Technology Articles

2020-03 Passive Components Nexperia

[Mar 25 2020] Nexperia introduces A new high quality, high reliability MJD 3 A and 8 A power automotive bipolar transistor (compliant with AEC-Q101 and consumer/industry standards). The portfolio includes eight components that support both 80 V and 100 V, as well as NPN and PNP types. These general-purpose components in industry-standard sizes now complement Nexperia's existing portfolio of high-performance bi ...

2020-03 Connectors Vishay

[Mar 25 2020] Vishay has introduced three new automotive grade IHLP ultra-thin, high-current inductors - the IHLP-1212AZ-5A, IHLP-1212BZ-A1 and IHLP-1212BZ-5A - that are the smallest of the company's automotive products to date. Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-5A, IHLP-1212BZ-A1 and IHLP-1212BZ-5A inductors are available in 3.3mm x 3.3mm 1212 form factors, saving space for next generation Advanced Driver assistance sy ...

2020-03 Semiconductors NXP

[Mar 24 2020] NXP Semiconductor announced the launch of the RF Circuit Online Library, which provides engineers with online access to more than 400 RF power reference circuits and documentation, enabling engineers to accelerate the development of RF power amplifiers. In addition, the introduction of reference circuit design documents will help reduce time to market in the 5G wireless infrastructure, Industry 4 ...

2020-03 Power United Chemi-Con

[Mar 24 2020] Following the signing of an asset purchase agreement with Rigado to acquire its Bluetooth module business, u-blox Corporation, a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communications technologies, announced the launch of new Bluetooth modules BMD-341, BMD-345 and BMD-360 to further expand its BMD product range. This underscores u-blox's commitment to exploring Bluetooth low-power inn ...

2020-03 Power Infineon Technologies

[Mar 23 2020] For fast and cost-effective NFC programming of LED drivers, Infineon Technologies has developed the NFC-PWM series NLM0011 and NLM0010 solutions. NFC programming is an emerging technology that aims to replace labor-intensive "plug-in resistance" current setting with a non-contact NFC interface. It improves operational efficiency by automating programming in the production line, while also bringin ...

2020-03 Power Microchip Technology

[Mar 23 2020] Public and private cloud infrastructure vendors are leveraging open source tools to simplify the configuration, deployment, and management of server storage platforms. But so far, they have faced challenges in developing their own storage adapters and embedded solutions for the tool management platform. Microchip Technology is the first company in the industry to address these challenges with the ...

2020-03 Power TE Connectivity

[Mar 22 2020] TE Connectivity, the global leader in innovative connectivity solutions for high-speed computing and networking applications, announced the introduction of a new all-in-one cable socket and cable assembly solution that further expands its Sliver portfolio of SFF-TA-1002-compliant products, integrating signal and power while cost-effectively. Like existing solutions, the new product complies with ...

2020-03 Sensors TDK

[Mar 22 2020] Micronas, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation, has expanded its line of Hall position sensors with the previously released masterHAL family and its new member, the HAL 39xy family. The new HAL 3900 supports true 3D magnetic field measurement and 2D stray field compensation, which can be obtained through a high-speed SPI interface. This enables the sensor to fully meet the needs of the automotive and ...

2020-03 Power Analog Devices

[Mar 21 2020] Analog Devices introduces MeasureWare, a plug-and-play hardware measurement suite and software tool that helps meet the growing demand for accurate measurements across multiple industries, including precision agriculture, equipment health monitoring, electrochemistry and other areas that require accurate measurements. The introduction of MeasureWare brings ADI's electronic engineering experience ...

2020-03 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Mar 21 2020] Cypress Semiconductor Corporation announced the availability of its latest USB-C controller, the ACG1F. Designed for mainstream and entry-level laptops and desktop PCS, the ACG1F is a low-cost single-port USB-C controller for systems that need to convert a traditional USB Type-A port to a USB Type-C port. The ACG1F integrates VBUS load switches for power and fault protection, providing a more rel ...

2020-03 Power Flex Power Modules

[Mar 20 2020] Flex Power Modules' new PMU8000 series Point of Load (PoL) converters offer an excellent price/performance ratio in a compact flat package. The new regulator has a typical efficiency of up to 95.3% at half-load and excellent heat dissipation performance, so it can be used in harsh conditions. These ultra-small regulators have loop optimization capabilities that allow design engineers to optimize ...

2020-03 Semiconductors Bosch Sensortec

[Mar 20 2020] At present, there have been many incidents of fire and explosion of electric vehicles, from Tesla to domestic Weilai, Weimar, etc., such accidents have occurred. Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular at the same time, its safety has also caused concerns, of course, not to say that the accident rate of electric vehicles is necessarily higher than that of traditional fuel vehicles, b ...