Technology Articles

2023-01 Power 3M

[gen 23 2023] 3M's 201+ Universal Masking Tape is a 4.4mil natural colored crepe paper tape with a rubber adhesive. This pressure-sensitive tape is compatible with a variety of surfaces, making it suitable for a variety of non-critical paint shielding or general purpose fixing, binding and sealing applications. The tape has a specially designed crepe paper backing that is easy to handle, unfold and tear by han ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[gen 23 2023] Infineon Technologies AG has further expanded its CIPOS Mini family with the introduction of the IM523 Series of High Efficiency Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs). This series of intelligent power modules uses the new 600V reverse pilot Driver 2 (RCD2) IGBT technology with open emitter. CIPOS IM523 Series Intelligent power modules integrate a variety of power and control components to improve reli ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Texas Instruments

[gen 23 2023] The Texas Instruments BQ77915 is a low-power battery pack protector with voltage, current and temperature protection and does not require a microcontroller (MCU) controlled smart battery balancing algorithm. The device's stacking interface provides simple scaling to support battery cell applications from Series 3 to Series 20 or more. Protection thresholds and delays are factory programmed and av ...

2023-01 Sensors XSens Technologies BV

[gen 23 2023] Movella's Xsens MTI-8cm precision GNSS/INS 12.1mm x 12.1mm module has an interface for external real-time motion (RTK) GNSS receivers. The optimized AttitudeEngine performs high speed dead reckoning calculations at 1 kHz to accurately capture high frequency motion. Xsens's superior sensor fusion algorithm enables high accuracy and automatic sensor calibration in a cost-effective module for a wide ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[gen 22 2023] Microchip's PIC32CX-BZ2 series is a versatile, low-cost, 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) family of devices that support multi-protocol wireless interfaces (Bluetooth and Zigbee), hardware-based security accelerators, transceivers, and power management units. WBZ45 modules are a series of fully RF-certified wireless modules that contain PIC32CX-BZ2 wireless MCU with PCB antenna and U.F.L connector fo ...

2023-01 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[gen 22 2023] The design complexity of smart meters is increasing as different communication solutions are integrated into the design framework and regulatory compliance requirements are specified. In response to the growing demand for developing feature-rich and simple smart meter design solutions, Microchip Technology announced the launch of the PIC32CXMT family of 32-bit microcontroller equipped with a new ...

2023-01 Semiconductors C&K

[gen 22 2023] C&K has expanded its line of micro KSC Ultra Durable (TE) touch switches by adding a 5.2mm high switch that provides longer travel to the 3.5mm version. The KSC4 TE switch family has a service life of up to 10 million cycles, simplifying the design cycle and outperforming the competition in terms of size and force. The KSC4 TE switch is 6mm x 6mm in size and 5.2mm in height and provides three ope ...

2023-01 Power Richtek USA Inc.

[gen 22 2023] Richtek's RT6052 high voltage side shunt monitor includes a current detection amplifier, band gap reference, and a comparator with latch output. It detects voltage drop on the shunt at common-mode voltages from 2 V to 80 V and supports a 100 V/V output voltage range. The RT6052 has a built-in leak comparator and an internal benchmark that provides a threshold of 0.6V. External voltage divider set ...

2023-01 Power Richtek USA Inc.

[gen 21 2023] Richtek RT6056 is a high precision current detection monitor with an I²C and SMBus interface that provides complete information to the system by reading load current and power. The device monitors and detects voltage drops in resistance and bus voltage, converting current in amperes and power in watts via an internal analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Programmable calibration, adjustable conversi ...

2023-01 Connectors Pulse Electronics

[gen 21 2023] Pulse (owned by YAGEO) offers 5G-FR1 and WiFi-6E multi-frequency antenna SKF5G. It is a thin multi-band antenna with an attractive OEM shape, rugged construction, and superior performance across all key bands. The antenna covers a wide frequency range of 617 MHz to 960 MHz/1450 MHz to 7125 MHz via active L1/L2 GNSS and can be used in any 5G-FR1 and WiFi-6E applications. SKF5G provides excellent p ...

2023-01 Power Weidmuller

[gen 21 2023] The relay module with forward drive contact is used to ensure the functional safety. Weidmuller's SAFESERIES uses relays that comply with EN 61810-3 Type A forced-guide contacts, especially for signal monitoring in protective personnel and machine applications. The SAFESERIES Contact extension module ensures that security feedback reaches the control level. It consists of four different pluggable ...

2023-01 Power TDK

[gen 21 2023] TDK Corporation has introduced a new VLS5030EX-D inductor (5.3 x 5.0 x 3.0 mm (L x W x H)) as part of the VLS-EX-D series of wound ferrite power inductors for automotive power circuits. These small components have excellent DC stacking characteristics and guarantee performance at operating temperatures up to 150℃. The inductors are suitable for headlights, airbags, electric power steering systems ...