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    January 2017
    SDG&E claims breakthrough GenCell fuel cell tech

    GenCell G5rx

     GenCell, the Israel-based fuel cell developer and manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a leading North American energy company. The San Diego-based energy company has been working alongside GenCell over the last year to test how fuel cells can co
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    01/31/2017
    TDK's Level VI efficient medical 300W external supplies offer Class I or Class II inputs

    DTM300 external power supply

    TDK announced the introduction of the DTM300 series of medically certified 300W external power supplies. Certified to the latest IEC 60601-1 & 60601-1-2 medical standards, the products have 4,000Vac isolation from input to output and are offered with either a Class I or Class II input. The series is intended to
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    01/30/2017
    Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting and Bluetooth® low energy technology, in partnership with Energous, the developer of WattUp, a wire-free charging technology that provides over-the-air power at a distance, today announced the ava
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    01/30/2017
    Traco releases THN 15WIR Series ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converters

    THN 15WIR Series ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converter

    The THN 15WIR series from Traco Electronic is a family of ruggedized 15 Watt DC/DC converters for highest reliability in harsh environments. The converters have an increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibration and thermal shock. The approvals according to standards EN 50155 and
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    01/30/2017
    Powerbox's breakthrough coreless power conversion tech addresses high magnetic-field apps

    GB350 coreless buck-converter module

    Powerbox, a leading power supply company and force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the release of its new coreless technology platform to power medical and industrial equipment operating in very high magnetic field environments such as magnetic resonance im
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    01/27/2017
    Torex expands lineup of transient voltage suppressors

    XBP14E5UFN series transient voltage suppressors

    Torex Semiconductor has released the XBP14E5UFN series of transient voltage suppressors, intended to be mounted in close proximity to an external interface to protect downstream ICs from electrostatic discharge. Supporting high-speed signal lines with a low pin capacitance, the XBP14E5UFN is ideal for prote
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    01/26/2017
    Vishay's fourth-gen 600 V E series power MOSFET lowers conduction, switching losses

    Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHP065N60E

    Vishay Intertechnology introduced the first device in its fourth generation of 600 V E Series power MOSFETs. Providing high efficiency for telecom, industrial, and enterprise power supply applications, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHP065N60E slashes on-resistance by 30 % compared with previous 600 V E Series MO
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    01/26/2017
    Stackpole launches carbon composition axial-leaded resistors

    RC Series carbon composition axial leaded resistors

    The RC Series of carbon composition axial-leaded resistors is an outstanding choice for high speed or high energy pulse handling requirements. The large mass of the carbon resistive element efficiently dissipates high energy surge events while the almost negligible inductance allows for higher switching speeds th
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    01/25/2017
    Recom's latest 2W DC/DC converters use less than 1/3 square inches

    RTC2 series modules

    The new 2W RTC2 series modules from RECOM come in a six-pin SMD open-frame package with a footprint of less than 1/3 of a square inch. The 2:1 inputs voltage ranges of 4.5 to 9VDC or 18 to 36VDC can handle up to 15VDC and 50VDC respectively for up to 100ms. The converters are insulated up to 3kVDC/1s, and reach effi
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    Date:
    01/25/2017
    XP Power's 18-36 W desktop supplies meet latest level VI and CoC Tier 2 standards

    VET series power supplies

    XP Power announced four new series of external/desktop power supplies that meet the latest level VI and CoC Tier 2 green standards. The single output power supplies are perfect for customers requiring a low power, external, 18, 24, 30 or 36W power source for their new designs that need to meet current legislation aim
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    01/24/2017
    TDK expands automotive MLCC lineup for high-temp apps
    TDK has expanded its CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs for high-temperature applications: New MLCCs with X8L temperature characteristics have been introduced and the capacitance range of its existing X8R types has been extended. With the new types, TDK's lineup of X8L and X8R MLCCs features an unrivalled hig
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    01/24/2017
    Dialog Semi empowers next-generation connected cars

    DA9210-A is a multiphase, automotive grade, 12A DC-DC buck converter

    Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy technology, announced the DA9210-A power management IC (PMIC). The DA9210-A is a multiphase, automotive grade, 12A DC-DC buck converter that supplies the high current cor
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    01/24/2017
    MicroPower Direct launches high-isolation, +15V/-8V  DC/DC converter for IGBT apps

    IG275E series miniature DC/DC converter

    Available now from MicroPower Direct, the IG275E series is a family of miniature DC/DC converter. They are designed specifically to provide the asynchronous output voltage levels required to properly bias the gate drive of IGBT semiconductors. Three models operate from 12, 15 or 24 VDC input bus voltages, providing
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    01/23/2017
    RS Components launches wireless IoT development kits

    Creator IoT development kit

    RS Components (RS) announced availability of the Creator Ci40 and Ci20 IoT development kits http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/semiconductors/semiconductor-development-kits/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/?searchTerm=creator from Imagination Technologies. The Creator kits include the hardware, software and cloud
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    01/20/2017
    Rigol extends their range of power supplies

    DP700 series

    Rigol Technologies, a leading manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, has expanded its range of power supplies, providing outstanding performance and functionality in the low-cost class. The devices have been developed for optimum ease of use when used in research, development and all laboratory applications. Th
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    Date:
    01/20/2017
    Intersil charger extends backup battery life of eCall systems

    ISL78693 battery charger

    Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL78693, a 3.6V single-cell battery charger that extends the life of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries used in automotive emergency call (eCall) systems. The ISL78693 battery charger offers up to
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    01/20/2017
    EPC kit uses GaN-driven laser diodes for LiDAR

    EPC9126 100 V high current pulsed laser diode driver evaluation board

    Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announced the availability of the EPC9126, a 100 V high current pulsed laser diode driver evaluation board. In a LiDAR system, used for detecting objects in autonomous vehicle applications, speed and accuracy of detection is critical. As demonstrated by this board, the rapid tr
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    01/19/2017
    TDK's low-loss thin-film metal inductors have high current capability for power circuits

    TFM160808ALC thin-film inductor

    TDK presents the TFM160808ALC thin-film inductor for power supply circuits, which features a maximum DC resistance of 62 mΩ that is 30 percent lower than for existing types (e.g. TFM160808ALM, 0.47 μH). The new type, whose compact dimensions are just 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.8 mm, also offers a high rated current of
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    01/18/2017
    Vincotech launches new IPM claims deepest integration of any power module

    flow1C-general

    Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the launch of a new, deeply integrated Intelligent Power Module for 1200 V applications. The flowIPM 1C CIB 1200 V achieves the deepest level of integration of any power module available on the market today to drive down systems' cos
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    Date:
    01/17/2017
    Infineon's 700 V CoolMOS P7 family serves quasi-resonant flyback topologies

    700 V CoolMOS P7

    Infineon Technologies developed the new 700 V CoolMOS P7 family to serve today’s and tomorrow’s trends in quasi resonant flyback topologies. These new MOSFETs offer unmatched performance improvements compared to currently used superjunction technologies. Soft switching topologies like smart phone and tablet ch
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    Date:
    01/17/2017
    Allegro's A3916 low-voltage bipolar stepper needs only four external components

    A3916 dual DMOS full-bridge motor driver

    Allegro MicroSystems Europe's A3916 low voltage bipolar stepper or dual DC motor driver IC is designed for pulse-width-modulated (PWM) control of low-voltage stepper motors or dual DC motors using just four external components, and is capable of output currents up to 1 A per channel and operating voltages from 2.7
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    Date:
    01/17/2017
    Murata’s very high-temp leaded caps suit automotive apps

    RHS capacitors

    Murata Power Solutions has developed a capacitor able to withstand the extremely high temperatures experienced by equipment located in severe environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile. To improve the fuel economy of an automobile, a DC motor drive is used to optimize control of the power
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    01/12/2017
     Maxim’s MAX17242/17243 DC-DC synchronous buck converters now at Mouser

    MAX17242/MAX17243 step-down DC-DC converters

    Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking MAX17242/MAX17243 step-down DC-DC converters from Maxim Integrated. These high-efficiency, synchronous converters with integrated MOSFETs help minimize ext
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    Date:
    01/11/2017
    Infineon's latest drivers empower LED headlamp design

    LITIX Power

    LEDs in automotive front lighting enable energy savings, new light designs and applications such as matrix beam and laser high-beam. Supporting the progress in automotive lighting Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) launched high-power LED drivers specifically designed for automotive front lights. The
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    01/10/2017
    MINMAX launches cost-optimized 10W DIP DC-DC converter

    MIW10 series

    MINMAX announced the new MIW10 series of 10W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters in the small 24 pin DIP package measuring only 1.25 x 0.80 x 0.40” where space is critical. The MIW10 family of dc-dc converters consists of 21 models offering 9-18 / 18-36 / 36-75 VDC Input Ranges with single and dual output
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    Date:
    01/10/2017
    Wolfspeed introduces new SiC MOSFET for EV drivetrains

    SiC 900V, 10mΩ MOSFET

    Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced a 900V, 10mΩ MOSFET rated for 196 A of continuous drain current at a case temperature of 25°C. This device enables the reduction of EV drive-train inverter losses by 78 percent based on EPA combined city/highway mil
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    Date:
    01/10/2017
    Vishay's tiny 1500W bi-directional SMT PAR transient voltage suppressors now at TT

    Vishay TPC11CA to TPC36CA Surface Mount TVS

    The industry’s first bi-directional 1500W surface-mount PAR transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in a low-profile eSMP® SMPC (TO-277A) package are now available in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Vishay TPCxxCA Series devices have a low profile of typically ju
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    Date:
    01/09/2017
    Linear's SmartMesh IP wireless mesh networks with thousands of nodes

    SmartMesh IP now offers an even wider range of features

    Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IP wireless sensor network (WSN) product line has expanded to address the growing needs of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. New capabilities include the SmartMesh VManager networking software, which seamlessly increases the mesh network capacity to thousands of no
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    Date:
    01/06/2017
    Maxim claims first remote tuner solution to support worldwide automotive radio

    MAX2175 RF to Bits tuner

    Using the remote tuner solution from Maxim Integrated Products, designers can significantly simplify the head unit design of a vehicle and reduce cables. The MAX2175 RF to Bits tuner within the solution eliminates the need to rework the vehicle’s hardware to support worldwide radio standards, allowing updates by
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    01/05/2017
    Stackpole adds 6W current-sense chip resistor

    CSRF Series of foil on ceramic carrier current sense chips

    Stackpole's popular CSRF Series of foil on ceramic carrier current sense chips have added a robust 2043 size part rated for 6 watts of power. The 2043 chip size has terminations on the longer edge of the chip which allows it to handle higher currents with lower thermal resistance and exceptional TCR of 50 ppm. The
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    01/04/2017
    Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of two new versions of its transient voltage suppressor (TVS) devices in its patented plastic large area device (PLAD) package. The 18-kilowatt (kW) MPLAD18KP and 36
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    01/04/2017
    At CES, NXP will introduce a revolutionary new processor family: i.MX 8M — dedicated to the consumer IoT market. NXP’s i.MX 8M family addresses the major inflection points currently underway in streaming media: voice recognition and networked speakers in audio, the move to 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) and th
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    01/04/2017
    RS Components introduces Raspberry Pi easy-to-solder prototyping board

    RS Pro solder-tag board

    RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, has launched a 40-pin solder-tag board for the highly popular Raspberry Pi credit-card sized computer board. Exclusively available from RS, the new RS Pro solder-tag board is ideal for electronics engineers developing prototypes ba
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    Date:
    01/03/2017
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