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November 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
Power Integrations Launches InnoSwitch3, a 94%-Efficient Offline Flyback Switcher IC Family

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New InnoSwitch™3 integrated switcher ICs cut losses by 25%, deliver constant efficiency over a wide range of line and load conditions

Power Integrations today 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 h
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11/01/2017
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