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    April 2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/29/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    PSDcast - Using 3D Printing to Support the COVID-19 Fight

    Trevor Dowd from Texas Instruments

    Texas Instruments is part of a growing worldwide movement to use 3D printing for medical gear and supplies. The team at TI Malaysia came up with a design for 3D-printed face shields that cuts printing time in half, and on today's show, we're chatting with Trevor Dowd from TI ...
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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/28/2020
    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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    04/27/2020
    PCIM Europe 2020 to take place digitally
    The event had already been postponed from May to 28 – 30 July 2020, and will now take place again next year. The virtual format will offer a digital alternative for knowledge transfer in early July 2020.   According to the Federal government's guidelines dated 15 April 2020, all major events are prohibited in G
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    04/22/2020
    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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    04/20/2020
    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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    04/16/2020
    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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    04/16/2020
    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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    04/16/2020
    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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    04/15/2020
    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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    04/13/2020
    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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    04/07/2020
    42 V, 2 A/3 A Peak Synchronous Step-Down Regulators with 2.5 µA Quiescent Current and Ultralow EMI Emission

    Figure 1. Ultralow EMI emission LT8609S 12 V to 5 V synchronous step-down converter

    The LT8609, LT8609A, LT8609B, and LT8609S are synchronous monolithic step-down regulators that feature a wide 3 V to 42 V input range. This device family is optimized for applications requiring low EMI, high efficiency, and a small solution size—suitable for demanding automotive, industrial, computing, an
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    04/05/2020
    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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    04/02/2020
    Industrial Applications – Automotive Applications without Wheels

    Kevin Parmenter, FAE Director, Taiwan Semiconductor NA

    Our industry typically classifies power applications that we can’t partition into any other segment as “industrial electronics.” This includes everything from energy-harvesting sensors to monitoring industrial machinery or a pipeline along its complete route, to the power levels needed to weld steel in ro
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    Date:
    04/02/2020
    Renesas Enables Cloud Connectivity with Microsoft RTOS
    Renesas Electronics Corporation deepened its collaboration with Microsoft to offer seamless device-to-cloud experience for IoT developers. In October 2019, the two companies began a collaboration to deliver a complete chip-to-cloud IoT solution based on Renesas’ microcontroller (MCU) and microprocessor (MPU) de
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    04/02/2020
    AI Finds 2D Materials in the Blink of an Eye

    The University of Tokyo researchers develop a machine-learning algorithm for detecting atomically thin 2D materials, including graphene, from a microscope image in a fraction of a second--which may accelerate the industrial-scale production of next-generation electronics

    Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a part of The University of Tokyo, demonstrated a novel artificial intelligence system that can find and label 2D materials in microscope images in the blink of an eye. This work can help shorten the time required for 2D material-based electronics to be ready fo
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    04/01/2020
    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
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