Technology Articles

2015-01 Passive Components Vishay

[Jan 16 2015] Vishay has announced the release of three new 200Ω precision monolithic quad single-throw (SPST) analog switches - DG2501, DG2502 and DG2503 - in an ultra-small WCSP 4 convex x 4 convex array package. The three Vishay Siliconix devices are among the smallest in the industry, saving valuable space for products such as wearable electronics, sensors, consumer and communication devices, while achievi ...

2015-01 Passive Components Vishay

[Jan 15 2015] Vishay has introduced a new bi-directional and symmetrical (BiAs) single-wire ESD protection diode, VESD15A1-HD1-G4-08. The diode has a reverse avalanche breakdown voltage of more than 15.5V and a low forward voltage in an ultra-small LLP1006-2L package. With a small footprint of 1.0mm x 0.6mm and a thickness of less than 0.4mm, the Vishay Semiconductors VESD15A1-HD1-G4-08 reduces the board space ...

2015-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 15 2015] Molex Corporation has announced the addition of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 circuit harness connector assemblies to the EXTreme Guardian Power Connector system. These new components include non-sheathing self-locking cable receptacle housings, terminal positioning assembly hooks (TPA), and self-locking vertical and right-angle plugs, providing additional options for power manufacturing to meet the design re ...

2015-01 Power Melexis Technologies NV

[Jan 14 2015] Melexis Corporation announced the launch of the 600mah single-coil fan driver IC MLX90297, designed for energy-efficient cooling systems. Expanding the company's portfolio of All-in-One single-coil fan drivers, the MLX90297 integrates a highly sensitive Hall effect sensor with two powerful half-bridge output stages and is a further extension of the successful MLX90287 device. In addition to the M ...

2015-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 14 2015] Microchip Technology's second member of the patented GestIC family of award-winning products has been introduced. The new MGC3030 3D Gesture controller has simplified user interface options focused on gesture detection, making it a real one-step step to add 3D gesture recognition design to consumer electronics and embedded devices. The MGC3030 comes in an easy-to-manufacture SSOP28 package that e ...

2015-01 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Jan 13 2015] Microchip Technology announced the SST26WF080B and SST26WF040B devices, extending its 1.8V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) SuperFlash memory family. Available in both 4 Mb and 8 Mb storage capacities, the new devices are manufactured using Microchip's high-performance SuperFlash technology to deliver the industry's fastest erase times and superior reliability. Thanks to the use of SuperFlash technology, th ...

2015-01 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 13 2015] ST introduced the new STAR (ST Advanced Radio) series of silicon tuner ics to help automotive radio manufacturers maximize product development efficiency and minimize end product costs. The STAR-T (TDA7707, dual channel) and STAR-S (TDA7708, single channel) devices provide a scalable terrestrial radio-receiver platform for vehicle radio manufacturers. This is the latest addition to ST's highly ac ...

2015-01 Sensors Silicon Labs

[Jan 12 2015] Silicon Labs has announced the launch of a new temperature sensor with high accuracy and industry-leading energy efficiency. Silicon Labs' ultra-low-power Si705x temperature sensor consumes only 195nA (typical average current value) at a sampling rate of one per second, which significantly reduces self-heating and can operate for years on a button battery. Unlike traditional digital temperature s ...

2015-01 Semiconductors Melexis Technologies NV

[Jan 12 2015] Increasing environmental concerns and increasingly stringent regulations are driving the demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Increasing the efficiency of the powertrain and reducing its impact on the environment must allow it to operate at higher temperatures, and the temperature must also be strictly controlled and monitored at all times. Melexis today announces the MLX90327, a high-perform ...

2015-01 Semiconductors Broadcom

[Jan 11 2015] At the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Broadcom announced the introduction of a new portfolio of 5G WiFi chips and system-on-chip (SoC) products for routers, wireless cable /DSL/PON gateways and set-top boxes (STBS) for the high-performance mass retail market. The new 802.11ac products help original equipment manufacturers (Oems) design products to meet the growing cons ...

2015-01 Sensors ON Semiconductor

[Jan 11 2015] ON Semiconductor has introduced a new generation 13-megapixel (MP) image sensor, the AR1335, expanding its broad portfolio of imaging products. Based on advanced 1.1 micron (µm) pixel technology, the AR1335 sets a new benchmark for sensitivity, quantum efficiency (QE) and linear potential well capacity. Designed for smartphone camera applications, this image sensor delivers an image quality exper ...

2015-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 10 2015] ST announced that its micro motion sensing and data processing chip has been adopted by PulseOn to develop the smallest and most accurate wearable heart rate monitor on the market, allowing sports and fitness enthusiasts to keep track of their heart rate anytime, anywhere. This slim, stylish wristband heart rate monitor has an intuitive interface design and is simple to build. It can accurately a ...