Technology Articles

2020-11 Sensors Renesas Electronics America

[Nov 14 2020] Renesas Electronics announced that it has expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform by using embedded artificial intelligence (e-AI) technology to enable intelligent trace odor sensing in ventilation systems, bathrooms and other scenarios that require air quality monitoring. The upgrade platform integrates neural network trained firmware in a variety of microcontrolle ...

2020-11 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Nov 13 2020] Renesas Electronics has announced the introduction of the RZ/V series of microprocessors (MPUs) powered by Renesas' unique image processing AI accelerator, DRP-AI (DRP: Dynamically Configurable Processor). The first product in the family, the RZ/V2M, enables real-time AI reasoning in embedded devices with industry-leading low power consumption. In applications such as industrial and infrastructur ...

2020-11 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[Nov 13 2020] Infineon Technologies has introduced a constant current linear LED driver IC, the BCR431U, which provides a low voltage drop when regulating LED current. This product is the second in the new generation BCR series and has a low voltage drop feature designed for low currents up to 37 mA. Typical applications for the new BCR431U include LED light strips, advertising signs, architectural LED lightin ...

2020-11 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Nov 12 2020] STMicroelectronics' new IIS3DWB vibration sensor and accompanying circuit board STEVAL-STWINKT1 multi-sensor evaluation kit can accelerate the development cycle of machine operating condition monitoring systems. Condition monitoring systems can infer equipment maintenance needs and improve industrial production efficiency. Analyzing monitored vibration data on-premises or in the cloud can help yo ...

2020-11 Power Semtech

[Nov 12 2020] Semtech Corporation announced the LoRa Edge portfolio, a new LoRa -based low-power platform that can be software-set defined. LoRa Edge will provide a diverse portfolio of applications for indoor and outdoor asset management, with target markets including industrial, building, home, agriculture, transportation and logistics. The first product in the family is a geolocation solution that develops ...

2020-11 Power Harwin Inc.

[Nov 11 2020] Harwin has confirmed that its Archer Kontrol 1.27mm pitch board-to-board connector supports data rates of up to 3Gbits/s. Compatible with Ethernet speeds up to 2.94Gbit/s, these connectors are optimized for modern industrial infrastructure. For the industrial drive and control market, the Archer Kontrol series has also proven to be very effective in monitoring and data acquisition equipment. The ...

2020-11 Passive Components Nexperia

[Nov 11 2020] Nexperia has announced a new line of high-pressure gallium nitride field-effect tubes using a new generation of H2 technology. The new device is available in two packages, TO-247 and Nexperia's proprietary CCPAK. Both achieve better switching and on-off performance with better stability. Due to the cascaded structure and optimized device parameters, Nexperia gallium nitride Fets do not require co ...

2020-11 Semiconductors NXP

[Nov 10 2020] NXP Semiconductors introduces the MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC, offering a new generation of high-performance, advanced security features and seamlessly integrated mobile services to usher in a new era of security and connectivity for smart city services. NXP's established contactless MIFARE DESFire portfolio is undergoing a third evolution with the latest ics that are backward compatible, providing enh ...

2020-11 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Nov 10 2020] Renesas Electronics announced the launch of four new I3C Basic bus extensions for control plane design in a variety of applications, including data centers and servers, as well as enterprise, factory automation and communications equipment. New products include the IMX3102 2:1 bus multiplexer, the IMX3112 1:2 bus expander, and the IXP3114, IXP3104 1:4 universal IO expander, which supports up to 1 ...

2020-11 Power Recom Power

[Nov 9 2020] RECOM introduces the new RACM60-K series for open frame AC/DC power supplies. The thin 2 "x 3" design allows the converter to operate at full power from -40°C to +55°C without forced cooling, with operating temperatures up to +85°C during derating or forced cooling. The AC input voltage range is general 80-264V, and the output voltage is 5V, 12V, 15V, 24V, 36V, and 48V. These modules are widely u ...

2020-11 Passive Components TDK

[Nov 9 2020] TDK has expanded its product range of mixed polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors and is now available in two series of axial additions. The B40600* and B40700* series are rated at 25 V and 35 V and cover capacitance ranges from 780 μF to 2200 μF. In addition, there are B40640 and B40740 series with voltages of 63 V and capacitance values between 390 μF and 720 μF. These series of capacitors a ...

2020-11 Passive Components TE Connectivity

[Nov 8 2020] TE Connectivity, a global technology leader in connectivity and sensing, has introduced its Raychem Class 5 cable, which delivers efficient Ethernet connectivity up to 1Gb/s in harsh Marine and aviation environments. This Super Category 5 cable is used with TE's wide range of connectivity products to enable customized end-to-end solutions. Raychem Class 5 cables are suitable for a variety of appl ...