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2019-01 Power Nexperia

[Jan 18 2019] Nexperia, a global leader in discrete, logic and MOSFET devices, is introducing the latest addition to its NextPower Live linear mode MOSFET family. The PSMN3R7-100BSE offers the best combination of robust safe operating area (SOA) and low RDS(on), ideal for hot swap, soft start and electronic fuse applications. The combination of a MOSFET with a high SOA and a hot-swapable controller is designed ...

2019-01 Power Texas Instruments

[Jan 16 2019] To advance millimeter wave (mmWave) sensor technology in industrial applications around the world, Texas Instruments announced the launch of a family of ultra-high-resolution single-chip complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) 60-GHz sensors for industrial systems. The IWR6x millimeter wave sensor supports industrial automation applications with an on-chip processing unit that provides rea ...

2019-01 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Jan 15 2019] Renesas has introduced the CAR Tool, an innovative safety analysis tool (customizable analysis reports) that enables customers to quickly integrate Renesas products into safety-critical automotive systems while enhancing user confidence that the systems meet the latest safety standards. The powerful new FMEDA (Fault Mode Impact and Diagnostic Analysis) tool, optimized for the ISO 26262 standard, ...

2019-01 Sensors Vishay

[Jan 14 2019] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of three new generation series miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications -TSOP93xxx, TSOP94xxx and TSOP98xxx. Vishay Semiconductors TSOP93xxx, TSOP94xxx and TSOP98xxx series devices improve the sensitivity of infrared signals in dark environments and complex light source interference environments, with better RF noi ...

2019-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2019] As consumer demand for compact Internet of Things (IoT) and portable electronic devices accelerates, product designers need to find solutions that reduce application size while extending battery life. Timing devices are critical to the operation of such products, but clock sources typically require multiple components to meet the frequency requirements of consumer electronics devices, resulting i ...

2019-01 Connectors Renesas Electronics America Inc.

[Jan 12 2019] Renesas Electronics introduces the new 100V, 4A half-bridge N-MOSFET family of drivers for automotive applications -ISL784x4. The ISL784x4 series includes three models: ISL78424, ISL78444 (three-state level PWM input, high and low side drive output), and ISL78434 (high and low side drive independent input and output). The ISL784x4 half-bridge N-MOSFET driver complements the ISL78224 four-phase bi ...

2019-01 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[Jan 11 2019] Melexis has announced the introduction of two new current sensing ics, the MLX91217 and the MLX91216, building on more than 20 years of experience in Hall effect technology. Both new sensors feature the same high-performance CMOS core: the MLX91217 uses traditional Hall effect technology, while the MLX91216 uses Melexis' proprietary IMC technology. Both devices are targeted at automotive applicat ...

2019-01 Power STMicroelectronics

[Jan 10 2019] STMicroelectronics' ST8500 system chip is the first power line communication (PLC) solution on the market to integrate G3-PLC CENELEC B certification protocol stack, and the target application is not limited to smart meters. It is also suitable for industrial applications such as smart cities, street lighting, renewable energy management, intelligent railway tunnels and stations. In addition to c ...

2019-01 Power C&K

[Jan 9 2019] C&K, one of the world's most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, has announced the launch of the new PNP3 series of sealed push switches with an additional coverless option. The new switches are suitable for demanding applications such as control handles, engineering/off-road vehicle panels, industrial instruments, elevator and conveyor controls. Manufactured in a black PBT ...

2019-01 Sensors Bosch Sensortec

[Jan 8 2019] Bosch announces the launch of the new SMI230 six-axis inertial sensor. Using this sensor, the navigation system can still navigate even if the GPS signal is interrupted. Bosch's SMI230 sensor provides the navigation system with mobile data to determine the current position of a moving vehicle even in areas with weak or no GPS signal, making the navigation system more accurate and reliable. Millio ...

2019-01 Power United Chemi-Con

[Jan 7 2019] U-blox Corporation has announced the launch of the ZED-F9T high precision timing module. The module can even meet the most demanding timing synchronization requirements in 5G mobile networks worldwide. Although the previous generation of cellular networks has used GNSS time as the primary synchronization source, only better synchronization across the network will be a major enabler for 5G. 5G cel ...

2019-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 6 2019] STMicroelectronics introduces the latest high-performance multi-interface multi-core automotive microcontroller to make connected cars safer, more flexible in application development and secure the latest performance upgrades. As critical functions such as powertrain, body, chassis and infotainment systems become increasingly software-based, secure delivery of updates such as fixes, optional pack ...