Technology Articles

2021-09 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Sep 8 2021] Diodes introduces the PAM8907 piezoelectric generator driver that maximizes sound pressure levels with ceramic/piezoelectric generators. The PAM8907 has a built-in synchronous boost converter that extends sound pressure levels in battery-operated systems, outperforming similar microphone drivers. The device is optimized for wireless trackers, industrial alarm systems, medical instruments and hous ...

2021-09 Power Knowles

[Sep 7 2021] Knowles, a market leader and global provider of advanced miniature acoustic microphones and speakers, audio processing and precision device solutions, announced the introduction of an AI-powered True wireless Stereo (TWS) development platform to accelerate product development from entry-level to advanced applications. With this new solution, Oems have access to a fully operational TWS development ...

2021-09 Passive Components Vishay

[Sep 7 2021] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the availability of a new bidirectional asymmetric (BiAs) single-way ESD protection diode, VCUT0714BHD1, in a new compact side pad DFN1006-2A package for easy solder attachment. The Vishay Semiconductors VCUT0714BHD1 is space-saving compared to SOT package solutions and offers low capacitance and leakage current to protect high-speed data lines from transient ...

2021-09 Semiconductors Samsung

[Sep 7 2021] Samsung has announced a new Exynos processor, the Exynos W920, which is tailored for wearable devices. It is the successor to the Exynos 9110 chip that was released with the original Galaxy Watch three years ago. The Exynos W920 will debut in the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic tomorrow. While saving more power than the previous generation, the new Exynos W920 chip guarantees faster per ...

2021-09 Connectors Schurter

[Sep 6 2021] The FMBD EP is SCHURTER's flagship bipolar filter family, which is more compact than previous products and is suitable for three-phase systems with neutral lines, with special models for high voltage rated applications. The range is suitable for applications with ultra-high electromagnetic radiation, such as equipment and systems for automated production, motor drives, and machinery in industrial ...

2021-09 Passive Components Littelfuse

[Sep 6 2021] Littelfuse announced the expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) diode portfolio with the addition of 1700 V class products. The LSIC2SD170Bxx series silicon carbide Schottky diodes are available in a TO-247-2L package with a choice of rated current (10A, 25A or 50A). These products offer power electronics system designers multiple performance benefits, including near-zero reverse recovery current ...

2021-09 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 6 2021] Designed for isolated step-down regulators, ST's A6986I and L6986I DC/DC converter chips have optimized product characteristics with a wide input voltage range and low static current, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the converter in automotive and industrial applications with a maximum output power of 5W. If a system requires a non-isolated primary side regulator and one or more isolat ...

2021-09 Semiconductors Renesas Electronics America

[Sep 5 2021] Renesas Electronics has introduced the RAA215300 PMIC (Power Management IC), which is optimized to complement Renesas' AI-designed RZ/V2L and RZ/G2L microprocessors (MPUs) - enabled applications. The new high-performance PMIC offers a wide range of features, including nine channels, a built-in charger, and a real-time clock. The high level of integration of new devices reduces design complexity a ...

2021-09 Connectors SiTIME

[Sep 5 2021] SiTime today announced that Square (NYSE: SQ), the world's trusted software, payments and hardware solution, is using the SiTime low-power programmable MEMS oscillator: SiT8008 for its financial payment terminals and POS machines. This oscillator is one of SiTime's most popular products and is widely used in the enterprise, industrial, mobile and consumer markets. The stability of the clock subsy ...

2021-09 Power Infineon Technologies

[Sep 5 2021] Infineon Technologies introduces the 650 V CoolSiC™ Hybrid IGBT single tube portfolio with 650 V blocking voltage. The new CoolSiC Hybrid product family combines the main benefits of 650 V TRENCHSTOP™ 5 IGBT technology and silicon carbide Schottky diodes for excellent switching speeds and lower switching losses, especially for DC-DC power converters and PFC circuits. Common applications include e ...

2021-09 Power C&K

[Sep 4 2021] C&K, a leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, has developed a multifunctional sealed touch switch that can be used in a wide range of applications across major markets. For similar products on the market, the EL touch switch combines the usual design height and operating force, while having a longer service life than the competition, with up to 200,000 operations. The EL ...

2021-09 Passive Components Yageo

[Sep 4 2021] In response to the rapidly growing market demand for electric vehicles and 5G communications, Yageo is mainly promoting transient suppression diode (TVS) protection devices made by semiconductor diffusion process.TVS is a semiconductor diffusion process made of a single PN junction or a plurality of PN junction components. TVS has high reliability, low dynamic internal resistance and low clamping ...