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2020-12 Sensors Vector Electronics

[Dec 9 2020] Vesper, the world's leading supplier of MEMS for piezoelectric sensors, announced the VM3011, the industry's first smart digital microphone with Adaptive ZeroPower Listening technology, which uses an unexpectedly disruptive energy efficient architecture. Extends battery standby life by 10 times while delivering the best acoustic performance in its class. The introduction of the VM3011 further exp ...

2020-12 Sensors SiTIME

[Dec 9 2020] SiTime announces the launch of the SiT9501 MEMS differential Oscillator. The device is based on SiTime's new third-generation MEMS technology, providing uncompromising high performance for 100G-800G optical modules. Thanks to the smaller size of the device, users can save up to 50% of space, thus integrating more features and reducing development time. The SiT9501 is ideal for other high-performa ...

2020-12 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[Dec 9 2020] The proliferation of Ethernet architectures simplifies the design, configuration, and control of many different applications. This is especially important for the mobile Internet, which requires higher data speeds than before. The Internet of vehicles relies heavily on local networking, in which a portion of devices lie dormant and wake up on demand. Microchip Technology, a leader in automotive E ...

2020-12 Passive Components Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[Dec 8 2020] Toshiba "introduces two bidirectional transient voltage suppression diodes (electrostatic discharge protection diodes)" DF2B5PCT "and" DF2B7PCT "for increasing the rated peak pulse current of the standard capacitor types applicable to IC power lines. Available in small SOD-882 package (Toshiba package name: CST2). Due to the reduced surface area of the board, it can be used in various application ...

2020-12 Power STMicroelectronics

[Dec 8 2020] The STM32Cube Software Development ecosystem releases software updates that make it easier for users to filter software samples, collect and use development tools, and customize, use, and share STM32Cube extension packages. These updates bring new enhancements to the MCU Configuration and Project Setup tool (STM32CubeMX version 6.0) and the STM32CubeIDE v1.4 multi-OS C/C++ development platform. B ...

2020-12 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Dec 8 2020] Renesas Electronics announced the availability of the RV1S9353A optical isolation Delta-Sigma modulator. The RV1S9353A achieves industry-leading precision compared to other 10MHz clock output optical isolators. The product includes a precision analog-to-digital converter with a 13.8-bit (typical value) ENOB that converts an analog voltage input into a 1-bit data stream output across the isolation ...

2020-12 Semiconductors NXP

[Dec 7 2020] NXP said its Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combination and i.MX-RT MCU crossover processors are now supported in its MCUXpresso software, greatly simplifying product development. As a result, NXP will be able to expand the connectivity capabilities of its EdgeVerse edge computing and security platform. By pre-integrating driver support in the MCUXpresso SDK, NXP will provide developers with a flexibl ...

2020-12 Connectors Harwin Inc.

[Dec 7 2020] Harwin expands the range of the Datamate Mix-Tek series of high-reliability connectors, making the supply chain more streamlined and responsive. Oems can now choose cable housing for these 2.00mm and 4.00mm pitch connectors without having to worry about installing contacts, so they don't have to be limited to a few predefined kits. This makes it easy for customers to consider more contact options ...

2020-12 Passive Components Diodes Incorporated

[Dec 7 2020] Diodes Incorporated announced the launch of auto-compatible ZXTP56060FDBQ and ZXTP56020FDBQ dual PNP transistors. These new products provide Oems with an efficient solution for controlling matrix LED lamp clusters. The ZXTP56060FDBQ and ZXTP56020FDBQ are manufactured in IATF 16949 certified plants and are compatible with the Automotive Industry Action Group's Production Parts Approval Process (PP ...

2020-12 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Dec 6 2020] Cypress Semiconductor, a division of Infineon Technologies, announced that its PSoC 64 Standard Secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) MCU is now in volume production. The new MCU includes pre-proven security firmware that significantly reduces design risk and development costs, accelerating time-to-market. The MCU builds on the released PSoC 64 Secure Boot MCU family, integrates the Trusted Firmware-M ...

2020-12 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 6 2020] STMicroelectronics uses its high-precision proximity detection and ranging sensors to help customers develop innovative infectious disease protection equipment to meet the challenges posed by global outbreaks. Amsterdam-based startup Aura Aware has developed a portable smart social distance-sensing device using ST's FlightSense time-of-flight (ToF) technology. The device, suitable for retail coun ...

2020-12 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Dec 6 2020] ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovation, announced that Veridify's Public Key security tool is immediately available for RSL10, the industry's lowest-power, flash-based Bluetooth low-power radio system single-chip (SoC). Veridify Security's tools, available in the form of CMSIS-Pack, provide developers with a familiar and fast implementation path to secure their RSL10 scenarios, pro ...