Technology Articles

2020-01 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Jan 27 2020] Infineon has increased the hybrid silicon carbide (SiC) and IGBT power module EasyPACK 2B to 1200V using an advanced neutral-point-clamped ANPC topology. The module is optimized for the optimal point loss of CoolSiC MOSFET and TRENCHSTOP IGBT4 chipsets, respectively, with higher power density and switching frequencies up to 48 kHz for next-generation 1500V PV and energy storage applications. In c ...

2020-01 Power Power Integrations

[Jan 26 2020] Power Integrations has released a new addition to the InnoSwitch™3 family of constant voltage/constant displacement fly-back switching power supply ics. The new IC offers 95% high efficiency over the entire load range and delivers 100 W power output without the use of heat sinks in a closed adapter. This breakthrough performance improvement comes from the in-house development of high-pressure gal ...

2020-01 Passive Components TE Connectivity

[Jan 25 2020] TE introduces new connectors in the VAL-U-LOK series, increasing the maximum current rating for the widely used 4.2mm centerline pitch connector system from 9A to 13A. In many applications, the power supply must be connected to a printed circuit board or various subsystems. TE's new 13A VAL-U-LOK connector supports the high current requirements required for off-line and wire-to-wire connections i ...

2020-01 Sensors Maxim Integrated

[Jan 24 2020] Maxim introduces the MAX30208 temperature sensor and MAXM86161 heart rate monitor to help designers easily create the next generation of wearable medical and fitness products. The MAX30208 reduces the temperature measurement power consumption by 50% and the MAXM86161 reduces the optical solution size by 40%. In addition, design engineers can increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy with the ...

2020-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 23 2020] Diodes introduces two automotive LED drivers that combine powerful performance, simple design and flexibility to meet a wide range of interior and exterior lighting applications, such as fog lights, positioning lights, rear lights and door lights. The AL8860Q and AL8861Q comply with automotive specifications and support PPAP files. AL8860Q and AL8861Q comply with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 specification. W ...

2020-01 Connectors Schurter

[Jan 22 2020] FMAD NEO is the latest family of single-stage band midline filters for use in three-phase systems. The new filter family is compact and has high performance, especially suitable for today's portable industrial machines, and is designed to take up less manufacturing floor space. In addition, its wide operating temperature range makes it suitable for many critical applications. Three-phase control ...

2020-01 Optoelectronics ams

[Jan 21 2020] Osram announced that its latest Osconiq P 3030 high power LED will be available. The product comes in a new OSram package and is available in a variety of colors, which not only offers extremely long life, but also superior brightness and energy efficiency. The Osconiq P 3030 high power LED is especially suitable for products such as flashlights and work lights to provide strong lighting at night ...

2020-01 Semiconductors Dialog Semiconductor GmbH

[Jan 20 2020] Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, charging and Bluetooth low power technologies, has announced that Samsung has adopted Dialog's wireless microcontroller unit (MCU) DA14697 in its latest wearable device product Galaxy Fit. Galaxy Fit is a slim and stylish fitness tracker that helps users achieve their fitness goals with intuitive track ...

2020-01 Passive Components Vishay

[Jan 19 2020] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced the introduction of a new family of small screw-on aluminum capacitors that offer 10% more capacity and ripple current handling, respectively, than their predecessors in a given package size, allowing designers to store more energy in a smaller space. The new Vishay BCcomponents501 PGM-ST family of devices is used in a wide range of applications and end prod ...

2020-01 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Jan 18 2020] Renesas Electronics announced the launch of three new 15Mbps optocouplers for the harsh working environment of industrial and factory automation equipment. The trend towards higher voltage, compact systems requires more stringent international safety standards and environmentally friendly solutions that require smaller ics and lower power consumption. The RV1S9x60A series has the best Low Thresho ...

2020-01 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Jan 17 2020] Maxim Integrated Products announced the launch of the MAX25610A and MAX25610B LED drivers to provide high-performance automotive lighting designers with a simpler, more efficient high-brightness LED (HBLED) drive solution. Synchronous buck, Buck-Boostled drives /DC-DC converters provide a complete solution with industry-leading EMI performance without compromising efficiency or size. These ics ca ...

2020-01 Connectors TE Connectivity

[Jan 16 2020] TE introduces four-channel small pluggable dual-density (QSFP-DD) connectors, cages and cable assemblies. The new family builds on the existing QSFP form factor to increase data transfer density and can achieve data transfer rates of up to 400 Gbps to meet the needs of next-generation data centers. This 8-channel solution supports 28G NRZ and 56G PAM-4 data transfer rates and can be upgraded to 1 ...