Technology Articles

2022-05 Sensors Infineon Technologies

[May 16 2022] The pursuit of maximum efficiency is a key requirement in today's power electronics, and Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the latest family of isolated EiceDRIVER 2L-SRC compact (1ED32xx) gate drivers. The series is packaged in an 8 mm wide body to ensure design simplicity, while integrating two stages of slew rate control to significantly improve system efficiency. This series features hi ...

2022-05 Semiconductors TDK

[May 16 2022] TDK Corporation has launched a new compact cylindrical DC link capacitor for PCB board mounting, the B32320I series. The new family of components has a capacitance range of 6.5µF to 260µF, covers a voltage range of 450 V DC to 1300 V DC, a maximum current IRMS handling capability of up to 27.6 A (10 kHz, 60°C), and a minimum equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 2.4 mΩ, a maximum hot spot tempera ...

2022-05 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[May 16 2022] Global microelectronics engineering company Melexis has added two new devices to its family of contactless position sensor chips, the MLX90421 and MLX90422. Both devices introduced are based on the company's proprietary Triaxis high-precision magnetic induction technology. The chips are designed for cost-sensitive automotive applications such as powertrain actuators, pedal positioning systems, fu ...

2022-05 Optoelectronics Maxim Integrated

[May 15 2022] Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced the MAX17320 high-precision battery fuel gauge and protection circuit, which effectively extends the runtime of multi-cell battery-powered products and monitors battery self-discharge to avoid potential problems. The MAX17320 is a battery-side fuel gauge and protection IC that supports 2- to 4-cell lithium-ion (Li+) cells (2S-4S) in series and is a new me ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[May 15 2022] To address the need for increased bandwidth and flexible data rates in evolving automotive applications such as safety and communications, while further supporting the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Microchip Technology Inc. announced the PIC18 Q84 family of microcontroller (MCU) products, This is the first PIC18 family of microcontrollers to transmit and receive data o ...

2022-05 Power Vishay

[May 15 2022] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduces two new fully integrated automotive-grade proximity sensors with resolutions up to 20 µm for a variety of pressure sensing applications - the VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01. Both sensors integrate photodiode, amplifier and ADC circuitry in a 4 mm x 2.36 mm surface mount package with a thickness of only 0.75 mm. The VCNL3030X01 uses an onboard infrared transmit ...

2022-05 Power Microchip Technology

[May 15 2022] To reduce the risk of fires in the kitchen and flooding in the laundry room, the European IEC 60730 and US UL 60730 Class B specifications require safety devices to be installed on household appliances such as ovens, stoves, washers and dryers. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the release of the MaxTouch MXT336UD-MAUHA1 family of capacitive touchscreen controllers, helping designers meet funct ...

2022-05 Power C&K

[May 15 2022] C&K has added two new compact tact switches to its comprehensive PTS line. Ideal for portable electronics in a wide range of markets, the newly designed PTS845 and PTS850 series of side-actuated tact switches offer designers more options for designing end products. This rugged, ultra-thin SMT switch is commonly used in portable devices including headphones, sports watches, health monitoring devic ...

2022-05 Power Diodes Incorporated

[May 15 2022] Diodes Incorporated announces the PI4ULS3V4857, an SD 3.0 compliant bidirectional potential converter for communications, consumer and computing system product applications including smartphones, laptops, SD/MicroSD card readers, wireless network access points and 5G FemtoCell ( Femtocell base stations). The PI4ULS3V4857 can convert 1.2V to 1.8V host side voltage to 1.8V or 3.0V memory card volta ...

2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 15 2022] STMicroelectronics has launched two new plug-and-play 56V lithium battery three-phase brushless motor control boards. The STEVAL-PTOOL1V1 and STEVAL-PTOOL2V1 evaluation boards are equipped with ST's STSPIN32 highly integrated motor control system package chip, which can meet the important requirements of small size and low standby current of power tools. The six-step drive scheme ensures that the ...

2022-05 Semiconductors NXP

[May 14 2022] NXP Semiconductors introduces the S32K3 microcontroller (MCU) family, the latest addition to the S32K product line. The release of the S32K1 series in 2017 was an important turning point, emphasizing the central role of software in automotive development. The new S32K3 family is dedicated to body electronics systems, battery management and emerging domain controllers, continuing to simplify softw ...

2022-05 Power Microchip Technology

[May 14 2022] Microchip Technology Inc announced the release of the CryptoAutomotive security IC, the TrustAnchor100 (TA100), to help OEMs and their module suppliers simplify the upgrade process for existing designs to meet the security requirements of future automotive products. This encryption companion device supports in-vehicle network security solutions such as secure boot, firmware updates and message au ...