Technology Articles

2015-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 28 2015] Molex Corporation has announced the addition of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 circuit harness connector assemblies to the EXTreme Guardian Power Connector system. These new components include non-sheathing self-locking cable receptacle housings, terminal positioning assembly hooks (TPA), and self-locking vertical and right-angle plugs, providing additional options for power manufacturing to meet the design re ...

2015-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 27 2015] Microchip Technology has announced an upgrade to its MPLAB code Configurator plug-in, extending support for PIC MCUS from 8-bit devices to 16-bit devices. This code development tool can greatly reduce application development time and improve the design experience of developers. Building on this tool's widespread use in 8-bit product applications, Microchip's newly released MPLAB code Configurator ...

2015-01 Power Fair-Rite Products

[Jan 26 2015] Fairchild has released a new online web terminal designed to fully support small businesses, investors, engineers and entrepreneurs throughout their design process. To better assist the large number of small businesses that make up today's semiconductor customer base, Fairchild redesigned its website to focus on guiding innovators to develop products and services. In addition, at any stage of the ...

2015-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 25 2015] STMicroelectronics introduces a new single-chip HDMI signal-conditioning and protection IC, ready to attack the 4K UHD TV market with the fastest HDTV data rates today. In order to ensure the integrity of the ultra-high definition signal and minimize the dependence on the quality of the HDMI cable, all Display Data channels (DDC) of the new HDMI2C1 series are equipped with active pull-up function ...

2015-01 Power Microsemi

[Jan 24 2015] Microsemi Corporation has announced a partnership with STMicroelectronics to develop a new electric vehicle charger solution using Microsemi's innovative PLC line drivers. This is one of several solutions designed for system architects and designers developing iot solutions. Tatung's Electric Vehicle Power Supply Equipment (MEVSE) module is the first result of this collaboration, which features v ...

2015-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 23 2015] Microchip Technology's second member of the patented GestIC family of award-winning products has been introduced. The new MGC3030 3D Gesture controller has simplified user interface options focused on gesture detection, making it a real one-step step to add 3D gesture recognition design to consumer electronics and embedded devices. The MGC3030 comes in an easy-to-manufacture SSOP28 package that e ...

2015-01 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Jan 22 2015] With Texas Instruments' new ultra-low-cost C2000 Piccolo F2806x InstaSPIN-MOTION LaunchPad development kit, developers can now control three-phase motors in minutes. The platform provides a modular quick-start development tool that includes all the necessary accessories such as MCUS, simulations and, for the first time, InstaSPIN-MOTION software, making it easy and efficient for engineers to desi ...

2015-01 Passive Components EPC

[Jan 21 2015] EPC announced the launch of the EPC2102(60 V) and EPC2103(80 V) enhanced monolithic gallium nitride half-bridge devices. By integrating two eGaN power field effect transistors into a single device, the connected inductance and gap between the devices on the printed circuit board can be removed, reducing the board area of the transistor by 50%. This increases efficiency (especially when the device ...

2015-01 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Jan 20 2015] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC6950, a low-phase noise integer N synthesizer core with an ultra-low jitter clock distribution output circuit. The LTC6950 is ideal for generating and distributing low-jitter signals essential for high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) clock data converters. When digitizing or synthesizing high analog frequencies, keeping the data converter clock jitter l ...

2015-01 Passive Components Texas Instruments

[Jan 19 2015] Texas Instruments introduces 11 new n-channel power MOSFETs in its NexFET product line, including the 25-V CSD16570Q5B and 30-V CSD17570Q5B with the industry's lowest on-resistance and in a QFN package for hot-swapable and ORing applications. In addition, TI's new 12-V FemtoFET CSD13383F4 for low-voltage battery-powered applications achieves an extremely low resistance of 84 percent lower than co ...

2015-01 Connectors CUI

[Jan 18 2015] CUI Inc releases a series of compact 400 W ac-dc power supply products for its power portfolio. The PCM-400 series is available in four types of rack mounting boxes, including a compact U-shaped box measuring 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches (152.4 x 101.6 x 38.1 mm) and a closed model with a top or rear fan option. With a wide range of available voltages and multiple protection features, as well as peak power ...

2015-01 Power Etron Technology, Inc.

[Jan 17 2015] Eaton has introduced a new series of MTL HART multichannel collectors that provide a reliable connection between field equipment and plant control systems. The device incorporates predictive maintenance diagnostics as part of a plant asset management strategy, allowing users to reduce unplanned plant downtime and improve reliability. There are three new multichannel collectors in this family, the ...