Technology Articles

2016-01 Power Molex

[Jan 27 2016] Molex has developed the MXP120 sealed connector system for powertrain, body electronics and safety electronics applications. Connectors and sockets for safety applications come in a distinctive yellow casing, while non-safety-related powertrain and body electronics applications come in a black casing. The 1.20 mm MXP120 sealed connector system with 4.00 mm pitch provides excellent plug, plug and ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 27 2016] Cypress Semiconductor Corporation has announced a new line of energy-harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMIC) for tiny, solar-powered wireless sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT). With the lowest power consumption in the world, the new device is a single-chip energy harvesting PMIC that can use solar panels with an area of only 1 cm2. The new PMIC devices are ideal for battery-f ...

2016-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 27 2016] Microchip Technology announced a new family of 32-bit PIC32MX1/2 microcontrollers (MCUS) featuring 256 KB of high-capacity flash memory configuration and 16 KB of RAM in a compact package. As a popular addition to the MCU family, the new device provides flexibility for low-cost applications that require complex algorithms and application code. Works with Microchip's comprehensive range of softwar ...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ...