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2016-01 Passive Components STMicroelectronics

[Jan 15 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the S-Series 1200V IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor. When the switching frequency reaches 8kHz, the combined on-off and off-off losses of the new series bipolar devices hit a new low in the market, greatly improving the power conversion efficiency of uninterruptible power supplies, solar power generation, welding machines, industrial motors and other similar eq ...

2016-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 14 2016] Microchip Technology has announced that Kia Motors has enabled Microchip OS81110 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) in its luxury flagship Kia K900 sedan (called "Quoris" in some countries). Enrich its infotainment system by adding powerful smartphone connectivity. After years of experience with Microchip's MOST Inics, Kia decided to adopt the latest MOST150 standard for the K9002015 ...

2016-01 Sensors Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2016] Microchip Technology announced the introduction of the PAC1921, a combination of analog and digital current sensor. The new device is the world's first high-end current sensor to support both digital and configurable analog outputs, with the ability to present power, current or voltage via a single output pin. All power-related output values can also be transmitted via a two-wire digital bus comp ...

2016-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2016] Infineon has released a 6.5kV power module with a controlled inverse conduction IGBT that integrates an IGBT and a current diode on the same chip. The newly released RCDC(Diode-controlled Inverse Conduction IGBT)IGBT chip is ideal for modern high-speed trains and high-performance electric locomotives, as well as future HVDC transmission systems and transmissions. Compared to previous modules of t ...

2016-01 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Jan 12 2016] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's highest resolution pressure sensor signal regulator, the PGA900, which enables fast and accurate 24-bit measurements of pressure, stress, flow and liquid levels. The PGA900 signal regulator provides a programmable core for flexible linearization and temperature compensation in many pressure-sensitive bridge sensing applications. The main purpose of ...

2016-01 Sensors Knowles

[Jan 12 2016] Knowles Corporation announced the introduction of the most advanced MEMS(micro-electro-mechanical System) microphones with integrated circuit built-in audio bus (Inter-IC Sound or I²S) interface for wearables, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security devices. Knowles Corporation's solution offers superior size and power consumption, reducing package size by 25% and c ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 11 2016] Cypress Semiconductor announced that its highly integrated single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy solution for the Internet of Things and other wireless applications now offers double the memory. The PSoC 4 BLE programmable system-on-chip and PRoC BLE programmable on-chip RF solutions both offer 256KB of flash memory and 32KB of SRAM options, giving designers the flexibility to upgrade firmware over th ...

2016-01 Passive Components Molex

[Jan 11 2016] Molex introduces multi-port Radio frequency (MPRF) coaxial wire-to-board solutions to provide printed circuit board (PCB) designers and test and measurement engineers with safe electrical connections for high vibration conditions. The MPRF solution features a robust single-housing design with dual latch to support the weight of the coaxial cable for secure and robust multi-port RF I/O connections ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 10 2016] Silicon Labs announces the launch of dual-mode Bluetooth Smart Ready module solutions This provides embedded developers with unmatched flexibility to integrate Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate(BR/EDR) wireless technologies while minimizing design time, cost, and complexity. Silicon Labs acquired Bluegiga, whose new Bluetooth Smart Ready BT121 module delivers a pre-certi ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 10 2016] Cypress Semiconductor Inc. has introduced a complete chip and software solution for USB Type-C to HDMI/DVI/VGA Adapter Dongle. USB Type-C to HDMI/DVI/VGA adapter solution based on EZ-PD™ CCG1 allows an HDMI/DVI/VGA plug to be plugged into a USB Type-C socket, allowing USB Type-C laptops to connect to HDMI/DVI/VGA displays. In addition, Cypress's new CY4501 CCG1 Development Kit (DVK) helps strengt ...

2016-01 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Jan 9 2016] Infineon Technologies introduces the new Intelligent Power Module (IPM)MIPAQ Pro. MIPAQ Pro provides an all-in-one solution that enables a wide range of scalable compact inverter designs in wind, solar and industrial drive applications. The MIPAQ™Pro is a fully proven and fully tested IPM that integrates IGBTs, gate drivers, heat sinks, sensors, CNC electronics, and digital bus communications in ...

2016-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 9 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the new STNRG family of digital controllers to help designers maximize the benefits of digital power conversion technology, including high energy efficiency at full load, enhanced security, rich diagnostic capabilities, and easy networking. The high durability of the new products is sufficient to meet the needs of high-end industrial applications as well as a variety ...