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2022-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 14 2022] Due to its low-noise design, STMicroelectronics' LDLN050 can power noise-sensitive circuits such as sensors, MCUs, and wireless ICs in automotive and industrial applications. The LDO's low current consumption (typically 48 µA) is also used in battery powered applications. On the adjustable version, the output voltage can be set to any desired value between 1.25 V and 6 V. Fixed voltage versions b ...

2022-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 14 2022] STMicroelectronics' STGAP2SiCD is a 6 kV galvanically isolated dual-channel gate driver in a wide SO-36 package suitable for driving SiC power transistors. It provides galvanic isolation between each gate drive channel and low voltage control and interface circuits. STGAP2SiCD uses the latest 6 kV galvanic isolation technology to provide a complete set of protections and maximum drive flexibility ...

2022-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 14 2022] STMicroelectronics' STEVAL-PLC001V1 evaluation board is designed for compact PLC factory automation applications. It includes a PLC control unit with digital input and output modules and various connection and interface options. With the TouchGFX graphics engine and STSW-PLC001 software (available for free at www.st.com), the 3.5" TFT touch screen mounted on the PCB provides excellent HMI interac ...

2022-04 Passive Components Pulse Electronics

[Apr 14 2022] Pulse Electronics has expanded its range of surface mount current transformers (CSTs). The 13 mm x 10 mm x 7.2 mm EE8 platform extends the current carrying capability of miniature CST products to 30 A, enabling a very low DCR (0.35 mOhm max) single-turn primary winding. The family includes a variety of secondary winding configurations to achieve primary to secondary turns ratios from 1:50 to 1:20 ...

2022-04 Sensors AnDAPT, Inc.

[Apr 14 2022] ANYSOLAR's IXOLAR cells are made of high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells with a power conversion rate of up to 25%. The 1.2 mm thick solar cell is 40% lighter and ideal for charging many battery powered products where weight is a concern. Thin KXOB/SolarBits can be assembled and easily reflow soldered as one or more cells, incorporating any type or number of cells into a single product. Th ...

2022-04 Sensors 3M

[Apr 13 2022] 3M's LSE series of VHB tapes solve the problem of bonding low surface energy (LSE) plastics and composites. Where other solutions require additional support, such as a primer, VHB tape provides long-lasting results. These tapes bond composites and LSE plastics without primer, increasing productivity and reducing harmful chemicals in user facilities. Outstanding durability and broad temperature re ...

2022-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 13 2022] STMicroelectronics' VL53L4CD STMicroelectronics VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight High Accuracy Proximity Sensor Picture is designed for proximity and short distance measurement, providing very accurate distance measurements from 1 mm to 1200 mm. A new generation of laser transmitters with 18° FoV (field of view) improves performance in ambient light and ranging speeds up to 100 Hz. Due to the autonomous m ...

2022-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 13 2022] STMicroelectronics' L99H02 is designed to drive 4 external N-channel MOS transistors in an H-bridge configuration for DC motor drives in automotive applications. It integrates a freely configurable current sense amplifier. An integrated standard serial peripheral interface (SPI) controls the device and provides diagnostic information. Implemented interface pins for external MOSFET thermal sensors ...

2022-04 Power TDK

[Apr 13 2022] TDK Corporation's PCM120T series of shielded SMT power inductors are optimized for high saturation current and low DC resistance. The PCM120T product family includes 14 inductance values between 0.4 µH and 10 µH, up to a saturation current of 80 A based on the L value. Best saturation characteristics are achieved by using a ferroalloy core. Flat wire windings are used to keep losses as low as pos ...

2022-04 Sensors TDK

[Apr 13 2022] TDK's FS1412 ultra-thin microPOL (µPOL) DC/DC converter in a small 5.8 mm x 4.9 mm x 1.6 mm package offers higher performance, ease of use and easier integration for big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence Applications such as intelligence (AI), 5G cellular, IoT networks, telecom and computing enterprises. µPOL technology consists of a DC/DC converter placed near complex chipsets such ...

2022-04 Semiconductors TDK

[Apr 13 2022] TDK Corporation has expanded its line of proven CeraLink capacitors for voltage stabilization in DC links. Previously, only large, off-the-shelf sizes were available. Now, smaller versions with classic chip designs have been added, expanding the range of applications. The product portfolio starts with the EIA 2220 specification measuring 5.7 mm x 5 mm x 1.4 mm, which is suitable for 500 V and off ...

2022-04 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Apr 12 2022] Texas Instruments' TPS7B86-Q1 is a low dropout (LDO) linear regulator designed to interface to batteries in automotive applications. The device's extended input voltage range to 40 V allows the device to withstand expected transients in automotive systems such as load dump. With a quiescent current of 17 µA at light load, the regulator is an optimal solution for powering normally-on components su ...