Technology Articles

2021-08 Semiconductors Melexis Technologies NV

[Aug 12 2021] Melexis introduces a new generation of current sensor chips for automotive power conversion applications with higher resolution, a choice of 3.3V or 5V operating voltages, and integrated circuits for overcurrent detection. The MLX91219 is a traditional Hall current sensor chip that, combined with a Type C ferromagnetic core, can measure currents from 200A to more than 2000A. The MLX91218 is an IM ...

2021-08 Power Molex

[Aug 12 2021] BittWare, a Molex company and a leading provider of enterprise-class accelerators for edge and cloud computing applications, announced the expansion of its IA-series FPGA accelerators with Intel Agilex FPgas. BittWare's IA Series FPGA accelerators are designed to help customers develop and deploy next-generation edge and cloud computing applications with greater flexibility and compute speed whil ...

2021-08 Connectors Harwin Inc.

[Aug 11 2021] To give customers more choice and increase design flexibility, Harwin is now able to offer rear panel mounted cable connectors for the 2 mm pitch Datamate series and 1.25 mm pitch Gecko High Reliability (Hi-Rel) series. These connectors will complement Harwin's existing front panel mounting solutions while expanding the range of connector housings that can be connected to device housings or panel ...

2021-08 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Aug 11 2021] Texas Instruments has added its linear thermistors to its portfolio of temperature detection products, which are 50% more accurate than negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors. Texas Instruments thermistors are more accurate and can operate close to the thermal limits of other components and the entire system, helping engineers achieve greater performance while reducing bill of materia ...

2021-08 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Aug 11 2021] STMicroelectronics has begun delivering its first Stellar SR6 series vehicle gauge microcontrollers (MCUS) to major automakers to develop the next generation of advanced automotive electronics applications with improved performance and safety. The Stellar SR6 series of highly scalable MCUS are designed for high-performance and energy-efficient vehicle platforms and are scheduled for mass producti ...

2021-08 Passive Components Bourns

[Aug 10 2021] Bourns announced that its CFN series of metal foil current detection resistors are available in a smaller package size and feature options. The new miniature 0402 and 0603 packages are introduced in the CFN type series and the lower TCR option of ±50 ppm/°C in 0603 and larger package sizes. Using Bourns' metal foil technology construction, the new current detection resistors offer low TCR, low in ...

2021-08 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Aug 10 2021] Renesas Electronics announced the introduction of a new 700V step-down voltage regulator product family, the RAA2230XX series, giving designers an edge over competing solutions. The new product offers exceptional low power consumption, low noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression, as well as system cost advantages, making it ideal for applications as diverse as home appliances, se ...

2021-08 Power XP Power

[Aug 9 2021] XP Power officially announced the addition of a digital programmable three-phase 5kW AC-DC power supply to the high power line, providing flexible operation with simple low line input requirements. The range of products is suitable for a range of industries, including industrial electronics, process control, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, LED lighting, water treatment and test/agin ...

2021-08 Semiconductors Nexperia

[Aug 9 2021] Nexperia, a specialist in basic semiconductor devices, announced the launch of a new 8-inch wafer production line in Manchester, UK, with the first products using the latest NextPower chip technology for low RDS(on) and low Qrr, 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs. The new line will immediately expand Nexperia's capacity, and the new PSMN3R9-100YSF (100 V) and PSMN3R5-80YSF (80 V) devices will have the indust ...

2021-08 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Aug 8 2021] Satellite communication systems use complex modulation schemes to achieve extremely fast data rates for transmitting video and broadband data. Therefore, they must have high RF output power while ensuring that the signal retains its desired characteristics. Microchip Technology announced the introduction of the new GMICP2731-10 GaN MMIC power amplifier to meet these requirements. The new device i ...

2021-08 Optoelectronics Diodes Incorporated

[Aug 8 2021] Diodes Corporation expands its portfolio of devices to support automotive exterior lighting with the introduction of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver designed to simplify the design of the taillight set. The automotive standard, AEC-Q100 Level 1 compliant ambient temperature rating of 125C meets the needs of the next generation of automotive designs. It also saves energy and space, whi ...

2021-08 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Aug 7 2021] Maxim Integrated announced the launch of the MAX16162 nanoPower monitoring circuit for its basic analog product line to help designers improve system reliability for low-voltage IoT applications. The monitoring IC is the first in the industry to fully trigger system reset by monitoring the slow rise of the entire system power supply, thereby avoiding interference from low-voltage spike pulses dur ...