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2015-10 Passive Components Vishay

[Okt 1 2015] Vishay Semiconductors has introduced the first two devices of a new series of ceramic base, high power UV leds with silicone lenses - the VLMU3500-385-060 and the VLMU3500-385-120. Vishay Semiconductors VLMU3500-385-060 and VLMU3500-385-120 have a very long service life and are available in a small 3.5mm x 3.5mm surface mount package with the advantages of reliability and energy efficiency to rep ...

2015-09 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 30 2015] ST launches a new microcontroller development ecosystem that supports prototype boards at all price points and the STM32L4 series of STM32Cube software already in production. The STM32L4 prototype board includes a full-featured evaluation board (STM32L476G-EVAL) and Discovery Kit exploration Kit (STM32L476G-DISCO). Features include MEMS microphones and motion sensors, a digital-to-analog converte ...

2015-09 Sensors Vishay

[Sep 29 2015] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the introduction of a new device in 3232 form factor, the IHRD-3232HB-5A, expanding its line of ultra-thin, high-current dual-chip inductors for the IHLD family. The IHLD-3232HB-5A is AEC-Q200 certified and has an operating temperature range of +155 ° C. Combining two inductors in a 9.75mm x 9.14mm package can effectively save board space. Vishay Dale inductor ...

2015-09 Connectors Melexis Technologies NV

[Sep 28 2015] Melexis introduced the MLX73290-M. The multi-channel RF transceiver IC leverage the company's long-established technical expertise in low-power wireless implementations. Catering to Sub-GHz ISM frequency bands from 300MHz to 960MHz, the product offers two RF channels, each with a programmable RF power transmitter and a high sensitivity RF receiver. It is fully programmable through its serial Peri ...

2015-09 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 27 2015] ST introduces the world's most advanced 6-axis motion sensor to fully support optical image stabilization systems for smartphones, tablets and digital cameras. The new LSM6DS3H, the latest addition to ST's iNEMO family of inertial motion sensors, combines a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis accelerometer, and ultra-low power processing circuits in a system-level package solution for the industry's lowes ...

2015-09 Power Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Sep 26 2015] Atmel Corporation the global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced the introduction of the industry's lowest power consumption and smallest package in the production Bluetooth Smart solution. The device has a receiving current strength of only 4mA at 3.6V and a transmitting current strength of only 3mA, extending battery life by up to one year in some app ...

2015-09 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 25 2015] ST introduces the MIS2DH Medical dedicated ultra-low power 3-axis accelerometer for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Level 3 implantable medical device applications. For many years, ST has developed custom motion sensors for the world's leading medical device manufacturers. The new product MIS2DH translates years of experience and knowledge into a ready-to-use solution that helps users int ...

2015-09 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Sep 24 2015] Microchip Technology announced the expansion of its high-performance PIC32MZ family of 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) products. The new family of devices integrates a hardware floating-point unit (FPU) to enable both high performance and lower latency for intensive single - and double-precision computing applications. The PIC32MZ EF series features 48 new devices, each with a 12-bit 18-msps analog- ...

2015-09 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 23 2015] STMicroelectronics announces Cannes Wi-Fi (STiH390) system chip targeting HD HEVC[1] Wi-Fi IP client and interactive set-top box markets. When watching their favorite TV shows via wireless networks on their phones, tablets, and set-top boxes, users expect the perfect visual experience at home. However, limited network coverage is frustrating, which also inhibits the potential of Wi-Fi to carry se ...

2015-09 Power Qualcomm

[Sep 22 2015] QUALCOMM Inc. announced that its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced two new QUALCOMM® Snapdragon processors. The new chipsets, Snapdragon 430 and Snapdragon 617, offer the development of two multimedia and web-connected mid-range mobile devices. The Snapdragon430 has X6 LTE, with Category 4 downlink rates of up to 150 Mbps and support for carrier aggregation of 2×10 MHz, and u ...

2015-09 Power Broadcom

[Sep 21 2015] Broadcom, a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) chip, Internet of Things (IOT) and wearables. Advanced chips enable devices such as fitness bands to provide precise location while consuming minimal power while in some cases eliminating the need for a separate MCU. The Broadcom BC ...

2015-09 Power C&K

[Sep 20 2015] C&K Components, the world's leading manufacturer of touch switches, rocker switches, swing switches and high-reliability connectors, has expanded its lineup of compact PCB-mounted switches with the introduction of two new families of medium power switches in instantaneous or self-locking drive configurations. The PVA series of short stroke key switches are designed for through-hole PCB welding an ...