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2019-02 Semiconductors Maxim Integrated

[Feb 4 2019] Maxim introduces the MAX32630 and MAX32631 microcontrollers based on the ARM® Cortex®-M4F kernel to help designers easily develop high-performance fitness and medical wearables. With the rapid growth of personal fitness and medical wearable applications, the market has also placed complex new requirements on the electronic components inside the devices. These devices must be small in size while p ...

2018-08 Connectors M/A-Com Technology Solutions

[Aug 7 2018] MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave and optical semiconductor products, today announced the new MAAP-011161 and the MAAP-011193, two packaged linear power amplifiers designed specifically for use in point to point radios in cellular backhaul applications. The MAAP-011161 and MAAP-011193 operate over 7.1-7.9 GHz and 7.7-8.5 GHz res ...

2018-08 Power Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Aug 6 2018] Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the LGA80D dc-dc module, which offers one of the highest current density ratings in the industry and market-leading efficiency of 95.5 percent typical. With a footprint of just 1 x 0.5 inches or 25.4 x 12.5 mm, this innovative non-isolated unit offers two independent and configurable 40 amp, 100 watt outputs, which can also be combined to a single con ...

2018-08 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Aug 5 2018] Infineon Technologies released the IR1161L and IR11688S secondary synchronous rectification (SSR) family of controller ICs to complete the company’s product offerings for SMPS applications. The IR1161L and IR11688S SSR ICs meet the new 2016 standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the “European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centre” – which demand a 1 to 3 percent efficie ...

2018-08 Power Vector Electronics

[Aug 4 2018] The expanded CoinPower series of lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries from Varta Microbattery, target Bluetooth, wireless, wearable, industrial, and medical applications. Now consisting of CP 1254 A2, CP 1654 A2 and CP 1454 A3 parts, the series supports a voltage level of 3.7V and capacities of 50 mAh, 100 mAh, and 85 mAh, respectively. Devices boast six patents including the iLock system, wh ...

2018-03 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Mär 10 2018] With the rapid development of science and technology, the world is becoming more and more complex, the demand for efficiency is also increasing, in order to maintain and improve their competitiveness, engineering students must learn and understand the engineering concepts of different disciplines and products. To help these future engineers master the basics of system design, Texas Instruments (T ...

2018-03 Sensors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Mär 10 2018] Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announced the introduction of the new 2D Hall Effect latch IC series APS12625 and APS12626, featuring vertical and planar Hall elements that enable 2D sensing, thereby reducing system size and bill of Materials (BOM) costs. And improves performance and flexibility. The APS12625 and APS12626 are developed according to ISO 26262 and support the AEC-Q100 standard for automo ...

2018-03 Sensors Bosch Sensortec

[Mär 9 2018] Bosch Sensortec has introduced the BMA400, an ultra-low-power acceleration sensor for wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The BMA400 consumes one-tenth of the power of existing accelerometers and provides stable, high-performance service. Its dramatically reduced power requirements significantly improve battery life, especially for devices powered by button batteries. Ultra-low p ...

2018-03 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Mär 9 2018] Renesas has introduced three ultra-low pressure differential linear regulators (Ldos) - ISL80111, ISL80112 and ISL80113 - to provide the best balance between performance, size and power consumption for size-constrained designs in data communications, computing, storage and medical applications. The three Ldos have output currents of 1A, 2A, and 3A, with typical ultra-low pressure differential val ...

2018-03 Power Power Integrations

[Mär 8 2018] Power Integrations' new LYTSwitch™-6 Series safety isolated LED driver ics add a new option for smart lighting applications. The new IC offers a 65 W flicker-free output, up to 94% efficiency, and standby power as low as 15 mW, while offering configuration options to support two - or single-stage PFCS. The LYTSwitch-6 IC is designed for home and commercial lighting as well as thin ceiling recess ...

2018-03 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Mär 8 2018] Diodes is expanding its popular series of BCR420U and BCR421U linear LED drivers in response to growing demand for small LED lighting devices with high efficiency and ultra-low EMI. The inclusion of BCR420UFD and BCR421UFD units in the ultra-low DFN2020 package is ideal for 12V and 24V LED edge lighting applications. The main benefits of LED lighting are longer life and greater efficiency, which ...

2018-03 Sensors ON Semiconductor

[Mär 7 2018] ON Semiconductor has introduced a new CMOS image sensor platform that takes performance and image quality to the next level for automotive applications such as ADAS, mirror replacement, rear and circumnavigation systems, and autonomous driving. The HayabusaTM platform features a breakthrough 3.0 micron backlit pixel design that delivers the industry's highest electron-charge capacity of 100,000, ...