Technology Articles

2022-04 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[Apr 23 2022] Infineon Technologies AG announces a complete power management solution to support computing servers based on Intel Sapphire Rapids processors (CPUs). This new solution in "surface mount" technology integrates a variety of Infineon power management devices and technologies, including XDP™ digital multiphase controllers, OptiMOS™ integrated power stage devices and OptiMOS IPOL regulators, capable ...

2022-04 Power Diodes Incorporated

[Apr 23 2022] Diodes' AP7368 series of LDO linear regulators offer high PSRR of 80 dB and are optimized for applications requiring a low noise voltage rail in a very small footprint. For added versatility, the device has a selectable maximum output current of 0.5 A or 1 A. This allows the design to be optimized for the desired output load, thereby mitigating thermal or protection issues. Built-in current foldb ...

2022-04 Sensors Linx Technologies Inc.

[Apr 22 2022] Lin Engineering Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are newly designed for high efficiency, smooth motion and high torque output for applications requiring precise speed and position control. They are available in a variety of NEMA frame sizes, including NEMA 17, 23 and 34. Efficiency means higher torque and higher speed output, as well as minimal power consumption, which results in lower operating costs ...

2022-04 Sensors KEMET

[Apr 22 2022] KEMET's KC-LINK surface mount capacitors with KONNEKT technology are designed for high efficiency and high density power supply applications. KONNEKT technology uses innovative transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) materials to create surface mount multi-chip solutions for high density packaging. By leveraging KEMET's robust and proprietary C0G base metal inner electrode (BME) dielectric system ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Molex

[Apr 22 2022] Molex's Coeur high-current interconnect systems deliver up to 200 A through three diameter sizes (3.4 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm) and are available in a variety of configurations, connecting PCBs, busbars, and cables. When mating two rigid PCBs or busbars, it can be difficult to perfectly align the pins and sockets. A certain amount of float is required in these cases to accommodate any offset that may e ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Apr 22 2022] ROHM's BD34352 is designed to maximize the extraction and conversion of high-resolution digital audio data into analog audio signals. The audio DAC chip is one of the most important components that determines the quality of audio equipment. With 50 years of audio IC development experience, ROHM has established sound quality design technology that can extract all information from the sound source, ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Bourns

[Apr 22 2022] Bourns' automotive-grade model SF-0603SPA-R and SF-1206SA-R series of SMD fuses expand its portfolio of AEC-Q200 equivalent SinglFuse™ SMD fuses. The SF-0603SPA-R and SF-1206SA-R series meet Bourns' automotive-grade standards for improved quality and reliability. These series are designed for a variety of automotive, data center, industrial, medical (low to medium risk), telecom and battery manag ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Sensata Technologies

[Apr 21 2022] Sensata's IO-Link encoders and position sensors are designed to increase machinery productivity by reducing component cost, increasing execution time and enhancing equipment diagnostics. As the cost of using Ethernet-based sensors and actuators in automation applications increases, Sensata integrates IO-Link technology into its encoders and sensors to provide superior accuracy, increased reliabil ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Apr 21 2022] ROHM's REFLVBMS001-EVK-001 evaluation board is equipped with a power supply IC (step-down DC/DC converter IC) and a reset IC (voltage detector IC) using the original Nano Energy™ ultra-low current consumption technology. In addition, it includes a battery charger IC that supports low-voltage rechargeable batteries, and NGK INSULATORS' thin, high-capacity EnerCera® Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. B ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Texas Instruments

[Apr 21 2022] Texas Instruments' LMR43620/-Q1 (Automotive) is an ultra-small 36 V, 2 A and 1 A synchronous step-down DC/DC converter in a 2 mm x 2 mm HotRod™ package. These easy-to-use converters support a wide input voltage range of 3.0 V to 36 V, with transients up to 42 V. The LMR43620-Q1 is designed to meet the low standby power requirements of always-on automotive applications. Automatic mode enables freq ...

2022-04 Power Bourns

[Apr 21 2022] Bourns' Multifuse® product line expands its MF-LSMF model series, which are high power surface mount polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses. These models extend the holding current range to 0.75 A to 6.0 A, the maximum voltage is 6 VDC to 33 VDC, and 20 additional options are available. The MF-LSMF series utilizes Bourns' innovative freeXpansion™ design, which improves t ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Nexperia

[Apr 21 2022] NXP announced that its automotive battery monitoring chip DNB1168 has passed ISO 26262:2018 ASIL-D certification, which can help new energy vehicle manufacturers build safer and more efficient battery management systems. The ASIL-D level is the highest functional safety level in the automotive industry. Datang NXP's DNB1168 has passed this certification, which not only marks that the device has r ...