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2016-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 17 2016] Molex Corporation has released two new versions of the SlimStack small pitch SMT board-to-board connector. The SlimStack Hybrid Power SMT board-to-board Connector and the SlimStack Armor SMT board-to-board connector integrate more power cords into the signal connector. Designed for use in smartphones, portable audio players, and mobile medical devices, the Molex SlimStack connector portfolio offe ...

2016-01 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 17 2016] ON Semiconductor is expanding its highly rated 1/3-inch 1 megapixel (MP) image sensor product lineup with early samples of the company's first backlighting (BSI) sensor technology for the automotive imaging market. Compared to the current market-leading AR0132AT CMOS image sensor for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the innovative new BSI sensor technology offers four times better low-l ...

2016-01 Power Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Jan 16 2016] Artesyn Embedded Technologies has announced the availability of several new models of DC/DC power converters for a wide range of low-power electronics, some of the company's lowest power outputs to date. It is most suitable for data communication equipment, telecommunication systems and computer peripherals, automated production systems and battery-powered mobile devices. Atson's new ATA Series 3 ...

2016-01 Passive Components Littelfuse

[Jan 16 2016] Littelfuse Corporation, a global leader in circuit protection, announced the launch of six families of highly reliable transient suppression diodes, all of which have been upgraded and screened for aerospace applications. The 5KP/15KPA/30KPA-HR and 5KP/15KPA/30KPA-HRA series of highly reliable transient suppression diodes are designed to protect sensitive electronic devices from transient voltage ...

2016-01 Passive Components STMicroelectronics

[Jan 15 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the S-Series 1200V IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor. When the switching frequency reaches 8kHz, the combined on-off and off-off losses of the new series bipolar devices hit a new low in the market, greatly improving the power conversion efficiency of uninterruptible power supplies, solar power generation, welding machines, industrial motors and other similar eq ...

2016-01 Sensors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Jan 15 2016] Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announced the introduction of a new vertical Hall effect sensor IC, a magnetic induction device with excellent thermal stability and stress resistance that is ideal for use in harsh operating environments. The Allegro A1260 is driven by alternating north and South Pole magnetic fields, which are in the same plane as the imprint of the device, rather than perpendicular to ...

2016-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 14 2016] Microchip Technology has announced that Kia Motors has enabled Microchip OS81110 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) in its luxury flagship Kia K900 sedan (called "Quoris" in some countries). Enrich its infotainment system by adding powerful smartphone connectivity. After years of experience with Microchip's MOST Inics, Kia decided to adopt the latest MOST150 standard for the K9002015 ...

2016-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2016] Infineon has released a 6.5kV power module with a controlled inverse conduction IGBT that integrates an IGBT and a current diode on the same chip. The newly released RCDC(Diode-controlled Inverse Conduction IGBT)IGBT chip is ideal for modern high-speed trains and high-performance electric locomotives, as well as future HVDC transmission systems and transmissions. Compared to previous modules of t ...

2016-01 Sensors Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2016] Microchip Technology announced the introduction of the PAC1921, a combination of analog and digital current sensor. The new device is the world's first high-end current sensor to support both digital and configurable analog outputs, with the ability to present power, current or voltage via a single output pin. All power-related output values can also be transmitted via a two-wire digital bus comp ...

2016-01 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Jan 12 2016] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's highest resolution pressure sensor signal regulator, the PGA900, which enables fast and accurate 24-bit measurements of pressure, stress, flow and liquid levels. The PGA900 signal regulator provides a programmable core for flexible linearization and temperature compensation in many pressure-sensitive bridge sensing applications. The main purpose of ...

2016-01 Sensors Knowles

[Jan 12 2016] Knowles Corporation announced the introduction of the most advanced MEMS(micro-electro-mechanical System) microphones with integrated circuit built-in audio bus (Inter-IC Sound or I²S) interface for wearables, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security devices. Knowles Corporation's solution offers superior size and power consumption, reducing package size by 25% and c ...

2016-01 Passive Components Molex

[Jan 11 2016] Molex introduces multi-port Radio frequency (MPRF) coaxial wire-to-board solutions to provide printed circuit board (PCB) designers and test and measurement engineers with safe electrical connections for high vibration conditions. The MPRF solution features a robust single-housing design with dual latch to support the weight of the coaxial cable for secure and robust multi-port RF I/O connections ...