Technology Articles

2023-02 Sensors Wurth Electronics

[Feb 19 2023] Wurth Elektronik has extended its product line of WL-OCPT optical couplers with the DIP-8 design. These dual channel optical coupler phototransistors have eight pins now available. The design contains two circuits in a single component, consisting of two input leds and two output phototransistors, so that two independent circuits can be controlled with a single component. The CTR range of a two-c ...

2023-02 Power Embedded Artists

[Feb 19 2023] Empower Semiconductor EP71xx uses a state-of-the-art high-speed power architecture to deliver industry-leading power density and transient response while virtually integrating and embedding all discrete external components. This unique architecture makes it ideal for high-performance data centers, telecommunications, networking, computing and medical applications. Through APEC field demonstration ...

2023-02 Semiconductors Diodes Incorporated

[Feb 18 2023] DIODES AP74700Q is an automotive compatible ideal diode MOSFET controller in a SOT26 package that, when used with an appropriate external n-channel power MOSFET, provides a low-loss 20mV forward voltage drop rectifier in unidirectional power paths and reverse voltage. The AP74700Q supports a wide input operating range of 3.2V to 65V, allowing control of many popular DC rail voltages such as 12V, ...

2023-02 Power ams

[Feb 18 2023] Ams OSTAR Stage LE RTDUW S2WN compact light source with 3B corrosion resistance grade and 120 degrees (Lamberton transmitter) typical radiation. Applications include stage lighting, building lighting, multi-function vehicles, off-road vehicles, portable lights, medical lights, machine vision and entertainment. These compact light sources provide thin film/UX: 3 chip technology. The compact light ...

2023-02 Optoelectronics Kyocera

[Feb 18 2023] Kyocera AVX has released its first automotive compliant supercapacitor, also known as a cylindrical, electrochemical, double-layer capacitor. Five new automotive compliant SCC series ultracapacitors were tested and met the stringent AEC-Q200 standards, demonstrating that they can reliably withstand test conditions created to replicate the challenging mechanical and electrical conditions typical o ...

2023-02 Semiconductors Texas Instruments

[Feb 18 2023] The Texas Instruments SN6507 Low Emission 36V push-pull transformer driver is a high voltage, high frequency push-pull transformer driver that provides isolated power in small solution sizes. Packaged in a 10-pin hsvsop DGQ package, its temperature range is -55°C to 125°C. The SN6507 realizes the benefits of the push-pull topology, including simplicity, low electromagnetic interference, and flux ...

2023-02 Passive Components Zilog

[Feb 17 2023] Yazaki's latest electrical connectors, including 1.5 series connectors. Series 1.5, available in sealed and unsealed options, features 6.5mm vertical terminal pitch, 1.5mm male terminals, and coverage sizes from 0.3mm² to 1.25mm². The connector provides an airbrush locking system for stable and secure mating action between male and female terminals. It also provides exposure resistance at 500VDC ...

2023-02 Optoelectronics Lumex Opto/Components Inc.

[Feb 17 2023] The PG-3000-UPS-HR complements AJ Power Source's grid family of MIL-grade UPS products through Luso Electronics. The unit measures 9.37 "(W) x 8.68" (H) x 18 "(L) compared to a standard 19" rack system and runs for approximately 14 minutes at 2.4kW. The unit was developed to comply with MIL-STD-461F and MIL-STD-810g and comes as standard with IEC NEMA connectors, mil-std round connectors also ava ...

2023-02 Connectors Varitronix

[Feb 17 2023] Variscite released the VAR-SOM-AM62, powered by the Texas Instruments AM62x. The module provides an ideal solution for embedded industrial products requiring high performance and low power consumption. SoM runs on a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 with a 400MHz Cortex-M4F and adds a 333MHz PRU real-time coprocessor. It offers the camera interface MIPI-CSI2, which integrates a 3D GPU with dual LVDS di ...

2023-02 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[Feb 17 2023] Toshiba Electronics Europe has released two smart power products for controlling drives of resistive and inductive loads, including motors, solenoids and lamps, for applications such as programmable logic controllers in industrial equipment. The rugged power switch can operate in temperatures ranging from -40℃ to +110℃ (Topr), with junction temperature (Tj) up to +150℃, ensuring its suitability f ...

2023-02 Semiconductors TDK-Lambda

[Feb 17 2023] TDK has introduced the TDK-Lambda PH1200A280 full brick DC-DC converter for high voltage DC input voltages from 200VDC to 425VDC. This further extends the PH-A280 series - power levels include 50W, 75W, 100W, 150W, 300W, 600W and now 1200w. The device has overvoltage and overcurrent protection, a five-year warranty, and can operate at altitudes up to 5,000 meters. The series is fully isolated wit ...

2023-02 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Feb 17 2023] ROHM offers a new generation of single-channel and dual-channel 40V Intelligent (intelligent) low-side switches :BV1LExxxEFJ-C and BM2LExxxFJ-C series. These two product lines are ideal for automotive and industrial applications. They are AEC-Q100 certified for body control, engine and transmission control units, LED lighting modules or industrial PLCS. The company developed a dedicated smart pow ...