Technology Articles

2016-01 Passive Components Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 26 2016] Diodes Incorporated's new 600V 8A ultra-high speed rectifier, the DSR8F600, is specially designed for use in boost diodes with power factor correction and continuous on-mode. The target market is to provide switching power supplies with high output of over 75W in end devices such as flat panel TVS, servers and telecommunications systems to meet new and higher energy efficiency standards in Europe ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 26 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the launch of a fully integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth Smart module solution that provides developers with the easiest way to implement low-power wireless connectivity for IoT. The new BGM111 module is the first in Silicon Labs' advanced Blue Gecko module family, offering optimal int ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 25 2016] Cypress Semiconductor Corporation announced the launch of a 256Mb NOR HyperFlash product. The 3.0V S26KL256S HyperFlash is the latest flash memory in the industry to support the high-bandwidth, low-pin HyperBus interface. The device is ideal for high-performance applications, such as automotive dashboards, industrial automation, communication systems, and medical devices that require the highest ...

2016-01 Power EPC

[Jan 24 2016] EPC2106, a single-chip half-bridge enhanced gallium nitride transistor, has been announced by EPC2106. By integrating two eGaN® power field effect transistors into one integrated circuit, mutual inductance and the required gap space between the devices on the PCB can be removed, thereby increasing efficiency (especially at higher frequencies) and increasing power density while reducing the assemb ...

2016-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 23 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the industry's first AEC-Q100 certified 2Mbit EEPROM chip, providing more application opportunities for complex automotive system module storage and management parameters. Improving the power conversion efficiency and environmental performance of a hybrid, electric, or heavy-duty truck engine requires extensive use of a variety of parameters, including air intake, fu ...

2016-01 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 23 2016] ON Semiconductor introduces a new family of image coprocessors that enable high dynamic range (HDR)1080p automotive camera systems. The new AP020x family of coprocessors is designed to combine the company's high-performance 2 megapixel and 1.2 megapixel image sensors to provide a fully integrated automotive rear-view and panoramic reverse camera solution. Sandor Barna, vice president of Automotiv ...

2016-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 22 2016] Molex introduces the ML-XTa Sealed Connection system, a highly reliable safety sealing solution that minimizes electrical failures in harsh commercial vehicle applications while saving assembly costs for original equipment manufacturers and harness manufacturers. The ML-XT system complies with IP68 protection and withstands J2030 power flushing. It features a one-piece plug housing and seal desig ...

2016-01 Power Molex

[Jan 22 2016] Molex Corporation announced the start of the supply of Woodhead LED wide area portable magnetic lamps in wet environment grade. This highly durable solution provides contractors as well as maintenance, manufacturing and quality control personnel with lamps that consume only 40 watts of power to reach a brightness of 2,700 lumens and have a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours. Compared to traditional l ...

2016-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 21 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces a new generation of electronic tunable capacitors for smartphones. The new product successfully increases the tuning ratio and maximizes data download speed and call quality. St's STPTIC capacitors correct for the effects of changing matching conditions, ensuring optimal signal-power transmission between the smartphone antenna and the power amplifier. Because the way ...

2016-01 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Jan 21 2016] Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new XMC4800 series of 32-bit microcontrollers with integrated on-chip EtherCAT(Ethernet for control and automation technologies) nodes. The XMC4800 series of devices with outstanding real-time capabilities will drive the development of connected industrial automation and Industry 4.0 applications. Infineon is the first semiconductor company to integrate Eth ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 20 2016] Silicon Labs has announced the release of the latest version of its Simplicity Studio development platform, designed to make IoT system design simpler, faster and more efficient. As the industry's first IoT development platform for both microcontroller (MCU) and wireless design, Simplicity Studio now features enhanced real-time Energy Profiler tools, faster execution, and an easier installation p ...

2016-01 Sensors ams

[Jan 20 2016] Ams introduces the new TMx4903 Series of advanced optical sensor modules that integrate universal remote control, barcode simulation, RGB color sensing, proximity sensing and 3D gesture detection in a package size of only 5.0x2.0x1.0mm. The highly integrated TMx4903 module reduces the need for board space size to meet the new features of today's smartphones while significantly reducing material c ...