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2022-05 Sensors Sensirion AG

[May 6 2022] Sensirion introduces the SEN50 and SEN55 environmental sensor solutions for measuring various relevant environmental parameters. The SEN50 and SEN55 environmental sensor modules serve as a simple and convenient sensor solution platform that can be easily integrated into a variety of applications, saving time to market and reducing costs for manufacturers of indoor air quality solutions. SEN5x Env ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Vishay

[May 6 2022] Vishay's 24 V surface mount XClampR transient voltage suppressor (TVS) packaged in an SMC (DO-214AB) provides up to 7 kW of peak pulse power consumption at 10/1000 μs. These bidirectional devices feature an industry-low clamping ratio (VC/VWM) and provide high power density for automotive, telecom and industrial applications over a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +175°C. Housed in an ...

2022-05 Power C&K

[May 6 2022] C&K's ZMT series of sealed subminiature snap-action switches are an excellent solution for modular mechanisms in automotive and medical applications. With its compact size, it is ideal for applications with limited space. They are also available in low or high current from 0.1 A to 5 A. The ZMT series sealed snap action switches are typically used in automotive interior applications where a quick ...

2022-05 Sensors Yageo

[May 5 2022] In the application of electric vehicles, since MLCCs need to be used in high temperature, high pressure and high power environments, the large-sized X7R and NPO MLCCs are considered to be the most suitable for many electric vehicle needs. However, the size and weight of the body always affect its overall energy efficiency, so when using MLCCs, it is necessary to consider smaller size and have a h ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[May 5 2022] Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has started mass production of the press-fit injection enhancement gate transistor (IEGT) "ST2000GXH32" using a trench-type IEGT chip and a newly developed high-speed diode chip for high-voltage converters. This product has a collector-emitter voltage rating of 4500 V and a collector current (DC) rating of 2000 A. The cathode structure in the diode ...

2022-05 Power TDK

[May 5 2022] TDK Group introduces the B40640B*/B40740B* series of polymer hybrid capacitors with significantly enhanced ripple current capability. Using hybrid polymer technology, the new components have a 29% increase in ripple current capability to 35 A (20 kHz, 125 °C) over previous models, are rated at 63 V, have a capacitance range of 390 µF to 720 µF, and have ultra-high Low Equivalent Series Resistance ...

2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 5 2022] STMicroelectronics has launched the third-generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET transistor[1] to advance the cutting-edge applications in electric vehicle powertrain power equipment, as well as in other scenarios where high power density, high energy efficiency, and high reliability are important goals application. As the market leader in SiC power MOSFETs, STMicroelectronics integrates ...

2022-05 Sensors C&K

[May 5 2022] C&K, a leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, has introduced a new microswitch, the SL Series Sealed Interlock Switch. The SL series IP67 rated protected switches were developed for the harsh environments commonly found in food and beverage and industrial applications. The switch is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, and the IP67 packaged version comes with a ...

2022-05 Sensors ams

[May 5 2022] Ams Osram, the world's leading supplier of optical solutions, will introduce the brightest automotive front lighting LEDs on the market today. ams Osram, the market leader in automotive LEDs, is now sending another strong signal to the industry with the Oslon Black Flat X series. This metal mount-based product offers market-leading brightness and was developed specifically for low beam and high b ...

2022-05 Power Advanced Energy

[May 4 2022] Advanced Energy announces another new addition to its plasma power supply family, a new 10kW pulsed DC power supply with industry-leading power and control features and pre-installed PowerInsight by Advanced Energy, an embedded process optimization program . The Ascent SMS AP (Advanced Pulse) power supply features patented pulsing technology that brings optimized arc management and precise plasma ...

2022-05 Power Microchip Technology

[May 4 2022] Electric mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that increase performance efficiency and accelerate development time. To meet these requirements, Microchip Technology Inc announced a 150 kilovolt-ampere (kVA) three-phase silicon carbide power stack reference design in partnership with Mersen. Mersen is a global supplier of power management solutions to a wide ran ...

2022-05 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[May 4 2022] Two new development kits from Melexis allow engineers to explore the capabilities of Melexis current sensor chips, reducing customer development time and accelerating project completion. One of the development kits can test chips with IMC-Hall® technology (with or without shield); the other can test chips with traditional core-based Hall technology. With these two development kits, engineers can ...