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2021-04 Sensors OmniVision Technologies Inc

[Apr 5 2021] OmniVision has announced the OV40A, a 40MP, 1.0-micron pixel image sensor with ultra-high gain and noise reduction technology that delivers best-in-class low-light camera performance in 1/1.7-inch optical format. The sensor also offers several high dynamic range (HDR) options for the best quality still image and video capture. In addition, it has phase detection autofocus, which supports 1080p sl ...

2021-04 Sensors OmniVision Technologies Inc

[Apr 5 2021] OmniVision Technologies has announced the OS04C10, the best 2.0 micron pixel, 4 megapixel (MP) image sensor in its class for Internet of Things and home security cameras. When used with the designer's chosen platform, the OS04C10 enables system Ultra low power mode for AI-enabled battery-powered cameras. In addition, it delivers high resolution of 2688 x 1520 in a 16:9 aspect ratio, while adding ...

2021-04 Passive Components Nexperia

[Apr 5 2021] Nexperia first announced the 80 V RET (with resistance transistor) series. These new RET or "digital transistors" provide enough margin for use in 48-V automotive panel grids (such as mild hybrid and EV vehicles) and other higher-voltage circuits that are often subject to large spikes and pulses that previous 50-V devices could not handle. By combining bias resistors and bias emitter resistors in ...

2021-04 Sensors TDK

[Apr 4 2021] TDK introduces the TCE-11101 miniaturized ultra-low power MEMS platform that can directly and accurately detect CO2 concentrations in home, automotive, iot, healthcare and other applications. The TCE-11101 introduces new technologies that extend TDK's sensor leadership into new applications and solutions as part of the new SmartEnviroTM family. The platform's small size and low power consumption ...

2021-04 Semiconductors Vishay

[Apr 4 2021] Vishay Intertechnology today announced the launch of its new AEC-Q101-certified 100 V p channel TrenchFET® MOSFET-- SQJ211ELP to improve power density and energy efficiency in automotive applications. Vishay Siliconix SQJ211ELP is not only the industry's first Gull-wing lead structure 5 mm x 6 mm compact PowerPAK SO-8L package device, but also its on-resistance at 10 Vis only 30 m, which is the i ...

2021-04 Power Texas Instruments

[Apr 4 2021] A major design challenge for automakers is how to filter system-level noise to accurately measure battery voltage and temperature, and report this information accurately to microcontrollers (MCUS). The BQ79616-Q1 addresses both of these challenges, helping engineers achieve battery safety goals and increasing vehicle range per charge in wired and wireless battery management systems. The BQ79616-Q ...

2021-04 Power Teledyne LeCroy

[Apr 3 2021] Teledyne e2v HiRel has added two new durable GaN Power HEMTs (High electron mobility Transistors) to its family of 650 volt industry-leading high power products based on GaN Systems technology. The two new high-power HEMTs - the TDG650E30B and TDG650E15B - offer lower current performance of 30A and 15A respectively, compared to the first 650 V product introduced last year, the TDG650E60, which of ...

2021-04 Semiconductors Nichicon

[Apr 3 2021] Nordic Semiconductor announced that IoTBank, a Tokyo-based technology enterprise, has launched its "Mamosearch. Nordic's nRF9160 low-power system-level Package (SiP) device with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and GPS is used in the 2 "tracking gateway device. The gateway also uses Nordic's nRF52832 Bluetooth Low Energy /Bluetooth LE chip system-on-chip (SoC). Mamosearch 2 is a portable, connected ...

2021-04 Sensors TDK

[Apr 3 2021] InWheelSense is a multi-azimuthal power generation and sensing solution that can be mounted on automotive wheels to convert the force of tire rotation into piezoelectric electricity for battery-free sensing and data acquisition and transmission in harsh environments such as wheels, where power supply is very difficult. The module can sense road conditions, wheel positioning, tire pressure and oth ...

2021-04 Power Infineon Technologies

[Apr 3 2021] Infineon Technologies announced that the Infineon Greater China Intelligent Application Competence Center was officially launched in Shenzhen. The competence center will provide customized semiconductor application system solutions for customers in South China and even the entire Greater China region, helping local customers accelerate intelligent application innovation and application scenarios. ...

2021-04 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Apr 2 2021] In modern off-line AC-DC power solutions, programmability and adaptive control provide the flexibility and intelligence needed for smart home devices to better connect with power systems. In these systems, the secondary single-chip microcomputer (MCU) is usually unable to start the system without using an independent biased power supply. Microchip has introduced a new reference design that solves ...

2021-04 Semiconductors Renesas Electronics America

[Apr 2 2021] Renesas Electronics announced the introduction of the P9418, the world's first 60W wireless power receiver, an industry-leading power-density solution that delivers a faster wireless charging experience for smartphones, laptops and notebook devices. The highly integrated P9418 wireless power receiver uses Renesas' exclusive WattShareTM technology to deliver up to 60W of power in a single chip, en ...