Consumer

August 2025

Renesas Introduces Ultra-Low-Power RL78/L23 MCUs for Next-Generation Smart Home Appliances

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the new 16-bit RL78/L23 microcontroller (MCU) group, expanding its low-power RL78 family. Running at 32MHz, the RL78/L23 MCUs combine industry-leading low-power performance with essential features such as dual-bank flash memory, segment LCD control, and capacitive touc

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Date:

08/27/2025

Heilind Features Molex’s Flexible Premo-Flex Jumpers for Space-Constrained Interconnect Designs

Molex Premo-Flex Round Flat Cable Jumpers offer a thinner, round-form alternative to traditional flat flexible cables (FFCs), allowing tighter pitch spacing and simplified cable routing in space-constrained environments. Available in 1.00 mm pitch and 30 AWG, these jumpers feature excellent flexibility and si

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Date:

08/25/2025

Alex Stapleton, CCO at Alexander Battery Technologies

PSDcast – Resilience Drives a Renewed Focus on Energy Storage

As renewable energy like wind and solar has become more prominent, energy storage has become ever more critical. But recent incidents like the large-scale blackout in Spain and the recent one in L.A. have shifted the way companies view battery storage – for renewable energy and for business in general. And on

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Date:

08/20/2025

Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor solutions, is now stocking Molex Mini-Fit® Low Mating Force (LMF) Terminals. Designed to reduce insertion force without compromising electrical performance, these terminals provide a dependable solution for hi

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Date:

08/18/2025

TDK Expands Ultra-Low Voltage TVS Diode Portfolio for High-Speed Consumer Interfaces

TDK Corporation has expanded its ultra-low clamping voltage TVS diode lineup with three new models in the SD0201 series, tailored for high-speed consumer electronics interfaces. These TVS diodes offer compact protection for USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt connections in smartphones, laptops, ta

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Date:

08/12/2025

Future-Proof Energy Supply: Haier Energy and enwitec Rely on the Power Backup Dual EU

When two specialists with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation join forces, the result is more than just a technical product – it's a solution for the energy future. The collaboration between Haier Energy, one of the world's leading providers of smart energy solutions, and enwitec, the German expert for

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Date:

08/11/2025

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Reshoring the Rare Earth Supply Chain

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

As we continue the process of decarbonisation, our dependence on rare earth minerals is growing at a tremendous rate. These minerals, which include neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, make a huge contribution to the high performance and efficiency of green technologies. For example, Neodymium (N

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Date:

08/01/2025