Technology Articles

2017-04 Passive Components Littelfuse

[apr 28 2017] Littelfuse announced the launch of three PolySwitch self-restoring polymer positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) device families compliant with AEC-Q200. These surface-mount devices are designed to provide complete overcurrent protection in extremely harsh automotive environments. Unlike fuses, self-restoring PPTC does not need to be replaced after a failure; When the power supply is removed an ...

2017-04 Connectors Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[apr 27 2017] Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the introduction of a new line of COM ExpressO embedded computing modules with NXP's QorIQO T-series processors. Artesyn Embedded Technologies' new COMX-T modules, called the COMX-T family, contain four NXP T1042 models based on the NXPPowerPC architecture (Power ArchitectureO) The processor or eight NXP T2081 virtual core processors also use the PowerPC ar ...

2017-04 Passive Components Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[apr 26 2017] Toshiba Corporation's Storage and Electronic Component Solutions company announced the launch of a new family of multi-channel low-capacitance transient suppression (TVS) diodes designed to provide anti-electrostatic discharge (ESD) and anti-surge voltage protection for high-speed interfaces. The new series includes four products for USB Type-C and HDMI interfaces, which can be used in mobile dev ...

2017-04 Sensors Renesas Electronics America

[apr 25 2017] Radar is one of the indispensable sensing technologies for self-driving cars. To meet the needs of the automotive radar market and accelerate the development of autonomous driving, ADI and Renesas Electronics announced that they are collaborating to develop a system-wide 77/79-GHz radar sensor showcase to improve advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications. And realize the vision of aut ...

2017-04 Power Analog Devices

[apr 24 2017] Analog Devices, which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announced the LT8640S, a 6A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher 2 architecture features two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the thermal loop area. Combined with a very well-controlled switching edge and an internal construction wit ...

2017-04 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[apr 23 2017] STMicroelectronics expands its portfolio of micro low-voltage energy-efficient motor drivers with the introduction of STSPIN250 2.6A brushed DC motor monolithic drivers for battery-powered portable and wearable devices. The new driver chip integrates a power MOSFET full bridge and a fixed turn-off PWM current controller in a 3mm x 3mm miniature package that saves space on portable devices. The lo ...

2017-04 Power Analog Devices

[apr 22 2017] Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance analog technology, and Renesas Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, announced that they will collaborate to develop a system-level 77/79-GHz RADAR sensor demonstration to improve advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications for driverless vehicles. The new demonstration combines two cutting-edge technologies, includi ...

2017-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[apr 21 2017] STMicroelectronics further improves the technical level of the door area controller by introducing a single integrated power management and emergency fault protection circuit of the door area controller product family. In the past, these two functions required the use of external components. The new L99DZ100G/GP Front door controller and L99DZ120 Rear door controller save space while improving re ...

2017-04 Power Samsung

[apr 19 2017] Cypress Semiconductor, a leader in wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things, announced that Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. (SSNLF) has selected its Wi-Fi connectivity solution for its ARTIK™ iot platform. Cypress's low-power CYW43907 802.11n Wi-Fi system-on-chip (SoC) is currently being used in Samsung's ARTIK 050 module to provide secure iot connectivity for smart appliances and ...

2017-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[apr 18 2017] STMicroelectronics' newly released STM8CubeMX g graphical interface configurator makes product design based on the popular 8-bit STM8 microcontroller faster. The STM8CubeMX supports all major low-power automotive 8-bit microcontrollers from ST. The new free development tool helps designers choose from the STM8 family of products that best suit their application needs. Designers can also develop a ...

2017-04 Passive Components Bourns

[apr 16 2017] Bourns announced the introduction of the industry's first chip miniature circuit breaker (micro thermal protection component). Bourns' battery protection solution for the new SA series of micro circuit breaker components uses a patch reflow soldering method, which reduces supply chain steps and simplifies manufacturing processes. Micro circuit breaker components can control abnormal excess limits ...

2017-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[apr 15 2017] STMicroelectronics' STNRGPF01 Switching Power Supply (SMPS) controller offers the flexibility and energy efficiency of digital power technology without any technical challenges and without the need to spend time developing custom DSP(digital signal processor) code. In high-power applications above 1kW or 2kW, an interleaving CCMPFC(continuous current mode power factor correction) topology must be ...