Technology Articles

2022-04 Passive Components Knowles

[Apr 7 2022] The Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor IA8201 is a high-performance, ultra-low-power, audio-centric OpenDSP, available in two package options (eWLB and QFN), supporting up to 4 microphones, multiple high-speed interfaces, and GPIO. The IA8201 supports voice wake-up processing for low-latency voice UI, noise reduction, context awareness, and accelerated machine learning inference for edge proces ...

2022-04 Optoelectronics TDK

[Apr 7 2022] TDK Corporation has developed the KCZ-DH series of common mode filters for automotive applications. This series provides noise control for automotive high-speed differential transmission signal lines and is available in a 1210 case size (1.25 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm). The increase in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) has led to a rapidly growing demand for forward-sensing cameras and surroun ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Texas Instruments

[Apr 7 2022] Texas Instruments' TMAG5170 is a high precision linear 3D Hall effect sensor designed for a wide range of industrial and personal electronics applications. The high level of integration provides flexibility and accuracy for a variety of position sensing systems. The device features three independent Hall sensors on the X, Y, and Z axes. The precision signal chain and integrated 12-bit ADC enable ...

2022-04 Sensors Infineon Technologies

[Apr 7 2022] Infineon Technologies' CYUSBS236 USB Serial Development Kit (DVK) is an easy-to-use kit that showcases the features of the Infineon CY7C65215 USB Serial Bridge Controller. The CYUSBS236 development kit is used to help evaluate the features of the CY7C65215 dual-channel USB serial bridge controller. The DVK provides two copper pads on the PCB to test the CAPSENSE™ feature, two pairs of EEPROMs to ...

2022-04 Optoelectronics Digilent, Inc.

[Apr 7 2022] Digilent's Measurement Computing MCC152 is a voltage output and digital input/output HAT (hardware attached on top) board designed for use with the Raspberry Pi. The MCC152 provides two 12-bit analog outputs with an output range of 0 V to 5 V and an output drive current of 5 mA. Both outputs can be updated simultaneously by software. It provides eight bidirectional digital bits, each of which can ...

2022-04 Sensors Maxim Integrated

[Apr 6 2022] Maxim's MAX22200 is an octal 36 V serially controlled solenoid driver channel with a low impedance (200 mΩ typical) push-pull output stage, sink-source drive capability, and a maximum 1 ARMS drive current. A Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is provided to control each channel individually and also supports a daisy-chain configuration. The device half-bridge can be configured as a low-side or hig ...

2022-04 Sensors Maxim Integrated

[Apr 6 2022] Maxim's MAX31888 is a 1-Wire high-accuracy, low-power digital temperature sensor for precision temperature monitoring with ±0.25ºC accuracy from -20ºC to +105ºC. The MAX31888 operates at an operating current of 68 μA during measurements with 16-bit resolution (0.005ºC). The sensor communicates with the microcontroller via the 1-Wire bus, which requires only a single data line (and a ground refere ...

2022-04 Power Vishay

[Apr 6 2022] Vishay's optoelectronics portfolio now includes six 850 nm and 940 nm high power infrared (IR) emitters that deliver best-in-class radiant intensity in a 3.4 mm x 3.4 mm surface mount package. Based on Vishay's SurfLight™ surface emitter chip technology, these devices are designed for high drive currents up to 1.5 ADC and 5 A pulses in industrial and consumer applications. These sensors provide 3 ...

2022-04 Power Texas Instruments

[Apr 6 2022] Texas Instruments' TPSM63606 is a highly integrated 6 A, DC/DC synchronous step-down power module that combines power MOSFETs, shielded inductors, and passives in an enhanced HotRod QFN package. The module's VIN and VOUT pins are located at the corners of the package to optimize input and output capacitor placement. There are four larger thermal pads under the module for simple layout and easy ha ...

2022-04 Sensors TDK

[Apr 6 2022] TDK's AVD series of high-precision pressure transmitters feature an ultra-low profile design and are available in three versions for different pressure measurement ranges: 0 mbar to 16 mbar, 0 mbar to 100 mbar and 0 bar to 7 bar. The AVD series provides high accuracy levels for low pressure ranges, such as ±1.75% full scale (FS), over a pressure range of 100 mbar. With a base surface of 31 mm x 4 ...

2022-04 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[Apr 5 2022] Infineon's AIROC CYW20835 Bluetooth LE SoC is designed to support home automation, accessories, sensors (medical, home, security and industrial), lighting, Bluetooth mesh networking, any Bluetooth Low Energy connected IoT application, wireless input devices including gaming controllers, remotes, keyboards and joysticks) for all Bluetooth Low Energy use cases. Next-generation IoT applications requ ...

2022-04 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Apr 5 2022] Texas Instruments' TPS37044 is a low-power precision window or standard voltage supervisor that can be configured as quad, triple, dual, or single. In the 8-lead (1.6 mm x 2.9 mm) SOT-23 package, the threshold accuracy of each channel is ±1% in a small size. The TPS37044 includes very accurate threshold detection with high resolution, making the device ideal for systems operating on low voltage r ...