ON Semiconductor is defining new levels of ultra-low power operation in the IoT with the introduction of its Bluetooth Low Energy Switch reference design that operates entirely from harvested energy. The platform demonstrates how the RSL10 System-in-Package (SIP) can enable Bluetooth 5 devices that are battery-less and entirely self-powered, requiring no additional energy source. Application […]
Power Modules Deliver Space-Saving Solutions for Solar and Industrial Power Applications
ON Semiconductor has launched new Power Modules that offer excellent energy efficiency, reliability and performance in highly integrated and compact packaging, adding to the company’s already robust portfolio of power semiconductor devices. Traditionally, power stages in applications such as solar power inverters, UPS inverter stages and industrial variable frequency drives (VFD) have been built from discrete […]
50 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor Targets Inspection of Smartphone Displays
ON Semiconductor is enabling more efficient inspection of smartphone displays with the introduction of a new 50 megapixel (MP) resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor. As the highest resolution Interline Transfer CCD image sensor commercially available, the KAI-50140 provides the critical imaging detail and high image uniformity needed not only for inspection of smartphone displays […]
System-in-Package Module for Easier Development of ‘Smart Connected’ Applications
ON Semiconductor has extended its RSL10 family of Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chips (SoCs) with a ready-to-use 6 x 8 x1.46 mm System-in-Package (SiP) module. Supporting Bluetooth low energy wireless profiles, RSL10 devices can be easily designed into any ‘connected’ application including sports / fitness or mHealth wearables, smart locks and appliances. The RSL10 SIP […]
Automotive-Grade SiC Diodes Deliver Reliability And Ruggedness
ON Semiconductor announced an expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diode portfolio to include devices specifically intended for demanding automotive applications. The new AEC-Q101 automotive-grade SiC diodes deliver the reliability and ruggedness needed by modern automotive applications, along with the numerous performance benefits synonymous with Wide Band Gap (WBG) technologies. SiC technology provides superior switching performance and […]
Video of the Day: ON Semiconductor Unveils First 15 W Qi WPC-Compliant Wireless Charger
Recently, ON Semiconductor released the first 15 watt (W) Qi WPC compliant wireless charging device. The NCP6401 is a wireless charging receiver compliant with Qi and AirFuel standards. Its flexible design supports proprietary Magnetic Inductance (MI) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) wireless charging systems as well. It delivers up to 15 watts (W) of power and […]
Digital Image Sensor With Class-Leading Low Light Sensitivity And Signal-Noise Ratio
ON Semiconductor has introduced the industry’s first 1/1.7-inch 2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor featuring ON Semiconductor’s newly developed 4.2μm Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixels – the AR0221 delivers class-leading low light sensitivity for industrial applications. The AR0221 offers exceptional 3-exposure line-interleaved High Dynamic Range (HDR) with a sensor resolution of 1936H x 1096V, supporting frame rates of 1080p at […]
Image Sensors Target Extreme Low-Light Applications
ON Semiconductor has announced the latest additions to its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplying CCD (IT‑EMCCD) image sensors that target extreme low-light applications such as medical and scientific imaging, as well as commercial and military applications for high-end surveillance. The new KAE-08152 shares the same 8.8 megapixel resolution and 4/3 optical format as the existing KAE-08151, but incorporates an […]
Image Sensors Optimized For OEM-Fitted In-Car DVR Cameras
ON Semiconductor is now offering a fully AEC-Q100 qualified version of its popular 2.1 MP CMOS image sensor, AR0237 for the burgeoning OEM-fitted dash cam or before-market in-car DVR market. With more insurance companies offering financial incentives, consumer demand for safety cameras is increasing. Recognising this, car manufacturers are now beginning to offer dash cams as standard […]
High Efficiency Controller Solutions For LED Lighting Applications
ON Semiconductor has announced two new QR PSR PWM controllers for LED lighting with Power Factor Control (PFC) function. The dimmable NCL30386 and the non-dimmable NCL30388 provide market-leading options for designers of LED lighting units such as luminaires used in office and industrial building applications. Both devices are high power factor (PF), single stage, constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) […]