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2021-08 Sensors ON Semiconductor

[Aug 26 2021] ON Semiconductor has announced that its image-sensing and LiDAR technology enables key features of AutoX's fifth-generation fully autonomous system, the AutoX Gen5. The 5th generation of autonomous vehicle technology announced by AutoX at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference enables the first fully autonomous autonomous taxi (RoboTaxi), which aims to enable autonomous driving for the peop ...

2021-08 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Aug 26 2021] Renesas Electronics has introduced a new line of plastic-encapsulated radiation-resistant (rad-hard) devices for satellite power management systems. The four new devices include ISL71001SLHM/SEHM Point of Load (POL) step-down regulators, ISL71610SLHM and ISL71710SLHM digital isolators, and ISL73033SLHM100V GaN FETs and integrated low-side drivers. The new portfolio combines radiation assurance le ...

2021-08 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Aug 25 2021] STMicroelectronics introduces two DC-DC converter chips optimized for isolated step-down regulator designs in industrial and automotive applications. The A6986I and L6986I 38V DC-DC converter ics feature a wide input voltage range and low static current to ensure robust and energy efficient operation in automotive and industrial applications up to 5W. Isolated step-down topologies reduce the bill ...

2021-08 Power Texas Instruments

[Aug 25 2021] Texas Instruments introduces a new family of high-performance microcontrollers (MCUS) that drive real-time control, networking and intelligent analytics at the edge. With the new Sitara AM2x series MCUS, engineers can use 10 times the computing power of previous flash-based MCUS. The high-performance AM2x family closes the growing performance gap between MCUS and processors, enabling designers to ...

2021-08 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Aug 24 2021] Renesas Electronics Group announced the introduction of new automotive HD Link (AHL) technology - the new RAA279971 AHL encoding chip and RAA279972 decoding chip, enabling automakers to transmit HD video over low-cost cables and connectors that currently support standard definition video. High-definition video is increasingly critical to object recognition in automotive safety systems. As a leade ...

2021-08 Connectors C&K

[Aug 24 2021] C&K has developed a new high-reliability connector - the Space Splice four-way connector. This connector is ideal for applications in aerospace systems, particularly satellites, such as payloads, wire harnesses, thermistors and multilayer insulators. The connector features a unique patented design and is currently applying for ESA certification. In the previously released Space Splice series of o ...

2021-08 Optoelectronics ams

[Aug 23 2021] Ams Osram today announced that its multispectral technology products have been adopted as the core device of BiologyWorks k(now), which enables economical and rapid laborate-grade molecular assays for the detection of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and other viral infections. "Ams OSram's spectral sensors are a key component on BiologyWorks k(now) devices and have the unique ability to quickly and reliabl ...

2021-08 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Aug 23 2021] The STM32G0 family of Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontrollers (MCUS) has a new offering and more new features, such as dual-zone flash memory, CAN FD interface and crystal free USB full speed data/host support. For budget-conscious applications, the new STM32G050 Value product line, the STM32G051 and STM32G061 mainstream product lines add rich analog capabilities and up to 18KB of RAM memory, as well as ...

2021-08 Sensors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Aug 22 2021] Allegro MicroSystems announced that it has introduced a new, more advanced Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) speed sensor, the ATS19480, that measures the rotation speed of ferromagnetic gears. This speed sensor chip is a single-channel solution that is ideal for transmissions in hybrid and pure electric vehicles, but can also be extended to designs such as two-wheelers, off-road vehicles, and indust ...

2021-08 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Aug 22 2021] As part of the Quick-Connect IoT system, Renesas has partnered with Digilent to develop a new Type 6A extended I2C Pmod interface for greater coverage and flexibility. Renesas has standardized Digilent's new 6A Pmod connector for new Pmod sensor boards and MCU development kits. Standardization also gives designers great flexibility to optimize their product portfolio for any iot prototyping choic ...

2021-08 Passive Components Amphenol Advanced Sensors

[Aug 21 2021] Ampleon announced the launch of two new broadband amplifier families - the BLP15M9Sxxx device rated at 32V and the BLP15H9Sxxx device rated at 50V, further strengthening its portfolio of advanced and cost-effective RF power amplifier solutions. The BLP15M9Sxxx and BLP15H9Sxxx series are based on the company's 9th generation LDMOS technology and high voltage LDMOS technology, respectively, and bot ...

2021-08 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Aug 21 2021] STMicroelectronics L99VR01 AEC-Q100 certified low voltage drop linear regulators with eight optional fixed output voltages, functional safety diagnostics, and excellent overheat protection help simplify system design, facilitate inventory management, and are suitable for a variety of automotive applications. The regulator has a maximum output current of 200mA and is capable of driving loads such ...