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    December 2022
    STMicroelectronics Enhances Digital Power Combination Controller for Overload Stability and Regulation

    STMicroelectronics Enhances Digital Power Combination Controller for Overload Stability and Regulation

    ­STMicroelectronics’ STNRG011A digital power combination controller for 90W to 300W power supplies features enhanced overload management that ensures accurate output-voltage regulation when overcurrent protection is active. Integrating a power-factor correction (PFC) controller, LLC resonant half-brid
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    Date:
    12/21/2022
    DC Inrush Current Limiter for Flexible System Integration

    DC Inrush Current Limiter for Flexible System Integration

    ­The new BE-DCEB10A from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, reliably protects against high currents that occur when capacitive DC loads are switched on and can damage the power supply or trigger fuse elements. With input voltages of 10 to 30VDC, the compact PCB module limits the inrush current to approx. 12A
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    Date:
    12/20/2022
    ROHM's New MOSFETs Contribute to Higher Efficiency and Safer Operation with an Original Insulation Structure

    ROHM's New MOSFETs Contribute to Higher Efficiency and Safer Operation with an Original Insulation Structure

    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a compact, high efficiency 20V N-channel MOSFET (RA1C030LD), optimized for switching in small, thin devices, including smartphones and wearables such as wireless earbuds and other hearable equipment. In recent years, the increasing sophistication and power
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    Date:
    12/20/2022
    Sager Electronics and LEM Sign Distribution Agreement

    Craig Sanderson, Vice President of Supplier Marketing & Product Management for Sager Electronics

    ­Sager Electronics announced the addition of LEM USA, Inc. to its line card. LEM is the global leader in current and voltage sensors and transducers. “We’re excited to expand our reach in North America with Sager Electronics, whose commitment to customer service and expertise in products and applicati
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    Date:
    12/19/2022
    STMicroelectronics Eases and Accelerates User-Interface Design on STM32 MCUs with new TouchGFX Stock

    STMicroelectronics eases and accelerates user-interface design on STM32 MCUs with new TouchGFX Stock

    ­With the latest version of the TouchGFX software package, STMicroelectronics has made it easier to build great user interfaces (UIs) for applications hosted on STM32 microcontrollers. Release 4.21 features TouchGFX Stock, a large set of free graphics designs, images and icons. These help users easily ma
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    Date:
    12/19/2022
    SEGGER J-Link Software Update Saves Enough to Power 50 German Homes

    SEGGER J-Link Software Update Saves Enough to Power 50 German Homes

    ­With the latest software update, SEGGER has further reduced the power consumption of its J-Link line of debug probes, introducing Standby and Eco modes.  Standby mode does not affect J Link's legendary performance and requires nothing more than installing the latest software, which can be dow
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    Date:
    12/16/2022
    High-Compact Torque Vectoring EDU Delivers Double the Power in the Smallest Package

    High-Compact Torque Vectoring EDU Delivers Double the Power in the Smallest Package

    ­The new EDU from the engineering partner and system supplier hofer powertrain reaches new levels of compactness and brings installation possibilities that were not possible before. It enables elegant integration, significantly saves space, and offers maximum flexibility in designing new EV drivetrains. The new High-
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    Date:
    12/16/2022
    Melexis Expands its Portfolio of High-Speed Inductive Resolver ICs

    Melexis Expands its Portfolio of High-Speed Inductive Resolver ICs

    ­Melexis is expanding its range of automotive-qualified inductive resolvers for e-motor applications (power steering, traction motor, brake booster). The MLX90517 complements the MLX90510 by providing raw signals to enable off-chip compensation in the ECU. Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company,
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    Date:
    12/15/2022
    Alliance Memory Expands Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Series With New 1.8V, 128Mb Solutions

    Alliance Memory Expands Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory Series With New 1.8V, 128Mb Solutions

    ­Alliance Memory announced that the company has expanded its AS25F series of multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products with two new 1.8V, 128Mb devices. Offering support for single, dual, and quad SPI modes — with a QPI function — the AS25F1128MQ-70SIN and AS25F1128MQ-70WIN combine fast rea
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    Date:
    12/14/2022
    Advanced Energy Introduces Rugged, High Reliability DC/DC Modules Optimized for Rail and Mass Transportation Applications

    Advanced Energy Introduces Rugged, High Reliability DC/DC Modules Optimized for Rail and Mass Transportation Applications

    ­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two rugged DC/ DC converters optimized for demanding railway and other mass transportation applications. The ERM100 and ERM150 series extend the company’s Artesyn™ product line with compact quarter-brick, fully encapsulated 100 W and 150 W options with efficiency lev
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    Date:
    12/14/2022
    CUI Devices Introduces Ultra-Compact 3 x 2 mm Tactile Switch

    CUI Devices Introduces Ultra-Compact 3 x 2 mm Tactile Switch

    ­CUI Devices’ Switches Group announced the introduction of one of the industry’s smallest tactile switches. Housed in an ultra-compact 3 x 2 x 0.6 mm package, the TS19 series carries an IP67 rating for dealing with moisture and environmental contaminants as well as a rugged lifecycle ra
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    Date:
    12/13/2022
    HF DC Link Capacitors Feature Ultra-Low ESL

    TDK releases ModCap HF DC link capacitors with ultra-low ESL

    ­TDK Corporation presents ModCapTM HF, a modular capacitor concept for DC link applications that is able to work at very high switching frequencies. The six newly developed power capacitors of the B25647A* series are available for rated voltages from 900 V to 1600 V and cover a capacitance spectrum fr
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    Date:
    12/13/2022
    Compact 750W 60kV power supply for high-power applications

    XP Power's new range of high-voltage power solutions offers the flexibility and control demanded by semiconductor applications.

    The units will be of particular interest to electrical design engineers and system integration engineers working in ion implantation, e-beam welding, and e-beam additive manufacturing – as well as many other application sectors. The new FT series addresses challenges engineers face with limited high-volt
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    Date:
    12/13/2022
    Imperas Releases new Updates, Test Suites, and Functional Coverage Library to Support the Rapid Growth in RISC-V Verification

    Imperas Releases new Updates, Test Suites, and Functional Coverage Library to Support the Rapid Growth in RISC-V Verification

    ­Imperas Software Ltd. announced the latest updates to ImperasDV to support the rapid growth in RISC-V verification as developers extend into established and emerging applications with new design innovations based on the flexibility of RISC-V. ImperasDV is the integrated solution for RISC-V processor verification th
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    Date:
    12/12/2022
    MathWorks Simulink Products now Support Infineon's Latest AURIX TC4x Family of Automotive Microcontrollers

    MathWorks Simulink products now support Infineon’s latest AURIX TC4x family of automotive microcontrollers

    ­MathWorks and Infineon Technologies AG announced a hardware support package for the MathWorks Simulink products for Infineon’s latest AURIX TC4x family of automotive microcontrollers. Automotive engineers designing advanced electric vehicles, sensor fusion, and radar signal processing functions can use the ha
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    Date:
    12/12/2022
    CDE Polymer Chip Capacitor Line Expanded to 35VDC

    CDE Polymer Chip Capacitor Line Expanded to 35VDC

    ­Cornell Dubilier’s XMPL Polymer Chip Capacitor Series has been expanded to match applications with higher voltage and capacitance requirements. Their excellent capacitance and voltage stability with temperature and frequency make these conductive polymer capacitors ideal for applications where bulk storage an
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    Date:
    12/12/2022
    Pemamek Introduces new Agile and Compact PEMA Skytrack Robot Welding Station

    Pemamek introduces new agile and compact PEMA Skytrack robot welding station

    ­Pemamek has launched a new agile and compact robot welding station, PEMA Skytrack. The solution features a 2-axis PEMA Skyhook Pro positioner, a 6-axis Yaskawa robot welding arm and linear robot track. PEMA Skytrack sets a new standard for compact robot stations with its 2-ton handling capacity and 2600mm (1
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    Date:
    12/09/2022
    ROHM Delivers the Industry's Highest Rated Power Shunt Resistors in the 0508 Size

    ROHM Delivers the Industry's Highest Rated Power Shunt Resistors in the 0508 Size

    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed the LTR10L series of wide terminal shunt resistors, optimized for a variety of applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. ROHM has also strengthened their considerable lineup with two updated general-purpose MCR series sh
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    Date:
    12/09/2022
    Melexis Releases the Magnetic Position Sensor of the Future

    Melexis Releases the Magnetic Position Sensor of the Future

    ­The new MLX90376 is an absolute magnetic position sensor IC, handling 360° rotary automotive applications with strong stray field immunity (SFI). Its dual-stacked die PCB-less version is unique to the market. The device supports system integration up to ASIL D level functional safety, offering state-of-the-art se
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    Date:
    12/08/2022
    STMicroelectronics Boosts EV Performance and Driving Range with new Silicon-Carbide Power Modules

    STMicroelectronics Boosts EV Performance and Driving Range with new Silicon-Carbide Power Modules

    ­STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET based pow
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    Date:
    12/07/2022
    Ultra-Efficient Non-Isolated Digital DC/DC Converter for Computing and Telecom Equipment

    Ultra-Efficient Non-Isolated Digital DC/DC Converter for Computing and Telecom Equipment

    ­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the company’s first non-isolated bus converter (NIBC) in industry-standard quarter-brick format for 48 V power conversion in computing and telecom applications. Operating at up to 900 W with efficiencies as high as 97%, the new Advanced Energy Artesyn NDQ900 DC/DC con
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    Date:
    12/07/2022
    Flex Power Modules' BMR510 Upgraded with Improved Efficiency

    Flex Power Modules’ BMR510 upgraded with improved efficiency

    ­Flex Power Modules is announcing an upgrade to the specification of their innovative BMR510, a two-phase voltage regulator module. The BMR510 now utilizes advanced materials of magnetic core, yielding high inductance in a small package size, allowing lower switching frequency operation than would be necessary wi
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    Date:
    12/07/2022
    Automotive Qualified GaN FETs for Vehicle Electronics and Advanced Autonomy from EPC

    Automotive Qualified GaN FETs for Vehicle Electronics and Advanced Autonomy from EPC

    ­Efficient Power Conversion Corporation expands the selection of automotive, off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of 80 V, 6 mΩ EPC2204A that delivers 125 A pulsed current in a 2.5 mm x 1.5 mm footprint and the 80 V, 3.2 mΩ EPC2218A that delivers 231 A pulsed current is a 3.
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    Date:
    12/07/2022
    Smallest IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Available Provides Greater Design Flexibility

    Smallest IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Available Provides Greater Design Flexibility

    ­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new C&K Switches NanoT product line, a series of miniature, surface-mounted, very low profile, waterproof tactile switches.  Smart wearables, health monitoring devices, and other battery-powered IoT devices are driving the need for a higher density o
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    Date:
    12/06/2022
    World's First Centrally Processed 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Mobility Systems

    World's First Centrally Processed 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Mobility Systems

    ­Ambarella, Inc. announced the world’s first centralized 4D imaging radar architecture, which allows both central processing of raw radar data and deep, low-level fusion with other sensor inputs—including cameras, lidar and ultrasonics. This breakthrough architecture provides greater environmental pe
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    Date:
    12/06/2022
    SiTime Precision Timing Solution Provides Clocking for New AMD Alveo X3 Series Platform

    SiTime Precision Timing Solution Provides Clocking for New AMD Alveo X3 Series Platform

    ­SiTime Corporation announced that AMD is using SiTime MEMS precision timing solutions for its new Alveo X3 series, the first AMD network cards designed with screened FPGAs and optimized specifically for low latency electronic trading. Designed for the fintech industry, AMD’s first network in
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    Date:
    12/06/2022
    Indium Corporation Introduces LED Paste for Advanced Mini/MicroLED Applications

    Indium Corporation Introduces LED Paste for Advanced Mini/MicroLED Applications

    ­Indium Corporation has expanded its portfolio of proven pastes with a new no-clean, halogen-free solder paste designed for advanced LED applications, including COB, COG, SMT, and other LED varieties. LEDPaste NC38HF combines superior wetting performance with excellent stencil print transfer efficienc
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    Date:
    12/02/2022
    Wurth Elektronik Presents Reference Design for its Gigabit Ethernet Front End

    Wurth Elektronik Presents Reference Design for its Gigabit Ethernet Front End

    Würth Elektronik has published its RD016 reference design and the corresponding application note ANP116. With this, the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components provides valuable information for the development of EMC-compliant Gigabit Ethernet applications. Developers obtain an optimized ci
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    Date:
    12/02/2022
    i-ToF Imager Based on Infineon's Novel Pixel Technology Boosts 3D Camera System Performance

    i-ToF Imager Based on Infineon's Novel Pixel Technology Boosts 3D Camera System Performance

    ­Infineon Technologies AG in cooperation with 3D Time-of-Flight specialist and premium partner pmdtechnologies is introducing the IRS2975C imager sensor, a performance-push evolution of the IRS2875C. The imager works according to the Time-of-Flight (ToF) principle known as indirect ToF (i-ToF) and is the first in
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    Date:
    12/02/2022
    Menlo Micro Delivers World's Highest Power MEMS Switch

    Menlo Micro Delivers World's Highest Power MEMS Switch

    ­Menlo Micro introduced the world’s first micromechanical power switch capable of handling 10A in a miniature 5mm x 5mm surface-mount package. With its ultra-low 0.010 ohm contact resistance, the new MM9200 Ideal Switch is the lowest-loss and highest power capable micro-mechanical switch ever cr
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    Date:
    12/01/2022
    High-Performance / Low-Cost 30W DC-DC Converter with 4:1 Input Range

    High-Performance / Low-Cost 30W DC-DC Converter with 4:1 Input Range

    ­TRACO POWER announces it’s next generation of 30W DC-DC converters in the standard 1 x 1 inch footprint with the new THL 30WI series. This next-generation product greatly improves the “cost / performance” ratio in the 30W, 1 x 1” industry standard product area. Combined with safety approvals to the lat
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    Date:
    12/01/2022
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