Product News

    April 2023
    USB-C PD Solutions Enable Advanced Multimedia and Charging Solutions for Vehicles

    USB-C PD Solutions Enable Advanced Multimedia and Charging Solutions for Vehicles

    ­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the EZ-PD CCG7D, a dual-port USB-C power delivery (PD) solution with integrated boost controller for in-car charging applications. The USB-C PD complies with the latest USB Type-C and PD specifications (Ver. 3.1) and is AEC Q-100 qualified. The PD solution is specifically de
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    Date:
    04/28/2023
    ROHM Introduces Ultra-Low-Profile, 12W Rated Metal Plate Shunt Resistor

    ROHM Introduces Ultra-Low-Profile, 12W Rated Metal Plate Shunt Resistor

    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced the industry’s thinnest (H: 0.03-inch) 12W rated metal plate shunt resistor (PSR350), optimized for high-power applications in the automotive and industrial equipment markets. ROHM will also expand the PSR lineup to include a 0.2mΩ (PSR100) model, along with a 15W ty
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    Date:
    04/28/2023
    Ruggedized 300W Buck-Boost Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters Have Wide Range Input and Outputs

    Ruggedized 300W Buck-Boost Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters Have Wide Range Input and Outputs

    ­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 300W rated TDK-Lambda RGC series of ruggedised non-isolated DC-DC converters. With an input voltage of 9 to 53V, these buck-boost converters deliver output voltages that can be adjustable from 9.6 to 48V or 5 to 28V with output currents of up to 12.5A. The se
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    Date:
    04/28/2023
    1200 V Half-Bridge Driver IC Family with Active Miller Clamp for Optimized Ruggedness in High Power Systems

    1200 V Half-Bridge Driver IC Family with Active Miller Clamp for Optimized Ruggedness in High Power Systems

    ­Following the introduction of the EiceDRIVER 6ED223xS12T 1200 V Silicon-on-Isolator (SOI) 3-phase gate driver family, Infineon Technologies AG is now expanding its portfolio with the EiceDRIVER 2ED132xS12x family. The half-bridge configuration of the driver IC family complements the existing 1200 V SOI series, of
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    04/27/2023
    Nexperia Introduces the Best-in-Class Portfolio of I2C GPIO Expanders

    Nexperia Introduces the Best-in-Class Portfolio of I2C GPIO Expanders

    ­Nexperia introduced a new portfolio of 16-channel I2C general-purpose input-output (GPIO) expanders designed to increase flexibility and reuse in electronic systems. The portfolio provides an elegant solution when additional I/Os are needed while keeping the interconnections to a minimum. Enabling design eng
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    Date:
    04/27/2023
    Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Power Supply Solution

    Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Power Supply Solution

    ­SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new Sol
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    04/26/2023
    Arrow Electronics Adds Precision and Power Resistors from Isabellenhütte

    Arrow Electronics Adds Precision and Power Resistors from Isabellenhütte

    ­Arrow Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with Isabellenhütte, a specialist developer and manufacturer of products based on electrical resistance and thermoelectric properties. Arrow will supply Isabellenhütte’s resistor line of products throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and th
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    Date:
    04/26/2023
    D3 Launches Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous and Industrial Applications

    D3 Launches Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous and Industrial Applications

    ­D3 is pleased to introduce its next generation of rugged camera modules developed to meet the requirements of multi-camera autonomous and industrial embedded vision applications: The DesignCore® Velocity Series and DesignCore® Discovery Series.    D3's new off-the-shelf cameras ha
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    Date:
    04/25/2023
    Navitas Agreement with Mouser Electronics Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors

    Navitas Agreement with Mouser Electronics Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors

    ­Navitas Semiconductor has signed an agreement with Mouser Electronics, the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components. The new, worldwide agreement will see Mouser stock Navitas GanFast™ and GeneSiC™ wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor technologies. GaNFast p
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    Date:
    04/25/2023
    Conduction Cooled, Fanless 3-phase High-Efficiency Power Supply Delivers 3.5kW to Highly Demanding Applications

    Conduction Cooled, Fanless 3-phase High-Efficiency Power Supply Delivers 3.5kW to Highly Demanding Applications

    ­COSEL Co, Ltd announced the launch of the HCA3500TF, a fanless 3-phase / 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply, design optimized for industrial equipment such as high-frequency amplifiers, laser processing machines and robotics. Addressing worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, the
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    Date:
    04/25/2023
    New Photo Microsensor Extends Transmissive Photo IC Portfolio with 3mm Slot Width

    Offering detection for both position and rotation, the new Omron EE-SX4430 3mm PMS enables miniaturisation for a wide range of functions and applications.

    ­Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its SMD photo IC portfolio with the introduction of an ultra-compact 3mm slot variant. The EE-SX4330 photo microsensor ensures stable PCB mounting with an optimised 3mm terminal design. Available in tape reel or tape-out packaging, the new photo microsensor provides
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    Date:
    04/25/2023
    Flexible Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors

    Flexible Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors

    ­The STMicroelectronics L6983i 10W isolated buck (iso-buck) converter ensures high efficiency and a compact footprint, with advantages including low quiescent current and 3.5V-38V input-voltage range. The L6983i is suitable for applications that require an isolated DC-DC converter. It implements an iso-bu
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    Date:
    04/24/2023
    Elma's New Chassis Manager Ensures Proper Board and Chassis Operation in Systems Aligned to SOSA

    Elma's New Chassis Manager Ensures Proper Board and Chassis Operation in Systems Aligned to SOSA

    ­Elma Electronic offers a VPX Chassis Manager that aligns with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0 and supports the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standardization initiative from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  The new VITA 46.11 Tier 3 chas
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    Date:
    04/24/2023
    Acopian Expands High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line

    Acopian Expands High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line

    ­Acopian expanded their high power linear Rack and Benchtop power supplies rated up to 1200W. Models now include dc wide-adjustment output voltages ranging from 0-5VDC to 0-150VDC and up to 1200 watts. All voltages are available in 2U, 3U and 4U high configurations. All models are voltage and curre
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    Date:
    04/24/2023
    The Industry's Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices

    The Industry's Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices

    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced mass production technology for Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) devices in the industry’s smallest class 1608-size (1.6mm × 0.8mm) for portable / wearable / hearable devices requiring material detection. SWIR is characterized by a longer wavelength than near-i
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    Date:
    04/21/2023
    Infineon Enables Next-Generation Automotive E/E Architectures with Industry's First LPDDR Flash Memory

    Infineon Enables Next-Generation Automotive E/E Architectures with Industry's First LPDDR Flash Memory

    ­Infineon Technologies AG launched the industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to enable next-generation automotive E/E architectures. The Infineon SEMPER™ X1 LPDDR Flash offers safe, reliable and real-time code execution critical for automotive domain and zone controllers. The device delivers 8 times the performance of
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    Date:
    04/21/2023
    CUI Devices Expands USB Type C Connectors Line with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Models

    CUI Devices Expands USB Type C Connectors Line with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Models

    ­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C models to its line of USB Connectors. Offering high data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps, the UJ32 family of USB Type C connectors is a more cost-effective option for designs that do not require the full ca
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    Date:
    04/18/2023
    Cornell Dubilier Introduces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors

    Cornell Dubilier Introduces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors

    ­New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of the new 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors from Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE). Type 944L DC Link capacitors are specifically designed for fast switching power conversion applications. Their low inductance construction an
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    Date:
    04/18/2023
    Dialight Introduces DC Crane Vigilant High Bay Fixture for Overhead Crane Applications

    Dialight Introduces DC Crane Vigilant High Bay Fixture for Overhead Crane Applications

    ­Dialight announced availability of its newest fixture, the DC Crane Vigilant High Bay, designed to specifically meet the needs of overhead crane applications. Overhead crane applications, common to heavy industrial settings such as metals and steel processing, are notorious for large voltage swells and dips,
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    04/17/2023
    Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable

    Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable

    ­Times Microwave Systems introduces its new TF-047 micro-coaxial cable, offering high performance and reliability in a compact footprint. TF-047 leverages a versatile SwaP-C solution with extensive connector capability for high-density and high-frequency applications including medical device, in
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    Date:
    04/17/2023
    Compact and Powerful SMD Fuse for High Current SELV Applications

    Compact and Powerful SMD Fuse for High Current SELV Applications

    ­SCHURTER announces the launch of its new UHS, a compact fast-acting SMT fuse designed to safely interrupt high-energy overcurrent in the SELV range. The new UHS is available in six current ratings from 50-100 A at 50 VDC or 32 VDC, with a breaking capacity of up to 2000 A.  SELV, which stands for "
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    Date:
    04/17/2023
    SEGGER Announces J-Link Support for the TDK-Micronas HVC 5x SOC Series

    SEGGER Announces J-Link Support for the TDK-Micronas HVC 5x SOC Series

    ­The latest hardware versions of all commercial SEGGER J-Link models ( J-Link PRO, J-Link ULTRA+, J-Link PLUS, and J-Link BASE) now support high-speed download and debugging of these cores via JTAG and SWD.  “Everyone in the embedded world knows the J-Link, and we all know TDK,“ s
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    Date:
    04/13/2023
    ZF Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with STMicroelectronics for Silicon Carbide Devices

    ZF Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with STMicroelectronics for Silicon Carbide Devices

    ­The technology group ZF will, from 2025, purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of silicon carbide devices to be integrated in ZF’s new modular inverter architecture going into series production in
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    Date:
    04/13/2023
    Bel Fuse Introduces New Line of Fast-acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments

    Bel Fuse Introduces New Line of Fast-acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments

    ­Bel Fuse Inc announced the release of their Type 0AMA series of 3x8.4mm Fast-acting Fuses. These competitively priced fuses are designed for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations, particularly medical and industrial environments. With the introduction of this series, Be
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    Date:
    04/13/2023
    eInfochips Launches Reference Development Platform Based on NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Applications Processor

    eInfochips Launches Reference Development Platform Based on NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Applications Processor

    ­eInfochips announced the launch of a Reference Development Platform (RDP) based on NXP® Semiconductors’ i.MX 93 applications processors.  “As an early access partner for the NXP i.MX 93 platform, eInfochips is proud to offer our clients a cutting-edge reference development platform.
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    04/12/2023
    Omron Sealed Ultra Sub Miniature Basic Switches offer Multi-Angle Operation Without a Lever

    The new Omron sub miniature switches deliver the smallest comparable solution in the industry and offering multi-angle operation in an IP67-rated sliding-contact package.

    ­Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its sealed basic switch portfolio, with devices delivering the smallest comparable solution in the industry and offering multi-angle operation in an IP67-rated sliding-contact package. The new ultra-small 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.3mm D2EW sealed switches provide flexible
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    Date:
    04/12/2023
    SiTime Delivers Precision Timing Solution for Industry Leading Low Power FPGAs from Lattice Semiconductor

    SiTime Delivers Precision Timing Solution for Industry Leading Low Power FPGAs from Lattice Semiconductor

    ­SiTime Corporation announced that it will provide its precision timing solutions to Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader. The SiTime devices, a Cascade™ MEMS-based Clock-System-on-a-Chip (ClkSoC™) and an Emerald OCXO or Elite X™ Super-TCXO®, are incorporated into Lattice’s ne
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    Date:
    04/12/2023
    Renesas Samples Its First 22-nm Microcontroller

    Renesas Samples Its First 22-nm Microcontroller

    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that it has produced its first microcontroller (MCU) based on advanced 22-nm process technology. By employing state-of-the-art process technology, Renesas can provide customers with superior performance at lower power consumption driven by reduced core voltages. Th
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    Date:
    04/11/2023
    GaN Transistors Bring Newest Rad Hard Technology to Demanding Space Applications

    GaN Transistors Bring Newest Rad Hard Technology to Demanding Space Applications

    ­EPC announces the introduction of two new radiation-hardened GaN FETs. The EPC7020 is a 200 V, 11 mΩ, 170 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a small 12 mm2 footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm2 footprint.  Both devices have a total dose radiation ra
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    Date:
    04/11/2023
    Kaman Highlights the DIT-5200L Noncontact Differential Impedance Transducer

    Kaman Highlights the DIT-5200L Noncontact Differential Impedance Transducer

    ­The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., highlights the DIT-5200L noncontact differential impedance transducer, which offers true differential for common mode rejection at an economical price. Capable of subnanometer resolution with high sensitivity (up to 10v/mil, 39 mV/μm) and outstanding linearity (up
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    Date:
    04/10/2023
    A Novel Concept in Circuit Protection for Avionics and Other Extreme Applications

    A Novel Concept in Circuit Protection for Avionics and Other Extreme Applications

    ­SCHURTER introduces the FRM-A panel mount fuse holder with DRM-A SMT fuse: a small, light, and robust circuit protection solution designed for avionics applications. The extreme-performance circuit protection system is the most compact in its class, measuring <15mm deep behind the panel. The ultra-com
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    Date:
    04/07/2023
    LED Drivers for LCD Backlights Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Medium to Large Automotive Displays

    LED Drivers for LCD Backlights Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Medium to Large Automotive Displays

    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced new 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs (BD83A04EFV-M, BD83A14EFV-M, BD82A26MUF-M) designed for medium- to large-size automotive displays in car infotainment and instrument clusters. In recent years, the continuing evolution of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and enhanc
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    Date:
    04/07/2023
    Energy Harvesting PMIC from Nexperia Enables Environmentally Friendly Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices

    Energy Harvesting PMIC from Nexperia Enables Environmentally Friendly Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices

    ­Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Power ICs with Energy Harvesting solutions to simplify and enhance the performance of low-power internet of things (IoT) and other embedded applications. The NEH2000BY is a high-performance power management integrated circuit (PMIC) which recharges a battery or
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    Date:
    04/07/2023
    TDK Offers its First Range of EMC High-Current Filters with Exceptional Attenuation Characteristics from 9 kHz Upwards

    TDK offers its first range of EMC high-current filters with exceptional attenuation characteristics from 9 kHz upwards

    ­TDK Corporation introduces with its B84143C*S250/S251 series the new EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for converter applications with high currents. Depending on type, they are designed for rated voltages of 305/530 V AC and 440/760 V AC (50/60 Hz) at rated currents of 160 A to 2500 A. One particular performance characteristic is the
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    Date:
    04/05/2023
    Renesas Is First to Support Public Building Air Quality Standards in Environmental Sensors

    Renesas Is First to Support Public Building Air Quality Standards in Environmental Sensors

    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation announced new firmware for its industry-leading ZMOD digital air quality sensors. The latest firmware lets engineers configure the sensors to support various green air quality standards for Commercial & Public buildings, making them the first sensors in the industry to
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    Date:
    04/04/2023
    sureCore Pushes the SRAM Voltage Envelope to Below 0.5V for the First Time

    sureCore pushes the SRAM voltage envelope to below 0.5V for the first time

    ­In the drive to reduce a device’s power consumption, one of the principal techniques deployed is to run it at a low voltage. Cutting the supply voltage to logic can deliver dramatic power savings, however one of the major challenges developers face is that the embedded SRAM cannot be operated at this reduced vo
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    Date:
    04/04/2023
    CDE Introduces Standard Supercapacitor Modules

    CDE Introduces Standard Supercapacitor Modules

    ­A new line of standard supercapacitor modules has been announced by Cornell Dubilier (CDE). The DSM Series responds to the need for supercapacitor storage capabilities at higher voltages than what single components can provide. The new modules are offered in packs with 3, 6, or 10 cells in series for 9V
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    Date:
    04/03/2023
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