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Infineon Introduces the AIROC UWB TSL100 for Precise Positioning and Smart Presence Detection on a Single Chip
Infineon Technologies AG introduced the AIROC™ UWB TSL100, the company’s first-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) product family for precise positioning and smart presence detection. As part of Infineon’s AIROC portfolio, the TSL100 features a new architecture aimed at reducing power consumption and enhancing se
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Date:
06/25/2026
Compact Protection for Maximum Reliability
The new PPTC series PFTA, PFTB, PFTC and PFTL from SCHURTER provide reliable resettable overcurrent and overtemperature protection for modern electronic applications. In the event of a fault, the polymer PTC device automatically increases resistance to effectively protect systems against overloads an
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Date:
06/25/2026
Melexis Tackles Signal Integrity Challenges in High-Power EVs with Digital Current Sensor
Melexis unveils the MLX91229, a conventional-Hall current sensor featuring a sigma-delta digital output to improve signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. Supporting current sensing from 200 A to 2000 A, the new IC is optimized for traction inverters and other automotive systems where local power el
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Date:
06/25/2026
Infineon RASIC CTRX8188F Enters Mass Production as Automotive Industry's First 8Tx8Rx Imaging Radar MMIC, Accelerating the Shift to Centralized Radar Architectures
Infineon Technologies AG has started the production of the RASIC™ CTRX8188F, a next-generation 8Tx8Rx radar transceiver that positions Infineon at the forefront of the rapidly expanding automotive 4D and HD imaging radar market. The device is ready for production engineered to support edge processing in co
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Date:
06/24/2026
ABB Introduces ReliaHome ELITE Circuit Breakers: Adaptive Machine Learning Technology for Smarter, Safer Homes
ABB today announced the launch of ReliaHome® ELITE AFCI/DFCI Circuit Breakers, a new generation of residential protection built on adaptive, machine-learning arc-fault technology. Using multiple, advanced algorithms, ReliaHome® ELITE distinguishes real electrical threats from harmless background noise, delivering rel
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Date:
06/24/2026
Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025
After a slower first half of 2025, zero-emission truck (ZET) deployment in the United States gained momentum in the second half of the year, with ZETs representing 4.14 percent of all truck deployments from July through December 2025, up from 1.32 percent in the first half of the year, according to the June 20
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Date:
06/16/2026
Sumida Introduces +165°C Metal Composite Power Inductors
Sumida Corporation, a global leader in inductive components and solutions, announced the availability of the MCDMCF201612/DS, a new high-temperature SMD power inductor engineered to operate reliably in environments where conventional inductors fall short. Featuring an operational temperature range of -55°C to
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Date:
06/16/2026
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FINEST Integrates Melexis Current Sensors in High-Performance Inverters for Next-Gen EV Platforms
Melexis current sensor ICs have been selected for use in traction inverter systems developed by FINEST, a leading global high-tech company specializing in automotive transmission and electric drive systems. FINEST, a key supplier to premium automotive OEMs worldwide, selected the IMC-Hall® technology, reinforcing Me
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Date:
06/11/2026
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Taiwan Semi Introduces AEC-Q 40/60V Power MOSFETs in PDFN56U, Wettable Flank Package
Taiwan Semiconductor, global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs, TVSs and ESD protection devices, introduces the TQM series of automotive-grade power MOSFETs. The n-channel, 40V/60V devices come in a wettable flank PDFN56U package supporting drop-in pin compatibility with oth
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Date:
06/09/2026
Melexis Introduces the World's First 2-wire 2-bit Hall Switch
Melexis unveils the MLX92344, a highly flexible PCB-less solution for contactless detection of up to four positions, eliminating the need for bulky microswitches. While ensuring backward compatibility over 2-wires, it introduces fully programmable current levels and magnetic thresholds. This innovation enables th
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Date:
06/05/2026
Toshiba Launches 40V N-channel Power MOSFETs in SOP Advance (EWF) Package to Boost Efficiency in Automotive Applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) announces the launch of three new 40V N-channel power MOSFETs: the XPMR5904PB available now, and the XPMR7404PB and XPMR8504PB, which will become available shortly. These devices use the newly adopted SOP Advance (EWF) package and are designed for demanding automotive ap
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Date:
06/05/2026
Danielle Spalding, SVP of Corporate & External Affairs at Cirba Solutions
Cirba Solutions, the largest and most experienced battery recycling materials and management company in North America, played a key role in an industry collaborative approach to help shape one of the most significant pieces of battery recycling legislation in U.S. history. Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado Se
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Date:
06/05/2026
STMicroelectronics' 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Combines ISO 21780 Compliance with 8-Channel Flexibility for Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Systems
With an absolute maximum rating (AMR) of 75V, STMicroelectronics’ L98GD8E is the only 48V automotive pre-driver to combine compliance with the ISO 21780 standard for 48V electrical systems and eight channels for high-side and low-side driving.
The device’s eight outputs are independently configurable for drivi
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Date:
06/05/2026
Daniel Murphy, Senior Director of Product Management at CGD
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has developed a 650V GaN IC for automotive applications that addresses automakers desire to improve inverter efficiency. ICeGaN® helps designers realise smaller, lighter inverters that help extend EV range which is crucial in continuing to drive consumer momentum away from IC
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Date:
06/04/2026
Bourns® MH1608A Series compact EMI suppression for high-current designs
Bourns announces the release of the MH1608A Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads, an AEC‑Q200‑compliant, automotive grade component family designed to suppress high‑frequency noise in space‑constrained electronic designs. The series combines a compact 1.6 × 0.8 mm footprint with low DC resistance an
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Date:
06/04/2026
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Figure 1: A resonant circuit for short-pulse laser firing
Time-of-flight (ToF) laser sensors provide accurate range and depth measurements that are invaluable for a host of applications: from LiDAR systems in cars and delivery drones to rangefinders for construction, surveying, sports computers and hunting sights.
These technologies enable not only distance measureme
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Date:
06/01/2026
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Figure 1: Brake pedal assembly with sensor and actuator module. The sensor detects drivers’ intent
To ensure safety at every stop, today’s braking systems require a sophisticated process that converts motion into control — a process that must function seamlessly in every situation from parallel parking to stopping an SUV on the highway. To do so, braking architectures need accurate, real-time information ab
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Date:
06/01/2026
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The global energy transition is accelerating, driven by decarbonization targets, electrification of transport and industry, and the rapid deployment of renewable energy. At the same time, AI data centers are emerging as massive energy consumers, with projected power requirements reaching hundreds of megawatts pe
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Date:
06/29/2026
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD
The film industry often needs to operate in areas where mains electricity is inaccessible. At remote locations, choices are very much limited on how to power the cameras and other electrical equipment, and diesel generators are usually selected. There are a lot of problems with diesel, as well as being bad fo
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Date:
06/01/2026
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