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2023-05 Sensors Nichicon

[May 5 2023] Nordic Semiconductor's Thingy:53 rapid prototyping platform. The platform integrates sensors that detect light, motion, sound and environmental factors, making it an ideal solution for prototyping and proof-of-concept. The Thingy:53 Rapid prototyping platform is based on the nRF5340 dual-core Arm® Cortex® M-33 system-on-chip (SoC), while the nRF Edge Impulse mobile application enables embedded ma ...

2023-05 Optoelectronics Cosel

[May 5 2023] COSEL Corporation has announced the expansion of its medical power line with the addition of UMA, the first two models of which are 30W UMA30F and 60W UMA60F. Both models use the 85 to 264VAC universal input range and comply with international safety standards. Designed for demanding medical applications, the UMA Series is suitable for body flotation (BF) applications and meets 2MOPP(IN/OUT) and ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Diodes Incorporated

[May 5 2023] The Diodes company introduced the new DIODES PI3DBS16222Q to cope with increasing power and high-speed connectivity. The four-channel Differential switch provides a highly efficient multitasking solution for automotive infotainment, telematics, SATA 3.0, SAS 3.0, and ADAS systems. The PI3DBS16222Q meets automotive specifications and is capable of performing 2x2 differential multitasking jobs at s ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Nexperia

[May 5 2023] Nexperia announced the launch of its first 80 V and 100 V hot-swapable dedicated mosFets (ASFeTs) in a compact 8x8 mm LFPAK88 package with enhanced Secure Workspace (SOA) features. Fully optimized for demanding hot-plug and soft-start applications, these new AsFeTs operate at 175°C and are suitable for advanced telecommunications and computing equipment. With decades of expertise in developing ad ...

2023-05 Semiconductors KEMET

[May 4 2023] YAGEO Group's KEMET announced the launch of a new series of high performance supercapacitors for automotive electronics, the FMU series, which is industry-leading in the market with operating temperatures ranging from -40 ° C to 105 ° C and capable of operating for 1000 hours at rated voltage under 85 ° C /85%RH conditions. These supercapacitors meet automotive test requirements and are manufactu ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Nexperia

[May 4 2023] Nexperia announced the launch of its first 80 V and 100 V hot-swapable dedicated mosFets (ASFeTs) in a compact 8x8 mm LFPAK88 package with enhanced Secure Workspace (SOA) features. Fully optimized for demanding hot-plug and soft-start applications, these new AsFeTs operate at 175°C and are suitable for advanced telecommunications and computing equipment. Another Nexperia innovation is that the ne ...

2023-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 4 2023] Onsemi introduces a new line of ultra-energy-efficient 1200V insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with industry-leading performance levels that minimize on-off and on-off losses. These new devices are designed to improve energy efficiency in fast-switching applications and will be used primarily in energy infrastructure applications such as solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (U ...

2023-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 4 2023] Onsemi has introduced a breakthrough simulation tool for its EliteSiC silicon Carbide (SiC) product line and its applications. The new Elite Power Simulator online simulation tool and PLECS model self-generation tool enable engineers to gain valuable reference information through system-level simulation of complex power electronics applications early in the development cycle. These tools provide ...

2023-04 Semiconductors Qorvo US Inc.

[Apr 29 2023] Qorvo announced that it will be demonstrating a new leadless surface Mount (TOLL) packaging technology that delivers high performance as evidenced by the 750V SiC FET's 5.4 (mΩ) on-off impedance, the lowest in the world. It is also the first product in Qorvo's 750V SiC FETs product TOLL package, with on-resistance ranges from 5.4 mΩ to 60 mΩ. These devices are ideal for applications where space i ...

2023-04 Power Power Integrations

[Apr 29 2023] Power Integrations has announced the launch of 900V gallium nitride (GaN) devices, adding to the InnoSwitch3™ family of flyback switch ics. Using the company's unique PowiGaN™ technology, the new IC delivers up to 100W of power with an efficiency of over 93%, eliminating the need for heat fins and simplifying power design for space-constrained applications. The InnoSwitch3 design also features ex ...

2023-04 Optoelectronics TE Connectivity

[Apr 29 2023] TE Connectivity's Dynamic D8000 pluggable connector. The Dynamic D8000 pluggable connector has A high current capacity, including 1000 VDC rated voltage, 3000 VAC withstand voltage, and 100 A current per pin. These reliable, high-performance connectors support a range of applications, including battery management systems, battery test equipment, factory automation and robotics. The TE Connectivit ...

2023-04 Power XP Power

[Apr 29 2023] XP Power has announced the EPL150 series of high-power density, ultra-thin size, bare version AC-DC power supplies for space-critical, cost-sensitive, industrial, communications and medical applications. The output power of EPL150 series can reach 100W when cooling by natural convection, and 150W when the air flow is 10CFM. The product measures 101.6 x 50.8 mm and its ultra-thin 25.1 mm thickness ...