Technology Articles

2019-02 Connectors TE Connectivity

[Feb 4 2019] TE's new ERFV RF coaxial connectors enable board-to-board and board-to-filter connections between antennas and RF units at a lower cost, enabling next-generation 5G wireless product design. It can also provide the more reliable and lower-cost customized components needed for the design of future 5G wireless devices to support the expansion of wireless infrastructure around the world. TE Connectiv ...

2019-02 Power Maxim Integrated

[Feb 3 2019] Melexis has announced a major upgrade of its Time of flight (ToF) technology for the automotive industry, cementing Melexis' position as an industry leader in the development and production of time-of-flight sensors for automotive applications. The portfolio now includes the next generation QVGA ToF sensor chipset, the MLX75024, and the upcoming VGA ToF sensor, the MLX75123BA. The latest developm ...

2019-02 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Feb 2 2019] On Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovation, has introduced a Bluetooth low-power switch reference design that operates entirely on captured energy, defining a new level of ultra-low power consumption for the Internet of Things (IoT). The platform demonstrates how the RSL10 System-level Package (SIP) can support battery-free and fully self-powered Bluetooth 5 devices without additional ...

2019-02 Power Microchip Technology

[Feb 1 2019] LoRa (Long Distance) technology combines long distance wireless connectivity with low power performance to expand the reach of the Internet of Things (IoT). To accelerate the development of LoRa connectivity solutions, Microchip Technology introduced a highly integrated LoRa System Package (SiP) family of devices that use ultra-low power 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUS), sub-GHz RF LoRa transceiver ...

2019-01 Passive Components Vishay

[Jan 31 2019] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced the introduction of a new line of high-voltage ENYCAP electrolytic double-layer energy storage capacitors, the 230 EDLC-HV ENYCAP, for energy harvesting and power backup applications in harsh environments. The Vishay BCcomponents 230 EDLC-HV ENYCAP capacitor is the industry's first capacitor with a service life of 2000 hours at +85C and a maximum rated volt ...

2019-01 Power Power Integrations

[Jan 30 2019] PI's half-bridge motor drive circuit is used with household 30-300W electrical DC motors, especially for BLDC programmable efficiency, but not suitable for battery-powered low-voltage DC motor applications. The half-bridge driver can replace MOSFETs and drive IGBTs more safely because of its high heat dissipation efficiency and no heat sink is required. From the internal structure of the chip, th ...

2019-01 Passive Components TDK

[Jan 29 2019] TDK Corporation introduces the CeraLink FA type capacitors with modular flexible assembly technology, further expanding the product lineup of mature CeraLink capacitors. The new type of capacitor uses a space-saving design, and two, three or even ten identical capacitors are connected in parallel on the same terminals to increase the capacity. TDK Corporation introduces the CeraLink FA type capac ...

2019-01 Power STMicroelectronics

[Jan 28 2019] STMicroelectronics' new STM32L0x0 Value Series Microcontroller (MCU) adds an affordable entry level product to the STM32L0* series. Ultra-low power technology and efficient 32-bit performance with an Arm®Cortex®-M0 + core for designers struggling with cost, size or power constraints. The STM32L0x0 integrates up to 128KB of flash memory, 20KB of SRAM, and 512B of hardware-embedded EEPROM on chip, ...

2019-01 Power Intel

[Jan 27 2019] Intel announces the XMM™ 8160 5G modem, a multimode modem optimized to provide 5G connectivity for devices such as mobile phones, PCS and broadband access gateways. Intel accelerated the progress of the modem, bringing forward the release date by more than half a year. The XMM™ 8160 5G modem will support peak rates of up to 6Gbps, three to six times higher than the latest LTE modems on the market ...

2019-01 Power Trinamic Motion Control GmbH

[Jan 26 2019] The Internet of Things is inextricably linked to sensors. But how it fails to act on the vast amounts of data it acquires will be meaningless. Reliable electric actuators that connect door locks, valves, and heating vents are the behind-the-scenes heroes behind the "T" that delivers real value to iot. Through the ROCINANTE family, TRINAMIC announced the world's first single-chip motor driver circ ...

2019-01 Connectors ams

[Jan 25 2019] Ams AG, the world's leading provider of high-performance sensor solutions, has announced the launch of a new version of its iAQ-Core module, a low-power gas sensor for detecting steam, odor and smoke in kitchen environments. The iAQ-Core K is the latest addition to AMS 'iAQ-Core family of advanced MEMS gas sensing modules, also in a rugged, small (18mm x 15mm) package. The module can withstand ai ...

2019-01 Connectors Analog Devices

[Jan 24 2019] Analog Devices expands its line of Power by Linear µModule regulators with the LTM4700 step-down DC/DC power regulator, which combines the highest power in its class with high energy efficiency to reduce cooling requirements for data center infrastructure. Available in dual-channel 50A or single-channel 100A configurations, the new PµModule uses innovative packaging technology that allows for min ...