A smartphone battery platform featuring a 100% silicon-anode design has been introduced, with energy density exceeding 900 watt-hours per liter (Wh/L). The battery, designated AI-1, was developed for smartphones that perform advanced on-device processing tasks, including artificial intelligence workloads. This battery architecture has been shipped in a 7,350 milliampere-hour (mAh) configuration to an original equipment…
Transformer line provides regulated output across load, line, and temperature
Sumida announces the launch of its new CEP1311F Flyback Transformers, designed specifically for use with “no-opto” isolated flyback circuits, such as the Analog Devices LT8304-1 reference design. This innovative, isolated flyback transformer delivers exceptional high-voltage performance, making it ideal for use in industrial, automotive, medical, and telecommunications applications. The CEP1311F (13324-T083 to 13324-T087) transformers have […]
Tactile switch lasts for 2 million cycles
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced its TLSM Series tactile switches, designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications. These switches are built with a mechanical lifecycle rated for up to 2 million actuations, providing long-term durability in high-use environments. The devices measure 3.45 mm in height and use a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) configuration, which supports circuit […]
Thyristors deliver 2 kA surge protection in compact DO-214AB package
Littelfuse, Inc. has launched the Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, featuring 2 kA surge protection in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. The new devices enable product miniaturization while maintaining protection against severe overvoltage transients in harsh environments, including onboard chargers, EV charging stations, industrial automation power supplies, and solar inverters. The Pxxx0S3G-A Series provides high […]
Surface-mount switches maintain performance across automotive to medical applications
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches designed for surface-mount technology applications requiring quiet operation with reliable tactile feedback. The switches feature an extended cage for potting compatibility and high actuation force options for deliberate operation, making them suitable for automotive, medical, industrial, and premium consumer electronics applications. The KSC […]
Gate driver supports high-side switching up to a 200 V bootstrap operation
Littelfuse, Inc. has released the IXD2012NTR, a high-speed gate driver designed to drive two N-channel MOSFETs or IGBTs in a half-bridge configuration. The device operates over a 10 V to 20 V voltage range and supports high-side switching up to 200 V in bootstrap operation, optimized for high-frequency power applications. The IXD2012NTR features logic inputs […]
Sensors conference in Boston to feature keynotes, panels, and poster sessions
The IEEE Sensors Council will sponsor the 2025 Sensors in Spotlight Conference on May 16, 2025, at the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The event will bring together participants from academia, industry, and research institutions for technical discussions and presentations on current developments in sensor technology. The conference […]
Automotive ambient light sensor produces I2C signal output
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the VEML4031X00, an AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor designed for automotive applications. The sensor integrates an ambient light sensing (ALS) photodiode and an infrared (IR) photodiode within a compact surface-mount package measuring 4.38 mm × 1.45 mm × 0.6 mm. Its narrow width allows for use in space-limited designs, including […]
Updated MIPI C-PHY interface supports high-resolution sensors
The MIPI Alliance has released a significant update to its C-PHY interface specification designed for connecting cameras and displays in mobile and mobile-influenced industries. Version 3.0 introduces an 18-Wirestate mode encoding option that increases the maximum performance of a C-PHY lane by approximately 30 to 35 percent, delivering up to 75 Gbps over a short […]
AEC-Q100 compliant isolators offer enhanced EOS resilience for battery management systems
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has introduced a new line of third-generation digital isolators for automotive applications. The NSI83xx series uses capacitive isolation technology and is engineered for use in high-frequency switching environments that employ silicon carbide (SiC) devices. These isolators feature enhanced resilience against electrical overstress (EOS) and are designed to reduce susceptibility to power noise, which […]
