Technology Articles

2020-11 Passive Components Vishay

[Nov 29 2020] Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new 30 V N-channel MOSFET half-bridge power stage This power stage combines high-end TrenchFET MOSFETs and low-end SkyFET MOSFETs with Schottky diodes in a compact PowerPAIR 3.3mm x 3.3mm package. For power conversion in computing and telecommunications applications, the Vishay Siliconix SiZF300DT offers higher power density and efficiency while reducing the nu ...

2020-11 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Nov 28 2020] Renesas Electronics has announced that Continental has adopted the Renesas high-performance System-on-chip (SoC) R-Car M3 for its first generation body high-performance computer (HPC). HPC serves as an on-board computing platform that provides centralized control of vehicle systems and is equipped with security gateway capabilities to enable cloud connectivity. The R-Car M3 supports online (OTA) ...

2020-11 Sensors TE Connectivity

[Nov 28 2020] There is a growing demand for low-voltage sensing capabilities in the industrial and medical markets. From heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and airflow to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), ventilation and patient monitoring applications, the ability to detect small pressure changes is critical. This demand requires pressure sensors to be highly accurate, to provide long-t ...

2020-11 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Nov 28 2020] STMicroelectronics and licensed partner Stackforce Corporation have jointly released a wireless remote meter reading system M-Bus(wM-Bus) bus software stack. Using the sub-GHz RF module integrated with the STM32WL microcontroller and various supported modulation schemes, the communication protocol stack can collect meter data wirelessly and remotely, saving material costs and improving design fle ...

2020-11 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Nov 27 2020] The STNRGPF02, a new power IC for dual-channel staggered boost PFC topologies, is added to the STMicroelectronics digital Power controller family. Customers can easily configure the IC using the eDesignSuite software. The software also helps customers quickly complete circuit design and external component selection. The STNRGPF02 allows applications from 600W to 6kW to enjoy the benefits of digit ...

2020-11 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Nov 27 2020] Renesas Electronics announced the expansion of its RE family of ultra-low-power embedded controllers with the introduction of the Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core based on Renesas' breakthrough SOTBTM (Silicon on Thin Buried Oxide) process. The newest member of the RE01 group is equipped with 256KB of flash memory, which is different from existing products that have been mass-produced and integrated with 1. ...

2020-11 Power Amphenol Advanced Sensors

[Nov 27 2020] Ampleon announced the addition of two new products - the BLF978P and BLF974P - to its 9th generation of high-performance 50V Si LDMOS high efficiency RF power transistors. Both products are designed for ultra-high power RF power amplifiers that deliver hundreds of kilowatts of power with high efficiency and high gain characteristics. In Class AB operating conditions, both power transistors offer ...

2020-11 Semiconductors United Chemi-Con

[Nov 26 2020] New power semiconductor company United Silicon Carbide Corporation (UnitedSiC) has introduced four new SiC FETs with RDS (ON) values as low as 7mΩ and offer unprecedented performance and high efficiency. Suitable for high-power applications such as electric vehicle (EV) inverters, high-power DC/DC converters, high-current battery chargers and solid-state circuit breakers. Of the four new UF3C SiC ...

2020-11 Power Flex Power Modules

[Nov 26 2020] Flex Power Modules works closely with OpenRAN and the O-RAN Alliance, a global community of more than 160 mobile operators, suppliers, and research and academic institutions operating in the wireless Access network (RAN) industry. As a result, Flextronics power modules continue to increase their presence in the relevant RFPA (Radio frequency Power amplifier) market, and the range of RFPA isolated ...

2020-11 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Nov 25 2020] Texas Instruments introduces the industry's smaller step-boost battery charger integrated circuit that integrates power path management for higher power density, universal and fast charging with up to 97% charging efficiency. The BQ25790 and BQ25792 support efficient charging of USB Type-C™ and USB Power Delivery (PD) ports in small personal electronics, portable medical devices, and building aut ...

2020-11 Power TE Connectivity

[Nov 25 2020] TE Connectivity, a global leader in the connectivity and sensor industry, introduces the EB16 extender fiber pin and slot end connectors in new single-mode and multi-mode models. Both models are based on an updated design with spring-free splice and non-crimped cable retention. Based on TE's PRO BEAM expanded beam connector technology, the EB16 end connector expands and collimates the light signa ...

2020-11 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Nov 24 2020] In addition to in-vehicle central infotainment displays (CID), automakers are trying to add touch displays to help elevate and improve the driving experience. To support these advanced features for auxiliary display applications, Microchip Technology expands its market-leading maXTouch portfolio with the introduction of a new family of MXT288UD touch controllers. The series is the industry's smal ...