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2019-09 Connectors Vishay

[Sep 24 2019] Vishay announces the launch of the new WSBS8518... 34 and WSBS8518... The 35 Power Metal Strip battery shunt features a solid metal Nichrome resistance layer with a calibration slot and a "boost" design for connectors to improve TCR performance (down to 10 ppm/C) and improve accuracy over the operating temperature range. The device has a very low resistance, only 100 µΩ, and a rated power of 36 W ...

2019-09 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 23 2019] The 12-channel LED driver LED1202 uses patented technology to prevent distracting flashes in the "water light" or "running horse light" LED animation effects, making the human-computer interaction of smart home devices, wearables and small appliances smoother and more natural. LED1202 has two products on the market, LED1202JR in 1.71mm x 2.16mm WLCSP-20 flip chip package, LED1202QTR in 3mm x 3mm ...

2019-09 Power Trinamic Motion Control GmbH

[Sep 22 2019] TRINAMIC announced the release of the PD20-1-1210, a highly miniaturized mechatronics solution for compact application needs. The PD20-1-1210 offers state-of-the-art motion control and is ideal for laboratory automation, robotics, life sciences, biotechnology and many other applications without prior motion control expertise. Michael Randt, founder and CEO of Trinamic, explains, "Miniaturization ...

2019-09 Sensors OmniVision Technologies Inc

[Sep 21 2019] OmniVision announces the OV2778, a 2-megapixel RGB-IR automotive image sensor that provides optimal value for cockpit and passenger monitoring. With its industry-leading capabilities, the sensor is ideal for in-cabin surveillance imaging applications such as monitoring packages, unattended children, and video conferencing. The OV2778 features the smallest possible package for an in-car concealed ...

2019-09 Power Qorvo US Inc.

[Sep 20 2019] Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace and defense applications, announced the launch of two power management ics (PMIC) products, the ACT85610 and ACT86600, that significantly improve the state of power management for enterprise and cloud computing systems. The new product is highly integrated and programmable, overcoming product size challenges and pr ...

2019-09 Sensors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Sep 20 2019] Allegro MicroSystems, a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, announced that it is now able to offer a new automotive AEC-Q100 compliant monolithic Hall-effect current sensor IC series, the ACS71240, which offers the advantages of small size and high energy efficiency. Ideal for applications such as electric vehicle chargers, DC/DC converter ...

2019-09 Power Diodes Incorporated

[Sep 19 2019] Diodes introduces automotive specification AL5816Q linear LED controller for automotive LED lighting. The AL5816Q has an operating voltage range of 4.5V to 60V, provides an output drive current of 15mA to control the LED light through an external BJT, and supplies a constant current of several mA to 1.5A, with higher LED current if MOSFETs are used. The AL5816Q enables external transistor optimiz ...

2019-09 Power TE Connectivity

[Sep 18 2019] TE Connectivity, a global leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces BATTU heat shrink tubing. The product has a double wall flame retardant design and is suitable for battery or cord to terminal applications in industrial and commercial vehicles, construction equipment and generator sets. BATTU Heat shrink bushings are made of flame retardant polyolefin bushings with thermoplastic hot melt a ...

2019-09 Sensors Analog Devices

[Sep 17 2019] Analog Devices has released a highly integrated, two-axis inclinometer to provide industrial equipment manufacturers with an extremely accurate, easy-to-use, and affordable inclinometer solution. The ADIS16209 programmable, dual-axis inclinometer sensor is suitable for a variety of industrial applications that require measurement of inclinometer changes, including measurement equipment, factory m ...

2019-09 Power STMicroelectronics

[Sep 16 2019] STMicroelectronics' new chipset enables users to take advantage of the latest Power over Ethernet (PoE) specification, IEEE 802.3bt, to rapidly develop reliable, space-saving electrical devices (PD). Both products are already in mass production. The PM8804 comes in a 3mm x 3mm, 0.5mm pitch VFQFPN-16 package. The PM8805 comes in a bare pad 8mm x 8mm heat enhanced VFQFPN-43 package. The PM8804 and ...

2019-09 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Sep 15 2019] Renesas Electronics announced the launch of two touch-free user interface (UI) solutions to simplify application design based on 2D and 3D gesture control. The two new solutions are based on Renesas' capacitive sensor microcontrollers (MCUS) and support the development of user interfaces that allow users to control home appliances, industrial and OA devices without touching the device. This user ...

2019-09 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Sep 14 2019] Maxim has announced the launch of the MAX22513 Surge protection, dual-drive, IO-Link device transceiver. The device integrates DC-DC buck regulators to help designers achieve smarter digital factories. As the industry's smallest size, highest power efficiency, and reliable IO-Link device transceiver, the device is ideal for industrial IO-Link sensor and actuator applications. As Industry 4.0 syst ...