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2022-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 23 2022] ST today announced the Smart Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU), which combines a digital signal processor (DSP) suitable for running AI algorithms and MEMS sensors on the same chip. In addition to shrinking the size of system-in-package devices and reducing power consumption by up to 80 percent, the fusion of sensors and AI puts decision-making at the very edge of the system. This enables smart senso ...

2022-02 Semiconductors TDK

[Feb 23 2022] TDK Corporation has developed the KCZ1210DH series of common mode filters suitable for automotive applications. This series provides noise control for automotive high-speed differential transmission signal lines in a 1210 case size (1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5 mm), With the increase of advanced driver assistance systems, the demand for forward-sensing cameras and panoramic surveillance imaging systems has g ...

2022-02 Sensors Silicon Labs

[Feb 23 2022] Swedish embedded module supplier Silicon Witchery has released a very compact module S1 designed to interface the Nordic Semi nRF52840 into the most space-constrained projects, which also integrates the Lattice iCE40 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). "Designed for efficient artificial intelligence on the smallest edge devices." Silicon Witchery claims it combines microprocessor and FPGA devic ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Skyworks Solutions

[Feb 22 2022] Mouser Electronics supplies the SKY68031-11 multi-band RF IoT front-end module from Skyworks Solutions. This low-profile module supports LTE-M and NB-IoT transceiver platforms with output power up to +23.5 dBm and is optimized to support 1 to 6 LTE resource blocks (RBs). The Skyworks Solutions SKY68031-11 module, available from Mouser, integrates a complete RF front-end to support LTE multi-band ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[Feb 22 2022] Infineon Technologies AG will launch the AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth Low Energy System-on-Chip. The solution supports the latest Bluetooth 5.3 core specification for IoT, smart home and industrial applications. AIROC CYW20829 combines low power consumption with excellent performance to support all Bluetooth low energy application scenarios, including smart home, sensors, lighting, Bluetooth mesh, re ...

2022-02 Semiconductors NXP

[Feb 22 2022] Nexperia, a specialist in basic semiconductor devices, announces the expansion of its acclaimed portfolio of automotive Ethernet ESD protection devices. Three new ESD protection devices are AEC-Q101 qualified and IEEE 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 Open Technology Alliance standards designed to protect both bus lines from damage caused by ESD and other transients. The PESD2ETH1GXT-Q, PESD1ETH1GLS-Q, ...

2022-02 Semiconductors NXP

[Feb 21 2022] Nexperia, a high-volume production specialist in the field of basic semiconductor components, announces the NXS0506UP, the world's smallest Secure Digital (SD) card level shifter IC. This SD 3.0 compliant bidirectional dual voltage level translator is housed in a 16-bump wafer-level chip-scale package with 1.45mm x 1.45mm x 0.45mm pins and 0.35mm pitch, which is larger than previous The device wi ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[Feb 21 2022] High power density, excellent performance and ease of use are key requirements in current power system designs. To this end, Infineon Technologies AG has launched a new generation of OptiMOS Source-Down (SD) power MOSFETs that provide practical solutions to design challenges in end applications. Housed in a PQFN package, the power MOSFET measures 3.3 x 3.3 mm2 and supports a wide voltage range fr ...

2022-02 Passive Components Electroswitch

[Feb 21 2022] Avnet's global distributor of electronic components products and solutions, element14, has expanded its electromechanical and passive product lineup with the addition of a range of specialty products from CTS, a leading designer and manufacturer of switches and timing devices. CTS produces high-quality sensors, actuators and electronic components for aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, te ...

2022-02 Passive Components Davies Molding, LLC

[Feb 21 2022] Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Daimler Trucks has used Siemens' Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software for the development of its next generation of "carbon neutral" vehicles. As part of Siemens' Xcelerator solutions portfolio, Simcenter will provide Daimler Trucks with a leading computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution to transform its CAE development process into a digital twin-d ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Feb 20 2022] Rohm has launched a new evaluation board to demonstrate an ultra-efficient battery management system for thin, small IoT devices. With the REFLVBMS001-EVK-001 board, engineers can evaluate Rohm's Nano Energy ultra-low current power ICs and NGK Insulators' EnerCera Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. According to Rohm, the battery management system extends application standby time by 60 times compared ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Sensirion AG

[Feb 20 2022] Siemens Digital Industries Software has released the latest version of NX™ software. As part of the Xcelerator solution portfolio, the new version of NX uses advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced simulation, while increasing its productivity and enhancing its capabilities, enabling designers, engineers and manufacturers to innovate faster. Ken Versprille, Executi ...