Consumer

March 2025

Figure 1: Reference schematic of a buck converter Vin = 24 V; Vout = 5 V

Annika Frankemölle, Alexander Lang / Editor: Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik

Increasing current densities and short switching times in MOSFETs are placing ever greater stress on the dielectric strength of inductors. Molded inductors with a distributed air gap based on iron powder enable high inductance values in the smallest of spaces and thus increase the power density. A new test con

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Date:

03/31/2025

Nir Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Silynxcom

Silynxcom to Co-Develop Advanced Augmented Reality Communication Solutions for the Aerospace Market

Silynxcom Ltd., a manufacturer and developer of ruggedized tactical communication headset devices, today announced that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) with an augmented reality software development company to explore the joint development of innovative communication so

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Date:

03/28/2025

ROHM Develops a New Compact Thermal Printhead for A4-Sized Mobile Printers

ROHM Semiconductor today announced the new KA2008-B07N70A thermal printhead, compatible with a 2-cell Li-ion battery (7.2V). The product is designed to deliver high print quality with low power consumption and optimized for A4 size printers (210mm width). Height has been reduced by approximately 16

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Date:

03/27/2025

Microchip Technology Unveils 32-bit MCU Family with Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals

To address the increasing demand for high-performance, math-intensive applications in a wide range of industries, Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of MCUs. Enhancing the company’s already robust 32-bit MCU portfolio, PIC32A MCUs are designed to be cost-efficient, high-performance so

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Date:

03/11/2025

Danielle Spalding of Cirba Solutions

PSDcast – What the Proposed Auto Tariffs Could Mean for the Industry (Particularly EVs)

Shortly after assuming office for the second time, President Trump instituted a 25% tariff on all items from Mexico and Canada (excepting energy resources from the latter, which have a lower 10% tariff), and along with all that, an additional 10% on top of existing tariffs for China. We’d like to take a lo

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Date:

03/07/2025

Superior Stability and Ultra Low-Power Consumption with Aker’s 1.2V TCXO Series

Aker Technology USA, a global manufacturer of innovative, competitively priced frequency control products, has released the TX21ED Series, a 1.2V Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that is the ultimate choice for next-generation low-power applications in an era of energy-efficient an

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Date:

03/06/2025

STMicroelectronics Reveals STM32U3 Microcontrollers Extending Ultra-Low Power Innovation for Remote, smart and Sustainable Applications

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced new STM32U3 microcontrollers (MCUs) with cutting-edge power-saving innovations that ease deployment of smart connected tech, especially in remote locations. The latest MC

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Date:

03/05/2025