Industrial
April 2020
Positronic is pleased to announce the release of new Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for its D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors. New styles have been added to the existing portfolio, including straight exit, side exit and low-profile designs. These designs are appealing for applications where size and space co
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04/30/2020
ACEINNA announced high volume availability of the new ACEINNA IMU383ZA, which integrates triple-redundant, 3-axis MEMS accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. This miniature module is factory-calibrated over the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range, to provide consistent performance through extreme operating en
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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
04/29/2020
The ultra-compact power supplies deliver full load power under a wide range of conditions without additional cooling.
The UCH600 series is ideal for use where no forced air is available, or fan noise or the ingress of dirt is undesirable. This includes medical devices, as well as those requiring BF patient pro
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Date:
04/29/2020
The new ecosine max filter series FN3470/71, FN3480/81, FN3472/73 and FN3482/83 are based on Schaffner's award-winning ecosine platform and are available with versions for 400 VAC and 480 VAC, and 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks.
They are a key passive power quality product for the higher power ranges (250KW-5
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Date:
04/29/2020
This new design incorporates an internal GNSS receiver with a 1PPS output which is compatible with an external GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU and GALILEO source and is housed in a 14-pin 60mm square package. When coupled to an external aerial via the incorporated SMA connector, in the event of the loss of the GNSS signa
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Date:
04/29/2020
Slice also benefits from its engineers' expertise in developing rugged military-grade hardware, Denchi's SLICE is a highly scalable and adaptable energy storage solution that is designed to deliver maximum return on investment. Through its deployment, the operational costs associated with electricity usage can be significantly red
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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
04/29/2020
Based on a ruggedized platform for use in harsh environments, the ENMA500D24/2x27-CC provides two 27V/20A isolated outputs and a total power of 540W. The power supply is housed in a robust IP56 case, it is mechanically designed for efficient conduction cooling, and it complies with DNV/GL standards.
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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
04/29/2020
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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Date:
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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Date:
04/28/2020
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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Date:
04/28/2020
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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Date:
04/28/2020
This extends the PH-A280 series of 200 to 425Vdc input power modules from 50 to 600W. The new 24V output model is designed for data communications, power transmission and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) input.
The PH600A280-24 model is rated at 24V 25A and h
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Date:
04/28/2020
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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Date:
04/28/2020
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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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Date:
04/28/2020
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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Date:
04/28/2020
The new 1455F flanged extruded aluminium enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing add a further variant to the popular 1455 standard family. The 1455F features a completely new extrusion that features a flat base with integral mounting flanges. The flanges, which extend beyond the body of the unit, have four notches to
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Date:
04/27/2020
Flex Power Modules has added to its range of miniature isolated DC/DC converters intended for industrial applications with the introduction of the PUB-2M series. Delivering an output power of up to 2W with no minimum load required, the high performance product is available in single or dual output options.
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Date:
04/27/2020
TTI, Inc., is now offering the Integrated IR (INIR) Gas Sensors from Amphenol’s SGX Sensortech.
Amphenol SGX Sensortech Integrated IR (INIR) Sensors for R32 and R290 use a microcontroller with an ARM7 core and software that increases reliability while minimizing the probability of faults. These refrigera
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Date:
04/27/2020
Russelectric announces its Quickship Program, which will be used for automatic transfer switches at healthcare facilities responding to the current global health crisis. Russelectric’s factories in Hingham, Massachusetts and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma have capabilities to meet expedited deliveries.
Russelectric has manuf
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04/27/2020
TTI, Inc., is stocking the MH Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads from Bourns.
The Bourns MH Ferrite Bead Family enables a high current profile with a high resistance to heat and humidity. The rugged construction makes this surface mount device resistant to mechanical shock and pressure with accurate dimension
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Date:
04/25/2020
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
Murata Electronics announced that it has expanded its UWE family of DC-DC converters by Murata Power Solutions to include the UWE-Q12 series. This new product offers greater design flexibility because of the 9-36Vin range, 120 Watt rating, high efficiency, and cost effectiveness that it delivers. Further, the ei
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04/22/2020
Moxa has extended its connectivity portfolio with the new EDS-2000 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches featuring up to 16 Ethernet ports and two Gigabit combo ports to meet increasing needs for additional nodes and bandwidth. Slim enough to fit into crowded control cabinets and machines, these plug-and-play sw
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Date:
04/22/2020
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XDL605/XDL606 series of AEC-Q100 compliant, ultra-small step-down “micro DC/DC” converters which have an integrated coil and control IC.
A DC/DC converter power supply circuit can be constructed simply by adding a ceramic capacitor and a resistance for voltage sett
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Date:
04/20/2020
A graphic depiction of protein nanowires (green) harvested from microbe Geobacter (orange) facilitate the electronic memristor device (silver) to function with biological voltages, emulating the neuronal components (blue junctions) in a brain.
Only 10 years ago, scientists working on what they hoped would open a new frontier of neuromorphic computing could only dream of a device using miniature tools called memristors that would function/operate like real brain synapses.
But now a team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered, while on t
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Date:
04/20/2020
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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Date:
04/20/2020
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the VCNL36 family of proximity sensors from Vishay. These sensors are targeted to meet the requirements of various medical, IOT and industrial applications.
These fully integrated proximity sensors include a high power VCSEL coupled with a photodiode for presence and proximity
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Date:
04/19/2020
Sectigo announced a partnership with Infineon Technologies AG to provide automated certificate provisioning for Infineon’s OPTIGA Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 using Sectigo IoT Identity Manager. The integration provides manufacturers with a complete certificate management solution, including issuance
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Date:
04/17/2020
ADLINK Technology has launched Vizi-AI with Intel providing a development starter kit (devkit) for industrial machine vision artificial intelligence (AI).
The Vizi-AI starter devkit includes an Intel Atom based SMARC computer module with Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit and ADLINK Edge software. The
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Date:
04/17/2020
Transphorm Inc. announced availability of its Gen IV GaN platform. Transphorm’s latest technology offers notable advancements in performance, designability, and cost when compared to its previous GaN generations. Related, Transphorm also announced today that Gen IV and future platform generations will be called Su
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Date:
04/16/2020
TTI, Inc., is stocking the SRN Family of Fixed Inductors from Bourns.
The Bourns SRN Family of Fixed Inductors, available from TTI Inc., feature a semi-shielded construction and high current rating in a very compact package. Bourns has developed over 15 models with a wide variety of inductances and footprint
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Date:
04/16/2020
TTI, Inc., is now stocking the Type 1DX Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module from Murata.
The Murata Type 1DX Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 RF Module, available from TTI Inc., is designed for industrial IoT devices, smart home appliances and remote connected sensor applications. The Type 1DX RF Module is a high-performance module ba
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Date:
04/15/2020
Kevin Parmenter, the FAE Director at Taiwan Semiconductor North America and author of PSD’s MarketWatch column.
On today's PSDcast, we're doing things a little differently - we're going to give you a primer on the transient voltage suppressor (TVS) in what's become one of the most important application areas in our industry ...
Date:
04/15/2020
TTI, Inc., is now offering Red and Infrared LASERs from Rohm Semiconductor. An expanded product offering targeted at industrial applications such as range finders, leveling, gesture control, and barcode scanners.
These semiconductor LASERs are Opto devices, often referred to as LASER diodes or LDs. R
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Date:
04/15/2020
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
Posifa Technologies introduced its new PLF2000 series of liquid flow sensors. Designed to replace mechanical turbine flow sensors, the cost-effective devices deliver increased accuracy and reliability, even in unstable pulsatile flow and low-flow conditions. Factory calibrated for water to a minimum 5 % and ty
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Date:
04/09/2020
Flex Power Modules has added to its portfolio of miniature DC-DC converters for industrial applications. 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 fea
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Date:
04/09/2020
CUI Inc. announced the addition of its first four contact, surface mount, non-isolated converter to its dc-dc converter line. The ultra-thin VXO78-500-M features a 500mA output current, no-load input current as low as 0.2mA and a wide -40 to +85°C temperature range. This regulated dc-dc converter offers a wide 4.
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04/08/2020
Industrial and commercial power electronics demand robust power supply performance. When high stability and low thermal resistance are important, standard chip resistors may not be the best solution. Chip resistors with reverse geometry provide terminations on the long sides of the chip, as opposed to the short
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Date:
04/08/2020
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the RX72N Group and RX66N Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), new additions to the RX Family that combines equipment control and networking function on a single chip. Built around the Renesas proprietary RXv3 CPU core, the RX72N features a maximum operating frequency of
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Date:
04/07/2020
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the ThermaWick THJP series surface-mount thermal jumper chip. The Vishay Dale Thin Film device allows designers to transfer heat from electrically isolated components by providing a thermal conductive pathway to a ground plane or common heatsink.
Featuring an alumin
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Date:
04/06/2020
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
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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Date:
04/02/2020
XP Power has released a new series of convection cooled, 600W AC-DC power supplies. The ultra-compact power supplies deliver full load power under a wide range of conditions without additional cooling.
The UCH600 series is ideal for use where no forced air is available, or fan noise or the ingress of dirt is und
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Date:
04/02/2020
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
ABSOPULSE Electronics has recently released the CSI 1K-24/230-3XD3-HSF, a 1kVA addition its line of IP66-rated DC-AC sine wave inverters with pure convection cooling.
This 1kVA inverter is designed for applications where a suitable heatsinking surface is not available and only pure convection cooling is feas
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Date:
04/02/2020
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Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces an extended global distribution agreement with Advanced Energy to distribute Excelsys Technologies products. Through the agreement, Mouser Electronics is now stocking Excelsys low-voltage power supplies.
The Xsolo ultra-compact, single-output power supplies provide 500 W
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Date:
04/01/2020
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
A nanostructured polymer film modeled on the white beetle Cyphochilus insulanus produces a brilliant white coating.
Polymer foils that are extremely thin and characterized by a high light scattering rate are produced by a new process developed by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The inexpensive material may be applied industrially to various objects to give them an attractive white appearance. Moreover, the process ca
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Date:
04/01/2020
Yuehwern Yih, a professor of industrial engineering in Purdue's College of Engineering, has developed a new tool to help first responders and disaster relief organizations better provide assistance to developing countries.
Every year natural disasters kill around 90,000 people and affect close to 160 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Such disasters also result in the destruction of the physical environment of the affected people.
Now, Purdue University researchers have developed a new tool
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Date:
04/01/2020
A major new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers finds that it is possible--and critical--to bring industrial greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2070. Published Sunday in Applied Energy, the study assesses the range of technologies and policies interventions available to enable global industry decarbonizat
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Date:
04/01/2020
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