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2023-01 Power XP Power

[Jan 17 2023] U-blox announced the official release of the u-blox ANT-B11 antenna board. This new product combines Bluetooth technology with u-blox innovative technology to provide high-precision direction finding and 2D indoor positioning functions, which can be integrated into commercial asset tracking solutions, especially suitable for medium-space direction finding applications and indoor positioning solut ...

2023-01 Optoelectronics FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd

[Jan 16 2023] FTDI Chip's FT4232HA High speed USB to UART/MPSSE IC. The FT4232HA is a car-standard USB 2.0 to UART adapter IC that seamlessly provides high-speed USB support for target designs. With four separate configurable interfaces, the FT4232HA device provides a highly flexible solution for a range of automotive and general USB applications, including smart card readers, industrial controls, media player ...

2023-01 Power Linx Technologies Inc.

[Jan 16 2023] Linx Technologies' ANT-W63WSx blade Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 antenna and ANT-5GWWS6-SMA Cellular sub-6 5G antenna. These antennas are designed with a compact form factor that provides powerful performance for Wi-Fi, cellular IoT and smart applications. Linx Technologies ANT-W63WSx Blade Wi-Fi 6/6e /7 antenna delivers superior performance for Internet of Things and smart home applications in 2.4GHz, 5GHz and ...

2023-01 Connectors Bosch Sensortec

[Jan 16 2023] Bosch Sensortec is once again demonstrating breakthrough innovation with the launch of the new BMP585 pressure sensor. The BMP585 is a robust and reliable barosensor for underwater and harsh environments, such as a wearable for swimming. BMP585 has excellent resistance to liquids ● It is the ideal choice for all kinds of high tracking applications under bad conditions ● Excellent precision, low n ...

2023-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 16 2023] The STNRG011A integrates a power factor correction (PFC) controller, an LLC resonant half-bridge controller, an 800V starting circuit and a voltage monitoring engine. Targeted applications include power adapters, chargers, and TV and lamp power supplies. The multimode PFC controller implements performance enhancements including input voltage feedforward, distortion optimizer, and frequency limiti ...

2023-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 16 2023] The USB Power Delivery specification supports work modes ranging from traditional 5V/0.5A up to 48V/5A(240W) in the latest version 3.1 specification. Power capacity can spur innovation in product design and contribute to new sustainability laws, such as the recent EU approval of USB Type-C as a universal charging port for all phones, tablets and cameras to reduce e-waste. New product designs util ...

2023-01 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 16 2023] Onsemi announced that its silicon carbide (SiC) series was named "EliteSiC". A 1700 V EliteSiC MOSFET and two 1700 V avalanche EliteSiC Schottky diodes. These new devices provide reliable and energy-efficient performance for energy infrastructure and industrial drive applications, and highlight the leading position of Ansemy in the field of industrial silicon carbide solutions. ON's 1700 V EliteS ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Recom Power

[Jan 15 2023] RECOM has announced the launch of two highly cost-effective switching voltage regulators -- the RPMGQ-20 and the RPMGS-20. Both are open, through-hole non-isolated DC/DC step-down converters with a rated output of 20A.These products feature complete input undervoltage, output overcurrent, short circuit and overheat protection, and provide ON/OFF control and remote voltage detection feedback. The ...

2023-01 Power Advanced Energy

[Jan 15 2023] Advanced Energy has introduced its first industry-standard quarter-brick unisolated bus converter (NIBC) for 48-V power conversion in computing and communications applications. Artesyn NDQ900 DC/DC converter operates with power up to 900W and efficiency up to 97%. It provides single-way adjustable 12.25V output and has PMBus interface for flexible digital control and monitoring. Offering a wide i ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Vishay

[Jan 15 2023] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of three new series of 130 A to 300 A three-phase bridge power modules in an ultra-thin MTC package to improve reliability for heavy-duty industrial applications 130 A VS-131MT... C, 160 A VS-161MT... C and 300 A VS-301MT... Cseries modules are suitable for welders, switching power supplies, plasma cutting, industrial battery charging and motor cont ...

2023-01 Power Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 15 2023] Diodes introduced two new bit-level retimers in response to the increasing availability of USB Type-C technology and the need for lower power consumption. The PI2DPT1021 and PI2DPT821 products are suitable for laptop and desktop computers, as well as docking stations, computer perimeters, game consoles and active transmission lines. They combine the industry's best power efficiency with modern CP ...

2023-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 15 2023] STMicroelectronics has launched the 100W wireless charging receiver chip, which is the highest rated wireless charging receiver chip in the industry, for the fastest wireless charging in the current market. Using STMicro's new chip, the STWLC99, a high-end smartphone with the largest battery can be fully charged in less than 30 minutes. "Today, mobile phones are an important part of digital life, ...