Technology Articles

2016-04 Sensors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Apr 10 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduced the LTC2984, a high-performance digital temperature measurement IC that directly digitizes resistance temperature detectors (RTDS), thermocouples, thermistors, and external diodes. It has an accuracy of 0.1°C and a resolution of 0.001°C. The LTC2984 builds on Linear Technology's LTC2983 with the addition of an EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable rea ...

2016-04 Connectors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Apr 9 2016] Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new vertical Hall effect sensor IC, a magnetic induction device with excellent thermal stability and stress resistance that is ideal for use in harsh operating environments. The Allegro A1260 is driven by alternating north and South Pole magnetic fields, which are in the same plane as the imprint of the device, rather than perpendicular to the imprint as is ...

2016-04 Power STMicroelectronics

[Apr 8 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the S-Series 1200V IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor. When the switching frequency reaches 8kHz, the combined on-off and off-off losses of the new series bipolar devices hit a new low in the market, greatly improving the power conversion efficiency of uninterruptible power supplies, solar power generation, welding machines, industrial motors and other similar eq ...

2016-04 Power Microchip Technology

[Apr 7 2016] Microchip Technology, the world's leading provider of integrated single-chip, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory patented solutions, announced that Kia Motors Corporation has enabled Microchip in its luxury flagship Kia K900 sedan (known as "Quoris" in some countries) The OS81110 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) enriches its infotainment system by adding powerful smartphone co ...

2016-04 Power Power Integrations

[Apr 6 2016] Power Integrations, an industry leader in high-voltage integrated circuits dedicated to energy-efficient power conversion, announced the introduction of the HiperPFSTM-3 series of power factor correction ics, new devices that deliver high power factor and high efficiency across the entire load range. The HiperPFS-3 IC is suitable for both high and low voltage input applications with a continuous ...

2016-04 Sensors Infineon Technologies

[Apr 5 2016] Infineon Technologies has released a 6.5kV power module with a controlled inverse conduction IGBT that integrates an IGBT and a current diode on the same chip. The newly released RCDC(Diode-controlled Inverse Conduction IGBT)IGBT chip is ideal for modern high-speed trains and high-performance electric locomotives, as well as future HVDC transmission systems and transmissions. Compared to previous ...

2016-04 Sensors Microchip Technology

[Apr 4 2016] Microchip Technology, a global leader in integrated SCM, mixed-signal, emulator and flash patented solutions, introduces the PAC1921, a combination of analog and digital current sensor. The new device is the world's first high-end current sensor to support both digital and configurable analog outputs, with the ability to present power, current or voltage via a single output pin. At the same time, ...

2016-04 Sensors Texas Instruments

[Apr 3 2016] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's highest resolution pressure sensor signal regulator, the PGA900, which enables fast and accurate 24-bit measurements of pressure, stress, flow and liquid levels. The PGA900 signal regulator provides a programmable core for flexible linearization and temperature compensation in many pressure-sensitive bridge sensing applications. The main purpose of ...

2016-04 Semiconductors Knowles

[Apr 2 2016] Knowles Corporation, the world's leading supplier of micro acoustic solutions and components, announced the introduction of the most advanced integrated circuit built-in audio bus (Inter-IC Sound or I²S) interface MEMS(micro-electro-mechanical System) microphone. It is used in wearable devices, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security devices. Knowles Corporation's s ...

2016-04 Connectors Molex

[Apr 1 2016] Molex introduces multi-port Radio frequency (MPRF) coaxial wire-to-board solutions to provide printed circuit board (PCB) designers and test and measurement engineers with safe electrical connections for high vibration conditions. The MPRF solution features a robust single-housing design with dual latch to support the weight of the coaxial cable for secure and robust multi-port RF I/O connections ...

2016-03 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Mär 31 2016] Cypress Semiconductor announced that its highly integrated single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy solution for the Internet of Things and other wireless applications now offers double the memory. The PSoC 4 BLE programmable system-on-chip and PRoC BLE programmable on-chip RF solutions both offer 256KB of flash memory and 32KB of SRAM options, giving designers the flexibility to upgrade firmware over th ...

2016-03 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Mär 30 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the complementary dual MOSFET combination DMC1028UFDB designed to increase the power density of DC-DC converters. The new product integrates N-channel MOSFETs and P-channel MOSFETs into a single DFN2020 package. The device is designed for point-of-load converters, providing core voltages from 3.3V down to 1V for ASics. Target applications include Ethernet network co ...