TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the CSS65A series of AC-DC power supplies with an off-load power consumption of less than 75mW. Packaged in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint with a low height of 1.08”, the series is suitable for many medical, clinical, test and measurement, process control, broadcast and communications applications. The […]
Narrow-band IoT module keys on LPWA networking
MediaTek Inc. today unveiled its first narrow band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) System-on-Chip (SoC), the MT2625, and announced a collaboration with China Mobile to build the world’s smallest NB-IoT module (16mm X 18mm) around the chipset. MediaTek’s new ultra-low-power MT2625 SoC supports a full frequency band (from 450MHz to 2.1GHz) of 3GPP R13 (NB1) and […]
2-V input synchronous step-down switching regulator features super-low EMI/RFI emissions
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8609S, a 2A (3A Peak), 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher® 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the area of the hot loops. The LT8609S design dramatically reduces EMI/EMC […]
Vishay Super 12 in stock at Newark element14 for same day shipping
Newark element14, the Development Distributor, announces availability of the 2017 Super 12 semiconductor and passive components from Vishay for same-day shipping. The group of components highlights Vishay’s most innovative semiconductor and passive components including resistors, capacitors and diodes to help design engineers optimise their end products and address key design challenges such as scale, […]
Hirose launches industry’s lowest profile back flip FPC connector
Hirose ,has developed a compact flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that offers a super low-profile of only 0.5mm with a space-saving 0.25mm pitch and depth of only 3.15mm when locked. The FH64MA Series contributes to profile reduction in a variety of portable and consumer devices including active trackers, electronic labelers, laptops/tablets, portable audio players, portable gaming […]
LEDs mimic the natural spectrum of the sun for circadian rhythm-optimized light
Seoul Semiconductor, a global innovator of LED products and technology, has developed a new LED technology that produces light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight. Announced at a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany on June 26, 2017, the new SunLike Series natural spectrum LED technology was co-developed by Seoul Semiconductor and Toshiba Materials. […]
Laser power meter can display results over Bluetooth
Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. is proud to present BLU, the first series of wireless laser power meters, at the LASER World of PHOTONICS trade show in Munich. This new product line combines a detector and a Bluetooth-enabled meter unit in a convenient, all-in-one product. Using the free Gentec-EO BLU app, measuring results can be displayed […]
RIGOL Announces new Custom Chipset and Oscilloscope Architecture
Today RIGOL Technologies continues its 19 year history of Test and Measurement innovation with the announcement of its new Phoenix Oscilloscope chipset and the Ultravision II oscilloscope architecture. These technology innovations, years in development, will help transform the RIGOL portfolio allowing RIGOL to address the needs of higher performance applications. There are three chips in […]
High-side smart power switch ICs for automotive applications
Car makers want in-vehicle electronic systems to provide a large number of energy-efficient functions in as little space as possible. Infineon Technologies AG supports this trend with its new power IC manufacturing technology SMART7. Infineon designed it specifically for automotive applications such as Body Control Modules or Power Distribution Centers. SMART7 power ICs drive, diagnose and protect […]
Power shunt resistor detects currents at up to 10-W power rating
KOA Speer Electronics introduces the PSG4 Current Sense Power Shunt Resistor, featuring a power rating of up to 10 Watts in a 2726 package. The PSG4 provides for more accurate electric current detection due to its 4 terminal construction. In addition, it offers superior heat resistance with an operating temperature of -65°C to +175°C. KOA Speer’s […]