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March 2017
HiperPFS-4 Power Factor Correction ICs from Power Integrations Enable 98% Efficient PFC Designs Up to 550 W

New PFC IC features high PF at light load, low standby power consumption and supports 305 VAC input

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced its HiperPFSTM-4family of power factor correction (PFC) ICs. The new device family serves applications targeting excellent efficiency and power factor performance at both full load and light load conditions. HiperPFS-4 devicesincorporate a 600 V MOSFET suitable for 305 VAC in
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Date:
03/30/2017
Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

The AP7380 series of ultra-low dropout regulators introduced byDiodes Incorporated operates from a wide 24V input voltage range and offers various fixed output voltage options to address common system requirements. These features, combined with high accuracy and an ultra-low quiescent current, make this device we
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Date:
03/28/2017
504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iQG series of 504W rated DC-DC converters, further expanding its isolated DC-DC product portfolio.   Packaged in the industry standard ¼ brick form factor, the iQG models offer exceptionally high true useable power, even in demanding thermal environments.  Ap
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Date:
03/28/2017
Now at Mouser Electronics: Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs  with Core Independent Peripherals

Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

Mouser Electronics, Inc.,the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The 8-bit PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; r
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03/27/2017
Downloads of Toolbox App from RS Components exceeds 60,000

Toolbox App from RS Components

RS Components (RS), the global distributor for engineers, today announced that the company’s Toolbox App has reached a cumulative total of more than 60,000 user downloads. Launched at the end of 2013, the app is available for iOS devices including iPhones and iPads, as well as for Windows-based PCs. Availa
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Date:
03/27/2017
Danfoss and General Electric join forces in strategic collaboration
Danfoss Silicon Power is establishing production in the US and entering into a collaboration with industrial giant General Electric (GE). The collaboration means that Danfoss Silicon Power will become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules. The SiC power modules will create sm
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Date:
03/27/2017
Versatile DF40GL Series FPC connector supports transmission speeds up to 10Gbps...

Industries first low-profile FPC-TO-Board connector with positive lock

Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10Gbps. The DF40GL Series is an excellent choice for daughter boards in US
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Date:
03/27/2017
 Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017), March 26-30, 2017. The theme
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03/27/2017
Mouser Offers Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking Telaire AAS-AQS-UNO air quality evaluation boards from Amphenol Advanced Sensors. The AAS-AQS-UNO evaluation boards help engineers evaluate Telaire air quality sensors and other s
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Date:
03/21/2017
Telink Semiconductor, developer of highly integrated low power radio-frequency and mixed signal system chips for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has announced it is releasing an updated version of its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software development kit (SDK) for Apple HomeKit. This means that any Apple Ho
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Date:
03/20/2017
BeagleBone Blue now at Mouser

BeagleBone Blue

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, is now stocking the highly anticipated BeagleBone Blue from BeagleBoard.org, a complete robotics controller built around the BeagleBone open hardware single-board computer (SBC). The high-performance BeagleBone Blue co
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Date:
03/17/2017
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an expanded, global distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a leading global supplier of magnetic components. In addition to Europe, Asia, South America and Central America, Mouser is now authorized to
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03/16/2017
Nexperia launches 80% smaller automotive power MOSFET package

Nexperia LFPAK33 package

Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80 percent smaller than industry standard devices. LFPAK33 devices also feature a significantly lower resistance re
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Date:
03/16/2017
Microchip's PIC18 family's array of core-independent peripherals simplify complex designs

PIC18F “K42” family

Microchip announced the PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analogue, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without C
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Date:
03/16/2017
4D Systems offers intelligent display modules with integrated WiFi

gen4 IoD display

4D Systems has introduced the gen4 Internet of Displays (IoD) series of intelligent display modules with resistive touch. With their integrated WiFi capabilities, the display modules allow users to quickly and easily create GUI (graphical user interface) applications with wireless connectivity. Three sizes are
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Date:
03/16/2017
On Semi's new dev kits enable engineers to accelerate Cloud-based IoT

IoT Development Kit

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, continues to lead the progression of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with the evolution of its game-changing IoT Development Kit (IDK). Encompassing both hardware and software elements, this multi-faceted product, with a unique modular construction, pr
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Date:
03/16/2017
TI claims smallest 12V, 10A DC/DC step-down power solution

SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules

Texas Instruments introduced a pair of 12-V, 10-A, 4-MHz step-down power modules that provide a power management solution that is 20 percent smaller than any other 10-A power module-based solution available. The easy-to-use SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules integrate power MOSFETs, shielded inductors, inp
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Date:
03/16/2017
Analog Devices completes acquisition of Linear Technology

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology. The combination creates the premier analog technology company with the industry’s most comprehensive suite of high-performance analog offerings and integrated engineering, manufacturing, sales and support operations that will ac
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Date:
03/11/2017
RECOM updates DC/DC book of knowledge

RECOM DC/DC Book of Knowledge

The new edition of the RECOM DC/DC Book of Knowledge has been released, with an additional chapter on magnetics. More than 1,000 online copies have been downloaded by engineers worldwide, in the first few weeks. This shows how valuable this source of in-depth practical power design information is to the power sup
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Date:
03/10/2017
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal application specific technology solutions serving the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio/video markets, will showcase its latest power management and interface products at the Embedded World 2017 conference in Nuremberg Germany March 14-16, 2017. Exa
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Date:
03/10/2017
AVX's latest supercapacitor tech now at TTI

AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors

AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors provide a unique combination of characteristics recognised as delivering an excellent compromise between electronic and dielectric capacitors. Available now in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, the technologies de
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Date:
03/09/2017
Exxelia to show TCM high-reliability common-mode inductors at APEC

TCM series of common-mode inductors

Exxelia, a leadingdesigner and manufacturer of highly engineered passive components and high-end electromechanical solutions, will introduce the new TCM series of common-mode inductors at 2017 Applied Power Electronics Conference, Tampa, FL, from March 27-30. Designed and qualified to be compatible with aerospace an
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Date:
03/09/2017
Toshiba introduces low reverse current Schottky barrier diodes

Low reverse-current Schottky Barrier Diodes

Toshiba Electronics Europe expanded its extensive portfolio of diodes with the addition of six low reverse-current Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs). With a peak reverse voltage of 40V, the new CCS15F40, CUS15F40, CBS10F40, CUS10F40, CTS05F40, and CUS05F40 are suitable for voltage boosting circuits in white LED ba
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Date:
03/09/2017
At the embedded world Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany (March 14-16, 2017), Maxim Integrated Products will empower design innovation by demonstrating leading-edge analog technology for industrial, healthcare, internet of things (IoT), and embedded security applications. Highlights at Maxim’s boot
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Date:
03/09/2017
Ultra-low-current LDO from Diodes handles up to 150mA with 1% accuracy

AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator

Available with output voltages from 1.2V to 3.3V and supporting load currents up to 150mA, the AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator (LDO) introduced by Diodes Incorporated targets low-power handheld and wearable device applications. Its ultra-low quiescent current of just 0.25μA and 1% accuracy enable designs to
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Date:
03/09/2017
Mouser Electronics is again a major sponsor of the Create the Future Design Contest, a challenge to engineers and students worldwide to create the next great thing. Mouser’s valued suppliers Intel and Analog Devices, Inc. are once again joining Mouser in sponsoring the 15th annual contest, produced by Te
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Date:
03/09/2017
Panasonic extends OS-CON polymer-aluminium solid capacitor range

OS-CON Polymer-Aluminium-Solid Capacitors

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has recently extended its industry-leading product line of OS-CON Polymer-Aluminium-Solid Capacitors with three new series for environments requiring high temperatures of up to 125°C, e.g. heavy industrial and stressful environments. The products benefit fr
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Date:
03/09/2017
ST Micro's latest 900V MOSFETs enhance power and efficiency

900V MDmesh K5 MOSFETs

Satisfy system demands for higher power and greater efficiency using the latest 900V MDmesh K5 super-junction MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics, which deliver best-in-class on-resistance (RDS(ON)) and dynamic characteristics. A 900V breakdown voltage assures extra safety margin in systems with high bus voltages. Th
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Date:
03/08/2017
The Sumida ESMIT-4180/C Series Isolation Transformer is the latest entry into Sumida’s line of low-profile, surface mounted isolation transformers. It was developed to better respond to the demands of the embedded-circuit based products, including automotive battery monitoring, high-speed modems and other cir
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Date:
03/08/2017
Parker Chomerics to showcase at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

Parker Chomerics’ thermal management materials meet battery cooling requirements of electric vehicles

Parker Chomerics is showcasing its latest thermal management materials for battery cooling at Electric & Hybrid Europe including a range of thermal gels. The company will also be exhibiting its wider integrated solutions for the automotive industry on stand 404. The growing popularity of electric and e
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Date:
03/08/2017
 Hirose claims lowest profile WTB power connector

DF58 connector

Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has created an ultra low-profile wire-to-board power connector that enables the continued miniaturization of consumer and portable electronic devices. With a pitch of only 1.2mm and a stacking height of only 1.0mm, the DF58 Series connector pr
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Date:
03/08/2017
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Packaging Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2017 titled, “Component, Reliability and Manufacturing Innovations for 3D Power Packaging.” Featuring speakers from leading industry and research organizations, the session will present an up-to-date lo
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Date:
03/08/2017
Coto Tech's RedRock TMR analog sensor offers high sensitivity

RedRock RR110-A111-00 TMR analog magnetic sensor

Coto Technology has released the new RedRock RR110 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) analog sensor. Offering strong magnetic sensitivity, high directionality, small package size, and a highly-competitive price, the RR110 analog sensor is ideally suited for continuous fluid measurement applications in
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Date:
03/08/2017
STMicro's Wi-Fi Module simplifies and secures IoT and M2M

SPWF04 Wi-Fi module

The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi mo
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Date:
03/08/2017
The 15th annual "Create the Future" Design Contest is now open for submissions and runs through July 1, 2017. Contestants are asked to submit innovative product design ideas that benefit society and the economy for the opportunity to receive global recognition and win a cash prize of $20,000 USD. The "Cre
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Date:
03/03/2017
Ametherm's 30A circuit-protection thermistor touts resistance, current, and energy

SL32 0R230 circuit protection thermistor

Ametherm released a new UL-approved circuit protection thermistor that helps to conserve power, save space, and lower costs for a wide variety of applications with industry-best hot resistance, current handling, and energy ratings. The new SL32 0R230 released today is the only UL-approved circuit protectio
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Date:
03/03/2017
As the connected devices market enters a new era of connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy (LE) technology, announced the next generation in its SmartBond fam
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Date:
03/03/2017
ON Semi claims lowest-power Bluetooth LE SoC for IoT

RSL10 ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio SoC

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, challenges ultra-low-power wireless connectivity with its latest product offering. The RSL10 highly flexible, ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chip (SoC) is capable of supporting the advanced wireless functionalities em
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Date:
03/03/2017
Texas Instruments, a leader in power-management integrated circuits, will give design engineers the “Power to Do Anything” through a series of demonstrations and presentations at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 26-30, in Tampa, Florida. Find TI power experts in booth No. 701, as t
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Date:
03/02/2017
Microchip's advanced motor control tool has auto-tune and self-commissioning capability

motorBench Development Suite

An advanced motor control software plug-in for Microchip’s MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with auto tuning and self-commissioning capability is now available from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The plug-in, called mo
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Date:
03/02/2017
Stackpole SMD varistors serve LED lighting

PV Series SMD varistors

Stackpole’s PV Series SMD varistors offers superior voltage protection in a molded surface mount package. Ideally suited for LED drivers, the PV Series offers working voltages from 11Vrms to 300Vrms so it can handle any design based on 120VAC or 240VAC. The PV is available in 3225 and 4032 chip sizes and
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Date:
03/02/2017
Littelfuse's unidirectional ESD protection is first in a 01005 flip-chip

SP3145 Series TVS Diode Arrays

Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, introduced an industry first: a new series of three unidirectional TVS diode arrays in space-saving 01005 flip chip packages (0.230mm x 0.430mm). Unidirectional protection is typically preferable to bidirectional protection, particularly on logic and data lines, which ty
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Date:
03/01/2017

 


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