Technology Articles

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 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 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 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 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 Semiconductors NXP

[Feb 7 2022] NXP announced the launch of a new battery management chip --- DNB1101A. This chip is specially designed for industrial energy storage system applications. It integrates a variety of battery parameter monitoring, which can provide the battery management system with in-depth information on the internal state of the battery, bringing the ultimate battery safety, performance and value. DNB1101A has p ...

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 ...

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 Passive Components Excelitas Technologies

[Feb 6 2022] The market-oriented global technology leader in innovative and customized optoelectronic solutions, Axelida 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, ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[Feb 6 2022] Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation announced the launch of three 4-Form-A voltage-driven photorelays in one of the industry's smallest package types - "TLP3407SRA4", "TLP3412SRHA4" and "TLP3475SRHA4" The new product is Toshiba's first-ever four-channel normally-on photorelay. It adopts the newly developed small S-VSON16T package, and the typical installation area is only 12.5mm2, wh ...

2022-02 Semiconductors Melexis Technologies NV

[Feb 6 2022] Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, announces the MLX90510, a new stray field resistant inductive chip. This high-speed position decoder minimizes the work required by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and achieves optimum accuracy under extreme mechanical and electrical conditions. The MLX90510 has excellent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), making it ideal for motor contr ...