Technology Articles

2016-01 Semiconductors Microsemi

[gen 9 2016] Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of the LX3302, a new component in its sensor interface integrated circuit (IC) family based on inductive sensing technology. The sensor interface IC family is the industry's first induction sensor interface IC product family based on a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) architecture on a printed circuit board (PCB), with the latest LX3 ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[gen 8 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the APR343 synchronous rectifier controller designed to meet the demand for highly integrated, efficient and affordable solutions for chargers for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. The device integrates the output voltage sensing function into the secondary MOSFET driver to support the primary side control system. The APR343's circuit configuratio ...

2016-01 Power RAFI USA

[gen 8 2016] RS Components has announced the launch of two new Kudom solid-state relays (SSR) series. With built-in contact protection, the new SSR offers high quality performance and a competitive price to meet the needs of industrial original equipment manufacturers as well as designers of panel, mechanical and heating control systems. The high quality panel mounted SSRS of the Kudom KSI(068) and KSQF serie ...

2016-01 Sensors FLIR Lepton

[gen 7 2016] In the actual industrial, laboratory and other application scenarios, it is often possible to see a phenomenon: due to the improper selection of temperature measurement equipment, products, experiments, etc., can not meet the demand, and even product recall and rework, causing economic losses but also have a bad impact on the product itself. In order to avoid this situation, thermal imaging resea ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[gen 7 2016] Cypress Semiconductor Corporation has announced a 1.8V, 64Mb NOR flash memory with Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Quad SPI). With the Quad SPI interface, this newest member of the Cypress FS-S NOR flash family offers the highest read bandwidth and fastest programming speed in the industry, with a compact PCB layout. Ideal for high performance applications such as video game consoles, Advanced ...

2016-01 Power Microchip Technology

[gen 6 2016] Microchip Technology, the World's leading provider of integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash patented solutions, announced the MM7150 motion module at Embedded World in Germany. The module integrates Microchip's SSC7150 motion coprocessor with a 9-axis sensor containing an accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope in a compact, easy-to-use package. With a simple I2C connect ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[gen 6 2016] Diodes Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application-specific standard products and products for a wide range of discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, announced the introduction of the AL1696. The LED driver is designed to accommodate a wide range of TRIAC dimmable lighting applications, especially replacement products. An integrated MOSFET, which ...

2016-01 Power Diodes Incorporated

[gen 5 2016] Diodes Incorporated expands its portfolio of ultra-small discrete devices for space-demanding product designs. The three new small-signal MOSFETs include N-channel transistors rated at 20V and 30V, and P-channel devices rated at 30V, all in the DFN0606 miniature package. Each device has a board space of just 0.6mm x 0.6mm, which is 40% smaller than MOSFETs typically packaged in DFN1006 (SOT883), ...

2016-01 Connectors Texas Instruments

[gen 5 2016] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's first integrated battery monitor and protector, the bq76PL455A-Q1, which measures 16 batteries at a time. The product provides high-precision battery cell voltage monitoring for up to 256 large series cells and enables smarter battery management systems in electric and hybrid vehicles and grid energy storage systems. The Bq76PL455A-Q1 accurately cal ...

2016-01 Power Texas Instruments

[gen 4 2016] Texas Instruments announced that its SafeTITM Functional safety software development process is certified for the development of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 compliant software components. TI's development process was evaluated by TUV NORD. TUV NORD is an internationally recognized, qualified and independent quality and safety standards compliance assessment company. In addition, the new SafeTI Compat ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[gen 3 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the AL8820 LED Driver Converter. The new product is a compact two-stage step-up and step-down non-dimmable MR16 lamp design solution with high power factor, low total harmonic distortion and low output current ripple. In the case of the 6W MR16 application, the device can be paired with most general-purpose LED lamp transformers to support flicker-free operation at ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[gen 2 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the 5V single-channel load switch AP22800 with programmable soft start and discharge rate. This ultra-low on-resistance N-channel switch reduces voltage drop and power consumption, as well as handling 6.0A continuous current to provide more precise system power adjustment for ultra-notebooks and tablets. The new load switch is easy to program, using external capacit ...