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2022-02 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[Feb 11 2022] Toshiba Electronic Components and Storage Corporation announced the launch of two new silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET dual modules - "MG600Q2YMS3" and "MG400V2YMS3": the former has a rated voltage of 1200V and a rated drain current of 600A; the latter has a rated voltage of 600A. is 1700V and the rated drain current is 400A. As Toshiba's first products with the above rated voltages, they form a line ...

2022-02 Optoelectronics Kionix Inc.

[Feb 10 2022] Kioxia Corporation announced the release of Universal Flash Memory (UFS) version 3.1 embedded flash memory devices. The device uses its innovative Quad-Level Cell (QLC) technology of 4 bytes per cell. Kioxia's QLC technology can achieve extremely high storage density in a single package, meeting the needs of applications requiring high storage density such as high-end smartphones. Kioxia's UFS pr ...

2022-02 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Feb 10 2022] Minimizing investment in R&D and cost, as well as ensuring robust and efficient operation of medium-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) switches, are several core requirements for modern power electronic system design. Infineon Technologies AG, in line with its strategically engineered GaN product portfolio, continues to strengthen full system solutions with the launch of the EiceDRIVER™ 1EDN71x6G HS 2 ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Feb 10 2022] ROHM (headquartered in Kyoto, Japan), a world-renowned semiconductor manufacturer, has launched the 32-bit D/A converter IC (hereinafter referred to as "DAC chip"*) "BD34352EKV" and its Evaluation board "BD34352EKV-EVK-001" The DAC chip is generally considered to be one of the most important components in determining the sound quality of an audio device, as the information needs to be extracted t ...

2022-02 Semiconductors TDK

[Feb 9 2022] TDK Group announces the T5828 SoundWire™ MEMS microphone, part of the SmartSound™ family of high-performance products ideal for mobile, True Wireless Stereo (TWS), Internet of Things (IoT) and other consumer devices. This high-performance microphone family pushes the limits of microphone acoustic performance, delivering more advanced functionality in a smaller package size. Featuring a high Acous ...

2022-02 Passive Components Anaren

[Feb 9 2022] Best for Wearables: The PAN1781 is Panasonic's latest ultra-low energy Bluetooth 5 module based on the NordicnRF52820 SoC, which consumes only 4.9 mA in Tx mode (at 0 dBm), 4.7 mA in Rx mode, and a system shutdown mode of 0.3μA, RTC wake-up is 1.2μA. The PAN1781 is ideal for battery powered devices such as wearables. The module also supports Bluetooth mesh, Thread and ZigBee mesh protocols for sm ...

2022-02 Optoelectronics Excelitas Technologies

[Feb 9 2022] Excelitas Technology Co., Ltd. has launched the DigiPyro PYD 5731 miniature pyroelectric detector, which is currently the smallest pyroelectric detector on the market. The small size and superior performance of the PYD 5731 make it ideal for sensor applications with high demands on assembly density, space constraints and product size, including smart integration in intrusion alarms and indoor/out ...

2022-02 Connectors Tri-Mag, LLC

[Feb 8 2022] TriEye is proud to announce the first-in-class VCSEL-based shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging system. The system integrates a TriEye CMOS-based short-wave infrared image sensor and a VCSEL light source. This upgraded electro-optical (EO) system, combined with VCSEL technology, will enable the mass consumer market with advanced SWIR imaging capabilities. Paving the way for next-generation SWIR imag ...

2022-02 Passive Components Amgis

[Feb 8 2022] Ambarella released the latest AI domain controller chip CV3 series at CES. Based on the fully scalable, energy-efficient CVflow® architecture, the CV3 series of SoCs provide the automotive industry with the industry's highest AI processing performance—up to 500 eTOPS of computing power, 42 times higher than Ambarella's previous-generation automotive-grade SoC CV2 series. Equipped with up to 16 Ar ...

2022-02 Sensors TDK

[Feb 8 2022] TDK has expanded its product range of non-polar DC high voltage contactors with the launch of the new HVC43 (B88269X3**0C011) series. The new products have continuous operating currents from 150 A DC to 250 A DC, up to 1000 V DC operating voltages, a choice of 12 V or 24 V coils, and a power consumption of 6 W. The new HVC43 series has a compact size of 78 x 40.4 x 74.5 mm (L x W x H) and weighs ...

2022-02 Semiconductors C&K

[Feb 7 2022] C&K, a leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, has introduced a new optical rotary encoder - the ENC series of 24-bit optical encoders with integrated pushbuttons. We have developed this new encoder based on improvements to the already very successful 16-bit optical encoder. In addition to a 50% increase in detent position, the 24-bit encoder also includes a right-angle c ...

2022-02 Optoelectronics Sensirion AG

[Feb 7 2022] Sensirion introduces a VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and NOx (Nitrogen Oxide Compounds) gas sensor: SGP41, which is designed as a digital smart switch and regulation unit for use in air treatment equipment such as air purifiers, fresh air fans, kitchens range hood, etc.). There are many potential and common hazards in indoor air, such as VOCs commonly found in building materials, furniture and ...