Technology Articles

2016-11 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Nov 14 2016] Cypress Semiconductor, a leading USB innovator, today announced the availability of the industry's first prototype USB Type-C Hub controller with USB power transfer capabilities. The USB Type-C standard and PD specification developed by the USB Developers Forum (USB-IF) enable slim industrial designs. With easy-to-use connectors and cables, the ability to transmit multiple protocols, and power ou ...

2016-11 Semiconductors Nuvoton Technology

[Nov 13 2016] Nordic Semiconductor announced that Zepp Labs, a California-based wearable sports technology company, has introduced a new wearable football sensor product. Use Nordic nRF52832 system-on-chip (SoC) to support challenging Bluetooth low energy (formerly Bluetooth Smart) applications while meeting low power needs. The Zepp Soccer sensor is aimed at all levels of soccer players, strapped to the playe ...

2016-11 Optoelectronics Vishay

[Nov 12 2016] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of a new ceramic based high power UV LED device in the VLMU35xx series, the VLMU3510-365-130, with a silicone lens with a wavelength in the 365nm range. Vishay Semiconductors VLMU3510-365-130 Reliable performance, energy saving, can replace the traditional mercury lamp, very long service life, in a small size 3.45mm x 3.45mm surface mount package, c ...

2016-11 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Nov 11 2016] Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a new low-power I/Q modulator, the LTC5589, that enables high-performance, battery-powered wideband transmitters operating in the 700MHz to 6GHz range. The LTC5589 modulator is powered by a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply and draws only 29.5mA of current, which is 50% less power than other solutions. When uncalibrated, the new modulator exhibits best-in-cla ...

2016-11 Power Qorvo US Inc.

[Nov 10 2016] Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions for mobile applications, infrastructure and aerospace, defense and other applications, and NanoSemi, a leading developer of digital linearization and compensation algorithms, announced that they demonstrated an industry-leading ultra-wirelessly linearized solution and a gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier for wireless infrastructure. Qorvo's QPA2705 is ...

2016-11 Power STMicroelectronics

[Nov 9 2016] STMicroelectronics announced advanced energy-efficient power semiconductor devices in the hybrid and Electric vehicle (EV) markets, and also announced the automotive quality certification schedule for its new product AEC-Q101. Electric and hybrid cars extend their driving range by improving the utilization of electricity. St's latest silicon carbide (SiC) technology enables automakers to develop ...

2016-11 Power STMicroelectronics

[Nov 8 2016] STMicroelectronics has launched a free STM32 microcontroller development tool for Mac computer users. Now, MAC users can develop embedded designs in their familiar (and favorite) operating environment. The STM32 development tool for Apple OS X supports the full flow of embedded design, with components including the STM32CubeMX graphical configuration tool and the System Workbench® for STM32[1] in ...

2016-11 Power Infineon Technologies

[Nov 7 2016] Infineon Technologies introduces the iMotion Modular Application Design Suite (MADK). This flexible, compact evaluation system provides a scalable design platform for 3-phase motor drives (power range 20W-300W). It includes a control card and a power board - sensorless or optional. With this kit, a fully functional motor system can be put into operation in less than an hour, helping to achieve ra ...

2016-11 Power Silicon Labs

[Nov 6 2016] The Internet of Things has become more and more popular in recent years, and many semiconductor manufacturers or terminal manufacturers are considering taking a place in this hot area of the Internet of Things. There are many new iot products on the market today, but how good is the wireless technology that allows these products to connect to the Internet? Wireless MCU is the future trend of wire ...

2016-11 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Nov 5 2016] STMicroelectronics launches the first products of the SPC57 series of microcontrollers that are groundbreaking in the automotive market. The new product combines the industry's best safety assurance and price-performance ratio, and is based on the successful 32-bit architecture of the SPC5 microcontroller platform aimed at safety-critical and cost-sensitive automotive systems. Automotive systems ...

2016-11 Power Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Nov 4 2016] Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the launch of another new, cost-effective product line in the company's DIN rail power family. This series of guideway power supplies, called ADNB, has the advantages of high efficiency, high stability and long life, and is suitable for many different industrial products. Available in 40W, 60W and 96W power ratings, the new ADNB series is ideal for applicat ...

2016-11 Power Molex

[Nov 3 2016] Molex tools and equipment help prevent unnecessary production downtime while ensuring customers meet industry standards and maintain warranty in a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, commercial, contract manufacturer, assembly, and design/engineering. Molex also provides application tooling services to assist customers during equipment installation and throughout the pro ...