPack, a development platform and Wi-Fi device, created for faster and easier implementation of solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). The CC3200 LaunchPad kit is the industry’s first single-chip programmable mi
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Date:
08/12/2014
Convert PWM to 12-Bit accurate voltage outputs without software, ripple, or delay

LTC2645, a quad-channel 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit PWM-to-voltage output DAC

Convert PWM to 12-Bit accurate voltage outputs without software, ripple, or delay
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2645, a quad-channel 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit PWM-to-voltage output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with 10ppm/°C reference. These parts convert PWM input signals to 12-bit accurate, stable, buffered voltage outputs in less than 8µs, eliminating the ripple and delay typically assoc
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Date:
08/12/2014
Central Semiconductor’s TVS protects USB 3.1/Thunderbolt data lines
Central Semiconductor has released the CFTVS5V0BULC ultra-low capacitance 5.0V bi-directional TVS in the space saving SOD-882L surface mount package. This device provides up to 15kV of transient voltage protection for high speed USB 3.1, Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 interfaces. The CFTVS5V0BULC’s low 0.35pF maximum ca
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Date:
08/12/2014
Automating the data exchange process
Most organisations are under pressure to improve quality, refine processes and reduce non-value added activities, whilst concurrently improving their product life cycles to reduce time to task completion. Modern business demands increasingly higher returns on investment, higher efficiencies and improved levels of
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Date:
08/11/2014
TI enhances in-vehicle infotainment and charging experience

TI’s TUSB8041-Q1 and TUSB8020B-Q1 USB Hub controllers and TUS9261-Q1 USB-to-SATA bridge

TI enhances in-vehicle infotainment and charging experience
Texas Instruments is advancing the infotainment and user driving experience in the automobile by adding seven high-performance power management, SuperSpeed USB and logic products to their portfolio of solutions. TI introduced a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to enhance infotainment systems, the industry’s fi
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Date:
08/08/2014
Panasonic PAN1740 Bluetooth low-energy modules now available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the PAN1740 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Module from Panasonic. The PAN1740 is a single-model Bluetooth module that reduced form factor and significantly lower power consumption with a fully shielded case that includes an integrated chip antenna and on-board crystal oscillators. The Panasoni
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Date:
08/08/2014
ADI's ultra-low-power boost regulator for energy harvesting systems touts efficiency
Analog Devices' ultra-low-power boost regulator for photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy harvesting systems is presented as the industry’s most efficient. The ADP5090 ultra-low-power boost regulator represents a significant leap forward in energy harvesting technology by delivering efficient conversion of the
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Date:
08/07/2014
Linear's triple-output step-down converter suits automotive and industrial applications

The LT3667 400mA, 40V step-down switching regulator with dual LDO outputs

Linear's triple-output step-down converter suits automotive and industrial applications
Linear Technology announced the LT3667, a 400mA, 40V step-down switching regulator with dual LDO outputs packaged in a 3mm x 5mm QFN or MSOP-16E. The LT3667 offers a highly compact, triple output solution for automotive and industrial applications. The LT3667 operates from a VIN range of 4.3V to 40V with transient pr
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Date:
08/07/2014
TRINAMIC stepper-motor IC enables wider operating margins

TMC5062 stepper motor controller-driver SoC

TRINAMIC stepper-motor IC enables wider operating margins
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, announced its TMC5062 flagship stepper motor controller-driver SoC, a monolithic dual-axis motor controller and driver that incorporates eight of Trinamic’s patented or patent-pending motion control technologies. This SoC is
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Date:
08/06/2014
NI's CompactRIO software-designed controller simplifies control systems

CompactRIO performance controller

NI's CompactRIO software-designed controller simplifies control systems
National Instruments, a provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve engineering challenges, announced the CompactRIO performance controller, a software-designed controller that integrates the latest embedded technologies from Intel and Xilinx to deliver unparalleled performance and flexibility, an
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Date:
08/06/2014
Keithley programmable power supplies tout precision, speed, and sensitivity

Series 2280S programmable DC power supply

Keithley programmable power supplies tout precision, speed, and sensitivity
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, introduced their latest Series 2280S Precision Measurement, Low Noise, Programmable DC Power Supplies. Unlike conventional power supplies, Series 2280S power supplies are also sensitive measurement instruments with the speed an
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Date:
08/06/2014
Pasternack's latest attenuators and RF loads operate to 65 GHz
Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, adds lines of 1.85mm attenuators and 1.85mm RF loads up to 65 GHz. This new line of 1.85mm attenuators and terminations are often used in applications such as power limiting, impedance matching an
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Date:
08/05/2014
Econais offers secure network configuration with a single click
Econais, a leading wireless Wi-Fi module solution provider for the Internet of Things, announced that their ProbMe secure configuration software feature is available and shipping with Econais Wi-Fi Modules, Development Kits and Reference Designs. ProbMe solves one of the biggest challenges for consumer and commercial ne
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Date:
08/05/2014
Intersil's highly-integrated synchronous buck regulators offer efficiency and flexibility

ISL85410 and ISL85418 synchronous buck regulators

Intersil's highly-integrated synchronous buck regulators offer efficiency and flexibility
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, released the ISL85410 and ISL85418 synchronous buck regulators, ideal for complex industrial and medical systems. The buck regulators efficiently down-convert the DC voltage from a power supply or battery to power multiple mi
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Date:
08/05/2014
Halogen-free Saf-D-Grid DC power connector from Anderson Power Products offers greener alternative

Saf-D-Grid Ultra Short Receptacle

Halogen-free Saf-D-Grid DC power connector from Anderson Power Products offers greener alternative
The Saf-D-Grid® Ultra Short Receptacle is now being manufactured in a halogen free, high temperature housing material to meet equipment manufactures’ desire to offer eco-friendly devices. Saf-D-Grid is a 25A 600V-capable DC connector system size-compatible with IEC 320 C13 and C14 AC standard panel cut outs. Th
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Date:
08/05/2014
Ultralow-voltage step-up energy-harvesting power manager IC extends life of primary batteries in WSNs

LTC3107 highly-integrated DC/DC converter

Ultralow-voltage step-up energy-harvesting power manager IC extends life of primary batteries in WSNs
Linear Technology announced the LTC3107 highly-integrated DC/DC converter, designed to extend the life of a primary battery in low power wireless system networks (WSNs). The LTC3107 combines energy harvesting and power management capability with a primary battery cell to extend the battery’s usable lifetime. The
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Date:
08/05/2014
Analog Devices claims first 256-channel, 24-bit current-to-digital converter
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance signal processing technology and leading provider of ICs for medical imaging, introduced a current-to-digital converter module that reduces the cost and complexity of computed tomography (CT) scanner system design. The ADAS1131 is a 256-channel, 24-bit current-to-digital co
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Date:
07/30/2014
Linear's 2kVAC 9 x 15 x 4.92-mm BGA-packaged 2.5W isolated µModule converter is UL60950 recognized

The LTM8046 2.5W output DC/DC µModule converter with 2kVAC galvanic isolation

Linear's 2kVAC 9 x 15 x 4.92-mm BGA-packaged 2.5W isolated µModule converter is UL60950 recognized
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8046, a 2.5W output DC/DC µModule® (micromodule) converter with 2kVAC galvanic isolation (production tested to 3kVDC) in a 9mm x 15mm x 4.92mm ball grid array (BGA) package. A minimum creepage distance of 4.3mm on the package exterior supports operation at a working voltage up
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Date:
07/30/2014
Tectrol's 1U, 1800W 48V front-end power supply suits PoE and ATCA apps
Tectrol announced the availability of their TFE-1800-48 1800 watt output power, 48VDC output front end power supply designed in a sub-1U horizontal package for integration into a Tectrol power shelf or other end-user system. The power supply includes secondary isolation from chassis >1500VRMS with output ad
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Date:
07/30/2014
DEUTSCH autosport high-current connectors support hybrid systems

DEUTSCH Autosport Heavy Duty 3-Way Connector

DEUTSCH autosport high-current connectors support hybrid systems
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announced the launch of its DEUTSCH Autosport Heavy Duty (ASHD) 3-Way Connector. This latest connector was designed for the growing hybrid market in motorsports, in which racecars use three-phase motor/generator systems. “With the wider use of hybrid systems in motorsp
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Date:
07/29/2014
Isola offers free impedance and power-handling calculator
Isola announced the availability of a free Impedance and Power-Handling Calculator that predicts the design attributes for microstrips and striplines based on the design’s target impedance and dielectric properties of the company’s RF, microwave and millimeter-wave laminate materials. This new tool supports Is
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Date:
07/29/2014
BEI Kimco's latest DC motors boost battery life with operational efficiencies over 90%

BEI High Torque Density Brushless DC Motor

BEI Kimco's latest DC motors boost battery life with operational efficiencies over 90%
Electrically powered unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and autonomous vehicles offer a number of advantages over conventional fossil fuel, including reduced carbon footprint, noise, and emissions. As a result, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) is growing in industries ranging from military an
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Date:
07/28/2014
Sprecher+Schuh’s KTU7 series molded-case circuit breakers tout size and convenience

Sprecher+Schuh’s KTU7 series UL Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Sprecher+Schuh’s KTU7 series molded-case circuit breakers tout size and convenience
Sprecher+Schuh’s KTU7 series of UL Molded Case Circuit Breakers are UL489 listed for global applications. The current limiting circuit breaker provides fixed short circuit and overcurrent protection and offers high interrupting ratings for 2- and 3-pole devices from 0.5 to 30A. These circuit breakers are 100% ra
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Date:
07/28/2014
Intepro introduces SemTest power semiconductor ATE system

The Intepro SemTest automated test system

Intepro introduces SemTest power semiconductor ATE system
The Intepro SemTest automated test system is an ideal solution for reliability and extended lifetime testing of Power Semiconductors including IGBT, MOSFET, SCR, Diode and Bipolar parts and modules. This fully integrated solution meets the requirements of JEDEC standards and may be used for product development ch
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Date:
07/28/2014
Rigid-flex printed circuit board proves its reliably in every curve

Motorcycle sport is notorious for complex technology and the highest material requirements

Rigid-flex printed circuit board proves its reliably in every curve
Motorcycle sport is notorious for complex technology and the highest material requirements: rapid pace, extreme load changes in corners, high summer heat, mud, dust, dirt - all this has a significant influence on the machine and especially on its highly sensitive electronics. Together with GCD-PCB-Design in Er
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Date:
07/28/2014
Newark element14 adds nanopower sensor ICs from Honeywell to its portfolio
Newark element14 announces the addition of Honeywell’s Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs to its product line today – the industry’s first of its kind. The new ICs provide the highest level of magnetic sensitivity, as low as 7 Gauss typical, while requiring nanopower up to 360 nA in value. The Nanopower
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Date:
07/25/2014
Cree releases two 50V broadband GaN HEMTs
Cree has released two high-performance 50V gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) ideal for use in high power broadband amplifier, CW, and pulsed applications. Exhibiting high efficiency, high gain, and wide bandwidth capabilities, in addition to high power density, low parasitics, an
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Date:
07/25/2014
Mersen unveils low-voltage switch family

Mersen non-fusible compact switch

Mersen unveils low-voltage switch family
Mersen Electrical Power launches a global line of premium compact low voltage switchgear, giving it one of the broadest range of switches in the industry, with a full line od accessories to accommodate virtually any application. According to Emmanuelle Delcambre, Product Manager, “this range is global and en
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Date:
07/25/2014
Excelsys adds a powerPac model to its popular XF series of high reliability, ruggedized COTS modular power supplies

XFN PowerPac

Excelsys adds a powerPac model to its popular XF series of high reliability, ruggedized COTS modular power supplies
Excelsys Technologies, specialists in high efficiency user configurable power supplies, announce the availability of their latest powerPac model in its popular XF series of high reliability, ruggedized COTS modular power supplies. The new model, the XFN, is designed to deliver 1000W at –40°C thus complimenting th
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Date:
07/24/2014
Ultra-low power 'Whisper' architecture raises the bar for connectivity
Imagination Technologies unveiled their Ensigma Series4 'Whisper' low-power radio processing unit (RPU) architecture, designed to drive a new generation of wearables, IoT and other connected devices where ultra-low power consumption and low cost points are key. Tomorrow's IoT, wearables and other connected
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Date:
07/24/2014
Dialight’s latest LED high bay targets 1,000W HID applications

Dialight Vigilant High Bay

Dialight’s latest LED high bay targets 1,000W HID applications
Dialight, an innovation leader in LED lighting technology, announced the launch of its high-output LED Vigilant High Bay offering the first truly, viable replacement for costly and inefficient 1,000W traditional HID high-output fixtures. Delivering 125 lumens per watt at less than half the power consumption of
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Date:
07/23/2014
Conrad offers the latest soldering station technology

Weller soldering station

Conrad offers the latest soldering station technology
Conrad Business Supplies now carries two soldering station products recently launched by leading electronic production and assembly equipment manufacturer Weller. The WSD 81i (80 W soldering iron) and WSD 81iSE (65 W soldering iron) add to the existing range of more than 350 Weller products already stocked by Co
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Date:
07/23/2014
EMA Component Information Portal 5.0 integrates all aspects of part creation
EMA Design Automation, a full-service provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions, announced Component Information Portal (CIP) 5.0 – offering a tight integration with Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS and EMA EDABuilder for a complete part search and new part introduction flow including automated symbol cr
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Date:
07/23/2014
CadSoft EAGLE version 7 now available
PCB design solution vendor CadSoft Computer, a Premier Farnell company, launched Version 7 of its award winning EAGLE PCB software. The update to the popular software brings a modern design environment with increased flexibility, enabling users to develop custom schematics using commercial standard software at
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Date:
07/22/2014
Exar’s 40V COT controller delivers industry-leading line regulation
Exar, a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components, and video and data management solutions, introduced the XR75100, a 40V-capable switching controller in its line of DC-DC power conversion products. The XR75100 Synchronous Step-Down Controller supports point-of-load (POL) supplies from in
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Date:
07/22/2014
Coilcraft flyback transformer suits 30W POE+ applications

Coilcraft’s POE300F Series flyback transformer

Coilcraft flyback transformer suits 30W POE+ applications
Coilcraft’s POE300F Series flyback transformers are designed to meet IEEE 802.3at-2009 standards for PoE Plus applications up to 30 Watts. Common PoE applications include VoIP telephones, IP cameras with pan tilt and zoom (PTZ), wireless access points, network routers and remote Ethernet switches. POE300F SeriesPOE
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Date:
07/22/2014
Intersil's latest digital power monitor claims widest common-mode input voltage range

ISL2802x family of digital power monitors

Intersil's latest digital power monitor claims widest common-mode input voltage range
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL2802x family of digital power monitors capable of supporting a wide common mode input voltage range of 0V to 60V. The ISL2802x family is comprised of three devices offering a range of capability includin
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Date:
07/21/2014
Cornell Dubilier introduces hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytic capacitors

HZA Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Cornell Dubilier introduces hybrid polymer-aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics announced the release of type HZA Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Combining the advantages of each technology, type HZA has the ultra-low ESR characteristics of conductive aluminum polymer capacitors packaged in a V-chip, SMT case with high capacitance and voltage ra
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Date:
07/17/2014
Dialog Semi's rapid-charge AC/DC controller compatible with Mediatek Pump Express
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and short-range wireless technologies, unveilied the first AC/DC rapid charge controller compatible with MediaTek’s new Pump Express™ fast charge protocol. The iW1680 is a single-chip solution that uses Dialog’s inte
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Date:
07/17/2014
STMicro's long-life paper-thin EFL700A39 EnFilm rechargeable batteries now at Mouser

STMicroelectronics' EFL700A39 EnFilm™ Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

STMicro's long-life paper-thin EFL700A39 EnFilm rechargeable batteries now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping STMicroelectronics' EFL700A39 EnFilm™ Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. At 25.7x25.7mm, these batteries are about the size of a postage stamp and are almost as thin, with a thickness of only 0.22mm. Nominal battery voltage is 3.9V with a capacity of 0.7mAh. This battery can sup
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Date:
07/16/2014
Eaton's redesigned Blackout Tracker now Includes Ireland
Power management company Eaton has launched an updated version of its online tool that enables users to discover how vulnerable the power grid is to power outages. Eaton’s redesigned Blackout and Power Outage Tracker features a completely new user-friendly interface and now also covers the Republic of Ireland. Us
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Date:
07/16/2014
Agilent claims most accurate test solution for USB 3.1 receivers
Agilent Technologies presented the industry’s most accurate test solution for characterizing USB 3.1 receivers. Using the Agilent USB 3.1 receiver test set, design and test engineers in the semiconductor and computer industry can now accurately characterize and verify USB 3.1 receiver ports in ASICs and chipsets. USB interface
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Date:
07/16/2014
Anderson Power Products' expanded mid-power SPEC Pak connector family offers first mate, last break ground contact

Mid Power SPEC Pak connector

Anderson Power Products' expanded mid-power SPEC Pak connector family offers first mate, last break ground contact
Anderson Power Products is pleased to announce an expansion of the Mid Power SPEC Pak® connector family. The product is now available with a first mate, last break ground contact capable of accepting 6 to 10 awg (13.3 mm² to 5.3 mm²) wire making the Mid Power SPEC Pak suitable for 3 phase, 4 wire configurations up
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Date:
07/15/2014
Pulse Electronics' high-frequency multilayer ceramic chip inductors suit telecom, networking, medical, and industrial apps

Pulse high-frequency multilayer ceramic chip inductors

Pulse Electronics' high-frequency multilayer ceramic chip inductors suit telecom, networking, medical, and industrial apps
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, has extended its inductor product offerings with a line of high-frequency multilayer ceramic chip inductors. These RF ceramic inductors have low DC resistance, high Q values at higher frequencies, high self-resonant frequency, and high reliability. Th
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Date:
07/15/2014
EPC releases A4WP-compliant high-efficiency wireless power demo Kit

EPC demonstration wireless power transfer kit.

EPC releases A4WP-compliant high-efficiency wireless power demo Kit
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the immediate availability of a complete demonstration wireless power transfer kit. The 40 V (EPC9111) or 100 V (EPC9112) wireless kits have three components: • Source (or amplifier) board • Class 3 A4WP compliant source (or transmit) coil • Cat
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Date:
07/15/2014
Thyristor stack controllers suit easy retrofitting

Thyristor stack controller from Sprint Electric used in a hot rolling mill

Thyristor stack controllers suit easy retrofitting
Sprint Electric presents an external thyristor stack controller called the PLXD. Thyristor stack controllers are ideal for controlling DC 6 pulse or 12 pulse, 2 Quadrant or 4 Quadrant thyristor power stacks. A thyristor stack controller is used together with an external thyristor power stack when a modular drive is
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Date:
07/14/2014
HARTING's latest connectors meet intrinsic safety requirements for use in potentially explosive areas
The Han Ex range of connectors from HARTING meet all the requirements for the implementation of high-quality connectivity solutions in application areas with explosion protection requirements. This includes applications in mining and the chemical and process automation industries. The connectors are designed
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Date:
07/14/2014
Littelfuse LSP05 and LSP10 surge-protection modules now available from Mouser

Littelfuse LSP05 and LSP10 Surge Protection Modules

Littelfuse LSP05 and LSP10 surge-protection modules now available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the LSP05 and LSP10 Surge Protection Modules from Littelfuse. The LSP05 protection module provides up to 10kA of surge current protection while the LSP10 provides up to 20kA of surge protection. Littelfuse's LSP product series provides surge immunity with multiple protection fea
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Date:
07/14/2014
Newark element14 offers ultra-low power design with TI LaunchPad dev kit
Newark element14 has announced the launch of the Texas Instruments MSP430 ULP (ultra low power) FRAM LaunchPad, a development platform which combines embedded FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) and a holistic ultra low-power system architecture. The new addition to the LaunchPad family, MSP-EXP430FR5969 -
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Date:
07/10/2014
CBS ArcSafe's RSA-174E remote switch actuator targets ABB/Sace Tmax circuit breakers
CBS ArcSafe, a leading manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, introduces its remote switch actuator for the ABB/Sace Tmax T7M low-voltage molded case circuit breakers with current ratings of 1000A and 1200A. The new CBS ArcSafe® RSA-174E actuators are des
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Date:
07/10/2014
Indium releases RMA-155 lead-free solder paste
Indium recently released RMA-155 Pb-Free Solder Paste. RMA-155 is the best solder paste for customers who are required to use RMA materials, but who need the performance benefits of modern Pb-free solder paste technology. RMA-155 was designed for balanced performance, making it ideal for high-complexity boards wi
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Date:
07/09/2014
Linear's 5A, 15V 2-phase synchronous-boost regulator achieves 95% efficiency

LTC3124 dual-phase, 3MHz, current-mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter

Linear's 5A, 15V 2-phase synchronous-boost regulator achieves 95% efficiency
Linear Technology announced the LTC3124 dual-phase, 3MHz, current-mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with output disconnect and inrush current limiting. Dual-phase operation significantly reduces peak inductor and capacitor ripple currents, minimizing component size while delivering lower output ripple ver
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Date:
07/09/2014
Vishay Sprague TANTAMOUNT SMT molded tantalum chip capacitors now available from TTI

Vishay Sprague TANTAMOUNT SMT molded tantalum chip capacitors

Vishay Sprague TANTAMOUNT SMT molded tantalum chip capacitors now available from TTI
Vishay Sprague’s TL3 Series of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount tantalum moulded chip capacitors is available now from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The TL3 Series enables systems designers to extend the battery run-time of portable devices, th
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07/09/2014
Infineon's latest reverse-conducting IGBT serves induction cooking applications
Infineon Technologies complements its portfolio of Reverse Conducting (RC) Soft Switching IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) introducing a 1350V device with a monolithic integrated reverse conduction diode in 20A current class. The  20A RC-H5 devices extend Infineon`s performance leadership of the RC
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07/08/2014
Renesas Electronics Europe's latest inverter kits can spin permanent-magnet AC motors in less than a minute
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced two motor control reference platforms designed to drive any 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), also called Brushless AC motors. They enable engineers to reduce or even eliminate the time they would no
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07/08/2014
Freescale expands family of programmable power management ICs for power-constrained connected devices
Freescale Semiconductor announced the addition of the MMPF0200 device to its PF Series of highly programmable power management ICs (PMICs). Optimized to work seamlessly in systems based on Freescale’s i.MX 6Solo, i.MX 6SoloLite and i.MX 6DualLite applications processors, the exceptional configurability and qu
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07/08/2014
Avago Technologies' reflective optical encoders suit low power systems

AEDR-87xx 3-channel reflective optical encoder devices

Avago Technologies' reflective optical encoders suit low power systems
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, today announced a series of 3-channel reflective optical encoder devices, the AEDR-87xx. The devices are ideal for use in low power miniaturized motion control systems such as stepper mo
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07/07/2014
TI's high-current PMBus converters offer integrated MOSFETs

SWIFT TPS544B20 and TPS544C20 converters

TI's high-current PMBus converters offer integrated MOSFETs
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 18-V, 20-A and 30-A synchronous DC/DC buck converters with PMBus interface. The SWIFT TPS544B20 and TPS544C20 converters feature small QFN packages and integrated MOSFETs to drive ASICs in space-constrained and power-dense applications in various markets, including wir
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07/07/2014
Farsens' SHADOW battery-free RFID battery-less ambient light detector monitors exposure to light of tagged assets

Farsens SHADOW battery-free RFID ambient light detector tag

Farsens' SHADOW battery-free RFID battery-less ambient light detector monitors exposure to light of tagged assets
The SHADOW from Farsens is a battery-free RFID ambient light detector tag. These tags are compatible with commercial EPC C1G2 readers. It features a LPRS N5AC501085 Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) to detect exposure to light or darkness. The SHADOW has a 96 bits EPC number, a 32 bit TID and a password protected
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07/07/2014
Teledyne LeCroy's latest 8-Channel 12-bit 1GHz-bandwidth oscilloscope offers HD4096 technology

The HDO8000 is ideal for high-power three-phase power electronics system analysis

Teledyne LeCroy's latest 8-Channel 12-bit 1GHz-bandwidth oscilloscope offers HD4096 technology
Teledyne LeCroy announced the HDO8000 oscilloscope product line with 8 analog input channels, 12-bits of vertical resolution utilizing Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 technology, and up to 1 GHz of bandwidth. The HDO8000 oscilloscopes have maximum performance, going further (8 channels), with finer resolution (12-bits) an
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07/04/2014
Nordic's Bluetooth smart protocol stack enables wearable hubs that don't need smartphones

The S130 SoftDevice is a Bluetooth v4.1 compliant protocol stack and includes all Bluetooth Smart protocol layers up to and including GATT/GAP

Nordic's Bluetooth smart protocol stack enables wearable hubs that don't need smartphones
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the launch of its most advanced, feature-rich Bluetooth® Smart (formerly known as Bluetooth low energy) protocol stack to date - the S130 SoftDevice - that allows the development of Nordic nRF51 Series SoC-based advanced wearable Bluetooth Smart hu
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07/03/2014
Analog Devices' latest digital isolator devices are optimized for SPI apps
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance signal processing technology, introduced their latest family of digital isolator devices optimized for serial peripheral interface (SPI) communications systems. The ADuM315x SPIsolator™ digital isolator family is based on ADI’s award-winning iCoupler® digital is
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07/03/2014
WinSystems' fanless quad-core embedded PC operates -40° to +85°C

The SYS-405Q includes USB, dual Ethernet, mini-PCIe and serial ports in a rigid aluminum alloy enclosure

WinSystems' fanless quad-core embedded PC operates -40° to +85°C
WinSystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged embedded computers, is introducing a fanless quad-core Intel® Atom™ E3845 based industrial computer. The SYS-405Q includes USB, dual Ethernet, mini-PCIe and serial ports housed in a rigid aluminum alloy enclosure. Designed for rugged applications, th
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07/03/2014
KOSTAL Solar Electric's app enables easy monitoring of PV systems

KOSTAL Solar Electric PIKO Solar App

KOSTAL Solar Electric's app enables easy monitoring of PV systems
KOSTAL Solar Electric presented its own app at Intersolar Euorpe 2014 for the first time: Using the PIKO Solar App, customers will soon be able to monitor their systems easily via their smartphone or tablet – naturally free of charge. Here, customers can view important data from your PV system in a graphic di
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07/02/2014
TRINAMIC's development kit for popular stepper motors touts intuitiveness

TMCM-1043-KIT development system

TRINAMIC's development kit for popular stepper motors touts intuitiveness
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading global developer of motor and motion control technologies, announced immediate availability of the TMCM-1043-KIT development system. Designed for Trinamic’s highly integrated, NEMA 17-compatible TMCM-1043 stepDancer™ stepper motor module, the new development kit offers de
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07/02/2014
Teledyne LeCroy's WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscopes feature the MAUI advanced user interface

The Teledyne LeCroy WaveSurfer 3000 series of oscilloscopes features the MAUI advanced user interface

Teledyne LeCroy's WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscopes feature the MAUI advanced user interface
Teledyne LeCroy introduced the WaveSurfer 3000 series of oscilloscopes featuring the MAUI advanced user interface. This advanced user interface, previously available only on higher-end oscilloscopes, seamlessly integrates a deep measurement toolset and multi-instrument capabilities into a cutting edge user experience ce
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07/01/2014
X-REL Semiconductor extends XTR2N0x MOSFET transistors family

XTR2N family high-temperature MOSFET

X-REL Semiconductor extends XTR2N0x MOSFET transistors family
X-REL Semiconductor, a specialist in high-reliability and extreme-temperature integrated circuits, has broadened its XTR2N family of high-temperature MOSFETs by introducing two mid-power P-channel and two small-signal P- and N-channel transistors. Intended for high-reliability, extreme temperature and extended li
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07/01/2014
Omron's latest lighting control relay features high inrush current capability

Omron G5RL U/K latching relays

Omron's latest lighting control relay features high inrush current capability
Omron Electronic Components Europe is addressing lighting control with two energy-saving latching relays featuring the capacity to handle the high inrush currents associated with this application. Omron G5RL U/K latching relays are also ideal for movement control, smart meter, power line switching and PV inverter app
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07/01/2014
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands wireless power coil offering

Wuerth Elektronik expands its Wireless Power Coil program

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands wireless power coil offering
Wuerth Elektronik expands its Wireless Power Coil program with three transmitter coils and one receiver coil. The new round transmitter coils 760 308 100 110 (A10) and 760 308 100 111 (A11) comply with the Qi standard of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The ferrite pot core shape has major advantages
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07/01/2014
Stadium Power's latest DC/DC converters target military apps

BOA Series Military/COTS low profile baseplate-cooled converters

Stadium Power's latest DC/DC converters target military apps
Stadium Power, a leading provider of power supply solutions, has introduced a range of military specification DC-DC converters. The BOA Series are fully compliant Military/COTS, low profile, baseplate-cooled converters with fully regulated outputs of up to 500W. Four models are available; The BOA100m which has
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06/30/2014
Bosch Sensortec claims first IMU with sub-1mA current consumption for always-on applications

Bosch Sensortec‘s BMI160 Inertial Measurement Unit

Bosch Sensortec claims first IMU with sub-1mA current consumption for always-on applications
Bosch Sensortec‘s latest BMI160 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrates a state-of-the-art 16 bit 3-axis, low-g accelerometer and an ultra-low power 3-axis gyroscope into a single package. It has been designed specifically for high precision, always-on 6-axis and 9-axis applications in smart phones, tablets, we
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06/27/2014
Isola introduces ultra-low-loss materials for 100-Gigabit Ethernet applications
Isola Group, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs), announced the introduction of Tachyon-100G laminates and prepregs, which enable line cards required to transmit 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) at data rates in
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06/27/2014
Altium and In-Circuit Design partner to respond to challenges in high-speed design

Altium Designer added the ICD Stackup Planner and ICD Power Distribution Network (PDN) Planner

Altium and In-Circuit Design partner to respond to challenges in high-speed design
Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), in cooperation with Australian based In-Circuit Design (ICD), announce the availability of additional extensions for Altium Designer for advanced stackup planning and power distribution ne
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06/27/2014
Onset releases plug load data loggers

HOBO Plug Load Logger

Onset releases plug load data loggers
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, plug loads – or energy used by equipment plugged into an outlet – can account for up to 50% of a building’s total electrical load. While minimizing plug loads can be an effective energy reduction strategy in buildings, it is often difficult for energy auditors an
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06/27/2014
Standex-Meder SX41 Planar Transformers offer high performance in a compact package

SX41 Series of planar transformers for 500W-2KW applications

Standex-Meder SX41 Planar Transformers offer high performance in a compact package
Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting miniature switches, sensors and relays, announced the SX41 Series of planar transformers for 500W-2KW applications. Available in standard or custom designs, the SX41 delivers high performance for power conversion applications in th
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06/27/2014
AVID Technologies launches Qi dev tools supporting WPC medium power standards

Qi FOD Transmitter

AVID Technologies launches Qi dev tools supporting WPC medium power standards
AVID Technologies, a comprehensive provider of advanced electronic products and design services, released Qi Wireless Power development tools that will support the Medium Power (15Watt) extension of the Wireless Power Consortium standards. Initial offerings will include a medium power test receiver, a medium po
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06/27/2014
Verotec releases slimline 650W cPCI pluggable PSU

Verotec pluggable power supplies for CompactPCI systems

Verotec releases slimline 650W cPCI pluggable PSU
Verotec has extended its range of pluggable power supplies optimized for use in CompactPCI systems with the introduction of a quad output 650W unit. To meet the PICMG 2.11 Power Interface high power requirements on the 3.3 and 5V rails, the compact slimline 6U 8HP 160mm unit features two independent converters op
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06/24/2014
Linear's nanopower buck-boost DC/DC converter has energy-harvesting battery charger
Linear Technology announced the LTC3331, a complete energy-harvesting solution that delivers up to 50mA of continuous output current to extend battery life when harvestable energy is available. A simple 10mA shunt enables charging of a rechargeable battery with harvested energy while a low battery disconnect fu
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06/24/2014
Altium releases next-gen ECAD design data management and collaboration tools
Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), has announced the release of their next generation of enterprise data management and collaboration platform - Altium Vault 2.0. By centralizing, managing and formalizing the component li
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06/24/2014
SolarEdge unveils inverter-embedded rapid-shutdown functionality

Rapid Shutdown is now available in all SolarEdge inverters

SolarEdge unveils inverter-embedded rapid-shutdown functionality
SolarEdge Technologies, a leader in power optimizers, PV inverters, and module-level monitoring services, announced that the functionality required by NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown is now available in all of its inverters. This functionality is available in both new installations and easily upgradable in existing in
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06/24/2014
Space-Time Insight releases Smart Grid situational intelligence software update

SI Suite 5.0 facilitates decision-making by correlating, analyzing and presenting data from disparate systems

Space-Time Insight releases Smart Grid situational intelligence software update
Space‐Time Insight, a leading provider of next‐generation situational intelligence solutions, has introduced SI Suite 5.0, a major update of its advanced real-time visual analytics software for Utilities and the Smart Grid. SI Suite 5.0 excels at helping organizations gain actionable insight into massive vo
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06/24/2014
Microchip's expanded 8-bit PIC microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration

Microchip's latest microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration

Microchip's expanded 8-bit PIC microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced an expansion of its 8-bit PIC16F178X enhanced Mid-Range core microcontroller (MCU) family with increased Flash memory densities, intelligent analog and digital peripherals, such as on-chip 12-bit An
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06/24/2014
VARTA Storage to feature the Engion home energy storage system at Intersolar North America

Engion Home solar energy storage system

VARTA Storage to feature the Engion home energy storage system at Intersolar North America
VARTA Microbattery, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, announced that VARTA Storage is featuring the Engion Home solar energy storage system at Intersolar North America, held July 8 through 10, 2014 in San Francisco, CA
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06/24/2014
Latest magnetic position sensors from ams claim best available accuracy at high rotation speeds

ams 47 Series position sensors

Latest magnetic position sensors from ams claim best available accuracy at high rotation speeds
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced their latest series of magnetic position sensors using breakthrough technology capable of producing extremely accurate angle measurements of rotors spinning at high speed. The 47 Series position sensors include the AS5047D, AS5147 an
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06/23/2014
Dialight's hazardous-area LED fixture is first with integrated wireless control

SafeSite High Bay with Wireless Control system

Dialight's hazardous-area LED fixture is first with integrated wireless control
Dialight, an innovative leader in LED lighting technology, introduced the first Class I Div 2 certified LED lighting system with advanced integrated wireless controls. The SafeSite® High Bay with Wireless Control system offers a simple and secure touch-screen management interface that provides maximum lighting co
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06/23/2014
Long-life paper-thin batteries from STMicro target tomorrow’s tiny tech

EnFilm advanced rechargeable batteries

Long-life paper-thin batteries from STMicro target tomorrow’s tiny tech
STMicroelectronics has begun limited production of its EnFilm™ advanced rechargeable batteries that are less than 0.25mm thick. These paper-thin batteries free designers from the constraints of standard battery sizes and are ideal for use in powering the next generation of personal technology and Internet-of-Things (I
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06/23/2014
Stackpole's RAVF convex chip resistor arrays offer 40% size reduction

Stackpole's RAVF Series convex thick film chip resistor arrays

Stackpole's RAVF convex chip resistor arrays offer 40% size reduction
Stackpole's RAVF Series convex thick film chip resistor arrays offer a wide variety of sizes, power ratings and schematics to help engineers reduce the amount of board space required by their designs. Changing from discrete chip resistors to chip arrays can reduce the size of a circuit design by up to 40% as wel
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06/20/2014
Linear's 60V multiphase synchronous boost controller delivers at up to 97% efficiency

Linear Technology LTC3784 two-phase single-output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller

Linear's 60V multiphase synchronous boost controller delivers at up to 97% efficiency
Linear Technology released the LTC3784, a high power two-phase single-output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces rectifying boost diodes with high efficiency N-channel MOSFETs. This device can produce a 24V output at 10A from a 12V input at up to 97% efficiency without any heat sink. The LTC3784 ope
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06/20/2014
Pasternack's 2W, 40 GHz attenuators tout performance
Pasternack Enterprises, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announced their latest line of 2 Watt, 40 GHz attenuators (part number PE7395-xx). This line of high frequency, millimeter wave attenuators is perfect for applications requiring reliable broadband performance ra
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06/19/2014
Microchip's 5kohm digital potentiometers claimed as first, support wide signal swings

Microchip 36V digital potentiometers

Microchip's 5kohm digital potentiometers claimed as first, support wide signal swings
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, expanded its 36V digital potentiometer (digipot) portfolio with two volatile, I2C™ devices—the MCP45HV31 and MCP45HV51 (MCP45HV31-51). These are the industry’s first digipots to offer a 5 kohm resist
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06/19/2014
Standex-Meder Electronics custom molding solutions serve extreme environments

Standex-Meder’s thermoset, thermoplastic insert, and macromelt low pressure injection moldings are designed to allow parts to operate in extreme environments

Standex-Meder Electronics custom molding solutions serve extreme environments
Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, is proud to offer high-quality molding capabilities and solutions. Standex-Meder’s thermoset, thermoplastic insert, and macromelt low pressure injection moldings are designed to
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06/19/2014
Linear's 45V-in 200mA LDO offers active output discharge

Linear Technology LT3063 LDO

Linear's 45V-in 200mA LDO offers active output discharge
Linear Technology announced the LT3063, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator with active output discharge. The IC delivers up to 200mA of continuous output current with a 300mV dropout voltage at full load. The LT3063 includes an internal NMOS pull-down that discharges the output voltage if
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06/19/2014
ZES ZIMMER's LMG670 power analyzer measures narrowband, full-spectrum, and harmonics simultaneously

LMG670 precision power analyzer

ZES ZIMMER's LMG670 power analyzer measures narrowband, full-spectrum, and harmonics simultaneously
When it comes to increasing efficiency, precise power analysis plays an ever-growing role. In electric vehicle research and variable frequency drive applications the fundamental and the full spectrum often have to be measured simultaneously. In the past users had to accept a compromise: they had to choose between na
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06/18/2014
Teledyne LeCroy claims first CAN flexible data rate trigger and decode solution

The CAN FD trigger can isolate Frame IDs, specific data packets, remote frames and error frames

Teledyne LeCroy claims first CAN flexible data rate trigger and decode solution
Teledyne LeCroy introduced the industry’s first CAN Flexible Data (FD) Rate trigger and decode solution, adding to their existing suite of automotive test tools for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, MOST and BroadR Reach. The CAN FD trigger and decode solution enables designers using this new standard to gain unprecedented in
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06/18/2014
RMCG chip resistor from Stackpole impervious to sulfur

RMCG Series from Stackpole

RMCG chip resistor from Stackpole impervious to sulfur
The RMCG Series from Stackpole provides a surface mount thick film chip resistor that is impervious to contamination by sulfur. The RMCG Series has inner terminations that are protected by an intermediate layer of gold which is impervious to sulfur. This is superior to other anti-sulfur chips that employ only a
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06/18/2014
Analog Devices claims fastest operational amplifier for driving heavy loads
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced the industry’s fastest operational amplifier for driving heavy loads at high voltage and high output current, including piezoelectric transducers, PIN diodes, laser diodes, power FETs, coils and CCDs. Th
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06/17/2014
Replace 20 discrete chips with Maxim's configurable data converter

MAX11300 PIXI technology from Maxim

Replace 20 discrete chips with Maxim's configurable data converter
Now engineers can mix and match 20 ADCs, 20 DACs or 20 High voltage digital I/O pins in any order using the MAX11300, the latest mixed-signal PIXI™ technology from Maxim Integrated Products. Designers often work with application-specific devices that are neither flexible nor easy to program. The MAX11300 PIXI is
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06/17/2014
Osram's multi-chip laser for projectors delivers up to 50W

The PLPM4 450 is the first multi-chip package to provide a blue light output of 50 W

Osram's multi-chip laser for projectors delivers up to 50W
Packing up to 20 blue laser chips into a single "butterfly" package, the PLPM4 450 compact laser multi-chip module from Osram Opto Semiconductors for projection applications reduces the complexity of laser projectors significantly. Osram has also succeeded in doubling the optical output of the individual ch
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06/17/2014
Coilcraft's tiny shielded power inductor handles up to 3.75 amps

Coilcraft’s XPL2010 Series ultra-small, magnetically shielded power inductors

Coilcraft's tiny shielded power inductor handles up to 3.75 amps
Coilcraft’s XPL2010 Series of ultra-small, magnetically shielded power inductors combine excellent current handling, low DC resistance and inductance values up to 220 µH in a package that measures just 1.9 X 2.0 mm. XLP2010 SeriesThe XPL2010 Series offers DCR as low as 0.027 Ohms and current ratings up to 3.7
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06/17/2014
Infineon's DrBlade 2 power stage enhances efficiency in server and datacom systems

The DrBlade 2 addresses the need for more accurate and efficient power delivery to support increasingly challenging requirements

Infineon's DrBlade 2 power stage enhances efficiency in server and datacom systems
Infineon Technologies unveiled the DrBlade 2, an integrated power stage device that combines two power MOSFETs and a DC/DC driver IC with integrated current and temperature sensing in a compact, low-profile package that helps engineers of server and datacom applications handle high power density requirements and
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06/16/2014
STMicroelectronics empowers wireless modules from SenseAnywhere

The SenseAnywhere AiroSensor and AssetSensor active-RFID modules combine advanced RF transceiver technology with a low-power processor, low-voltage EEPROM, and miniature temperature, humidity, and ultra-efficient motion sensors

STMicroelectronics empowers wireless modules from SenseAnywhere
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that SenseAnywhere, a leader in tags and modules for wireless sensing and location, has qualified the world’s first wireless devices incorporating ST’s new single-chip balun, wh
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06/16/2014
Eaton's ePDU G3 offers fast-turn customization capabilities

Eaton’s customizable ePDU G3

Eaton's ePDU G3 offers fast-turn customization capabilities
Power management company Eaton announced the latest customization capabilities for its ePDU® third-generation (G3) platform in the Americas. Building on its best-in-class portfolio of rack power distribution units (PDUs), Eaton’s customizable ePDU G3 models are designed for fast turnaround of outlet and cord pl
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06/16/2014
Doble Engineering explains their transformer-oil analysis technology (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Doble Engineering describes their transformer-oil analysis technology for Power Systems Design, very useful in the prediction of transformer performance and lifetime estimation. Doble developed one of the first analytical techniques for measuring dissolved water in oil, as well as
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06/16/2014
Keithley adds two GPIB-programmable supplies to Series 2200 line

Model 2220G-30-1 dual-channel and 2230G-30-1 triple-channel power supplies

Keithley adds two GPIB-programmable supplies to Series 2200 line
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced the addition of two multi-channel power supplies with GPIB interfaces to its line of programmable DC power supplies. The new models address the need for greater control and communication flexibility in both R&D an
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06/16/2014
Infineon’s latest TVS diodes improve protection of high-speed data interfaces
Infineon Technologies introduced a series of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) devices that protect high speed interfaces of electronic systems from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) strikes. The ESD105 series complements Infineon’s low capacitance TVS diode portfolio with miniaturized integrated packages and ul
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06/16/2014
Isabellenhütte's latest current-measurement system has two independent channels

ICB-M current sensor from Isabellenhütte

Isabellenhütte's latest current-measurement system has two independent channels
Compact size, clear cost savings and high-precision, redundant current measurement for consistently efficient energy control – the ICB-M current sensor from Isabellenhütte satisfies the key battery management criteria for future-proof vehicle design. Using its many years of experience in battery management fo
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06/16/2014
Pasternack expands medium- and high-power RF load offering

RF loads from Pasternack

Pasternack expands medium- and high-power RF load offering
Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF and microwave products, expanded their offering of medium and high power RF loads. These RF loads (also referred to as RF terminations and dummy loads) are commonly used in military/aerospace, defense and test and measurement applications in
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06/13/2014
Renata adds to their Lithium Polymer battery portfolio

Renata 3.7V rechargeable Li-polymer batteries

Renata adds to their Lithium Polymer battery portfolio
Providing design engineers with new options for compact and higher power capacity rechargeable power sources for portable medical, industrial and consumer electronic devices, the Renata Batteries division of the Swatch Group (Switzerland) recently added three types to its family of lithium polymer batteries as
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06/13/2014
Analog Devices' latest Blackfin processors optimized for power-constrained apps
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance signal processing technology, introduced the ADSP-BF70x Blackfin® processor family, a high-performance DSP series that delivers a class-leading 800 MMACS of processing power at less than 100 mW – double the performance or half the power of competing devices. The co
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06/12/2014
Akros Silicon claims first integrated bidirectional 3.4MHz I2C isolator

Akros Silicon's AS1705 digital isolator

Akros Silicon claims first integrated bidirectional 3.4MHz I2C isolator
Akros Silicon, a premier supplier of leading-edge intelligent energy management ICs, announced the AS1705 digital isolator. Optimized to enable real-time telemetry and control of Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) controllers used in Power-over-Ethernet capable (PoE) switches and routers, the AS1705’s 3.4 MHz co
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06/12/2014
Infineon's tiny antenna-tuning ICs optimize antenna efficiency in 4G devices

Infineon antenna aperture tuning switches

Infineon's tiny antenna-tuning ICs optimize antenna efficiency in 4G devices
Infineon Technologies expands its offering on efficient IC solutions for the RF front end, introducing a series of antenna tuning ICs. This family of antenna aperture tuning switches are instrumental to improve end user experience in 4G smartphones and tablets. They fundamentally optimize antenna characteristics to
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06/11/2014
Qualcomm's cost-effective small-cell SoC for SMB and neighborhood access points touts performance
Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Qualcomm FSM90xx system-on-chip (SoC) for neighborhood and small and medium business (SMB) small cells. From its inception to implementation, the FSM90xx has been designed and optimized to meet the cost targets and performance requirements of neighborhood and SMB segments. Th
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06/11/2014
Amantys Power Insight tech extends fiber-optic cable lifetime
At PCIM Asia in Shanghai, Amantys will demonstrate how the successful implementation of its Amantys Power Insight communications and monitoring protocol over fibre optic links can enhance the lifetime of plastic fibre optic cables by optimising the transceiver transit power. The demonstration will take place on
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06/10/2014
STMicro's novel diode tech shrinks and enhances battery chargers
STMicroelectronics’ latest family of Field-Effect Rectifier diodes (FERD) offers a unique trade-off between low forward voltage drop (VF) and low leakage current (IR) that allows designers of equipment such as battery chargers and notebook adaptors to meet the most stringent energy-efficiency standard requirements wi
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06/10/2014
Dialog Semi further expands their rapid charge portfolio, supporting Mediatek’s latest pump express plus protocol
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology, continues to expand its leadership momentum in Rapid Charge™ mobile device adapter solutions with the launch of its MediaTek Pump Express™ Plus-compatible iW1788 AC/D
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06/10/2014
Intersil's latest 3A synchronous buck regulators boast efficiency, reliability

ISL85003 and ISL85003A 3 Amp synchronous buck regulators

Intersil's latest 3A synchronous buck regulators boast efficiency, reliability
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL85003 and ISL85003A 3 Amp synchronous buck regulators with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs. The ISL85003/3A buck regulators support an input voltage range of 4.5V to 18V while delivering very eff
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Date:
06/10/2014
Amantys describes their latest smart gate drivers at PCIM 2014 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Amantys goes over their latest intelligent IGBT gate drivers for Power Systems Design at PCIM 2014. He also talks about their partnership with Avago and the resulting fiber-optic energy-managment system for IGBT driving.  Amantys' Power Drive family of highly-reliable IGBT gat
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Date:
06/10/2014
Wuerth's WE-MAPI series claims smallest metal alloy power inductor available

Wurth Electronics' WE-MAPI metal alloy power inductor

Wuerth's WE-MAPI series claims smallest metal alloy power inductor available
Wuerth Electronics' WE-MAPI series is presented as the smallest metal alloy power inductor in the market, measuring just 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.0mm. WE-MAPI inductors from Wuerth are equipped with a magnetic iron alloy core material, which allows for high rated currents in an ultra compact design. The saturation current of
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Date:
06/09/2014
Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential on grid-level energy storage (Podcast)

Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential

Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential on grid-level energy storage (Podcast)
In this podcast Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about grid-level energy storage and the issues around the storage methods involved. Gridtential has developed a proprietary technology for an advanced lead-acid battery that replaces the metal grid in current lead-acid ba
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Date:
06/09/2014
Linear's 3A buck-boost supercap charger has active cap balancing
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3128, a high efficiency, input current-limited buck-boost supercapacitor charger with active charge balancing for 1 or 2 series supercapacitors. The LTC3128 features an average input current limit that can be programmed up to 3A with +/-2% accuracy, preventing power source ove
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Date:
06/09/2014
Powerex adds modules to PowerSim app
Powerex recently added several NX-Series IGBT modules to its PowerSim app: CM200DX-34SA CM600DXL-34SA CM225DX-24S1 CM300DX-24S1 CM450DX-24S1 CM600DX-24S1 Parts ending in S1 denote the 6.1 Generation NX-Series IGBT product line, incorporating the 6.1 (Carrier Stored Trench Bipolar Transistor) CS
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Date:
06/09/2014
Microchip unveils energy-measurement analog front ends

MCP3913 and MCP3914 energy-measurement Analog Front Ends

Microchip unveils energy-measurement analog front ends
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced its next-generation family of energy-measurement Analog Front Ends (AFEs) with industry-leading accuracy. The MCP3913 and MCP3914 integrate six and eight 24-bit, delta-sigma Analog-to-Digital Converters (A
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Date:
06/09/2014
Cree claims first silicon carbide 1200V/25mΩ MOSFET in a TO-247

Cree's C2M0025120D SiC 1200V MOSFET

Cree claims first silicon carbide 1200V/25mΩ MOSFET in a TO-247
Cree has hurdled the on-resistance barrier of traditional 1200V MOSFET technology by introducing the industry’s first commercially-available silicon carbide (SiC) 1200V MOSFET with an RDS(ON) of 25mΩ in an industry standard TO-247-3 package. The MOSFET, designated the C2M0025120D, is expected to be widely ad
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Date:
06/05/2014
HY-LINE Power Components now carries Transphorm 600V GaN HEMT devices
Transphorm announced that it has completed a distribution agreement with HY-LINE Power Components GmbH to stock and distribute its family of 600 Volt GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) in Central Europe. HY-Line’s technical expertise will support the growing demand for JEDEC-qualified 600 Volt Ga
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Date:
06/05/2014
SiTime clocks wearables, IoT apps with 32 kHz MEMS

SiT1552 MEMS TCXO

SiTime clocks wearables, IoT apps with 32 kHz MEMS
SiTime, an analog semiconductor company, introduced the smallest, lowest power 32 kHz TCXO (temperature compensated oscillator). With its tiny footprint and ultra-low power consumption, the SiT1552 MEMS TCXO enables a paradigm shift in the size and battery life of wearable electronics and Internet of Things (I
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Date:
06/05/2014
Zero-drift op-amps from STMicro empower precision sensing in wearable products

STMicroelectronics’ TSZ121 family of zero-drift op amps

Zero-drift op-amps from STMicro empower precision sensing in wearable products
STMicroelectronics’ TSZ121 family of zero-drift op amps deliver superior performance in popular packages and small-outline alternatives, offering industry-leading choice, accuracy, and precision for Internet-of-Things (IoT) or wearable-device applications including temperature sensors, wellness and fitness mo
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Date:
06/05/2014
AVX's latest polypropylene film capacitors serve power supply, DC, & pulse applications

FM Series medium-power film capacitor

AVX's latest polypropylene film capacitors serve power supply, DC, & pulse applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the FM Series medium-power film capacitors. Non-inductively wound with dry, metallized polypropylene film dielectric and encapsulated in a flame retardant plastic case sealed with self-extinguishing, thermosetting epoxy re
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Date:
06/05/2014
Power MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers fast switching and ultra-low on-resistance

The AP100T03GP-HF-3 MOSFET

Power MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers fast switching and ultra-low on-resistance
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has recently launched a cost-effective N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET offering a fast switching performance and ultra low on-resistance for low voltage applications such as DC/DC converters and
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Date:
06/05/2014
Isabellenhütte's PMH-D and PLU gold-plated bondable resistors mount with conductive adhesive

Isabellenhütte PMH-D and PLU resistors with gold-plated connectors for conductive adhesive mounting

Isabellenhütte's PMH-D and PLU gold-plated bondable resistors mount with conductive adhesive
Produced using the Isa-Plan process, PMH-D and PLU precision performance foil resistors from Isabellenhütte have three pressure-bonded layers of manganin foil, copper substrate, and an adhesive with good thermal conductivity (ceramic filled). This highly temperature-resistant bonded combination of substrate an
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Date:
06/05/2014
Motion control kits support advanced robotics applications

XMOS and Synapticon development kit

Motion control kits support advanced robotics applications
XMOS and Synapticon announced a range of development kits that allows embedded designers to quickly and easily create a wide variety of innovative motor control and motion control applications. The kits allow developers to address new opportunities in rapidly growing sectors such as consumer and professional ro
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Date:
06/04/2014
Freescale begins sampling QorIQ LS1 processors
Freescale Semiconductor has initiated customer sampling for its QorIQ LS1 family of dual-core SoCs. This innovative family of pin-compatible communications processors is the first available in the QorIQ LS series based on Layerscape architecture from Freescale. Leveraging more than 20 years of networking expertise, th
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Date:
06/03/2014
USI picks Greenpeak chips for their latest ZigBee modules
USI, Universal Scientific (Shanghai) Industrial, a leading expert in the design and manufacturing of wireless module solutions, has joined forces with GreenPeak Technologies, a leading Smart Home low-power radio communication semi-conductor company, to develop a high performance and low cost ZigBee module for Sm
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Date:
06/03/2014
Allegro's automotive three-phase isolator MOSFET driver can replace mechanical relays and discrete driver circuits

Allegro’s A6861 motor driver IC

Allegro's automotive three-phase isolator MOSFET driver can replace mechanical relays and discrete driver circuits
Allegro MicroSystems, introduced their latest N-channel power MOSFET driver, capable of isolating a three phase load by controlling the in-phase isolation MOSFETS. Allegro’s A6861 motor driver IC is intended for automotive systems that must meet Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements. Key applications in
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Date:
06/03/2014
MEMSIC claims world’s highest performance three-axis magnetic sensor

MMC3524xPJ Three-Axis Magnetic Sensor

MEMSIC claims world’s highest performance three-axis magnetic sensor
MEMSIC, a leading sensing solution provider, announced the availability of its MMC3524xPJ Three-Axis Magnetic Sensor. This fully integrated device achieves a dramatic increase in performance over competing devices, particularly in the areas of stability over temperature and time, and insensitivity to external ma
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Date:
06/03/2014
Avago showcases small-cell PAs and LTE/WiFi coexistence filters at IMS 2014
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, today announced four RF power amplifiers (PAs) for Small Cell base transceiver station (BTS) applications and a full spectrum of LTE/WiFi coexistence FBAR filters for mobile and wire
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Date:
06/03/2014
Intersil claims first single-chip multchannel video decoder for vehicle-vision apps

TW9966 four-channel analog video decoder

Intersil claims first single-chip multchannel video decoder for vehicle-vision apps
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the TW9966 four-channel analog video decoder with a built-in analog video encoder for around-view automotive applications. Based on Intersil's market leading multi-channel video surveillance technology, th
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Date:
06/02/2014
Excelsys XSolo PSUs claim highest power density in a 1U Package

XSolo family of 1U-high, single-output switching PSUs

Excelsys XSolo PSUs claim highest power density in a 1U Package
Excelsys Technologies, a technology leader in high-efficiency modular power supply design, announced the introduction of its latest XSolo family of 1U-high, single-output switching power supply units (PSUs). The XSolo family is offered in a market-leading, convection-cooled 504W open-frame U-channel form-factor mo
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Date:
05/30/2014
Cree's latest GaN RF transistors tout low cost & high power
Cree introduced their latest family of high-power GaN RF transistors based on an innovative plastic package design, which leverages the superior RF performance of GaN in a low-cost platform. Initial products include the industry's first 300W plastic packaged transistor operating at 2.7 GHz, delivering unparalleled Psa
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Date:
05/30/2014
NXP's Quick-Jack transforms an audio jack into a multi-purpose, self-powered data port

Smartphone Quick-Jack Solution eval board

NXP's Quick-Jack transforms an audio jack into a multi-purpose, self-powered data port
NXP Semiconductors announced the novel & versatile Smartphone Quick-Jack Solution that simplifies connecting a variety of external devices to smartphones for self-powered data communications. Adapting the standard 3.5mm audio jack found on smartphones, the Solution creates a universal interface for external se
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Date:
05/30/2014
Linear's latest synchronous step-down switcher is well suited for applications such as automotive “always-on” systems

Linear Technology's LT8620 synchronous step-down switching regulator

Linear's latest synchronous step-down switcher is well suited for applications such as automotive “always-on” systems
Linear Technology announced the LT8620, a 2A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 95% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3.4V to 65V input voltage range makes it id
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Date:
05/30/2014
Hendrix spacer cable systems empower distribution infrastructure upgrades
Hendrix, a premier provider of high-quality overhead and underground power distribution products, presents Hendrix Spacer Cable for upgrading distribution infrastructure. Whatever the challenge posed by your existing infrastructure, including upgrading circuits in alleyways, road widening projects, backlot bare wi
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Date:
05/30/2014
Vincotech’s SiC-mosfet power modules target solar, ups, and battery management applications

Vincotech SiC MOSFET-based power module

Vincotech’s SiC-mosfet power modules target solar, ups, and battery management applications
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has rolled out next-generation SiC-based products for ultra efficient, high-frequency operation in solar inverter, UPS, and battery management applications. This generation of SiC MOSFET-based power modules comes in two versions. One is a fl
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Date:
05/30/2014
LEM's latest HO series high-performance current transducers extend measurement to 250A, offer flexible mounting

HO series high-performance current transducers

LEM's latest HO series high-performance current transducers extend measurement to 250A, offer flexible mounting
LEM announces the addition of three new HO series of high-performance current transducers which extend nominal current measurement up to 250A and offer a range of mounting options. The recent launch of the first devices in the HO series enabled a breakthrough in the trade-off between performance, cost, size an
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Date:
05/30/2014
Micrel launches their latest highly-integrated intelligent-power solution

Micrel's MIC23099 power management module

Micrel launches their latest highly-integrated intelligent-power solution
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC23099 power management solution. The device is targeted at single AA/AAA battery cell applications. Operating from a minimum battery voltage as low as 0.85V, the MIC23099 int
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Date:
05/29/2014
SL Power's 425W AC/DC supply targets T&M applications

SL Power Electronics 425W single-output TU425 Series AC/DC power supply

SL Power's 425W AC/DC supply targets T&M applications
SL Power Electronics, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, announced its 425W single-output TU425 Series AC/DC power supply. This latest offering from SL Power addresses the unique needs of all types of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, analyzers, test boa
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Date:
05/29/2014
TI's latest fast-charge QI wireless power receivers cut power loss by 50%

TI bq51020 and bq51021 single-chip QI receivers

TI's latest fast-charge QI wireless power receivers cut power loss by 50%
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s most power-efficient 5-watt wireless power receivers that support the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi 1.1 standard. TI’s new bq51020 and bq51021 allow consumers to charge their Qi-compliant mobile phones, tablets, power banks and other electronics faster, cooler an
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Date:
05/28/2014
Intersil’s latest power module boasts high density, efficiency, and thermal performance

ISL8240M dual 20A/single 40A step-down power module

Intersil’s latest power module boasts high density, efficiency, and thermal performance
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL8240M, a dual 20A/single 40A step-down power module that raises the standard for efficiency and power density in infrastructure and embedded computing applications. Capable of delivering up to 100W of out
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Date:
05/28/2014
STMicro launches extensible platform for efficient prototyping with STM32 microcontrollers

STM32 Nucleo boards are mbed-enabled and support Arduino connectivity

STMicro launches extensible platform for efficient prototyping with STM32 microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leader in ARM® Cortex®-M processor based microcontrollers, is further broadening the accessibility and flexibility of its STM32 family by introducing affordable and easily extensible prototyping bo
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Date:
05/27/2014
Freescale metrocell base-station processor drives next-gen LTE Infrastructure
The explosion of smart connected devices and increasing volumes of rich digital content have created a worldwide flood of mobile data, requiring OEMs and carriers to dramatically boost network performance while controlling capital expenditure costs, increasing power efficiency and supporting 4G/LTE standards. Whi
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Date:
05/27/2014
TVS diode from Littelfuse boosts power dissipation capability

TPSMB Series TVS diode

TVS diode from Littelfuse boosts power dissipation capability
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the TPSMB Series Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diode, designed for secondary protection of sensitive automotive and other electronics from transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage events. Because it complies with the Automotive El
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Date:
05/26/2014
Molex high-current-density Mega-Fit power connectors boast small footprint

Molex Mega-Fit connectors

Molex high-current-density Mega-Fit power connectors boast small footprint
Molex continues to build on its innovative family of power products with the Mega-Fit power connector. This wire-to-board, mid-range product line fills a significant power void in today’s interconnect marketplace by delivering 23.0A in a small 5.70mm footprint. The compact design paired with the high current te
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Date:
05/26/2014
AVX delivers custom cable assemblies

AVX custom cable assemblies for 9159 Series two-piece wire-to-board connectors

AVX delivers custom cable assemblies
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, offers custom cable assemblies for its extensive 9159 Series two-piece wire-to-board (WTB) connectors. Paired with the highly reliable, two-piece contact system, which features an integral latch to prevent unmating in harsh commercial an
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Date:
05/26/2014
ABB introduces next-gen power distribution technologies
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced the launch of its latest compact secondary substation, UniPack-G and a new retrofit program for relays as part of its continued commitment to deliver greater customer value. The UniPack-G range extends ABB’s current UniPack Compact Secondary Substation (C
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Date:
05/24/2014
ON Semi launches their latest family of low-voltage power MOSFETs

On Semiconductor's latest N-channel MOSFETs

ON Semi launches their latest family of low-voltage power MOSFETs
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced their latest family of six N-channel MOSFETs that have been designed and optimized to deliver industry leading efficiency compared to existing devices on the market. The NTMFS4Hxxx and NTTFS4Hxxx series of MOSFETs are ideally suited as switch
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Date:
05/24/2014
Exar expands low-voltage single-supply LDO portfolio

Exar XR7121 LDO

Exar expands low-voltage single-supply LDO portfolio
Exar, a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components, and video and data management solutions, announced the expansion of its low voltage, low-dropout (LDO) regulators with the new XR71211. This LDO provides 1.5A from voltages as low as 1.4V and a guaranteed dropout voltage of 250mV at ma
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Date:
05/24/2014
Docea to unveil products for system level power and thermal analysis at DAC51

Docea Power software solutions

Docea to unveil products for system level power and thermal analysis at DAC51
Docea Power, a provider of system level power and thermal exploration solutions, will reveal two of their latest products at the 51st Design Automation Conference (DAC). Docea Power will demonstrate the ThermalProfiler, a software solution for fast thermal exploration and verification, and the Aceplorer Power In
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Date:
05/24/2014
Toshiba launches their next-gen low-voltage MOSFETs

Toshiba U-MOS IX-H trench-MOSFETs

Toshiba launches their next-gen low-voltage MOSFETs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced its latest family of low-voltage, ultra-efficiency trench-MOSFETs based on the company’s next generation U-MOS IX-H semiconductor process. The MOSFETs deliver industry-leading RDS(ON)*QOSS (on resistance to output charge product) figure of merit for this class of
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Date:
05/24/2014
LEM's HO series high-performance current transducers now have a measurement range to 250A

LEM HO series high-performance current transducers

LEM's HO series high-performance current transducers now have a measurement range to 250A
LEM announces the addition of three HO series of high-performance current transducers to their line, extending nominal current measurement up to 250A and offer a range of mounting options. The recent launch of the first devices in the HO series enabled a breakthrough in the trade-off between performance, cost, si
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Date:
05/24/2014
Wide-band screened current probes from PEM boost accuracy in harsh electrical environments

Wide-band screened CWT Mini Rogowski current probes from Power Electronic Measurements

Wide-band screened current probes from PEM boost accuracy in harsh electrical environments
Wide-band screened CWT Mini Rogowski current probes from Power Electronic Measurements (PEM) feature an innovative electrostatic screening strategy that enhances performance and accuracy in the presence of large electrostatic interference signals. Combining a novel shielding technique, utilising a low sensi
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Date:
05/24/2014
Honeywell claims first nanopower AMR sensor
Honeywell introduced the industry’s first Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs that provide the highest level of magnetic sensitivity (as low as 7 Gauss typical) while requiring nanopower (360 nA). When compared to other widely used magnetic technologies, these sensors offer design engineers a nu
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Date:
05/24/2014
Visiting the Transphorm GaN-tech exhibit at PCIM 2014 with Google Glass (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design walks into the Transphorm booth at the 2014 PCIM exhibition wearing Google Glass, and gets shown a new prototype power supply design to charge multiple devices simultaneously by the company's CEO, Fumihide "Humi" Esaka. Transphorm
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Date:
05/22/2014
Coilcraft's latest high-current air-core inductors offer Q Factors To 230 at 400 MHz

Coilcraft’s VS Series air core inductors

Coilcraft's latest high-current air-core inductors offer Q Factors To 230 at 400 MHz
Coilcraft’s VS Series air core inductors combine current ratings of up to 57.0 Amps and excellent Q factors, making them ideal for high current IF/RF applications. Other applications include high power filtering, high frequency VRMs where magnetic material must be avoided (e.g., in MRI machines), and as high cur
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Date:
05/21/2014
IR’s IPM family shrinks and simplifies appliance motor drive design

IR Gen2 IRAM modules

IR’s IPM family shrinks and simplifies appliance motor drive design
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced their latest generation of energy-efficient Intelligent Power Modules (IPM). The second generation (Gen2) family of IRAM System-In-Package (SIP) IPMs shrinks and simplifies the design of appliance motor drive applications including ai
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Date:
05/21/2014
Analog Devices claims industry’s lowest-power quad-channel, jitter-attenuating clock translator
Analog Devices introduced the AD9554 multi-service adaptive quad-channel clock translator with clock multiplier, which provides jitter cleanup and synchronization for many systems, including synchronous optical networks (SONET/SDH). Its embedded cross-point switch at the input provides greater flexibility and low
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Date:
05/21/2014
Vincotech debuts their next-generation SiC-MOSFET modules
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has rolled out their latest SiC-based products for ultra efficient, high-frequency operation in solar inverter, UPS, and battery management applications. This generation of SiC MOSFET-based power modules comes in two versions. One is a flow3xPHASE 0
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Date:
05/21/2014
International Rectifier describes their latest intelligent power modules at PCIM 2014 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv International Rectifier explains their latest series of intelligent power modules for Power Systems Design at PCIM 2014. The company introduced their latest generation of energy-efficient Intelligent Power Modules (IPM). The second-generation (Gen2) family of IRAM System-In-Package (S
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Date:
05/21/2014
Advanced Power Electronics Corp. launches new dual N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET for battery applications

Advanced Power Electronics's N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET

Advanced Power Electronics Corp. launches new dual N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET for battery applications
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced a new dual N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET well-suited for battery applications. The AP9922AGEO-HF-3 device supports 1.8V gate drive and features a low on-
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Date:
05/21/2014
LYTSwitch-2 isolated LED-driver ICs from Power Integrations tout output power and accuracy

LYTSwitch-2 family of isolated LED drivers

LYTSwitch-2 isolated LED-driver ICs from Power Integrations tout output power and accuracy
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, announced its LYTSwitch™-2 family of isolated LED drivers. The new IC family, which delivers up to 12 watts of accurately controlled output power, substantially reduces component count, resulting in simpler, smaller, more reliable LE
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Date:
05/21/2014
Fairchild launches high voltage SPICE models for the entire power discrete technology platform
In the past, high voltage (HV) discrete device and product development consisted of a long, serial approach where technologies were developed in TCAD*, physical parts fabricated and packaged, measurements performed and an iterative calibration cycle launched. As designers simulate application circuits with SPIC
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Date:
05/21/2014
Amantys launches their latest IGBT gate driver at PCIM
Amantys announced the launch of their latest Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Gate Driver operating at 3.3kV, 4.5kV and 6.5kV, with significantly improved reliability and protection in high power modules targeting the most demanding applications including wind turbines, locomotive, HVDC and industrial dr
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Date:
05/20/2014
Infineon's Slew Rate Control EiceDRIVER addresses demanding industrial apps to 1200V

1EDS-SRC EiceDRIVER(tm) Safe lets developers choose from among a total of eleven collector emitter voltages at turn-on.

Infineon's Slew Rate Control EiceDRIVER addresses demanding industrial apps to 1200V
At this year's PCIM trade fair Infineon Technologies will present for the first time a single channel gate driver from the latest EiceDRIVER™ product family, developed especially for high-end systems in the industrial sector. The type 1EDS20I12SV EiceDRIVER Safe driver component features the first Slew Rate Con
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Date:
05/20/2014
Toshiba launches 4A protection function smart gate driver photocoupler

TLP5214 smart gate driver photocoupler

Toshiba launches 4A protection function smart gate driver photocoupler
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a smart gate driver photocoupler with 4A (max) output current housed in a thin SO16L package for use in driving medium-power IGBTs and power MOSFETs. The TLP5214 has a number of advanced integrated functions including IGBT desaturation detection, active miller clamping, so
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Date:
05/20/2014
GaN Systems launches a family of normally-off 100V GaN transistors in optimized low inductance and thermally-efficient packaging
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has announced a family of normally-off 100V GaN transistors that spans 20-80A with very low on resistance. GS61002P, GS61004P, GS61006P and GS61008P are respectively 20A/21mΩ, 40A/11mΩ, 60A/8mΩ and 80A/5mΩ parts while GS7100
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Date:
05/20/2014
Vicor launches their latest ChiP-based DCM converter modules

Vicor's isolated, regulated DC/DC converter modules

Vicor launches their latest ChiP-based DCM converter modules
Vicor announced a new platform of isolated, regulated DC/DC converter modules based on the company’s Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. Delivering up to 2X the power density of conventional DC-DC converters, Vicor’s new ChiP DCMs™ enable power engineers to conserve valuable board spa
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Date:
05/20/2014
Wuerth Electronics Midcom's latest offline discontinuous-mode flyback transformers target low-profile power apps
Wuerth Electronics Midcom has introduced a series of offline discontinuous mode flyback transformers targeting low profile power applications. Dean Huumala, Product Marketing Manager for Wuerth Electronics Midcom, said “We have recognized a need in the market for a low profile solution that not only offers go
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Date:
05/20/2014
Infineon introduces next-gen leadless SMT package for CoolMOS

ThinPAK 5x6

Infineon introduces next-gen leadless SMT package for CoolMOS
Infineon Technologies today introduces their latest leadless surface mounted (SMD) package for CoolMOS MOSFETs named ThinPAK 5x6. Chargers for mobile devices, Ultra High Definition TVs and LED lighting all have to meet numerous conflicting requirements. Consumers long for slim yet high performing products. Therefore, ma
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Date:
05/19/2014
Cree's 1200V SiC MOSFET now in TO-247 packages
Cree has shattered the on-resistance barrier of traditional 1200V MOSFET technology by introducing the industry’s first commercially available silicon carbide (SiC) 1200V MOSFET with an RDS(ON) of 25mOhm in an industry standard TO-247-3 package. The MOSFET, designated the C2M0025120D, is expected to be widely ad
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Date:
05/16/2014
Cree power module challenges price-performance barrier in power conversion

Cree’s all-SiC power modules

Cree power module challenges price-performance barrier in power conversion
Cree’s silicon-carbide (SiC) technology continues to enable smaller, lighter, more efficient and lower-cost power systems with the latest all-SiC 300A, 1.2kV half-bridge module. Packaged in industry-standard 62mm housing, the innovative module reduces energy loss due to switching by more than five times compared to
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Date:
05/15/2014
Infineon's latest reverse-conducting 650V IGBT reduces switching losses by 30%
Infineon Technologies has extended the latest generation of reverse-conducting IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) for resonant applications with a new 650V component including a monolithically-integrated RC diode. This means the high performance RC-H5 family of products can now be used in a significantly br
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Date:
05/15/2014
Torex's latest voltage regulators exhibit a quiescent current of 2.0μA

TOREX XC62FJ series

Torex's latest voltage regulators exhibit a quiescent current of 2.0μA
The XC62FJ series are voltage regulators with 10V input, a low quiescent current of 2.0μA, and a maximum output current of 200mA. In recent years, mounting space has become limited due to the increasingly advanced functionality and miniaturization of applications that include a regulator, and there is a demand fo
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Date:
05/15/2014
Charge Wirelessly with Freescale ICs from Mouser

Freescale wireless charging IC

Charge Wirelessly with Freescale ICs from Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the Freescale® MWCT1000CFM and MWCT1101CLH wireless charging ICs. These devices are Freescale's cutting edge solutions for single coil wireless charging transmitter applications. The new MWCT1000CFM and MWCT1101CLH wireless charging ICs available from Mouser Electronics integrate
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Date:
05/14/2014
ROHM's latest LDOs target automotive applications

ROHM LDOs optimized for MCU power supplies

ROHM's latest LDOs target automotive applications
ROHM recently announced the development of a new 16-model lineup of LDOs optimized for MCU power supplies in automotive body and powertrain systems. The BD4xxMx series, together with the BDxxC0A series designed for power supplies in information systems such as car infotainment, bring the total number of automotive-grade LD
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Date:
05/14/2014
TI introduces next-gen automotive LED drivers

TI's next-gen automotive LED drivers

TI introduces next-gen automotive LED drivers
Texas Instruments introduced the automotive industry’s first two-channel switching LED driver for front lights and the only linear LED driver with single short LED detection for rear lights. Unlike other LED drivers in the market, the TPS92630-Q1 and TPS92602-Q1 feature both high-side current sense dimming an
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Date:
05/14/2014
Acal BFi releases the UltiMod series from Excelsys

UltiMod UX4 from Excelsys

Acal BFi releases the UltiMod series from Excelsys
Acal BFi, a European leader in advanced technology solutions, introduced the UltiMod series from Excelsys Technologies. This is the ultimate range of modular configurable power supplies providing market leading product reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness. The UltiMod series is designed for the h
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Date:
05/13/2014
Switchmode 1U power solutions from Powerstax tout configurability

Multistax configurable switch mode power supplies

Switchmode 1U power solutions from Powerstax tout configurability
Powerstax, specialist provider of highly optimized power sources, announces the Multistax Premium family of configurable switch mode power supplies. Targeted at demanding application scenarios with exacting cost/performance requirements, such as industrial, communication and medical, these units expand the scope of
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Date:
05/13/2014
Cadonix claims first cloud-based wire harness design tools
Cadonix announced the world’s first cloud based CAD tool for automotive electrical wiring design, analysis and report documentation. Arcadia was developed from scratch with ease of use at its heart; using and enhancing the latest cloud software development technologies and practices. The company is also announcing it
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Date:
05/12/2014
Newark element14 launches ultra-low-power Cypress PSoC 1 kit for cost-efficient battery-driven apps
Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, has launched the newest low-power, low-cost device in the PSoC® 1 family from Cypress Semiconductor Corp. This exclusive kit features Cypress’ new CY8C24x93 low-power PSoC1 and brings the power of PSoC to life in an
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Date:
05/12/2014
AVX expands the capacitance range for its X7R and NP0 (C0G) high-voltage multilayer ceramic chip capacitors

AVX High-Voltage Multilayer Ceramic (MLC) Chip Capacitor Series

AVX expands the capacitance range for its X7R and NP0 (C0G) high-voltage multilayer ceramic chip capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded the capacitance range for its High-Voltage Multilayer Ceramic (MLC) Chip Capacitor Series. Available in both X7R and NP0 (C0G) options, the High-Voltage MLC Chip Series now offers voltages spanning 600V to 5000V and capacitance va
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Date:
05/12/2014
ROHM's wireless power receiver IC to serve smartphones and other portable devices

Qi Standard Expansion and Development Roadmap

ROHM's wireless power receiver IC to serve smartphones and other portable devices
ROHM has recently announced the development of a wireless power receiver IC designed to charge smartphones and other portable devices. The BD57011GWL is compliant with WPC’s (Wireless Power Consortium) latest Qi Low Power Ver1.1 standard for wireless power transmission and features low heat generation in a mo
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Date:
05/09/2014
STMicro to jump-start municipal savings by accelerating street-light conversions

STMicro LED lighting demonstration board

STMicro to jump-start municipal savings by accelerating street-light conversions
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced a complete and configurable solution to develop and efficiently control a dimmable, high-brightness LED string (up to 100W) for street-lighting applications. Based on ST’s award-winning ST
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Date:
05/09/2014
TTI adds precision interconnect solutions from PRECI-DIP
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has signed a European franchise distribution deal to represent PRECI-DIP, the Swiss manufacturer of high-reliability contacts and electronic connectors. These connectors are used in many different industry se
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Date:
05/08/2014
High-temp shielded power inductors yield currents to 98.8A

Coilcraft XAL1010 Series high-temperature shielded power inductor

High-temp shielded power inductors yield currents to 98.8A
Coilcraft’s XAL1010 Series of high-temperature, shielded power inductors combines excellent current handling and exceptionally low DC resistance in a rugged, molded package. The XAL1010 is available with thirteen inductance values from 0.22 to 15 µH, current ratings to 98.8 Amps and DCR as low as 0.45 mOhms. Th
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Date:
05/07/2014
America Semiconductor unveils high-power 50W Zener Diode family

America Semiconductor 50 Watt Zener diode

America Semiconductor unveils high-power 50W Zener Diode family
America Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors, released a full series of power Zener diodes (part numbers: 1N3305 thru 1N3350) packaged in a DO-5 case. The robust 50-Watt devices are engineered to provide voltage regulation protection in a broad array of alternative en
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Date:
05/07/2014
Mouser stocks TE Connectivity power triple lock connector system

TE Connectivity Power Triple Lock connector system

Mouser stocks TE Connectivity power triple lock connector system
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the TE Connectivity Power Triple Lock (PTL) connector system. PTL meets market demands for improved connection stability and reliability. The TE Connectivity Power Triple Lock (PTL) connector system available from Mouser Electronics uses three locking methods and an enhanced co
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Date:
05/07/2014
Ansys' latest RedHawk release addresses power noise and reliability sign-off for FinFET-based designs
ANSYS introduced 2014 version of RedHawk™, the industry-standard power noise and reliability sign-off platform ready for FinFET-based designs. The new release delivers greater performance, capacity and coverage, as well as sign-off accuracy to address the challenges faced by the increasing complexity of FinFET-based de
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Date:
05/07/2014
Cree's latest LED bulb touts color quality and energy efficiency
Less than one year after the successful launch of the TW (TrueWhite) Cree LED Bulb in California, the company is expanding the bulb’s availability nationwide. Delivering a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 93, TW Series Cree LED Bulbs are ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms and closets, where color quality matters mo
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Date:
05/06/2014
STMicroelectronics' STM32 ultra-Low-Power microcontrollers serve consumer, health, and industrial apps

STM32L0 ultra-low-power series

STMicroelectronics' STM32 ultra-Low-Power microcontrollers serve consumer, health, and industrial apps
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released a range of 32-bit general-purpose microcontrollers that can significantly extend battery life in a wide range of consumer, health, and industrial applications. The STM32L0 ultra-low-power se
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Date:
05/06/2014
DuPont Fluoroplastic claims highest temperature rating in the UL database
DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions (DuPont) announced today that Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has certified DuPont ECCtreme® ECA 3000 perfluoroplastic resin with a 300 C rating for a minimum-thickness of 0.75 mm (and above) in the UL Plastics Online Certification Directory. The rating is based on UL mechanical, el
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Date:
05/06/2014
Miniature coils from Precision available in angular winding configurations

Precision can produce miniature coils with ultra-fine wire winding

Miniature coils from Precision available in angular winding configurations
Precision announced the global launch of the company´s miniature coil manufacturing capabilities for medical navigation technologies. These assemblies feature ultra-fine wire winding in a wide variety of configurations –including unique-in-the-industry angular winding configurations- that allow for enhanced si
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Date:
05/06/2014
Micrel's multi-mode DC/DC controller delivers up to 50A

MIC2111 DC/DC multi-mode controller

Micrel's multi-mode DC/DC controller delivers up to 50A
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance analog and high-speed mixed signal, LAN, and timing and communications solutions, released the MIC2111 DC/DC multi-mode controller, capable of operating in a valley current mode or a voltage mode configuration. This controller provides the necessary PWM signal to int
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Date:
05/05/2014
ROHM Semi claims industry's smallest transistors

VML0604-packaged transistor

ROHM Semi claims industry's smallest transistors
ROHM has recently announced the release of the smallest transistors in the industry. The VML0604 package (0.6mmx0.4mm, t=0.36mm) cuts size by 50% compared with conventional models, making it ideal for smartphones and other portable devices requiring greater smaller, thinner form factors. In recent years in the el
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Date:
05/05/2014
AVX's pogo-pin contacts serve harsh, high-lifecycle apps

AVX pogo pin board-to-board contacts

AVX's pogo-pin contacts serve harsh, high-lifecycle apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a series of single pogo pin board-to-board (BTB) contacts designed for use in high-lifecycle commercial, industrial, medical, and military applications that demand robust, high-reliability components. Available in five st
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Date:
05/05/2014
Agilent Technologies unveils first power device analyzer for power circuit design

Agilent Technologies' B1506A

Agilent Technologies unveils first power device analyzer for power circuit design
Agilent Technologies' B1506A is a single-box solution that automatically characterizes all power device parameters across a wide range of operating conditions and temperatures (-50 °C to +250 °C), at up to 1500 amps and 3 kV, and is the industry’s first power device analyzer for circuit design. Circuit designers
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Date:
05/02/2014
AMETEK’s JEMStar II revenue meter claims highest accuracy

JEMStar II Revenue Meter

AMETEK’s JEMStar II revenue meter claims highest accuracy
AMETEK Power Instruments, a leader in revenue meters for electrical utilities, has released the JEMStar II Revenue Meter, presented as having the highest accuracy in the market at 0.05% of reading for watt hours. The JEMStar II is often used to measure hundreds of thousands of dollars of electricity revenue a
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Date:
05/01/2014
TI drives power efficiency in automotive with ultra-fast gate drivers

TI AEC-Q100-qualified gate drivers

TI drives power efficiency in automotive with ultra-fast gate drivers
Texas Instruments introduced six, AEC-Q100-qualified gate drivers with industry’s fastest propagation delays of less than 15 nanoseconds. The UCC275xx-Q1 family of single- and dual-channel gate drivers provides the highest power efficiency, reliability and flexibility compared to existing solutions for automotive ap
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Date:
05/01/2014
Cornell Dubilier's ruggedized flatpack caps can handle vibration up to 50g’s

Cornell Dubilier Flatpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Cornell Dubilier's ruggedized flatpack caps can handle vibration up to 50g’s
Cornell Dubilier Electronics announced it has expanded its line of MLS Flatpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include a high vibration package, type HVMLS and a high reliability burn-in option, type HRMLS. Applications are mainly for military and commercial flight based power systems that require high en
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Date:
05/01/2014
Stackpole expands anti-surge thru-hole resistor family

ASR / SPR Series anti-surge metal film resistors

Stackpole expands anti-surge thru-hole resistor family
Stackpole Electronics' ASR / SPR Series of anti-surge metal film resistors has expanded to include a mini ¼ watt body size. The ASRM14 has a max working voltage of 500 volts, overload voltage of 1000 volts, and capacitor discharge surge withstanding up to 2000 volts 10 times. In addition, the ASR / ASRM Series have
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Date:
04/30/2014
ARM enhances IP suite for 2015 mid-range mobile and consumer apps
ARM announced an enhanced suite of higher performance and more energy-efficient products specifically designed for the rapidly growing mid-range mobile and consumer electronics markets. The suite, comprised of processor, graphics processor and physical IP, is an update to ARM’s mid-range IP offering targeting de
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Date:
04/30/2014
Globalstar claims lowest-power satellite network chipset for M2M solutions

STX3 simplex satellite global transmitter

Globalstar claims lowest-power satellite network chipset for M2M solutions
Globalstar launched the STX3 simplex satellite global transmitter, claiming the lowest power-consuming technology currently on the market. This makes the STX3 a key requirement for customers whose monitoring devices are dispersed in remote and harsh environments. Globalstar engineers have shrunk the chip te
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Date:
04/30/2014
BEAR Power releases self-monitoring AC/DC converter with auxiliary DC input

BEAR Power 75-Watt industrial power supply

BEAR Power releases self-monitoring AC/DC converter with auxiliary DC input
BEAR Power Supplies introduced a self-monitoring AC-DC converter for outdoor industrial applications. An auxiliary 24 V DC input provides back-up power to the universal AC input, and facilitates operation in remote areas using generators, photovoltaics or other alternative sources. The self-monitoring feature al
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Date:
04/29/2014
Fairchild's space-saving mid-voltage MOSFETs optimize power
Many end applications – such as IP phones, motor control circuits, active clamp switches and load switches – need to offer higher energy efficiency in a smaller footprint in order to meet manufacturers’ demands. Fairchild Semiconductor developed the FDMC86xxxP series of P-channel PowerTrench® MOSFETs to
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Date:
04/29/2014
Advanced Power Electronics' latest current-mode step-up converter offers adjustable output up to 27V

APE1913-3 converter

Advanced Power Electronics' latest current-mode step-up converter offers adjustable output up to 27V
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, introduced their latest current mode step-up converter for small, low power applications. The input voltage of the APE1913-3 converter can range from 2.6V to 5.5V, while the output vo
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Date:
04/29/2014
Econais claims smallest, smartest and most integrated Wi-Fi module

EC19W01 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi SiP module

Econais claims smallest, smartest and most integrated Wi-Fi module
Econais, a technology leader in smart ultra low power miniature Wi-Fi module solutions for the Internet of Things, announced the EC19W01, world’s smallest, smartest and most integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi System In Package (SiP) module. The EC19W01 offers low power drain and features fully integrated MCU, Wi-Fi, clou
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Date:
04/28/2014
Power Integration's 8W reference design for appliance PSUs achieves zero standby power rating

Reference design for an 8 W, universal-input auxiliary power supply

Power Integration's 8W reference design for appliance PSUs achieves zero standby power rating
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, released a reference design for an 8 W, universal-input auxiliary power supply that achieves zero standby power consumption** for appliance applications. Based on a member of Power Integrations’ LinkZero™-LP fa
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Date:
04/28/2014
TE Connectivity unveils advanced multi-channel dimming receptacle

ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle

TE Connectivity unveils advanced multi-channel dimming receptacle
TE Connectivity debuted its ANSI C136.41 compliant solution for the electrical and mechanical interconnection between a photo control cell and a street lighting luminaire at the Light+Building show. The ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle is pre-configured with wire leads to allow for ease of integration into a ne
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Date:
04/28/2014
Buck-boost 3A supercapacitor charger features active capacitor balancing for fast charging

LTC3128 input current-limited buck-boost supercapacitor charger

Buck-boost 3A supercapacitor charger features active capacitor balancing for fast charging
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3128, a high efficiency, input current-limited buck-boost supercapacitor charger with active charge balancing for 1 or 2 series supercapacitors. The LTC3128 features an average input current limit that can be programmed up to 3A with +/-2% accuracy, preventing power source ove
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Date:
04/28/2014
Compact 3-phase 1kVA sine wave inverter system suits industrial apps

CTP 1K series rugged modular dc-ac inverter system

Compact 3-phase 1kVA sine wave inverter system suits industrial apps
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ CTP 1K series of rugged modular dc-ac inverter systems employ microprocessor controlled technology to deliver 3-Phase 1000VA output power with pure sine wave output voltage. The CTP 1K series is suitable for industrial applications where a low power, three phase AC voltage solution is re
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Date:
04/28/2014
AVX releases high-voltage automotive MLCC series

X7R High Voltage Automotive MLCCs

AVX releases high-voltage automotive MLCC series
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added a new series of high voltage multilayer ceramic chip capacitors to it automotive product lineup.  Qualified to AEC-Q200 and available in chip sizes spanning 1206 to 2220, the X7R High Voltage Automotive MLCCs are rated fo
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Date:
04/24/2014
Vishay Intertechnology composite-coupled inductors use IHLP technology

Vishay Intertechnology composite-coupled inductors

Vishay Intertechnology composite-coupled inductors use IHLP technology
Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first devices in a series of composite-coupled inductors, built on the company's IHLP® technology, for use in SEPIC DC/DC converters and other applications. Offered in the compact 4040 case size, the Vishay Dale IHCL devices feature two inductors in the same package with magn
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Date:
04/24/2014
Toshiba starts first mass production of 15nm NAND flash memories

15-nanometer (nm) process technology will apply to 2-bit-per-cell 128-gigabit NAND flash memories

Toshiba starts first mass production of 15nm NAND flash memories
Toshiba has acheived 15-nanometer (nm) process technology, which will apply to 2-bit-per-cell 128-gigabit (16 gigabytes) NAND flash memories. Mass production with the technology will start at the end of April at Fab 5 Yokkaichi Operations, Toshiba’s NAND flash fabrication facility (fab), replacing second generation 19
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Date:
04/23/2014
Indium Corporation to feature Heat-Spring thermal Interface material at PCIM 2014

Heat-Spring thermal interface material

Indium Corporation to feature Heat-Spring thermal Interface material at PCIM 2014
Indium will feature its Heat-Spring® thermal interface material at PCIM 2014, May 20-22 in Nuremberg, Germany. Heat-Spring is a patented technology designed to deliver superior performance compared to thermal greases or other metal TIMs. Heat-Springs offer uniform thermal resistance at lower applied stresses in
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Date:
04/23/2014
Progea expands multitouch functionality in Movicon 11.4

Progea’s Movicon has been updated with version 11.4

Progea expands multitouch functionality in Movicon 11.4
Progea’s Movicon™ 11 – a solution allowing businesses to develop software applications for supervising, operator interfacing, data acquisition and monitoring – has been updated with version 11.4. This new edition is fully compatible with the previous solution and boasts optimized performance as well as
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Date:
04/22/2014
Agilent Technologies to demonstrate their PXI Functional Test System at NEPCON China 2014
Agilent Technologies announced it will demonstrate its latest PXI Functional Test System, plus boundary scan and latest inline in-circuit test systems, at NEPCON EMT China 2014 (Booth 1G60), April 23-25, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Agilent experts will demonstrate: · The new, cost-effective
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Date:
04/22/2014
LynTec highlights their power control and distribution systems at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014

RPCR relay panel

LynTec highlights their power control and distribution systems at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, will highlight its award-winning Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) power distribution panel at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014, taking place May 8-9 at the Reitz Arena of Loyola University Ma
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Date:
04/22/2014
Coilcraft CPS introduces extreme temperature inductor

Coilcraft CPS' AT549RBT cored-spring inductor

Coilcraft CPS introduces extreme temperature inductor
The AT549RBT cored-spring inductor from Coilcraft CPS (Critical Products & Services) features a temperature rating of -55°C to +300°C, making it ideal for extreme-temperature applications such as down-hole drilling and on-engine automotive. AT549RBTThe AT549RBT has an inductance value of 1.0 µH, a ma
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Date:
04/22/2014
Intepro's 300W electronic load touts price & performance

The EL9712B 300W electronic load from Intepro

Intepro's 300W electronic load touts price & performance
The  EL9712B 300W electronic load from Intepro, market leaders in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), is part of the growing series of competitively-priced electronic loads being introduced by the company. Ideal for research and development, inspection, service and test requirements in
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Date:
04/22/2014
Littelfuse iDesign tool claims first fuse development tool of its kind
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the Littelfuse iDesign™ Online Fuse Design and Selection Tool, a robust, web-based tool designed to help circuit designers identify the optimal electronic fuses for their projects. The Littelfuse iDesign tool, the first of its kind available from a ci
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Date:
04/22/2014
Linear's wideband active mixer tops +30dBm IIP3 with 0dB conversion gain

LTC5577 300MHz to 6GHz active downconverting mixer

Linear's wideband active mixer tops +30dBm IIP3 with 0dB conversion gain
Linear Technology's LTC5577 is a 300MHz to 6GHz active downconverting mixer with outstanding +30dBm IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept) and 0dB conversion gain. The LTC5577 has wide operating frequency capability, covering all cellular bands from 450MHz to 3.6GHz with a single part. Additionally, its IF output por
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Date:
04/21/2014
IR’s LEDrivIR control IC simplifies design, reduces part count

RS2983 control IC for single stage Flyback and Buck-Boost topologies

IR’s LEDrivIR control IC simplifies design, reduces part count
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the IRS2983 control IC for single stage Flyback and Buck-Boost topologies used in LED drivers and power supplies. The IRS2983 employs primary side regulation that reduces component count and simplifies design by eliminating the opto-isolator an
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Date:
04/21/2014
AVX expands its high temperature, SXP-style SMPS capacitor series

AVX’s SXP-style SMPS capacitors

AVX expands its high temperature, SXP-style SMPS capacitor series
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its series of high temperature, SXP-style, encapsulated, radial leaded, switch mode power supply (SMPS) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include three high voltage ratings: 1500V, 2000V, and 3000V. Ca
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Date:
04/21/2014
Hendrix offers DUAL BLOCK for underground cable

DUAL BLOCK provides a dual water-blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable

Hendrix offers DUAL BLOCK for underground cable
Hendrix/Kerite Cable, a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announced its DUAL BLOCK™ product, providing a dual water-blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water is one of the enemies of long-life in primary cable, as water entering the cable core
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Date:
04/21/2014
Puls high-capacity power supply and charger for UltraCaps available from HPI Sales

The PAS395 from PULS

Puls high-capacity power supply and charger for UltraCaps available from HPI Sales
The PAS395 from PULS can be used as a regular power supply with an adjustable output voltage between 360V and 460V or as a charger for EDLC-capacitors (Electrical Double Layer Capacitors commonly known as Ultracaps, Supercaps or Greencaps). The charging method is a constant current - constant voltage character
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Date:
04/21/2014
CamSemi launches ‘fast start’ controllers for 8W & 10W phone chargers

CamSemi’s C2173 and C2174 ‘fast start’ PSS controllers target low cost ‘universal’ USB smartphone chargers and other applications rated at 8W & 10W

CamSemi launches ‘fast start’ controllers for 8W & 10W phone chargers
CamSemi released two ‘fast start’ Primary Side Sensing (PSS) controllers to extend the target applications for the company’s latest generation C2170 family into higher powers. The C2173 and C2174 controllers target low-cost MoU-compliant, USB smartphone charger and other universal input applications typically ra
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Date:
04/18/2014
LynTec to show their latest products at InfoComm 2014
LynTec's Remote Power Controller (RPC) series panel version 2 combines the latest motorized breaker technology with a new and improved controller featuring more memory, a faster processor for real-time monitoring down to the circuit level, and the capacity to use multiple control protocols simultaneously — now
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Date:
04/18/2014
Mouser Electronics now stocking KEMET NEC TOKIN products
Mouser Electronics, a leading engineering resource and global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, announced it is distributing KEMET’s expanded portfolio which brings together leading-edge products from KEMET’s joint venture partner NEC TOKIN to buyers and design engineers worldwide. Mouser’s expanded
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Date:
04/17/2014
STMicro's smaller & tough 650V and 800V MOSFETs leverage power package innovation

ST’s PowerFLAT packages

STMicro's smaller & tough 650V and 800V MOSFETs leverage power package innovation
STMicroelectronics is expanding three of its advanced high-voltage power MOSFET families with the introduction of two new power packages, making energy-conscious equipment such as battery chargers, solar microinverters and computer power supplies even more compact, robust and reliable. ST’s advanced PowerFLAT
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Date:
04/17/2014
Vicor delivers power density & digital comm capability with their latest ChiP BCMs

Vicor's ChiP BCM fixed-ratio power converter

Vicor delivers power density & digital comm capability with their latest ChiP BCMs
Vicor announced their latest entries in its portfolio of isolated bus converter modules (BCMs®) based on the company's award-winning Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. Supplying up to 1.75 kW at 50 V with 98% peak efficiency and power density of 2750 W/in3, Vicor's ChiP BCM fixed-ratio power
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Date:
04/16/2014
Tollgrade's battery-free Smart Grid voltage sensor delivers 0.5% Accuracy

Tollgrade LightHouse MV Power Sensor

Tollgrade's battery-free Smart Grid voltage sensor delivers 0.5% Accuracy
Tollgrade Communications, an industry leader in redefining the global standard for reliability at the world’s largest electric utilities and telecommunications providers, announced the availability of their LightHouse® Medium Voltage (MV) Power Sensor, the first all-in-one line sensor for monitoring voltage an
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Date:
04/15/2014
ABB unveils substation design software

Substation Explorer tool

ABB unveils substation design software
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced the release of Substation Explorer, a tool that allows customers to enter known parameters for their high voltage systems into a program which outputs multiple conceptual layouts and suggests the most suitable solution for the application. The ABB Subst
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Date:
04/15/2014
Maxim Integrated’s ZON M3 single-phase energy-meter SoC enables ±0.1% accuracy over 5000:1 dynamic range

ZON M3 energy-meter solution

Maxim Integrated’s ZON M3 single-phase energy-meter SoC enables ±0.1% accuracy over 5000:1 dynamic range
Using the ZON™ M3 (MAX71315) single-phase electricity meter SoC from Maxim Integrated Products, engineers now have a highly accurate, low-cost design system for e-meters and solid-state meters. Superior metering metrology is essential for accurate monitoring and billing. Additionally, meter manufacturers must co
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Date:
04/15/2014
British battery firm to launch modular smart battery system in the US

Intelligent Power Vault

British battery firm to launch modular smart battery system in the US
UK based battery and charger design, development and manufacturing company Accutronics is set to launch its Intelligent Power Vault, a modular Lithium-Ion battery system in the USA at the MedTechWorld MD&M West show. The event is to take place on February 11-13, 2014 in the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. Th
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Date:
04/15/2014
Linear Technology releases high-reliability H-grade and military MP-grade versions of the LTC3612 high-efficiency 4MHz synchronous buck regulator

LTC3612 high efficiency 4MHz synchronous buck regulator

Linear Technology releases high-reliability H-grade and military MP-grade versions of the LTC3612 high-efficiency 4MHz synchronous buck regulator
Linear Technology announces their latest high-reliability H-grade and military MP-grade versions of the LTC3612, a high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous buck regulator that incorporates a constant frequency, current mode architecture. The device can deliver up to 3A of continuous output current at output voltages as
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Date:
04/14/2014
STMicro's STM32F4 microcontrollers launch new generation of devices

STMicroelectronics STM32F401 microcontroller

STMicro's STM32F4 microcontrollers launch new generation of devices
STMicroelectronics’ latest STM32F401 microcontrollers are the first in a new line of STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ devices that combine multiple technologies to offer the best balance of dynamic power consumption and execution performance, while boosting feature integration. Combining high energy efficienc
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Date:
04/11/2014
Allegro MicroSystems releases zero-speed differential peak-detecting Hall-effect sensor IC optimised for speed, timing and duty-cycle sensing

A1468 Hall-effect sensor IC

Allegro MicroSystems releases zero-speed differential peak-detecting Hall-effect sensor IC optimised for speed, timing and duty-cycle sensing
The A1468 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a true zero-speed differential peak-detecting Hall-effect sensor IC that is optimised for use in automotive speed, timing and duty-cycle sensing. The device is ideally suited to digital ring-magnet sensing or, when coupled with a magnet, ferromagnetic target sensing in
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Date:
04/11/2014
CDM Electronics expands audio and mid-range power connector inventory

MIL-DTL-55116 audio frequency connectors and MIL-DTL-55181 mid-range power connectors

CDM Electronics expands audio and mid-range power connector inventory
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, announced a significant expansion of their MIL-DTL-55116 (part #M55116) audio frequency connectors and MIL-DTL-55181 (part #M55181) mid-range power connectors. CDM is an authorized stocking distributor for the complete line of
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Date:
04/11/2014
PEM to unveil next-generation Rogowski CWT current probes at PCIM Europe

A CWT Shielded Mini coil, threaded through the legs of a TO-247 semi-conductor package

PEM to unveil next-generation Rogowski CWT current probes at PCIM Europe
In addition to its full range of Rogowski waveform transducers, probes and industrial sensors, which includes the CWT and RCT ranges, Power Electronic Measurements (PEM UK) Ltd will be using this year’s PCIM show to launch its next-generation CWT current probes for high-speed and high power-density applications. Clip-on Rogowski
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Date:
04/10/2014
Freescale takes display-centric, real-time embedded processing to new levels
As the consumer, industrial and automotive infotainment markets evolve rapidly to meet the demands of increasingly discerning end-users, systems designers need processors with the performance to run rich user interfaces without sacrificing real-time responsiveness or power efficiency. To achieve this, systems de
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Date:
04/10/2014
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor expands its 600V AlphaMOS portfolio with rugged solutions for lighting

600V AlphaMOS MOSFET for lighting apps

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor expands its 600V AlphaMOS portfolio with rugged solutions for lighting
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer, and supplier of power semiconductors and power ICs announced the release of their AOD4C60, AOD3C60, and AOD2HC60, additions to the 600V AlphaMOS portfolio, which combines features such as robustness, controlled switching and low on-resistance for high-performing de
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Date:
04/10/2014
Freescale releases second-generation Kinetis ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs
Freescale Semiconductor announced it is launching the next generation of its flagship Kinetis K series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the expansion of its existing Kinetis K1x, K2x and K6x MCU families, and the introduction of the Kinetis K0x MCU family. In addition, Freescale has dramatically expanded its enablement so
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Date:
04/09/2014
ABB expands arc-resistant Switchgear product line with SafeGear HD 63kA
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, has extended its proven SafeGear arc-resistant switchgear product line with an enhanced solution known as SafeGear HD (High Duty). SafeGear HD, as with the entire SafeGear product line, provides ABB customers with a reduced product footprint and unmatched
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Date:
04/09/2014
Microchip introduces power monitoring IC offering signal acquisition and power calculation

MCP39F501 highly integrated, single-phase power-monitoring IC

Microchip introduces power monitoring IC offering signal acquisition and power calculation
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a power monitoring IC, the MCP39F501. This device is a highly integrated, single-phase power-monitoring IC designed for real-time measurement of AC power. It includes two 24-bit delta-sigma ADCs, a
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Date:
04/09/2014
Nordic Semiconductor announces major release of its Bluetooth low energy protocol stack for nRF51 Series

The latest version of Nordic's nRF51 Series Bluetooth low energy stack includes over-the-air firmware upgrade capability

Nordic Semiconductor announces major release of its Bluetooth low energy protocol stack for nRF51 Series
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor released S110 SoftDevice v7.0, the next major release of its Bluetooth® low energy stack, for the nRF51822 Bluetooth low energy and 2.4GHz proprietary System-on-Chip (SoC) and the nRF51422 ANT™ and ANT/Bluetooth low energy multiprotocol SoCs. (A SoftDevice is
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Date:
04/08/2014
Dialog's Bluetooth Smart DA14580 sees early success in health and fitness market
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology, announced the use of its SmartBond™ DA14580 System on Chip (SoC) in the Cateye Strada Smart Cyclocomputer. The DA14580 meets the demanding requirements fuelled by the gro
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Date:
04/08/2014
Advanced in-flight connectivity solutions presented at AIX 2014

DEUTSCH DMC-M Series connectors

Advanced in-flight connectivity solutions presented at AIX 2014
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, is presenting its advanced solutions for in-flight connectivity at the 2014 Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B6, Booth # 6C19, April 8-10, 2014, in Hamburg Messe, Germany. TE announces the industry’s new standard connector for aircraft equipment and cabin sy
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Date:
04/08/2014
Intersil claims first falf- and full-bridge drivers that extend life of multi-cell Li-ion-powered products

The HIP2103_4MBEVAL1Z is an evaluation tool for the HIP2103 and HIP2104 half bridge MOSFET drivers.

Intersil claims first falf- and full-bridge drivers that extend life of multi-cell Li-ion-powered products
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the industry’s first small form factor half-/full-bridge drivers that significantly extend power usage and overall product life of multi-cell lithium ion (Li) battery devices operating from 5V to 50V. The new
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Date:
04/07/2014
Power Offer Electronics challenges the industry with their single-stage power conversion technology

A supply based on Power Offer Electronics's Trangulator single stage conversion technology.

Power Offer Electronics challenges the industry with their single-stage power conversion technology
Power Offer Electronics has launched its Trangulator, a revolutionary single stage conversion technology. The Trangulator uses standard full H-bridge power electronics components such as IGBT, MOSFETS etc., and by applying its patented and proprietary algorithm, achieves record breaking performance in terms of
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Date:
04/07/2014
Sunrise Micro Devices is empowering the IoT with radio design in IP form
Sunrise Micro Devices, an expert in sub-volt wireless design, is now a wireless intellectual property (IP) company delivering complete radio solutions to help accelerate the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Standards-based wireless technologies offer interoperability and enable low-power wireless se
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Date:
04/04/2014
Stackpole expands value range of MLF/MLFM series melfs

MLF/MLFM Series metal-film melf resistors

Stackpole expands value range of MLF/MLFM series melfs
Stackpole has expanded the resistance range of its MLF / MLFM Series of metal film melf resistors. The ¼ watt and ½ watt sizes are now available in resistance values down to 10 ohms for TCR’s of 25 ppm and tighter. In addition, the ½ watt size is now available in resistance values down to 0.2 ohms for TCR’s of
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Date:
04/04/2014
Freescale's Kinetis V MCUs streamline next-gen motor control and digital power apps
Continuing to expand one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ARM-based microcontrollers (MCUs), Freescale Semiconductor introduced the lead families of their latest Kinetis V series, optimized for motor control and digital power conversion applications. To complement the Kinetis V series, Freescale also in
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Date:
04/03/2014
Linear's 80V synchronous SEPIC/inverting/boost DC/DC controller delivers up to 10A

LT8710 synchronous SEPIC, inverting, boost and flyback multi-topology DC/DC controller

Linear's 80V synchronous SEPIC/inverting/boost DC/DC controller delivers up to 10A
Linear Technology announced the LT8710, their first synchronous SEPIC, inverting, boost and flyback multi-topology DC/DC controller. This synchronous device replaces the output diode with a high efficiency P-channel MOSFET, increasing efficiency, maximum output current (up to 10A) and eliminating the heat sink typ
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Date:
04/03/2014
Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400V UPS for high-density data centers

Mitsubishi 9950A three-phase, on-line double-conversion UPS

Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400V UPS for high-density data centers
Mitsubishi Electric, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing reliable, environmentally friendly uninterruptible power systems (UPSs), announced its 9950A UPS that provides mission-critical operations with an efficient UPS design for 400 volt power distribution infrastructures. Widely adopted in Europe an
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Date:
04/03/2014
Teledyne LeCroy demonstrates their latest test tech for embedded systems development at EE Live 2014
Increasingly complex embedded systems, using higher-speed serial data busses, make signal integrity issues and higher-bandwidth oscilloscopes newly relevant to the embedded market. The Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, waveform generators, and test solutions showcased at the EE
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Date:
04/03/2014
TE Connectivity showcases releasable poke-in wire connector at Light+Building 2014

SMT releasable poke-in connectors

TE Connectivity showcases releasable poke-in wire connector at Light+Building 2014
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, showcased its SMT Releasable Poke-In connector at the light+building 2014 show, Hall 4.0, Booth 26. TE Connectivity is a pioneer in developing innovative interconnect solutions that seamlessly integrate controls and transmit power and data across multiple building systems to
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Date:
04/02/2014
Dassault Systems releases new SOLIDWORKS mechanical conceptual design platform

SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual

Dassault Systems releases new SOLIDWORKS mechanical conceptual design platform
Dassault Systèmes, a leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, launched SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual, on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. In the Age of Experience, the world of design has changed: it is more social, more conceptual, and collaboration is cr
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Date:
04/02/2014
Vishay Intertechnology launches 45V and 50V TMBS rectifiers in a low-profile DO-221BC (SMPA) package

TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers

Vishay Intertechnology launches 45V and 50V TMBS rectifiers in a low-profile DO-221BC (SMPA) package
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with seven new 45 V and 50 V devices. For automotive and commercial applications, the high current density rectifiers offer current ratings from 3 A to 8 A and low forward voltage drop in the low-profile, surface-mount DO
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Date:
04/02/2014
Lairds New Tlam OptoTEC Series Moves Heat in a Different Direction

Tlam OptoTEC

Lairds New Tlam OptoTEC Series Moves Heat in a Different Direction
Laird, recently announced a series of miniature thermoelectric modules (TEMs) built using Laird Tlam thermally conductive circuit boards instead of traditional ceramic-based circuit boards. The Tlam OptoTEC® series is designed for applications where temperature stabilization of sensitive optical components in
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Date:
04/02/2014
ROHM Semiconductor at PCIM 2014: novelties and key products
ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest power management product designs at PCIM, a leading trade fair for power electronics, in Nuremberg, from May 20 – 22, 2014 (Hall 9, Booth 211). The novelties offer beneficial characteristics resulting from latest material research, packaging and manufacturing expertise an
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Date:
04/01/2014
C&K offers tamper-proof subminiature snap-acting switches

C&K's MS Series features detect interlock and movement functionality

C&K offers tamper-proof subminiature snap-acting switches
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its subminiature snap-acting switch offering with the development of the MS Series.  Featuring detect interlock and movement functionality, as well as different le
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Date:
04/01/2014
ULE Chipset serves home automation, security, and life-safety devices
DSP Group, a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, and Crow Electronic Engineering, a leading provider of advanced security and control solutions for the worldwide integrated security market, announced that Crow has started manufacturing of a full range of ULE-ena
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Date:
04/01/2014
CUI's 60A digital Solus-based SEPIC-fed POL buck converter achieves higher power density & efficiency

CUI's NDM3ZS-60 non-isolated digital power module

CUI's 60A digital Solus-based SEPIC-fed POL buck converter achieves higher power density & efficiency
CUI announced their latest family of digital point of load dc-dc modules, setting performance benchmarks in efficiency, power density, and transient response to address the rapidly-rising power challenges in distributed power architectures. The NDM3ZS-60 is a non-isolated module outputting 60A in ultra low-profile ve
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Date:
03/31/2014
Fairchild's novel three-channel interleaved CCM PFC controller enables use of smaller passives
Designers of high power applications, such as air conditioner power supplies, need power factor correction (PFC) to improve power factor (PF) and harmonics to avoid deteriorating the power grid. To help them meet these challenges, Fairchild delivers a unique combination of power devices, design expertise and ma
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Date:
03/31/2014
TE Connectivity's latest LED holders offer solderless, snap-in, and scalable options

LUMAWISE LED holders

TE Connectivity's latest LED holders offer solderless, snap-in, and scalable options
TE Connectivity highlights the innovative LUMAWISE LED holders at the Light+Building show, Hall 4.0, Booth 26, presenting industry professionals with an up-close view of the advanced solderless, easy-to-assemble, efficient solution for the LED lighting marketplace. LUMAWISE LED holders provide flexible and adapt
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Date:
03/31/2014
Fair-Rite Products now offers flexible ferrites
Fair-Rite Products' RoHS compliant flexible sheets are offered in four thicknesses and six material grades. Functioning primarily as an EMI suppressor, the flexible ferrite blocks noise at lower frequencies and absorbs it at higher frequencies. Applications include shielding antennas and RF circuits from reflection and
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Date:
03/31/2014
AVX SMD power inductors feature low-loss pressed-iron powder core

AVX LMIP Series inductors

AVX SMD power inductors feature low-loss pressed-iron powder core
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the LMIP Series SMD power inductors with a homogeneous pressed iron powder core construction. LMIP Series inductors exhibit low loss and reduced inductance drop due to applied current, enabling higher saturation cu
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Date:
03/31/2014
Linear's 45V 500mA LDO offers 25uVRMS noise, programmable current limit & power good

LT3065, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator

Linear's 45V 500mA LDO offers 25uVRMS noise, programmable current limit & power good
Linear Technology announced the LT3065, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator offering precision, programmable current limit and a power good flag. The device delivers up to 500mA output current with a 300mV dropout voltage at full load. It features a wide 1.8V to 45V input voltage ra
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Date:
03/31/2014
AVX to showcase latest products at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2014
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, is exhibiting at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe in Berlin, Germany on April 1 - 2. This annual conference and tradeshow event focuses on the latest developments in energy harvesting technologies for applications in bu
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Date:
03/28/2014
Transphorm claims first JEDEC-qualified 600V GaN-on-Si PQFN products
Transphorm announced at APEC 2014 the industry’s first 600V GaN (Gallium Nitride)-based, low-profile PQFN products and the expansion of its product portfolio in the industry-standard TO220 packages. This follows the introduction of its GaN-on-Silicon transistor family at APEC 2013 as the industry’s first JE
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Date:
03/28/2014
Fairchild's optoplanar packaging technology drives advanced 2.5 A-output optocoupler
System design engineers for industrial applications, such as motor control inverter applications and high performance power systems, are looking for highly integrated gate driving and protection features in a single IC package to simplify design and improve efficiency. The newly-developed FOD8332 is an advanced 2.
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Date:
03/27/2014
TI’s WEBENCH Schematic Editor enables rapid customization and simulation of analog designs

WEBENCH

TI’s WEBENCH Schematic Editor enables rapid customization and simulation of analog designs
Texas Instruments unveiled WEBENCH® Schematic Editor, a new editing and simulation feature that enables engineers to customize power management designs and simulate the circuit created within the WEBENCH environment. TI’s cost-free WEBENCH tools have simplified and accelerated the design process for more
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Date:
03/26/2014
CUI's Solus-based next-gen intermediate-bus quarter-brick delivers up to 720 W

NQBS quarter brick

CUI's Solus-based next-gen intermediate-bus quarter-brick delivers up to 720 W
CUI has introduced its second-generation high-density isolated intermediate bus converter (IBC) family - the NQBS series. The family has been specifically created to address the rising power requirements and efficiency demands in telecom systems and data centers. Launched at the Applied Power Electronics Conferenc
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Date:
03/26/2014
Intersil's digital power modules simplify & speed circuit design

ISL8270M/71M family of digital power modules

Intersil's digital power modules simplify & speed circuit design
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL8270M/71M family of digital power modules that dramatically reduce customer design complexity and accelerate time to market. Designed for 25/33 Amp applications, the ISL8270M/71M product family is based on In
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Date:
03/26/2014
EPC's high-current development board features multiple half-bridges in parallel

EPC9013 development board

EPC's high-current development board features multiple half-bridges in parallel
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9013 development board featuring the 100 V EPC2001 enhancement mode (eGaN®) field effect transistor (FET) operating up to a 35 A maximum output current in Buck mode using a four half-bridge configuration in parallel and a single onboard gate drive. Th
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Date:
03/26/2014
Toshiba launches 1W and 0.6W white LEDs for general lighting

GaN-on-Si white LEDs

Toshiba launches 1W and 0.6W white LEDs for general lighting
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of two series of white LEDs, the 3.5 x 3.5mm lens package 1W type TL1L2 series, and the 3.0 x 3.0mm flat package 0.6W type TL3GB series. Both have been developed as light sources for general lighting applications (including light bulbs, base lights, down lights an
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Date:
03/25/2014
LTE low-noise amplifiers and LNA banks from Infineon improve data rates of smartphones
Infineon Technologies introduced a new series of LTE Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) and Quad LNA banks specially designed to enhance the data rate in smartphones. LTE (also 4G) is the latest standard for wireless communication and allows for data rates up to 300 Mbit/s – compared to 56 Mbit/s in the latest UMTS (3G)
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Date:
03/25/2014
Fairchild's Optoplanar technology creates advanced 2.5A-output optocoupler

FOD8332 2.5 A IGBT/MOSFET drive optocoupler from Fairchild Semiconductor

Fairchild's Optoplanar technology creates advanced 2.5A-output optocoupler
System design engineers for industrial applications, such as motor control inverter applications and high performance power systems, are looking for highly integrated gate driving and protection features in a single IC package to simplify design and improve efficiency. The newly-developed FOD8332 from Fairchild Se
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Date:
03/24/2014
FARSENS to participate in RFID Journal LIVE! 2014
Farsens S.L. announced that it will be exhibiting products from its growing product portfolio at RFID Journal LIVE! 2014, which will be held April 8-10 in Orlando, Florida. Our sales team will be showing in our stand the newest innovations in battery-free RFID sensor solutions. Visit us at: Stand: 222. RFID Journal L
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Date:
03/21/2014
Advanced Power Electronics' latest load switch has controlled turn-on and 4A max continuous current

The APE8937-HF-3 load switch

Advanced Power Electronics' latest load switch has controlled turn-on and 4A max continuous current
Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA), a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has recently launched a small load switch with controlled turn on and very low on-resistance. The APE8937-HF-3 load switch contains one N-channel MOSFET that can opera
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Date:
03/21/2014
CT-CONCEPT ships IGBT driver cores with space-saving, cost-effective SCALE-2+ technology
IGBT driver manufacturer CT-Concept Technologie GmbH, a Power Integrations company, has announced shipments of its first products to include its SCALE™-2+ gate driver chip set. SCALE-2+ technology enables soft shutdown (SSD) to be implemented in the event of a short circuit without requiring additional components. Th
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Date:
03/21/2014
Power Integrations' 8W reference design for appliance PSUs achieves zero standby power rating
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced their latest reference design for an 8 W, universal-input auxiliary power supply that achieves "zero" standby power consumption for appliance applications. Based on a member of Power Integrations’ Li
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Date:
03/21/2014
NXP GreenChip Platform shrinks size of laptop power adapters
NXP Semiconductors introduced the GreenChip™ TEA1836 and TEA1892 platform that enables the design of ultra-small 45W adapters and power supplies for notebooks, ultra-light notebooks, set top boxes and other devices. With tight integration and limited number of external components, a smaller, lighter, and highly ef
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Date:
03/21/2014
Rigol's DS2000A digital oscilloscope offers greater signal resolution and accuracy

Rigol DS2000A series Digital Oscilloscope

Rigol's DS2000A digital oscilloscope offers greater signal resolution and accuracy
Rigol Technologies announced the DS2000A series Digital Oscilloscope, their latest addition to its extensive family of test and measurement equipment. Featuring Rigol's powerful UltraVision technology, the DS2000A delivers unprecedented value with its high sample rate, long record length, wide vertical range, low
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Date:
03/21/2014
Switching PWM servo drives can replace linear servo drives

NanoPWMTM servo drives

Switching PWM servo drives can replace linear servo drives
ACS Motion Control has developed a line of switching PWM servo drives that deliver sub-nanometer position jitter performance and nanometers following errors when moving at low velocities. The NanoPWM(TM) switching PWM servo drives provide better performance than linear servo drives, are significantly more compact an
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Date:
03/20/2014
Behlman’s PF1350 & PF1351 supplies now available via Powerstax

Behlman PF1350 and PF1351

Behlman’s PF1350 & PF1351 supplies now available via Powerstax
Powerstax, specialist provider of highly optimized power sources, presents the Behlman PF1350 and PF1351. Targeting mission-critical industrial and military powers system designs, these compact, power factor-corrected bench-top units differentiate themselves from competing AC frequency products on the market th
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Date:
03/20/2014
Morgan Advanced Materials releases their latest piezoelectric composite components

Piezoelectric composite components

Morgan Advanced Materials releases their latest piezoelectric composite components
Morgan Advanced Materials, a leading manufacturer of electro ceramic products, including piezoelectric ceramics, high voltage and RF capacitors and microwave ceramics, announced the launch of a new range of piezoelectric composite components, ideal for applications where high performance is critical, including me
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Date:
03/20/2014
IR's CHiL digital PWM controllers and integrated solutions provide optimized end-to-end solutions with PMBus

PMBus enabled CHiL digital PWM controllers and integrated PowIRstage solutions

IR's CHiL digital PWM controllers and integrated solutions provide optimized end-to-end solutions with PMBus
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, introduced its latest generation of highly versatile, PMBus™ enabled, CHiL digital PWM controllers and integrated PowIRstage® solutions that significantly improve efficiency and reduce board space and component count in a variety of mid-range to
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Date:
03/19/2014
AVX unveils three-phase power film capacitors at APEC 2014

FLB Series capacitors

AVX unveils three-phase power film capacitors at APEC 2014
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a family FLB Series medium power film capacitors. Packaged in a cylindrical aluminum can with terminals that enable direct, three-phase, internal wire connection, FLB Series capacitors are comprised of metallized po
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Date:
03/19/2014
Linear Technology shows their latest power solutions at APEC 2014 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Linear Technology shows a demonstration where four LTM4676 two-phase 26-Amp current-mode controllers driving 8 rails of power with advanced management and control functionality. The LTM4676 is a dual 13A or single 26A step-down uModule (micromodule) DC/DC regulator featuring remote c
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Date:
03/19/2014
Venable Instruments presents their latest solutions at APEC 2014
Venable Instruments incorporates the latest CPLD technology to unleash the power of a dedicated processor, performing all data acquisition and analysis functions. A separate processor handles all the communication functions. Optimum performance derives from the use of storage within the CPLD, which enables synchronous bu
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Date:
03/18/2014
ROHM claims first high-efficiency AC/DC power IC with integrated PFC control

BM1C001F incorporates an ON/OFF setting function and new PFC output control method within the PFC controller

ROHM claims first high-efficiency AC/DC power IC with integrated PFC control
ROHM has recently announced the development of a high-efficiency AC/DC converter that integrates PFC (Power Factor Correction) and QR (Quasi-Resonant) controllers into a single package, making it ideal for 100W-class equipment such as TVs and industrial power supplies. The BM1C001F is the first to incorporat
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Date:
03/18/2014
Monolithic synchronous buck/boost DC/DC converter offers 95% efficiency & low-noise operation

LTC3111 synchronous buck-boost converter

Monolithic synchronous buck/boost DC/DC converter offers 95% efficiency & low-noise operation
Linear Technology announced the LTC3111, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1.5A of output current from a wide range of power sources, including single or multiple cell batteries, supercapacitor stacks and wall adapters. The device’s 2.5V to 15V input and output voltage range provides a re
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Date:
03/18/2014
ams unveils economical system-management reference design for lithium bicycle batteries

Demo Kit for AS8506

ams unveils economical system-management reference design for lithium bicycle batteries
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced an example design for lithium pedelec/e-bike batteries which implements accurate cell monitoring and balancing without the need for a microcontroller in the Battery Management System (BMS). Battery pack and pedelec manufacturers which use
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Date:
03/17/2014
TI claims smallest 12-A synchronous buck regulator with PMBus interface

The SWIFT TPS53915 converter

TI claims smallest 12-A synchronous buck regulator with PMBus interface
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s smallest 12-A, synchronous DC/DC buck converter with PMBus interface. The SWIFT TPS53915 converter features a tiny PowerStack™ QFN package and integrated NexFET™ MOSFETS to drive ASICs in space-constrained and power-dense applications in a variety of markets, inc
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Date:
03/17/2014
RIGOL's high-performance, economical DAQ (DMM/multiplexer) system handles up to 320 channels for flexible applications

The M300 combines a DMM with a gauge head selector switch

RIGOL's high-performance, economical DAQ (DMM/multiplexer) system handles up to 320 channels for flexible applications
Rigol Technologies expanded its product offering with their latest data acquisition/data logger switch unit. The M300 combines a DMM with a gauge head selector switch. The highly versatile system can be extended with 5 plug-ins and optionally with a 61/2 digit DMM, 10 different switch and control modules of bipo
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Date:
03/17/2014
DSP Group and Conexant partner on Video-Over-DECT solution for ULE home monitoring
DSP, a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications and Conexant Systems, an audio and imaging innovation leader, announced a joint reference design for a high-quality, low bit-rate and cost-effective video over DECT/ULE solution. DSP Group's DHX chipset family is a hig
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Date:
03/17/2014
AVX X7R SMPS capacitors approved for Mil/Aero Applications

AVX 25V, unencapsulated, BX characteristic (X7R dielectric), horizontally stacked SMPS capacitors

AVX X7R SMPS capacitors approved for Mil/Aero Applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has received T-Level MIL-PRF-49470 qualification approval for its new 25V, unencapsulated, BX characteristic (X7R dielectric), horizontally stacked SMPS capacitors in case sizes 1-6. The new components further expand AVX’s already ex
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Date:
03/14/2014
Anord Critical Power makes US debut with low-voltage switchgear system
Anord Critical Power, a U.S. subsidiary of Anord, a leading independent provider of critical power infrastructure to the global data center industry, announced its U.S. operations based in Richmond, VA, as well as the introduction of its AMS switchgear. The company recently tested and approved the switchgear to
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Date:
03/14/2014
AVX releases vertical single-poke WTB contacts for harsh applications

AVX 9296 Series vertical WTB contacts

AVX releases vertical single-poke WTB contacts for harsh applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has further expanded its innovative series of single poke home wire-to-board (WTB) contacts with a new family of vertical top and bottom entry contacts. Featuring high spring force, dual beam, phosphor bronze contacts, AVX’s new ve
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Date:
03/13/2014
TRINAMIC offers customizable embedded driver for NEMA 17 stepper motors

TMCM-1043 embedded driver stage custom designed for direct mounting on NEMA 17 stepper motors

TRINAMIC offers customizable embedded driver for NEMA 17 stepper motors
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, announced a smart, energy- and cost-efficient embedded driver stage custom designed for direct mounting on NEMA 17 stepper motors. Pre-programmed and pre-configured with all operating parameters to support standard 1.1A (rms) mo
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Date:
03/13/2014
Netbiter gateway simplifies remote management of industrial equipment

Netbiter EC350 communication gateway

Netbiter gateway simplifies remote management of industrial equipment
HMS Industrial Networks introduced the Netbiter EC350 communication gateway, which makes it easier to monitor and control industrial equipment remotely. The gateway comes with enhanced performance and connectivity making it ideal for remote management and configuration of power generators, cooling systems, UPSs, wi
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Date:
03/13/2014
STMicro reveals climate-saving SiC-based power devices that perform at high-temperatures

STMicro SiC power MOSFET

STMicro reveals climate-saving SiC-based power devices that perform at high-temperatures
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed an advanced product family enabling power supply designers to drive up energy efficiency in applications such as solar inverters and electric vehicles, enterprise computing, and industrial mo
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Date:
03/12/2014
Ametherm to showcase SURGE-GARD inrush current limiters and NTC disc thermistors at APEC 2014
Ametherm announced that the company will be showcasing selections from its RTI Electronics SURGE-GARD™ line of inrush current limiters and NTC disc thermistors for high-accuracy temperature measurement — both recently acquired from Measurement Specialties — at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Ex
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Date:
03/12/2014
Intersil claims first rad-hard 12V-in PoL switching regulator

ISL70003SEH switching regulator

Intersil claims first rad-hard 12V-in PoL switching regulator
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the industry’s first radiation-hardened 12V input point-of-load (POL) synchronous buck switching regulator capable of operating over an input voltage range of 3.0 to 13.2V for aerospace and satellite power ap
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Date:
03/12/2014
Linear releases sub-milliohm DCR-sensing multiphase current-mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller

LTC3875 dual-output current-mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller

Linear releases sub-milliohm DCR-sensing multiphase current-mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3875, a dual-output current-mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that enables the use of very low DC resistance (DCR) power inductors by using a novel DCR-sensing architecture that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current sense signal. Power inductor DCR, as low
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Date:
03/11/2014
Dialight's SafeSite integrated LED medium-intensity dual lighting system for hazloc installations is available with control & monitoring system to save energy

SafeSite Integrated LED Obstruction Lighting System

Dialight's SafeSite integrated LED medium-intensity dual lighting system for hazloc installations is available with control & monitoring system to save energy
Dialight, a leader in LED lighting technology, launched its latest Class I Div 2 certified FAA-approved SafeSite® Integrated LED Obstruction Lighting System for medium intensity installations. Designed for signaling on smokestacks, towers and other obstructions in petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical an
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Date:
03/11/2014
Silicon Labs expands ember ZigBee portfolio for the IoT

ARM-based Ember ZigBee SoC portfolio

Silicon Labs expands ember ZigBee portfolio for the IoT
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced a major expansion to its industry-leading ARM®-based Ember® ZigBee® system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio delivering unmatched wireless performance, energy efficiency and reliability for the Internet of Things (IoT). Silicon La
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Date:
03/11/2014
Nordic Semi's BLE wireless chips expand Digi-Key’s IoT solution lineup
Digi-Key, an industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, announced a global distribution agreement with Nordic Semiconductor, a leading provider of ARM-based Bluetooth Low Energy solutions. Nordic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power (UL
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Date:
03/11/2014
TE’s Micro-MaTch connectors now available through TTI

TE Connectivity’s Micro-MaTch connectors

TE’s Micro-MaTch connectors now available through TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks TE Connectivity’s Micro-MaTch connectors. With its contact spacing of 1.27mm, the connector family fully complies with the electronic packaging requirements of today and the future. The system of
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Date:
03/10/2014
Stackpole's high-current shunt resistors suit sensing applications

HCS Series shunt resistors

Stackpole's high-current shunt resistors suit sensing applications
Designed for high-current sensing applications, HCS Series shunt resistors use a raised metal element that provides robust current handling and surge handling, while minimizing the amount of heat forced into the PCB and surrounding components. The HCS Series is available in a 3W 2512 chip size and a 5W 3920 ch
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Date:
03/10/2014
Pulse Electronics adds Class H line driver to its transformer family

Pulse Class H line driver VDSL2 30MHz vectored transformer

Pulse Electronics adds Class H line driver to its transformer family
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, adds a Class H line driver VDSL2 30MHz vectored transformer to its series of transformers that is compliant for use with the Lantiq Vinax V3 chipset family. The BX4289LNL and BX4289LNLT transformers are used with the Class H line driver to deliver hi
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Date:
03/10/2014
Littelfuse claims first 277V fuse certified to UL913

PICO 305 Series Intrinsically Safe Fuse

Littelfuse claims first 277V fuse certified to UL913
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the PICO® 305 Series Intrinsically Safe Fuse, the first 277V Fuse to be certified under the latest revision of the UL 913 Safety Standard for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus. The PICO 305 Series Fuse offers a wide range of amperage ra
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Date:
03/07/2014
Newark element14 now offers Molex Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord grip assemblies

Molex shielded cord grip assemblies

Newark element14 now offers Molex Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord grip assemblies
Newark element14 is now offering the Molex Woodhead® MAX-LOC® Plus shielded cord grip assemblies, which provide excellent EMI and RFI shielding plus sealing protection from liquids and dust. The assemblies allow OEM’s and end users to connect high-power electrical cables directly to an application via an ex
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Date:
03/07/2014
IR’s HTH270 and HTM270 high-temp, high-voltage converters serve down-hole applications

IR isolated hybrid hermetic DC-DC converter

IR’s HTH270 and HTM270 high-temp, high-voltage converters serve down-hole applications
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the HTH27022S and HTM27092S isolated hybrid hermetic DC-DC converters for high temperature and high shock environments such as oil drilling applications and mud turbine generators.   Featuring an operating case temperature of
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Date:
03/07/2014
Atmel SAMA5D3 Xplained board enables fast prototyping and evaluation

Atmel’s SAMA5D3 Xplained evaluation kit

Atmel SAMA5D3 Xplained board enables fast prototyping and evaluation
Newark element14 and Atmel announced the launch of Atmel’s SAMA5D3 Xplained evaluation kit, a low-cost fast prototyping and evaluation platform for microprocessor-based design. The board, which is based on Atmel’s SAMA5D3 ARM® Cortex®-A5 processor-based MPU, comes with a rich set of ready-to-use connectiv
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Date:
03/07/2014
Cymbet demonstrates its chipscale battery tech at Embedded World 2014 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Steve Grady from Cymbet talks about the company's latest devices based on their chipscale battery technology at embedded world 2014 for Power Systems Design. Cymbet recently claimed the world’s first all solid-state device combining a Real Time Clock with their EnerChip™ solid state
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Date:
03/07/2014
Slave current-mode step-down phase extender for up to 300A has sub-milliohm DCR sensing

LTC3874 dual-phase synchronous step-down slave controller

Slave current-mode step-down phase extender for up to 300A has sub-milliohm DCR sensing
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3874, a dual-phase synchronous step-down slave controller that generates currents up to 300A when paired with a companion master controller by extending the phase count in multiphase applications. Compatible master controllers include the LTC3866, LTC3875 and LTC3774, which al
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Date:
03/06/2014
Atmel’s SmartConnect family delivers ultra-low power turnkey wireless connectivity for IoT
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, released a family of solutions targeting the Internet of Things. The SmartConnect family combines Atmel’s ultra-low power MCUs with its wireless solutions and complementary software into a single package, allowing designers to easily ad
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Date:
03/06/2014
Maxim Integrated envisions an integrated world at Embedded World 2014
At the recent 2014 Embedded World Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, Maxim Integrated Products demonstrated the novel advantages of highly-integrated analog solutions. Maxim's interactive demo kiosks exhibited embedded solutions for energy management, power management, and the signal-chain with hig
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Date:
03/06/2014
Toshiba's low-power Bluetooth ICs suit smart devices
Toshiba Electronics has launched a low-power Bluetooth® IC that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications. The TC35667FTG, will find application in various wearable and healthcare-orientated smart devices, sensors, as well as smartphone accessories, remote controllers and toys. The number of Blueto
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Date:
03/06/2014
CUI challenges performance benchmarks with novel digital POL power topology

NDM3ZS-60

CUI challenges performance benchmarks with novel digital POL power topology
CUI announced a family of digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC modules that set performance benchmarks in efficiency, power density, and transient response to address the rapidly-rising power challenges in distributed power architectures. The NDM3ZS-60 is a non-isolated module outputting 60A in ultra low-profile ver
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Date:
03/06/2014
Freescale programmable solenoid controller enhances performance in direct-fuel-injection engines
Governments worldwide have issued regulations requiring automakers to improve fuel efficiency and meet new emissions standards over the next five to ten years. To help automakers and their suppliers comply with these requirements, Freescale Semiconductor released the MC33816 programmable solenoid controller, de
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Date:
03/05/2014
Vicor unveils ChiP bus converter modules targeting high-voltage DC distribution

Vicor Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform

Vicor unveils ChiP bus converter modules targeting high-voltage DC distribution
Vicor unveiled the first module utilizing its Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. Vicor’s ChiP bus converter modules (BCM®) supply 1.2 kW at 48 V with 98% peak efficiency and 115 W/cm3 power density. Breakthrough performance – 4X the density of competing solutions – enables efficient
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Date:
03/05/2014
Vishay launches asymmetric dual TrenchFET Gen IV MOSFET in compact PowerPAIR package

Vishay 30V asymmetric dual TrenchFET power MOSFET

Vishay launches asymmetric dual TrenchFET Gen IV MOSFET in compact PowerPAIR package
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a 30V asymmetric dual TrenchFET® power MOSFET in the PowerPAIR® 3x3mm package using TrenchFET Gen IV technology. Providing 57% lower on-resistance and up to 25% higher power density with 5% higher efficiency than previous-generation devices in this package size, the Vishay Si
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Date:
03/05/2014
Linear's 16A µModule regulator configurable with quad, triple, dual or single output

LTM4644 quad output step-down µModule

Linear's 16A µModule regulator configurable with quad, triple, dual or single output
Linear Technology announced the LTM4644 quad output step-down µModule® (micromodule) regulator configurable as a single (16A), dual (12A, 4A or 8A, 8A), triple (8A, 4A, 4A) or quad (4A each) output regulator. This flexibility enables system designers to rely on one simple and compact µModule regulator for th
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Date:
03/04/2014
Littelfuse's SM Series TVS diode array offers greater protection
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced a new series of two-channel, general-purpose TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) optimized to help circuit designers protect sensitive equipment from damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning-induced surges. SM
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Date:
03/04/2014
Coilcraft launches design tool app for smart phones

Coilcraft RF and Power Inductor Product Finder App

Coilcraft launches design tool app for smart phones
Coilcraft has announced its new RF and Power Inductor Product Finder App for Apple and Android smart phones. This free application enables users to quickly select the best inductor for their design and order free evaluation samples, all from their mobile phone. Mobile AppThe new App offers parametric product s
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Date:
03/04/2014
ept's latest board-to-board SMT connector for COM express applications is rugged and flexible

Colibri board-to-board surface mount connector system

ept's latest board-to-board SMT connector for COM express applications is rugged and flexible
ept has launched a board-to-board surface mount connector system called Colibri, a rugged and flexibile double-row connector system consisting of a plug and receptacle. The two components have a pitch dimension of 0.5 millimeters and are produced for SMT process technology. Colibri connectors are standard with bo
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Date:
03/04/2014
AVX claims first space-level BME X7R MLCCs

AVX space-level, base metal electrode (BME), X7R dielectric MLCCs

AVX claims first space-level BME X7R MLCCs
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the market introduction of the first space-level, base metal electrode (BME), X7R dielectric MLCCs. Exhibiting capacitance voltage (CV) capabilities superior to those of conventional precious metal electrode (PME) MLCCs, th
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Date:
03/04/2014
AVX C0G (NP0) SMPS capacitors approved for space applications

AVX 100V, 200V, and 500V BP characteristic (C0G [NP0]) horizontally stacked SMPS capacitors

AVX C0G (NP0) SMPS capacitors approved for space applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has received T-Level MIL-PRF-49470 qualification approval for its 100V, 200V, and 500V BP characteristic (C0G [NP0]) horizontally stacked SMPS capacitors in encapsulated and unencapsulated styles in case sizes 3, 4, and 5. With the ad
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Date:
03/03/2014
Low-ESR polymer capacitors from Panasonic now available from TTI

Panasonic POSCAP series polymer capacitors

Low-ESR polymer capacitors from Panasonic now available from TTI
Panasonic’s new OS-CON™ and POSCAP™ series polymer capacitors can now be ordered from TTI, Inc., the world’s leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Featuring very low ESR values, a wide capacitance range and an extended life span, the devices ar
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Date:
03/03/2014
AVX claims lowest-profile 0603 & 0805 diplexers available

AVX's 0603 and 0805 MLO diplexers

AVX claims lowest-profile 0603 & 0805 diplexers available
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, offers the lowest profile 0603 and 0805 multilayer organic diplexers available in the market.  Compared to equivalent low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) products, AVX's 0603 and 0805 MLO diplexers exhibit superior att
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Date:
02/28/2014
Cymbet launches ultra-low power EnerChip RTC with integrated battery

EnerChip RTC product family

Cymbet launches ultra-low power EnerChip RTC with integrated battery
Cymbet announced the commercial release of the EnerChip™ RTC product family that combines an ultra-low power Real Time Clock with a rechargeable solid state battery and power management IC in a single 5mm x 5mm plastic package. The EnerChip RTC is the world’s smallest RTC with integrated power holdover. Th
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Date:
02/28/2014
Freescale shrinks smallest ARM-Based MCU by an additional 15%

Kinetis KL03 MCU

Freescale shrinks smallest ARM-Based MCU by an additional 15%
Freescale Semiconductor announced a breakthrough addition to its Kinetis mini portfolio with the introduction of the Kinetis KL03 MCU, the world’s smallest and most energy efficient 32-bit MCU based on ARM® technology. The Kinetis KL03 MCU builds on the previous generation Kinetis KL02 device with new features, ad
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Date:
02/27/2014
650V SiC diodes from STMicroelectronics offer novel dual configurations
Dual-configuration Schottky silicon-carbide (SiC) diodes from STMicroelectronics are the first such devices in the industry with a voltage rating of 650V per diode in a choice of common-cathode or series configurations allowing use in interleaved or bridgeless power-factor correction (PFC) circuits. ST’s STPSC6/8/10
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Date:
02/27/2014
Fairchild’s 650V green-mode buck switches offer high efficiency and design scalability

FSL306 and FSL336 650V Green Mode AC Buck Switches

Fairchild’s 650V green-mode buck switches offer high efficiency and design scalability
Home appliance, industrial motor and smart meter applications require solutions that provide low standby power in order to achieve energy efficiency for the end user. At the same time, designers need power scalability to increase the power rating of a device for additional system functionality while simplifying de
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Date:
02/26/2014
AVX boosts 0603 MLOC family capacitance by 2X

AVX 0603 Multilayer Organic Capacitor (MLOC)

AVX boosts 0603 MLOC family capacitance by 2X
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has doubled the capacitance of its 0603 Multilayer Organic Capacitor (MLOC) Series, extending the highest-rated capacitance value from 2.5pF to 5.1pF. Ideal for applications including RF power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, filter ne
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Date:
02/26/2014
eConais' EC19D highly-integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi modules claim lowest standby power
eConais, a leader in ultra low power miniature Wi-Fi module solutions for the Internet of Things, has announced the world’s smallest, most easily integrated, and lowest standby power single chip 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi System In Package (SiP) modules for the Internet of Things. To help speed the design of products
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Date:
02/26/2014
Micrel's 85V half-bridge MOSFET driver offers adaptive dead time and shoot-through protection
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC4605 85V half-bridge MOSFET driver that features Adaptive-Dead-Time and Shoot-Through Protection. The Adaptive-Dead-Time circuitry actively monitors the Half Bridge to minimize th
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Date:
02/25/2014
Vishay's P-Channel Gen III MOSFET offers RDS(on) Down to 0.0016 Ω at -10V in a PowerPA SO-8 Package

TrenchFET p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs

Vishay's P-Channel Gen III MOSFET offers RDS(on) Down to 0.0016 Ω at -10V in a PowerPA SO-8 Package
Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs with a new device that offers the lowest on-resistance ever for a p-channel MOSFET. Designed to increase efficiency in mobile computing devices, the -20 V Vishay Siliconix Si7157DP offers on-resistance of 0.0016 Ω and 0.
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Date:
02/25/2014
Maxwell and SK Innovation ally to develop hybrid Li-ion battery-ultracapacitor energy storage
Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SK Innovation, a subsidiary of SK Holdings and a leading Korean energy provider, to develop next-generation energy storage solutions leveraging th
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Date:
02/25/2014
Littelfuse offers custom upscreening and sorting for hi-rel TVS diodes

Littelfuse High-Reliability TVS Diodes

Littelfuse offers custom upscreening and sorting for hi-rel TVS diodes
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, offers users the ability to customize the upscreening and sorting process flows for High-Reliability Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes. These components protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning surge and other transient vo
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Date:
02/24/2014
Powerstax strengthens its transformer rectifier offering
Powerstax, a specialist provider of highly optimized power sources, has added further scope to the portfolio of transformer rectifier units it offers the market - with numerous value-added and full custom solutions available. Benefiting from the technical expertise it inherited following the acquisition of Drake Po
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Date:
02/24/2014
Microchip’s low-power sensor hub makes sensor fusion easy

SSC7102 low-power turnkey sensor hub

Microchip’s low-power sensor hub makes sensor fusion easy
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the SSC7102—a low-power, flexible and turnkey sensor hub that makes implementing sensor fusion easy and provides an extremely large selection of supported sensors. In fact, Microchip directly pa
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Date:
02/21/2014
AVX expands capacitance values and voltage ratings in C0G (NP0) MLCCS

AVX high-reliability C0G (NP0) dielectric multilayer ceramic capacitors

AVX expands capacitance values and voltage ratings in C0G (NP0) MLCCS
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its range of high-reliability C0G (NP0) dielectric multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Available in case sizes spanning 01005 to 2225, voltages up to 500V, and capacitance tolerances as low as ±0.1pF, AVX’s C0
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Date:
02/21/2014
Vishay low-profile, high-current Dale IHLP 1616 power inductors now available from TTI

Vishay low-profile, high-current Dale IHLP 1616 power inductors

Vishay low-profile, high-current Dale IHLP 1616 power inductors now available from TTI
Vishay’s latest low-profile, high-current Dale IHLP 1616 power inductors enhance space and power savings in DC/DC converter applications, and can now be sourced through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The surface-mount Dale devices improve bat
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Date:
02/21/2014
Linear's latest LDO+ offers extensive monitoring, protection & cable drop compensation

LT3086 40V, 2.1A low-dropout linear regulator

Linear's latest LDO+ offers extensive monitoring, protection & cable drop compensation
Linear Technology announced the LT3086, the latest addition to the LDO+™ family, offering significant functionality previously unavailable in linear regulators. The  (LDO) includes current monitoring with externally settable current limit and temperature monitoring with external control of thermal limit te
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Date:
02/20/2014
KCB Signal Solutions unveils breakthrough envelope-tracking solution for medium-power applications
KCB Signal Solutions announces a novel envelope-tracking product line aimed at the emerging medium-power RF transmitter market. The product line will be aimed at RF transmitters that must deal with complex waveforms, such as LTE, while transmitting between two to eight watts of average RF power. “We were awar
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Date:
02/20/2014
Nujira speeds envelope-tracking adoption with ‘EasyET’ design tool
Nujira, a leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, has announced the availability of EasyET, a development toolkit that radically simplifies the deployment of ET and enables handset designers to achieve maximum RF front end system performance with minimal design effort. Nujira will be showing EasyET at Mobile Wo
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Date:
02/20/2014
Three-phase transformer suits heavy-duty industrial apps

IPI Three-Phase Transformers

Three-phase transformer suits heavy-duty industrial apps
With their advanced performance, rugged construction and superior reliability, the modular IPI Three-Phase Transformer Series from Innovative Power delivers superior power management in a wide range of instruments and controls designed for heavy-duty industrial use. The IPI Three-Phase Transformer Series pr
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Date:
02/20/2014
Nordic Semiconductor unveils smart Bluetooth solution for Rezence wireless charging

Rezence is a wireless power transfer technology and specification based on the principles of magnetic resonance.

Nordic Semiconductor unveils smart Bluetooth solution for Rezence wireless charging
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the immediate availability of the S120 8-link central protocol stack and the nRF51 Wireless Charging Software Development Kit (SDK) for wireless charging applications based on the Rezence™ standard, developed and maintained by the Alliance fo
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Date:
02/19/2014
Eltek launches 98.2% efficient DC/DC converter for data center applications
Eltek announced a DC/DC converter designed for 380VDC input and 48VDC output, providing 3 kW at 48VDC with an industry-leading efficiency of 98.2%.   “This unit expands the market for 380VDC power distribution significantly as it offers an end-to-end DC solution for a wide range of IT equipment. Pene
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Date:
02/19/2014
Anderson Power Products offers SB environmental boot for harsh environments
Anderson Power Products (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is pleased to announce a new addition to the SB® connector family with the release of their new SB® Environmental Boots. Ideal for a wide range applications, the SB Environmental Boots’ soft shell provides water, dirt, chemical an
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Date:
02/19/2014
Ultra-low power Cirrus Logic voice processors offer integrated SoundClear technology

Cirrus Logic CS48LV12/13 voice processors

Ultra-low power Cirrus Logic voice processors offer integrated SoundClear technology
Cirrus Logic, a leader in high-precision analog and digital signal processing components, is extending its portfolio of market-leading portable audio ICs with a line of voice processors for mobile applications. The ultra-low power Cirrus Logic CS48LV12/13 voice processors with integrated SoundClear® technology ele
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Date:
02/18/2014
Dual synchronous step-down regulators with DDR memory now in hi-rel H Grade & military MP Grade to +150°C

H grade and military MP grade versions of the LTC3615 and LTC3615-1, high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous buck regulators

Dual synchronous step-down regulators with DDR memory now in hi-rel H Grade & military MP Grade to +150°C
Linear Technology introduces high reliability H grade and military MP grade versions of the LTC3615 and LTC3615-1, high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous buck regulators that incorporate a constant frequency, current-mode architecture. Low resistance internal switches enable the LTC3615 to deliver up to 3A of continuous ou
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Date:
02/18/2014
ACS' ServoBoost algorithm increases motion accuracy & throughput

Stage used for the test of ServoBoost control algorithm with MC4U Control Module

ACS' ServoBoost algorithm increases motion accuracy & throughput
ACS Motion Control has developed a powerful algorithm that provides automatic adaptation to large load changes and automatic compensation for disturbances, resonances, axes interaction, cogging and more  in real-time.  The ServoBoost™ algorithm not only identifies disturbances in real time, but also an
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Date:
02/17/2014
Micrel Introduces full-featured, high-performance digital PWM controller for high-current, non-isolated DC/DC supplies

MIC21000 digital PWM controller for high-current, non-isolated DC-DC power supplies

Micrel Introduces full-featured, high-performance digital PWM controller for high-current, non-isolated DC/DC supplies
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC21000, true-digital PWM controller for high-current, non-isolated DC-DC power supplies in computing and telecom applications.  Designed to work with an external industry st
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Date:
02/17/2014
Farsens’ TITAN battery-free bistable RFID relay triggers wirelessly

Farsens TITAN battery-free RFID bistable relay tag

Farsens’ TITAN battery-free bistable RFID relay triggers wirelessly
The TITAN from RFID specialist Farsens is a battery-free RFID bistable relay tag compatible with commercial EPC C1G2 readers. They can be wirelessly activated and deactivated via their unique ID, and the relay keeps its latest status even when the RFID reader is gone. The TITAN has a 96 bits EPC number, a 32 bit
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Date:
02/14/2014
Leti and STMicro demonstrate ground-breaking DSP at ISSCC 2014
CEA-Leti and STMicroelectronics have presented the successful demonstration of an ultra-wide-voltage range (UWVR) digital signal processor (DSP), based on 28nm ultra-thin body buried-oxide (UTBB) FD-SOI technology. The device, produced by ST in their 28nm UTBB fully depleted SOI process technology, allows bo
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Date:
02/14/2014
Vishay's 5A synchronous buck regulator operates to 4 MHz at up to 95% efficiency

Vishay Siliconix SiP12108

Vishay's 5A synchronous buck regulator operates to 4 MHz at up to 95% efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its microBUCK® family of integrated synchronous buck regulators with a new 5 A device offering high programmable switching frequencies to 4 MHz. The Vishay Siliconix SiP12108 features integrated high- and low-side power MOSFETs in the space-saving 3 mm by 3 mm QFN-16 package, pr
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Date:
02/14/2014
Linear's 96%-efficient synchronous buck converter needs only 2.5µA of quiescent current

Linear Technology's LT8610A and LT8610AB

Linear's 96%-efficient synchronous buck converter needs only 2.5µA of quiescent current
Linear Technology's LT8610A and LT8610AB are a pair of 3.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulators with an efficiency as high as 96% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions. Their 3.4V to 42V input voltage range makes them ideal for aut
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Date:
02/14/2014
Jumpstart IoT designs with STMicro's NFC Discovery Kit

ST’s M24SR Discovery Kit

Jumpstart IoT designs with STMicro's NFC Discovery Kit
At Embedded World 2014, STMicroelectronics will unveil an easy-access development platform for its M24SR dynamic NFC tags that are now entering volume production in all memory densities and package options. Accelerating the design of IoT applications, ST’s M24SR Discovery Kit contains everything engineers ne
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Date:
02/13/2014
Latest Osram LED packs more power for projectors
Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced two high-power versions of the Osram Ostar Projection LED for projectors with a brightness of up to 1700 lumens. Thanks to their optimized design, they offer very high luminous flux from the available chip surface. Between 1000 and 8300 lumens can be produced, depending on
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Date:
02/13/2014
Putting the power in power-dressing

energy harvesting textile

Putting the power in power-dressing
Scientists in the UK developing wearable electronics have knitted a flexible fabric that delivers twice the power output of current energy harvesting textiles. There is considerable interest and research into wearable piezoelectric energy harvesters that use waste energy from human movement or the ambient e
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Date:
02/13/2014
Anderson Power Products Saf-D-Grid achieves EMerge Alliance registered product status
Anderson Power Products is pleased to announce “Registered Product” status with the EMerge Alliance® for their Saf-D-Grid® DC power connection system. APP® introduced Saf-D-Grid in January 2009 as an appliance power connector for server, telecommunication, and other devices operating up to 600 VDC. EMerge Alliance is an open
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Date:
02/13/2014
Altium announces release of TASKING C compiler for power architecture
Altium, a leader in smart system design automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING) announces a new major release of its TASKING C compiler solution for automotive application development, supporting the Power Architecture® based microcontrollers from the Freescale Qo
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Date:
02/13/2014
TMD to show high-power TWT amplifiers for EMC HIRF testing at EMV 2014

TMD Technologies will be highlighting its ultra-high power TWT amplifiers at the EMV 2014 exhibition in Germany this March

TMD to show high-power TWT amplifiers for EMC HIRF testing at EMV 2014
A wide range of travelling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers from TMD Technologies will be highlighted at the EMV 2014 exhibition and conference on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in Duesseldorf, Germany. TMD's capability extends up to 40 kW for certain special pulsed models, covering the frequency range from 10 kHz
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Date:
02/12/2014
MIPI BIF-compliant battery-management IC from Infineon enables accurate fuel-gauging in mobile devices
Infineon Technologies’ ORIGA™ 3 battery-management IC protects smartphone and tablet computer users from unpleasant surprises. Its proprietary PrediGauge technology allows for highly accurate fuel gauging thus minimizing the risk of unexpectedly running out of power. The batteries in mobile devices operate u
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Date:
02/12/2014
Absopulse's opto-less wide-input DC/DC converter works for up to 30 years

ABSOPULSE DHR 150-24 converter

Absopulse's opto-less wide-input DC/DC converter works for up to 30 years
The DHR 150-24 is the latest addition to ABSOPULSE’s line of wide input range, long-life power conversion products developed for rugged industrial environments, designed for an operating life of up to 30 years. By eliminating optocouplers in the feedback loop and significantly reducing component count, the MT
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Date:
02/12/2014
Linear releases 2.5A monolithic active cell-balancer with telemetry interface

LT8584 monolithic flyback DC/DC converter

Linear releases 2.5A monolithic active cell-balancer with telemetry interface
Linear Technology announces the LT8584, a monolithic flyback DC/DC converter designed to actively balance high voltage stacks of batteries. These battery stacks are commonly found in electric and hybrid vehicles as well as fail-safe power supplies and energy storage systems. Because these batteries are stacked in
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Date:
02/11/2014
LynTec's RPCM mobile power distro panel recognized with LDI 2013 Award

Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) mobile power distro panel

LynTec's RPCM mobile power distro panel recognized with LDI 2013 Award
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announced that the company's Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) mobile power distro panel was honored with an LDI 2013 Award for Best Debuting Product of the Year. The solution was selected for
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Date:
02/10/2014
ARCOL Resistors extend global reach with RS Components
UK-based ARCOL Resistors is increasing the availability of their power and specialist resistor range worldwide through closer cooperation with RS Components, widely recognised as the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. The latest ARCOL Resistor types to be added t
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Date:
02/10/2014
ROHM op-amps suit motion-sensor signal amplification

ROHM op-amp block diagram

ROHM op-amps suit motion-sensor signal amplification
ROHM has recently announced the development of op-amps designed for motion sensor applications such as accelerometers (shock) and angular velocity detection. Recent years have seen a growing number of devices, such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and portable gaming systems, that incorporate sensors to detect acceleration, an
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Date:
02/10/2014
AVX's polymer tantalum chip capacitors with undertab terminations target high-energy applications

TCN PulseCap tantalum solid-electrolytic chip capacitors

AVX's polymer tantalum chip capacitors with undertab terminations target high-energy applications
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released its TCN PulseCap™ Series of tantalum solid-electrolytic chip capacitors, a polymer electrode version of AVX’s industry-favorite, high capacitance, and high energy TLN PulseCap Series. Available in the same single, la
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Date:
02/10/2014
Vishay releases two AEC-Q101-qualified dual n-channel 40V TrenchFET power MOSFETs in an asymmetric PowerPAK SO-8L package

AEC-Q101-qualified 40 V dual n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFETs in the asymmetric PowerPA SO-8L package

Vishay releases two AEC-Q101-qualified dual n-channel 40V TrenchFET power MOSFETs in an asymmetric PowerPAK SO-8L package
Vishay Intertechnology launched two new AEC-Q101-qualified, 40 V, dual n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs in the asymmetric PowerPAK® SO-8L package. For automotive applications, the Vishay Siliconix SQJ940EP and SQJ942EP combine both high- and low-side MOSFETs required for high-efficiency synchronous DC/DC buc
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Date:
02/08/2014
Keithley publishes seventh edition of popular low-level measurements handbook

Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements

Keithley publishes seventh edition of popular low-level measurements handbook
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced that it has published the seventh edition of its well-regarded Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements. This 250-page reference, which Keithley first published in 19
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Date:
02/07/2014
CBS ArcSafe offers remote racking for GE AK-1-25 low-voltage breakers

GE AK-1-25 tooling

CBS ArcSafe offers remote racking for GE AK-1-25 low-voltage breakers
CBS ArcSafe® is proud to offer the industry’s first remote racking solution with circuit breaker-specific tooling for General Electric’s line of GE AK-1-25 low-voltage power circuit breakers. When used with a CBS ArcSafe RRS-2 configurable remote racking solution for non-rotary racking mechanisms, the GE AK
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Date:
02/07/2014
Hirose's low-profile horizontal connector handles high currents

Hirose DF64 Series connectors

Hirose's low-profile horizontal connector handles high currents
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, recently its newest connector: the DF64 Series, a Horizontally Mated 2-Piece Connector System. Made available for board-to-board and board-to-wire interfaces, the 2-position DF64 Series connector measures 20.4 x 14.4 mm and has a mated height of
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Date:
02/07/2014
Stackpole's RHC Series claims lowest heat rise in a 2512-size chip resistor

Stackpole's RHC2512 2W-rated 2512 chip resistor

Stackpole's RHC Series claims lowest heat rise in a 2512-size chip resistor
The RHC2512 from Stackpole is a 2W-rated 2512-size chip resistor with a lower heat rise compared to other high-power chip resistors currently available. Stackpole uses a novel part design, set of materials, and manufacturing processes to lower the self-heating of the part by at least 30°C. The RHC2512 is availa
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Date:
02/06/2014
Newark element14's IoT development board to cause waves in Android Development Kit Space

Revolutionizing the Internet of Things (RIoT) board

Newark element14's IoT development board to cause waves in Android Development Kit Space
Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, is launching an exclusive open-source, single board platform, the Revolutionizing the Internet of Things (RIoT) board. The RIoT board is designed to run Android operating systems efficiently, and features a high processing pe
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Date:
02/06/2014
AVX’s low ESR tantalum chip capacitors get ESA QPL approval

AVX TES Series low ESR tantalum chip capacitors

AVX’s low ESR tantalum chip capacitors get ESA QPL approval
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, announced that its high-reliability TES Series low ESR tantalum chip capacitors have received full European Space Agency (ESA) QPL (qualified part list) qualification approval in accordance with the European Space Components Coordination (E
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Date:
02/06/2014
Advanced Power Electronics releases APE1723-HF-3 Buck DC/DC converter

APE1723-HF-3 200kHz 1A PWM buck DC/DC convertor

Advanced Power Electronics releases APE1723-HF-3 Buck DC/DC converter
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has introduced the APE1723-HF-3, a 200kHz 1A PWM buck DC/DC convertor with an adjustable output voltage range from 0.745V to 24V. The APE1723-HF-3 can drive a 1A load without an external transistor, sav
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Date:
02/05/2014
STMicro's energy-harvesting IC expands battery-free application space
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is opening new avenues for energy-harvesting applications with its latest IC integrating all the functions needed to power electronic circuits and recharge batteries using either a solar cell or Thermo-Electric Ge
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Date:
02/05/2014
ERNI unveils mini WTB connector with a high current density

ERNI iBridge single-row cable connector system

ERNI unveils mini WTB connector with a high current density
ERNI has developed a compact and economical wire-to-board interconnect solution with high current density in a small, 2.0mm pitch form factor.  The iBridge™ single-row cable connector system delivers up to 5A per contact at 20°C when paired with an appropriate discrete wire.  Engineered for use in
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Date:
02/05/2014
Hitec QPS UPS system enhances data center power infrastructures

Hitec QPS UPS

Hitec QPS UPS system enhances data center power infrastructures
Hitec Power Protection, a leader in dynamic UPS systems for the supply of uninterruptible, continuous, and conditioned power to mission critical applications, today announced its introduction of the QPS uninterruptible power system (UPS) to the U.S. data center market. Designed for a 25+ year lifecycle, the Hi
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Date:
02/04/2014
AVX’s latest SMT tantalum capacitors tout high reliability and minimal DC leakage

TMJ S1gma Series SMD tantalum capacitors

AVX’s latest SMT tantalum capacitors tout high reliability and minimal DC leakage
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the TMJ S1gma Series of high-reliability SMD tantalum capacitors, which offer three levels of next-generation statistical screening and process control enhancement for applications that require both exceedingly high re
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Date:
02/04/2014
Harwin launches EZ-BoardWare SMT components to provide simple, cost-saving connections
EZ BoardWare is the name of a whole family of products from Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT manufacturer. The surface mount (SMT) products can improve manufacturing flexibility, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve in-field maintenance. Often, relatively simple issues can frustrate good board design an
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Date:
02/03/2014
TI unveils a nano-power regulator that delivers 94.6% peak efficiency in a 30x30-mm footprint

TI's 750-mA LMR22007 switching regulator

TI unveils a nano-power regulator that delivers 94.6% peak efficiency in a 30x30-mm footprint
Texas Instruments has claimed the high ground in board-level power with the industry’s smallest 12-V, 750-mA DC/DC power regulator. The SIMPLE SWITCHER® regulator puts high performance into tiny packaging to drive space-constrained and power-dense applications in a variety of markets, including consumer, ind
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Date:
02/03/2014
Nordic Semi releases nRF Toolbox for Bluetooth smart development on Android

nRF Toolbox is a standalone application that also holds the capability of interacting with other Nordic Bluetooth low energy tools as plugins

Nordic Semi releases nRF Toolbox for Bluetooth smart development on Android
Ultra-low-power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the development of an end-to-end solution from actual radio hardware to app (software program) source code for smartphones and tablets running either iOS or Android 4.3 and newer. With Google's integration of native support of Bluetooth® low ene
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Date:
02/03/2014
IR's tiny 10A gate drive IC helps shrink automotive systems

AUIR08152S automotive-qualified gate drive IC

IR's tiny 10A gate drive IC helps shrink automotive systems
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the highly-compact AUIR08152S automotive-qualified gate drive IC featuring high output current in excess of 10A that shrinks system size and boosts performance in automotive and industrial high-power switching applications. The AUIR08152
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Date:
01/31/2014
HEITEC offers high-performance process-control solution

HEITEC process-control solution

HEITEC offers high-performance process-control solution
HEITEC recently presented its latest solutions for efficient production at SPS IPC Drives 2013 in Nuremberg, using their latest complex, highly available system solution for an industrial controlling unit. The demonstration emphasized the implementation, which includes the conceptual design, development of individual co
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Date:
01/31/2014
Quintic unveils wearable tech chip

Quintic 9020

Quintic unveils wearable tech chip
Quintic, a leading developer of integrated nano-power wearable platforms, introduced its 9020 for wearable technology applications. The 9020 is designed specifically for the wearable technology market. It provides the best power consumption along with best performance on the market; enabling more intelligence in
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Date:
01/31/2014
Fuji Electric introduces HVAC inverter for US market
Fuji Electric announced that they have expanded their portfolio of low-voltage inverters with an HVAC Drive available for shipment next month. The latest innovation from the global electronics manufacturer features a slim, space-saving design, real-time clock, embedded BACnet, and all other functions required to
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Date:
01/29/2014
Mouser now carries Maxim Integrated's MAX17503 DC/DC converter

Maxim MAX17503 Step-Down DC-DC converter

Mouser now carries Maxim Integrated's MAX17503 DC/DC converter
Mouser Electronics now carries the Maxim MAX17503 step-down DC-DC converter, a device with a 60V maximum input and up to 2.5A of output current. The Maxim MAX17503 available from Mouser Electronics is extremely flexible, operating over an input voltage range of 4.5V to 60V and delivering output voltages from 0.
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Date:
01/29/2014
Eaton’s 93E UPS serves mission-critical data centers economically
Eaton announced the launch of its 93E uninterruptible power system (UPS), featuring enhanced maintenance bypass options and external battery cabinets to ensure uptime of critical IT systems. Known as the 9E in previous models, Eaton’s new 93E is engineered for maximum reliability. Delivering up to 98 percent ef
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Date:
01/29/2014
Digi-Key to carry TRINAMIC motion-control ICs worldwide

TRINAMIC integrated circuits

Digi-Key to carry TRINAMIC motion-control ICs worldwide
Digi-Key, an industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, announced a global distribution agreement with TRINAMIC, a world-class supplier of motor control solutions. Based in Hamburg, Germany, TRINAMIC provides integrated circuits and modules for motor and motion control to customers al
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Date:
01/28/2014
Yokogawa extends the scope of their SMU offering with two new models

Yokogawa source measure units

Yokogawa extends the scope of their SMU offering with two new models
Two new instruments have been added to the Yokogawa GS610 and GS820 family of source measure units: the GS610 Model 7655 is a battery simulator unit which simulates the internal resistance changes of batteries as an aid to failure analysis, while the GS820 Models 765601/Z and 765602/Z are 50 V output versions for
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Date:
01/28/2014
Hot-swap modular supplies from Gresham Power deliver up to 200W

BL Series 200W hot-swap modular power supplies

Hot-swap modular supplies from Gresham Power deliver up to 200W
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury-based defence and commercial power-conversion specialist, announced the availability of its BL Series of 200W pluggable, hot-swap, modular power supplies. Developed to provide a fast response, pre-approved power solution for customers assembling instrumentation, test an
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Date:
01/28/2014
Innovolt’s H1000 protection device saves equipment from damaging disturbances

Innovolt’s H1000 power protection appliance

Innovolt’s H1000 protection device saves equipment from damaging disturbances
Innovolt, a leading provider of intelligent asset management technology, announced the availability of the H1000, aimed at protecting equipment from regular and costly downtime. Innovolt’s H1000 power protection appliance incorporates Innovolt’s core technology that has been proven to solve costly issues ti
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Date:
01/28/2014
Vishay's Gen III MOSFET claims first in MICRO FOOT Package

TrenchFET p-channel Gen III power MOSFET

Vishay's Gen III MOSFET claims first in MICRO FOOT Package
Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs with what is believed to be the industry's first -20 V device in the 2.4 mm by 2.0 mm by 0.4 mm CSP MICRO FOOT® package size. Designed to increase efficiency and save space in mobile computing devices, the Vishay Siliconix Si8
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Date:
01/27/2014
SL Power's 60W high-density supply suits medical applications

SL Power MB60S medical power supply

SL Power's 60W high-density supply suits medical applications
SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, announced its MB60S single output, convection cooled, wide temperature range power supply that provides 60 watts of power in an ultra-compact 2” x 3” x 1.0” pa
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Date:
01/27/2014
GaN amplifier claims industry's best thermal resistance

NPA1006 broadband GaN amplifier

GaN amplifier claims industry's best thermal resistance
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of Gallium Nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in defense, communications, broadband, and industrial markets, has announced the release of the NPA1006, their latest broadband GaN amplifier. The NPA1006 is a 28V, 20MHz to 1GHz, 15 Wa
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Date:
01/27/2014
Astronics' power distribution system to be used in the Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter

Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter

Astronics' power distribution system to be used in the Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter
Astronics, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems, will be supplying Bell Helicopter with the Secondary Electronic Power Distribution System (EPDS) for the Bell 525 Re
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Date:
01/27/2014
Eaton introduces best-in-class rack power distribution unit portfolio with IEC outlet grip feature

Eaton Metered Input ePDU

Eaton introduces best-in-class rack power distribution unit portfolio with IEC outlet grip feature
Power management company Eaton announced the launch of the Eaton ePDU® third-generation (G3) platform, its newest portfolio of rack power distribution units (PDUs) engineered for best-in-class efficiency and reliability with a new patent-pending IEC grip feature. Building on Eaton’s strength in acquisitions an
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Date:
01/24/2014
Tail-less 600V IGBTs challenge power design constraints

STMicro 600V trench-gate field-stop IGBT V

Tail-less 600V IGBTs challenge power design constraints
STMicroelectronics’ advanced 600V trench-gate field-stop IGBT V series have a smooth and tail-less turn-off characteristic, saturation voltage as low as 1.8V, and maximum operating junction temperature of 175°C, allowing increased system energy efficiency, higher switching frequencies, and simplified thermal an
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Date:
01/24/2014
Power MOSFETs from Advanced Power Electronics target DC/DC converter apps

AP4034 30V N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs

Power MOSFETs from Advanced Power Electronics target DC/DC converter apps
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has introduced the AP4034 family of 30V N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs in several popular package alternatives to meet differing cost/performance points. All the AP4034 MOSFETs provide fas
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Date:
01/24/2014
ROHM unveils its latest line-up of Li-ion battery-management ICs

ML5238 Li-ion Battery Management IC

ROHM unveils its latest line-up of Li-ion battery-management ICs
ROHM Semiconductor presents a new member of its IC series providing high-accurate charge/discharge control, monitoring and protection functions for Li-ion secondary battery packs.These rechargeable battery packs are commonly used in E-Bikes, Power Tools, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and HEV applications whi
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Date:
01/23/2014
IAR Systems releases eval kit for Renesas low-power 32-bit RX111 MCUs

IAR KickStart Kit for RX111

IAR Systems releases eval kit for Renesas low-power 32-bit RX111 MCUs
IAR Systems launched a complete starter kit for the low-power RX111 microcontrollers from Renesas Electronics. Based on the Renesas Promotion Board (RPB), IAR KickStart Kit™ for RX111 includes evaluation versions of the world-leading embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for RX. The kit can be
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Date:
01/23/2014
EnOcean plug-in extends energy-harvesting wireless options to the Smart Home
MiOS, provider of advanced control and monitoring solutions for the home and small enterprise markets in 65 countries, and EnOcean, the world leader in energy harvesting wireless solutions, announced the release of a plug-in for the MiOS Marketplace, delivering control of Z-Wave products using EnOcean self- po
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Date:
01/22/2014
Greensmith Energy unveils turn-key energy storage systems up to megawatt scale

Greensmith turn-key energy storage system

Greensmith Energy unveils turn-key energy storage systems up to megawatt scale
Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leading provider of energy storage technologies and solutions, has seen rapid growth by delivering ever-larger, more sophisticated, energy storage technology solutions for utility, power developer and C&I applications. The company now offers “a la carte” energy st
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Date:
01/22/2014
Microchip announces Arduino-compatible chipKIT ecosystem expansion

Digilent’s chipKIT WF32 board

Microchip announces Arduino-compatible chipKIT ecosystem expansion
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the expansion of its Arduino™ compatible chipKIT™ ecosystem, with two new development tools from Digilent, Inc., and an embedded cloud software framework. Digilent’s chipKIT WF32 board minimizes th
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Date:
01/22/2014
STMicro microcontroller powers miniature artificial-intelligence race cars from Anki Drive

STM32 microcontroller in AnkiDrive

STMicro microcontroller powers miniature artificial-intelligence race cars from Anki Drive
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that its STM32 microcontroller was selected by Anki, a robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, for use in their first product – Anki Drive™, in which consumers can download an ap
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Date:
01/22/2014
RIGOL to present their latest high-performance, cost-attractive DAQ at Embedded World 2014

M300 data acquisition/data logger switch unit

RIGOL to present their latest high-performance, cost-attractive DAQ at Embedded World 2014
Rigol Technologies expands its product offering with a new data acquisition/data logger switch unit. The M300 combines a DMM with a gauge head selector switch. The highly versatile system can be extended with 5 plug-ins and optionally with a 61/2 digit DMM, 10 different switch and control modules of bipolar swit
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Date:
01/21/2014
Eaton puts the fifth element of converged infrastructure in the spotlight at Data Centre World

Eaton IT solutions

Eaton puts the fifth element of converged infrastructure in the spotlight at Data Centre World
Power management company Eaton will be showcasing its extensive range of versatile IT solutions as the essential “fifth element” of converged infrastructure at Data Centre World in February. Visitors to the Eaton stand (H40) will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of Eaton’s VMware Ready Intelligent Po
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Date:
01/21/2014
Allegro releases eval kit for their 3-phase brushless DC motor driver IC

A4915 3-phase MOSFET controller IC kit

Allegro releases eval kit for their 3-phase brushless DC motor driver IC
Now available from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new product evaluation kit for helping customers during the design process for the company’s A4915 3-phase MOSFET controller IC. The evaluation kit consists of a printed-circuit board containing everything required to spin and control a brushless DC (BLDC)
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Date:
01/21/2014
TowerJazz and MAPS launch first resonant wireless power transfer chip for mobile devices
TowerJazz, a specialty foundry leader, and MAPS, a provider of mobile, lighting and automotive ICs, announced collaboration on the launch of what is believed to be the first resonant wireless power transfer (WPT) receiver Chip(Rx). Intended for mobile products, the device integrates high efficiency full active re
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Date:
01/20/2014
Novel ceramic separator enhances safety & performance of Li-ion batteries
Porous Power Technologies announced the launch of SYMMETRIX® NC2020, a ceramic battery separator designed to significantly improve thermal stability and safety of large-format lithium-ion batteries. Applications include batteries for electric vehicles, flat-cell consumer electronics, utility-grade energy storage, an
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Date:
01/20/2014
High-current Bellnix power module uses Powervation’s digital controller

BDP12-0.6S60R0 digital power module

High-current Bellnix power module uses Powervation’s digital controller
Powervation, a leader in Intelligent Digital Power™ IC solutions, announced that its PV3012 digital controller has been adopted by leading power supply manufacturer, Bellnix Co., Ltd. for use in a new low-profile, 60 A DC/DC module. The BDP12-0.6S60R0 digital power module is a PMBus compliant, non-isolated ste
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Date:
01/17/2014
Next-generation power factor correction controller from TI improves energy efficiency

The UCC28180EVM-573 360-W PFC evaluation module

Next-generation power factor correction controller from TI improves energy efficiency
Texas Instruments introduced a power factor correction (PFC) controller that claims to have the industry’s widest range programmable frequency operating in continuous conduction mode. The UCC28180 8-pin PFC controller cuts power consumption in half and delivers power factor correction greater than 0.95, compared to
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Date:
01/17/2014
Intersil's fully-integrated 6A digital switching regulator drives next-generation power infrastructures

ZL2102 6 Amp digital synchronous step-down DC/DC power regulator

Intersil's fully-integrated 6A digital switching regulator drives next-generation power infrastructures
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, expanded its industry-leading family of power management ICs with the new ZL2102, a 6 Amp digital synchronous step-down DC/DC power regulator. The new ZL2102 is a fully-integrated, auto compensated DC/DC regulator able to s
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Date:
01/17/2014
NREL-developed software tackles building efficiency and cost savings
A novel software application created by the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) could improve the efficiency of commercial buildings by allowing occupants to interact with buildings more directly. The new Building Agent (BA) application allows facility managers to quickly diagnose and
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Date:
01/16/2014
Always-on 6-Axis inertial-motion sensors claim lowest power

LSM6DB0 6-axis smart sensor

Always-on 6-Axis inertial-motion sensors claim lowest power
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and motion, environmental, audio and micro-fluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), announced a family of always-on 6-axis inertial motion sensors with industry-lowest power requirements, ultra-compact pa
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Date:
01/16/2014
Silego's 40mΩ dual-channel GreenFET3 load switch has 1.0 x 1.6 mm footprint

SLG59M1446V 40mΩ dual channel GreenFET3 load switch

Silego's 40mΩ dual-channel GreenFET3 load switch has 1.0 x 1.6 mm footprint
Silego Technology introduced the SLG59M1446V, a 40 mΩ dual channel GreenFET3 load switch product based on Silego’s proprietary sub-micron copper power FET technology. This technology supports the world’s smallest full-featured, high efficiency power switches down to 1 x 1 mm in standard plastic packaging. The SLG59M144
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Date:
01/16/2014
Buck-boost battery charging controller empowers solar applications

LT8490 synchronous buck-boost battery charging controller

Buck-boost battery charging controller empowers solar applications
Linear Technology announced the LT8490, a synchronous buck-boost battery charging controller for lead acid and Lithium batteries, featuring automatic maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and temperature compensation. The device operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated battery float vo
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Date:
01/16/2014
Vicor delivers first ChiP power modules

Vicor’s ChiP bus converter module

Vicor delivers first ChiP power modules
Vicor unveiled their first module utilizing its Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. Vicor’s ChiP bus converter modules (BCM®) supply 1.2 kW at 48 V with 98% peak efficiency and 1880 W/in3 power density. Breakthrough performance – 4X the density of competing solutions – enables eff
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Date:
01/15/2014
Integrated power solution from Murata Power and ZMDI now at Mouser

Integrated power solution from Murata Power and ZMDI

Integrated power solution from Murata Power and ZMDI now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics now offers an integrated power management solution from Murata Power Solutions, the OKLP-X/25-W12-C 25A Power Block, and the ZSPM10x5 PWM Controller from ZMDI. The Murata 25A Power Block available from Mouser Electronics is a cost-effective step down DC to DC converter with all components on
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Date:
01/15/2014
Linear's boost DC/DC converter includes avalanche photodiode current monitor

LT3905 fixed frequency current-mode step-up DC/DC converter

Linear's boost DC/DC converter includes avalanche photodiode current monitor
The LT3905 is a fixed frequency, current-mode step-up DC/DC converter designed to bias avalanche photodiodes (APD) in optical receivers. The LT3905 features high side APD current monitoring with over five decades of dynamic range and better than 2% relative accuracy over the 3µA to 3mA range. The maximum APD cur
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Date:
01/14/2014
Bourns miniature chip diodes now available now from TTI

Silicon chip diodes from Bourns

Bourns miniature chip diodes now available now from TTI
A family of silicon chip diodes from Bourns is intended to answer the industry demand for increasingly smaller electronic components, and is now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Bourns’ new ranges of surface mount TVS diodes an
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Date:
01/14/2014
Exar low-profile power modules tout high power density
Exar, a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, today introduced the XRP9710 and XRP9711 multi-output, synchronous step-down, programmable power modules that offer the industry’s highest power density and lowest profile at 2.75mm with 5V-22V inputs. Bo
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Date:
01/14/2014
High performance MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers very low on-resistance

AP1A003GMT-HF-3 power MOSFET

High performance MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers very low on-resistance
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has recently released the AP1A003GMT-HF-3 power MOSFET with very low maximum on-resistance of only 0.99mΩ for use in high current load switching where a very low voltage drop across the MOSFET sw
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Date:
01/14/2014
Greenvity's scalable IoT system solutions target smart lighting and home automation
Greenvity Communications now offers total turn-key solutions comprising system-on-chips (SoC), modules, software and mobile apps that enable any home device or Internet of Things (IoT) device to be smart and controllable for energy-saving and home and building automation purposes. At the core of these solutions ar
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Date:
01/13/2014
Microchip's dsPIC digital signal controllers enable dual motor control and CAN communication with advanced sensor interfaces

Microchip dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip's dsPIC digital signal controllers enable dual motor control and CAN communication with advanced sensor interfaces
Microchip recently released a family of dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs): the dsPIC33EP512GM710 family. This is an expansion of Microchip’s dsPIC® DSC portfolio that adds higher levels of integration for motor-control applications. The  DSCs enable efficient dual motor control with 12 motor-control PW
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Date:
01/13/2014
Inverted thru-board connectors offer low-profile space savings for LED lighting apps

Thru Board Card Edge and Poke-in Platform Connectors

Inverted thru-board connectors offer low-profile space savings for LED lighting apps
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announced their latest Inverted Thru Board (ITB) Card Edge and Poke-in Platform Connectors that provide a low-profile and increased power delivery solution for LED lighting applications. The ITB Card Edge and ITB Poke-in Platform Connectors are two-position connectors th
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Date:
01/13/2014
Anderson Power Products' Saf-D-Grid family registered with EMerge Alliance

APP Saf-D-Grid DC power connection system

Anderson Power Products' Saf-D-Grid family registered with EMerge Alliance
Anderson Power Products is pleased to announce “Registered Product” status with the EMerge Alliance for their Saf-D-Grid® DC power connection system. APP introduced Saf-D-Grid in January 2009 as an appliance power connector for server, telecommunication, and other devices operating up to 600 VDC. EMerge Alliance
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Date:
01/13/2014
Vishay SMD ESD protection diodes offer high surge capability in an SMF package

Vishay surface-mount ESD protection diodes

Vishay SMD ESD protection diodes offer high surge capability in an SMF package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced a new series of surface-mount ESD protection diodes in the low-profile SMF package. For portable electronics, SMFxxA series devices provide high surge capability of 200 W at 10/1000 μs. With their low 1 mm profile, "Low-Noise" technology, and very f
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Date:
01/13/2014
Infineon's compact single-channel gate driver serves applications with isolation voltages of up to 1200 volts.

Infineon 1EDI EiceDRIVER Compact Single Channel Gate Driver

Infineon's compact single-channel gate driver serves applications with isolation voltages of up to 1200 volts.
Infineon Technologies recently released the 1EDI EiceDRIVER™ Compact Single Channel Gate Driver for applications with isolation voltages of up to 1200 volts. The galvanically isolated driver components are based on the Coreless Transformer Technology developed by Infineon, which enables output currents of up
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Date:
01/10/2014
Microchip's three-phase BLDC motor gate driver includes power module

Microchip MCP8024 three-phase BLDC motor gate driver

Microchip's three-phase BLDC motor gate driver includes power module
Microchip recently released the MCP8024 three-phase BLDC motor gate driver with power module. This novel device includes functions that power dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) and PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) with capabilities to drive six N-channel MOSFETs. Customers can implement improved performance an
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Date:
01/10/2014
ND Metering Solutions offer multi-function power meters for effective energy management

ND Metering Multi-Cube Modular Meter

ND Metering Solutions offer multi-function power meters for effective energy management
ND Metering Solutions, a leading manufacturer of innovative sub-metering solutions, has launched its comprehensive range of pioneering metering products in the United States. All ND Metering Solutions’ products have been UL certified and offer cost-effective sub-metering solutions that facilitate effective en
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Date:
01/10/2014
ABB expands Relion distribution relay portfolio with the REF615R

ABB's Relion REF615R feeder IED

ABB expands Relion distribution relay portfolio with the REF615R
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced the release of its Relion® REF615R feeder IED. The REF615R was designed to offer an easy, quick and affordable way to upgrade ABB’s DPU2000R relay along with providing a 19-inch rack mount version of the REF615 feeder IED. The REF615R is a memb
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Date:
01/09/2014
Freescale and MicroSys collaborate on highly-integrated development platform for industrial safety

SafeAssure

Freescale and MicroSys collaborate on highly-integrated development platform for industrial safety
Increasingly stringent functional safety standards and continued pressure to speed development cycles are creating new challenges for industrial equipment systems designers, while driving demand for highly integrated solutions with fewer components and easier-to-use software. To address these challenges, market le
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Date:
01/09/2014
Sorensen Lab DC power supply extends capabilities

Sorensen XPF60-20 DC laboratory power supplies

Sorensen Lab DC power supply extends capabilities
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, has expanded its Sorensen XPF60-20 Series line of DC laboratory power supplies. The XPF60-20S unit is a single output version of the dual output XPF60-20D. It provides up to 60V and 20A within its 420W power envelope, all in a
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Date:
01/09/2014
Linear's 2.5A monolithic active cell balancer offers telemetry interface

LT8584 monolithic flyback DC/DC converter

Linear's 2.5A monolithic active cell balancer offers telemetry interface
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8584, a monolithic flyback DC/DC converter designed to actively balance high voltage stacks of batteries. These battery stacks are commonly found in electric and hybrid vehicles as well as fail-safe power supplies and energy storage systems. Because these batteries are
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Date:
01/09/2014
Linear's triple-output high-current LED driver delivers over 250W

LT3797 triple-output DC/DC controller

Linear's triple-output high-current LED driver delivers over 250W
Linear Technology announced the LT3797, a triple-output DC/DC controller designed to drive three independent channels of LEDs. Its fixed frequency, current-mode architecture delivers constant, accurately regulated LED current over a wide range of supply and output voltages. Its 2.5V to 40V input voltage range wit
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Date:
01/08/2014
Stackpole releases anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays

RAVS Series anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays

Stackpole releases anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays
Stackpole Electronics announces the release of the RAVS Series of anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series has a reduced amount of silver in the inner terminations, which greatly reduces the susceptibility of the terminations to contamination from sulfur. In "Flowers of Sulfur" testing per AS
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Date:
01/08/2014
Entropic claims first MoCA 2.0 USB bus-powered adapter
Entropic, a leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, continues to push the boundaries by developing low power MoCA(R) (Multimedia over Coax Alliance)-based solutions. The Company announced what they believe is the first MoCA 2.0 USB bus-powered adapter reference design to deliver a 'no exc
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Date:
01/07/2014
Dialog's reference design enables smaller low-power Ultrabook adapters

Dialog iW1762 and iW1760 digital PWM controllers

Dialog's reference design enables smaller low-power Ultrabook adapters
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly-integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, announced its latest move to deliver innovative solutions for Ultrabooks™ with the thinnest, smallest 45W and 12W travel-size power adapters that can be used with an Ultrabook. Developed by
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Date:
01/07/2014
IAR Systems' tools enhance performance for the ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontrollers from TI
IAR Systems announces that its embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for MSP430 delivers leading benchmark results for Texas Instruments’ MSP430 core. EEMBC® CoreMark® results published by Texas Instruments depict a score of 27.70 CoreMarks running at 25 MHz, resulting in a normalized score of
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Date:
01/07/2014
Amantys adds insight data monitoring to IGBT module-based power
Amantys announced the Amantys Power Insight Adapter, a fully engineered solution to add Insight data monitoring and observability to an IGBT Module-based power assembly The Adapter is designed for use during the development and commissioning of new systems, allowing engineers to observe and analyse critical pa
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Date:
01/07/2014
Freescale-enabled Wearables Reference Platform supports multiple applications

Freescale wearables reference platform (WaRP)

Freescale-enabled Wearables Reference Platform supports multiple applications
To help systems designers more easily navigate the quickly evolving consumer wearables market, Freescale Semiconductor is enabling an open-source, scalable reference platform that gives OEMs the building blocks they need to rapidly develop a wide range of wearable product designs from a common platform. Unlike other wea
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Date:
01/06/2014
Coilcraft's mini coupled power inductor targets flyback and SEPIC apps

PFD3215 Series coupled chip power inductors

Coilcraft's mini coupled power inductor targets flyback and SEPIC apps
Coilcraft’s compact PFD3215 Series coupled chip power inductors provide high efficiency and excellent current handling in a rugged, low-cost part. PFD3215The dual-wound PFD3215 features a 1:1 turns ratio and is designed for use in a variety of circuits including flyback, multi-output buck and SEPIC. These versatile
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Date:
01/06/2014
Safety-focused 3-position SBS 75G connector has touch-safe housings and first-mate, last-break ground

Anderson 3-pole SBS 75G connector

Safety-focused 3-position SBS 75G connector has touch-safe housings and first-mate, last-break ground
Anderson Power Products announced an addition to the SBS® connector family with the release of their 3-pole SBS 75G connector. SBS 75G is ideal for enhancing safety in mid-point grounded battery systems by combining touch safe genderless housings with a premate ground position. The SBS connector family features PC
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Date:
01/06/2014
EnOcean plug-in extends energy harvesting wireless options to the smart home
MiOS, LTD., a global provider of advanced control and monitoring solutions for the home and small enterprise markets in 65 countries, and EnOcean, the world leader in energy harvesting wireless solutions, announced the release of a plug-in for the MiOS Marketplace, delivering control of Z-Wave products using En
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Date:
01/03/2014
AspectSolar named honoree for International CES Innovation Award
Consumer technology company AspectSolar was named as an honoree for the International CES Innovation Award. The start-up solar power company is brand new on the portable power scene and they're already making waves in the market. Their SunSocket™ Solar Generator, the device recognized for its innovation and eng
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Date:
01/02/2014
Vicor unveils online power design tools & re-designed Website
Vicor unveiled the latest easy-to-navigate version of their website with a host of new online power design tools. Developed with extensive input from power engineers and refined with intensive user experience testing, Vicor’s new website – including its popular PowerBench™ tool suite – has been redesigned an
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Date:
01/02/2014
Stadium Power offer wide range of EMC filters online

Stadium Power TNS series

Stadium Power offer wide range of EMC filters online
Stadium Power, the leading UK based provider of power supply solutions, has increased the range of products available for customers to purchase from stock online to include a wide range of EMC Filters. Rated from 6A to 60A and including 3 Phase and DIN Rail types. Two models are available for 3-phase applicati
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Date:
01/02/2014
Hirose BM22 Series micro-hybrid board-to-FPC connectors handle up to 4 amps

Hirose BM22 Series connectors

Hirose BM22 Series micro-hybrid board-to-FPC connectors handle up to 4 amps
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, offers a hybrid, board-to-FPC, small form factor connector capable of delivering nearly three times the power of similar-sized conventional connectors. The 4-position BM22 Series connector measures just 4.24 x 2.64mm with a mated height of on
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Date:
01/02/2014
3-phase non-contact, true rms current transducer from PEM touts convenience

The RCTrms 3-phase current transducer

3-phase non-contact, true rms current transducer from PEM touts convenience
The RCTrms 3-phase current transducer from Power Electronic Measurements (PEM) delivers a convenient, safe and accurate solution for measuring current in three phases. It features a thin, clip-around, flexible sensor coil and provides accurate true rms measurement with 4-20mA or 0-5V output, enabling simple in
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Date:
01/02/2014
Harwin expands range of miniature ez-boardware RFI shield can clips

Harwin RFI/EMI Shield Clips

Harwin expands range of miniature ez-boardware RFI shield can clips
Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has expanded its popular EZ-Boardware range of surface mount RFI/EMI Shield Clips with four new sizes, enabling very small, low profile shield cans, and also miniature bus bars, to be secured to a PCB. These versatile clips are supplied on
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Date:
12/31/2013
AVX adds vertical through-board WTB connector to its 9296 Poke Home Connector Series

AVX 9296 WTB single-poke-home connectors

AVX adds vertical through-board WTB connector to its 9296 Poke Home Connector Series
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its innovative 9296 Poke Home Connector Series with the introduction of a vertical through-board, SMT, wire-to-board (WTB) connector. The 9296 WTB single-poke-home connectors feature a dual beam box contact th
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Date:
12/31/2013
Vishay Intertechnology's P-Channel Gen III MOSFETs Offer industry-low RDS(on)

Vishay TrenchFET p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs

Vishay Intertechnology's P-Channel Gen III MOSFETs Offer industry-low RDS(on)
Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs with additional devices in the PowerPAK® ChipFET® and PowerPAK 1212-8S packages. Designed to increase power efficiency in mobile computing and industrial control devices, the Vishay Siliconix MOSFETs released today fe
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Date:
12/31/2013
Molex Pico-Lock low-profile SMT wire-to-board system offers high current capability with space savings

Molex ultra-low profile SMT wire-to-board system

Molex Pico-Lock low-profile SMT wire-to-board system offers high current capability with space savings
Molex's latest ultra-low profile SMT wire-to-board system is now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Pico-Lock™ has a unique side positive-lock design and is only 2.0mm high when mated, which enables significant space savings, yet
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Date:
12/30/2013
IR's SupIRBuck integrated dual-output voltage regulators suit space-constrained applications

SupIRBuck integrated dual output voltage regulator

IR's SupIRBuck integrated dual-output voltage regulators suit space-constrained applications
International Rectifier has introduced the IR3891 and IR3892 SupIRBuck® integrated dual output voltage regulators designed for space-constrained netcom, server and storage applications. The new dual output devices are optimized for single rail operation from 5V to 12V inputs or 1V to 21V input with external 5V
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Date:
12/30/2013
Silego introduces 3rd-gen 32.768 kHz quartz replacement

GreenCLK3TM 32.768 kHz oscillator family

Silego introduces 3rd-gen 32.768 kHz quartz replacement
Silego Technology, a leader in quartz-replacement 32.768 kHz ICs, introduced their third-generation GreenCLK3TM 32.768 kHz oscillator family. At only 1x1.6 mm the oscillators are the world’s smallest in standard plastic packaging. The product family is also available in die form with a total area of less than 0.
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Date:
12/30/2013
ROHM introduces a complete system PMIC for Intel Bay Trail I platforms

ROHM BD9596MWV PMIC

ROHM introduces a complete system PMIC for Intel Bay Trail I platforms
ROHM Semiconductor announced the general availability of Power Management ICs (PMICs) based on the Intel® AtomTM processor E3800 family. The Intel® AtomTM processor E3800 product family is a system-on-chip designed for intelligent systems, delivering outstanding compute, ECC, HD graphics processing, and media pe
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Date:
12/27/2013
Buck-boost 80V batter-charging controller offers auto MPPT and temperature compensation

LT8490 synchronous buck-boost battery charging controller

Buck-boost 80V batter-charging controller offers auto MPPT and temperature compensation
Linear Technology announced the LT8490, a synchronous buck-boost battery charging controller for lead acid and Lithium batteries, featuring automatic maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and temperature compensation. The device operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated battery float vo
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Date:
12/27/2013
AVX expands Mini-TurboCap BME capacitor family

AVX Mini-TurboCap capacitors

AVX expands Mini-TurboCap BME capacitor family
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its Mini-TurboCap™ and RoHS Compliant Mini-TurboCap™ Series with a 25V rating and an extended capacitance range (up to 39μF) for its 50V parts. Now available in 25V, 50V, and 100V, these state-of-the-art base metal el
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Date:
12/27/2013
AVX adds simulation-ready Modelithics models to its low-profile 0402 MLO inductor series

AVX MLO inductors

AVX adds simulation-ready Modelithics models to its low-profile 0402 MLO inductor series
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, announces the availability of Modelithics Models for its 0402 tight tolerance, high current, and high Q multilayer organic (MLO) inductor series. Part-value sensitive, substrate scalable, and fully integrated with a range of software ap
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Date:
12/23/2013
IR3891 and IR3892 dual-output SupIRBuck voltage regulators target space-constrained netcom, server, and storage apps

IR3891 and IR3892 SupIRBuck integrated dual output voltage regulators

IR3891 and IR3892 dual-output SupIRBuck voltage regulators target space-constrained netcom, server, and storage apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the IR3891 and IR3892 SupIRBuck® integrated dual output voltage regulators, designed for space-constrained netcom, server and storage applications. The dual output devices are optimized for single rail operation from 5V to 12V in
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Date:
12/23/2013
Circuit breaker analyzer wins Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award

Circuit Breaker Analyzer

Circuit breaker analyzer wins Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award
Circuit Breaker Analyzer, developer of CBAnalyzer™, the world’s first smart phone-based application for testing circuit breaker performance based on vibration analysis, has won the Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award in the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Software category. "With Circuit B
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Date:
12/23/2013
Isolated monolithic flyback regulator delivers up to 15 Watts

LT8302 monolithic flyback regulator

Isolated monolithic flyback regulator delivers up to 15 Watts
Linear Technology announced the LT8302, a monolithic flyback regulator that can significantly simplify the design of isolated DC/DC converters. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires no opto-isolator or third winding for regulation. The LT8302 ope
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Date:
12/20/2013
TDK-Lambda HWS-A series AC/DC supplies offer five models rated from 15-150W

TDK-Lambda HWS-A series

TDK-Lambda HWS-A series AC/DC supplies offer five models rated from 15-150W
TDK introduced the TDK-Lambda HWS-A series of AC-DC power supplies, which comprises five models rated from 15-150W to meet a wide range of customer requirements. A significant upgrade of the established HWS series which was originally introduced in 2005, typical industrial applications include equipment used fo
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Date:
12/20/2013
Intersil’s next-gen PowerNavigator GUI for digital power simplifies system design
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, extended its global leadership in digital power technology, introducing a major breakthrough in digital power design -- the PowerNavigator™ graphical user interface (GUI). The PowerNavigator GUI lets users design digital po
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Date:
12/19/2013
Freescale's ARM-based Kinetis Miniature MCUs address next-generation IoT devices
Freescale Semiconductor is extending its Kinetis portfolio of microcontrollers to include Kinetis miniature (mini) MCUs, which offer massive design potential in a tiny industry leading package. Intelligent devices, especially in the Internet of Things (IoT) era where connectivity and portability is crucial, co
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Date:
12/19/2013
Atmel expands MCU portfolio with low-power 8-bit tinyAVR MCUs
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, announced it has further expanded its low-power 8-bit tinyAVR family with the ATtiny441 and ATtiny841 to further demonstrate its commitment to continue investing in this market. This launch leverages the company’s two decades of MCU leadership to en
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Date:
12/19/2013
SiTime and Telit create smallest and lowest power GPS receiver
Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services and Sunnyvale, California based SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company tleading the timing market, announced that together - Telit’s Jupiter SE880 and SiTime’s SiT15xx oscillators -
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Date:
12/18/2013
Teledyne LeCroy adds mixed-signal capabilities to HDO high-definition oscilloscopes

Teledyne LeCroy high definition oscilloscopes

Teledyne LeCroy adds mixed-signal capabilities to HDO high-definition oscilloscopes
Teledyne LeCroy introduce the HDO4000-MS and HDO6000-MS high definition oscilloscopes which combine 16 channels of flexible mixed signal capabilities with HD4096 high definition technology, long memory, and a compact form factor, in bandwidths from 200 MHz to 1 GHz. All HDO models sport a large 12.1” touch-screen di
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Date:
12/18/2013
Newark element14 and TI partner to offer LaunchPad evaluation module

MSP-EXP430F5529LP LaunchPad

Newark element14 and TI partner to offer LaunchPad evaluation module
Newark element14, a distributor of technology products and solutions for electronics system design, maintenance and repair, has partnered with Texas Instruments to offer the MSP-EXP430F5529LP LaunchPad. Also dubbed the F5529 LaunchPad, the module offers an easy way to start developing on the MSP430 MCUs with an
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Date:
12/18/2013
Intersil’s digital power controller addresses densely populated power systems
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, expanded its industry-leading family of power management ICs with a highly-integrated, innovative digital DC/DC power controller that reduces design risk, time, and cost for developers of complex power systems. The ZL8800 is
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Date:
12/18/2013
Schaffner Group introduces ECOsine Active harmonic filters for 690V systems

ECOsine active harmonic filters

Schaffner Group introduces ECOsine Active harmonic filters for 690V systems
The Schaffner Group broadens its product offering of solutions for the improvement of power quality with the expansion of their ECOsine® Active family of active harmonic filters with models for 3-phase TN and IT 500 – 690 V power grids. An increasing number of energy-efficient electrical consumers are used in
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Date:
12/17/2013
ISSI's single-stage high-power factor AC/DC LED Controller targets retrofit LED bulbs

IS31LT3932 universal AC-input LED Controller

ISSI's single-stage high-power factor AC/DC LED Controller targets retrofit LED bulbs
Integrated Silicon Solution, a leader in advanced memory and analog IC solutions, announced the IS31LT3932, a high performance universal-AC-input LED Controller for the solid-state lighting (SSL) market place. With a universal input voltage range from 85 to 265VAC, a Power Factor Correction greater than 0.
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Date:
12/17/2013
Brushless DC Tachometer/Commutators from ServoTek Products Aid in Industrial Motor Speed Monitoring

TachSyn brushless DC tachometer/commutator

Brushless DC Tachometer/Commutators from ServoTek Products Aid in Industrial Motor Speed Monitoring
ServoTek Products, a member of the Bellofram Group of Companies and a leading manufacturer of instrument-grade DC tachometers and low-cost encoders, announced the successful application of its TachSyn Series brushless DC tachometer/commutator within industrial motor speed monitoring applications. The high-accur
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Date:
12/17/2013
CAS DataLoggers releases latest Mobile Energy Measurement kit

CAS Dataloggers mobile energy measurement case

CAS DataLoggers releases latest Mobile Energy Measurement kit
CAS DataLoggers is now offering a new mobile energy measurement case for acquiring and processing energy measurement data. Developed by Delphin Technology, these measurement cases are able to acquire digital impulses from electricity, gas and water meters. The new mobile device will benefit users analyzing or re
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Date:
12/17/2013
Eaton’s latest UPS solutions tout efficiency

Eaton’s 93E series UPS

Eaton’s latest UPS solutions tout efficiency
Power management company Eaton has announced a new range of high-efficiency Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) developed specifically to meet the needs of contractors, installers and facilities managers with requirements for a cost-effective power protection solution that’s easy to implement and use. Eaton’s new 93E s
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Date:
12/16/2013
Littelfuse SP3012 Series TVS diode arrays provide greater layout flexibility

Littelfuse SP3012 Series TVS Diode Array

Littelfuse SP3012 Series TVS diode arrays provide greater layout flexibility
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has added two packaging options to its SP3012 Series TVS Diode Array (SPA® Diodes) line. Like the rest of the series, these new devices are optimized for protecting sensitive chipsets with high-speed data lines from external ESD (electrostatic discharge) events. The ne
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Date:
12/16/2013
TI's industry-leading inductance-to-digital converter now available from Mouser

TI LDC1000 Inductance-to-Digital Converter

TI's industry-leading inductance-to-digital converter now available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the world’s first Inductance-to-Digital Converter from Texas Instruments which is a contact-less, short-range sensing technology that provides a revolution in sensing. The Texas Instruments LDC1000 Inductance-to-Digital Converter available from Mouser Electronics provides
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Date:
12/16/2013
Inductive components suit drive automation applications
Inductive components suit drive automation applications
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) offers inductive components for drive technology applications. Intended for use in frequency converters for automation tasks, the devices are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics, and a space-efficient design. Frequency converters have installed the inductive components bo
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Date:
12/13/2013
PV module from IBC SOLAR brings electricity to remote locations
IBC SOLAR, a leader in photovoltaic systems, expands its range of grid-independent solar power solutions with the photovoltaic (PV) module IBC SoloSol. The module is specifically designed for ready-made solar systems to provide autarchic power for smaller applications. Therefore it is included in the package of
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12/13/2013
Harwin Gecko space-saving hi-rel connectors now available from TTI

Harwin Gecko Hi-Rel connectors

Harwin Gecko space-saving hi-rel connectors now available from TTI
Now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, Harwin Gecko (G125) Series Hi-Rel connectors provide a low-profile, dual row cable-to-board and board-to-board interconnect solution in a miniature package. Answering the requirement to sa
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12/13/2013
Lattice's HetNet system enables accelerated deployment of next-gen low-power wireless infrastructures

Lattice HetNet Solutions Portfolio

Lattice's HetNet system enables accelerated deployment of next-gen low-power wireless infrastructures
Lattice Semiconductor announced a portfolio of programmable solutions for building smart, low-power cellular equipment needed to support the global rollout of Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet). In collaboration with Azcom Technology, the Lattice HetNet Solutions Portfolio enables system designers to implement be
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12/12/2013
Coilcraft's shock-resistant power inductors are NASA outgassing compliant

AE425PJB Series low-profile power inductors

Coilcraft's shock-resistant power inductors are NASA outgassing compliant
Coilcraft CPS (Critical Products and Services) has announced its AE425PJB Series of low-profile power inductors that meet NASA low outgassing specifications. The AE425PJB is just 1.8mm high with a footprint of 3.9mm square. It features a special suspended core construction, allowing it to pass vibration testing to
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12/12/2013
Rechargeable Lithium/Sulfur battery promises greater energy capacity

Professor Do Kyung Kim

Rechargeable Lithium/Sulfur battery promises greater energy capacity
Professor Do Kyung Kim from the Department of Material Science and Engineering and Professor Jang Wook Choi from the Graduate School of EEWS at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have been featured in the lead story of the renowned nanoscience journal Advanced Materials for their research on t
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12/12/2013
MELFs from Stackpole exhibit lower heat rise vs. SMT flat chip resistors

Stackpole’s SMT metal film MELFs, the MLF / MLFM Series

MELFs from Stackpole exhibit lower heat rise vs. SMT flat chip resistors
Stackpole’s surface-mount (SMT) metal film MELFs, the MLF / MLFM Series offer cooler operating temperatures at full rated power. The cylindrical shape provides a termination that is far more thermally efficient than comparable size flat chip resistors. The solderable end caps do an excellent job of transferring the
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12/12/2013
Panasonic’s short-and long-stroke silver-contact microswitches now available from TTI

Panasonic’s short- and long-stroke silver-contact microswitches

Panasonic’s short-and long-stroke silver-contact microswitches now available from TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks Panasonic’s robust EVQPL series short stroke micro switches and EVPAS series long stroke micro switches featuring many different push force varieties. Rubber dome type EVPAS series switches
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12/12/2013
Pure sine wave 1kVA inverters suit heavy-duty applications

CSI 1K–U5515 series rugged, modular, dc-ac inverter systems

Pure sine wave 1kVA inverters suit heavy-duty applications
The CSI 1K–U5515 series of rugged, modular, dc-ac inverter systems employ field proven microprocessor controlled high frequency PWM technology to deliver 1kVA sine wave output voltage. They are suitable for a broad range of heavy-duty industrial applications that require “clean”, stable AC-power. New microproc
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12/12/2013
High-temperature SiC junction transistors offered in hermetic packages
GeneSiC Semiconductor, a leader in Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, announced the immediate availability of a family of high-temperature packaged 600 V SiC Junction Transistors (SJT) in 3- to 50-Amp current ratings in JEDEC industry-standard through hole and SMT packages. Incorporating these high te
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12/11/2013
AVX expands Mini-TurboCap capacitor series

AVX Mini-TurboCap Series

AVX expands Mini-TurboCap capacitor series
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its Mini-TurboCap(TM) and RoHS Compliant Mini-TurboCap Series with a new 25V rating and an extended capacitance range (up to 39µF) for its 50V parts. Now available in 25V, 50V, and 100V, these state-of-the-art base metal el
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12/11/2013
Expanded range of sulphur-resistant chip resistors from Yageo now available from TTI

Yageo AF series sulfur-resistant chip resistors

Expanded range of sulphur-resistant chip resistors from Yageo now available from TTI
Yageo’s expanded AF series of sulfur-resistant chip resistors can now be ordered from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The recently introduced 4-pin, 2-resistor (0402 x 2) AF122 arrays and 8-pin, 4-resistor (0402 x 4) AF124 arrays help me
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12/11/2013
Rochester re-introduces LM Series linear products from TI

LM family linear products from Texas Instruments

Rochester re-introduces LM Series linear products from TI
Rochester Electronics has re-introduced the popular LM family of linear products from Texas Instruments (National Semiconductor) as part of its Extension of Life® products and solutions. National Semiconductor established itself as a linear leader with the introduction of the first monolithic voltage regulator
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12/11/2013
Encapsulated 300VA pure sine-wave inverter suits severe environments

PSI 300 Series rugged dc-ac inverters

Encapsulated 300VA pure sine-wave inverter suits severe environments
The PSI 300 Series of rugged dc-ac inverters employ microprocessor controlled high frequency PWM technology to deliver 300VA pure sine wave output voltage. Full encapsulation with a thermally conductive MIL-grade silicon rubber compound ensures immunity to high levels of shock and vibration, as well as moisture, in
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12/11/2013
Triple step-down regulator delivers 10A at over 50°C ambient, with no airflow or external heat sink

LTM4633 triple-output 10A step-down µModule

Triple step-down regulator delivers 10A at over 50°C ambient, with no airflow or external heat sink
Linear Technology has launched the LTM4633, a triple-output 10A step-down µModule® (micromodule) regulator in a 15 x 15 x 5.01mm BGA package with integrated heat sink for enhanced heat dissipation. Combined with bypass capacitors and three resistors, the LTM4633 solution fits within 4.5cm² on a dual-sided PC
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12/10/2013
Ericsson's 864W quarter-brick converter addresses high-power datacom demands

Ericsson PKM4817NH-PIHS quarter-brick converter

Ericsson's 864W quarter-brick converter addresses high-power datacom demands
Ericsson has announced a second product in its high-power PKM-NH platform, the PKM4817NH-PIHS, which employs the company’s innovative hybrid regulated topology. The platform is optimized for datacom board applications that have a 52–58V system bus distribution and require high-power regulated quarter-brick-format in
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12/10/2013
Vishay’s 4 pin low-current mini optocouplers now available from TTI

Vishay VOS618A and VOS617A series optocouplers

Vishay’s 4 pin low-current mini optocouplers now available from TTI
Vishay’s new 4 pin low-current mini optocouplers with phototransistor output protecting equipment users from electrical shocks and protecting the microprocessors within these systems from being damaged by voltage spikes can now be sourced through TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, el
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12/10/2013
42 Technology develops novel technology for low cost polyphase metering

2 Technology’s new polyphase metering technology

42 Technology develops novel technology for low cost polyphase metering
42 Technology (42T) announced a novel technology for more robust and accurate polyphase metering with system costs estimated at up to 30% lower than currently available solutions. This breakthrough approach uses a resistive sensing topology, which is already the preferred approach for single phase meters on ac
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12/10/2013
Freescale begins sampling energy-efficient QorIQ T2080 processor
Freescale Semiconductor has begun offering samples of its QorIQ T2080 processor. Featuring optimal performance and power efficiency, the T2080 communications processor is designed for control plane or integrated control and data plane processing. Target applications include mobile backhaul equipment, LTE/WCDMA cha
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12/10/2013
Miniature step-up transformers target energy-harvesting applications

Coilcraft’s LPR6235 Series coupled inductors

Miniature step-up transformers target energy-harvesting applications
Coilcraft’s new 6x6 mm LPR6235 Series coupled inductors can be used as step-up or flyback transformers in DC-DC converters or as autotransformers. They are ideal for voltage step-up in energy harvesting applications and have been selected by Linear Technology for their LTC3108 andLTC3109 Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Co
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12/09/2013
Precision ±15 V quad SPST CMOS analog switches offer an on-resistance of 1.5 Ω

Vishay Siliconix DG1411, DG1412, and DG1413

Precision ±15 V quad SPST CMOS analog switches offer an on-resistance of 1.5 Ω
Vishay Intertechnology introduced three ±15 V precision monolithic quad single-pole single-throw (SPST) CMOS analog switches. Built on a new CMOS process, the Vishay Siliconix DG1411, DG1412, and DG1413 offer low on-resistance of 1.5 Ω. Compared to previous generation and competing analog switches with similar on
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12/09/2013
Redpine Signals creates first energy-harvesting, multifunctional and multiprotocol Internet of Things device
Redpine Signals creates first energy-harvesting, multifunctional and multiprotocol Internet of Things device
Redpine Signals, a leading developer of ultra-low-power and high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, announced the release of the WiSeMote-EH, believed to be the industry’s first multi-functional device with Wi-Fi, BT and BT-LE connectivity and incorporating photo-voltaic energy harvesting. Th
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12/06/2013
Linear’s current-mode dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller allows use of very low DCR power inductors
Linear’s current-mode dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller allows use of very low DCR power inductors
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3774, a current-mode dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that enables the use of very low DC resistance (DCR) power inductors by enhancing the current-sense signal. Power inductor DCRs down to 0.2 milliohms can be utilized to maximize converter efficiency (up to
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12/06/2013
C&K develops low-profile ultramini slide switch
C&K develops low-profile ultramini slide switch
C&K Components, a leading supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its family of low-profile, cost-effective miniature slide switches. Designed for applications with significant board space and height restrictions, the PCM Series is available in
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12/06/2013
AVX introduces two families of high-frequency ultra-broadband SMT inductor
AVX introduces two families of high-frequency ultra-broadband SMT inductor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, recently developed two high-frequency ultra-broadband inductor (UBL) series. Designated the GLM and GLN Series, the unique components provide extremely low insertion loss and excellent matching over multiple octaves of the fr
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12/06/2013
Allegro's linear current-sensor IC is thermally enhanced for high precision
Allegro's linear current-sensor IC is thermally enhanced for high precision
The ACS770 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a fully integrated Hall-effect based linear current sensor IC incorporating thermal enhancement for high precision. The device consists of a precision, low-offset linear Hall circuit with a copper conduction path located near the die. Applied current flowing through th
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12/05/2013
Trust security solutions from Infineon protect small electronic devices & subsystems against product piracy
Every year, product plagiarism inflicts billions of dollars in damages to businesses. Such counterfeiting is not limited to luxury goods and lifestyle products; it also is prevalent in small electronic devices or even printer cartridges. Infineon Technologies released its OPTIGA™ Trust authentication chip, wh
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12/05/2013
GAIA Converter's HUGD-300 300W hold-up module offers board-footprint savings
GAIA Converter, the rugged power supplies specialist, has released a front-end hold-up module targeting Avionic and Military applications. The HUGD-300 is designed for applications that need to meet power hold up requirements in their designs, up to 300W. Such on-board applications need to remain operati
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12/05/2013
Square Gas Discharge Tube from Littelfuse claims smallest GDT device available
Square Gas Discharge Tube from Littelfuse claims smallest GDT device available
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the SE Series of Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) devices in a square, miniature EIA 1206 package, making it the smallest GDT device on the market. The ultra-low capacitance of SE Series GDTs helps ensure high transmission speeds in broadband applications. They al
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12/05/2013
Battery gas gauge from Linear operates to 20V
Battery gas gauge from Linear operates to 20V
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2943 multicell battery gas gauge, which makes direct measurements of 3.6V to 20V battery stacks. Absolutely no level shifting circuitry on the supply and measurement pins is required to interface with multicell voltages, so total current consumption is minimized and measurement ac
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12/04/2013
Tektronix unveils precision single-phase power analyzer series
Tektronix unveils precision single-phase power analyzer series
Tektronix, a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced an expansion of its family of precision power analyzers with the introduction of the PA1000 single-phase power analyzer. Featuring a patent pending Spiral Shunt™ design, the PA1000 provides engineers designing and te
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12/03/2013
Newark element14 debuts Texas Instruments' Fuel Tank BoosterPack
Newark element14 debuts Texas Instruments' Fuel Tank BoosterPack
Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, now has the Texas Instruments (TI) Fuel Tank BoosterPack. Available exclusively at Newark element14, the product allows users of existing TI microcontroller (MCU) LaunchPads to run their device from a rechargeable Li
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12/03/2013
Mascot's 100W Li-ion battery charger touts performance
Mascot's 100W Li-ion battery charger touts performance
Norwegian power design expert Mascot AS released their next-generation high-quality, high-performance lithium-ion battery charger, the 3240LI. The device uses a 3-stage charging profile to maximise battery performance and automatically detects whether it is connected to a 120 or 230 Volt power supply, making it
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12/03/2013
MiniLine DIN-Rail-Power Supplies from PULS cost less than predecessors
MiniLine DIN-Rail-Power Supplies from PULS cost less than predecessors
The latest generation of MiniLine DIN-rail power supplies from PULS costs up to 30% less than its predecessor, while offering even more power without any compromise on quality. These single-phase units are designed with 5V, 12V or 24V output and are available in the power range from 15W to 120W. Full output po
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12/03/2013
IR offers half-bridge power modules for motors up to 300W
IR offers half-bridge power modules for motors up to 300W
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the expansion of its family of highly integrated, ultra-compact, patent pending µIPM™ power modules with the introduction of the IRSM808-105MH and IRSM807-105MH, optimized for high efficiency appliance and light industrial applications wi
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12/03/2013
VPG's Z Series ultra-high-precision Z-foil thru-hole resistors available down to 5 Ohms
VPG's Z Series ultra-high-precision Z-foil thru-hole resistors available down to 5 Ohms
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has enhanced the Z Series of ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal® Z-Foil through-hole commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) resistors with an extended resistance range down to 5 Ω. For high-precision applications in harsh environments, the devices prov
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11/25/2013
Microchip makes developing 3D gesture systems easy with Hillstar Development Kit
Microchip makes developing 3D gesture systems easy with Hillstar Development Kit
Microchip announced the MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit for 3D gesturing systems. The kit provides designers with an easy step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems with Microchip’s MGC3130 and electrodes that meet their specific space requirements. The MGC3130 is the world’s first single-chip 3
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11/25/2013
IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies appliance motor-drive design
IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies appliance motor-drive design
HP introduces its latest HP Remote Monitoring Power Distribution Units (PDU), aiding IT and facility managers tasked with keeping a tight watch over energy consumption, managing space constraints, and providing highly accurate bill-back information for co-location services or departmental resource usage. In li
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11/25/2013
Freescale and MicroSys electronics collaborate to create a highly-integrated development platform for industrial safety
Increasingly stringent functional safety standards and continued pressure to speed development cycles are creating new challenges for industrial equipment systems designers, while driving demand for highly integrated solutions with fewer components and easier-to-use software. To address these challenges, mar
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11/25/2013
ETAP's version 12.5 of its electrical system design and real-tme power management system now available as downloadable free trial
ETAP, the leading provider of software solutions for the design, optimization, and on-line operation of mission-critical electrical power infrastructure, today introduced ETAP® 12.5, an enhanced version of its industry-leading engineering software for the design and operation of critical power systems. For prospe
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11/22/2013
Supercapacitor auto-balancing MOSFET arrays operate with near-zero leakage
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced a family of Supercapacitor Auto Balancing (SAB) MOSFETs to provide automatic active leakage current regulation and self-balancing of supercaps connected in a series stack. For circuit design in automotive batteries, industrial
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11/22/2013
IRs Automotive DirectFET2 Power MOSFET increases power density while reducing system size and cost
IRs Automotive DirectFET2 Power MOSFET increases power density while reducing system size and cost
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the AUIRF8736M2 DirectFET�2 power MOSFET for heavy load automotive applications including electric power steering, braking systems and pumps that require superior power density in a compact footprint. Leveragi
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11/21/2013
EPC demo board provides quality sound with 96% efficiency
EPC demo board provides quality sound with 96% efficiency
Efficient Power Conversion introduced the EPC9106, a reference design for a 150 W, 8 Ω Class D audio amplifier. This demonstration board uses a Bridge-Tied-Load (BTL) design, composed of four ground-referenced half-bridge output stages, which allows scalability and expandability of the design. All elements tha
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11/21/2013
Amantys brings Insight and performance monitoring to existing high-power IGBT systems
Amantys unviled the Amantys Power InsightTM Adapter, a fully engineered solution to add Insight data monitoring and observability to an IGBT Module-based power assembly. The Adapter is designed for use during the development and commissioning of new systems, allowing engineers to observe and analyze criti
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11/21/2013
Isolated high-side switch from ST combines galvanically-isolated power and logic circuitry in the same package
Isolated high-side switch from ST combines galvanically-isolated power and logic circuitry in the same package
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is launching the ISO8200B, an innovative isolated power switch that enables smaller, more robust and energy-efficient controllers for industrial automation equipment. A wide variety of industrial-automat
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11/21/2013
IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies motor drive design in white goods
IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies motor drive design in white goods
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced theIRAM630-1562F intelligent power module (IPM) featuring Power Factor Correction (PFC) and inverter stage. The new IPM shrinks and simplifies design of energy-efficient appliance and light industrial motor drive applications including
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Date:
11/19/2013
HARTING's PushPull Signal connector provides reliable transmission of energy, signals and data
HARTING's PushPull Signal connector provides reliable transmission of energy, signals and data
HARTING's Han(R) PushPull Signal connector provides reliable transmission of energy, signals and data over all power ranges, consistently and in a uniform package profile. The connector has ten contacts, each with a rated current of 5 A, for use with conductors with wiring gauges of up to 0.75 mm². To ensure E
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11/19/2013
Micrel unveils their latest 3x3mm, 18V, 3A, high-performance DC/DC converter
Micrel unveils their latest 3x3mm, 18V, 3A, high-performance DC/DC converter
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC24085x family, a fixed frequency, current-mode DC-DC converter with integrated power MOSFETs. The MIC24085x is optimized for +12V rails and provides a flexible and cost-effecti
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11/19/2013
RIGOL Technologies introduces the DG1000Z series arbitrary waveform generators
RIGOL Technologies introduces the DG1000Z series arbitrary waveform generators
Rigol Technologies introduced the DG1000Z series arbitrary waveform generators, the latest development in their family of fast, easy-to-use, and ultra modern test instruments. The device helps engineers to accomplish a wide range of testing applications by combining many functions in one easy-to-use instrument.
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11/19/2013
TI power harvesters and converters to empower next-generation energy harvesting designs
TI power harvesters and converters to empower next-generation energy harvesting designs
Texas Instruments introduced five next-generation power management integrated circuits that efficiently acquire and manage microwatts (uW) to milliwatts (mW) of power harvested from light, heat or mechanical energy sources. The bq25570, bq25505, TPS62740, TPS62737 and TPS62736 maintain the industry’s lowest levels
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11/18/2013
ABB's latest power protection devices save industrial and commercial loads from unplanned downtime
ABB’s Power Conversion business has released the PCS100 UPS-I and PCS100 AVC power protection devices to the North American market. The AVC and UPS-I are inverter based systems that protect sensitive industrial loads from voltage sags and other voltage disturbances with fast, accurate regulation and load vol
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11/18/2013
Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary launches second-generation hybrid power system
Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary launches second-generation hybrid power system
Crosspoint Kinetics, a recently-formed subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, launched a second-generation parallel-electric hybrid system for small para-transit bus, shuttle bus, and package delivery applications. Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvem
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11/15/2013
AVX MLO capacitors claim lowest dielectric absorption
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has recently published a technical paper, “Dielectric Absorption of Multilayer Organic (MLO™) Capacitors,” announcing that its MLO capacitors have been shown to exhibit the lowest dielectric absorption (DA) of any c
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11/15/2013
Ideal diode bridge controller minimizes power loss & heat in PoE-driven devices
Ideal diode bridge controller minimizes power loss & heat in PoE-driven devices
Linear Technology introduced the LT4321, an ideal diode bridge controller that replaces two diode bridge rectifiers with low-loss N-channel MOSFET bridges to increase the available power and reduce heat dissipation in a Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE PD). IEEE 802.3 PoE specifications require PDs to accep
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Date:
11/14/2013
Synchronous 42V, 4A, step-down silent switcher draws only 2.5µA quiescent
Synchronous 42V, 4A, step-down silent switcher draws only 2.5µA quiescent
Linear Technology announced the LT8614, a 4A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique Silent Switcher™ architecture reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 20dB, well below the CISPR 25 Class 5 limit. Even with switching frequencies in excess of 2MHz, synchronous rectification delivers eff
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Date:
11/13/2013
Atmel expands 8-bit Portfolio with low-power tinyAVR MCUs
Atmel expands 8-bit Portfolio with low-power tinyAVR MCUs
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, announced it has further expanded its low-power 8-bit tinyAVR family with the ATtiny441 and ATtiny841. The ATtiny441/841 family leverages the company’s two decades of MCU leadership to enable higher system integration with easy-to-use features,
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11/13/2013
LynTec to launch intelligent mobile power distribution panel at LDI 2013
LynTec to launch intelligent mobile power distribution panel at LDI 2013
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, introduced its Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) — the first intelligent power distribution panel to bring three distinct new features to the mobile power distribution market. With motor
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Date:
11/13/2013
Pasternack releases line of 0.195” low-loss test cables
Pasternack releases line of 0.195” low-loss test cables
Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave products introduced a line of flexible 18 GHz low loss test cables. These new assemblies are terminated with durable stainless steel connectors and are well suited for test environments where a rugged, phase stable cable
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Date:
11/12/2013
Microchip’s cloud-based development tool available on Amazon's web services site
Microchip Technology., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a simple Cloud Development Platform that is available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and enables embedded engineers to quickly learn cloud based communication. Microchip’s platform pro
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11/12/2013
TI introduces first analog DC/DC controller with dynamic temp-compensated inductor current sensing
TI introduces first analog DC/DC controller with dynamic temp-compensated inductor current sensing
Texas Instruments introduced the first analog DC/DC step-down controller with remote bipolar junction transistor (BJT) temperature-compensated inductor current sensing that minimizes total solution footprint in high-power POL conversion. The 20-V LM27403 DC/DC synchronous buck controller provides greater than 95-pe
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11/12/2013
Eaton offers telescopic chimney for enhanced airflow management in data center enclosures
Power management company Eaton announced the launch of its Telescopic Chimney, the latest in Eaton’s Wright Line product portfolio of rack containment solutions for enhanced airflow management with market-leading expansion capabilities and infinite adjustability within the selected height ranges. Designed to a
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Date:
11/11/2013
AEG Power Solutions extends inverter line with 1000V outdoor inverters for the Americas
AEG Power Solutions extends inverter line with 1000V outdoor inverters for the Americas
AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), a provider of power electronics for renewable energies, introduces two members of its inverter line for the Americas. The Protect PV.500 OD UL and Protect PV.630 OD UL are compact, high efficiency central solar inverters. They are both UL-certified, and are designed for American uti
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11/11/2013
Silego claims first integrated load switch for P-channel MOSFET replacement in low-voltage, fast turn-on power-rail apps
Silego Technology’s Power Division introduced the Nanopower load switch family with two products: the SLG59M1470V, supporting up to 6A loads, and the SLG59M1460V supporting up to 2A loads. Silego’s proprietary sub-micron copper power FET technology is presented as the smallest full-featured, high efficiency power sw
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11/11/2013
Feature-rich rad-hard low-voltage DC/DC converters from IR drive satellite power systems
Feature-rich rad-hard low-voltage DC/DC converters from IR drive satellite power systems
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the LSO Series of feature-rich radiation-hardened (RAD-Hard) low-voltage, single- and dual-output DC-DC converter modules for satellite power systems requiring up to 15 years or more of mission life. The LSO Series delivers isolated output
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Date:
11/11/2013
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor launches family of high-performance common-drain MOSFETs
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor launches family of high-performance common-drain MOSFETs
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), a designer, developer and  supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs,  released a dual MOSFET family in the common-drain  configuration in both DFN 5x6 and Micro-DFN 3.2x2 packages. These  devices are suitable for battery pack applica
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Date:
11/08/2013
Silego Technology claims world’s thinnest plastic power package
Silego Technology claims world’s thinnest plastic power package
Silego Technology introduced the Lo-Z ETDFN (Extreme Thin DFN) package. The Lo-Z package deploys the latest state of art flip chip on lead frame packaging technology that achieves a new record in thinness at only 0.27 mm! “The 0.27 mm package height allows active semiconductor devices to be placed into ex
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Date:
11/08/2013
TE Connectivity heavy-duty connectors for industrial, rail, and utility apps now available from TTI
TE Connectivity heavy-duty connectors for industrial, rail, and utility apps now available from TTI
A range of heavy duty connectors that combines the innovation of TE Connectivity with the expertise of its subsidiary German industrial connector company HTS, is available now from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Designed specifically for the ind
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Date:
11/08/2013
VPG extends CSM3637P precision four-terminal current-sense resistor range
VPG extends CSM3637P precision four-terminal current-sense resistor range
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has expanded the CSM3637P ultra-high-precision, surface-mount, four-terminal current sense resistor with an increased resistance range to 200 mΩ. For power supplies, DC/DC and DC/AC converters, switching power supplies, and battery chargi
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11/08/2013
GEN 4 solar tracking motors offer integrated electronics and inclinometer options
GEN 4 solar tracking motors offer integrated electronics and inclinometer options
Dunkermotoren, a brand of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has introduced a series of tracking motors for the solar industry. The extended STM (Solar Tracker Motor) product line from Dunkermotoren now includes All-in-One brushless DC motors with optional onboard inclinometer and optional direct inclinometer in
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11/07/2013
Yokogawa precision AC voltage/current standard is a stand-alone solution for calibration
Yokogawa precision AC voltage/current standard is a stand-alone solution for calibration
The Yokogawa 2558A is a their latest precision AC voltage/current standard, offering a simple stand-alone solution for the calibration of measuring instruments and power sensing devices including power meters, clamp meters and current transformers. The 2558A offers exceptionally high accuracy 0.04% on AC volta
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Date:
11/07/2013
Remote switch actuator operates All DS-DSL circuit breakers without modification
Remote switch actuator operates All DS-DSL circuit breakers without modification
The CBS ArcSafe® RSA-12A is a custom-built remote switch actuator that remotely operates all styles of Westinghouse/Cutler-Hammer DS/DSL power circuit breakers. The RSA-12A is designed to operate on equipment with either manual or electric charging mechanisms and is compatible with all manufacturers and sizes of DS breakers
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Date:
11/07/2013
Step-up 1000W DC/DC converter for automotive powertrain applications
Step-up 1000W DC/DC converter for automotive powertrain applications
Powerstax, specialist provider of highly optimized power sources, has added to its portfolio of power solutions for use in next-generation vehicles, with the introduction of Flexistax D1001 DC-DC converter module. Based on the companys proprietary, field proven F501 brick technology, this 1000W rated module is
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Date:
11/06/2013
Mouser speeds design with TI WEBENCH designer tool
Mouser Electronics is now offering an online software design tool from Texas Instruments that delivers customized designs in mere seconds. WEBENCH Designer lets designers generate, optimize, and simulate designs that conform to their unique specifications. This TI design tool gives designers the advantage of b
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11/06/2013
STMicro and Memoir Systems join advanced memory and semiconductor tech for faster, cooler, and simpler embedded memories
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced its close collaboration with Memoir Systems has made the revolutionary Algorithmic Memory Technology available for embedded memories in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and Syste
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Date:
11/06/2013
TI's ultra-small FemtoFET MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance
TI's ultra-small FemtoFET MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance
Texas Instruments introduced the industrys smallest, low on-resistance MOSFETS for space-constrained handheld applications, such as smartphones and tablets. The family of FemtoFET MOSFETs features ultra-small packaging and on-resistance below 100 milli-ohm. The three N-channel and three P-channel FemtoFET MO
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Date:
11/06/2013
Versatile buck-boost battery-charging controller offers multi-chemistry versatility & PowerPath control
Versatile buck-boost battery-charging controller offers multi-chemistry versatility & PowerPath control
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4020, an advanced high voltage power manager and multi-chemistry battery charger designed to efficiently transfer power from a variety of sources to a system power supply rail and a battery. The device offers precision charge current regulation, 0.5% charge voltage regulation and
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Date:
11/06/2013
Compact 50W DC/DC converter cuts space & cost In telecomm, industrial, & ITE apps
Compact 50W DC/DC converter cuts space & cost In telecomm, industrial, & ITE apps
Well-suited for use in IT equipment, telecom and industrial systems, the PQA50-D from CUI is one of the industry's smallest 50W DC/DC converters. The low-cost, high performance converter family has a 2 x 1 inch (50.8 x 25.4 mm) footprint an industry standard size for less powerful devices, and has a six-sided
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Date:
11/05/2013
Active-Semi creates first fully-integrated single-chip solution extending smartphone and tablet battery life
Active-Semi creates first fully-integrated single-chip solution extending smartphone and tablet battery life
To meet the growing worldwide demand for power hungry smart phones and tablet computers, Active-Semi released the ACT2800 family of Power Bank IC solutions. The first two devices in this evolutionary product series are the ACT2801 and ACT2802. These first-of-a-kind single-chip solutions offer numerous benefits i
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Date:
11/05/2013
LynTec RPCR relay panel brings intelligent control and monitoring to retrofit apps
LynTec RPCR relay panel brings intelligent control and monitoring to retrofit apps
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for installed audio, video, and lighting systems, announced the market-changing capabilities of its RPCR line of remotely-controlled relay panels. Based on LynTec's popular RPC (Remote Power Controller) series panel, the RPCR is designed to ad
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Date:
11/05/2013
Stackpoles high-current resistor delivers values down to 0.25 milliohms
Stackpoles high-current resistor delivers values down to 0.25 milliohms
Stackpoles CSS precision current sense resistor series is ideal for high current applications because it offers very low resistance values. The 4 watt rated CSS2725 is available in resistance values down to 0.25 milliohms. This allows for its use in sensing currents above 50 amps with much less thermal energy
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11/05/2013
Floating switch architecture from TI transforms offline LED drive design
Floating switch architecture from TI transforms offline LED drive design
Texas Instruments introduced the industrys first floating switch architecture that simplifies the offline linear drive of LEDs in lamps, downlights and fixtures. The AC switched matrix technique features TIs TPS92411 floating MOSFET switch and is an innovative approach to producing low-ripple LED drive current
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11/04/2013
Active-Semi provides turnkey power solution for Atmel eMPU SAMA5 and SAM9 SeriesARM processors
Active-Semi announced reference design solutions for Atmels ARM Cortex A5 and ARM9-based eMPUs (Embedded Micro Processor Units) using Active-Semis ACT8865 and ACT8945A PMICs (Power Management Integrated Circuits). This embedded solution offers high differentiation, in particular for low-power applications such as
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Date:
11/04/2013
EAG Expands microelectronic test & engineering services to include comprehensive system failure analysis
Evans Analytical Group (EAG), a leading, fully integrated, independent laboratory network providing expert analytical and testing services to a wide range of industries and end users, announced it has launched a comprehensive electronics system failure analysis service. Extending its proven microelectronic test
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Date:
11/04/2013
Coilcraft's high-reliability chip inductors handle temperatures down to -55C
Coilcraft's high-reliability chip inductors handle temperatures down to -55C
The ST312RAG Series 0603 chip inductors from Coilcraft CPS (Critical Products & Services) offer extended temperature ratings (-55C to 125C), higher Q and lower DCR than other commercial 0603 inductors, making them ideal for a broad range of extreme-temperature applications. The ST312RAG Series is avai
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Date:
11/01/2013
Moxa unveils platform for remote monitoring systems at Solar Power International
Moxa unveils platform for remote monitoring systems at Solar Power International
The UC-8100 Series computer and software platform from Moxa will make it much easier for systems providers to offer a complete monitoring service for any and all of their remote field devices. Unveiled at the Solar Power International show in Chicago, the UC-8100 Series will act as a compact, highly flexible,
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Date:
11/01/2013
LynTec RPC panel combines latest motorized circuit breakers and an improved controller
LynTec RPC panel combines latest motorized circuit breakers and an improved controller
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for installed audio, video, and lighting systems, today announced the availability of its RPC (Remote Power Controller) Series Panel version 2. RPC v2 is designed to facilitate system build-outs by accelerating the design and installation proce
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Date:
10/31/2013
Eaton adds three-phase models to its high-efficiency 9PX UPS familiy
Eaton adds three-phase models to its high-efficiency 9PX UPS familiy
Power management company Eaton has announced the addition of new three-phase models to its popular and versatile Eaton 9PX range of compact high-efficiency Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs). Available throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models are an ideal choice for IT and industrial applicatio
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Date:
10/31/2013
ABB brings DC fast charging standards together in one station
ABB brings DC fast charging standards together in one station
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, launched the Terra 53 for North America. This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. ABB has led the market as the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmon
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Date:
10/31/2013
Infineon broadens RF portfolio with transistors for UHF TV power amplifiers
Infineon Technologies introduced 50V LDMOS transistors designed for use in UHF TV broadcast transmitters, including one device providing the highest peak power output available for this application. The higher power output across the entire 470 – 806 MHz TV broadcast band gives amplifier designers the option to
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Date:
10/31/2013
Integrated isolated energy-measurement chipset for embedded apps touts accuracy & flexibility
Integrated isolated energy-measurement chipset for embedded apps touts accuracy & flexibility
Designers can now measure AC or DC power usage from any phase without the need for bulky sensors, optocouplers, or an extra power supply for the measurement subsystem with the compact MAX78700/MAX78615+LMU isolated energy measurement chipset with preloaded firmware from Maxim Integrated Products. Engineers fac
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Date:
10/30/2013
Single-output 200W AC/DC power supplies from XP acheive an industry-leading 95% efficiency
Single-output 200W AC/DC power supplies from XP acheive an industry-leading 95% efficiency
XP Power announced the CCB200 series of ultra efficient “green” 200 Watt single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and industrial applications. Suiting convection cooled applications that require a very high efficiency in an open frame design, the series has a typical effic
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Date:
10/30/2013
AVX adds two high-temp/harsh environment MLCC series to its SpiCalci SPICE modelling software
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has updated its advanced SpiCalci 8.0 SPICE modelling software with the addition of two new high temperature multilayer ceramic capacitor series for power electronics employed in harsh environment applications such as down-hole oil dril
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Date:
10/30/2013
Maxim Integrated's subsystem reference designs accelerate and simplify factory automation
Three low-power reference designs from Maxim Integrated provide end-to-end integration of the signal chain, simplifying factory automation. The Carmel, Monterey, and Fremont industrial reference designs
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Date:
10/28/2013
Eltek's latest converters can support 24V and 48V on the same power system shelf
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced their latest 24 VDC and 48 VDC wide-input DC-DC converter
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Date:
10/25/2013
Wind River simplifies the Internet of Things with an intelligent device platform
Wind River, a leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, introduced the latest version of Wind River Intelligent Device Platform, a complete software development environment used
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Date:
10/25/2013
Wind River adds enhancements to its carrier-grade virtualization software for NFV
Wind River, a leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, has introduced the latest version of its open source, real-time, multi-core-enabled kernel virtualization technology offering,
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Date:
10/24/2013
AS8506 cell monitoring IC from ams empowers lithium cell monitoring and balancing
AS8506 cell monitoring IC from ams empowers lithium cell monitoring and balancing
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced a vastly simplified and more robust method of implementing cell monitoring and balancing in lithium battery systems. The
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Date:
10/24/2013
Arrow offers customized communication solutions for business
Tomorrow's advances in digital communication solutions are available today from Arrow OCS. The solutions provided integrate the complexities of signage, kiosks and other applications to create complete,
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Date:
10/24/2013
Wireless 400mA power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging over a 1.2cm air gap
Wireless 400mA power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging over a 1.2cm air gap
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4120, a first for the company in the wireless battery charging space. The LTC4120 combines a wireless power receiver with a constant-current/constant-voltage battery
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Date:
10/24/2013
Acopian releases a family of 450W 1U programmable single-output AC-DC power supplies
Acopian releases a family of 450W 1U programmable single-output AC-DC power supplies
Acopian, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom, standard and modified standard power supplies, is the expansion of its 1U AC-DC programmable power supply portfolio to include
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Date:
10/23/2013
Microstepping motor driver IC from Allegro offers built-in translator for easy operation
Microstepping motor driver IC from Allegro offers built-in translator for easy operation
The new A4992 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a single-chip microstepping motor driver with a built-in translator that simplifies operation by minimising the need for external control circuitry. The
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Date:
10/23/2013
Synchronous step-down 42V, 4A Silent Switcher draws just 2.5A of quiescent current
Synchronous step-down 42V, 4A Silent Switcher draws just 2.5μA of quiescent current
Linear Technology announced the LT8614, a 4A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A novel Silent Switcher™ architecture reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 20dB, well below
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Date:
10/22/2013
IRs 35A IR3846 SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator is over 97% efficient, shrinks PCB size 60% vs. discretes
IR's 35A IR3846 SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator is over 97% efficient, shrinks PCB size 60% vs. discretes
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the IR3846 35A Point-of-Load (POL) integrated voltage regulator for space constrained enterprise
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Date:
10/22/2013
TI unveils envelope tracking DC/DC converter for 3G and 4G LTE smartphones
TI unveils envelope tracking DC/DC converter for 3G and 4G LTE smartphones
To help get more life out of a battery, Texas Instruments introduced what is believed to be the industry's most efficient envelope tracking power supply solution available to support 3G and 4G LTE
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Date:
10/22/2013
Power Integrations claims first Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Smartphone Charger reference design
Power Integrations claims first Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Smartphone Charger reference design
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, introduced the first reference design for a Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0-enabled charger power
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Date:
10/21/2013
High-side MOSFET gate driver handles -55C to 150C operating junction temps
High-side MOSFET gate driver handles -55°C to 150°C operating junction temps
Linear Technology announced the LTC4440A-5, a high-side, high frequency N-channel MOSFET gate driver that operates with an input voltage up to 80V and continues to function with transients up to 100V.
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Date:
10/21/2013
C&K claims industry's most compact EN-14604-certified switch
C&K claims industry's most compact EN-14604-certified switch
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its line of switch products for smoke detectors in
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Date:
10/21/2013
EPC releases development board highlighting 100V enhancement-mode GaN FETs in parallel
EPC releases development board highlighting 100V enhancement-mode GaN FETs in parallel
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) introduced the EPC9017 half bridge development board for high current, high step down voltage, buck Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) applications using eGaN FETs.
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Date:
10/21/2013
Infineon ramps production of chipsets for millimeter-wave backhaul
Infineon ramps production of chipsets for millimeter-wave backhaul
Infineon Technologies has started the production of its BGTx0 chipsets for wireless backhaul communication systems. The transceiver family provides a complete radio frequency (RF) front-end for wireless
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Date:
10/18/2013
ARCOL MSR bare-element resistors serve measurement and control apps
ARCOL MSR bare-element resistors serve measurement and control apps
MSR bare-element resistors from ARCOL Resistors have been developed for current sensing and shunt applications in intelligent power systems and instrumentation. The MSR series feature a special alloy
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Date:
10/18/2013
PREMO offers RFID transponder designer kit for automotive electronics
PREMO offers RFID transponder designer kit for automotive electronics
PREMO Group, a leading manufacturer of RFID antennas, is offering a new RFID kit with a set of transponder coils with 30% discount for ams users. The promotion is available for the next 60 days. The
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Date:
10/18/2013
Micrel's 85V half-bridge MOSFET drivers have integrated bootstrap diode, claim widest programmable gate drive range
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC4604, a 85V Half Bridge MOSFET driver that features an integrated
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Date:
10/17/2013
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor claims best-In-class DrMOS-IIIS power modules
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor claims best-In-class DrMOS-IIIS power modules
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, launched the AOZ5019, a third-generation high efficiency power module with
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Date:
10/17/2013
True bipolar SAR ADC simplifies input signal conditioning for 10V applications
True bipolar SAR ADC simplifies input signal conditioning for 10V applications
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2338-18, an 18-bit 1Msps no latency analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a wide 10.24V fully differential, true bipolar input range for high voltage, industrial
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Date:
10/17/2013
CUI's USB switcher comes in an ultra-compact case
CUI's USB switcher comes in an ultra-compact case
CUI Inc has announced an ultra-compact 5 W wall plug adapter with integrated USB connector, the EPSA050100U-I38-EJ. With a footprint of just 41 x 30 mm (1.61 x 1.18 inches), the adapter is among the
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Date:
10/17/2013
Quickly and reliably charge portable device in a car over USB with a single IC from Maxim
Quickly and reliably charge portable device in a car over USB with a single IC from Maxim
Recognizing and then charging any portable device (PD) directly from a vehicle battery can now be done over USB with a single IC, the MAX16984 automotive DC-DC converter with USB charge emulator from
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Date:
10/16/2013
Efficient Power Conversion introduces commercial high-lead eGaN FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduced devices with a high-lead solder termination ideal for applications requiring higher temperature solder. The EPC2801, EPC2815, and EPC2818 feature
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Date:
10/16/2013
PFM DC/DC converter from Advanced Power Electronics saves space, cost
PFM DC/DC converter from Advanced Power Electronics saves space, cost
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced the APE1910-HF-3, a Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) DC/DC
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Date:
10/16/2013
Freescale Kinetis M series microcontrollers redefine smart meter design
Freescale Semiconductor will soon begin shipping Kinetis M series microcontrollers (MCUs) in volume quantities. Based on the 32-bit ARM® CortexTM-M0+ core, Kinetis M series products are designed for
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Date:
10/16/2013
IAR Systems expands their education program IAR Academy to more nations worldwide
IAR Systems announced that its technical education program IAR Academy™, previously launched in Germany and Sweden, is now extended to the UK, France, United States, Brazil, and Japan.
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Date:
10/15/2013
Synchronous 1.5A step-down DC/DC converters offer high-speed transient response
The XC9260/XC9261 Series of synchronous step-down DC/DC converters with 1.5A output from Torex Semiconductor incorporates their HiSAT-COT control method (High Speed Transient Response). Compared to
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Date:
10/15/2013
Nordic claims first concurrent ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip
Nordic claims first concurrent ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the release of the nRF51922 System-on-Chip (SoC), presented as the world's first multiprotocol SoC solution offering concurrent ANT+
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Date:
10/15/2013
TI claims its 10-A SIMPLE SWITCHER power module is industrys smallest
TI claims its 10-A SIMPLE SWITCHER power module is industry's smallest
Texas Instruments introduced three power management modules to its SIMPLE SWITCHER® family, including the 10-A LMZ31710, which provides the industry's highest power efficiency in the smallest package,
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Date:
10/15/2013
Low-noise low-dropout 600mA negative linear regulator includes precision programmable current limit and bidirectional output current monitoring
Low-noise low-dropout 600mA negative linear regulator includes precision programmable current limit and bidirectional output current monitoring
Linear Technology announced the LT3090, the latest member of their LDO+™ family, a 600mA low dropout negative linear regulator featuring low noise, rail-to-rail operation, precision programmable current
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Date:
10/14/2013
STMicro unveils novel HomePlug smart SoC for smart-home and smart-energy apps
STMicro unveils novel HomePlug smart SoC for smart-home and smart-energy apps
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released its novel ST2100 STreamPlug System-on-Chip (SoC), targeting smart-home and
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Date:
10/14/2013
Maxims smart-meter reference platform integrates metrology, security, and communications for a safer smart grid
Maxim's smart-meter reference platform integrates metrology, security, and communications for a safer smart grid
Designers of smart meters can now reduce time to market, raise the bar for higher accuracy, and secure their designs with Capistrano, a smart grid reference platform from Maxim Integrated Products.
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Date:
10/14/2013
Maxwell supercaps allow Orange to never change remote control batteries again
Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, announced that it is working with Celadon, a manufacturer of remote control systems for
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Date:
10/11/2013
Battery-free sensor evaluation kits now available from Farsens
Battery-free sensor evaluation kits now available from Farsens
Farsens has developed wireless sensor devices that can be used without the need of batteries on the sensors. These battery free sensor tags are based on UHF RFID technology and are able to continuously
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Date:
10/11/2013
Fault-protected, 50mA step-down charge pump provides tegulated output with input current doubling
Fault-protected, 50mA step-down charge pump provides tegulated output with input current doubling
Linear Technology announced the LTC3255, a versatile high voltage step-down switched capacitor converter that delivers up to 50mA of output current. In applications where the input voltage exceeds
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Date:
10/11/2013
Elteks Flatpack S 1800W rectifier challenges industry with a power density of 47W/in3
Eltek's Flatpack S 1800W rectifier challenges industry with a power density of 47W/in3
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency (HE) power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications, and renewable energy projects announced an extension to their Flatpack S family with the launch
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Date:
10/10/2013
Mechatronics and EE designers in Brazil getting closer to native 3D PCB design with Altium
Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer), and embedded software development (TASKING) announced a strategic partnership with Brazil-based reseller SKA Group.
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Date:
10/10/2013
ROHM claims first baseband IC compliant with HD-PLC Inside
ROHM claims first baseband IC compliant with HD-PLC Inside
ROHM has recently begun development of what is believed to be the industry's first baseband IC compliant with HD PLC Inside, a newly developed embedded broadband high-speed power line communication
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Date:
10/10/2013
300mA LDO regulators from Advanced Power Electronics offer low quiescent current
300mA LDO regulators from Advanced Power Electronics offer low quiescent current
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced a new series of low drop-out linear regulators that include
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Date:
10/10/2013
TI delivers industry's first digital current sensor and voltage monitor
TI delivers industry's first digital current sensor and voltage monitor
Texas Instruments LMP92064 is presented as the industry's first digital current sensor and voltage monitor with simultaneous sampling and SPI interface. The LMP92064 integrates a precision current
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Date:
10/09/2013
Latest space-saving bipolar power transistor from STMicro rivals MOSFET energy efficiency
Latest space-saving bipolar power transistor from STMicro rivals MOSFET energy efficiency
The STMicroelectronics 3STL2540 combines the cost and silicon-area efficiencies of a bipolar transistor with energy efficiency similar to MOSFETs of comparable rating, giving designers a space-saving
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Date:
10/09/2013
Red Lion Controls adds "bite" to industrial automation with watchdog relay
Red Lion Controls, an expert in communication, monitoring, and control for industrial automation and networking, released the Watchdog Relay, presented as the industry's only rugged hardware-based
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Date:
10/09/2013
Coilcraft's latest high-current shielded power Inductors offered in low DCR and high Isat versions
Coilcraft's latest high-current shielded power Inductors offered in low DCR and high Isat versions
Coilcraft's latest SER80xx Series high-current shielded power inductors are offered in two versions — one providing exceptionally low DC resistance and the other offering saturation current ratings
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Date:
10/08/2013
RIGOL introduces the DS1000Z Series digital oscilloscope
RIGOL introduces the DS1000Z Series digital oscilloscope
RIGOL Technologies EU introduced the DS1000Z series digital oscilloscope with lots of breakthrough built-in technologies in its class, including analog front end and trigger unit. It delivers superior
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Date:
10/08/2013
IAR Systems updates development tools for the ultra-low-power MSP430 core from Texas Instruments
IAR Systems introducesd a new version of its world-leading development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for the ultra-low power 16-bit MSP430 microcontrollers. In addition to new libraries and integrations,
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Date:
10/08/2013
AVX adds two wire-to-board closed box contacts to its 70-9296 series
AVX adds two wire-to-board closed box contacts to its 70-9296 series
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the completion of its innovative 70-9296 Series wire-to-board, dual beam, closed box contacts. The full
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Date:
10/08/2013
Pulse Electronics introduces ultra-thin NFC antenna for mobile devices
Pulse Electronics introduces ultra-thin NFC antenna for mobile devices
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, introduces an ultra-thin near field communications (NFC) ferrite sheet antenna. The antenna is 28% thinner than the previous version
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Date:
10/07/2013
CamSemi's C2172PX8 empowers low-cost USB chargers for smartphones
CamSemi's C2172PX8 empowers low-cost USB chargers for smartphones
CamSemi has announced the first in a series of planned new products that will extend the company's recently launched C2170 family of next generation Primary Side Sensing (PSS) controllers into higher
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Date:
10/07/2013
IRs SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator delivers over 97% efficiency, shrinks PCB size up to 60% vs. discrete solutions
IR's SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator delivers over 97% efficiency, shrinks PCB size up to 60% vs. discrete solutions
nternational Rectifier introduced the IR3846 35A Point-of-Load (POL) integrated voltage regulator for space constrained enterprise power applications including servers, storage and netcom and telecom
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Date:
10/07/2013
Lattice MachXO3 FPGA family claims most advanced & lowest cost per I/O programmable bridging and I/O expansion solution
Lattice MachXO3 FPGA family claims most advanced & lowest cost per I/O programmable bridging and I/O expansion solution
Lattice Semiconductor presented its ultra-low density MachXO3™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) family as the world's smallest, lowest-cost-per I/O programmable platform aimed at expanding system
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Date:
10/04/2013
Cambrios expands joint venture with TPK and NISSHA on ClearOhm film deployment
Cambrios Technologies, a leader in silver nanowire-based solutions for the transparent and flexible conductor markets, announced the expansion of its existing joint venture with TPK, the world's largest
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Date:
10/04/2013
Morgan Advanced Materials now offers ceramic pins for resistors, sensors and circuit breakers
Morgan Advanced Materials is pleased to announce that it now offers ceramic pins for sensors, circuit breakers and electronic passive components in a variety of custom material formulations and blends,including
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Date:
10/04/2013
Ametherm's SMT thermistors enable high-accuracy temperature compensation and measurement
Ametherm's SMT thermistors enable high-accuracy temperature compensation and measurement
Ametherm introduced three new series of surface-mount thermistors for high-accuracy temperature compensation and measurement. To meet the specific requirements of any application, SM04, SM06, and
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Date:
10/04/2013
Eaton's 93PM UPS boasts market-leading efficiency, scalability and flexible deployment options
Eaton's 93PM UPS boasts market-leading efficiency, scalability and flexible deployment options
Power management company Eaton announced the launch of the 93PM uninterruptible power supply (UPS), its next generation three-phase system engineered to offer the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)
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10/03/2013
Torex Semiconductor releases 85m? power switch
Torex Semiconductor releases 85m? power switch
Torex Semiconductor has developed the XC8107/XC8108 series of 85m? low ON resistance power switches with an internal Pch MOSFET. These switches are ideal for USB 2.0 and 3.0 applications, as well
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Date:
10/03/2013
Allegro MicroSystems offers dual full-bridge motor driver IC for automotive and harsh environment applications
Allegro MicroSystems offers dual full-bridge motor driver IC for automotive and harsh environment applications
The A4990 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a dual full-bridge driver IC designed to operate one bipolar stepper or two brush DC motors in automotive and harsh environment industrial applications.
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Date:
10/03/2013
Team Design for OrCAD gets hierarchy and library support
EMA, a full-service provider of electrical and mechanical CAD tools, is announcing release 2.0 of Team Design for OrCAD®. "Many of our customers design their electronics with a team of engineers,
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Date:
10/03/2013
STMicroelectronics unveils latest integrated passives and protection devices
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the innovator of integrated micro-package components used by OEMs to build incredibly
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Date:
10/03/2013
TMD to highlight latest high power travelling wave tube amplifiers at EMCUK 2013
TMD to highlight latest high power travelling wave tube amplifiers at EMCUK 2013
A wide range of travelling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers from TMD Technologies will be highlighted at the EMCUK 2013 exhibition and conference in Newbury this October. On show will be a new range of
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Date:
10/02/2013
Phihong's latest 75W PoE power injector handles dual 2-pair detection systems
Phihong's latest 75W PoE power injector handles dual 2-pair detection systems
Phihong, a leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has developed a power injector that provides a full 75W output and operates with 4-pair detection systems using 25K signature resistance. Designated
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Date:
10/02/2013
TI unveils first current-sharing LDOs for harsh environments
TI unveils first current-sharing LDOs for harsh environments
Texas Instruments introduced the first current-sharing low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulators for harsh environments. The current-sharing feature of the 3-A TPS7H1101-SP and the 0.5-A TPS7H1201-HT
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Date:
10/02/2013
Dual 13A Module regulator from Linear offers digital interface for remote monitoring & control
Dual 13A μModule regulator from Linear offers digital interface for remote monitoring & control
Linear Technology announced the LTM4676, a dual 13A or single 26A μModule® (micromodule) step-down DC/DC regulator with a serial digital interface. The interface enables system designers and remote
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Date:
10/02/2013
Power supplies from SolaHD drive controls in photocell arrays and solar reflectors
Power supplies from SolaHD drive controls in photocell arrays and solar reflectors
Solar power is as old as the planet itself. Today, thanks to technology, this inexhaustible energy source is growing exponentially, promising to fundamentally change the way we live and work for centuries
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Date:
10/01/2013
EPC releases GaN transistors capable of amplification to multiple GHz range
EPC releases GaN transistors capable of amplification to multiple GHz range
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation, a leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN®) power FETs, extends its family of high-speed, high performance transistors with the EPC8000
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Date:
10/01/2013
Doble Engineering to host Finepoint Circuit Breaker Test Conference, will provide hands-on interactive experience
As the primary line of defense for our electric power grid, it's essential to understand and regularly assess the health of circuit breakers in order to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of power.
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Date:
10/01/2013
Multi-chip Osram Ostar headlamp module simplifies implementation of AFS
Multi-chip Osram Ostar headlamp module simplifies implementation of AFS
Advanced Forward Lighting Systems (AFS) can be implemented more simply than before because no mechanical assemblies are required to move parts of the headlight or the complete headlight. With the
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Date:
10/01/2013
Latest motion controllers from Lenze offer sequence control and visualization
Latest motion controllers from Lenze offer sequence control and visualization
Leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, Lenze Americas recently expanded its successful PC-based controller series with the recent release
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Date:
10/01/2013
Infineon's VDE-sertified library for XMC microcontrollers meets IEC60730 Class B Standard
Infineon Technologies announced the availability of a free VDE certified IEC 60730 self-test library for its XMC1000 and XMC4000 families of industrial 32-bit microcontrollers. With the Infineon Class
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Date:
09/30/2013
IRs FastIRFETs boast industry-leading efficiency in DC/DC synchronous buck apps
IR's FastIRFETs boast industry-leading efficiency in DC/DC synchronous buck apps
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the 25V FastIRFET™ family of innovative power MOSFETs for DC-DC synchronous buck applications
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Date:
09/30/2013
ROHMs 1200V SiC MOSFETs deliver cost-effective breakthrough performance
ROHM's 1200V SiC MOSFETs deliver cost-effective breakthrough performance
ROHM Semiconductor recently released new 1200V SiC (Silicon Carbide) MOSFETs, designated SCT2080KE and SCH2080KE, that are designed to deliver cost-effective, breakthrough performance. Both are 80-milliohm
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Date:
09/30/2013
Maxim's high-voltage regulator reduces heat dissipation, improves reliability, and reduces space and component count
Maxim's high-voltage regulator reduces heat dissipation, improves reliability, and reduces space and component count
System designers can now achieve more efficiency across a wide industrial voltage range with the MAX17503 synchronously-rectified DC-DC step-down converter from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:
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Date:
09/30/2013
Paultre on Power - Maxim's Corona interface subsystem reference design (Podcast)
Paultre on Power - Maxim's Corona interface subsystem reference design (Podcast)
In this podcast, David Andeen of Maxim integrated talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about intelligence in advanced industrial systems and the power savings that can be derived from
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Date:
09/30/2013
Mouser offers latest Quartus II software from Altera
Mouser Electronics is offering the newest version of Quartus® II software from Altera Corporation. Quartus II Version 13.0 is now available for digital delivery through mouser.com. Altera Quartus
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Date:
09/28/2013
LED controller offers spread-spectrum frequency modulation & robust short-circuit protection
LED controller offers spread-spectrum frequency modulation & robust short-circuit protection
Linear Technology released the LT3795, a 110V, high-side current sense DC/DC converter designed to regulate a current or voltage to a constant value, ideal for driving high brightness (HB) LEDs. Its
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Date:
09/28/2013
Latest voltage regulator from Ericsson delivers digital dynamic loop compensation
Latest voltage regulator from Ericsson delivers digital dynamic loop compensation
Ericsson has introduced a new 3E* DC-DC regulator, the BMR461, presented as the first 12 x 12 x 8mm 12A digital point-of-load (POL) module to combine Dynamic Loop Compensation (DLC), low-bias current
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Date:
09/27/2013
Compact SMT Osram LED for automotive headlights touts higher performance
Compact SMT Osram LED for automotive headlights touts higher performance
Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced a new 2-chip version of the Oslon Black Flat LED. As with other LEDs from the Oslon Black Flat family, the new version features a high level of brightness
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Date:
09/26/2013
CAS DataLoggers and Lascar introduce an AC/DC millivolt data logger with current clamp input
CAS DataLoggers and Lascar introduce an AC/DC millivolt data logger with current clamp input
CAS DataLoggers and Lascar are proud to introduce an affordable AC and DC Millivolt Data Logger compatible with AC and DC current clamps. Featuring a current clamp input and 4mm banana plug inputs,
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Date:
09/26/2013
AVX releases TransGuard and StaticGuard multilayer varistors with tin/lead terminations
AVX releases TransGuard and StaticGuard multilayer varistors with tin/lead terminations
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new TransGuard® and StaticGuard VCLD Series multilayer varistors with Sn/Pb terminations,
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Date:
09/26/2013
Extended range of RFI/EMI SMD spring contacts from Harwin save space and cost
Extended range of RFI/EMI SMD spring contacts from Harwin save space and cost
Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has expanded its range of EZ-Spring Contacts with different contact styles and heights. Part of the EZ-BoardWare range of PCB
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Date:
09/26/2013
Isola's halogen-free, ultra-low-loss materials serve high-speed digital, RF, and microwave applications
Isola Group, a leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), released TerraGreen, the company's latest halogen-free,
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Date:
09/25/2013
Analog Devices challenges the standard in mixed-signal control processors to revolutionize industrial motor and solar inverter designs
Analog Devices challenges the standard in mixed-signal control processors to revolutionize industrial motor and solar inverter designs
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, launched today a mixed-signal control processor that integrates the industry's only embedded dual 16-bit A/D converter
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Date:
09/25/2013
HCJ Series high-current jumpers handle up to 63 amps
HCJ Series high-current jumpers handle up to 63 amps
The HCJ Series from Stackpole offers a thin film surface mount chip jumper capable of much higher current than standard jumpers. The current handling ranges from 6.5 amps for the HCJ 0402 size up
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Date:
09/25/2013
MACOMs 600W GaN-on-SiC pulsed-power transistor claims highest reliability and lowest pulse droop
MACOM's 600W GaN-on-SiC pulsed-power transistor claims highest reliability and lowest pulse droop
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announced a ceramic GaN on SiC HEMT Power Transistor for avionics applications.
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Date:
09/25/2013
Solid-state battery developed at CU-Boulder could double the range of electric cars
Solid-state battery developed at CU-Boulder could double the range of electric cars
A cutting-edge battery technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder that could allow tomorrow's electric vehicles to travel twice as far on a charge is now closer to becoming a commercial
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Date:
09/25/2013
MACOM unveils industry's first SMT L-Band 90W GaN power module
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced their newest entry in its portfolio of GaN in Plastic packaged power products.
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Date:
09/24/2013
Hathway taps STMicroelectronics to drive its HD Set-Top boxes
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that Hathway, a leading cable Multi-System Operator (MSO) in India with more
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Date:
09/24/2013
VPG's flip-chip high-stability current sense foil resistors offer low TCR
VPG's flip-chip high-stability current sense foil resistors offer low TCR
Vishay Precision Group, announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released a new series of high-precision foil surface-mount current sensing flip chip resistors with low TCR down to
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Date:
09/24/2013
LED headlight technology challenges the automotive industry
In cars, conventional halogen headlamps are increasingly being phased out in favor of more modern technology. While standard halogen lamps are still used in the subcompact class, xenon headlamps are
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Date:
09/23/2013
Single 36A or Dual 18A Module regulators from Linear tout high efficiency
Single 36A or Dual 18A μModule regulators from Linear tout high efficiency
Linear Technology introduceD the LTM4630, a dual 18A per output or single 36A output DC/DC μModule® step-down regulator capable of delivering up to 144A when four devices are current shared. The LTM4630
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Date:
09/23/2013
Microchip and element14 announce Raspberry Pi chipKIT expansion board with prototyping-friendly 32-bit MCU package
Microchip and element14 announce Raspberry Pi chipKIT expansion board with prototyping-friendly 32-bit MCU package
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its Arduino™ compatible chipKIT™ platform ecosystem, including
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Date:
09/23/2013
LED flourescent-replacement tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lumens per watt
LED flourescent-replacement tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lumens per watt
Energy Focus announced the launch of its new EF(R) Series 300 product family of LED tubes for fluorescent retrofit applications. The LED tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lpw (lumens per watt) efficiency. "Our
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Date:
09/23/2013
Wireless communication ICs compatible with M-Bus standard for smart meters in Europe
Wireless communication ICs compatible with M-Bus standard for smart meters in Europe
LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, has recently developed a wireless communication IC compatible with 868MHz Wireless M-Bus, the European smart meter communication standard. Signal processing
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Date:
09/20/2013
Dialogs PWM controller IC lowers cost as well as standby power in smartphone supplies
Dialog's PWM controller IC lowers cost as well as standby power in smartphone supplies
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, presents an industry-leading digital pulse width modulation (PWM) controller
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Date:
09/20/2013
Ultra-small P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs are simple to drive
Ultra-small P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs are simple to drive
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has launched a new P-channel Enhancement-mode Power MOSFET,
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Date:
09/20/2013
Verismic Power Manager 4.0 uses artificial intelligence to control enterprise PC power use
Verismic launched Verismic Power Manager 4.0, an advanced PC power management software suite which uses DynamicWakeUp functionality to intelligently learn individuals' working behaviour and personalize
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Date:
09/19/2013
EPC expands eGaN FET Family with 150V power transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation introduced the EPC2018 as the newest member of EPC's family of enhancement mode gallium nitride power transistors. The EPC2018 is a 5.76 mm2, 150 VDS, 12
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Date:
09/19/2013
Resistor offers lightning surge withstanding to 5.5kV
Resistor offers lightning surge withstanding to 5.5kV
The RPC Series from Stackpole offers outstanding pulse handling in a thick film chip resistor. In addition to handling much higher pulse power than same sized commodity thick film chip, the RPC Series
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Date:
09/19/2013
Microchip unveils first PIC microcontroller with 16-bit ADC, 10 Msps ADC, DAC, USB and LCD incorporated
Microchip announced their latest family of microcontrollers (MCUs), the PIC24FJ128GC010. This family is an analog system-on-chip that integrates a full analog signal chain, including Microchip's
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Date:
09/19/2013
skytron launches redesigned smart combiner box to cost-effectively serve PV power plant operation
skytron launches redesigned smart combiner box to cost-effectively serve PV power plant operation
skytron® energy, a leading supplier of high quality monitoring, control and supervision solutions to the renewable energy sector. has expanded its ArrayGuard® combiner-box series for PV systems to
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Date:
09/18/2013
Microsemi 750W GaN on SiC RF power transistor boasts high-power performance for aviation applications
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, expanded its family of radio frequency (RF) power transistors based on gallium
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Date:
09/18/2013
Marway enables ethernet-based switching of PDU outlets with new RCM software
Marway enables ethernet-based switching of PDU outlets with new RCM software
Marway Power Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of application-specific power distribution solutions for defense and industrial markets, announced its new MPD Series RCM software for the
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Date:
09/17/2013
EPC expands eGaN FET family with 100V 16mOhm power transistor
EPC expands eGaN FET family with 100V 16mOhm power transistor
Efficient Power Conversion introduced the EPC2016 as the newest member of EPC's family of enhancement mode gallium nitride power transistors. The EPC2016 is a 3.36 mm2, 100 VDS, 11 A device with
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Date:
09/17/2013
GreenPeak releases low cost, low power ZigBee PRO radio chip for Smart Home
GreenPeak releases low cost, low power ZigBee PRO radio chip for Smart Home
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading ZigBee semiconductor company, introduced the latest addition to its ZigBee chip portfolio - the GP490, a low cost, ultra-low power ZigBee PRO communication controller
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Date:
09/17/2013
Vishay Gen III P-Channel MOSFETs boast industry-low on-resistance in the PowerPAK SC-70 package
Vishay Gen III P-Channel MOSFETs boast industry-low on-resistance in the PowerPAK SC-70 package
Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® Gen III p-channel power MOSFETs in the ultra-compact PowerPAK® SC-70 package. Designed to save space and increase power efficiency in portable
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Date:
09/16/2013
Infineon OPTIGA security chips serve industrial & embedded environments, support next-gen TPM 2.0 firmware
Infineon OPTIGA security chips serve industrial & embedded environments, support next-gen TPM 2.0 firmware
Infineon Technologies introduced a family of Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) that broaden the application base for Trusted Computing and mark the first availability of discrete security chips supporting
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Date:
09/16/2013
Low-capacitance TVS diode arrays from Littelfuse claim greater protection from surges & ESD than similar components
Low-capacitance TVS diode arrays from Littelfuse claim greater protection from surges & ESD than similar components
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced two series of discrete low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) optimized to help telecommunications circuit and hardware designers
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Date:
09/16/2013
Synchronous boost 15V, 2.5A DC/DC converter now offered in 150C H grade
Synchronous boost 15V, 2.5A DC/DC converter now offered in 150°C "H" grade
Linear Technology announced a high temperature H-grade version of their LTC3122 in a12-lead thermally enhanced MSOP package. The LTC3122 is a 3MHz current-mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with
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Date:
09/16/2013
Chroma's wound component tester combines many functions
Chroma's wound component tester combines many functions
Chroma Systems Solutions, a leading provider of electrical power testing equipment and automated systems, announced the industry's first Wound Component Electrical Safety Test (EST) Analyzer that
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Date:
09/13/2013
Stackpole releases MR series molded metal element current sense resistors
Stackpole releases MR series molded metal element current sense resistors
The MR Series from Stackpole is a thru-hole current sensing resistor series with a metal element in a molded package. The inherently non-inductive metal element provides resistance values down to
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Date:
09/13/2013
Intersil's latest synchronous buck regulator accepts from 3V to 36V with internal compensation
Intersil's latest synchronous buck regulator accepts from 3V to 36V with internal compensation
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today introduced the ISL85415, a versatile 500mA synchronous buck regulator featuring a wide input voltage
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Date:
09/13/2013
Test sockets optimized for high-temp, high-current, and high-reliability applications
Test sockets optimized for high-temp, high-current, and high-reliability applications
Sullins Connector Solutions, a leader in the design and manufacturing of RoHS-compliant board-level interconnects, announced the expansion of their product portfolio to include high-temperature, high
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Date:
09/13/2013
Infineon SMPS design center now online at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, announced the launch of its new Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) Design Center which shows the wide range of products for consumer SMPS available from Infineon Technologies.
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Date:
09/13/2013
TTI to carry Ohmite MIL-R-39005 qualified RBR resistors
TTI to carry Ohmite MIL-R-39005 qualified "RBR" resistors
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has been appointed by Ohmite as exclusive worldwide distributor for its new series of Mil-R-39005
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Date:
09/12/2013
Vishay's low-current optocouplers offer multiple CTR ranges, now available from TTI
Vishay's low-current optocouplers offer multiple CTR ranges, now available from TTI
Now available from TTI, VOS627A and VOS628A low input current optocouplers with phototransistor output from Vishay come in the compact SSOP-4 mini-flat package, and offer the flexibility to choose
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Date:
09/12/2013
Linear's LDO boasts high power density, 40Vrms noise, and H-Grade temperature range to +150C
Linear's LDO boasts high power density, 40μVrms noise, and H-Grade temperature range to +150°C
Linear Technology announced a new H grade, wider temperature range version of the LT1965 a 1A LDO with high power density. The IC features low dropout voltage of only 300mV at full load, wide VIN
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Date:
09/12/2013
AVX's hermetically-sealed SMD tantalum capacitor series claims highest temperature rating of 230C
AVX's hermetically-sealed SMD tantalum capacitor series claims highest temperature rating of 230°C
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the new THH 230°C Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors. Encased in hermetically sealed
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Date:
09/12/2013
Dashboard functionality in Tempus Decisionware from ProSymmetry conveys what-if and simulation results at a glance
ProSymmetry™ has dashboard functionality in the Resource Planning module of its Tempus Decisionware™ that provides an effective method for conveying the results of a simulation or what-if analysis
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Date:
09/11/2013
TE Connectivitys Power Triple Lock wire-applied connector system now available from TTI
TE Connectivity's Power Triple Lock wire-applied connector system now available from TTI
TE Connectivity's Power Triple Lock wire-applied connector system is designed to improve reliability among a broad range of power and signal applications. It can now be sourced through TTI Inc, the
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Date:
09/11/2013
Single LNB regulator IC offers higher switching frequency and lower supply current in satellite receiver applications
Single LNB regulator IC offers higher switching frequency and lower supply current in satellite receiver applications
Allegro MicroSystems announced the latest release in a family of single Low Noise Block Regulators (LNBRs) for satellite receiver applications. Allegro's A8304 LNBR is a monolithic linear and switching
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Date:
09/11/2013
Wind River accelerates development of SDN-optimized data center switches
Wind River, a leader in embedded and mobile software, has released Wind River Open Network Software for the development of next-generation data center switches. Open Network Software is a complete,
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Date:
09/10/2013
AVX extends its Transguard automotive series with varistors rated to 150C
AVX extends its Transguard automotive series with varistors rated to 150°C
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has added several high temperature varistors to its radial leaded TransGuard® Automotive Series. Based on AVX's
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Date:
09/10/2013
Enertiv's Pavel Khodorkovskiy explains the company's energy monitoring tech (PSDtv)
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09/10/2013
Intel unveils advanced technologies for efficient cloud datacenters
Intel introduced a portfolio of datacenter products and technologies for cloud service providers looking to drive greater efficiency and flexibility into their infrastructure to support a growing
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Date:
09/10/2013
Microcontrollers enable long-term operation even with compact low-capacity batteries
Microcontrollers enable long-term operation even with compact low-capacity batteries
LAPIS Semiconductor, part of the ROHM group, has recently announced the development of ultra-low power microcontrollers designed for devices such as watches or security tokens that require long-term
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Date:
09/09/2013
LICA low-inductance decoupling cap arrays from AVX target hi-rel mil/aero apps
LICA low-inductance decoupling cap arrays from AVX target hi-rel mil/aero apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded the applications for its LICA® Series low inductance decoupling capacitor arrays. Widely utilized
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Date:
09/09/2013
Medical supply has ultra-low capacitance CF-rated output & independently controlled BF-rated output
Medical supply has ultra-low capacitance CF-rated output & independently controlled BF-rated output
BEAR Power Supplies has introduced a dual-output AC-DC converter for surgical instruments and other medical applications. The CF-rated output features an ultra-low capacitance of less than 15 pF.
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Date:
09/06/2013
Vishay releases Low-Profile SMPD TMBS rectifiers for commercial applications
Vishay releases Low-Profile SMPD TMBS rectifiers for commercial applications
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 16 new 45 V, 50 V, 60 V, 100 V, and 120 V devices that feature a wide range of current ratings from
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Date:
09/06/2013
Linear's +36dBm IIP3 downconverting mixer boasts a 2.4dB conversion gain
Linear's +36dBm IIP3 downconverting mixer boasts a 2.4dB conversion gain
Linear Technology announced the LTC5551, an ultrahigh dynamic range RF down-converting mixer for applications that demand the very best in performance. The LTC5551 offers very high linearity of +36dBm
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Date:
09/06/2013
LittleBits opensource electronic modules enable learning, prototyping, and fun (PSDtv)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

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Date:
09/05/2013
Portable handheld pulse generator delivers shots from 80ns to 1s in width at frequencies from 5 Hz to 1 Mhz
Portable handheld pulse generator delivers shots from 80ns to 1s in width at frequencies from 5 Hz to 1 Mhz
IXYS, a leader in power semiconductors, mixed-signal and digital ICs for power conversion and motion control applications, announced the introduction of the PDG-2500 Handheld +5V Digital Pulse Generator.
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Date:
09/05/2013
LED drivers from Stadium Power serve a wide range of indoor and outdoor apps
LED drivers from Stadium Power serve a wide range of indoor and outdoor apps
Stadium Power, a leading UK-based provider of power supply solutions, offers a range of competitively priced LED drivers for a wide range of indoor and outdoor use in LED based lighting and signage
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Date:
09/05/2013
AVX's CECC-compliant wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors handle harsh environments
AVX's CECC-compliant wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors handle harsh environments
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the TWA-E Series of axial-leaded wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors. Featuring a welded
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Date:
09/05/2013
STMicro's improved tandem diodes deliver an economical alternative to SiC devices
STMicro's improved tandem diodes deliver an economical alternative to SiC devices
STMicroelectronics has unveiled its second generation of tandem diodes, which enable designers to cost-effectively enhance the energy efficiency of equipment such as power supplies, solar inverters,
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Date:
09/05/2013
First low-power Deeply Depleted Channel Transistor-based chip enters volume production
First low-power Deeply Depleted Channel Transistor-based chip enters volume production
SuVolta and Fujitsu Semiconductor announced volume production of the first Deeply Depleted Channel™ (DDC) transistor-based chip, MB86S22AA Milbeaut® image processor integrated circuit (IC). Manufactured
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Date:
09/04/2013
Miniature SIP AC/DC power supplies from CUI maximize board space
Miniature SIP AC/DC power supplies from CUI maximize board space
CUI recently launched their smallest ac-dc power supplies yet with the release of the PBK ultra-compact SIP series. Available in 1 W, 3 W, and 5 W families, the modules measure as small as 1.38 x
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Date:
09/04/2013
SiC diodes from IXYS offer three configurations for flexible connection and layout options
SiC diodes from IXYS offer three configurations for flexible connection and layout options
IXYS, a leader in power semiconductors, mixed-signal and digital ICs for power conversion and motion control applications, announced the introduction of the SS150 and SS275 series high-power Silicon
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Date:
09/04/2013
LS Research's latest low-power Bluetooth module offers cost-competetive connectivity
LS Research (LSR), a leading developer of RF modules and wireless products, announces the addition of the TiWi-uB1, Bluetooth® Smart Module, to the growing TiWi family of products. Designed for use
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Date:
09/04/2013
Development kit from Farsens enables battery-free sensor technology evaluation
Development kit from Farsens enables battery-free sensor technology evaluation
Farsens is offering basic and regular sample kits for parties interested in testing with their battery-free wireless sensor products. These battery-free sensor tags are based on UHF RFID technology
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Date:
09/03/2013
AVX significantly expands its portfolio of tantalum polymer capacitors
AVX significantly expands its portfolio of tantalum polymer capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced significant expansions to its portfolio of tantalum polymer capacitors, which is currently comprised of
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Date:
09/03/2013
STMicroelectronics claims industry's most energy-efficient single-chip bluetooth 4.0 network processor
STMicroelectronics claims industry's most energy-efficient single-chip bluetooth 4.0 network processor
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled the industry's most energy-efficient Bluetooth® 4.0 Low-Energy Single-Mode
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Date:
09/03/2013
Emerson's cost-competitive 300W single-output AC/DC supply serves industrial and medical apps
Emerson's cost-competitive 300W single-output AC/DC supply serves industrial and medical apps
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a leader in delivering scalable embedded computing technology and power supplies, released a 300 Watt ac-dc power supply that will provide industrial
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Date:
09/03/2013
Eltek adds high-density Smartpack2 controller to Flatpack2 Trilogy DC Power System
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced an upgrade to its Flatpack2 Trilogy product line, a compact,
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Date:
09/02/2013
Magnetyze shows their magnetic-interface charging technology at NY CE Week 2013 (PSDtv)
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Date:
09/02/2013
Power Integrations releases reference design for efficient PAR38 LED spotlight
Power Integrations releases reference design for efficient PAR38 LED spotlight
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, announced a reference design for a dimmable PAR38 spotlight, developed in collaboration with Cree, a leading LED lighting
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Date:
08/30/2013
ROHM's latest power supply ICs claim industrys highest efficiency and smallest form factor
ROHM's latest power supply ICs claim industry's highest efficiency and smallest form factor
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of power supply ICs for AC/DC converters in primary power supplies for home appliances and AC adapters. The BM2xxx/F series consists of 24
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Date:
08/30/2013
Linear's synchronous dual 600mA step-down regulator comes in a 3x3mm QFN package
Linear's synchronous dual 600mA step-down regulator comes in a 3x3mm QFN package
The LTC3607 from Linear Technology is a high efficiency, 2.25MHz synchronous dual output buck regulator that incorporates a peak current mode architecture. It can deliver up to 600mA of continuous
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Date:
08/30/2013
BlueBOLT upgrades its cloud-based power and energy management platform
BlueBOLT announced that the company has introduced a network management feature to its cloud-based power and energy management platform. The new feature allows users to query (ping) any device with
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Date:
08/29/2013
Abracon launches a family of low-power bluetooth devices
Abracon, a leading supplier of frequency control and magnetic components, extends its Bluetooth product portfolio with the feature-rich ABBTM-NVC series of Bluetooth modules. "Designed as total turnkey
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Date:
08/29/2013
Trench MOS barrier Schottky rectifiers for smartphone and tablet chargers offer industry-low forward voltage
Trench MOS barrier Schottky rectifiers for smartphone and tablet chargers offer industry-low forward voltage
Vishay Intertechnology introduced two high current density 50 V TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers. The V10PN50 and V15PN50 are the industry's first devices to combine low forward voltage
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Date:
08/29/2013
AVX launches medical-grade tantalum capacitors for implantable devices
AVX launches medical-grade tantalum capacitors for implantable devices
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the TAZ HRC5000 medical grade tantalum series. Designed for use in implantable medical devices, the new
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Date:
08/28/2013
Molex expands its Stac64 connector family with a 14-Circuit hybrid system
Molex expands its Stac64 connector family with a 14-Circuit hybrid system
Molex further expands its Stac64™ product family with the introduction of a 14-circuit hybrid connection system. The Stac64 hybrid system is comprised of a 14-circuit hybrid receptacle connector and
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Date:
08/28/2013
Phoenix Contacts PLUSCON circular connectors now available through TTI
Phoenix Contact's PLUSCON circular connectors now available through TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks the PLUSCON circular connector series from Phoenix Contact. The new components are
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Date:
08/28/2013
Sensor-enabled RFID tags can use energy harvesting, extend wireless data-logging
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, announced next-generation sensor-enabled RFID tags offering breakthroughs for medical, automotive safety and other applications
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Date:
08/28/2013
TURCK's rugged overmolded Mil-Spec cordsets handle harsh applications
TURCK's rugged overmolded Mil-Spec cordsets handle harsh applications
TURCK's overmolded Mil-Spec cordsets for rugged applications offer a robust connectivity solution and are 100 percent factory tested to ensure optimal performance for applications in harsh environments,
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Date:
08/27/2013
O2Micro introduces 3-way LED bulb driver controller with PFC
O2Micro, a leader in the design, development, and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, extended the Company's General Lighting productportfolio with the introduction of
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Date:
08/27/2013
Plastic-encapsulated SMT transient voltage suppression solution addresses working voltages up to 300Vrms
Plastic-encapsulated SMT transient voltage suppression solution addresses working voltages up to 300Vrms
Stackpole's PV Series is a plastic-encapsulated surface mount transient voltage suppression solution for working voltages up to 300vrms. The PV Series offers two case sizes: 3225 and 4032, which have
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Date:
08/27/2013
Maxim Integrated's Corona reference design challenges existing industrial PLC digital-input solutions
Maxim Integrated's "Corona" reference design challenges existing industrial PLC digital-input solutions
Designers now have a way to reduce power, system cost, and size for programmable logic controller (PLC) digital-input subsystems, with the Corona (MAXREFDES12#) reference design by Maxim Integrated
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Date:
08/27/2013
MACOM claims highest power handling and fastest recovery time SPDT switch-limiter
MACOM claims highest power handling and fastest recovery time SPDT switch-limiter
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced their latest SPDT Switch-Limiter, ideally suited for S-Band military and
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Date:
08/26/2013
Linear's low-noise 60V zero-drift operational amplifier claims widest dynamic range
Linear's low-noise 60V zero-drift operational amplifier claims widest dynamic range
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2057HV, a zero-drift amplifier featuring self-calibrating circuitry that provides high DC precision and stability over changes in temperature, time, input range
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Date:
08/26/2013
IRs IRS2538DS control IC replaces magnetic ballasts in fluorescent lamps
IR's IRS2538DS control IC replaces magnetic ballasts in fluorescent lamps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced a reliable, highly efficient and cost effective control IC for magnetic ballasts used in fluorescent lamps. The IRS2538DS
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Date:
08/26/2013
BlueBOLT describes its cloud-based power and energy management platform (PSDtv)
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Date:
08/26/2013
Rugged 3kW AC/DC power supply accepts 480Vac 3-phase Input
Rugged 3kW AC/DC power supply accepts 480Vac 3-phase Input
The HVI 3K series of AC/DC power supplies from Absopulse was designed for applications that require 3-phase, high voltage ac-inputs. These 3kW units are typically used in industrial plants, power
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Date:
08/23/2013
Linear's configurable 2A Module regulator is protected against input surges up to 60V
Linear's configurable 2A μModule regulator is protected against input surges up to 60V
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8050, 2A μModule® regulator that is protected against input surges up to 60V and can be configured as a step-down or an inverting (i.e., negative output) converter.
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Date:
08/23/2013
Littelfuse's compact, surge-tolerant fuses serve systems with high lightning exposure
Littelfuse's compact, surge-tolerant fuses serve systems with high lightning exposure
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced two series of compact, high surge withstand fuses, both capable of withstanding up to 20 lightning-induced high current surges without performance
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Date:
08/23/2013
Sprecher + Schuh's disconnect switches are rated up to 1200A and can be operated at up to 600V.
Sprecher + Schuh's disconnect switches are rated up to 1200A and can be operated at up to 600V.
Sprecher + Schuh's L11 Series of Disconnect Switches now includes 100 to 800 Amp fusible switches, and 100 to 1200 amp non-fusible switches. The L11 series is suitable as a service entrance disconnect
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Date:
08/22/2013
STMicroelectronics and Tapko create energy-efficient solutions for smart building automation
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Tapko Technologies, a leader in KNX solutions for home and building control, have
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Date:
08/22/2013
Low-noise buck/boost charge pump available for hi-rel MP-grade temperature apps
Low-noise buck/boost charge pump available for hi-rel MP-grade temperature apps
Linear Technology announced their latest high-reliability MP-grade, wider temperature range version of the LTC3245, a versatile 250mA high voltage buck-boost charge pump. The MP grade has an operating
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Date:
08/22/2013
Littelfuse's SIDACtor protection thyristor has 45% lower capacitance than clamping devices
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced an ultra-low capacitance protection thyristor. The SDP Series SIDACtor® Protection Thyristor in the SOT23-6 package provides
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Date:
08/22/2013
TI nano-power system timers slash power consumption up to 80%
TI nano-power system timers slash power consumption up to 80%
Texas Instruments introduced two programmable system timers that significantly reduce system standby power consumption. The TPL5000 with watchdog timer and TPL5100 with MOS driver draw only 30 nA
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Date:
08/22/2013
Electromagnetic design software uses parallel processing to accelerate multiphysics analysis
Cobham Technical Services' latest version of its Opera electromagnetics and multiphysics design software enables design engineers to considerably accelerate analysis time. By harnessing the parallel
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Date:
08/21/2013
Vishay's BiSy single-Line ESD protection diode saves board space in portable electronics
Vishay's BiSy single-Line ESD protection diode saves board space in portable electronics
Vishay Intertechnology released their latest bidirectional symmetrical (BiSy) single-line ESD protection diode for portable electronics in the ultra-compact CLP0603 package. Measuring only 0.6 mm
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Date:
08/21/2013
DC Voltage/Current Data Loggers offer expanded Measurement Range
DC Voltage/Current Data Loggers offer expanded Measurement Range
CAS DataLoggers announced that their Electrocorder Two-Channel DC Voltage and Current Dataloggers are now available in expanded measurement versions. In addition to our model monitoring DC current
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Date:
08/21/2013
TRINAMIC claims lowest cost single-axis motion controller IC available
TRINAMIC claims lowest cost single-axis motion controller IC available
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading developer of motor and motion control technologies, announced the world's lowest cost single-axis motion control IC. The new TMC4210 motion controller performs all
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Date:
08/21/2013
ROHM's tiny SMT aspheric-lens LEDs use less current to deliver more light
ROHM's tiny SMT aspheric-lens LEDs use less current to deliver more light
ROHM Semiconductor recently announced the development of compact, high-output surface mount LEDs with lens optimized for lighting for autofocus operation in digital cameras and camera-equipped devices.
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Date:
08/20/2013
AVX TransFeed Automotive series varistors exhibit fastest response time to ESD strikes
AVX TransFeed Automotive series varistors exhibit fastest response time to ESD strikes
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the TransFeed Automotive Series, which combines the best electrical characteristics of its TransGuard®
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Date:
08/20/2013
IRs R8 rad-hard MOSFETs increase efficiency while reducing footprint
IR's R8 rad-hard MOSFETs increase efficiency while reducing footprint
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced two high performance R8 radiation hardened (RAD-Hard) power MOSFETs optimized for space grade point-of-load (POL) voltage
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Date:
08/20/2013
Ametherm gets UL recognition for MegaSurge inrush current limiting NTC thermistors
Ametherm gets UL recognition for MegaSurge inrush current limiting NTC thermistors
Ametherm announced that its MegaSurge series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. In addition to recognition per UL file number E209153,
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Date:
08/20/2013
EnvironmentalLights.com launches Direct DMX pixel control lighting
EnvironmentalLights.com launches Direct DMX pixel control lighting
EnvironmentalLights.com, a leading online resource for high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting systems, recently introduced an innovative line of Direct DMX LED Pixel Control Lights. The PixelDMX
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Date:
08/19/2013
Tiny 4A step-down Module regulator occupies less than a square centimeter
Tiny 4A step-down μModule regulator occupies less than a square centimeter
Linear Technology launched the LTM4624, a 14V, 4A step-down μModule® (micromodule) regulator in a 6.25 x 6.25 x 5.01mm BGA package which, including a few passive components, fits within 1cm2
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Date:
08/19/2013
HD Communications shows off its remote reboot IP AC power switch (PSDtv)
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Date:
08/19/2013
Microchip claims first temperature sensor family with 1.8V SMBus and I2C capability
Microchip claims first temperature sensor family with 1.8V SMBus and I2C capability
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a new six-member family of temperature sensor ICs called the EMC118X. This is
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Date:
08/19/2013
AVX introduces SpiTanIII V2.0 tantalum and niobium oxide capacitor simulation software
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released an updated version of its SpiTanIII tantalum and niobium oxide (Oxicap®) capacitor simulation software, which
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Date:
08/19/2013
Ultra-compact high-efficiency supplies address automotive applications
Ultra-compact high-efficiency supplies address automotive applications
ROHM's latest family of compact, high efficiency power supplies are designed to drive DDR memory, microcontrollers, and other advanced subsystems in automotive applications. D905xx power supply
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Date:
08/18/2013
Coda Systems expands Swift-Dock range of spring-loaded interface arrays
Coda Systems expands Swift-Dock range of spring-loaded interface arrays
Coda Systems has expanded its family of Swift-Dock® spring-loaded interface arrays for docking stations. A 5 pin version is now available alongside the existing 2, 4 and 6 pin configurations. Instead
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Date:
08/16/2013
ams introduces first LIN slave companion IC to support automotive ISO26262 requirements
ams introduces first LIN slave companion IC to support automotive ISO26262 requirements
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, announced that the AS8530 is the world's first miniature power/transceiver IC to support LIN slave applications, which complies
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Date:
08/16/2013
Gores Series VE9 adhesive vent extends life of outdoor electronic enclosures
Gore's Series VE9 adhesive vent extends life of outdoor electronic enclosures
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE® Protective Vents with a product specifically engineered to increase the reliability of outdoor electronic enclosures that are commonly exposed
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Date:
08/16/2013
Liner Technology's triple output, 36V step-down switching regulator delivers 100% duty cycle
Liner Technology's triple output, 36V step-down switching regulator delivers 100% duty cycle
Linear Technology announced the LT3514, a triple output, 36V step-down switching regulator with 100% duty cycle operation. The LT3514 delivers 2A of continuous output current from one channel and
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Date:
08/15/2013
ZES ZIMMER signs exclusive German distribution agreement with Danisense for DS200/DS600 current sensors
ZES ZIMMER signs exclusive German distribution agreement with Danisense for DS200/DS600 current sensors
Precision power measurements require the right equipment like the LMG series precision power analyzers from ZES ZIMMER. To allow the measurement of high currents, current sensors are needed, which
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Date:
08/15/2013
Dialogs 45W SSL LED driver enables flicker-free commercial lighting
Dialog's 45W SSL LED driver enables flicker-free commercial lighting
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, announced a new solid state lighting (SSL) LED driver that integrates boost
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Date:
08/15/2013
Gefen describes its GAVA A/V automation system at New York's CE Week (PSDtv)
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Date:
08/14/2013
Keithley introduces industry-leading advanced source measure unit instrument with an interactive touchscreen display
Keithley introduces industry-leading advanced source measure unit instrument with an interactive touchscreen display
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced the first benchtop Source Measure Unit (SMU) instrument with a capacitive touchscreen graphical user
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Date:
08/14/2013
Mouser provides temperature-sensing solutions from TI
Mouser Electronics is now offering highly-integrated temperature sensing solutions from Texas Instruments that will help speed the design cycle for the next generation of temperature sensors.
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Date:
08/14/2013
Acopian Infinity AC/DC linear power supplies provided in application-specific and standard modules
Acopian Infinity AC/DC linear power supplies provided in application-specific and standard modules
Acopian, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom, standard and modified-standard power supplies, significantly expanded the array of options on their "Infinity" Series of
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Date:
08/14/2013
Automatic axis bus simplifies cross-communication between Lenze 8400 TopLine inverter drives
Automatic axis bus simplifies cross-communication between Lenze 8400 TopLine inverter drives
Lenze Americas, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, has improved the functionality of its 8400 TopLine inverter drives, which
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Date:
08/14/2013
The PARSTAT MC multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat serves electrochemistry research and testing
The PARSTAT MC multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat serves electrochemistry research and testing
Princeton Applied Research of AMETEK Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) has introduced the PARSTAT MC multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat for electrochemistry research and testing. The highly
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Date:
08/14/2013
Vishays Power Metal Strip meter shunt resistors now available from TTI
Vishay's Power Metal Strip meter shunt resistors now available from TTI
Vishay's latest Power Metal Strip® meter shunt resistors WSMS2906 and WSBS8518 feature a proprietary processing technique that produces extremely low resistance values for increased accuracy in numerous
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Date:
08/13/2013
Harwin expands range of mixed technology hi-rel connectors
Harwin expands range of mixed technology hi-rel connectors
Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has broadened the range of its Datamate Mix-Tek mixed-technology connector series that is available as standard off-the-shelf
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Date:
08/13/2013
High-accuracy current measurement in automotive applications

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High-accuracy current measurement in automotive applications
By Ramon Portas & Gauthier Plagne, LEM

The automotive industry has been undergoing a major transformation during the past few years. After more than a century of improving and refining the traditional gasoline and diesel engines that
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Date:
08/13/2013
Rochester re-introduces the DM7440N from National Semiconductor
Rochester re-introduces the DM7440N from National Semiconductor
Rochester Electronics, a fully-authorized manufacturer and distributor for mature and discontinued semiconductors, has been licensed by National Semiconductor (acquired by Texas Instruments) to continue
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Date:
08/12/2013
Advanced Power Electronics' dual-channel MOSFETs simplify synchronous buck design
Advanced Power Electronics' dual-channel MOSFETs simplify synchronous buck design
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has launched an asymmetric-dual N-channel enhancement mode power MOSFET targeting
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Date:
08/12/2013
Temperature controller provides user-friendly accessibility and data retrieval
Temperature controller provides user-friendly accessibility and data retrieval
The RoHS-compliant 5R7-570(A) from Oven Industries is a open board temperature controller is specifically de-signed with a proportional integral control algorithm to pro-vide the most precise control
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Date:
08/12/2013
Carbon film resistors tout high moisture resistance
Carbon film resistors tout high moisture resistance
Stackpole's HDM Series carbon film resistors use special materials, processing, and controls to achieve a level of moisture withstanding far better than comparable film resistors. The HDM Series
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Date:
08/10/2013
Isola introduces laminate materials for advanced automotive applications
Isola Group, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), announced Astra™, the company's breakthrough
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Date:
08/10/2013
IRs highly-efficient 3A SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator serves space-constrained apps
IR's highly-efficient 3A SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator serves space-constrained apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the IR3823 SupIRBuck® integrated voltage regulator designed for space-constrained, energy efficient netcom, server and
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Date:
08/10/2013
Panasonic ALDP slim power relay now available from TTI
Panasonic ALDP slim power relay now available from TTI
Now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, Panasonic's ALDP relay is extra slim (7.0mm wide by 15mm high by 20.3mm long)
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Date:
08/08/2013
IAR Systems supports latest Freescale Kinetis E series microcontrollers
IAR Systems® is proud to announce comprehensive support for the highly efficient, recently introduced Kinetis® E series microcontrollers from Freescale® Semiconductor. The support is available using
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Date:
08/08/2013
SEA launches 3G/4G communications modules that directly link into NI cRIO-9068 CompactRIO
S.E.A. Datentechnik, a long-term National Instruments Alliance Partner, is launching a series of mobile communication modules that are designed specifically for the NI CompactRIO platform equipped
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Date:
08/08/2013
Precision 80V offset Op-Amp operates with 76V input
Precision 80μV offset Op-Amp operates with 76V input
Linear Technology introduces the LT6015 single Over-the-Top® operational amplifier with outstanding precision over a 0V to 76V input common-mode voltage range. It incorporates multiple built-in fault
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Date:
08/08/2013
Osram MultiLEDs give automobile designers more color options
Osram MultiLEDs give automobile designers more color options
Colors are playing an increasingly important role in the automotive sector. Now you can not only choose the exterior color of the vehicle, you can also tailor the interior lighting to the customer's
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Date:
08/08/2013
STMicroelectronics claims first 650V automotive MOSFETs in TO-247
STMicroelectronics claims first 650V automotive MOSFETs in TO-247
The STW78N65M5 and STW62N65M5 from STMicroelectronics are presented as the industry's first 650V AEC-Q101 automotive-qualified MOSFETs in the popular TO-247 package. The 650V rating provides greater
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Date:
08/07/2013
Rochester to continue supplying Intel's TP80C51FA power microcontroller
Rochester to continue supplying Intel's TP80C51FA power microcontroller
Rochester Electronics has been authorized to continue supplying Intel's TP80C51FA since its end-of-life notification eight years ago. As part of its Extension-of-Life® Solutions, Rochester Electronics
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Date:
08/07/2013
NI redesigns CompactRIO from inside out
NI redesigns CompactRIO from inside out
National Instruments announced the NI cRIO-9068 software-designed controller, which is completely redesigned but maintains full NI LabVIEW and I/O compatibility with the CompactRIO platform. The controller
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Date:
08/07/2013
High-voltage brushless DC motor driver IC serves hybrid and electric vehicles and other 48V battery systems
High-voltage brushless DC motor driver IC serves hybrid and electric vehicles and other 48V battery systems
The A4900 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a high-voltage (600 V) MOSFET gate-driver IC designed for driving brushless DC motors. This new device is designed for high-voltage motor control in hybrid
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Date:
08/07/2013
IRs power blocks deliver industry-leading power density to DC/DC synchronous buck apps
IR's power blocks deliver industry-leading power density to DC/DC synchronous buck apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the IRFH4251D and IRFH4253D, the first of a family of innovative power block devices for DC-DC synchronous
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Date:
08/06/2013
TTI now carries FCI Minitek127 micro miniature modular connectors
TTI now carries FCI Minitek127 micro miniature modular connectors
FCI's extensive modular Minitek127 system can now be ordered from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. One of the most fully configured
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Date:
08/06/2013
ROHMs industry-leading tiny transistors now available from Mouser
ROHM's industry-leading tiny transistors now available from Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces the availability of what is claimed as the smallest transistor package on the market from ROHM Semiconductor which is optimized for thin, compact portable devices.
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Date:
08/06/2013
C&Ks rugged rocker switches offer extended operating lifetimes
C&K's rugged rocker switches offer extended operating lifetimes
C&K Components, a manufacturer of pushbutton, tactile, toggle and rocker switches, as well as smart card interconnect devices, has developed a heavy-duty rocker switch that features an extended operating
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Date:
08/06/2013
Puls Power's latest power solutions at Atlantic Design & Manufacturing 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

In this video, Doug Macintosh talks about Puls Power's latest power supplies
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Date:
08/06/2013
NI's latest stand-alone CompactDAQ system serves high-performance embedded measurements and logging
NI's latest stand-alone CompactDAQ system serves high-performance embedded measurements and logging
National Instruments announced the new stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system, a high-performance embedded measurement and logging platform with a built-in dual-core Intel processor for running data acquisition,
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Date:
08/05/2013
Linear unveils Nanopower buck-boost converter with energy-harvesting battery life extender
Linear unveils Nanopower buck-boost converter with energy-harvesting battery life extender
Linear Technology unveiled the LTC3330, a complete regulating energy harvesting solution that delivers up to 50mA of continuous output current to extend battery life when harvestable energy is available.
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Date:
08/05/2013
MACOM releases 10W amplifier for 2-6 GHz broadband applications
MACOM releases 10W amplifier for 2-6 GHz broadband applications
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced an MMIC power amplifier for high power broadband applications. The MAAP-010169
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Date:
08/05/2013
Stackpole CSRF Series claims industry's lowest resistance values
Stackpole CSRF Series claims industry's lowest resistance values
The CSRF Series from Stackpole is a foil on ceramic carrier technology designed for precision current sensing applications. The addition of the 0603 chip size with resistance values down to 5 milliohm
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Date:
08/03/2013
Vishay Intertechnology's TMBS rectifiers cut losses, increase efficiency in commercial applications
Vishay Intertechnology's TMBS rectifiers cut losses, increase efficiency in commercial applications
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 12 new 45 V, 60 V, and 100 V devices that feature a wide range of current ratings from 6 A to 20 A.
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Date:
08/03/2013
FuelFX brings augmented-reality tech to the energy industry
FuelFX brings augmented-reality tech to the energy industry
Houston-based multimedia and interactive application firm, FuelFX, is offering complex energy training, communications, sales and marketing materials into a new era of immersive, experiential media.
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Date:
08/01/2013
Mono-pole connector from Hirose optimized for LED lighting
Mono-pole connector from Hirose optimized for LED lighting
Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the DF59S Series, a mono-pole connector that is optimized for LED lighting applications. The board-to-board
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Date:
08/01/2013
Freescale's latest industrial-grade 32-bit devices to empower white goods and other rugged apps
Freescale's latest industrial-grade 32-bit devices to empower white goods and other rugged apps
Created for systems that traditionally use 8- and/or 16-bit MCUs, the first 5V 32-bit MCUs built on the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor are now available from Freescale Semiconductor. Kinetis E series
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Date:
08/01/2013
Master controller claims industry's shortest move & settle time
Master controller claims industry's shortest move & settle time
ACS Motion Control has developed a control module and EtherCAT master to address OEMs of advanced machines with high-precision 2- or 3-axes motion stage and flexible configurations with additional
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Date:
08/01/2013
Freescale now ships analog ICs for small engine electronic control units in volume
Freescale Semiconductor is now shipping its one-cylinder (MC33813) and two-cylinder (MC33814) electronic control semiconductors for small internal combustion engines for transportation, industrial
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Date:
07/31/2013
High current power inductors from Cooper Bussmann are now available from TTI
High current power inductors from Cooper Bussmann are now available from TTI
A new range of high current power inductors from Cooper Bussmann featuring low DCR specifications and a high maximum operating temperature can now be ordered from TTI, Inc., the world's leading specialist
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Date:
07/31/2013
OMCs active-alignment-based fibre optic links solve consistency problems for high-voltage apps
OMC's active-alignment-based fibre optic links solve consistency problems for high-voltage apps
OMC, a pioneer in optoelectronics, now offers a fiber optic link service specifically tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the high voltage market. HV applications such as power distribution
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Date:
07/31/2013
Six-channel Module isolator simplifies protection and expansion of SPI/Digital or IC systems
Six-channel μModule isolator simplifies protection and expansion of SPI/Digital or I²C systems
Linear Technology introduced the LTM2892, a 6-channel SPI/digital or I²C μModule® (micromodule) isolator for 3.3V to 5V systems. Ground potentials can vary widely in systems, potentially exceeding
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Date:
07/31/2013
Low-loss chokes suit inverters in rail vehicles
Low-loss chokes suit inverters in rail vehicles
Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) has developed a range of chokes for use in railway technology. The inductive components are installed in the inverters for three-phase asynchronous motors and on-board
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Date:
07/30/2013
Vishay RLR and RNR military-qualified metal film resistors now available from TTI
Vishay RLR and RNR military-qualified metal film resistors now available from TTI
Two series of Vishay metal film resistors qualified to military standards are now available from TTI Inc., a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components.
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Date:
07/30/2013
Linear offers PMIC power management solutions for portable processors
Linear offers PMIC power management solutions for portable processors
Linear Technology recently released the LTC3676 and LTC3676-1, complete PMIC power management solutions for portable processors including Freescale's i.MX6 series, PXA, OMAP, ARM Cortex and other
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Date:
07/30/2013
STMicroelectronics' USB chips enable mobile device charging from shut-down PCs
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has perfected advanced features in its latest PC USB chips that significantly reduce the
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Date:
07/29/2013
Ametherm's inrush current limiting NTC thermistors can withstand high currents
Ametherm introduced a series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors designed to withstand high steady-state currents from 6 A to 50 A and 250 J to 800 J of input energy in a wide range of applications.
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Date:
07/29/2013
VPG flip-chip 0805 resistor based on Z1 foil technology provides high stability
VPG flip-chip 0805 resistor based on Z1 foil technology provides high stability
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released a new ultra-high-precision Z1-Foil flip-chip resistor, the FRFC 0805, with exceptional load-life stability
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Date:
07/29/2013
AVX now provides M, P, and R level MIL-PRF-39006 wet tantalum capacitors
AVX now provides "M," "P," and "R" level MIL-PRF-39006 wet tantalum capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, is now a qualified supplier of specified "P" and "R" level MIL-PRF-39006 wet tantalum capacitors in the CLR79/81 and low
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Date:
07/29/2013
Lenze demonstrates their latest motor drives at ATX East 2013 (PSDtv)
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Date:
07/28/2013
Isola introduces low-loss, low-skew, high-speed materials for PC boards
Isola Group, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), announced its low loss, low skew, high-speed
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Date:
07/26/2013
ROHM double-layer capacitors feature industry-leading voltage and resistance
ROHM double-layer capacitors feature industry-leading voltage and resistance
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of thin, high-output Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLCs) featuring the industry's highest voltage (3.0V). In addition, by reducing various
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Date:
07/26/2013
White body LED protectors from Littelfuse enhance overall light engine efficiency
White body LED protectors from Littelfuse enhance overall light engine efficiency
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced an addition to the company's PLED Open LED protection devices line. The PLEDxSW Series LED Protector, unlike earlier PLED devices from Littelfuse
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Date:
07/26/2013
Ametherm NTC thermistors withstand currents from 6A to 50A and 250J to 800J of input energy
Ametherm introduced a series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors designed to withstand high steady-state currents from 6 A to 50 A and 250 J to 800 J of input energy in a wide range of applications.
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Date:
07/26/2013
C&K miniature rocker switches feature a splash proof rubber boot option
C&K miniature rocker switches feature a splash proof rubber boot option
C&K Components, a manufacturer of pushbutton, tactile, toggle and rocker switches, as well as smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its product offering of miniature rocker switches to include
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Date:
07/26/2013
Battery-free RFID tag provides orientation data
Battery-free RFID tag provides orientation data
The Kineo1 from Spain-based Farsens is a battery-free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated orientation data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need
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Date:
07/25/2013
TI's high-power LED driver serves automotive and general-purpose area lighting apps
TI's high-power LED driver serves automotive and general-purpose area lighting apps
Texas Instruments introduced what is believed to be the industry's smallest off-line, phase-dimmable, constant-current lighting controller, and an easy-to-use lighting driver that simplify the retrofit
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Date:
07/25/2013
IAR Systems experiment kits enable creative, easy, and low-cost evaluation
IAR Systems experiment kits enable creative, easy, and low-cost evaluation
IAR Systems® launched its Experiment! starter kits, aimed at creative evaluation for a low price. Developers can use the Experiment! kits to evaluate the embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded
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Date:
07/25/2013
Pulse Electronics' low-loss SMT flat-coil planar transformers handle 500W
Pulse Electronics' low-loss SMT flat-coil planar transformers handle 500W
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, launches a series of low-loss, flat coil surface mount planar transformers to deliver high efficiency power to applications with tight
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Date:
07/25/2013
Smart connector designed to meet needs of high-power storage batteries
Smart connector designed to meet needs of high-power storage batteries
Anderson Power Products® (APP®), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, announces an addition to their multipole connector selection with the release of the new SB® Smart connector, designed
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Date:
07/24/2013
Allegro MicroSystems' multiple-output automotive LED driver IC includes IC interface
Allegro MicroSystems' multiple-output automotive LED driver IC includes I²C interface
The A8517 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a programmable multiple-output LED driver IC incorporating an I2C interface, and is designed for automotive applications such as LCD backlighting, instrument
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Date:
07/24/2013
Digital DC drives from Sprint Electric regenerate braking energy
Digital DC drives from Sprint Electric regenerate braking energy
With its recently extended PLX range, Sprint Electric offers the latest in regenerative three phase digital DC drive technology. The DC drives are able to regenerate energy back to the mains supply
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Date:
07/24/2013
ARCOL RWS precision power wirewound resistor is surface-mountable
ARCOL RWS precision power wirewound resistor is surface-mountable
UK-based ARCOL Resistors, specialists in resistor technology, now offers the RWS range of compact precision power wirewound SMD resistors, presented as the highest power SMD resistor design currently
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Date:
07/24/2013
VPG launches high-precision sealed Z-Foil power current sensing resistors
VPG launches high-precision sealed Z-Foil power current sensing resistors
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released two new ultra-high-precision hermetically sealed Z-Foil power current sensing resistors with low TCR of 0.2
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Date:
07/23/2013
TVS diode arrays provide greater protection against ESD and lightning-induced surges
TVS diode arrays provide greater protection against ESD and lightning-induced surges
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, recently released the SRDA3.3 Series TVS Diode Array - SPA® Diodes. The SRDA3.3 Series integrates low-capacitance steering diodes with an additional zener
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Date:
07/23/2013
Microsemi's latest high-power, high-performance 650V NPT IGBTs suit industrial apps
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its next-generation of 650 volt (V) non-punch
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Date:
07/23/2013
Precision coils enhance high-voltage electronics
Precision coils enhance high-voltage electronics
Electronics engineers requiring reliable magnetic components for high voltage designs will find the "Perfect-Layer™" Coil Series from Innovative Power (IPI) is flexible and ideal for a wide range
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Date:
07/23/2013
Non-round current sensor made to fit ANSI 2S smart meter standard buss bar
Non-round current sensor made to fit ANSI 2S smart meter standard buss bar
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, announced a novel addition to the Sidewinder® AC current sensor line, the PA3207NL. This non-round sensor specifically fits the standard
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Date:
07/23/2013
Stackpole develops high humidity resistors
Stackpole develops high humidity resistors
Stackpole's RNCS Series precision resistors have a nichrome element that is passivated to protect it from corrosion due to humidity and moisture. The result is a precision resistor that performs
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Date:
07/23/2013
Microsemi's dual-port PoE passive hub offers cost-effective IEEE 802.3at-compliance
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its new PD-9002GHO/AC Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) dual-port passive
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Date:
07/22/2013
IRs radiation-hardened converters simplify power systems for space RF equipment
IR's radiation-hardened converters simplify power systems for space RF equipment
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the radiation-hardened ML Series dual output DC-DC power converter platform designed for RF communication equipment such
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Date:
07/22/2013
STMicro's digital audio SoC packs 2x20W in a tiny footprint
STMicro's digital audio SoC packs 2x20W in a tiny footprint
Measuring just 2.57mm x 3.24mm yet delivering up to 2x20W of audio output power, the STMicroelectronics STA333IS is presented as the most power dense single-chip digital audio system available today
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Date:
07/22/2013
Vishay expands Gen III P-channel offering with PowerPAK -40 V and -30 V MOSFETs
Vishay expands Gen III P-channel offering with PowerPAK -40 V and -30 V MOSFETs
Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® Gen III p-channel power MOSFETs with -40 V and -30 V devices offered in the PowerPAK® 1212-8 and PowerPAK 1212-8S packages. Featuring industry-low
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Date:
07/22/2013
Advanced static analysis tools QA?C and QA?C++ certified by SGS-TÜV SAAR to highest safety levels
PRQA | Programming Research, a leader in static analysis, announced that QA?C 8.0 and QA?C++ 3.0, with MISRA Compliance Modules have been certified by SGS-TÜV SAAR as "usable in the development of
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Date:
07/18/2013
Power Integrations' wall-charger IC implements Qualcomm's rapid-charging protocol for mobile devices
Power Integrations' wall-charger IC implements Qualcomm's rapid-charging protocol for mobile devices
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, introduced the CHY100, presented as the first AC-DC wall-charger interface IC that enables designers
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Date:
07/18/2013
TRINAMIC expands stepper motor driver line with 4A device, promises lowest power dissipation
TRINAMIC expands stepper motor driver line with 4A device, promises lowest power dissipation
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading global developer of motor and motion control technologies, expanded the company's existing product line of micro-stepping motor drives with a new IC that supports
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Date:
07/18/2013
CUI high-isolation DC/DC converters have 105C operating temp for challenging apps
CUI high-isolation DC/DC converters have 105°C operating temp for challenging apps
CUI has introduced a family of low-power board mount dc-dc converters that provides 3000 Vdc I/O isolation and an ultra-wide operating temperature range of -40~105°C for the most demanding applications.
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Date:
07/18/2013
IR Introduces smallest claimed PFC boost IC in a 5-pin SOT-23 package
IR Introduces smallest claimed PFC boost IC in a 5-pin SOT-23 package
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the IRS2505LTRPBF, the industry's smallest power factor correction (PFC) boost IC in a 5-pin SOT23
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Date:
07/18/2013
iWatt's iW7019 8-channel LED backlight driver serves next-generation TVs.
iWatt's iW7019 8-channel LED backlight driver serves next-generation TVs.
iWatt, a leading provider of digital-centric power management integrated circuits (ICs), debuted its latest 8-channel LED backlight driver designed to deliver better screen performance and lower cost
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Date:
07/18/2013
E-Mon announces BACNet and LonWorks certification for smart meters
E-Mon announces BACNet and LonWorks certification for smart meters
E-Mon, an electric submetering market leader and manufacturer of the widely installed E-Mon D-Mon® product line, announced that several models in the company's advanced meter family were certified
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Date:
07/17/2013
Microsemi radiation-hardened linear regulators target space, commercial aviation, and defense apps
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, added two new ultra-low dropout (ULDO) linear point-of-load (POL) regulators
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Date:
07/17/2013
Allegro MicroSystem's synchronous buck regulator IC drives automotive power applications
Allegro MicroSystem's synchronous buck regulator IC drives automotive power applications
The A8650 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a robust synchronous buck regulator IC designed for automotive power-supply applications in areas such as instrument clusters, HVAC, navigation, and audio
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Date:
07/17/2013
AVX Intros mini frameless tantalum poly capacitors for consumer apps
AVX Intros mini frameless tantalum poly capacitors for consumer apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new series of miniature, Frameless®, tantalum polymer SMD capacitors. Utilizing proprietary FRAMELESS™
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Date:
07/17/2013
Photoflash driver from ams improves picture quality in smartphone cameras
ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, launched an 8A LED flash driver that provides a photo flash light output at least four times brighter than flash systems commonly
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Date:
07/17/2013
AMETEK RECon 1000V modular PV inverter is UL 1741 certified
AMETEK RECon 1000V modular PV inverter is UL 1741 certified
AMETEK Solidstate Controls, a leader in highly customized uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems and industrial power inverters, now offers the RECon 1000V UL Modular PV inverter, manufactured
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Date:
07/16/2013
PairFET devices target for telecom and advanced computing apps
PairFET devices target for telecom and advanced computing apps
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, released the AON6970 and AON6978, high power density 30V PairFET™ devices,
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Date:
07/16/2013
BVN precision resistor uses 25% less space and is ideal for installation on DCB ceramics
BVN precision resistor uses 25% less space and is ideal for installation on DCB ceramics
Isabellenhütte has added the BVN four-terminal resistor to its measuring resistor range. It is exceptional due to its small size of between 3.3 and 4 millimetres plus its extremely low temperature
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Date:
07/16/2013
Power unit used to operate wheelchair lifts can be repurposed for other apps
Power unit used to operate wheelchair lifts can be repurposed for other apps
Butler Mobility uses a high-quality, high-tech power lift for its inclined platform wheelchair lift. That same superior power unit can also be used for many other applications and purposes. In addition
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Date:
07/16/2013
DC/DC converter from Diodes Incorporated saves space in LED lighting apps
DC/DC converter from Diodes Incorporated saves space in LED lighting apps
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a miniature DC-DC converter supporting boost, buck and voltage-inverting circuit topologies for LED lighting and general-purpose power management applications.
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Date:
07/15/2013
Cornell Dubilier expands Quencharc arc-suppression series
Cornell Dubilier expands Quencharc arc-suppression series
Cornell Dubilier announced that it has expanded its Quencharc®, Q/QRL Series of arc suppressors to include 3 times as many ratings and values as it had previously offered. Dubbed with the trade
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Date:
07/15/2013
Phihong releases 5W USB adapter for personal electronics
Phihong releases 5W USB adapter for personal electronics
Phihong, a leading supplier of OEM power solutions, has introduced a low-cost, 5W, fixed blade, USB power adapter for personal electronics. Designated the PSA05A, the new USB wall plug adapter is
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Date:
07/15/2013
ACS maximizes throughput in force-control applications
ACS Motion Control, a leading provider of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control solutions, offers smart motion systems that decrease cycle times and increase throughput in a smaller, low
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Date:
07/15/2013
TI introduces flexible, fully-integrated IO-LINK PHY with fault protection
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new family of fully-integrated IO-LINK physical (PHY) layer devices, replacing discrete implementations and providing a great level of flexibility. The SN65HVD101
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Date:
07/15/2013
Lattice presents latest automotive-grade FPGAs as smallest available
Lattice Semiconductor announced the introduction of a new AEC-Q100-certified automotive family, the LA-LatticeECP3™, which includes 6 devices. The new family leverages Lattice's expertise in low
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Date:
07/13/2013
TDK LGJ series high-reliability power inductors now at Mouser Electronics
TDK LGJ series high-reliability power inductors now at Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, Inc. offers TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors with an anti-counterfeit verification system. TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors feature an inductance
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Date:
07/13/2013
Linear's 10A Module step-down regulator delivers full current a 86% efficiency at up to 83C ambient
Linear's 10A μModule step-down regulator delivers full current a 86% efficiency at up to 83°C ambient
Linear Technology announced the LTM4649, a 10A step-down μModule® regulator with high operating efficiency and low temperature rise in a 9mm x 15mm x 4.92mm BGA (ball grid array) package. The LTM4649
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Date:
07/13/2013
SiTime's latest MEMS resonators claim to outperform quartz
SiTime's latest MEMS resonators claim to outperform quartz
Until recently, all MEMS oscillators used compensation circuitry to stabilize the output frequency over temperature. SiTime's TempFlat MEMS oscillators eliminate temperature compensation, resulting
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Date:
07/12/2013
IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM adds analysis tools integration and power optimization possibilities
IAR Systems launched a updated version of its embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM®. Version 6.60 adds possibilities for running Power Debugging on all ARM cores, as well
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Date:
07/12/2013
Innovative smart-meter device simplifies interoperability
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has presented the ST75MM as the first smart-meter IC to have built-in support for the
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Date:
07/11/2013
Motor pre-driver from Diodes Incorporated simplifies speed control
Motor pre-driver from Diodes Incorporated simplifies speed control
The ZXBM1021 single-phase, brushless, DC motor pre-driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a small, feature-rich variable speed control solution for cooling fans, blowers, extractors, motors
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Date:
07/11/2013
Panasonic SMT current-sensing shunt resistors minimize power consumption and save space
Panasonic SMT current-sensing shunt resistors minimize power consumption and save space
Now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, ERJ series SMD current sensing shunt resistors from Panasonic have low resistance
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Date:
07/11/2013
RS Components adds high-efficiency switching regulators from Analog Devices
RS Components adds high-efficiency switching regulators from Analog Devices
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is now stocking the ADP2384 4A and ADP2386 6A 20 V synchronous step-down
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Date:
07/11/2013
Nujira foundry partnership with TowerJazz to produce power-saving envelope-tracking IC for 4G apps
Nujira, a leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, and TowerJazz, a specialty foundry leader, announced their partnership agreement will include production of Nujira's latest NCT-L1300 Coolteq.L
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Date:
07/10/2013
TDK-Lambda GWS500 power supply family expands with two low output voltage models
TDK-Lambda GWS500 power supply family expands with two low output voltage models
TDK extended the TDK-Lambda GWS500 family of power supplies with the addition of two low output voltage models. Combining the same high efficiency, high power density and low standby power characteristics
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Date:
07/10/2013
Class D amplifier from Apex Microtechnology improves power delivery for brush-type motors
Class D amplifier from Apex Microtechnology improves power delivery for brush-type motors
Focusing on improving output efficiencies for Class D "switching" amplifiers used to drive brush-type motors, Apex Microtechnology, Inc, has introduced the SA160DP. Designed as a complete H-bridge
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Date:
07/10/2013
Eltek Flatpack S 1800W rectifier boasts high power density
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency (HE) power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects announced an extension to their Flatpack S family with the launch
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Date:
07/10/2013
Silicon Labs' MEMS-based oscillators presented as most highly integrated available
Silicon Labs' MEMS-based oscillators presented as most highly integrated available
Silicon Labs' MEMS-based oscillators, presented as the industry's most highly integrated, are designed to replace general-purpose crystal oscillators (XOs) in cost-sensitive, low-power and high-volume
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Date:
07/10/2013
TDK claims world's smallest SMD pulse tansformer for LAN applications
TDK claims world's smallest SMD pulse tansformer for LAN applications
TDK released the ALT3232M, presented as the world's smallest SMD pulse transformer for LAN applications, measuring 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 mm3. 30% lower in volume and footprint than previous products, the
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Date:
07/09/2013
Low-capacitance varistors offer fast response
Low-capacitance varistors offer fast response
The ZVX Series SMD varistor is a great choice for fast response transient voltage suppression due to its low capacitance. Lower capacitance is required to eliminate possible distortion of data signals
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Date:
07/09/2013
Glassman FL Series high-voltage DC power suppllies boast high density in a 1U size
Glassman FL Series high-voltage DC power suppllies boast high density in a 1U size
The 1.5kW FL Series Floating Output' high voltage programmable DC power supplies from Glassman Europe feature fully-floating outputs which can be biased as either positive or negative output supplies.
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Date:
07/09/2013
Plug Power claims industry's highest capacity fuel cell for material handling apps
Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, announced the GenDrive Series 1000 product family has a new member, the GenDrive 1900. It is Plug Power's highest-power fuel cell yet
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Date:
07/08/2013
NXP claims industry's lowest power logic product family
NXP Semiconductors introduced the AXP logic family, designed for high-performance low-voltage and low-power applications. The AXP family is fully specified at the 0.8-volt supply range, making it
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Date:
07/08/2013
IDT power management solution validated for Intel Atom-based apps
IDT power management solution validated for Intel Atom-based apps
Integrated Device Technology delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, announced that it has developed and validated an intelligent, scalable, and distributed power management solution
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Date:
07/08/2013
High-voltage chip capacitors offer significantly extended useable voltage range
High-voltage chip capacitors offer significantly extended useable voltage range
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has surpassed previous milestones with the introduction of the new TCJ 100V and 125V tantalum polymer capacitors.
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Date:
07/08/2013
Battery-free wireless switch tag tracks open/close status
Battery-free wireless switch tag tracks open/close status
The X1GLADIO from Farsens is a battery-free RFID switch. These tags are compatible with commercial EPC C1G2 readers and communicate a unique ID and the associated switch status data without the need
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Date:
07/07/2013
AVX sealed tantalum polymer capacitors address aerospace/hi-rel apps
AVX sealed tantalum polymer capacitors address aerospace/hi-rel apps
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the availability of its new TCH Series hermetically sealed tantalum polymer chip capacitors
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Date:
07/07/2013
Molex extends its CMC series with a 28-circuit, high-current, right-angle header
Molex has expanded its CMC product line with the introduction of a 28-circuit, right-angle header. The new CMC header mates with the Molex 28-circuit female power connector to offer automotive harness
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Date:
07/05/2013
Luso now offers low-power 5W AC/DC converters from CTC
Luso now offers low-power 5W AC/DC converters from CTC
Luso Electronics Distribution announced availability of a series of small 5W AC-DC converters from CTC that offer DC outputs ranging from 3.3V up to 25V and power efficiencies of up 80%. Dual-output
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Date:
07/05/2013
Linear's LED Driver includes an Internal PWM generator
Linear's LED Driver includes an Internal PWM generator
The LT3955, a DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator with an internal 3.5A switch, is now available from Linear Technology. The device's internal
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Date:
07/05/2013
Sorensen benchtop power supply delivers up to 500V for multiple test applications
Sorensen benchtop power supply delivers up to 500V for multiple test applications
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, has added to its Sorensen SG Series high-power DC power supply line with the introduction of the new Sorensen SG
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Date:
07/05/2013
KEMET expands its SMT high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor portfolio
KEMET expands its SMT high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor portfolio
KEMET announced the expansion of its surface-mount high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) portfolio. In order to meet the growing demand for higher capacitance in surface mount high voltage
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Date:
07/05/2013
BMZ batteries at the Atlantic Design & Manufacturing Show (PSDTV)
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Date:
07/03/2013
eGaN FET Demonstration Board eases development efforts
eGaN FET Demonstration Board eases development efforts
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9107, a fully functional buck power conversion demonstration circuit. This board is a 9 V-28 V input to 3.3 V, 15 A maximum output current,
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Date:
07/02/2013
Constant-current controller serves offline LED driver applications
Constant-current controller serves offline LED driver applications
The XC9401 is a highly efficient step-down constant-current controller for offline LED driver applications that can operate from 85VAC to 270VAC. The XC9401 uses a constant off-time control method
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Date:
07/02/2013
Compact self-powered DC panel mount voltmeter suits battery monitoring
Compact self-powered DC panel mount voltmeter suits battery monitoring
Murata recently released the compact DMR20-10-DCM "nanoMeter" self-powered auto-ranging DC voltmeter designed for mounting in an industry-standard "oiltight" 30 and 30.5 mm / 1.2 inch round panel
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Date:
07/02/2013
Rutronik offers BYD intelligent power modules with enhanced system reliability
BYD's latest IPM (Intelligent Power Modules) offer high performance in a compact housing, combining optimized circuit protection and driver serving low-loss IGBTs. They target low-power inverter-driven
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07/02/2013
Stackpole's anti-surge resistors handle pulses up to 10KV
Stackpole's anti-surge resistors handle pulses up to 10KV
Stackpole Electronics' ASR / SPR Series of anti-surge metal-film resistors are designed to withstand high voltage pulses. Working voltage for the ASR and SPR ranges from 1150 to 4000 volts with overload
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Date:
07/02/2013
Fairchild explains how GreenBridge technology can replace diode bridges at PCIM 2013 (Video)
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Mike Speed of Fairchild explains their latest GreenBridge high-efficiency replacement
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Date:
07/01/2013
Gaia Converter to exhibit advanced power conversion products at DSEI 2013
Gaia Converter to exhibit advanced power conversion products at DSEI 2013
Gaia Converter, a leading manufacturer of modular power components, will be exhibiting at this year's DSEI - the world's leading defence and security exhibition. Gaia will be displaying its extensive
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Date:
07/01/2013
Leakage-detection IC for automotive apps leads industry
Leakage-detection IC for automotive apps leads industry
ROHM recently developed an automotive-grade leakage detection IC designed specifically for AC inverters and chargers for AC outlets in electric and hybrid vehicles. The BD9582F-M features a wide operating
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Date:
07/01/2013
TI's Li-Ion battery fuel gauge IC promises to boost battery run-time in portable medical and industrial devices
TI's Li-Ion battery fuel gauge IC promises to boost battery run-time in portable medical and industrial devices
Texas Instruments introduced what they believe is the industry's smallest and most accurate Li-Ion battery fuel gauge integrated circuit, the bq27421, which boosts battery run-time in portable medical
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Date:
07/01/2013
Z+ Series programmable power supplies includes 600W models
Z+ Series programmable power supplies includes 600W models
TDK announced that 600W models have been added to its TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Complementing the Z+200, Z+400 and Z+800 ranges, these 600W programmable power supplies
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Date:
07/01/2013
C&K's microminiature side-actuated switch increases operating life
C&K's microminiature side-actuated switch increases operating life
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed an SMT side-actuated switch series that increases
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Date:
07/01/2013
Premier Magnetics offers transformers optimized for Power Integrations latest TOPSwitch line
Premier Magnetics offers transformers optimized for Power Integrations' latest TOPSwitch™ line
Premier Magnetics, a leading producer of high-quality magnetic components for switch-mode power supplies (SMPSs), dc-dc converters and data communications applications, announced its POL-HX Series
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Date:
07/01/2013
AVX glass-encapsulated varistors provide advanced circuit protection
AVX glass-encapsulated varistors provide advanced circuit protection
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded both its TransGuard® and Automotive TransGuard® Series multilayer varistors to include
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Date:
06/29/2013
Microchip's low-power op amps extend battery life
Microchip's low-power op amps extend battery life
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a new nine-member low-power, general-purpose operational amplifier (op amp) family—the
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Date:
06/29/2013
ALD dual EPAD MOSFET arrays expand dynamic current range to eight orders of magnitude
ALD dual EPAD MOSFET arrays expand dynamic current range to eight orders of magnitude
Advanced Linear Devices (ALD), a leader in innovative analog semiconductors, announced an industry breakthrough in small signal, low power Dual MOSFET devices by expanding dynamic current range to
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Date:
06/28/2013
Yageo high-voltage MLCCs boast exceptional performance at high frequencies
Yageo high-voltage MLCCs boast exceptional performance at high frequencies
Yageo's high voltage surface mount multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components.
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Date:
06/28/2013
Microprecision industrial double-break switch available in IP67- ahnd IP68-rated versions
Microprecision industrial double-break switch available in IP67- ahnd IP68-rated versions
Microprecision is introducing a variation of its industrial high-current switches of the MP200 series. The new MP220 has a single pole double break electrical circuit, which allows to double break
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Date:
06/27/2013
Active surge protection filter module complies with DEF STAN 61-5 issue 6 load dump requirement
Active surge protection filter module complies with DEF STAN 61-5 issue 6 load dump requirement
XP Power announced the release of the DSF226 filter and surge protection module specifically designed for use in 28 VDC input defense applications. The encapsulated metal cased unit is capable
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Date:
06/27/2013
Peratech's QTC Ultra Touch screen technology extends device battery life
Peratech's QTC Ultra Touch screen technology extends device battery life
Peratech, innovators in touch technology, has used its recently-launched QTC™ Ultra Sensor to create a touch screen solution for OLED displays for phones, monitors and large interactive displays.
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Date:
06/27/2013
Screw-terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors suit high voltage & high ripple-current apps
Screw-terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors suit high voltage & high ripple-current apps
KEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminium, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has announced the release of its new ALS60/61 Screw Terminal Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors.
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Date:
06/27/2013
Novel energy-harvesting system improves efficiency of household steam heating (PSDtv)
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Date:
06/27/2013
Piezo-MEMS vibration energy harvesters enable SmartMesh IP wireless sensor network
Piezo-MEMS vibration energy harvesters enable SmartMesh IP wireless sensor network
MicroGen Systems announced today that vibration-energy-harvesting BOLT™ Power Cells enabled a live wireless sensor network (WSN) using Linear Technology's Dust Networks LTC5800-IPM SmartMesh™ IP mote-on-chip.
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Date:
06/26/2013
Full-featured load switches tout economy and size
Full-featured load switches tout economy and size
Silego Technology is introducing two new GreenFET3 load switch products, the SLG59M1495V and SLG59M1512V. SLG59M1512V is a dual channel load switch that is packaged in an ultra-small single 8 pin
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Date:
06/26/2013
Atmel releases low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller family
Atmel releases low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller family
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, renleased the Atmel® SAM D20, the first series in a new family of embedded Flash microcontrollers based on the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor
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Date:
06/26/2013
Synchronous buck/boost converter available in high-temp H Grade & high-rel MP Grade
Synchronous buck/boost converter available in high-temp H Grade & high-rel MP Grade
Linear Technology released high-temperature H-grade (-40°C to 150°C junction temperature) and high-reliability MP-grade (-55°C to 150°C) version of the LTC3115-1 in a 20-lead thermally enhanced TSSOP
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Date:
06/26/2013
LYTSwitch-0 highly-integrated LED-driver ICs target low-power LED bulbs
LYTSwitch-0 highly-integrated LED-driver ICs target low-power LED bulbs
Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, introduced its LYTSwitch™-0 ICs, a new series of devices within the LYTSwitch family, offering a unique combination
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Date:
06/26/2013
Safety design kit helps ease development for safety-critical applications
Texas Instruments, in collaboration with Hitex Development Tools, introduced the SafeTI™ Hitex Safety Kit, enabling developers to evaluate SafeTI components for use in their designs requiring compliance
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Date:
06/25/2013
Tektronix shows their latest modular power analyzer at PCIM 2013 (Video)
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Ken Price of Tektronix demonstrates and explains their latest modular power
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Date:
06/25/2013
RS Components now offers StrongIRFET power MOSFETs for industrial applications
RS Components now offers StrongIRFET power MOSFETs for industrial applications
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is now stocking the StrongIRFET™ power MOSFET family from International Rectifier,
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Date:
06/25/2013
Rutronik now stocks Samsung X7R high-performance capacitors
Rutronik now stocks Samsung X7R high-performance capacitors
Samsung Electro-Mechanics presents the new X7R capacitor with class 2 X7R ceramic, 10μF and a rated voltage of 25V. The MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) in size 0805 targets industrial high capacitance
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Date:
06/25/2013
Compact highly efficient power supplies from Rohm address automotive apps
Compact highly efficient power supplies from Rohm address automotive apps
ROHM has announced the development of compact, high efficiency power supplies designed to drive DDR memory, microcontrollers, and other components in car applications. The BD905xx series integrates
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Date:
06/25/2013
Richardson RFPD now carries SiC Six-Pack power module from Cree
Richardson RFPD now carries SiC Six-Pack power module from Cree
Richardson RFPD announced the availability of the new Silicon Carbide (SiC) six-pack (three phase) power module from Cree. The CCS050M12CM2 is the industry's first commercially available SiC six-pack
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Date:
06/24/2013
CamSemi launches first PSS controller to use advanced BJT drive scheme
CamSemi launches first PSS controller to use advanced BJT drive scheme
CamSemi has announced recent advances in the company's bipolar transistor (BJT) drive scheme and the first of a generation of Primary Side Sensing (PSS) controllers to exploit these developments.
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Date:
06/24/2013
Robust linear regulator provides current & temperature monitor outputs
Robust linear regulator provides current & temperature monitor outputs
Linear Technology announced the release of the LT3081, a rugged 1.5A wide input voltage range linear regulator with key usability, monitoring and protection features. The device has an extended safe
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Date:
06/24/2013
Rugged adjustable voltage regulator accepts up to 30V and handles up to 100mA
Rugged adjustable voltage regulator accepts up to 30V and handles up to 100mA
CISSOID, a leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, expands its STAR product family with CHT-RIGEL, an adjustable voltage regulator for embedded power supplies in applications that must
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Date:
06/24/2013
Integrated high-voltage regulator transistors from Diodes Incorporated improve power density
Integrated high-voltage regulator transistors from Diodes Incorporated improve power density
The ZXTR2000 family of high-voltage regulators from Diodes Incorporated boosts power-circuit densities through reductions in component count and footprint by monolithically integrating a transistor,
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Date:
06/24/2013
Zone 1 power connectors suit AdvancedTCA systems
Zone 1 power connectors suit AdvancedTCA systems
ept offers an ATCA Zone 1 Power Connector with 8 power contacts and 22 or 26 signal contacts. Utilizing a novel selective-plating process, ept maximizes contact reliability with heavy gold over
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Date:
06/24/2013
Vitreous enamel-coated wirewound resistors serve high-power motor & industrial apps
Vitreous enamel-coated wirewound resistors serve high-power motor & industrial apps
Stackpole's EWT Series of vitreous enamel-coated tubular wirewounds are a good choice for high power load dump applications. The EWT Series is available in power ratings from 12 watts up to 1300
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Date:
06/22/2013
Ericsson regulated quarter-brick Module delivers 750W for high-power datacom apps
Ericsson regulated quarter-brick Module delivers 750W for high-power datacom apps
Based on Ericsson's industry-leading hybrid-regulated topology, the PKM-NH platform can deliver up to 750W and is optimized for datacom board applications that have a 52V/54V system bus distribution
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Date:
06/22/2013
Microsemi's System Builder Design Tool addresses ARM-based SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA Designs
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced SmartFusion®2 SoC FPGA users can now benefit from its newly released
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Date:
06/21/2013
Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs enable up to 70% power savings
Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs enable up to 70% power savings
Altera has introduced its Generation 10 FPGAs and SoCs (system-on-chip), offering system developers breakthrough levels of performance and power efficiencies. Generation 10 devices are optimized based
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Date:
06/20/2013
DP800 series DC power supplies from Rigol tout system monitoring & analysis capabilities
DP800 series DC power supplies from Rigol tout system monitoring & analysis capabilities
Rigol Technologies, Inc., introduces the latest in their line of DC power supplies, the DP800 series. Featuring advanced monitor, analysis and control capabilities, the DP800 series delivers a combination
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Date:
06/20/2013
Temperature-protection fusing resistors safely interrupt open circuits up to AC250V
Temperature-protection fusing resistors safely interrupt open circuits up to AC250V
KOA Speer announces their latest development in resistors, the TPR series temperature protection fusing resistors. TPR series resistors safely interrupt open circuits up to AC250V voltage and completely
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Date:
06/20/2013
Power monitor module enables designers to find and kill underperforming code in real time
Power monitor module enables designers to find and kill underperforming code in real time
Microchip announces the MPLAB® REAL ICE™ Power Monitor Module, which enables designers to identify and eliminate code that consumes high current, in real time. Combined with the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit
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Date:
06/20/2013
Dual-channel push-button reset controllers for portable applications claim as smallest available
Texas Instruments introduced two tiny push-button reset controllers for space-constrained, power-sensitive applications such as pedometers, fitness bands, cell phones and tablets. The dual-channel
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Date:
06/20/2013
Very compact high-efficiency supplies from Rohm target automotive apps
Very compact high-efficiency supplies from Rohm target automotive apps
ROHM has announced the development of compact, high efficiency power supplies designed to drive DDR memory, microcontrollers, and other components in car applications. The BD905xx series integrates
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Date:
06/19/2013
CUI medical power supplies now have IEC 60601-1 3rd edition medical safety certification
CUI medical power supplies now have IEC 60601-1 3rd edition medical safety certification
CUI announced its range of medical power supplies has received IEC 60601-1 3rd edition medical safety certifications. The certification covers 17 product families ranging from 15 W to 400 W, easing
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Date:
06/19/2013
Vishay FRED recovery rectifiers reduce losses in consumer products and electronic ballasts
Vishay FRED recovery rectifiers reduce losses in consumer products and electronic ballasts
Vishay Intertechnology introduced 10 solderable FRED Pt® Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers that include the industry's first 3 A devices in the SMA package, 3 A and 4 A devices in the SMB
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Date:
06/19/2013
Efficient IGBTs deliver higher power density for motor drive and UPS apps
Efficient IGBTs deliver higher power density for motor drive and UPS apps
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced a family of rugged 1200V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for industrial motor drive and
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Date:
06/19/2013
TVS diode array from Littelfuse reduces clamping voltage up to 35%
TVS diode array from Littelfuse reduces clamping voltage up to 35%
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the SP3051-04HTG Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diode Array (SPA® Diode), their latest addition to the lightning surge devices in the
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Date:
06/19/2013
Microsemi releases highly-integrated low-power IGLOO2 FPGA
Microsemi releases highly-integrated low-power IGLOO2 FPGA
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, unveiled its IGLOO®2 field programmable gate array (FPGA) family for industrial,
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Date:
06/18/2013
Ioxus expands iCAP ultracapacitor line with a 1200F cell
Ioxus, a manufacturer of performance ultracapacitor technology for the automotive and transportation industries, introduced a 1200 Farad (F) cell to its portfolio of high performance ultracapacitors.
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Date:
06/18/2013
PEAK electronics expands mini converter series with 30W, 40W, and 50W models
PEAK electronics expands mini converter series with 30W, 40W, and 50W models
PEAK electronics has expanded its proven 2:1 DC/DC converter series with additional 30, 40 and 50 W power types targeting applications in industrial control, electrical power, instrumentation, telecommunications,
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Date:
06/18/2013
Step-down converter touts very low quiescent current
Step-down converter touts very low quiescent current
Linear Technology announces the LT3995, a 3A, 60V step-down switching regulator, requiring only 2.7μA of quiescent current. The LT3995's 4.3V to 60V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive,
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Date:
06/18/2013
Chipscale Schottky from Diodes Incorporated can double power density
Chipscale Schottky from Diodes Incorporated can double power density
With the introduction of its first wafer level chip scale packaged Schottky, Diodes Incorporated is providing smartphone and tablet designs with an alternative to miniature DFN0603 devices that offers
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Date:
06/18/2013
Integrated secure authenticator simplifies interconnect complexity in medical and industrial apps
Integrated secure authenticator simplifies interconnect complexity in medical and industrial apps
Maxim Integrated announced that it is now sampling the DS28E35 DeepCover® Secure Authenticator, a highly secure cryptographic solution for a host controller to authenticate peripherals. The DS28E35
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Date:
06/17/2013
Cyntech Components offers space-saving circular push-pull connectors from Yamaichi Electronics
Cyntech Components offers space-saving circular push-pull connectors from Yamaichi Electronics
Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, now carries the Y-Circ P connector series from Yamaichi Electronics. This metal-bodied circular connector
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Date:
06/17/2013
Texas Instruments demonstrates the BeagleBone Black computer at Design West 2013 (Video)
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Carlos Betancourt, an engineer for TI's Sitara processors, explains the features
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Date:
06/17/2013
Toshibas latest optocouplers deliver increased isolation in a smaller package
Toshiba's latest optocouplers deliver increased isolation in a smaller package
Toshiba Electronics Europe has released two Triac-output optoocouplers that provide reinforced voltage and electrical noise insulation in an ultra-miniature SO6 double-mould package. The TLP265J and
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Date:
06/17/2013
Riedon CHR and HVS chip resistors offer high-temperature performance
Riedon CHR and HVS chip resistors offer high-temperature performance
Targeting the demanding requirements of medical and aerospace applications and operating in the extreme environments encountered in the oil and gas industries, for magnetic resonance scanners, aircraft
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Date:
06/17/2013
Murata GA3 reduced-volume safety capacitors now available from TTI
Murata GA3 reduced-volume safety capacitors now available from TTI
Murata GA3 series safety capacitors are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. GB, GD and GF versions of the Murata
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Date:
06/17/2013
Phase-change material simplifies and speeds assembly of heat-generating electronics
Phase-change material simplifies and speeds assembly of heat-generating electronics
Universal Science, a specialist designer and manufacturer of thermal management materials, has introduced a new phase-change material that has a thermal conductivity of 3.5 W/mk. This high level of
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Date:
06/14/2013
Temperature Controller offers data retrieval capabilities
Temperature Controller offers data retrieval capabilities
Oven Industries announces the 5R1-1400 AC Temperature Controller with the integrated potentiometers or via a PC through the TTL level UART Communication port. This compact design measuring two and
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Date:
06/13/2013
Cornell Dubilier expands its low ESR aluminum polymer capacitor lines
Cornell Dubilier Electronics announced its product line expansion of types SPCX and SPSX surface mount aluminum polymer capacitors. Both series are now available with lower ESR and higher capacitance
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Date:
06/13/2013
LGA-packaged MOSFETs aid efficiency and battery life in space-limited smartphones and tablets
ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, has introduced two MOSFET devices designed for use in smartphone and tablet PC applications where they provide a crucial part of the Lithium
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Date:
06/13/2013
Nitronex GaN-on-Silicon discrete HEMT devices handle up to 100 Watts
Nitronex GaN-on-Silicon discrete HEMT devices handle up to 100 Watts
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, broadband, and industrial & scientific
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Date:
06/13/2013
Three-phase MOSFET motor control IC can support load currents in excess of 150A
Three-phase MOSFET motor control IC can support load currents in excess of 150A
The A4915 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a 3-phase MOSFET motor control IC that is designed for pulse-width-modulated (PWM) current control of 3-phase brushless DC motors. The A4915 is capable
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Date:
06/12/2013
DC/DC converter series from CUI powers IGBT gate drivers
DC/DC converter series from CUI powers IGBT gate drivers
CUI has launched a line of board-mount DC/DC converters for IGBT gate drivers. Devices in the VQA series provide short circuit protection with 3000 Vac input to output isolation (4242 Vdc), and are
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Date:
06/12/2013
KEMET adds three tantalum chip capacitor series
KEMET adds three tantalum chip capacitor series
KEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminium, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced the release of three additional series of tantalum chip capacitors: T488 Small Case
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Date:
06/12/2013
Murata adds MLCCs with guaranteed operating temperatures of 105°C and 125°C
Murata today announced that they have commercialized the world's first 0402-size (1005-size metric 1.0 x 0.5mm) 1μF monolithic ceramic capacitor with a guaranteed operating temperature of 105°C (X6S)
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Date:
06/12/2013
RS Components stocks latest high-efficiency super junction MOSFETs from Fuji Electric
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is stocking the latest devices in the Super J-MOS MOSFET series from Fuji Electric. The
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Date:
06/12/2013
Surge protectors shield against multiple events at frequencies from 50Hz to 200kHz
Surge protectors shield against multiple events at frequencies from 50Hz to 200kHz
STRVS repetitive voltage surge-protection devices from STMicroelectronics come with all the information engineers need to optimize circuit protection and meet cost and energy-efficiency targets. To
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Date:
06/11/2013
Toshiba expands family of ultra-mini load switches
Toshiba expands family of ultra-mini load switches
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its family of ultra-miniature, low-power CMOS load switch ICs. The TCK106G, TCK107G and TCK108G belong to the family of 1A switches that help to reduce the
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Date:
06/11/2013
GreenPeak end-node solution empowers economical low-energy ZigBee-based smart-home apps
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading low power RF-semiconductor company, announced the availability of a low-cost and low-power ZigBee solution for end nodes in Smart Home systems, allowing Operators
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Date:
06/11/2013
Low-noise LDO offers programmable current limit & diagnostic information
Low-noise LDO offers programmable current limit & diagnostic information
Linear Technology released the LT3055, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator offering precision, programmable current limit and diagnostic capability. The device delivers
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Date:
06/11/2013
EPCOS axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors serve in automotive electronics
EPCOS axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors serve in automotive electronics
TDK unveiled a series of rugged EPCOS axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive electronics. These components are distinguished by their very high ripple current capability and vibration
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Date:
06/11/2013
Millennial Research begins shipping modular generator systems
Millennial Research Corporation (MRC), a privately held, Tulsa, Oklahoma-based developer and manufacturer of modular electric motor and generator technology, announced it has officially begun
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Date:
06/10/2013
Gresham Power UPS targets Naval applications
Gresham Power UPS targets Naval applications
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based Naval power conversion and distribution specialist, announces the release of the 1RCQ10KA, 10KVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Naval applications.
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Date:
06/10/2013
EPCOS reduced-volume film capacitors now available at Mouser Electronics
EPCOS reduced-volume film capacitors now available at Mouser Electronics
EPCOS B3267xP Metallized Polypropylene (MKP) Film Capacitors are 40% smaller than the current product and offer other significant features including very high ripple and peak current, high frequency
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Date:
06/10/2013
High-temperature multilayer stacked capacitors suit commercial & automotive apps
KEMET's High Temperature KPS HT Series multilayer stacked capacitors have an X8L dielectric and a novel lead-frame technology to vertically stack one or two multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs)
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Date:
06/10/2013
Ideal diode bridge controller minimizes rectifier heat & voltage loss
Ideal diode bridge controller minimizes rectifier heat & voltage loss
Linear Technology introduced the LT4320 ideal diode bridge controller for 9V to 72V systems, replacing each of the four diodes in a full-wave bridge rectifier with a low loss N-channel MOSFET to significantly
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Date:
06/10/2013
TI fast-charge technology gets more life out of a Li-Ion battery
TI fast-charge technology gets more life out of a Li-Ion battery
Texas Instruments introduced two power management chipsets with TI's patented new MaxLife™ fast-charge technology, which allows consumers to charge single-cell Li-Ion batteries faster and experience
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Date:
06/07/2013
Gen2 650-V ultrafast diodes reduce switching losses
Gen2 650-V ultrafast diodes reduce switching losses
Vishay Intertechnology released 11 new Gen2 650 V FRED Pt® Ultrafast diodes. The "H" family of bare die devices, suitable for applications working above 40 kHz, combine extremely fast and soft recovery
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Date:
06/07/2013
Rugged 50W power transistor touts extreme-environment performance
Rugged 50W power transistor touts extreme-environment performance
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, cable TV, and industrial & scientific
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Date:
06/07/2013
Stackpole's RAF flat-termination chip resistor arrays offer size and weight reduction
The RAF Series from Stackpole is a small size chip resistor array consisting of two or four isolated 0201 equivalent resistors in a single rectangular shaped chip with no scallops or holes. By removing
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Date:
06/07/2013
Mersen NH-Switchgear for arctic temperatures safe at minus 40 degrees Celsius
Mersen NH-Switchgear for arctic temperatures safe at minus 40 degrees Celsius
Very low temperature can lead to embrittlement of plastics and metals, restrict the functionality of switches and fusegear or make them unsafe. This may even render them inoperable and they can become
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Date:
06/06/2013
Vector motor-control MCU benefits variable-speed brushless DC motor control apps
Vector motor-control MCU benefits variable-speed brushless DC motor control apps
Toshiba expands their TX03 series microcontroller (MCU) family with the launch of its newest TMPM375FSDMG device. Based on the ARM® Cortex®- M3 core, the TMPM375FSDMG MCU implements a next-generation
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Date:
06/06/2013
Energy-efficient low-loss inductive components suit solar power inverter circuits
Energy-efficient low-loss inductive components suit solar power inverter circuits
At this year's Intersolar in Munich, Germany, SMP shows inductive components or solar power inverters. The chokes are compact and low-loss with low stray fields and facilitate outstanding inverter
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Date:
06/06/2013
Boost IGBT Drivers empower hybrid and electric vehicles
Infineon Technologies introduced its next-generation of high-voltage IGBT gate drivers. Designed for the main inverter of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV), the new EiceDRIVER™ SIL and the EiceDRIVER™
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Date:
06/06/2013
Compact 1-Watt DC/DC converter meets UL60601-1 for medical safety
Murata announced the Murata Power Solutions MEJ1 series of isolated 1 Watt DC-DC converters. Encapsulated in a 7 pin SIP package, the MEJ1 series offers basic and supplementary isolation to the internationally
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Date:
06/06/2013
Ayla Networks unveils interactive platform for next-generation connected devices
Ayla Networks unveils interactive platform for next-generation connected devices
Ayla Networks, a leader in technology and cloud-based services for the Internet of Things, formally unveiled the Ayla Platform, which allows manufacturers and service providers to transform thermostats,
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Date:
06/05/2013
RF power transistors dedicated to 2.45-GHz ISM band for power-transfer apps
RF power transistors dedicated to 2.45-GHz ISM band for power-transfer apps
Could radio-frequency signals become the next major energy source for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications? At the IEEE International Microwave Symposium, NXP Semiconductors N.V.
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Date:
06/05/2013
Multipulse SIDAC devices drive metal-halide lamp ignition circuit
Multipulse SIDAC devices drive metal-halide lamp ignition circuit
Littelfuse,a leader in circuit protection, has introduced the Kxxx1GL Series Multipulse™ SIDAC, a thyristor power control device designed for use in 220-240V AC line installations. The thyristor,
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06/05/2013
Compact universal drive interface module targets traditional +/-10V command servo drives
Compact universal drive interface module targets traditional +/-10V command servo drives
ACS Motion Control, a leading international provider of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control solutions, has developed a compact universal drive interface module for traditional +/-10V command
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06/05/2013
TDK expands automotive-grade C0G mid-voltage MLCC portfolio
TDK expands automotive-grade C0G mid-voltage MLCC portfolio
TDK has expanded its leading portfolio of automotive-grade MLCCs with mid-voltage types featuring C0G temperature characteristics and rated voltages from 100 V to 630 V. The new components in the
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06/05/2013
MEMS-based tunable-capacitor technology improves smartphone antenna performance
Cavendish Kinetics, a leading provider of RF MEMS solutions for improving connectivity between wireless devices and cell towers, announced availability of production samples of its tunable RF capacitors
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06/04/2013
JA Solar unveils Cypress module series
JA Solar Holdings, one of the largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, unveiled its new Cypress module series, made using DuPont(TM) Solamet(R) photovoltaic metallization
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06/04/2013
IGBT devices tout expanded current ratings and efficient high-speed switching capabilities
IGBT devices tout expanded current ratings and efficient high-speed switching capabilities
ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, continues to expand its portfolio of high performance IGBTs targeted at high performance power conversion (HPPC) consumer appliance and industrial
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06/04/2013
CUI introduces next-generation 500 mA DC switching regulator series
CUI introduces next-generation 500 mA DC switching regulator series
CUI announced its 2nd-generation non-isolated dc switching regulator series rated at 500 mA. The company's new P7805-S series implements several upgrades, including an increased power density, efficiency
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06/04/2013
Melexis enhanced LIN communication devices have integrated voltage regulation & watchdog functionality
Melexis enhanced LIN communication devices have integrated voltage regulation & watchdog functionality
The local interconnect network (LIN) bus continues to see widespread adoption in the automotive world. This robust, cost-effective communication protocol allows implementation of many basic networking
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06/04/2013
Farsens releases battery-free pressure sensor tag
Farsens releases battery-free pressure sensor tag
The Vortex1 from Farsens is a battery-free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated pressure data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need of a battery
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Date:
06/03/2013
Eltek's Flatpack S power system offers high-availability power in tight spaces
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced the availability of the Flatpack S, a new high-efficiency
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06/03/2013
Sorensen SG 1000V DC power supply extends capabilities to high-voltage apps
Sorensen SG 1000V DC power supply extends capabilities to high-voltage apps
A leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, AMETEK Programmable Power, has extended its Sorensen SG Series high-power DC power supply line with the introduction of the new SG 1000V, which
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06/03/2013
Precision foil resistors come in leaded and SMT packages
Precision foil resistors come in leaded and SMT packages
Riedon, a specialist manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge, resistive solutions, announces the introduction of two new series of resistors that use Bulk Metal™ Foil technology to deliver superior
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Date:
06/03/2013
100mA synchronous buck converter handles up to 150V input & uses 12A quiescent current
100mA synchronous buck converter handles up to 150V input & uses 12μA quiescent current
Linear Technology released the LTC3639, a 150V input-capable synchronous buck converter that delivers up to 100mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 150V,
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06/03/2013
Qspeed diodes suit high-efficiency & high-frequency secondary rectifier & audio amplifier apps
Qspeed diodes suit high-efficiency & high-frequency secondary rectifier & audio amplifier apps
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, introduced the LQA200 series of 200 V diodes. The company's Qspeed™ high-performance silicon
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06/03/2013
Cree unveils latest GaN HEMT technology at IMS
Cree reports it has surpassed a significant milestone in shipping over two million GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) for cellular telecommunications and is providing game-changing benefits
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Date:
06/03/2013
Highly-integrated piezo haptic driver empowers HD touchscreens
Highly-integrated piezo haptic driver empowers HD touchscreens
Texas Instruments introduced what is claimed as the industry's most highly integrated piezo haptic driver for high-definition (HD) consumer, automotive and industrial touchscreen applications. The
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Date:
05/31/2013
Robust 4-way adjustable direction switch simplifies assembly
Robust 4-way adjustable direction switch simplifies assembly
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a series of 4-way adjustable direction switches
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Date:
05/31/2013
ARCOL silicone-coated axial resistor claims excellent price/performance value
ARCOL silicone-coated axial resistor claims excellent price/performance value
ARCOL Resistors, specialists in resistor technology, now offers the ADS silicone-coated axial resistor family as a more competitively priced alternative to their well-established ACS range of resistors.
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Date:
05/31/2013
Single-stage SSL LED drivers boast exceptional bulb-dimming performance with lower BOM cost
Single-stage SSL LED drivers boast exceptional bulb-dimming performance with lower BOM cost
iWatt, a leading provider of digital-centric power management integrated circuits (ICs), launched its latest single-stage, solid state lighting (SSL) LED drivers to address cost, performance and lifetime
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Date:
05/31/2013
Compact low-side gate drive IC from IR comes in SOT-23-5L Package
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the IRS44273L low-side gate drive IC offering high drive capability in a highly compact SOT-23-5L package. The IRS44273L
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Date:
05/30/2013
IGBT-driver cores from CONCEPT target 10- to 75-kVA inverters and servo drives
IGBT-driver manufacturer CT-Concept Technologie AG, a Power Integrations company, has launched an IGBT-driver core designed to suit inverters operating in the power range from 10-75 kVA. The new dual-channel
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Date:
05/30/2013
Mini dual load switch reduces loss in power-rail management apps
Mini dual load switch reduces loss in power-rail management apps
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced a miniature, ultra-low on-resistance 6A dual load switch. Comprising
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Date:
05/30/2013
Hermetically sealed SMT tantalum hi-rel capacitors from AVX enable payload reduction
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has recently developed new hermetically sealed SMD tantalum polymer hi-rel capacitors offering very low ESR,
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05/30/2013
XMOS explains their xCore multicore microcontroller technology at Design West 2013 (Video)
In this video XMOS explains their xCore multicore microcontroller architecture
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Date:
05/30/2013
MACOM to show highest-power GaN-in-plastic transistors and more at IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium 2013
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM) will showcase a broad portfolio of products for aerospace and defense, wireless backhaul, CATV, and optical communications applications in booth #930 at the IEEE
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Date:
05/30/2013
Highly-integrated PFC IC addresses compact consumer products and computing apps
Highly-integrated PFC IC addresses compact consumer products and computing apps
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, introduced HiperPFS-2, a new family of high-efficiency, active-PFC ICs for offline applications
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Date:
05/29/2013
Vicor expands Picor isolated converter module lineup with high-density solutions
Vicor expands Picor isolated converter module lineup with high-density solutions
Vicor announced an expansion of its ultra high density Picor Cool-Power® PI31xx series of isolated, ZVS-based DC-DC converters optimized for 24 V industrial, 28 V aerospace/defense and/or demanding
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05/29/2013
USB 2.0 hub controller chip includes battery-charging function
USB 2.0 hub controller chip includes battery-charging function
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the development of the μPD720115 USB 2.0 hub controller chip, which supports simultaneous USB communication and
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05/29/2013
Low-cost spectrum analyzer performs pre-compliance testing
Low-cost spectrum analyzer performs pre-compliance testing
RIGOL Technologies introduces options for its best-selling DSA815-TG low-cost spectrum analyzer. This compact instrument is designed for multiple applications, and in combination with an additional
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Date:
05/29/2013
PREMO releases MV inductive coupler kit for smart-grid apps
PREMO releases MV inductive coupler kit for smart-grid apps
The PREMO MV inductive coupler kit for smart-grid apps includes two units of its innovative medium-voltage non-intrusive inductive couplers (Prime & G3 PLC). The MICU 300A-S/LF inductive coupler transmits
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05/29/2013
High-temperature 80V/3A dual-diodes target general apps
High-temperature 80V/3A dual-diodes target general apps
CISSOID, a leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, expands its PLANET family of discrete products with the launch of CHT-AMALTHEA, a medium power, general purpose, dual diode in a hermetically
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05/28/2013
Automotive LED drivers for dashboard applications tout enhanced performance
Texas Instruments introduced next-generation AEC-Q100 qualified automotive LED drivers, feature-packed with what is presented as the industry's highest voltage rating, thermal shutdown protection
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Date:
05/28/2013
High-frequency step-down regulator serves EMC/EMI-sensitive apps
High-frequency step-down regulator serves EMC/EMI-sensitive apps
Exar, a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, expanded its family of low voltage, step down regulators with the addition of the XRP6670.
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Date:
05/28/2013
Three-phase variable-speed power module enables higher torque & increased reliability
Automotive engineers are constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, while at the same time lowering overall system costs. To help designers meet these challenges,
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Date:
05/28/2013
Miniature 30V MOSFETs boast industry-leading RDS(ON)
Miniature 30V MOSFETs boast industry-leading RDS(ON)
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its family of low-voltage, ultra-efficient MOSFETs with two series that claim to deliver the lowest ON resistance (RDS(ON)) in their class. The miniature, 30V
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05/28/2013
ROHM demonstrates second-generation SiC MOSFETs at PCIM 2013
ROHM demonstrates second-generation SiC MOSFETs at PCIM 2013
Adding to its broad range of SiC products, ROHM presented its line-up expansion of high-voltage N-channel SiC (Silicon Carbide) Power MOSFETs at PCIM in Nuremberg. The SCT2xx series without Schottky
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Date:
05/24/2013
STMicro reveals latest power tech for greener Industry and Infrastructure
STMicro reveals latest power tech for greener Industry and Infrastructure
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced its latest generation of energy-efficient power devices that reduce the
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Date:
05/24/2013
KEMET launches line of industrial-grade safety disc capacitors
KEMET launches line of industrial-grade safety disc capacitors
KEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced the release of the new Radial Through-Hole Ceramic Safety Disc Capacitors. Safety
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Date:
05/24/2013
RS Components stocks energy-harvesting Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics
RS Components stocks energy-harvesting Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced availability of the M24LR Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics,
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Date:
05/24/2013
Analog Devices shows their RS-405 digital bus ESD/surge protection tech at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Richard Ansel of Analog Devices demonstrates their RS-405 digital bus ESD/surge
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05/24/2013
Trinamic shows their stepper-motor driver technology at Design West 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Trinamic shows their latest stepper-motor technology, "CoolStep", at the
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Date:
05/23/2013
Murata extends lineup of ultra-compact DC/DC converters
Murata extends lineup of ultra-compact DC/DC converters
Murata announced the LXDC55F and LXDC55K as additions to its LXDC series of ultra-compact DC-DC converters. The step-down devices offer a voltage-trim function that allows adjustment of the output
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05/23/2013
ZOV high-energy varistors from Stackpole offer pulse current capabilities of up to 80kA
ZOV high-energy varistors from Stackpole offer pulse current capabilities of up to 80kA
The ZOV Series of metal oxide varistors from Stackpole Electronics are epoxy-coated square varistors in sizes from 23mm to 60mm. These high-energy varistors come in a single disc, double, triple and
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05/23/2013
Infineon builds portfolio of ICs for hybrid/electric vehicle power
Infineon builds portfolio of ICs for hybrid/electric vehicle power
Infineon Technologies introduced its next generation of high-voltage IGBT gate drivers. Designed for the main inverter of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV), the new EiceDRIVER™ SIL and the EiceDRIVER™
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05/23/2013
TI introduces sensorless, brushless DC motor driver to spin motors instantly
TI introduces sensorless, brushless DC motor driver to spin motors instantly
Texas Instruments expanded its sensorless, brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver portfolio with a new device designed for high efficiency and low noise, which requires a low external component count of
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Date:
05/23/2013
Vishay expands 650V N-Channel power MOSFET Series with devices offering RDS(on) to 30 mohms
Vishay expands 650V N-Channel power MOSFET Series with devices offering RDS(on) to 30 mohms
Vishay Intertechnology added additional 650 V power MOSFETs to its E Series family of devices. These 22 new devices in eight different packages offer an extended on-resistance range from 30 m? to
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05/23/2013
Murata introduces 420W PMBus-compliant quarter-brick converter
Murata introduces 420W PMBus-compliant quarter-brick converter
The UDQ series of isolated digitally controlled DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions incorporate a 32-bit ARM7 processor. The 420-Watt regulated UDQ2204/001 model is the first in a series
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Date:
05/23/2013
Rad-hardened DC/DC conversion devices target space power apps
Rad-hardened DC/DC conversion devices target space power apps
VPT, a HEICO company, announced the availability of a new series of radiation-hardened DC-DC power converters, point of load converters, and EMI filters to power space systems. The SVR Series of space
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Date:
05/23/2013
LED power supply suits hand-held medical and industrial applications
LED power supply suits hand-held medical and industrial applications
BEAR Power Supplies has introduced a compact, high-efficiency DC-DC converter for hand-held LED devices. The 10 x 20 mm power supply incorporates a microprocessor for programmable LED dimming. The
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Date:
05/22/2013
Buck regulator IC offers low quiescent-current standby mode
The A8580 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a buck regulator power-supply IC that offers a high degree of flexibility in input voltage (4 to 40 V), switching frequency (250 kHz to 2.4 MHz), and
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Date:
05/22/2013
Mouser stocking Wurth WE-PP mini push-pull transformers
Mouser Electronics is stocking miniature push-pull transformers from Wurth Electronics designed for use with the Texas Instruments SN6501 transformer driver. WE-PP push-pull transformers are miniature,
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Date:
05/22/2013
Vicor describes their latest integrated ViChip tech at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Maurizio Salato, the director of power systems engineering at Vicor, describes
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Date:
05/22/2013
TDK brochure features EPCOS components for industrial applications
TDK brochure features EPCOS components for industrial applications
TDK Corporation has published an application guide to EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications. This 36-page, full-color brochure includes an overview, photographs and technical information
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Date:
05/21/2013
Coilcraft releases CPS short-form RF & power magnetics catalog
Coilcraft releases CPS short-form RF & power magnetics catalog
The Coilcraft CPS Short Form Catalog is a comprehensive reference to the company's four lines of RF and power magnetics for critical applications. This 24-page catalog presents detailed specifications
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Date:
05/21/2013
Mini SMT top-actuated switches enable easy identification in complex systems
Mini SMT top-actuated switches enable easy identification in complex systems
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker, and pushbutton switches as well as smart card interconnect devices, has added the PTS 810 series of microminiature SMT
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Date:
05/21/2013
Three-port converter expected to eliminate efficiency and cost bottlenecks in integrated power systems
Three-port converter expected to eliminate efficiency and cost bottlenecks in integrated power systems
Ideal Power Converters, a developer of disruptive electronic power converter solutions, announced the release of its 30kW 3-Port Hybrid Converter, which is expected to reduce the costs and improve
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Date:
05/21/2013
Cree explains their latest Silicon Carbide power modules at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Paul Kierstead of Cree talks about their latest all-Silicon-Carbide 1.2kV,
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Date:
05/21/2013
Avago unveils gate-drive optocouplers for high-switching frequency apps
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, unveiled two new sets of high speed gate drive optocoupler devices,
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Date:
05/21/2013
Amantys' web-enabled IGBT drivers show real-time "internet of things" demo with real trains (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Richard Ord of Amantys shows their latest web-enabled cloud-driven IGBT drivers
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Date:
05/20/2013
Microbattery's Nickel-based energy storage tech offers improved power performance
Microbattery's Nickel-based energy storage tech offers improved power performance
VARTA Microbattery, a leader in batteries and supercapacitors, has added the HVCAP35, a Nickel (Ni)-based energy storage system to their V-Cap Series. VARTA Microbattery's new Ni based energy storage
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05/20/2013
Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth low-energy and ANT+ ICs claim as smallest available
Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth low-energy and ANT+ ICs claim as smallest available
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the immediate availability of two wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP) variants of its existing QFN-packaged nRF51822 and nRF51422
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Date:
05/20/2013
Non-contact current probes target advanced power designs
Non-contact current probes target advanced power designs
Power Electronic Measurements (PEM) has launched its latest generation of Rogowski coils for non-contact current measurement, designed specifically for monitoring today's most advanced power systems
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Date:
05/20/2013
Rutronik offers compact low input current optocouplers from Vishay
Rutronik offers compact low input current optocouplers from Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology extends its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of two series of 4-pin optocouplers. They offer a high CTR (Current Transfer Ratio) from 40% to 600% at low input currents
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Date:
05/17/2013
KEMET expands Its high-reliability hermetic-seal product line
KEMET expands Its high-reliability hermetic-seal product line
KEMET has announced the expansion of its High Reliability Hermetic Seal product line to include a high-temperature solder option. This option indicates an internal construction solder with a minimum
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Date:
05/17/2013
Transphorm shows their 1,200-V Gallium Nitride on Silicon power devices at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Carl Blake of Transphorm shows their 1,200-V GaN-on-silicon devices working
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Date:
05/17/2013
Automotive-qualified power modules claim highest power density and reliability
At PCIM Europe 2013 in Nuremberg, Infineon Technologies launched its EconoDUAL™ 3 IGBT modules, which are fully qualified according to automotive standards. The offering addresses demanding applications
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Date:
05/17/2013
S06-packaged optocouplers suit industrial and home automation apps
S06-packaged optocouplers suit industrial and home automation apps
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced two optocouplers optimized for RS-232 and RS232-C communications. The TLP2301 and TLP2303 address emerging requirements for devices that fill the price/performance
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05/17/2013
Eaton XT motor control centers improve uptime, enhance safety
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton introduced the XT motor control center (MCC), a 24-VDC control for commercial, industrial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. The compact
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Date:
05/16/2013
AVX IDC connectors suit harsh commercial & industrial apps
AVX IDC connectors suit harsh commercial & industrial apps
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the latest iteration of its wire-to-board (WTB) insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology.
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Date:
05/16/2013
SLIMLYNX digital power solution delivers 40% more power in smaller footprint
GE's Critical Power business unveiled its new DOSA-standard, 12A SlimLynx™ DC-DC power solution, which enables design engineers to finally deliver the performance and manufacturing efficiencies customers
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Date:
05/16/2013
GaN-in-plastic transistor claims highest power available
GaN-in-plastic transistor claims highest power available
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced its series of GaN in Plastic packaged power transistors for high-performance
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Date:
05/16/2013
Temperature controllers target applications greater than 15 Amps
Temperature controllers target applications greater than 15 Amps
Oven Industries' is now offering a High Powered Temperature Controller mounted on a heat sink that creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices, as it serves as the commander
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Date:
05/16/2013
Automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs tout on-state resistance
Automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs tout on-state resistance
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET™ MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications
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Date:
05/15/2013
Excelitas launches digital pyrodetector for wireless and battery-operated devices
Excelitas Technologies, a technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized optoelectronics to OEMs seeking high-performance technology solutions, announced the latest of its industry-leading
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Date:
05/15/2013
Infineon introduces TO-leadless package for high-current applications up to 300A
Infineon introduces TO-leadless package for high-current applications up to 300A
Infineon Technologies introduced a TO-Leadless package offering reduced package resistance, significantly smaller size, and improved EMI behavior. It contains the latest OptiMOS™ MOSFET generation
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Date:
05/15/2013
IGBT driver cores from CONCEPT target 10 to 75 kVA inverters and servo drives
IGBT-driver manufacturer CT-Concept Technologie, a Power Integrations company, has launched a new IGBT-driver core designed to suit inverters operating in the power range from 10-75 kVA. The new dual-channel
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Date:
05/15/2013
TI introduces ultra-low noise, high PSRR linear voltage regulator
Texas Instruments introduced at PCIM two high-current, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulators with excellent noise and power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) performance in very small, easy-to-use
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Date:
05/15/2013
ROHM explains their Silicon Carbide power modules at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

ROHM semiconductor describes their latest Silicon Carbide power module technology
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Date:
05/15/2013
A look at the Circuitlab cloud-based schematic capture and design tool (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Humberto Evans, founder of CircuitLab, describes and demonstrates their new online schematic capture and design tool for Power Systems Design. Circuitlab allows people to design online
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Date:
05/14/2013
Super Junction 600V MOSFETs combine leading RDS(ON)A characteristics with integrated high-speed diodes
Super Junction 600V MOSFETs combine leading RDS(ON)•A characteristics with integrated high-speed diodes
Toshiba Electronics Europe announced at PCIM the European launch of a family of 600V MOSFETs with integrated high-speed intrinsic diodes. Based on the company's fourth generation 600V super junction
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Date:
05/14/2013
Vicor expands Picor isolated Cool-Power ZVS DC/DC converter module line up with high-density (334 W/in3) solutions
Vicor expands Picor isolated Cool-Power ZVS DC/DC converter module line up with high-density (334 W/in3) solutions
Vicor announced at PCIM 2013 the expansion of its ultra high density Picor Cool-Power® PI31xx series of isolated, ZVS-based DC-DC converters optimized for 24 V industrial, 28 V aerospace/defense and/or
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Date:
05/14/2013
Mitsubishi Electric launches SiC power semiconductor modules at PCIM 2013
Mitsubishi Electric launches SiC power semiconductor modules at PCIM 2013
Mitsubishi Electric announced the launch of three types of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules for home appliances, industrial equipment and railcar traction systems. The modules, which use schottky-barrier
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Date:
05/14/2013
Toshiba shows their hybrid Silicon-Carbide power modules at PCIM 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Toshiba semiconductors shows their latest hybrid Silicon Carbide power modules
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Date:
05/14/2013
Ericsson saves board space with surface-mount bus converter
Ericsson saves board space with surface-mount bus converter
Ericsson introduced their latest surface-mounted version of its second generation of digital Advanced Bus Converter (ABC) products, called the BMR456-SI. the high-efficiency, digitally-controlled
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Date:
05/13/2013
IR begins commercial shipments of GaN-on-silicon devices
International Rectifier announced that it has qualified and shipped product built on its revolutionary Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based power device technology platform for a home theater system manufactured
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Date:
05/13/2013
Intelligent power modules target electric- and hybrid-vehicle apps
Intelligent power modules target electric- and hybrid-vehicle apps
Mitsubishi Electric will announce at Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2013 on May 14-16 in Nuremberg, Germany, the development of higher current rated intelligent power modules (IPMs)
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Date:
05/13/2013
Shunt-based management system serves lithium-ion batteries
Isabellenhütte, a leader in the development of precise shunt-based measurement technologies has introduced the IB4 battery-management system. Developed in cooperation with the company's Braunschweig-based
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Date:
05/13/2013
Energy efficient EFM32 �Wonder Gecko� with ARM Cortex-M4 and FPU now available
Energy efficient EFM32 ï½Wonder Geckoï½ with ARM Cortex-M4 and FPU now available
Energy Micro, an energy-friendly microcontroller and radio company, is now shipping its latest microcontroller, the EFM32 Wonder Gecko, with devices and development kits available immediately.
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Date:
05/13/2013
Isolated gate drivers provide robust drop-in replacements for opto-drivers in industrial power apps
Isolated gate drivers provide robust drop-in replacements for opto-drivers in industrial power apps
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, introduced what is believed to be the industry's first digital CMOS-based drop-in replacement solution for optocoupler-isolated
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Date:
05/10/2013
Hirose connector family provide solid-state lighting solutions
Hirose connector family provide solid-state lighting solutions
Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed several new wire-to-board and board-to-board connectors to complete your solid state lighting fixture
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Date:
05/10/2013
Capacitors target large inverter systems
Capacitors target large inverter systems
Cornell Dubilier announces availability of its Type 948D high energy density DC link capacitors for larger inverter systems. Type 948D is an excellent choice for DC link applications where high bus
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Date:
05/10/2013
Programmable power supplies deliver up to 800W
Programmable power supplies deliver up to 800W
The TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies has added the higher-power Z+800 range. Carrying a 5-year warranty, these 800W programmable power supplies offer the same features as
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05/10/2013
Congatec explains their latest thermal solution at Design West 2013
Congatec explains their latest thermal solution for next-generation processors
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05/10/2013
Vishay's 1A Rectifiers have reverse voltages to 1000 V for smartphone chargers
Vishay's 1A Rectifiers have reverse voltages to 1000 V for smartphone chargers
Vishay Intertechnology released four 1-A miniature glass-passivated single-phase bridge rectifiers in a 1.4 mm-high surface-mount MBLS package. With features such as reverse voltages as high as 1000
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05/09/2013
High-density DC/DC converter modules target fuel-cell driven applications
High-density DC/DC converter modules target fuel-cell driven applications
Powerstax, a specialty provider of highly-optimized power sources, has released a series of DC-DC converter power modules specifically aimed at fuel cell power generation. The modules in the FC series
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05/09/2013
Two-pole connector handles up to 340 amps
Two-pole connector handles up to 340 amps
Anderson Power Products®, a leader in high-power interconnect solutions, announces an addition to the SB® connector family with the release of their new 2 pole SB® 2/0 connector. The SB® 2/0 offers
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05/09/2013
System provides power from 30 to 180 kVA with four options for voltage and frequency conversion test
System provides power from 30 to 180 kVA with four options for voltage and frequency conversion test
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, has released the California Instruments BPS Series of high-power AC sources/frequency converters. Available with
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05/09/2013
Microchip expands 8-bit PIC microcontroller family with intelligent analog integration
Microchip announces an expansion of its 8-bit PIC16F178X enhanced Mid-Range core microcontroller (MCU) family with increased Flash memory densities; intelligent analogue and digital peripherals,
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05/08/2013
GE intros high-efficiency PoE rectifiers for smart buildings
In many of today's smart buildings, power is being shifted from the devices that once required separate alternating current (AC) power to devices that can both communicate and be powered over a
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05/08/2013
Automotive varistors tout high current and energy handling
Automotive varistors tout high current and energy handling
Stackpole Electronics, through its strategic alliance with KEKO Varicon, announces the AVL Series of radial leaded automotive varistors, designed to protect automotive level electrical systems from
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05/08/2013
Low-profile SMT power inductors suit high-frequency switching apps
Low-profile SMT power inductors suit high-frequency switching apps
The Murata Power Solutions 3000A and 3000B series of low-profile SMT power inductors are suited for use in noise reduction circuits of high frequency and high current switching power supplies, DC-DC converters
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05/08/2013
Mouser provides space-saving Power CSP MOSFETS from Panasonic
Mouser provides space-saving Power CSP MOSFETS from Panasonic
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking Power CSP MOSFETs from Panasonic that provide a 5% improvement in thermal dissipation and a dramatically reduced size compared to conventional solutions. Panasonic
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05/08/2013
High density baseplate-cooled supplies serve restricted-airflow implementations
High density baseplate-cooled supplies serve restricted-airflow implementations
Powerstax, a specialist provider of custom power sources, introduced the FAC Series of slim ½U-high baseplate-cooled power modules. Featuring power factor correction, these compact (2.2cm x 17.5cm
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05/07/2013
Synchronous 1-A step-down regulator requires only 3.5A quiescent current
Synchronous 1-A step-down regulator requires only 3.5μA quiescent current
The LTC3621 is a high efficiency, 17V input capable synchronous buck regulator from Linear Technology that delivers up to 1A of continuous output current to outputs as low as 0.6V. Synchronous rectification
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05/07/2013
PC-mount split-pack transformers offer innovative design and economic performance
PC-mount split-pack transformers offer innovative design and economic performance
The split pack, split bobbin, C2 Models F and FS PC Mount Split Pack™ Transformers from Triad Magnetics have rugged construction and meet UL5085 Class 2/3 requirements. The devices includes features
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05/07/2013
Modem transceiver reduces power consumption by up to 50%
Modem transceiver reduces power consumption by up to 50%
Texas Instruments introduced a fully-integrated, on-off keying modem transceiver that is compliant with the Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) v2.0 specification. The SN65HVD62 reduces power
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05/07/2013
PREMO to display at PCIM Europe 2013
PREMO will be exhibiting with its Korean sales representative, Core Electric, at PCIM Europe 2013, Europe's leading meeting-point for specialists in Power Electronics and its applications in Intelligent
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05/06/2013
Cymbet explains their chipscale battery technology at Design West 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Steve Grady of Cymbet explains the company's chipscale battery technology
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05/06/2013
TO247 4-pin Package for CoolMOS MOSFETs offers significant efficiency gains in hard-switching topologies
TO247 4-pin Package for CoolMOS MOSFETs offers significant efficiency gains in hard-switching topologies
Infineon Technologies introduced a TO 247 4-pin package, where the added fourth pin acts as a Kelvin source to effectively reduce the parasitic inductance of the source lead of the power MOSFET. The
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05/06/2013
RTOS offers tickless' power-saving mode on Energy Micro EFM32 Cortex-M MCUs
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, announced the immediate availability of the Keil RTX real-time operating system (RTOS) as part of its Simplicity Studio tool suite.
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05/06/2013
Energy-saving 4-pin package enhances MOSFET performance
Energy-saving 4-pin package enhances MOSFET performance
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced their first MDmesh™ V Super-Junction MOSFET featuring a new package technology
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05/06/2013
Ultra-broadband capacitors address DC blocking from 16 KHz to 40GHz
Ultra-broadband capacitors address DC blocking from 16 KHz to 40GHz
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new ultra-broadband capacitor series. Designed to address DC blocking from 16KHz to 40GHz, AVX's
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05/06/2013
Development board has dedicated eGaN FET driver
Development board has dedicated eGaN FET driver
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the availability of the EPC9005 development board, featuring EPC's enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field effect transistors (FETs). This
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05/06/2013
GaN-on-SiC HEMT pulsed power transistor delivers high gain, efficiency and ruggedness
GaN-on-SiC HEMT pulsed power transistor delivers high gain, efficiency and ruggedness
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (M/A-COM), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced a market-leading GaN on SiC HEMT Power Transistor for L-Band pulsed radar
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05/03/2013
Dialight unveils next-generation 20-year power supply for LED lighting fixtures
Dialight, a leader in LED lighting technology, announced its innovation program has developed an industry leading solid state power supply with an expected life of 20 years. Dialight's new power
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05/03/2013
Digi-Key to distribute Wurth Electronics Midcom's planar transformer series
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key, a leader in electronic component selection, availability, and delivery, announced the signing of an exclusive global product distribution agreement
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05/03/2013
Advanced Power Electronics launches dual n- and p-channel MOSFETs for battery apps
Advanced Power Electronics launches dual n- and p-channel MOSFETs for battery apps
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, announced two power MOSFETs well-suited for battery management and protection
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05/03/2013
N+1-redundant front-end supplies suit stand-alone and distributed-power apps
N+1-redundant front-end supplies suit stand-alone and distributed-power apps
TDK released the TDK-Lambda RFE1600 series of 1.6kW 1U-high front-end units for stand-alone and distributed power architecture (DPA) applications requiring reliable 12V, 24V, 32V and 48V bulk power
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05/03/2013
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors offer higher voltages for industrial apps
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors offer higher voltages for industrial apps
TDK Corporation has extended the range of EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors with higher rated voltages. The screw-terminal B43700* and B43720* series' previous rated voltage of 550 V DC has been
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05/03/2013
High-output LED downlights suit high-ceiling environments
High-output LED downlights suit high-ceiling environments
Toshiba International announced that it is introducing the TLS DCA6 and TLS DCA8 LED downlights, which offer a variety of lumen outputs (2800 lm, 5500 lm and 8500 lm), making LED lighting a viable
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05/03/2013
Texas Instruments shows their energy-harvesting technology at Design West 2013 (Video)
A member of TI's energy-harvesting development team demonstrates a wireless
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05/03/2013
Atmel's latest low-power single-chip touch controller at Design West 2013
Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design talks to Shar Narasimhan of Atmel
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05/02/2013
Super Barrier Rectifier helps reduce charger size
Super Barrier Rectifier helps reduce charger size
The 15A rated SBR15U50SP5 Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®) from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the needs of next-generation smartphone and tablet chargers. Characterized by low forward
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05/02/2013
Vishays customisable high-voltage ceramic disc capacitors available on short lead times from TTI
Vishay's customisable high-voltage ceramic disc capacitors available on short lead times from TTI
Vishay's customisable high-voltage ceramic disc capacitors are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Available
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05/02/2013
Compact bulk front-end supplies from Emerson boast high efficiency
Compact bulk front-end supplies from Emerson boast high efficiency
Emerson Network Power, a leader in delivering scalable embedded computing technology and power supplies for original equipment manufacturers in a wide range of industries, today launched two ultra-compact
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05/02/2013
Compact low profile green 225 W power supply targets IT, industrial and medical applications
Compact low profile "green" 225 W power supply targets IT, industrial and medical applications
XP Power announced availability of the ECP225 series of highly efficient low-profile AC-DC power supplies. Delivering up to 150 W by convection cooling alone, the units deliver a maximum of 225 W
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05/02/2013
The IGBT market is entering a new era
Yole Developpement is organizing a Market Briefing at PCIM Europe 2013. This event will take place on May 15, 2013, Hall 9 - Forum Area #461 - FREE REGISTRATION. Wideband gap semiconductor is a
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05/02/2013
Inverted thru-board SMT connectors reduce wire management issues
Inverted thru-board SMT connectors reduce wire management issues
Mouser Electronics now stocks Inverted Thru-Board SMT Connectors from TE Connectivity. The offering eliminates wire management issues on the top surface of LED PCBs. TE Connectivity's High Power Inverted
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05/02/2013
LYTSwitch enables high-performance low-profile isolated T8 LED-tube driver
The DER-338 describes a low profile T8 (
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05/02/2013
Power adapter chipsets achieve fast standby recovery with ultra-low standby power
Power adapter chipsets achieve fast standby recovery with ultra-low standby power
iWatt, a leading provider of digital-centric power management integrated circuits (ICs), has expanded its PrimAccurate™ pulse width modulation (PWM) controller platform to include two new power adapter
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05/02/2013
Phase-modulated full-bridge controller has wide operating temperature range
Phase-modulated full-bridge controller has wide operating temperature range
Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LTC3722-1, a phase-modulated full bridge DC/DC controller with adaptive or manual zero voltage switching (ZVS). The device's ZVS delay control
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05/01/2013
Radiation-hardened isolated DC/DC converters target aerospace apps
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the release of a new family of radiation-hardened isolated DC-to-DC
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04/30/2013
Renesas unveils their latest low-power microcontrollers at Design West 2013 (Video)
Semir Haddad from Renesas' microcontroller products and solutions division
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04/30/2013
Battery-assisted passive RFID chip has integrated temperature sensor
EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group and a leading supplier for RFID circuits, released the EM4325V11, a versatile and multipurpose, battery-assisted passive (BAP)
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04/30/2013
Multi-axis motion and machine control system can operate as an EtherCAT slave
Multi-axis motion and machine control system can operate as an EtherCAT slave
ACS Motion Control, a manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control solutions, has developed a unique addition to the SPiiPlus EtherCAT® Control Solution family. The UDMpc is a line
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04/30/2013
Intelligent enumerating battery charger provides safe and fast charge
Intelligent enumerating battery charger provides safe and fast charge
Maxim Integrated Products announced that it is now sampling the MAX77301 Li+ battery charger. It integrates the intelligence to enumerate with the host device, automatically identify the adapter
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04/30/2013
Boost regulator supports wide range of display sizes in mobile end-products
Boost regulator supports wide range of display sizes in mobile end-products
ams, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs for consumer, communications, industrial, medical, and automotive applications, released the AS1345, a miniature step-up DC-DC
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04/30/2013
ThunderFET N-channel power MOSFET offers on-resistance as low as 18 m?
ThunderFET N-channel power MOSFET offers on-resistance as low as 18 m?
Vishay Intertechnology released an n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFET in the thermally enhanced PowerPAK® SO-8 package that extends the company's ThunderFET® technology to 150 V. The SiR872ADP
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04/29/2013
Eltek launches high-efficiency power system for next-gen remote telecom apps
Eltek, a leader in high-efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced the availability of the Flatpack S, a new high-efficiency
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04/29/2013
Wind River demonstrates their intelligent design platform at Design West 2013 (Video)
Ido Sarig, Wind River's vice president of product marketing, demonstrates
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04/29/2013
Board-level contact system provides maximum wire stability & retention
Board-level contact system provides maximum wire stability & retention
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a unique new surface-mount, single-poke, dual-beam boxed contact system designed to enable simple, reliable,
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04/29/2013
Thick-film resistors offer high power density and non-inductive performance
Thick-film resistors offer high power density and non-inductive performance
The first in a platform of new high energy thick film resistors from Ohmite is now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components.
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04/29/2013
ROHM low-power microcontrollers at Design West 2013 (Video)
Alec Melnick, ROHM's Sr. Product Marketing Manager, describes the company's
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04/26/2013
Tantalum SMT capacitors perform in applications up to 200C
Tantalum SMT capacitors perform in applications up to 200°C
KEMET announced its new T500 High Temperature MnO2 Series of tantalum surface mount capacitors. The T500 Series is a high temperature product that offers optimum performance characteristics in applications
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04/26/2013
Open-frame 375W power supply targets industrial, entertainment, and outdoor lighting
Open-frame 375W power supply targets industrial, entertainment, and outdoor lighting
Luso Electronics Distribution announced availability of the XL375LED constant current 375W AC-DC power supply family from N2Power. The new power supplies are designed to drive strings of LEDs in high-power
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04/26/2013
Stainless-steel power resistors operate to +250C
Stainless-steel power resistors operate to +250°C
Vishay Intertechnology presents the new VSGR series for applications in extreme environments. The stainless steel power resistors come with high power capability up to 20kW at 40°C and a high operating
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04/26/2013
Development tools platform further simplifies MCU design process
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced it has further simplified the MCU design process with the launch of its integrated development tools platform,
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04/26/2013
Mentor Graphics accelerates SoC and embedded development with a native embedded software environment
Mentor Graphics announced release of the Mentor® Embedded SourceryTM CodeBench Virtual Edition product, a native software environment for developing embedded systems pre- and post-silicon.
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04/26/2013
Evaluation board provides electromagnetic compatibility protection
Evaluation board provides electromagnetic compatibility protection
Analog Devices and Bourns have co-developed the first externally-certified EMC-compliant interface design tool for RS-485 circuits to protect against electromagnetic compatibility events in industrial
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04/26/2013
Rectifier achieves an efficiency of 97.2 percent
Eltek announced the first delivery of a rectifier with an efficiency of up to 97.2 percent. The unit provides 3 kW at 48VDC and accepts a wide input voltage range. The rectifier can also be operated
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04/25/2013
Power MOSFET delivers lowest on-resistance in a DFN5x6 package
Power MOSFET delivers lowest on-resistance in a DFN5x6 package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer and developer of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of AON6250, the flagship device in its new 150V AlphaMOS™ medium voltage portfolio.
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04/25/2013
Yageo AHA and AHP aluminium precision power wirewound resistors now available
Yageo AHA and AHP aluminium precision power wirewound resistors now available
Yageo's AHA and AHP Series aluminium housed power resistors are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components. Designed
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04/25/2013
Winsystems shows their energy-harvesting computer technology at Design West 2013 (PSDtv)
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04/25/2013
Coto Technology shows off their MEMS-based reed switch, world's smallest (PSDtv)
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04/24/2013
SL Power introduces small & robust AC/DC 60-Watt power supply
SL Power introduces small & robust AC/DC 60-Watt power supply
SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, highly reliable power supplies, launches its GB60 single output, convection cooled,
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04/24/2013
Low-power microcontrollers optimized for system embedded control
Low-power microcontrollers optimized for system embedded control
LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, is pleased to introduce the ML610Q100 series of low-cost, feature-rich, low-power microcontrollers. The new Mini Low Power Microcontrollers are especially
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04/24/2013
MEMS-based reed switch boasts smallest size available
MEMS-based reed switch boasts smallest size available
Coto Technology announced at the 2013 Design West Conference the availability of its RedRock™ RS-A-2515 Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)-based magnetic reed switch. Based on its unique high
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04/24/2013
Moisture-resistant DC-DC converter delivers 1W with 88% efficiency
Moisture-resistant DC-DC converter delivers 1W with 88% efficiency
Murata released their MTE1 series of isolated 1 Watt single output DC-DC converters. Suitable for a broad range of industrial and automation applications, these highly efficient units, up to 88%,
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04/24/2013
Renesas & Future demonstrate their energy-harvesting technology at Design West 2013 (PSDtv)
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04/23/2013
BeagleBone Black low-power open-source Linux computer unveiled
BeagleBone Black low-power open-source Linux computer unveiled
With BeagleBone Black, the next-generation offering from BeagleBoard.org, everyone from electronic artists to engineers has access to a ready-to-use, 1-GHz computer for only $45. This credit-card-sized,
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04/23/2013
Single-stage LED driver claims high dimmer compatibility
Following its entry into the LED retrofit market in 2012 with a line of dual-stage LED drivers, Cirrus Logic has introduced its first family of single-stage LED drivers, the CS1615/16, targeting the
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04/23/2013
Probe for real-time current and voltage measurement simplifies low-power development
Probe for real-time current and voltage measurement simplifies low-power development
IAR Systems starts shipping the latest addition to its innovative Power Debugging technology. The I-scope™ probe extends the power optimization possibilities available in IAR Embedded Workbench®.
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04/23/2013
Modular battery charger with built-in redundancy targets industrial apps
Eltek, a leader in high-efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications, and renewable energy projects, announced the addition of the modular IBB-250 wall mount (WM) DC power
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04/22/2013
IP64-rated switches suited for space-constrained apps
IP64-rated switches suited for space-constrained apps
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a series of microminiature IP64-sealed
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04/22/2013
MOSFETs are up to 80% smaller with improved thermal dissipation
MOSFETs are up to 80% smaller with improved thermal dissipation
Panasonic has launched a new CSP MOSFET featuring Power Mount CSP Packaging (PMCP) with a unique pad design and drain clip technology that enables thermal dissipation to be improved by 5% in an 80%
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04/22/2013
Haptic driver simplifies adding tactile feedback
Texas Instruments introduced a haptic driver that makes it easy to add realistic tactile feedback effects to consumer and industrial products, such as smartphones, tablets, ebooks, refrigerators,
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04/22/2013
Micrel's high-accuracy voltage supervisor features watchdog, manual reset, and dual outputs
Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the MIC826 +/-0.5 percent accuracy voltage supervisor, with manual
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04/18/2013
Tunable CRI 90 white LED claims to be the most compact and efficient
Tunable CRI 90 white LED claims to be the most compact and efficient
LED Engin, a leader in high- lumen density LED products, released LuxiTune, presented as the first intelligent, compact, single emitter light engine that delivers directional light with halogen-style
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04/18/2013
Cable drop compensator corrects remote load regulation errors without sense wires
Cable drop compensator corrects remote load regulation errors without sense wires
Linear Technology released the LT6110 cable drop compensator, a device that improves voltage regulation at remote loads without the need for Kelvin sense wires. The LT6110, a new component for
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04/17/2013
Exar delivers enhanced 2Amp step-down PowerBlox voltage regulator
Exar, a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, announced the availability of the XRP7674, a new synchronous Pulse Frequency Modulation/Pulse
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04/17/2013
TDK brochure features EPCOS capacitors for harsh automotive environments
TDK brochure features EPCOS capacitors for harsh automotive environments
TDK Corporation published a product brief featuring EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors for designs in harsh automotive environments. This brochure describes the newly developed EPCOS axial-lead
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04/17/2013
M/A-COM releases single-channel CMOS driver for microwave switching apps
M/A-COM releases single-channel CMOS driver for microwave switching apps
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced a single-channel CMOS Driver for Microwave Switching Applications. The MADR-009269
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04/17/2013
Orion Fans develops fans resistant to salt fog & spray
Orion Fans develops fans resistant to salt fog & spray
Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has designed a series of AC and DC fans tested to tough environmental conditions, including
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04/17/2013
Breakthrough tech accurately monitors state-of-health, state-of-charge of lead-acid batteries
Breakthrough tech accurately monitors state-of-health, state-of-charge of lead-acid batteries
Texas Instruments introduced the first lead-acid battery management gas gauge integrated circuit with TI's proprietary Impedance Track™ capacity measurement technology. The bq34z110 gas gauge IC,
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04/16/2013
Excelsys Xgen medical configurable power supply offers 1 x MOPP from input to earth

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Excelsys Xgen medical configurable power supply offers 1 x MOPP from input to earth
Excelsys Technologies Xgen Medical Range of power supplies has been enhanced to include 1 x MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) approval from input to earth (ground) for patient connected equipment.
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04/16/2013
Single-inductor inverting DC/DC controller simplifies design
Single-inductor inverting DC/DC controller simplifies design
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3863, a high-voltage inverting DC/DC controller that uses just a single inductor to produce a negative voltage from a positive input voltage. Most low to medium
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04/16/2013
nanotech RF MEMS (PSDtv)
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04/15/2013
KEMET expands its polymer hermetic seal (PHS) tantalum capacitor portfolio
KEMET expands its polymer hermetic seal (PHS) tantalum capacitor portfolio
KEMET Corporation announced its release of 75 volt product extensions for the T550 Polymer Hermetic Seal (PHS) Series of tantalum through-hole capacitors. With its benign failure mode, T550 PHS Series
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04/15/2013
Linear regulator suits high-current POL conversion for board-level applications
Linear regulator suits high-current POL conversion for board-level applications
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has introduced the APE8968MP-HF3, a new series of 3A, ultra-low
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04/15/2013
Step-down DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFETs touts high current density
Step-down DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFETs touts high current density
Texas Instruments introduced a synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFETs in a very small 3.5-mm by 3.5-mm HotRod™ QFN package. The SWIFT™ 10-A TPS54020 features the highest power
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04/15/2013
IAR Embedded Workbench certified for functional safety development
IAR Systems, a leading supplier of development tools for embedded systems, announced that the build chain of the tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM® has been certified by TÜV SÜD as
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04/15/2013
Entry-level rack-mount PDUs serve cost-sensitive environments
HP introduces its latest HP Basic Power Distribution Units (PDU). HP Basic PDUs are designed for simple installation, reliability, and cost-effective power distribution. HP Basic PDUs provide
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04/15/2013
Programmable Hall Switch extends flexibility of detection circuit designs
Programmable Hall Switch extends flexibility of detection circuit designs
Diodes Incorporated announced a programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch, enabling designers to use the same contactless detection circuit in multiple applications or with different field strengths.
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04/12/2013
Round-wire Coil SMT Power Inductors offer tight DCR tolerance & no thermal aging
Round-wire Coil SMT Power Inductors offer tight DCR tolerance & no thermal aging
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, expands its range of round-wire coil (RWC) surface-mount power inductors to deliver higher inductance/current capability. Mechanical
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04/11/2013
Bare-element current-sense resistors enable lower PCB temperatures
Bare-element current-sense resistors enable lower PCB temperatures
Elevating the resistive element for maximum cooling, the BR Series of thru-hole current-sense resistor from Stackpole handles up to 5 watts with low PCB temperatures. This makes the BR Series ideal
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04/11/2013
AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors suit high-end automotive apps
AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors suit high-end automotive apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, introduced a series of AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors for automotive applications. Available in 0402 and
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Date:
04/11/2013
Samsung mid-power LED package claims highest light efficacy
Samsung mid-power LED package claims highest light efficacy
Samsung Electronics has developed a new lineup of middle power LED packages with the industry's highest efficacy level. It is ideal for use in a wide variety of LED lighting applications including
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Date:
04/11/2013
Renesas displays their latest miniPOL devices at APEC 2013 (Video)
Tad Keeley from Renesas describes Renesas' latest miniPOL devices for
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Date:
04/11/2013
NXP shows their GreenChip power conversion technology at APEC 2013 (Video)
GreenChip technology lies at the heart of NXP's cost-effective and highly-efficient
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Date:
04/10/2013
Power analyzer touts high measurement accuracy on real-world signals
Power analyzer touts high measurement accuracy on real-world signals
Featuring an industry-first Spiral Shuntâ„¢ design (patent application submitted) the Tektronix PA4000 precision multi-phase power analyzer gives power electronics engineers stable, precise current
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Date:
04/10/2013
Low-current high-speed photocouplers operate to 125C
Low-current high-speed photocouplers operate to 125°C
Toshiba Electronics Europe has extended its family of high-speed photocouplers* for industrial applications. Supplied in a DIP8 package, the new TLP2955 and TLP2958 low-current drive devices provide
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Date:
04/10/2013
Li-Ion battery chargers promise faster, cooler charging
Li-Ion battery chargers promise faster, cooler charging
Texas Instruments introduced a family of lithium-ion battery charger ICs that reduce charge time by up to 50% in smartphones and tablets compared to other charger solutions. The bq2419x family of
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Date:
04/10/2013
Integrated LED arrays deliver over 10,000 lumens
Integrated LED arrays deliver over 10,000 lumens
Cree extends the XLamp® CXA family of integrated LED arrays with the higher light output CXA2540 and CXA3050 LEDs. Optimized to simplify designs and lower system cost, the new CXA LEDs deliver 5,000
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Date:
04/10/2013
Modular power distribution systems save space and lower costs
Using laminated bus bars and plates, FCI's power distribution systems are engineered for easy connectivity and designed to save space, lower costs and provide pluggable modularity to allow equipment
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Date:
04/10/2013
Customized wirewound resistors tout accuracy
Customized wirewound resistors tout accuracy
Riedon is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of advanced resistive solutions, providing the advantages of precision wirewound resistor technology along with designs that are easily customized
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Date:
04/09/2013
External thyristor stack controllers suit high-power electric DC motor apps
External thyristor stack controllers suit high-power electric DC motor apps
Ideal for controlling DC 6 pulse or 12 pulse, 2 Quadrant or 4 Quadrant thyristor power stacks, PLXD Series external thyristor stack controllers from Sprint Electric are used in a wide range of
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Date:
04/09/2013
Two new Panasonic aluminium electrolytic capacitor ranges now available from TTI
Two new Panasonic aluminium electrolytic capacitor ranges now available from TTI
Two new ranges of aluminium electrolytic capacitors by Panasonic are now available from TTI Inc, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components.
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Date:
04/09/2013
Roll clad strips offer effective termination for battery cells
Roll clad strips offer effective termination for battery cells
A challenge of electromobility is storage technology. In such a storage system Li-ion batteries, for example, are connected in series. As the anode consists of copper and the cathode of aluminum,
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Date:
04/09/2013
Four-channel LED driver IC serves automotive interior lighting
Four-channel LED driver IC serves automotive interior lighting
The new A6263 is the latest addition to the family of automotive qualified LED driver ICs from Allegro MicroSystems Europe. The device incorporates a linear programmable current regulator providing
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Date:
04/09/2013
SBE explains their Bank Hardener capacitor technology at APEC 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

At their booth at APEC, Mike Brubaker, the CTO of SBE, a leading developer
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Date:
04/08/2013
Reconfigurable DC arc detect solution presented as first fully-programmable available
Reconfigurable DC arc detect solution presented as first fully-programmable available
Texas Instruments introduced the RD-195, believed to be the industry's first fully programmable DC arc detect reference solution. The makes it faster and easier for designers to address a growing
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Date:
04/08/2013
Buck-boost charge pump offers low conducted and radiated noise
Buck-boost charge pump offers low conducted and radiated noise
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3245, a versatile 250mA high voltage buck-boost charge pump that uses switched-capacitor fractional conversion to maintain regulation over a wide range
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Date:
04/08/2013
TVS diode claims to be world�s smallest
TVS diode claims to be worldï½s smallest
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader and one of the world's largest supplier of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) protection components, has introduced what is presented as the world's
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Date:
04/08/2013
LED driver IC offers low cost, flexible solution for LED lamps up to 20 W

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LED driver IC offers low cost, flexible solution for LED lamps up to 20 W
CamSemi has released a high-performance LED driver IC that offers manufacturers greater design flexibility in their drive to develop lower cost, more energy-efficient A-series, GU10 and other space-constrained
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Date:
04/08/2013
Latching relay suits smart meter and UPS applications
Latching relay suits smart meter and UPS applications
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components, announces the availability of a new relay from TE Connectivity. The Power Latching Relay EW80
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Date:
04/08/2013
Resettable PPTC devices provide fast overcurrent protection
Resettable PPTC devices provide fast overcurrent protection
The PPTC (Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient) resistor series from Littelfuse provides ultra-low internal resistance, ultra-low voltage drop and minimal power dissipation. Thus, it is ideal
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Date:
04/08/2013
Bidirectional transient current suppressor device operates at high speed with low resistance
Bidirectional transient current suppressor device operates at high speed with low resistance
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components, has introduced Bourns® TCS™ DL Series High-Speed Protectors. Incorporating dual well-matched
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Date:
04/08/2013
CUI demonstrates their Novum digital power management system at APEC 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Mark Adams, SVP of CUI, demonstrates their Novum Advanced Power Series, developed
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Date:
04/05/2013
VFM converter suits small, low input voltage or battery-powered systems
Advanced Power Electronics a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, released the APE2902, a high-efficiency VFM Step-up DC/DC converter for small,
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Date:
04/05/2013
Rugged illuminated SMT switch provides tactile feedback
Rugged illuminated SMT switch provides tactile feedback
Combining a consistent light output with an excellent tactile feel and a clear audible haptic confirmation, the K8 Series of illuminated tactile switches from C&K Components offer several novel features
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Date:
04/05/2013
DrBlade next-generation DrMOS has Innovative chip-embedded packaging
DrBlade next-generation DrMOS has Innovative chip-embedded packaging
Containing the latest generation low-voltage DC/DC driver technology and OptiMOSâ„¢ MOSFET devices, the DrBlade from Infineon Technologies is an integrated DC/DC driver and MOSFET VR power stage
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Date:
04/04/2013
Microsemi demonstrates their digitally-controlled power devices at APEC 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Mark Smith of Microsemi demonstrates the performance aspects of their
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Date:
04/04/2013
Synchronous buck-boost converter boasts low quiescent current
Synchronous buck-boost converter boasts low quiescent current
The LTC3129 synchronous buck-boost converter from Linear Technology delivers up to 200mA of continuous output current from a wide variety of input sources including single or multiple-cell batteries
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Date:
04/04/2013
LLC transformer offers up to 99% efficiency and 50% real-estate savings
LLC transformer offers up to 99% efficiency and 50% real-estate savings
Providing up to 99% efficiency with low power loss, the latest LLC transformer from Precision combines two discrete components - a resonant inductor and transformer - into a single package reducing
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Date:
04/04/2013
EPC releases eGaN FET development board
EPC releases eGaN FET development board
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduced the EPC9010 development board to make it easier for engineers to start designing with a 100 V enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field
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Date:
04/03/2013
Automotive-grade multi-phase synchronous boost controller delivers up to 100V output
Texas Instruments introduced three wide-input voltage synchronous boost controllers with high efficiency and high power density. The LM5122Q multi-phase boost controller features the industry's widest
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Date:
04/03/2013
Toshiba's latest automotive MOSFETs lower RDS(ON) by up to 22%
Toshiba's latest automotive MOSFETs lower RDS(ON) by up to 22%
Toshiba Electronics Europe announced the first in a line-up of automotive MOSFETs that brings together the latest UMOS8 low on resistance (RDS(ON)), low input capacitance (Ciss) trench process with
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Date:
04/03/2013
InRush current-limiting NTC thermistors reduce circuit failures
InRush current-limiting NTC thermistors reduce circuit failures
API Technologies, a trusted provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, announced their latest development in NTC thermistors,
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Date:
04/03/2013
International Rectifier explains their latest SupIRBuck integrated DC/DC converters at APEC 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Ramesh Balasubramaniam of International Rectifier describes their latest
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Date:
04/03/2013
High-current POL voltage regulator can reduce PCB size by up to 70%
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced of the IR3847 high current Point-of-Load (POL) integrated voltage regulator that extends the current rating of IR's
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Date:
04/02/2013
RGBW LED emitters deliver 30% more output
RGBW LED emitters deliver 30% more output
LED Engin, a leader in high lumen density LED products, announces the LZ4 flat lens family of compact, 4-die RGBW emitters for wash lamps and follow spots used in stage lighting applications. Two
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Date:
04/02/2013
Li-Ion battery chargers offer faster, cooler charging
Li-Ion battery chargers offer faster, cooler charging
Texas Instruments introduced lithium-ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs) that reduce charge time by up to 50 percent in smartphones and tablets compared to other charger solutions. The bq2419x
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Date:
04/02/2013
Programmable 30A brushless DC motor controller serves robotics and industrial automation apps
Programmable 30A brushless DC motor controller serves robotics and industrial automation apps
Targeting designers of Industrial Automation systems, mobile robots, mechatronics, or other medium-power motor control application, the SBL1360 intelligent controller from Roboteq is capable of
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Date:
04/01/2013
Gas discharge tubes target high-voltage apps
GDTs shunt surge current to ground and limit overvoltage to a harmless level. Major benefits of GDTs are their high current handling capability (up to several kA), high insulation resistance and extremely
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Date:
04/01/2013
Plastic-packaged load switch presented as smallest available
Silego Technology's extensive line of load switches now includes what is considered to be the world's smallest standard packaged load switch. Coming in at only 1x1 mm and 40 mohms, the SLG59M1440V
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Date:
04/01/2013
SECO unveils energy-efficient CUDA ARM development kit
SECO unveils energy-efficient CUDA ARM development kit
During the recent NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference 2013, SECO unveiled ts latest energy-efficient DevKit - powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra® 3-based Qseven module on a Mini ITX form factor carrier
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Date:
04/01/2013
Linear Technology explains their FET bridge technology at APEC 2013 (Video)
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Ryan Huff, a Senior Applications Engineer at Linear Technology, explains
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Date:
04/01/2013
IGBT product family suits demanding industrial apps
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of more than a dozen new devices in its new generation
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Date:
03/28/2013
EPCOS MKP film capacitors boast smaller case sizes
EPCOS MKP film capacitors boast smaller case sizes
TDK Corporation announced significantly reduced size in EPCOS MKP film capacitors of the B3267*P* series. For example, the type with a capacitance of 1 ÎF and a rated voltage of 450 V DC has dimensions
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Date:
03/28/2013
Intersil's latest digital power converters at APEC 2013 (Video)
Chance Dunlap, Senior Marketing Manager at Intersil's Zilker Labs, explains
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Date:
03/28/2013
Dynamic power- and thermal-management analysis software offers real-use cases
Docea Power, a design-for-low-power company providing software solutions for power and thermal analysis at the architectural level, announced new releases of Aceplorer 3.1 and AceThermalModeler
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Date:
03/28/2013
Metal-cased converter complies with railway transient and EMC standards
Metal-cased converter complies with railway transient and EMC standards
Designed specifically for railway applications, the RDC30 series of highly-efficient metal-cased isolated 30W DC/DC converters from XP Power accommodate a wide input range based around the popular
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Date:
03/28/2013
Interactive battery design tool helps predetermine power requirements for new products
Interactive battery design tool helps predetermine power requirements for new products
Logic PD introduced a free, interactive battery power design tool to help product designers and developers predetermine the battery power requirements for new products. Product dimensions, performance
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Date:
03/27/2013
Xitron power test analyzer demo at APEC 2013 (Video)
Allan Armstrong of XiTRON Technologies, precision power testing and measurement
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Date:
03/27/2013
Micrel motor control IC live demo at APEC 2013 (Video)
  Miguel Mendoza of Micrel explains a motor
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Date:
03/26/2013
Power management IC brings install-&-forget to Internet of Things
Power management IC brings install-&-forget to Internet of Things
Anagear, specialists in ultra-low power semiconductor solutions, announced the introduction of the latest member of its smart power management IC (PMIC) family, the ANG1002 Extreme. This very low-power
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Date:
03/26/2013
Power test system is DoD ATS qualified for all major military branches
AMETEK Programmable Power, a global leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, announced that its ReFlex Powerâ„¢ (RFP) System is now qualified for use in standard Department of Defense
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Date:
03/26/2013
Low-profile inductors handle currents up to 180A
Low-profile inductors handle currents up to 180A
Vishay extends its IHLP® family of low-profile, high-current inductors by the new IHLP-8787MZ-5A series. It features industry-high rated currents up to 180A and a high operating temperature to
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Date:
03/26/2013
ARCOL to show a wide range of high-power resistors at PCIM 2013
ARCOL to show a wide range of high-power resistors at PCIM 2013
UK based ARCOL Resistors, a long-established specialist in resistor technology, will have a wide range of high power resistors on display at this year's PCIM Europe in Nuremberg. Highlights will
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Date:
03/25/2013
KEMET expands Its polymer tantalum capacitor portfolio
KEMET expands Its polymer tantalum capacitor portfolio
KEMET recently announced the expansion of its KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP) family with the release product extensions for the T521 High Voltage Polymer Series, as well as first-to-market extensions
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Date:
03/25/2013
Dual linear LDO regulator with independent inputs offers very low noise
Dual linear LDO regulator with independent inputs offers very low noise
Linear Technology announced the release of the LT3030, a dual low noise, low dropout regulator with independent inputs and independent shutdown control for each channel. The device delivers continuous
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Date:
03/25/2013
Configurable Module regulator array has five low-noise 1A devices for multirail logic apps
Configurable μModule regulator array has five low-noise 1A devices for multirail logic apps
Housed in a 15mm x 15mm x 3.42mm ball grid array (BGA) package, the LTM8001 step-down μModule® (micromodule) regulator from Linear Technology consists of an array of five low noise 1A linear regulators.
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Date:
03/22/2013
Ten-amp, 1200V Silicon Carbide Schottky Rectifier offers improved high-temperature performance
Ten-amp, 1200V Silicon Carbide Schottky Rectifier offers improved high-temperature performance
Central Semiconductor has released the CSIC10-1200 , 10 Amp, 1200 Volt silicon carbide Schottky rectifier designed for high frequency systems where energy efficiency and thermal performance are critical
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Date:
03/22/2013
Economical chip resistors offer values up to 10G Ohms
Economical chip resistors offer values up to 10G Ohms
The HMC Series from Stackpole is a thick film based chip resistor series capable of high resistance values. This series utilizes special high resistance inks and volume production to achieve a chip
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Date:
03/22/2013
NXP debuts GreenChip for compact, energy-efficient mobile charging at APEC 2013
NXP debuts GreenChip for compact, energy-efficient mobile charging at APEC 2013
While the line between "smartphones" and "tablets" becomes increasingly blurry, it's clear that the charger for either device needs to be as small, lightweight and efficient as possible. At APEC 2013,
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Date:
03/21/2013
Richardson RFPD introduces 75W Freescale LDMOS RF transistor for land mobile radio
Richardson RFPD introduces 75W Freescale LDMOS RF transistor for land mobile radio
Richardson RFPD announced immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a laterally-diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) transistor targeting land mobile radio from Freescale
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Date:
03/21/2013
Ultracap modules address needs of automotive, wind, industrial and hybrid bus industries
Ultracap modules address needs of automotive, wind, industrial and hybrid bus industries
Ioxus, a manufacturer of performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, today unveiled three new modules: the iMODTM
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Date:
03/20/2013
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor offers high efficiency buck LED controller IC at APEC 2013
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, released the AOZ1948, a single channel buck LED controller
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Date:
03/20/2013
Power Integrations debuts power supply design software that supports LED lighting at APEC 2013
Power Integrations debuts power supply design software that supports LED lighting at APEC 2013
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that the latest version of its popular power supply design software, PI Expert
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Date:
03/19/2013
Vicor introduces user-defined, high-performance VI Chip PRM Modules at APEC 2013
Vicor introduces user-defined, high-performance VI Chip PRM Modules at APEC 2013
At this year's APEC 2013 power conference and exhibition, Vicor unveiled new user-configurability capabilities for its high-performance VI Chip® PRM® modules. The new PowerBench tool suite equips
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Date:
03/18/2013
IR enhances their online IGBT product selector and evaluator tool
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the enhancement of its Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a
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Date:
03/15/2013
Battery fuel gauge IC maximizes battery performance
Maxim Integrated Products announced that it is sampling the MAX17050, presented as the industry's highest accuracy battery fuel gauge. It uses the company's patented ModelGauge™ m3 algorithm, which
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Date:
03/15/2013
GaN-on-silicon power devices first to be JEDEC qualified
GaN-on-silicon power devices first to be JEDEC qualified
Transphorm announced the Total GaNTM family of GaN (Gallium Nitride)-on-silicon transistors and diodes, presenting it as the world's first JEDEC-qualified 600 V GaN device platform.
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Date:
03/14/2013
DLA-qualified Schottky diodes target aerospace and defense applications
DLA-qualified Schottky diodes target aerospace and defense applications
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, unveiled a family of U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)-qualified Schottky
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Date:
03/14/2013
UPS targets enterprise apps
UPS targets enterprise apps
Huawei, a leading information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced the launch of UPS5000-E, its latest uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system. Featuring high efficiency,
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Date:
03/14/2013
Renco offers inductor design kits
Renco Electronics, a custom component design and manufacturing company based in Rockledge, Florida, introduces a tool to assist design engineers in identifying their part needs for specific projects.
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Date:
03/14/2013
Two-channel linear LED driver IC addresses automotive interior lighting apps
Two-channel linear LED driver IC addresses automotive interior lighting apps
The A6269 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a linear, programmable current regulator providing up to 200 mA from each of two outputs to drive arrays of high-brightness LEDs, and is designed for
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Date:
03/14/2013
Cree unveils second-generation 1200V SiC MOSFET
Cree unveils second-generation 1200V SiC MOSFET
Cree announces the release of its second generation SiC MOSFET enabling systems to have higher efficiency and smaller size at cost parity with silicon-based solutions. These new 1200V MOSFETs deliver
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Date:
03/13/2013
Superjunction MOSFETs boast reduced gate charge
Superjunction MOSFETs boast reduced gate charge
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has announced special fast-acting variants of its advanced superjunction power MOSFETs used in energy-efficient consumer products, computing and
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Date:
03/13/2013
Passive circuit-protection devices now AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive apps
Passive circuit-protection devices now AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive apps
TE Connectivity's Circuit Protection business unit has announced that eight products in its SESD (Silicon ESD) series of passive circuit protection devices have now been AEC-Q101 qualified for
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Date:
03/13/2013
MOSFET arrays allow control of each device within a quad package
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced an industry breakthrough in small signal, low power MOSFETs by enabling independent control of each device
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Date:
03/12/2013
Quarter-Brick 400W DC-DC converter targets telecom apps
Quarter-Brick 400W DC-DC converter targets telecom apps
Presented as providing the industry's highest efficiency at up to 96% from a standard DOSA-compliant quarter-brick package, the RBQ series of isolated 12Vout, 400 Watt DC-DC converters from Murata
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Date:
03/12/2013
Triple-output synchronous buck regulator delivers 2A per output
Micrel, a leader in high-performance Linear and Power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the MIC23450 and MIC23451, two triple-output, high-efficiency synchronous
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Date:
03/12/2013
Smart bypass diode claims industry's lowest power dissipation
Smart bypass diode claims industry's lowest power dissipation
Texas Instruments Iintroduced a smart bypass diode in a standard surface-mount package with 15-A current handling capability and the industry's lowest power dissipation. In a typical application,
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Date:
03/12/2013
Low-Profile family of AC/DC and DC/DC supplies offer array of options
Low-Profile family of AC/DC and DC/DC supplies offer array of options
Boasting a height of only 1.7 inches, a family of low-profile AC/DC and DC/DC Power Supplies from Acopian are available with new options to enhance their functionality. The UL recognized, CE certified
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Date:
03/11/2013
Through-hole power MOSFETs tout cost-effectiveness
Through-hole power MOSFETs tout cost-effectiveness
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, launched a new series of power MOSFETs in the popular TO-92 through-hole
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Date:
03/11/2013
Baseplate-cooled AC/DC supply delivers 355 watts at 93.5% efficiency
The VBM-360 family of baseplate-cooled compact ac-dc power supplies from CUI offers a high power density of 14.8 W/in3, providing 355 W in an industry standard footprint. The space-saving power
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Date:
03/08/2013
Quarter-brick converter delivers up to 400 W for telecom applications
Quarter-brick converter delivers up to 400 W for telecom applications
designed to operate in most applications with convection cooling, the RBQ series of isolated 12Vout, 400 Watt DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions provides what are believed to be the industry's
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Date:
03/08/2013
Synchronous buck regulators integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs for smaller, less expensive single- and multi-output power supplies
Synchronous buck regulators integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs for smaller, less expensive single- and multi-output power supplies
Texas Instruments introduced three 48-V synchronous buck regulators with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs for single- and multi-output power supplies. The 650-mA LM25017, 300-mA LM25018 and
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Date:
03/08/2013
Hybrid mixed-signal power management controller integrates a PWM controller with a Flash-based MCU
Mouser Electronics announced the availability of Microchip's MCP19111, presented as the world's first hybrid, mixed-signal power-management controller, integrating a PWM controller with a Flash-based
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Date:
03/08/2013
MLCC series brings significant capacitance increase to large case sizes
MLCC series brings significant capacitance increase to large case sizes
Syfer's newest product family, the StackiCap series of large-size, high-voltage X7R Multilayer Chip Capacitors, is now available from TTI Inc, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete,
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Date:
03/07/2013
Panel-mount LEDs intended for power indication
Panel-mount LEDs intended for power indication
Wilbrecht LEDCO introduces bipolar LEDs in its range of panel mount LED's, in varied housing styles for front- or rear-panel mounting in response to international demand. The pre-wired assembly of
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Date:
03/07/2013
Fanless AC-DC power system delivers 1300 W of continuous power
Fanless AC-DC power system delivers 1300 W of continuous power
Enabling system designers to forego fan and forced-air cooling in power systems, a conduction-cooled version of the Vicor high-efficiency Westcorâ„¢ MicroPACâ„¢ thermally-optimized, noise-free
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Date:
03/07/2013
IEC inlet filter series offers configuration choice
IEC inlet filter series offers configuration choice
TDK Corporation has expanded the EPCOS B84771* IEC inlet filter series with two new series: The B84773* series features an integrated fuse, while the B84776* series has both a switch and a fuse. All
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Date:
03/07/2013
Intelligent photoflash driver matches LED input with battery output capability in real time
Intelligent photoflash driver matches LED input with battery output capability in real time
ams, a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs for consumer & communications, industrial & medical and automotive applications, introduced a new intelligent LED
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Date:
03/07/2013
Sixth-generation 600V IGBTs improve hard-switching efficiency
Sixth-generation 600V IGBTs improve hard-switching efficiency
Now available from TTI, Toshiba's sixth generation IGBT technology offers improved switching loss/conduction loss trade off for increased efficiency and improved performance. This has been incorporated
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Date:
03/06/2013
CogniPower to demonstrate Predictive Energy Balancing audio amplifier at APEC 2013
CogniPower will introduce their Predictive Energy Balancing audio amplifier at APEC 2013 in Long Beach, California. Operating on a completely different principle from other switched-mode amplifiers,
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Date:
03/06/2013
UPS targets Naval applications
UPS targets Naval applications
Providing a battery-supported 115V, 60Hz single-phase output to ship-board loads, the 1RCQ10KA, 10KVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Naval applications from Gresham Power Electronics is supplied
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Date:
03/06/2013
Low-noise high-current linear regulators accepts input up to 12V
Plessey Semiconductors announced the release of the PS2292X family of easy-to-use, robust, linear regulator products that uses Plessey's bipolar process to offer industry-leading, low noise performance
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Date:
03/05/2013
High-temperature 1200V/10A SiC MOSFET operates at up to +225�C
High-temperature 1200V/10A SiC MOSFET operates at up to +225ï½C
CISSOID, a leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced CHT-NEPTUNE, a high-voltage power switch in TO-257 package, suitable for power converters and motor drives guaranteed for
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Date:
03/05/2013
Bidirectional multicell active balancer boosts capacity recovery in serial battery stacks with high
Bidirectional multicell active balancer boosts capacity recovery in serial battery stacks with high
Linear Technology's LTC3300-1 is a high-efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer for equalizing cell state of charge (SoC) in a series-connected battery stack. With the LTC3300-1, applications
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Date:
03/05/2013
Wall-plug adapter series for small appliances
Wall-plug adapter series for small appliances
Phihong, a leading supplier of power adapters for global OEMs, has expanded its 2.75W power adapter offering to include a new series of small, fixed wall-plug adapters with standard DC cords. Based
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Date:
03/05/2013
Six-channel LED driver simplifies design, reduces BOM cost for LCD TVs
Six-channel LED driver simplifies design, reduces BOM cost for LCD TVs
With features including an intelligent digital control engine, the iW7011 6-channel LED driver for LCD TV backlighting from iWatt can reduce the bill of materials (BOM) cost and simplify design of
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Date:
03/05/2013
Evaluation board has certified RS-485 electromagnetic protection
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, and Bourns, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, introduced what is presented as the industry's
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Date:
03/04/2013
Converters optimized for low-load efficiency
Converters optimized for low-load efficiency
ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, has introduced the LV5980MC, a 3-amp step-down DC-DC converter IC that improves conversion efficiency at light load. In consumer electronics
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Date:
03/01/2013
Gate drivers target IGBT and SiC FET designs
Gate drivers target IGBT and SiC FET designs
Texas Instruments introduced what is presented as the industry's first 35-V, single-channel, output stage power management gate drivers for insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and silicon carbide
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Date:
03/01/2013
Buck regulator series adds 12V-optimized versions
Vicor announced the expansion of its award-winning Picor Cool-Power® ZVS Buck Regulator product line for high efficiency point-of-load DC-DC regulation. Optimized for 12 V operation (8 V to 18 Vin),
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Date:
03/01/2013
Converter suits micro-cell transmitter and power amplifier apps
Converter suits micro-cell transmitter and power amplifier apps
Packaged as an industry standard open-frame quarter brick module with through-hole mounting, the Murata Power Solutions PAQ series of 150 Watt isolated DC-DC converters has a 2:1 input range of 36
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Date:
03/01/2013
Current-sensing ICs offered in tiny package
Current-sensing ICs offered in tiny package
Allegro's smallest current sensor linear IC, the ACS711, is now housed in a 0.75 mm thick low-profile QFN package measuring only 3 mm × 3 mm. This new micro-sized device is possibly the smallest
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Date:
03/01/2013
Amorphous-powder cores combine low core loss and high DC bias
Amorphous-powder cores combine low core loss and high DC bias
Representing the latest in powder alloy materials, AmoFlux amorphous powder cores from Magnetics® start with a low core-loss amorphous ribbon that is pulverized into powder and then pressed into
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Date:
02/28/2013
0805-size metal plate resistor handles up to one Watt
0805-size metal plate resistor handles up to one Watt
Offering the ability to use a smaller component while maintaining a high power rating, the TLR2A 0805-size metal plate current-sense resistor from KOA Speer Electronics can handle up to one Watt.
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Date:
02/28/2013
DSP-based voice activation solution needs less than 25 ï½W
Tensilica and Sensory announced that the two companies have worked together to provide the lowest power voice activation solution based on Tensilica's recently introduced HiFi Mini DSP (digital
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Date:
02/28/2013
Ethernet-based smart automation system enhances high-performance AC and DC drive applications
Ethernet-based smart automation system enhances high-performance AC and DC drive applications
Sprint Electric, in cooperation with their US partner Bardac, introduced a new concept in control for drives and systems called drive.web. Drive.web is a smart, web-based, truly distributed control
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Date:
02/27/2013
LDO voltage-regulator family targets demanding applications
LDO voltage-regulator family targets demanding applications
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the MCP1755 and MCP1755S high-performance, high-input-voltage and high-output-current
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Date:
02/27/2013
Dual-output buck regulator offers high efficiency in a small footprint
Based on Micrel's proprietary HyperLight Load® technology,the MIC23158/9 high-efficiency 3MHz dual-output 2A buck regulators provide fast transient response for today's most demanding applications
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Date:
02/27/2013
Low-profile aluminium-clad resistors boast leading balance of pulse power capability versus volume
Low-profile aluminium-clad resistors boast leading balance of pulse power capability versus volume
ARCOL Resistors, the long established specialists in resistor technology, is extending its HS range of high-power aluminium-housed resistors to include a low profile version offering an unequalled
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Date:
02/26/2013
BodyCom technology uses human body as a secure, low-power communication channel
BodyCom technology uses human body as a secure, low-power communication channel
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced from the Embedded World conference in Germany its BodyCom™ technology, which provides
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Date:
02/26/2013
Efficient Power Conversion to present GaN technology and applications at APEC 2013
Efficient Power Conversion, a world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN®) power FETs will be presenting an educational seminar and several application-focused technical
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Date:
02/26/2013
Converter well-suited for micro-cell transmitter and power amplifier apps
Converter well-suited for micro-cell transmitter and power amplifier apps
Packaged as an industry standard open-frame quarter brick module with through-hole mounting, the Murata Power Solutions PAQ Series of 150 Watt isolated DC-DC converters has a 2:1 input range of 36
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Date:
02/26/2013
Digitally-tunable capacitors empower LTE smartphone designs
Digitally-tunable capacitors empower LTE smartphone designs
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Peregrine Semiconductor, a fabless provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), announced it has expanded its DuNE™ Digitally
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Date:
02/26/2013
Dual/quad-axis universal drive module serves demanding motion systems
Dual/quad-axis universal drive module serves demanding motion systems
Able to run servo, stepper, and voice coil motors with a power range of 10W to 200W, an addition to the SPiiPlus EtherCAT® Control Solution family from ACS Motion Control, the SPiiPlusUDMlc, or UDMlc,
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Date:
02/25/2013
300-W supply boasts superior field reliability
300-W supply boasts superior field reliability
The 300-W ZWS300BAF AC/DC power supply from TDK Lambda operates from a universal input of 85 to 265Vac or 120-370Vdc and features a 10-year E-cap lifetime for superior reliability in the field, meeting
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Date:
02/25/2013
Nickel-zinc batteries are mercury free
Nickel-zinc batteries are mercury free
Developed as an ideal cost-effective and highly-reliable substitute to conventional primary silver oxide (Ag2O) button cells, the new mercury-free primary nickel-zinc(NiOOH) batteries from VARTA Microbattery
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Date:
02/25/2013
MOSFET driver IC offers comprehensive protection and diagnostic features
MOSFET driver IC offers comprehensive protection and diagnostic features
Offering enhanced reliability for relay replacements and battery switch applications, the automotive-qualified AUIR3200S MOSFET driver IC from International Rectifier offers comprehensive protection
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Date:
02/25/2013
Wirewound resistors offer customizable options
Wirewound resistors offer customizable options
Molded into an aluminum housing for superior heat transfer, the KAL Series from Stackpole is a wirewound resistor with a large ceramic core. The resistor can be tailored to many different types of
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Date:
02/22/2013
Sensorless, brushless DC motor drivers spin motors in minutes
Sensorless, brushless DC motor drivers spin motors in minutes
Texas Instruments introduced two 3-phase, brushless DC (BLDC) motor drivers that allow designers to spin motors in minutes rather than months. Traditional BLDC motor designs require five to 10 components,
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Date:
02/22/2013
Enhanced online thermal-simulation tool can define more real-world conditions
Enhanced online thermal-simulation tool can define more real-world conditions
Vishay Intertechnology, introduced an updated version of its free ThermaSim online thermal simulation tool for power MOSFETs, microBUCK® power ICs, and DrMOS products: ThermaSim 3.0. For precise
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Date:
02/22/2013
Uninterruptible power supplies carry 12-year VRLA batteries
Uninterruptible power supplies carry 12-year VRLA batteries
Falcon Electric, an award-winning manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) and power conversion solutions, announced that it will now include 12-year rated valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA)
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Date:
02/22/2013
Powervation releases PowerSMART upgrade for PV3012 PMBus-compliant digital DC/DC controller
Powervation, a pioneer in digital power IC solutions, released PowerSMARTâ„¢ v1.1, an updated version of their design tool, as well as a new PV3012 firmware for the PMBus compliant dual-phase
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Date:
02/21/2013
IP55-rated AC fans target rugged environments
IP55-rated AC fans target rugged environments
With features like diecast aluminum frames and a dual ball-bearing system for reliable and quiet operation, IP55-rated versions of Orion Fans OA Series AC fans are ideal for rugged, harsh environment
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Date:
02/21/2013
POL converters handle harsh environments
POL converters handle harsh environments
Texas Instruments introduced what is presented as the industry's smallest monolithic point-of-load (POL) DC/DC converters for harsh environments, including radiation tolerant, geological, heavy
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Date:
02/21/2013
Connector systems claims highest current density
Connector systems claims highest current density
Designed to provide high-end datacom OEMs and power supply manufacturers with an advanced solution,the EXTreme EnergetiC™ High-Current Connector System from Molex suits applications requiring up to
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Date:
02/20/2013
Mass-produced Schottky-free SiC MOS module ideal for 1200V/180A inverters
Mass-produced Schottky-free SiC MOS module ideal for 1200V/180A inverters
ROHM recently announced that they have begun mass-production of 1200V/180A-rated SiC MOS modules for inverters/converters used for industrial equipment, photovoltaic power conditioners and the like.
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Date:
02/20/2013
Precision 50V offset op-amp accepts 76V input
Precision 50μV offset op-amp accepts 76V input
Available in dual and quad versions, the LT6016 and LT6017 wide-input operational amplifiers from Linear Technology combine high precision with the ruggedness and versatility of the Over-the-Top®
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Date:
02/20/2013
Stress analysis software helps engineers evaluate the effect of forces in electrical devices
Cobham Technical Services has extended the multiphysics capabilities of the Opera-3D finite element software for electromagnetic design with a new solver that can be used to analyze natural vibration
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Date:
02/20/2013
ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers offer ultra-low-power digital processing
ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers offer ultra-low-power digital processing
Toshiba Electronics Europe announced the European availability of the company's first ARM Cortexâ„¢-M4 microcontrollers. The TMPM440 series meets the high-speed, ultra-low-power digital processing
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Date:
02/20/2013
LED Driver optimized for commercial and wireless lighting apps
LED Driver optimized for commercial and wireless lighting apps
Designed to address cost, performance and operating life in commercial and wireless solid state lighting (SSL) systems, the iW3630 digital AC/DC LED driver platform from iWatt is a two-stage, Flickerless™
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Date:
02/19/2013
Industrial UPS systems meet stringent IEC 60240 requirements
Industrial UPS systems meet stringent IEC 60240 requirements
AMETEK Solidstate Controls, a leader in highly customized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), has launched the DP2—the latest addition to its digital ProcessPower® line of industrial UPS systems.
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Date:
02/19/2013
Control and protection devices target smart grid applications
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced plans to partner with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and to contribute to the modernization of the public
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Date:
02/19/2013
Resistor handles up to 12.5W continuous power
Resistor handles up to 12.5W continuous power
Measuring 0.5" square by 0.4" high, the HPC12 from Stackpole is a high power surface mount resistor that can handle up to 5 watts of continuous power with no additional heat sink or air
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Date:
02/19/2013
MOSFET family addresses demanding high-voltage apps
MOSFET family addresses demanding high-voltage apps
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of power semiconductors and ICs, introduced the AOTF11C60 and AOTF20C60, 600V MOSFETs with AlphaMOSâ„¢ II technology. The
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Date:
02/19/2013
VID interface controller has adjustable start-up current for core-voltage regulators
VID interface controller has adjustable start-up current for core-voltage regulators
Offering 4- and 6-bit voltage identification (VID) interfaces, the LM10011 power management controller from Texas Instruments is presented as the first VID controller designed to operate along
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Date:
02/18/2013
Tiny SMT hermetic voltage references boast high stability
Tiny SMT hermetic voltage references boast high stability
Offering a high degree of long-term stability and consistent predictable behavior over time and operating conditions, the LS8 family of hermetic precision voltage references from Linear Technology
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Date:
02/15/2013
Thermal paste offers enhanced conductivity
Thermal paste offers enhanced conductivity
Power electronics are experiencing a continuous rise in their power densities. As a consequence, thermal management for today's power semiconductors must be integrated as early as their design
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Date:
02/14/2013
Cable-entry seal offers simple and reliable operation
Cable-entry seal offers simple and reliable operation
Designed to simplify cable sealing in the equipment manufacturing industry, the EZEntry™ seal from Roxtec enables users to route and seal around multiple pre-terminated cables of different sizes in
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Date:
02/14/2013
Compliance testing for energy-efficient Ethernet standards includes 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T EEE standards

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Compliance testing for energy-efficient Ethernet standards includes 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T EEE standards
Compliance testing support for Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards used in networking applications rom Agilent Technologies includes 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T EEE test standards as
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Date:
02/14/2013
Flex termination solutions suit extreme environments and safety critical apps
Flex termination solutions suit extreme environments and safety critical apps
KEMET Corporation announced the expansion of its Flexible Termination (FT-CAP) product portfolio in C0G and Ultra-Stable X8R dielectrics, with extended case size offerings as well as capacitance
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Date:
02/14/2013
IGBT/MOSFET gate drive coupler saves power in a reduced footprint

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IGBT/MOSFET gate drive coupler saves power in a reduced footprint
Targeting applications such as factory automation equipment, motor drives, digital home appliances, and photovoltaic power micro-inverters, the TLP152 gate drive coupler from Toshiba Electronics
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Date:
02/14/2013
VID controller has adjustable start-up current for core-voltage regulators
With features such as 4- and 6-bit voltage identification (VID) interfaces, the LM10011 power management controller is presented as the first VID controller designed to operate along with a point-of-load
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Date:
02/13/2013
Non-magnetic D-subminiature connectors well-suited for medical imaging apps
Non-magnetic D-subminiature connectors well-suited for medical imaging apps
CONEC, a manufacturer of high-quality connectors, has developed a series of non-magnetic combination D-subminiature connectors for advanced medical imaging equipment. These combination D-subminiature
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Date:
02/13/2013
CPU socket supports top-of-the-line Intel Core i7 Series processors

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CPU socket supports top-of-the-line Intel Core i7 Series processors
Designed to handle 130W Thermal Design Power (TDP), the Intel-approved LGA 2011-0 CPU socket for the Intel Core* i7 series of 32nm-Sandy Bridge-E microprocessors replaces the LGA 1366 CPU socket,
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Date:
02/13/2013
Fast Trench IGBTs address UPS), solar, induction heating, industrial motor, and welding apps

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Fast Trench IGBTs address UPS), solar, induction heating, industrial motor, and welding apps
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced the expansion of its family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGP4640D,
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Date:
02/13/2013
Triple-output, Buck/Buck/Boost synchronous DC/DC controller maintains regulation in automotive start/stop systems
The LTC3859AL triple output (buck, buck, boost), low quiescent current synchronous DC/DC controller from Linear Technology maintains all output voltages in regulation during automotive cold crank
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Date:
02/13/2013
Powerline communication SoC for LED lighting targets cost-sensitive apps
Powerline communication SoC for LED lighting targets cost-sensitive apps
Greenvity Communications expands its Hybrii family of system-on-chip (SoC) connectivity solutions with the Hybrii-Mini GV7013 aimed at cost-sensitive consumer and industrial applications. Compatible
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Date:
02/12/2013
Modular RCC-topology converters address digital applications
Modular RCC-topology converters address digital applications
Designed as a cost effective solution for digital applications, Aimtec has released 13 Series of DC/DC modular switching power supplies in 3 watt to 6 watt output power ranges. Distinguished by
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Date:
02/12/2013
Mini converters tout extended power rating
Mini converters tout extended power rating
Providing a pin-compatible upgrade path from Murata's NMJ, MEV1 and NMV series, the MEJ2 series of fully-encapsulated compact through-hole 2-Watt DC/DC converters from Murata are available with
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Date:
02/11/2013
Universal lighting controller presented as first available
Universal lighting controller presented as first available
Domestic, commercial and public lighting systems can now be made greener, more economical, safer and more flexible with what is presented as the first programmable digital controller specifically
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Date:
02/11/2013
PoE Plus single-port jack integrates all necessary power device controller circuitry and ethernet connectivity
PoE Plus single-port jack integrates all necessary power device controller circuitry and ethernet connectivity
Integrating all necessary Power Device controller circuitry and Ethernet connectivity, the PDJack™ PoE Plus single-port integrated controller Power Device (PD) jack from Molex is a complete off-the-shelf
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Date:
02/11/2013
Insulated underground cable suits windpower applications
Insulated underground cable suits windpower applications
Hendrix/Kerite Cable, a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind
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Date:
02/11/2013
Power MOSFETs tout fast switching and low on-resistance
Available in SO-8, TO-252 and isolated TO-220CFM packages, the AP9412A Family of N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs from Advanced Power Electronics have a minimum drain-source breakdown voltage
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Date:
02/11/2013
Metal power inductors handle higher current levels
Metal power inductors handle higher current levels
Using a new type of magnetic core, TAIYO YUDEN MCOILâ„¢ Metal Power Inductors, an innovative Series of coil components can handle higher current levels than other power inductors of their size.
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Date:
02/08/2013
Embedded power management module directly targets smartphone and tablet apps
Embedded power management module directly targets smartphone and tablet apps
Based on TDK's SESUB technology (semiconductor embedded in substrate), a Series of highly integrated, IC-embedded multi-channel power management modules is presented as the world's first device of
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Date:
02/08/2013
Converter delivers up to 700mA with four passive components
Converter delivers up to 700mA with four passive components
Incorporating an onboard inductor, power switch, and DC/DC controller, the LTM8045 2.8V-18V input, multi-topology DC/DC μModule® (micromodule) converter from Linear Technology can deliver up to 700mA
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Date:
02/08/2013
Supercapacitors serve meter, motor controller, and solar inverter apps
TTI, a specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components, offers Cooper Bussmann's ultra-high capacitance PowerStor KW series super-capacitors for use in applications
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Date:
02/08/2013
Dual-output gate-drive optocoupler maximizes design scalability and power conversion efficiency
Dual-output gate-drive optocoupler maximizes design scalability and power conversion efficiency
Presented as the industry's first dual-output gate-drive optocoupler, the highly-integrated ACPL-339J smart 1A gate-drive optocoupler device from Avago Technologies is optimized for driving both
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Date:
02/07/2013
Thick-film chip resistors tout expanded range
Thick-film chip resistors tout expanded range
KOA Speer Electronics has recently expanded the range of resistance values of their smallest size within the RK73B1F series of general-purpose thick film chip resistors. The larger value range,
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Date:
02/07/2013
Cortex-A5 processor-based MPUs consume under 200mW in active mode
Cortex-A5 processor-based MPUs consume under 200mW in active mode
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced it is shipping production quantities of the Atmel SAMA5D3 series, its highest performance, low-power microprocessor
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Date:
02/07/2013
Capacitors drive for high-voltage automotive apps
Capacitors drive for high-voltage automotive apps
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a unique new series of high-voltage, conformally coated, radial leaded MLC capacitors for automotive
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Date:
02/07/2013
Development board features enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) FETs
Development board features enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) today announced the availability of the EPC9004 development board, featuring EPC's enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field effect transistors
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Date:
02/07/2013
USB-ready Li-ion battery charger IC enables fast charging of portable devices
USB-ready Li-ion battery charger IC enables fast charging of portable devices
Manufactured with a 0.13-?m mixed-signal process technology, the TC7710WBG high-current USB ready Li-ion battery charger IC from Toshiba Electronics offers one of the industry's fastest charging currents
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Date:
02/06/2013
High-speed photocouplers have integrated IGBT protection function
High-speed photocouplers have integrated IGBT protection function
Targeting applications such as industrial machinery and solar power systems, the PS9332L and PS9332L2 photocouplers from Renesas Electronics have an integrated insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)
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Date:
02/06/2013
Threaded receptacles designed particularly for industrial applications
Threaded receptacles designed particularly for industrial applications
Designed for industrial applications such as junction boxes and variable-speed drives on induction motors, UTS threaded receptacles from Souriau fit in place of conventional cable glands. Ninety percent
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Date:
02/06/2013
High-voltage metal-film resistor handles high-moisture environments
High-voltage metal-film resistor handles high-moisture environments
The RNV14 from Stackpole is a -watt high voltage metal film resistor which is able to withstand environments with high moisture. The high voltage metal film element has a maximum working voltage
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Date:
02/06/2013
SoCs empower polyphase smart meters
SoCs empower polyphase smart meters
Able to achieve an electricity measurement accuracy that meets or exceeds global regulatory requirements for smart polyphase e-meters including IEC 62053-22 and ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2 standards, a
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Date:
02/05/2013
Waterproof cradle connector attains IPX7 rating
Waterproof cradle connector attains IPX7 rating
Once considered inevitable, damaging liquid seepage into cradle connectors can now be prevented. Yokowo's new male side (cradle) connector is presented as the first of its kind to be designated
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Date:
02/05/2013
High-speed synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half-bridge converters simplifies design
High-speed synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half-bridge converters simplifies design
Featuring a SYNC function that turns off the SR MOSFET to prevent reverse current flow under continuous conduction mode (CCM) operation, the IR1169 SmartRectifierâ„¢ high-speed synchronous rectifier
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Date:
02/05/2013
Magnetically-actuated outdoor breaker capable of interrupting up to 40kA at 38kV
ABB, a leading power and automation technology company, announced the release of the 40kA, 38kV R-MAG outdoor vacuum circuit breaker. First introduced in 2003 for 15 kV and 27 kV applications, the
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Date:
02/04/2013
Three-phase transformers ideal for instrumentation and industrial control apps
Three-phase transformers ideal for instrumentation and industrial control apps
Offering improved performance, rugged construction, and expanded reliability, the modular IPI Three-Phase Transformer Series from Innovative Power delivers power management to a wide range of instruments
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Date:
02/04/2013
Triple-output 110W supply targets industrial applications.
Triple-output 110W supply targets industrial applications.
Ideal for test & measurement, diagnostic, process control and other Industrial applications, the CINT3110 high-density open-frame AC/DC power supply from SL Power Electronics is approved to high safety
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Date:
02/04/2013
Siemens equips motor management system with Profinet interface
Siemens equips motor management system with Profinet interface
Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Simocode Pro motor management system to include a basic unit with Profinet interface. Linking up Simocode Pro via Ethernet to higher-level automation
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Date:
02/04/2013
MLCCs tout advanced temperature performance
MLCCs tout advanced temperature performance
With a capacitance range from 0.2 to 10pF with a narrow tolerance, Yageo's high frequency CQ series of multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) features superior temperature characteristics in EIA
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Date:
02/04/2013
DIN rail ac-dc supplies serve higher-power industrial applications
DIN rail ac-dc supplies serve higher-power industrial applications
CUI announced that it has expanded its line of high efficiency DIN rail ac-dc power supplies, to include 150 W and 240 W versions - for higher power industrial applications. The VDRS family is housed
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Date:
02/01/2013
Low-profile RF-DC & RF-RF SMT crossovers reduce cost
Capable of supporting frequencies up to 6GHz, two Series of miniature RF-DC and RF-RF SMT Crossovers from AVX use their MLO™ technology, which matches the CTE of PCB material and provides low loss
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Date:
02/01/2013
Ultramini LDO Series touts enhanced drop-out and noise performance
Ultramini LDO Series touts enhanced drop-out and noise performance
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a family of ultra-miniature CMOS low drop-out voltage regulators (LDOs) with a 200mA driving capability that provide an excellent performance/size
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Date:
02/01/2013
Current and voltage sensor family enhances distribution grid reliability and efficiency
Delivering critical distribution grid intelligence to increase efficiency through Volt Var Optimization (VVO), and increase reliability through Fault Detection, Isolation, and Restoration (FDIR),
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Date:
02/01/2013
Power Factor Correction product family aids efficient and cost-effective power conversion
Power Factor Correction product family aids efficient and cost-effective power conversion
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, introduced the first of a new product line of Power Factor Correction
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Date:
02/01/2013
Low on-state resistance power MOSFETs optimized for use as ORing FETs in power supplies
Low on-state resistance power MOSFETs optimized for use as ORing FETs in power supplies
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced three new low on-state resistance MOSFET products, including the ?PA2766T1A, optimized for use as ORing FETs
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Date:
01/31/2013
Programmable 1U universal-input 750W AC/DC power supplies offer wide output voltage adjustment,PFC
Programmable 1U universal-input 750W AC/DC power supplies offer wide output voltage adjustment,PFC
Featuring wide-adjust output voltages from 0V-5V to 0-135V, and current capabilities up to 70A, a Family of 1U programmable single-output AC-DC power supplies from Acopian deliver up to 750W. These
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Date:
01/31/2013
Power Connector System meets higher power consumption requirements of increasingly complex machinery in factory automation applications
Power Connector System meets higher power consumption requirements of increasingly complex machinery in factory automation applications
Created to meet increasing demands for higher power in control, sensing, and actuators in automation control systems while maintaining a compact footprint, the Brad® M12 Power Connector System from
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Date:
01/31/2013
DC/DC converter boasts cold start-up to -55�C
DC/DC converter boasts cold start-up to -55ï½C
Outdoor temperatures in more than 24 regions across Europe and North America have been known to drop to below -45°C, and under such conditions many outdoor applications fail simply because one
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Date:
01/31/2013
Synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half-bridge converters simplifies design and reduces costs
Synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half-bridge converters simplifies design and reduces costs
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, expanded its family of SmartRectifierâ„¢ ICs with the introduction of the IR1169 high speed synchronous rectifier (SR) controller
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Date:
01/31/2013
Microsemi to feature SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs at Embedded World 2013
Microsemi demos to be powered by the company's PoE solutions Microsemi will demonstrate its new SmartFusion®2 SoC FPGAs, which delivers the security, high reliability and low power required in
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Date:
01/31/2013
VACUUMSCHMELZE presents inductors, EMC components and permanent magnets at elektro:mobilia in Cologne
The ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) and Koelnmesse, Cologne's Exhibition Centre, is holding the fifth conference for the electric mobility industry on 13th and
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Date:
01/31/2013
USB thermocouple power sensors boast high linearity and accuracy
USB thermocouple power sensors boast high linearity and accuracy
Based on the same front-end design as the Agilent 8480 and N8480 Series power sensors, Agilent's new U8480 Series is presented as the world's fastest USB thermocouple power sensors. The devices
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Date:
01/30/2013
Regulated mini power supplies fit behind standard wall outlets
Regulated mini power supplies fit behind standard wall outlets
Ideal for the use in modern home automation solutions, the RAC03-SCR/277 series of 3W regulated AC/DC mini power supplies from RECOM fit behind standard wall outlets and operate with an efficiency
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Date:
01/30/2013
AC/DC supplies rated at 40 W and 50 W
AC/DC supplies rated at 40 W and 50 W
PEAK electronics has expanded its PPM Series AC/DC power supplies with two new AC/DC converter types, the PPM50 with 50 W power and PPM40 with 40 W. Dependent on the output voltage, the modules
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Date:
01/30/2013
Analog-based power management controller integrates MCU for flexible & efficient power conversion
Analog-based power management controller integrates MCU for flexible & efficient power conversion
Presented as the first Digitally Enhanced Power Analog controller of its kind, the MCP19111 from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions,
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Date:
01/30/2013
SSL LED driver saves cost and extends lifetime in price-sensitive retrofit bulbs
designed specifically to address the key issues of cost and lifetime in price-sensitive, non-dimmable, residential SSL bulb applications, the iW3626 digital AC/DC solid state lighting (SSL) LED driver
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Date:
01/30/2013
Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors drive automotive apps
Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors drive automotive apps
Originally available only in 3225 to 5750 packages (EIA 1210 to 2220), the CKG series of MEGACAP Type MLCCs from TDK now include miniature 1608 to 3216 (EIA 0603 to 1206) packages. With dimensions
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Date:
01/29/2013
True fail open tantalum capacitor suit high reliability applications
True fail open tantalum capacitor suit high reliability applications
KEMET has introduced its new T496 Hi-Rel Fused Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) MnO2 Series of tantalum surface mount capacitors. These devices are ideal for use in high reliability applications
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Date:
01/28/2013
SMD wirewound resistor suits high energy pulse applications
SMD wirewound resistor suits high energy pulse applications
WIth a robust wirewound element able to withstand a higher surge energy than other devices of its type, the SM8035 4-watt molded SMD wirewound resistor from Stackpole in a 1 ohm value, for example,
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Date:
01/28/2013
Digital Multimeter enhances electronic test and measurement apps
Digital Multimeter enhances electronic test and measurement apps
Designed to turbocharge electronic test and measurement applications for industrial and educational use, the 34450A Benchtop Digital Multimeter is presented as the fastest benchtop digital multimeter
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Date:
01/24/2013
Energy Micro to showcase low power Cortex-M3 customer applications at Embedded World 2013
Energy Micro to showcase low power Cortex-M3 customer applications at Embedded World 2013
Energy Micro, creator of energy-friendly microcontroller and radio products, will showcase a number of customer applications for its EFM32 Gecko families of ARM®-based microcontrollers (MCUs) at Embedded
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Date:
01/24/2013
LED-driver reference design promises 50,000-hour lifetimes for exterior lighting apps
LED-driver reference design promises 50,000-hour lifetimes for exterior lighting apps
Suitable for high-bay, exterior and street-lighting applications, the DER-340 LED-driver reference design from Power Integrations creates a long-lifetime, wide-range (90 VAC to 308 VAC), high-power-factor
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Date:
01/23/2013
Inductive components suit industrial applications

SMP Choke Cross-section

Inductive components suit industrial applications
A family of inductive components from SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) for industrial applications such as in frequency converters, are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics, and a compact design
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Date:
01/23/2013
PMBusProg performs in-system programming of power management devices
JTAG Technologies, a leading provider of board test and device programming tools based chiefly on IEEE Std 1149.x, has broadened its portfolio by offering a unique Power Management Bus (PMBus) IC
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Date:
01/23/2013
Frequency synthesizer claims lowest phase noise
Frequency synthesizer claims lowest phase noise
Presented as having the industry's lowest phase noise, a wideband frequency synthesizer with integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) from Texas Instruments combines an ultra-low noise phase-locked
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Date:
01/22/2013
Cable-entry seal is simple and reliable
Cable-entry seal is simple and reliable
The Roxtec EZEntryâ„¢ seal is designed to simplify cable sealing in the equipment manufacturing industry. EZEntryâ„¢ enables users to route and seal around multiple pre-terminated cables of different
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Date:
01/22/2013
RGB laser driver for automotive projectors is highly integrated
RGB laser driver for automotive projectors is highly integrated
Presented as a smaller, brighter, and lower-cost solution than traditional technology, the highly-integrated MAX3601from Maxim Integrated Products is an 8-bit RGB laser driver for pico laser projectors
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Date:
01/22/2013
Dual-output 5W converter designed for rugged reliability
Dual-output 5W converter designed for rugged reliability
Created to power electronics in unmanned vehicles, ships, armored ground vehicles, and other rugged systems, the VPT5-2800D dual-output DC-DC converter from VPT, a HEICO company, delivers up to 5
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Date:
01/21/2013
0603 MLCCs address automotive applications
0603 MLCCs address automotive applications
Targeting automotive applications such as tire pressure monitoring, remote keyless entry, and in-vehicle infotainment and sensor systems, the CGA1 Series of 0603 (EIA 0201) MLCCs from TDK offer rated
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Date:
01/21/2013
Single-Phase energy-measurement processors tout cost-effective operation
Single-Phase energy-measurement processors tout cost-effective operation
An energy-measurement subsystem in a single chip, the 78M6610+PSU1)/78M6610+LMU2) single-phase energy-measurement processors from Maxim Integrated Products provide simple utility-grade sensing
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Date:
01/21/2013
Low-ohmic chip resistors designed for current detection
Low-ohmic chip resistors designed for current detection
Designed for current detection in automotive systems, motors, and other power applications, LTR18 Series high-power wide-terminal low-ohmic chip resistors from ROHM offer 1W of rated power in the
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Date:
01/21/2013
Power MOSFETs boast benchmark Rds(on) to improve system efficiency in Industrial applications
Addressing a wide range of high efficiency industrial applications, a family of 300V devices from International Rectifier feature ultra-low Rds(on) to improve system efficiency, and may allow designers
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Date:
01/21/2013
High-side switch ICs address vehicle electronics performance
High-side switch ICs address vehicle electronics performance
Providing enhanced intelligent features to improve protection and reliability, and up to 40% smaller than competing alternatives, the latest generation of STMicroelectronics' switch ICs for vehicle
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Date:
01/18/2013
Board-to-wire connectors feature a positive locking mechanism
Board-to-wire connectors feature a positive locking mechanism
Significantly reducing the required PC board mounting area required, the DF50 Series narrow 1-mm pitch, board-to-wire connector from Hirose features a positive locking mechanism located at the
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Date:
01/18/2013
Richardson RFPD introduces 35W GaN RF power transistors from TriQuint
Richardson RFPD introduces 35W GaN RF power transistors from TriQuint
Richardson RFPD announced immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a pair of 35W Gallium Nitride (GaN) radio frequency power transistors from TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (TriQuint).
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Date:
01/18/2013
Silicon Carbide power modules perform over extended temperatures
Well-suited for use in high-power switchmode power supply, motor drive, UPS, solar inverter, oil exploration, and other high-power, high-voltage applications, a family of industrial temperature, silicon
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Date:
01/18/2013
Development kit features ultra-low power standby mode controllers
Giving system developers a way to learn the features and benefits of the ANG101x family of power management ICs, the ANG101x Development Kit from Anagear shows how the devices can help them save energy
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Date:
01/18/2013
DIP8 optocoupler delivers enhanced Isolation for IPM motor control
DIP8 optocoupler delivers enhanced Isolation for IPM motor control
DIP8 optocoupler delivers enhanced Isolation for IPM motor control Ideal for motor control and inverter applications designed for noisy, extended temperature industrial environments, the TLP754
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Date:
01/17/2013
Rugged common-mode choke suits custom design
Rugged common-mode choke suits custom design
Offering rugged durability and a high capacity for custom engineering, the RL-9250 surface-mount common-mode choke from Renco Electronics boasts an inductance value range from 0.075 mH to 12.0
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Date:
01/17/2013
Low-voltage MOSFETs come in tiny packages
Low-voltage MOSFETs come in tiny packages
Available in DFN 1.0mm x 0.6mm and ultra-small DFN 1.6 x 1.6mm packages, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power
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Date:
01/17/2013
Chipscale MOSFETs boast Industry-Low RDS(on) of 20m? at 4.5V
Chipscale MOSFETs boast Industry-Low RDS(on) of 20m? at 4.5V
Presented as having the industry's lowest on-resistance for a device of its type, a family of 8V and 20V n-channel and p-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs from Vishay Intertechnology is available in
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Date:
01/17/2013
Low power MCU delivers long battery life in VELUX touch screen remote control
Low power MCU delivers long battery life in VELUX touch screen remote control
Energy Micro, the energy- friendly microcontroller and radio manufacturer, announced that VELUX has selected the EFM32 Giant Gecko microcontroller for its latest electric window remote control. The
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Date:
01/17/2013
Power electronics online shop SindoPower launches redesigned website
Power electronics online shop SindoPower launches redesigned website
SindoPower, the online distribution channel of power electronics manufacturer SEMIKRON, have redesigned the website of their online shop. The primary focus of the redesign was on presenting a streamlined
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Date:
01/17/2013
Low-noise, energy-efficient chokes serve in MRI scanners
Low-noise, energy-efficient chokes serve in MRI scanners
Boasting exceptionally quiet as well as low-loss and energy-efficient in operation, chokes for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) use magnetostriction-free
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Date:
01/16/2013
Front-end module well suited for smart energy & advanced metering Infrastructure applications
Targeting Smart Energy/AMI applications operating in the 405MHz-475MHz frequency range, as well as for portable battery powered equipment and general 433/470MHz ISM band systems, the highly-integrated
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Date:
01/16/2013
Supercapacitors present very slim profile
Supercapacitors present very slim profile
Offering high power in the form of higher allowable current than batteries or conventional electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLC), Murata's new DMF series of EDLC supercapacitors have an ultra-thin
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Date:
01/15/2013
Digital power meters optimize energy efficiency
Digital power meters optimize energy efficiency
Ensuring optimum standards of energy efficiency and conservation by measuring the power consumption of electrical equipment, the new WT300 series of digital power meters are the fifth generation of
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Date:
01/15/2013
LED-Driver Reference Design Delivers 14.2 W/in3 Power Density in T8-Tube
The LED tube market is moving to non-isolated drivers, which boost system efficiency and reduce the temperature of the driver board and components. Reference designs DER-337 (high-line) and DER-345
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Date:
01/15/2013
Video ICs reduce power consumption and enhance picture quality in small LCDs
Video ICs reduce power consumption and enhance picture quality in small LCDs
Addressing the increasing demand for energy efficiency, ON Semiconductor has released two new highly-integrated image signal processor ICs targeting applications such as vehicle reversing cameras,
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Date:
01/15/2013
Automotive-grade rectifiers and soft-recovery diodes offer multiple package options
Automotive-grade rectifiers and soft-recovery diodes offer multiple package options
Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low forward voltage drop and low leakage current, a family of automotive-grade FRED Pt® and HEXFRED® Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers
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Date:
01/15/2013
Thin-film chip resistor arrays offer tolerances as low as 0.1%
Thin-film chip resistor arrays offer tolerances as low as 0.1%
Designed for applications with tight tolerance or TCR requirements, the RAVN Series thin-film chip array from Stackpole offers four resistive elements in a package measuring 1.6mm by 3.2mm with
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Date:
01/15/2013
Automotive OMAP processor enhances in-vehicle experience
Automotive OMAP processor enhances in-vehicle experience
Intended to enable enhanced in-vehicle entertainment and telematics functionality to automobiles, Texas Instruments introduced an automotive OMAP™ processor codenamed "Jacinto 6", a DRA74x processor
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Date:
01/14/2013
HotShoe fast-mate connector family now rated to IP68
HotShoe fast-mate connector family now rated to IP68
With features such as spring-loaded contacts for a positive contact force, an IP68-rated version of Harwin's HotShoe connector enables rapid and simple connection. Available in standard 8-, 12-, and
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Date:
01/14/2013
Integrated power modules suit low-power Class D audio applications
Integrated power modules suit low-power Class D audio applications
International Rectifier has expanded its PowIRaudio™ family of integrated power modules with the introduction of the 40-V IR4311M and IR4312M to offer a compact, heatsink-free solution for low power
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Date:
01/14/2013
LDMOS transistor now available in ceramic, plastic, and plastic gull-wing packages
LDMOS transistor now available in ceramic, plastic, and plastic gull-wing packages
Richardson RFPD announced immediate availability and full design support capabilities for new package options on an RF power LDMOS transistor from Freescale Semiconductor. The MRFE6VS25 is an RF power
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Date:
01/11/2013
Integrated analog front end for photometry unveiled
Integrated analog front end for photometry unveiled
Presented as the first such device of its type available, a family of fully-integrated analog front ends (AFEs) for photometry has been released by Texas Instruments. The devices support TI HealthTech's
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Date:
01/11/2013
LED touch dimmers and controllers wirelessly customize and control LED strip lights
LED touch dimmers and controllers wirelessly customize and control LED strip lights
With features such as a touch sensitive color wheel, preset programs, and memory functionality, EnvironmentalLights.com, a leading source for high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting, recently
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Date:
01/11/2013
Sensor-based tech enables a 42" flat TV to consume less than 60W
Launched with a demonstration at CES, ams, a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs and sensor solutions, announced the availability of technology that enables
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Date:
01/11/2013
Power switches enable high power-density in multi-port USB applications
Power switches enable high power-density in multi-port USB applications
Addressing notebook, set-top box, LCD TV, and other products requiring reliable overcurrent protection on 3.3V and 5V power rails, the AP2552 and AP2553 programmable current-limiting power switches
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Date:
01/11/2013
Knowledge of Voltage, Electromotive Force Updated in New Textbook
Knowledge of Voltage, Electromotive Force Updated in New Textbook
Voltage and electromotive force or emf are very fundamental quantities in engineering, physics and technology. Yet there are few texts on these quantities that are suitable for advanced under graduates
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Date:
01/10/2013
Power storage system enhances renewable energy generation and improved grid stability
Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leader in distributed energy storage control systems continues its growth, now with fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities using the company's
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Date:
01/10/2013
Industrial power supplies deliver up to 10kW
Industrial power supplies deliver up to 10kW
Available with single- and three-phase inputs, the Unistax® family of rugged power supplies from Powerstax offer output voltages up to 200V and output power up to 10kW. Provided in multiple mechanical
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Date:
01/10/2013
Compact DIP4 photorelays tout 5000V isolation
Compact DIP4 photorelays tout 5000V isolation
Delivering a minimum input-to-output isolation of 5000Vrms (AC, 1 min), the TLP220 Series of photorelays from Toshiba Electronics Europe are supplied in a compact DIP4 package that measures just 7.6mm
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Date:
01/10/2013
GreenPeak rolls out ZigBee PRO IC
GreenPeak rolls out ZigBee PRO IC
Defining the "second wireless network for the home", GreenPeak Technologies, a leading low power RF-communication semiconductor company, unveiled the GP690, adding ZigBee PRO to its product portfolio
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Date:
01/10/2013
Synchronous buck converter can deliver up to 1A
Synchronous buck converter can deliver up to 1A
Linear Technology announces the LTC3646, a 40V input capable synchronous buck converter than can deliver up to 1A of continuous output current from a 3mm x 4mm DFN-14 (or thermally enhanced MSOP16)
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Date:
01/10/2013
Step-down converter IC empowers energy harvesting designs
Step-down converter IC empowers energy harvesting designs
Addressing the question, "How low can you go with power?" Texas Instruments introduced the industry's lowest power DC/DC step-down converter, which increases the amount of harvested energy an end
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Date:
01/09/2013
Mitsumi and Greenvity enter partnership to develop and manufacture highly robust energy-management systems
Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management
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Date:
01/09/2013
Tiny LDO voltage regulator boasts low quiescent current and no capacitors
Tiny LDO voltage regulator boasts low quiescent current and no capacitors
With a voltage range from 1.4V ~ 6.0V at an ultra-low supply current of only 0.6?A, the XC6504 Series LDO voltage regulator from Torex has an output voltage selectable from 1.1V ~ 5.0V in 100mV increments
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Date:
01/09/2013
Mitsumi and Greenvity enter partnership to develop and manufacture highly robust energy-management systems
Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management
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Date:
01/08/2013
High-frequency OCXO reference clock serves ADC & DAC applications
High-frequency OCXO reference clock serves ADC & DAC applications
Addressing the growing demand for low phase noise reference clocks for ADC and DAC, IQD's new IQOV-150 series OCXO is available at frequencies up to 1.2GHz. Based on an internal high-frequency OCXO
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Date:
01/08/2013
Tiny low-power DSP IP core enhances always-listening voice-trigger and speech-command applications
Tiny low-power DSP IP core enhances always-listening voice-trigger and speech-command applications
Providing always-listening voice-trigger and speech-command functions, the HiFi Mini DSP (digital signal processor) core from Tensilica is presented as the smallest, lowest power DSP IP core of its
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Date:
01/05/2013
LED power supplies deliver up to 150W
LED power supplies deliver up to 150W
Addressing the higher wattage requirements for LED lighting applications, Mean Well has introduced the HVG(C)-150 series of 150W ac-dc high input voltage LED power supplies, with an input voltage
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Date:
01/05/2013
Programmable ultra-low-power buck converter has 50mA load capability
Programmable ultra-low-power buck converter has 50mA load capability
Offered in a miniature QFN package, the TPS62736 DC/DC converter from Texas Instruments delivers high power conversion efficiency from 10 uA to 50 mA output currents, and consumes only 350 nA of active
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Date:
01/05/2013
LDO boosts drive capability
LDO boosts drive capability
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a pair of ultra low dropout (LDO) linear regulators, capable of delivering a continuous 3.0A output for a dropout voltage of just 0.23mV. With maximum input voltages
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Date:
01/05/2013
Micropower fuel gauge reduces quiescent current by 4x and size by 3x
Micropower fuel gauge reduces quiescent current by 4x and size by 3x
Maxim Integrated Products today announced that it is sampling theMAX17048, presented as the industry's simplest low-power fuel gauge for Lithium-ion (Li+) batteries. Operating at only 23μA, this battery
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Date:
01/04/2013
Samsung & Synopsys reveal their first 1-nm FinFET test chip
Samsung & Synopsys reveal their first 1-nm FinFET test chip
Synopsys, a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that its multi-year collaboration with Samsung on FinFET
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Date:
01/04/2013
Power Sources Unlimited announces the new 360 watt high-efficiency CFM361S Series of AC-DC power supplies with unparalleled power density in a small footprint
Power Sources Unlimited announces the new 360 watt high-efficiency CFM361S Series of AC-DC power supplies with unparalleled power density in a small footprint
The CFM361S Series consists of single 12V, 24V, and 48V output models with 5VSB @ 500mA and 12V fan output @ 300mA. Other features includes 90-264VAC universal input range with active PFC, operating
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Date:
01/04/2013
Power shunt enhances absorption of thermal expansion
Power shunt enhances absorption of thermal expansion
The PSB current-sensing power shunt from KOA Speer allows for enhanced absorption of thermal expansion, with a power rating of 6W, resistances of 0.75m? and 1m?, and a tolerance of 1%. With its 0.2mm-thick
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Date:
01/03/2013
Solid-State power controllers target vetronics and UAV applications
Solid-State power controllers target vetronics and UAV applications
Suitable for unmanned vehicles and other ground, sea, air, and space applications, the RP-26401000N0 and RP-2621X000 solid-state power controllers from Data Device Corp. (DDC) include on-board DC-to-DC
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Date:
01/03/2013
ZigBee Pro Green Power chip provides low-cost energy harvesting
ZigBee Pro Green Power chip provides low-cost energy harvesting
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading Smart Home RF-communication semiconductor company, unveiled its new GP410 chip offering the new ZigBee PRO Green Power feature for low-cost energy harvesting and
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Date:
01/03/2013
Wall plug-in power supplies tout economy and performance
Wall plug-in power supplies tout economy and performance
Designed with the latest switching topologies, the new WSU Series Wall Mount Plug-In Power Supply Series from Triad Magnetics meet or exceed U.S. EISA 2007, European CEC 2005/32/EC standards and California
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Date:
01/03/2013
RF smart remote reference design enables advanced browsing control of smart TVs
RF smart remote reference design enables advanced browsing control of smart TVs
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the nRFready™ Smart Remote 2, a complete hardware and software reference design that employs Nordic's nRF51822 multi-protocol SoC
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Date:
01/03/2013
Compact chassis-mount power supplies suit challenging environments
Compact chassis-mount power supplies suit challenging environments
Well-suited for use in a range of low power ITE, industrial, security, and transport applications, the VSK-T Family of compact 5W to 25W potted and encapsulated chassis-mount ac/dc power supplies
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Date:
01/03/2013
Analog Devices Inc introduces AD9142
Analog Devices Inc introduces AD9142
Analog Devices Inc, a global lead in high-performance signal processing technology and a data converter market share lead has introduced the AD9142 dual-channel, 16-bit, 1.6-GSPS D/A converter, which
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Date:
12/27/2012
Digia launches Qt 5 cross-platform application development and UI framework
Digia launches Qt 5 cross-platform application development and UI framework
Digia has announced the launch of Qt 5.0, a major new version of the popular cross-platform application and user interface development framework for desktop, embedded and mobile applications. Qt 5
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Date:
12/27/2012
ON Semiconductor introduces high-efficiency stepper motor driver IC

Energy efficient LV8702V designed for office automation

ON Semiconductor introduces high-efficiency stepper motor driver IC
The LV8702V, introduced by On Semiconductor is optimised to reduce motor noise, vibration and heat generation, and deliver no-load power consumption savings of up to 80% driving innovation in energy
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Date:
12/21/2012
Plessey demonstrates imPact Contactless Gesture Recognition

Plessey's Epic underlies imPact

Plessey demonstrates imPact Contactless Gesture Recognition
Plessey will be demonstrating their new, low cost, CGR (Contactless Gesture Recognition) technology imPact at CES 2013 in January. Designed to fit around computer monitors, portable laptop computers,
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Date:
12/20/2012
Toyota 2013 Avalon to offer world first use of Qi wireless in-car charging

Toyota Avalon cockpit

Toyota 2013 Avalon to offer world first use of Qi wireless in-car charging
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited will be the first vehicle available in the world that offers in-console Qi wireless charging for Qi-enabled mobile phones and devices as part of a Technology Package,
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Date:
12/20/2012
IQD launches new ultra-high-stability OCXO at Embedded World 2013

Click image to enlarge: Operating at a frequency of 10 MHz, the IQOV-70 series OCXO achieves a frequency stability of 3 ppb over the operating temperature range of ?10 to +70 °C.

IQD launches new ultra-high-stability OCXO at Embedded World 2013
IQD's new IQOV-70 series OCXO, which is launching at Embedded World 2013, is for use in next-generation multimode base-station platforms. Operating at a frequency of 10 MHz, the new model achieves
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Date:
12/19/2012
Toshiba launches high performance Compact Flash memory cards

Exceria Pro for the DSLR camera market

Toshiba launches high performance Compact Flash memory cards
Toshiba Corp and TEE (Toshiba Electronics Europe) announce they will launch a new line of high performance CompactFlash memory cards for the DSLR camera market. Under the brand name, Exceria Pro,
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Date:
12/19/2012
IR introduces IR3230SPbF three-phase gate drive IC for eBike inverters

Providing efficient electric mobility, the IR3230SPbF three-phase gate drive IC for eBike inverters.

IR introduces IR3230SPbF three-phase gate drive IC for eBike inverters
International Rectifier's IR3230SPbF is a highly integrated three-phase gate drive IC designed specifically to meet the needs of eBike inverters. The new device offers input range up to 60V, enabling
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Date:
12/19/2012
Plessey's MAGIC HBLED wins solid state light application at Elektra Awards

Plesey's Award winning MAGIC HBLED

Plessey's MAGIC HBLED wins solid state light application at Elektra Awards
Plessey's new innovative MAGIC (MAnufactured on GaN ICs) HBLED (High Brightness LED) products have won the Solid-State Lighting Application Category of the 2012 Elektra Awards. Barry Dennington,
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Date:
12/19/2012
Rurotronik includes new CPU module from emtrion in it programme

Based on the Cortex-A8 AM335x SoC family

Rurotronik includes new CPU module from emtrion in it programme
The new processor module from emtrion is based on the Cortex-A8 AM335x SoC family from Texas Instruments. The new DIMM AM335x is electrically and mechanically compatible with the already existing
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Date:
12/19/2012
TDK brochure features EPCOS components for mobile applications and DSL appliances

Click image to enlarge: Electronic Components for Mobile Applications and DSL Appliances

TDK brochure features EPCOS components for mobile applications and DSL appliances
TDK has published a new application guide spanning the EPCOS product range for mobile communications equipment and infrastructure components such as DSL equipment and base stations. Customers can
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Date:
12/19/2012
Wolfson provides outstanding h-ifi audio for iriver's new digital music player

Ak 100 Portable Audio System

Wolfson provides outstanding h-ifi audio for iriver's new digital music player
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced that its WM8740 high performance digital to analogue converter (DAC) and its WM8804 S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) audio transceiver provide
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Date:
12/18/2012
Efficient electronic insect trap and monitor

Tom Puterbaugh, Spensa Technologies VP of products, and Spensa CEO Johnny Park about to install Z-Traps in an apple orchard.

Efficient electronic insect trap and monitor
The Z-Trap is an electronic agricultural insect trapping device that automatically detects the number of target insects captured by the trap and sends the data wirelessly to the grower's mobile phone
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Date:
12/17/2012
ZMDI semiconductors help save 4.2 billion gallons of fuel

Adaptable and rugged

ZMDI semiconductors help save 4.2 billion gallons of fuel
December's TV program Environmental Report explored the ways that Dresden based semiconductor design and manufacturer ZMDI has been central in the development of energy-efficient technologies and
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Date:
12/16/2012
GEs patented DCJ: breakthrough in cooling systems for electronics

Click image to enlarge: GE's DCJ behave as micro-fluidic bellows that provide high-velocity jets of air to cool electronic components.

GE's patented DCJ: breakthrough in cooling systems for electronics
Adapted from technology that GE researchers originally developed for commercial jet engines, GE has announced a major technology breakthrough, called DCJ (dual piezoelectric cooling jets), which adapts
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Date:
12/15/2012
DC-DC converter from Diodes Incorporated boosts light-load efficiency

Click image to enlarge: The AP65200 provides an input-voltage range from 4.75 to 18 V so a single device can operate in either 5- or 12-V bus systems.

DC-DC converter from Diodes Incorporated boosts light-load efficiency
Designed to help meet energy-efficiency standards under light load and standby conditions, the AP65200 synchronous DC-DC buck converter from Diodes Incorporated achieves efficiency as high as 96%
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Date:
12/15/2012
Toshiba starts White LED package sales

GaN-on-Si LED

Toshiba starts White LED package sales
Toshiba Corporation has announced that the company will start sales of white LED (light-emitting diode) packages that offer makers of general purpose and industrial LED lighting a cost-competitive
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Date:
12/14/2012
AVX offers new single-piece, bottom entry, card-edge connector

AVV 7009 through board connector

AVX offers new single-piece, bottom entry, card-edge connector
HAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect devices has developed a new high-performance, bottom entry, board-to-board, card edge connector system designed for
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Date:
12/14/2012
Copper and fiber delivered by Siemon new Z-MAX surface mount boxes to difficult mounting locations

MX surface mount boxes FUTp

Copper and fiber delivered by Siemon new Z-MAX surface mount boxes to difficult mounting locations
Siemon, a lead network infrastructure specialist, has announce its new line of Z-MAX Surface Mount boxes designed to support Siemon's innovative Z-MAX category 6A shielded and UTP, category 6 UTP
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Date:
12/14/2012
Diodes Inc boosts light load efficiency with DC/DC converter

Diodes Inc AP65200 synchronous Dc-DC buck converter

Diodes Inc boosts light load efficiency with DC/DC converter
Designed to help meet energy efficiency standards under light load and standby conditions, the AP65200 synchronous DC-DC buck converter from Diodes Incorporated achieves efficiency as high as 96%
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Date:
12/13/2012
New ams IC provides innovative automotive-battery sensing

Click image to enlarge: AS8415 block diagram

New ams IC provides innovative automotive-battery sensing
Ams has introduced the AS8515 SiP (system-in-package), which enables implementation of a complete automotive-battery measurement system when interfaced via SPI to any microcontroller. The device is
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Date:
12/13/2012
Toshiba launches high-current output chipset for free positioning wireless charging

Click image to enlarge: Toshiba's new Qi-compliant wireless-charging chipset includes the TB6865FG power transmitter and TB6860WBG receiver and features a two-coil control architecture.

Toshiba launches high-current output chipset for free positioning wireless charging
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a free-positioning wireless charging chipset consisting of a high-efficiency power transmitter and receiver for charging smartphones and other mobile products
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Date:
12/13/2012
Ruggedized IP68 cables added to L-com's Ethernet cabling lineup

Click image to enlarge: L-com's new Ethernet cable-assembly lines feature IP68 rated waterproof ruggedized RJ45 plugs and jacks.

Ruggedized IP68 cables added to L-com's Ethernet cabling lineup
L-com has added eight new Ethernet cable assembly lines with various orientations of IP68 waterproof ruggedized RJ45 plugs and jacks. The new cable assemblies are all Category 5e rated, come in standard
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Date:
12/13/2012
Anritsu introduces high-power, battery-operated portable PIM test analyzer

Click image to enlarge: The Anritsu MW82119A PIM test analyzer

Anritsu introduces high-power, battery-operated portable PIM test analyzer
Anritsu is expanding its line of PIM (Passive Intermodulation) test equipment with the introduction of the MW82119A high-power battery-operated portable PIM test analyzer. One quarter the size and
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Date:
12/13/2012
Richardson RFPD introduces pair of GaAs hybrid amplifiers from Anadigics

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Richardson RFPD introduces pair of GaAs hybrid amplifiers from Anadigics
Richardson RFPD has announces availability and full design support capabilities for two new GaAs hybrid amplifiers from Anadigics. The ACA2786 and ACA2788 each consist of two pairs of parallel amplifiers
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Date:
12/13/2012
IDT expands wireless-power portfolio with transmitters for WPC Tx-A5, Tx-A6, and Tx-A11 configurations

Click image to enlarge: IDT' optimized the IDTP9035 for a single-coil configuration with a standard 5-V supply input. The IDTP9036 supports a three-coil configuration and accepts a 12-V supply.

IDT expands wireless-power portfolio with transmitters for WPC Tx-A5, Tx-A6, and Tx-A11 configurations
IDT (Integrated Device Technology) has announced highly integrated wireless-power transmitters optimized for the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) Tx-A5, Tx-A6, and Tx-A11 configurations. The new products
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Date:
12/13/2012
PowerPath prioritizer eases power-system design with multiple disparate input sources

Click image to enlarge: PowerPath controller selects highest priority valid input and protects against reversed inputs

PowerPath prioritizer eases power-system design with multiple disparate input sources
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4417, a triple-supply prioritized PowerPath controller for 2.5 to 36 V systems. The controller selects the highest priority valid supply among three inputs
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Date:
12/13/2012
Cree introduces bright high-performing single-die LEDs

Click image to enlarge: Cree's XM-L2 LED delivers 1198 lumens at 3 A and 25 °C with 116 lumens-per-watt efficacy.

Cree introduces bright high-performing single-die LEDs
Cree once again sets an LED-performance milestone with the commercial availability of XLamp XM-L2 LEDs. The new XM-L2 LED delivers up to 186 lumens-per-watt at 350 mA and 25 °C—a level of performance
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Date:
12/13/2012
Intel Atom S1200 and 22nm RF SoC and CMOS

Intel Atom processor S1200

Intel Atom S1200 and 22nm RF SoC and CMOS
Intel at IEDM has delivered its paper on 22nm trigate RF SoC and RF CMOS that in essence concludes Moore's Law as alive and well for RF CMOS, enabled by the innovations in transistors architectures
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Date:
12/12/2012
IR PowerPath Prioritizer eases power system design

LTC4417 - Prioritized PowerPath Controller application

IR PowerPath Prioritizer eases power system design
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4417, a triple-supply prioritized PowerPath controller for 2.5V to 36V systems. The controller selects the highest priority valid supply among three
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Date:
12/12/2012
For space applications IR introduces DLA-certified, RAD-hard Ultra-Low-Dropout DC-DC voltage regulators

IR's RAD-Hard, ULD hybrid linear voltage regulators

For space applications IR introduces DLA-certified, RAD-hard Ultra-Low-Dropout DC-DC voltage regulators
International Rectifier has introduced a series of high current, ULDO (ultra-low dropout )(ULDO) RAD-Hard hybrid linear voltage regulators available in Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMD) for space
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Date:
12/12/2012
Maxwell Technologies ultracapacitors power London cable car systems

Gondola's and transport powered by capacitors

Maxwell Technologies ultracapacitors power London cable car systems
Maxwell Technologies is supplying ultracapacitors for a high-efficiency energy management system that powers multimedia entertainment, lighting and air ventilation systems in the Emirates Air Line,
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Date:
12/12/2012
Industrys smallest bipolar, Beyond-the-Rails ADCs from Maxim Integrated

The MAX11166 & MAX11167, industry's smallest bipolar 5V, 16-bit ADCs graphic layout

Industry's smallest bipolar, Beyond-the-Rails ADCs from Maxim Integrated
Maxim Integrated Products has announced it is now shipping the MAX11166 & MAX11167, industry's smallest bipolar 5V, 16-bit ADCs (analog-to-digital converters). Available in a tiny 9mm2 package,
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Date:
12/12/2012
Reflex CES introduces first Aurora-like IP core

Reflex CES Aurora-like IP Core schematic

Reflex CES introduces first Aurora-like IP core
Targeting embedded, military and telecommunications/networking applications, Reflex CES, a provider of custom embedded and complex systems, announces industry's first release of Reflex CES Aurora-like
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Date:
12/12/2012
Toshiba launches high current output chipset for free positioning wireless charging

Toshiba's TB6865FG power transmitter & TB6860WBG receiver

Toshiba launches high current output chipset for free positioning wireless charging
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a free positioning wireless charging chipset consisting of a high-efficiency power transmitter and receiver for charging smartphones and other mobile products
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Date:
12/12/2012
Microsemi delivers power amplifier for nextgen Wi-Fi applications

Microsemi logo

Microsemi delivers power amplifier for nextgen Wi-Fi applications
Microsemi Corporation, a lead provider of semiconductors differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, has introduced a 5 GHz (gigahertz) LX5509 PA (power amplifier) for IEEE 802.11ac—also
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Date:
12/12/2012
EFM32 Gecko MCU for energy efficient remote medical system

Demo platform based on USB versions of EFM32 Leopard and Giant Gecko ranges of Cortex-M3 MCUs,
also be applicable to forthcoming Cortex-M4 floating-point Wonder Gecko.

EFM32 Gecko MCU for energy efficient remote medical system
Energy Micro, microcontroller and radio company, announces a partnership with Lamprey Networks Inc (LNI) to provide energy friendly, secure and certified remote monitoring medical electronic systems.
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Date:
12/10/2012
ULP Bluetooth weight scale lets user smartphones track weight and BMI

Nordic μBlue nRF8001 Connectivity chip works with Wahoo Fitness Smart scale and Smart bike computer

ULP Bluetooth weight scale lets user smartphones track weight and BMI
ULP (Ultra low power) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA announces that the world's most prolific Bluetooth low energy health and fitness product developer - Wahoo Fitness - has launched a Bluetooth
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Date:
12/10/2012
C&Ks door-interlock switch enables frequent manual circuit interruptions with 100,000-cycle lifespan

Click image to enlarge: The dielectric strength of the DS switch is measured at 1.5 kV and insulated at 100 M? (min) with initial contact resistance rated at 30 m?.

C&K's door-interlock switch enables frequent manual circuit interruptions with 100,000-cycle lifespan
C&K Components has developed a rugged snap-mount interlock pushbutton switch for door-interlock systems. The reliable DS Series interlock switch provides latching or momentary actions to deliver a
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Date:
12/06/2012
New Avago industrial fiber receivers support 50-MBaud links for power systems, smart grid, and industrial automation

Click image to enlarge: The AFBR-24x9xZ family saves more than 75% of components and dissipates less than 20% of the total power when comparing to existing receivers in the market for 10Base-FL applications.

New Avago industrial fiber receivers support 50-MBaud links for power systems, smart grid, and industrial automation
Avago Technologies has announced the availability of production volumes of a family of 50-MBd 820-nm integrated fiber optic receivers for communication and control networks within power-substation,
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Date:
12/06/2012
EPC publishes Simplified-Chinese edition of GaN-Transistor Textbook

Click image to enlarge: The Simplified-Chinese edition of GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion

EPC publishes Simplified-Chinese edition of GaN-Transistor Textbook
EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced the publication of a Simplified-Chinese edition of its GaN transistor textbook, GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion. The textbook provides
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Date:
12/06/2012
Wieland develops intelligent SNO 4083KM universal safety relay with reduced footprint

Click image to enlarge: The SNO 4083KM series safety relay

Wieland develops intelligent SNO 4083KM universal safety relay with reduced footprint
Wieland Electric has expanded its offering of universal safety relays to include a small 22.5mm wide version. The SNO 4083KM series relay is the smallest in its class, making it attractive for most
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Date:
12/06/2012
LTC 60-V LED controller integrates PWM generator for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current LED applications

Click image to enlarge: 60-V LED controller with internal PWM generator

LTC 60-V LED controller integrates PWM generator for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current LED applications
Linear Technology has announced the LT3761, a 60-V DC-DC controller designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator. Its internal PWM dimming generator makes it well
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Date:
12/06/2012
ON Semiconductor expands constant-current regulator offering for solid-state lighting systems

Click image to enlarge: ON Semiconductor's NSIC2020BT3G, NSIC2030BT3G, and NSIC2050BT3G provide steady-state current, IRegSS, capabilities of 20 mA, 30 mA, and 50 mA, respectively.

ON Semiconductor expands constant-current regulator offering for solid-state lighting systems
ON Semiconductor has introduced the new NSIC20xx series of linear CCRs (constant current regulators) for solid-state lighting systems. The new NSIC20XX series of CCRs offer a maximum voltage rating
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Date:
12/06/2012
IR Introduces StrongIRFET Power MOSFET Family for Industrial Applications Requiring Ultra-Low On-State Resistance

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IR Introduces StrongIRFET™ Power MOSFET Family for Industrial Applications Requiring Ultra-Low On-State Resistance
International Rectifier has announced the introduction of a family of StrongIRFET™ power MOSFETs featuring ultra-low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) for a wide variety of industrial applications including
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Date:
12/06/2012
Intersil offers first 30A fully-encapsulated ?power module

ISL8225M Pinout circuit

Intersil offers first 30A fully-encapsulated ?power module
Targeted at "saving on implementation costs, and improving time to revenue" for computing, networking and telecom infrastructure equipment, industrial, medical equipment and general purpose POL (point-of-load)
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Date:
12/05/2012
Datatronics new flat-wire inductors excel at high temperatures

Click image to enlarge: The compact flat-wire design of the new DR79892 and DR79893 inductors provides for better thermal management, which results in superior performance and reliability.

Datatronic's new flat-wire inductors excel at high temperatures
Featuring a flat wire design that is coiled and mounted directly to the circuit board to allow efficient heat dissipation, the new DR79892 and DR79893 flat-wire inductors from Datatronic Distribution
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Date:
12/05/2012
Power Integrations provides high power density in LED-driver reference design for T8-tube replacement

Click image to enlarge: Power Integrations' two new reference designs describe high-efficiency, non-isolated, high-power-factor drivers for LED-based T8 tube replacements. The designs feature low component counts and leverage simple magnetics and single-sided boards yielding power densities of 14.2 W/in3.

Power Integrations provides high power density in LED-driver reference design for T8-tube replacement
Power Integrations has announced two new reference designs describing high-efficiency, non-isolated, high-power-factor drivers for LED-based T8 tube replacements. The designs feature low component
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Date:
12/05/2012
ERNIS MicroSpeed connector systems enable 10-Gbps speed, blind mating and design flexibility

Click image to enlarge: ERNI rates the MicroSpeed connector for 10-Gbps lines and 500 mating cycles. The blind-mating connector affords a longitudinal-misalignment tolerance of 0.7 mm and angular-misalignment tolerance of up to 4°.

ERNI'S MicroSpeed connector systems enable 10-Gbps speed, blind mating and design flexibility
ERNI has developed the MicroSpeed high-speed board-to-board connector system with a 1.0-mm pitch. The MicroSpeed connector system is capable of speeds up to 10 Gbps and is available in mezzanine,
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Date:
12/05/2012
APP releases new catalog for Powerpole and Multipole connectors with higher UL ratings

Click image to enlarge: Anderson Power Products' new catalog covers Powerpole and Multipole (SB, SBX, SBE, SBO, SBS) connectors. APP has retested the largest wire size of all Powerpole and SB connectors to the current UL testing parameters, resulting in substantial changes in UL ampere ratings.

APP releases new catalog for Powerpole and Multipole connectors with higher UL ratings
Anderson Power Products has released a new catalog that covers the Powerpole and Multipole (SB, SBX, SBE, SBO, SBS) connectors. The updated catalog is focused on ease of use: Product selection guides
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Date:
12/05/2012
CUIs encapsulated 50- and 100-W DC-DC converters improve reliability in demanding environments

Click image to enlarge: CUI's 50-W VQE series and the 100-W VHE series reach efficiencies up to 93% and accommodate input ranges of 9 to 36 V DC or 18 to 75 V DC.

CUI's encapsulated 50- and 100-W DC-DC converters improve reliability in demanding environments
CUI has introduced a new family of board-mount DC-DC converters housed in a rugged aluminum package. The internally potted and encapsulated design provides increased system reliability through added
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Date:
12/05/2012
Avago Technologies announces extended-temperature digital optocouplers

Click image to enlarge: Avago Technologies specifies the ACPL-M49U, -K49U, -M71U, and -M72U optocouplers over the extended temperature range of -40 to +125°C.

Avago Technologies announces extended-temperature digital optocouplers
Avago Technologies has announced its ACPL-M49U ACPL-K49U, ACPL-M71U, and ACPL-M72U digital optocouplers, which are new additions to its R2Coupler family. These optocouplers provide a wider
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Date:
11/29/2012
CamSemi C5183 targets lower-cost USB chargers for new generation smartphones

Click image to enlarge: The new C5183 PSS controller enables a new generation of lower cost, high performance USB chargers for rapid charging of smartphones with extended battery lives, media tablets, and other universal-input applications rated above 8 W.

CamSemi C5183 targets lower-cost USB chargers for new generation smartphones
CamSemi has announced the first of a new family of PSS (primary side sensing) fast start flyback controllers to offer the cost, performance, and end-user benefits of integrated start-up. The
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Date:
11/29/2012
TI introduces 3.5-A buck regulators with tightest reference accuracy

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TI introduces 3.5-A buck regulators with tightest reference accuracy
Texas Instruments has introduced two 3.5-A step-down DC-DC converters with an integrated MOSFET and industry-leading reference accuracy of 1%. The 60-V TPS54360 and 42-V TPS54340 buck regulators operate
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Date:
11/29/2012
Ironwood Electronics wear-resistant test socket offers cycle life of 500,000 insertions

Click image to enlarge: The HBT socket for test applications has a cycle life of 500,000 insertions and is rated for bandwidths up to 31.5 GHz.

Ironwood Electronics' wear-resistant test socket offers cycle life of 500,000 insertions
Ironwood Electronics has announced their new wear-resistant HBT sockets for test applications. The HBT socket has etched spring pins with outside springs that provide robust connections for test applications
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Date:
11/29/2012
SEMIKRON launches IGBT drive SKYPER 42 LJ for inverters to 400 kW

Click image to enlarge: The SKYPER 42 LJ dual-channel driver reliably controls IGBT modules up to 1,000 A with a maximum switching frequency of 100 kHz.

SEMIKRON launches IGBT drive SKYPER 42 LJ for inverters to 400 kW
To increase the efficiency of inverters up to 400 kW, circuit topologies are developed that are optimized for specific applications. However, interleaved, multilevel, and parallel circuits that improve
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Date:
11/29/2012
Tecate's X- and Y-class capacitors available in both SMD and radial-box form factors

Click image to enlarge: Tecate Group's UL-recognized and IEC 60384-1 compliant AC safety capacitors for X and Y class applications include MLCC and radial-box form factors.

Tecate's X- and Y-class capacitors available in both SMD and radial-box form factors
Tecate Group has announced their extensive offering of AC safety capacitors for X and Y class applications. Tecate's X and Y safety-capacitor portfolio consists of the TYPE CMX MLCC (multi-layer ceramic
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Date:
11/29/2012
X-REL Semiconductor launches high-temperature 40- and 80-V diode family.

Click image to enlarge: XTR1N0400- and 0800-series high-temperature diodes include four independent well-matched devices in a single package.

X-REL Semiconductor launches high-temperature 40- and 80-V diode family.
Following the announcement of its XTRM product family (?60 to 230 °C) of high-temperature and extreme reliability electronics components, X-REL has announced the availability of new products belonging
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Date:
11/29/2012
Analog Devices 256-ch 16-bit digital X-ray AFE combines low noise and power with high image quality

Click image to enlarge: The 256-channel ADAS1256 digital X-ray AFE integrates the charge-to-digital conversion signal chain, integrating low-noise charge amplifiers, correlated double samplers, and 16-bit ADCs.

Analog Devices' 256-ch 16-bit digital X-ray AFE combines low noise and power with high image quality
Analog Devices has introduced a highly integrated digital X-ray AFE (analog front end) that combines low-noise performance in multiple power-mode options with high image quality. The 256-channel ADAS1256
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Date:
11/29/2012
Diodes Incorporateds Hall switches optimize sensitivity

Click image to enlarge: Four omnipolar Hall-effect switches from Diodes Incorporated offer sensitivities to match magnetic field strengths in proximity- and position-detection applications and typically consume just 24 μW with a 3-V supply.

Diodes Incorporated's Hall switches optimize sensitivity
Diodes Incorporated has announced four omnipolar Hall-effect switches offering sensitivities to match closely the magnetic field strengths used in proximity- and position-detection duties in a variety
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Date:
11/29/2012
LEM low-cost 50-A current transducers improve on shunt-measurement techniques

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LEM's HLSR series Hall-effect current sensors measure AC, DC, or pulsed currents with nominal values of 10, 20, 32, 40, or 50 A RMS. The devices achieve a response time of only 2.5 μsec and operate over a temperature range of ?40 to 105 °C.

LEM low-cost 50-A current transducers improve on shunt-measurement techniques
LEM has introduced its new HLSR series of current transducers that provide a cost-effective and technically superior alternative to resistive-shunt/optocoupler configurations for insulated current
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Date:
11/29/2012
Mitsubishi Electric introduces 6th-gen mega-power dual IGBT modules

Click image to enlarge: Mitsubishi Electric's 6th-generation MPD IGBT modules include the CM900DUC-24S (1.2 kV, 900 A), CM1400DUC-24S (1.2 kV, 1.4 kA), and CM1000DUC-34SA (1.7 kV, 1 kA).

Mitsubishi Electric introduces 6th-gen mega-power dual IGBT modules
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its 6th generation MPD (mega-power dual) IGBT modules for use in power converters such as large-capacity photovoltaic and wind-power generation systems and other
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Date:
11/29/2012
XP Power announces ECP60 AC-DC 60 Watt power supplies

ECP60

XP Power announces ECP60 AC-DC 60 Watt power supplies
XP Power has announced the ECP60 series of compact low profile 60 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Highly efficient, these units typically 88% efficiency, measure just 101.6 x 50.8 x 30.4 mm (4 x 2 x 1.20
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Date:
11/23/2012
Toshibas 6th generation 600-V IGBTs improve hard-switching efficiency

Click image to enlarge: IGBTs based on Toshiba's new 6th generation process exhibit lower VCE(sat) conduction losses and reduced EON and EOFF switching losses.

Toshiba's 6th generation 600-V IGBTs improve hard-switching efficiency
TEE (Toshiba Electronics Europe) has announced a sixth generation IGBT technology that offers improved switching- and conduction-loss trade off for increased efficiency and improved performance. The
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Date:
11/21/2012
Peaks 60-W AC-DC module offers high efficiency

Click image to enlarge: Depending on the type, the PPM60 module delivers an output voltage of 5, 9, 12, 15, 24, or 48 V DC.

Peak's 60-W AC-DC module offers high efficiency
PEAK electronics has expanded its proven AC-DC power supplies PPM with power ratings of 2 to 20 W with one new powerful 60-W converter module, the PPM60. Depending on the type, the PPM60 module delivers
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Date:
11/21/2012
Microsemis new SiC Schottky diodes improve electrical power conversion efficiency
Microsemi's new SiC Schottky diodes improve electrical power conversion efficiency
Microsemi has introduced a new family of 1200 V SiC Schottky diodes. The new diodes are targeted at a wide range of industrial applications including solar inverters, welders, plasma cutters, fast
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Date:
11/21/2012
Atmel introduces miniature low-power LIN Family for automotive applications

Click image to enlarge: Atmel has announced the ATA664151 and ATA664251 LIN family for automotive switch-scan applications and in-vehicle ambient-lighting control.

Atmel introduces miniature low-power LIN Family for automotive applications
Atmel has announced the availability of a new LIN family for automotive switch-scan applications and in-vehicle ambient-lighting control. The new devices, Atmel's ATA664151 and ATA664251, include
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Date:
11/21/2012
Everlight Electronics offers new top view LEDs with high-quality of light for midpower applications
Everlight Electronics offers new top view LEDs with high-quality of light for midpower applications
Everlight Electronics has announced their highly efficient white mid-power LED series 62-227B (400-mW) and 62-217B (500-mW). These top view LEDs in 5630 packages, provide high efficacy, high CRI (color-rendering
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Date:
11/21/2012
Nordic pre-approved Bluetooth low-energy module allows prototype development within hours

Click image to enlarge: While the application waits for events, the BL600-series surface-mount module is in very low power mode consuming less than 10 μA. The module features an integrated antenna or option for external antenna, and provides a 95-dB link budget.

Nordic pre-approved Bluetooth low-energy module allows prototype development within hours
Nordic Semiconductor has announces that U.K. ODM, Laird Technologies, has developed a fully-approved programmable Bluetooth low-energy module. The module enables developers to use BASIC language syntax
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Date:
11/21/2012
CUI sets efficiency benchmark, releasing auto-compensated digital PoL series in 2<sup>nd</sup>-source footprint

Click image to enlarge: CUI's NDM2Z-series modules, available in 12-, 25-, and 50-A versions, are pin and function compatible with the 3E POL BMR46X series from Ericsson Power Modules

CUI sets efficiency benchmark, releasing auto-compensated digital PoL series in 2nd-source footprint
CUI has announced a new family of digital PoL DC-DC modules that deliver over 95% peak efficiency in applications employing a distributed power architecture. The modules, available in 12-, 25-, and
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Date:
11/21/2012
Atmel delivers low power MCU ATmegaRFR2 for 2.4GHz ISM band apps

MCU for wireless board

Atmel delivers low power MCU ATmegaRFR2 for 2.4GHz ISM band apps
Atmel Corporation, the microcontroller and touch technology manufacturer has announced the ATmegaRFR2 AVR family of devices, its next-generation ULP (ultra-low power) single-chip wireless solution
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Date:
11/20/2012
International Rectifier introduces new Gen8 IGBT

Gen 8 1200V IGBT

International Rectifier introduces new Gen8 IGBT
International Rectifier, power management technology leader, has introduced a new generation of IGBT (Gate Bipolar Transistor) technology platform. Gen8 (Generation 8) 1200V IGBT platform uses
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Date:
11/19/2012
AVX introduces leadless Schottky diodes for SMPS applications

Click image to enlarge: SD-series Schottky-barrier rectifier diodes are available in a range of voltages, spanning 20 to 200 V with current ratings from 0.1 to 8 A.

AVX introduces leadless Schottky diodes for SMPS applications
AVX has introduced a new series of Schottky-barrier rectifier diodes uniquely packaged as leadless chips. Eliminating the standard lead-frame wire bond provides the chip with top-bottom symmetry,
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Date:
11/15/2012
Micrel offers new low-side MOSFET-driver devices in ultra-small four-pin package

Click image to enlarge: The MIC4414 and MIC4415 low-side N-channel MOSFET drivers can sink and source peak currents up to 1.5 A and can switch 1000-pF loads in 12 ns.

Micrel offers new low-side MOSFET-driver devices in ultra-small four-pin package
Micrel has introduced the MIC4414 and MIC4415, two low-side MOSFET drivers designed to switch an N-Channel enhancement-mode MOSFET in low-side applications. The devices are well suited for switch-mode
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Date:
11/15/2012
C&Ks rugged top-actuated pico switch for consumer electronics delivers ultra-small footprint
C&K's rugged top-actuated pico switch for consumer electronics delivers ultra-small footprint
C&K Components has developed the KLT series of top-actuated pico switches. Employing a small 1.4-mm dome within a patented new type of switch structure that represents a significant reduction in size
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Date:
11/15/2012
New 100-W DC-DC converter in 1/16-brick package

Click image to enlarge: The ULS series includes three single-output models providing output of 3.3, 5, or 12 V DC outputs from 36- to 75-V inputs.

New 100-W DC-DC converter in 1/16-brick package
Murata has announced the ULS series of Murata Power Solutions 100-W fully regulated DC-DC converters for distributed- or intermediate-bus power architectures. Delivering up to 100 W from an industry
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Date:
11/15/2012
Nextreme expands thermal-management product line with new eTEC MA series

Click image to enlarge: The MA8000 Series includes five new modules with heat-flux densities ranging from 16 to 22 W/cm2.

Nextreme expands thermal-management product line with new eTEC MA series
Nextreme Thermal Solutions has announced a new series of thin-film thermoelectric modules that offer higher cooling capacity, robust mechanical design, and source-matched heat-flux density for easier
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Date:
11/15/2012
Emerson Network Power extends cost-competitive LCM power-supply family with new 310- and 1,500-W models

Click image to enlarge: The LCM300 has a power density of 6.86 W/in3 and will be available with 12-, 15-, 24-, 36-, and 48-V outputs trimmable to 20%.

Emerson Network Power extends cost-competitive LCM power-supply family with new 310- and 1,500-W models
Emerson Network Power has launched two new models in the popular LCM series of AC-DC power supplies, known for providing high efficiency and reliability at a competitive cost. With the addition of
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Date:
11/15/2012
Excelsys announces XF-series high reliability, ruggedised AC-DC power supply

Click image to enlarge: The Excelsys XF-series high reliability, ruggedised AC-DC power supply

Excelsys announces XF-series high reliability, ruggedised AC-DC power supply
Excelsys Technologies have announced the introduction of the XF series of high-reliability, ruggedised AC-DC power supplies intended for harsh environments including Mil-COTS applications. The
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Date:
11/15/2012
Honeywell showcases newest sensors at Electronica 2012
Honeywell showcases newest sensors at Electronica 2012
Honeywell Sensing and Control has announced that it has launched a wide range of industrial sensors and switches at Electronica 2012. This includes Honeywell HumidIcon sensors, which combine both
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Date:
11/14/2012
TI advances wireless charging with transmitter and single-chip receiver-charger ICs

Figure 1: Unit shipments ï½ Wireless power transmitters and Receivers. Unit growth profile ï½ 2011 to 2021 (m). Source: IMS Research, August 2012
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TI advances wireless charging with transmitter and single-chip receiver-charger ICs
Joshua Israelsohn, Editor-in-Chief, Power Systems Design

Wireless charging is in its nascencyâ€"barely a blip compared to projections of what is to come according to IHS IMS Research (figure 1). Although there are several technical approaches
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Date:
11/14/2012
IAR Systems boosts debugging and trace capabilities for ARM developers

Click image to enlarge: JTAGjet-Trace can perform trace acquisition of up to 200 MHz trace clock with a trace-buffer capture capacity of up to 18 MB.

IAR Systems boosts debugging and trace capabilities for ARM developers
IAR Systems has launched a complete integration of JTAGjet-Trace into the development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM. Thanks to the new full integration, IAR Embedded Workbench users gain
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Date:
11/14/2012
LTC's rail-to-rail 80-V power monitor measures current and voltage with 0.75% accuracy

Click image to enlarge: Wide range power monitor with onboard ADC, I2C, and shunt regulator

LTC's rail-to-rail 80-V power monitor measures current and voltage with 0.75% accuracy
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2945, a wide range I2C system monitor that monitors the current, voltage, and power of any 0- to 80-V rail. In many cases, prior power monitoring
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Date:
11/13/2012
RF Solutions license-free radio modules deliver performance and value

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RF Solutions' license-free radio modules deliver performance and value
RF Solutions has unveiled a new family of radio transceivers taking advantage of advanced silicon integration to deliver unprecedented data rates and communication range among board-mount modules
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Date:
11/12/2012
STMicroelectronics boosts 4G connections and battery life with advanced tunable chips

Click image to enlarge: The STPTIC adjusts capacitance smoothly, without steps.

STMicroelectronics boosts 4G connections and battery life with advanced tunable chips
STMicroelectronics is working to help avoid dropped calls and increase battery life with a new range of highly miniaturized adaptive devices that dynamically optimize handset antenna performance.
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Date:
11/08/2012
Silicon Labs announces new single-chip relative-humidity and temperature sensor

Click image to enlarge: Si7005 digital relative-humidity and temperature SoC block diagram

Silicon Labs announces new single-chip relative-humidity and temperature sensor
Silicon Labs' new Si7005 digital relative-humidity and temperature SoC combines a mixed-signal IC manufactured on standard CMOS with a proven technique of measuring humidity using a polymer dielectric
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Date:
11/08/2012
AVX expands RF product line with two new air-core RF-inductor series

Click image to enlarge: The new AL and AS series RF inductors span an inductance range from 1.65 to 538 nH and provide current handling from 1.6 to 4.4 A.

AVX expands RF product line with two new air-core RF-inductor series
AVX has expanded its RF product line with the development of two new air-core RF-inductor series. Available in a wide variety of sizes and inductances, the new AL and AS series RF inductors feature
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Date:
11/08/2012
TDK-Lambda adds 32-V model to HFE1600 front-end power supplies

Click image to enlarge: HFE1600-32 AC-DC power supplies can operate individually or up to five units can mount into a dedicated 1U rack delivering 8 kW.

TDK-Lambda adds 32-V model to HFE1600 front-end power supplies
TDK has announced the extension of its TDK-Lambda HFE1600 range of 1.6-kW high-density, front-end power supplies with the addition of a 32-V model. Particularly well-suited for use in broadcast applications,
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Date:
11/08/2012
Ericssons new digital-power software tool unlocks flexibility to optimize energy consumption

Click image to enlarge: Ericsson's Digital Power Designer software is free of charge and can reduce time-to-market, total cost of ownership, and energy consumption.

Ericsson's new digital-power software tool unlocks flexibility to optimize energy consumption
Ericsson has unveiled an advanced toolkit that provides board-power designers with highly advanced software to configure, implement, and monitor power-conversion devices—from a single unit to a complete
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Date:
11/08/2012
ITTs VPRC series connectors 80% lighter; 30% smaller than metal alternatives

Click image to enlarge: VPRC series connectors employ ITT's proven Trident contact system and are available in 3-, 6-, or 12-contact layouts.

ITT's VPRC series connectors 80% lighter; 30% smaller than metal alternatives
ITT's Interconnect Solutions has developed a new lightweight VEAM rectangular plastic connector for mass-transit applications. A replacement for the relatively large and heavy metal connectors previously
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Date:
11/07/2012
Increase productivity with two additional speed control options from Konecranes

Click image to enlarge: Adaptive Speed Range from Konecranes automatically varies the speed of the hoist according to the load.

Increase productivity with two additional speed control options from Konecranes
Konecranes has introduced two speed-control options, Extended Speed Range and Adaptive Speed Range for overhead lifting equipment motors for the power industry, as cost-effective options to achieve
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Date:
11/07/2012
Murata introduces 3

Click image to enlarge: The MVAC250 and the MVAC400 comply with the UL60601-1 3rd-edition medical safety standard, the IEC60950/UL60950 safety specifications, and EN55022 standard for conducted emissions.

Murata introduces 3" x 5" 250-W and 400-W AC-DC power supplies with medical approvals
Murata has introduced the MVAC series of highly efficient, 3" x 5" open frame AC-DC power supplies from Murata Power Solutions. Suitable for use in a wide variety of industrial factory automation,
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Date:
11/06/2012
Linear Technology's 0.04%-accurate hybrid/electric battery monitor includes isolated interface

Click image to enlarge: Precision, high-voltage multicell battery-stack monitor with high noise immunity, isolated, bidirectional SPI communications up to 100 m

Linear Technology's 0.04%-accurate hybrid/electric battery monitor includes isolated interface
Linear Technology has announced the LTC6804 high-voltage battery monitor for hybrid electric and electric vehicles, and other high-voltage, stacked-battery systems. An LTC6804 can measure up to 12
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Date:
11/06/2012
Nordic Semiconductor role in TENS technology

Incorporates both clinical TENS theories to provide pain relief .

Nordic Semiconductor role in TENS technology
ULP (Ultra Low Power ) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA announce that the U.S. medical device company, Hollywog, has launched the world's first remote controlled consumer muscle stimulator
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Date:
11/05/2012
Texas Instruments MSP430FR59xx cuts power consumption by 50%

Wolverine-MSP430

Texas Instruments MSP430FR59xx cuts power consumption by 50%
TI's new FRAM-based MSP430FR59xx microcontrollers based on Wolverine technology enable developers to add flexibility, performance and battery life to a variety of applications and anticipated applications
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Date:
11/05/2012
Farnell element 14 launches interactive catalogue and more than 190,000 products

Click to enter interactive catalogue

Farnell element 14 launches interactive catalogue and more than 190,000 products
Farnell element14, the multi-channel distributor of electronic components, part of the Premier Farnell group, has launched its latest interactive catalogue, featuring over 190,000 products, designed
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Date:
11/02/2012
Linear Technology introduces three low power 16-bit, 20Msps ADCs

The LTC2269, LTC2270 and LTC2271 analog to digital converters

Linear Technology introduces three low power 16-bit, 20Msps ADCs
These analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), the LTC2269, LTC2270 and LTC2271.offer lowest input-referred noise and tight integral nonlinearity error (INL) for very high precision DC measurements. With
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Date:
10/31/2012
Samsung selects Wolfson Microelectronics' ultra-low power Audio Hub, WM1811

WM1811 Audio Hub

Samsung selects Wolfson Microelectronics' ultra-low power Audio Hub, WM1811
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced that its ultra-low power Audio Hub, the WM1811, has been selected by Samsung to provide outstanding audio for its latest tablet device, the GALAXY Note 10.1,
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Date:
10/31/2012
Toshiba Electronics Europe launches a new Photocouplers & Photorelays Guide

Fabulous cover design. All the alphabetic letters to spell out photo and opto couplers. Alas, the A and Y for relay!

Toshiba Electronics Europe launches a new Photocouplers & Photorelays Guide
Photocouplers & Photorelays Guide is set to become an essential reference for engineers, looking to build galvanic isolation and noise protection into their applications. The free guide
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Date:
10/31/2012
Hirose in-line connectors save 50% space; resistant to vibration

Click image to enlarge: Hirose developed DF62 series connectors for harsh operating environments and high-vibration applications such as motion control and robotics, gaming equipment, and portable medical devices.

Hirose in-line connectors save 50% space; resistant to vibration
Hirose has developed the new robust DF62 series slim, in-line connectors designed to take advantage of small and confined spaces and are virtually tangle free. They come equipped with a locking structure
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Date:
10/31/2012
Cree releases new generation 50-V GaN HEMT technology

Click image to enlarge: Cree's 50-V GaN HEMT transistors operating at 100- or 200-W output powers are now released for both the 1.8 to 2.2 GHz and 2.5 to 2.7 GHz frequency bands.

Cree releases new generation 50-V GaN HEMT technology
Cree has introduced a range of new 50-V GaN HEMT devices enabling a significant reduction in the energy needed to power cellular networks. The world's cellular network is estimated to consume more
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Date:
10/31/2012
Eltek products ENERGY-STAR qualified in new UPS category

Click image to enlarge: Eltek's 48-V Flatpack2 HE provides an average efficiency, over the ENERGY STAR performance levels, of 96.35%.

Eltek products ENERGY-STAR qualified in new UPS category
Eltek has announced that its 48-V Flatpack2 HE (high-efficiency) and V-Series HE power supply products have been awarded the ENERGY STAR for compliance with new high energy-efficiency standards that
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Date:
10/31/2012
Microsemi introduces cost-effective TVSs to protect aircraft from lightning strikes

Click image to enlarge: PLAD provides large exposed metal pads on the bottom of the package with excellent direct internal connection to the die (15KP and 30KP family packages shown).

Microsemi introduces cost-effective TVSs to protect aircraft from lightning strikes
Microsemi has introduced two new cost-reduced versions of its TVS (transient voltage suppressor) devices in its patented PLAD (plastic large-area device) package. The lower-cost 15-kW MPLAD15KP and
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Date:
10/31/2012
New up-rated PWM controllers from Advanced Power Electronics offer size and cost benefits

Click image to enlarge: The APE3061 PWM controller is now available in a DFN package, reducing package size from 5 x 6mm (SO-8) to 3 x 3 mm, without sacrificing power-handling capability.

New up-rated PWM controllers from Advanced Power Electronics offer size and cost benefits
Advanced Power Electronics has updated two of its most popular PWM controllers to provide customers with space-saving and more cost-effective devices without sacrificing performance and reliability.
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Date:
10/31/2012
TI LED driver provides frequency synchronization, PWM dimming, and thermal foldback

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TI LED driver provides frequency synchronization, PWM dimming, and thermal foldback
Texas Instruments has introduced a 1.5-A constant-current DC-DC buck converter with frequency synchronization, PWM (pulse-width modulation) dimming, and thermal foldback. The TPS92510 features a wide
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Date:
10/31/2012
N2Power marks 50th anniversary of visible LED with 375-W constant-current power supply for high-power LED lamps

Click image to enlarge: The XL375LED models offer single main outputs of 12, 24, 28, 36, 40, 48 or 56 V DC (max). They offer a power density of over 15 W/in3 and are up to 93% efficient.

N2Power marks 50th anniversary of visible LED with 375-W constant-current power supply for high-power LED lamps
N2Power has announced constant-current versions of its 375-W AC-DC power supply dubbed XL375LED. The new units drive strings of LEDs in high-power lamps for industrial, entertainment, and outdoor
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Date:
10/31/2012
TDK-Lambda Z+ programmable power supplies offers arbitrary-waveform features

Click image to enlarge: The TDK-Lambda Z+ series high-density 200- and 400-W power supplies can create and store up to four application-specific test waveforms, eliminating the need for an external controller in basic simulation tasks.

TDK-Lambda Z+ programmable power supplies offers arbitrary-waveform features
TDK highlights the arbitrary-waveform generation capabilities of the TDK-Lambda Z+ series of high-density, 2U format benchtop and rack mounted 200- and 400-W power supplies. The ability to create
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Date:
10/30/2012
Murata introduces 15-W DC-DC converter with 16- to 160-V DC input range

Click image to enlarge: The RUW15 series of 15-W single-output isolated DC-DC converters maintain their output voltage for up to 120 ms at full load when using a 900-?F capacitor.

Murata introduces 15-W DC-DC converter with 16- to 160-V DC input range
Murata has announced the Murata Power Solutions RUW15 series of 15-W single-output isolated DC-DC converters aimed at transport and industrial applications where the input voltage may vary widely
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Date:
10/30/2012
Plessey developed sensor monitors driver fatigue

Epic sensor monitors driver alertness

Plessey developed sensor monitors driver fatigue
Plessey is using its EPIC sensor technology to monitor driver fatigue. According to the British Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, research shows driver fatigue may be a contributory
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Date:
10/29/2012
iWatt digital PWM controllers offer ultra-low 12W - 24W standby power supplies
iWatt digital PWM controllers offer ultra-low 12W - 24W standby power supplies
iWatt has launched a pair of digital PWM controllers which offer ultra-low standby power consumption in 12W to 24W power supplies for chargers and adapters for media tablets, set top boxes and home
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Date:
10/29/2012
TIs new 28-V, 500-mA step-down converter provides high efficiency at light loads

Click image to enlarge: TPS62175 typical efficiency

TI's new 28-V, 500-mA step-down converter provides high efficiency at light loads
Texas Instruments has introduced a synchronous, 28-V, 500-mA step-down DC-DC converter that can operate at less than 5 ?A during sleep mode. The new TPS62175 maintains high efficiency during
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Date:
10/25/2012
Active-Semi introduces power-application-controller platform for smart-energy consumer, industrial, and automotive electronics

Click image to enlarge: Extensive computational, control, communication, measurement, and power-management resources; and a space-efficient tile-based design method results in a flexible power-management architecture that cuts development costs by as much as 60%.

Active-Semi introduces power-application-controller platform for smart-energy consumer, industrial, and automotive electronics
Active-Semi has introduced the PAC (power application controller) platform—the first in a family of pioneering μACs (micro application controllers). The PAC platform sets a new standard for ease of
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Date:
10/25/2012
FCI adds CXP option to XLerate-series active optical cables

Click image to enlarge: FCI's CXP-to-CXP 12X cable assemblies deliver an aggregate bandwidth of 150 Gbps and a throughput up to 55 Gbps per linear centimeter of panel length.

FCI adds CXP option to XLerate-series active optical cables
FCI—manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems—has developed a CXP-to-CXP 12X connection option to complement its line of XLerate-12X Series active optical cable assemblies. The 12-channel
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Date:
10/24/2012
Wieland expands Wipos P-series 1- and 3-? DIN-rail supplies with UPS and redundancy modules

Click image to enlarge: Wieland's Wipos UPS module is rated for 24 V DC input and 30 A output.

Wieland expands Wipos P-series 1- and 3-? DIN-rail supplies with UPS and redundancy modules
Wieland Electric now offers DIN-rail mount UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and redundancy modules to increase control systems' uptime and reliability. These modules complement the company's existing
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Date:
10/24/2012
Linear Technologys 16-bit, 20-Msps ADCs achieve 84-dB SNR and 46-?V<sub>RMS</sub> RTI noise

Click image to enlarge: low noise 16-bit 20-Msps ADCs dissipate only 80 mW/ch; 12 mW in standby and 0.5 mW in shutdown.

Linear Technology's 16-bit, 20-Msps ADCs achieve 84-dB SNR and 46-?VRMS RTI noise
Linear Technology has introduced three low-power 16-bit, 20-Msps ADCs, the LTC2269, LTC2270, and LTC2271 offering the low input-referred noise and tight INL (integral nonlinearity error) for high-precision
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Date:
10/22/2012
ON Semiconductor expands high-performance trench field-stop IGBT portfolio for motor control, solar, and UPS

Click image to enlarge: ON Semiconductor has expanded its NGBTxx family of 1.2 kV trench FS IGBTs with nine new energy-efficient devices.

ON Semiconductor expands high-performance trench field-stop IGBT portfolio for motor control, solar, and UPS
ON Semiconductor has expanded its NGBTxx family of 1.2 kV trench FS (field-stop) IGBTs (insulated-gate bipolar transistors) with nine new energy-efficient devices. The new IGBTs improve overall system
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Date:
10/22/2012
Plessey to launch ECG monitor at Electronica

Left and right signal data is transmitted via a Bluetooth link to a smartphone or tablet

Plessey to launch ECG monitor at Electronica
Plessey will launch a hand-held, ECG monitor at this year's Electronica Show. Aimed at the home health market, the imPulse will allow routine, quick and accurate recording of ECG signas,l outside
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Date:
10/22/2012
RFMD introduces new control components for cable application

RFMD new CATV control components

RFMD introduces new control components for cable application
RF Micro Devices, Inc designer and manufacturer of high-performance RF (radio frequency) components and compound semiconductor technologies, has unveiled two new CATV control components, in conjunction
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Date:
10/22/2012
TI offers all-in-one transceiver for 10 Gbps Ethernet standards

Quad-channel XAUI/10GBASE-KR transceiver

TI offers all-in-one transceiver for 10 Gbps Ethernet standards
Texas Instruments introduce the industry's first quad-channel XAUI/10GBASE-KR transceiver that supports multiple 10G/40G Ethernet standards, as well as proprietary data rates from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps.
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Date:
10/19/2012
Murata launches UCR100 series of DC-DC converters

UCR100 Series

Murata launches UCR100 series of DC-DC converters
Murata has launched the UCR100 series of DC-DC converters designed specifically for railway power conversion and battery applications. Accommodating an ultra wide 8:1 input range, from 16.8 to 137.5
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Date:
10/19/2012
IR introduces AUIR3320S intelligent power switch for auto PTC heaters

Click image to enlarge: AUIR332OS

IR introduces AUIR3320S intelligent power switch for auto PTC heaters
International Rectifier has introduced the reliable AUIR3320S high-side IPS (intelligent power switch) optimized for automotive auxiliary PTC (positive temperature coefficient) electric heaters. Offering
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Date:
10/19/2012
On Semiconductor introduces low power autofocus IC for smartphones

Click image to enlarge: LC898212XA-MH Auto Focus IC

On Semiconductor introduces low power autofocus IC for smartphones
ON Semiconductor has introduced the LC898212XA-MH, an Auto Focus (AF) Control IC for camera modules in smartphones. This innovative IC is highly integrated, programmable and provides fast, accurate
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Date:
10/19/2012
Handheld instrument helps prevent switchyard failures

P D Hawk

Handheld instrument helps prevent switchyard failures
EA Technology has launched a groundbreaking handheld instrument to locate internal Partial Discharge (PD) activity in high voltage open terminal switchyard equipment. The PD Hawk enables operators
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Date:
10/19/2012
Murata energy-efficient DC-DC converter features 8:1 input-range for railway applications

Click image to enlarge: UCR100 series DC-DC converters accommodate an input range from 16.8 to 137.5 V DC and typically operate at up to 90% efficiency.

Murata energy-efficient DC-DC converter features 8:1 input-range for railway applications
Murata today launched the UCR100 series of DC-DC converters for railway power-conversion and battery applications. Accommodating an ultra wide 8:1 input range, from 16.8 to 137.5 V DC, the UCR100
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Date:
10/19/2012
XP Power launch rugged 350 W AC-DC SEMI-F47 compliant power supplies

SHP350 series AC-DC power supply

XP Power launch rugged 350 W AC-DC SEMI-F47 compliant power supplies
XP Power has announced the SHP350 series of single output rugged 350 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at industrial applications. Achieving a high power density of 6.6 Watts per cubic inch and with a
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Date:
10/18/2012
Silicon Labs offers USB-to-I2S Audio Bridge Chip

CP2114 audio bridge chip for data transfer

Silicon Labs offers USB-to-I2S Audio Bridge Chip
Silicon Laboratories Inc, has introduced the industry's first crystal-less USB-to-I2S audio bridge designed to support a wide range of codecs and digital-to-analog converters (DACs) used in USB-based
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Date:
10/18/2012
Wolfson launches top and bottom port silicon analogue (MEMS) microphones

WM7121 and 7132 MEMS microphones with matching frequency responses

Wolfson launches top and bottom port silicon analogue (MEMS) microphones
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has introduced WM7121 and WM7132, its first high performance top and bottom port silicon analogue MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones with matching frequency
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Date:
10/18/2012
WirelessHART and IP wireless-sensor networks achieve ultra-low power consumption < 50 A per node

Click image to enlarge: LTC5800 QFN & LTP5902 PCB module with FCC, CE & IC modular radio certifications available with optional chip antenna

WirelessHART and IP wireless-sensor networks achieve ultra-low power consumption < 50 μA per node
Linear Technology's Dust Networks product group has introduced the SmartMesh LTC5800 SoC and LTP5900 module families of low-power IEEE 802.15.4E-compliant wireless-sensor networking products. SmartMesh
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Date:
10/17/2012
Yokogawa launches new eight-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope

Click image to enlarge: TM-DLM4000 Series mixed signal oscilloscope

Yokogawa launches new eight-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope
The new Yokogawa DLM4000 eight-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope combines the earlier DL7480 large screen and eight-channel capability with mixed-signal technology of the DLM2000 Series. The new instrument
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Date:
10/17/2012
SL Powers industrial-grade high-efficiency cost-effective 150-W power supply offers high density

Click image to enlarge: The CINT1150 provides 150 W at 91% efficiency with 200-LFM airflow and a 240 V AC input. The AC-DC power supply provides 100 W with convection cooling.

SL Power's industrial-grade high-efficiency cost-effective 150-W power supply offers high density
The SL Power Electronics division of SL Industries has announced its CINT1150 family, the latest offering in the company's high-density single-output open-frame AC-DC power supply line. Approved to
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Date:
10/16/2012
ABB articulated-arm industrial robot serves as automated luggage-storage and -retrieval system

Click image to enlarge: Yotel's lobby and Yobot—the luggage handling robot—built on an ABB articulating-arm industrial robot platform

ABB articulated-arm industrial robot serves as automated luggage-storage and -retrieval system
An ABB articulated-arm industrial robot is serving as an automated luggage-storage and -retrieval system in the lobby of the largest hotel to be opened in New York this year. The new 669-room Yotel
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Date:
10/16/2012
Toshiba announces quad-channel transistor-output photocouplers

Click image to enlarge: TLP290-4 and TLP291-4 GP transistor photocouplers

Toshiba announces quad-channel transistor-output photocouplers
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced availability of two extended-temperature SMT photocouplers that reduce component count and save board space in high-component-density industrial equipment.
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Date:
10/16/2012
IR Expands Family of IGBTs with 600V Trench Ultrafast IGBT's for Appliance Motor Drives
IR Expands Family of IGBTs with 600V Trench Ultrafast IGBT's for Appliance Motor Drives
International Rectifier has announced the expansion of its family of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGR4045DPbF and IRGS4045DPbF. The new 600V Trench ultrafast
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Date:
10/15/2012
CUI introduces regulated intermediate-bus converters with digital control

Click image to enlarge: CUI NQB and NEB series regulated intermediate-bus DC-DC converters offers digital control through a PMBus interface.

CUI introduces regulated intermediate-bus converters with digital control
CUI has introduced a line of regulated intermediate-bus DC-DC converters with advanced digital control from their Novum Advanced Power product line, a first product release based on the recently announced
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Date:
10/15/2012
Wind River introduces latest automated test management software

Test management diagram

Wind River introduces latest automated test management software
Wind River, the Intel subsidiary, providing embedded and mobile software, has introduced its latest version of Wind River Test Management, a fully automated software testing optimization framework
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Date:
10/14/2012
Zytronics meets oil and gas sector exacting requirements

Explosion-proof terminals designed for use in off-shore oil and gas drilling.

Zytronics meets oil and gas sector exacting requirements
Zytronic's proprietary Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT) has on many occasions proved its ability to be employed in the most uncompromising of environments. Recent successes in heavy industry
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Date:
10/14/2012
Atmel expands automotive qualified MaXTouch controller family

MaXTouch controller diagram

Atmel expands automotive qualified MaXTouch controller family
Atmel Corp has announced new automotive-qualified maXTouch controllers for in-car control systems. These new devices will bring today's smartphone experience into contemporary cars, even for drivers
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Date:
10/14/2012
Bergquist to introduce Liqui-Form 2000 at Electronica 2012

Click image to enlarge: Liqui-Form 2000

Bergquist to introduce Liqui-Form 2000 at Electronica 2012
Being introduced at Electronica 2012, the first product in Bergquist's new Liqui-Form line, Liqui-Form 2000 is a highly conformable shear-thinning material which requires no curing, mixing,
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Date:
10/14/2012
Murata adds 1.5-A miniature SiP to Okami PoL DC-DC converter line

Click image to enlarge: The OKR-T/1.5-W12-C offers 93% conversion efficiency and can drive up to 200 uF loads.

Murata adds 1.5-A miniature SiP to Okami PoL DC-DC converter line
Murata has added a miniature 1.5-A SIP model to the Murata Okami family of non-isolated PoL converters. The OKR-T/1.5-W12-C is well suited for designs that require low load current with limited board
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Date:
10/14/2012
Texas Instruments introduces smart-meter SoC and board-development platform

Click image to enlarge: The new smart-meter SoC combines three independent engines for metrology, meter management, and communication.

Texas Instruments introduces smart-meter SoC and board-development platform
Leveraging expertise and leadership in the smart-grid market, Texas Instruments is now sampling a fully integrated and optimized smart-meter SoC for smart e-mater (electric-meter) designs. The integration
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10/14/2012
ARM announces high-performance system IP for energy-efficient many-core market

Click image to enlarge: ARM CoreLink CCN-504 cache support the A15 MPCore

ARM announces high-performance system IP for energy-efficient many-core market
To address the significant increase in data over the next 10 to 15 years, and the demand for more energy-efficient network infrastructure and servers, ARM has announced the ARM CoreLink CCN-504 cache
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Date:
10/14/2012
And when does Raspberry Pi go green?

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And when does Raspberry Pi go green?
Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, has just released a new colour variant of its custom-designed Raspberry Pi computer enclosure. Offered
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10/12/2012
Infineon highlights smart-meter ICs
Infineon highlights smart-meter ICs
Infineon has presented its smart-grid technologies at the Metering, Billing / CRM Europe 2012 Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam, where it showed off the building blocks for an intelligent infrastructure,
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10/12/2012
TI offers developers cognitive-radio portfolio for emerging TV white-space market

Click image to enlarge: TI's new TMS320C665x processors consist of three pin-compatible low-cost power-optimized ICs for developers migrating from single core to multicore.

TI offers developers cognitive-radio portfolio for emerging TV white-space market
Cognitive radio, a collective term referring to Super Wi-Fi, Wi-Far, WRAN (wireless regional area networks), IEEE 802.11af, IEEE 802.22, and TV white space, is geared towards optimizing the use of
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10/12/2012
TI introduces SDI reclocker with integrated eye monitor for broadcast video systems

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TI introduces SDI reclocker with integrated eye monitor for broadcast video systems
Texas Instruments has introduced an SDI (serial digital interface) reclocker with an integrated eye monitor for examining the shape and health of incoming signal waveforms. The on-chip eye monitor
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Date:
10/11/2012
Cree introduces next-generation color LEDs

Click image to enlarge: Cree XLamp XM-L color LEDs are the brightest and smallest multi-colored LED of their power class, delivering red, green, royal blue and white in one LED

Cree introduces next-generation color LEDs
Cree has announced commercial availability of XLamp XB-D color LEDs and XLamp XM-L multi-color LEDs. The high-performance color LEDs provide lighting manufacturers with discrete and multi-color LED
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10/11/2012
Power Integrations launches TinySwitch-4 off-line switcher IC family

Click image to enlarge: TinySwitch-4 off-line switchers offer efficiency greater than 70% at 5% load to meet European standby specifications scheduled to take effect in 2013. No-load power consumption < 30 mW at 230 V AC meets today's critical energy-saving requirements.

Power Integrations launches TinySwitch-4 off-line switcher IC family
Power Integrations has introduced the TinySwitch-4 family, the latest generation of its TinySwitch series of off-line switcher ICs. Featuring line-compensated overload power protection, TinySwitch-4
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10/11/2012
EPC upgrades development boards with enhancement-mode eGaN FETs using dedicated drivers from TI

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EPC upgrades development boards with enhancement-mode eGaN FETs using dedicated drivers from TI
EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced the availability of two development boards, the EPC9003 and the EPC9006, both featuring EPC's enhancement-mode eGaN FETs. These boards demonstrate how
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10/10/2012
Cornell Dubilier introduces type BLC, high-energy-density DC-link capacitors for medium-power inverter systems

Click image to enlarge: Available in values from 8 to 55 μF and voltage ratings from 700 to 1100 V DC, type BLC DC link capacitors are packaged in UL94V-0 plastic boxes with 4 pins for low ESR.

Cornell Dubilier introduces type BLC, high-energy-density DC-link capacitors for medium-power inverter systems
Cornell Dubilier announces the release of its type BLC high-energy-density board-mount DC-link capacitors for medium-power inverter systems. Type BLC capacitors are an excellent choice for demanding
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10/10/2012
Microsemis SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA: breakthrough capabilities in security, reliability, and low power

SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs address fundamental requirements for advanced security, high reliability, and low power in critical industrial, defense, aviation, communications, and medical applications.

Microsemi's SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA: breakthrough capabilities in security, reliability, and low power
Microsemi has unveiled its new SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA family. Microsemi's next-generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs address fundamental requirements for advanced security, high reliability, and low power
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Date:
10/09/2012
Eaton announces 9PX UPS for virtualised environments

Eaton 9PX 8 kVA UPS

Eaton announces 9PX UPS for virtualised environments
Eaton Australia has announced the availability of the 9PX series UPSs (uninterruptible power supplies), energy-efficient 6 to 11 kVA future-proof UPS's for virtualised environments. For IT and facilities
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Date:
10/09/2012
Schottky from Diodes Inc use 66% less space

Click image to enlarge: DFN0603 packaged SDM02U30LPS Schottky diode

Schottky from Diodes Inc use 66% less space
Diodes Inc has announced its first Schottky diode offered in the miniature leadless DFN0603 package. Handling switching, reverse-blocking, and rectification functions, the 30-V, 100-mA-rated SDM02U30LP3
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Date:
10/07/2012
Torex Semiconductor offers XC6423 dual channel CMOS LDO regulators

Click image to enlarge: The XC6423 dual-channel CMOS LDO regulators

Torex Semiconductor offers XC6423 dual channel CMOS LDO regulators
The XC6423 is the latest generation of dual-channel CMOS LDO regulators from Torex Semiconductor.Comprising two independent LDO circuits, each able to deliver 300 mA, the XC6423 is available in an
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Date:
10/07/2012
Energy Micro, Linear Technology, and Wrth Elektronik offer energy-harvesting kit to go

Click image to enlarge: Energy Harvesting to Go kit

Energy Micro, Linear Technology, and Würth Elektronik offer energy-harvesting kit to go
Energy Micro, Linear Technology, and Würth Elektronik present the development platform Energy Harvesting To Go. The Kit provides easy access to energy-harvesting technologies, which helps developers
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Date:
10/06/2012
The 32bit ARM M3 controller from Toshiba Europe will reduce component count
The 32bit ARM M3 controller from Toshiba Europe will reduce component count
The latest 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller from TEE (Toshiba Electronics Europe) will reduce the component count of industrial and consumer applications where high performance, low power, and
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10/05/2012
Intersil introduces new Oring FET controller

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Intersil introduces new Oring FET controller
Intersil has introduced a robust, compact ORing FET controller that provides power redundancy and protection with minimal power dissipation. The new ISL6146 works with N-channel power MOSFETs to increase
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Date:
10/05/2012
New ON Semiconductor PMICs provide multi-channel operation; draw low I<sub>Q</sub>

Click image to enlarge: The NCP6924 integrates two high-efficiency step-down converters and four LDO regulators drawing a total IQ of 105 μA. The NCP6914 integrates a one high-efficiency step-down converter and four LDO regulators drawing an IQ of just 72 μA.

New ON Semiconductor PMICs provide multi-channel operation; draw low IQ
ON Semiconductor has introduced two new PMICs (power-management ICs) for battery-powered systems such as smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, GPS systems, and other portable electronics. The
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10/04/2012
Atmel introduces configurable 8-ch LED drivers for monitors and industrial LCD-panel backlighting

Click image to enlarge: The MSL3080/86/88 LED drivers feature a proprietary control scheme and deliver > 92% power efficiency for up to 20-W LED-back-lit LCD displays.

Atmel introduces configurable 8-ch LED drivers for monitors and industrial LCD-panel backlighting
Atmel has announced a new family of 8-channel LED drivers with an integrated boost controller to deliver a complete power-management system for LCD backlighting applications. Atmel's MSL3080/86/88
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Date:
10/04/2012
Lamborghini to incorporate Maxwell Technologies' Ultracapacitors in stop-start idle-elimination

A Maxwell 1200-Farad, 2.7-volt ultracapacitor cell is one of six that the capacitor module for the Lamborghini idle-elimination system uses.

Lamborghini to incorporate Maxwell Technologies' Ultracapacitors in stop-start idle-elimination
Maxwell Technologies Inc have announced that Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., the producer of luxury sports cars, will incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors to support a stop-start idle-elimination system
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Date:
10/04/2012
CamSemi targets constant-power C2283 PSS flyback controller at low-cost networking adapters

Click image to enlarge: CamSemi's C2283 high-performance primary-side-sensing flyback controller offers a unique constant-power mode.

CamSemi targets constant-power C2283 PSS flyback controller at low-cost networking adapters
CamSemi is focusing on the fast-growing networking-products power-supply market with the launch of the C2283 - a high-performance PSS (primary-side sensing) flyback controller with a unique CP (constant-power)
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Date:
10/03/2012
Intersil expands <i>HIP</i> bridge-driver portfolio

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Intersil expands HIP bridge-driver portfolio
Intersil announced the expansion of the industry leading HIP portfolio of MOSFET bridge drivers for power-supply and motor-drive applications. This family of 100-V, 2-A, high-frequency half-bridge
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Date:
10/03/2012
Murata mass producing first SATA Gen2/Gen3 compatible common mode choke coils

Click image to enlarge: Micro-fabrication and noise evaluation technologies used in SATA applications built a common-mode choke compatible with Scc11, SATA Gen 2.

Murata mass producing first SATA Gen2/Gen3 compatible common mode choke coils
Murata has announced the mass production of SATA Gen-2- and Gen-3-compatible common-mode choke coils. Available in ultra-compact 0806 and 0605 sizes, the DLP series are designed for use in SATA high-speed
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Date:
10/03/2012
Nextreme enables new compact thermal cyclers for real-time DNA amplification and analysis

Click image to enlarge: Nextreme NX569 PCR reference design

Nextreme enables new compact thermal cyclers for real-time DNA amplification and analysis
Nextreme Thermal Solutions has announced a new reference design for a compact PCR (polymerase-chain-reaction) thermal cycler for field-level DNA amplification. The small size and fast response time
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Date:
10/03/2012
IExpander for IPhone4 and 5 powered by BriteFlash

Click image to enlarge: iExpander PCB showing CAP-XX supercapacitor

IExpander for IPhone4 and 5 powered by BriteFlash
Corr-Tech has selected the CAP-XX supercapacitor-enabled BriteFlash architecture to power the high-performance LED flash in its new iExpander accessories for the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5. Additionally,
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Date:
10/02/2012
Toshiba expands TransferJet offering for close-proximity wireless transfer

Click image to enlarge: Toshba Transfer Jet module, microSDIO card, and UsB adaptor module

Toshiba expands TransferJet offering for close-proximity wireless transfer
TEE (Toshiba Electronics Europe) has three new additions to its portfolio supporting the TransferJet close-proximity wireless-transfer standard: a TransferJet-enabled SDIO module, TransferJet-enabled
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Date:
10/02/2012
Tagging the misplaced

Unika wireless key fob

Tagging the misplaced
ULP (Ultra low power) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA announces that a Norwegian consumer product developer Unikia has developed a low cost proprietary 2.4GHz wireless key fob that Unikia
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Date:
10/02/2012
Swissbit AG extends SATA II SSD product line of the X-500 Series
Swissbit AG extends SATA II SSD product line of the X-500 Series
With the Industrial SATA II SSD (solid state drive) of the X-500 Series, Swissbit AG is extending its successful Industrial 2.5" SSD product line. This 2.5" storage system achieves a data rate on
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Date:
10/01/2012
TE Circuit Protection introduces MHP-TA resettable TCO devices

Thermal protection for LiP battery cells in ultra-thin portable electronics

TE Circuit Protection introduces MHP-TA resettable TCO devices
Designers are increasingly turning to high-capacity, envelope-like LiP (Lithium Polymer) cells to optimize space use in media tablets, ultra-thin PCs, electronic readers, and other small, slim consumer
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Date:
10/01/2012
HP introduces its newest 12-outlet iPDU

Click image to enlarge: Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

HP introduces its newest 12-outlet iPDU
The iPDUs automatically track and monitor rack-installed devices including blade and non-blade servers, storage, and even third-party devices for precise, local and remote, power management of high-density,
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Date:
09/30/2012
ITAC's announces IP65 back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk or industrial applications

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ITAC's announces IP65 back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk or industrial applications
ITAC Systems, a manufacturer of rugged HMIs (human-machine interfaces), has announced a new family of rugged back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk and demanding industrial applications. The keyboards
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Date:
09/28/2012
Maxim offer digital Class D speaker amplifiers with matchless audio performance

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Maxim offer digital Class D speaker amplifiers with matchless audio performance
Maxim Integrated has introduced two digital-input Class-D power amplifiers that simplify designs, eliminate complicated programming, reduce noise, and hasten time to market. The MAX98355 (PCM) and
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Date:
09/26/2012
Acal BFI offers Lantronix PermierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS serial-device server

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Acal BFI offers Lantronix PermierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS serial-device server
Acal BFI is offering first samples of the Lantronix PremierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS and Ethernet dual-port serial device server which enables remote management and control of virtually any serial device
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Date:
09/26/2012
Silicon Labs CMOS-based Si87xx isolators offer longer device life and reliability

Click image to enlarge: Silicon Labs Si87xx isolators

Silicon Labs CMOS-based Si87xx isolators offer longer device life and reliability
Silicon Laboratories has introduced drop-in replacement for optocouplers. Based on mainstream CMOS technology and incorporating an innovative LED emulator input, the new Si87xx digital isolators offer
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09/26/2012
Infineon Introduces 5th Generation SiC Schottky barrier diodes

Click image to enlarge: Infineon SiC Schottky barrier diodes generation 5

Infineon Introduces 5th Generation SiC Schottky barrier diodes
Infineon's proprietary diffusion soldering process, introduced with Generation 3, is now combined with a new, more compact design and advancements in TWT (thin-wafer technology) bringing improved
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Date:
09/26/2012
Murata eighth-brick 240-W DC-DC converter achieves 94.5% efficiency

Click image to enlarge: Murata model RBE-12/20-D48

Murata eighth-brick 240-W DC-DC converter achieves 94.5% efficiency
Murata has anounced the RBE series of isolated DC-DC converters. These converters are designed for a broad range of applications including 12 V DC IBA (intermediate bus architecture) or distributed
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Date:
09/26/2012
New oxidation-reduction-potential sensor available for eCow Rumen pH bolus analyser

Right: The e-Bolus which is programmed and sends reading to a handheld reader. Left: an e-Bolus kit.

New oxidation-reduction-potential sensor available for eCow Rumen pH bolus analyser
eCow, founded by Dr Toby Mottram to make high quality instrumentation for dairy-cow monitoring, has two main product lines: A Rumen pH bolus analyser and an eCollar developed in 2011 to monitor andlog
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Date:
09/26/2012
New amplifiers from Milmega used for wireless testing

Click image to enlarge: Milmega AS0728 amplifier

New amplifiers from Milmega used for wireless testing
Milmega offers a new amplifier product family designed to meet test requirements within wireless-testing frequency bands.The AS0728 family of amplifiers covers a frequency range of 700 MHz to 2.8
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Date:
09/25/2012
f | solar GmbH presents its innovative glass-glass PV module

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f | solar GmbH presents its innovative glass-glass PV module
f | solar has presented its innovative glass-glass PV Module at the Hamburg European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and demonstrated how losses may be reduced by more than 5%.
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09/25/2012
MSC offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs

Click image to enlarge: New Renesas Electronics super-junction MOSFETs available from MSC

MSC offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs
MSC now offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs featuring a on-state resistance of only 150 m? and a low gate charge of 20 nC. The three new devices have built-in fast body
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Date:
09/25/2012
Tektronix expands BERTScope bit-error-rate tester series with BSA256C

Click image to enlarge: Tektronix BERTScope BSA286C

Tektronix expands BERTScope bit-error-rate tester series with BSA256C
Tektronix has significantly expanded of its BERTScope BER (bit-error-rate) tester series to meet growing 100G testing requirements. With the introduction of the new Tektronix BSA286C BERTScope, the
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Date:
09/25/2012
On Semiconductor introduces BelaSigna R262 SoC

Click image to enlarge: On Semiconductor's BelaSigna R262 SoC

On Semiconductor introduces BelaSigna R262 SoC
ON Semiconductor has introduced the BelaSigna R262, a new SoC that provides wideband single- or dual-microphone noise reduction in a diverse range of voice capture devices such as mobile phones, webcams,
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Date:
09/24/2012
Atmel Cortex-M4 MCUs consume 66% less power

Click image to enlarge: Atmel SAM4L

Atmel Cortex-M4 MCUs consume 66% less power
Atmel set new low-power and efficiency standards for ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs with the launch of its new SAM4L family of devices, based on industry-recognized benchmarks. Incorporating proprietary
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Date:
09/24/2012
Cree introduces brighter, more efficient XP-E2 LEDs

Click image to enlarge: The XP-E2 LEDs deliver up to 128 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 85 °C or 143 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 25 °C in cool white (6000 K).

Cree introduces brighter, more efficient XP-E2 LEDs
Cree has introduced the new XP-E2 LED, delivering higher lumens per Watt and lumens-per-dollar to lower system costs for existing XP-E and XP-G designs. The new XP-E2 LEDs can increase the lumen output
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09/21/2012
N2Powers 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in<sup>3</sup> power density and up to 90% efficiency

Click image to enlarge: N2Power's XL330-54 open-frame power supply

N2Power's 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in3 power density and up to 90% efficiency
N2Power has announced a new 1.35-in high 330-W open-frame AC-DC power supply. The XL330-54 has a 3 x 5.3-in. (76 x 135 mm) footprint to deliver a power density of 15 W/in3 with only 13
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Date:
09/20/2012
Emerson Network Power configurable AC-DC power supplies meet third edition IEC 60601 medical-safety standard

Click image to enlarge: iMP series power supplies from Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power configurable AC-DC power supplies meet third edition IEC 60601 medical-safety standard
Emerson Network Power has announced that all versions of its configurable AC-DC power supplies featuring medical safety approvals are now compliant with the third edition of the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005
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Date:
09/20/2012
TI introduces wide-input-voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming-control modes

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TI introduces wide-input-voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming-control modes
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs.
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09/20/2012
IRs New 600V IGBTs Deliver Higher Power Density and Increased Efficiency for Motor Drive Applications
IR's New 600V IGBTs Deliver Higher Power Density and Increased Efficiency for Motor Drive Applications
International Rectifier has introduced a family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for motor drive applications operating below 10kHz including compressors for refrigerators
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09/20/2012
Murata isolated 1-W DC-DC converter offers tight load regulation and improved efficiency

Click image to enlarge: Murata's new MEE1 isolated DC-DC converter

Murata isolated 1-W DC-DC converter offers tight load regulation and improved efficiency
Murata today announced the MEE1 series, a 1-Watt single output PCB mounted DC-DC converter designed for a broad range of industrial, automation, and instrumentation applications that require an isolated
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Date:
09/18/2012
STMicroelectronics bypass devices unlock extra solar energy

Click image to enlarge: SPV1512 cool bypass

STMicroelectronics bypass devices unlock extra solar energy
STMicroelectronics has introduced its latest-generation high-efficiency cool bypass-switch family for photovoltaic modules, enabling an even higher percentage of harvested energy to reach end users
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Date:
09/17/2012
Cyntech offers new enclosure and cable kit for Raspberry Pi

Click image to enlarge: Cyntech's Raspberry Pi computer enclosure provides ports for all connectors including an exit slot for a GPIO ribbon cable

Cyntech offers new enclosure and cable kit for Raspberry Pi
Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, now has stock of custom designed enclosure for the Raspberry Pi computer. Cyntech is also offering the
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Date:
09/17/2012
Eaton introduces W-VAC/MB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker

The 17.5 kV W-VACiMB circuit breaker

Eaton introduces W-VAC/MB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker
Eaton has announced the W-VACiMB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker designed for efficient energy use in mining applications. The new circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust
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09/17/2012
Power One introduces AURORA micro inverters

Click link to enlarge: AURORA Micro-03

Power One introduces AURORA micro inverters
Power-One has announced the availability of its new MPPT (maximum power-point tracking) panel-level micro-inverters, the AURORA MICRO-0.3-I and AURORA MICRO-0.25-I. These inverters, which boast efficiency
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09/16/2012
Nordic Semiconductors and ANT Wireless announce joint development

Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip

Nordic Semiconductors and ANT Wireless announce joint development
Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip. The new IC will join Nordic Semiconductor's recently released nRF51 Series and complement the company's
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Date:
09/16/2012
Linear Technology announces new synchronous step-down DC-DC controller

Click image to enlarge: Linear Technology LTC3883.

Linear Technology announces new synchronous step-down DC-DC controller
Linear Technology's new LTC3883/-1, synchronous step-down DC-DC controller comes with an I2C-based PMBus interface for managing digital power systems. The device combines current-mode switching-regulator
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Date:
09/16/2012
Chomerics introduces two new spray-on EMI shield materials

Click image to enlarge: Chomerics' new silver-filled epoxy shield coating achieves an especially strong bond with plastic-packaged electronic components.

Chomerics introduces two new spray-on EMI shield materials
Chomerics Europe has introduced two innovative new coatings that provide shielding for semiconductor packages and other board- and package-level electronic components that require protection from
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Date:
09/16/2012
XP Power offers ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W AC-DC power supplies

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XP Power's ECE05 and ECE10 series single-output power supplies offer no-load dissipation < 300 mW and provide 5 and 10 W, respectively, at common output voltages between 3.3 and 48 V DC from 85 to 264 V AC.

XP Power offers ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W AC-DC power supplies
XP Power has announced ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W single-output AC-DC power supplies. Measuring just 1 x 1 x 0.6 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 15.24 mm), the miniature 5-W ECE05 series of encapsulated
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Date:
09/15/2012
New arc-fault circuit-protection device goes on show

Click image to enlarge: Ultrafast Arc Fault Circuit Protection device

New arc-fault circuit-protection device goes on show
Power-technology provider, ABB, and Shoals Technologies are demonstrating a new Arc Fault Circuit-Protection device at the Solar Power International conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida.
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Date:
09/14/2012
Diodes Inc miniature logic extends portable battery life

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Diodes Inc miniature logic extends portable battery life
Diodes Inc has introduced a family of single-gate logic devices designed to save power and space in a broad range of portable consumer-electronic products including cell phones, e-readers, and tablet
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Date:
09/14/2012
Compact linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated suits low-current lighting systems

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The AL5812 drives up to 16 low-power LEDs.

Compact linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated suits low-current lighting systems
Delivering a constant current of up to 150 mA, the AL5812 60-V linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated provides designers of low-current illumination and signage applications with a simplified
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Date:
09/13/2012
TDK announces stack component combining EPCOS surge arresters

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TDK EPCOS developed the LN8-A1400DC-5 to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment. Its rated DC operating voltage is 48 VDC plus 20 percent according to IEC 61643-11.

TDK announces stack component combining EPCOS surge arresters
TDK has announced a new EPCOS gas-filled surge arrester consisting of a stack of five individual arresters. Developed to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment, its rated DC operating
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Date:
09/13/2012
ACT expands performance of VME / VPX cards with high-conductivity heat spreaders

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HiK aluminum plates use copper-water heat pipes and are frequently used in military and commercial electronics cooling systems.

ACT expands performance of VME / VPX cards with high-conductivity heat spreaders
Advanced Cooling Technologies announces key developments in their embedded-computing cooling products. For several years, ACT has provided mission-critical thermal products for VME, VPX, ATR, and
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Date:
09/12/2012
Toshiba offers 1800 V RC-IGBT with monolithic integrated diode

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The GT40WR21 1800-V N-channel RC-IGBT is rated for 40 A and features a saturation voltage of only 2.9 V.

Toshiba offers 1800 V RC-IGBT with monolithic integrated diode
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an IGBT with an integrated reverse recovery diode that offers a voltage rating of 1800 V. The GT40WR21 is well suited for induction heating and induction cooking
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Date:
09/12/2012
CUI offers 2<sup>nd</sup>-generation digital POL Modules

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The NDM2P series digital point-of-load converters operate with an input range of 4.5 to 14 VDC and a programmable output range of 0.6 to 3.3 VDC. They offer efficiencies above 93% at half load.

CUI offers 2nd-generation digital POL Modules
CUI has announced the release of its second-generation digital point-of-load DC-DC modules for distributed-power-architecture applications. The NDM2P series is the latest addition to CUI's Novum Advanced
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Date:
09/12/2012
TIs power-management and protection IC delivers accurate monitoring for Intel-Node-Manager-capable platforms

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TI's power-management and protection IC delivers accurate monitoring for Intel-Node-Manager-capable platforms
Texas Instruments has introduced a new server monitoring, protection, and control IC with on-chip PMBus support. The LM25066IA is fully compliant to Intel Node Manager 2.0 and provides server designers
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Date:
09/12/2012
Mitsubishi develops GaN HEMT Ku-band amplifier for satellite earth stations

Click image to enlarge: The MGFK47G3745

Mitsubishi develops GaN HEMT Ku-band amplifier for satellite earth stations
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a GaN HEMT (high-electron mobility transistor) Ku-band (12 to 18 GHz) amplifier for satellite earth stations. The MGFK47G3745, features output power of 50 W, linear
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Date:
09/12/2012
CamSemi offers a new PSS flyback controller

CamSemi C2183 PSS controller

CamSemi offers a new PSS flyback controller
CamSemis new PSS (primary-side sensing) flyback controller offers a reduction in system cost and component count for higher power applications, as well as excellent light load and standby efficiency
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Date:
09/11/2012
LTC announces dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator

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The LTM4620 DC-DC μModule step-down regulator with integrated heat sink sources up to 26 A

LTC announces dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator
Linear Technology has announced the LTM4620, a dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator that delivers up to 100 A when four devices current share. The LTM4620 is a complete DC-DC ?Module
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Date:
09/10/2012
Nordics nRF51 series evaluation kit to test wireless sensors

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nRF51 Series evaluation kit

Nordics nRF51 series evaluation kit to test wireless sensors
ULP (Ultra low power) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor has launched a low cost, battery-powered evaluation kit for its latest nRF51 Series 2.4GHz ULP ICs that supports real-world environmental testing
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Date:
09/10/2012
Swissbit to present industrial DRAM and flash storage at Electronica

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Swissbit memory dram

Swissbit to present industrial DRAM and flash storage at Electronica
Swissbit will present its industrial DRAM and flash storage products in all common technologies and formats at the Electronica Fair in Hall A6, stand 121. One of the highlights will be its new X-500
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Date:
09/10/2012
Green Hills Software has optimised tools for Applied Micro's PacketPro2 processors

Packet Pro 2

Green Hills Software has optimised tools for Applied Micro's PacketPro2 processors
Green Hills Software is collaborating with Applied Micro in the development of an approach for Applied Micro's PacketPro family of single and multicore secure processors for enterprise networking,
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Date:
09/09/2012
IR Introduces Robust AUIRS20302S 3-Phase Gate Drive IC for Automotive Applications

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IR Introduces Robust AUIRS20302S 3-Phase Gate Drive IC for Automotive Applications
International Rectifier has introduced the automotive-qualified AUIRS20302S three-phase gate driver IC for 12V, 24V and 48V vehicle applications including high-voltage air conditioner compressors,
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Date:
09/07/2012
TI strengthens current-shunt monitor portfolio

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Four new current-shunt monitors deliver high accuracy and a broad range of features.

TI strengthens current-shunt monitor portfolio
Texas Instruments has expanded its portfolio of current-shunt monitors with four new devices. The ICs monitor power-supply current, voltage, and power values with features that reduce board space
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Date:
09/06/2012
New Advanced Power Electronics high-speed 600-V discrete IGBTs feature low saturation voltage

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AP20GT60 family IGBTs feature a VCE rating of 600 V, a peak VGE of 20 V, and low saturation voltages.

New Advanced Power Electronics high-speed 600-V discrete IGBTs feature low saturation voltage
Advanced Power Electronics has released a new family of high speed 600-V discrete IGBTs for use in AC and DC motor control, home appliances (such as air conditioning, refrigerators, microwave ovens),
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Date:
09/06/2012
Narrow profile hi-rel Datamate connector from Harwin fits into small spaces

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Datamate L-Tek SIL male crimp-contact connectors feature gold-plated contacts capable of carrying 3 A per contact.

Narrow profile hi-rel Datamate connector from Harwin fits into small spaces
Harwin has expanded its range of Datamate high-reliability connectors with the new L-Tek SIL (single-in-line) male crimp-contact connector. The SIL design provides a narrow profile, which enables
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Date:
09/06/2012
APEM Introduces its IH Hall Effect Pushbutton

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Both IHL and IHS pushbuttons offer a long life of 5 million operations.

APEM Introduces its IH Hall Effect Pushbutton
APEM Components has introduced its IH Hall-Effect pushbutton. This pushbutton switch features a 12mm diameter bushing with a low behind-panel depth. APEM's IH series offers one-of-a-kind Hall-Effect
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Date:
09/06/2012
Analog Devices ADC with internal reference delivers high accuracy with low power in small packages

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The AD7091R core draws 349 ?A (typ) at 3 V when operating at 1 MSPS.

Analog Devices' ADC with internal reference delivers high accuracy with low power in small packages
Analog Devices has introduced the first product in a series of ultra-low-power, 12-bit, 1-MSPS SAR (successive approximation register) ADCs with internal 2.5-V reference. The new ADC is designed for
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Date:
09/06/2012
STMicroelectronics enables precision 3D location sensing

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ST's new pressure sensor can accurately measure air pressure from 260 millibars (about 10 km elevation) to 1,260 millibars (about 1800 m below sea level).

STMicroelectronics enables precision 3D location sensing
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new pressure sensor that allows mobile phones and other portable devices to calculate their vertical elevation relative to sea level with very high accuracy. This
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Date:
09/06/2012
Avago Technologies announces enhancements to plastic-optical-fiber product family

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The new Versatile Link POF interface devices from Avago are compatible with 3.3 and 5 V TTL signal levels. A 2.3 V analog version is also available.

Avago Technologies announces enhancements to plastic-optical-fiber product family
Avago Technologies has announced their latest product enhancements to the popular Versatile Link POF (plastic-optical-fiber) product family. This product platform has become widely adopted for industrial
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Date:
09/06/2012
TDK-Lambda introduces ZWS-BP 150 and 240 W single-output power supplies

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TDK-Lambda's new ZWS150BP and ZWS240BP power supplies deliver 150 and 240 W, respectively, over an operating temperature of -10 to 50 °C at 100% load with efficiencies up to 91%.

TDK-Lambda introduces ZWS-BP 150 and 240 W single-output power supplies
TDK Corporation has announced the new TDK-Lambda ZWS-BP series of single-output, PCB-type AC-DC power supplies. Based on the popular ZWS series, the ZWS-BP is 30% smaller than its predecessor, thus
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Date:
09/06/2012
Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers deliver high performance with low energy consumption

Click image to enlarge: The EFM32 Tiny Gecko Starter Kit provides energy monitoring; real-time energy and power profiling; light, LC, and touch sensors; an 8 x 20 LCD, SEGGER J-link debugger, free evaluation compiler, and gains Simplicity Studio support.

Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers deliver high performance with low energy consumption
Benchmark tests using IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM version 6.40 confirms the low-energy performance of Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontroller—even beating Cortex-M0+ Core rivals. The EFMTG840F32
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Date:
09/02/2012
Microsemi launches RF transistor for aviation radar

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GaN on SiC device

Microsemi launches RF transistor for aviation radar
Microsemi has announced its 1011GN-700ELM, the first in a family of RF transistors for high-power ATC (air traffic control) and SSR (secondary surveillance radio) applications used to send messages
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Date:
09/01/2012
Toshiba expands Exceria memory-card line

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Exceria Micro SD of Type HD series

Toshiba expands Exceria memory-card line
Exceria offers cards compliant with the UHS-I memory-card standard. The minimum recording speed is compliant with UHS speed class 1 (maximum bus transfer rate from 25 to 104 MBps) and SD speed class
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Date:
09/01/2012
AVXS multilayer organic high-current inductors now in 0402 size

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New RF inductors are available in the range of 1 to 32 nH and support frequencies well above 1 GHz.

AVX'S multilayer organic high-current inductors now in 0402 size
AVX has developed a multilayer organic RF inductor in a 0402 case size that offers high current in a small footprint. Providing high current and high self-resonance, the RoHS-compliant device features
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Date:
08/30/2012
Low-energy-consumption fans provide 30% power savings in LED cooling applications

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Orion Fans' OA109AP Series delivers airflows ranging from 62 to 110 CFM. The OA172SAP Series Series delivers 103 to 212 CFM.

Low-energy-consumption fans provide 30% power savings in LED cooling applications
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics, has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid-state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help
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Date:
08/30/2012
iWatt launches flickerless, digital-dimming SSL LED drivers with up to 25 W output power

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iWatts iW3616 and iW3617 operate with > 85% efficiency, > 0.95 power factor, and meet global standards, including European Union IEC61000-3-2(1).

iWatt launches flickerless, digital-dimming SSL LED drivers with up to 25 W output power
iWatt has announced its latest digital AC/DC SSL (solid state lighting) LED driver platform with the iW3616 and iW3617. This new platform expands iWatt's existing line of flickerless LED drivers,
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Date:
08/30/2012
TI unveils flexible clocking ICs

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TI unveils flexible clocking ICs
Texas Instruments has introduced a flexible and highly integrated clock jitter cleaner/multiplier for use in wired communications and test-and-measurement applications. The LMK04906 offers three redundant
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Date:
08/30/2012
ON Semiconductor introduces next generation Li-ion battery charger

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NCP1851 housed in a 25-bump Flip-Chip CSP

ON Semiconductor introduces next generation Li-ion battery charger
ON Semiconductor has introduced a fully programmable Li-ion battery charger, optimised for power efficiency in smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices. The NCP1851 significantly reduces
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Date:
08/30/2012
TE Circuit Protection introduces PolyZen CE

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Polyzen CE Series of integrated over-voltage and over-current devices

TE Circuit Protection introduces PolyZen CE
TE Circuit Protection has introduced the PolyZen CE (Consumer Electronics) series of circuit protection devices for tablet PCs and other portable consumer electronics. Consumer electronics require
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Date:
08/28/2012
Microchip introduces volatile DAC

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The MCP47A1

Microchip introduces volatile DAC
Microchip Technology has introduced the volatile MCP47A1 DAC. The low-power, low-cost DAC features a wide 1.8- to 5.5-V operating-voltage range, and is available in a 6-pin SC70 package. The
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Date:
08/28/2012
Lattice promotionally prices ICEblink 40 evaluation kits

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ICEblink40 Evaluation Kit

Lattice promotionally prices ICEblink 40 evaluation kits
Lattice Semiconductor has announced promotional pricing for its recently released iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits. The iCE40 mobileFPGA family, fabricated on non-volatile 40nm technology, is optimized
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Date:
08/27/2012
Eoplly and Solar Street Lights power Detroit early-warning system

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Solar power standby for emergency warning systems

Eoplly and Solar Street Lights power Detroit early-warning system
Eoplly USA, solar products designer and manufacturer, and Solar Street Lights USA, a US manufacturer of solar street lights and storage systems, have announced the completion of approximately fifty
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Date:
08/27/2012
Kemet introduces new line of polymer COTS capacitors

T543 Series Polymer Tantalum capacitors

Kemet introduces new line of polymer COTS capacitors
Kemet has introduced a new line of polymer COTS capacitors. TheT543 Seriesoffers over 300 discrete part numbers not including termination,ESR,and surge-current options. This offering provides
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Date:
08/26/2012
Latest PGCL has automatic generation of ARM NEON/SIMD instructions

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PGCL Installation Overview

Latest PGCL has automatic generation of ARM NEON/SIMD instructions
PGI (The Portland Group), a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics and a supplier of compilers and tools for high-performance computing, has released PGCL 12.7. PGCL is the PGI OpenCL framework
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Date:
08/26/2012
IR Introduces Two Complete Ultrabook Vcore Solutions that Shrink Footprint by 40-50 Percent and Extend Battery Life

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IR Introduces Two Complete Ultrabook™ Vcore Solutions that Shrink Footprint by 40-50 Percent and Extend Battery Life
International Rectifier has announced the introduction of the IR3588 CHiL® digital control IC and IR3552 and IR3548 single- and dual-phase PowIRstage™ devices, delivering the industry's smallest solutions
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Date:
08/24/2012
Mouser offers MCOIL metal power inductors

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MCOIL Metal Power Inductors

Mouser offers MCOIL metal power inductors
Mouser Electronics has announced that MCOIL metal power inductors, the first of a series of coil components that use metallic magnetic materials are now in stock. The MCOIL metal power inductors are
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Date:
08/24/2012
45-V 2.3-A LED driver for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current applications

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The LT3518HUF operates from 3 to 30 V supplies and can provide 2.3 A to LEDs in high-ambient-temperature applicaitons.

45-V 2.3-A LED driver for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current applications
Linear Technology has announced the H-grade version of the LT3518. The LT3518 is a 45-V high-side current-sense DC-DC converter designed to drive high-current LEDs at constant current. Its 3- to 30-V
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Date:
08/23/2012
Stackpoles ASR series high-voltage anti-surge resistors serve high-pulse-voltage applications

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Stackpole's ASR series has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the -W size, up to 5 kV for the 1-W and mini 2-W sizes.

Stackpole's ASR series high-voltage anti-surge resistors serve high-pulse-voltage applications
The ASR Series from Stackpole are high-voltage, anti-surge, axial-leaded resistors. The ASR series uses special film that has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the -W size, up to 5 kV for
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Date:
08/23/2012
TI introduces fully integrated 1.8-V and 3.3-V, seven-channel relay driver

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Applications can reduce board space and driver dissipation by 80%.

TI introduces fully integrated 1.8-V and 3.3-V, seven-channel relay driver
Texas Instruments has introduced a fully-integrated, seven-channel relay driver that can support low-voltage relays from as low as 1.8 V up to 5 V. The ULN2003LV relay driver replaces a handful of
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Date:
08/23/2012
Analog Devices introduces 300-m UTP-cable equalizer for analog video distribution
Analog Devices introduces 300-m UTP-cable equalizer for analog video distribution
Analog Devices has introduced an integrated triple differential receiver and adjustable cable equalizer with high equalized bandwidth at 300 m and the low power consumption. Designed for high-resolution
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Date:
08/23/2012
Vicor offers Westcor MicroPAC system for space-constrained applications

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Westcorp MicroPAC configurable system

Vicor offers Westcor MicroPAC system for space-constrained applications
Vicor has introduced its new Westcor MicroPAC power-factor-corrected AC-DC power system providing up to 1300 W of continuous power at up to 92% efficiency and 1.53 W/cm3 power density in
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Date:
08/22/2012
AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-F 50-V rating in X7R dielectric

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SR655C106KAR capacitors are rated at 50 V and are available in values to 10 ?F.

AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-μF 50-V rating in X7R dielectric
AVX has expanded its SkyCap SR Series to include a multilayer ceramic capacitor rated at 10 ?F and 50 V in an X7R dielectric (15% from -55 to +125 °C). Designated the SR655C106KAR, the new SkyCap
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Date:
08/22/2012
TDK-Lambda highlights for UK Engineering Design show

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Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies

TDK-Lambda highlights for UK Engineering Design show
One of the many product highlights at the TDK-Lambda stand at this year's 10-11 October Engineering Design Show in Coventry, UK is the new Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies that comprise
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Date:
08/20/2012
ABB fast charger gets safety-compliance certification

The fully certified and compliant Terra 51

ABB fast charger gets safety-compliance certification
Terra 51 is fully certified and compliant with all of the relevant safety standards, as specified by UL, for the United States and Canada, and now available for customer delivery. ABB has received
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Date:
08/19/2012
ITT Interconnect Solutions offers composite Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector

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New Mil-DTL-38999 Series III Class J & M composite connectors

ITT Interconnect Solutions offers composite Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector
The new composite connector is developed specifically for the aerospace market. Military- and commercial-aerospace manufacturers are under continual pressure to reduce operational aircraft weight.
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Date:
08/19/2012
TSMC unveils 100-MHz flash-memory microcontroller products
TSMC unveils 100-MHz flash-memory microcontroller products
TSMC has launched its foundry segment's first 100-MHz single-cycle-access 90-nm embedded-flash IP targeting a wide range of automotive, communications, and industrial MCUs. The new macro provides
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Date:
08/17/2012
CUI's 300-W AC-DC power supplies meet EN60601-1 3rd edition for medical applications

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The VMS-300 power supply

CUI's 300-W AC-DC power supplies meet EN60601-1 3rd edition for medical applications
CUI announced the addition of a family of compact 300-W power supplies to its VMS AC-DC medical power portfolio. Offering high power density of 12.5 W/in3, the space-saving power supplies
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Date:
08/17/2012
Novatek in volume production with Tensilica DSPs

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Tensilica HiFi Audio DSP architecture

Novatek in volume production with Tensilica DSPs
Tensilica has announced that Novatek is in volume production of three new home entertainment SOC designs that use Tensilica's HiFi Audio DSP for a high-fidelity audio listening experience. The new
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Date:
08/17/2012
International Rectifier introduces automotive power MOSFETs

AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 MOSFETS

International Rectifier introduces automotive power MOSFETs
International Rectifier has launched the AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 automotive-qualified power MOSFETs featuring Rds(on) low on-state resistance for Piezo injection systems for both diesel and petrol
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Date:
08/16/2012
TI FPD-Link III chipset streamlines video and data interface for megapixel driver-assist cameras

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DS90UB913Q serializer features a 10- to 100-MHz pixel clock and 10- and 12-bit pixel depth. The DS90UB914Q deserializer automatically adapts EQ gain, compensating for dynamic and long-term changes in cable loss.

TI FPD-Link III chipset streamlines video and data interface for megapixel driver-assist cameras
Texas Instruments has introduced the DS90UB913Q serializer and DS90UB914Q deserializer, the newest additions to its FPD-Link III automotive-grade chipset family. The SerDes chipset provides a seamless
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Date:
08/16/2012
AVX introduces new DC-link film capacitor series for power-supply and inverter applications

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FB Series capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68 to 75 uF.

AVX introduces new DC-link film capacitor series for power-supply and inverter applications
AVX has introduced a new line of polypropylene dielectric DC-link film capacitors. Designated the FB Series, the capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68
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Date:
08/16/2012
Wrth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes

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Wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC devices are QI compliant.

Würth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes
Würth Elektronik has joined the Wireless Power Consortium and simultaneously released a series of inductors for wireless-power. The wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC includes two high-Q components,
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Date:
08/15/2012
Kemet offers high energy polymer tantalum series

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Kemet T545 Surface Mount Capacitor

Kemet offers high energy polymer tantalum series
Kemet has introduced its newT545 high-energy polymer tantalum seriesof surface-mount capacitors. These devices are well suited for applications including SSD (solid-state drives), wireless cards,
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Date:
08/15/2012
Molex introduces new line of through-hole Micro-Lock connectors

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Wire to board Micro-Lock connector

Molex introduces new line of through-hole Micro-Lock connectors
Molex has introduced a new line of through-hole Micro-Lock single-row connectors for wire-to-board applications in datacom, telecom, networking equipment, and consumer electronics including gaming
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Date:
08/15/2012
Wolfson Microelectronics' DSP software enhances bluetooth headsets
Wolfson Microelectronics' DSP software enhances bluetooth headsets
Nokia has selected Wolfson Microelectronics' ATLAS DSP software for its Reaction Bluetooth Headset. Developed by Wolfson's Dynamic Hearing division, ATLAS uses the microphone signals in the headset
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Date:
08/15/2012
IR�s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs

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IRï½s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs
International Rectifier has announced the introduction of a family of automotive-qualified 600-V IGBTs for electric and hybrid vehicle applications including air conditioner inverters, pumps, and
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Date:
08/15/2012
Ioxus launches thin-cell iMOD ultracapacitor modules

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iMOD THiNCAP ultracapacitor module for power conditioning applications

Ioxus launches thin-cell iMOD ultracapacitor modules
Ioxus has announced it is offering thin-cell ultracapacitor modules for power conditioning and AGV (automated guided vehicle) applications. Ioxus THiNCAP iMOD modules consist of high-power, thin,
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Date:
08/15/2012
Low-noise 1.6-GHz differential buffer drives 50-? load

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Linear Technology's LTC6417 provides a low-noise, low-distortion differential signal path capable of driving 14- and 16-bit high-speed ADCs.

Low-noise 1.6-GHz differential buffer drives 50-? load
Linear Technology has announced the LTC6417, a fully differential buffer amplifier with only 1.5nV/?Hz output-referred noise. The LTC6417 is capable of driving a differential 50-? load and is optimized
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Date:
08/15/2012
Power Integrations introduces 75-W single-stage driver for LED lighting

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LNK410EG (dimming) and LNK420EG (non-dimming) provide a constant-current output with a PF-corrected and low-THD input for challenging industrial and commercial LED lighting applications to 75 W.

Power Integrations introduces 75-W single-stage driver for LED lighting
Power Integrations has announced two new additions to its LinkSwitch-PH IC family. The new devices allow commercial-lighting applications up to 75 W to benefit from a single-stage design, dramatically
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Date:
08/15/2012
New Eaton switchgear enhances efficiency for industrial, data-center customers
New Eaton switchgear enhances efficiency for industrial, data-center customers
Eaton is expanding its line of Magnum DS switchgear engineered to protect, control, and monitor low-voltage distribution systems. The Magnum DS switchgear now incorporates the Magnum Narrow 4000 A
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Date:
08/15/2012
New super capacitors reach 3,500 F for power, energy storage, and audio applications

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The DCN series super capacitors are available in 1 to 3,200 F, 2.7 to 5.5 WVDC.

New super capacitors reach 3,500 F for power, energy storage, and audio applications
The new DCN series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor offers capacitance values up to an astonishing 3,500 Farads, while maintaining small case sizes. Custom modules are also available to
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Date:
08/13/2012
Pasternak expands precision low PIM adapters line

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Low-PIM adapters

Pasternak expands precision low PIM adapters line
Pasternack Enterprises has expanded its high performance, precision low-PIM adapters. The new low-PIM (passive intermodulation) adapters from Pasternack target applications requiring high performance
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Date:
08/13/2012
STMicroelectronics tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivers power, speed, and design-in advantages

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The L3GD20H 3-axis gyroscope draws 25% less current, outputs 60% less noise, and turns on 80% faster than ST's previous generation devices.

STMicroelectronics' tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivers power, speed, and design-in advantages
STMicroelectronics has unveiled its smallest, lowest-power, and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. ST's L3GD20H gyroscope measures only 3 x 3 x 1 mm.
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Date:
08/13/2012
EPC announces wireless-power demonstration system featuring HF GaN FETs

EPC's wireless power system operates at 6.78 MHz and can deliver up to 15 W.

EPC announces wireless-power demonstration system featuring HF GaN FETs
EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced a high-efficiency wireless power demonstration system using the high-frequency switching capability of GaN transistors. EPC's GaN FETs are attractive
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Date:
08/13/2012
VersaLogic launches Falcon embedded computers

The Falcon embedded processing unit

VersaLogic launches Falcon embedded computers
VersaLogic has launchee Falcon—an extremely small, rugged, embedded computer. The new EPU (Embedded Processing Unit) format combines processor, memory, video, and system I/O into a compact form factor. The
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Date:
08/11/2012
National Instruments single-board controller offers RIO architecture for smart, grid-tied power-conversion systems

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General Purpose Integrated Circuit Controller

National Instruments single-board controller offers RIO architecture for smart, grid-tied power-conversion systems
The new NI (National Instruments) single-board RIO (reconfigurable I/O) GPIC (General Purpose Inverter Controller) enables a new embedded-system-design approach for rapid deployment of advanced, field-reconfigurable,
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Date:
08/10/2012
IDT low-band RF mixer reduces IM3 for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G systems

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The IDTF1102 provides +43 dBm IP3O while dissipating on 1.15 W at 5 V.

IDT low-band RF mixer reduces IM3 for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G systems
Integrated Device Technology has announced a low-band RF mixer that enhances the user's mobile connectivity experience by reducing IMD (intermodulation distortion) in the crowded spectrum for 4G LTE,
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Date:
08/09/2012
Linear Technologys new high-accuracy temperature monitor provides adjustable alerts

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Linear Technology's LTC2996 updates either of two temperature measurements every 3.5 ms to provide systems with sufficient time to react to alerts.

Linear Technology's new high-accuracy temperature monitor provides adjustable alerts
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2996 high-accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25 to 5.5 V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode's temperature with 1 °C accuracy and its own die temperature
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Date:
08/09/2012
Hi-rel three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin now available off the shelf

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Hi-rel COTS connectors, with 18 to 96 signal contacts, are well suited for Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, and Military markets.

Hi-rel three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin now available off the shelf
Popular hi-rel, high-performance, three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin are now available from stock. The company is stocking these COTS connectors in five different configurations of PCB and
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Date:
08/09/2012
AVX develops new 4-leaded DC-link film capacitor series for power applications

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AVX's FE series DC-link capacitors are available in capacitances of 3.3 to 75 ?F

AVX develops new 4-leaded DC-link film capacitor series for power applications
AVX has developed a new series of polypropylene dielectric DC-link film capacitors. The new 4-leaded FE Series capacitors utilize a low-loss film technology, feature voltage ratings up to 1.2 kV,
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Date:
08/08/2012
iWatt launches latest off-line primary-side PWM power converter

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iWatt's iW1816 primary-side PWM power converter

iWatt launches latest off-line primary-side PWM power converter
iWatt has announced its latest off-line primary-side PWM power converter with 800 V bipolar power transistor for universal AC input. The new iW1816 digital PWM converter supports high capacitance
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Date:
08/08/2012
AMD launches powerful workstation graphics-card line

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AMD FirePro W9000 Graphics Processing Unit

AMD launches powerful workstation graphics-card line
AMD has launched its latest line of workstation graphics cards, leading with the AMD FirePro W9000, which claims greater memory bandwidth and better multi-display support than competing graphics
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Date:
08/08/2012
Greenvity communication-interface SoCs integrate HomePlug Green PHY and ZigBee

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Greenvity's new GV7011 automatically switches between power-line and wireless communication in HEMS and BEMS applications as channel-noise conditions dictate.

Greenvity communication-interface SoCs integrate HomePlug Green PHY and ZigBee
Greenvity Communications introduces a communications interface SOC (system-on-chip) family that integrates PLC (powerline communication) and wireless capabilities on a single chip. The Greenvity
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Date:
08/08/2012
ZMDI introduces ZSPM4121 battery-management load switch

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ZSPM4121 battery-management load-switch block diagram

ZMDI introduces ZSPM4121 battery-management load switch
The ZSPM4121 battery-management load switch protects a battery from excessive discharge. It actively switches the battery power source off if the battery voltage drops to a set threshold. When the
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Date:
08/08/2012
Antenova adds Rubra A10393 penta-band SMD cellular antenna

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Rubra A10393 antenna

Antenova adds Rubra A10393 penta-band SMD cellular antenna
UK-based Antenova, an integrated antenna and RF module company, has announced the addition of the Rubra A10393 penta-band SMD cellular antenna to its gigaNOVA range of surface mount standard antennas.
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Date:
08/07/2012
Martek Power offers compact PCI power supply for on-board rail use

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Martek CPCiR

Martek Power offers compact PCI power supply for on-board rail use
Martek Power—manufacturer of power subsystems for rail and other demanding applications—has launched its Powertron CPCIR series of DC-DC converters. Providing 100 W (max), the CPCIR series meets the
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Date:
08/06/2012
Analog Devices offer AD8232 power-saving heart-rate-monitor AFE

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The AD8232 Heart-Rate Monitor AFE

Analog Devices offer AD8232 power-saving heart-rate-monitor AFE
Analog Devices have introduced a low-power, single-lead, heart-rate monitor AFE (analog front end) IC for a wide range of vital-sign monitoring applications. The AD8232 is 50% smaller and uses up
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Date:
08/06/2012
Infineon introduces KP200 pressure sensor for autombiles

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KP2000 Pressure sensor

Infineon introduces KP200 pressure sensor for autombiles
The KP200 pressure sensor from Infineon Technologies plays an important role in the event of an automobile collision increasing the protection of pedestrians and car occupants. The sensor is part
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Date:
08/06/2012
Carriers select Astronics 110 VAC and USB in-seat power systems
Carriers select Astronics' 110 VAC and USB in-seat power systems
AES (Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems) has signed agreements with multiple airlines in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America to supply their EmPOWER in-seat power systems. These agreements
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Date:
08/05/2012
On Semiconductor introduces high-speed Flex-Ray bus transceiver

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The NCV7381 high speed bus transceiver

On Semiconductor introduces high-speed Flex-Ray bus transceiver
ON Semiconductor has expanded its portfolio of automotive-networking products with the NCV7381—a bus transceiver IC compliant with the most recent FlexRay communications protocol. The NCV7381 is a
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Date:
08/02/2012
Molex provides capacitive switch for high-end washing machines

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Molex provides capacitive switch for high-end washing machines
Molex has partnered with a major multinational appliance manufacturer to develop capacitive touchpad panels for two high-end Class-A energy-saving washing machines. Molex capacitive switches and panels
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Date:
08/02/2012
60-V battery-charging controller and power manager features input maximum-power-point control

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High-power MPPC charge controller interfaces with any switching regulator.

60-V battery-charging controller and power manager features input maximum-power-point control
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4000-1, a high-voltage controller and power manager with input MPPC (maximum-power-point control) that converts virtually any externally compensated DC-DC power
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Date:
08/02/2012
TI power-adapter chip conserves energy

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TI power-adapter chip conserves energy
Texas Instruments has introduced high-efficiency power controllers that save standby power to help smartphone users consume less electricity with their 5-watt cube adapters, even when left plugged
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Date:
08/01/2012
Vicor delivers direct 48-V-to-processor, Intel x86-compliant power converter

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The Factorized Power architecture from Vicor provides direct 48-V-to-processor power conversion and provides significant efficiency improvement over traditional two-stage designs.

Vicor delivers direct 48-V-to-processor, Intel x86-compliant power converter
Vicor has announced its direct 48-V-to-processor power converter for the datacenter, cloud computing, and telecom markets. Vicor's Factorized Power architecture complies with Intel's x86 VR12.0 voltage
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Date:
07/30/2012
ams reference design provides blueprint for battery fuel gauging in electric scooters

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The ams AS8510-based battery-monitor reference design captures simultaneous current and voltage measurements for each of the four batteries at a high sampling rate. Application software that runs on an inexpensive 8-bit microcontroller computes the battery's state of charge.

ams reference design provides blueprint for battery fuel gauging in electric scooters
ams has announced a reference design that shows how a simple current and voltage measurement circuit can produce SOC (state-of-charge) readings for electric scooter batteries. The reference design
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Date:
07/30/2012
Luso offers highly-reliable Veetronix switches and keycaps for broadcast applications

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Luso Electronics Distribution offers Veetronix keyboard and panel-mount switches

Luso offers highly-reliable Veetronix switches and keycaps for broadcast applications
Luso Electronics Distribution has announced availability of a range of Veetronix sample kits of highly-reliabile switches and keycaps, primarily aimed at broadcast applications. Veetronix manufactures
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Date:
07/30/2012
Lattice serial image-sensor bridge supports Sony IMX136/104

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The Lattice MachXO2 PLD interfaces to the serial sub-LVDS bus of the Sony IMX136 or IMX104 image sensor with no external discrete components.

Lattice serial image-sensor bridge supports Sony IMX136/104
Lattice Semiconductor has released a serial sub-LVDS bridge design to support the Sony IMX136 and IMX104 image sensors, expected to become Sony's primary image-sensor interface for embedded and industrial
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Date:
07/30/2012
Teseq offers new 3-Phase Burst Pulse CDN for EFT testing

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Teseq's CDN 3083-B200 is a 200-A 3-phase burst pulse coupling/decoupling network for electrical-fast-transient and burst testing.

Teseq offers new 3-Phase Burst Pulse CDN for EFT testing
Teseq Inc, developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, now offers a 200-A 3-phase burst pulse CDN (coupling/decoupling network) for EFT (electrical-fast-transient)
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Date:
07/27/2012
C&K extends smart-card connector life for demanding smart-meter applications

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The CCM03 series smart-card connectors from C&K Components is available in fixed-cover and hinged-cover versions.

C&K extends smart-card connector life for demanding smart-meter applications
C&K Components has developed the CCM03 series of smart-card connectors for smart-meter applications. These new devices are compatible with SIM/SAM cards and are available in hinged- or fixed-cover
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Date:
07/27/2012
Murata releases 162 W 54 Vout half-brick for PoE applications

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Murata's EMH-54/3-Q48N accommodates a Vin range of 18 to 72 VDC and delivers 30+ W to each of four 802.3at PoE+ Ethernet ports.

Murata releases 162 W 54 Vout half-brick for PoE applications
Murata has announced the EMH-54/3-Q48N-C power module for PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) applications. The EMH Series DC-DC power module provides a 54 V SELV output, 2.25 kVDC isolation and a Basic insulation
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Date:
07/27/2012
Intersil launches new low-voltage LDO linear regulators

The ISL80101 1A LDO offers excellent load transient response, resulting in the high AC accuracy and signal integrity.

Intersil launches new low-voltage LDO linear regulators
Intersil's ISL80111, 112, and 113 provide 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A output currents and are optimized for precision low-voltage regulation. Each includes a low resistance NMOS pass transistor allowing, for
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Date:
07/27/2012
Low Input Voltage and High Efficiency Synchronous Boost Converter with 1.3A Switch

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Low Input Voltage and High Efficiency Synchronous Boost Converter with 1.3A Switch
The ISL9113 provides a power supply solution for devices powered by three-cell alkaline, NiCd, NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion/Li-Polymer batteries. It offers both a fixed 5V or an adjustable output option
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Date:
07/26/2012
Vishay Intertechnology Unveils Industrys First Remote Control Code Learning IC to Integrate Signal Detection and Processing in One Device
Vishay Intertechnology Unveils Industry's First Remote Control Code Learning IC to Integrate Signal Detection and Processing in One Device
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the industry's first remote control code learning IC to integrate signal detection and processing into one component. Optimized for universal remote controllers,
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Date:
07/26/2012
Power Integrations launches LinkSwitch-HP for primary-side regulation to 90 W

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Energy efficient, high-power off-line switcher with accurate primary-side regulation operates without expensive optoisolators for power supply applications between 9 and 90 W.

Power Integrations launches LinkSwitch-HP for primary-side regulation to 90 W
Power Integrations, has launched LinkSwitch-HP, a new family of energy-efficient, off-line switcher ICs that can deliver up to 90 W with accurate primary-side regulation. LinkSwitch-HP ICs use innovative
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Date:
07/26/2012
BMAC uses EnOcean energy-harvesting wireless technology to convert human motion to bus stop-request signal

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Wireless bell push systems use energy-harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean

BMAC uses EnOcean energy-harvesting wireless technology to convert human motion to bus stop-request signal
New Eco-Routemaster hybrid buses allow passengers to activate stop signals with their bodies as a source of energy using energy harvesting wireless technology developed by EnOcean Technology. Olympics-hosting
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Date:
07/26/2012
Maxim's security manager ensures Smart-Grid infrastructure security

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Maxim's security manager ensures Smart-Grid infrastructure security
Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX36025, a tamper-reactive cryptographic-node controller with two hardware Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) engines for easy and more secure encryption. Utilities
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Date:
07/26/2012
Alpha and Omega Semiconductors Industrys Best 8V Power MOSFETs Lower Power Consumption and Extend Battery Life

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor's Industry's Best 8V Power MOSFETs Lower Power Consumption and Extend Battery Life
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced the addition of the first 8V devices
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Date:
07/26/2012
TI introduces industrys smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver for battery powered applications

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TI introduces industry's smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver for battery powered applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated expanded its growing family of low-voltage DRV8x motor drivers with the industry's smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver. The DRV8837 is 75 percent smaller than the
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Date:
07/26/2012
Analog Devices Announces Industrys First Octal Ultrasound Receiver with Digital I/Q Demodulator and Decimation Filter

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Analog Devices Announces Industry's First Octal Ultrasound Receiver with Digital I/Q Demodulator and Decimation Filter
Analog Devices has introduced the industry's first octal (eight-channel) ultrasound receiver with on-chip digital I/Q demodulation and decimation filtering. Because of the embedded demodulation and
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Date:
07/26/2012
Molex Announces Availability of the Mini50 Unsealed Connector System, with a Reduced Package Size for 50% Space Savings

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Molex Announces Availability of the Mini50™ Unsealed Connector System, with a Reduced Package Size for 50% Space Savings
Molex has announced the availability of the Mini50™ Unsealed Connector System, a new miniaturized unsealed, wire-to-board system validated to automotive standards. The new package achieves a 50%
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Date:
07/26/2012
Fairchild Semiconductor's Load Switches Provide Power Efficiency, Advanced Protection Features for Mobile and Consumer Applications

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Load Switches Provide Power Efficiency, Advanced Protection Features for Mobile and Consumer Applications
High-complexity mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other consumer goods require seamless power management and battery switching in order to provide greater flexibility
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Date:
07/26/2012
SMD power ferrite designed for high current applications

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SMD power ferrite designed for high current applications
The new WE-MPSB series are high-performance SMD power ferrites utilizing multilayer technology, which were designed specifically for the suppression of electromagnetic interference in power supplies
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Date:
07/26/2012
RFPA2089 0.25W, 50MHz to 2700MHz InGaP HBT Power Amplifier

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RFPA2089 0.25W, 50MHz to 2700MHz InGaP HBT Power Amplifier
RFMD's new RFPA2089 is a single-stage InGaP HBT power amplifier specifically designed for wireless infrastructure applications. It offers high-gain linear operation at a comparably low DC power making
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Date:
07/26/2012
Convection-cooled 60-W DC-DC converter achieves 92% efficiency

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The compact convection-cooled JCK60 has a power density of 37.5 W/in3 and no need for forced-air cooling, additional heat sink, or baseplate cooling.

Convection-cooled 60-W DC-DC converter achieves 92% efficiency
XP Power Technologies has launched the JCK60 series of highly-efficient metal cased 60-W DC-DC converters for a broad range of telecommunications, networking, and industrial applications. Measuring
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Date:
07/25/2012
Linear Technology introduces the LTC4364 surge stopper

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The LTC4364 surge stopper shields downstream electronics from input over voltages and over current, enabling continuous operation through transient surges.

Linear Technology introduces the LTC4364 surge stopper
The LTC4364, a surge stopper that behaves nearly like an ideal diode, provides compact, low-loss protection for 4V to 80V electronics in automotive, avionics, and industrial systems. The surge stopper
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Date:
07/24/2012
Infineon launches space PowerMOS devices
Infineon launches space PowerMOS devices
Infineon Technologies AG has launched new radiation hardened PowerMOS devices in the BUY25CSXX family to support the design of efficient power conditioning and supply systems for space use. Infineon
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Date:
07/22/2012
Kistler Three-Component Piezoelectric Force Sensors and Accelerometers Support Satellite and Spacecraft Force Limited Vibration Testing
Kistler Three-Component Piezoelectric Force Sensors and Accelerometers Support Satellite and Spacecraft Force Limited Vibration Testing
Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has announced the availability of its three-component
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Date:
07/20/2012
IRs Automotive-Qualified 600V Trench IGBTs in D2Pak Delivers High Power Density in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Applications
IRs Automotive-Qualified 600V Trench IGBTs in D2Pak Delivers High Power Density in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Applications
International Rectifier, has announced the introduction of a family of automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs for electric and hybrid vehicle applications including air conditioner inverters, pumps and
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Date:
07/20/2012
20V, 2.5A (IOUT) Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Features Input & Output Current Limiting & Current Monitoring

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The LTC3626 Delivers up to 2.5A Output Current

20V, 2.5A (IOUT) Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Features Input & Output Current Limiting & Current Monitoring
The LTC3626 is a high efficiency, 3MHz synchronous buck regulator that offers both input and output current limiting and monitoring. It incorporates a unique constant frequency/controlled on-time,
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Date:
07/20/2012
Silicon Labs offers nextgen embedded radio ICs

Si4x55 devices offer +13 dBm output power and -116 dBm sensitivity.

Silicon Labs offers nextgen embedded radio ICs
Silicon Laboratories, which specializes in analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, has launched two next-generation EZRadio wireless ICs designed to simplify the addition of wireless connectivity to
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Date:
07/19/2012
EPCOS MKP DC link high density film capacitors from TDK Feature new rated voltages
EPCOS MKP DC link high density film capacitors from TDK Feature new rated voltages
ITDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has added two new types of film capacitors with rated voltages of 575 V DC and 900 V DC to its B32778* series. These MKP DC link film capacitors
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Date:
07/19/2012
Oslon LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer greater flexibility with uniform solder pad design
Oslon LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer greater flexibility with uniform solder pad design
LEDs are not all the same. This is evidenced not only by the performance data and the dimensions but also by the solder pads and the processing options. Osram Opto Semiconductors has now developed
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Date:
07/19/2012
STMicroelectronics Leads the Move to Next-Generation Car Infotainment Systems
STMicroelectronics Leads the Move to Next-Generation Car Infotainment Systems
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's largest supplier of components for terrestrial and satellite
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Date:
07/19/2012
36-V, 1-A Step-Down Synchronous Regulator Simplifies Intermediate Power Bus and Point-of-Load Power Designs
36-V, 1-A Step-Down Synchronous Regulator Simplifies Intermediate Power Bus and Point-of-Load Power Designs
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP2441, DC-to-DC switching regulator, the most recent in ADI's growing
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Date:
07/19/2012
LeCroy introduces WaveAce oscilloscopes with long memory, high sample rate, and large display

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WaveAce 1000 and WaveAce 2000 feature 2 Mpts, 2 Gsps, and 7" widescreen display.

LeCroy introduces WaveAce oscilloscopes with long memory, high sample rate, and large display
LeCroy has announced two lines of its popular WaveAce oscilloscope series ? the WaveAce 1000 and WaveAce 2000. WaveAce 1000 oscilloscopes feature a sample rate of up to 1 Gsps with 2 Mpts of memory
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Date:
07/19/2012
Class D amplifier for mobile applications delivers over 5 times the power to micro speakers
Class D amplifier for mobile applications delivers over 5 times the power to micro speakers
A revolutionary embedded algorithm in a new class-D amplifier from NXP Semiconductors boosts the output power of micro speakers by over 5 times, vastly improving the sound quality of mobile devices.
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Date:
07/19/2012
Eaton energy monitoring gateways reduce buildings energy costs and carbon footprints
Eaton energy monitoring gateways reduce buildings' energy costs and carbon footprints
Eaton Corporation announced the launch of the Power Xpert 200E, an intelligent information gateway that collects energy usage data from meters, enabling customers to benchmark energy usage, set energy-management
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Date:
07/19/2012
TI provides low-power, high-precision smart e-metering AFEs
TI provides low-power, high-precision smart e-metering AFEs
Texas Instruments has introduced a new line of AFEs (analog front ends) for power monitoring and control of smart e-meters. The new ADS131E08 family is available with 8, 6 or 4 channels and in 16-
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Date:
07/19/2012
Atmel offers reconfigurable processor for on-the-fly space adjustments

ATF697FF a unique reconfigurable processor integrates RAD Hard AT697F processor and the reconfigurable ATF280F (FPGA) unit in a single Atmel multichip module (MCM).

Atmel offers reconfigurable processor for on-the-fly space adjustments
Atmel extends its product line to reduce overall system costs and PCB area with the Atmel ATF697FF, the newest member of the SPARC V8 processor family and industry's first RAD Hard (radiation-hardened)
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Date:
07/18/2012
Intersil introduces ultra-low lux digital ambient light sensor

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Intersil's ISL29033 light-to-digital converter features linear sensitivity to 0.0019 lux,

Intersil introduces ultra-low lux digital ambient light sensor
Intersil has released an ultra-low lux ambient light sensor, the ISL29033 with linear sensitivity to 0.0019 lux, The ISL29033 is an integrated ambient and infrared light-to-digital converter with
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Date:
07/18/2012
AVX develops new Lmax inductor series

Lmax series inductors feature a wide inductance range and low DC resistance, and support the high currents necessary for industrial applications.

AVX develops new Lmax inductor series
AVX has expanded its line of thin film, MLO (multi-layer organic), and broadband wire-wound conical inductors to include a new series of shielded and non-shielded SMD power inductors. Designated
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Date:
07/18/2012
Mitsubishi Electric launches TFT-LCD modules with P-CAP touch panels

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Three new TFT-LCD display modules offer reliable P-CAP touch panels, controller boards, and driver software.

Mitsubishi Electric launches TFT-LCD modules with P-CAP touch panels
Mitsubishi Electric is launching new 6.5" VGA (AA065VE11-PCAP), 10.4" XGA (AA104XF12-PCAP), and 12.1" XGA (AA121XN11-PCAP) color TFT-LCD modules with P-CAP (projected capacitive-touch panels) for
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Date:
07/14/2012
Microsemi Corp introduces radiation-tolerant octal driver ICs

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The AAHS298B is radiation-tolerant to 100 kRad total dose and screened to class S and class B.

Microsemi Corp introduces radiation-tolerant octal driver ICs
Microsemi has introduced the first in a new family of octal source-driver ICs for aerospace and other hi-rel power-electronics and control applications including motor control. The AAHS298B is radiation-tolerant
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Date:
07/14/2012
Renco expands with 12 new inductance values
Renco Electronics, a component electronics design manufacturing company based in Rockledge, Florida, is expanding one of its best-selling products, the RL-8054-1 series. Due to customer demand,
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Date:
07/11/2012
Dupont expands capacity for Kapton polyimide films
DuPont C&PM (Circuit & Packaging Material), part of DuPont E&C (Electronics & Communications) has announced a production expansion under way at its DuPont Circleville,
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Date:
07/11/2012
Soitec and Silian partner on HPVE GaN templates
Soitec semiconductor materials supplier for the electronics and energy industries, and Chongqing Silian Optoelectronics Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Silian), supplier of materials, devices and
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Date:
07/10/2012
Lattice and UMC announce strategic partnership
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. has entered a long term technology partnership with the semiconductor foundry (UMC) United Microelectronics Corporation, and both will continue work, already underway,
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Date:
07/10/2012
Intersil first 40V instrumentation Amp with integrated ADC driver
Intersil Corp has launched a new 40V, low noise, precision instrumentation amplifier with an integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) level shifter and driver. The ISL28617 incorporates a differential
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Date:
07/10/2012
CUI launch ac-dc modules up to 2 Watts
CUI Inc announces 12 new ac-dc encapsulated power modules for space-constrained applications. The 1 W VSK-S1 series and 2 W VSK-S2 series feature ultra-compact 0.8 in3 packages measuring 1.32 x 0.87
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Date:
07/10/2012
Solar Junction commercialise A-SLAM with first CPV wafers from IQE
Solar Junction is commercializing its Adjustable Spectrum Lattice Matched (A-SLAM) multi-junction solar cell architecture. Having signed an exclusive wafer supply contract with specialist wafer producer
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Date:
07/08/2012
Vishay introduces new capacitors and resistors
This month Vishay Intertechnology Inc, introduces a new series of three-phase cylindrical capacitors for power electronics featuring high current capabilities, nine standard voltage ratings from 400
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Date:
07/07/2012
RFMD updates process design kits for Agilent ADS 2011
RF Micro Devices Inc, designer and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, has updated its Foundry Services (PDKs) process design kits for
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Date:
07/06/2012
Digitally tunable capacitors pack 32 states into a 2 x 2 mm QFN

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Peregrine's new 32 state DTCs are available in 2 x 2 mm QFN packages.

Digitally tunable capacitors pack 32 states into a 2 x 2 mm QFN
Peregrine Semiconductor launch two tunable capacitors high insulation resistance, and low losses at frequencies up to 40 GHz; tight dimensional control for repeatable RF performance unit to unit,
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Date:
07/05/2012
Diodes Inc introduces ZLPM8000 family of STB power-management and control ICs

In standby mode the ZLPM8000 series STB power-management controllers draw only 600 μA.

Diodes Inc introduces ZLPM8000 family of STB power-management and control ICs
Diodes Inc has announced the introduction of a family of low power LNB (low noise block) power-management and control ICs for use in STBs (set-top boxes), TVs with built-in satellite tuners, and PC
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Date:
07/05/2012
Microsemi offers advanced motor-control algorithms for SmartFusion cSoCs
Microsemi offers advanced motor-control algorithms for SmartFusion cSoCs
Microsemi Corp has announced new advanced motor-control algorithms optimized for its SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC), allowing design engineers to realize highly reliable multi-motor
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Date:
07/05/2012
TI introduces gas gauge for lithium batteries

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The BQ34Z100 gas gauge extends battery run-time for applications like medical instruments, power tools, e-bikes and UPSs.

TI introduces gas gauge for lithium batteries
Texas Instruments Inc has introduced their first in a family of multi-chemistry, multi-cell battery-management gas-gauge ICs. The BQ34Z100 gas gauge supports a wide range of lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate
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Date:
07/03/2012
Avago Technologies offers high-density 120 Gbps parallel optical modules

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Avago 120G modules

Avago Technologies offers high-density 120 Gbps parallel optical modules
Avago has announced the availability of production volumes of 120 Gbps multichannel optical transmitter and receiver modules for "inside-the-box" data-center applications and a CXP pluggable transceiver
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Date:
07/03/2012
Unipower offers ultracompact 200-A DC power system

Gravitas x200 integrated DC Power System

Unipower offers ultra-compact 200-A DC power system
Unipower announces the Gravitas X200 integrated DC power system designed for telecoms and other applications that require 12, 24, or 48 VDC. The Gravitas X200 is an ultra-compact system based on a
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Date:
07/03/2012
New alloy from Vacuumschmelze GmbH yields 98% motor efficiency
Vacuumschmelze GmbH has announced advanced materials designed to maximise electric motor efficiency: The Ultravac 44 V6 alloy, with properties that significantly boosts performance optimisation in
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Date:
07/03/2012
Atmel delivers high density embedded Flash Cortex-M4 processor-based MCU

Cortex M4 SAM4S microcontroller

Atmel delivers high density embedded Flash Cortex-M4 processor-based MCU
Atmel Corp. announces sampling of the Atmel SAM4SD32, 2MB embedded Flash CortexM4 processor-based microcontroller. Further expanding the company's ARM Cortex-M processor-based portfolio, the SAM4SD32
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Date:
06/29/2012
Power consumption slashed by Nordic's new nRF51 Series ULP wireless SoCs

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Nordic Semiconductors RF51-Series-SoC

Power consumption slashed by Nordic's new nRF51 Series ULP wireless SoCs
Nordic Semiconductor has launched its new nRF51 Series of ULP RF ICs. The first two nRF51 Series ICs to debut are nRF51822, a multi-protocol Bluetooth low-energy 2.4-GHz proprietary RF SoC, and nRF51422,
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Date:
06/28/2012
TI class-D audio amplifiers

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TI class-D audio amplifiers
Texas Instruments Inc. has introduced three analog-input class-D stereo amplifiers for use in soundbars, after-market automotive-audio products, portable audio docks, and LCD televisions. The
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Date:
06/27/2012
Wolfson WM1811 for Samsung Galaxy S III
Wolfson Microelectronics, designer and developer of mixed-signal semiconductors and HD audio applications for the consumer electronics market, has had its ultra-low power HD Audio Hub, WM1811, selected
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Date:
06/26/2012
UHF Band Low Noise amplifier
A new low noise amplifier is launched by Torex XC2402 in CMOS process aimed at the 470MHz~880MHz bandwidths of terrestrial digital TV. Applying a logic signal at the SW pin enables the selection
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Date:
06/25/2012
Kepco programmable supply delivers 750 W in 1U half-rack

The KLN series power supplies are available in 11 models ranging from 0—6 V, 0—100 A to 0—600 V, 0—1.25 A. The supplies allow programming from any of five interfaces. (Click to enlarge image)

Kepco programmable supply delivers 750 W in 1U half-rack
Kepco has introduced its series KLN 750-W low-profile, automatic crossover, high-performance, low-cost programmable power supply. The KLN delivers 750 W of stable DC power in a 1U, half-rack package.
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Date:
06/25/2012
Better module protection and material savings: thyristor/diode module SEMIPACK 1.6 for drives and UPS applications in new protective packaging

SEMIPACK 1.6 now with less material and protected by SEMiSEAL

Better module protection and material savings: thyristor/diode module SEMIPACK 1.6 for drives and UPS applications in new protective packaging
SEMIKRON, one of the leading power semiconductor manufacturers worldwide and market leader in the area of thyristor/diode modules, has reduced the amount of materials used in its 6th-generation SEMIPACK
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Date:
06/08/2012
Microchip expands zero-drift operational amplifier portfolio for signal conditioning, instrumentation and portable sensor applications

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Microchip expands zero-drift operational amplifier portfolio for signal conditioning, instrumentation and portable sensor applications
Microchip has broadened its portfolio of zero-drift operational amplifiers (op amps) with the debut of the MCP6V11 and MCP6V31 single amplifiers. Operating with a single supply voltage as low as
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Date:
06/08/2012
Molex Unveils Two New Versions in its Premo-Flex Line of Jumpers

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Molex Unveils Two New Versions in its Premo-Flex Line of Jumpers
Molex announces the addition of two new products in its Premo-Flex™ line of flat flex cable (FFC) and etched polyimide jumpers. Both products provide ultra-flexible, durable PCB connections for a
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Date:
06/08/2012
Alpha and Omega Semiconductors New 30V Power MOSFET Slashes Conduction Losses

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor's New 30V Power MOSFET Slashes Conduction Losses
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced the release of the AON6500, a sub-milliohm, energy efficient, 30V
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Date:
06/08/2012
AVX designs insulation displacement connectors with broadest range of contact options available

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AVX designs insulation displacement connectors with broadest range of contact options available
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a comprehensive family of insulation displacement connectors (IDC) that support wire gauges ranging
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Date:
06/08/2012
Ericsson Unveils New Digital Advanced Bus Converter Lowering Power Consumption

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Ericsson Unveils New Digital Advanced Bus Converter Lowering Power Consumption
Ericsson has unveiled the first model in its second generation of digital Advanced Bus Converter (ABC) products. Based upon the FRIDA II platform, which was announced earlier this year, the Ericsson
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Date:
06/08/2012
TI power converter conserves energy in smart meter and sensor designs

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TI power converter conserves energy in smart meter and sensor designs
Simplifying power design in smart grid and sensor control applications, Texas Instruments has introduced a 200-mA, 60-V SWIFT high-density, synchronous step-down regulator with 90-percent high efficiency
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Date:
06/08/2012
Novel Current-Sharing, Diode-OR Controller Eases Design of Reliable Power Systems

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Current-Sharing IC Enhances System Reliability
without Trimming Supplies


Novel Current-Sharing, Diode-OR Controller Eases Design of Reliable Power Systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4370, a first-of-its-kind current-sharing controller with reverse current blocking. The LTC4370 frees the designer from the limitations and complications
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Date:
06/08/2012
NXP Announces GreenChip for Low-Cost LED Lamps up to 10W

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NXP Announces GreenChip for Low-Cost LED Lamps up to 10W
NXP has announced the SSL2115x series of high-efficiency GreenChip™ driver ICs for low-cost LED retrofit lamps. The new SSL21151 and SSL21153 are designed for non-dimmable 5W and 10W LED lamps respectively,
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Date:
06/08/2012
STMicroelectronics Delivers MEMS Microphones in Plastic for Sleeker and Sturdier Gadget Designs

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STMicroelectronics Delivers MEMS Microphones in Plastic for Sleeker and Sturdier Gadget Designs
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer
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Date:
06/08/2012
65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter Delivers 90% Efficiency & Requires Only 12A Quiescent Current

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65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter
Delivers 90% Efficiency

65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter Delivers 90% Efficiency & Requires Only 12μA Quiescent Current
Linear Technology announces the LTC3630, a 65V input-capable synchronous buck converter, which delivers up to 500mA of continuous output current from a 16-lead thermally enhanced 3mm x 5mm DFN or
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Date:
05/31/2012
Sharp launches 15 inch initiative with industrial displays

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Sharp launches 15 inch initiative with industrial displays
With two new variants (LQ150X1LW12 and LQ150X1LG11) Sharp now expands its range of industrial TFT LCDs with a diagonal of 15" (38.0 cm) to four models. The displays are characterised by their respective
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Date:
05/31/2012
XP Power release 15 Watt DIP24 DC-DC Converters with either 2:1 or 4:1 input ranges

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XP Power release 15 Watt DIP24 DC-DC Converters with either 2:1 or 4:1 input ranges
XP Power today announced two new families to their line-up of ultra compact metal cased 15 Watt DC-DC converters. Available in an industry standard 24 pin DIP measuring just 1.25 x 0.8 x 0.4 inches
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Date:
05/31/2012
Maxims High-Density QAM Modulator Chipset Enables the Next-Generation Connected Home Experience

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Maxim's High-Density QAM Modulator Chipset Enables the Next-Generation Connected Home Experience
Maxim Integrated Products announces a new high-density, wideband, scalable QAM modulator chipset: the MAX5880 digital upconverter (DUC) and MAX5882 RF digital-to-analog converter (RF DAC). The
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Date:
05/31/2012
Intersils Radiation Hardened 12A Synchronous Buck Regulator Features Industrys Highest Output Current

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Intersil's Radiation Hardened 12A Synchronous Buck Regulator Features Industry's Highest Output Current
Intersil has introduced a new radiation hardened 12A point-of-load synchronous buck regulator with current sharing, featuring ultra-high integration, design flexibility and the highest output current
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Date:
05/31/2012
TI delivers fully integrated ultrasonic signal conditioner for automotive parking distance applications

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TI delivers fully integrated ultrasonic signal conditioner for automotive parking distance applications
Texas Instruments has introduced a fully integrated, programmable solution for driving ultrasonic transducers in automotive park distance, blind-spot detection or similar object detection applications.
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Date:
05/31/2012
Miniature AEC-Q200 qualified varistor from AVX optimized for FlexRay communication BUS systems

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Miniature AEC-Q200 qualified varistor from AVX optimized for FlexRay™ communication BUS systems
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a miniature 0402 varistor specifically for FlexRay™ Communication BUS Systems used in automotive
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Date:
05/31/2012
Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering
Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today strengthened its RF power product line with the introduction of the DRF1400
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Date:
05/31/2012
Murata Power Solutions extends point-of-load series to include 3 A and 5 A SIP packages

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Murata Power Solutions extends point-of-load series to include 3 A and 5 A SIP packages
Murata Power Solutions has announced the OKX series of miniature non-isolated single output DC/DC converters designed for embedded point-of-load (PoL) applications. Within the OKAMI OKX series there
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Date:
05/31/2012
Freescale Introduces Three Reference Designs to Help Redefine Battery Charging
Freescale Introduces Three Reference Designs to Help Redefine Battery Charging
Continued pressure for higher-performance mobile devices is causing the industry to consider alternative methods for battery charging. Freescale Semiconductor today announced three reference designs
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Date:
05/31/2012
Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules Receive Conformance Class B Certification

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Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules Receive Conformance Class B Certification
Molex announces that its Brad® HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules are now certified by the PNO (PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation) in accordance with PROFINET specifications meeting all requirements for conformance
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Date:
05/31/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors EcoSPARK 2 Ignition Coil Driver Reduces Power Dissipation, Enhances Performance of Ignition IGBTs
Fairchild Semiconductor's EcoSPARK® 2 Ignition Coil Driver Reduces Power Dissipation, Enhances Performance of Ignition IGBTs
In order to meet demanding emissions and high fuel efficiency requirements in present and emerging ignition systems, automotive designers need higher performance ignition coil driver technology. To
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Date:
05/31/2012
New Power Modules Meet Increased Power and Energy Monitoring Demands

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New Power Modules Meet Increased Power and Energy Monitoring Demands
Ericsson has announced an industry first with a new series of Power Interface Modules that save board space for core processing functions and enable system architects to design equipment with energy
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Date:
05/25/2012
Analog Devices Introduces Industrys First Analog 3-axis, High-g MEMS Accelerometer

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Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Analog 3-axis, High-g MEMS Accelerometer
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, has introduced the industry's first commercially available analog, 3-axis, high-g MEMS accelerometer.
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Date:
05/24/2012
High Power PolyPhase Synchronous Boost Controller Features -55C to 150C Operating Junction Temperature Range

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60V PolyPhase® Synchronous Step-Up
DC/DC Controller

High Power PolyPhase® Synchronous Boost Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology announces the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3787. This high power two-phase single output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller replaces the boost diodes with high efficiency
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Date:
05/24/2012
Flexible 4A Charger ICs Offer Universal Input, Ultra-fast Charging, Safety and Tiny Solution Size in Smartphones and Tablets

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Flexible 4A Charger ICs Offer Universal Input, Ultra-fast Charging, Safety and Tiny Solution Size in Smartphones and Tablets
Summit Microelectronics has introduced the industry's first monolithic 4A Li-Ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs). The SMB349 and SMB359 are fully configurable and can deliver up to 4A charging/system
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Date:
05/24/2012
Enpirion Announces EN2300 family of 12 volt integrated power IC solutions delivering the industrys highest power density

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Enpirion Announces EN2300 family of 12 volt integrated power IC solutions delivering the industry's highest power density
Enpirion announced the availability of the EN2300 family of fully integrated 12 Volt DC-DC converters, implemented in the company's industry leading power MOSFET technology with double the power density
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Date:
05/24/2012
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces Eighth Brick DC-DC Power Converter Demonstration Board Featuring (eGaN) FETs

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Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces Eighth Brick DC-DC Power Converter Demonstration Board Featuring (eGaN®) FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9102, a fully functional eighth brick converter. This board is a 36 V - 60 V input to 12 V output, 375 kHz phase-shifted full bridge
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Date:
05/24/2012
Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering
Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today strengthened its RF power product line with the introduction of the DRF1400
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Date:
05/24/2012
TI speeds data rates in highly-loaded CAN networks with new transceivers

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TI speeds data rates in highly-loaded CAN networks with new transceivers
Texas Instruments today introduced a family of turbo CAN transceivers designed for data rates in excess of 1 Mbps, meeting the growing demand for more nodes and greater data transmission length in
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Date:
05/24/2012
Introducing the industrys first quad core HD Audio Processor SoC

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Introducing the industry's first quad core HD Audio Processor SoC
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the introduction of the WM5110, the industry's first quad core High Definition (HD) Audio Processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC). This new highly-integrated, low power
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Date:
05/24/2012
Hall Effect Switch from Diodes Incorporated Aids Portable Product Miniaturization

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Hall Effect Switch from Diodes Incorporated Aids Portable Product Miniaturization
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the world's smallest programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch. The AH1892 is well-suited for proximity and position detection in space-constrained portable and
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Date:
05/24/2012
High-current/high-temperature linear Hall-effect current sensor IC is optimised for 3.3 V operation

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High-current/high-temperature linear Hall-effect current sensor IC is optimised for 3.3 V operation
The new ACS759 from Allegro MicroSystems is a high-current/high-temperature linear Hall-effect current sensor IC that provides an economical and precise solution for AC or DC current sensing in
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Date:
05/24/2012
ROHM Semiconductor to offer a broad portfolio of SiC products

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ROHM Semiconductor to offer a broad portfolio of SiC products
ROHM Semiconductor has announced the industry's first mass production of SiC power modules (1200V/100A rated) entirely consisting of SiC power elements and enabling high frequency operation above
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Date:
05/24/2012
AVX launches industrys first 63V and 75V SMD Polymer Tantalum capacitors for high voltage applications

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AVX launches industry's first 63V and 75V SMD Polymer Tantalum capacitors for high voltage applications
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed the industry's first 63V and 75V single-anode tantalum polymer capacitors. Part of
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Date:
05/24/2012
Renesas Electronics Expands Low-Power 32-Bit RX200 Microcontroller Series Offering Scalable Lineup for Portable Consumer and Industrial Devices

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Renesas Electronics Expands Low-Power 32-Bit RX200 Microcontroller Series Offering Scalable Lineup for Portable Consumer and Industrial Devices
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its RX200 Series of low-power mid-range microcontrollers (MCUs), introducing the RX220 Group of 11 entry-level
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Date:
05/24/2012
RFFM7600 5.0V, 2.5GHz TO 2.7GHz High Power Front End Module

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RFFM7600 5.0V, 2.5GHz TO 2.7GHz High Power Front End Module
RFMD's new RFFM7600 FEM for 2.5GHz to 2.7GHz LTE/WiMAX contains a Power Amplifier with Tx harmonic filtering and Tx/Rx switching. RFFM7600 is provided in a 6mm x 6mm laminate package, incorporating
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Date:
05/18/2012
200mA High Speed LDO Voltage Regulator with Inrush Current Prevention

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200mA High Speed LDO Voltage Regulator with Inrush Current Prevention
The new XC6233 Series of voltage regulators from Torex Semiconductor offer fast load transient response performance, PSRR is 75dB @ 1kHz, as well as low quiescent current performance, only 45μA in
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Date:
05/17/2012
SemiSouth first to sample 650V 55m? SiC JFETs

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SemiSouth first to sample 650V 55m? SiC JFETs
SemiSouth Laboratories, the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, is
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Date:
05/17/2012
TE Circuit Protections Resettable LVR Device in Plastic Box is Suitable for Harsh Environments

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TE Circuit Protection's Resettable LVR Device in "Plastic Box" is Suitable for Harsh Environments
TE Circuit Protection announces a significant enhancement to its popular PolySwitch™ LVR (line-voltage-rated) product line with its new LVB125 device. Featuring a unique "plastic box" package, the
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Date:
05/17/2012
Highly efficient high current eighth-brick DC/DC converters suit high density embedded applications

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Highly efficient high current eighth-brick DC/DC converters suit high density embedded applications
Murata Power Solutions has announced the introduction of the UWE series of highly efficient 100 - 120 Watt open frame isolated DOSA-compatible eighth-brick DC/DC converters. Using the industry standard
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Date:
05/17/2012
New Mini Zenigata LED arrays with 1150 1550 Lumen

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New Mini Zenigata LED arrays with 1150 - 1550 Lumen
The new Mini Zenigata arrays of type GW5BxxxK05 provide a luminous flux between 1150 and 1550 lm (typical) with a light output of up to 99 lm/W in standard operation. The new generation of the 15
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Date:
05/17/2012
Robust current sensors for use in harsh conditions

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Robust current sensors for use in harsh conditions
HARTING has introduced a new range of Hall-effect current sensors with robust design and construction that makes them ideally suited to use in harsh conditions in areas such as rail technology and
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Date:
05/17/2012
TI introduces industrys first LED controller with constant power regulation

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TI introduces industry's first LED controller with constant power regulation
Texas Instruments has introduced a new LED controller with constant power regulation. The LM3447 AC/DC LED driver includes a dimmer detect, phase decoder and adjustable hold current circuits to provide
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Date:
05/17/2012
GE Energy Offers Digital Power Insight for Design Engineers

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GE Energy Offers Digital Power Insight™ for Design Engineers
GE Energy has released its new Digital Power Insight™ kit, (DPI Kit) designed to help power electronics design engineers quickly and easily get started on reaping the many benefits of implementing
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Date:
05/17/2012
IDT Introduces Worlds First Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators for High-performance Applications

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IDT Introduces World's First Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators for High-performance Applications
Integrated Device Technology the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first CrystalFree™ piezoelectric MEMS (pMEMS™) LVDS
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Date:
05/17/2012
Microsemi Announces New Generation of Super-efficient NPT IGBTs

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Microsemi Announces New Generation of Super-efficient NPT IGBTs
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced the first in a series of new generation 1200 volt
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Date:
05/17/2012
SEMIKRON leads in the area of system integration in power electronics
SEMIKRON leads in the area of system integration in power electronics
SEMIKRON has successfully established its SKiN packaging technology and is now combining it with spring-contact technology for even better results. These two systems are used mainly in electric vehicle
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Date:
05/17/2012
Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Superjunction, Deep Trench Process Power MOSFETs

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Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Superjunction, Deep Trench Process Power MOSFETs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new-generation of superjunction (SJ) technology for power MOSFETs. Products based on the DTMOS-IV technology will make ideal switching devices in switch
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Date:
05/17/2012
New IC-output optocouplers from Renesas Electronics with extra-long creepage distance of 14.5 mm

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New IC-output optocouplers from Renesas Electronics with extra-long creepage distance of 14.5 mm
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of two IC-output optocouplers with long-creepage-distance for applications such as industrial
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Date:
05/16/2012
IR Introduces Automotive Qualified AUIRS2334S 600V IC for 3-Phase Inverterized Motor Drive Applications

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IR Introduces Automotive Qualified AUIRS2334S 600V IC for 3-Phase Inverterized Motor Drive Applications
International Rectifier has launched the automotive qualified AUIRS2334S 600V IC for 3-phase inverterized motor drive applications such as high-voltage compressors (HVAC) and fans. The AUIRS2334S
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Date:
05/03/2012
Low capacitance bus switch exhibits extended operating voltage range

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Low capacitance bus switch exhibits extended operating voltage range
The TC7SB3157CFU from Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is a 1-bit SPDT (single pole double throw) bus switch for high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface. With low I/O terminal capacitance
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Date:
05/03/2012
Multi-output voltage regulator IC for LCD display bias in automotive infotainment applications

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Multi-output voltage regulator IC for LCD display bias in automotive infotainment applications
The new A8601 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a fixed-frequency, multiple-output voltage regulator IC designed to provide the LCD display bias in automotive infotainment applications. The
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Date:
05/03/2012
Tecate's New High-Temperature Metallized Polyester Box Capacitors Optimized for Telecom Applications

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Tecate's New High-Temperature Metallized Polyester Box Capacitors Optimized for Telecom Applications
The Tecate Group, a leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, announced today its miniature, radial lead TYPE 9245WT Series of metallized polyester (PET) box capacitors. Devices
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Date:
05/03/2012
Next-Generation 400 V, 500 V, and 600 V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel Power MOSFETs Offer Ultra-Low On-Resistance Down to 0.130 ?, FOM Down to 7.65 ?-nC, and Currents From 3 A to 36 A

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Next-Generation 400 V, 500 V, and 600 V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel Power MOSFETs Offer Ultra-Low On-Resistance Down to 0.130 ?, FOM Down to 7.65 ?-nC, and Currents From 3 A to 36 A
Vishay Intertechnology today released the first devices in its next-generation D Series of high-voltage power MOSFETs. The new 400 V, 500 V, and 600 V n-channel devices combine low specific on-resistance
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Date:
05/03/2012
Industry-Unique Sensors from STMicroelectronics Enable High-Shock Detection in Black Boxes and Hockey Helmets

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Industry-Unique Sensors from STMicroelectronics Enable High-Shock Detection in Black Boxes and Hockey Helmets
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer
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Date:
05/03/2012
NXP Brings ARM Cortex-M0 to DALI and DMX512 Lighting Control Systems

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NXP Brings ARM Cortex-M0 to DALI and DMX512 Lighting Control Systems
NXP Semiconductors has introduced the industry's first development platforms for DALI and DMX512 wired lighting control systems based on the low-cost, low-power 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M0 processor. The
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Date:
05/03/2012
Energy Efficient Green Transformers Now Available from Transonics

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Energy Efficient "Green Transformers" Now Available from Transonics
Transonics plc the London based leading supplier of electronic components and logistics solutions, announces the availability of the Thai Lin EI30 encapsulated power transformer range which meets
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Date:
05/03/2012
Han-Fast(R) Lock provides simple interface between printed circuit boards and high-current connectors

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Han-Fast(R) Lock provides simple interface between printed circuit boards and high-current connectors
Han-Fast(R) Lock from HARTING is a new circuit-board connection technology that allows the company's Han(R) range of high-current connectors to be connected directly to printed circuit boards with
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Date:
05/03/2012
Analog Devices nanoDAC+ Converters Offer Industrys Best D/A Converter Performance and Smallest Packages

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Analog Devices' nanoDAC+™ Converters Offer Industry's Best D/A Converter Performance and Smallest Packages
Analog Devices the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a series of quad 16-, 14- and 12-bit D/A converters in space-saving 16-lead surface-mount LFCSP or leaded TSSOP packages. ADI's
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Date:
05/03/2012
80W Configurable Power Supply Platform Announced By UNIPOWER

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80W Configurable Power Supply Platform Announced By UNIPOWER
UNIPOWER LLC announces an 80W power supply platform with up to four outputs that can be quickly configured to order while maintaining all international safety approvals. Part of UNIPOWER's EASYMOD
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Date:
05/03/2012
ALT, Inc. Introduces High-Efficiency Monolithic LED Driver Technology
ALT, Inc. Introduces High-Efficiency Monolithic LED Driver Technology
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. (ALT) proudly announced the achievement of a high-efficiency and highly reliable LED lamp driver solution (LED driver) comprising no bulky, unreliable components
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Date:
05/03/2012
Wolfson introduces next generation HD Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)

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Wolfson introduces next generation HD Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced its next generation High Definition (HD) Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with voice processor DSP, which helps smartphone manufacturers deliver clearer,
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Date:
05/02/2012
Fully Differential Amplifier Drives 18-bit ADCs & Consumes only 5mW

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1mA IS Precision ADC Driver

Fully Differential Amplifier Drives 18-bit ADCs & Consumes only 5mW
Linear Technology announces the LTC6362, a low power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1mA supply current. With 200μV max input offset voltage
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Date:
05/02/2012
Microsemi Introduces System Management Design Tools for Wired and Wireless Communications Applications
Microsemi Introduces System Management Design Tools for Wired and Wireless Communications Applications
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced a suite of system and power management design tools for high
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Date:
05/01/2012
ZMDI launches the world's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC for automotive, industrial and medical markets
ZMDI launches the world's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC for automotive, industrial and medical markets
ZMD AG (ZMDI) announces the ZSSC1856. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces
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Date:
04/26/2012
Amantys delivers the next technology breakthrough in its product roadmap

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Amantys delivers the next technology breakthrough in its product roadmap
Amantys Ltd, the intelligent power switch company, today announces its latest product enhancement, Amantys Power Insight™, delivering real-time power switch performance metrics through the existing
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Date:
04/26/2012
Extension of the Modular Economic Sensor Series to transmitter versions without display unit

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"The new transmitter versions of the ME Series without display by Müller Industrie-Elektronik"

Extension of the Modular Economic Sensor Series to transmitter versions without display unit
As an extension to the successful Modular Economic Sensor Series for the recording of physical measured variables such as temperature, pressure, mass pressure, level and flow, Müller Industrie-Elektronik,
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Date:
04/26/2012
TI introduces industrys most highly integrated audio codec for mobile devices
TI introduces industry's most highly integrated audio codec for mobile devices
Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's most highly integrated audio codec with embedded miniDSP cores, providing echo and noise cancellation at wideband voice sampling rates up to 16 kHz.
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Date:
04/26/2012
New 1200 High Voltage Integrated Circuit for Inverter Systems by Mitsubishi Electric
New 1200 High Voltage Integrated Circuit for Inverter Systems by Mitsubishi Electric
Ratingen, 25th of April 2012 - Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a new High Voltage Integrated Circuit (HVIC) to drive IGBT power modules dedicated for 400V AC lines. The new device M81738FP is suitable
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Date:
04/26/2012
VACUUMSCHMELZE presents new additions to its current sensor range at PCIM 2012
VACUUMSCHMELZE presents new additions to its current sensor range at PCIM 2012
VAC current sensors are widely used in a range of applications such as variable frequency drives or solar inverters to monitor the AC output current and its poten-tial share of DC. Unlike conventional
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Date:
04/26/2012
Operation Lifetime Doubles in Smart Meters and Other Wireless Sensor Node Applications with New Wireless Transceiver from STMicroelectronics

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Operation Lifetime Doubles in Smart Meters and Other Wireless Sensor Node Applications with New Wireless Transceiver from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, a globalsemiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in smart metering and industrial applications, today introduced
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Date:
04/26/2012
Fastrax IT530 GPS module available from Rutronik now

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Fastrax IT530 GPS module available from Rutronik now
Rutronik distributes the new Fastrax IT530 GPS module featuring decreased power drain and reduced time to first fix in portable, battery-operated devices. The Fastrax IT530 is an ultra-low
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Date:
04/26/2012
Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors: High-capacitance X8R MLCCs for high temperatures up to 150 C

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Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors: High-capacitance X8R MLCCs for high temperatures up to 150 °C
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of TDK X8R multilayer ceramic chip capacitors with new types that offer up to twice the capacitance of existing components with the same dimensions. At the
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Date:
04/26/2012
MathWorks Announces Simulink Code Generation Targets in New Freescale Motor Control Development Toolbox
MathWorks Announces Simulink Code Generation Targets in New Freescale Motor Control Development Toolbox
MathWorks today announced that Simulink code generation targets have been built into Freescale's new Motor Control Development Toolbox through Embedded Coder. The toolbox, consisting of Simulink motor
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Date:
04/26/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors 30V PowerTrench MOSFET Provides Designers Best-in-Class Power Density with Less Board Space
Fairchild Semiconductor's 30V PowerTrench® MOSFET Provides Designers Best-in-Class Power Density with Less Board Space
Driven by power efficiency standards and end-system requirements, power supply designers need energy efficient solutions that help shrink their applications power supply form factor without compromising
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Date:
04/26/2012
Low Noise 400mA Micro DC/DC Converter with Integrated Coil

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Low Noise 400mA Micro DC/DC Converter with Integrated Coil
The XCL208/XCL209 is a family of 400mA micro DC/DC Step-Down Converter with integrated coil. Measuring only 2.5mm x 2.15mm x 1.05mm, the XCL208/XCL209 series is designed to minimize EMC emissions
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Date:
04/26/2012
Intersil Unveils Industry's Smallest and Lowest Cost LED-based LCoS Pico Projector System Solution

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Intersil Unveils Industry's Smallest and Lowest Cost LED-based LCoS Pico Projector System Solution
Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today introduced the Pico-qHD™, the world's lowest cost pico projector system, and
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Date:
04/26/2012
Quad Module Analog-to-Digital Converters with Integrated Signal Conditioning Reduce Size, Power & Time-to-Market for Imaging & Base Station Designs

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Quad 14-Bit, 125Msps ADC with Integrated Drivers

Quad μModule Analog-to-Digital Converters with Integrated Signal Conditioning Reduce Size, Power & Time-to-Market for Imaging & Base Station Designs
Linear Technology introduces the LTM9012, a quad 14-bit, 125Msps μModule® analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated fixed gain drivers, passive filtering and bypass capacitance. The integrated
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Date:
04/26/2012
AEC-Q200-qualified thin-film resistor networks offer ratio tolerances to 0.05%

Vishay's NOMCA series resistor networks offer ratio tolerances of 0.05% and long-term ratio drift of only 0.015% for a variety of precision signal-processing applications. (Click image to enlarge)

AEC-Q200-qualified thin-film resistor networks offer ratio tolerances to 0.05%
Vishay Intertechnology's NOMCA series AEC-Q200-qualified, dual-in-line, thin-film resistor networks feature a low absolute TCR of 25 ppm/°C; TCR tracking of 5 ppm/°C. The resistor networks offer
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Date:
04/20/2012
New, Enhanced Power Xpert Gateways Deliver Real-Time Monitoring, Helping Customers Improve Operational Efficiency, Optimize and Validate Energy Use
New, Enhanced Power Xpert Gateways Deliver Real-Time Monitoring, Helping Customers Improve Operational Efficiency, Optimize and Validate Energy Use
PITTSBURGH Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the release of Power Xpert® Gateway E series, which gathers energy and power data from electrical equipment. Bridging
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Date:
04/19/2012
Intersil Releases Industry's Most Flexible Op Amp Design Tools
Intersil Releases Industry's Most Flexible Op Amp Design Tools
Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today announced iSim™ v4.1, an upgrade to its industry leading web-based non-inverting
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Date:
04/19/2012
Analog Devices Announces Ultra-Low Quiescent Current 15V 800mA Step Down Synchronous Regulator for Portable Electronics
Analog Devices Announces Ultra-Low Quiescent Current 15V 800mA Step Down Synchronous Regulator for Portable Electronics
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP2370/71 15-V, 800-mA output DC-to-DC regulator optimized for better energy
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Date:
04/19/2012
Microsemi Unveils Radiation-hardened Converters for Aerospace Applications
Microsemi Unveils Radiation-hardened Converters for Aerospace Applications
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of a family of radiation-hardened, surface
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Date:
04/19/2012
Bipolar Hall-effect switch offers excellent repeatability

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Bipolar Hall-effect switch offers excellent repeatability
New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A1250 is a bipolar Hall-effect switch IC incorporating a high-speed chopping circuit which cancels out offsets and dramatically improves switching repeatability
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Date:
04/19/2012
Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL to Provide High Efficiency UPS Protection
Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL™ to Provide High Efficiency UPS Protection
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today introduced the Liebert NXL™ 1100kVA/1100kW
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Date:
04/19/2012
Fast single-channel low-side gate drivers exhibit low pull-down resistance

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Fast single-channel low-side gate drivers exhibit low pull-down resistance
Texas Instruments have introduced their first high-speed, high-current, single-channel, low-side gate driver with 4-A source and 8-A sink capability. The UCC27511 replaces discrete gate driver circuits,
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Date:
04/18/2012
TIs stepper motor driver reduces board space while improving thermal performance, system reliability and efficiency
TI's stepper motor driver reduces board space while improving thermal performance, system reliability and efficiency
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a 2.5-A stepper motor driver that runs up to 30-percent cooler than the next closest competitor. The highly integrated DRV8818 features low RDS(ON) to
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Date:
04/18/2012
RENCO Choke Features Magnetically Shield Design

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RENCO Choke Features Magnetically Shield Design
Late 2011 and early 2012 has seen Rockledge, Florida electronics manufacturer Renco Electronics showcase several items in the company's vast line of component electronic products. The latest of these
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Date:
04/18/2012
Diodes Incorporated Reduces MOSFET Off-board Height by 50%

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Diodes Incorporated Reduces MOSFET Off-board Height by 50%
Diodes Incorporated has launched a line of high-efficiency N- and P-channel MOSFETs in low-profile DFN2020-6 packages. With an off-board height of only 0.4mm and a footprint of 4mm2, the DFN2020H4
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Date:
04/18/2012
Peregrine Semiconductor Unveils New Power Management Products

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Peregrine Semiconductor Unveils New Power Management Products
Peregrine Semiconductor, a fabless provider of high-performance radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits (ICs), today announced that its first power management products, the UltraCMOS®-based Point-of-Load
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Date:
04/18/2012
100V, Constant-Current & Constant-Voltage Controller with Input & Output Current Sense

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100V, Constant-Current & Constant-Voltage Controller

100V, Constant-Current & Constant-Voltage Controller with Input & Output Current Sense
Linear Technology announces the LT3796, a 100V, high-side current sense DC/DC controller designed to regulate a constant-current or constant-voltage that is ideal for driving high brightness (HB)
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Date:
04/18/2012
Toshibas Extended Temperature Photocouplers Meet Reinforced Insulation Requirements in Significantly Reduced Package Size

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Toshiba's Extended Temperature Photocouplers Meet Reinforced Insulation Requirements in Significantly Reduced Package Size
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched two new high-speed logic IC photocouplers* that comply with the reinforced insulation class of international safety standards, are half the size of equivalent
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Date:
04/18/2012
Murata Power Solutions launches highly efficient compact 1U open frame 120 W AC/DC power supply

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Murata Power Solutions launches highly efficient compact 1U open frame 120 W AC/DC power supply
Murata Power Solutions announced the MVAB120 series of high efficiency, typically up to 91%, open frame single output 120 Watt power supplies aimed at a broad range of telecom and industrial applications.
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Date:
04/18/2012
Atmel 2.4GHz Low-Power RF Transceiver Redefines Lowest Power Consumption for Industrial Applications

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Atmel 2.4GHz Low-Power RF Transceiver Redefines Lowest Power Consumption for Industrial Applications
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications. The Atmel AT86RF233 transceiver is
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Date:
04/18/2012
Soleriq E LED for downlights with high performance requirements

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Soleriq E LED for downlights with high performance requirements
Downlights provide high-quality background lighting in professional applications. These include shopping malls, offices, industrial buildings and high-end residential premises. The luminaires need
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Date:
04/12/2012
Acal BFi first to sample the worlds smallest complete GPS receiver

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Acal BFi first to sample the world's smallest complete GPS receiver
Key Facts: Complete GPS System?in?Package (SiP) for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications Supports indoor tracking and roaming for geo-enabled products 10mm x 10mm module
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Date:
04/12/2012
Toshiba Electronics expands CMOS logic IC family with new output power down protection and Schmitt trigger input series

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Toshiba Electronics expands CMOS logic IC family with new output power down protection and Schmitt trigger input series
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its TC74VHC family of very high-speed logic with a range of ICs that combine Schmitt trigger inputs with voltage-tolerant output capabilities. This
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Date:
04/12/2012
Sharp presents a new generation of its Mini Zenigata LEDs

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Sharp presents a new generation of its Mini Zenigata LEDs
The new product generation is again based on a small plate made of technical ceramics (aluminium oxide Al2O3) with the dimensions 15mm x 12mm x 1.6mm. Efficiency was able to be improved by up to 11%
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Date:
04/12/2012
Renesas Electronics Introduces Low-Loss, Ultra Miniature Power MOSFETs for Improved Power Efficiency, Smaller Form Factor in Portable Devices

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Low-Loss, Ultra Miniature Power MOSFETs for Improved Power Efficiency, Smaller Form Factor in Portable Devices
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of eight new low-loss P- and N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor
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Date:
04/12/2012
LNBR voltage regulator IC for satellite TV receivers

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LNBR voltage regulator IC for satellite TV receivers
The A8303 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new addition to the company's family of LNBR (low-noise block regulator) ICs for use in satellite receivers and LCD TV "combo" receivers. The new
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Date:
04/12/2012
Monolithic Power Systems Sets New Power Density Record

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Monolithic Power Systems Sets New Power Density Record
Monolithic Power Systems, a leading fabless manufacturer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announces a set of new power-density records with the MP2130. The MP2130
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Date:
04/12/2012
36V Nano Current Voltage Monitor Targets Multicell Applications

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Compact 2-Supply Monitor with Wide Operating Range

36V Nano Current Voltage Monitor Targets Multicell Applications
Linear Technology introduces the LTC2960, a 2.5V to 36V, two input voltage monitor that draws only 850nA of quiescent current, offering extended battery life in battery-powered applications. The LTC2960
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Date:
04/12/2012
Analog Devices Advanced Digital Power Controller Targets High Efficiency, Isolated Power Supplies

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Analog Devices' Advanced Digital Power Controller Targets High Efficiency, Isolated Power Supplies
Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP1046 digital power controller for high efficiency AC-to-DC and isolated
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Date:
04/12/2012
Powerstax Launch New 500W High Voltage Brick at NEW 2012

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Powerstax Launch New 500W High Voltage "Brick" at NEW 2012
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, has launched its latest power converter. The F501-385 500W output full brick high voltage DC-DC converter complements
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Date:
04/12/2012
Small shielded power inductors<br>from Coilcraft for currents to 4.2 A

New Coilcraft shielded power inductors provide current-handling capability typical of bigger devices. (Click to view larger image.)

Small shielded power inductors
from Coilcraft for currents to 4.2 A
The PFL4514 series shielded surface-mount power inductors from Coilcraft require only 16 mm2 of board space and rise only 1.4
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Date:
04/12/2012
TDK announces EPCOS thyristor module for dynamic PFC

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TDK announces EPCOS thyristor module for dynamic PFC
Main applications PFC in single and three-phase industrial networks. Main features and benefits Extensive voltage range from 230 to 525 V AC for reactive powers
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Date:
04/11/2012
Molex Modular NeoScaleTM Mezzanine Interconnect Delivers Optimal Signal Integrity at 28+ Gbps

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Molex Modular NeoScaleTM Mezzanine Interconnect Delivers Optimal Signal Integrity at 28+ Gbps
Molex Incorporated has launched a new modular NeoScaleTM mezzanine interconnect system capable of achieving optimal signal integrity at data rates of 28+ Gbps. Designed for printed circuit board
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Date:
04/11/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors Boosted Class-D Amplifier Helps Mobile Device Designers Achieve Loud and Clear Sound While Extending Battery Life
Fairchild Semiconductor's Boosted Class-D Amplifier Helps Mobile Device Designers Achieve Loud and Clear Sound While Extending Battery Life
Longer battery life and high efficiency, driven by consumer demand for loud and clear speaker sound, are two of the challenges designers face when "Making Small Speakers Sound Louder and Better™"
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Date:
04/11/2012
STMicroelectronics Applies Advanced Miniaturization Expertise for Better 4G Smartphone Experiences
STMicroelectronics Applies Advanced Miniaturization Expertise for Better 4G Smartphone Experiences
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed a highly miniaturized IC for 4G smartphones for even more attractively
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Date:
04/11/2012
Microsemi Expands Military Temperature Semiconductor Portfolio to Include SmartFusion(R) cSoCs
Microsemi Expands Military Temperature Semiconductor Portfolio to Include SmartFusion(R) cSoCs
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip
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Date:
04/11/2012
Silicon Labs Simplifies Power Over Ethernet Deployment For Residental Gateways and Surveillance Systems

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Silicon Labs Simplifies Power Over Ethernet Deployment For Residental Gateways and Surveillance Systems
Silicon Laboratories, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller that brings economical "plug-and-play" simplicity
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Date:
04/05/2012
Inductors: Ultra high-Q multilayer inductors
Inductors: Ultra high-Q multilayer inductors
TDK Corporation presents the new MHQ1005P series of multilayer ceramic inductors with a Q factor that, depending on the type, is as good or much better than comparable, but more expensive, wirewound
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Date:
04/05/2012
Tantalum chip capacitors from AVX now deliver higher CV than X5R dielectric ceramic devices

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Tantalum chip capacitors from AVX now deliver higher CV than X5R dielectric ceramic devices
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has more than doubled the volumetric efficiency of its tantalum technology, enabling latest versions of its
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Date:
04/05/2012
Ultra Miniature Isolated Accelerometer, Model 3224M5

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Ultra Miniature Isolated Accelerometer, Model 3224M5
Dytran Instruments, a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, has introduced the model 3224M5, an IEPE accelerometer
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Date:
04/05/2012
TI introduces industrys first single- and dual-channel, 16- and 24-bit ECG/EEG analog front ends

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TI introduces industry's first single- and dual-channel, 16- and 24-bit ECG/EEG analog front ends
Texas Instruments expanded its award-winning ADS1298 analog front end (AFE) family with five new fully integrated AFEs for portable biopotential measurement applications. The new electrocardiogram
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Date:
04/05/2012
NXP Drives Miniaturization with Industrys Most Efficient Low-VF Schottky Rectifier for Mobile Devices
NXP Drives Miniaturization with Industry's Most Efficient Low-VF Schottky Rectifier for Mobile Devices
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today launched the most efficient Schottky rectifier available in the ultra-small and flat 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.37-mm plastic SMD package DFN1006D-2 (SOD882D). The
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Date:
04/05/2012
Renesas Electronics Introduces 14 New Intelligent Power Devices with Enhanced Protection Functions for Automotive Body Applications

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Renesas Electronics Introduces 14 New Intelligent Power Devices with Enhanced Protection Functions for Automotive Body Applications
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 14 new intelligent power devices (IPDs), including the ?PD166023, designed for automotive applications
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Date:
04/05/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors Automotive Gate Driver ICs Deliver Increased Efficiency and Reliability to Hybrid, Electric Vehicle Applications
Fairchild Semiconductor's Automotive Gate Driver ICs Deliver Increased Efficiency and Reliability to Hybrid, Electric Vehicle Applications
Engineers in the automotive space are faced with the challenges of delivering inverter designs with increased efficiency, higher drive current and greater immunity to noise, especially in hybrid electric
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Date:
04/05/2012
Miniature RKE Transceiver Combines Multi-Band, Multi-Channel Operation with Ultra-Low Power Consumption

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Miniature RKE Transceiver Combines Multi-Band, Multi-Channel Operation with Ultra-Low Power Consumption
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched a high-performance, low-power transceiver IC for remote keyless entry (RKE) applications. The TC32306FTG will allow automotive OEMs to standardise on a single,
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Date:
04/05/2012
New Sequential, Linear LED Drivers Ideal for Flourescent Tube Lighting Retrofits
New Sequential, Linear LED Drivers Ideal for Flourescent Tube Lighting Retrofits
Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced CL8800 and CL8801, sequential, linear LED drivers designed to drive long strings of
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Date:
04/05/2012
Atmel Unveils XSense Revolutionary Flexible Touch Sensors that Enable a New Era of Capacitive Touchscreen Designs

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Atmel Unveils XSense - Revolutionary Flexible Touch Sensors that Enable a New Era of Capacitive Touchscreen Designs
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that it is sampling to select customers XSense™, its revolutionary, highly flexible film-based touch
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Date:
04/05/2012
TE Circuit Protections MHP technology now offers smart activation feature

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TE Circuit Protection's MHP technology now offers smart activation feature
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable,
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Date:
04/05/2012
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Offers New Solutions for the Ultra-Portable Market

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Offers New Solutions for the Ultra-Portable Market
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors for the wireless portable market, today introduced a series of new solutions in a
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Date:
04/05/2012
Robust Dual RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transceiver Provides Integrated Switchable Termination

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Robust Dual RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transceiver Provides Integrated Switchable Termination
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2872 multiprotocol transceiver with switchable integrated termination for 3.3V and 5V systems. RS485 systems require a termination resistor on the ends
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Date:
04/05/2012
Bright LED Technology Thanks to Correct Resistors

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Bright LED Technology Thanks to Correct Resistors
LED technology is becoming an increasingly popular choice for lighting up the headlights of modern cars as well as their displays and cockpits. Special resistors are necessary to make the diodes work
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Date:
04/04/2012
New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency

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New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency
TT electronics Optoelectronics Business Unit announced the OPA779 Series of display lighting for indoor illumination. The OPA779 delivers all of the benefits of LEDs - namely energy efficiency, longer
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Date:
03/30/2012
Microsemi Announces SmartFusion cSoC Reference Design for Industrial and Medical LCD Displays
Microsemi Announces SmartFusion cSoC Reference Design for Industrial and Medical LCD Displays
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of an LCD display reference design
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Date:
03/29/2012
Energy-Saving Voltage Comparators from STMicroelectronics Boast Industrys Lowest Current Consumption

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Energy-Saving Voltage Comparators from STMicroelectronics Boast Industry's Lowest Current Consumption
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of multi-segment ICs, today introduced a general-purpose
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Date:
03/29/2012
Energy Micro adds new ultra-compact BGA48 package to Gecko range for space-constrained applications

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Energy Micro adds new ultra-compact BGA48 package to Gecko range for space-constrained applications
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that it has extended its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers with the addition of products supplied in a very
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Date:
03/29/2012
Current-sensor IC combines high accuracy with 120 kHz bandwidth and 3.3 V operation

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Current-sensor IC combines high accuracy with 120 kHz bandwidth and 3.3 V operation
The new ACS716 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an open-loop Hall-effect current-sensor IC that provides an accuracy and bandwidth performance that is near to that of closed-loop devices. The
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Date:
03/29/2012
Infineons New GNSS Receive Front-End Modules Feature Industrys Best Noise Figure in Worlds Smallest Package

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Infineon's New GNSS Receive Front-End Modules Feature Industry's Best Noise Figure in World's Smallest Package
Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX/OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced a new series of Receive Front-End Modules for implementation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) functionality in smart phones
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Date:
03/29/2012
60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter

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60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter
Linear Technology announces the LT3992, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3A of continuous output current from each channel. It operates from an input voltage
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Date:
03/29/2012
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Extreme High-Temperature Accelerometers Operating to +760C

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Extreme High-Temperature Accelerometers Operating to +760°C
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 6240M10, a hermetically sealed high-temperature piezoelectric charge output accelerometer with continuous operation
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Date:
03/29/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors High Efficiency, High Power Buck Converter Helps Mobile Designers Reduce Power Consumption; Increase Talk/Data Transmit Time

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Fairchild Semiconductor's High Efficiency, High Power Buck Converter Helps Mobile Designers Reduce Power Consumption; Increase Talk/Data Transmit Time
Mobile device designers are faced with changing standards and a need to increase battery life, and extend talk and data transmit time. In order to help designers address these challenges, Fairchild
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Date:
03/28/2012
Texas Instruments unveils clock buffers with ultra-low noise floor and additive jitter

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Texas Instruments unveils clock buffers with ultra-low noise floor and additive jitter
Texas Instruments Incorporated today expanded its high-performance clock buffer portfolio with the introduction of two new universal clock buffer families. The CDCLVC1310 LVCMOS clock buffer delivers
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Date:
03/28/2012
Micrel Creates 1-Square Millimeter Dual-Input, Push-Button-Reset IC With Extended Setup Delay Times For Generating Hard Resets

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Micrel Creates 1-Square Millimeter Dual-Input, Push-Button-Reset IC With Extended Setup Delay Times For Generating Hard Resets
Micrel, an industry leader in analog, high-bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today introduced the MIC2782, one of the world's smallest push-button-reset ICs in the industry. Delivered
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Date:
03/26/2012
Lattice Semiconductor Announces Innovative Bridge Design for Sony IMX136 Image Sensor

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Lattice Semiconductor Announces Innovative Bridge Design for Sony IMX136 Image Sensor
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, announced that it has released a bridge design to support the Sony IMX136 image sensor. The innovative image sensor bridge design utilizes the low power, low
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Date:
03/26/2012
Maxims Beyond-the-Rails Mux and Switch Family Simplifies Power-Supply Requirements for Switching High-Voltage Signals

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Maxim's Beyond-the-Rails Mux and Switch Family Simplifies Power-Supply Requirements for Switching High-Voltage Signals
Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX14778 (analog mux) and MAX14759-MAX14764 (analog switches), 25V above- and below-the-rails devices that let you switch/mux a wide signal range from standard
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Date:
03/26/2012
Dialog Semiconductor Extenda Green VOIP IC Family to Address High End Phones

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Dialog Semiconductor Extenda Green VOIP IC Family to Address High End Phones
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, today announced a high performance VoIP phone chipset, the SC14453.
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Date:
03/26/2012
LRC Series Laser System Power Supply From UNIPOWER Comes With Superpulsing Capability

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LRC Series Laser System Power Supply From UNIPOWER Comes With "Superpulsing" Capability
UNIPOWER LLC announces the LRC Series high voltage power supplies designed for use in mid-power CO2 and similar medical and industrial laser systems. Combining rugged and high reliability circuitry
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Date:
03/26/2012
ALPS introduces Half-Mount Type Sidepush TACT Switch from the SKSL Series

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ALPS introduces Half-Mount Type Sidepush™ TACT Switch™ from the SKSL Series
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the new SKSLLAE010, a half-mount type Sidepush™ TACT Switch™ suitable for use in personal computers, mobile phones, and associated peripherals. The surface-mountable
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Date:
03/21/2012
RS Components launches exclusive trade-in offer on Tektronix test and measurement equipment

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RS Components launches exclusive trade-in offer on Tektronix test and measurement equipment
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has launched an exclusive promotion
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Date:
03/21/2012
Power Integrations Announces Industrys First LED-Driver Design for Replacement of 100 W A19 Incandescent Bulbs

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Power Integrations Announces Industry's First LED-Driver Design for Replacement of 100 W A19 Incandescent Bulbs
Power Integrations, maker of the world's most efficient, longest-lasting off-line LED driver ICs, today announced an LED-driver reference design for high-power LED bulb replacement. The driver can
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Date:
03/21/2012
New 8-pole Brad Micro-Change M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connectors

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New 8-pole Brad Micro-Change M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connectors
Molex Incorporated expands its innovative Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connector System with the addition of a new 8-pole (4+4) connector featuring 2 Cat5e twisted-pair
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Date:
03/21/2012
ON Semiconductor introduces high efficiency wireless charging ICs

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ON Semiconductor introduces high efficiency wireless charging ICs
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has released the NMLU1210, an innovative power MOSFET integrated circuit (IC) for wireless
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Date:
03/21/2012
Full-bridge PWM microstepping motor driver IC features synchronous rectification for lower power dissipation

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Full-bridge PWM microstepping motor driver IC features synchronous rectification for lower power dissipation
New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A4975 is a full-bridge motor driver IC designed to drive one winding of a bipolar stepper motor in a microstepping mode. Internal pulse-width-modulated
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Date:
03/21/2012
Kistler Introduces Miniature Piezoelectric Force Sensor with Single-Wire Technology for Plastics Injection Mold Cavity Measurements

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Kistler Introduces Miniature Piezoelectric Force Sensor with Single-Wire Technology for Plastics Injection Mold Cavity Measurements
Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has introduced the Type 9211BE miniature quartz
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Date:
03/21/2012
IDT Introduces Worlds Most Advanced Single-phase Power Metering SoC for Smart Grid Applications

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IDT Introduces World's Most Advanced Single-phase Power Metering SoC for Smart Grid Applications
Integrated Device Technology, the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's most advanced single-phase power metering SoC for
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Date:
03/21/2012
Cree Expands Industrys Most Versatile Family of Mid-Power Lighting-Class LEDs

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Cree Expands Industry's Most Versatile Family of Mid-Power Lighting-Class LEDs
Cree introduces new mid-power XLamp® ML-C and ML-E LEDs, bringing increased versatility and flexibility to a wide spectrum of lighting applications. Designed to accelerate the adoption of LED lighting,
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Date:
03/21/2012
Toshiba expands Schottky diode offering for high-speed switching in battery-powered products

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Toshiba expands Schottky diode offering for high-speed switching in battery-powered products
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) aimed at high-speed switching applications in the 500mA to 1000mA current range. These new devices use a next
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Date:
03/21/2012
Latest Set-Top Box IC Family from STMicroelectronics Provides Platform for Innovative Next-Generation Services Targeting Price-Sensitive Markets

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Latest Set-Top Box IC Family from STMicroelectronics Provides Platform for Innovative Next-Generation Services Targeting Price-Sensitive Markets
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top player in ICs for digital TVs and set-top boxes, has revealed its latest
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Date:
03/21/2012
New Wide Input Range 600W DC Input Front-End Power Module from Powerstax 600 watts in 1U with 80-350VDC Input

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New Wide Input Range 600W DC Input Front-End Power Module from Powerstax 600 watts in 1U with 80-350VDC Input
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, announces the introduction of the D0601 DC input 1U rack mounted front-end power module to complement its existing popular
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Date:
03/21/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors MicroDIP Bridge Rectifiers Provide Mobile Designers Low Package Height; Critical for Small Space Designs

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Fairchild Semiconductor's MicroDIP Bridge Rectifiers Provide Mobile Designers Low Package Height; Critical for Small Space Designs
Designers of mobile products routinely face the challenge of reducing space and simplifying board layout, while at the same time maximizing reliability and lowering overall manufacturing costs. Fairchild
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Date:
03/21/2012
Energy Micro announces immediate availability of EFM32 Gecko development kit

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Energy Micro announces immediate availability of EFM32 Gecko development kit
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced the availability of a new development kit for its EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family. Priced at $309, the kit includes
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Date:
03/21/2012
IR launches compact 600V ICs for Energy Efficient Inverterized Motor Drive Applications

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IR launches compact 600V ICs for Energy Efficient Inverterized Motor Drive Applications
International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2334SPbF and IRS2334MPbF three-phase 600V ICs for inverterized motor drives used in energy efficient appliance and industrial applications. The IRS2334SPbF
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Date:
03/21/2012
Microchip Combines Wi-Fi� Module and 32-bit PIC32 Microcontroller in Cost-Effective New Demo Board

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Microchip Combines Wi-Fiï½ Module and 32-bit PIC32 Microcontroller in Cost-Effective New Demo Board
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the Wi-Fi® Comm Demo Board, which combines Microchip's best-in-class 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller
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Date:
03/21/2012
CamSemi launches Standards Time blog for power supply designers

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CamSemi launches Standards Time blog for power supply designers
CamSemi has published a unique online design resource that will prove invaluable for power supply design engineers in the consumer electronics sector who need to keep updated with all the latest efficiency,
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Date:
03/21/2012
Maxim Advances the Performance of GNSS Systems with Introduction of its Automotive Grade Universal Receiver and Front End Amplifier

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Maxim's automotive grade universal GPS receiver with front end amplifier improves performance, reduces cost, and saves space.

Maxim Advances the Performance of GNSS Systems with Introduction of its Automotive Grade Universal Receiver and Front End Amplifier
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2769B and MAX2670, next-generation high performance solutions specifically designed to address Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) applications. These
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Date:
03/15/2012
Vicor Introduces 850W, 80A Quarter Brick IBC

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Vicor Introduces 850W, 80A Quarter Brick IBC
Vicor announces the newest addition to its IBC050 product line of high performance, wide input range VI BRICK™ intermediate bus converters (IBCs). The new IB050Q096T80N1-00 quarter-brick IBC module
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Date:
03/15/2012
New Outdoor Midspan Option for Powering Multiple Devices in Remote Locations

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New Outdoor Midspan Option for Powering Multiple Devices in Remote Locations
Phihong USA, a global leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has designed a passive dual-output midspan for remote locations to be employed outdoors and in harsh environments. Designated the POE33U-560DO,
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Date:
03/15/2012
15W IC Power Manager Charges LiFePO4 Cells at 3.5A for High Power Density Portable & Battery Back-up Systems

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High Efficiency I²C Power Manager & 3.5A LiFePO4 Battery Charger with OVP & USB OTG

15W I²C Power Manager Charges LiFePO4 Cells at 3.5A for High Power Density Portable & Battery Back-up Systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4156, a high power, I²C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath™ manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger
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Date:
03/15/2012
RF5540 4.9GHz to 5.85GHz Switch and LNA Front End Solution

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RF5540 4.9GHz to 5.85GHz Switch and LNA Front End Solution
RFMD's new RF5540 is designed specifically for high-performance WiFi applications in the 5GHz ISM band. This module integrates the LNA with bypass mode and an SPDT switch in a front end solution.
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Date:
03/15/2012
Diodes Incorporated Introduces Ultra-Miniature Diodes for use in Lightweight Portable Products

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Ultra-Miniature Diodes for use in Lightweight Portable Products
Diodes Incorporated has announced its first products to be housed in the ultra-miniature X3-DFN0603-2 package. The company's first 6.0V Zener and switching diodes to be provided in the 0.6mm x 0.3mm
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Date:
03/15/2012
Rutronik: LED Products and industrial displays for high-definition views

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Rutronik: LED Products and industrial displays for high-definition views
The innovative illumotion multi-sense system, available from Rutronik as of now, provides an experience of a very special kind. This technically thought-through combination of animated images, high-definition
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Date:
03/15/2012
Microsemi Delivers Highly Integrated SynchE Device for Mobile Multimedia ?and Packetized Data Applications
Microsemi Delivers Highly Integrated SynchE Device for Mobile Multimedia ?and Packetized Data Applications
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today expanded the industry's largest synchronous
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Date:
03/15/2012
NXP Supports the Automotive Industry Move to 48V On-Board Supply with Industry-First 60V FlexRay Transceivers

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NXP Supports the Automotive Industry Move to 48V On-Board Supply with Industry-First 60V FlexRay Transceivers
NXP Semiconductors, the world's largest supplier of in-vehicle networking semiconductors - today announced the availability of a new family of FlexRay transceivers that supports the automotive industry
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Date:
03/15/2012
New 200V Schottky rectifiers in space saving surface mount packages
New 200V Schottky rectifiers in space saving surface mount packages
Central Semiconductor, a preferred manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductors introduces a new portfolio of 200 volt surface mount Schottky rectifiers designed for high voltage applications
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Date:
03/15/2012
Isabellenhtte provides Formula 1 teams with controlled means of acceleration

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Isabellenhütte provides Formula 1 teams with controlled means of acceleration
Nine top teams are using the IVT-F current sensor made by Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG, Hesse, Germany, during the 2012 Formula 1 season, which will start on March 18th in Melbourne, Australia.
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Date:
03/15/2012
UNIPOWER Announces Sabre Lite Series Sine Wave Hot-Swap Inverter Modules

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UNIPOWER Announces Sabre Lite Series Sine Wave Hot-Swap Inverter Modules
UNIPOWER LLC announces the SABRE LITE series of sine wave, hot-swap inverter modules available in a variety of different but compatible two unit 19in shelves. SABRE LITE inverters incorporate an advanced
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Date:
03/15/2012
Murata Power Solutions introduces 4:1 input 204 W Quarter-brick DC/DC converter

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Murata Power Solutions introduces 4:1 input 204 W Quarter-brick DC/DC converter
Murata Power Solutions today announced the UWQ series of isolated open-frame 204 Watt DC/DC converters packaged in a through-hole mount industry standard quarter-brick format. Measuring just 58.4
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Date:
03/15/2012
Molex Microminiature SlimStack B8 Connectors Designed for Superior Contact and Cleaning

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Molex Microminiature SlimStack B8 Connectors Designed for Superior Contact and Cleaning
Molex Incorporated introduces SlimStack™ B8 connectors, featuring a robust housing and unique CleanPoint™ contact for removing flux and other contaminants to provide superior electrical reliability.
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Date:
03/15/2012
TDK-Lambdas EFE300M digital power supplies meet latest medical approvals

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TDK-Lambda's EFE300M digital power supplies meet latest medical approvals
TDK Corporation announces that the TDK-Lambda EFE300M is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd Edition medical safety standards - this is in addition
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Date:
03/15/2012
austriamicrosystems' new smart LED driver produces sophisticated light effects while dramatically conserving system power

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austriamicrosystems' new smart LED driver produces sophisticated light effects while dramatically conserving system power
A new smart LED driver IC, the AS3668 introduced by austriamicrosystems a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, controls up to four LEDs to produce sophisticated
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Date:
03/08/2012
Toshiba Electronics shift registers enable cascaded connections without external components

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Toshiba Electronics shift registers enable cascaded connections without external components
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched a new shift register in the TC74VHC-logic series that can help engineers to reduce the number of external components required in cascaded connections. The new
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Date:
03/08/2012
Diodes Incorporateds Miniature High-Speed ?Switching Diodes Reduce PCB Size

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Diodes Incorporated's Miniature High-Speed ?Switching Diodes Reduce PCB Size
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a family of high-speed switching diodes in a choice of small footprint, low-profile packages, enabling significant reductions in component count and PCB area. Featuring
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Date:
03/08/2012
Silicon Designs Introduces Low-Cost Triaxial MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Module Family

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Silicon Designs Introduces Low-Cost Triaxial MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Module Family
Silicon Designs, a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market introduction of its new
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Date:
03/08/2012
Anderson Power Product Solar SPEC Pak

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Anderson Power Product Solar SPEC Pak®
Anderson Power Products®, a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that Solar SPEC Pak® is the first multi-pin connector to meet the photovoltaic industry requirements specified
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Date:
03/08/2012
Vicor Introduces New FIAM Filter Modules for DC-DC Railway Applications

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Vicor Introduces New FIAM Filter Modules for DC-DC Railway Applications
Vicor has announced two new 500W additions to its family of Filtered Input Attenuator Modules (FIAMs) for railway applications. The new FIAM110 and FIAM072 provide protection for on-board equipment
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Date:
03/08/2012
TI introduces worlds first configurable NDIR gas sensing and pH sensing AFEs

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TI introduces world's first configurable NDIR gas sensing and pH sensing AFEs
Texas Instruments has introduced two configurable analog front ends (AFE) that provide an easy-to-use, modular solution for bridging the gap between the microprocessor and sensor. Design engineers
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Date:
03/07/2012
Maxims Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources

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Maxim's Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources
Maxim Integrated Products has announced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3A of continuous current for today's high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking
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Date:
03/07/2012
Micropower Pushbutton On/Off Controller Provides Automatic Turn-On/Off Capabilities

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Micropower Pushbutton On/Off Controller Provides Automatic Turn-On/Off Capabilities
Linear Technology introduces the LTC2955 pushbutton on/off controller that manages 1.5V to 36V system power via a pushbutton interface or the presence of a supply. Unlike typical pushbutton controllers
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Date:
03/07/2012
KEMET expands film DC link capacitor series for industrial and alternative energy markets
KEMET expands film DC link capacitor series for industrial and alternative energy markets
KEMET has introduced its expanded C4AE Radial Film DC Link Capacitor Series for industrial and alternative energy applications. The C4AE Series now offers new 600 VDC and 105°C ambient temperature
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Date:
03/02/2012
Stackpoles RNCS Is an Ideal Replacement for High Cost Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors

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Stackpole's RNCS Is an Ideal Replacement for High Cost Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors
Stackpole Electronics, Inc's RNCS series is a passivated Nichrome thin film precision chip resistor series. The intermediate silicon-based passivation provides an impervious barrier to moisture, which
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Date:
03/02/2012
Solaredge introduces increased efficiency inverters with reduced installation time
Solaredge introduces increased efficiency inverters with reduced installation time
SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions, announced today the introduction of a new version of top efficiency, single
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Date:
03/02/2012
TE Connectivity adds new vertical receptacle to Minipak HDL power connector family

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TE Connectivity adds new vertical receptacle to Minipak HDL power connector family
Connectivity expands its MINIPAK HDL power board-to-board connector family to include a new vertical receptacle to allow for right-angle configurations. The UL-recognized, blind-mateable MINIPAK HDL
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Date:
03/02/2012
ADL Embedded Solutions presents first PCIe/104 CPU board with D2700 Cedarview-D ATOM processor

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ADL Embedded Solutions presents first PCIe/104 CPU board with D2700 Cedarview-D ATOM processor
ADL Embedded Solutions, a leading a provider of industrial single-board computers (SBCs), systems and peripherals all the way to turnkey embedded systems for use in harsh environments, has announced
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Date:
03/01/2012
Molex First to Market with Innovative One-Piece Automotive Bulb Socket

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Molex First to Market with Innovative One-Piece Automotive Bulb Socket
Molex Incorporated is first-to-market with the one-piece S8 Automotive Bulb Socket. This wedge-style bulb socket simplifies assembly and reduces inventory and component costs, while providing users
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Date:
02/29/2012
Renesas Launches RL78/I1A DC/DC LED Control Demonstration Kit to Facilitate Digital LED Driver Design

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Renesas Launches RL78/I1A DC/DC LED Control Demonstration Kit to Facilitate Digital LED Driver Design
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new DC/DC LED control demonstration kit based on the RL78/I1A microcontroller (MCU). The RL78/I1A MCU
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Date:
02/29/2012
Appleton Introduces Industry's Highest Lumen Per Watt LED Floodlight/Highbay with New Areamaster LED Luminaire

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Appleton Introduces Industry's Highest Lumen Per Watt LED Floodlight/Highbay with New Areamaster™ LED Luminaire
By introducing its new Areamaster LED luminaire, Appleton has re-invented the floodlight category with a fixture offering the industry's highest lumens-per-watt output, superior color rendering, and
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Date:
02/29/2012
TI establishes new benchmark for evaluating high-speed data converters with industrys highest-performance, lowest-cost EVBs

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TI establishes new benchmark for evaluating high-speed data converters with industry's highest-performance, lowest-cost EVBs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's highest-performance and lowest-cost evaluation boards for evaluating high-speed data converters. The TSW1400EVM data
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Date:
02/29/2012
MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Enables PSUs to Exceed Energy Star Efficiency Goals

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MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Enables PSUs to Exceed Energy Star Efficiency Goals
Enabling flyback power supply designers to replace inefficient Schottky rectifiers with a MOSFET driven as an ideal diode, the ZXGD3105N8 synchronous MOSFET controller from Diodes Incorporated can
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Date:
02/29/2012
New LED Power Supplies from Excelsys offer lowest profile on the market

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New LED Power Supplies from Excelsys offer lowest profile on the market
Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announces the introduction of two new families of LED lighting power supplies into their very successful Xled series. The LDB75
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Date:
02/29/2012
Infineons New ORIGA2 Authentication Chip with MIPI BIF Standard Interface Protects Mobile Device Users Better Against Counterfeit Components

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Infineon's New ORIGA™2 Authentication Chip with MIPI BIF Standard Interface Protects Mobile Device Users Better Against Counterfeit Components

Infineon's New ORIGA™2 Authentication Chip with MIPI BIF Standard Interface Protects Mobile Device Users Better Against Counterfeit Components
Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX/OTCQX: IFNNY) has added a product to the ORIGA™ family of authentication solutions: The new ORIGA™2 chip integrates a communication interface supporting the MIPI BIF
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Date:
02/29/2012
Atmels maXTouch Controllers Enable Touch Capabilities for In-Car Control Systems

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Atmel's maXTouch Controllers Enable Touch Capabilities for In-Car Control Systems
New Automotive-Qualified maXTouch Devices Support Shieldless Sensor Designs, Reduce System Complexity, and Enable Multi-Touch Gestures Including Gloved Finger Operation San Jose, CA, February,
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Date:
02/29/2012
RS Components announces launch of Raspberry Pi $35 computer
RS Components announces launch of Raspberry Pi $35 computer
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today announced that the revolutionary
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Date:
02/29/2012
TE Circuit Protections MHP Technology Now Offers Smart Activation Feature

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TE Circuit Protection's MHP Technology Now Offers Smart Activation Feature
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable,
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Date:
02/29/2012
ST-Ericsson Thor M5780 HSPA+ modem to power new Panasonic smartphone
ST-Ericsson Thor M5780 HSPA+ modem to power new Panasonic smartphone
ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, announced today that Panasonic selected the power-efficient Thor(TM) M5780 thin modem for their newest ultra slim smartphone.
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Date:
02/29/2012
ON Semiconductor introduces new series of adjustable output low dropout voltage regulators for automotive applications
ON Semiconductor introduces new series of adjustable output low dropout voltage regulators for automotive applications
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has announced two new low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator ICs. Building
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Date:
02/27/2012
Powercasts Chipset and RF Energy Harvesting Reference Design Enable Low-Cost Wireless Power over Distance
Powercast's Chipset and RF Energy Harvesting Reference Design Enable Low-Cost Wireless Power over Distance
Powercast Corporation, a provider of innovative wireless power technology, today announced its RF-based wireless power chipset and reference design for embedded, low-power, wireless charging applications.
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Date:
02/27/2012
Diodes Inc. Expands General-Purpose Low-Voltage CMOS Logic Family for Wide Application Range

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Diodes Inc. Expands General-Purpose Low-Voltage CMOS Logic Family for Wide Application Range
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its low-voltage CMOS (LVC) general-purpose logic family, beyond single- and dual-gate products, with the addition of 10 popular functions in 14-pin TSSOP packages. The
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Date:
02/26/2012
Fairchild Semiconductors Single P-Channel PowerTrench MOSFETs Provide Small Size, Low On-State Resistance

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Single P-Channel PowerTrench® MOSFETs Provide Small Size, Low On-State Resistance
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) now provides designers of cellular handsets and other ultra-portable applications P-Channel PowerTrench® MOSFETs to meet their needs for a small sized battery or
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Date:
02/26/2012
Ultra-miniature DIP Switch From C&K Components Improves Electrical Reliability in Portable Electronics

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Ultra-miniature DIP Switch From C&K Components Improves Electrical Reliability in Portable Electronics
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed an ultra-miniature, surface-mount DIP switch
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Date:
02/25/2012
Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability

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Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability
Supporting next-generation 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand* Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) applications, Molex Incorporated offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading, end-to-end, high-speed
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Date:
02/25/2012
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Endevco 1/4 Free-Field iTEDS Enabled Microphone and Preamplifier Set

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Endevco 1/4" Free-Field iTEDS Enabled Microphone and Preamplifier Set
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model EM46BE, a combined 1/4" free-field pressure microphone and iTEDS-enabled preamplifier set (per IEEE 1451.4), designed
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Date:
02/25/2012
Innovative fiber-optic termination ideal for defense and aerospace applications

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Innovative fiber-optic termination ideal for defense and aerospace applications
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has developed an innovative fiber-optic interconnect solution specifically
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Date:
02/22/2012
Acal BFi launches the Hectronic H6059 Qseven embedded computer module

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Acal BFi launches the Hectronic H6059 Qseven embedded computer module
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new Hectronic embedded computer based on AMD Fusion G-series APUs. The H6059 Qseven module integrates the new AMD T40E and
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Date:
02/22/2012
Eleven new integrated development systems

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Eleven new integrated development systems
Verotec has developed eleven new models in four families of integrated development systems for stand-alone desktop or rack mount environments. Equally suitable for the hardware/software development
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Date:
02/22/2012
TI introduces next-generation digital power controller

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TI introduces next-generation digital power controller
Expanding its broad portfolio of analog and digital power management solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's most integrated and configurable digital
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Date:
02/22/2012
ABB releases the GridShield recloser

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ABB releases the GridShield® recloser
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the release of the 38kV GridShield®, a three-phase vacuum recloser with single phase tripping capabilities. Equipped with the
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Date:
02/21/2012
IPWireless Utilizes Lantiq and Altair Solutions for Next Generation LTE End User Devices

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IPWireless Utilizes Lantiq and Altair Solutions for Next Generation LTE End User Devices
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, and Altair Semiconductor, a leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets,
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Date:
02/21/2012
Full-bridge PWM motor driver IC

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Full-bridge PWM motor driver IC
The new A4973 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a full-bridge motor driver IC that is designed for bidirectional pulse-width-modulated (PWM) current control of DC motors at continuous output currents
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Date:
02/21/2012
Cylindrical Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries Announced By Powersolve

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Cylindrical Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries Announced By Powersolve
Powersolve announces the GMB Cylindrical Series of rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries that combine high operating voltage with high energy density and a low self-discharge rate. GMB Series
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Date:
02/21/2012
Larson Electronics Magnalight.com Announces Addition of 150KA Power Transformer Substation

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com Announces Addition of 150KA Power Transformer Substation
The Magnalight MGS-150KVA-480-10X100A power transformer and distribution system gives operators the ability to tap into 480 VAC three phase power sources and convert it to to single phase 120V/208Y
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Date:
02/21/2012
Quad Digital Power Supply Manager with Powerful GUI Speeds Development

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Quad Digital Power Supply Manager Monitors
Voltage, Current & Temperature

Quad Digital Power Supply Manager with Powerful GUI Speeds Development
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2974 power supply manager with EEPROM for complete digital management of power supply systems with four or more power rails. The LTC2974 utilizes an
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Date:
02/21/2012
New 16-channel temperature input module extends electromechanical testing capabilities of Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder

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New 16-channel temperature input module extends electromechanical testing capabilities of Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder
A new 16-channel temperature/voltage plug-in input module for the Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder has been added to the range of electrical and physical input modules available for this versatile instrument. The
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Date:
02/21/2012
MEDIMOD 120W Medical Switcher from UNIPOWER can be quickly configured to meet exact output specification

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MEDIMOD 120W Medical Switcher from UNIPOWER can be quickly configured to meet exact output specification
UNIPOWER LLC announces a key addition to its MEDIMOD range of medically approved power platforms. The MEDIMOD AM-120UM is a 120W switch mode power supply with single to quad output voltages that can
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Date:
02/20/2012
Rutronik adds TEAC HD Medical Image Recorder to its portfolio

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Rutronik adds TEAC HD Medical Image Recorder to its portfolio
The new UR-50BD image data recorder from TEAC records lossless images and videos in high definition (HD) quality. This makes it ideal for all medical imaging processes such as ultrasounds, X-rays,
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Date:
02/19/2012
IR Extends its PowIRstage Portfolio to Enhance Scalability and Performance for Space and Thermally Constrained Computing and Consumer Applications

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IR Extends its PowIRstage® Portfolio to Enhance Scalability and Performance for Space and Thermally Constrained Computing and Consumer Applications
International Rectifier has extended its PowIRstage® family of integrated devices with the introduction of the IR3551, optimized for use in next-generation servers, desktop PCs, graphics cards, and
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Date:
02/18/2012
Renesas Electronics Announces Low-Loss P-Channel MOSFET for Improved Power Efficiency in Power supplies

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Renesas Electronics Announces Low-Loss P-Channel MOSFET for Improved Power Efficiency in Power supplies
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its lineup of five low-loss P-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor
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Date:
02/18/2012
OSRAM presents new lighting perspectives at Light+Building

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Parathom Classic A75: The first LED-substitute for 75W-light bulbs in Europe.

OSRAM presents new lighting perspectives at Light+Building
At this year's Light+Building Preview, OSRAM introduced a selected range of new products which will be shown at the largest and most important trade fair of the lighting industry: the first LED-substitute
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Date:
02/18/2012
Silicon Labs Introduces Highest Performance, Lowest Power Sub-GHz Wireless ICs

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Silicon Labs Introduces Highest Performance, Lowest Power Sub-GHz Wireless ICs
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's highest performance, lowest power sub-GHz transceivers designed
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Date:
02/18/2012
Sharp Expands High Brightness Display Line-Up

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Sharp Expands High Brightness Display Line-Up
ntroducing a new 12.1'' (31 cm) industrial TFT LCD Sharp expands its series of high brightness displays with a very robust model: The LQ121S1DC71 is designed for an expanded ambient temperature range
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Date:
02/18/2012
CUI Introduces 80~120 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies

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CUI Introduces 80~120 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies
CUI Inc announced a further expansion to their VMS medical open frame power supply portfolio with the release of three new series ranging from 80 W to 120 W. The VMS series is designed to be used
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Date:
02/18/2012
New Vishay Siliconix 30 V P-Channel Chipscale MOSFETs Include Industry's Smallest in 1 mm by 1.5 mm Size, and Industry's Lowest On-Resistance for 30 V in 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Size

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New Vishay Siliconix 30 V P-Channel Chipscale MOSFETs Include Industry's Smallest in 1 mm by 1.5 mm Size, and Industry's Lowest On-Resistance for 30 V in 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Size
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its MICRO FOOT® TrenchFET® Gen III power MOSFET family with two p-channel 30 V devices that set new benchmarks for size and on-resistance. The
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Date:
02/16/2012
Analog Devices Sets High-Performance Benchmark with the Industrys Lowest-Noise MEMS Microphone

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Analog Devices Sets High-Performance Benchmark with the Industry's Lowest-Noise MEMS Microphone
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced today the high-performance ADMP504 featuring the industry's lowest-noise
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Date:
02/16/2012
Atmel Introduces LED Driver that Enhances LCD TV Picture Quality, Eliminates 3D Ghosting, Enriches Video Gaming
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new high-performance family of 16-string LED drivers with integrated timing algorithms
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Date:
02/15/2012
IDT Introduces Worlds First Single-ended Multi-output PLL Clock Generators Using pMEMS Technology

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IDT Introduces World's First Single-ended Multi-output PLL Clock Generators Using pMEMS Technology
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first low-power, multi-output
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Date:
02/15/2012
Maxims Smallest USB Battery Charger Detectors Provide a Virtually Universal Charging Experience

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Maxim's Smallest USB Battery Charger Detectors Provide a Virtually Universal Charging Experience
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE, the industry's smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification.
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Date:
02/15/2012
Introducing TIs WiLink 8.0 family: Five-in-one wireless connectivity solutions for next-generation mobile experiences

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Introducing TI's WiLink 8.0 family: Five-in-one wireless connectivity solutions for next-generation mobile experiences
Achieving another wireless connectivity milestone, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the WiLink™ 8.0 product family: a collection of 45-nanometer single-chip solutions
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Date:
02/15/2012
New dual-winding inductors for high-current applications

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New dual-winding inductors for high-current applications
TT electronics BI Technologies has extended its HM78D family of dual-winding inductors with the introduction of a new model series offering higher inductance, better efficiency and superior current
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Date:
02/15/2012
SolaHD Expands SDN-C Power Supply Line with New 5A and 10A 24Vdc Three-phase Models
SolaHD Expands SDN-C Power Supply Line with New 5A and 10A 24Vdc Three-phase Models
SolaHD, an innovative force in power quality solutions, has extended its SDN-C power supplies series by introducing 5 Amp and 10 Amp three-phase DIN rail models, the SDN 5-24-480C and SDN 10-24-480C
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Date:
02/15/2012
Powersolve Announces PP3 Equivalent Primary and Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

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Powersolve Announces PP3 Equivalent Primary and Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
Leading power supply specialist Powersolve announces two new series of Lithium batteries designed to replace 9V PP3 batteries in applications that require long life, a stable operating voltage and
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Date:
02/15/2012
TE Circuit Protection Introduces Industrys Lowest Capacitance Silicon ESD Devices for High-Data-Rate Applications

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TE Circuit Protection Introduces Industry's Lowest Capacitance Silicon ESD Devices for High-Data-Rate Applications
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, announces a family of eight new single-channel and multi-channel silicon ESD (SESD) protection devices offering the lowest capacitance (bi-directional:
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Date:
02/15/2012
Enpirions Newest Converter Offers a Breakthrough Alternative to Traditional DDR Power Solutions

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Enpirion's Newest Converter Offers a Breakthrough Alternative to Traditional DDR Power Solutions
Enpirion, innovator of the industry's smallest point-of-load DC-DC converters, announced a new member of its power IC portfolio targeted at DDR memory termination power. The Enpirion EV1320 is a 2
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Date:
02/15/2012
Renesas Electronics Europe Announces New High-Speed Optocouplers Offering Extended Operating Temperature Range Combined with High Isolation and Shielding Features

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Renesas Electronics Europe Announces New High-Speed Optocouplers Offering Extended Operating Temperature Range Combined with High Isolation and Shielding Features
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of two new high-performance optocouplers, the PS9324 and the PS9123, for industrial
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Date:
02/14/2012
Cree Debuts New LMH2 LED Modules to Serve Europe and Asia Markets

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Cree Debuts New LMH2 LED Modules to Serve Europe and Asia Markets
To support the growing global demand for the Cree LMH2 module, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), announces the module is now available to lighting manufacturers based in Europe and Asia. The barrier-breaking
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Date:
02/14/2012
New F-Series USB Adapter Delivers 10W for Tablet Computing

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New F-Series USB Adapter Delivers 10W for Tablet Computing
Phihong USA, a global leader in power adapter technology, has developed a new low-profile USB adapter capable of producing 10W in a package that is just 15mm thick when the AC connector blades are
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Date:
02/14/2012
New normally-on SiC JFETs from SemiSouth feature ultra low switching losses

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New normally-on SiC JFETs from SemiSouth feature ultra low switching losses
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
02/13/2012
Synchronous Step-Down Controller Provides True Current Mode Control with Sub Milliohm DCR Sensing

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Sub Milliohm DCR Sensing Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down Controller Provides True Current Mode Control with Sub Milliohm DCR Sensing
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3866, a current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that allows the use of very low DC resistance power inductor using a novel DCR sensing architecture
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Date:
02/13/2012
Single-string white LED driver IC for LCD backlighting

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Single-string white LED driver IC for LCD backlighting
The new A8513 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a single-output white LED driver IC designed for backlighting applications in LCD displays for automotive and consumer applications and their associated
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Date:
02/13/2012
New SoC Enables Measurement and Diagnostics for High-Power Monitoring in Industrial Applications and Data Centers

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New SoC Enables Measurement and Diagnostics for High-Power Monitoring in Industrial Applications and Data Centers
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the 78M6631, a Teridian™ 3-phase power measurement system-on-chip (SoC) that embeds power monitoring into high-load applications. This fully self-contained
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Date:
02/13/2012
Diodes Incorporated Introduces Drop-in Replacements for Industry Standard 555 Timer ICs

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Drop-in Replacements for Industry Standard 555 Timer ICs
Continuing the expansion of its standard linear product portfolio, Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a series of low-cost 555 timer ICs. Diodes' first three timers, designed as
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Date:
02/13/2012
IRs Versatile Family of CHiL Digital PWM Controllers Delivers Smallest Footprint; Highest Efficiency Multiphase Solutions

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IR's Versatile Family of CHiL Digital PWM Controllers Delivers Smallest Footprint; Highest Efficiency Multiphase Solutions
International Rectifier, IR® has launched its highly versatile family of CHiL digital PWM controllers that dramatically shrinks footprint and improves efficiency in a variety of mid-range to high-end
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Date:
02/09/2012
Miniature Switches from C&K Components Deliver High-Reliability, High-Performance in Smart Meter Applications

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Miniature Switches from C&K Components Deliver High-Reliability, High-Performance in Smart Meter Applications
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, provides a broad offering of highly reliable, high-performance
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Date:
02/09/2012
High Density Hot Swap Front-Ends From UNIPOWER Provide Up To 650W

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High Density Hot Swap Front-Ends From UNIPOWER Provide Up To 650W
UNIPOWER LLC announces the SGH 3000 Series of 650W, 12V Front-Ends designed to satisfy the latest networking and datacom applications that demand smaller size, lower energy consumption and a significantly
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Date:
02/08/2012
VS1005 All-In-One MP3 Audio System-on-a-Chip

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VS1005 - All-In-One MP3 Audio System-on-a-Chip
VLSI Solution announces VS1005 SoC, a highly integrated all-in-one chip for audio processing applications. The VS1005 System-on-a-Chip contains an extensive set of peripheral interfaces. Included
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Date:
02/08/2012
IQD launches new range of ultra-miniature TCXOs

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IQD launches new range of ultra-miniature TCXOs
IQD have launched a new range of ultra-miniature SMD TCXOs, the IQXT-170 series. Housed in a tiny 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.8mm ceramic package, they are available with a clipped sinewave output with or without
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Date:
02/08/2012
SemiSouth, a SiC leader, announces demo board show casing SiC JFETs in cascode half-bridge configuration

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SemiSouth, a SiC leader, announces demo board show casing SiC JFETs in cascode half-bridge configuration
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
02/08/2012
LED Driver Controller from Diodes Handles More Demanding Lighting Applications

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LED Driver Controller from Diodes Handles More Demanding Lighting Applications
By extending input voltage operation from 60V down to as low as 5.0V, the ZXLD1371 LED driver controller from Diodes Incorporated has been designed to handle as broad a range of applications as possible,
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Date:
02/08/2012
NXP Delivers Breakthrough 0.37-mm Ultra-Flat Package with Schottky Rectifiers up to 1.5A

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NXP Delivers Breakthrough 0.37-mm Ultra-Flat Package with Schottky Rectifiers up to 1.5A
NXP Semiconductors announced a major new benchmark in miniaturization with the launch of its next-generation family of low VF Schottky rectifiers targeting the mobile device market. With a typical
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Date:
02/08/2012
Motor Drivers in Miniature Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify Appliance Designs That Target Best Energy Ratings

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Motor Drivers in Miniature Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify Appliance Designs That Target Best Energy Ratings
SLLIMMT -nano modules integrate complete motor-control power stage plus optional sensing and safety features, saving over 30 components to cut design time, cost and size Geneva, February 3, 2012
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Date:
02/08/2012
PMBus Compliant Synchronous Buck Controller from Powervation Provides Real-Time Adaptive Loop Compensation & Power Saving Modes

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PMBus™ Compliant Synchronous Buck Controller from Powervation Provides Real-Time Adaptive Loop Compensation & Power Saving Modes
Powervation Ltd., the pioneer in adaptive digital power IC solutions that increase system efficiency, improve field reliability, and accelerate time to market, today announced the PV3101, the new
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Date:
02/08/2012
AC and DC fans now available for high dust and moisture environments

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AC and DC fans now available for high dust and moisture environments
Providing design engineers with a wide range of DC and AC fans for dusty or moist environment applications, Orion Fans announced the availability of an IP55 rating for a significant number of its
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Date:
02/08/2012
Three Channel LED Driver from Supertex Delivers Sub-Microsecond PWM Dimming for LCD Backlighting Applications

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Three Channel LED Driver from Supertex Delivers Sub-Microsecond PWM Dimming for LCD Backlighting Applications
Supertex, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: SUPX) today introduced HV9989, a three channel, boost LED driver integrated circuit (IC) designed to drive LEDs in LCD backlighting applications. It features Supertex's
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Date:
02/08/2012
Acal BFi launches new Amphenol HD-BNC high-density connectors for high-definition broadcasting

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Acal BFi launches new Amphenol HD-BNC™ high-density connectors for high-definition broadcasting
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - is sampling a new range of Amphenol RF connectors for applications in high-definition broadcasting, broadband and networking. The new high-density HD-BNC™
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Date:
02/08/2012
New Cree LED Platform Transforms Whats Possible with LED Performance and Pricing

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New Cree LED Platform Transforms What's Possible with LED Performance and Pricing
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) announced a breakthrough in LED technology that completely redefines the lighting industry and erases old assumptions about up-front LED cost and performance. The Cree XLamp®
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Date:
02/08/2012
Rogers to discuss key material solutions & exhibit at APEX IPC 2012
Rogers to discuss key material solutions & exhibit at APEX IPC 2012
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will be attending the IPC APEX EXPO® Conference & Exhibition scheduled for February 28 through March 1, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The
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Date:
02/07/2012
Tiny Si512xx Clock Generators Ideal for Space- and Power-Sensitive Portable, Consumer and Embedded Designs

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Tiny Si512xx Clock Generators Ideal for Space- and Power-Sensitive Portable, Consumer and Embedded Designs
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's smallest and lowest power customizable clock generators.
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Date:
02/07/2012
Meggitt Sensing Systems Announces New Endevco All in One Portable Accelerometer Shaker and Calibration System

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Announces New Endevco "All in One" Portable Accelerometer Shaker and Calibration System
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 28959F/28959FV, a portable accelerometer shaker and calibration system with integral signal conditioning, designed
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Date:
02/05/2012
CUI Releases 5, 10 W Encapsulated Medical Power Supplies

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CUI Releases 5, 10 W Encapsulated Medical Power Supplies
- CUI Inc announced the release of a new ac-dc power supply series designed for medical applications. Available in 5 W and 10 W configurations, the VSKM series is housed in an encapsulated package
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Date:
02/03/2012
Ridley Engineering Design Center Update

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Ridley Engineering Design Center Update
NEW! 135 Articles Added to the Design Center Library Visit our new Design Center page and enter the Design Center Library. We have added 53 new design tip articles to our existing library.
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Date:
02/03/2012
FCI To Feature Power Solutions At APEC 2012 Exhibition
FCI To Feature Power Solutions At APEC 2012 Exhibition
FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, will showcase its Power Solutions products at booth 1136 during the IEEE-Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition 2012
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Date:
02/03/2012
New gate driver extends TIs family of GaN FET driver ICs

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New gate driver extends TI's family of GaN FET driver ICs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a low-side gate driver for use with MOSFETs and Gallium-Nitride (GaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) in high-density power
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Date:
02/03/2012
Combining Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability

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Combining Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability
Supporting next-generation 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand* Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) applications, Molex Incorporated offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading end-to-end high-speed
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Date:
02/03/2012
Energy saving 150W medical power supplies from TDK-Lambda the CSS150 range

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Energy saving 150W medical power supplies from TDK-Lambda - the CSS150 range
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces a
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Date:
02/03/2012
Cree Releases Packaged 1700V SiC Schottky Diodes to Improve Efficiency and Enable Cost Savings to Solar, Motor Drive and Traction Applications

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Cree Releases Packaged 1700V SiC Schottky Diodes to Improve Efficiency and Enable Cost Savings to Solar, Motor Drive and Traction Applications
Cree, Inc., a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has introduced a series of packaged diodes that deliver the industry's highest blocking voltage available in SiC Schottky technology.
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Date:
02/02/2012
Optoelectronic/Product News
Optoelectronic/Product News
OPTOELECTRONIC/PRODUCT NEWS "The Right LED" for the Right Application Everlight's New Low/Mid Power LED Family Provides Total Solution for Lighting Applications Shulin, New Taipei City -
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Date:
02/01/2012
Microchip announces 25% performance increase for dsPIC DSCs for digital-power applications

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Microchip announces 25% performance increase for dsPIC® DSCs for digital-power applications
Microchip announces a 25% performance increase for its dsPIC33F "GS" series of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) for Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs). Now featuring 50 MIPS performance, the dsPIC33F
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Date:
02/01/2012
IRs Compact AUIR0815S Automotive-qualified Gate Drive IC Shrinks and Simplifies Power Train Design in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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IR's Compact AUIR0815S Automotive-qualified Gate Drive IC Shrinks and Simplifies Power Train Design in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring very high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train
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Date:
02/01/2012
Compact 250/500Msps Serial Output ADCs Simplify Board Layout

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Compact 250/500Msps Serial Output ADCs Simplify Board Layout
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the industry's fastest, lowest power single and dual channel 14-bit analog-to-digital converters with JESD204B serial outputs. These
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Date:
02/01/2012
Highly efficient Low-loss inductors for solar power inverters

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Sectional view: SMP choke with high-frequency wire winding.

Highly efficient -Low-loss inductors for solar power inverters
SMP shows chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar in Munich, Germany. Compact and low-loss with low stray fields, the chokes facilitate outstanding inverter efficiency. The
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Date:
01/30/2012
Sharp presents New XXL Signage Display Solutions

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Sharp presents New XXL Signage Display Solutions
For the start of the year, Sharp presents a new series with around a dozen large-format TFT LCD modules for e-Signage applications. In doing so, the company is concentrating on diagonals of 60, 70,
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Date:
01/28/2012
Next-Generation of Toshiba Mini-Flat Transistor couplers Deliver Lower Profile and Improved Isolation Performance

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Next-Generation of Toshiba Mini-Flat Transistor couplers Deliver Lower Profile and Improved Isolation Performance
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced two new ultra-miniature photocouplers* that provide drop-in' replacement for some of the company's most popular coupler parts while reducing board mounting
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Date:
01/28/2012
Marsh Bellofram Automatic Timing & Controls Division Introduces Low-Cost Multi-Range Repeat ON/OFF Industrial Cycle Timer

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Marsh Bellofram Automatic Timing & Controls Division Introduces Low-Cost Multi-Range Repeat ON/OFF Industrial Cycle Timer
Marsh Bellofram Corporation, a member of the Marsh Bellofram Group of Companies and an AS9100:B and ISO9001:2008 certified leading global manufacturer of high-performance OEM, industrial and process
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Date:
01/28/2012
Murata Power Solutions introduces the Industry's first DOSA compliant 1/32

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Murata Power Solutions introduces the Industry's first DOSA compliant 1/32 "brick" 30 W DC/DC converter series
Murata Power Solutions today announced the ULT series of isolated 30 Watt DC/DC converters available in a miniature 1/32 brick industry standard Distributed-power Open Systems Alliance (DOSA) compatible
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Date:
01/27/2012
Intersil's 40V Quad Precision Amplifiers Feature Lowest Noise, Low Power Consumption

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Intersil's 40V Quad Precision Amplifiers Feature Lowest Noise, Low Power Consumption
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its family of precision amplifiers, introducing a set of 40V low power, high ESD products that provide excellent DC accuracy and noise
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Date:
01/27/2012
TI introduces industrys first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs

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TI introduces industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expands its high-voltage point-of-load product line by introducing today the industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs.
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Date:
01/26/2012
Stackpole Expands CSR / CSRN Series SMD Current Sensing Resistors

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Stackpole Expands CSR / CSRN Series SMD Current Sensing Resistors
Stackpole Electronics Inc. announced the addition of the 1210 size to the CSR / CSRN Series of thick film SMD current sensing chip resistors. The CSR1210 has a 0.5 watt power rating and can achieve
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Date:
01/26/2012
New Easy-to-Use Digital Oscilloscopes for Bandwidths up to 500 MHz

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New Easy-to-Use Digital Oscilloscopes for Bandwidths up to 500 MHz
New from Rigol Technologies, Inc. comes the DS4000 series digital oscilloscope, a fast and versatile general purpose test instrument perfect for a wide range of applications. Available in 8 different
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Date:
01/26/2012
Infineon Introduces Innovative New H-PSOF Packaging for Automotive Power Electronics; Sets New Standard for High-Current Capability and High Efficiency

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The automotive package H-PSOF was developed for high-current applications such as battery management for electric and hybrid vehicles, EPS and active alternators. The footprint of the H-PSOF package is about 20 percent smaller and its height is almost half that of the current D2PAK package. The first product available in H-PSOF is the 40V OptiMOS™ T2.

Infineon Introduces Innovative New H-PSOF Packaging for Automotive Power Electronics; Sets New Standard for High-Current Capability and High Efficiency
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced an innovative package technology providing high-current capability and high efficiency for demanding automotive electronics applications,
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Date:
01/26/2012
Inductors: Compact storage chokes for high currents from TDK-EPC Corporation

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Inductors: Compact storage chokes for high currents from TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has extended the range of its standard ERU series of power inductors with the EPCOS ERU 20 series. These new components are characterized by a particularly
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Date:
01/26/2012
Dual 3A, 2.5MHz, 42V Boost/Inverting DC/DC Converter with Fault Protection

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Dual 3A, 42V Boost, Inverting or SEPIC DC/DC Converter

Dual 3A, 2.5MHz, 42V Boost/Inverting DC/DC Converter with Fault Protection
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8582, a dual independent channel, step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and
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Date:
01/26/2012
NXP Extends LED Driver ICs for Compact, Non-Dimmable Lamps

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NXP Extends LED Driver ICs for Compact, Non-Dimmable Lamps
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the availability of several new LED driver ICs in its SSL2108x family for compact, non-dimmable retrofit lamps, following the success of the
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Date:
01/26/2012
STMicroelectronics Unveils Industry-First Car-Door Controller IC with Integrated Window Control

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STMicroelectronics Unveils Industry-First Car-Door Controller IC with Integrated Window Control
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of car-door electronics, today introduced the
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Date:
01/26/2012
Greensmith now providing distributed energy storage systems to fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities

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Greensmith now providing distributed energy storage systems to fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities
Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leader in distributed energy storage control systems continues its growth, now with fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities using the company's
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Date:
01/25/2012
Three New Devices Extend the Power Efficiency, Package Size, and Performance of the popular LatticeECP3 FPGA family

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Three New Devices Extend the Power Efficiency, Package Size, and Performance of the popular LatticeECP3™ FPGA family
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of Low Power, High Speed, and Mini Package additions to the highly successful LatticeECP3™ FPGA family.
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Date:
01/25/2012
TIs MSP430 MCUs provide flexible solution for next generation single-phase metering and energy monitoring applications

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TI's MSP430™ MCUs provide flexible solution for next generation single-phase metering and energy monitoring applications
Offering developers more flexibility in electricity metering and energy monitoring applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced the MSP430F673x/F672x family of ultra-low-power
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Date:
01/25/2012
Dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC with low quiescent and switching losses

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Dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC with low quiescent and switching losses
he new A4970 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a dual, full-bridge PWM motor driver IC featuring the latest DMOS technology to provide a significant reduction in quiescent and switching power losses. The
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Date:
01/25/2012
IDT Announces Industrys First FlatNoise Dual IF VGA for Multi-mode 4G Base Station Transceivers

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IDT Announces Industry's First FlatNoise™ Dual IF VGA for Multi-mode 4G Base Station Transceivers
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's first FlatNoise dual
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Date:
01/25/2012
XP Power extends fleXPower series of configurable power supplies up to 2500 Watts

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XP Power extends fleXPower series of configurable power supplies up to 2500 Watts
XP Power today announced the fleXPower X15 and XM15 series of multiple output configurable AC-DC power supplies that suit high power medical and IT/industrial applications. The X15 series complies
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Date:
01/24/2012
Powersolve Announces GMB Series Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Cells
Powersolve Announces GMB Series Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Cells
Powersolve announces the GMB Series of rechargeable Lithium Polymer batteries which are ideal for applications such as hand held computers or PDA devices, mobile communication equipment such as cellular
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Date:
01/24/2012
TI unveils ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 system-on-chip with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor and memory
TI unveils ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 system-on-chip with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor and memory
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the industry's first demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip
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Date:
01/24/2012
Intelligence and versatility EA eDIP160-7 graphic displays
Intelligence and versatility - EA eDIP160-7 graphic displays
Whether your application is designed for landscape or portrait mode, the EA eDIP160-7 displays made by ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY are ideally suited for any mounting position. They feature 160 x 104 or 104
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Date:
01/24/2012
ZMDI power management DC/DC converters simplify design, minimize part count, and reduce board real estate

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ZMDI power management DC/DC converters simplify design, minimize part count, and reduce board real estate
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has announced a new family of 1, 2, and 3A current-mode synchronous buck
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Date:
01/24/2012
GE Energy Delivers High Efficiency Open Frame Power Supply

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GE Energy Delivers High Efficiency Open Frame Power Supply
GE Energy (NYSE: GE) today announced the 200 Watt CLP0212 open frame power supply. In a 2 x 4 inch footprint smaller than an iPhone®, the 12Vdc single-output supply delivers 80 PLUS Gold energy efficiency.
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Date:
01/24/2012
Intersil Introduces Industrys Lowest Voltage, Micropower RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver Family

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Intersil Introduces Industry's Lowest Voltage, Micropower RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver Family
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the ISL3261x series of RS-485/RS-422 transmitters and receivers designed to meet the strict power budgets of battery and remote sensing
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Date:
01/24/2012
Maxims 3D Integration Technology Enables Industrys Smallest Class D Amplifier Solution

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Maxim's 3D Integration Technology Enables Industry's Smallest Class D Amplifier Solution
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX98314, the industry's first mono, 3.2W, Class D amplifier with integrated input coupling capacitors. With the integrated input
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Date:
01/23/2012
New Infineon 32-bit Microcontroller Family XMC4000 for Industrial Applications Combines Powerful Application-optimized Peripherals and ARM Cortex-M4 processor

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The XMC4500 series is the first device in the 32-bit XMC4000 family on to market. It uses the ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor.

New Infineon 32-bit Microcontroller Family XMC4000 for Industrial Applications Combines Powerful Application-optimized Peripherals and ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor
Today Infineon Technologies introduced its new XMC4000 32-bit microcontroller family, which uses the Cortex™-M4 processor from ARM®. Infineon applied more than 30 years of experience in the development
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Date:
01/23/2012
PowerLock Box from ITT ICS offers fast emergency power supply connection to keep supermarkets open in power outages

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PowerLock Box™ from ITT ICS offers fast emergency power supply connection to keep supermarkets open in power outages
The VEAM PowerLock Box™ from leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions enables emergency power to be quickly and safely re-connected to large facilities such as
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Date:
01/23/2012
Multi-output Regulators with Supervisory and Watchdog Timers Reduce Component Count, Increase Power Density and Reliability

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Multi-output Regulators with Supervisory and Watchdog Timers Reduce Component Count, Increase Power Density and Reliability

Multi-output Regulators with Supervisory and Watchdog Timers Reduce Component Count, Increase Power Density and Reliability
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is continuing to help industrial, medical and communications equipment designers improve power system performance by reducing board space with the introduction today of
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Date:
01/23/2012
SUYIN Spring-contact battery connectors: Housing variations reduce cost of development, storage, tools and placement

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SUYIN Spring-contact battery connectors: Housing variations reduce cost of development, storage, tools and placement
In increasing numbers of electronics development projects, cost-optimization efforts are focusing more closely on ensuring that different modules share as many identical or similar components as possible.
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Date:
01/23/2012
Acal BFi, - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new range of embedded power supplies from specialist manufacturer, SL Power, which feature 90% efficiency and one of the smallest heat footprints in AC to DC conversion.

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Acal BFi, - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new range of embedded power supplies from specialist manufacturer, SL Power, which feature 90% efficiency and one of the smallest heat footprints in AC to DC conversion.
Acal BFi, - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new range of embedded power supplies from specialist manufacturer, SL Power, which feature 90% efficiency and one of the
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Date:
01/23/2012
CTEK Releases Versatile New US 0.8 Battery Charger
CTEK Releases Versatile New US 0.8 Battery Charger
The US 0.8 Charger joins the growing list of the Smartest Battery Chargers in the World, offers state of the art technology and can be used for charging smaller 12 V batteries such as those found
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Date:
01/21/2012
HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices

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HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices
HP introduced the HP UPS Network Module which enables small, medium and enterprise-sized businesses to remotely monitor, diagnose, and manage uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and attached devices.
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Date:
01/20/2012
New Power Semiconductor Module from Vincotech Combines MNPC Topology with SiC Switches

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MNPC topology with SiC JFET

New Power Semiconductor Module from Vincotech Combines MNPC Topology with SiC Switches
Efficiency is becoming increasingly important in power electronics. Many applications are driven by the initiatives for reduced energy consumption. The technology leaders are inverter applications
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Date:
01/19/2012
Mitsubishi Electric launches new 8.4 VGA and 10.4 VGA Color TFT-LCD Modules for Industrial Applications

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Mitsubishi Electric launches new 8.4" VGA and 10.4" VGA Color TFT-LCD Modules for Industrial Applications
Mitsubishi Electric is introducing new 8.4" VGA (AA084VJ01) and 10.4" VGA (AA104VJ02) color TFT-LCD modules for industrial use. The new modules feature high brightness and high contrast ratio, wide
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Date:
01/19/2012
NXP Enhances Reception and Signal Range of Smallest High-Performance Indoor Digital TV Antenna from NorthVu
NXP Enhances Reception and Signal Range of Smallest High-Performance Indoor Digital TV Antenna from NorthVu
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) and NorthVu Systems Inc. (NorthVu) today announced that they have collaborated to bring the smallest high-performance indoor digital TV antenna to market. The NorthVu
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Date:
01/19/2012
Silicon Labs Announces Industrys Broadest Choice of PCI Express Timing Devices

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Silicon Labs Announces Industry's Broadest Choice of PCI Express Timing Devices
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the expansion of its PCI Express (PCIe) clock generator and clock buffer
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Date:
01/19/2012
Avago Technologies Enables Thinner Digital Cameras with New Small-Footprint Auto-Focus Auxiliary Flash LEDs

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Avago Technologies Enables Thinner Digital Cameras with New Small-Footprint Auto-Focus Auxiliary Flash LEDs
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced two series of compact LEDs that reduce
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Date:
01/19/2012
TI unveils fastest, highest-performance analog front end for femtocells and portable software-defined radio

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TI unveils fastest, highest-performance analog front end for femtocells and portable software-defined radio
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduced today the industry's fastest, highest-performance analog front end (AFE) for femtocell base stations and portable software-defined radio
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Date:
01/19/2012
FCI Introduces Multi-port and Single-port RJ45 Modular Jack Connectors

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FCI Introduces Multi-port and Single-port RJ45 Modular Jack Connectors
FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, is expanding its modular jack product line with multi-port and single-port RJ45 connectors. The modular jack is ideal for broadband
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Date:
01/19/2012
Batteries in Handhelds Will Run and Last Longer with New Monitoring Device from STMicroelectronics

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Batteries in Handhelds Will Run and Last Longer with New Monitoring Device from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of standard ICs, today introduced a new battery
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Date:
01/18/2012
Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Delivers Up to 95% Efficiency with 2MHz Operating Frequency

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High Frequency/High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Delivers Up to 95% Efficiency with 2MHz Operating Frequency
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3839, a high frequency controlled on-time single output dual phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that can achieve up to 95% efficiency with
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Date:
01/18/2012
New Infineon TVS Diodes with Extremely Low Clamping Voltages Help Improve Reliability of Portable Electronics

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New Infineon TVS Diodes with Extremely Low Clamping Voltages Help Improve Reliability of Portable Electronics

New Infineon TVS Diodes with Extremely Low Clamping Voltages Help Improve Reliability of Portable Electronics
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced a new series of TVS Diodes (Transient Voltage Suppression). The Infineon products significantly improve system's robustness against
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Date:
01/18/2012
Appleton's New Interlocked Receptacles Offer NEMA 4X Corrosion Resistance in Compact Form Factor

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Appleton's New Interlocked Receptacles Offer NEMA 4X Corrosion Resistance in Compact Form Factor
Appleton, the leader in hazardous location electrical equipment, has expanded its Powertite™ line of plugs, connectors and recptacles with the new FSQC interlocked receptacle, offering NEMA 4X corrosion
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Date:
01/18/2012
Toshiba takes high-speed inverter switching IGBT to 1350V and 40A

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Toshiba takes high-speed inverter switching IGBT to 1350V and 40A
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced its first high-speed, integrated IGBT to feature a voltage rating up to 1350V. Designed for voltage resonator inverter switching, the new device will
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Date:
01/17/2012
High Voltage Surge Stopper with Current Limit Shields Sensitive Electronics from Transients Beyond 100V

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Overvoltage & Overcurrent Protection IC Suppresses High Voltage Surges

High Voltage Surge Stopper with Current Limit Shields Sensitive Electronics from Transients Beyond 100V
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT4363, an overvoltage protection controller that provides overvoltage and overcurrent protection to high-availability electronic systems. Supply voltages
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Date:
01/17/2012
RFMD Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio Of High Performance 2.4GHz Front End Modules For ZigBee/HAN Applications
RFMD Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio Of High Performance 2.4GHz Front End Modules For ZigBee®/HAN Applications
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the
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Date:
01/17/2012
Maxim Introduces TINI Family of Highly Integrated Solutions for the Consumer Market
Maxim Introduces TINI® Family of Highly Integrated Solutions for the Consumer Market
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced its TINI family of highly integrated SoCs and codecs for consumer applications. Offering unparalleled functional integration, TINI products
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Date:
01/17/2012
C&K Develops Sealed, SMD, Power Pushbutton Switch, Eliminating Need for Secondary Processing

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C&K Develops Sealed, SMD, Power Pushbutton Switch, Eliminating Need for Secondary Processing
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a power pushbutton switch that features redundant
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Date:
01/17/2012
Ioxus Delivers iCAP Series Ultracapacitor: More Power, More Ruggedness

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Ioxus Delivers iCAP™ Series Ultracapacitor: More Power, More Ruggedness
Ioxus, Inc., a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, today announced its new iCAP™
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Date:
01/17/2012
Vincotech Releases Video About Flowipm 1B The Compact IPM Solution

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Vincotech Releases Video About Flowipm 1B - The Compact IPM Solution
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced the release of the latest video clip showcasing flowIPM 1B - the new innovative IPM solution for small power
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Date:
01/16/2012
WAGO Wide Temperature Ethernet Switches

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WAGO Wide Temperature Ethernet Switches
WAGO Corporation's 852 Series Ethernet Switch family now features two Wide Temperature models for operation between -40°C to +70 °C. The mid-range, 8-port Unmanaged 852-103 and range-topping 7-port
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Date:
01/14/2012
TDK-Lambda shows next-generation medical power at Southern Electronics 2012

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TDK-Lambda shows next-generation medical power at Southern Electronics 2012
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, will showcase an extensive array of new and innovative products at this year's Southern Electronics exhibition. A full line-up of standard and
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Date:
01/13/2012
RoHS-compliant MLOSeries multilayer organic RF inductors deliver cost and performance benefits

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RoHS-compliant MLO™Series multilayer organic RF inductors deliver cost and performance benefits
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a multilayer organic RF inductor in a 0402 case size that offers tight tolerance in a small
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Date:
01/13/2012
Stackpole Adds 2 Watt Size to Their LCB Series Ceramic Housed Current Sensing Wirewound Resistors

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Stackpole Adds 2 Watt Size to Their LCB Series Ceramic Housed Current Sensing Wirewound Resistors
Stackpole has added a 2 watt size to their LCB Series of flameproof low resistance value ceramic housed wirewound resistors. The LCBF2 adds to the broad line of current sensing resistors from Stackpole.
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Date:
01/13/2012
UNIPOWER Announces Redundant Power Systems For High-End Servers And Other Applications That Demand Fault Tolerant Power

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UNIPOWER Announces Redundant Power Systems For High-End Servers And Other Applications That Demand Fault Tolerant Power
UNIPOWER LLC announces no less than five new fault tolerant power systems designed specifically to support high-end servers, communications equipment
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Date:
01/13/2012
Time Signal Receiver Module

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Time Signal Receiver Module
Micro Analog Systems Oy today announced the availability of the EB6180B1COB module for Time Code Reception (RCC). The new tiny time signal receiver module comprises of a ferrite antenna and a small
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Date:
01/13/2012
Rutronik presents RF Digitals new RFDANT

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Rutronik presents RF Digital's new RFDANT
RF Digital's patent pending RFDANT is a full 2.4GHz ISM radio transceiver including the patent pending RFDP8 protocol, completely built into an antenna form factor. This allows the entire radio transceiver
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Date:
01/12/2012
Sharp presents the new generation of 10W LED arrays

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Sharp presents the new generation of 10W LED arrays
The new product generation is based on the technical advances made in LED production, improving the efficiency by up to 47%. The 2nd generation of the 10W arrays has four distinguishing features in
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Date:
01/12/2012
Smart Voice Processors from STMicroelectronics

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Smart Voice Processors from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of audio ICs, has introduced a digital audio
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Date:
01/12/2012
42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer with 150C Maximum Junction Temperature

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High Temperature Grade 42V
(55V Transient Protection),
Dual Step-Down Regulator with
Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer

42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer with 150°C Maximum Junction Temperature
Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LT3641, a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with power-on reset and a watchdog timer. Its 4V to 42V input voltage range,
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Date:
01/12/2012
Small footprint, low profile wirewound power inductors from TTI, Inc.
Small footprint, low profile wirewound power inductors from TTI, Inc.
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced two additions to Murata's LQH series of wirewound power inductors that feature low
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Date:
01/12/2012
TI ultra-low power MCU with integrated LCD cuts system cost

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TI ultra-low power MCU with integrated LCD cuts system cost
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced its lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated LCD controller. Based on TI's MSP430 ultra-low power MCU core, the AFE4110
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Date:
01/11/2012
Dual 18-Bit Current Output SPI DAC Achieves 1LSB INL & DNL

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Dual 18-Bit IOUT DAC

Dual 18-Bit Current Output SPI DAC Achieves 1LSB INL & DNL
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2758, the industry's first high performance dual, 18-bit, current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The LTC2758 offers accurate 18-bit DC specifications,
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Date:
01/11/2012
STMicroelectronics Unveils iNEMO Smart Sensor Technology
STMicroelectronics Unveils iNEMO® Smart Sensor Technology
STMicroelectronics (STM: NYSE), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
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Date:
01/11/2012
STMicroelectronics Reveals the Most Powerful TV System-on-Chip for Even Smarter TVs

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STMicroelectronics Reveals the Most Powerful TV System-on-Chip for Even Smarter TVs
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in ICs for digital TVs and set-top boxes, announced today details
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Date:
01/11/2012
BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Limited Angle Torque Motor

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BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Limited Angle Torque Motor
Precision positioning and actuation applications require exceptionally smooth motor operation without disruption from cogging. To meet these highly specialized demands, BEI Kimco Magnetics, a brand
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Date:
01/11/2012
Molex Launches Mini-Fit Plus HMC (High Mating Cycle) Crimp Terminals,

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Molex Launches Mini-Fit® Plus HMC (High Mating Cycle) Crimp Terminals,
Molex Incorporated introduces today the Mini-Fit® Plus HMC (High Mating Cycle) crimp terminals, ideal for applications that require a high number of mating cycles including medical devices, consumer
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Date:
01/11/2012
Cree Introduces The Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs

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Cree Introduces The Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs
Driving the next generation of mainstream LED lighting adoption, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) introduces the breakthrough XLamp® XB-D LED. The first LED based on an innovative new Cree technology platform,
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Date:
01/11/2012
36VIN with 60V Transient Protection, Dual Tracking 3.5A(IOUT), 2.25MHz

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High Temperature Grade 36VIN with 60V Transient Protection, Dual Tracking 3.5A(IOUT),
2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter

36VIN with 60V Transient Protection, Dual Tracking 3.5A(IOUT), 2.25MHz
Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LT3692A, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3.5A of continuous output current from each channel. It
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Date:
01/11/2012
Intersils New Processor Helps Audio Manufacturers Satisfy #1 Consumer Demand

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Intersil's New Processor Helps Audio Manufacturers Satisfy #1 Consumer Demand
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced its new high performance, cost efficient D2Audio DAE-3HT 12-channel digital sound processor and amplifier controller, providing consumers
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Date:
01/11/2012
Renesas Electronics Introduces Ultra-Compact Reference Board for Set-Top Box (STB) Solution Supporting Cloud Compatibility and Home Content Distribution

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Ultra-Compact Reference Board for Set-Top Box (STB) Solution Supporting Cloud Compatibility and Home Content Distribution
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of an ultra-compact reference board that can be used as an IP network-compatible High Definition
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Date:
01/10/2012
Customer-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with pulse-width-modulated two-wire output

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Customer-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with pulse-width-modulated two-wire output
The new A1357 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a high-precision, customer-programmable, linear Hall-effect sensor IC with a pulse-width-modulated current-sourced two-wire output. Featuring a
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Date:
01/10/2012
INTEGRATED introduces API across the board with version 9.1

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INTEGRATED introduces API across the board with version 9.1
INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for design analysis, has introduced the INTEGRATED API (Application Programming Interface) across its simulation software
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Date:
01/10/2012
XP Power extends line-up of miniature board mounted LED drivers

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XP Power extends line-up of miniature board mounted LED drivers
XP Power today announced additions to its LDU series of PCB mount DC input constant current LED drivers. Comprising four models offering power outputs of 5, 7, 14 and 20 Watts, these highly efficient
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Date:
01/10/2012
Luso expands portfolio with new distribution deal for high-reliability switches and keycaps from Veetronix

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Luso expands portfolio with new distribution deal for high-reliability switches and keycaps from Veetronix
Luso Electronics Distribution has announced its has become the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the Veetronix range of switches and keycaps. Based in Nebraska, Veetronix is a manufacturer
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Date:
01/10/2012
Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. Today Introduce a LED Point Light for Visual Inspection Applications

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Wavion Flashlights

Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. Today Introduce a LED Point Light for Visual Inspection Applications
Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. announce the introduction of a LED Point Light, designed and manufactured by WattWorks, using Wavien's proprietary LED Recycling Technology (RLT™), for Visual Inspection
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Date:
01/10/2012
Lexar JumpDrive S73 Flash Drive Provides Affordable USB 3.0
Lexar JumpDrive S73 Flash Drive Provides Affordable USB 3.0
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar(R) JumpDrive(R) S73 USB 3.0 flash drive. The new Lexar JumpDrive S73 leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to empower
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Date:
01/10/2012
Steelcase Introduces Collaboration Tools for Active Learning

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Steelcase Introduces Collaboration Tools for Active Learning
To address the changing needs of students and educators, and to better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century economy, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) is introducing media:scape mini and media:scape
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Date:
01/10/2012
New Amplifiers from STMicroelectronics Bring Superior Sound and Sleek Style to Advanced Audio Systems

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New Amplifiers from STMicroelectronics Bring Superior Sound and Sleek Style to Advanced Audio Systems
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of audio ICs, has introduced a high-performance,
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Date:
01/10/2012
American Lighting Expands Premium Line of LED S14s with Additional Energy Saving Colors

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American Lighting Expands Premium Line of LED S14s with Additional Energy Saving Colors
American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, has expanded its line of premium LED S14 lamps. The decorative
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Date:
01/10/2012
Lantiq Announces Industry First VDSL2 Vectoring Chip Enabling Full System-Level Crosstalk Noise Cancellation

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Lantiq Announces Industry First VDSL2 Vectoring Chip Enabling Full System-Level Crosstalk Noise Cancellation
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced first customer shipments of its VINAX™ IVE1000 System-Level Vectoring Engine chip. Noise cancellation
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Date:
01/09/2012
New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency

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New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency
TT electronics Optoelectronics Business Unit today announced the OPA779 Series of display lighting for indoor illumination. The OPA779 delivers all of the benefits of LEDs - namely energy efficiency,
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Date:
01/09/2012
Microchip expands XLP PIC MCU portfolio with industrys lowest active current for 16-bit MCUs & new low-power sleep modes

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Microchip expands XLP PIC® MCU portfolio with industry's lowest active current for 16-bit MCUs & new low-power sleep modes
Microchip announces the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC24F GA3' family, which features the industry's lowest active current for 16-bit Flash MCUs, as
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Date:
01/09/2012
Larson Electronics Magnalight Releases Portable Lithium Ion Battery Packs

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight Releases Portable Lithium Ion Battery Packs
Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com announced today the release of two new portable 12 VDC battery packs designed to power spotlights, searchlights and similar equipment drawing less than 8.8 amps.
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Date:
01/09/2012
New Xtrinsic touch sensing platform offers a smart combination of capacitive and resistive touch in a single chip

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New Xtrinsic touch sensing platform offers a smart combination of capacitive and resistive touch in a single chip
Freescale Semiconductor today announced the industry's first solution that combines gesture recognition on resistive screen technology and capacitive touch sensing in a single integrated circuit.
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Date:
01/09/2012
Acal BFi invites engineers to challenge the new GE Wolverine III PC

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Acal BFi invites engineers to challenge the new GE Wolverine III PC
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces that it is inviting companies operating in hazardous environments, such as oil and gas exploration and drilling, to challenge the next-generation
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Date:
01/09/2012
Vishay Intertechnology Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AC, ITO-220AC, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection
Vishay Intertechnology Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AC, ITO-220AC, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 12 new 45 V devices in three power package options that feature a wide range
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Date:
01/09/2012
TI introduces industrys first single-cell, dual-input Li-Ion battery charger family for tablets, e-readers and smartphones

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TI introduces industry's first single-cell, dual-input Li-Ion battery charger family for tablets, e-readers and smartphones
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a battery charger integrated circuit to support higher cell capacity batteries and increasing battery charge currents of tablets,
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Date:
01/09/2012
Silicon Designs Adds 5 g MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Modules

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Silicon Designs Adds 5 g MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Modules
Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.silicondesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced
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Date:
01/07/2012
New Inherently Limited Class 2 Transformers are Made in the USA Provide Years of Trouble Free Service

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New Inherently Limited Class 2 Transformers are Made in the USA - Provide Years of Trouble Free Service
New inherently limited Class 2 Transformers from Foster Transformer are easier to install and operate since they require no external fusing and contain no internal current fuses. Designed for applications
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Date:
01/07/2012
Inductive components for frequency converters in industrial applications
Inductive components for frequency converters in industrial applications
SMP introduces inductive components for frequency converters in industrial applications. The components are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics and a space-efficient design. The inductive
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Date:
01/06/2012
Worlds First Dual-Core Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Handles Smart User Interface and Image Stabilization in Phones and Tablets
World's First Dual-Core Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Handles Smart User Interface and Image Stabilization in Phones and Tablets
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
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Date:
01/06/2012
Molex Introduces New CMC Standard Header and Solder-Mount Headers with Press-Fit Terminals
Molex Introduces New CMC Standard Header and Solder-Mount Headers with Press-Fit Terminals
Molex CMC product line has expanded with the introduction of a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications
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Date:
01/06/2012
Cree Introduces Worlds First High Brightness LED Optimized for Elevated Outdoor Video Screens
Cree Introduces World's First High Brightness LED Optimized for Elevated Outdoor Video Screens
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, extends its high-brightness LED leadership with the commercial availability of the new Screen Master C4SMT and C4SMD 4mm LEDs. The superior
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Date:
01/06/2012
TE Connectivity launches new customizable Forge Power Drawer connector for high-voltage applications up to 1000V

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TE Connectivity launches new customizable Forge Power Drawer connector for high-voltage applications up to 1000V
TE Connectivity today launched the new FORGE power drawer connector for high-current and high-voltage power supplies and power distribution systems. This blind-mateable connector, produced from a
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Date:
01/05/2012
RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 CATV Voltage-Controlled Attenuators

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RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 CATV Voltage-Controlled Attenuators
RFMD's new RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 are fully monolithic analog voltage-controlled attenuators (VCAs) featuring exceptional linearity over a 30dB minimum gain control range. These VCAs also feature internal
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Date:
01/05/2012
Plextek develops new codec and compression techniques to bring clarity to CCTV surveillance
Plextek develops new codec and compression techniques to bring clarity to CCTV surveillance
Plextek, the Cambridge-based business and product innovation consultancy has developed new codecs to address the issue of poor image quality that has become synonymous with many wireless CCTV surveillance
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Date:
01/05/2012
Rutronik presents new Power Topled from Osram with 80 percent higher output

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Rutronik presents new Power Topled from Osram with 80 percent higher output
The new Power Topled with lens (SFH 4258S/4259S) from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has an 80 percent higher optical output than the standard version of the infrared LED - despite the same surface area
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Date:
01/05/2012
ON Semiconductors new family of trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers deliver improved switching efficiency

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ON Semiconductor's new family of trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers deliver improved switching efficiency
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced of a new family of 100 volt (V) trench-based low forward
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Date:
01/05/2012
EMC filters: Cost-effective 3-line filters for frequency converters

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EMC filters: Cost-effective 3-line filters for frequency converters
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents a new series of EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for frequency converters and other power electronics applications. The use of improved materials
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Date:
01/04/2012
Maxims Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion

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Light and proximity sensor replicates the optical response of the human eye.

Maxim's Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion
2012-Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. Designed using the company's
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Date:
01/04/2012
60V Fault Protected Full-/Half-Duplex 3V to 5.5V RS485 Transceivers Achieve 20Mbps

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60V Fault Protected RS485 Transceiver with 25V Common-Mode Range

60V Fault Protected Full-/Half-Duplex 3V to 5.5V RS485 Transceivers Achieve 20Mbps
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2862-2865, a family of exceptionally rugged, high voltage tolerant RS485/RS422 transceivers for elimination of field failures without the need of costly
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Date:
01/04/2012
ZiiLABS Unveils 100-Core ZMS-40 Processor: Double the Performance, Half the Power Consumption

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ZiiLABS Unveils 100-Core ZMS-40 Processor: Double the Performance, Half the Power Consumption
ZiiLABS, a pioneering media processor and platforms company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd), today unveiled its ground-breaking 100-core ZMS-40 StemCell Media processor optimized
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Date:
01/04/2012
LNB supply and control voltage regulator ICs

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LNB supply and control voltage regulator ICs
he A8295, A8297 and A8298 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are the latest generation of devices in a family of single and dual low-noise block (LNB) supply and control voltage regulator ICs designed
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Date:
01/03/2012
Stackpole's RNV Series High-Voltage Anti-Corrosive Metal Film Resistors

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Stackpole's RNV Series High-Voltage Anti-Corrosive Metal Film Resistors
The RNV Series is a metal film resistor designed for high-voltage handling and robust environmental performance. The RNV14 is a watt body size rated up to 1600 volts max working voltage and designed
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Date:
01/03/2012
Freescale Kinetis Cortex-M4 MCUs in Stock at Mouser
Freescale Kinetis Cortex™-M4 MCUs in Stock at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking the Freescale Semiconductor
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Date:
12/24/2011
New online tool from Tektronix and RS Components enhances oscilloscope probe selection

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New online tool from Tektronix and RS Components enhances oscilloscope probe selection
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the introduction of a
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Date:
12/22/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Digital Microphone Series Converts ECM Outputs to Digital PDM Data Streams, and includes Temperature Compensation
Fairchild Semiconductor's Digital Microphone Series Converts ECM Outputs to Digital PDM Data Streams, and includes Temperature Compensation
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) expands its high-performance analog mobile audio device portfolio with the introduction of the FAN3850x series of digital microphone pre-amplifiers, including
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Date:
12/21/2011
Vishay Intertechnology Releases Six New Low-Input Current Optocouplers with Phototransistor Output in Eco-Friendly Green DIP and Mini-Flat Packages for AC Adapter, Switch Mode Power Supplies, and Programmable Logic Controller Applications
Vishay Intertechnology Releases Six New Low-Input Current Optocouplers with Phototransistor Output in Eco-Friendly Green DIP and Mini-Flat Packages for AC Adapter, Switch Mode Power Supplies, and Programmable Logic Controller Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of six low-input current optocouplers with phototransistor output in the DIP-4, SSOP-4 half-pitch
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Date:
12/21/2011
24V, 15A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with Differential Output Sensing & Clock Synchronization

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24VIN, 15A Monolithic Synchronous Buck Converter with Differential Output Sensing

24V, 15A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with Differential Output Sensing & Clock Synchronization
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3613, a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.
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Date:
12/21/2011
High Efficiency Dual Synchronous Buck Controller Provides Complete DDR Power Solution & Complies with DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

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Dual Buck Controller for DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

High Efficiency Dual Synchronous Buck Controller Provides Complete DDR Power Solution & Complies with DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Standards
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3876, a high-efficiency dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that generates the VDDQ supply voltage, the VTT bus termination voltage and
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Date:
12/19/2011
Flexible battery cells deliver up to 1,320mAh capacity with built-in safety circuit

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Flexible battery cells deliver up to 1,320mAh capacity with built-in safety circuit
Providing design engineers with a compact, lightweight and reliable power source for portable medical, industrial and consumer electronic devices, the Renata Batteries division of the Swatch Group
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Date:
12/19/2011
HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices

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HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices
HP introduced the HP UPS Network Module which enables small, medium and enterprise-sized businesses to remotely monitor, diagnose, and manage uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and attached devices.
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Date:
12/18/2011
New GPS LNAs from NXP Dynamically Suppress Strong Transmit Signals

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New GPS LNAs from NXP Dynamically Suppress Strong Transmit Signals
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced SiGe:C low noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed to improve the linearity, noise figure and reception of GPS signals, including GloNass and Galileo,
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Date:
12/18/2011
UltraVolt Unveils Extension Of Bench-Top High-Voltage Power Systems

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UltraVolt® Unveils Extension Of Bench-Top High-Voltage Power Systems
UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading supplier of standard-product high-voltage power supplies, announced today the extension of the BT Series line to include a new, general purpose bench-top high-voltage
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Date:
12/17/2011
IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio with Low-power, Low-distortion RF to IF Mixers

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IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio with Low-power, Low-distortion RF to IF Mixers
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has expanded its analog
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Date:
12/17/2011
Molex Strengthens Micro Product Support for Medical Technology Innovators

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Molex Strengthens Micro Product Support for Medical Technology Innovators
Reaffirming its commitment to medical technology innovators as they design equipment to improve health and save lives, Molex Incorporated offers a selected series of core micro products, which will
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Date:
12/17/2011
Phihong Develops Camera Installation Tool
Phihong Develops Camera Installation Tool
Phihong, a global leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has developed a unique device to aid in the installation of PoE-enabled security cameras. Designated the POE-CIT-R, the pocket-sized unit
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Date:
12/17/2011
MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Increases PSU Efficiency for Energy Star Rating

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MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Increases PSU Efficiency for Energy Star Rating
Diodes Incorporated announces a 25V rated synchronous MOSFET controller for notebook and laptop power supply designs of 90W and above. By enabling the replacement of inefficient Schottky diodes
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Date:
12/16/2011
ON Semiconductors New Family of Trench-Based Low Forward Voltage Schottky Rectifiers Deliver Improved Switching Efficiency

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ON Semiconductor's New Family of Trench-Based Low Forward Voltage Schottky Rectifiers Deliver Improved Switching Efficiency
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced of a new family of 100 volt (V) trench-based low forward voltage Schottky
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Date:
12/15/2011
Microchips 3-Phase BLDC Fan Motor Driver is Industrys First With Resistor-Programmable, Sensorless Sinusoidal Architecture

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Microchip's 3-Phase BLDC Fan Motor Driver is Industry's First With Resistor-Programmable, Sensorless Sinusoidal Architecture
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today expanded its sinusoidal, sensorless, 3-phase BLDC fan motor driver portfolio with the MTD6505—the
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Date:
12/15/2011
CUI Releases 600 W Dc-Dc Converter with Integrated Heat Sink
CUI Releases 600 W Dc-Dc Converter with Integrated Heat Sink
CUI Inc announces a 600 W addition to their line of rugged chassis mount dc-dc converters. The VFK600 series measures 7.8" x 5.0" x 1.5" and includes an integrated heat sink for improved thermal
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Date:
12/15/2011
Fairchild Semiconductor's Solution for Li-Ion Battery Pack Protection Designs Meets Space and Efficiency Challenges
Fairchild Semiconductor's Solution for Li-Ion Battery Pack Protection Designs Meets Space and Efficiency Challenges
Designers of mobile products routinely face the challenge of reducing space as well as improving efficiency in every aspect of their design. In devices that use a one-cell Li-Ion battery pack, such
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Date:
12/15/2011
New Op Amps from STMicroelectronics Add Precision and Save Space

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New Op Amps from STMicroelectronics Add Precision and Save Space
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of standard ICs, today introduced two new families of
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Date:
12/15/2011
High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance

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High-voltage, low-noise op amp is ideal for highly precise sensor interfaces.

High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX44251 a 20V, ultra-precise, low-noise dual op amp that extends system uptime, decreases system maintenance and maximizes sensor performance. Proprietary
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Date:
12/14/2011
Analog Devices Enhances Signal Isolation with Industry's First 5-V RMS Signal - Only Isolated CAN Transceiver Rated to 125?C

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Analog Devices Enhances Signal Isolation with Industry's First 5-V RMS Signal - Only Isolated CAN Transceiver Rated to 125?C
Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, has expanded its industry-leading isolated interface product portfolio with the first signal-only
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Date:
12/14/2011
TI introduces industry's smallest power management ICs for solid state drives

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TI introduces industry's smallest power management ICs for solid state drives
Texas Instruments has introduced a family of tiny, single-chip, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) for powering all the supply rails in solid state drives (SSDs), hybrid drives and other
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Date:
12/14/2011
New Micrel DC-DC Converter Family Enables Point-of-Load Designs with High Power Density and High Efficiency

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New Micrel DC-DC Converter Family Enables Point-of-Load Designs with High Power Density and High Efficiency
Micrel Inc., an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today rolled out its new SuperSwitcher II™ family of integrated MOSFET buck regulators for high
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Date:
12/14/2011
XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint

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XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint
XP Power today announced the EMH250 and EMH350 series of highly efficient single output 250 Watt and 350 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Meeting the IT equipment safety specifications of UL/TUV/EN 60950-1
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Date:
12/14/2011
Dialog Semiconductor Power Management and Audio ICs Adopted by Samsung for Android based Smartphones
Dialog Semiconductor Power Management and Audio ICs Adopted by Samsung for Android based Smartphones
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that it is shipping system level power management and
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Date:
12/14/2011
Tiny 1.5W Isolated Low Noise DC/DC Module Converters Include Transformer

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Compact 1.5W 725VDC Isolated μModule Converter

Tiny 1.5W Isolated Low Noise DC/DC μModule Converters Include Transformer
Linear Technology introduces the LTM8047 and LTM8048 1.5W output DC/DC μModule® converters with 725VDC galvanic isolation in a 9mm x 11.25mm x 4.92mm BGA (ball grid array) package. All components,
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Date:
12/14/2011
LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements

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LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements
Key points - Fully meets the class-accuracy demands of rail-industry prEN 50463 specification - Class 0.5R accuracy when measuring currents up to 4000A, with excellent linearity - Closed-loop
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Date:
12/14/2011
Infineon Introduces Automotive Qualified 100 Percent Lead-free Power MOSFETs in Standard TO Package Types

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Infineon Introduces Automotive Qualified 100 Percent Lead-free Power MOSFETs in Standard TO Package Types
Infineon Technologies AG introduced automotive qualified 100 percent lead-free power MOSFETs for TO package types. Based on the combination of innovative packaging technology and Infineon's thin wafer
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Date:
12/14/2011
A New Family of Compact, Half-Bridge Power Modules
A New Family of Compact, Half-Bridge Power Modules
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has added a new family of power modules to its portfolio of baseplate-less half-bridges ranging up to 1200V/ 150A and 600V/ 200A.
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Date:
12/14/2011
IRs True Digital Power Solution Features on All New 3-Way Digital GIGABYTE 3D Power X79 Motherboard Platforms
IR's True Digital Power Solution Features on All New 3-Way Digital GIGABYTE™ 3D Power™ X79 Motherboard Platforms
International Rectifier, IR®, a world leader in power management technology, today announced that its digital power solution featuring GUI-based VR design for fast, real-time tuning and system-level
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Date:
12/14/2011
IDT Introduces Industry's Most Complete and Lowest-power Timing Solution for Intel's Romley Server Platform
IDT Introduces Industry's Most Complete and Lowest-power Timing Solution for Intel's Romley Server Platform
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's most complete and lowest-power timing
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Date:
12/14/2011
Low Noise Low Dropout Regulator (LDO) Simplifies Powering Noise Sensitive RF Applications
Exar Corporation has released the XRP6272, a new low noise high performance LDO for up to 2 Amps point-of-loads. Supporting a single 1.8V to 6V wide input voltage rail, the XRP6272 provides a 2
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Date:
12/14/2011
Cree Releases Silicon Carbide Power Devices In Chip Form to Enable More Efficient Power Electronic Modules
Cree, Inc., a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, continues to advance the revolution in high-efficiency power electronics with the release of the industry's first fully qualified
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Date:
12/14/2011
4 New Products from ZMDI for the Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications
4 New Products from ZMDI for the Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications
New ZSSC313x ICs focus on a wide range of silicon / ceramic / gauge-type sensing elements Application-focused feature set and low number of external components enable cost-optimized applications Additional
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Date:
12/14/2011
NXP Announces Breakthrough Silicon TV Tuner Fully Optimized for On-Board Design

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NXP Announces Breakthrough Silicon TV Tuner Fully Optimized for On-Board Design
NXP Semiconductors has announced the TDA18274 - a groundbreaking high-performance silicon tuner for worldwide terrestrial and cable TV reception. Supporting all analog and digital TV standards, the
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Date:
12/09/2011
Automotive 3-phase sensorless brushless DC motor controller IC
Automotive 3-phase sensorless brushless DC motor controller IC
The A4960 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new 3-phase sensorless brushless DC motor controller IC that incorporates extensive diagnostic and protection features. Designed for use with external
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Date:
12/08/2011
APD connectors from ITT ICS are sealed to IP69K and vibration proof to overcome transportation challenges
APD connectors from ITT ICS are sealed to IP69K and vibration proof to overcome transportation challenges
APD series transportation connectors from leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions are specifically designed to overcome the harsh environments commonly found
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Date:
12/08/2011
TI introduces highest-density 6-A power module with integrated inductor
TI introduces highest-density 6-A power module with integrated inductor
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a new 6-V, 6-A synchronous integrated power module with integrated inductor, which achieves an industry-best 750 watts per cubic inch and
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Date:
12/08/2011
Diodes Incorporated Packages MOSFETs for Cooler Operation

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Diodes Incorporated Packages MOSFETs for Cooler Operation
Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of its first MOSFETs to be housed in the miniature DFN1212-3 package. With a junction to ambient thermal resistance (Rthj-a) of 130°C/W, the package
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Date:
12/07/2011
TDK-Lambda introduces next generation digitally controlled medical power supplies the CFE400M range

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TDK-Lambda introduces next generation digitally controlled medical power supplies - the CFE400M range
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces its next generation of digitally controlled, AC-DC medical power supplies - the single output CFE400M, which is available in convection
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Date:
12/07/2011
Consumer MEMS leader shrinks acceleration sensor footprint by 50%

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Consumer MEMS leader shrinks acceleration sensor footprint by 50%
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
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Date:
12/07/2011
Excelsys Xlite - Most Compact 750W Output Configurable Power Supply in Its Class

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Excelsys Xlite - Most Compact 750W Output Configurable Power Supply in Its Class
The Xlite series of user configurable modular power supplies is part of the Excelsys Technologies class-leading Xgen range and provides up to 750W output power in a slim-line 1U, 40.4 x 260 x 89mm
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Date:
12/07/2011
TIs KeyStone multicore architecture scaled to support unprecedented levels of capacity for cloud RAN applications and networked server developers
TI's KeyStone multicore architecture scaled to support unprecedented levels of capacity for cloud RAN applications and networked server developers
Continuing at the forefront of the wireless industry with its market-leading base station System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today unveiled an expansion
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Date:
12/07/2011
IRs IR3553 40A PowIRstage Delivers High Current in Smallest Form Factor with High Efficiency for Cost-Sensitive Multiphase Applications

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IR's IR3553 40A PowIRstage® Delivers High Current in Smallest Form Factor with High Efficiency for Cost-Sensitive Multiphase Applications
International Rectifier has expanded its PowIRstage® family of integrated devices with the introduction of the 40A IR3553, optimized for next-generation servers, consumer and communication systems.
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Date:
12/05/2011
Murata Power Solutions launches compact 3-phase AC digital ammeter with built-in current transformers

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Murata Power Solutions launches compact 3-phase AC digital ammeter with built-in current transformers
Murata Power Solutions today announced the ACM3P series of low profile 3-phase AC digital ammeters suitable for front panel mounting. Capable of high precision measurement to within 0.1 A and display
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Date:
12/03/2011
Cree LMH2 LED Modules Bring Unrivaled Efficacy and Light Quality to Lighting Manufacturers

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Cree® LMH2 LED Modules Bring Unrivaled Efficacy and Light Quality to Lighting Manufacturers
Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of the new LMH2 LED module family, designed to speed time-to-market for high-quality LED luminaires. The barrier-breaking
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Date:
12/03/2011
TI introduces affordable, sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for ultra-low-power MSP430 LaunchPad development kit

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TI introduces affordable, sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for ultra-low-power MSP430 LaunchPad development kit
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced a sub-1 GHz radio frequency (RF) value line plug-in-board
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Date:
12/01/2011
CUI Introduces 20~60 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies

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CUI Introduces 20~60 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies
CUI Inc announced an addition to its high density, high efficiency VMS medical power supply portfolio with the release of three new series ranging from 20 W to 60 W. The units are compact, with footprints
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Date:
12/01/2011
Renesas Electronics Introduces Compact Lithium-ion Battery Charging Control IC Supporting USB Charging

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Compact Lithium-ion Battery Charging Control IC Supporting USB Charging
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a charging control integrated circuit (IC), the R2A20055NS, that achieves further miniaturization and safe
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Date:
11/30/2011
Toshiba Electronics announces next-generation MOSFETs for battery operated equipment

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Toshiba Electronics announces next-generation MOSFETs for battery operated equipment
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched its next generation of medium power MOSFETs for power management applications in mobile devices. The ultra-compact SSM3J13xTU MOSFETs meet the low-power,
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Date:
11/30/2011
Bulgin connectors now offer higher voltage ratings for 277V applications

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Bulgin connectors now offer higher voltage ratings for 277V applications
Bulgin Components, a brand of Elektron Technology, has uprated its popular Standard Buccaneer range of IP68-rated environmentally sealed circular connectors with higher voltage ratings. The two, three,
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11/30/2011
Tektronix Broadens Portfolio with New Handheld Oscilloscope Family
Tektronix Broadens Portfolio with New Handheld Oscilloscope Family
Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, unveiled the THS3000 Series of handheld oscilloscopes that bring a new level of measurement precision and accuracy to engineers
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11/30/2011
Oslon Square from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors makes even better use of light

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High efficiency: the reflective package of Oslon Square makes use even of the light emitted at the side between the chip and the lens.

Oslon Square from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors makes even better use of light
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors new LED, the Oslon Square, opens up a wide range of possible uses, including designer luminaires for the home or office, retrofits and street lights. The LED is available
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11/30/2011
WAGO EPSITRON(r) PRO Single Phase Power Supplies

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WAGO EPSITRON(r) PRO Single Phase Power Supplies
WAGO Corporation's EPSITRON(r) 787 Series PRO Power Supplies gain nine Single Phase Units. Developed to maximize operational efficiency, the PRO Single Phase units feature highest-in-class PowerBoost
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Date:
11/30/2011
IDT Demonstrates Worlds First Commercial Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators

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IDT Demonstrates World's First Commercial Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed and demonstrated
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Date:
11/30/2011
15V, 300mA Synchronous Buck Converters with Only 1.8A Quiescent Current

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15V, 300mA Buck Converter with IQ=1.8 μA

15V, 300mA Synchronous Buck Converters with Only 1.8μA Quiescent Current
Linear Technology announces the LTC3103 and the LTC3104, 15V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6V to 13.8V. The
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Date:
11/29/2011
Monolithic Power Systems Announces Industrys Smallest 3A, 20V Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

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Monolithic Power Systems Announces Industry's Smallest 3A, 20V Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
The MP28258 is a 3A, 20V fully-integrated, synchronous, switch-mode, step-down converter in an ultra-small 2x3mm QFN package. The MP28258 is ideal for converting power from a wide 4.25V-20V input
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Date:
11/29/2011
Automotive grade high-current LED driver ICs

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Automotive grade high-current LED driver ICs
The A6265, A6266 and A6267 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are a new family of automotive-grade, high-current LED driver ICs with extensive diagnostics and protection features. The new devices,
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Date:
11/29/2011
Microchip integrates sub-GHz wireless transmitter with 8-bit PIC MCU to simplify secure remote keyless entry designs

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Microchip integrates sub-GHz wireless transmitter with 8-bit PIC® MCU to simplify secure remote keyless entry designs
Microchip announces the PIC12LF1840T48A which is the first in a family of single-chip devices that integrate an eXtreme Low Power (XLP), 8-bit PIC® microcontroller with a sub-GHz RF transmitter.
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Date:
11/29/2011
Larson Electronics Magnalight.com Announces Addition of High Intensity LED Light Bar

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com Announces Addition of High Intensity LED Light Bar
The Magnalight LEDP10W-50E LED Light Bar from Larson Electronics' provides intense light output from a highly efficient and extremely durable unit that is capable of operating under extreme conditions.
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Date:
11/29/2011
Vincotech Adds New Modules For Single-Phase Solar Inverters And UPS
Vincotech Adds New Modules For Single-Phase Solar Inverters And UPS
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has added three new products to its family of power modules for single-phase solar inverter and UPS applications. These recent
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Date:
11/29/2011
TI introduces power management IC for 32-Bit C2000 real-time control MCUs

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TI introduces power management IC for 32-Bit C2000™ real-time control MCUs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a complete power management solution for TI's C2000 real-time control, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and other DSP and FPGA processors.
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Date:
11/29/2011
Multilayer capacitor designed for DC blocking applications

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Multilayer capacitor designed for DC blocking applications
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its miniature ultra-broadband capacitors, GX Series, to include the GX01 ultra-broadband
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Date:
11/29/2011
Silicon Designs Introduces New Low-g Range Series

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Silicon Designs Introduces New Low-g Range Series
Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced
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Date:
11/29/2011
ASSET's new Ethernet controller for ScanWorks tests four circuit boards at once

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ASSET's new Ethernet controller for ScanWorks tests four circuit boards at once
The new Remote Instrumentation Controller 4000 (RIC-4000) for ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments can connect over an Ethernet network and apply boundary scan (JTAG) tests on as many
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Date:
11/28/2011
Intersils 256-Tap DCPs Feature Industrys Lowest Supply Voltages and Power Consumption

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Intersil's 256-Tap DCPs Feature Industry's Lowest Supply Voltages and Power Consumption
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a new series of single, dual and quad digitally controlled potentiometers (DCPs) featuring the industry's lowest supply voltages, power
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Date:
11/27/2011
XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint

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XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint
XP Power has announced the EMH250 and EMH350 series of highly efficient single output 250 Watt and 350 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Meeting the IT equipment safety specifications of UL/TUV/EN 60950-1
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Date:
11/26/2011
LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements

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LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements
LEM has announced the ITC series of transducers for galvanically-isolated, high-precision current measurements in rail-traction applications, setting new standards in measurement accuracy for DC,
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Date:
11/25/2011
New 7.0 WVGA and 10.6 WXGA Color TFT-LCD Modules with Industry-leading high Brightness suitable for Rugged Outdoor Applications

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New 7.0" WVGA and 10.6" WXGA Color TFT-LCD Modules with Industry-leading high Brightness suitable for Rugged Outdoor Applications
Mitsubishi Electric is introducing its new 7.0" WVGA and 10.6" WXGA color TFT-LCD modules for industrial use. The products are equipped with a built-in LED driver featuring an industry-leading super
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Date:
11/25/2011
Robust Mini-B-USB receptacle from SUYIN for consumer/industrial applications

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Robust Mini-B-USB receptacle from SUYIN for consumer/industrial applications
SUYIN's 020200MA005XX56XX series offers a type-B, 5-pin Mini USB receptacle for surface mounting that is specially designed to meet the requirements of consumer products. At the same time, however,
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Date:
11/25/2011
ABS GmbH selects the LatticeECP3 FPGA family for CCD interface and processing

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ABS GmbH selects the LatticeECP3 FPGA family for CCD interface and processing
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that ABS GmbH, Jena, Germany, has chosen the mid-range LatticeECP3™ FPGA for use in its compact digital camera reference design. "The
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Date:
11/24/2011
NXP Launches Industrys First Medium Power Transistors in 2x2-mm Leadless DFN Package
NXP Launches Industry's First Medium Power Transistors in 2x2-mm Leadless DFN Package
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the industry's first medium power transistors in a 2-mm x 2-mm 3-pin leadless DFN package. Offering a unique solution in an ultra-small DFN2020-3
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Date:
11/24/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors OptoHiT Series Provides Designers Increased Design Margins in High Temperature Industrial Applications

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Fairchild Semiconductor's OptoHiT™ Series Provides Designers Increased Design Margins in High Temperature Industrial Applications
Industrial applications present reliability challenges to designers as a result of the high temperature and tight spaces commonly found in power supplies, motor controls and consumer applications
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Date:
11/24/2011
Silicon Labs Automotive Tuners Drive Future of Car Radio Technology

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Silicon Labs Automotive Tuners Drive Future of Car Radio Technology
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's most advanced automotive tuner IC family designed to deliver
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Date:
11/24/2011
TI Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors: First single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs

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TI Sitara™ AM335x ARM® Cortex™-A8 microprocessors: First single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs
Developers looking to ease and accelerate their industrial automation designs can now benefit from the industry's first ARM® Cortex™-A8 system solution with multiple integrated industrial communication
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Date:
11/24/2011
BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Easy-to-Use Calculation Tool for Linear Voice Coil Actuator Selection
BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Easy-to-Use Calculation Tool for Linear Voice Coil Actuator Selection
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced a convenient new tool to calculate the optimum Linear Voice Coil Actuator size for a given application.
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Date:
11/24/2011
Industrys First Digital Power Factor Correction Controller With Power Metering Offers Interleaving And Bridgeless Functionality

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Industry's First Digital Power Factor Correction Controller With Power Metering Offers Interleaving And Bridgeless Functionality
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today
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Date:
11/23/2011
MEE3 series of DC/DC converters achieves 50 % power output increase within the same package

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MEE3 series of DC/DC converters achieves 50 % power output increase within the same package
Murata Power Solutions today announced the MEE3 series of single output 3 Watt ultra compact DC/DC converters suitable for a wide range of industrial and telecommunications applications. These single-in-line
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Date:
11/23/2011
IDEAL Master Series Network Service Kit Gives Contractors Everything They Need to Install or Repair Datacom Systems

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IDEAL Master Series Network Service Kit Gives Contractors Everything They Need to Install or Repair Datacom Systems
IDEAL today introduced its Master Series Network Service Kit to cost-effectively meet the needs of contractors for a complete set of professional-level tools to install and repair the twisted pair
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Date:
11/23/2011
Intersils New 10 Amp Buck Regulator Delivers Exceptional Efficiency and Power Density

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Intersil's New 10 Amp Buck Regulator Delivers Exceptional Efficiency and Power Density
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced its newest 10A integrated FET synchronous buck regulator featuring excellent efficiency and power density. The ISL95210 provides
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Date:
11/23/2011
IRs IRS2500 PFC Control IC Reduces Noise Sensitivity for Cost- Sensitive Electronic Ballast and SMPS Applications

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IR's IRS2500 μPFC™ Control IC Reduces Noise Sensitivity for Cost- Sensitive Electronic Ballast and SMPS Applications
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the IRS2500S μPFC™ power factor correction (PFC) control IC for switch
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Date:
11/23/2011
Toshiba Develops Circuit Techniques for Embedded SRAM Operating at 0.5V-1.0V

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Toshiba Develops Circuit Techniques for Embedded SRAM Operating at 0.5V-1.0V
Toshiba Corporation has announced it has developed circuit techniques for embedded SRAM that operate in a wide supply voltage range, from 0.5V to 1.0V, that effectively contribute to lower power consumption
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Date:
11/21/2011
Infineon AUDO MAX SHE Enhances In-Vehicle Security and Tamper-Proofs Electronic Control Units

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Infineon AUDO MAX SHE Enhances In-Vehicle Security and Tamper-Proofs Electronic Control Units
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) now offers 32-bit microcontrollers of the AUDO MAX family with integrated security hardware. The new AUDO MAX SHE microcontrollers extend the tamper-proofing
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Date:
11/21/2011
Another Winner from Linear
Another Winner from Linear
Reported by Cliff Keys, Editorial Director, PSD

I had the great pleasure to talk with Tony Armstrong, Linear's Power Marketing Director He is responsible for all aspects of the power conversion and management products from conception through
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Date:
11/21/2011
Analog Devices Ultra-Low-Noise LDOs Optimize Load Performance In Communications, Medical And Industrial Systems

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Analog Devices' Ultra-Low-Noise LDOs Optimize Load Performance In Communications, Medical And Industrial Systems
Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced a pair of LDOs (low dropout regulators) with low noise, high power
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Date:
11/20/2011
Atmel Launches Cost Effective LF RFID IC for Animal Identification Applications

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Atmel Launches Cost Effective LF RFID IC for Animal Identification Applications
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of a low-frequency (LF) one-time programmable (OTP) transponder IC, the Atmel IDIC® ATA5575M2, optimized for next-generation animal
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Date:
11/18/2011
Ultravolt Extends Line of Enhanced Floating Hot-Deck Power Supplies

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Ultravolt® Extends Line of Enhanced Floating Hot-Deck Power Supplies
UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product high voltage DC to DC converters, announced today the extension of its EFL Series of enhanced floating "hot-deck" isolated power
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Date:
11/18/2011
Protection devices: Extended series of inrush current limiters from TDK-EPC Corporation

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Protection devices: Extended series of inrush current limiters from TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has extended its range of EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICL). The P11 series (B57211P*) covers a resistance range from 4 to 25 ? (R25). These types are
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Date:
11/18/2011
OSRAM illuminates McDonalds outdoor facilities with LEDs

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McDonald's parking lot with LED lighting from the OSRAM subsidiary Siteco


OSRAM illuminates McDonald's outdoor facilities with LEDs
OSRAM is fitting outdoor facilities of the McDonald's restaurant chain in Germany with modern and energy-efficient LED lighting. So far, the parking lots of a total of 25 new restaurants have been
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Date:
11/18/2011
Power Integrations LinkSwitch-PH LED Driver ICs Now Available in Low-Profile Package for Fluorescent Tube Replacements

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Power Integrations' LinkSwitch™-PH LED Driver ICs Now Available in Low-Profile Package for Fluorescent Tube Replacements
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the world leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, today announced the availability of LinkSwitch-PH LED driver ICs in a low-profile eSIP™-L
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Date:
11/17/2011
Texas Instruments spatial array IC simplifies audio soundstage design for multi-speaker portable products

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Texas Instruments spatial array IC simplifies audio soundstage design for multi-speaker portable products
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced an integrated circuit (IC) that simplifies the design and programming of spatially-enhanced audio systems for multi-speaker portable
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Date:
11/16/2011
High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance

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High-voltage, low-noise op amp is ideal for highly precise sensor interfaces.

High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX44251, a 20V, ultra-precise, low-noise dual op amp that extends maintenance system uptime and maximizes sensor performance. Proprietary autozero
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Date:
11/16/2011
ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of

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ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of "SKSN Series" Mid-Mount Sidepush TACT Switch
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SKSN Series mid-mount TACT Switch™. The switch is highly reliable and suitable for a wide range of electronic equipment, from mobile devices like portable
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Date:
11/16/2011
Atmel Delivers Capacitive Touch Controller with Industry's Best Proximity Sensing Range
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it has achieved the touch controller market's longest proximity sensing range of over 10 inches
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Date:
11/16/2011
RFCM2680 GaN CATV Surface Mount Power Doubler Module

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RFCM2680 GaN CATV Surface Mount Power Doubler Module
The RFCM2680 is the industry's first surface mount GaN power doubler module aimed at CATV networks. Employing a combination of GaN HEMT and GaAs pHEMT technologies, the device provides high output
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Date:
11/16/2011
Avago Technologies Brings High-Bandwidth Parallel Fiber Optic Solutions to High-Performance Computing at SC11
Avago Technologies Brings High-Bandwidth Parallel Fiber Optic Solutions to High-Performance Computing at SC11
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced it is showcasing parallel optical fiber
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Date:
11/16/2011
ZMDI Introduces 4 New Products for Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications
ZMDI Introduces 4 New Products for Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today introduced four smart sensor signal conditioner ICs.
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Date:
11/16/2011
RF signal generator sweeps to 6 GHz

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RF signal generator sweeps to 6 GHz
The new TGR6000 RF signal generator from Aim-TTi is capable of sweeping from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz in a single range. The generator has several sweep modes including step sweep and list sweep. In
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Date:
11/16/2011
STMicroelectronics Launches New Power-Management Family to Enhance Equipment Reliability and Economy from the Enterprise to the Home

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STMicroelectronics Launches New Power-Management Family to Enhance Equipment Reliability and Economy from the Enterprise to the Home
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is rolling out a new family of hot-swap power-management devices that
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Date:
11/16/2011
Vishay Siliconix PowerPAIR Dual Asymmetric Power MOSFET Family Expands to Three Size Options, Including 3 mm x 3 mm

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Vishay Siliconix PowerPAIR® Dual Asymmetric Power MOSFET Family Expands to Three Size Options, Including 3 mm x 3 mm
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) is expanding its PowerPAIR® family of dual asymmetric power MOSFETs for low-voltage DC/DC converter applications with new devices that expand the series' voltage
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Date:
11/16/2011
Radial-Leaded Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors for DC Link and other High-Performance Power Applications

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Radial-Leaded Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors for DC Link and other High-Performance Power Applications
The MPP Series film capacitors from Illinois Capacitor are available in a range of capacitance values from 4.7 to 35uF with voltage ratings of 500 to 1,500WVDC. Packaged in a robust, flame-retardant
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Date:
11/12/2011
Rutronik adds two new microcontroller families from Renesas to its portfolio

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Rutronik adds two new microcontroller families from Renesas to its portfolio
Renesas Electronics Europe offers two compatible microcontroller (MCU) families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation of smart meters. Both RX210 and RX630 MCUs
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Date:
11/11/2011
Dual 4A PowerPath Ideal Diodes Feature Ultralow 15mV Forward Voltage

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Dual, Monolithic 4A Low Loss PowerPath™ Ideal Diodes

Dual 4A PowerPath Ideal Diodes Feature Ultralow 15mV Forward Voltage
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4415, a monolithic two-channel 4A PowerPath™ ideal diode device designed to reduce heat, voltage drop and board space while preserving battery run time
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Date:
11/11/2011
New Flat Wire Inductors Excel At High Temperatures

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New Flat Wire Inductors Excel At High Temperatures
Featuring a "flat wire" design that is coiled and mounted directly to the circuit board to allow efficient heat dissipation, the new DR79892 and DR79893 Flat Wire Inductors from Datatronic Distribution,
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Date:
11/11/2011
RFCA8818 Push-Pull Amplifier

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RFCA8818 Push-Pull Amplifier
The RFCA8818 is a push-pull amplifier aimed at CATV MDU, drop amplifier, and line amplifier applications. Operating from a single power supply and containing internal input and output matching, the
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Date:
11/11/2011
IR Expands Portfolio of Rugged, Reliable, Ultra-fast 600 V IGBTs for UPS, Solar, Industrial Motor and Welding Applications

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IR Expands Portfolio of Rugged, Reliable, Ultra-fast 600 V IGBTs for UPS, Solar, Industrial Motor and Welding Applications
International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of rugged, reliable ultra-fast 600 V Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGP4067DPbF and IRGP4066DPbF
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Date:
11/11/2011
STMicroelectronics Announces Industrys First TV System on Chip to Complete Irdeto Security Certification

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STMicroelectronics Announces Industry's First TV System on Chip to Complete Irdeto Security Certification
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering System-on-Chip (SoC)
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Date:
11/11/2011
High-density PHD38999 connectors and termini from ITT ICS pass harsh qualification test

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High-density PHD38999 connectors and termini from ITT ICS pass harsh qualification test
Leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced that its PHD38999 connector which utilises its tunable size 22 fibre-optic termini have passed a series
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Date:
11/10/2011
CUI Introduces Encapsulated AC-DC Module Line

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CUI Introduces Encapsulated AC-DC Module Line
CUI Inc announced the release of five new series of encapsulated ac-dc power supplies ranging from 5 W to 25 W. The board mount VSK series is compact, measuring 2.0" x 1.0" x 0.6" in the 5 W package.
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Date:
11/10/2011
Portable Receiver and Directional Antenna from Rohde & Schwarz Accelerates Interference Hunting, Spectrum Clearing of Wireless Infrastructure Equipment

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Portable Receiver and Directional Antenna from Rohde & Schwarz Accelerates Interference Hunting, Spectrum Clearing of Wireless Infrastructure Equipment
Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed an advanced portable receiver and directional antenna with integrated global
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Date:
11/10/2011
Everlight Electronics Offers 'Smart Binning' for Shuen and Shwo High Power LED Series
Everlight Electronics Offers 'Smart Binning' for Shuen and Shwo High Power LED Series
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393], a leading player in the global LED industry, is now offering its customers a 3-step MacAdam Ellipse binning of all warm white color temperatures -- 2700K,
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Date:
11/10/2011
Avago Ships Industrys Fastest Intelligent Power Module Interface Optocouplers for Industrial and White Goods Applications

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Avago Ships Industry's Fastest Intelligent Power Module Interface Optocouplers for Industrial and White Goods Applications
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced three high-speed optocouplers that deliver
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Date:
11/10/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces highly optimised LED lighting chipset

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ON Semiconductor introduces highly optimised LED lighting chipset
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced two new LED drivers to help designers optimise their solutions
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Date:
11/10/2011
Enter a world of fast, low-cost embedded processing design with TIs dramatically enhanced Code Composer Studio IDE that slashes development time and cost

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Enter a world of fast, low-cost embedded processing design with TI's dramatically enhanced Code Composer Studio™ IDE that slashes development time and cost
Further simplifying embedded software development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) today introduced significant upgrades to its industry-leading Code Composer Studio™ integrated development
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Date:
11/09/2011
Diodes Incorporated's P-Channel MOSFET Raises Efficiency with Smaller Package

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Diodes Incorporated's P-Channel MOSFET Raises Efficiency with Smaller Package
Helping to increase battery efficiency and reduce board space, the miniature DMP1245UFCL 12V P-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the requirements
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Date:
11/09/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces high performance CMOS image sensor targeted at biometric and medical device applications
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new CMOS image sensor that offers the speed, resolution
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Date:
11/09/2011
STMicroelectronics Innovation Simplifies Display Modules for Portable Electronics

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STMicroelectronics Innovation Simplifies Display Modules for Portable Electronics
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed its latest innovation for cellular handsets and other
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Date:
11/09/2011
FCI Introduces Micro HDMI for Multimedia Market

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FCI Introduces Micro HDMI for Multimedia Market
FCI, the global leading connector manufacturer, has developed a 19-pin HDMI D-type (Micro HDMI) connector, which is ideal for consumer electronics applications. Micro HDMI has been widely used in
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Date:
11/09/2011
ZMDI announces industrys smallest intelligent battery sensor IC with unique ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current

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ZMDI announces industry's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC with unique ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, is proud to announce the ZSSC1856, a new Intelligent Battery Sensor
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Date:
11/09/2011
Highest output power density inverter uses SiC JFETs from SemiSouth

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Highest output power density inverter uses SiC JFETs from SemiSouth
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
11/09/2011
Texas Instruments ADC drivers set new standard in power and performance to increase accuracy and battery life

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Texas Instruments ADC drivers set new standard in power and performance to increase accuracy and battery life
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its portfolio of general-purpose, low-power, rail-to-rail output operational amplifiers (op amps) with the introduction of new single and dual
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Date:
11/08/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Single-Chip PWM Solution Provides Best-In-Class <30mW Standby Power For ?75W Space-Constrained Applications
Fairchild Semiconductor's Single-Chip PWM Solution Provides Best-In-Class <30mW Standby Power For ?75W Space-Constrained Applications
As standby power requirements in devices such as notebooks, printers, LCD TVs and monitors continue to decrease, below 50mW in many applications, designers need a solution to address standby power
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Date:
11/08/2011
WAGO DIN-rail Voltage-to-Frequency Converters

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WAGO DIN-rail Voltage-to-Frequency Converters
WAGO Corporation's two new 0-10VDC 859 Series Voltage-to-Frequency Converters provide output frequencies of 0-1.5KHz or 0-25KHz for pulse generation. Developed by WAGO's Custom Products Division,
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Date:
11/08/2011
Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager

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Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager
Micro Analog Systems Oy today announced the MAS6011 Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager. MAS6011 monitors the supply voltage and charging of a battery-powered system containing a small
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Date:
11/06/2011
TDK-Lambda introduces the Z+ Series Programmable DC Power Supplies

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TDK-Lambda introduces the Z+ Series Programmable DC Power Supplies
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Offering high efficiency, flexibility and reliability, these high-density, 2U format
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Date:
11/05/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces high performance multi-channel LED driver with serial interface for easy programming

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ON Semiconductor introduces high performance multi-channel LED driver with serial interface for easy programming
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today announced the introduction of the NCP1840, a multi-LED driver with
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Date:
11/05/2011
RF6650 Power Management IC
RF6650 Power Management IC
The RF6650 is a pulse-width modulated (PWM), voltage-mode controlled DC-DC converter unit designed to supply power to W-CDMA power amplifiers. The output voltage is continuously programmable through
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Date:
11/04/2011
Toshiba Electronics launches new compact, integrated IGBT technology for induction heating

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Toshiba Electronics launches new compact, integrated IGBT technology for induction heating
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its family of compact, integrated IGBTs with a high-speed switching device that will simplify the design and reduce the component count in cooking appliances
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Date:
11/04/2011
Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connector

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Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connector
Molex Incorporated recently announced the availability of Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connectors. The space-saving 2.50mm (.098") pitch Mizu-P25 connector is the first and only sealed wire-to-wire
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Date:
11/04/2011
VACUUMSCHMELZE presents its new corrosion protection coating VACCOAT 30033

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VACUUMSCHMELZE presents its new corrosion protection coating VACCOAT 30033
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) presents VACCOAT® 30033, the advanced successor to VACCOAT® 20011, its adhesive coating and corrosion protection finish. This new green-coloured heat-cured finish
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Date:
11/03/2011
50 Watt isolated DOSA compatible sixteenth brick DC/DC converters offer 4:1 input range

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50 Watt isolated DOSA compatible sixteenth brick DC/DC converters offer 4:1 input range
Murata Power Solutions today announced the UWS series of 50 Watt medium power isolated DC/DC converters that are available in either through-hole or surface mount configurations. Meeting the DOSA
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Date:
11/03/2011
CISSOID Releases HADES: a High Temperature and High Reliability Isolated Gate Driver

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CISSOID Releases HADES: a High Temperature and High Reliability Isolated Gate Driver
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature and high reliability semiconductor solutions launched HADES, the first isolated gate driver solution designed to drive high temperature power transistors, specifically
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Date:
11/02/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Provides Designers Faster Charge Times, Full 500mA USB-OTG Support

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Provides Designers Faster Charge Times, Full 500mA USB-OTG Support
As mobile devices become increasingly power-hungry, battery sizes have been forced to increase in capacity in order to meet the demand for longer usage time. Designers are faced with the challenge
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Date:
11/02/2011
IQD launches new range of high specification AT-cut crystals

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IQD launches new range of high specification AT-cut crystals
IQD Frequency Products has launched a new range of high specification crystals for specialist applications such as military, radar and pagers. Manufactured at its IQD FOQ division in Germany, the
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Date:
11/02/2011
Melexis achieves MOST compliance twice over for Fiber optic Transceivers in SMD package

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Melexis achieves MOST® compliance twice over for Fiber optic Transceivers in SMD package
MOST is the de facto standard for fiber optic infotainment networks in automotive applications. Melexis recently received the declaration of compliance for both its MLX75608 and MLX75605 Fiber optic
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Date:
11/02/2011
Load Switch from Diodes Incorporated Raises HDMI Port Protection

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Load Switch from Diodes Incorporated Raises HDMI Port Protection
Fully compliant with the HDMI standard, the AP2331 single channel current-limited load switch from Diodes Incorporated has been optimized for HDMI and monitor port protection duties, 3V-5V hot swap
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Date:
11/01/2011
Microsemi Unveils Revolutionary Driver for LED Street Light Fixtures

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Microsemi Unveils Revolutionary Driver for LED Street Light Fixtures
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today unveiled a new LED driver designed specifically
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Date:
11/01/2011
IRs IRS2526DS Mini8 Ballast Control IC Reduces Component Count, Simplifies Circuit Design and Increases Efficiency in Lighting Applications

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IR's IRS2526DS Mini8' Ballast Control IC Reduces Component Count, Simplifies Circuit Design and Increases Efficiency in Lighting Applications
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2526DS Mini8' compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC that offers full programmability,
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Date:
11/01/2011
Compact 10 W DC-DC converter meets 3rd edition IEC60601 medical specification for patient connected equipment
Compact 10 W DC-DC converter meets 3rd edition IEC60601 medical specification for patient connected equipment
XP Power today announced the JHM10 series of board mounted compact isolated 10 W DC-DC converters. Meeting the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC60601-1 3rd edition medical safety standard and having
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Date:
10/31/2011
12 Volt AC Input 4 And 8 Watt LED Drivers
Bias Power's latest AC-DC LED Driver Module is the BPOXL Series; specifically designed for the many applications operating from a 12VAC input. These low-cost supplies provide up to four or eight
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Date:
10/30/2011
Maxim's Compact Fuel-Gauge Increases Li+ Battery Runtime, Provides Most Accurate State of Charge and Time-to-Empty in Portable Applications

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MAX17047 measures Li+ battery SOC with higher accuracy than traditional coulomb counters

Maxim's Compact Fuel-Gauge Increases Li+ Battery Runtime, Provides Most Accurate State of Charge and Time-to-Empty in Portable Applications
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17047 fuel gauge for single-cell Li+ battery packs. Featuring the company's new ModelGauge™ m3 algorithm, the MAX17047 is the industry's
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Date:
10/30/2011
IRs High-voltage IRS2980 LEDrivIR IC for Non-isolated LED Driver Applications Offers Improved Performance and Greater Cost Efficiency
IR's High-voltage IRS2980 LEDrivIR™ IC for Non-isolated LED Driver Applications Offers Improved Performance and Greater Cost Efficiency
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2980 high-voltage buck regulator control IC for LED light bulb replacement, LED tube
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Date:
10/30/2011
Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

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Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, announces the availability of a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching
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Date:
10/29/2011
Texas Instruments introduces highly efficient boost charger IC for nano power energy harvesting

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Texas Instruments introduces highly efficient boost charger IC for nano power energy harvesting
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next generation of power management integrated circuits (ICs) for energy harvesting. The highly efficient boost charger for nano
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Date:
10/29/2011
RFHA1003 30MHz TO 512MHz, 9W GaN Wideband Power Amplifier
RFHA1003 30MHz TO 512MHz, 9W GaN Wideband Power Amplifier
RFMD's RFHA1003 GaN Power IC (PIC) is a wideband power amplifier designed for continuous wave and pulsed applications such as military communications, electronic warfare, wireless infrastructure,
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Date:
10/29/2011
Miniature HV power supplies from Applied Kilovolts provide high stability outputs up to 10kV

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Brandenburg 3590 series high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited

Miniature HV power supplies from Applied Kilovolts provide high stability outputs up to 10kV
The Brandenburg 3590 series of compact, high stability, high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited. The high performance 5W modules are suitable
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Date:
10/28/2011
Anderson Power Products Introduces SBS75xPR PCB Power and Signal Connector
Anderson Power Products® Introduces SBS®75xPR PCB Power and Signal Connector
Anderson Power Products® has expanded its SBS®75x connector family by introducing a new right angle printed circuit board connector. The SBS75x connector family was created to provide a touch-safe
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Date:
10/28/2011
Hot Swap I2C Bus Buffers Provide High Noise Margins, Level Shifting & Stuck Bus Recovery

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High Noise Margin Level Shifting 2-Wire Bus Buffer with Stuck Bus Recovery

Hot Swap™ I2C Bus Buffers Provide High Noise Margins, Level Shifting & Stuck Bus Recovery
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4313 and LTC4315 high noise margin buffers that provide capacitance buffering and bus extension capabilities to I2C/SMBus/PMBus systems. As the number
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Date:
10/28/2011
SiTime Delivers Timing Industrys Highest Performance Differential Oscillators
SiTime Delivers Timing Industry's Highest Performance Differential Oscillators
SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced the timing industry's highest performance differential oscillators with 10 PPM stability and only 500 femtoseconds of jitter,
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Date:
10/28/2011
Industrys First Highly Integrated, Smart Meter Power Regulator Eases Design and Lowers Cost

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MAX17497 controller supports a smart meter's communications and metrology boards.

Industry's First Highly Integrated, Smart Meter Power Regulator Eases Design and Lowers Cost
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17497, a one-chip solution for all the power requirements on the communications and metrology boards in smart meters. A high level of integration
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Date:
10/28/2011
Increasing the efficiency of an IPM-based drive design with Vincotechs new flowIPM-1B module
Increasing the efficiency of an IPM-based drive design with Vincotech's new flowIPM-1B module
The ubiquitous Intelligent Power Module, aka IPM, has been a mainstay in motor speed control designs. And with good reason: Such designs are relatively easy and cheap to implement. With onboard gate
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Date:
10/28/2011
Laboratory power supply offers flexible 1.2 kW output
Laboratory power supply offers flexible 1.2 kW output
Aim-TTi has introduced a lower-cost version of the company's best-selling QPX1200 series laboratory power supply. The new model is designated QPX1200S and is intended for applications where digital
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Date:
10/27/2011
Surface mount power inductors offer lowest DC resistance and high current and inductance values
Surface mount power inductors offer lowest DC resistance and high current and inductance values
Murata Power Solutions announced the 6000A and 6000B series of surface mount power inductors. Designed for energy storage, input or output filtering and DC/DC converter applications, these compact
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Date:
10/26/2011
IRs Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J 600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
IR's Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J 600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for
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Date:
10/26/2011
TE Circuit Protection Introduces New Low-Resistance, High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) Device
TE Circuit Protection Introduces New Low-Resistance, High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) Device
TE Circuit Protection announces the RTP200R060SA device, the latest in the series of Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices that offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to typical thermal
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Date:
10/26/2011
Synopsys Low Power Solution Accelerates Time to Market for 3G Mobile IC
Synopsys Low Power Solution Accelerates Time to Market for 3G Mobile IC
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that Chongqing Chongyou Information
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Date:
10/26/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers
As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also
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Date:
10/26/2011
TI expands automotive power management portfolio with industrys first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications
TI expands automotive power management portfolio with industry's first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced the industry's first automotive power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to support 14 power voltage rails. As the industry's first automotive
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Date:
10/24/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces industrys smallest active clock generator ICs for EMI reduction in portable applications
ON Semiconductor introduces industry's smallest active clock generator ICs for EMI reduction in portable applications
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new series of active clock generator integrated circuits
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Date:
10/21/2011
Intersils Rad-Hard Dual Precision Op Amp Consumes Low Power, Delivers Low Noise
Intersil's Rad-Hard Dual Precision Op Amp Consumes Low Power, Delivers Low Noise
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has expanded its family of radiation hardened single supply op amps with the introduction of the ISL70218SRH. This dual precision rail-to-rail output
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Date:
10/21/2011
Diodes low profile rectifier simplifies solar panel design

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Diodes' low profile rectifier simplifies solar panel design
Provided in the ultra low profile PowerDI®-5SP package, the 12A rated SBR12U45LH Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®) from Diodes Incorporated addresses key design and manufacturing concerns of solar panel
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Date:
10/21/2011
Atmel Launches Low-power RF Transceiver for Cost-sensitive Consumer Applications
Atmel Launches Low-power RF Transceiver for Cost-sensitive Consumer Applications
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new RF transceiver to support the high-volume consumer markets in the 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial,
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Date:
10/21/2011
New Dual-Output Gate Driver Evaluation Board from SemiSouth for Microsemi and other power modules

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New Dual-Output Gate Driver Evaluation Board from SemiSouth for Microsemi and other power modules
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
10/21/2011
Magnalight.com Introduces Rechargeable LED Light Stick
Magnalight.com Introduces Rechargeable LED Light Stick
The Magnalight WL-LED-12-M rechargeable trouble light is the newest in versatile and durable LED lighting from Magnalight.com. This portable LED light offers high light output combined with an integrated
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Date:
10/21/2011
IRs Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
IR's Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
International Rectifier has launched the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. The
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Date:
10/21/2011
Cut the cords loose, turn up the volume: TI introduces PurePath Wireless audio products with USB support

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Cut the cords loose, turn up the volume: TI introduces PurePath™ Wireless audio products with USB support
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity and wireless audio solutions, today introduced two system-on-chip (SoC) solutions in
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Date:
10/21/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers
As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also
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Date:
10/21/2011
Vishay Siliconix MICRO FOOT N-Channel and P-Channel Power MOSFETs are Industry's First to Feature On-Resistance Ratings Down to 1.2 V in Industry's Smallest Chipscale Package

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Vishay Siliconix MICRO FOOT® N-Channel and P-Channel Power MOSFETs are Industry's First to Feature On-Resistance Ratings Down to 1.2 V in Industry's Smallest Chipscale Package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) today introduced the industry's first p-channel power MOSFET in the industry's smallest 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm chipscale package, in addition to the first n- and
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Date:
10/21/2011
XP Power launches 50 - 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies
XP Power launches 50 - 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies
XP Power today announced the DLG series of constant voltage and constant current LED drivers aimed at a broad range of outdoor lighting, security and machine vision applications. These IP67-rated
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Date:
10/20/2011
STMicroelectronics Boosts Consumer Data Security

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STMicroelectronics Boosts Consumer Data Security
The cost of protecting confidentiality and secret information stored on PCs and laptops - and the costs that a commercial enterprise or Government department may have to pay when a laptop containing
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Date:
10/20/2011
IR Expands SupIRBuck Online Design Tool to Simplify POL Design Using Integrated Voltage
IR Expands SupIRBuck® Online Design Tool to Simplify POL Design Using Integrated Voltage
International Rectifier has expanded its online design tool for the SupIRBuck® family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators to include new devices utilizing hysteretic constant on-time (COT)
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Date:
10/20/2011
Lattice Announces New Release of IspLEVER Classic Design Tool Suite
Lattice Announces New Release of IspLEVER Classic Design Tool Suite
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of its ispLEVER® Classic version 1.5 design tool suite. This new Windows-based version is now available
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Date:
10/20/2011
Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo's IdeaPad TabletK1
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced Lenovo has selected the Atmel maXTouch® mXT1386 controller to power Lenovo's IdeaPad TabletK1. The
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Date:
10/13/2011
Universal input (90VAC to 265VAC) lets the MAX16841 LED dimmer operate with international dimmer models, which saves design time and costs.

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Universal input (90VAC to 265VAC) lets the MAX16841 LED dimmer operate with international dimmer models, which saves design time and costs.
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge
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Date:
10/13/2011
Low cost, ultra-high speed 12-bit digital to analogue converter suits high reliability military and aerospace applications

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Low cost, ultra-high speed 12-bit digital to analogue converter suits high reliability military and aerospace applications
DATEL, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, today announced the DAC-12100 series of low power 12-bit current output digital to analogue converters that have TTL/CMOS compatible inputs. With
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Date:
10/13/2011
36VIN, 5A Source/Sink Step-Down Module Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

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36VIN, 5A Source/Sink Step-Down μModule® Regulator with Adjustable Current Limit

36VIN, 5A Source/Sink Step-Down μModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit
Linear Technology introduces the LTM8052, a 36V input constant frequency step-down μModule® regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers
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Date:
10/13/2011
ALPS: Power Switch with Encoder for White Goods

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ALPS: Power Switch with Encoder for White Goods
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the SDDE series of power switches with built-in encoder for comfortable one-switch program control of washing machines, dryers, micro wave ovens, and IH cooking
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Date:
10/13/2011
Intersils Compact HIP4086A Three-Phase Bridge Driver IC Features Industrys Fastest Rise and Fall Times

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Intersil's Compact HIP4086A Three-Phase Bridge Driver IC Features Industry's Fastest Rise and Fall Times
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the HIP4086A, a low noise, 80V, 0.5A three-phase bridge driver IC. The HIP4086A features low EMI along with the industry's fastest
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Date:
10/12/2011
TI SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules and nano regulators pack powerful punch in small space

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TI SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules and nano regulators pack powerful punch in small space
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced four new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power management integrated circuits for space-constrained point-of-load designs in industrial, communications
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Date:
10/12/2011
CUI Introduces 10~30 W Chassis Mount Dc-Dc Converters

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CUI Introduces 10~30 W Chassis Mount Dc-Dc Converters
October 5, 2011 — CUI Inc announced the release of a new line of 4:1 input dc-dc converters ranging from 10~30 W that are housed in a compact chassis mount package. Featuring screw terminal connections,
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Date:
10/09/2011
Rohde & Schwarz's ZVH Series Analyzer Eases Installation, Maintenance & Analysis of Cable and Antenna Systems

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Rohde & Schwarz's ZVH Series Analyzer Eases Installation, Maintenance & Analysis of Cable and Antenna Systems
Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed a handheld cable and antenna analyzer that features an advanced set-up measurement
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Date:
10/09/2011
Atmel Launches Industrys Smallest Low-frequency RF IDIC Package for Direct Coil Mounting

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Atmel Launches Industry's Smallest Low-frequency RF IDIC Package for Direct Coil Mounting
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of an ultra-small XDFN (Extremely Thin Dual Flat No Leads) package including
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Date:
10/08/2011
TDK-EPC RF components: Thin-film technology enables worlds smallest band pass filters with bottom terminals

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TDK-EPC RF components: Thin-film technology enables world's smallest band pass filters with bottom terminals
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the new TFSB series of TDK thin-film band pass filters, which with a footprint of 1.0 x 0.5 mm2 and an insertion height of just 0.3 mm are the
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Date:
10/08/2011
Renesas Electronics Europe Releases Compatible Microcontroller Families Optimized for Smart Metering Applications

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Renesas Electronics Europe Releases Compatible Microcontroller Families Optimized for Smart Metering Applications
Renesas Electronics Europe has announced the availability of the RX210 and RX630 microcontrollers (MCUs), two compatible families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation
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Date:
10/08/2011
ZMDI 14-Bit Capacitive Sensor Conditioning IC Raises Bar on Accuracy, Linearity, and Temperature for Pressure Sensors

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ZMDI 14-Bit Capacitive Sensor Conditioning IC Raises Bar on Accuracy, Linearity, and Temperature for Pressure Sensors
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has expanded its family of capacitive sensor signal conditioning
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Date:
10/08/2011
Cree's New Z-Rec(TM) Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Energy Efficiency in Solar Micro Inverter Designs

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Cree's New Z-Rec(TM) Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Energy Efficiency in Solar Micro Inverter Designs
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, continues its mission of advancing the adoption of SiC into mainstream power applications. Cree's advances in SiC
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Date:
10/08/2011
Leopard and Giant Geckos boost scalability of energy friendly microcontroller solutions

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Leopard and Giant Geckos boost scalability of energy friendly microcontroller solutions
Energy Micro has announced the introduction of a further 100 EFM32 Gecko energy friendly microcontrollers. Pin and code compatible with the existing Gecko and Tiny Gecko products, the new ARM® Cortex™-M3
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Date:
10/06/2011
Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference Provides Exceptional Initial Accuracy at Input Voltages of up to 36V

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Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference Provides Exceptional Initial Accuracy at Input Voltages of up to 36V
The newest precision voltage reference from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) features low noise, low temperature drift and meets the low power requirements of high end and portable
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Date:
10/05/2011
New Emerson Network Power DS460SDC-3 Power Supply Features DC Input for Co-location Centers

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New Emerson Network Power DS460SDC-3 Power Supply Features DC Input for Co-location Centers
A new high efficiency dc-input power supply designed specifically for the co-location market, is today announced by Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in
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Date:
10/05/2011
ALPS Develops SCGD Series Push-Push Type microSIM Card Connector

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ALPS Develops SCGD Series Push-Push Type microSIM Card Connector
ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SCGD Series of push-push type microSIM card connectors for use in smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. Mass production will commence in
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Date:
10/05/2011
IR Introduces Family of 600 V Automotive-Qualified IGBTs Optimized for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications

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IR Introduces Family of 600 V Automotive-Qualified IGBTs Optimized for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications
International Rectifier has launched a family of automotive-qualified 600 V IGBTs optimized for variable speed motor control and power supply applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The
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Date:
10/05/2011
Analog Devices Announces Industrys Fastest, 1nV/sqrtHz, Low Power, Rail-To-Rail Amplifiers

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Analog Devices Announces Industry's Fastest, 1nV/sqrtHz, Low Power, Rail-To-Rail Amplifiers
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today unveiled a series of high-speed amplifiers that establish a new performance standard with the best combination of high-speed, low noise and low power. Designed for
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Date:
10/05/2011
TI introduces two phase-dimmable, offline LED lighting drivers

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TI introduces two phase-dimmable, offline LED lighting drivers
At the Strategies in Light Europe conference, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced two highly integrated, phase-dimmable AC/DC LED lighting drivers, LM3448 and TPS92070,
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Date:
10/05/2011
DC/DC Controller Makes Positive or Negative Regulated Voltages

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Boost, SEPIC & Inverting Controller

DC/DC Controller Makes Positive or Negative Regulated Voltages
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3759, a wide input range DC/DC controller for boost, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications, capable of generating either positive or negative
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Date:
10/05/2011
Toshiba Electronics rolls out single- and dual-channel high-speed, extended temperature photocouplers

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Toshiba Electronics rolls out single- and dual-channel high-speed, extended temperature photocouplers
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new miniature photocouplers that provide isolation in accordance with key safety standards while operating at typical speeds up to 20Mbps at temperatures
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Date:
10/05/2011
PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Primary integrated
PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Primary integrated
Premo introduces a new series of Hall Effect sensors called the SY series. The new product has been designed for a double supply voltage of 12 to 18Vdc. SY family is a closed loop technology component
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Date:
10/05/2011
Maxim Reference Platform Accelerates the Design of Next-Generation Smart Meters

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Maxim Reference Platform Accelerates the Design of Next-Generation Smart Meters
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the Newport smart meter reference platform. Integrating the latest in metrology, security, and powerline communications (G3-PLC) technology, this
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Date:
10/04/2011
Ericsson Extends Vertical-Mount Voltage Regulator Series for Space-Critical Applications

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Ericsson Extends Vertical-Mount Voltage Regulator Series for Space-Critical Applications
Ericsson has introduced two new vertical-mounting members in its family of 3E digital point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators aimed at space-critical applications. The new 12A BMR462-SIP (BMR4622002)
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Date:
10/04/2011
Diodes' LED driver reduces EMI in low cost lamps

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Diodes' LED driver reduces EMI in low cost lamps
Switching at a frequency of up to 1MHz and ensuring closely controlled rise and fall times, the AL8807 buck LED driver from Diodes Incorporated has been purpose designed to reduce EMI issues in the
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Date:
10/04/2011
ZMDI launches easy-to-use Single-Phase Digital Point-Of-Load (POL) Chipset for rapid development of Smart Power Management Solutions

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ZMDI launches easy-to-use Single-Phase Digital Point-Of-Load (POL) Chipset for rapid development of Smart Power Management Solutions
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, information technology, industrial, and medical applications enters the smart power management
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Date:
09/29/2011
Microchip launches 8-bit microcontrollers with integrated configurable logic in 6- to 20-pin packages

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Microchip launches 8-bit microcontrollers with integrated configurable logic in 6- to 20-pin packages
Microchip announces new 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) in 6- to 20-pin packages that feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration. The PIC10F(LF)32x and PIC1xF(LF)150x
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Date:
09/29/2011
Intersil's Latest Digital Power Module Delivers 17 Amps

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Intersil's Latest Digital Power Module Delivers 17 Amps
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the ZL9117M, the latest member of Intersil's expanding power module family. The ZL9117M is a fully-encapsulated digital power module
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Date:
09/29/2011
Blade-contact battery plug/socket systems from SUYIN: Small pitch, robust design, highly flexible applications

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Blade-contact battery plug/socket systems from SUYIN: Small pitch, robust design, highly flexible applications
Due to their particular ruggedness and their high mating reliability, plug-and-socket systems have become indispensable for the rechargeable batteries used in many portable and industrial applications
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Date:
09/29/2011
austriamicrosystems Announces Two step-down DC-DC Switching Charger ICs for Single Cell Li-Ion Batteries in Mobile Devices

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austriamicrosystems Announces Two step-down DC-DC Switching Charger ICs for Single Cell Li-Ion Batteries in Mobile Devices
austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11
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Date:
09/28/2011
ON Semiconductor Expands Portfolio of Constant Current Regulators for 1.0 watt LED Lighting Applications

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ON Semiconductor Expands Portfolio of Constant Current Regulators for 1.0 watt LED Lighting Applications
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has expanded its portfolio of Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) to include
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Date:
09/28/2011
VACUUMSCHMELZE announces a new EMC Sample Kit of nanocrystalline Common Mode Chokes

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VACUUMSCHMELZE announces a new EMC Sample Kit of nanocrystalline Common Mode Chokes
The new edition of the proven CMC Sample Kit from VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) is available again. The kit contains a selection of nanocrystalline common mode chokes from the new range, in
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Date:
09/28/2011
Sixteenth-brick low cost 30W DC/DC converter targets embedded datacom applications

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Sixteenth-brick low cost 30W DC/DC converter targets embedded datacom applications
Murata Power Solutions today announced the availability of the ULS series of open frame, PCB board mount 30 Watt isolated DC/DC converters. With a 2:1 input voltage range of 36 - 75 VDC (48 VDC nominal),
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Date:
09/28/2011
ON Semiconductor Introduces Industrys Lowest Capacitance Transient Voltage Suppressors
ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Capacitance Transient Voltage Suppressors
ON Semiconductor, (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced its latest transient voltage suppression devices for high-speed
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Date:
09/27/2011
XP Power launch low cost
XP Power launch low cost "green" external power supplies aimed at high volume applications
XP Power announced today the launch of the VEH series of low cost "green" single output external AC-DC power supplies. Extending XP Power's V-Brand product range aimed at high volume cost sensitive
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Date:
09/26/2011
TTI, Inc. adds new terminal blocks from FCI
TTI, Inc. adds new terminal blocks from FCI
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has expands its
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Date:
09/26/2011
Stackpole's RVC Series Ideal For Low Cost, High Voltage Applications
Stackpole's RVC Series Ideal For Low Cost, High Voltage Applications
The RVC Series medium voltage chip resistors from Stackpole offer excellent voltage handling at low cost. Many other high-voltage resistors have higher costs due to unusual manufacturing processes
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Date:
09/26/2011
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) has introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V
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Date:
09/26/2011
IR Introduces Efficient, Reliable Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs for Induction Heating Applications

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IR Introduces Efficient, Reliable Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs for Induction Heating Applications
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a pair of efficient, reliable ultra-fast Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
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Date:
09/26/2011
High speed measurement option for precision power analyser

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High speed measurement option for precision power analyser
The new /HS option provides fast, accurate measurements of power parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, speed and mechanical power with millisecond response. This allows it to capture
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Date:
09/26/2011
New Ericsson Power Converters Enable Fast Time-To-Market

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New Ericsson Power Converters Enable Fast Time-To-Market
Ericsson has introduced two new sixteenth-brick format DC-DC converters that provide designers with quick and reliable board-mounted power solutions, addressing increasing demands for shorter time-to-market.
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Date:
09/24/2011
Energy Micro launches feature rich development kit for Giant Gecko Cortex-M3 microcontrollers
Energy Micro launches feature rich development kit for Giant Gecko Cortex-M3 microcontrollers
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has announced the availability of a development kit supporting their ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3-based EFM32 Giant Gecko microcontrollers.
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Date:
09/24/2011
TI introduces 30-A, 15-V synchronous buck converter with 90-percent efficiency

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TI introduces 30-A, 15-V synchronous buck converter with 90-percent efficiency
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a synchronous 30-A step-down regulator with integrated MOSFETs that achieves 90-percent power efficiency and fast transient response
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Date:
09/22/2011
AVX Broadband Inductor Series Delivers Repeatable & Reliable Performance Beyond 40GHz

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AVX Broadband Inductor Series Delivers Repeatable & Reliable Performance Beyond 40GHz
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a broadband inductor that offers low insertion loss up through 40GHz. Featuring a pyramid shape
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Date:
09/22/2011
16-Channel 50mA Buck LED Driver with Dot Correction & Gray Scale Dimming

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16-Channel, 50mA LED Driver

16-Channel 50mA Buck LED Driver with Dot Correction & Gray Scale Dimming
Linear Technology announces the LT3745, a 16-channel LED driver integrated with a 55V step-down controller. The LED driver powers up to 75mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to
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Date:
09/22/2011
MWS65 2 x 4 inch AC-DC power supply from TDK-Lambda

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MWS65 2 x 4 inch AC-DC power supply from TDK-Lambda
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the 65 watt MWS65 series of open-frame, medical AC-DC power supplies. With 4kVac reinforced input to output isolation and output to
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Date:
09/22/2011
New 1200V/5A SiC diodes from SemiSouth offered in true surface mount DPAK packaging

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New 1200V/5A SiC diodes from SemiSouth offered in true surface mount DPAK packaging
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
09/22/2011
Infineons New High-Power LED Driver ICs Provide Flexibility and Performance for Broad Range of Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting Designs

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Infineon's New High-Power LED Driver ICs Provide Flexibility and Performance for Broad Range of Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting Designs
Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) extended the family of switch-mode LED drivers for high power LEDs for general lighting applications. Combining thermal protection feature that contributes
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Date:
09/22/2011
Bergquist extends phase-change thermal materials range with high temperature, high conductivity variant

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Bergquist extends phase-change thermal materials range with high temperature, high conductivity variant
The Bergquist Company has extended its range of phase-change thermal management materials by introducing Hi-Flow® 650P, specified for continuous use up to 150°C and featuring high thermal conductivity,
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Date:
09/22/2011
Intersil Expands DC/DC Controller Portfolio with Complete Solutions for Embedded and Low Power CPU/GPU Cores

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Intersil Expands DC/DC Controller Portfolio with Complete Solutions for Embedded and Low Power CPU/GPU Cores
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its portfolio of industry leading multi-phase DC/DC controllers by introducing the ISL95835 and ISL95837. Both controllers provide
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Date:
09/22/2011
Energy Metering IC Provides High Accuracy Harmonic Analysis For Advanced Power Quality Monitoring

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Energy Metering IC Provides High Accuracy Harmonic Analysis For Advanced Power Quality Monitoring
- Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI) a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced an energy metering IC (integrated circuit) that offers real-time
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Date:
09/21/2011
PoE+ PSE Single Port Magnetic Jack from Molex
PoE+ PSE Single Port Magnetic Jack from Molex
Molex Incorporated has developed the first single port PoE+ Power Source Equipment (PSE), single port magnetic jack in accordance to the IEEE802.3at standard. Based on the RJ45 jack and backwards
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Date:
09/21/2011
TDK-EPC Corporation's Film capacitors: High dielectric strength for wind power plants
TDK-EPC Corporation's Film capacitors: High dielectric strength for wind power plants
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents new EPCOS power capacitors with higher rated voltages from 550 VRMS AC up to 1000 VRMS AC. The MKP AC HP B25360* series covers a capacitance range
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Date:
09/21/2011
IRs New Family of Digital Power Controllers Delivers Highest Efficiency Solution for Next-Generation Server, Desktop and Computing Applications

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IR's New Family of Digital Power Controllers Delivers Highest Efficiency Solution for Next-Generation Server, Desktop and Computing Applications
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new digital power platform that dramatically improves energy efficiency in a wide variety
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Date:
09/21/2011
Lantiq Chips Help Deutsche Telekom Deliver All-in-One Broadband Gateway, Bringing Ultimate Wired/Wireless Connectivity to the Connected Home

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Lantiq Chips Help Deutsche Telekom Deliver All-in-One' Broadband Gateway, Bringing Ultimate Wired/Wireless Connectivity to the Connected Home
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, has announced that Deutsche Telekom's flagship communications hub for in-home broadband services is powered by Lantiq
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Date:
09/21/2011
Microsemi Delivers New Voltage Suppression Solutions for Magnetic Environments
Microsemi Delivers New Voltage Suppression Solutions for Magnetic Environments
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced two new non-magnetic, 500-watt transient
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Date:
09/17/2011
TIs integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-driver reduces board space up to 60 percent while driving up to 60-A FETs

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TI's integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-driver reduces board space up to 60 percent while driving up to 60-A FETs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced the first in a new line of integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-drivers. The DRV8301 is the most highly integrated pre-driver
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Date:
09/16/2011
Atmel Launches Home Appliance-Certified QTouch Capacitive Touch Controllers
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new family of QTouch® capacitive touch controllers is International Electrotechnical Commission
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Date:
09/16/2011
No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55C to 150C Junction Temperature Range

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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces the new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction
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Date:
09/16/2011
AVX increases space-level MIL-PRF-123 ceramic capacitor product offering

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AVX increases space-level MIL-PRF-123 ceramic capacitor product offering
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its space-level M123 Series ceramic capacitor to provide 1uF values in molded radial and DIPGuard?
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Date:
09/16/2011
XP Power delivers 60 Watts from ultra compact 2

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XP Power delivers 60 Watts from ultra compact 2" x 3" format
XP Power today announced an addition to its ECS family of ultra compact single output industrial and medical AC-DC power supplies. Believed to be the smallest 60 W unit currently available on the
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Date:
09/16/2011
Dialog Semiconductor Launches SmartPulse Worlds First DECT ULE Wireless Sensor Network Devices

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Dialog Semiconductor Launches SmartPulse™ World's First DECT ULE Wireless Sensor Network Devices
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced SmartPulse™, the world's first family of
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Date:
09/15/2011
Comchip Develops Low-Profile, 3.3V Multi-Line ESD Protection Diode Array for Portable Device Applications

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Comchip Develops Low-Profile, 3.3V Multi-Line ESD Protection Diode Array for Portable Device Applications
Comchip Technology Corporation, the leader in design and manufacture of flat chip SMD diodes, has developed a 3.3V unidirectional 4-line electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode array that meets
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Date:
09/14/2011
RFMD's RFG1Mxxxxx High-Power GaN Broadband Power Transistors

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RFMD's RFG1Mxxxxx High-Power GaN Broadband Power Transistors
RFMD's high-power GaN broadband power transistors (BPTs) are optimized for commercial infrastructure, military communications, and general purpose amplifier applications in the 700MHz to 2.2GHz frequency
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Date:
09/14/2011
Intersil Expands Family of High-Speed ADCs with Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratios and Very Low Power Consumption

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Intersil Expands Family of High-Speed ADCs with Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratios and Very Low Power Consumption
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with a new series of devices that provide industry leading signal-to-noise
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Date:
09/13/2011
TDK-Lambda adds 24V input DC-DC module to its CN-A family

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TDK-Lambda adds 24V input DC-DC module to its CN-A family
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has added a 24Vdc input series to its CN-A family of railway DC-DC power modules. A robust, quarter-brick 100W power module, the CN100A24 is
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Date:
09/13/2011
DC/DC converters from Diodes Inc. deliver highly integrated solution for consumer applications

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DC/DC converters from Diodes Inc. deliver highly integrated solution for consumer applications
Diodes Inc. has introduced a pair of highly integrated synchronous DC/DC buck converters. The AP6502 and AP6503 are designed for use in consumer electronics systems such as digital TV, LCD monitors
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Date:
09/13/2011
Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax

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Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, announces the availability of its PX range of competitively priced, high reliability MIL standard DC:DC converters
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Date:
09/13/2011
TIs low-power op amps provide best combination of power and performance for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications

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TI's low-power op amps provide best combination of power and performance for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today expanded its 1.8-V, rail-to-rail input and output, general purpose operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with the first in a new line of op
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Date:
09/13/2011
Osram's Important step toward OLED mass application

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The Orbeos Dance module can simply be connected by means of plug & play. It invites one to experiment with the OLED-technology.

Osram's Important step toward OLED mass application
Everything gives off light - windows, walls or furniture. Thanks to organic light emitting diodes (OLED), what is presently only a vision of architects and designers can soon become reality. In order
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Date:
09/13/2011
Power Integrations LinkSwitch-PH Delivers Flicker-Free TRIAC Dimming for LED Downlights

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Power Integrations' LinkSwitch™-PH Delivers Flicker-Free TRIAC Dimming for LED Downlights
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for LED lighting, today introduced a new reference design (DER-281) detailing an 85%-efficient, 15 W PAR38 downlight
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Date:
09/12/2011
Atmel Launches Industry's First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint

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Atmel Launches Industry's First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of two stand-alone LIN (local interconnect network) transceiver ICs in DFN packages.
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Date:
09/10/2011
FCI's New Mezzanine Technology Delivers Performance and Profit

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FCI's New Mezzanine Technology Delivers Performance and Profit
FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces the release of the FCI MezzoStak(TM) 0.5mm-pitch mezzanine connector, a hermaphroditic "mates-to-self" design that uses
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Date:
09/10/2011
TI introduces the industrys smallest single-wire I/O expander

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TI introduces the industry's smallest single-wire I/O expander
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's smallest single-wire I/O expander with self-timed, single-wire (STSW) technology from Texas Instruments. The TCA5405
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Date:
09/10/2011
Linear's Op Amp Drives SAR ADCs to True Zero on a Single 5V Supply

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Integrated Low Noise Charge Pump Maximizes 16- & 18-Bit SAR ADC Dynamic Range

Linear's Op Amp Drives SAR ADCs to True Zero on a Single 5V Supply
Linear Technology introduces the LTC6360, a very low noise, high speed amplifier that can drive to 0V while maintaining high linearity on a single +5V supply. The LTC6360's integrated ultralow noise
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Date:
09/09/2011
StacoVAR mini Automatically Regulates Power Factor in Small Footprint

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StacoVAR® mini - Automatically Regulates Power Factor in Small Footprint
Staco Energy Products introduces the StacoVAR® mini - an automatic power factor correction bank which maintains the desired power factor level by using the microprocessor based controller to adjust
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Date:
09/08/2011
Semtech Brings Phase-Shifted LED Backlight Drive to the Panel for the First Time for Ultrabook and Ultra-Thin Notebooks

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Semtech Brings Phase-Shifted LED Backlight Drive to the Panel for the First Time for Ultrabook™ and Ultra-Thin Notebooks
Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the first device in its innovative platform of phase-shifted boost LED drivers. The new SC5010
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Date:
09/08/2011
Advanced Digital Logic Releases First Ever Sandy Bridge in PC/104 Form Factor ADLQM67PC - i7, 2.2 GHz PCIe/104 SBC

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Advanced Digital Logic Releases First Ever Sandy Bridge in PC/104 Form Factor ADLQM67PC - i7, 2.2 GHz PCIe/104 SBC
Advanced Digital Logic Inc. (ADL), a provider of highly reliable, embedded single-board computers (SBC), systems and peripherals for use under harsh environmental conditions, today has announced the
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Date:
09/08/2011
Renesas Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers - First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family

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Renesas Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers - First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of 32 new RL78/F12 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). These contribute to reduced system
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Date:
09/08/2011
Intersil Introduces World's First High Speed, Dual Channel 6A MOSFET Driver

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Intersil Introduces World's First High Speed, Dual Channel 6A MOSFET Driver
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the ISL89367, the industry's first dual channel 6A MOSFET driver capable of driving two outputs each with 6A of peak drive current.
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Date:
09/08/2011
IRs 40 V to 200 V Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Deliver Benchmark On-State Resistance Performance

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IR's 40 V to 200 V Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Deliver Benchmark On-State Resistance Performance
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of automotive-qualified MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on))
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Date:
09/08/2011
STMicroelectronics Enables New Consumer Conveniences with Combination of Innovative Wireless Memory and NFC Technology

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STMicroelectronics Enables New Consumer Conveniences with Combination of Innovative Wireless Memory and NFC Technology
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leading supplier of EEPROM memories, announced the strengthening
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Date:
09/07/2011
TI introduces Qi-compliant, single-chip wireless power transmitter IC to lower implementation cost

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TI introduces Qi-compliant, single-chip wireless power transmitter IC to lower implementation cost
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next-generation bqTESLA™ wireless power transmitter integrated circuit (IC). The bq500210 lowers the transmitter bill of materials
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Date:
09/06/2011
4 WATT WORLD READY SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES,

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4 WATT "WORLD READY" SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES,
Targeting the many electronic applications requiring 4 watts or less, the new Bias Power BPW 4 Series micro-size switching power supplies can solve many problems for design engineers. The BPW 4 is
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Date:
09/06/2011
Cambridge Industries Group Chooses Lantiq GPON Chips for Optical Network Terminals

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Cambridge Industries Group Chooses Lantiq GPON Chips for Optical Network Terminals
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced that Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) selected Lantiq's FALC™ON optical network termination System-on-Chip
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Date:
09/06/2011
New Infineon Automotive Power Management 40V P-Channel OptiMOS P2 Chips Improve Energy Efficiency and Save Costs with EPS, Motor Control and Electric Pumps

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The OptiMOS(tm) P2 family offers the lowest RDS(on) P-channel 40V MOSFET in the automotive industry and provides currents from 50A to 180A. They are ideal for reverse battery protection and motor control applications in cars such as EPS (Electric Power Steering) motor controls, electric parking brake, windshield wipers, HVAC fan controls, and electric pumps i.e. for water, oil and fuel.

New Infineon Automotive Power Management 40V P-Channel OptiMOS™ P2 Chips Improve Energy Efficiency and Save Costs with EPS, Motor Control and Electric Pumps
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced its latest family of single P-channel 40V automotive power MOSFETs produced using advanced trench technology. The new 40V OptiMOS™
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Date:
09/05/2011
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN FET Family with Second Generation 100 Volt, 30 milliohm Power Transistor

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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN® FET Family with Second Generation 100 Volt, 30 milliohm Power Transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2007 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation enhanced performance eGaN FET family. The EPC2007
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Date:
09/05/2011
Diodes Incorporated Introduces Enhanced USB Protection for PCs, Gadgets and Consumer Equipment

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Enhanced USB Protection for PCs, Gadgets and Consumer Equipment
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new device that delivers enhanced robustness and advanced protection for the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface in a multitude of applications, where heavy capacitive
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Date:
09/04/2011
Octal Voltage, Current & Temperature Monitor Provides Accurate Internal & Remote Measurements

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I2C Temperature, Current & Voltage Monitor

Octal Voltage, Current & Temperature Monitor Provides Accurate Internal & Remote Measurements
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2991, an 8-channel I2C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3V and 5V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that
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Date:
09/02/2011
Microchip Introduces 150 mA, 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB

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Microchip Introduces 150 mA, 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP1754/MCP1754S low dropout regulators (LDOs). The devices feature a high PSRR
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Date:
09/01/2011
SILICON LABS' BROADCAST AUDIO ICS STREAMLINE DESIGN OF WHEEL-TUNED, DIGITAL-DISPLAY RADIOS

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SILICON LABS' BROADCAST AUDIO ICS STREAMLINE DESIGN OF WHEEL-TUNED, DIGITAL-DISPLAY RADIOS
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a multi-band radio receiver IC solution that will modernize wheel-tuned
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Date:
09/01/2011
Microsemi Announces Availability of Cost-optimised SmartFusion cSoC Device
Microsemi Announces Availability of Cost-optimised SmartFusion cSoC Device
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its cost-optimised
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Date:
09/01/2011
Overview of all varistors from TDK-EPC Corporation
Overview of all varistors from TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the comprehensive EPCOS Data Book for SIOV Metal Oxide Varistors (2011 edition) with many product innovations. Detailed and clearly presented
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Date:
09/01/2011
IRs Reliable, Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs Significantly Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses to Deliver Higher Overall System Efficiency

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IR's Reliable, Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs Significantly Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses to Deliver Higher Overall System Efficiency
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors
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Date:
09/01/2011
New Foster Auto-Transformers Allow North American Appliances to be used Worldwide
New Foster Auto-Transformers Allow North American Appliances to be used Worldwide
Foster Transformer introduces a new line of Auto-Transformers or autoformers that use a single non-isolated winding to step up or step down the available line voltage to match the requirements of
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Date:
09/01/2011
New Ericsson High Power Density Converter for Data-Network Equipment

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New Ericsson High Power Density Converter for Data-Network Equipment
Ericsson has introduced a new ultra-high-power-density DC-DC converter that can make a significant contribution to energy saving in data centers. The exceptional ability of this new small-footprint
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Date:
09/01/2011
Diodes Inc. introduces industry's smallest full-feature single-chip solution for smart fan motor driver applications

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Diodes Inc. introduces industry's smallest full-feature single-chip solution for smart fan motor driver applications
Diodes Inc. has introduced the industry's smallest fully featured single-chip fan driver with high-output drive capability to provide a cost-effective solution for fan and motor drive applications. Designed
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Date:
08/31/2011
IDT Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio of Low-Jitter VCSO Solutions for High-Performance Optical Networking and Telecom Applications

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IDT Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio of Low-Jitter VCSO Solutions for High-Performance Optical Networking and Telecom Applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the addition of a low-jitter Voltage
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Date:
08/30/2011
RFHA1020 280W GaN Wideband Pulsed Power Amplifier
RFHA1020 280W GaN Wideband Pulsed Power Amplifier
RFMD's new RFHA1020 is a 50V 280W high power discrete amplifier designed for L-Band pulsed radar, air traffic control and surveillance, and general purpose broadband amplifier applications. The RFHA1020
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Date:
08/30/2011
CUI Releases 350 W Half Brick Dc-Dc Converter
CUI Releases 350 W Half Brick Dc-Dc Converter
CUI Inc's power line announced the release of a new 350 W dc-dc converter. The VHB350 series is a board mounted solution that comes in an industry standard half brick package. It is designed to
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Date:
08/30/2011
HPC12 High Power SMD Resistor Handles Up To 12 Watts of Power
HPC12 High Power SMD Resistor Handles Up To 12 Watts of Power
The HPC12 from Stackpole is a high power handling SMD resistive device. It is rated for 5 watts of power in free air, but can handle 12 watts continuously with 400 LFM air movement on standard recommended
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Date:
08/30/2011
Intersil's Three-Channel Wide Vin Step-Down Controllers Provide Industry's Most Efficient, Compact Power Solutions

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Intersil's Three-Channel Wide Vin Step-Down Controllers Provide Industry's Most Efficient, Compact Power Solutions
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced two, three-channel synchronous step-down controllers that deliver the industry's most efficient, compact and flexible solutions
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Date:
08/30/2011
Micro-AB USB receptacle from SUYIN for sturdy under-board mounting
Micro-AB USB receptacle from SUYIN for sturdy under-board mounting
The new 5-position Micro USB receptacle from SUYIN's 020039MB005S507ZL model series features a reverse-bottom, type AB design, and is thus suited for mounting on the underside of printed circuit boards.
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Date:
08/29/2011
New Rugged Connector from Amphenol Features High Amperage; Low Mating Force
New Rugged Connector from Amphenol Features High Amperage; Low Mating Force
Amphenol Industrial, a global leader in interconnect systems, has introduced a new high amperage, single pole, plastic circular power connector for benign environment power applications. The Amphe-PPC
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Date:
08/29/2011
Programmable Low-Power GPIO/Keypad Controllers

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Programmable Low-Power GPIO/Keypad Controllers
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced today the ADP5585 and ADP5589 GPIO (general-purpose input/output) port
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Date:
08/29/2011
TI introduces industrys most accurate current shunt monitor

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TI introduces industry's most accurate current shunt monitor
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's most accurate current shunt monitor. With a maximum offset voltage of 10-microvolts (uV) and a maximum gain error of
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Date:
08/29/2011
Isolated Power, 36V, H-Bridge Transformer Driver Enables Simple and Flexible Isolated DC-DC Designs

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Isolated Power, 36V, H-Bridge Transformer Driver Enables Simple and Flexible Isolated DC-DC Designs
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated
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Date:
08/29/2011
TDK-EPC Inductors: Multilayer ceramic coils with the highest inductance

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TDK-EPC Inductors: Multilayer ceramic coils with the highest inductance
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the TDK MLG0603S series of multilayer ceramic coils with the world's highest inductance values*. These 0603 inductors feature an inductance of
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Date:
08/29/2011
Cost-Effective Tactile Switch from C&K Components Combines Rugged Sealing and Long Operating Life with Low-Profile Design
Cost-Effective Tactile Switch from C&K Components Combines Rugged Sealing and Long Operating Life with Low-Profile Design
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has designed a new cost-effective, low-profile tactile
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Date:
08/27/2011
Emerson Network Power adds 25 Watt Series to its Growing Portfolio of High Efficiency Power Supplies for LED Lighting
Emerson Network Power adds 25 Watt Series to its Growing Portfolio of High Efficiency Power Supplies for LED Lighting
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today announced a new series of high efficiency power supplies for LED lighting,
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Date:
08/27/2011
Microchip Expands Ultra-High-Performance, Auto-Zero Operational Amplifier Portfolio With New Low-Noise Devices
Microchip Expands Ultra-High-Performance, Auto-Zero Operational Amplifier Portfolio With New Low-Noise Devices
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP6V2X family of operational amplifiers (op amps). The new devices feature a self-correcting
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Date:
08/27/2011
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN FET Family with Second Generation 40 Volt, 16 milliohm Power Transistor

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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN® FET Family with Second Generation 40 Volt, 16 milliohm Power Transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2014 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation enhanced performance eGaN FET family. The EPC2014
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Date:
08/27/2011
Rochester Electronics Reinstates Manufacturing of AMCC's Standard Products

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Rochester Electronics Reinstates Manufacturing of AMCC's Standard Products
Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, is providing continuing manufacturing services for more than 50 products
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Date:
08/25/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces automotive grade non-synchronous boost controller with wide input range

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ON Semiconductor introduces automotive grade non-synchronous boost controller with wide input range
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today introduced a new adjustable output non-synchronous boost controller
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Date:
08/25/2011
ITT designs waterproof and corrosion resistant connectors for underwater applications
ITT designs waterproof and corrosion resistant connectors for underwater applications
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has developed a robust series of interconnect products specifically developed
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Date:
08/24/2011
ON Semiconductor enhances sharing of multimedia content with new high speed 3:1 USB Mobile High Definition Link switch
ON Semiconductor enhances sharing of multimedia content with new high speed 3:1 USB Mobile High Definition Link switch
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the NCN1188, the industry's first 3:1 high speed USB switch
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Date:
08/24/2011
Tecate's New SMD Hybrid Aluminum-Polymer Capacitors Feature Extremely Low ESR and Wide Temperature Range to +135 Degrees C
Tecate's New SMD Hybrid Aluminum-Polymer Capacitors Feature Extremely Low ESR and Wide Temperature Range to +135 Degrees C
Tecate Group, a leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, today announced the release of the MXCPB and MXCPT Series of aluminum-polymer hybrid construction capacitors. The new SMD
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Date:
08/24/2011
Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Performance Integrated Buck-Boost Regulator

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Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Performance Integrated Buck-Boost Regulator
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a compact, high-efficiency 1.2A buck-boost regulator that uses a proprietary H-Bridge Buck-Boost control architecture. The ISL9110's
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Date:
08/24/2011
42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Channel Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer

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42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Channel Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3641, a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with a power-on reset and watchdog timer. Its 4V to 42V input voltage range with 55V
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Date:
08/24/2011
FuturoLighting introduces smart LED luminaire based on Cree XLamp ML-E LED solution

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FuturoLighting introduces smart LED luminaire based on Cree XLamp® ML-E LED solution
FuturoLighting, a new company focused on LED lighting solutions, introduces Aurora a fully autonomous, motion detecting, lighting application which uses Cree's latest XLamp® ML-E LED. Due to its
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Date:
08/19/2011
Power analysis oscilloscope suits field-based applications

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Power analysis oscilloscope suits field-based applications
The Tektronix TPS2000 series of power analysis oscilloscopes, available from TTid, has been updated to improve the viewability of the screen in field-based applications. The new TPS2000B series
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Date:
08/19/2011
Microchip Introduces Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi Applications

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Microchip Introduces Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi® Applications
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 802.11a/n WLAN embedded applications.
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Date:
08/18/2011
RF Components: Thin-film capacitors in 0402 with a high Q factor
RF Components: Thin-film capacitors in 0402 with a high Q factor
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the new TDK TFSQ0402 series of thin-film capacitors in a 0402 (EIA 01005) package. Under the product name Z-match the new capacitors are designed
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Date:
08/18/2011
Luso expands power portfolio with Elec & Eltek European franchise for magnetic components

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Luso expands power portfolio with Elec & Eltek European franchise for magnetic components
Luso Electronics Distribution has won a European distribution franchise for Elec & Eltek, the manufacturer of magnetic components. The deal, the second since Luso Electronics Distribution was established
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Date:
08/18/2011
Analog Devices RMS-to-DC Converter Ensures Accuracy And Best-in-Class Dynamic Range

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Analog Devices' RMS-to-DC Converter Ensures Accuracy And Best-in-Class Dynamic Range
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) unveiled today an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a best-in-class 100 μV to 3 V of usable dynamic range and the ability to measure extremely low signal levels
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Date:
08/18/2011
Campbell Collins Introduce New Range of High Efficiency, Single & Multi-Output AC/DC Converters

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Campbell Collins Introduce New Range of High Efficiency, Single & Multi-Output AC/DC Converters
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of the GRN series of high efficiency, compact AC/DC Power
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Date:
08/18/2011
Texas Instruments introduces industrys first zero-drift, 36-V op amp

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Texas Instruments introduces industry's first zero-drift, 36-V op amp
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first zero-drift, 36-V operational amplifier (op amp). Compared to the competition, the dual-channel OPA2188 provides
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Date:
08/17/2011
VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Electronics Design Solution
VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Electronics Design Solution
Featuring up to 97.4 percent power efficiency and a highly efficient design using nearly 30 percent less material, the new VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers from Triad Magnetics provide an innovative
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Date:
08/17/2011
WAGO EPSITRON COMPACT Power Supplies
WAGO EPSITRON COMPACT Power Supplies
Five COMPACT units have joined WAGO Corporation's DIN-rail mount EPSITRON(r) Power Supply line. Ideal for restricted installation depths, EPSITRON(r) COMPACT complies with DIN 43880, specifying equipment
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Date:
08/17/2011
Vishay Siliconix 8 V P-Channel TrenchFET Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance Down to 34 m? at 4.5 V in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Footprint Area With Sub-0.8-mm Profile

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Vishay Siliconix 8 V P-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance Down to 34 m? at 4.5 V in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Footprint Area With Sub-0.8-mm Profile
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new 8 V p-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFET featuring the industry's lowest on-resistance for a p-channel device in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm footprint
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Date:
08/17/2011
National Semiconductors Single-Wire 16-bit DAC for 4-to-20 mA Loops Simplifies Smart Transmitter Design

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National Semiconductor's Single-Wire 16-bit DAC for 4-to-20 mA Loops Simplifies Smart Transmitter Design
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced a 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) featuring a single-wire interface and 4-to-20 mA current loop drive that simplifies the design of
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Date:
08/17/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces current mirror with switch controller and SENSEFET Power MOSFETs

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ON Semiconductor introduces current mirror with switch controller and SENSEFET® Power MOSFETs
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the CAT2300 current mirror with switch controller, that when
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Date:
08/17/2011
Microchip announces analogue resistive USB touch-screen controller

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Microchip announces analogue resistive USB touch-screen controller
Microchip announces the mTouch™ AR1100 Analogue Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller. The AR1100 controller is a high-performance, USB plug-and-play device that builds on the AR1000 analogue resistive
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Date:
08/16/2011
ERICSSON NEW DIGITAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR MINIMIZES SPACE AND ENERGY USAGE

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ERICSSON NEW DIGITAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR MINIMIZES SPACE AND ENERGY USAGE
Ericsson has introduced an additional member in its Power Modules family of 3E second-generation digital point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators with a new vertical-mount variant of the recently announced
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Date:
08/16/2011
CUI Introduces 10, 15, 20 W 4:1 Input Dc-Dc Converters

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CUI Introduces 10, 15, 20 W 4:1 Input Dc-Dc Converters
CUI Inc announced an addition to their V-Infinity product line with the release of a series of high efficiency 4:1 input dc-dc converters that provide output power ranging from 10~20 W. Packaged in
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Date:
08/15/2011
TINY 400mA SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTERS
TINY 400mA SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTERS
Available in a tiny 1.3mm x 1.3mm x 0.4mm USPN-6 package, the new XC9244/45 series is a group of step-down synchronous DC/DC converters with a built-in 0.65W P-channel driver transistor and 0.45W
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Date:
08/15/2011
Toshiba Electronics new low-voltage, high-current MOSFETs for high-speed switching applications available in new 3.3 x 3.3 mm TSON Advance package

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Toshiba Electronics new low-voltage, high-current MOSFETs for high-speed switching applications available in new 3.3 x 3.3 mm TSON Advance package
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has extended its family of 30V power MOSFETs with new devices that combine high-speed switching, high current ratings and compact package size. The latest devices
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Date:
08/14/2011
DVGAs from National Semiconductor Enable Higher-Performance Basestation Radio Architectures

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DVGAs from National Semiconductor Enable Higher-Performance Basestation Radio Architectures
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) today introduced a pair of quad- and dual-channel, digital variable gain amplifiers (DVGA) that enable higher-performance wideband radio systems. The LMH6522
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Date:
08/14/2011
Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Using Nonlinear Control & Differential Output Sensing for Tight Output Voltage Regulation

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Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Using Nonlinear Control & Differential Output Sensing for Tight Output Voltage Regulation
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3867, a fixed frequency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with nonlinear control, differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.
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Date:
08/14/2011
Intersil's 5V Zero Drift Rail-to-Rail Precision Op Amp Features Low Power Consumption with Half the Noise

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Intersil's 5V Zero Drift Rail-to-Rail Precision Op Amp Features Low Power Consumption with Half the Noise
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has extended its family of precision op amps, introducing a new 5V, ultra-low noise, chopper-stabilized zero drift rail-to-rail amplifier featuring
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Date:
08/13/2011
Maxim's New Obsolescence Mitigation Program Ensures a Future Supply of Discontinued Mil/Aero Parts
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) is introducing a new Obsolescence Mitigation (OM) Program to minimize the impact of integrated circuit (IC) device obsolescence on long-term military/aerospace
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Date:
08/10/2011
Next-Generation Si24xx Data ISOmodem Family Offers Sophisticated Voice Features for Security Systems, Home Automation and Point-of-Sale Terminals

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Next-Generation Si24xx Data ISOmodem® Family Offers Sophisticated Voice Features for Security Systems, Home Automation and Point-of-Sale Terminals
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the next generation of its widely used Si24xx ISOmodem family, offering
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Date:
08/10/2011
High Efficiency Dual 3A Synchronous Buck Regulator for DDR Power & Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

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Dual 3A DDR Switching Regulator for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 & Future Standards

High Efficiency Dual 3A Synchronous Buck Regulator for DDR Power & Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 Standards
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3618, a high-efficiency dual monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating the supply voltage and the bus termination
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Date:
08/10/2011
Dual-port RJ45 jack for Cat-5 Gigabit Ethernet applications using wave or reflow soldering: Space-saving and fully shielded design

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Dual-port RJ45 jack for Cat-5 Gigabit Ethernet applications using wave or reflow soldering: Space-saving and fully shielded design
SUYIN has developed a highly compact dual-port RJ45 jack, specially designed to provide trouble-free and particularly space-saving coupling of high-speed Gigabit Ethernet patch cables on network cards
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Date:
08/10/2011
Ultravolt Unleashes Higher Power Per Channel On Its Rack Mount High Voltage Power System
Ultravolt® Unleashes Higher Power Per Channel On Its Rack Mount High Voltage Power System
UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, announced today that the HV Rack® Series of high voltage rack mount power systems now has
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Date:
08/10/2011
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Hermetically Sealed, Critically Damped Endevco Piezoresistive Accelerometer with 500 mV Output
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Hermetically Sealed, Critically Damped Endevco® Piezoresistive Accelerometer with 500 mV Output
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco® model 2262A, a highly rugged, hermetically sealed, critically damped piezoresistive
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Date:
08/10/2011
Linear's Isolated Forward Converter Chipset Simplifies Design - Enhances System Reliability

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Linear's New Isolated Synchronous Forward Converter

Linear's Isolated Forward Converter Chipset Simplifies Design - Enhances System Reliability
Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LTC3765 and LTC3766 synchronous forward converter chipset with active clamp reset and Direct Flux LimitTM that prevents power transformer saturation
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Date:
08/10/2011
1A, Low Noise Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Offers Extended Battery Run Time for Li-Ion & Alkaline-Powered Devices

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1A Buck-Boost Offers 25% Longer Battery Run Time

1A, Low Noise Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Offers Extended Battery Run Time for Li-Ion & Alkaline-Powered Devices
Linear Technology announces the LTC3536, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1A of output current from a Li-Ion/Polymer source or 300mA from dual cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH sources.
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Date:
08/09/2011
ON Semiconductor unveils Class D audio amplifier for flat panel TVs with digital power limit and selectable gain
ON Semiconductor unveils Class D audio amplifier for flat panel TVs with digital power limit and selectable gain
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance, silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has introduced the NCS8353 stereo audio amplifier, a Class D device with
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Date:
08/08/2011
High Power Density DC/DC Converter Modules From Powersolve Provide Over 200W
High Power Density DC/DC Converter Modules From Powersolve Provide Over 200W
Powersolve announces the TEP 200WI Series of high performance, high power DC/DC converter modules that provide up to 216W output power from a sealed, shielded metal case measuring just 2.4 x 1.9 x
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Date:
08/07/2011
Adjustable Shunt Regulator Operates Over a -55C to 150C Junction Temperature Range

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Adjustable Shunt Regulator Operates Over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature
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Date:
08/06/2011
Cree Prototype Exceeds DOE's 21st Century Lamp L Prize(SM) Requirements

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Cree Prototype Exceeds DOE's 21st Century Lamp L Prize(SM) Requirements
Demonstrating the future of lighting, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) today unveiled a concept LED light bulb from its lighting research and development team. Redefining what is possible with high-performance
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Date:
08/04/2011
Toshiba announces high-speed bus switch for 5V interfaces
Toshiba announces high-speed bus switch for 5V interfaces
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its family of bus switches with a new device that addresses the data rate and power requirements of high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface.
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Date:
08/04/2011
High-performance DC/DC converter with integrated FETs provides 90-percent power efficiency, transient protection in smallest solution
High-performance DC/DC converter with integrated FETs provides 90-percent power efficiency, transient protection in smallest solution
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a synchronous 50-mA, 60-V SWIFT™ step-down regulator with high efficiency and low noise performance in a solution size of only 125
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Date:
08/04/2011
48-Channel PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution Dynamically Controls LEDs or Provides 48 DAC Outputs

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48-Channel PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution and 50MHz Serial Interface

48-Channel PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution Dynamically Controls LEDs or Provides 48 DAC Outputs
Linear Technology announces the LT8500, a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator with 48 independent channels. Each channel has an individually adjustable 12-bit (4,096 steps) PWM register and a 6-bit
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Date:
08/03/2011
WAGO DIN-Rail DC Current Sensors
WAGO DIN-Rail DC Current Sensors
WAGO Corporation's new Feedthrough Current Sensors continuously measure DC currents to optimize photovoltaic (PV) energy production. Via serial connection, the 789-620 (0-80A DC) and 789-621 (0-140A
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Date:
08/01/2011
National Semiconductor Expands Sensor AFE Family

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National Semiconductor Expands Sensor AFE Family
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced seven new 24-bit and 16-bit multi-channel, sensor analog front-ends (AFE) that offer system designers a greater range of choices from high-performance
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Date:
08/01/2011
Silicon Labs Introduces Industrys First Six-Channel 5 kV Digital Isolators

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Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's First Six-Channel 5 kV Digital Isolators
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a family of digital isolators that offers the highest channel count, performance
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Date:
07/31/2011
New Avago Technologies Transceiver Delivers Fast Ethernet Communication over Robust Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors

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New Avago Technologies Transceiver Delivers Fast Ethernet Communication over Robust Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a Fast Ethernet transceiver that provides
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Date:
07/31/2011
TI announces industrys smallest, fully integrated 16-bit ADC

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TI announces industry's smallest, fully integrated 16-bit ADC
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's smallest, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated programmable gain amplifier (PGA), reference,
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Date:
07/31/2011
Orion Fans Develops Higher Voltage DC Fan Series for Telecom Applications
Orion Fans Develops Higher Voltage DC Fan Series for Telecom Applications
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, trays and accessories, has developed a new line of DC fans that are ideal
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Date:
07/31/2011
SiC JFETs from SemiSouth target high-end audio

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SiC JFETs from SemiSouth target high-end audio
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
07/31/2011
New Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator from Diodes Inc. Reduces Component Count and Saves Space

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New Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator from Diodes Inc. Reduces Component Count and Saves Space
Diodes Inc. has introduced a single-channel low-dropout fast-transient linear regulator with fixed output voltage of 5V and +/-1% accuracy. The new low-dropout regulator integrates the voltage divider
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Date:
07/31/2011
Aim-TTi extends CPX400 PowerFlex regulated laboratory power supplies

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Aim-TTi extends CPX400 PowerFlex regulated laboratory power supplies
The CPX400S is a 420 W power-supply unit with extremely compact dimensions, being only 107 mm wide (quarter rack width). Maximum output voltage is 60 V and maximum current 20 A subject to the 420
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Date:
07/31/2011
Molex Integrated Interconnect Solutions Deliver Innovation, Quality and Reliability for Defence Contractors
Molex Integrated Interconnect Solutions Deliver Innovation, Quality and Reliability for Defence Contractors
Molex Incorporated serves defence contractors and military suppliers with a broad portfolio of proven high performance interconnect technologies including custom fibre optics, flex circuit assemblies,
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Date:
07/31/2011
New 30W adapter complies with worldwide efficiency regulations
New 30W adapter complies with worldwide efficiency regulations
Phihong USA, one of the most trusted names in power electronics, has announced the expansion of its Level V, 30W power adapter product offering with a wall plug with interchangeable AC clips. Designated
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Date:
07/31/2011
1U, 3x 5, 120W Multi-Output Switcher is Most Versatile in Industry

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1U, 3"x 5", 120W Multi-Output Switcher is Most Versatile in Industry
UNIPOWER announces the introduction of its EASYMOD® Series Model AM120. This multiple output switcher is characterized by its versatility and adaptability into practically any Medical, ITE or Industrial
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Date:
07/30/2011
Three phase EMC Filters for UPS up to 150A

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Three phase EMC Filters for UPS up to 150A
IT systems are increasing every day, electronic devices that support them are more complex but also more reliable and they are able of working with adversities as failures in the power grid, either
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Date:
07/30/2011
IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR331x Intelligent Power Switch Family Featuring Current Sensing for Automotive Applications

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IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR331x Intelligent Power Switch Family Featuring Current Sensing for Automotive Applications
International Rectifier, IR®(NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIR331x family of high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate current-sensing
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Date:
07/29/2011
IDT Introduces World's First Portable Audio Subsystem with Integrated Programmable Clock Generator for Tablet Computing

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IDT Introduces World's First Portable Audio Subsystem with Integrated Programmable Clock Generator for Tablet Computing
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first audio subsystem
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Date:
07/29/2011
TDK-EPC cooperates with STMicroelectronics: 50 new reference designs in just one year

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TDK-EPC cooperates with STMicroelectronics: 50 new reference designs in just one year
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has intensified its support of STMicroelectronics, one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, in the creation of tested energy-saving solutions
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Date:
07/29/2011
Toshiba makes optical isolation selection quick and easy with new guide

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Toshiba makes optical isolation selection quick and easy with new guide
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced the availability of a free guide for engineers looking to build galvanic isolation and noise protection into their designs using photocoupler-based technology.
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Date:
07/29/2011
Murata Power Solutions extends range of DOSA-compliant module non-isolated Okami family

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Murata Power Solutions extends range of DOSA-compliant module non-isolated Okami family
Murata Power Solutions today announced the introduction of the OKI-T/3-W32 series of surface mount point of load (PoL) DC/DC converters. Designed specifically to suit +12 or +24 VDC industrial applications
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Date:
07/28/2011
Synopsys LightTools Delivers Leading-Edge Illumination Analysis
Synopsys' LightTools Delivers Leading-Edge Illumination Analysis
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the availability of enhancements to its LightTools® illumination
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Date:
07/28/2011
TE Circuit Protection Publishes 2011 Product Catalog

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TE Circuit Protection Publishes 2011 Product Catalog
TE Circuit Protection announces the publication of its 2011 Product Catalog. The electronic version of the catalog is now posted on TE's circuitprotection.com website and the printed catalog is being
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Date:
07/28/2011
DDP Develops Low-Profile Linear LED Lighting System Optimized For Surface Grazing and Wall-Washing Applications

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DDP Develops Low-Profile Linear LED Lighting System Optimized For Surface Grazing and Wall-Washing Applications
DDP, a leader in engineered LED solutions, has developed a line voltage linear lighting fixture optimized for continuous surface grazing and wall-washing applications. Designated WashGrazeLV, the
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Date:
07/28/2011
Automotive grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC for brushless DC motor control

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Automotive grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC for brushless DC motor control
The new A4933 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an automotive-grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC for the control of brushless DC motors in applications such as electronic power steering systems,
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Date:
07/28/2011
150mA Supercapacitor Charger with PowerPath Control & Auto Cell Balancing in 9mm2

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Linear's 150mA Supercap Charger with PowerPath™ Control & Auto Cell Balancing

150mA Supercapacitor Charger with PowerPath Control & Auto Cell Balancing in 9mm2
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3226, an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath™ controller
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Date:
07/27/2011
Highest Power Density Planar Transformer from Payton

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Highest Power Density Planar Transformer from Payton
Payton has introduced the highest Power Density Planar Transformer available for use in SMPS. The power density is +2,500 Watts/In3 .The transformer is designed to accept a wide range of input from
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Date:
07/26/2011
BEI Kimco Magnetics' BLDC Motor Solves Challenging Application Requirements for 2.0 HP 200 Degree Celsius Capabilities

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BEI Kimco Magnetics' BLDC Motor Solves Challenging Application Requirements for 2.0 HP 200 Degree Celsius Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging Brushless DC Motor requirements utilized in a Down Hole Oil Exploration application.
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Date:
07/26/2011
Microchips first six-channel analogue front-end for three-phase energy metering offers industry-leading accuracy

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Microchip's first six-channel analogue front-end for three-phase energy metering offers industry-leading accuracy
Microchip announces its first high-accuracy, stand-alone six-channel analogue front-end (AFE) for three-phase energy metering. The MCP3903 AFE includes six 16-/24-bit Delta-Sigma analogue-to-digital
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Date:
07/26/2011
Texas Instruments adds 20-percent run-time to ultra-low power wireless applications with 3-MHz, 100-mA step-down DC/DC converter

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Texas Instruments adds 20-percent run-time to ultra-low power wireless applications with 3-MHz, 100-mA step-down DC/DC converter
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a 3-MHz, 100-mA synchronous step-down DC/DC converter, which integrates a bypass switch and a unique DCS-Control technology. The new
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Date:
07/26/2011
IDTs Patent Pending HyperGear Technology Reduces Motherboard Power Consumption and Boosts CPU Performance Simultaneously

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IDT's Patent Pending HyperGear™ Technology Reduces Motherboard Power Consumption and Boosts CPU Performance Simultaneously
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed a power savings
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Date:
07/26/2011
AVX Doubles Voltage Rating of Tantalum Polymer Capacitors, Develops First 125V Device

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AVX Doubles Voltage Rating of Tantalum Polymer Capacitors, Develops First 125V Device
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed the technology needed to manufacture a tantalum polymer capacitor with a voltage rating of 125V,
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Date:
07/24/2011
ON Semiconductor expands its automotive LDO voltage regulator portfolio with five new integrated devices

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ON Semiconductor expands its automotive LDO voltage regulator portfolio with five new integrated devices
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has announced the launch of five new very low and ultra low-dropout (LDO)
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Date:
07/24/2011
Wolfson delivers worlds-first Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)

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Wolfson delivers world's-first Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced the WM5100, the world's first Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC), integrating a high performance, low power, multi-channel Audio Hub, with full transmit
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Date:
07/24/2011
Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency
Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency
SMP's compact inductive components feature low losses and very low stray fields, and meet the demand for ever higher efficiency. The chokes' cores consist of powder composites with low magnetostriction,
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Date:
07/24/2011
Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Advanced SLIC Solution for Voice-Over-IP Gateways

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Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Advanced SLIC Solution for Voice-Over-IP Gateways
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the industry's most integrated, cost-effective and power-efficient subscriber
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Date:
07/23/2011
Power factor correction: Data loggers with long recording times from TDK-EPC Corporation

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Power factor correction: Data loggers with long recording times from TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS DataLOG SD data logger for the EPCOS PFC controllers BR6000-R12/S485 (from V5.0) and BR7000. This newly developed data recording
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Date:
07/23/2011
IR Announces Availability of a Microelectronic Relay Designers Manual to Simplify Selection and Circuit Design
IR Announces Availability of a Microelectronic Relay Designers Manual to Simplify Selection and Circuit Design
International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the availability of a CD-based Microelectronic Relay (MER) Designers Manual featuring a selection
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Date:
07/23/2011
Flexible SMD Offline Transformer from Wurth Electronics Midcom

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Flexible SMD Offline Transformer from Wurth Electronics Midcom
Wurth Electronics Midcom announces a new series of surface mount transformers, created specifically for LED lighting and offline power supply markets. This marks the series as one of the only SMD
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Date:
07/23/2011
TI introduces industrys most highly integrated piezo haptic driver

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TI introduces industry's most highly integrated piezo haptic driver
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the most highly integrated piezo haptic driver for mobile consumer and industrial designs. The DRV8662 features an integrated 105-V
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Date:
07/23/2011
ON Semiconductor expands technologies for military and aerospace markets with discrete semiconductors qualified to MIL-PRF-19500
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a series of small signal transistors that are fully qualified
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Date:
07/22/2011
Microchip simplifies global Smart Meter interoperability with DLMS User Association certified stack for PIC Microcontrollers
Microchip simplifies global Smart Meter interoperability with DLMS User Association certified stack for PIC® Microcontrollers
Microchip announces that it has partnered with Kalki Communication Technologies Ltd. (Kalkitech) to provide a Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol stack that is optimised for 16-bit
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Date:
07/22/2011
Toroidal surface mount power inductor aimed at compact consumer electronics devices

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Toroidal surface mount power inductor aimed at compact consumer electronics devices
Murata Power Solutions today announced the 8300 series of toroidal surface mount power inductors. These miniature low profile devices, measuring only 7.8 x 5.20 x 1.8mm, suit a broad range of handheld
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Date:
07/22/2011
Powerstax Unveil Growing Range of MIL and COTS Power Solutions at DESi 2011

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Powerstax Unveil Growing Range of MIL and COTS Power Solutions at DESi 2011
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, will be displaying their growing range of standard and custom COTs power solutions for MIL and non-tactical applications
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Date:
07/22/2011
Industrys First Precision Operational Amplifier With More Than 30 V Of Integrated Input Over-Voltage Protection Unveiled By Analog Devices

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Industry's First Precision Operational Amplifier With More Than 30 V Of Integrated Input Over-Voltage Protection Unveiled By Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADA4096-2 dual, precision-micropower operational amplifier (op amp) -- the industry's first precision op amp with more than 30 V of integrated input over-voltage
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Date:
07/22/2011
TI introduces industrys first single-chip battery management device for power tools and e-bike applications
TI introduces industry's first single-chip battery management device for power tools and e-bike applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced the industry's first fully integrated battery protection and cell-balancing solution for Li-Ion and lithium iron phosphate battery packs.
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Date:
07/20/2011
Mouser Shines Design Spotlight on OSRAM OSTAR Lighting Plus

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Mouser Shines Design Spotlight on OSRAM OSTAR Lighting Plus
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of OSRAM Opto
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Date:
07/20/2011
XP Power extends family of COTS DC-DC converters aimed at military vehicle and avionic applications

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XP Power extends family of COTS DC-DC converters aimed at military vehicle and avionic applications
XP Power introduced the MTC35 and MTC50 series of commercial off the shelf (COTS) 35 W and
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Date:
07/20/2011
ZMDI introduces 98% energy-efficient LED driver IC for Retrofit LED lamps and low manufacturing cost
ZMDI introduces 98% energy-efficient LED driver IC for Retrofit LED lamps and low manufacturing cost
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has announced availability of the ZLED7320, a new member of its
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Date:
07/19/2011
Low-Power Audio Codec Optimizes Audio Performance and Prevents Speaker Damage
Low-Power Audio Codec Optimizes Audio Performance and Prevents Speaker Damage
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX98089, a highly integrated stereo audio codec that improves audio performance and prevents speaker damage. An easy-to-use graphical user
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Date:
07/19/2011
ALPS Offers TDGS Series of Compact FM/AM Tuner Modules for Automotive Applications

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ALPS Offers TDGS Series of Compact FM/AM Tuner Modules for Automotive Applications
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the TDGA6 family a series of high-sensitive FM/AM tuner modules for automotive applications. The surface mountable modules have dimensions of 25.0mm x 20.0mm
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Date:
07/18/2011
Atmel Launches Ultra-low Power, 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA Series with USB and High-precision Analog

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Atmel Launches Ultra-low Power, 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA Series with USB and High-precision Analog
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced additional unique features to the already-successful 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA microcontroller (MCU) family
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Date:
07/18/2011
Power Integrations New HiperPFS Design Enables 97%-Efficient Active Power Factor Correction in a 900-Watt Power Supply

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Power Integrations' New HiperPFS Design Enables 97%-Efficient Active Power Factor Correction in a 900-Watt Power Supply
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today published a new design example report (DER-274) describing a 900-watt
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Date:
07/18/2011
Avago Adds High-Voltage Line Drivers to Industry-Leading Motion Control Encoder Portfolio for Industrial Automation
Avago Adds High-Voltage Line Drivers to Industry-Leading Motion Control Encoder Portfolio for Industrial Automation
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced three new high-voltage line drivers that
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Date:
07/18/2011
Full-Graphic Displays for Difficult Lighting Conditions

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Full-Graphic Displays for Difficult Lighting Conditions
Electronic Assembly has developed the EA DIP122-5 line of displays with LED background illumination for extreme lighting conditions. The line covers indoor and outdoor applications as well as use
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Date:
07/18/2011
Wide Input Voltage Range Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55C to 150C Operating Junction Temperature

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-55°C to 150°C Operating Temperature Step-down DC/DC Controller

Wide Input Voltage Range Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature
Linear Technology Corporation announces the H- and MP- grade versions of the LTC3851A, a wide input voltage range (4V to 38V) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that encompasses a broad range
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Date:
07/18/2011
Smallest 4A Dual Point-of-Load Regulator from Semtech Dramatically Reduces Size and Inventory Challenges in Power Conversion Applications
Smallest 4A Dual Point-of-Load Regulator from Semtech Dramatically Reduces Size and Inventory Challenges in Power Conversion Applications
Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the latest device in its buck regulator platform. The new SC286 is the world's smallest
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Date:
07/17/2011
Rogers Introduces Innovative RO-LINX Power Circuit Busbars for Emerging Power Electronics Applications

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Rogers Introduces Innovative RO-LINX Power Circuit Busbars for Emerging Power Electronics Applications
Rogers Corporation's Power Distribution Systems Division has announced an innovative new solution for emerging power electronics applications: RO-LINX® PowerCircuit™ busbars. The PowerCircuit solution
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Date:
07/16/2011
IR Enhances PQFN Offering with the Introduction of Dual PQFN2x2 and Dual PQFN3.3x3.3 Power MOSFETs for Low Power Applications

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IR Enhances PQFN Offering with the Introduction of Dual PQFN2x2 and Dual PQFN3.3x3.3 Power MOSFETs for Low Power Applications
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the enhancement of its PQFN offering with the introduction of a PQFN 2mm x 2mm and PQFN 3.3mm
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Date:
07/15/2011
TE Circuit Protections New Surface-Mount 2410 Fuses Provide High It Characteristics

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TE Circuit Protection's New Surface-Mount 2410 Fuses Provide High I²t Characteristics
TE Circuit Protection announces the 2410SFV family of 20 new AC/DC fuses featuring current ratings from 0.5A to 20.0A. The 2410 fuses help provide secondary-side circuit protection, conserve board
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Date:
07/15/2011
Energy Micro adds 12 devices to its Cortex-M3 microcontroller range for energy friendly applications
Energy Micro adds 12 devices to its Cortex-M3 microcontroller range for energy friendly applications
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has announced availability of its EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko product lines in a QFP64 package. The new 64-pin devices are particularly popular
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Date:
07/15/2011
TI isolated amplifier, modulator enable high-precision current measurement in motor control, green energy applications

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TI isolated amplifier, modulator enable high-precision current measurement in motor control, green energy applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced an isolated amplifier and a delta-sigma modulator that enable best-in-class shunt-based current measurement in motor control and green energy
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Date:
07/15/2011
Inductors: Compact multilayer power inductors boost energy efficiency (TDK-EPC Corporation)

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Inductors: Compact multilayer power inductors boost energy efficiency (TDK-EPC Corporation)
TDK-EPC Corporation, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the TDK MLP2012V series of low-profile and energy efficient multilayer power inductors that help to reduce power dissipation in portable
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Date:
07/14/2011
Temperature-to-Voltage Converter Measures Remote Diodes with 1degC Accuracy

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High Accuracy Temperature-to-Voltage Converter

Temperature-to-Voltage Converter Measures Remote Diodes with 1degC Accuracy
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2997, a high accuracy temperature-to-voltage converter with built-in series resistance cancellation for 2.5V to 5.5V systems. Many low voltage systems
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Date:
07/14/2011
Highly efficient fully isolated low profile DC/DC converter suits high volume low cost telecoms applications
Highly efficient fully isolated low profile DC/DC converter suits high volume low cost telecoms applications
Murata Power Solutions announced the UEE series of fully isolated, open frame DC/DC converters. Designed specifically for high volume cost sensitive telecom, networking, and instrumentation applications,
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Date:
07/13/2011
High Efficiency 6A Switching Regulator for DDR Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

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6A DDR Switching Regulator for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 & Future Standards

High Efficiency 6A Switching Regulator for DDR Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 Standards
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3617, a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating a bus termination voltage for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and
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Date:
07/13/2011
Atmel Samples SAM3S16 ARM-based Microcontroller With 1MB Embedded Flash

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Atmel Samples SAM3S16 ARM-based Microcontroller With 1MB Embedded Flash
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced early sampling of its 32-bit ARM® Cortex® -M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs) with 1MB
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Date:
07/13/2011
Breakthrough Direct RF-Sampling ADCs from National Semiconductor Revolutionize Radio Architectures

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Breakthrough Direct RF-Sampling ADCs from National Semiconductor Revolutionize Radio Architectures
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) introduced a family of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that are the industry's first to directly sample RF signals beyond 2.7 GHz, with third-order intermodulation
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Date:
07/13/2011
Fairchild Semiconductor Offers Designers a Total Solution Portfolio for Low-, Mid- and High-Power LED Lighting Applications
Fairchild Semiconductor Offers Designers a Total Solution Portfolio for Low-, Mid- and High-Power LED Lighting Applications
With the increasing popularity of LED lighting applications, designers face challenges ranging from design complexity and the need for high system efficiency to limited PCB space and the management
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Date:
07/13/2011
ITT Interconnect Solutions announces lightweight sealed MIL-DTL 38999 Series III style connector for low-pressure applications
ITT Interconnect Solutions announces lightweight sealed MIL-DTL 38999 Series III style connector for low-pressure applications
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of connectors and interconnects, has recently developed a MIL-DTL 38999 Series III style connecter capable of superior
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Date:
07/09/2011
Ultra-low dropout regulators from Diodes use less power
Ultra-low dropout regulators from Diodes use less power
With an ultra-low dropout voltage of only 220mV at 1.5A, the AP7362 and AP7363 fixed and adjustable output linear regulators from Diodes Incorporated help reduce power consumption and increase regulated
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Date:
07/09/2011
ZMDI ZSSC3008 Sensor Signal Conditioner IC for Automotive, Industrial Automation and White Goods Applications
ZMDI ZSSC3008 Sensor Signal Conditioner IC for Automotive, Industrial Automation and White Goods Applications
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has introduced the ZSSC3008 sensor signal conditioning integrated
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Date:
07/08/2011
Microchip launches 60 MIPS Enhanced Core dsPIC33 digital signal controllers and PIC24 microcontrollers

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Microchip launches 60 MIPS Enhanced Core dsPIC33 digital signal controllers and PIC24 microcontrollers
Microchip announces the 60 MIPS 16-bit dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) and PIC24 microcontrollers (MCUs). Based on the next-generation core, the 60 MIPS dsPIC33 and PIC24 E' devices introduce
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Date:
07/08/2011
60V Current Sense Amplifier Offers Adjustable Fault Flags

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Precision Circuit Fault Protection and Warning

60V Current Sense Amplifier Offers Adjustable Fault Flags
Linear Technology announces the LT6109, a complete high side current sense device that incorporates a current sense amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400mV voltage reference. When connected
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Date:
07/07/2011
Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Precision, Power Efficiency & Value For Battery-Powered Medical, Instrumentation & Consumer Devices

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Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Precision, Power Efficiency & Value For Battery-Powered Medical, Instrumentation & Consumer Devices
Providing a unique combination of precision, low power and value, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced today the AD8420 micropower, wide-supply-range instrumentation amplifier -- the newest addition
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Date:
07/06/2011
Ultra compact 20 Watt DC-DC converters achieve 51W/in power density

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Ultra compact 20 Watt DC-DC converters achieve 51W/in power density
XP Power today announced additions to its range of low power metal cased DC-DC converters with the launch of the 20 Watt JCM20 and JTK20 series. Aimed at space constrained portable applications, these
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Date:
07/06/2011
15V, Dual 3A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Powers DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3 Memory

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15V, Dual 3A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Converter for DDR Memory Power

15V, Dual 3A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Powers DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3 Memory
The LTC3634 is a high efficiency, dual-channel monolithic synchronous step-down regulator from Linear Technology, which provides power supply and bus termination rails for DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM
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Date:
07/03/2011
ALPS Develops

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ALPS Develops "RDC90 Series" Compact Long-Life Rotary Sensor
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the high-durability RDC90 Series resistive rotary sensor. Samples will be available from August 2011. Control of internal mechanisms inside robots, controllers
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Date:
07/03/2011
AVX Expands Land-Grid Array Product Offering to Include 0805 2-Terminal Case Size

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AVX Expands Land-Grid Array Product Offering to Include 0805 2-Terminal Case Size
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has enhanced its land-grid array (LGA) capacitor product offering to include a low inductance 2-terminal
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Date:
07/03/2011
Ultravolt Unveils New Enhanced Interface Options For Its High-Voltage Power Supplies

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Ultravolt® Unveils New Enhanced Interface Options For Its High-Voltage Power Supplies
UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, today announced it has redefined its high-voltage power supply line by introducing two enhanced
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Date:
07/03/2011
Molex CMX Sealed, Hybrid and Modular Connector Portfolio for Transportation Applications
Molex CMX Sealed, Hybrid and Modular Connector Portfolio for Transportation Applications
Building on the success of its CMC interconnect system, Molex Incorporated introduces the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system - the CMX family using a new CTX
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Date:
07/02/2011
PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Input reference pin
PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Input reference pin
In the pursuit of continuous customer support, Premo has introduced a new series of Hall Effect sensors called DSR5 series. A new series designed for a single supply voltage of +5V. DSR5 family
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Date:
07/02/2011
Vishay Releases 34 New 600 V FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers in Six Power Packages With Four Different Forward Voltage Drop vs. Recovery Time Trade-Off Options

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Vishay Releases 34 New 600 V FRED Pt® Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers in Six Power Packages With Four Different Forward Voltage Drop vs. Recovery Time Trade-Off Options
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today launched 34 new 600 V FRED Pt® Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers in six power packages. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery time with low forward
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Date:
07/02/2011
IR Introduces High Efficiency, Low Voltage Output DC-DC Converter Solutions for High Reliability Spacecraft Applications Using Digital Technologies

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IR Introduces High Efficiency, Low Voltage Output DC-DC Converter Solutions for High Reliability Spacecraft Applications Using Digital Technologies
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the GH Series of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) DC-DC converters. The new 50 W devices are
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Date:
07/01/2011
Variable LCD Display Requires No Additional Auxiliary Voltage

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Variable LCD Display Requires No Additional Auxiliary Voltage
Display specialist Electronic Assembly in Gilching (Germany) is introducing an exceptionally versatile line of alphanumeric displays for use in industrial and commercial applications. The high-contrast,
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Date:
07/01/2011
Atmel Expands maXTouch E-Series Family for Cameras, Feature Phones and Other High-volume Markets
Atmel Expands maXTouch E-Series Family for Cameras, Feature Phones and Other High-volume Markets
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the Atmel maXTouch(TM) mXT112E controller optimized for 2.8- to 3.5-inch touchscreens for the fast
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Date:
06/30/2011
Microchip brings advanced control to cost-sensitive designs with new PIC MCUs & dsPIC DSCs

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Microchip brings advanced control to cost-sensitive designs with new PIC® MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs
Microchip announces a new series of 16-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) that bring advanced control to cost-sensitive general purpose and motor-control
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Date:
06/30/2011
CISSOID introduces a High-Temperature 80V Dual Series Small-Signal Diode

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CISSOID introduces a High-Temperature 80V Dual Series Small-Signal Diode
CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, releases CHT-GANYMEDE, a high-temperature 80V dual series small-signal diode in a small hermetically sealed metal can TO-18 package.
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Date:
06/30/2011
C&K Develops High-Performance, IP67-Sealed SMT Key Switches for Harsh Environment Applications

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C&K Develops High-Performance, IP67-Sealed SMT Key Switches for Harsh Environment Applications
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of pushbutton switches, tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has designed a new series of robust, IP67-sealed
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Date:
06/30/2011
ON Semiconductor and Stegia collaborate to bring ultra small smart motor solutions to market

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ON Semiconductor and Stegia collaborate to bring ultra small smart motor solutions to market
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics and leading Nordic motor supplier Stegia have announced that ON Semiconductor's
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Date:
06/30/2011
Renesas Electronics Announces GaN Power Amplifier Module that Delivers Industry-Leading High Output and Low Distortion for CATV Applications Using the 1 GHz Band
Renesas Electronics Announces GaN Power Amplifier Module that Delivers Industry-Leading High Output and Low Distortion for CATV Applications Using the 1 GHz Band
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the MC-7802, a gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier module for 1-gigahertz (GHz) CATV
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Date:
06/29/2011
Quad & Single LTPoE++ PSE Controllers Deliver Up to 90W

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4-Channel LTPoE++™ PSE Controller with 0.34Ohm Total Channel Resistance

Quad & Single LTPoE++ PSE Controllers Deliver Up to 90W
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4266A and LTC4274A, 4-port and single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controllers for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), delivering up to 90W of power to
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Date:
06/29/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Industrys First High-voltage PMBus System Power Management and Protection ICs

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National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First High-voltage PMBus System Power Management and Protection ICs
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced two new high-voltage system power management and protection integrated circuits (ICs) with on-chip power management bus (PMBus) support. The
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Date:
06/29/2011
ALPS Offers TDGA6 Series of Compact HD RadioTuner Modules for Automotive Applications
ALPS Offers TDGA6 Series of Compact HD RadioTuner Modules for Automotive Applications
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the TDGA6 series compact HD Radio tuner modules for automotive applications that have been pre-certified by the US-based iBiquity Digital Corporation for worldwide
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Date:
06/28/2011
Intersil's Integrated LED Drivers Deliver Best-in-Class Channel Matching, Accuracy for TFT LCD Backlighting Applications
Intersil's Integrated LED Drivers Deliver Best-in-Class Channel Matching, Accuracy for TFT LCD Backlighting Applications
The newest LED drivers from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) deliver the industry's best current accuracy and channel matching for small- to medium-sized LCD backlights in smartphones,
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Date:
06/28/2011
Power switches from Diodes Incorporated enhance USB port protection
Power switches from Diodes Incorporated enhance USB port protection
Ensuring fast and accurate latching-off of output current in the event of over current detection, the AP2401 and AP2411 single channel power switches from Diodes Incorporated are designed to help
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Date:
06/28/2011
Analog Devices Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Low Noise, Power and Distortion for Precision Signal Detection in Industrial Applications
Analog Devices' Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Low Noise, Power and Distortion for Precision Signal Detection in Industrial Applications
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced an ultra-low noise, low-power low-distortion instrumentation amplifier (in amp) for the precision measurement of extremely small signals present in noisy
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Date:
06/28/2011
Power inductor series suits height-constrained applications
Power inductor series suits height-constrained applications
Murata Power Solutions today announced the 2700 and 2700T series of surface mount ultra-low profile power inductors aimed at a broad range of consumer electronic devices. The series has been designed
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Date:
06/28/2011
Atmel Launches Power-Efficient Multi-String LED Drivers
Atmel Launches Power-Efficient Multi-String LED Drivers
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced a new family of intelligent multi-string LED drivers for the backlighting and solid state lighting
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Date:
06/28/2011
Low Profile Molex ClipLok Interconnect Clip Firmly Secures Circuit-to-Board Connections
Low Profile Molex ClipLok Interconnect Clip Firmly Secures Circuit-to-Board Connections
Molex Incorporated introduces the ClipLok™ interconnect clip, an electromechanical connection that easily attaches to secure a membrane switch or FPC tail firmly to a printed circuit board, eliminating
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Date:
06/27/2011
New Vishay Siliconix Low-Voltage Analog Switches Feature Low On-Resistance Down to 0.6 ? Maximum at 2.7 V in Space-Saving miniQFN Packages

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New Vishay Siliconix Low-Voltage Analog Switches Feature Low On-Resistance Down to 0.6 ? Maximum at 2.7 V in Space-Saving miniQFN Packages
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released three new dual single pole double throw (SPDT) and dual double pole double throw (DPDT) CMOS low-voltage analog switches. The devices combine
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Date:
06/27/2011
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Worlds Smallest Endevco ISOTRON Piezoelectric Accelerometer, Weighing Just 0.2 Gram
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces World's Smallest Endevco® ISOTRON® Piezoelectric Accelerometer, Weighing Just 0.2 Gram
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 25A, the world's smallest ISOTRON® (IEPE-type) piezoelectric accelerometer, designed to support high-reliability
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Date:
06/26/2011
Orion Fans Develops Power Distribution Unit with Remote and Sequencing Capabilities
Orion Fans Develops Power Distribution Unit with Remote and Sequencing Capabilities
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, trays and accessories, has developed a new line of smart-switched rack power
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Date:
06/26/2011
Infineon Extends its XC2000 Automotive Microcontroller Family: New Low-End Devices Enable Body, Safety and Powertrain Solutions with 32-Bit Performance at 8-Bit Costs

The 16-bit XC2000 devices for low-end and ultra-low-cost automotive applications enable 32-bit equivalent performance at 8-bit costs i.e. in body control modules (with XC2200), in low-cost airbags (with XC2300) and in low-end engine management designs (with XC2700).

Infineon Extends its XC2000 Automotive Microcontroller Family: New Low-End Devices Enable Body, Safety and Powertrain Solutions with 32-Bit Performance at 8-Bit Costs
Giving the medium-sized and compact car category access to the safety and convenience applications of the premium segment and enabling their compliance with the strictest fuel consumption and pollutant
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Date:
06/25/2011
ITT Interconnect Solutions develops space-saving 500V shielded, high-voltage connector series

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ITT Interconnect Solutions develops space-saving 500V shielded, high-voltage connector series
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a new high-voltage connector series that features a robust
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Date:
06/25/2011
AVX High Power Surface Mount Capacitors Available with P90 Dielectric to Deliver High-Frequency Performance
AVX High Power Surface Mount Capacitors Available with P90 Dielectric to Deliver High-Frequency Performance
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its HQ Series MLC surface mount RF power capacitors to include P90 dielectric versions for high
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Date:
06/24/2011
New light for offices

The new Apollon II luminaire ensures optimal lighting conditions in the workplace and is optically appealing through its premium design.

New light for offices
OSRAM now offers Apollon II, for good lighting and a high-quality workplace. The luminaire is characterised by its minimalist design. Constructed from brushed aluminium, it is designed for using T5
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Date:
06/24/2011
TI high-temperature H.E.A.T. evaluation module speeds safe testing of electronics for harsh and hot environments

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TI high-temperature H.E.A.T. evaluation module speeds safe testing of electronics for harsh and hot environments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the H.E.A.T. (harsh environment acquisition terminal) evaluation module (EVM), the industry's first high-temperature data acquisition
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Date:
06/24/2011
STMicroelectronics Encourages Energy Efficiency; Strengthens Design Platform for Three-Phase Motor Drives.

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STMicroelectronics Encourages Energy Efficiency; Strengthens Design Platform for Three-Phase Motor Drives.
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled new resources for customers that will simplify design
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Date:
06/24/2011
IRs Rugged, Reliable High-Voltage Gate Drive ICs in a PQFN4x4 Package Offer up to 85 Percent Smaller Footprint

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IR's Rugged, Reliable High-Voltage Gate Drive ICs in a PQFN4x4 Package Offer up to 85 Percent Smaller Footprint
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the extension of its packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 4mm x 4mm package featuring
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Date:
06/23/2011
Ericsson's 3E Design Kit Enables Easier Exploration of Digital Power Architectures

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Ericsson's 3E Design Kit Enables Easier Exploration of Digital Power Architectures
Enhanced performance, Energy management, and End-user value are the key design objectives of Ericsson's 3E range of digitally-controlled dc-dc converters. The newly-expanded product family comprises
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Date:
06/23/2011
Ultra compact 15-40 Watt power supplies with PCB or chassis mount options
Ultra compact 15-40 Watt power supplies with PCB or chassis mount options
XP Power announced today two additions to its range of ultra compact high power density AC-DC power supplies. New products include the introduction of the encapsulated single output ECE series, and
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Date:
06/22/2011
New Cree 1200V Z-Rec(TM) Family of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Offers Higher Performance at Lower Cost for Power Conversion Applications
New Cree 1200V Z-Rec(TM) Family of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Offers Higher Performance at Lower Cost for Power Conversion Applications
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, announces a new family of seven 1200V Z-Rec(TM) silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes optimized for price and performance
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Date:
06/22/2011
iWatt Debuts Industrys First Driver to Power 32 Strings of LEDs for Direct & Segment-Edge Backlighting in Ultra-Thin LED TVs

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iW7032 IC setup to drive 32 parallel strings

iWatt Debuts Industry's First Driver to Power 32 Strings of LEDs for Direct & Segment-Edge Backlighting in Ultra-Thin LED TVs
iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today expanded its family of DC/DC LED backlight drivers with
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Date:
06/22/2011
New Bipolar Family from Diodes Incorporated Comes in Super-Small-Size Package to Save Space in Smart Phones
New Bipolar Family from Diodes Incorporated Comes in Super-Small-Size Package to Save Space in Smart Phones
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new family of small-signal bipolar transistors that is available in the tiny DFN package, measuring only 1 x 0.6mm, yet delivering the same electrical performance
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Date:
06/22/2011
Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer
Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new Atmel JTAGICE3 mid-range in-circuit debugger and programmer to support all Atmel AVR® 8-
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Date:
06/21/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Industrys First 100V Half-bridge Gate Driver for Enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride Power FETs

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National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First 100V Half-bridge Gate Driver for Enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride Power FETs
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced the industry's first 100V half-bridge gate driver optimized for use with enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride (GaN) power field-effect transistors
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Date:
06/21/2011
1.5A Negative LDO Offers Fast Transient Response, Low Output Noise & Precision Current Limit

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LT3015 1.5A Negative LDO

1.5A Negative LDO Offers Fast Transient Response, Low Output Noise & Precision Current Limit
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3015, a 1.5A negative low dropout linear regulator featuring fast transient response, low noise, and precision current limit. With its wide input voltage
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Date:
06/21/2011
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Portable, Low-noise Battery Powered Endevco Signal Conditioner for Accelerometer and Acoustic Test Setups
Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Portable, Low-noise Battery Powered Endevco® Signal Conditioner for Accelerometer and Acoustic Test Setups
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco® model 4416B, a portable, compact, low-noise battery operated signal conditioner and
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Date:
06/20/2011
Microchip expands RF power amplifier portfolio
Microchip expands RF power amplifier portfolio
Microchip announces the expansion of its RF power amplifier portfolio, with the addition of the new SST12LP17E and SST12LP18E power amplifiers. The SST12LP17E is the smallest fully matched power
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Date:
06/20/2011
Toshiba Electronics delivers space savings for industrial isolation interfaces with extended temperature photocoupler
Toshiba Electronics delivers space savings for industrial isolation interfaces with extended temperature photocoupler
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced an ultra-compact, extended temperature photocoupler that will help designers to meet safety isolation requirements while saving board space in robotics,
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Date:
06/18/2011
AVX Expands Robust, Commercial-Grade SMD Tantalum Capacitor Series for Long-Life Applications
AVX Expands Robust, Commercial-Grade SMD Tantalum Capacitor Series for Long-Life Applications
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TRM and TRJ 'Professional' Series of SMD tantalum capacitors. Designed for high-end commercial
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Date:
06/18/2011
40V gate driver from Diodes Incorporated reduces IGBT switching losses
40V gate driver from Diodes Incorporated reduces IGBT switching losses
Designed specifically for switching high power IGBTs, the ZXGD3006E6 gate driver from Diodes Incorporated helps to increase power conversion efficiency in solar inverter, motor drive and power supply
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Date:
06/18/2011
Tecate Group's Ultracapacitor Cells and Modules Ideal for Automatic Meter Reading and Smart Grid Applications
Tecate Group's Ultracapacitor Cells and Modules Ideal for Automatic Meter Reading and Smart Grid Applications
Announced today by Tecate Group, A leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, is the availability of custom and standard ultracapacitor cells and modules specifically engineered for
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Date:
06/17/2011
Vishay Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection
Vishay Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 12 new 45 V devices in three power package options that feature a wide range
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Date:
06/17/2011
PACIFIC CREST TRANSFORMERS OFFERS ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
PACIFIC CREST TRANSFORMERS OFFERS ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces it offers energy-efficient transformers ideal for the petrochemical industry.
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06/17/2011
KEMET Introduces High Voltage Ceramic Capacitors for the Automotive Industry
KEMET Introduces High Voltage Ceramic Capacitors for the Automotive Industry
KEMET has announced the introduction of its new Automotive Grade High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors. Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council's AEC-Q200 standard, these surface mount
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Date:
06/17/2011
New Molex Squib Connector Delivers Unsurpassed Resistance to Handling Issues and Excellent Mating Performance with SRS
New Molex Squib Connector Delivers Unsurpassed Resistance to Handling Issues and Excellent Mating Performance with SRS
Molex Incorporated introduces the Squib Right-Angle AK-2 Cable Assemblies designed for fail-safe connections in automotive safety-restraint systems. In addition to automotive applications, the Squib
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Date:
06/17/2011
Super Barrier Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated raise reliability in automotive applications
Super Barrier Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated raise reliability in automotive applications
Diodes Incorporated has announced the first devices in a family of Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR®) designed for automotive applications. With a lower forward voltage drop, improved avalanche rating
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Date:
06/16/2011
Collection of high-precision current sensors by VACUUMSCHMELZE in a new Sample Kit

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Collection of high-precision current sensors by VACUUMSCHMELZE in a new Sample Kit
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) now offers a new Sample Kit comprising a broad selection of their most widely used high-precision current sensors for accurate measurement of DC and AC current.
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Date:
06/16/2011
15W I2C Power Manager Charges Li-Ion Cells at 3.5A for Tablets, UMPCs & Portable Power Systems

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High Efficiency I2C Power Manager & 3.5A Battery Charger with OVP & USB OTG

15W I2C Power Manager Charges Li-Ion Cells at 3.5A for Tablets, UMPCs & Portable Power Systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4155, a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath™ manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable
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Date:
06/16/2011
Ericsson 3E digital voltage-regulators now support 93 PMBus commands to reduce energy consumption
Ericsson 3E digital voltage-regulators now support 93 PMBus commands to reduce energy consumption
Based on digital-core controllers, the Ericsson 3E* second generation of voltage regulators, the 12A BMR462, the 20A BMR463 and the 40A BMR464, now support 93 PMBus commands, allowing designers to
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Date:
06/16/2011
Eatons New Ellipse ECO UPS Provides Substantial Energy Savings
Eaton's New Ellipse ECO UPS Provides Substantial Energy Savings
Eaton has launched a new version of its best-selling compact Ellipse ASR UPS designed for office equipment power protection. The new Ellipse ECO has an EcoControl function which delivers energy savings
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Date:
06/16/2011
MOSFET pair from Diodes Incorporated reduces DC motor losses
MOSFET pair from Diodes Incorporated reduces DC motor losses
For use in low voltage single- and three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor control applications, the DMC4040SSD complementary dual MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated features matched N-channel and P-channel
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Date:
06/15/2011
Campbell Collins Release Fully Submersible IP67 rated Power Supplies for Extreme Environments
Campbell Collins Release Fully Submersible IP67 rated Power Supplies for Extreme Environments
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of a new range of fully waterproof power supplies from
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Date:
06/15/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Power Stage Dual Asymmetric MOSFETs Address Power Supply Designers Need for High Power Density, Ease of Design
Fairchild Semiconductor's Power Stage Dual Asymmetric MOSFETs Address Power Supply Designers' Need for High Power Density, Ease of Design
Power supply engineers have two main challenges - reduce the amount of space they use and increase power density. This is especially important in notebook, point-of-load, server, gaming and telecommunication
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Date:
06/15/2011
Maxwell Technologies Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Engine Start Module for Commercial Trucks and Other Heavy Vehicles
Maxwell Technologies Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Engine Start Module for Commercial Trucks and Other Heavy Vehicles
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) is introducing a 12-volt ultracapacitor module that ensures reliable engine starting for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles. The new product was first
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Date:
06/15/2011
Low VF Schottky diode in space saving SOD-882L package
Low VF Schottky diode in space saving SOD-882L package
Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the CFSH01-30L Low VF Schottky diode in the space saving, low profile SOD-882L package. This new device has a reverse voltage rating of 30V and a maximum forward
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Date:
06/15/2011
OLED: Record-breaking efficiency

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New peak in laboratory findings for OLED: The current laboratory sample achieves 87 lm/W - 40 percent more than the previously-achieved peak value.

OLED: Record-breaking efficiency
Technological breakthrough at OSRAM: researchers and developers have achieved a new efficiency record in the laboratory for OLED. The laboratory sample achieves 87 lm/W, significantly exceeding the
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Date:
06/15/2011
RFMD Announces Qualification Of GaN Power Semiconductor Process
RFMD® Announces Qualification Of GaN Power Semiconductor Process
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced it has qualified
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Date:
06/14/2011
IQDs new design SMD OCXO delivers high stability combined with low phase noise

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IQD's new design SMD OCXO delivers high stability combined with low phase noise
IQD have unveiled their new IQOV-90 series high stability low phase noise OCXO. Designed and manufactured in Germany at their IQD FOQ GmbH facility, the new OCXO offers a range of outputs and supply
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06/14/2011
Isolated Forward Converter Integrated Circuits Specified over -55C to 125C Junction Temperature Range

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Isolated Synchronous Forward Converter

Isolated Forward Converter Integrated Circuits Specified over -55°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT1952/-1, LTC3900 and LT4430. These devices combine to create a high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous rectified
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06/14/2011
Dialog Semiconductor Adds ARM Multicore Support in Next Generation of System Level Power Management ICs
Dialog Semiconductor Adds ARM Multicore Support in Next Generation of System Level Power Management ICs
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has launched two third generation advanced system level
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Date:
06/14/2011
TE Connectivity Introduces High Performance 0.6 mm Centerline High-Speed CHAMP Docking Series Connector
TE Connectivity Introduces High Performance 0.6 mm Centerline High-Speed CHAMP Docking Series Connector
To meet the increasing market demand for hybrid I/O connectors, TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced a 0.6 mm CL (centerline) high speed CHAMP docking series connector. The docking series connector
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Date:
06/13/2011
Compact AC-DC supply delivers 65 W of 'green' power from 2
Compact AC-DC supply delivers 65 W of 'green' power from 2" x 4" footprint
XP Power announced the ECS65 series of next generation single output open frame AC-DC power supplies. Capable of delivering 65 W and measuring just 101.6 x 50.8 x 26.7 mm (2 x 4 x 1.05 inches), these
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Date:
06/13/2011
ON Semiconductor further expands its portfolio of Linear Voltage Regulators with the release of compact 150 mA devices
ON Semiconductor further expands its portfolio of Linear Voltage Regulators with the release of compact 150 mA devices
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has announced the introduction of five ultra small package, low dropout (LDO)
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Date:
06/13/2011
National Semiconductors SolarMagic Chipset and Firmware Detect Hazardous Arc Faults in Photovoltaic Systems

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National Semiconductor's SolarMagic Chipset and Firmware Detect Hazardous Arc Faults in Photovoltaic Systems
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) introduced the SolarMagic™ arc detection reference design, comprised of analog front end integrated circuits (ICs) and multi-band dynamic filtering firmware,
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06/13/2011
IR Extends Packaging Portfolio with the Introduction of an Ultra-Compact PQFN2x2 Power MOSFET for Low Power Applications

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IR Extends Packaging Portfolio with the Introduction of an Ultra-Compact PQFN2x2 Power MOSFET for Low Power Applications
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the extension of its packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 2mm x 2mm package featuring
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Date:
06/11/2011
Microsemi Expands S-Band RF Power Transistor Family to Include High-Performance GaN-on-SiC Devices
Microsemi Expands S-Band RF Power Transistor Family to Include High-Performance GaN-on-SiC Devices
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, has expanded its family of S-band RF power transistors to include
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Date:
06/11/2011
Nitronex announces world's smallest broadband 5W PA solution
Nitronex announces world's smallest broadband 5W PA solution
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, cable TV, and industrial & scientific
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Date:
06/11/2011
26.8dBm IIP3 Dual Broadband RF Mixer Draws 300mW/Channel for 4G MIMO Multi-Mode Receivers

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High Performance, Low Power Broadband Dual RF Mixer

26.8dBm IIP3 Dual Broadband RF Mixer Draws 300mW/Channel for 4G MIMO Multi-Mode Receivers
Linear Technology announces the LTC5569, a dual high performance RF mixer that packs a combination of 26.8dBm IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept), 300mW per mixer and wide operating frequency coverage
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Date:
06/09/2011
STMicroelectronics Extends Sixth-Generation Power MOSFET Family
STMicroelectronics Extends Sixth-Generation Power MOSFET Family
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of power chips, has extended its family of high-efficiency
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Date:
06/09/2011
IDT Introduces Industrys First PCI Express Gen2 To RapidIO Gen2 Protocol Conversion Bridge For X86 Processor Applications
IDT Introduces Industry's First PCI Express® Gen2 To RapidIO® Gen2 Protocol Conversion Bridge For X86 Processor Applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's first PCI Express
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Date:
06/07/2011
Texas Instruments and Wurth Electronics Midcom create suite of Power-over-Ethernet applications
Texas Instruments and Wurth Electronics Midcom create suite of Power-over-Ethernet applications
Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of transformers and custom magnetics, recently designed in three Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) reference designs with Texas
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Date:
06/06/2011
TI introduces isolated DC/DC converter for low-noise 2-W power supplies

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TI introduces isolated DC/DC converter for low-noise 2-W power supplies
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a high-efficiency, primary-side feedback transformer driver for isolated 2-W power supplies, which are used in programmable logic controllers,
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Date:
06/06/2011
Ericsson's 12A Digital Voltage Regulator Completes Flexible Second-Generation Product Family

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Ericsson's 12A Digital Voltage Regulator Completes Flexible Second-Generation Product Family
Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR462 is the third addition to the company's family of second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators. Up to 7 of the 12A devices can be paralleled to
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Date:
06/06/2011
Stackpole Announces UL 1412 Qualified SP3A Fusible Wirewounds
Stackpole Announces UL 1412 Qualified SP3A Fusible Wirewounds
Stackpole has achieved "UL Recognized Component" status for its 4 watt axial leaded fusible wirewound SP3A Series through qualification to UL1412 (File # E344795). This series has a welded element
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06/06/2011
Campbell Collins Introduce a Series of 1A, 9ns Hyperfast Rectifiers Ideally Suited for Aerospace Applications
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of a new range of hyperfast, soft recovery, nanospeed
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Date:
06/04/2011
AVX Develops Radial Leaded High-Temperature Automotive Varistor Solution
AVX Develops Radial Leaded High-Temperature Automotive Varistor Solution
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its automotive product portfolio to include a compact radial leaded, high temperature varistor
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Date:
06/04/2011
ALPS Offers Water-proof Actuator-type Switch for Automotive, Industrial and Home Applications
ALPS Offers Water-proof Actuator-type Switch for Automotive, Industrial and Home Applications
With the SPVQ4H series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers waterproof detector switches for automotive, industrial and home applications. The actuator-type switches are remarkable for their high contact
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Date:
06/04/2011
VACUUMSCHMELZE supports satellite project
VACUUMSCHMELZE supports satellite project
Advanced materials produced by VAC are out in space. A group of students at the university Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) asked the Hanau-based company for assistance
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Date:
06/04/2011
Lantiq Chips Power Worlds First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Home Gateway to Bring Wideband Voice and Next Generation DECT Telephony to Mass Market
Lantiq Chips Power World's First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Home Gateway to Bring Wideband Voice and Next Generation DECT Telephony to Mass Market
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced that the company's XWAY™ and COSIC™ product families will power the industry's first home gateway certified
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Date:
06/04/2011
Flexible 365W low profile power supplies on short lead times from Gresham Power
Flexible 365W low profile power supplies on short lead times from Gresham Power
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, is able to offer customers fast deliveries
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Date:
06/04/2011
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Industry-Leading Second Generation 200 Volt Enhancement Mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN) Power Transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Industry-Leading Second Generation 200 Volt Enhancement Mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN®) Power Transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2010 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation
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Date:
06/03/2011
Crouzet's New 150 Watt Brushless DC Motor Features High Speed and Torque Capabilities in Compact, Durable Housing
Crouzet's New 150 Watt Brushless DC Motor Features High Speed and Torque Capabilities in Compact, Durable Housing
Crouzet, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced the second generation 150 Watt Brushless DC Motor. The new three-stage planetary gearbox is durable enough to withstand
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Date:
05/29/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces innovative protected Common Mode Filters for high speed serial interfaces

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ON Semiconductor introduces innovative protected Common Mode Filters for high speed serial interfaces
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has introduced a new range of common mode filter (CMF) devices with integrated
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Date:
05/27/2011
STMicroelectronics in Production with New Power MOSFETsDriving Up Vehicle Electrical Efficiency
STMicroelectronics in Production with New Power MOSFETsDriving Up Vehicle Electrical Efficiency
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in semiconductors for automotive systems, has extended its range of STripFETT
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Date:
05/27/2011
Orion Fans keeps Power Supplies Cool in Rack-mount, Industrial Benchtop Units
Orion Fans keeps Power Supplies Cool in Rack-mount, Industrial Benchtop Units
Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, is seeing increased sales of its DC fans to OEMs and power supply manufacturers for use in cooling power supply applications
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Date:
05/26/2011
ITT Interconnect Solutions announces new Trinity MKJ3 mini-bayonet connector series and enhanced 38999 product line
ITT Interconnect Solutions announces new Trinity MKJ3 mini-bayonet connector series and enhanced 38999 product line
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has announced the expansion of its Trinity MKJ product line with a new mini-bayonet
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Date:
05/26/2011
Microchips first 30V buck switching regulator

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Microchip's first 30V buck switching regulator
Microchip announces its first 30V-input buck switching regulator. The MCP16301 combines a wide input voltage range of 4V to 30V, and a 600mA output across a voltage range of 2V to 15V, with up to
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Date:
05/26/2011
Advanced Automotive Radar Helps Car Makers Increase Driver Safety through Intelligent Vehicle Design

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Advanced Automotive Radar Helps Car Makers Increase Driver Safety through Intelligent Vehicle Design
Automotive safety is evolving from passive systems such as seat belts, airbags and crash detection to active sensing networks capable of collision avoidance and accident prevention. Radar is an especially
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Date:
05/26/2011
Pacific Crest Offers Transformers for Steel Market
Pacific Crest Offers Transformers for Steel Market
Pacific Crest Transformers (PCT), a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces that it offers a transformer design ideal for retrofitting existing
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Date:
05/26/2011
Power electronic assemblies from single-source supplier

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SEMISTACK DIY Kit from single-source supplier containing heat sink, fan, single-phase and 3-phase diode semiconductor modules, sensors, complete with screws, tracks and assembly instructions.

Power electronic assemblies from single-source supplier
SindoPower is now offering power electronic assemblies for up to 250 A in the form of DIY kits containing heat sink, fan, single-phase and 3-phase diode semiconductor modules, sensors, complete with
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Date:
05/25/2011
Vibration-resistant horizontal board-to-board connector family destined for use in mobile applications
Vibration-resistant horizontal board-to-board connector family destined for use in mobile applications
SUYIN is developing a new series of right-angled SMT board-to-board connectors (male and female) with a pitch of 1.0 mm. The sliding contact technology used here ensures a reliable connection, even
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Date:
05/25/2011
TI spins out eight new motor drivers for stepper, brushed DC motors

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TI spins out eight new motor drivers for stepper, brushed DC motors
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today expanded its DRV8x motor driver family with eight new devices supporting up to 5 A for higher-current bipolar stepper and brushed DC motors. The
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Date:
05/25/2011
Wide VIN Range Flyback Controller is Specified over a -55C to 150C Junction Temperature Range

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Linear's -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Flyback Controllers

Wide VIN Range Flyback Controller is Specified over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC3805/-5, a programmable frequency flyback controller that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature
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Date:
05/25/2011
XP Power introduces open-frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at volume applications
XP Power introduces open-frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at volume applications
XP Power announced today the VFT series of low cost 150 W single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at high volume cost-sensitive applications. Packaged within the industry standard 3" x 5" format
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Date:
05/24/2011
Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulators Offer New Levels of Control and Energy Saving At up to 40A Output

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Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulators Offer New Levels of Control and Energy Saving At up to 40A Output
Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR464 is a new addition to the company's second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators, that extends the maximum output current from such devices up
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Date:
05/24/2011
Microchip and Digilent launch first Arduino-compatible 32-bit microcontroller development platform
Microchip and Digilent launch first Arduino™-compatible 32-bit microcontroller development platform
Microchip announces the launch of the first 32-bit-microcontroller-based, open-source development platform that is compatible with Arduino™ hardware and software. Designed and manufactured by Digilent,
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Date:
05/24/2011
IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch with Active di/dt control for Automotive Motor Control
IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch with Active di/dt control for Automotive Motor Control
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch (IPS) with a proprietary active di/dt control feature
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Date:
05/24/2011
SiTime Introduces Highest Performance MEMS Oscillators for Telecom, Networking, Storage and Wireless Applications
SiTime Introduces Highest Performance MEMS Oscillators for Telecom, Networking, Storage and Wireless Applications
SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced the SiT820X family of MEMS-based Programmable Oscillatorsfor telecom, networking, storage and wireless applications. The SiT820X
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Date:
05/23/2011
Avago Technologies Expands Industry-Leading Optocoupler Portfolio with New Family for Robust IGBT Gate Drive
Avago Technologies Expands Industry-Leading Optocoupler Portfolio with New Family for Robust IGBT Gate Drive
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new generation of gate drive optocouplers
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Date:
05/23/2011
TI introduces industrys highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor
TI introduces industry's highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy
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Date:
05/22/2011
SL Power Announces Widest range of Energy Level V and EN60601 3rd Edition External Power Supplies Currently Available
SL Power Announces Widest range of Energy Level V and EN60601 3rd Edition External Power Supplies Currently Available
With the launch of no less than 154 new standard models in its CENB commercial ranges and MENB medical ranges of power supplies, SL Power Electronics has introduced what it says is the widest range
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Date:
05/22/2011
EN55022 Class B Certified 36V, 8A Step-Down Module Regulator

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EN55022 Class B, 8A Step-Down μModule® Regulator

EN55022 Class B Certified 36V, 8A Step-Down μModule Regulator
Linear Technology introduces the LTM4613, an 8A step-down μModule® regulator certified by TUV Rheinland an accredited laboratory, to meet EN55022 Class B EMI (electromagnetic interference) emissions
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Date:
05/20/2011
Vicor adds high-power, wide-input bus converters to family
Vicor adds high-power, wide-input bus converters to family
Vicor announces the newest additions to the IBC 050 and IBC 048 series of VI BRICK™ Intermediate Bus Converters. The new family already comprises over 12 models, in eighth- and quarter-brick formats,
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Date:
05/20/2011
ALPS Offers Compact TV Tuners for Digital Terrestrial and Analog Broadcast
ALPS Offers Compact TV Tuners for Digital Terrestrial and Analog Broadcast
With the TDA compact series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers compact TV tuners for digital terrestrial and analog broadcast in Europe (TDAG), North
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Date:
05/20/2011
High-speed IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive Photocoupler improves efficiency in inverter circuits
High-speed IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive Photocoupler improves efficiency in inverter circuits
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched an ultra-compact, high-speed, high-current gate drive photo-IC, that can directly drive middle capacity IGBTs or power MOSFETs in an extended operating
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Date:
05/20/2011
Phihong Develops 12W LED Driver For Display Lighting
Phihong Develops 12W LED Driver For Display Lighting
Phihong, a global leader in power solutions and energy efficient lighting solutions, has developed a new series of 12W drivers for indoor LED lighting. Designated the PDA012A (for AC input of 220-277VAC)
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Date:
05/20/2011
IRs Automotive MOSFETs in Novel WideLead Package Reduce Lead Resistance by 50% While Delivering 30% Higher Current
IR's Automotive MOSFETs in Novel WideLead Package Reduce Lead Resistance by 50% While Delivering 30% Higher Current
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of a family of automotive qualified MOSFETs housed in a novel WideLead TO-262
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Date:
05/18/2011
Everlight Electronics Launches a COB LED Series
Everlight Electronics Launches a COB LED Series
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393] presents a new Chip-on-Board (COB) LED series to offer a solution to address important issues in general lighting replacement applications. Competing to
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Date:
05/18/2011
Hammond's NEMA Type 12 Modular Enclosures
Hammond's NEMA Type 12 Modular Enclosures
Hammond Manufacturing has developed the Hammond Modular Enclosure (HME) Series, a versatile housing for industrial control, operator interface equipment and switches and circuit breakers installed
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Date:
05/16/2011
Allegro's Fully integrated DMOS motor driver IC
Allegro's Fully integrated DMOS motor driver IC
The new A4950 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a fully integrated single full-bridge DMOS motor driver IC designed to drive DC brush motors with continuous output currents of up to 2.5 A. The
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Date:
05/16/2011
Atmel Launches Industry's First EEPROM Device with AES-CCM Authentication
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced an extension to the Atmel CryptoAuthentication(TM) family, the ATAES132 devices. These new devices
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Date:
05/16/2011
Rogers corporation introduces two new members to the PORON ThinStik family of self-adhesive foams
Rogers corporation introduces two new members to the PORON® ThinStik™ family of self-adhesive foams
As handheld devices decrease in size and increase in functionality, achieving the proper balance of sealing and protection with the requirements of an ultra thin application can be an extreme design
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Date:
05/16/2011
Avago Technologies Introduces White High-Brightness LED in Durable Surface Mount Package for Streamlined Assembly
Avago Technologies Introduces White High-Brightness LED in Durable Surface Mount Package for Streamlined Assembly
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a white high-brightness LED in a robust
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Date:
05/15/2011
Dual gate logic from Diodes Incorporated aids product miniaturization
Dual gate logic from Diodes Incorporated aids product miniaturization
Diodes Incorporated has announced its first series of dual gate logic devices, designed to help reduce component footprints in small handheld products, including tablet computers, smart phones and
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Date:
05/15/2011
SiLabs' Timing ICs Offer Highest Performance, Highest Integration and Lowest Jitter Available for OTN Multiservice Platforms

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SiLabs' Timing ICs Offer Highest Performance, Highest Integration and Lowest Jitter Available for OTN Multiservice Platforms
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's highest performance, most integrated clock ICs available
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Date:
05/15/2011
ON Semiconductor introduces industrys lowest capacitance ESD protection for high bandwidth interfaces
ON Semiconductor introduces industry's lowest capacitance ESD protection for high bandwidth interfaces
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has released its newest product for integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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Date:
05/15/2011
Intersil's New Active Clamp PWM Controller Simplifies Isolated DC/DC Converters while Significantly Improving Reliability
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced a new current mode PWM controller that simplifies design through feature integration and reduced component count. In addition, the
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Date:
05/15/2011
Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-953 Package
Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-953 Package
Central Semiconductor Corp. introduces the new 20V, 100mA CMNDM7001 (N-Channel) and CMNDM8001 (P-Channel) MOSFETs in the ultra miniature SOT-953 package. These complementary devices extend Central's
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Date:
05/15/2011
Quad Independent Resistor Networks with Guaranteed CMRR Matching of 0.005% from -40C to 125C

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Quad Independent Resistors with Outstanding Ratiometric Accuracy & Stability

Quad Independent Resistor Networks with Guaranteed CMRR Matching of 0.005% from -40°C to 125°C
Linear Technology introduces the LT5400, its first family of precision matched resistors designed for high performance signal conditioning applications in difference amplifiers, precision dividers,
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Date:
05/14/2011
Regulators raise efficiency of low power systems
Regulators raise efficiency of low power systems
A minimum cathode current for regulation of typically only 40μA, means the ZXRE250 and ZXRE252 programmable shunt regulators from Diodes Incorporated enable efficiency improvements to be made in power
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Date:
05/13/2011
TIs digital temperature sensor cuts power consumption, size more than 75 percent
TI's digital temperature sensor cuts power consumption, size more than 75 percent
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today unveiled the industry's smallest, most power-efficient digital temperature sensor. The TMP103 consumes 97 percent less power and is 75 percent
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Date:
05/13/2011
D/A Converter Supports Multi-Carrier Wireless Standards Using Half the PCB Space Of Competing Devices
D/A Converter Supports Multi-Carrier Wireless Standards Using Half the PCB Space Of Competing Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance signal processing and the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a 16-bit D/A converter for wired and wireless communication
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Date:
05/11/2011
Industrial-grade CompactFlash card connectors from SUYIN with integrated ejection mechanism
Industrial-grade CompactFlash card connectors from SUYIN with integrated ejection mechanism
Due to their excellent robustness and impact resistance qualities, CompactFlash (CF) memory cards are increasingly also making inroads into industrial applications as replacements for hard drives.
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Date:
05/11/2011
ZMDIs Sensor Signal Conditioner ZSSC3170 for Automotive Applications Shrinks Board Space and System BOM
ZMDI's Sensor Signal Conditioner ZSSC3170 for Automotive Applications Shrinks Board Space and System BOM
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today introduced a single-chip sensor signal conditioner IC for
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Date:
05/09/2011
Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path
Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path
Parasitic inductances are a major problem with power modules, in particular in fast switching applications. The parasitic inductance of the component interconnections causes an overvoltage condition
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Date:
05/09/2011
CamSemi moves into LED lighting with new driver ICs
CamSemi moves into LED lighting with new driver ICs
CamSemi has today announced the launch of the C3120 family of LED driver ICs and its intention to become a major player in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the lighting market. The new family
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Date:
05/09/2011
Renesas Electronics Europe Expands the Ecosystem for its RL78 Microcontroller Family
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today for its RL78 microcontroller family new compiler support from IAR Systems, as well as real-time
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Date:
05/09/2011
austriamicrosystems announces a new Micro PMIC for Li-Ion battery based mobile applications

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austriamicrosystems announces a new Micro PMIC for Li-Ion battery based mobile applications
austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has introduced the AS3605, a highly integrated power management integrated circuit (PMIC)
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Date:
05/09/2011
G3-PLC Chipset Complies with IEEE P1901.2 Prestandard for Smart Grid Communications
G3-PLC Chipset Complies with IEEE P1901.2 Prestandard for Smart Grid Communications
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX2992, an OFDM-based powerline communication (PLC) modem that pairs with the MAX2991 analog front-end (AFE) to provide a complete PLC chipset
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Date:
05/09/2011
New Vishay Siliconix 40 A DrMOS Solution Enables Operating Frequencies in Excess of 1 MHz and Better Than 93 % Efficiency, Compatible With 3.3 V and 5 V PWM Logic Levels
New Vishay Siliconix 40 A DrMOS Solution Enables Operating Frequencies in Excess of 1 MHz and Better Than 93 % Efficiency, Compatible With 3.3 V and 5 V PWM Logic Levels
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced an integrated DrMOS solution providing PWM-optimized high-side and low-side n-channel MOSFETs, a full-featured MOSFET driver IC, and a bootstrap
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Date:
05/09/2011
Octal 14-Bit, 125Msps Module ADCs Achieve High AC Performance with only 140mW per Channel

14-Bit 125Msps Octal μModule® ADC with Small Footprint

Octal 14-Bit, 125Msps μModule ADCs Achieve High AC Performance with only 140mW per Channel
Linear Technology Corporation announces a family of low power 14-bit, 80Msps, 105Msps and 125Msps octal μModule® ADCs that provide excellent AC performance and low power in a small form factor. The
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Date:
05/06/2011
At 1200 V and 45 milliohms, SemiSouth introduces the industrys lowest resistance SiC power transistor for efficient power management
At 1200 V and 45 milliohms, SemiSouth introduces the industry's lowest resistance SiC power transistor for efficient power management
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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Date:
05/06/2011
DC/DC converters from Diodes Incorporated increase efficiency
DC/DC converters from Diodes Incorporated increase efficiency
Delivering a continuous load current of up to 3A the AP6507 and AP6508 synchronous DC/DC buck converters from Diodes Incorporated offer designers of distributed power systems an operating efficiency
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Date:
05/06/2011
Nextreme and APEI Developing Thermal Energy Harvester for Turbine Health Sensor System
Nextreme and APEI Developing Thermal Energy Harvester for Turbine Health Sensor System
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power generation solutions, and Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (APEI), a leader in state-of-the-art power electronics
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Date:
05/06/2011
Foremost Electric Car Charging Connectors Are Field Proven and Meet Global Standards
Foremost Electric Car Charging Connectors Are Field Proven and Meet Global Standards
Foremost Electronics, the Essex based specialist distributor of electromechanical components, is now stocking the E-Mobility range of electric vehicle charging connectors manufactured by FCT Electronic
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Date:
05/05/2011
Rohde & Schwarz's R&S®RTO scope series enhances performance of embedded systems
Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed the industry's only digital oscilloscope that employs a real-time digital trigger.
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Date:
05/05/2011
No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55C to 150C Junction Temperature Range

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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3511, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature
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Date:
05/05/2011
Mini board-to-board connector with a pitch of 0.635 mm for space savings of up to 11 percent
Mini board-to-board connector with a pitch of 0.635 mm for space savings of up to 11 percent
SUYIN is continuing to develop innovative new connectors that can be adapted to meet customer-specific requirements. These efforts have produced a new series of SMT miniature board-to-board connectors
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Date:
05/04/2011
6 GHz RF signal generator hits new price point
6 GHz RF signal generator hits new price point
Aim-TTi has launched a new 6 GHz RF signal generator which is priced at less than half that of the lowest cost 6 GHz generators available previously. The TGR6000 covers a frequency range from
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Date:
05/04/2011
Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Efficiency Small Footprint 6A Switching Regulator
Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Efficiency Small Footprint 6A Switching Regulator
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the industry's most compact and efficient 6A synchronous buck (step-down) regulator. The new regulator features efficiency up to
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05/03/2011
Industrys first ultra-low-power FRAM microcontroller from TI enables developers to make the world smarter
Industry's first ultra-low-power FRAM microcontroller from TI enables developers to make the world smarter
Ushering in a new era of reliable data logging and RF communication capabilities, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the industry's first ultra-low-power ferroelectric
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05/03/2011
ALPS: Compact Slide Potentiometer with 60mm Travel Length for Professional Audio Applications
ALPS: Compact Slide Potentiometer with 60mm Travel Length for Professional Audio Applications
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the RS6011 series a family of compact, smooth-running slide potentiometers for use in professional audio applications such as mixing console faders. The slide
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05/03/2011
Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency
Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency
SMP is presenting chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar, the international trade fair for solar technology in Munich, Germany. These compact inductive components feature low losses
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05/02/2011
Mobile Compassing Gets New Push from STMicroelectronics' Power- and Space-Saving Geo-Magnetic Modules
Mobile Compassing Gets New Push from STMicroelectronics' Power- and Space-Saving Geo-Magnetic Modules
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
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04/30/2011
IR Introduces Automotive DirectFET2 Power MOSFET Chipset Optimized for DC-DC Applications Requiring High Power Density and Efficiency
IR Introduces Automotive DirectFET®2 Power MOSFET Chipset Optimized for DC-DC Applications Requiring High Power Density and Efficiency
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of an automotive DirectFET®2 power MOSFET chipset optimized for DC-DC applications
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04/29/2011
ON Semiconductor expands PureEdgeTM silicon-based crystal oscillator clock module portfolio
ON Semiconductor expands PureEdgeTM silicon-based crystal oscillator clock module portfolio
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions, has announced the further extension of its silicon based crystal oscillator (XO) clock module
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04/29/2011
Enecsys demonstrates micro inverters deliver up to 20% more energy from PV systems over lifetime
Enecsys demonstrates micro inverters deliver up to 20% more energy from PV systems over lifetime
Enecsys Limited, the leader in reliable solar micro inverter systems, will showcase its high reliability solar PV micro inverter and monitoring system at Hall 3, booth E3.3 at SOLAREXPO 2011, May
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04/29/2011
SiTime Increases Robustness and Reliability of Solid State Drives (SSD) With All-Silicon MEMS Oscillators

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SiTime Increases Robustness and Reliability of Solid State Drives (SSD) With All-Silicon MEMS Oscillators
SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced its complete portfolio of MEMS oscillators targeted at Solid State Drives (SSDs). SiTime's all-silicon MEMS oscillators can withstand
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04/28/2011
Murata Power Solutions extends its range of 25W low-profile open-frame DC-DC converters
Murata Power Solutions extends its range of 25W low-profile open-frame DC-DC converters
Murata Power Solutions announced today additions to its UEI25 series of 25W output, 2:1 input range, high efficiency, isolated DC-DC converters. Featuring 25W output in one square inch of board area,
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04/28/2011
Cree Revolutionizes Indoor and Outdoor Video Screen Market
Cree Revolutionizes Indoor and Outdoor Video Screen Market
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, has raised performance levels for high-brightness LEDs optimized for high resolution indoor and outdoor video screens with its new water
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04/28/2011
Robust automotive-grade buck regulator ICs with wide input voltage range
Robust automotive-grade buck regulator ICs with wide input voltage range
The new A8582 and A8583 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are robust automotive-grade buck regulator ICs with high switching frequency and output current and a wide input voltage range. Each device
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04/28/2011
Analog Devices Programmable LED Driver Enables Independent Control of Nine LED Sinks
Analog Devices' Programmable LED Driver Enables Independent Control of Nine LED Sinks
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), released for general availability today the ADP8866 LED charge pump backlight driver, which features independent control of nine LED current sinks, programmable LED blinking
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04/27/2011
New Cree CR Series Delivers Shorter Payback, Better Light Quality and Efficacy than Fluorescents
New Cree CR Series Delivers Shorter Payback, Better Light Quality and Efficacy than Fluorescents
Antiquated, inferior commercial lighting gets a much-needed transformation with the revolutionary new series of LED troffers from Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). The Cree CR family of architectural troffers,
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04/27/2011
IGBT module tops the competition in current density: 4.9 A/cm for 3-level inverters

The new MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module - now also available in 3-level topology. The new module boasts a rated current of 4.9 A/cm², beating the rated currents per unit of area of any competitor product.

IGBT module tops the competition in current density: 4.9 A/cm² for 3-level inverters
Semikron presents its newest MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module, which is now also available in 3-level topology. The new module boasts a rated current of 4.9 A/cm², the highest rated current
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04/27/2011
High Linearity Dual Downconverting Mixers Reduce Power Consumption & Size for 4G MIMO Receivers

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High Dynamic Range Dual Downconverting Mixers

High Linearity Dual Downconverting Mixers Reduce Power Consumption & Size for 4G MIMO Receivers
Linear Technology announces the LTC559x family of four high dynamic range dual downconverting mixers covering the 600MHz to 4.5GHz wireless infrastructure frequency range. The LTC559x dual mixers
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04/27/2011
Texas Instruments introduces 18-V hot-swap controller with high efficiency and accuracy
Texas Instruments introduces 18-V hot-swap controller with high efficiency and accuracy
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's smallest 18-V hot-swap controller with power limiting that protects server and telecom equipment from over-current,
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04/27/2011
IRs IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost
IR's IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost
International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2548D Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC for energy efficient applications for high power Light Emitting Diode (LED) illumination including
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04/27/2011
Industrys First Digital Zero-Power AC/DC PWM Controller Cuts Wasted Power & Costs in Offline Chargers & Adapters
Industry's First Digital Zero-Power AC/DC PWM Controller Cuts Wasted Power & Costs in Offline Chargers & Adapters
iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today announced the iW1700 Zero Power AC/DC Digital PWM Controller.
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04/27/2011
New DCH3 AC-DC Power Adapters from Emerson Network Power Comply With Efficiency Requirements of Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
New DCH3 AC-DC Power Adapters from Emerson Network Power Comply With Efficiency Requirements of Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical ContinuityT, has launched a new series of 3 W ultra high efficiency wall-mount ac-dc power
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04/26/2011
Direct Digital Synthesis ICs Deliver Power and Size Savings
Direct Digital Synthesis ICs Deliver Power and Size Savings
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced direct digital synthesis (DDS) ICs that offer 30 percent lower power
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04/26/2011
Intersil Increases Precision Op Amp Portfolio with New Dual 40V Precision Single-Supply Amplifier

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Intersil Increases Precision Op Amp Portfolio with New Dual 40V Precision Single-Supply Amplifier
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today added to its industry-leading high-precision operational amplifier portfolio with the introduction of the ISL28208, a precision, ground-sensing
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04/26/2011
Latest Innovations in Synopsys IC Compiler Deliver up to 40% Power Reduction at HiSilicon
Latest Innovations in Synopsys IC Compiler Deliver up to 40% Power Reduction at HiSilicon
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced thatHiSilicon, a leading fabless semiconductor house supplying
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04/26/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors Power Switch (FPS) Technology Exceeds Energy Star Requirements for Consumer and Home Appliance Applications
Fairchild Semiconductor's Power Switch (FPS™) Technology Exceeds Energy Star Requirements for Consumer and Home Appliance Applications
Manufacturers of consumer electronics and home appliances need an offline switch-mode power supply solution that reduces external component count and increases reliability, while meeting or exceeding
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04/26/2011
Motion29 Introduces Energy Saving Ultra Bright LED Lighting
Motion29 Introduces Energy Saving Ultra Bright LED Lighting
Motion 29, the industrial engineering solution experts, have introduced Patlite's new CLA series of eco-friendly slim LED bar lights to complement their existing offering of lighting for the workplace.
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04/26/2011
ZemosLED Launches 80,000 Hour LED Package
ZemosLED Launches 80,000 Hour LED Package
ZemosLED has announced the US launch of the patented, 80,000 hour Zemos9090 LED package. The Zemos9090 has seen extensive use in the company's own line of lighting fixtures with extended lifespans,
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04/26/2011
RZB and OSRAM: Outstanding co-operation

Decorated with the 2010 red dot design award and nominated for the 2011 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany: the "Lavano" luminaire range designed by Helmut Heinrich.

RZB and OSRAM: Outstanding co-operation
RZB, one of Germany's leading luminaire manufacturers, has fitted its new "Lavano" series with OSRAM products. One of the hallmarks of the Seamless T5 HE fluorescent lamp is its compact design combined
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04/25/2011
Low Profile Military/Medical Grade Power Inductors Take the HEAT, up to 155C
Low Profile Military/Medical Grade Power Inductors Take the HEAT, up to 155°C
New Coilcraft CPS military-grade power inductors take a low profile with the new ML563PKA Series. These robust ferrite-core surface mount inductors are constructed of high-temperature materials,
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04/25/2011
Power Integrations LinkSwitch-PH LED Driver ICs Eliminate Electrolytic Capacitors, Exceed 90% Efficiency and 0.9 Power Factor
Power Integrations' LinkSwitch-PH LED Driver ICs Eliminate Electrolytic Capacitors, Exceed 90% Efficiency and 0.9 Power Factor
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage drivers for offline LED lighting, today announced a new reference design (DER-278) based on the company's single-stage LinkSwitch-PH LED-driver
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04/24/2011
Ultra-Small, 500mA Dual POL Regulator from Semtech Replaces LDOs with Higher Efficiency Alternative
Ultra-Small, 500mA Dual POL Regulator from Semtech Replaces LDOs with Higher Efficiency Alternative
Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the latest device in its buck regulator platform. The new SC197 is a 500mA, dual-output,
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04/24/2011
Vishay's New Series of Low-Profile, Surface-Mount Standard, Fast, and Ultrafast Avalanche Rectifiers
Vishay's New Series of Low-Profile, Surface-Mount Standard, Fast, and Ultrafast Avalanche Rectifiers
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced nine new series of low-profile, surface-mount standard, fast, and ultrafast avalanche rectifiers with 20 mJ EAS avalanche capability and industry-high
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04/24/2011
ABB introduces the CB-2000 Portable Capacitance Meter
ABB introduces the CB-2000 Portable Capacitance Meter
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, today announced the development of a portable capacitance meter, the CB-2000, that is simpler to use and easier to carry than any other measuring
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04/24/2011
Vicor Introduces High Power, Wide Input Brick Bus Converter
Vicor Introduces High Power, Wide Input Brick Bus Converter
Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today announced its IB050Q096T70N1-00 - a high power, wide input range VI BRICK™ Bus Converter. Available as a drop-in upgrade for industry standard 5:1 converters,
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04/23/2011
CUI Releases Dimmable LED Drivers
CUI Releases Dimmable LED Drivers
CUI Inc's Power line announced the release of ac-dc LED drivers designed for driving high powered LEDs. These constant current drivers offer flicker free operation when used with standard triac based
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04/23/2011
Powercast Debuts Batteryless, RF Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor System for Building & Industrial Automation

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Powercast Debuts Batteryless, RF Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor System for Building & Industrial Automation
Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy-harvesting technology, has announced its Lifetime Power® Wireless Sensor System for wireless environmental monitoring in HVAC
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04/23/2011
Eatons New 5PX UPS Protects Virtual Servers through Integrated Power Management Capabilities
Eaton's New 5PX UPS Protects Virtual Servers through Integrated Power Management Capabilities
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced its new uninterruptible power system (UPS), the Eaton 5PX UPS, an integrated power management solution for information technology
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04/22/2011
IRs IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio Driver IC Delivers Excellent Audio Performance in a Smaller Footprint
IR's IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio Driver IC Delivers Excellent Audio Performance in a Smaller Footprint
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio IC for high performance home theater systems and car
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04/22/2011
Atmel Launches Capacitive Touch Controllers With Integrated Haptic Effects
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it has integrated haptics capability to its QTouch® capacitive touch controllers to support buttons,
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04/22/2011
Wolfson introduces innovative new range of imaging solutions
Wolfson introduces innovative new range of imaging solutions
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced a new range of analogue front end (AFE) digitiser integrated circuits, which can be easily integrated into the latest generation of imaging equipment
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04/22/2011
AVX's Miniature, High CV Stacked Capacitors Reduce Component Count and Shrink Board Space
AVX's Miniature, High CV Stacked Capacitors Reduce Component Count and Shrink Board Space
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors series, TurboCap(TM), to include miniature
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04/21/2011
NXPs Solid State Lighting Solutions Bring New Levels of Efficiency to Industrial, Warehouse and Street Light Applications
NXP's Solid State Lighting Solutions Bring New Levels of Efficiency to Industrial, Warehouse and Street Light Applications
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) today announced an addition to its broad GreenChip™ SSL family of products, the GreenChip SSL4101T controller IC, which offers new levels of professional-grade
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04/21/2011
TI offers the worlds lowest power capacitive touch solutions with new easy-to-use software, silicon and tools for all MSP430 microcontrollers
TI offers the world's lowest power capacitive touch solutions with new easy-to-use software, silicon and tools for all MSP430™ microcontrollers
Enabling the world's lowest power touch sense capabilities on all MSP430 devices, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the ultra-low-power MSP430 16-bit microcontroller
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04/20/2011
Telit Supports Smart Metering Initiatives with Energy-Efficient, Wireless M-BUS Module
Telit Supports Smart Metering Initiatives with Energy-Efficient, Wireless M-BUS Module
Telit Wireless Solutions, an internationally leading specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, launched a new module featuring wireless M-Bus transfer technology onto the market in November
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04/20/2011
Microchip Launches Consumer-Band Power-Line Soft-Modem Development Kit
Microchip Launches Consumer-Band Power-Line Soft-Modem Development Kit
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtail™ Plus Daughter Board Development Kit (part # AC164142)
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04/19/2011
Sharp's smallest CMOS camera modules for automotive applications
Sharp's smallest CMOS camera modules for automotive applications
An ambient light of just 1.8 lux, corresponding to the "brightness" of a moonlit road, is sufficient for Sharp's new CMOS camera module for automotive applications to produce clear images. Hence the
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04/19/2011
Texas instruments introduces industrys smallest wireless power receiver chip
Texas instruments introduces industry's smallest wireless power receiver chip
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced its next generation of wireless power technology, which is 80-percent smaller than TI's previous receiver chip. The tiny, highly integrated
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04/19/2011
ALPS Offers Capacitive Type Humidity SMD Sensor with Accurate Detection for up to 100% Humidity
ALPS Offers Capacitive Type Humidity SMD Sensor with Accurate Detection for up to 100% Humidity
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the HSHCA a high-quality capacitive type humidity sensor for use in digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, and notebooks, in health care applications, home appliances,
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04/19/2011
TI introduces efficient 25-W digital audio power amp for thin-panel televisions
TI introduces efficient 25-W digital audio power amp for thin-panel televisions
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a 25-W digital audio power amplifier for driving stereo bridge-tied speakers. The TAS5727 boasts an RDS(on) that is32 percent lower
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04/19/2011
Low-Power, 12-Bit, 1.8-V A/D Converter Consumes Only 660 mW at 500 MSPS
Low-Power, 12-Bit, 1.8-V A/D Converter Consumes Only 660 mW at 500 MSPS
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced two new data converters designed to deliver the speed and performance at low power necessary for a range of communications and industrial applications. Now
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04/19/2011
BEI Kimco Magnetics' Generator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Shock and Vibration Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics' Generator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Shock and Vibration Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging generator requirements in a railroad train signaling application. The generator is used
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04/19/2011
Intersil's Newest Low Power, 16-Bit, High Speed ADCs Provide Excellent SNR and Simplify Multi-Channel System Design
Intersil's Newest Low Power, 16-Bit, High Speed ADCs Provide Excellent SNR and Simplify Multi-Channel System Design
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed, low power analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for communications and data acquisition applications
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04/18/2011
Synopsys Advances Mixed-Signal Verification with New CustomExplorer Ultra
Synopsys Advances Mixed-Signal Verification with New CustomExplorer Ultra
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the immediate availability of the CustomExplorer™ Ultra mixed-signal
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04/18/2011
Vishay Intertechnology Releases Three New Single and Dual 2 A, Slew-Rate-Controlled Load Switches in the Compact TDFN4, SC70-6, and TDFN8 Packages
Vishay Intertechnology Releases Three New Single and Dual 2 A, Slew-Rate-Controlled Load Switches in the Compact TDFN4, SC70-6, and TDFN8 Packages
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released three new single and dual 2 A load switches designed for 1.1 V to 5.5 V operation. Offering low switch on-resistance at 1.2 V for increased
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04/16/2011
OSRAM presents Airabesc, the new OLED-based luminaire, and wins a red dot award

The new rectangular OLED panel from the Orbeos series fits harmoniously into the design of the Airabesc, bathing objects in pleasantly warm-white light.

OSRAM presents Airabesc, the new OLED-based luminaire, and wins a red dot award
Everything in flux - that is the concept behind Airabesc, the OLED designer luminaire which OSRAM is presenting in the context of Euroluce, the international lighting trade fair (12-17 April) in the
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04/16/2011
Silicon Labs Mixed-Signal MCUs Simplify Full-Speed USB Connectivity
Silicon Labs Mixed-Signal MCUs Simplify Full-Speed USB Connectivity
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced two USB microcontroller (MCU) families that provide the industry's fastest,
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04/15/2011
Cree Delivers Brightest and Most-Efficient Lighting-Class LED Array
Cree Delivers Brightest and Most-Efficient Lighting-Class LED Array
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces full availability of the industry's first lighting-class LED array that help reduce overall system cost by combining superior
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04/15/2011
Torex New 16V 200mA Negative Voltage Regulator
Torex New 16V 200mA Negative Voltage Regulator
The new XC6901/02 series from Torex are negative voltage regulators that are compatible with small ceramic capacitors. In addition to an output current capability of 200mA, the wide input (-2.4V ~
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04/15/2011
TIs new evaluation platform drives three-phase brushless motors for quicker time to spin
TI's new evaluation platform drives three-phase brushless motors for quicker time to spin
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a complete motor control evaluation kit for spinning brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) motors. The DRV8312-C2-KIT
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04/15/2011
Security Manager Provides Superior Data Protection Regardless of Power Source
Security Manager Provides Superior Data Protection Regardless of Power Source
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS3660, a security manager with 1024 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data. The on-chip nonimprinting memory, which
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04/15/2011
Picor Introduces Cool-Switch High-Speed Load Disconnect Switch Solutions
Picor Introduces Cool-Switch® High-Speed Load Disconnect Switch Solutions
Picor Corporation, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR), today announced the Cool-Switch® PI2161 and PI2061, the first in a series of new electronic circuit breaker, load disconnect switch
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04/14/2011
World's smallest Hall effect switch saves power as well as space
World's smallest Hall effect switch saves power as well as space
Diodes Incorporated has released the world's smallest dual output omnipolar Hall effect switch IC, specifically designed for open/close detection in portable, battery-powered products including cell
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04/14/2011
IRs IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost
IR's IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost
International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2548D Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC for energy efficient applications
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04/14/2011
EMC screened 19 rack cases
EMC screened 19" rack cases
The latest addition to Verotec's family of 19 inch rack cases is the Veroshield 19" EMC screened version, which combines the ability to easily mount a wide range of electronic, electric and electro-mechanical
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04/13/2011
Vishay Intertechnology Releases New 15 A and 25 A Single-Phase Single In-Line Bridge Rectifiers With Low Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.73 V for Improved Power Efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology Releases New 15 A and 25 A Single-Phase Single In-Line Bridge Rectifiers With Low Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.73 V for Improved Power Efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released two new single-phase single in-line bridge rectifiers in the GSIB-5S package with improved VF over previous-generation devices — down to 0.73
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04/13/2011
CISSOID launches High-Temperature Combo Triple Op-Amp & Voltage Reference for Instrumentation Amplifier & Sensor Applications
CISSOID launches High-Temperature Combo Triple Op-Amp & Voltage Reference for Instrumentation Amplifier & Sensor Applications
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions introduces RUBY, a new triple operational amplifier with a built-in voltage reference for reliable operation from -55°C to +225°C. The
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04/13/2011
Zero-Drift Amplifier From Analog Devices Achieves Industrys Lowest Voltage Noise
Zero-Drift Amplifier From Analog Devices Achieves Industry's Lowest Voltage Noise
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of amplifier technology, introduced today the industry's lowest-noise,
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04/13/2011
New Family of Automotive-Qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution
New Family of Automotive-Qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution
International Rectifier has introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. Utilizing
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04/13/2011
Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-523 package
Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-523 package
Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the introduction of the 30V, 450mA CMUDM7004 (N-Channel) and CMUDM8004 (P-Channel) MOSFETs in the space saving SOT-523 package. These complementary devices broaden
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04/13/2011
KEMET introduces tantalum stacked capacitors
KEMET introduces tantalum stacked capacitors
KEMET has introduced a new range of Tantalum Stacked MnO2 capacitors. The TSM Series is targeted for applications requiring high capacitance with limited board space in the computer, consumer/gaming,
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04/13/2011
TI achieves industrys first SuperSpeed USB four-port extensible host controller with USB-IF certification
TI achieves industry's first SuperSpeed USB four-port extensible host controller with USB-IF certification
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced that it is the first semiconductor company to receive certification from the USB Implementer's Forum (USB-IF) for its SuperSpeed USB (USB
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04/12/2011
FCI's New Microsite Simplifies Design and Specification of Modular BtB/WtB Systems
FCI's New Microsite Simplifies Design and Specification of Modular BtB/WtB Systems
FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces a new, dedicated microsite for its Board-to-Board/Wire-to-Board Modular System, including a core product selector to help
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04/12/2011
Regulated DC/DC bus converter combines high efficiency with wide input range for distributed power applications
Regulated DC/DC bus converter combines high efficiency with wide input range for distributed power applications
Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new cost effective Regulated Bus Converter (RBC) that delivers up to 210W output power, with a Vin range of 36-75V, ultra-high efficiency (92.5% @ full load)
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04/12/2011
SiTime is First to Offer Complete Oscillator Solutions for Tablet PCs and E-Book Readers

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SiTime is First to Offer Complete Oscillator Solutions for Tablet PCs and E-Book Readers
SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today announced the availability of a complete portfolio of MEMS oscillators for Tablet PCs and E-Book Readers. These solutions,
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04/11/2011
ALPS Offers Low-profile 4-in-1 Combine Type Card Connector for SC Memory Cards, Multimedia-Cards, Memory Sticks and xD-Picture Cards
ALPS Offers Low-profile 4-in-1 Combine Type Card Connector for SC Memory Cards, Multimedia-Cards, Memory Sticks and xD-Picture Cards
With the SCDG4B0100, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH complements its card connector series with an additional model for SD Memory Cards, Multimedia-CardsTM, Memory SticksTM, and xD-Picture Cards. The surface-mountable
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04/11/2011
Intersil's New RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers Deliver Industry's Widest Common-Mode Range, Provide Excellent Reliability
Intersil's New RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers Deliver Industry's Widest Common-Mode Range, Provide Excellent Reliability
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the ISL3247xE, ISL3248xE, and ISL3249xE series of robust, fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers that combine overvoltage protection
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04/11/2011
National Semiconductor Adds Low EMI, 10A Power Modules to SIMPLE SWITCHER Family
National Semiconductor Adds Low EMI, 10A Power Modules to SIMPLE SWITCHER Family
Reported by Cliff Keys, Editorial Director, Editor-in-Chief, Power Systems Design

National Semiconductor today introduced 12 new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules, the first to drive up to 10A of output current and comply with the CISPR 22 (Class B) radiated and conducted electromagnetic
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04/11/2011
Rochester Electronics Product Re-Introduction: Entire AMCC Gate Array Product Line
Rochester Electronics Product Re-Introduction: Entire AMCC Gate Array Product Line
Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, has reintroduced the gate array semiconductor portfolio from Applied Micro
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04/10/2011
LED driver from Diodes delivers higher current for low voltage LED lamps
LED driver from Diodes delivers higher current for low voltage LED lamps
The AL8806 buck LED driver from Diodes Incorporated is capable of producing a constant current of up to 1.5A from voltage sources of between 6V and 30V. Suiting MR16, 12V and 24V LED lamp design,
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04/10/2011
FCI Introduces a New 1.25mm Wire-to-Board Connector System
FCI Introduces a New 1.25mm Wire-to-Board Connector System
FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, has developed a 1.25mm wire-to-board connector system that is designed for a wide range of demanding applications such as industrial
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04/10/2011
RFMD's New RF1604 Broadband High Power SP4T Switch
RFMD's New RF1604 Broadband High Power SP4T Switch
RFMD's new RF1604 single-pole four-throw (SP4T) switch is designed for switching applications requiring very low insertion loss and high power handling capability with minimal DC power consumption.
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04/10/2011
Atmel Launches Integrated Gate Driver ICs for Automotive BLDC Motor-control Applications
Atmel Launches Integrated Gate Driver ICs for Automotive BLDC Motor-control Applications
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of the new set of highly-integrated system basis gate driver ICs. The Atmel ATA6843
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04/10/2011
TE Connectivitys NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting
TE Connectivity's NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces an innovative Solid State Lighting (SSL) solution - the NEVALO SSL system - designed to accelerate lighting manufacturers' transition from traditional light sources
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04/10/2011
Stackpole's RPC Series Offers Outstanding Surge Withstanding For 5% Tolerance Requirements
Stackpole's RPC Series Offers Outstanding Surge Withstanding For 5% Tolerance Requirements
The RPC Series of surface mount chips from Stackpole offers superior pulse withstanding in a 5% tolerance part. The 5% tolerance RPC is completely untrimmed, which allows the entire width of the
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04/10/2011
Bel's New 3812 Size Medium-Blow Fuses for Higher Current Applications
Bel's New 3812 Size Medium-Blow Fuses for Higher Current Applications
Released by Bel Fuse, a premier developer of fuses and magnetic-based solutions for high-speed networking and computer applications, is the square ceramic surface-mountable SMM Series of 3812 size
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04/10/2011
ACS Motion Control Develops Universal Single & Dual Axis Drive Modules for EtherCAT Networks
ACS Motion Control Develops Universal Single & Dual Axis Drive Modules for EtherCAT Networks
ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control systems, has developed an EtherCAT slave Universal Drive Module that directly drives one or two
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04/10/2011
TIs MSP430 microcontroller portfolio expands to offer industrys first programmable metrology devices for low-cost analog front end solutions
TI's MSP430 microcontroller portfolio expands to offer industry's first programmable metrology devices for low-cost analog front end solutions
Focusing on metering and smart grid applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the MSP430AFE2xx series of metrology analog front end (AFE) ultra-low-power 16-bit
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04/10/2011
LEDs Assemblies from TT electronics Dispense Solution to ATM Manufacturer's Backlighting Challenge
LEDs Assemblies from TT electronics Dispense Solution to ATM Manufacturer's Backlighting Challenge
LED lighting there are vast and varied ways to use LED lighting and it seems everyone wants it in their products. It appears simple - just take the LED components, put it on a thermal management
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04/09/2011
TDK-EPC Corporation's Power factor correction: PF controllers for harsh environments
TDK-EPC Corporation's Power factor correction: PF controllers for harsh environments
TDK-EPC, a Group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor controllers with a heavy duty version of the EPCOS BR6000 controller. The new EPCOS BR6000-HD is particularly
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04/09/2011
Precision power analyser combines accuracy with wideband performance
Precision power analyser combines accuracy with wideband performance
The PPA1500 has been introduced to meet the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient products. This push for greater efficiency has resulted in the development of power conversion techniques
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04/09/2011
New 40V and 60V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel TrenchFET Power MOSFETs Feature Industry-Low On-Resistance and FOMs in PowerPAK SO-8 Package
New 40V and 60V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs Feature Industry-Low On-Resistance and FOMs in PowerPAK® SO-8 Package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced new 40V and 60V n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs with the industry's lowest on-resistance and on-resistance times gate charge figures of
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04/09/2011
TI introduces wide-input power solutions with high-voltage protection
TI introduces wide-input power solutions with high-voltage protection
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its industry-leading power management portfolio with two new step-down regulators with wide
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04/08/2011
IRs New Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution
IR's New Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal
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04/08/2011
Power-One Introduces iPWER(TM) DC-DC Converters to Address Demands for Telecom, Datacom and Wireless Infrastructure Equipment
Power-One Introduces iPWER(TM) DC-DC Converters to Address Demands for Telecom, Datacom and Wireless Infrastructure Equipment
Power-One, Inc. (Nasdaq:PWER), a leading provider of renewable energy and energy-efficient power conversion and management solutions, introduces the 1/8th brick SQL48T20033 and the 1/16th brick SSQL48T20033.
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04/08/2011
No RSENSE 60V Boost Controller Operates over a -40C to 150C Junction Temperature

-40°C to 150°C Operating Temperature Boost Controller

No RSENSE 60V Boost Controller Operates over a -40°C to 150°C Junction Temperature
Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade version of the LTC3872, a small footprint 550kHz fixed frequency step-up DC/DC controller that is specified over a -40°C to150°C junction temperature
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04/08/2011
BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device
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04/08/2011
32-Channel 30mA Buck LED Driver with DOT Correction & Gray Scale Dimming

32-Channel 30mA Buck LED Driver

32-Channel 30mA Buck LED Driver with DOT Correction & Gray Scale Dimming
Linear Technology announces the LT3746, a 32-channel LED driver integrated with a 55V step-down controller. The LED driver powers up to 30mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to
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Date:
04/07/2011
ABB launches new generation 245 kilovolt gas insulated switchgear
ABB launches new generation 245 kilovolt gas insulated switchgear
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced the launch of its latest generation 245kV (kilovolt) ELK-14 series of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). The footprint of this latest
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Date:
04/07/2011
TI adds on-chip respiration measurement to ECG/EEG analog front end family
TI adds on-chip respiration measurement to ECG/EEG analog front end family
Building on its award-winning ADS1298 analog-front-end (AFE) family, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first fully-integrated AFEs with on-chip respiration
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04/06/2011
Microchip Expands MOSFET Driver Family
Microchip Expands MOSFET Driver Family
Microchip announces the expansion of its family of MOSFET drivers with the new MCP14E6/7/8 and MCP14E9/10/11 low-side MOSFET drivers. The new drivers complement Microchip's existing 4.5A MCP14E3/4/5
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04/06/2011
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Compact PFC Inductors Using Metglass or Nanocrystalline
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Compact PFC Inductors Using Metglass or Nanocrystalline
PFC inductors are a must for all off-line power systems. In addition to the low profile, 7mm(H), which Payton introduced in 2010, Payton now has high power offerings in a compact design. This
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Date:
04/06/2011
ZMDI newest IO-Link high-voltage line driver targets harsh factory automation environments
ZMDI newest IO-Link high-voltage line driver targets harsh factory automation environments
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced the fourth member of its cost-effective
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Date:
04/06/2011
6A N-Channel MOSFET Gate Driver Operates over a -55C to 125C Junction Temperature Range

6A N-Channel MOSFET Gate Diver

6A N-Channel MOSFET Gate Driver Operates over a -55°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC4441, a 6A N-channel MOSFET gate driver that operates over a -55°C to125°C operating junction temperature
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04/06/2011
CISSOID unveils a High Voltage, 225C Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Switch with Logic-level Gate Control
CISSOID unveils a High Voltage, 225°C Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Switch with Logic-level Gate Control
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, unveils JUPITER, the first high-temperature silicon carbide high-voltage switch with seamless gate control through a simple logic-level
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Date:
04/06/2011
XP's 85 - 250 Watt medical and IT external power supplies reach 92% efficiency
XP's 85 - 250 Watt medical and IT external power supplies reach 92% efficiency
XP Power announced today the launch of their AHM series of highly efficient external AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and IT applications. The series comprises 5 single-output
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Date:
04/06/2011
Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock of 3Ms Twin Axial Cables
Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock of 3M's Twin Axial Cables
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the addition of 3M™ Twin
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04/06/2011
New photocoupler for industrial motor control and inverter applications with extended operating temperature
New photocoupler for industrial motor control and inverter applications with extended operating temperature
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced an ultra-compact, extended temperature photocoupler that provides a space-saving solution for industrial applications that require an isolation interface
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Date:
04/06/2011
ALPS: Low-Profile Double-Action TACT Switch for Portable Consumer Devices
ALPS: Low-Profile Double-Action TACT Switch for Portable Consumer Devices
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its SKSK a double-action TACT Switch™ suitable for portable consumer devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and peripherals. The vertically operated
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Date:
04/05/2011
Emerson Network Power Launches DS1200DC-3 Digitally Programmable 1200 Watt DC-input Bulk Front-End Power Supply
Emerson Network Power Launches DS1200DC-3 Digitally Programmable 1200 Watt DC-input Bulk Front-End Power Supply
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today launched the DS1200DC-3, a high-efficiency dc-input 1200 watt bulk
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Date:
04/04/2011
Intersil Introduces Industry's First High Temperature Digital Ambient Light Sensor for In-Vehicle Lighting Applications
Intersil Introduces Industry's First High Temperature Digital Ambient Light Sensor for In-Vehicle Lighting Applications
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the industry's first automotive grade ambient light sensor designed to support continuous operation up to 105 degrees Celsius. The
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Date:
04/04/2011
Powerstax Introduce 3000W Ruggedised Rack Mount DC-DC Power Supply
Powerstax Introduce 3000W Ruggedised Rack Mount DC-DC Power Supply
Latest news from Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, is the introduction of the TVR3001, a 3000W DC-DC power conversion rack that has been developed
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Date:
04/04/2011
Protection interface from Diodes Incorporated safeguards power management ICs
Protection interface from Diodes Incorporated safeguards power management ICs
The AP9050 from Diodes Incorporated is a dedicated protection interface designed to protect the latest generation of power management ICs (PMIC) against overvoltages. Comprising an LDO regulator
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Date:
04/03/2011
Stackpole Introduces The RNV Series High Voltage Anti-Moisture Metal Film Resistors
Stackpole Introduces The RNV Series High Voltage Anti-Moisture Metal Film Resistors
Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RNV Series of axial leaded metal film resistors. The RNV Series has a standard watt body size and is able to handle voltages up to 1600 VDC
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Date:
04/03/2011
CONEC Expands its IP67-Rated Series with Robust, Fiber-Optic LC Connectors
CONEC Expands its IP67-Rated Series with Robust, Fiber-Optic LC Connectors
CONEC, a manufacturer of high-quality connectors, has advanced its water-resistant series of connectors to include fiber-optic duplex LC connectors. The IP67-rated connectors allow designers to incorporate
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Date:
04/03/2011
Ambarella A7 IP Camera SoC Brings 1080p60 Performance into the Video Surveillance Mainstream
Ambarella A7 IP Camera SoC Brings 1080p60 Performance into the Video Surveillance Mainstream
Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-power, HD video compression and image processing semiconductors, today announced the A7 IP Camera SoC, bringing high-quality 1080p60 H.264 performance to the video
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Date:
04/03/2011
Diodes DFN3020 packaged MOSFETs take 70% less space
Diodes DFN3020 packaged MOSFETs take 70% less space
Diodes has introduced the first MOSFETs in a new range of space-saving DFN3020 packaged discrete products. Three dual MOSFET combinations have been released, comprising 20V and 30V N-channel and
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Date:
03/31/2011
High speed logic family from Diodes Incorporated provides performance upgrade
High speed logic family from Diodes Incorporated provides performance upgrade
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a complete family of advanced high speed CMOS logic devices offering power dissipation and switching speed improvements over existing high speed CMOS logic alternatives.
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Date:
03/30/2011
ROHM Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Push the Performance Envelope
ROHM Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Push the Performance Envelope
ROHM Semiconductor announces the availability of the SCS1xxAGC series of high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD). This new class of SiC diodes offers industry-leading
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Date:
03/30/2011
AVX's High CV Stacked Capacitors Utilize State-of-the-Art BME Technology, Provide RoHS-Compliant Versions
AVX's High CV Stacked Capacitors Utilize State-of-the-Art BME Technology, Provide RoHS-Compliant Versions
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitor series to include RoHS-compliant versions.
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Date:
03/29/2011
IDT Expands Industry-Leading RapidIO Gen2 Switch Portfolio
IDT Expands Industry-Leading RapidIO® Gen2 Switch Portfolio
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced it has added the sixth member to
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Date:
03/29/2011
Microchip introduces low-cost 8-bit PIC microcontrollers with eXtreme Low Power technology and integrated LCD control
Microchip introduces low-cost 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers with eXtreme Low Power technology and integrated LCD control
Microchip announces an expansion of its 8-bit segmented LCD microcontroller (MCU) family with five new devices combining low-cost LCD control with industry-leading low power consumption. The PIC16LF190x
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Date:
03/29/2011
LEM announces Sentinel 3+ battery monitoring transducer upgrade for latest UPS designs
LEM announces Sentinel 3+ battery monitoring transducer upgrade for latest UPS designs
LEM has announced the introduction of Sentinel 3+, the latest generation of the proven Sentinel product that continuously monitors the state of health of batteries in uninterruptible power supply
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Date:
03/29/2011
IR Introduces Dual Power MOSFETs in Single Compact Hermetic LCC-6 Surface Mount Package For Lightweight Space Applications
IR Introduces Dual Power MOSFETs in Single Compact Hermetic LCC-6 Surface Mount Package For Lightweight Space Applications
International Rectifier, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the company's first family of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) dual power MOSFETs in a compact hermetic
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Date:
03/29/2011
Very Low Power 12-/14-Bit 25Msps-125Msps ADCs Operate at Less than 100mW at 125Msps
Very Low Power 12-/14-Bit 25Msps-125Msps ADCs Operate at Less than 100mW at 125Msps
Linear Technology Corporation introduces a family of ultralow power 14-bit and 12-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate less than 1mW per mega sample per second
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Date:
03/29/2011
Chokes Boost Solar Power Inverter Efficiency
Chokes Boost Solar Power Inverter Efficiency
SMP is presenting chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar, the international trade fair for solar technology in Munich, Germany. These compact inductive components feature low losses
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Date:
03/28/2011
MKJ Trinity Series miniature circular connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions now available on dynamic online 3D modeling website
MKJ Trinity Series miniature circular connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions now available on dynamic online 3D modeling website
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has expanded its dynamic 3D modeling tool to include the Trinity MKJ Series
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Date:
03/28/2011
FCI Expands 2.00mm Pitch Minitek Product Portfolio With Horizontal SMT Headers
FCI Expands 2.00mm Pitch Minitek® Product Portfolio With Horizontal SMT Headers
FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, now offers a series of 2.00mm Minitek® horizontal surface-mount headers in the 2.00mm-pitch Minitek board-to-board and wire-to-board
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Date:
03/28/2011
New TE Connectivity Electronics ChipSESD Protection Devices combine active ICs with passive SMT packaging
New TE Connectivity Electronics' ChipSESD Protection Devices combine active ICs with passive SMT packaging
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced the availability of new ChipSESD packages developed by TE Connectivity. These bi-directional
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Date:
03/28/2011
Large Diameter High Temp Solder-In EMI Filters
Large Diameter High Temp Solder-In EMI Filters
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products announces the latest addition to their solder-in filter product line, .400" diameter mounting with high temperature construction able to withstand 300°C installation.
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Date:
03/28/2011
Digi-Key Corporation First to Stock NXP LPC11C2x
Digi-Key Corporation First to Stock NXP LPC11C2x
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today
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Date:
03/27/2011
Tiny CSP CurrentPath Charger ICs Integrate Programmability, Advanced USB Charging and Safety Features for Cost Sensitive Applications
Tiny CSP CurrentPath™ Charger ICs Integrate Programmability, Advanced USB Charging and Safety Features for Cost Sensitive Applications
Summit Microelectronics has introduced its fourth-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit (IC) family for single-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and Li-FePO4 battery packs. The SMB231,
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Date:
03/27/2011
New Videos From Linear
New Videos From Linear
Precision Current Monitoring for Electric Motors, Solenoids and Inductive Loads http://video.linear.com/76 - Minimizing
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03/27/2011
Vicor Introduces 650W Quarter-Brick Bus Converters With 98% Peak Efficiency
Vicor Introduces 650W Quarter-Brick Bus Converters With 98% Peak Efficiency
Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) has announced quarter-brick modules in its IBC048 series of VI BRICK™ Bus Converters. Available as drop-in upgrades for industry standard 5:1 and 4:1 converters,
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Date:
03/26/2011
Texas Instruments 1.25-GSPS, 16-bit DAC slashes power consumption 65 percent, increases speed 25 percent
Texas Instruments 1.25-GSPS, 16-bit DAC slashes power consumption 65 percent, increases speed 25 percent
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) has introduced the industry's most power-efficient 4-channel, 16-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter). At 1.25 GSPS, the DAC3484 is 25 percent faster
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Date:
03/26/2011
60V Step-Down LED Driver Drives Three Independent LED Strings of 100mA LEDs & Offers 10,000:1 True Color PWM Dimming

60V Step-Down Three Channel LED Driver with 10,000:1 True Color PWM™ Dimming

60V Step-Down LED Driver Drives Three Independent LED Strings of 100mA LEDs & Offers 10,000:1 True Color PWM Dimming
Linear Technology announces the LT3597, a 60V, 1MHz, step-down DC/DC converter designed to operate as a three channel, constant current LED driver. Each channel of the LT3597 contains a constant current
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Date:
03/26/2011
Low VF Schottky diode in leadless SOD-882L package
Low VF Schottky diode in leadless SOD-882L package
Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the CFSH2-3L Low VF Schottky diode in the space saving, low profile SOD-882L package. This new device has a peak repetitive reverse voltage of 30V and a maximum
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Date:
03/26/2011
New Engineering Resource from AVX Details Complete Range of Tantalum and Niobium Oxide Capacitors
New Engineering Resource from AVX Details Complete Range of Tantalum and Niobium Oxide Capacitors
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has created a new CD detailing its tantalum and niobium oxide capacitor product offering. Designated
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Date:
03/26/2011
Professional quality Li-ion charger from Mascot maximizes battery cells performance
Professional quality Li-ion charger from Mascot maximizes battery cells performance
Norwegian power design expert Mascot AS has introduced a high-quality, high-performing charger for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, featuring 3-stage charging for maximum battery performance. 13 standard
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Date:
03/26/2011
CUI Releases ErP Compliant Level V European Wall Mount Power Supplies
CUI Releases ErP Compliant Level V European Wall Mount Power Supplies
CUI Inc's power line announced the release of low power wall mount external power supplies designed for the European market. These fixed blade solutions come with either European or United Kingdom
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Date:
03/26/2011
-Wave Alliance Member Evolve Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 25-40 Percent
-Wave Alliance Member Evolve Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 25-40 Percent
Convenience and energy management are among the many features that guests of the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will now experience during their stay thanks to Evolve Guest Controls. A member
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Date:
03/26/2011
IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio With First In Family of RF Signal Path Solutions
IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio With First In Family of RF Signal Path Solutions
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced a digitally-controlled IF VGA with
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Date:
03/24/2011
Atmel maXTouch Solution Powers LG Electronics Mobile's G-Slate Tablet 8.9" Touchscreen
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that LG Electronics Mobile, one of the largest handset manufacturers in the world, has
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Date:
03/24/2011
2 Watt DC/DC Converters with 3000 VDC Isolation
2 Watt DC/DC Converters with 3000 VDC Isolation
MSC now offers the 27D-3KV series of 2 Watt DC/DC converter modules from YDS. Key features of these DC/DC converter modules are 3000 VDC input to output isolation, continuous short circuit protection,
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Date:
03/23/2011
TDK-EPC Power Factor Correction: PhaseCap Compact with Extended Voltage Range
TDK-EPC Power Factor Correction: PhaseCap Compact with Extended Voltage Range
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor correction (PFC) capacitors: the EPCOS PhaseCap® Compact series now also includes types with voltages of 690,
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Date:
03/23/2011
Avago Enables Unprecedented Miniaturization of Motor Encoding Systems
Avago Enables Unprecedented Miniaturization of Motor Encoding Systems
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the market's smallest three-channel reflective encoder.
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Date:
03/23/2011
New PCB-type AC-DC power supplies from TDK-Lambda have 10 year life
New PCB-type AC-DC power supplies from TDK-Lambda have 10 year life
Power supply expert TDK-Lambda EMEA, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended the reach of its ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies by adding two lower power models. The 50
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Date:
03/23/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Clock Jitter Cleaner Family
National Semiconductor Introduces Clock Jitter Cleaner Family
National Semiconductor Corp. introduced a new family of clock jitter cleaners featuring the industry's lowest phase noise and rms jitter performance: 111 femtosecond (fs) from 12 kHz to 20 MHz, and
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Date:
03/22/2011
Yokogawa Oscilloscopes and ScopeCorder Help European Space Agency to Test High-Power Laser Diodes for Space Missions
Yokogawa Oscilloscopes and ScopeCorder Help European Space Agency to Test High-Power Laser Diodes for Space Missions
The European Space Agency (ESA) is using Yokogawa digital oscilloscopes, including the recently launched DL850 ScopeCorder, at its European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk,
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Date:
03/22/2011
RECOM's Cost Efficient 8W/10W/15W DC/DC Converters
RECOM's Cost Efficient 8W/10W/15W DC/DC Converters
RECOM announces that the recently introduced REC8, REC10 and REC15 DC/DC converters are now UL-60950-1 safety certified to complement the EN60950-1 certification that they already possessed. This
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Date:
03/22/2011
Molex QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) Assemblies
Molex QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) Assemblies
Molex Incorporated introduces its Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) Active Optical Cable (AOC) assemblies, providing the longest link distance and lowest power consumption on the market today.
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Date:
03/22/2011
C&K Develops 7-Way Compact Scroll Wheel Switches for Consumer and Navigation Applications
C&K Develops 7-Way Compact Scroll Wheel Switches for Consumer and Navigation Applications
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new series of consumer and navigation scroll switches
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Date:
03/22/2011
AVX Extends Transguard Miniature Multilayer Varistors Series to Include 16V Rating
AVX Extends Transguard® Miniature Multilayer Varistors Series to Include 16V Rating
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, provides designers the ability to clamp transients and filter EMI at a significantly higher voltage
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Date:
03/21/2011
Diodes Charge Pump Simplifies Led Driving in Portable Products
Diodes Charge Pump Simplifies Led Driving in Portable Products
The AL3157 from Diodes Incorporated is a dual function charge pump, capable of handling the competing requirements of LED driving in LCD backlighting and flashlight or camera flash circuits. Provided
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Date:
03/20/2011
GE Energy Increases Cell Tower Efficiency with Lineage Power Orca Power Amplifiers
GE Energy Increases Cell Tower Efficiency with Lineage Power Orca Power Amplifiers
Lineage Power, a GE Energy company, today announced availability of the Orca next-generation family of isolated DC-DC fully regulated, board-mounted power amplifier modules. The Lineage Power® Orca™
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Date:
03/20/2011
Renata Batteries Develops 0% Mercury Button Cells In Advance of New Regulations
Renata Batteries Develops 0% Mercury Button Cells In Advance of New Regulations
To help OEMs of portable medical and consumer electronic devices remain compliant with new laws banning the use of mercury in button cell batteries, the Renata Batteries division of The SWATCH Group
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Date:
03/20/2011
CISSOID introduces a High Temperature (225C) Dual NMOS Transistor in Tiny CSOIC16 SMD Package
CISSOID introduces a High Temperature (225°C) Dual NMOS Transistor in Tiny CSOIC16 SMD Package
CISSOID, a leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced a dual High Temperature 40V N-channel MOSFET Transistor. Available in the small footprint, surface mounting, hermetically
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Date:
03/20/2011
Farnell Selected as First Distributor to Offer New FT Series Capacitors from Panasonic
Farnell Selected as First Distributor to Offer New FT Series Capacitors from Panasonic
Farnell has added the new Panasonic FT series of surface mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors to the already extensive range it offers from the market-leading supplier. Recognising the strong relationship
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Date:
03/18/2011
Wireless Sensors Push Smart Machines Into Green Revolution
Wireless Sensors Push Smart Machines Into Green Revolution
STMicroelectronics, ARaymond and Micropelt announced that they are jointly presenting thermal-energy harvesting-based solutions to power smart sensors' and smart microsystems' at the Hannover Fair
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Date:
03/17/2011
IRs Family of Power Factor Correction ICs Offer Enhanced System Protection and Safety - Reducing Design Size and Overall System Cost
IR's Family of Power Factor Correction ICs Offer Enhanced System Protection and Safety - Reducing Design Size and Overall System Cost
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IR115x family of μPFC™ power factor correction (PFC) ICs for a wide variety of AC-DC applications including
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Date:
03/16/2011
Vincotechs Highly Efficient Power Module Solution with MNPC Topology
Vincotech's Highly Efficient Power Module Solution with MNPC Topology
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has released a new low-inductive power module designed for power applications up to 250kW, such as three-phase solar inverters.
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Date:
03/16/2011
Microchip Adds New Compact, Low-Cost, Non-Volatile, Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs)
Microchip Adds New Compact, Low-Cost, Non-Volatile, Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs)
Microchip announces the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product range with the MCP47x6 family of low-power, single-channel DACs. These new DACs feature buffered 8-,10-
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Date:
03/16/2011
Dual Ideal Diode & Hot Swap Controllers Save Power & Board Area

Compact Dual Ideal Diode & Single Hot Swap™ Controller

Dual Ideal Diode & Hot Swap Controllers Save Power & Board Area
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4227, a compact, dual ideal diode with Hot Swap™ controller that provides PowerPath™ and inrush current control for redundant supplies operating from
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Date:
03/16/2011
Allegro's Automotive-Grade Programmable Stepper-Motor Driver ICs
Allegro's Automotive-Grade Programmable Stepper-Motor Driver ICs
The A3981 and A4980 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are two new automotive-grade programmable stepper-motor driver ICs that are designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-
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Date:
03/16/2011
SiTime Launches the Industrys Lowest Power Oscillator for High Frequency Applications
SiTime Launches the Industry's Lowest Power Oscillator for High Frequency Applications
SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today introduced the SiT8004, the industry's lowest power high frequency oscillator. The SiT8004 reduces oscillator power consumption
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Date:
03/16/2011
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Two Industry Leading Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant eGaNTM FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Two Industry Leading Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant eGaNTM FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announce the introduction of the EPC2001 and EPC2015, two lead-free, RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) enhancement-mode gallium
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Date:
03/15/2011
TI introduces NexFET Power Block Devices in a 3 mm x 3 mm Package
TI introduces NexFET™ Power Block Devices in a 3 mm x 3 mm Package
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new NexFET Power Block device in a space-saving 3-mm x 3-mm SON package. The new CSD86330Q3D Power Block package achieves greater than 90 percent efficiency
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Date:
03/15/2011
TI Delivers Industrys first Class H VDSL Line Driver for High-Speed Networking Equipment
TI Delivers Industry's first Class H VDSL Line Driver for High-Speed Networking Equipment
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry's first Class H VDSL line driver in full production. Compared to Class AB alternatives, the gated, dual-port THS6226 consumes 47 percent less
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Date:
03/15/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces New WEBENCH Processor Power Architect at Avnets Design Strategies for ARM Systems Design Summit
National Semiconductor Introduces New WEBENCH Processor Power Architect at Avnet's Design Strategies for ARM Systems Design Summit
National Semiconductor Corp. kicked off the Avnet (NYSE:AVT) Design Strategies for ARM Systems Design Summit in Santa Clara with the introduction of its new WEBENCH® Processor Power Architect, the
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Date:
03/15/2011
ERNI Electronics Expands its MicroSpeed Family With the Introduction of 90 Variants
ERNI Electronics Expands its MicroSpeed Family With the Introduction of 90° Variants
ERNI Electronics has expanded its 1.0mm MicroSpeed connector family to include a 2-row 90° version in addition to the standard vertical male and female connectors designed for typical Mezzanine applications.
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Date:
03/15/2011
Powerstax Launches its New Ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC Power Supply at Electronics New England
Powerstax Launches its New Ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC Power Supply at Electronics New England
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, will use the Electronics New England (formerly Nepcon East & Electro 2011) exhibition in Boston to show their new
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Date:
03/14/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces New SolarMagic ICs for Microinverter, Power Optimizer and Charge Controller Systems
National Semiconductor Introduces New SolarMagic ICs for Microinverter, Power Optimizer and Charge Controller Systems
National Semiconductor has introduced ten new SolarMagicTM integrated circuits (ICs), the first in a series developed to reduce cost, improve reliability and simplify design of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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Date:
03/14/2011
C&K Offers Low-Profile Housing for Pushbuttons and Emergency Stop Switches
C&K Offers Low-Profile Housing for Pushbuttons and Emergency Stop Switches
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, announced the availability of RAFI's E-Box, a low-profile
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Date:
03/14/2011
Osram's LEDs in the limelight

Kreios R modules are particularly energy-efficient robust solutions for entertainment lighting.

Osram's LEDs in the limelight
OSRAM expands its product portfolio with LED solutions for the entertainment, architainment and special effects lighting market. With Kreios R, the company presents a robust LED module for variable
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Date:
03/14/2011
Yokogawa Achieves 5X Faster Programmable Logic Controller Performance with Synopsys Processor Designer
Yokogawa Achieves 5X Faster Programmable Logic Controller Performance with Synopsys' Processor Designer
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced that Yokogawa Electric Corporation used Synopsys Processor Designer to achieve
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Date:
03/14/2011
KEMET Introduces Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array in Smaller Case Size
KEMET Introduces Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array in Smaller Case Size
KEMET has expanded its Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array portfolio with a two-capacitor array in EIA 0508 case size. This array is available for both commercial and automotive grade applications in C0G
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Date:
03/14/2011
Vicors New Mil/Aero Bus Converter Halves Size And Weight
Vicor's New Mil/Aero Bus Converter Halves Size And Weight
Vicor announces a high-efficiency, non-regulated MIL-COTS BCM™ bus converter, the MBCM270F450M270A00, to complete a family of V•I Chip™ power components for airborne, naval and land-based applications. Operating
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Date:
03/13/2011
ADIs Industry First Precision High-Temperature Instrumentation Amplifier
ADI's Industry First Precision High-Temperature Instrumentation Amplifier
The industry's first precision instrumentation amplifier designed and manufactured specifically for high temperature applications was unveiled today by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in
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Date:
03/13/2011
ALPS Commences Mass Production of SCDG3 and SCDG6 Series Combination Connector (Compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo)
ALPS Commences Mass Production of SCDG3 and SCDG6 Series Combination Connector (Compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo)
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed development of the SCDG3 and SCDG6 series - a combination connector compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo™, and MS PRO-HG™ memory cards. Mass production commenced
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Date:
03/13/2011
Emerson's ADN-C Series DIN Rail Mounting Three-Phase Power Supplies Feature Exceptionally Slim Form Factor
Emerson's ADN-C Series DIN Rail Mounting Three-Phase Power Supplies Feature Exceptionally Slim Form Factor
Designed to operate direct from standard three-phase inputs, the new Emerson Network Power ADN-C series power supplies have a wide 320 to 540 Vac input range, capable of accommodating virtually all
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Date:
03/13/2011
IDT RAPIDIO Switch Selected By RADVISION for Scopia Video Conference System
IDT RAPIDIO® Switch Selected By RADVISION for Scopia Video Conference System
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that the IDT TSI578 RapidIO switch has been selected
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Date:
03/13/2011
Vishay Releases 45 V TMBS Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-262AA, and TO-263AB Packages
Vishay Releases 45 V TMBS® Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-262AA, and TO-263AB Packages
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced a major portfolio expansion for its TMBS® rectifiers utilizing Trench MOS Barrier Schottky technology. Released today were 20 new 45 V devices in four power
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Date:
03/13/2011
Molex Announces Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System Ideal for Power and Data/Signal Applications in Harsh Environments
Molex Announces Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System Ideal for Power and Data/Signal Applications in Harsh Environments
Molex Incorporated announced the availability of its Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System, a sealed, modular, cable connector system for the transfer of both power and data/signal in a multi-drop
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Date:
03/13/2011
IRs 60 Amp Rated IR3550 PowIRstage Achieves Highest Current in Smallest Form Factor with Best-in-Class Efficiency
IR's 60 Amp Rated IR3550 PowIRstage® Achieves Highest Current in Smallest Form Factor with Best-in-Class Efficiency
International Rectifier has introduced the IR3550, the first in a family of integrated PowIRstage® products that delivers higher efficiency and better thermal performance than competing solutions
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Date:
03/11/2011
Linear's Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Excellent Channel-to-Channel Current Sharing Boosting Power & Reliability

Dual Output Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Excellent Channel-to-Channel Current Sharing Boosting Power & Reliability
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3869/-2, a dual output high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with well balanced current sharing between channels when paralleled.
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Date:
03/11/2011
AVX New Capacitor Dielectric Material Provides High Current, High Q and Low ESR
AVX New Capacitor Dielectric Material Provides High Current, High Q and Low ESR
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip with new dielectric and internal electrode materials
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Date:
03/11/2011
ZMDI Launches Low-Power Wireless Mesh-Network Solution with Advanced Network Layer Security
ZMDI Launches Low-Power Wireless Mesh-Network Solution with Advanced Network Layer Security
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, announces the ZWIR4512, a uniquely secure and easy-to-integrate
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Date:
03/11/2011
Ericsson 400W Power Interface Module Simplifies Low-EMI Design in ATCA Applications
Ericsson 400W Power Interface Module Simplifies Low-EMI Design in ATCA Applications
Ericsson Power Modules announces the PIM4328P, a new 390-540W power interface module (PIM) compliant with the 300W de facto industry-standard footprint. The quarter-brick PIM4328P is optimized to
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Date:
03/11/2011
ALPS Offers 4.5mm Low-Profile Ring-Type 2-phase Incremental Encoder with Hollow Shaft
ALPS Offers 4.5mm Low-Profile Ring-Type 2-phase Incremental Encoder with Hollow Shaft
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its EC35A a low-profile 2-phase incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for easy setting of signal conditions. The vertically mountable SMT device has
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Date:
03/11/2011
Synopsys Introduces Proteus LRC for Lithography Verification
Synopsys Introduces Proteus LRC for Lithography Verification
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today introduced Proteus LRC for lithography verification. Proteus LRC provides comprehensive,
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Date:
03/10/2011
APEM Introduces Hall Effect Switches for the Most Rugged and Harsh Environments
APEM Introduces Hall Effect Switches for the Most Rugged and Harsh Environments
APEM has introduced two new Hall effect switches, designed to work in the most rugged and harsh environments. The new IH series of switches are low maintenance, contact less, sealed pushbuttons that
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Date:
03/10/2011
Semtech Expands EcoSpeed Regulator Platform with 1A and 2A Output Current Devices
Semtech Expands EcoSpeed™ Regulator Platform with 1A and 2A Output Current Devices
Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the SC171 and SC172 buck regulators. These 1A and 2A output current devices are the latest
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Date:
03/07/2011
High Efficiency MIL COTS Power Solutions from Powerstax
High Efficiency MIL COTS Power Solutions from Powerstax
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, announces the publication of its new MIL COTS Power Solution short-form catalogue which outlines the wide range of
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Date:
03/07/2011
Gresham Power Offers Vendor, Inventory & Cost Reduction with High performance 600W cPCI
Gresham Power Offers Vendor, Inventory & Cost Reduction with High performance 600W cPCI
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, claim their 6U 600W cPCI power supply can cost effectively replace all other 6U products of equivalent
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Date:
03/06/2011
ADIs Low Power D/A Converter Synthesizes Entire Cable Spectrum into a Single RF Port
ADI's Low Power D/A Converter Synthesizes Entire Cable Spectrum into a Single RF Port
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a leading manufacturer of semiconductors for signal processing applications and the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a 14-bit D/A converter that enables
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Date:
03/04/2011
SUYINs RJ45 jack with Height of only 9.6 mm - Just 4.4 mm Above PCB Surface
SUYIN's RJ45 jack with Height of only 9.6 mm - Just 4.4 mm Above PCB Surface
Interconnector specialist SUYIN has again succeeded in employing sophisticated design and production techniques to set a new record for achieving the lowest possible overall height. The type 100362XR008XX00ZX
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Date:
03/04/2011
Power Integrations Announces Immediate Availability of Qspeed Family of Advanced Diodes
Power Integrations Announces Immediate Availability of Qspeed Family of Advanced Diodes
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the immediate availability of the Qspeed family of advanced diodes. Qspeed
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Date:
03/04/2011
Atmel Offers High-Level of Accuracy and Integrates Nonvolatile Memory to Allow Customers to Fully Customize Power-up Default Settings
Atmel Offers High-Level of Accuracy and Integrates Nonvolatile Memory to Allow Customers to Fully Customize Power-up Default Settings
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, announced the world's first family of high-precision digital temperature sensors with both integrated nonvolatile registers and
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Date:
03/04/2011
Emerson Network Power: Fully-Enclosed LCC250 Conduction Cooled 250 Watt Power Supplies
Emerson Network Power: Fully-Enclosed LCC250 Conduction Cooled 250 Watt Power Supplies
Fully-enclosed 250 Watt fanless ac-dc power supplies featuring a 12 Vdc output and a wide operating temperature range of minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius are launched today by Emerson Network Power
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Date:
03/04/2011
Murata Power Solutions Adds Wide-Input Range, Programmable Output Voltage PoL Converters to Okami Range
Murata Power Solutions Adds Wide-Input Range, Programmable Output Voltage PoL Converters to Okami Range
Murata Power Solutions has introduced the OKI-T/36W series of SMT point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters to its popular Okami range. Offered in the same DOSA standard SMT pinout as the company's OKY-T/3
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Date:
03/04/2011
Atmel Releases Automotive-qualified 32-bit AVR MCU Family for Motor Control Applications
Atmel Releases Automotive-qualified 32-bit AVR MCU Family for Motor Control Applications
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, announced the release of the Atmel UC3C AT32UC3C0512C AVR® microcontroller with 512KB of embedded flash memory. As a committed
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Date:
03/04/2011
TI Introduces First High-Performance Delfino Floating-Point Microcontroller for Extreme Temperatures
TI Introduces First High-Performance Delfino™ Floating-Point Microcontroller for Extreme Temperatures
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced the industry's first floating-point microcontroller (MCU) for extreme temperature operation from ?55°C to 210°C. Exceeding the traditional 150°C
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Date:
03/04/2011
Microchip Expands CAN Microcontroller Line With Cost-Effective 8-bit PIC MCUs Featuring 5.5V Operation, eXtreme Low Power

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Microchip Expands CAN Microcontroller Line With Cost-Effective 8-bit PIC® MCUs Featuring 5.5V Operation, eXtreme Low Power
Microchip announces the PIC18F "K80" 8-bit CAN microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring 1.8 to 5.5V operation and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, for the industry's lowest sleep current consumption of
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Date:
03/04/2011
ZMDI LED Driver ICs Boost Lumen-Per-Watt Efficiency While Keeping Bill of Material Low
ZMDI LED Driver ICs Boost Lumen-Per-Watt Efficiency While Keeping Bill of Material Low
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced two high-performance devices to complement its
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Date:
03/03/2011
Energy Micro Extends Ultra Low Power Gecko Microcontroller Family With Cortex-M0 Product - Enhances Tiny Product Performance
Energy Micro Extends Ultra Low Power Gecko Microcontroller Family With Cortex-M0 Product - Enhances Tiny Product Performance
Energy Micro is to extend the reach of its ultra low power EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family with the introduction of an ARM® Cortex-M0™ based product line and has improved the low power performance
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Date:
03/03/2011
TI Simplifies Design with the first 2-Channel, Simultaneous-Sampling ADCs
TI Simplifies Design with the first 2-Channel, Simultaneous-Sampling ADCs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced the industry's first two-channel, simultaneous-sampling successive approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with two independently controlled
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Date:
03/03/2011
Aim-TTi HV Power Supply Units Have Full Remote Interfaces
Aim-TTi HV Power Supply Units Have Full Remote Interfaces
The new PLH-P series from Aim-TTi are higher voltage linear regulated laboratory power supplies fitted with a wide range of remote control interfaces. Available as 0 to 120 V or 0 to 250 V models,
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Date:
03/03/2011
STM Boosts Bipolar Power Transistor
STM Boosts Bipolar Power Transistor
STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of power semiconductors, has introduced the first member in a new family
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Date:
03/03/2011
SiTime Raises the Bar on Frequency Stability of Timing Components
SiTime Raises the Bar on Frequency Stability of Timing Components
SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, announced that it is the first timing component supplier to offer 25 PPM frequency stability for the same price as 50 or 100
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Date:
03/03/2011
AVX Designs TransGuard Varistor Series to Automotive Industry Standards
AVX Designs TransGuard® Varistor Series to Automotive Industry Standards
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TransGuard® Series to include automotive specific varistors tested to Load Dump
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Date:
03/03/2011
Eaton's New BladeUPS Top-Entry Preassembled System Provides Easier Installation and Cabling Options
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that its award-winning BladeUPS® system is now available in a preassembled system cabinet designed for easier power cabling access.
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Date:
03/03/2011
ZMDI ZSSC3122 Capacitive Sensor Signal Conditioner Benefits Battery-Powered Applications, MEMS, Industrial and Harsh Environments
ZMDI ZSSC3122 Capacitive Sensor Signal Conditioner Benefits Battery-Powered Applications, MEMS, Industrial and Harsh Environments
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has expanded its family of capacitive sensor signal conditioners
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Date:
03/02/2011
Cree Expands Broadest Portfolio of Lighting-Class LEDs Optimized for Distributed Illumination
Cree Expands Broadest Portfolio of Lighting-Class LEDs Optimized for Distributed Illumination
Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of the XLamp® ML-B LED. Designed for quarter-watt operation, the XLamp ML-B LED brings lighting-class performance
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Date:
03/02/2011
IR Introduces iP1837 and iP1827 Compact and Flexible Single Input Voltage DC-DC Regulators for High Current Applications Requiring High Efficiency and Density
IR Introduces iP1837 and iP1827 Compact and Flexible Single Input Voltage DC-DC Regulators for High Current Applications Requiring High Efficiency and Density
International Rectifier introduced the iP1837 and iP1827 iPowIR® voltage regulators for point-of-load (POL) applications including servers, netcom, data storage and telecom equipment requiring high
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Date:
03/01/2011
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile High Power Transformers
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile High Power Transformers
The transformer is the key to the efficiency of a power supply. With the low leakage low loss techniques of planar technology, Payton is making available high power transformers with 99%+ efficiencies.
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Date:
02/28/2011
Rogers Introduces New SYRON Halogen-Free, High Temperature Thermoplastic Circuit Materials for Harsh Environments
Rogers Introduces New SYRON Halogen-Free, High Temperature Thermoplastic Circuit Materials for Harsh Environments
Rogers Corporation announced its new SYRON® 7000 and 7100 high-performance circuit materials, engineered for applications that demand outstanding high-temperature stability. These innovative thermoplastic
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Date:
02/28/2011
Linear's High Voltage Battery Stack Monitor for EV/HEV Applications

Precision, 2nd Generation, High Voltage Multicell Battery Stack Monitor

Linear's High Voltage Battery Stack Monitor for EV/HEV Applications
Linear Technology has announced the LTC®6803, a second generation high voltage battery monitor for hybrid/electric vehicle (HEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and other high voltage, high performance
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Date:
02/27/2011
New Cree XLamp MT-G LED Delivers Unprecedented Performance
New Cree XLamp® MT-G LED Delivers Unprecedented Performance
Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces a new lighting-class LED designed for high-output, small form-factor directional lighting applications. The XLamp® MT-G LEDs are optimized for
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Date:
02/27/2011
Trombetta's Motor Controller Reduces Footprint and Cost
Trombetta's Motor Controller Reduces Footprint and Cost
Trombetta's reversible Intelligent Motor Controller can be customized to meet DC motor application requirements. The cost-effective Intelligent Motor Controller is capable of switching loads up to
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Date:
02/26/2011
Campbell Collins Offer Fully Regulated Alternatives to Unregulated or Semi-Regulated Bus Converters
Campbell Collins Offer Fully Regulated Alternatives to Unregulated or Semi-Regulated Bus Converters
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of the new range of Energy Optimized Intermediate
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Date:
02/26/2011
MSC Stocks Ultra-Compact Optical-Coupled MOSFET: 30pA Leakage Current & 0.75pF Output Capacitance
MSC Stocks Ultra-Compact Optical-Coupled MOSFET: 30pA Leakage Current & 0.75pF Output Capacitance
MSC now offers the new PS7901D-1A optical-coupled MOSFET from Renesas Electronics. Key features of this device are an output capacitance of only 0.75 pF and a low leakage current of just 30 pA. The
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Date:
02/26/2011
Sharp 10W Mini Zeni: LED Light Source for 50W Retrofit Lamps
Sharp 10W Mini Zeni: LED Light Source for 50W Retrofit Lamps
Sharp is again expanding its high power LED module portfolio by adding six 10W Mini Zeni components. They are compact, lightweight, economical and very bright. With a light output of up to 690 lumens,
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Date:
02/26/2011
KEMET Expands Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Portfolio
KEMET Expands Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Portfolio
KEMET has announced the expansion of its Polymer Tantalum portfolio. The KEMET T528 Low equivalent series resistance (ESR)/ equivalent series inductance (ESL) Series, T521 High Voltage Series and
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Date:
02/26/2011
Maxim's Step-Down Converter with Linear Bypass Powers Multimode PAs in Mobile Handsets
Maxim's Step-Down Converter with Linear Bypass Powers Multimode PAs in Mobile Handsets
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8989, a step-down converter designed to power PA (power amplifier) modules in mobile phones. The first DC-DC converter in the industry to support power
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Date:
02/26/2011
Modelithics Develops Model of AVX's Surface Mount Chip Capacitor To Enhance Product Development
Modelithics Develops Model of AVX's Surface Mount Chip Capacitor To Enhance Product Development
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has worked with Modelithics to create a surface mount chip capacitor model for its GX02 broadband
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Date:
02/26/2011
Stackpole's RSF / RSMF Series Low Cost Metal Oxide Resistors up to 5 Watts
Stackpole's RSF / RSMF Series Low Cost Metal Oxide Resistors up to 5 Watts
The RSF / RSMF Series from Stackpole is a low cost alternative to wirewound resistors rated at 5 watts and below. The RSF / RSMF Series is also rated for operation up to 200 degrees C for the mini
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Date:
02/26/2011
1.2 mm Low-Profile Slide Switch with Left-side and Right-Side recoil Self-return Operation
1.2 mm Low-Profile Slide Switch with Left-side and Right-Side recoil Self-return Operation
With the SSAL series ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers horizontal single-side (right or left) recoil type slide switches. These surface-mountable components are remarkable for their compact, low-profile
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Date:
02/25/2011
New Excelsys Ultra-Compact LED Drivers with a 5 Year Warranty
New Excelsys Ultra-Compact LED Drivers with a 5 Year Warranty
Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announces the introduction of the LDV series of ultra compact LED drivers. The new LDV series products can deliver up to 92W
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Date:
02/25/2011
STMicroelectronics Raises Reliability and Efficiency for Ultra-Compact LED Lamps
STMicroelectronics Raises Reliability and Efficiency for Ultra-Compact LED Lamps
The first in a new family of mains-operated LED lamp drivers from STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the worldwide leader in
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Date:
02/25/2011
TI Power Development Kits for Precision Analog to Minimize Noise
TI Power Development Kits for Precision Analog to Minimize Noise
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced two power management development kits, which help designers generate the cleanest possible positive and negative voltage rails to power today's analog
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Date:
02/25/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Industrys Highest-Efficiency, High-Current Buck Regulators
National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Highest-Efficiency, High-Current Buck Regulators
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced a pair of high-current, synchronous buck regulators with the industry's highest efficiency at 97 percent. The LM21212-1 and LM21215 are well-suited
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Date:
02/24/2011
STMicroelectronics Unveils Solution for Modular Smart Meters
STMicroelectronics Unveils Solution for Modular Smart Meters
As installations of smart meters in homes and businesses accelerate globally, STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in
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Date:
02/24/2011
Molex introduces new Design Enhancements to its Impact Connector System
Molex introduces new Design Enhancements to its Impact Connector System
Molex Incorporated has expanded its Impact™ Connector System with the introduction of new design enhancements and additional configurations to its Impact Orthogonal Direct and Impact Plus 85-Ohm Backplane
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Date:
02/24/2011
ITTs Scalable Connector Withstands Pressure to 10,000 psi and Operating Temperatures up to 200C
ITT's Scalable Connector Withstands Pressure to 10,000 psi and Operating Temperatures up to 200°C
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a robust Permanent Downhole Gauge connector specifically for
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Date:
02/24/2011
Quality Leader LEDnovation Broadens EnhanceLite LED PAR Offerings
Quality Leader LEDnovation Broadens EnhanceLite® LED PAR Offerings
LEDnovation, a leading innovator in LED lighting and replacement lamp technology, today announced production availability of additional color temperatures and a new beam angle for its popular EnhanceLite®line
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Date:
02/24/2011
Linear's 100V High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET Drivers Operate from -40C to 150C

High Reliability 100V Synchronous MOSFET Driver for DC/DC Converters

Linear's 100V High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET Drivers Operate from -40°C to 150°C
Linear Technology Corporation announced the H-grade version of the LTC4444/-5, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100V), synchronous MOSFET gate driver designed to drive upper and lower power
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Date:
02/24/2011
High Voltage Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Simplifies Design & Eliminates Optocoupler

High Voltage Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

High Voltage Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Simplifies Design & Eliminates Optocoupler
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that significantly simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third
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Date:
02/24/2011
Maxim Creates New Power SoC Product Category to Reduce PCB Size, Extend Battery Life, and Lower Total System Cost of Mobile Devices
Maxim Integrated Products announces the creation of highly integrated Power System-on-Chip (Power SoC) devices. These new products integrate power management and mixed-signal functions such as digital
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Date:
02/22/2011
ON Semiconductors New Power MOSFET Devices Deliver Space Savings and Robust Performance for Automotive Modules
ON Semiconductor's New Power MOSFET Devices Deliver Space Savings and Robust Performance for Automotive Modules
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics announced the introduction of six new AEC-Q101 qualified logic level, single channel, power
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Date:
02/22/2011
User-Programmable Hall-Effect Switches Include High-Voltage Transient Protection for Automotive Applications
User-Programmable Hall-Effect Switches Include High-Voltage Transient Protection for Automotive Applications
The A1190/2/3 family, new from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, are a range of user-programmable Hall-effect switches that complement the company's existing family of devices used in automotive seat-belt
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Date:
02/22/2011
Fairchilds Synchronous Rectification Controller Compatible to Flyback and Forward Topologies; Multiple Operating Modes
Fairchild's Synchronous Rectification Controller Compatible to Flyback and Forward Topologies; Multiple Operating Modes
In order to meet increased power efficiency demands and regulatory standards for desktop PCs, All-in-One (AIO) PCs and notebook adaptors, designers need secondary-side synchronous rectification (SR)
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Date:
02/22/2011
Summits Programmable Multi-Output DC-DC Power Manager Simplifies Complex Power System Designs
Summit's Programmable Multi-Output DC-DC Power Manager Simplifies Complex Power System Designs
Summit Microelectronics has announced a new programmable DC-DC power manager solution that brings unsurpassed functional and feature integration with easy-to-use flexibility to wide range of applications.
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Date:
02/21/2011
Toshiba Expands Family of SO8 Photocouplers for Industrial, Home Appliance and Test & Measurement Designs
Toshiba Expands Family of SO8 Photocouplers for Industrial, Home Appliance and Test & Measurement Designs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has further expanded its range of ultra-compact IC logic couplers with four new devices that address requirements for high-speed, electrically isolated digital interfacing
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Date:
02/21/2011
Film capacitors: Compact Motor Run Capacitors
Film capacitors: Compact Motor Run Capacitors
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS MotorCap™ DM series of highly compact motor run capacitors. The space-saving version is implemented in a new housing technology
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Date:
02/21/2011
Ericssons Energy-Optimized Intermediate Bus DC/DC Converters - Unprecedented Efficiency over Wide Load Range
Ericsson's Energy-Optimized Intermediate Bus DC/DC Converters - Unprecedented Efficiency over Wide Load Range
Based on a digital core controller embedding an Ericsson efficiency optimizer algorithm, and fully compliant with the "Five-pin" de-facto industry standard for intermediate bus converters (IBC), Ericsson
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Date:
02/20/2011
Maxim's 2A Synchronous Buck Integrates MOSFETs for up to 96% Efficiency In A 1.6mm x 1.6mm Package
Maxim's 2A Synchronous Buck Integrates MOSFETs for up to 96% Efficiency In A 1.6mm x 1.6mm Package
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15053, a current-mode, synchronous DC-DC converter in a tiny 1.65mm x 1.65mm wafer-level package (WLP). This miniature step-down regulator integrates MOSFETs
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Date:
02/20/2011
Everlight Announces High Voltage LED Series for Retrofit Lighting Applications
Everlight Announces High Voltage LED Series for Retrofit Lighting Applications
Everlight's new HiVo series comprises a 1W, 2W and 4W solution. The single chip LED provides a luminous flux of 80 / 100 lm at 48-55VDC in a color temperature of 3000 / 5700 K. The 2W product with
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Date:
02/20/2011
Murata Power Solutions Adds Ultra-Wide Input Range And Low Output Current PoL Converters in iLGA Format
Murata Power Solutions Adds Ultra-Wide Input Range And Low Output Current PoL Converters in iLGA Format
Murata Power Solutions has added the OKL-T/1-W12 to its Okami series of point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters for embedded applications. The OKL-T/1-W12 is designed in an iLGA (inspectable land grid
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Date:
02/20/2011
IR Introduces Scalable Easy-to-Use, Versatile SupIRBuck Family for Energy-Efficient Computing and Consumer Applications
IR Introduces Scalable Easy-to-Use, Versatile SupIRBuck™ Family for Energy-Efficient Computing and Consumer Applications
International Rectifier has announced the expansion of its SupIRBuck™ family of integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators. The new IR347x and IR386x devices for energy-efficient computing
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Date:
02/20/2011
Rutronik Presents Vishays new IHLP Inductor
Rutronik Presents Vishay's new IHLP® Inductor
The new IHLP® low-profile, high-current inductor in the 6767 case features an ultra-low 4.0mm profile. The IHLP-6767DZ-11 offers high efficiency with maximum DCR down to 2.05m? and a wide range of
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Date:
02/17/2011
Linear's 60V Input, 50A Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55C to 150C Operating Junction Temperature Range

-55°C to 150°C Operating Temperature High Voltage Dual DC/DC Controller

Linear's 60V Input, 50μA Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range
Linear Technology Corporation announces the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3890/-1. This high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws only 50μA when one output is active
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Date:
02/17/2011
TIs New Low-Noise 16-Channel Constant-Current Sink LED Driver
TI's New Low-Noise 16-Channel Constant-Current Sink LED Driver
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced a serial-controlled, 16-channel constant-current sink LED driver with four-channel grouped delay. This device simplifies design in LED display applications,
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Date:
02/17/2011
Yokogawas Precision Power Analyser Offers Innovative Measurement Functions
Yokogawa's Precision Power Analyser Offers Innovative Measurement Functions
Replacing the WT1600, an industry standard for many years, the WT1800 offers innovative measurement functions which benefit the engineer with electrical power and efficiency measurements in a range
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Date:
02/16/2011
ZMDIs New Member of Cost-Effective HV Line Driver Family for Factory Automation with IO-Link Functionality
ZMDI's New Member of Cost-Effective HV Line Driver Family for Factory Automation with IO-Link Functionality
ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced a new member of its cost-effective line driver
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Date:
02/16/2011
C&K Develops Industry's Only Ultra-Miniature IP68-Rated Tactile Switch
C&K Develops Industry's Only Ultra-Miniature IP68-Rated Tactile Switch
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has upgraded its KMT0 Series of ultra-miniature tactile
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Date:
02/16/2011
Mitsubishi Electric Launches 9.0 QHD Color TFT-LCD Module
Mitsubishi Electric Launches 9.0" QHD Color TFT-LCD Module
Mitsubishi Electric launches a new 9.0" color TFT-LCD module AA090AA01 in Quarter High Definition (QHD: 960 × 540) format. QHD provides half the resolution of full high definition (Full HD: 1,920
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Date:
02/14/2011
Maxim Unveils Two Fully Integrated Power-Management ICs
Maxim Unveils Two Fully Integrated Power-Management ICs
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX8982A/MAX8982X, power-management ICs (PMICs) for LTE/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE data cards based on Icera's E400/E450 platform. These devices integrate four high-efficiency
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Date:
02/14/2011
Wolfsons Power Management Selected for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Super Chip
Wolfson's Power Management Selected for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Super Chip
Wolfson Microelectronics plc announced that its industry-leading WM8325 power management subsystem, the world's highest current monolithic power management IC (PMIC), has been selected by NVIDIA as
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Date:
02/14/2011
ROHM High-Performance Infrared LEDs Ideal for Proximity Sensing
ROHM High-Performance Infrared LEDs Ideal for Proximity Sensing
A new series of high-performance infrared LEDs ideally suited for proximity sensor applications is now available from ROHM Semiconductor . The SIM-030/031ST and SIM-040/041ST surface-mount IR LEDs
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Date:
02/14/2011
Atmel Announces New Generation of maXTouch Solutions
Atmel Announces New Generation of maXTouch Solutions
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the maXTouch(TM) E Series of single-chip capacitive touchscreen controllers for touchscreens from 2 to 12 inches.
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Date:
02/14/2011
Emerson Network Power Launches IPM300 Compact and Rugged Dual-Input Power Module for AdvancedTCA Applications
Emerson Network Power Launches IPM300 Compact and Rugged Dual-Input Power Module for AdvancedTCA Applications
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today launched the IPM300, a 300W dual-input power module for AdvancedTCA(r) (ATCA(r))
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Date:
02/13/2011
Power Integrations Expands Popular LinkSwitch-PH Family of LED Driver ICs
Power Integrations Expands Popular LinkSwitch-PH Family of LED Driver ICs
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage drivers for offline LED lighting, today announced seven new members of its popular LinkSwitch-PH family of LED driver ICs. Optimized for industrial and
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Date:
02/13/2011
Molex Unveils EXTreme Ten60Power High-Current Connectors
Molex Unveils EXTreme Ten60Power™ High-Current Connectors
Molex Incorporated has introduced a new version of its EXTreme Ten60Power™ High-Current Connectors. The EXTreme Ten60Power delivers up to 260A per linear inch, representing the highest current density
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Date:
02/13/2011
VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Design Solution
VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Design Solution
Featuring up to 97.4 percent power efficiency and a highly efficient design using nearly 30 percent less material, the new VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers from Triad Magnetics provide an innovative
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Date:
02/13/2011
Maxwell Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Backup Power Module for UPS
Maxwell Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Backup Power Module for UPS
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced that it is introducing a 56-volt ultracapacitor module designed specifically to address the short-term ride-through and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible
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Date:
02/13/2011
Vicor's New Bus Converters in Industry Standard Packages
Vicor's New Bus Converters in Industry Standard Packages
Vicor Corporation has announced the introduction of the IBC048 series of VI BRICK™ Intermediate Bus Converters, which offer double the power density and half the conversion loss of competitive devices.
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Date:
02/12/2011
Diodes Inc. Rectifiers Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor
Diodes Inc. Rectifiers Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor
Diodes has expanded its portfolio of patented Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) with the introduction of 12A and 15A rated devices in the compact PowerDI®5 package. As the output rectifiers in space
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Date:
02/12/2011
Vishay's New Dual 20V P-Channel TrenchFET Gen III Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance: 54 m? at 4.5V in 2mm x 2mm Footprint
Vishay's New Dual 20V P-Channel TrenchFET® Gen III Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance: 54 m? at 4.5V in 2mm x 2mm Footprint
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new dual 20V p-channel TrenchFET® Gen III power MOSFET with an 8V gate-to-source voltage featuring the lowest on-resistance ever achieved for a dual p-channel
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Date:
02/12/2011
Maxim's Highly Integrated, 850kHz/500kHz SMBus-Programmable Battery Chargers
Maxim's Highly Integrated, 850kHz/500kHz SMBus-Programmable Battery Chargers
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX17435/MAX17535, highly integrated SMBus(TM) battery chargers capable of operating at 850kHz and 500kHz, respectively. The SMBus interface enables programming
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Date:
02/12/2011
Linear's Surface Mount 3A LDO Easily Paralleled with no Hot Spots

Next-Generation, Single-Resistor, Easily Paralleled 3A LDO

Linear's Surface Mount 3A LDO Easily Paralleled with no Hot Spots
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3083, a 3A LDO that can be paralleled for heat spreading and higher output current, and is adjustable with a single resistor. This regulator is based
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Date:
02/12/2011
XP's Compact Industrial & Medical 400W Power Supply Delivers 600Wmax in 6
XP's Compact Industrial & Medical 400W Power Supply Delivers 600Wmax in 6" x 4" Footprint
XP Power today announced the FCM400 series of single output high efficiency 400W AC-DC power supplies suitable for a wide range of industrial and medical applications. Having an enclosed low noise
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Date:
02/11/2011
Intersil Launches Industry's First Fully Encapsulated Digital Power Module
Intersil Launches Industry's First Fully Encapsulated Digital Power Module
Intersil Corporation has extended its leadership in next-generation power modules by introducing the ZL9101M, an encapsulated, highly-integrated digital DC/DC power module designed for point-of-load
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Date:
02/08/2011
IR Expands QPL-Certified Schottky Rectifiers for Space Applications
IR Expands QPL-Certified Schottky Rectifiers for Space Applications
International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, today announced the expansion of the company's offering of high reliability Schottky rectifiers in accordance with the Defense
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Date:
02/08/2011
Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulator Offers Unprecedented Levels of Control and Energy Saving
Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulator Offers Unprecedented Levels of Control and Energy Saving
Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR463 is a second-generation, digital point-of-load regulator with unprecedented functionality. It enables systems architects to fully monitor and dynamically control
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Date:
02/07/2011
Maxim's New 1mm x 1mm Class D amplifier

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Maxim's New 1mm x 1mm Class D amplifier
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX98304, the industry's smallest Class D amplifier at 1mm x 1mm. This amplifier increases output power by 23% to 3.2W and reduces noise by 39% to 19μVRMS,
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Date:
02/07/2011
TI delivers Energy Efficient Class-G Amp for Cost-Sensitive Media Players & Mobile Handsets
TI delivers Energy Efficient Class-G Amp for Cost-Sensitive Media Players & Mobile Handsets
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a low-power Class-G headphone amplifier with an integrated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and power rails for mobile handsets and media players. The TLV320DAC3202
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Date:
02/05/2011
Ultra Compact Green 150W AC-DC Power Supply Fits 2 x 4 Footprint
Ultra Compact "Green" 150W AC-DC Power Supply Fits 2" x 4" Footprint
XP Power announced the launch of the ECP150 series of highly efficient and extremely compact open frame 150W AC-DC power supplies. Measuring just 4 x 2 x 1.26 inches (101.6 x 50.8 x 32 mm) and with
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Date:
02/05/2011
Avago's New Isolation Amplifiers with Increased Accuracy for Motor Drivers & Renewable Energy Power Converters
Avago's New Isolation Amplifiers with Increased Accuracy for Motor Drivers & Renewable Energy Power Converters
Avago Technologies announced new precision optical isolation amplifiers for motor control and current sensing applications. The ACPL-790B, ACPL-790A and ACPL-7900 devices improve the accuracy and
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Date:
02/05/2011
Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor
Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor
Diodes has expanded its portfolio of patented Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR?) with the introduction of 12A and 15A rated devices in the compact PowerDI®5 package. As the output rectifiers in space
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Date:
02/05/2011
Tyco Electronics NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting Design and Manufacture
Tyco Electronics' NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting Design and Manufacture
Tyco Electronics (TE) introduces an innovative Solid State Lighting (SSL) solution - the NEVALO SSL system - designed to accelerate lighting manufacturers' transition from traditional light sources
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Date:
02/04/2011
Power Integrations New TOPSwitch-JX Power Conversion ICs
Power Integrations' New TOPSwitch-JX Power Conversion ICs
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the availability of its industry-leading TOPSwitch-JX power conversion IC
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Date:
02/04/2011
Maxims GPS LNAs Provide Low Noise and Save Space with a WLP Package
Maxim's GPS LNAs Provide Low Noise and Save Space with a WLP Package
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2686/MAX2688, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed for GPS-enabled applications operating in the 1575MHz band. Packaged in a 0.86mm x 0.86mm, 0.4mm-pitch
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Date:
02/03/2011
IR Introduces Family of Rugged Automotive Qualified Planar MOSFETs
IR Introduces Family of Rugged Automotive Qualified Planar MOSFETs
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, introduced a family of automotive qualified planar MOSFETs for a variety of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine
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Date:
02/03/2011
IDT Introduces Industrys First Single-Layer Multi-Touch Capacitive Touch Screen Controller
IDT Introduces Industry's First Single-Layer Multi-Touch Capacitive Touch Screen Controller
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced the industry's first touch screen controller IC optimized for IDT's proprietary single-layer multi-touch projected capacitive touch screen technology.
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Date:
02/01/2011
IRs New DirectFETplus Power MOSFET Family for DC-DC Switching Applications Improves Efficiency up to 2 Percent
IR's New DirectFET®plus Power MOSFET Family for DC-DC Switching Applications Improves Efficiency up to 2 Percent
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, introduced a family of DirectFET®plus power MOSFETs featuring IR's new generation of silicon that sets a new standard in efficiency
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Date:
02/01/2011
TI's New Low-Voltage Precision Op-amps for Sensor Measurement
TI's New Low-Voltage Precision Op-amps for Sensor Measurement
Texas Instruments Incorporated expanded its 1.8-V precision operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with a new line of op amps for low-noise, high-impedance sensor measurement. The first product
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Date:
02/01/2011
Infineon's New Rectifier Module with integrated MOSFET Chopper for PFC
Infineon's New Rectifier Module with integrated MOSFET Chopper for PFC
Infineon Technologies offers new Easy 1B single-phase rectifier modules with MOSFET chopper for Power Factor Correction in order to support customers in offering optimised solutions. Applications
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Date:
01/31/2011
Microsemi's New 4-port and 8-port Power-over-Ethernet ICs
Microsemi's New 4-port and 8-port Power-over-Ethernet ICs
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of new 4-port and 8-port members of the PD691xx Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IC family, offering the industry's smallest form factor and lowest power
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Date:
01/31/2011
Crouzet's New Brushless DC Gearmotor with Integrated Gearbox
Crouzet's New Brushless DC Gearmotor with Integrated Gearbox
Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, has introduced the new 801 Series Brushless DC Gearmotor with integrated Gearbox and electronics. The new all-in-one solution offers
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Date:
01/29/2011
Maxim's 1V to 16V Hot-Swap IC with Precision Current-Sense Output
Maxim's 1V to 16V Hot-Swap IC with Precision Current-Sense Output
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5977, a hot-swap controller for 1V to 16V backplanes. This device features an integrated current-sense amplifier that provides a 1% accurate current output
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Date:
01/28/2011
Molex 1.27mm pitch Picoflex IDT Connector System
Molex 1.27mm pitch Picoflex IDT Connector System
Molex Incorporated has expanded its extensive Picoflex® IDT connector system, which is suitable for many high-density applications where space is at a premium and power and signal are required. The
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Date:
01/27/2011
Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Sensitive, Power-Efficient Proximity Sensors
Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Sensitive, Power-Efficient Proximity Sensors
Silicon Laboratories Inc. a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced its next-generation infrared (IR) and ambient light sensors for human interface (HI) applications.
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Date:
01/27/2011
Ohmite New Shunt Resistors Suit Renewable Entrgy Applications
Ohmite New Shunt Resistors Suit Renewable Entrgy Applications
Following increased demand from battery manufacturers, and companies involved in the development of green power solutions Ohmite have responded by developing their SH shunt resistor. The first
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Date:
01/27/2011
Allegro 2-wire Hall-effect Unipolar Switches offer Improved High-Voltage Protection for Automotive
Allegro 2-wire Hall-effect Unipolar Switches offer Improved High-Voltage Protection for Automotive
The new A1152/3/5/6 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are a range of two-wire unipolar Hall-effect switches designed for automotive sensing applications in seat-belt buckle, seat position, and steering
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Date:
01/27/2011
Mersen Launches New HelioProtection Fuse Line
Mersen Launches New HelioProtection® Fuse Line
Mersen (formerly Ferraz Shawmut) is pleased to announce the launch of the industry's first UL 2579 listed range of dedicated photovoltaic fuses ? the HelioProtection fuse line, which includes the
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Date:
01/27/2011
Murata Power Solutions extends Datel AC Power Meter Range
Murata Power Solutions extends Datel AC Power Meter Range
Expanding its Datel offering of digital panel meters, Murata Power Solutions has introduced two new models into its ACM20 series of four-function AC power meters. The ACM20-2-AC1-R-C and ACM20-2-AC1-R-F-C
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Date:
01/27/2011
Maxims LED Solution Enables Drop-in Replacements for Halogen MR16 Lamps
Maxim's LED Solution Enables Drop-in Replacements for Halogen MR16 Lamps
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16840, an LED driver that employs a proprietary architecture to ensure flicker-free, dimmable operation with electronic transformers and cut-angle dimmers.
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Date:
01/26/2011
Renesas Electronics Introduces Power MOSFETs with Compact Package and Improved Performance for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics Introduces Power MOSFETs with Compact Package and Improved Performance for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced today 32 new N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) with voltage tolerances
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Date:
01/26/2011
Linears New Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

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I2C/PMBus Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's New Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller
Digital power management benefits include easier development of complex multi-rail systems, simplified ICT and board bring-up, and remote field testing. In addition system diagnostics allow users
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Date:
01/24/2011
Torex 10.5V High Speed Low Iq 200mA LDO with Extended Temperature Range
Torex 10.5V High Speed Low Iq 200mA LDO with Extended Temperature Range
The new XC6505 series from Torex is a 10.5V LDO that combines the best of both worlds, being high speed (its PSRR is 60dB @1kHz) while consuming only 5.5μA. The XC6505 operates with input voltages
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Date:
01/23/2011
Synopsys Announces Production-Ready Lynx Design System Optimized for Common Platform 28-nm High-K Metal Gate Technology
Synopsys Announces Production-Ready Lynx Design System Optimized for Common Platform 28-nm High-K Metal Gate Technology
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced it is delivering a low power, high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) design
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Date:
01/22/2011
Emerson Network Power presents enhanced Chloride 80-NET UPS system
Emerson Network Power presents enhanced Chloride 80-NET™ UPS system
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today presented the enhanced Chloride 80-NET™ uninterruptible power supply (UPS), enabling
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Date:
01/22/2011
TIs new low-cost floating-point Piccolo MCUs provide optimized performance and power line communications capabilities for Energy-Efficient Applications
TI's new low-cost floating-point Piccolo™ MCUs provide optimized performance and power line communications capabilities for Energy-Efficient Applications
Bridging the gap between low-cost Piccolo and high-performance Delfino™ floating-point microcontrollers (MCUs), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced its new low-cost TMS320F2806x Piccolo
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Date:
01/22/2011
Diodes Self-Protected MOSFETs Raise Protection Levels for Inductive Loads
Diodes' Self-Protected MOSFETs Raise Protection Levels for Inductive Loads
Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its IntelliFET® range of self-protected MOSFETs. The 60V, 75m? (typical) rated single N-channel ZXMS6006DG/SG and dual N-channel ZXMS6006DT8
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Date:
01/21/2011
FCI Introduces RJ45 1x8 Modular Jack for GPON Systems
FCI Introduces RJ45 1x8 Modular Jack for GPON Systems
FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, is expanding its modular jack product line with the RJ45 1 stack, 8 port shield connector with LED. Designed for Gigabit Passive Optical
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Date:
01/21/2011
National Semiconductor Adds Three High Output Voltage Products to SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module Family
National Semiconductor Adds Three High Output Voltage Products to SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module Family
National Semiconductor Corp. introduced three new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules, the first to drive high output voltage applications in a variety of markets including industrial, communications infrastructure
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Date:
01/21/2011
Maxims Latest GPS LNAs Offer Industry-Low 0.65dB Noise Figure to Extend Receiver Sensitivity and Read Range
Maxim's Latest GPS LNAs Offer Industry-Low 0.65dB Noise Figure to Extend Receiver Sensitivity and Read Range
Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX2667/MAX2669, the newest additions to its GPS/GNSS low-noise amplifier (LNA) family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated
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Date:
01/21/2011
TI Releases Industrys First Qi Certified Development Tools & Chipset for Wireless Power
TI Releases Industry's First Qi Certified Development Tools & Chipset for Wireless Power
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry's first Qi-certified wireless power development kit, which enables design engineers to speed the integration of wireless power technology in
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Date:
01/17/2011
TTI, Inc. Delivers New Expanded Terminal Block Range from FCI
TTI, Inc. Delivers New Expanded Terminal Block Range from FCI
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, is now stocking FCI's range of terminal blocks which has recently been expanded to include new plug
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Date:
01/17/2011
Power Integrations Introduces Reference Design for 5W LED Lamps
Power Integrations Introduces Reference Design for 5W LED Lamps
Power Integrations announced a new reference design (RDK-251) for a 5-watt offline LED driver that includes flicker-free TRIAC dimming and single-stage power factor correction (PFC). The reference
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Date:
01/16/2011
Supertex LED Driver Delivers Superior Current Accuracy with Integrated MOSFET
Supertex LED Driver Delivers Superior Current Accuracy with Integrated MOSFET
Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced HV9967, an open loop, average-mode current control LED driver IC that operates in
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Date:
01/16/2011
International Rectifier Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices
International Rectifier Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices
International Rectifier has expanded its offering of 40V to 100V automotive qualified MOSFETs including a family of logic level devices. The new MOSFETs are suitable for heavy load applications used
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Date:
01/15/2011
Maxim's Highly Efficient 3.3V Synchronous DC-DC Regulator Integrates MOSFETs in 2mm X 2mm Package
Maxim's Highly Efficient 3.3V Synchronous DC-DC Regulator Integrates MOSFETs in 2mm X 2mm Package
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15040, a low-voltage (2.4V to 3.6V), synchronous switching regulator in a 2mm x 2mm wafer-level package (WLP). This miniature step-down regulator integrates
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Date:
01/15/2011
MSCs Versatile 15 Watt DC/DC Converters
MSC's Versatile 15 Watt DC/DC Converters
MSC offers the 68DW15 series of 15 Watt DC/DC converters from YDS. Key features of these converters are 4:1 input voltage ranges of 9-36 V and 18-75 V, single output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, 12V or
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Date:
01/15/2011
Nuvation Engineering Designs Advanced Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Nuvation Engineering Designs Advanced Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Nuvation Engineering, a leading provider of electronic design services, has developed a custom battery management system, fuel gauge and driver interface for electric vehicles. The innovative system
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Date:
01/15/2011
Diodes Incorporated LDOs Extend Battery Life
Diodes Incorporated LDOs Extend Battery Life
Characterized by low dropout voltage and low quiescent current, the latest linear regulators from Diodes Incorporated suit low power handheld product design where extending battery life is a key design
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Date:
01/14/2011
Farnell Announces Exclusive Stock at Launch Agreement for New Cree LED Lighting Modules
Farnell Announces Exclusive Stock at Launch Agreement for New Cree LED Lighting Modules
Farnell is to have exclusive stock in Europe at launch of the latest range of Cree LED modules. Available in TrueWhite® and EasyWhite® technology options, the new Cree LMR4 modules provide a simple
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Date:
01/14/2011
Infineons New Fast-Acting Diode Protects High-Speed USB 3.0 Ports
Infineon's New Fast-Acting Diode Protects High-Speed USB 3.0 Ports
With today's portable storage media, anyone can take their own media library with them wherever they go - everything from the latest album release by their favorite band to last summer's vacation
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Date:
01/14/2011
Linears New DC/DC Converter and ADC

60V Synchronous Step-Down Controller Operates up to 150°C

Linear's New DC/DC Converter and ADC
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3810H-5, a high input voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with guaranteed specifications for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. This
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Date:
01/13/2011
Analog Devices Adds Dual Output Synchronous Controller to Power Management Portfolio

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Analog Devices Adds Dual Output Synchronous Controller to Power Management Portfolio
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), announced the availability of the ADP1850 synchronous DC-DC switching controller that is easily configurable as dual output or interleaved two-phase controller for a wide
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Date:
01/13/2011
Aim-TTis New Dual-Output 1.2kW Power Supply
Aim-TTi's New Dual-Output 1.2kW Power Supply
The new QPX600D from Aim-TTi is a dual-output 1.2kW power supply using the company's latest PowerFlex+ regulation technology to provide up to 80V or up to 50A on each 600W output. Whereas a conventional
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Date:
01/13/2011
All American Semiconductor Offers Wide Range of Mean Well Switching Power Supply Products
All American Semiconductor Offers Wide Range of Mean Well Switching Power Supply Products
All American Semiconductor, a leading distributor of electronic components, announces that it has been franchised by Mean Well Enterprises Co., Ltd. to carry their full line of switching power supply
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Date:
01/13/2011
AVX Offers Widest Selection of MLCC Capacitor Arrays in the Industry
AVX Offers Widest Selection of MLCC Capacitor Arrays in the Industry
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed advanced capacitor arrays designed to shrink the circuit foot print, enhance EMI performance
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Date:
01/13/2011
Diodes Incorporated Announces Linear Constant Current Driver - Versatile Control for LED Applications
Diodes Incorporated Announces Linear Constant Current Driver - Versatile Control for LED Applications
The AL8400 linear LED driver controller from Diodes Incorporated has been designed to tightly regulate a wide variation of high brightness LED currents via an external transistor. Suiting a broad
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Date:
01/12/2011
BEI Kimco Announces Breakthrough in Voice Coil Actuator Miniaturization
BEI Kimco Announces Breakthrough in Voice Coil Actuator Miniaturization
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has announced an exciting breakthrough in miniaturization for cylindrical shaped voice coil actuators with the introduction
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Date:
01/12/2011
AVX Expands RF Capacitor Series to Include Non-Magnetic Terminations for MRI Applications
AVX Expands RF Capacitor Series to Include Non-Magnetic Terminations for MRI Applications
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its porcelain and ceramic dielectric multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip product offering
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Date:
01/12/2011
Atmel and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Collaborate to Develop High-Quality Audio Platform
Atmel and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Collaborate to Develop High-Quality Audio Platform
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, a subsidiary of Bang & Olufsen specializing in high-performance class D audio solutions, today announced
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Date:
01/12/2011
SMPs Low-Loss Inductive Components
SMP's Low-Loss Inductive Components
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) is presenting inductive components. These components feature low-loss and good EMC characteristics and a space-saving design. Their cores consist of powder composites,
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Date:
01/11/2011
New at Rutronik: Schurters High-Grade FMBB NEO Series EMI-Filters
New at Rutronik: Schurter's High-Grade FMBB NEO Series EMI-Filters
Schurter is expanding its family of EMI-Line Filters with the new compact and high-end FMBB NEO filter series for one-phase systems. The three filter designs are characterised by both highly symmetrical
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Date:
01/11/2011
MSC offers 92D series DC/DC Converters with 100W Nominal Power
MSC offers 92D series DC/DC Converters with 100W Nominal Power
MSC now offers the 92D series DC/DC converters from YDS. Key features of these converters are a nominal power of 100W, input voltage ranges of 18V to 36V and 36V to 75V as well as output voltages
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Date:
01/11/2011
Molex Completes its Field-Attachable, External Thread mPm DIN Valve Connectors with the introduction of DIN Form C and Form Micro Connectors
Molex Completes its Field-Attachable, External Thread mPm DIN Valve Connectors with the introduction of DIN Form C and Form Micro Connectors
Molex Incorporated augments its range of externally-threaded Brad® mPm® DIN valve connectors with the addition of Form C and Form Micro housings; combining IP67 sealing properties with an external-thread
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Date:
01/11/2011
Maxims Ultralow-power DACs Prolong Battery Life in Portable Applications
Maxim's Ultralow-power DACs Prolong Battery Life in Portable Applications
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5214 (14-bit) and MAX5216 (16-bit) digital-to-analog converters (DACs). With power consumption less than 80μA IQ, these DACs prolong battery life in portable
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Date:
01/11/2011
Lantiq Introduces Family of Chips Supporting Global ITU-T G.hn Standard for Home Networking Applications
Lantiq Introduces Family of Chips Supporting Global ITU-T G.hn Standard for Home Networking Applications
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced a chip family supporting the ITU-T G.hn global standard for next generation wired home networks. Lantiq
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Date:
01/11/2011
iWatt Enters Industrial Market with 800V Primary Side Regulated AC/DC Digital PWM IC
iWatt Enters Industrial Market with 800V Primary Side Regulated AC/DC Digital PWM IC
iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today introduced the iW1810 AC/DC digital PWM IC, which integrates
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Date:
01/11/2011
ITT's EVC Series SAE J1772 Electric Vehicle Charging Connectors Now Available from AvnetExpress.com
ITT's EVC Series SAE J1772 Electric Vehicle Charging Connectors Now Available from AvnetExpress.com
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, and Avnet Express, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group
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Date:
01/11/2011
IR Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices
IR Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today announced the expansion of the company's offering of 40V to 100V automotive qualified MOSFETs including a family of logic
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Date:
01/11/2011
Intersil's Latest Dual Synchronous Buck Regulators Provide Design Flexibility & Deliver 95% Peak Efficiency to Maximize Battery Life
Intersil's Latest Dual Synchronous Buck Regulators Provide Design Flexibility & Deliver 95% Peak Efficiency to Maximize Battery Life
Intersil Corporation has expanded its popular family of dual output integrated FET buck regulators, introducing a trio of new devices that provide up to 95% power conversion efficiency and offer designers
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Date:
01/11/2011
INTEGRATED Engineering Software Boosts Visualisation Possibilities with Tecplot Software

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INTEGRATED Engineering Software Boosts Visualisation Possibilities with Tecplot Software
INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for electromagnetic, thermal and structural design analysis, has now completed updates across its product range. Version
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Date:
01/11/2011
TI Introduces Smallest, Highest Efficiency-Step-Down SWIFT DC/DC Converter
TI Introduces Smallest, Highest Efficiency-Step-Down SWIFT™ DC/DC Converter
Texas Instruments Incorporated builds upon its popular SWIFT™ family of power management integrated circuits with a new 6-A converter that is the industry's smallest and most efficient. The new TPS54618
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Date:
01/10/2011
Linear Maximizes Energy Conversion and Launches Hot Swap Devices

2MHz, 3A (IOUT) Synchronous Buck-Boost Switching Regulator

Linear Maximizes Energy Conversion and Launches Hot Swap Devices
Linear Technology announces the LTC3113, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers 3A of output current from a nominal 3.3V power source, Li-Ion/Polymer battery or up to 1A from dual cell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH
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Date:
01/07/2011
TIs new Multi-DC/DC Color LED Kit Delivers More Design Flexibility for Lighting Systems
TI's new Multi-DC/DC Color LED Kit Delivers More Design Flexibility for Lighting Systems
Complete, easy-to-use kit enables developers to leverage C2000™ real-time control microcontrollers to innovate feature-laden, intelligent automotive and stage lighting applications Providing
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Date:
01/05/2011
Extremely Low-Profile DC Jack for Robust In-Board Mounting
Extremely Low-Profile DC Jack for Robust In-Board Mounting
For applications that face particularly tight space restraints, SUYIN has developed the two-pin type 040068FR right-angle DC power jack connector (max. 6.3VDC/2.0ADC). This THT jack, which is equipped
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Date:
01/05/2011
Silicon Labs' Bridge IC Family Simplifies Addition of USB Connectivity in Embedded Designs
Silicon Laboratories Inc., a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced its latest-generation bridge chip family, providing a cost-effective, small-footprint solution
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Date:
01/05/2011
Pacific Crest Offers Significant Experience Designing Custom Transformers
Pacific Crest Offers Significant Experience Designing Custom Transformers
Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, offers significant experience designing custom transformers for a wide range of applications,
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Date:
01/05/2011
ON Semiconductor Unveils BelaSigna R261 High Performance Voice Capture System-on-Chip
ON Semiconductor Unveils BelaSigna R261 High Performance Voice Capture System-on-Chip
ON Semiconductor has introduced BelaSigna R261. This complete system-on-chip (SoC) solution for portable consumer electronics incorporates a highly optimized digital signal processor (DSP) with an
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Date:
01/05/2011
Molex Next-Generation CMX Sealed, Hybrid, High-Density and Modular Connector Family for Transportation Applications
Molex Next-Generation CMX Sealed, Hybrid, High-Density and Modular Connector Family for Transportation Applications
Building on the success of its CMC connection system, Molex Incorporated introduces the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system - the CMX family using a new CTX
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Date:
01/05/2011
Maxims 2.1MHz Automotive Step-Down Converters Consume only 25A
Maxim's 2.1MHz Automotive Step-Down Converters Consume only 25μA
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16903/MAX16904, automotive-grade, synchronous step-down converters that consume only 25μA (no load) and deliver 1A and 600mA, respectively. These 2.1MHz
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Date:
01/05/2011
Linear Reduces Component Count and Boosts Efficiency

Simultaneous Protocols and RS485 Termination Switching

Linear Reduces Component Count and Boosts Efficiency
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2870 and LTC2871 multiprotocol transceivers with switchable integrated termination for 3.3V and 5V systems. RS485 systems require a termination resistor
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Date:
01/05/2011
IR Introduces the IRF6708S2 and IRF6728M DirectFET MOSFET Chipset Tailored for Cost Sensitive DC-DC Applications
IR Introduces the IRF6708S2 and IRF6728M DirectFET® MOSFET Chipset Tailored for Cost Sensitive DC-DC Applications
International Rectifier has introduced the IRF6708S2 and IRF6728M 30 V DirectFET® MOSFET chipset tailored for cost sensitive 19V input synchronous buck applications. The IRF6708S2 Small Can and
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Date:
01/05/2011
Fairchild Semiconductors PFC/PWM Controller Provides Higher Efficiency in Dual-Switch Flyback Topologies
Fairchild Semiconductor's PFC/PWM Controller Provides Higher Efficiency in Dual-Switch Flyback Topologies
Power engineers, especially those involved in All-In-One (AIO) PC power, Slim Pack PC adapters, LCD TV and LED lighting designs, require a dual switch flyback topology that provides the higher efficiency
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Date:
01/05/2011
ERNI Electronics Extends SMC Family with Additional Pin Numbers in All Variants
ERNI Electronics Extends SMC Family with Additional Pin Numbers in All Variants
ERNI Electronics is enhancing its popular two-row SMC connector family in a 1.27mm pitch with versions featuring additional pin numbers in all the available configurations (straight and angled male
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Date:
01/05/2011
Diodes Incorporated Releases First Product in Thermally Enhanced Package
Diodes Incorporated Releases First Product in Thermally Enhanced Package
The DMP3010LPS 30V rated p-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated is the first device to be released by the company in its unique powerDI5060 package, offering designers of notebooks,
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Date:
01/05/2011
Dialog Semiconductor enables 3D Experience for Smartphones and Tablet PCs with First 2D to 3D Video Conversion IC
Dialog Semiconductor enables 3D Experience for Smartphones and Tablet PCs with First 2D to 3D Video Conversion IC
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative display, audio and power management semiconductor solutions, has announced the DA8223, the world's first real time 2D
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Date:
01/05/2011
Cree's New 650V Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Advanced High-Efficiency Data Center Power Supply Designs
Cree's New 650V Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Advanced High-Efficiency Data Center Power Supply Designs
Targeting the latest data center power supply requirements, Cree, Inc. announces its new line of Z-RecTM 650V Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diodes. The new JBS diodes provide blocking voltage to
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Date:
01/05/2011
C&K Components Catalog has 20 Million Standard Switch Options Available
C&K Components' Catalog has 20 Million Standard Switch Options Available
C&K Components has launched a new full line catalog that contains more than 20,000,000 possible part numbers of standard switch products including pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP,
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Date:
01/05/2011
CISSOID unveils High Temperature Dual-Channel, 2Mbit/s Isolated Data Transceiver
CISSOID unveils High Temperature Dual-Channel, 2Mbit/s Isolated Data Transceiver
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions unveils RHEA, a high temperature data transmission solution with galvanic isolation of 2.5kV and operating reliably from -55°C to +225°C.
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Date:
01/05/2011
Allegros User-Programmable Linear Hall-Effect Sensor IC
Allegro's User-Programmable Linear Hall-Effect Sensor IC
Featuring built-in filtering to provide low jitter and high sensing accuracy, the new product complements Allegro's existing line of linear devices with PWM outputs by offering a device with a significantly
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Date:
01/05/2011
IRs MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications
IR's MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications
International Rectifier launched a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) 100V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus power
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Date:
12/17/2010
Foster Transformer Unveils Three EMI Filters with Optional Surge Suppression
Foster Transformer Unveils Three EMI Filters with Optional Surge Suppression
Foster Transformer now offers three models of EMI Filters with optional surge suppression that can be mounted with " quick connect terminals. This allows them to be mounted wherever needed (including
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Date:
12/17/2010
Cree Introduces Industry's First Lighting-Class LED Arrays to Accelerate Indoor LED Lighting
Cree Introduces Industry's First Lighting-Class LED Arrays to Accelerate Indoor LED Lighting
Cree, Inc. announces the industry's first lighting-class LED array. The XLamp® CXA20 LED array is the first lighting-class array aimed at accelerating the LED lighting revolution and can enable a
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Date:
12/17/2010
CISSOID introduces MARS High Temperature 30V Small-Signal P-Channel MOSFET
CISSOID introduces MARS High Temperature 30V Small-Signal P-Channel MOSFET
CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced a new product in their PLANET family of high temperature transistors and switches. MARS is a High Temperature 30V Small-Signal
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Date:
12/17/2010
BEI Kimco Magnetics' New Linear Voice Coil Actuator Features Fully Sealed Housing for Highly Contaminated Environments
BEI Kimco Magnetics' New Linear Voice Coil Actuator Features Fully Sealed Housing for Highly Contaminated Environments
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced the LA13-13 Linear Voice Coil Actuator featuring an IP64 fully sealed package impervious to water splashes
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Date:
12/17/2010
Avagos Industry-First Optical Module Enables Multimode 40-Gbps Ethernet Uplink Applications
Avago's Industry-First Optical Module Enables Multimode 40-Gbps Ethernet Uplink Applications
Avago Technologies has announced availability of a four-channel parallel optic QSFP+ transceiver module for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, here at the Super Computing 2010 conference. The new AFBR-79E4Z
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Date:
12/17/2010
Allegros Linear Hall-effect Current Sensor IC
Allegro's Linear Hall-effect Current Sensor IC
The new ACS711 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a Hall-effect linear current sensor IC with a built-in overcurrent fault output that provides economical and precise AC or DC current sensing in
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Date:
12/17/2010
Stacos FirstLine P is Ideal for Network Closets, Computer Rooms, and Data Centers
Staco's FirstLine® P is Ideal for Network Closets, Computer Rooms, and Data Centers
Staco Energy Products Company introduces the FirstLine® P - a parallelable three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for 80-125kVA applications. These units boast efficiencies of up to 98%,
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Date:
12/17/2010
STMicroelectronics Takes Pressure Sensors to New Heights
STMicroelectronics Takes Pressure Sensors to New Heights
From 750m below ground to the top of Mount Everest, smart phones and other portable devices will soon be able to pinpoint their height variation relative to sea level to better than one meter, thanks
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Date:
12/17/2010
Positronics Unibody Design: Next Generation Environmental D-Subminiature Connector
Positronic's "Unibody" Design: Next Generation Environmental D-Subminiature Connector
Positronic introduced the WD and WDD series environmental D-Subminiature connectors to the industry over 15 years ago. This product has been a popular choice for applications requiring a sealed I/O
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Date:
12/17/2010
NXP Unveils 30V MOSFET with Industrys Lowest RDSon
NXP Unveils 30V MOSFET with Industry's Lowest RDSon
NXP Semiconductors NV unveiled the first MOSFET in the NextPower range with a 30V Power-SO8 MOSFET, featuring the industry's lowest RDSon of 1.4mOhm at 4.5V. The new MOSFET, PSMN1R0-30YLC, is optimized
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Date:
12/17/2010
National Semiconductor Debuts MYPVDATA SOC Web Interface; Advanced Analytics Improve Solar Energy Harvest
National Semiconductor Debuts MYPVDATA SOC Web Interface; Advanced Analytics Improve Solar Energy Harvest
National Semiconductor Corp. has announced the release of SolarMagic™ MYPVDATA™ Solar Operations Center (SOC). Whereas solar systems today are underperforming due to various conditions, MYPVDATA
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Date:
12/17/2010
Murata Power Solutions Introduces Small Footprint Surface-Mount Inductors
Murata Power Solutions Introduces Small Footprint Surface-Mount Inductors
The new 2200RM series of bobbin wound inductors from Murata Power Solutions provides a surface mount alternative to the company's well established through-hole 2200R series. Suitable for use in a
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Date:
12/17/2010
Maxims 4A, Synchronous DC-DC Regulators with Integrated MOSFETs Achieve 96% Efficiency in 4mm Package
Maxim's 4A, Synchronous DC-DC Regulators with Integrated MOSFETs Achieve 96% Efficiency in 4mm² Package
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15050/MAX15051, low-voltage (2.9V to 5.5V), 4A, synchronous DC-DC regulators in a 2mm x 2mm wafer-level package (WLP). These tiny step-down regulators integrate
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Date:
12/17/2010
Linears Power and Speed-Performance Products

Dual 26.5VIN, 8A DC/DC μModule Regulator

Linear's Power and Speed-Performance Products
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4628, μModule® regulator containing two step-down 8A DC/DC converter circuits with the inductors, MOSFETs and other necessary components in a 15mm x
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Date:
12/17/2010
Dimmable, High Voltage EL Driver from Supertex Ideal for Backlighting Laptop Keyboards
Dimmable, High Voltage EL Driver from Supertex Ideal for Backlighting Laptop Keyboards
Supertex, Inc. introduced the HV816, a dimmable, low noise, electroluminescent (EL) lamp driver designed to drive large area EL lamps used in backlighting keyboards of notebooks, netbooks, and electronic
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Date:
12/16/2010
External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards
External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards
XP Power announced the launch of the highly efficient single output AFM series of 48 and 60 Watt external AC-DC power supplies designed for a wide range of IT and medical equipment. The ranges offer
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Date:
12/10/2010
Toshiba Electronics launches ultra-compact photocoupler for industrial applications operating to 125C
Toshiba Electronics launches ultra-compact photocoupler for industrial applications operating to 125°C
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an ultra-compact photocoupler that will help engineers to address MOSFET and IGBT gate drive requirements in inverters, induction heating designs and other
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Date:
12/10/2010
TIs New Motor Driver Evaluation Platform Spins Brushed DC Stepper Motors
TI's New Motor Driver Evaluation Platform Spins Brushed DC Stepper Motors
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the first in a new line of scalable evaluation platforms for spinning motors. The DRV8412 evaluation kit (DRV8412-C2-KIT) includes all of the hardware and
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Date:
12/10/2010
Stackpole Provides Low Cost High Voltage Solution in More Case Sizes
Stackpole Provides Low Cost High Voltage Solution in More Case Sizes
Stackpole's RVC Series has expanded to include 0402 size chips with a working voltage of 100 volts, twice that of standard thick film chip resistors. This expansion provides a low cost solution for
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12/10/2010
STMicroelectronics Customizable Modular Motion Control
STMicroelectronics' Customizable Modular Motion Control
STMicroelectronics announced an industry first with the unveiling of a customizable high-end motor-control module that is small enough to mount directly on the motor, in addition to providing connection
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12/10/2010
Semtech Delivers Industrys First Smart Current Sink LED Backlighting Platform
Semtech Delivers Industry's First Smart Current Sink LED Backlighting Platform
Semtech Corp. announced the industry's first smart current sink LED backlighting platform with on-chip digital lighting effects for high-end handheld displays. This new platform incorporates Semtech's
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12/10/2010
Rutronik Stocks Infineons 40V OptiMOS-T2 Product Family in Advanced Trench Technology
Rutronik Stocks Infineon's 40V OptiMOS™-T2 Product Family in Advanced Trench Technology
The latest 40V OptiMOS™-T2 product family from Infineon offers best-in-class RDS(on) (max. 0,98m at 10Vgs) and highest package current capability up to 100A in TO252-3, and up to 180A in TO263-7 for
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12/10/2010
Premos New Current Sensor Series
Premo's New Current Sensor Series
After successful introduction of the highest precision and linear current sensors in the industry, the DCT Fluxgate family, Premo is increasing its current sensors product portfolio with as many as
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Date:
12/10/2010
Powercast Debuts RF Energy Harvesting Kit for Wireless Battery Charging
Powercast Debuts RF Energy Harvesting Kit for Wireless Battery Charging
Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy harvesting technology, today announced its Lifetime Power® Energy Harvesting Development Kit for Battery Charging. The kit features
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Date:
12/10/2010
National Introduces LED Driver with Industrys Best Dimming Performance
National Introduces LED Driver with Industry's Best Dimming Performance
National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a new LED driver with the industry's best phase-based dimming performance for high-brightness light-emitting diode (LED) applications. The LM3450 LED driver
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Date:
12/10/2010
Maxims Lowest Cost System Solution for Precision Sensor Measurements in Automotive and Industrial Applications
Maxim's Lowest Cost System Solution for Precision Sensor Measurements in Automotive and Industrial Applications
Maxim Integrated Products extends its line of MAXQ® mixed-signal microcontrollers with the MAXQ7670A, a complete system-on-chip (SoC), mixed-signal microcontroller that integrates all the functions
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Date:
12/10/2010
Linears Lowest Power, 16-Bit 125Msps ADCs Reduce Power to 185mW

Complete Family of 16-bit Parallel and Serial Interface ADCs

Linear's Lowest Power, 16-Bit 125Msps ADCs Reduce Power to 185mW
Linear Technology Corporation introduces three families of low power 16-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate approximately half the power of competing 16-bit solutions.
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12/10/2010
MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications
MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications
International Rectifier has introduced a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) 100V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus
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12/10/2010
IQD's MEMS Oscillators in 1MHz to 800MHz Frequency Range Reduce Lead-Time
IQD's MEMS Oscillators in 1MHz to 800MHz Frequency Range Reduce Lead-Time
IQD has announced immediate availability of a newly developed high frequency MEMS Oscillator. The new IQMS-900 series MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) oscillator is available in an exceptionally
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Date:
12/10/2010
Ericsson's 100W 1/4 Brick DC/DC Converter Shortens Time-to-Market for Power Radio Applications
Ericsson's 100W 1/4 Brick DC/DC Converter Shortens Time-to-Market for Power Radio Applications
Reducing cost and improving efficiency, the topology used in Ericsson Power Modules' PKM4116ND quarter brick DC/DC converter has been highly optimized to lower the number of components while simultaneously
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Date:
12/10/2010
Emerson Network Power Extends Modular Chloride MP-NET UPS System
Emerson Network Power Extends Modular Chloride MP-NET™ UPS System
Already offering modular flexibility and scalability, the 98 percent efficient Chloride MP-NET now provides 50 percent more power for the same footprint size. Emerson Network Power, a business
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Date:
12/10/2010
ALPS Commences Mass Production of
ALPS Commences Mass Production of "EC18A Series" 18mm Size Insulated Shaft Type Encoder
ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new "EC18A Series", an insulated shaft type encoder for use in dial control knobs of appliances such as washing machines and microwaves. Mass production
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Date:
12/10/2010
Analog Devices Introduces Two Highly Accurate, Dual-Supply Supervisory ICs for Monitoring Microprocessors and FPGAs
Analog Devices, Inc. introduces the ADM6305 and ADM6306 dual-voltage supervisors that provide high-voltage threshold accuracy of 1.2 percent for monitoring low-voltage core rails. These new supervisory
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12/10/2010
TI Introduces Integrated USB Charging Port Power Switch
TI Introduces Integrated USB Charging Port Power Switch
Intelligent host-mode charging power IC provides interoperable, standards-compliant solution to reduce charging time for mobile devices from a USB port Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced
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Date:
12/03/2010
Semtech Single-Cell LED and Motor Timer-Controllers Simplify Design of AA/AAA Battery-Operated Electronic Appliances
Semtech Single-Cell LED and Motor Timer-Controllers Simplify Design of AA/AAA Battery-Operated Electronic Appliances
Semtech Corp. announced the newest devices in its sub-1V mixed-signal LED and motor timer-controller platform for easy, fast and cost-effective design of small, light weight, ultra-low power, battery-operated
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Date:
12/03/2010
Rochester Electronics Expands QML Inventory to Include Fairchild Advanced Schottky Technology (FAST) Semiconductor Devices
Rochester Electronics Expands QML Inventory to Include Fairchild Advanced Schottky Technology (FAST) Semiconductor Devices
Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, has expanded its inventory and continuing manufacturing services to include
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Date:
12/03/2010
Nextreme's New eTEG HV37 Advances Energy Harvesting for Self-powered Distributed Sensors and Sensor Networks
Nextreme's New eTEG HV37 Advances Energy Harvesting for Self-powered Distributed Sensors and Sensor Networks
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced the availability of the new eTEGTM HV37 thermoelectric power
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Date:
12/03/2010
Linears High Efficiency and Transient Protection

2.5A, 15V Synchronous Buck Boost DC/DC Converter Enables a Multitude of Input Sources

Linear's High Efficiency and Transient Protection
Linear Technology announces the LTC3112, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2.5A of output current from a wide range of power sources, including single or multiple cell batteries,
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Date:
12/03/2010
IQD Launches Smallest & Lightest Crystal
IQD Launches Smallest & Lightest Crystal
The latest addition to IQD's comprehensive frequency product range, the CX-18, is believed to be the smallest and lightest surface-mount crystal in the world. Housed in a hermetically sealed ceramic
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Date:
12/03/2010
Fairchilds USB-Compliant Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Shortens Charge Time and Reduces Heat
Fairchild's USB-Compliant Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Shortens Charge Time and Reduces Heat
When charging a single-cell or parallel-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery through a USB port or AC/DC adaptor, designers need a solution that provides faster charge times and overcomes the thermal
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Date:
12/03/2010
CISSOID Unveils Driver Chipset for Silicon Carbide Switches
CISSOID Unveils Driver Chipset for Silicon Carbide Switches
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature and high reliability semiconductor solutions, unveils THEMIS and ATLAS, their power transistor driver chipset meant for high efficiency motor drives and power
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Date:
12/03/2010
ALPS Develops
ALPS Develops "RS08 Series" Compact Reflow Type Slide Potentiometer Compact Size with 8mm Stroke
ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new "RS08 Series", a compact slide potentiometer for use in mobile devices for volume or screen brightness adjustment. Mass production commences in November
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Date:
12/03/2010
ZMDI Launches Cost-Effective High-Voltage Line Driver with IO-Link Functionality for Factory Automation Applications
ZMDI Launches Cost-Effective High-Voltage Line Driver with IO-Link Functionality for Factory Automation Applications
ZMDI AG has announced a cost-effective line driver and level shifter IC with a high-voltage I/O channel that meets the physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems used in factory automation
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Date:
12/01/2010
External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards
External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards
XP Power announced the launch of the highly efficient single output AFM series of 48 & 60 Watt external AC-DC power supplies designed for a wide range of IT and medical equipment. The ranges offer
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Date:
12/01/2010
TIs New LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction
TI's New LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new single-stage LED lighting pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. The TRIAC-dimmable solution regulates LED current and also achieves near unity power
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Date:
11/24/2010
TDK-Lambdas New 100W and 150W PCB Power Supplies
TDK-Lambda's New 100W and 150W PCB Power Supplies
With the introduction of the ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies, leading power expert TDK-Lambda EMEA has effectively improved the total performance of its previous generation ZWS-AF
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Date:
11/24/2010
SINUS Electronic Expands its Power
SINUS Electronic Expands its Power
The constant growth and the resulting ever more extensive product range now makes a new approach necessary at SINUS Electronic. The company from Untereisesheim, which has been known for its quality
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Date:
11/24/2010
SEMIKRONs MiniSKiiP IPM - Half the Size of Conventional 1200V IPMs

At a weight of 55g and a volume of 49cm, this module is lighter and more compact than any other IPM module in this power class.

SEMIKRON's MiniSKiiP IPM - Half the Size of Conventional 1200V IPMs
MiniSKiiP IPM from SEMIKRON sets a new benchmark for power density in 1200V Intelligent Power Modules. At a weight of 55g and a volume of 49cm, this module is lighter and more compact than any other
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Date:
11/24/2010
PerkinElmer Launches New LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module
PerkinElmer Launches New LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the debut of its new LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module. The new LED Module
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Date:
11/24/2010
Maxim Announces Power-Supply Management ICs with Flash Memory to Record Failure Data
Maxim Announces Power-Supply Management ICs with Flash Memory to Record Failure Data
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX34440/MAX34441 PMBus™-compliant system-management controller ICs incorporating the industry's most comprehensive fault-logging and thermal-management capabilities
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Date:
11/24/2010
Linears New Current Sense and Transient Protection Products

Precision Bidirectional Current Sense for Motor & Solenoid Applications

Linear's New Current Sense and Transient Protection Products
Linear Technology announced the LT1999, a high-voltage amplifier designed for bidirectional current sensing in the presence of fast switching common-mode voltages from -5V to 80V. This wide input
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Date:
11/24/2010
New Cree High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs
New Cree High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs
Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, extends its lighting-class LED leadership into high-voltage LEDs with the commercial availability of new XLamp® MX-6S and MX-3S LEDs. With the same
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Date:
11/24/2010
Chomerics SOFT-SHIELD 4850 EMI Shielding Gasket Provides Ideal Solution for Medical Equipment Enclosure Applications
Chomerics' SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 EMI Shielding Gasket Provides Ideal Solution for Medical Equipment Enclosure Applications
SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 from Chomerics Europe - a division of Parker Hannifin - is highly suited to the growing number of medical applications that now exist due to the rapid expansion and use of electronics
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Date:
11/24/2010
Allegros High-efficiency Fault-Tolerant LED Driver with Wide Input Voltage Range
Allegro's High-efficiency Fault-Tolerant LED Driver with Wide Input Voltage Range
This device can operate from a single power supply over a wide input voltage range (from 5 to 40V), and incorporates advanced protection features to provide a high degree of fault tolerance for optimised
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Date:
11/24/2010
AEG Power Solutions Announces High Efficiency UPS Solution
AEG Power Solutions Announces High Efficiency UPS Solution
To ensure the continuity of IT services and reduce risk of downtime caused by power outages, AEG Power Solutions has announced PROTECT Blue, its next-generation 3-phase UPS family. Designed and built
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Date:
11/24/2010
Fairchild Semiconductor Enables Detection of Different Audio Accessories with a Single Device
Fairchild Semiconductor Enables Detection of Different Audio Accessories with a Single Device
The traditional 3.5mm audio jack in cell phones, smartphones, MP3 and personal media players (PMPs) is still the primary way for users to connect headsets for speaking as well as headphones for listening
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Date:
11/24/2010
Semtech Introduces Single-Cell AA/AAA, 555-Like Analog Timer with Battery-Safe Operation
Semtech Introduces Single-Cell AA/AAA, 555-Like Analog Timer with Battery-Safe Operation
Semtech Corp announced a sub-1 V analog timer platform that revolutionizes the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. The new SX8122 analog timer offers the best-in-class
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Date:
11/17/2010
GAÏA Converter 200W DC:DC Converters
GAÏA Converter, the specialist high reliability power converter manufacturer, will introduce at Electronica 2010 a state of the art 200 watt output DC:DC converter family featuring Heat Path on Side'
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Date:
11/17/2010
Premos New 1000 Amp Reactor
Premo's New 1000 Amp Reactor
Power Electronics is continuously demanding higher currents in wound components. Premo enlarges its portfolio of inductive components for Power Electronics by a full deployment of a Catalog to be
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Date:
11/17/2010
PosiBand Contact System Gains Goddard Approval
PosiBand® Contact System Gains Goddard Approval
D-subminiatures are a popular connector choice for space flight applications. High performance D-subminiature connectors utilize closed entry contacts to enhance performance. Closed entry contacts
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Date:
11/17/2010
Lineage Power GigaTLynx POL Converter Conserves Energy and Space
Lineage Power GigaTLynx POL Converter Conserves Energy and Space
Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, announced availability of its newest member of the TLynx® family, the GigaTLynx™, a non-isolated, DC-DC point of load
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Date:
11/17/2010
DC Link Capacitors for Electric Drive-Train Inverters
DC "Link" Capacitors for Electric Drive-Train Inverters
Electronic Concepts is a manufacturer of Film Capacitors with its European Headquarters located in Galway, Ireland. They have just launched a new series of DC "Link" High Current Film Capacitors specifically
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Date:
11/17/2010
CUI Releases 400 W DC-DC Converter with Integrated Heat Sink
CUI Releases 400 W DC-DC Converter with Integrated Heat Sink
CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced the release of a new line of rugged DC-DC converters that provide 400W of output power. The VFK400 series is a chassis mount solution measuring 7.8" x
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Date:
11/17/2010
CISSOID and INSTRUMENTEL announce MERLIN, High Temperature, Battery-less, RFID Telemetry Chip

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CISSOID and INSTRUMENTEL announce MERLIN, High Temperature, Battery-less, RFID Telemetry Chip
CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, and INSTRUMENTEL, a leading supplier of wireless telemetry solutions, jointly announce a global partnership to provide the MERLIN integrated
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Date:
11/17/2010
BEI Kimco Magnetics Voice Coil Actuator Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Force Density Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics Voice Coil Actuator Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Force Density Capabilities
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging VCA requirements for a cutting tool utilized in an Ophthalmic Lens Grinding application.
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Date:
11/17/2010
Linears New DC/DC Controllers

Fast Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's New DC/DC Controllers
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3833, a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.
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Date:
11/17/2010
Intersil Introduces Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Li-Ion Battery Management Control Solution
Intersil Introduces Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Li-Ion Battery Management Control Solution
Intersil Corporation has introduced its HEV/EV system solution, featuring an automotive grade Li-Ion battery management system and safety monitor. Building upon Intersil's history of providing superior
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Date:
11/17/2010
IRs Family of 4 x 5mm Integrated SupIRBuck Point-Of-Load Voltage Regulators with 33% Smaller Footprint Dramatically Shrinks PCB Size
IR's Family of 4 x 5mm Integrated SupIRBuck™ Point-Of-Load Voltage Regulators with 33% Smaller Footprint Dramatically Shrinks PCB Size
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new family of SupIRBuck™ integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators in a compact 4 x 5mm package.
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Date:
11/17/2010
Power Inductor from KOA Available from Rutronik
Power Inductor from KOA Available from Rutronik
Despite its small size, the new LPC4545 power inductor from KOA offers low DC resistance and allows high current rating in a package of 4.1mmx4.6mm. It's construction is optimized for excellent solderability
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Date:
11/17/2010
Vishay Siliconix 600V N-Channel Power MOSFET Features Industry's Best FOM of 15.12?-nC, and On-Resistance of 0.07? in TO-247 Package
Vishay Siliconix 600V N-Channel Power MOSFET Features Industry's Best FOM of 15.12?-nC, and On-Resistance of 0.07? in TO-247 Package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released a new 600V, 47A n-channel power MOSFET with ultra-low maximum on-resistance of 0.07? at a 10V gate drive and an improved gate charge of 216nC in the TO-247 package.
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Date:
11/16/2010
Torex Introduces its First Hall effect IC
Torex Introduces its First Hall effect IC
The XC3202B is a Hall effect magnetic sensor IC with a built-in CMOS driver. The XC3202B is ideally suited for battery portable applications such as mobile phones, electronic dictionaries and handheld
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Date:
11/16/2010
TDK-Lambdas Digitally Controlled Medical Power Supplies
TDK-Lambda's Digitally Controlled Medical Power Supplies
Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA extends its successful range of EFE digitally controlled medical power supplies with the introduction of the 400W, EFE400M Medical range. Combining
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Date:
11/16/2010
StacoVAR Fixed Capacitors for Low Voltage Power Factor Correction
StacoVAR® Fixed Capacitors for Low Voltage Power Factor Correction
Staco Energy Products introduces its second generation of StacoVAR® fixed capacitors for power factor correction and harmonic compensation. These standard units are available from 2.5kVAR to 400kVAR
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Date:
11/16/2010
Silicon Labs Introduces Advanced Audio Drivers for High-Power Digital Audio Designs
Silicon Labs Introduces Advanced Audio Drivers for High-Power Digital Audio Designs
Silicon Laboratories Inc. introduced a family of isolated gate drivers designed for high-power Class D audio systems with output power ranging from 30 Watts to 1,000 Watts. The new Si824x Class D
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Date:
11/16/2010
New Vishay Siliconix Medical MOSFETs for Implantable Applications
New Vishay Siliconix Medical MOSFETs for Implantable Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released two new devices in its industry-first family of power MOSFETs built on an enhanced process flow with strict manufacturing process controls for implantable medical
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Date:
11/06/2010
TT electronics BI Technologies Offers Ultra-Precision High-Reliability Custom Resistor Networks for Military/Aerospace Applications
TT electronics BI Technologies Offers Ultra-Precision High-Reliability Custom Resistor Networks for Military/Aerospace Applications
Providing military and aerospace electronics design engineers with the capability to integrate ultra-precision resistor networks into high reliability circuits for harsh environments, especially for
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Date:
11/06/2010
Torexs New 700mA LDO with Reverse Current Protection
Torex's New 700mA LDO with Reverse Current Protection
The new XC6227 series from Torex is a high speed LDO with reverse current protection. The XC6227 operates with input voltages from 1.7V to 6.0V, can deliver output currents up to 700mA and is readily
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Date:
11/06/2010
TDIs New 4.1kW, 28V Liquid Cooled DC-DC Converter
TDI's New 4.1kW, 28V Liquid Cooled DC-DC Converter
TDI has developed LiquaCore™ (patent pending) power management technology which employs liquid cooling from a modular and scalable architecture. The technology uses a cold plate to wrap the electronics
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Date:
11/06/2010
Sharps Durable & Compact - New 3.5 inch LCD
Sharp's Durable & Compact - New 3.5 inch LCD
So small and yet so powerful - with 50,000 hours of service life at a working temperature of -20°C up to 70°C the new TFT LCD of the model LQ035Q3DG03 with a 3.5 inch (8.8 cm) screen diagonal is well
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Date:
11/06/2010
Wide range of SiC Power Schottky Diodes from SemiSouth includes Industrys Highest Current Part
Wide range of SiC Power Schottky Diodes from SemiSouth includes Industry's Highest Current Part
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) products for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, today announced
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Date:
11/06/2010
Onset Announces Miniature Split-Core Current Sensors
Onset Announces Miniature Split-Core Current Sensors
Onset Computer Corporation, the world leader in data loggers, today announced a suite of miniature-sized, split-core current transducers for measuring AC current loads of motors, pumps, and other
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Date:
11/06/2010
Murata Power Solutions Sets New Standard for 1 Watt Isolated DC-DC Converters
Murata Power Solutions Sets New Standard for 1 Watt Isolated DC-DC Converters
Murata Power Solutions is set to change the shape of 1 Watt isolated surface-mount DC-DC converters. The introduction of its new high performance MTU1 series marks a step-change in the miniaturization
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Date:
11/06/2010
Microchip and Powercast Debut Worlds First RF Energy Harvesting Kit That Enables Battery-Free, Perpetually Powered Wireless Applications
Microchip and Powercast Debut World's First RF Energy Harvesting Kit That Enables Battery-Free, Perpetually Powered Wireless Applications
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy harvesting technology, today
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Date:
11/06/2010
Linears Synchronous Launch

60V Synchronous Step-Up DC/DC Controller

Linear's Synchronous Launch
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3786, a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diode with a high efficiency N-channel MOSFET. This eliminates the heat sink normally
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Date:
11/06/2010
Lantiq Announces New ADSL Chipset Offering Industrys Highest Density and Lowest Power Consumption for Linecard Applications
Lantiq Announces New ADSL Chipset Offering Industry's Highest Density and Lowest Power Consumption for Linecard Applications
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced its latest generation chipset for ADSL linecards. The GEMINAX™ XXS V3 chipset further reduces capital
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Date:
11/06/2010
IDT Introduces Worlds Most Accurate All-Silicon CMOS Oscillator
IDT Introduces World's Most Accurate All-Silicon CMOS Oscillator
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's most accurate all-silicon CMOS oscillator,
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Date:
11/06/2010
GMC-I PROSyS Flexible AC Current Probes Measure up to 2000A
GMC-I PROSyS Flexible AC Current Probes Measure up to 2000A
GMC-I PROSyS has extended its range of non-invasive current measurement probes with the MICRO-flex ACP 2005 and the ACP 2015, providing a convenient, flexible and accurate means of measuring AC currents
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Date:
11/06/2010
Emerson Network Power's ATCA Blade for Media Gateways Sets New Standards for Density, Performance and Flexibility
Emerson Network Power's ATCA Blade for Media Gateways Sets New Standards for Density, Performance and Flexibility
Emerson Network Power, announced its first media-gateway-on-a-blade enabler based on AdvancedTCA® technology. The ATCA-8310 is the first ATCA® blade in the industry to include a DSP array, an Intel®
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Date:
11/06/2010
New Patented Dual DC Socket accepts 2.1mm and 2.5mm Plugs
New Patented Dual DC Socket accepts 2.1mm and 2.5mm Plugs
Cliff Electronics, leaders in the design, development, manufacture and supply of components and connectors for audio, engineering, instrumentation, medical, lighting and vending applications announce
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Date:
11/06/2010
Campbell Collins Releases DC/DC Power Supply for Wind Energy Turbine Applications
Campbell Collins Releases DC/DC Power Supply for Wind Energy Turbine Applications
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of a new DC/DC Power Supply from MTM Power of Germany
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Date:
11/06/2010
AVX Expands MLCC Product Portfolio to Include Low Profile, Fine Copper Termination Versions
AVX Expands MLCC Product Portfolio to Include Low Profile, Fine Copper Termination Versions
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its multilayer ceramic capacitor family to include low profile, fine copper termination
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Date:
11/06/2010
Three-Phase Sensorless Motor Drive IC for Fan and Blower Applications
Three-Phase Sensorless Motor Drive IC for Fan and Blower Applications
The new A4941 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a three-phase, sensorless, brushless DC motor driver IC designed for fan and blower applications in the white goods and office automation sectors.
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Date:
11/06/2010
Analog Devices Introduces Digital Isolator with Integrated Transformer Driver and PWM Controller
Analog Devices Introduces Digital Isolator with Integrated Transformer Driver and PWM Controller
Analog Devices, Inc introduced the industry's first digital isolator with an integrated transformer driver and PWM (pulse-width modulation) controller in a single package. The integration of these
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Date:
11/06/2010
LEM Introduces Shunt Isolator to meet prEN 50463 Standard in Traction Applications
LEM Introduces Shunt Isolator to meet prEN 50463 Standard in Traction Applications
LEM introduces the DI series/Shunt isolator to enable high-accuracy current measurements in rail traction applications. DI Series transducers measure to a high degree of precision the very small
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Date:
11/04/2010
Lantiq Announces Worlds First GPON SoC Family with Integrated Optical Control Circuitry
Lantiq Announces World's First GPON SoC Family with Integrated Optical Control Circuitry
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced the world's first GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) System-on-Chip (SoC) with integrated optical
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Date:
11/04/2010
ERNI Electronics Demonstrates Alternatives to Direct-Mating Connector
ERNI Electronics Demonstrates Alternatives to Direct-Mating Connector
With backplane and subrack demonstrators, ERNI Electronics is providing answers to the dilemma that stems from having systems with increasing performance coupled with ongoing miniaturisation. Using
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Date:
11/04/2010
Emerson Network Power Adds DS1050-3 1050 Watt Model to Line of Gold Standard Efficiency Bulk Front End AC-DC Power Supplies
Emerson Network Power Adds DS1050-3 1050 Watt Model to Line of Gold Standard Efficiency Bulk Front End AC-DC Power Supplies
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today added a 1050 W model to its line of bulk front end ac-dc power supplies that meet
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Date:
11/04/2010
Crees High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs
Cree's High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs
Cree, Inc. extends its lighting-class LED leadership into high-voltage LEDs with the commercial availability of new XLamp® MX-6S and MX-3S LEDs. With the same footprint and high-quality performance
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Date:
11/04/2010
CISSOID Introduces NILE: High Temperature 8-bit Programmable Comparator
CISSOID Introduces NILE: High Temperature 8-bit Programmable Comparator
CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced NILE, its high-temperature, low-power, 8-bit comparator, guaranteed for reliable operation from -55°C up to +225°C. The
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Date:
11/04/2010
Analog Devices Releases Low-Power Single-Supply ADC Drivers for Low-Voltage, 14-Bit Converters
Analog Devices Releases Low-Power Single-Supply ADC Drivers for Low-Voltage, 14-Bit Converters
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of signal conditioning technology, introduced today low-power,
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Date:
11/04/2010
IDTs Worlds First Family of High-Definition Audio CODECS with 3-State Class-D Modulation
IDT's World's First Family of High-Definition Audio CODECS with 3-State Class-D Modulation
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced the world's first family of high-definition PC audio codecs to feature the DDX™-based class-D modulation technology developed by Apogee Technology. This
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Date:
11/04/2010
TIs PoL Perfection
TI's PoL Perfection
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two new power management integrated circuits for point-of-load designs that raise the bar for size, power density and performance. TI's TPS82671 and TPS84620
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Date:
11/04/2010
TDK-Lambda LS Series Single-Output, Power Supplies Increase to 200W
TDK-Lambda LS Series Single-Output, Power Supplies Increase to 200W
Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA adds a 200W model to its successful single output LS series of general purpose power supplies, with models now covering from 25W up to 200W. While
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Date:
11/03/2010
TI Expands Power Protection Circuitry Portfolio, Combines Analog Protection with Digital Monitoring
TI Expands Power Protection Circuitry Portfolio, Combines Analog Protection with Digital Monitoring
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new, highly integrated protection device that integrates hot-swap control and precise digital current monitoring. The TPS2480 controller provides the most
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Date:
11/03/2010
Toshibas High-Speed, Low-Power Photocouplers Support Wide Supply Voltage Range and Guaranteed Extended Temperature Operation
Toshiba's High-Speed, Low-Power Photocouplers Support Wide Supply Voltage Range and Guaranteed Extended Temperature Operation
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its photocoupler portfolio with two new AC input logic-IC couplers capable of data transmission rates up to 5Mbps. The TLP2095 and TLP2098 suit programmable
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Date:
11/03/2010
TT electronics IRC Develops High Power Current Sense Resistor Qualified for Military, Aerospace Electronics
TT electronics IRC Develops High Power Current Sense Resistor Qualified for Military, Aerospace Electronics
Providing aerospace and military electronics design engineers with a compact high power current sense resistor capable of precision current measurements at ultralow resistance values, TT Electronics
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Date:
11/03/2010
Tyco Electronics Qualifies Surface-Mount PolySwitch Devices According To AEC-Q200 Standard to Address Miniaturization Trend in Automotive Electronics
Tyco Electronics Qualifies Surface-Mount PolySwitch Devices According To AEC-Q200 Standard to Address Miniaturization Trend in Automotive Electronics
Tyco Electronics announced today that it has qualified its family of PolySwitch nanoASMD, microASMD, miniASMD, ASMD and AHS surface-mount devices (SMDs) to help vehicle manufacturers meet industry
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Date:
11/03/2010
UNIPOWERs Inverter Systems get on the Network
UNIPOWER's Inverter Systems get on the Network
UNIPOWER's already popular SABRE Series rack-mount inverter systems just became Network aware with this addition of a new TCP/IP Ethernet communications unit designated Xport. The SABRE Inverter
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Date:
11/03/2010
XP Power Launches Compact High Efficiency Fully Featured AC-DC Supplies
XP Power Launches Compact High Efficiency Fully Featured AC-DC Supplies
XP Power has announced the HCP series of single output compact bulk power AC-DC power supplies aimed at process control, factory automation and manufacturing equipment applications. These highly efficient
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Date:
11/03/2010
OPTEK Optoelectronic Components now available through TTI, Inc
OPTEK Optoelectronic Components now available through TTI, Inc
Providing design engineers with a worldwide source for optoelectronic components, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has partnered with global distributor TTI, Inc. with a new franchise agreement. TTI
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Date:
11/03/2010
Linears New Low Quiescent and Low Noise Developments

Shunt Battery Charger System with Low Battery Disconnect

Linear's New Low Quiescent and Low Noise Developments
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4071, an easy-to-use, tiny shunt battery system for Li-Ion/Polymer batteries that integrates a charger and battery pack protection in one IC. The LTC4071,
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Date:
11/03/2010
Solyndra Announces the Fastest and Easiest-to-Install Rooftop Solar System
Solyndra Announces the Fastest and Easiest-to-Install Rooftop Solar System
Solyndra, Inc., an American manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, today announced the Solyndra 200 Series. The new product builds on technology proven
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Date:
10/27/2010
Phihong Develops Smallest Low-Cost UK Charger
Phihong Develops Smallest Low-Cost UK Charger
Phihong, a global leader in power solutions, has developed the smallest low-cost USB charger available, at just 42 x 43 x 21 mm and weighing 80 grams. Designated the PSM03K, the 2.75W adapter is compliant
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Date:
10/27/2010
LNAs with Multiple Gain States Optimize HSPA/LTE System Performance
LNAs with Multiple Gain States Optimize HSPA/LTE System Performance
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2666/MAX2668 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for high-data-rate wireless protocols such as HSPA and LTE. Each LNA features three programmable gain states, allowing
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Date:
10/27/2010
Linears Failsafe and Charging ICs

Compact Triple Supply Monitoring with Power-Fail Detection

Linear's Failsafe and Charging ICs
Precision Triple Supply Supervisor Provides Early Power-Fail Detection Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2911 three-channel supply monitor with power-fail warning for low
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Date:
10/27/2010
IRC Develops SOIC & SOT-23 Packaged Diode Arrays to Deliver IEC-compatible Transient Voltage Suppression
IRC Develops SOIC & SOT-23 Packaged Diode Arrays to Deliver IEC-compatible Transient Voltage Suppression
Providing design engineers with a compact means of protecting one to eight circuit traces against electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning and other electrical fast transient (EFT) events, TT electronics
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Date:
10/27/2010
IDT Introduces Worlds First Single-Chip Displayport Device
IDT Introduces World's First Single-Chip Displayport™ Device
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the latest member of the IDT PanelPort™ ViewXpand™ family
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Date:
10/27/2010
Everlight's LED Agriculture Lighting Fixtures -
Everlight's LED Agriculture Lighting Fixtures - "GL-Flora"
With Global warming becoming a major factor in our daily lives, we strive to find alternative solutions to address its influence in such areas as agriculture. To address the situation, some countries
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Date:
10/27/2010
New Emerson Network Power Wall-Mount AC-DC Adapters with Medical and ITE Approvals and Interchangeable Plugs
New Emerson Network Power Wall-Mount AC-DC Adapters with Medical and ITE Approvals and Interchangeable Plugs
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced two new wall-mount switching power supplies with medical and IT equipment
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Date:
10/27/2010
Diodes Delivers Plug-And-Play Efficiency Boost for Point-Of-Load Converters
Diodes Delivers Plug-And-Play Efficiency Boost for Point-Of-Load Converters
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its DIOFET product portfolio with the introduction of two dual channel devices. The DMS3017SSD and DMS3019SSD integrate an optimized control MOSFET with a proprietary
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Date:
10/27/2010
CUI Releases New Digital DC-DC POL Module Series
CUI Releases New Digital DC-DC POL Module Series
CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced the release of two digital non-isolated DC-DC Point of Load (POL) modules. The new Novum series has been developed for designers to realize better energy
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Date:
10/27/2010
Central's Integrated MOSFET and Schottky Diode in Miniature SOT-563
Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the introduction of the CMLM0574 integrated
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Date:
10/27/2010
C&K Components Expands Tactile Family with Side-Actuated Ultra-Miniature SMT Switch
C&K Components Expands Tactile Family with Side-Actuated Ultra-Miniature SMT Switch
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, is expanding its tactile product family with a new series
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Date:
10/27/2010
Avago Technologies Introduces High-Brightness Surface-Mount LEDs in Tiny PLCC-6 Packages
Avago Technologies Introduces High-Brightness Surface-Mount LEDs in Tiny PLCC-6 Packages
Avago Technologies announced a new family of high-brightness LEDs in ultra-small packages at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) Japan 2010. The new ASMT-YTx2 tricolor surface-mount
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Date:
10/27/2010
Allegros Four-Channel Constant-Current LED Driver ICs
Allegro's Four-Channel Constant-Current LED Driver ICs
A new family of constant-current LED driver ICs designed to address the emerging requirements of internal and external illumination applications in the automotive market is now available from Allegro
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Date:
10/27/2010
Analog Devices Introduces Industrys First Fully Isolated Industrial CAN Transceivers
Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Fully Isolated Industrial CAN Transceivers
Analog Devices, Inc. has expanded its industry-leading isolated interface product portfolio with two transceivers that are the first to isolate both data signals and power for systems using the CAN
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Date:
10/27/2010
TI Extends Lead In Wireless Connectivity with Industrys First Complete Bluetooth Low Energy Solution And Highest Integrated Ant Network Processor
TI Extends Lead In Wireless Connectivity with Industry's First Complete Bluetooth® Low Energy Solution And Highest Integrated Ant™ Network Processor
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two ultra-low-power, short-range wireless connectivity solutions for consumer medical, mobile accessories, and sports and wellness applications. The CC2540
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Date:
10/25/2010
SUYINs Small USB 3.0/ type - A Single Receptacles for Recessed PCB Installation Reduce Height
SUYIN's Small USB 3.0/ type - A Single Receptacles for Recessed PCB Installation Reduce Height
In keeping with customer requests, SUYIN has modified two single right-angled type-A USB 3.0 receptacles and developed particularly space-saving variants. The overall lengths are only 16.9mm and 16.75mm.
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Date:
10/25/2010
STMicroelectronics Reclaims Lost Solar Energy with Intelligent Hotspot Prevention
STMicroelectronics Reclaims Lost Solar Energy with Intelligent Hotspot Prevention
STMicroelectronics has announced an innovation for solar panels aimed at allowing more of the energy from each cell to reach the power grid. The innovation replaces the simple bypass diode with an
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Date:
10/25/2010
Five Foster Transformer Models Now Certified as Safety Isolating Transformers Multiple Input Voltages Simplify Machinery Export
Five Foster Transformer Models Now Certified as Safety Isolating Transformers Multiple Input Voltages Simplify Machinery Export
Foster Transformer Company announces that five of its transformers have been certified by TUV Rheinland to EN 61558-1 and -2 as Safety Isolating Transformers with SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) outputs.
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Date:
10/23/2010
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches High Efficiency Low Voltage EZBuck DC-DC Regulator
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches High Efficiency Low Voltage EZBuck™ DC-DC Regulator
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL) expands its synchronous EZBuckTM portfolio with the introduction of its new low input voltage DC-DC step-down regulator. The AOZ1110 efficiently
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Date:
10/21/2010
AMSC Launches SolarTie Grid Interconnection Solution for Photovoltaic Power Plants
AMSC Launches SolarTie™ Grid Interconnection Solution for Photovoltaic Power Plants
American Superconductor Corporation announced the launch of its SolarTie Grid Interconnection Solution. The SolarTie solution combines two of AMSC's proven and proprietary technologies - D-VAR® STATCOM
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Date:
10/21/2010
ALPS Electric and ALPS Green Devices Announce GLMC Series Liqualloy Power Inductor
ALPS Electric and ALPS Green Devices Announce GLMC Series Liqualloy Power Inductor
ALPS Green Devices has developed the "GLMC Series" Liqualloy™ Power Inductor to provide higher power source efficiency in such applications as DC/DC converters for notebook PCs and servers. Sample
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Date:
10/21/2010
ACS Motion Control Increases Performance and Throughput for Solar Panel Scribing, Test & Measurement
ACS Motion Control Increases Performance and Throughput for Solar Panel Scribing, Test & Measurement
Providing fully coordinated multi-axis motion control with fast move and settle times for large mass gantry systems, ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion
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Date:
10/21/2010
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile Resonant Transformers with Extended Ferrites for Improved Cooling Under 8mm
Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile Resonant Transformers with Extended Ferrites for Improved Cooling Under 8mm
The demand for low profile, high efficiency magnetics , is driving the need for high performance planar transformers to be used in extreme low profile power converters such as in the flat screen industry.
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Date:
10/20/2010
OPTEK Develops Low-Profile Slotted Optical Switch for Non-Contact Interruptive Sensing Applications
OPTEK Develops Low-Profile Slotted Optical Switch for Non-Contact Interruptive Sensing Applications
Providing machine and automation design engineers with a reliable means of non-contact interruptive object sensing, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a low-profile slotted switch designed
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Date:
10/20/2010
National Semiconductor Ships Industrys First High-Definition Ser/Des with Content Protection for Automotive Infotainment Systems
National Semiconductor Ships Industry's First High-Definition Ser/Des with Content Protection for Automotive Infotainment Systems
National Semiconductor Corp. introduced the industry's first Ser/Des chipset with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) for automotive infotainment systems. The FPD-Link III chipset supports
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Date:
10/20/2010
Linears Module LED String Drivers: 40VIN Transient Protection

Linear's μModule® LED drivers

Linear's μModule LED String Drivers: 40VIN Transient Protection
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8042 and LTM8042-1, DC/DC μModule® LED drivers for strings of up to 8 white LEDs or 9 red LEDs. Capable of operating as boost, buck or buck-boost with
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Date:
10/20/2010
Infineons Innovative Medical Platform Solution for a Wide Range of Electronic Applications

Innovative medical platform solution from Infineon for a wide range of electronic applications in the growth market of medical technology

Infineon's Innovative Medical Platform Solution for a Wide Range of Electronic Applications
Infineon Technologies has launched a new, innovative platform solution for high-performance medical technology devices. The MD8710 Medical Platform from Infineon is based on the integration of standard
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Date:
10/20/2010
Emerson Network Power Urges Design Engineers to Go Configurable, Not Custom! with Latest MP1 Power Supply
Emerson Network Power Urges Design Engineers to "Go Configurable, Not Custom!" with Latest μMP1 Power Supply
With the launch of its latest ac-dc power supply, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, is encouraging design engineers to "go
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Date:
10/20/2010
Diodes' Multi-Topology LED Driver Raises Performance of High Brightness Lighting Systems
Diodes' Multi-Topology LED Driver Raises Performance of High Brightness Lighting Systems
Diodes Incorporated has announced a multi-topology LED driver designed to increase the performance of high brightness automotive, industrial and commercial lighting systems. Operating in buck, boost
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Date:
10/20/2010
C&K Expands JS Series with Surface-Mount Miniature Slide Switch
C&K Expands JS Series with Surface-Mount Miniature Slide Switch
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new surface-mount option for the JS Slide series
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Date:
10/20/2010
AVX Develops Industry's First 50V Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
AVX Develops Industry's First 50V Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TCJ SMD polymer tantalum capacitor series to include the industry's first 1μF/50V and 10μF/35V
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Date:
10/20/2010
TTis Mains and Harmonics Compliance Analyser Updated For Class C Lighting Equipment Tests
TTi's Mains and Harmonics Compliance Analyser Updated For Class C Lighting Equipment Tests
The TTi HA1600A mains and harmonics analyser has been updated to include a full implementation of the two alternative special assessments for Class C Discharge Lighting equipment below 25 W, as specified
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Date:
10/19/2010
Toshiba Launches High-Speed 16-Channel Constant Current LED Drivers with Wide, High Accuracy Outputs
Toshiba Launches High-Speed 16-Channel Constant Current LED Drivers with Wide, High Accuracy Outputs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new LED drivers that deliver highly accurate constant currents of between 1.5mA and 90mA and offer high-speed serial data transfer rates up to 25MHz.
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Date:
10/19/2010
SUYINs Fast, Capable & Affordable Customer-Specific Problem Solvers
SUYIN's Fast, Capable & Affordable Customer-Specific Problem Solvers
SUYIN offers many different types of board-to-board connectors. This broad selection begins with versions featuring contact configurations that range from very simple to highly complex and cover a
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Date:
10/19/2010
Stackpole's ASR / SPR Series Withstands High Voltage Pulses
Stackpole's ASR / SPR Series Withstands High Voltage Pulses
Stackpole Electronics, Inc's ASR / SPR Series metal film resistors are designed to withstand high voltage pulses. The pulse voltage capability ranges from 1KV for low resistance values in the watt
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Date:
10/19/2010
Semtech Expands Transceiver Platform with Worlds Highest Bit Rate and World-Class Link Budget ISM-Band Device
Semtech Expands Transceiver Platform with World's Highest Bit Rate and World-Class Link Budget ISM-Band Device
Semtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the SX1233, a programmable ISM-band transceiver that combines the world's highest bit rate (600 kbps) with
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Date:
10/19/2010
Picors New Cool-ORing 48V and 12V High-Side Active ORing Solutions
Picor's New Cool-ORing® 48V and 12V High-Side Active ORing Solutions
Picor, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation specializing in the design and development of high-performance power management solutions, announces two additions to its Cool-ORing® Active ORing product
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Date:
10/19/2010
Phihong Develops 24W Energy-Efficient European Wall Adapter
Phihong Develops 24W Energy-Efficient European Wall Adapter
Phihong, one of the most trusted names in power electronics, has recently announced an addition to its energy-efficient 24W wall-mount adapter series. Designated the PSA24E-120, the European adapter
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Date:
10/19/2010
Wolfson Announces Highest Current Monolithic Power Management IC
Wolfson Announces Highest Current Monolithic Power Management IC
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced the introduction of the highly innovative WM8325 power management subsystem, the world's highest current monolithic power management IC (PMIC), which delivers
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Date:
10/19/2010
STMicroelectronics Powers High-End Mobile Internet and Video Experiences on AMOLED Displays
STMicroelectronics Powers High-End Mobile Internet and Video Experiences on AMOLED Displays
STMicroelectronics is powering the AMOLED and Super AMOLED displays that enable today's advanced handheld devices to deliver high-quality web and video experiences on the move, with a family of ICs
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Date:
10/19/2010
Vincotech Releases New MiniSKiiP Pack Modules with Latest IGBT4
Vincotech Releases New MiniSKiiP® Pack Modules with Latest IGBT4
Vincotech has extended its range of MiniSKiiP® PACK modules with IGBT4 versions covering 8A to 150A for 1200V in three different housings. Designed for solderless assembly, Vincotech MiniSKiiP® PACK
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Date:
10/12/2010
Texas Instruments Delivers Thinnest EMI Filters with Highest ESD Performance
Texas Instruments Delivers Thinnest EMI Filters with Highest ESD Performance
Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced six- and four-channel electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters for LCD display applications, the TPD6F202 and TPD4F202. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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Date:
10/12/2010
TDK-Lambda adds 200W Module to the CN-A Series
TDK-Lambda adds 200W Module to the CN-A Series
Global power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA has added a 200W module to its CN-A110 series of DC-DC power modules that have a wide range 60 -160Vdc input, to accommodate higher-power railway applications.
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Date:
10/12/2010
Tactilus Sensor System Ensures Optimal Heat Sink Efficiency
Tactilus® Sensor System Ensures Optimal Heat Sink Efficiency
Computers get very hot! The heat loads associated with state-of-the-art semiconductors in embedded applications demand heat sinks with substantial cooling capability. The new Tactilus® heat-sink analysis
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Date:
10/12/2010
Rutronik: New SoC from Fujitsu for Powerline Communication
Rutronik: New SoC from Fujitsu for Powerline Communication
The MB87S2090-F is a powerline communication SoC (System-on-Chip) with a fivefold-accelerated 8051 core and was developed in collaboration with ADD Semiconductor. It is pin-to-pin compatible with
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Date:
10/12/2010
Molex Launches SolarSpec Junction Box for Thin-Film Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Molex Launches SolarSpec Junction Box for Thin-Film Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Following the successful introduction of the SolarSpec™ Junction Box for automated installation on the back of silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, Molex Incorporated introduces a junction box
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Date:
10/12/2010
-55C to 125C Buck-Boost DC/DC uModule Regulator, up to 36VIN, 34VOUT & 98% Efficiency

Linear's -55°C to 125°C High Voltage Buck-Boost DC/DC uModule® Regulator

-55°C to 125°C Buck-Boost DC/DC uModule Regulator, up to 36VIN, 34VOUT & 98% Efficiency
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4609MP, a buck-boost DC/DC uModule® system-in-a-package that is guaranteed and tested for the wide -55°C to 125°C temperature range. The LTM4609MP is
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Date:
10/12/2010
Lineage Power DLynx - First Digital DC-DC Converter Family
Lineage Power DLynx - First Digital DC-DC Converter Family
Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, today announced its new standards-based DLynx™ family of non-isolated Point of Load (POL) DC-DC board-mounted power modules.
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Date:
10/12/2010
KEMET Announces CECC Qualified Parts for European Military and Aerospace Applications
KEMET Announces CECC Qualified Parts for European Military and Aerospace Applications
KEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminium, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has announced that its T110, T140 and T493 tantalum capacitor products lines are CECC Qualified
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Date:
10/12/2010
New Eltek Valere Smartpack2 Sets Standard for Power System Monitoring and Control in Wireless and Wireline Telecom Networks
Eltek Valere today announced the release of the new Smartpack2 distributed controller for telecommunications DC power systems with advanced features and improved interface to better control the power
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Date:
10/12/2010
Diodes' Versatile 9-Channel LED Drivers Improve LCD Backlighting Performance with 93% Efficiency and 1% Channel Matching
Diodes' Versatile 9-Channel LED Drivers Improve LCD Backlighting Performance with 93% Efficiency and 1% Channel Matching
Diodes Incorporated announces two, 9-channel LED drivers with internal charge-pumps for backlighting of small-LCD screens, keypads and LED lights. Working from 2.7V to 5.5V and driving 20mA, the applications
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Date:
10/12/2010
C&K Offers Largest, Most Versatile DIP Switch Line Available
C&K Offers Largest, Most Versatile DIP Switch Line Available
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, offers an extended family of DIP switches that meets
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Date:
10/12/2010
American Lighting LED Snowfall Lights Offer Animated, Eye-Catching Seasonal Decor
American Lighting LED Snowfall Lights Offer Animated, Eye-Catching Seasonal Decor
American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, today announced its new line of LED Snowfall Lights, which
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Date:
10/12/2010
Ambarella A7 System-on-Chip Sets New Benchmarks For High-Resolution Video and Image Quality In Consumer HD Cameras
Ambarella A7 System-on-Chip Sets New Benchmarks For High-Resolution Video and Image Quality In Consumer HD Cameras
Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-power, high-definition video compression and image-processing semiconductors, has announced availability of the A7 system-on-chip (SoC), extending its product portfolio
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Date:
10/12/2010
Intersils Security Link over Coax (SLOC) Solution
Intersil's Security Link over Coax (SLOC) Solution
Intersil Corporation has introduced an advanced modem solution designed to simultaneously transmit analog CVBS video and digital IP video over a single coaxial cable. The Intersil Techwell SLOC™
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Date:
10/12/2010
Semtechs New Switching Regulator Platform - Easy to Use as LDOs
Semtech's New Switching Regulator Platform - Easy to Use as LDOs
Semtech Corp. announced a new switching regulator platform, offering a buck converter with an integrated inductor in a tiny, 2.5 x 3 x 1mm package. The new SC202 is a synchronous step-down regulator
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Date:
10/12/2010
IR Introduces 30W Radiation Hardened POL Regulators for Space Applications Requiring High Output Current and Low Supply Voltage
IR Introduces 30W Radiation Hardened POL Regulators for Space Applications Requiring High Output Current and Low Supply Voltage
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the SBB Series of non-isolated, radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) Point-of-Load (POL) voltage regulators. The
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Date:
10/12/2010
Intersil Enhances Security Coverage
Intersil Enhances Security Coverage
The challenge in transmitting video over distances is to get more information down longer cables faster. The longer distance video images must travel, the longer the cable must be. As cables lengthen,
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Date:
10/07/2010
Panasonics New Low ESR FR Series Aluminium Electrolytics Now Available From TTI, Inc.
Panasonic's New Low ESR FR Series Aluminium Electrolytics Now Available From TTI, Inc.
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, is now stocking Panasonic's new FR series ultra-low ESR, long life aluminium electrolytic capacitors.
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Date:
10/06/2010
BI Technologies Develops Analog Turns Counting Dial with Enhanced Accuracy, Improved Locking Mechanism
BI Technologies Develops Analog Turns Counting Dial with Enhanced Accuracy, Improved Locking Mechanism
Providing instrumentation and test equipment design engineers with an economical device for precision rotary indication, TT electronics BI Technologies has developed an enhanced design for its analog
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Date:
10/06/2010
Toshiba Launches Ultra-Thin Digital Output Hall ICs
Toshiba Launches Ultra-Thin Digital Output Hall ICs
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a new digital output magnetic sensor series that provides high sensitivity and low power operation in small surface mount packages. These new sensor ICs
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Date:
10/06/2010
Texas Instruments Brings Blood Flow Velocity to Ultrasound Images with Industrys Highest Performing Analog Front Ends
Texas Instruments Brings Blood Flow Velocity to Ultrasound Images with Industry's Highest Performing Analog Front Ends
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two new fully integrated analog front ends (AFEs) with a continuous wave (CW) Doppler mixer for mid- to high-end, Spectral Doppler ultrasound equipment.
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Date:
10/06/2010
Powersolves New DC/DC Switching Regulators Suit Distributed Power Systems and Battery Powered Applications
Powersolve's New DC/DC Switching Regulators Suit Distributed Power Systems and Battery Powered Applications
Powersolve's PMQ7250 series are non-isolated 10A or 60W DC/DC switching regulators designed for battery or distributed power applications. Available from stock, the new regulators feature a wide 18
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10/06/2010
ON Semiconductor Expands its LED Lighting Solutions Portfolio with Four New Products and GreenPoint Interactive Online Design Simulation Tool
ON Semiconductor Expands its LED Lighting Solutions Portfolio with Four New Products and GreenPoint® Interactive Online Design Simulation Tool
ON Semiconductor showcased its newest Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting solutions at the Strategies in Light Europe conference recently in Frankfurt, Germany. "Energy efficiency in a cost effective
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10/06/2010
Microchips New PIC Microcontrollers Support Multi-Function Smart-Metering and Energy-Monitoring Applications
Microchip's New PIC® Microcontrollers Support Multi-Function Smart-Metering and Energy-Monitoring Applications
Microchip announces the 8-bit PIC18F87J72 microcontroller (MCU) family optimised for single-phase, multi-function smart-metering and energy-monitoring applications. Featuring a dual-channel, high-performance
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10/06/2010
15A DC/DC uModule Regulator Delivers 50% More Power Without Sacrificing Board Area

15A DC/DC uModule Regulator

15A DC/DC uModule Regulator Delivers 50% More Power Without Sacrificing Board Area
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4627, a 15A DC/DC uModule® regulator with onboard inductors, MOSFETs and supporting components in a 2.6g, 15mm x 15mm LGA (land grid array) package.
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10/06/2010
KEMET Enhances High Voltage Product Portfolio with Flexible Termination System
KEMET Enhances High Voltage Product Portfolio with Flexible Termination System
KEMET a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has announced the addition of high voltage versions to its Flexible Termination
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10/06/2010
Intersils New Dual Step-Down Regulator Delivers Efficient, High-Density Power for Industrial, Communications and Consumer Applications
Intersil's New Dual Step-Down Regulator Delivers Efficient, High-Density Power for Industrial, Communications and Consumer Applications
Intersil Corporation has introduced an efficient, dual channel step-down regulator that reduces component count and optimizes design flexibility for high power-density industrial, communications and
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10/06/2010
Exar Announces Single and Dual Channel 1 Amp Step-Down Converters Achieving Over 90% Efficiency Across the Load Range
Exar Announces Single and Dual Channel 1 Amp Step-Down Converters Achieving Over 90% Efficiency Across the Load Range
Exar Corporation launched the XRP6658 and XRP6668, single and dual channel step-down converters capable of delivering up to 1 Amp output current per channel. These devices represent the latest addition
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10/06/2010
ERNI Electronics Expands its MiniBridge Cable Connector System with Angled SMT Female Connectors
ERNI Electronics Expands its MiniBridge Cable Connector System with Angled SMT Female Connectors
ERNI Electronics is expanding its single-row MiniBridge® cable connector system with a pitch of 1.27mm (0.050 inches). The new MiniBridge angled SMT female connectors are especially suited for LED
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10/06/2010
Campbell Collins Debuts New Family of 15W DC/DC Converters with 4:1 Input Ranges in Industry Standard Packages
Campbell Collins Debuts New Family of 15W DC/DC Converters with 4:1 Input Ranges in Industry Standard Packages
Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of a new family of 15W DC/DC Converters from Power
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10/06/2010
BEI Kimco Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Performance Motor Capable of Speeds to 70,000 rpm
BEI Kimco Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Performance Motor Capable of Speeds to 70,000 rpm
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc., recently developed a BLDC motor to meet the challenging high speed requirements for a Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump application.
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10/06/2010
AVX's High Temperature CAN Bus Series Provides High Current and Energy Handling with Low Leakage
AVX's High Temperature CAN Bus Series Provides High Current and Energy Handling with Low Leakage
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TransGuard® product family to include high temperature circuit protection devices designed
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10/06/2010
Avnet Memec Introduces First Digital Power Factor Correction ICs from Cirrus Logic
Avnet Memec has introduced a new line of products for growing energy-related markets from Cirrus Logic Inc. The CS1500 and CS1600 are the industry's first digital power factor correction (PFC)
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10/06/2010
ALPS Develops
ALPS Develops "SPVQ8 Series" Compact Type Sliding Contact Detector Switch
ALPS ELECTRIC has created the world's smallest*1 waterproof type detector switch, the "SPVQ8 Series", for detecting mechanism operation in automotive and home appliances. Sample shipments commenced
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Date:
10/06/2010
National Semiconductor Introduces LED Driver with Dynamic Headroom Control for Automotive LCD Backlight Applications
National Semiconductor Introduces LED Driver with Dynamic Headroom Control for Automotive LCD Backlight Applications
National Semiconductor Corp. has announced the LM3492 LED driver with dynamic headroom control that accurately and efficiently drives current to two independently dimmable strings of LEDs. The LM3492,
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Date:
10/06/2010
Maxims New Op Amp Enables Designers to Downsize Sense Resistor to Improve Power Efficiency
Maxim's New Op Amp Enables Designers to Downsize Sense Resistor to Improve Power Efficiency
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9622, a precision operational amplifier with high gain bandwidth. This op amp employs a unique auto-trimming technique to precisely calibrate the input-offset
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Date:
10/06/2010
XP Powers Green Mode Low-Cost Chassis Mount Industrial Power Supplies
XP Power's Green Mode Low-Cost Chassis Mount Industrial Power Supplies
XP Power has announced the VCS series of chassis mount single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at cost sensitive industrial applications. Extending the line-up of XP Power's V-Brand range of low
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Date:
10/05/2010
IDT to Showcase its Industry-Leading Product Portfolio and to Present on Interconnect Choices for Embedded Applications at electronica
IDT to Showcase its Industry-Leading Product Portfolio and to Present on Interconnect Choices for Embedded Applications at electronica
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the analog and digital Company delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will have a major presence at Electronica 2010,
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Date:
09/01/2010
Toshiba Launches Ultra-Miniature, Low-Power 200mA LDO Regulators
Toshiba Launches Ultra-Miniature, Low-Power 200mA LDO Regulators
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new family of low-power 200mA low drop out (LDO)
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Date:
09/01/2010
TI Delivers Industrys First True 0.9 Volt Microcontroller
TI Delivers Industry's First True 0.9 Volt Microcontroller
Driving smaller, lower cost products that run from a single-cell battery, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the industry's first true 0.9-V microcontroller (MCU) as the
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Date:
09/01/2010
TDK-Lambdas 1.6kW High Density Hot Swap Front End Power Supplies
TDK-Lambda's 1.6kW High Density Hot Swap Front End Power Supplies
Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA introduces the HFE1600
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Date:
09/01/2010
Staco Energy Products Automatic Voltage Regulators Control Output Voltage to 1%
Staco Energy Products' Automatic Voltage Regulators Control Output Voltage to 1%
Staco Energy Products introduced its latest addition to their line of Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR) for the power conditioning in demanding applications. Based on a series regulation transformer
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Date:
09/01/2010
Stackpole's Advanced ESD Solutions for Single and Multiple USB Port Protection
Stackpole's Advanced ESD Solutions for Single and Multiple USB Port Protection
Stackpole Electronics, Inc's discrete (ESD Series) and array (ESA Series) suppression devices are ideal for ESD protection of high speed communications ports such as USB 2.0.
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Date:
09/01/2010
Renesas Introduces Power Semiconductors Capable of Reducing Mounting Area by Half
Renesas Introduces Power Semiconductors Capable of Reducing Mounting Area by Half
Renesas Electronic, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the RJK0222DNS and RJK0223DNS,
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Date:
09/01/2010
Pacific Crest Offers Specially Engineered Wind Farm Turbine Step-Up Transformers
Pacific Crest Offers Specially Engineered Wind Farm Turbine Step-Up Transformers
Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces that it offers the PCT WTSU step-up transformer, specially designed for the
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Date:
09/01/2010
ON Semiconductor Introduces Low Power LED Driver Optimized for Coin Cell Powered Backlighting Applications
ON Semiconductor Introduces Low Power LED Driver Optimized for Coin Cell Powered Backlighting Applications
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions for green electronics today introduced the
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Date:
09/01/2010
National Semiconductors 65V Dual-Channel, Dual-Phase Synchronous Buck Controller Saves PCB Space in High Voltage Applications
National Semiconductor's 65V Dual-Channel, Dual-Phase Synchronous Buck Controller Saves PCB Space in High Voltage Applications
National Semiconductor, Corp. introduced the
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Date:
09/01/2010
Microchip Adds New High-Density 8-bit Microcontrollers to the eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Family
Microchip Adds New High-Density 8-bit Microcontrollers to the eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Family
Microchip announces two new high-density 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) which combine XLP technology for eXtreme Low Power consumption
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Date:
09/01/2010
Maxim's Launches Industry's First Battery Charger With Automatic USB Enumeration
Maxim's Launches Industry's First Battery Charger With Automatic USB Enumeration
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8895, a linear battery charger for Bluetooth® headsets and portable devices that is compatible with the USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.1.
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Date:
09/01/2010
Linear News
Linear News
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4365, an overvoltage (OV), undervoltage (UV) and reverse protection controller, with a -40V
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Date:
09/01/2010
New Transducers from LEM Measure Traction Energy with Unprecedented Accuracy
New Transducers from LEM Measure Traction Energy with Unprecedented Accuracy
New standards in Rail Traction are preparing the sector for more widespread trans-European, cross-border train operation, imposing stringent requirements in energy monitoring. Anticipating these
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Date:
09/01/2010
Medically Approved Adapter Operates From Mains Voltage or 12VDC
Medically Approved Adapter Operates From Mains Voltage or 12VDC
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, announces the introduction of a portable 90W converter that can be powered from many different sources.
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Date:
09/01/2010
Solar PV Inverters Broaden Support for Renewable Energy
Solar PV Inverters Broaden Support for Renewable Energy
Carlo Gavazzi is extending its support for renewable energy installations with the introduction of grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Inverters.
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Date:
09/01/2010
Cree Brings Lighting-Class LEDs to the Half-Watt LED Market
Cree Brings Lighting-Class LEDs to the Half-Watt LED Market
Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, is raising the standard for half-Watt LED devices with the commercial availability of its XLamp® ML-E LED. The lighting-class XLamp ML-E provides lighting
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Date:
09/01/2010
Battery Test Equipment ATGB 1200 Enables Fully Automatic Testing Of Battery Systems with Integrated Charging Electronics
Battery Test Equipment ATGB 1200 Enables Fully Automatic Testing Of Battery Systems with Integrated Charging Electronics
BMZ Batterien-Montage-Zentrum presents an innovative tester for Li-Ion, Li?FePh, Li-Titanate, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and lead acid rechargeable batteries at electronica 2010 in Hall B2, Booth 474.
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Date:
09/01/2010
ALPS Introduces the
ALPS Introduces the "Wide Sweet Spot", Compact and Low-Profile "SKSH Series" TACT Switch
ALPS ELECTRIC has developed its new "SKSH Series", a compact, low-profile TACT Switch suitable for portable devices such as mobile phones and audio players.
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Date:
09/01/2010
Actel Announces SmartFusionTM FPGA Motor Control Reference Designs
Actel Announces SmartFusionTM FPGA Motor Control Reference Designs
Actel Corporation has announced the availability of SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGA reference designs targeting motor control applications.. The reference designs, implemented in a single
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Date:
09/01/2010
Fairchilds 150V Low RDS(ON) MOSFET Enables Higher Performance in Isolated DC-DC Applications
Fairchild's 150V Low RDS(ON) MOSFET Enables Higher Performance in Isolated DC-DC Applications
DC-DC designers need MOSFET solutions that offer lower switching losses and less noise in a compact footprint. Leveraging its advanced process and packaging technologies, as well as system expertise,
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Date:
08/07/2010
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