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2015-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 5 2015] STMicroelectronics introduced the new STAR(ST Advanced Radio) series of tuner integrated circuits (ics). The IC helps automotive radio manufacturers achieve the goal of maximizing product development efficiency and minimizing end-product costs. The STAR-T(TDA7707, dual channel) and STAR-S(TDA7708, mono) devices provide a scalable Terrestrial radio-receiver platform for automotive Radio manufactur ...

2015-02 Semiconductors Broadcom

[Feb 4 2015] Broadcom, the global leader in innovative semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, announced the introduction of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning hub chip, the industry's first positioning hub chip capable of supporting the European Union's Galileo positioning system. Rahul Patel, vice president of Broadcom's Wireless connectivity portfolio solutions ...

2015-02 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Feb 3 2015] Infineon Technologies has announced the highly rugged 650V IGBT series that enables the highest efficiency of high-speed switches used in automobiles. The series TRENCHSTOP™5 AUTO IGBT is AEC-Q compliant and reduces power loss and improves reliability for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV) applications such as on-board charging, power factor correction (PFC), DC/DC and DC/AC conversio ...

2015-02 Sensors Vishay

[Feb 2 2015] Vishay introduces its new fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor, the VCNL4040. The sensor uses Filtron™ technology; Its size is the smallest in the industry, only 4mm x 2mm x 1.1mm; Includes an infrared emitter, light detector for proximity and ambient light, signal processing IC, and 16-bit ADC. The three-in-one sensor has an interrupt function and supports an I2C bus communication ...

2015-02 Connectors Molex

[Feb 1 2015] Molex introduces the MediSpec Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) interconnect system, a cost-effective, customized, off-the-shelf interconnect with extremely high insertion and withdrawal times and low insertion and withdrawal forces at a fraction of the cost of competing turning contact systems. MediSpec MPC interconnect systems offer both superior performance and ease of use, combining proven, cost ...

2015-01 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Jan 31 2015] Renesas Electronics has announced the launch of the RX71M, the latest flagship of the RX family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUS). Developed specifically for industrial applications, the new family of products will increase the CPU operating frequency from the previous product's 120MHz to 240 MHz, and the on-chip Flash memory (Flash) capacity can reach up to 4MB. With the increasing complexity an ...

2015-01 Connectors Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Jan 30 2015] Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the introduction of the new AEE10W-M series 10W DC/DC Power converters, providing Oems developing industrial products and medical devices with a cost-effective and highly regulated power system solution. Ensure that products with auxiliary or reinforced insulation systems are certified to comply with safety standards for industrial products and medical devi ...

2015-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 29 2015] Cypress Semiconductor introduces the industry's first prototype integrated programmable USB Type-C port controller. The USB Type-C standard is rapidly gaining support among top PC vendors, with its small, easy-to-use connectors and cables capable of transferring data over multiple protocols and the ability to deliver up to 100 watts of power - a significant improvement over the previous 7.5-watt ...

2015-01 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Jan 28 2015] Intelligent robot is a kind of intelligent device based on artificial intelligence technology, which has the ability of autonomous perception, autonomous decision and autonomous action. As an open source project in China, robot has made great progress in recent years with its excellent technical core and application strength. An innovative linear drive design scheme is proposed by timing robot. T ...

2015-01 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Jan 28 2015] Infineon Technologies confirms its OPTIGA™ TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security controller for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet. Recognized as the world's leading provider of trusted computing security solutions, today Infineon's security expertise extends to the growing number of tablets and mobile devices used in business applications. With the rapid adoption of the Internet of Things, the ...

2015-01 Passive Components STMicroelectronics

[Jan 27 2015] ST introduces the new SCT20N120 silicon Carbide power MOSFET transistor, whose advanced energy efficiency and superior reliability will bring technological advantages to more energy-efficient applications, including inverters for pure electric and hybrid vehicles, solar or wind power generation, energy-efficient drives, power supplies and smart grid devices. STMicroelectronics is one of the indus ...

2015-01 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Jan 26 2015] Renesas Electronics announces the availability of the RL78/I1D microcontroller group (MCU). The RL78/I1D not only consumes the lowest power in the industry, but also integrates a large number of analog capabilities for a variety of inspection applications. More specifically, the RL78/I1D is functionally optimized for detector applications that integrate sensors that can detect smoke, gas, and mot ...