Technology Articles

2017-09 Power Littelfuse

[Sep 4 2017] Littelfuse, the global leader in circuit protection, today announced the launch of three PolySwitch self-restoring polymer positive Temperature coefficient (PPTC) devices in line with AEC-Q200. These surface-mount devices are designed to provide complete overcurrent protection in extremely harsh automotive environments. Unlike fuses, self-restoring PPTC does not need to be replaced after a failur ...

2017-09 Connectors Silicon Labs

[Sep 4 2017] Silicon Labs has introduced audio bridging devices with fixed capabilities that provide a simple, complete solution for transferring digital audio data between USB and I2S serial bus interfaces. The new CP2615 digital audio bridge simplifies USB-to-I2S connectivity, which effectively reduces time-to-market for a variety of power-sensitive, space-constrained USB audio applications based on Android ...

2017-09 Connectors Maxim Integrated

[Sep 2 2017] Maxim introduces the MAX20310 ultra-low static current (IQ) power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to support the design of battery-powered wearable and fitness products, reducing the size of the solution by 50% and effectively extending battery life. The PMIC of wearable products needs to support input voltage as low as 0.7V, suitable for new high energy density battery architectures such as ...

2017-09 Sensors ams

[Sep 2 2017] Ams has announced the introduction of the AS7225 Adjustable White Light Smart Lighting System sensor, further expanding the sensor-integrated adjustable white lighting solution. With the introduction of the AS7225, lighting equipment Oems can use AMS 'closed-loop color temperature tuning and daylight compensation technology in their existing microprocessor-based smart lighting designs. This will ...

2017-09 Connectors Power Integrations

[Sep 2 2017] The industry leader in high-voltage integrated circuits dedicated to energy-efficient power conversion introduces the HiperPFSTM-4 series of power factor correction (PFC) ics. The new device family is suitable for applications that require superior efficiency and power factor performance at both full and light loads. The HiperPFS-4 device comes in a compact, electrically isolated, heat-dissipatin ...

2017-09 Connectors ON Semiconductor

[Sep 1 2017] ON Semiconductor has introduced the industry's first 100 V bridge power level module, the FDMF8811, for half-bridge and full-bridge isolated DC-DC converters. The device is rated at 25 A and integrates a 120 V driver IC, a bootstrap diode, and two energy-efficient power MOSFETs in a PQFN-36 package. Compared to discrete solutions, the FDMF8811 reduces the board area required for DC-DC converter d ...

2017-09 Connectors Molex

[Sep 1 2017] Molex introduces a new line of multi-port EMI adapters with internal laser-protected shutters. This universal adapter supports several types of connectors including MXC, MTP/MPO, MT and HBMT. This optical EMI shielding adapter is ideal for data communications and networking applications that require I/O density, EMI Containment, fiber routing behind streamlined panels, and Eye Protection. The ada ...

2017-09 Power Microchip Technology

[Sep 1 2017] Microchip Technology announced the introduction of a new 48 Gigabit Ethernet chip portfolio with advanced features, compliance certification, comprehensive software support, and production-ready evaluation tools. To reduce the complexity of high-speed network deployment and remove barriers in the deployment process, while opening up new uses and applications, the new GigEpack product portfolio wa ...

2017-08 Power Flexipanel

[Aug 31 2017] FLIR, the global leader in infrared imaging, has introduced a new intelligent I/O solution specifically for FLIR infrared imaging cameras, enabling FLIR customers to combine the FLIR AX8, A310 and FCR series thermal cameras with MIO. Create a complete robust system for condition monitoring, early fire detection, and process monitoring. Compact design, can replace the traditional PC system In the ...

2017-08 Power Illinois Capacitor

[Aug 30 2017] According to the latest Gartner data, the global production of professional drones in 2017 will be close to 3 million, an increase of 39% over 2016, the market revenue is expected to increase 34% year on year, will exceed $6 billion, and in the toy drone market, annual shipments continue to climb to 50 million units. According to China Business Industry research and analysis, it is expected that ...

2017-08 Semiconductors NXP

[Aug 29 2017] NXP Semiconductor announced the launch of its smallest 8-bit S08 microcontroller (MCU) - the MC9S08PA4AVDC microcontroller. With a new package and a size of only 3 x 3 x 0.9 mm, this product can help overcome the technical challenges of shrinking PCB space for future technologies without increasing BOM costs. The MC9S08PA4AVDC can be used in a variety of size-constrained applications that require ...

2017-08 Power United Chemi-Con

[Aug 28 2017] U-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced that its SARA-N2 series NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) modules have been adopted by Flashnet in Romania. Launched the world's first narrowband IoT(NB-IoT) connected intelligent street light control system - inteliLIGHT. The pilot scheme has been deployed on the network of the OTE Group, Greece's leading telecommunications oper ...