Advantech has received recognition at the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards for two new products. The AIR-420 Edge AI Application Server and EPD-304 NFC E-Paper Solution were selected as winners in the Best Product Category, representing the company’s first dual recognition in this competition. The Best Choice Award serves as a reference point for international […]
Surface-mount Zener diodes debut with wide voltage range and small footprint
MCC has introduced the SMAF Series Zener diodes, a comprehensive product family offering 6.2 V to 100 V options with overvoltage protection capabilities. These 1 W Zener diodes come in the compact DO-221AC (SMA-FL) surface-mount package, enabling integration across various applications while delivering consistent performance in challenging environments. The SMAF Series features a low-profile DO-221AC […]
Reference design supports 48 V, 72 V, and 96 V light EV applications
Arrow Electronics, in collaboration with Vishay eMobility, today announced the launch of a low-voltage traction inverter reference design tailored for light electric vehicles (LEVs). This reference design addresses the growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient urban transportation solutions such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and compact commercial and agricultural vehicles. Built on NXP’s S32K3xx MCU platform and Vishay’s […]
Cartridge system reduces test downtime
The new ATE Test Contactor from Ironwood Elecgtronics for MSOP10 packages features a manual actuator for testing, debugging, and setup operations when used with the Esmo Talos handler. The Picoraptor2 test contact system utilizes a cartridge configuration designed to test up to 500,000 devices before requiring replacement. Unlike traditional contactors that need time-consuming pin-by-pin rebuilding, […]
Silicon-based MEMS fan addresses thermal bottlenecks in 800G and 1.6T optical interconnects
xMEMS Labs, Inc. has announced the extension of its µCooling fan-on-a-chip technology into AI data centers, providing an in-module active thermal management solution for optical transceivers. Originally designed for compact mobile devices, the µCooling platform now addresses the thermal challenges faced by dense, thermally-constrained environments in high-speed optical transceivers, including those operating at 400G, 800G, […]
Knobs feature 8.5 – 19.45 mm heights for potentiometers
Same Sky‘s Motion and Control Group has expanded its motion and control accessories product line with the addition of the SPK family of plastic knobs. These knobs are designed for compatibility with Same Sky’s rotary potentiometers and panel mount incremental encoders that feature 6 mm diameter D-cut shafts. The SPK product family includes both ribbed […]
GaN laser driver enables pulse widths as narrow as 5 ns with 10+ amp peak currents
Efficient Power Conversion has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of the EPC91116, a laser driver evaluation board designed for indirect time-of-flight applications in automotive and industrial sensing environments. The board is built around the automotive-qualified EPC2203 gallium nitride power transistor, enabling nanosecond-scale performance with a straightforward architecture. The EPC91116 addresses growing demand for […]
LED backlighting option maintains dust and water ingress protection
OKW has introduced a new machining service for LED backlighting as part of its enclosure customization options. This service addresses ingress protection challenges of fitting LEDs and light pipes to a housing’s front panel. The backlighting solution enables designers to add visual indicators to their devices. Numbers and letters appear only during illumination and remain […]
MEMs oscillator lines boast with programmable features and AEC-Q100 options
Abracon has released several new lines of MEMs oscillators for the electronics market. The company’s portfolio now includes over 1,700 distinct part numbers designed to address specific requirements in engineering applications across various electronics sectors. The expanded MEMs oscillator catalog features devices with frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 725 MHz, phase jitter as low […]
Temperature-stable MOSFET for supercap voltage regulation in industrial applications
Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) announced its latest addition to its Supercapacitor Auto-Balancing (SAB™) MOSFET family. This dual MOSFET provides unmatched auto-balancing capabilities and power management for supercapacitors ranging from 2.8V to 3.3V. The ALD910030 uses virtually no power for cell balancing and prevents most catastrophic failures. The chip enhances performance across various sectors, including […]