Technology Articles

2021-08 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Aug 3 2021] Applications such as electric scooters, forklifts and other light electric vehicles (LeVs), as well as electric hand tools and battery management systems require high current ratings, ruggedities and long service lives. Infineon Technologies offers power system designers more options to meet their different design needs and deliver the highest performance in the smallest space. Infineon introduce ...

2021-08 Sensors Renesas Electronics America

[Aug 2 2021] Renesas Electronics has expanded its popular ZMOD4510 Outdoor Air Quality (OAQ) gas sensor platform with the new enhanced ZMOD4510 in an IP67-compliant waterproof package and a new AI-based algorithm that enables ultra-low-power selectable ozone monitoring. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry's first university-wide, semi-miniature digital OAQ sensor solution with selectable ozone monitoring, p ...

2021-08 Power Recom Power

[Aug 2 2021] RECOM introduces DC/DC converters with 16:1 ultra-wide inputs, high isolation, 1/4 brick package size, ideal for rail and demanding industrial applications. The RPA150-Q series has an input range of 14.4V to 170V (200V for 1s) with a choice of 12, 24 or 54VDC regulated outputs with a wide output adjustable range of +10/-20% (24V for +18/-20%). Extremely efficient over the entire operating range, ...

2021-08 Passive Components Bourns

[Aug 1 2021] Bourns, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, has expanded the company's SinglFuse product line with two new families of automotive-grade SMD fuse models. Bourns models SF-0603SA-M and SF-1206SA-M series are fully compliant with Bourns' internal AEC-Q200 equivalent test procedures, providing robust overcurrent protection for a wide range of harsh environment applications r ...

2021-08 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Aug 1 2021] Microchip announced the launch of the first multi-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power device (PSE) supplier, also known as Mid-span, creatively providing a more flexible and cost-effective alternative that enables any gigabit switch to support high power demand and data rates without network configuration or downtime. Currently, enterprises are only able to deploy Wi-Fi 6 access points (aps) and ...

2021-07 Power Infineon Technologies

[Jul 31 2021] Infineon Technologies has introduced two new reference plates designed specifically for rotary refrigerator compressors, following Infineon's strategy of "from product thinking to system understanding". Both boards are turnkey solutions for low-power compressors that can be easily replicated by customers to create final production application boards. Because the design of the reference board has ...

2021-07 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jul 31 2021] ON Semiconductor introduces new, integrated, converter-inverter-power factor correction (PFC) modules for motors that drive fans and pumps in industrial motor drives, servo drives and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. The new NXH50M65L4C2SG and NXH50M65L4C2ESG are die casting mold power integration modules (TMPIM) based on standard alumina (AI2O3) substrates and enhan ...

2021-07 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Jul 30 2021] Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) announced the launch of the MAX22530 isolated, self-powered field side 12-bit system monitor, further expanding its MAXSafe™ technology product line. With four channels, the MAX22530 provides isolated system monitoring, 50 times higher accuracy and 40% smaller solution size by integrating five devices into a single chip IC. Automation system designer ...

2021-07 Connectors TE Connectivity

[Jul 30 2021] TE Connectivity's (TE) new plug and splinter connectors help solar farms improve efficiency and profitability. As the demand for solar energy continues to grow, so does the need for more stable systems that deliver higher power and efficiency. As the size of the system increases, so does the cost of complexity, installation, operation, and maintenance. The solar market needs connections that are ...

2021-07 Sensors Maxim Integrated

[Jul 29 2021] Melexis has added two new devices to its line of contactless position sensor chips - the MLX90421 and MLX90422. Both devices are based on the company's proprietary Triaxis high-precision magnetic induction technology. These chips are designed for cost-sensitive automotive applications such as powertrain actuators, pedal positioning systems, fuel level gauges and transmission systems. Although equ ...

2021-07 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jul 29 2021] Diodes' passive multiplexing/demultiplexing switcher series has added a new force. The PI2DBS16212A supports data transfer rates up to 20Gbps and is a 4-to-2 differential channel switcher IC that provides bidirectional operation for high performance IT devices, including desktops, laptops, workstations and servers. Diodes Incorporated adopted a unique design approach to optimize the dynamic elect ...

2021-07 Power Recom Power

[Jul 28 2021] RECOM announced the launch of the RPX-4.0 series of step-down converters in a cost-effective QFN package. The RPX-4.0 is highly efficient, with temperatures up to 65°C at full power and 90°C at derated operation. The module uses RECOM's 3D power package technology to achieve its high power density, a flip-chip structure on the lead frame, an integrated shielding inductor to reduce EMI, and intell ...