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2022-05 Sensors Qorvo US Inc.

[May 18 2022] Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions for mobile applications, infrastructure and aerospace and defense applications, introduces a family of high-efficiency power amplifiers designed for 5G small cell infrastructure applications. These new PAs help small cell OEMs deploy 5G networks and services in indoor and outdoor areas in dense urban environments. Qorvo's new line of high-efficiency power ...

2022-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 17 2022] ON Semiconductor has introduced the industry's first dedicated critical conduction mode (CrM) totem-pole PFC controller, a new addition to the company's ultra-high-density offline power solution portfolio. In a conventional PFC circuit, the loss of the rectifier bridge diode in a 240 W power supply is about 4 W, accounting for about 20% of the total loss. In comparison, the energy efficiency of t ...

2022-05 Power Renesas Electronics America

[May 17 2022] Renesas Electronics Group announced the launch of a new family of 700V step-down regulators, the RAA2230XX series, bringing designers more advantages over other competing solutions. The new product has excellent low power consumption, low noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI) immunity, and has a very high system cost advantage, making it suitable for household appliances, sensing systems ( ...

2022-05 Power C&K

[May 17 2022] C&K has developed a new pilot switch SAMXD (Seat Adjustment Module for Dust). SAMXD is suitable for automotive applications and is available in a variety of starter handle positions and shapes. SAMXD pilot switches drive motors directly without relays, saving space and cost considerably. We have gained expertise from previously released non-dustproof versions of the SAM series, the dustproof desi ...

2022-05 Power XP Power

[May 17 2022] XP Power officially announces the addition of a digitally programmable three-phase 5kW AC-DC power supply to its high-power product line, offering flexible operation and simple low-line input requirements. The range is suitable for equipment manufacturers in a range of industries, including industrial electronics, process control, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, LED lighting, water ...

2022-05 Power XP Power

[May 16 2022] XP Power officially announces a new bare-board 80W power supply that provides ultra-compact, low-cost solutions for a wide range of lighting, display, industrial and technology applications. This low cost product offers high specifications at a competitive price, ensuring they are suitable for high volume applications. Because forced air cooling is not required, the LCE80 series is ideal for fanl ...

2022-05 Sensors TT Electronics

[May 16 2022] TT Electronics introduces its Metal Foil Chip (MFC) resistors. The MFC series uses metal-on-ceramic foil technology that combines the heat dissipation properties of ceramic substrates with the surge resistance properties of metal alloy bulk resistive elements. This provides a lower level of self-heating than thick film or gold bulk resistors and better surge resistance than thick film, which make ...

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 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 16 2022] ON Semiconductor, driving energy-efficiency innovations, has released a pair of 1200 V complete silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET 2-PACK modules, further enhancing its portfolio for the challenging electric vehicle (EV) market. As electric vehicle sales continue to grow, infrastructure that meets drivers' needs must be rolled out to provide a network of fast-charging stations that allow them to comple ...

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 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 ...