NGK INSULATORS (hereinafter “NGK”) has raised the maximum operating temperature of its coin-type “EnerCera Coin” (part of the “EnerCera” series) battery up to 105°C. Sample shipments are currently underway, with mass production scheduled to begin in September 2020. In December 2019, NGK developed the world’s first lithium-ion rechargeable battery which has achieved an operating temperature […]
Linux package conforms to Open Group FACE standards
Wind River announced that Wind River Linux has achieved conformance to the latest Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Technical Standard, a standard of The Open Group. Wind River Linux is the first and only General Purpose Profile (GPP) Operating System Segment (OSS) of any kind to conform to the FACE Technical Standard, Edition 3.0. As […]
Schottky diodes in low-profile SMA/SMB flat packs handle up to 5 A
STMicroelectronics has launched 26 new Schottky diodes in low-profile SMA and SMB Flat packages, covering voltage ratings from 25 to 200 V and current ratings from 1 to 5 A. The 1.0 mm-high devices have 50% lower profile than diodes in standard SMA and SMB packages, enabling designers to increase power density and save space. […]
Application failure resolution software now supports Java programming
Undo today announced the expansion of its flagship platform, LiveRecorder, to now include support for Java. By enabling programmers with a smarter, faster approach to application failure resolution, LiveRecorder for Java simplifies the process of debugging complex Java applications and provides an exact record of what caused the software to fail. As a result, this empowers teams […]
ARM-Cortex-M software modules cover security, voice-user interface, graphics
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the second phase of new ready to use partner solutions supporting the Renesas RA Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers (MCUs). Building off the first group of partners introduced in November 2019, the expanded RA partner ecosystem now features more than 50 partners and […]
Software for MCUs trains and runs AI models directly at the endpoint
ONE Tech, a global leader in edge AI technology, announced it has added new capabilities to MicroAI Atom, a product in the company’s MicroAI line. MicroAI Atom is designed to be embedded on microcontroller units (MCUs) and can now train and run AI models directly at the endpoint. The first-of-its kind advancement enables silicon manufacturers, […]
Phototransistor-type optocouplers offer signal transmission with galvanic isolation
With its new WL-OCPT Series 816 product family, Würth Elektronik offers phototransistor-type optocouplers for the first time. These coplanar design optocouplers consist of an infrared LED on the input side and a phototransistor on the output side. They are characterized by a high insulation voltage of 5 kV and a stable current transfer ratio (CTR) […]
IoT Security software provides secure Chip-to-Cloud Integration, Over-the-Air Update Protection
Sequitur Labs recently debuted the next generation of its comprehensive approach to embedded system security with the launch of EmSPARK 2.0 to prevent high-value, embedded devices from being compromised. Version 2.0 now features powerful security defenses for critical intellectual property, secure chip-to-cloud integration and over-the-air (OTA) firmware update protection. Built on three pillars of product […]
Six DoF MEMS sensor targets safety-critical auto apps and automated driving
Murata Electronics announces a new Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) inertial sensor that delivers high performance for safety-critical automotive applications. The SCHA600 combines a XYZ-axis gyroscope and XYZ-axis accelerometer with Digital SPI Interface to provide unsurpassed bias stability and noise performance for safety-critical automotive applications. Further, the orthogonality of the measurement axes […]
SiC 1,700-V MOSFETs designed for aux power supplies in 3-phase conversion systems
Infineon Technologies complements its CoolSiC MOSFET offering with another voltage class. Having added 650V to the portfolio earlier this year, the company is now launching the 1700V class with its proprietary trench semiconductor technology. Maximizing the strong physical characteristics of silicon carbide (SiC), this ensures that the new 1700V surface-mounted devices (SMD) offer reliability, as […]
