Product News

May 2023
Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

­Flex Power Modules introduces a new device to their range of quarter brick non-isolated DC/DC converters that takes power densities to new levels. The BMR351 has a 40-60 V input range and a delivers a non-isolated but fully regulated output of 12.2 V nominal. Rated output current is 136 A continuous (1600 W m
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Date:
05/25/2023
Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata has introduced multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) products that successfully draw on the company’s advanced resin molding capabilities. The resulting EVA series of MLCCs have properties that will be highly appealing to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Among the pl
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Date:
05/25/2023
EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik introduces the EA-BT 20000 Triple Output Battery Tester, the only battery tester instrument with three channels and the highest voltage and current outputs. The Industry’s Highest Power Battery Testing Instrument The new instruments can test up to three battery cells, module
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Date:
05/25/2023
PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

­The versatile InnoSwitch3-EP flyback switcher IC family offers a wide range of voltage rating options, making design easy by allowing engineers to select the best switching technology for their application. The newest additions to the family feature 900 V gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, delivering up to 10
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Date:
05/25/2023
Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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Date:
05/25/2023
Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

­As programming and debugging continue to be vital—and manually time consuming—processes for embedded designers, Microchip Technology has launched two tools offering fast, affordable and convenient solutions. The new MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers bot
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Date:
05/19/2023
Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

­Navitas Semiconductor announced that Exide Technologies’ next-generation, high-frequency fast chargers for industrial material handling equipment have adopted new, leading-edge GeneSiC power semiconductors to ensure reliability, safety, ease-of-use and optimal charging. Exide Technologies is a lead
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Date:
05/18/2023
Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata continues to position itself at the forefront of passive technology. Through its latest multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) introduction, the company is addressing the growing need for components that have elevated capacitance levels combined with miniaturized form fa
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05/18/2023
Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WBZ451 Curiosity Board from Microchip Technology. The WBZ451 Curiosity Board provides engineers with an efficient and versatile development platform for prototyping wireless lighting, industrial automation, smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.  The Microchip
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Date:
05/18/2023
SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

­The latest release of Embedded Studio, SEGGER’s all-in-one IDE solution for building embedded applications now comes with support for ARMv8-A CPUs, such as Cortex-A53, Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A72. With a similar look and feel on all platforms and fully portable projects, developers enjoy efficient developme
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Date:
05/18/2023
Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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Date:
05/18/2023
New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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Date:
05/17/2023
TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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Date:
05/17/2023
Compact Battery Management System with Advanced Software Features for Industrial Applications and Low Voltage Electric Vehicles

The new c-BMS24X Battery Management System (BMS) from Sensata Technologies' battery management brand, Lithium Balance, enables improvements in vehicle range, uptime and battery health and performance in industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

­Sensata Technologies announced the launch of the c-BMS24X, a new compact Battery Management System (BMS) that addresses the latest market needs for industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The c-BMS24X uses advanced software functionality that enab
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Date:
05/17/2023
onsemi and Kempower Enter Strategic Agreement for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Asif Jakwani, senior vice president and general manager, Advanced Power Division, onsemi

­onsemi announced that under a new strategic agreement, it will provide Kempower with onsemi EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for scalable electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies enables Kempower’s suite of EV charging solutions with a variety of
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05/15/2023
Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

­SCHURTER continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation with a product design update to its power entry modules, series DG11 and DG12 with mains filter. The updated product design builds upon the success of the 6080 appliance inlet, which features a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution between th
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Date:
05/15/2023
SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

­Nuvoton Technology Corporation and SEGGER Microcontroller announce the extension of their multi-year software partnership. Nuvoton customers can now use SEGGER's emWin emWin embedded GUI, as well as SEGGER's award-winning AppWizard, across all Nuvoton MCUs based on Arm Cortex-M, Arm9, and Arm Cor
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Date:
05/12/2023
­1 watt DC/DC converters with 480 VAC isolation voltage

TRACO POWER’s new TRI 1 and TRI 1SM

  The core characteristic of the TRI 1(SM) series is a sophisticated reinforced isolation system which is able to withstand high test voltages (8000 VDC for 1s and 3000 VAC for 60s) and working voltages (480 VACrms). Efficiencies up to 84% allow safe operation from –40°C to +85°C without derating.
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Date:
05/10/2023
New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, has launched a new eBook in collaboration with Texas Instruments, to explore the latest challenges facing the next-generation of air transportation and to discuss the best ways for designers to
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Date:
05/10/2023
Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

­Arrow Electronics, working with franchised suppliers Nexperia and Yageo, has completed an AC/DC power supply (PSU) reference design to unleash gallium nitride (GaN) efficiency and power-density advantages in applications up to 4kW. The reference design is available with complete supporting documentation including bil
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Date:
05/10/2023
Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

­As cities grow, public transport operators must cope with ever-increasing numbers of passengers, especially during major events such as football matches and the Olympic Games. This, coupled with the need for sustainability and convenience, is creating a rapidly expanding market for digital ticketing and smart mo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5x20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit pr
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Date:
05/10/2023
Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

­Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex™ LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The new gate drivers target the popular new dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up
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Date:
05/10/2023
Pre-Switch Adds Remote Update and Analysis Features in Pre-Flex AI Soft-Switching SoC to Enable Continual Performance Optimization

Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO

­Pre-Switch, Inc., has added the ability to reprogram its Pre-Flex soft-switching motor/inverter SoC, enabling products in development or in the field to be updated to give even higher performance. At the same time, the company has announced that the Pre-Flex ICs also now include an embedded digital oscilloscope, ena
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Date:
05/10/2023
Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has just introduced its DCL54xx01 series of digital isolators for ensuring stable high-speed digital communications even in the toughest factory floor environments. The isolators serve to provide protection against the powerful voltage pulses that are endemic in the industrial wo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

­Innoscience Technology has collaborated with the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) to deliver a reference demo that employs Innoscience’s 650V InnoGaN HEMT devices in a multilevel topology to address 850VDC applications such as e-mobility motor drivers, solar and industrial inverters, EV fast chargers, an
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Date:
05/10/2023
1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

­onsemi announced the release of the latest generation of 1200 V EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) M3S devices, which enable power electronics designers to achieve best-in-class efficiency and lower system cost. The new portfolio includes EliteSiC MOSFETs and modules that facilitate higher switching speeds to su
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Date:
05/10/2023
Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

­Transphorm, Inc. announced availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm’s ability to support future au
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Date:
05/10/2023
650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

Navitas Semiconductor announces the fifth generation of high-speed GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power diodes for demanding data center, industrial motor-drive, solar and consumer applications. The 650 V-rated Merged-PiN Schottky (MPS™) diodes integrate a unique PiN-Schottky structure, delivering ‘low-bu
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Date:
05/10/2023
Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

­onsemi announced the launch of its Hyperlux automotive image sensor family. With a 2.1 µm pixel size, industry-leading 150dB ultra high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) across the full automotive temperature range, the Hyperlux family provides high performance, speed and advanced fe
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Date:
05/09/2023
Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) announces a product specifications update for the MM5140 DC-to-8 GHz SP4T switch. This product is positioned to address the globally evolving wireless standards in 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6 GHz RF network applications and emerging broadband wireless applications up
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Date:
05/09/2023
Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

­Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the availability of its G3 Universal Input Rack PDU (G3 UPDU). With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, the G3 UPDU can be easily deployed into a single data center or a global data center network across multiple locations—saving ti
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Date:
05/09/2023
Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

­High-voltage electrical subsystems throughout Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) require a mechanism to protect the high-voltage distribution and loads in the event of an overload condition. To provide BEV and HEV designers with a faster and more reliable high-voltage circuit pr
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Date:
05/09/2023
High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

­To meet global climate targets, transportation must shift to more environmentally friendly vehicles such as energy-efficient electrified trains. Trains, however, have demanding operating profiles with frequent acceleration and braking, while being expected to operate reliably over a long service life. Consequently, en
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Date:
05/08/2023
ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

­ROHM Semiconductor announced mass production of 650V GaN (Gallium Nitride) HEMTs GNP1070TC-Z and GNP1150TCA-Z optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These new products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconductors, Inc., an affiliate of Delta Electronics, In
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Date:
05/08/2023
Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

­Infineon Technologies AG has successfully integrated the CoolGaN 600 V hybrid-drain-embedded gate injection transistor (HD-GIT) technology into its in-house manufacturing. The company is now releasing the complete portfolio of its high-quality GaN devices to the broader market. Taking advantage of Infineon’s fu
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Date:
05/05/2023
1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

­TRACO POWER announces their new TRI 1 (SIP-8) and TRI 1SM (SMD-14) families of 1 watt high isolation and regulated DC/DC Converters for industrial, transportation and instrumentation applications. Both SIP and SMD Families feature: • TRI 1 (SIP-8 models) offer 5 / 12 / 15V outputs  • TRI 1SM (SMD-14 mo
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Date:
05/05/2023
Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Electronics, Inc., recently added several new sensor products to its already comprehensive sensing portfolio. Sensors are vital components, whether for controlling an industrial automation process, measuring environmental parameters in a vertical soil-less farming facility, or for an automo
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Date:
05/05/2023
Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

­Harwin’s range of Gecko-MT 1.25mm pitch mixed layout connectors is in stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial. Gecko-MT connectors are the smallest and lightest mixed-layout connectors currently available fo
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Date:
05/04/2023
Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

­Detection Technology is broadening its LDA (linear detector array) offering that is based on TDI (time delay integration) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) se
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Date:
05/04/2023
Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

­Wireless charging has become an integral part of the modern battery-powered world, providing a streamlined and user-friendly experience for portable products across a wide range of industries. With the WLC1150 wireless charging transmitter IC, Infineon Technologies AG expands its portfolio of wireless charging (W
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Date:
05/04/2023
New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

­STMicroelectronics has released a toolchain and accompanying software package for programming the intelligent sensor processing unit (ISPU) embedded in the latest-generation intelligent MEMS IMUs, ISM330IS and LSM6DSO16IS. The toolchain and software help employ the ISPU to handle motion-related wo
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Date:
05/03/2023
Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

­Dialight launched the ProSite High Mast, an extension of its highly popular ProSite Floodlight series. This new model is precision engineered to support mounting heights of up to 130 feet for a variety of outdoor industrial applications, including: airports, container yards, rail yards, product stockpiles, tr
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Date:
05/03/2023
Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology. According to the agreement, Mouser will offer customers Na
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Date:
05/03/2023
GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

­GLF Integrated Power introduces a new IQSmart battery-protection IC family, perfect for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless earphones, hearing aids, wearables and other small, thin battery-powered devices. Housed in a tiny (0.97 mm x 0.97 mm x 0.55 mm) chip-scale package, the GLF73610 product fa
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Date:
05/03/2023
SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch® family of resettable overcurrent protectio
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Date:
05/02/2023
Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

­Ambiq introduces Ambiq HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT’s Model Zoo. This highly optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions. As with all Ambiq Mo
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Date:
05/02/2023
ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

­ProTek Devices has introduced a high-powered transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for board level circuit protection in mobile devices, USB fast charging voltage Buses, in batteries, and in industrial equipment. The new TVS array is designed to protect sensitive electronics from damage or latch-up du
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Date:
05/02/2023
Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

­EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 500 kHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 48 V - 54 V to a regulated 12 V output and delivers up to 25 A per phase or 50 A total continuous current. The combination of
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Date:
05/02/2023
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