Technology Articles

2020-04 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Apr 12 2020] Diodes announced the AP22913 2.0A single-channel controlled rotation rate load switchers with Actual Reverse Current barrier (TRCB) for high-side load switching applications. AP22913 options include AP22913CN4-7 in the X-WLB0909-4 package and AP22913W6-7 in the SOT26 package, both in units of 1,000. Single-channel high-side load switchers provide an efficient way to power or depower loads, especi ...

2020-04 Semiconductors NXP

[Apr 11 2020] NXP announced a further expansion of its UWB portfolio with the introduction of a new automotive UWB chip. NXP UWB technology provides precise, secure, real-time location capabilities that are unmatched by other wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The technology is designed to give UWB-equipped cars, phones and other smart devices spatial awareness, allowing the car to pinpoi ...

2020-04 Passive Components TDK

[Apr 10 2020] Services based on the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication system have begun, featuring "multiple concurrent connections" and "ultra-low latency" in addition to "ultra-fast speed and large capacity" to download movies in just a few seconds. TDK plans to offer low-temperature co-fired ceramic Packaged antenna (LTCC AiP)1 devices, which will be a key component of 5G multiple antennas and play ...

2020-04 Power STMicroelectronics

[Apr 10 2020] With ST's TCPP01-M12 port protection chip, designers can easily upgrade small electronic device cables from old USB Micro-A or Micro-B data cables to the latest Type-C interface cables. The TCPP01-M12 port protection chip meets all electrical protection requirements of USB-C™ connectivity technology. The TCPP01-M12 is a microcontroller (MCU) companion chip that works with ST's STM32G0 and STM32G4 ...

2020-04 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Apr 9 2020] Texas Instruments TPS3840 Series Nanopower High input voltage monitors. The TPS3840 device is a reset IC with a maximum operating voltage of 10 V and maintains very low static current under all operating conditions. The device combines extremely low power consumption, high accuracy, and low propagation delay to help extend battery life in a variety of low-power, industrial, and battery-powered ap ...

2020-04 Semiconductors Qorvo US Inc.

[Apr 9 2020] Qorvo, a leading provider of core technologies and RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and defense applications, today announced the PAC5xxx, the most powerful new power application controller (PAC) family on the market. This family of single-chip SOC controllers delivers high efficiency, high performance and long battery life for brushless direct current (BLDC) motor powered tools. Larry Bla ...

2020-04 Connectors Panasonic - DTG

[Apr 8 2020] Pasternack, a brand of Infinite Electronics and a leading supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has introduced a new line of coaxial surge protectors to protect valuable communications equipment against power surges and indirect lightning strikes. The new Pasternack series of surge protectors uses 4.3-10 connectors, including both male to male and male to female combinations, an ...

2020-04 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Apr 8 2020] Diodes introduces the first Low Voltage Difference (LDO) linear regulator compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 1. The AP7315Q and AP7343Q offer 150mA and 300mA, respectively, for any automotive application that requires precise voltage regulation under a variety of operating conditions, such as point-of-load power supply for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), RF communications, infotainment syst ...

2020-04 Semiconductors Triad Magnetics

[Apr 7 2020] Tris Semiconductor Corporation has developed the in-vehicle reliability standard AEC-Q100, 36V operating driver Tr built-in, 600mA output current synchronous rectifier step-down DC/DC converter, XD9267/XD9268 series. In recent years, with the increasing number of electronic components installed in automobiles, the use and function of LDO have begun to switch to DC/DC in order to reduce power cons ...

2020-04 Semiconductors Dialog Semiconductor GmbH

[Apr 7 2020] Dialog Semiconductor introduces the world's smallest and most power-efficient Bluetooth 5.1 SoC, the DA14531, and its modules, simplifying Bluetooth product development and enabling wider adoption of Bluetooth Low Power (BLE) connectivity technology. The chip, also known as the SmartBond TINY, is now in mass production. With the launch of this new product, Dialog has the broadest portfolio of Blu ...

2020-04 Power Maxim Integrated

[Apr 6 2020] Maxim Integrated announced the launch of the DS28C40 DeepCover Automotive-grade Security Certifier to help designers enhance security, confidentiality and data integrity in connected vehicles. As the industry's first and only AEC-Q100 compliant Level 1 automotive system solution, the safety certification IC reduces design complexity and software safety hazards in current solutions, ensuring that ...

2020-04 Optoelectronics ams

[Apr 6 2020] In the next few years, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications will become more widespread. In games and many other areas, they already play an important role. Many users around the world already use this technology for training, or frequently for other daily workflows. As these apps become more integrated into our daily lives, some users experience discomfort and dizziness w ...