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2021-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Mar 5 2021] STMicroelectronics has released the Amazon Certified Smart iot Device Reference Design Kit. Leveraging the Alexa Voice Services (AVS) integration capabilities of the AWS IoT Core platform, the new design suite enables developers to develop Alexa built-in products on simple microcontrollers (MCUS). The AVS integration capabilities of AWS IoT Core can revolutionize the way users interact with smart ...

2021-03 Passive Components TT Electronics

[Mar 4 2021] TT Electronics, a global supplier of engineered electronics for performance-critical applications, announced the launch of its metal foil Patch (MFC) resistors. The MFC series uses ceramic pasted metal foil technology, which combines the heat dissipation characteristics of a ceramic substrate with the surge resistance characteristics of a metal alloy resistance element. This provides a lower self ...

2021-03 Power Teledyne LeCroy

[Mar 4 2021] Teledyne e2v's continuous innovation and commitment to high-resolution mixed-signal solutions further demonstrates its commitment to revolutionizing RF systems. The company has successfully demonstrated next-generation data converter technology that its engineering team is currently testing. The 12-bit EV12PS640 complements Teledyne e2v's recently released microwave digital-to-analog converter (D ...

2021-03 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Mar 3 2021] To meet the need for increased bandwidth and flexible data rates for evolving automotive applications such as safety and communications, while further supporting the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Microchip Technology announced the introduction of the PIC18 Q84 series of single-chip microcomputer (MCU) products. It is the first PIC18 series microcontroller to transmit a ...

2021-03 Connectors Harwin Inc.

[Mar 3 2021] Harwin has announced the introduction of the Kona series of connectors, significantly increasing the level of power that the portfolio can support. The contacts of these 8.5mm pitch connectors provide a 60A current rating, meaning applications such as battery charging can be supported without the need for multiple contacts for shunt. Key target applications for the Kona series of connectors inclu ...

2021-03 Power STMicroelectronics

[Mar 2 2021] STMicroelectronics has joined forces with Schneider Electric, a market leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, to launch an iot sensor prototype. By monitoring occupancy and utilization of buildings, the solution enables new types of property management services to improve the energy management efficiency of buildings. The two companies have partnered ...

2021-03 Power Maxim Integrated

[Mar 2 2021] Maxim Integrated announced the launch of the MAX17320 high-precision battery meter and protection circuit, which effectively extends the uptime of multi-battery powered products and monitors battery self-discharge to avoid potential problems. The MAX17320 is a battery-side meter and protection IC that supports 2 to 4 Li-ion (Li+) cells in series (2S-4S) and is a new device in Maxim Integrated's p ...

2021-03 Power XP Power

[Mar 1 2021] XP Power officially announces the availability of SVR surface Mount and VR through-hole, non-insulated DC-DC switching regulators. With an efficiency of up to 96% and operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, these two point-of-load (PoL) products are ideal alternatives to inefficient linear regulators. They operate over a wide voltage range of up to 36V and feature low static current, making t ...

2021-03 Power C&K

[Mar 1 2021] C&K, a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electromechanical switches, has added two new compact touch switches to its comprehensive PTS range. Ideal for portable electronics in a wide range of markets, the newly designed PTS845 and PTS850 series side start touch switches give designers even more options for designing the final product. This rugged, ultra-thin SMT switch is commonly used in ...

2021-02 Sensors ams

[Feb 28 2021] Ams Semiconductor, the world's leading provider of high-performance sensor solutions, has introduced an automotive-grade certified capacitive sensor, the AS8579, that enhances the safety of automated driving assistance systems. The AS8579 performs manual driving detection at the steering wheel rather than on the steering lever, making it more reliable and economical. By introducing the AS8579 cap ...

2021-02 Passive Components Microchip Technology

[Feb 28 2021] To reduce the risk of kitchen fires and laundry room flooding, the European IEC 60730 and US UL 60730 Class B specifications require the installation of safety devices on household appliances such as ovens, stoves, washing machines and clothes dryers. Microchip Technology announced the MaxTouch MXT336UD-MAUHA1 family of capacitive touch screen controllers to help designers meet the functional saf ...

2021-02 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Feb 27 2021] Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of two highly integrated synchronous buck converters that simplify the circuit design of automotive Power systems with their Power Good output and innovative EMI mitigation for noise-sensitive applications. The AP63356Q and AP63357Q are 3.5A converters with input voltage ranges from 3.8V to 32V. The converter utilizes peak current mode control and on ...