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    April 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
    PSDcast - Robert A. McKeel on Industrial Automation

    Robert A. McKee, President and CEO Automation & Controls GE Energy Connections

    PSDcast - Robert A. McKeel on Industrial Automation
    In this PSDcast, Robert A. McKee, President and CEO Automation & Controls GE Energy Connections, dicsusses the advances in industrial automation and Internet of Things (IoT) ... 
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    04/25/2017
    PSDcast - On control portion of power systems

    Les Crowder of Adesto Technologies

    PSDcast - On control portion of power systems
    Les Crowder of Adesto discusses why control portion of power systems often requires a CPU that needs boot Flash to operate.  Adesto provides Serial Non-volatile Memory ICs that are optimized for modern applications.  These systems typically need to manipulate small data packets (20 to 200 Bytes) that st
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    04/24/2017
    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
    Mouser Named Top Global High Service Distributor for 4th Straight Year

    Global Distributor Also Takes Top NPI, Customer Growth Awards

    Mouser Named Top Global High Service Distributor for 4th Straight Year
    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components,has been honored with the prestigious Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award for the fourth consecutive year by TE Connectivity (TE), a glob
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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 China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Subsidiary CAICT Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Smart Connected Cars
    NXP Semiconductors and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), a subsidiary of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to foster innovation in intelligent transportation and securely connected vehicles. CAICT Com
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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
    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
    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
    AMS Technologies Opens Design Center in Krakow, Poland

    Some of the thermal specialists at the AMS design center

    AMS Technologies Opens Design Center in Krakow, Poland
    AMS Technologies, Europe’s leading solution provider and distributor for optical, power and thermal management technologies, has established a design center in Krakow, Poland. In this design center skilled AMS experts will address customer requirements for professional, turnkey solutions in the fields of thermal ma
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    04/13/2017
    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
    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
    Expansion of the Executive Board of Wuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG

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    Expansion of the Executive Board of Wuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG
    Alexander Gerfer (51), CTO of the Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Group, has been appointed to the company’s Executive Board. With immediate effect, together with the CEOs of the Wuerth Elek­tronik eiSos Group, Oliver Konz and Thomas Schrott, he would be co-re­sponsible for the future strategies of one of Europe’s la
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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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    04/10/2017
    Increasing inverter efficiency

    Complete motor inverter for a power output of up to 150 kW.

    Increasing inverter efficiency
    Tomas Reiter, Infineon and Wolfgang Rambow, EPCOS

    TDK has joined forces with Infineon Technologies to develop a design for xEV inverters that achieves a very high efficiency of over 98% over a power range of 10 kW to 150 kW. This success has been achieved by matching of the Infineon IGBT module and the EPCOS and TDK passive components. The new Infineon HybridPAC
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    04/08/2017
    Optimizing power design with configurable modules

    Artesyn’s configurable power supply range delivered

    Optimizing power design with configurable modules
    Holger Schierenbeck, Arrow Electronics

    Choosing the power supply for a project can be a challenging process. Prototypes cannot be developed without a supply of power, but the exact power requirements may change as the project progresses. It can be wise not to commit to power supply decisions too early. On the other hand, an off-the-shelf PSU that
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    04/08/2017
    Converter and inverter output filtering

    Forward converter output filtering

    Converter and inverter output filtering
    Martin Keenan, Avnet Abacus

    Most modern power conversion topologies use switched-mode techniques for highest efficiency and smallest size and cost. Inevitably, switching noise is produced and output filters are required to minimize EMI and provide reliable operation of the power converter and load. This article looks at some filtering te
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    04/08/2017
    Simplifying field-side circuitry

    MAX14001 simplified functional diagram

    Simplifying field-side circuitry
    Michael Jackson and Sean Long, Maxim Integrated

    Measuring high voltages (12V to 300V) and currents using a low-voltage microcontroller is a growing requirement in industrial automation equipment. For example, a low- voltage microcontroller system can be used to monitor high-voltage industrial equipment for an unstable AC or DC power supply. This protects eq
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    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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    04/08/2017
    Li-ion cell inventor creates fast-charging noncombustible batteries

    94-year-old John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery

    Li-ion cell inventor creates fast-charging noncombustible batteries
    A team of engineers led by 94-year-old John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery, has developed the first all-solid-state battery cells. Goodenough’s latest breakthrough, completed with Cockrell School se
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    04/07/2017
    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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    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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    04/06/2017
    Mouser Electronics to Host Webinar on Bluetooth 5 Developments

    Webinar on Bluetooth 5 Developments

    Mouser Electronics to Host Webinar on Bluetooth 5 Developments
    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, will host a webinar on the advancements of the Bluetooth® 5 specification at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 11. Bluetooth 5 is a major improvement to the wireless communication standard, with the primary goal of better addressing Internet of Things (Io
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    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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    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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    04/06/2017
    Using an LED matrix dimmer

    Use your PC to set the dimming values, and see the results.

    Using an LED matrix dimmer
    Keith Szolusha, Linear Technology

    RGB LEDs are used in projector, architectural, display, stage and automotive lighting systems that require efficient, bright output. To produce predictable colors from an RGB LED, each of its component LEDs (red, green and blue) requires individual, accurate dimming control. High end systems can use an optica
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    04/05/2017
    The future of lighting is green
    Mike Bolduc, C&K

    Performance and reliability are key requirements when it comes to keeping commercial buildings safe, comfortable and functioning. However, oftentimes eco-friendly considerations come second. Of course, this is easier said than done, as engineers must balance strict usage and durability requirements while also cr
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    04/05/2017
    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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    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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    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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    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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    04/04/2017
    IoT and power
    Kevin Parmenter, Power Systems Design Contributor

    Depending on who you talk to, 20 billion to 50 billion things, from a light bulb to an aircraft and anything in between, will be Internet-enabled in the next three years. All this will need to be remotely monitored and controlled and have software security to keep the nefarious at bay. The IoT (Internet of Things), II
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    04/04/2017
    Improve power conversion testing with these probing tips

    Accurately evaluate and measure very small performance increases

    Improve power conversion testing with these probing tips
    Wilson Lee, Tektronix

    Today’s power supply designers and test engineers are generally seeking to find very small incremental improvements that will increase power conversion efficiency, or reduce losses in the design. This requires the ability to accurately evaluate and measure very small performance increases. Sources of loss m
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    04/04/2017
    Driving piezoelectric elements

    Innovative Topology Overcomes Conflicting Piezo-Driver Requirements

    Driving piezoelectric elements
    Jim Mutzabaugh, Apex Microtechnology

    Piezoelectric elements have traditionally been used primarily in applications in the audio industry, operating in the human audio range (nominally 100 Hz to 18 kHz). However, subsequent improvements in device characteristics have extended their usefulness into markets which demand much-higher performance. For ex
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    04/04/2017
    JAE connector portfolio now available in the DACH region through TTI, Inc.

    From L-R: Geoff Breed, VP Marketing, TTI, Inc.
    Wataru Oyamada, Managing Director, JAE

    JAE connector portfolio now available in the DACH region through TTI, Inc.
    TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, has signed an agreement to distribute JAE’s connector products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. JAE is one of the world’s leading connector suppliers, ranked at number seven by revenue. The company has a wide portfolio of board to
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    04/03/2017
    Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Honors Digi-Key with the Global Distribution Award

    Keft to Righrt: Tom Busher, Vice President IP&E Digi-Key; Lars Fahrbach, Wuerth Elektronik eiSos; Jena Johnsrud, Marketing Programs Manager Digi-Key; Josh Knott, Product Manager Digi-Key; Joe Haukos, Distribution Manager Americas, Wurth Electronics; Brandon Leichtenberg, Insides Sales Distribution Wuerth Electronics; Nicki Mandery Distribution Marketing, Wuerth Electronics; Jason Simoneau, Director Passives Digi-Key.

    Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Honors Digi-Key with the Global Distribution Award
    This year’s “Global Distribution Award” of the Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Group went to Digi-Key Electronics. Representatives of the American subsidiary of the Group, Wuerth Electronics Midcom Inc., presented the award during a visit to the Digi-Key headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Along with ac
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    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
    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
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