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2023-12 Passive Components Bourns

[Dec 25 2023] Bourns, the world's leading manufacturer of electronic components for power, protection and sensing solutions, introduces four new high-power, very low ohmic current detection resistor families. Bourns' new current measurement equipment is designed to save energy in power electronics designs while maximizing sensing performance. The series features a low temperature coefficient (TCR) that provide ...

2023-12 Power Recom Power

[Dec 25 2023] Asymmetrical regulated output for IGBT, Si, SiC and GaN common-source common-gate drives - Powering IGBT, Si, SiC and GaN common-source common-gate drivers is now easier than ever with the new R24C2T25 DC/DC converter. The SMT device is available in a compact 36-pin SSOP package measuring 7.5 x 12.83 mm, which allows for easy provision of asymmetric dual output voltages and can be programmed via ...

2023-12 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 22 2023] STMicroelectronics' MasterGaN family of products integrates two 650V high electron mobility GaN transistors (HEMTs) with optimized gate drivers, system protection, and an integrated bootstrap diode that supplies power to the device at startup. Integrating these functions eliminates the need for designers to deal with GaN transistor gate driver development problems. Both products feature a compact ...

2023-12 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 22 2023] STMicroelectronics introduces a global shutter image sensor that enhances intelligent computer vision. When photographing a moving subject or filling in light with a near-infrared light source, the Global shutter graphics sensor helps capture distortion-free images. Alexandre Balmefezol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Products at STMicroelectronics, said: "Our new global ...

2023-12 Power Power Integrations

[Dec 21 2023] PI introduces a new series of plug and play gate drivers, which are suitable for 62mm silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET and silicon IGBT modules rated up to 1700V, with enhanced protection to ensure safe and reliable operation. The SCALE™-2 2SP0230T2x0 dual-channel gate driver deploys short-circuit protection in less than 2 microseconds to protect compact SiC MOSFETs from overcurrent damage. The new d ...

2023-12 Power Micron Technology Inc.

[Dec 21 2023] Micron Technology today announced that 3500 NVMe solid State drives (SSDS) based on Micron's 232-layer NAND technology are now being shipped to customers to meet the demanding workloads of business applications, scientific computing, new games and content creation, thus achieving further performance breakthroughs. The Micron 3500 SSD features an M.2 form factor with a capacity of up to 2TB, provi ...

2023-12 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Dec 19 2023] The EZ-USB series of programmable USB peripheral controllers enables developers to create USB devices that meet the highest performance requirements for AI, imaging and emerging applications through continuous feature and performance improvements. Infineon Technologies is now introducing the latest product in this series, the EZ-USB FX10. This semiconductor device provides high-speed connectivity ...

2023-12 Connectors Melexis Technologies NV

[Dec 19 2023] Melexis announced the launch of the Triaxis micropower magnetometer MLX90394. This is a miniature sensor based on the Hall effect, which perfectly achieves the balance between low noise, low current consumption and cost. The product features an instant selectable mode and advanced configurability for excellent reusability and faster time-to-market. This contactless solution is suitable for rotary ...

2023-12 Connectors Melexis Technologies NV

[Dec 18 2023] Melexis has announced the introduction of its new smart shunt current sensor MLX91231, expanding its range of automotive current sensors with the addition of shunt resistive solutions. The MLX91231 is a high-precision IVT (Current, Voltage and temperature) device that combines the intelligence and flexibility of a digital microcontroller unit (MCU) to fully meet functional safety requirements. Th ...

2023-12 Connectors ams

[Dec 18 2023] Ams Osram, the world's leading provider of optical solutions, announced the release of a new multi-color LED package, the SFH 7018, with more than 40% higher radiation intensity than the previous generation, to improve the accuracy of PPG (photoelectric plethysmography) measurements in smartwatches, wristbands and other wearables. The SFH 7018 features a high-reflectivity QFN (square flat pin fre ...

2023-12 Power Microchip Technology

[Dec 15 2023] The electric vehicle, sustainability, and data center markets require products that are easy to manufacture in high volumes. To better automate the installation process, the industry often uses press-fit terminals because they provide a solderless solution for mounting power modules onto printed circuit boards. Microchip Technology announced the introduction of its SP1F and SP3F power module port ...

2023-12 Power Bourns

[Dec 15 2023] Bourns, a leading manufacturer of electronic components for power, protection and sensing solutions, introduces the new 1220 TPMOV series of surge protection components. The latest SPD series designed by Bourns features advanced built-in thermal protection to protect sensitive equipment from severe power surges. It also effectively prevents thermal runaway caused by repeated high energy surges, o ...