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2021-09 Connectors Analog Devices

[Sep 21 2021] Analog Devices announced the MAX86178 three-system Vital Signs Analog Front-end (AFE), which measures four vital signs in one piece, simplifying the design of wearable remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices. The monolithic AFE integrates three measurement systems (optical, ECG, and bioimpedance) to capture four common vital signs: electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), heart rate (ECG or optical PPG), ...

2021-09 Power XP Power

[Sep 21 2021] XP Power officially announces the LCW series of regulated output housing AC-DC power supplies, ideal for embedded industrial electronics, technology and devices requiring home certification. The nine new series (LCW15, LCW25, LCW35, LCW50, LCW75, LCW100, LCW150, LCW200 and LCW320) range in power levels from 15W to 320W. All modules comply with EN 55032 Class B conduction and radiation standards f ...

2021-09 Connectors MaxLinear, Inc.

[Sep 21 2021] MaxLinear is showcasing a Molex LLC 400G-DR4 optical module based on the MaxLinear Telluride (MxL9354x) pulse amplitude modulation (PAM4) digital signal processor (DSP) at the China International Optoelectronics Expo (CIOE). The 400G-DR4 optical module on display is the latest addition to Molmoly's complete data center connectivity product family, providing solutions for optical interconnect appl ...

2021-09 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Sep 20 2021] As the demand for electric buses and other electrified heavy transport vehicles increases to meet lower carbon emission targets, power management solutions based on silicon carbide are providing greater efficiency for such transport systems. To further complement its rich portfolio of silicon carbide MOSFET discrete and module products, Microchip Technology announced the introduction of a new 120 ...

2021-09 Connectors Analog Devices

[Sep 20 2021] Analog Devices announced the launch of the MAX77659 Single Inductor Multiple Output (SIMO) Power management IC (PMIC), an integrated switching mode up/down charger that charges wearable, ear-worn, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices faster and smaller than other Pmics in the market today. The MAX77659 SIMO PMIC provides more than 4 hours of battery life in just 10 minutes of charging and uses a ...

2021-09 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 20 2021] STMicroelectronics announces the Universal Multi-Zone Ranging FlightSense time-of-flight Sensor, bringing precision ranging solutions to a wide range of consumer electronics and industrial products. The VL53L5CX sensor provides up to 64 ranging zones with a maximum measurement distance of 4 meters per zone for multi-target detection applications, as well as a wide rectangular field of view with a ...

2021-09 Power United Chemi-Con

[Sep 20 2021] UnitedSiC, Inc., has released the industry's best 750V, 6mΩ devices, responding to power designers' demand for higher performance, more efficient SiC FETs. The new 6mΩ device has an RDS(on) value less than half that of the closest SiC MOSFETs competing and also offers a robust 5μs short-circuit tolerance rating. The products announced today include nine new device/package options in the 750V SiC ...

2021-09 Sensors Vishay

[Sep 19 2021] Vishay Intertechnology introduces the industry's leading 19 mm x 19 mm x 7 mm 7575 external size Automotive grade IHLP® thin high current inductor - IHLP-7575GZ-5A. The Vishay Dale IHLP-7575GZ-5A has a DC resistance (DCR) 30% lower than the 6767 form factor, 35% higher rated current, 50% lower cost than the 8787 form factor, and can operate continuously at +155 °C in the automotive engine bay. Th ...

2021-09 Passive Components Nexperia

[Sep 19 2021] Nexperia has announced that its surface-mount device, the copper clip-on FlatPower Package CFP15B, has for the first time passed a leading Tier 1 supplier's Board level reliability (BLR) test for automotive applications. The package will first be applied to the engine control unit. BLR is a method for evaluating the robustness and reliability of semiconductor packages. The tests follow extremely ...

2021-09 Power Power Integrations

[Sep 19 2021] Power Integrations announced the launch of the InnoSwitch™3-PD Series IC, the industry's best-integrated solution for USB Type-C, USB Power Transfer (PD) and USB Digital Control Power Supply (PPS) adapter applications. The new IC comes in an ultra-thin InSOP™-24D package with integrated USB-C and PD controllers, high-voltage PowiGaN™ switches, multi-mode quasi-resonant flyback controllers, second ...

2021-09 Power Power Integrations

[Sep 18 2021] Power Integrations introduces SCALE-iFlex™ Single gate drivers for the popular "new dual-channel" 100mm x 140mm IGBT modules. The new compact driver supports modules with voltages up to 3.3kV and is now readily available for customers to complete design import. SCALE-iFlex Single Gate drivers are ideal for light rail, renewable energy generation, and other high-reliability applications that requi ...

2021-09 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Sep 18 2021] By converting to 112G PAM4 interface rates, META-DX2L doubles the bandwidth of routers, switches, and line cards，Routers, switches, and line cards require higher bandwidth, port density, and connectivity up to 800 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) to handle increasing data center traffic due to 5G, cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications. To deliver higher ban ...