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2019-01 Power STMicroelectronics

[Jan 10 2019] STMicroelectronics' ST8500 system chip is the first power line communication (PLC) solution on the market to integrate G3-PLC CENELEC B certification protocol stack, and the target application is not limited to smart meters. It is also suitable for industrial applications such as smart cities, street lighting, renewable energy management, intelligent railway tunnels and stations. In addition to c ...

2019-01 Power C&K

[Jan 9 2019] C&K, one of the world's most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, has announced the launch of the new PNP3 series of sealed push switches with an additional coverless option. The new switches are suitable for demanding applications such as control handles, engineering/off-road vehicle panels, industrial instruments, elevator and conveyor controls. Manufactured in a black PBT ...

2019-01 Sensors Bosch Sensortec

[Jan 8 2019] Bosch announces the launch of the new SMI230 six-axis inertial sensor. Using this sensor, the navigation system can still navigate even if the GPS signal is interrupted. Bosch's SMI230 sensor provides the navigation system with mobile data to determine the current position of a moving vehicle even in areas with weak or no GPS signal, making the navigation system more accurate and reliable. Millio ...

2019-01 Power United Chemi-Con

[Jan 7 2019] U-blox Corporation has announced the launch of the ZED-F9T high precision timing module. The module can even meet the most demanding timing synchronization requirements in 5G mobile networks worldwide. Although the previous generation of cellular networks has used GNSS time as the primary synchronization source, only better synchronization across the network will be a major enabler for 5G. 5G cel ...

2019-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 6 2019] STMicroelectronics introduces the latest high-performance multi-interface multi-core automotive microcontroller to make connected cars safer, more flexible in application development and secure the latest performance upgrades. As critical functions such as powertrain, body, chassis and infotainment systems become increasingly software-based, secure delivery of updates such as fixes, optional pack ...

2019-01 Power Bosch Sensortec

[Jan 5 2019] Bosch Sensortec introduces the BMI260 series, a new generation of high-performance MEMS inertial measurement units (IMUs) for smartphone applications. The series includes four sensors - BMI260, BMI261, BMI263 and BMI264 - offering a wide range of features, including full Android compatibility, I3C interface and sensor synchronization support. The new IMU is equipped with a high-performance accele ...

2019-01 Power OmniVision Technologies Inc

[Jan 4 2019] OmniVision Technologies, an industry-leading developer of digital image solutions, announced the launch of its second-generation 0.9 micron pixel, 1/2.83-inch optical format 24 megapixel (MP) image sensor based on PureCel Plus stack chip architecture technology. Designed for the front and rear cameras of high-resolution smartphones, the OV24B sensor family features cutting-edge technology and enh ...

2019-01 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 4 2019] ON Semiconductor, which is driving energy efficient innovation, expands the capabilities of the Bluetooth 5-certified radio Systems on a Chip (SoC) RSL10 family to support the Bluetooth SIG mesh networking standard, and also introduces a new personal computer (PC) software application with integrated RSL10 USB adapters. New software and design support tools coupled with the recently released RSL1 ...

2019-01 Power Littelfuse

[Jan 3 2019] Littelfuse introduces the first in a series of transient suppression diode arrays (SPA diodes). This series of products is designed to protect the two lines of the 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet port from damage due to continuous overcurrent and overvoltage. The through-wiring enables the circuit of the SP4031 series hybrid protection module to protect the Ethernet PHY chip from electrostatic discharg ...

2019-01 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 2 2019] ON Semiconductor, which is driving energy efficient innovation, has introduced a new 50 megapixel (50 MP) resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor to enable more efficient inspection of smartphone displays. The KAI-50140 is the highest resolution Interline Transfer CCD image sensor on the market today, providing the critical imaging detail and high image uniformity required for smartph ...

2018-02 Semiconductors Dialog Semiconductor GmbH

[Feb 8 2018] Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated custom and configurable power management, AC/DC power conversion, charging and Bluetooth low power technologies, has announced the launch of the first fully integrated Nanoscale static current PMIC family for Internet of Things (IoT) applications - the DA9070 and DA9073. This latest and more powerful PMIC series builds on the success of Dialog ...

2017-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 8 2017] STMicroelectronics releases 800V H Series thyristors with a maximum junction temperature of 150°C at maximum rated output current, thus reducing the heat sink size of AC load drivers by up to 50% and developing AC drivers with compact size and high reliability. Available in D2PAK, TO-220AB and TO-220AB insulated packages. The new 800V H Series thyristors are suitable for industrial manufacturing ...