Technology Articles

2020-02 Connectors TE Connectivity

[Feb 1 2020] TE Connectivity, the global leader in innovative connectivity solutions for high-speed computing and networking applications, announced the introduction of a new Sliver jumper connector that features a new standard form factor and supports panel pluggability for the Open Source Computing Project (OCP) NIC 3.0. This new jumper connector further expands the Sliver product family and is suitable for ...

2020-01 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Jan 31 2020] Renesas Electronics has introduced four new 32-bit RX651 microcontrollers (MCUS) in an ultra-small 64-pin BGA and LQFP package. The new product expands Renesas' popular RX651 MCU family with a 64-pin (4.5mm x 4.5mm) BGA package that offers up to 59% less area than the 100-pin LGA; The 64-pin (10mm x 10mm) LQFP has 49% less area than the 100-pin LQFP. This family of MCUS addresses advanced securit ...

2020-01 Connectors Silicon Labs

[Jan 30 2020] Silicon Labs has introduced a new digital-analog hybrid, all-in-one Software-Defined Radio (SDR) tuner for a leading automotive radio solution provider, expanding its portfolio to support all global digital radio standards on a single common platform to meet the growing needs of automotive radio manufacturers. The new Si479x7 device is Silicon Labs' first automotive Radio tuner to support the Dig ...

2020-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 29 2020] STMicroelectronics VIPer26K releases a high-voltage power converter that integrates a 1050V avalanch-resistant N-channel power MOSFET to provide the offline power supply with the advantages of wide voltage input and simple design. In SO-16N package. With extremely high voltage ratings, the VIPer26K MOSFETs achieve similar voltage handling capabilities without the need for traditional vertically s ...

2020-01 Power Toko

[Jan 28 2020] German company Toposens has introduced its new flagship TS3, a 3D ultrasonic sensor for a variety of applications in the autonomous driving systems market that enables reliable target detection and situational awareness. In contrast to conventional ultrasonic sensors, which are usually only able to measure the distance to the nearest object's reflective surface, Toposens' new 3D sensor has a fiel ...

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 ...