The MIPI Alliance announced the release of MIPI A-PHY v1.1, the next version of the automotive serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical-layer interface. Version 1.1 doubles the maximum available downlink data rate from 16 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 32 Gbps and includes other enhancements to help automotive OEMs and their suppliers implement high-performance image sensors and displays in next-generation […]
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Low-voltage MOSFETs feature low Rss(on) for smartphone battery PCMs
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the launch of a new generation Low-Voltage Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (LV MOSFETs) featuring lower Rss(on) for battery Protection Circuit Modules (PCMs) in smartphones. As demand for high-end 5G and LTE smartphones increases, extended battery life and strengthened protection features for batteries are becoming important. 5G phones, in particular, need long-lasting […]
10GbE LAN module designed in M.2 form factor
Innodisk has announced its all-new EGPL-T101 M.2 2280 10GbE LAN module, the first 10GbE LAN designed in M.2 form factor, features flexible integration and excellent compatibility with existing network infrastructure for crucial backward compatibility. Looking into the booming markets and scenarios ranging from surveillance to gaming, networking, and industrial uses, the growing demand for high-speed […]
MIPI M-PHY high-speed GEAR 5 UFS 4.0 protocol analyzer/exerciser sports solder-in probes
The Eclipse M52 Analyzer/Exerciser supports the next generation of M-PHY High Speed Gear 5 (HS-G5), UniPro 2.0/UFS 4.0 development and can be configured now with the new GEAR 5 solder-in probes. The Eclipse M52 analyzer/exerciser assists design and test engineers working with the high data rates and aggressive power management of the UniPro and UFS […]
Power MOSFETs feature high efficiency/ high power density packaging
High power density, optimized performance, and ease of use are key requirements when designing modern power systems. To offer practical solutions for design challenges in end applications, Infineon Technologies AG launches the new generation of OptiMO Source-Down (SD) power MOSFETs. They come in a PQFN 3.3 x 3.3 mm 2 package and a wide voltage class […]
Upgraded MSO features auxiliary trigger input, offline analysis, and cloud data storage
The newest version of the award-winning 5 Series mixed signal oscilloscope (MSO) features numerous enhancements and more versatility while continuing to provide high-fidelity waveforms, unique spectrum analysis capabilities, and flexible signal access appreciated by engineers around the world. Built on the performance and integrity that engineers rely on with the original 5 Series MSO, the […]
Socket for LGA1156 packages handles extreme temperatures, provides superior electrical performance
A new LGA socket addresses high-performance requirements for 1-mm-pitch LGA1156 devices. The CBT-LGA-5036 contains a contactor that is a stamped spring pin with 19-gm actuation force per pin and features a cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.93 nH, insertion loss is less than 1 dB at 23 GHz, and […]
Bring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 connectivity to devices
The IW612 from NXP lets you add three radios to IoT devices. Support for Matter provides a universal API.
Antenna eval board targets low-band through cellular LPWA apps
KYOCERA AVX is launching the industry’s first evaluation board for testing antenna band switching performance at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The new Antenna Band Switching Evaluation Board (1004795-EC646-01) is comprised of standard products including an embedded, universal broadband, FR4 LTE/LPWA antenna (1004795), an Ether Switch & Tune chipset (EC646) for band switching or aperture […]
5G altimeter interference: aviation versus telecoms
The auctioning of the C-band for 5G use has raised concerns in North America that signals could interfere with aircraft altimeter operations. 5GTW asked a filter engineer and a test expert if there’s a problem and how to fix it.