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2021-03 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Mar 26 2021] To reduce the time, cost, and risk of developing spacecraft systems, designers can use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) in the initial phase and then replace them with space-grade equivalent radiation-resistant devices with the same pin distribution in plastic or ceramic packages. Microchip Technology announced the launch of a radiation-resistant 64 megabit (Mbit) parallel interface SuperFlash Fla ...

2021-03 Optoelectronics ams

[Mar 25 2021] Osram Opto Semiconductors, one of the world's leading manufacturers, has introduced the first UV-C LED Oslon UV 3636, marking the launch of OSram's comprehensive portfolio of UV-C leds. The coronavirus outbreak has been going on for almost a year, and it's unclear how much longer it will last, but the longer it goes on, the more important it is to stay safe and healthy in our daily lives. Hygiene ...

2021-03 Sensors Renesas Electronics America

[Mar 25 2021] Renesas Electronics has expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with the industry's first software-configurable IP67 certified waterproof option for IAQ applications that operate in wet or dirty environments such as kitchens, bathrooms and hospital rooms, where water, oil and dust are frequently exposed. The firmware configurable waterproof ZMOD4410 sensor features ...

2021-03 Connectors Advanced Energy

[Mar 24 2021] Advanced Energy Industries has been developing a wide range of advanced high-precision power conversion, measurement and control systems and other solutions, and this area of technology has been a global leader. The company announced the launch of its latest lighting and power control system for indoor and vertical farms, as well as greenhouse gardens. Advanced Energy's new lighting and power con ...

2021-03 Connectors TDK

[Mar 24 2021] TDK announces the high-performance TronicsAXO315 miniature single-axis closed-loop MEMS accelerometer. Equipped with a 24-channel digital SPI interface in an SMD package, the accelerometer offers superior performance comparable to quartz sensors, far exceeding commercial MEMS sensors, and is easier to integrate, even under the harsh temperature and vibration conditions common in industrial, land, ...

2021-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Mar 23 2021] The STMicroelectronics L7983 is a compact 3V-60V, 300mA synchronous DC/DC buck power converter with flexible dynamic mode selection to meet the requirements of noise-sensitive applications and maximize energy efficiency at light loads. The L7983 uses ST's proprietary, innovative technology to control low-side power MOSFETs and offers two operating modes: Low noise mode (LNM) at constant switching ...

2021-03 Sensors Verivolt LLC

[Mar 23 2021] Velodyne Lidar has announced the Velarray M1600, an innovative solid-state lidar sensor designed to serve mobile robotics applications. The sensor is the latest in Velarray's new product family and the first in the new M series. It is built using Velodyne's ground-breaking proprietary microlidar array architecture (MLA) and leverage Velodyne's manufacturing partnerships for cost optimization and ...

2021-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Mar 22 2021] STMicroelectronics expands its market-unique STM32WL Long Range SubGHz wireless system-on-chip (SoC) product line with new products that offer flexible configuration and packaging options for a diverse range of mass market applications. As the only system chip on the market that can connect to LoRa Low power Wide Area Network (LPWAN), the STM32WL series enables users to create energy-efficient an ...

2021-03 Semiconductors Diodes Incorporated

[Mar 22 2021] Diodes Incorporated announced its automotive compliant, AEC-Q100 and PPAP compliant DPO2039DABQ 4-channel protection solution for USBType-C ports. The DPO2039DABQ is specifically designed for applications including car audio consoles, rear seat entertainment units, and in-vehicle charging. The USB Type-C interface has been increasingly adopted, especially by car manufacturers keen to provide futu ...

2021-03 Power ams

[Mar 21 2021] Ams has announced the pre-release of one of the industry's smallest and lightest 100,000 megapixel image sensors to deliver digital video output for mobile or wearable consumer devices such as virtual reality (VR) headsets. It supports GDPR compatibility, is flexible to connect to interfaces, supports various types of visual sensing, and is inexpensive for disposable applications in consumer elec ...

2021-03 Sensors ams

[Mar 21 2021] Ams Semiconductor, the world's leading provider of high-performance sensor solutions, has introduced a demonstration model of a driver Condition Monitoring System (DMS) based on 3D recognition and eye tracking technology for detecting driver fatigue and distraction. Automotive manufacturers can use this demonstration model to create proof-of-concept designs. Driver fatigue and distraction monitor ...

2021-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Mar 20 2021] A QML-V certified 7A Point of Load (PoL) DC/DC converter has been added to ST's expanding portfolio of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) integrated power products. St's radiation-hardened power products are highly energy efficient and suitable for very demanding space applications. The RHRPMPOL01 is a fully functional PoL current converter with N-channel Power MOSFETs and bootstrap diodes for undervo ...