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    August 2025
    Renesas Introduces Ultra-Low-Power RL78/L23 MCUs for Next-Generation Smart Home Appliances

    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

    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
    PSDcast – Resilience Drives a Renewed Focus on Energy Storage

    Alex Stapleton, CCO at Alexander Battery Technologies

    ­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 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 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

    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
    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

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