A focused forum on the here-and-now of self-driving technology held in Novi, Mich., staged by TU-Automotive, featured presentations by Tier 1 suppliers, researchers, and automakers. Also, there were a few displays of interesting technology. Here are a few examples of what was there to be seen. NEXT PAGE: A washer system for car cameras
SiC MOSFET provides ultra-fast switching in power electronics
The LSIC1MO120E0080 Series, with a voltage rating of 1.2 kV and ultra-low (80 mΩ) on-resistance, is optimized for high-frequency switching applications, providing a combination of ultra-low switching losses and ultra-fast switching speeds that’s unavailable with traditional power transistor solutions. When compared with silicon devices that have the same rating, the SiC MOSFET Series enables substantially […]
Special bearings let dc axial fans operate at any angle
The CFM-V line of dc axial fans incorporates an innovative omniCOOL system. that enables rotor-balancing to minimize tilt, wobble, and friction, the omniCOOL system allows for fan operation at any angle. It also reduces the need for lubricant, further reducing fan noise and friction. In addition, the bearing system extends operational life by utilizing a […]
Precision P-channel, zero-threshold MOSFET arrays enable sub-threshold, ultra-low power circuits
A zero-gate threshold voltage EPAD P-Channel MOSFET Array is billed as the industry’s first precision sub-threshold circuit. The ALD310700A/ALD310700 quad zero threshold MOSFET from Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) is intended for the development of small-signal precision applications utilizing zero threshold voltage. The circuit targets designs requiring operating voltages below a half volt. Allowing circuits […]
Free automated part builder for PCBs
Software billed as the first free automated part builder uses computer vision technology to let PCB designers make schematic symbols in just minutes. Called InstaBuild, it uses a datasheet as the input and automatically extracts symbol pinouts, understands whether a pin is an input, output or power pin, and auto-arranges the symbols based on published […]
Teardown: The Apple Sport watch
Apple recently came out with the Series 3 version of its watch. We can get an idea of how the Series 3 goes together from a teardown analysis of Apple’s earlier Sport model. The Sport model we analyzed has an aluminum case but the watch is also available in stainless steel. It measures about 39 […]
Low-voltage digital pressure sensors handle 60 to 110 kPa range
The DLV Series pressure sensors now includes 30 and 60 psi (200 and 400 kPa) differential and 600 to 1,100 mbar (60 to 110 kPa) barometric pressure ranges. This device series offers design engineers excellent performance over barometric and middle pressure ranges of 5 to 60 psi (35 to 400 kPa). Product highlights include supply […]
DC-DC power IC converts 48 V to extremely low voltage
The HS200 is a dc-dc power IC that offers greater than 97% efficiency at 2.6 W and greater than 90% efficiency at 15 W. With no load, the HS200 consumes only 0.5 mW. Power can be pulled from any of its three outputs simultaneously up to 15 W. Efficiency is nearly flat from full load […]
Chip fuse protects against overcurrent and excessive ambient temperatures
The USN 1206 fuse is designed to meet the challenges associated with packing density in power electronics. The new chip fuse offers temperature-sensitivity suitable for both overcurrent protection and protection against excessive ambient temperatures. The USN 1206 is not a pure thermal fuse, per se. It requires a current flow to blow, thus providing protection […]
Waterproof LED drivers include PFC
The PWM-120-12DA / PWM-120-24DA is a constant-voltage-output design meeting Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) control system standards IEC62386-101,102,207. Suitable applications include LED commercial, office lighting, and indoor LED decorative lighting. The constant-voltage PWM style output is at 1.47 kHz. The constant-voltage PWM mode maintains color temperature and brightness homogeneity when driving different styles of LED […]