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2018-02 Power STMicroelectronics

[Feb 11 2018] STMicroelectronics and MACOM announced a co-development agreement for gallium nitride GaN on silicon. Under the agreement, ST manufactures gallium nitride radio frequency wafers on silicon for MACOM. In addition to expanding MACOM's sourcing, the agreement gives ST the right to manufacture and sell gallium nitride products on silicon in the RF market beyond mobile phones, wireless base stations a ...

2018-02 Power Rosenberger

[Feb 10 2018] R&S is the first company to release 5G new air port downlink analysis firmware. The firmware option is used in R&SFSW signal and spectrum analyzers to verify base station signals and 5G power amplifiers. As the first user to use the software, R&S can now provide firmware options to support customers' 5G products to market prior to their official release upon request. This is the first firmware op ...

2018-02 Power STMicroelectronics

[Feb 9 2018] STMicroelectronics announced that, including students, makers, budding engineers and computer scientists, Anyone can take the "Introduction to Embedded Systems with SensorTile" course (understanding embedded systems through SensorTile). Includes an instructional course developed by UCLA Professor WilliamKaiser for first-year computer engineering students, this online course resource provides a fo ...

2018-02 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Feb 8 2018] Maxim announced the launch of the MAX12900 ultra-low-power, highly integrated 4-20mA sensor transmitter to help create small, low-power, high-precision designs for industrial automation applications. Ideal for industrial automation and process control, loop-powered 4-20mA current transmitters, remote instrumentation and smart sensors. Today, system designers have to consider more factors when dev ...

2018-02 Semiconductors 3M

[Feb 7 2018] First, the application of drones in the field of wind power For the wind power industry, the first application scenario of drones is for the pre-planning site selection and survey and design, that is, the use of high-definition pictures taken by drones to generate corresponding 3D models to provide accurate data support for designers; Another major application scenario is operation and maintenanc ...

2018-02 Power Power Integrations

[Feb 6 2018] Power Integrations, the industry leader in high efficiency, high reliability LED driver ics, introduces the LYTSwitchTM-6 series of secure isolated LED driver ics, adding a new option for smart lighting applications. The new IC offers a 65W flicker-free output, up to 94% efficiency, and standby power as low as 15 mW, while offering configuration options to support two-stage or single-stage PFCS. ...

2018-02 Semiconductors Vicor

[Feb 5 2018] Vicor has launched a new generation of DCM for the latest rail transport and infrastructure applications, featuring a wide range of input (43-154V input)3623(36x23mm) chips that support up to 240W of power and up to 93% efficiency. Modern rail infrastructure requires a variety of DC-DC converters to provide a variety of new services for both freight and passenger markets. Passenger rail transit s ...

2018-02 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 4 2018] The advanced chip from STMicroelectronics is used by optical sensor technology company Neonode to develop the new zForceAIRTM touch module. The compact, low-power, easy-to-use Neonode Touch module adds touch interaction to any USB or I2C connected device, supporting any type of screen or surface, including steel, wood, plastic, glass, skin, and even no surface to detect touch interaction in mid-a ...

2018-02 Connectors Analog Devices

[Feb 3 2018] ADI announced the LTM4646 from Power byLinearM, a dual channel 10A or single channel 20A output, step-down μModule point-to-load regulator with a 5V or 12V input power rail. The LTM4646 includes inductors, MOSFETs, DC/DC controller, and support components in an 11.25mmx15mm x5.01mmBGA package. Compared to the previous two single-channel 10A output module solutions, the LTM4646 reduces the size of ...

2018-02 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Feb 2 2018] Cypress Semiconductor, a leader in advanced embedded system solutions, today announced that its Internet of Things (IoT) single-chip solution provides a global leader in Bluetooth Technology Alliance (SIG) certified Bluetooth mesh connectivity for consumer products. LEDVANCE recently announced the market's first certified Bluetooth meshLED lighting product based on Cypress Bluetooth mesh technolo ...

2018-02 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Feb 2 2018] Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the launch of two new fully integrated digital DC/DCPMBus® power modules that offer the highest power density and efficiency in their class. The dual output ISL8274M operates on either a 5V or 12V input rail, offering two 30A outputs and up to 95.5% peak efficiency in a compact 18mmx23mm package size. The new ZL9024M operates on a 3.3V input rail with an ...

2018-02 Passive Components Vishay

[Feb 1 2018] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the introduction of the new integrated power photothyristor VO2223B with current up to 1A, which directly drives medium-power AC loads. VishaySemiconductorsVO2223B dv/dt performance reach 60 ov/us, has the very high stability and noise isolation function, can be used for household appliances and industrial equipment. The device consists of an optically coupled ...