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2023-12 Connectors ams

[Dec 18 2023] Ams Osram, the world's leading provider of optical solutions, announced the release of a new multi-color LED package, the SFH 7018, with more than 40% higher radiation intensity than the previous generation, to improve the accuracy of PPG (photoelectric plethysmography) measurements in smartwatches, wristbands and other wearables. The SFH 7018 features a high-reflectivity QFN (square flat pin fre ...

2023-12 Power Microchip Technology

[Dec 15 2023] The electric vehicle, sustainability, and data center markets require products that are easy to manufacture in high volumes. To better automate the installation process, the industry often uses press-fit terminals because they provide a solderless solution for mounting power modules onto printed circuit boards. Microchip Technology announced the introduction of its SP1F and SP3F power module port ...

2023-12 Power Bourns

[Dec 15 2023] Bourns, a leading manufacturer of electronic components for power, protection and sensing solutions, introduces the new 1220 TPMOV series of surge protection components. The latest SPD series designed by Bourns features advanced built-in thermal protection to protect sensitive equipment from severe power surges. It also effectively prevents thermal runaway caused by repeated high energy surges, o ...

2023-12 Power Flex Power Modules

[Dec 14 2023] Flex Power Modules introduces its PKM7200W series of DC-DC converters with an ultra-wide input range of 16-160 V (185 V/1 second) for rail-related applications worldwide. In a compact size of only 62 x 40 x 13 mm (2.44 x 1.57 x 0.51 inches), 150 W of continuous output power is available with 12 V, 24 V or 54 VDC fully regulated single output. The device has an efficiency of up to 89% and 4 kVDC i ...

2023-12 Connectors Vishay

[Dec 14 2023] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of five new 10 MBd low-power high-speed optocouplings that help save energy for industrial applications. The single-channel VOH260A, VOIH060A and VOWH260A and the dual-channel VOH263A and VOIH063A voltage ranges from 2.7V to 5.5V with open-collector outputs for low-voltage microcontrollers, I2C and SPI bus systems. The Vishay Semiconductors device c ...

2023-12 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 13 2023] STMicroelectronics introduces wireless charging transmitter and receiver evaluation boards based on STWLC38 and STWBC86 chips to simplify the development of 15W Qi wireless chargers. The STEVAL-WLC38RX board is equipped with the STWLC38 5W/15W receiver chip, and the STEVAL-WBC86TX board is equipped with the STWBC86 5W transmitter chip, which helps developers quickly develop and test wireless char ...

2023-12 Semiconductors Renesas Electronics America

[Dec 13 2023] Renesas Electronics announced the introduction of the first sensorless motor driver IC family for brushless direct current (BLDC) motor applications, which uses a new, patent-pending technology from Renesas that enables the motor to achieve full torque at zero speed without sensors, a first in the industry. The new motor driver IC enables Renesas customers to design sensorless BLDC motor systems ...

2023-12 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 12 2023] STMicroelectronics, the world's leading semiconductor company serving multiple electronic applications, has launched the STSAFE-V100-Qi wireless charging security unit chip. When charging portable devices, the security unit enhances passenger privacy protection and data security. St also revealed that it is working with indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ: INDI), a company specializing in automotive semi ...

2023-12 Power XP Power

[Dec 12 2023] XP Power introduces the new HPF3K0 family to provide intelligent, flexible, higher-power class power products for critical medical, industrial and semiconductor manufacturing applications. Advancements in cutting-edge surgical/medical devices require ever-increasing precision and power, and the HPF3K0 can address this. In addition, in the industrial sector, the HPF3K0 provides distributed control ...

2023-12 Semiconductors United Chemi-Con

[Dec 11 2023] U-blox announces the MAYA-W3 family of dual-mode Bluetooth LE 5.4 modules with compact appearance and LE audio support. The modules also support Wi-Fi 6/E and are designed for demanding industrial applications, including medical, industrial automation and monitoring, asset tracking and management, and smart home applications. The MAYA-W3 is available in a variety of model options, including Wi-Fi ...

2023-12 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Dec 11 2023] ETAS, a leading provider of software-defined automotive (SDV) solutions, and Infineon Technologies AG have successfully certified their suite of encryption algorithms. The certificate was validated under the Encryption Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and was awarded ESCRYPT CycurHSM. The automotive embedded security software stack i ...

2023-12 Sensors ams

[Dec 8 2023] Ams Osram, a global leader in optical solutions, announced the launch of its ultra-low noise analog Front End (AFE) sensor, the AS7058, which extends the battery life of smartwatches, smart rings and other wearables. It also improves the accuracy and reliability of vital sign measurements obtained from photoplethysmography (PPG) or electrical signals. The ultra-low noise characteristics of the AS ...