Laird R&F Products now offers a series of innovative thermal products that help aerospace and defense design engineers tackle rising heat loads in advanced electronics. The new thermal solutions from Laird R&F Products include gap fillers and multifunctional solutions. Aerospace and defense design engineers use Laird R&F Products’ gap fillers to bridge the interface between hot […]
MCU/neural net combo recognizes human faces
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. and Xailient Inc. announced that Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 ultra-low-power neural-network microcontroller detects and localizes faces in video and images using Xailient’s proprietary Detectum neural network. Xailient’s neural network draws 250x lower power (at just 280 microJoules) than conventional embedded solutions, and at 12 milliseconds (ms) per inference, the network performs in […]
Modular connectors offer 4P4C, 6P2C, 6P4C, 6P6C, 8P8C, and 8P10C options
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of modular connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in RJ10, RJ11, RJ12, RJ13, and RJ45 types, CUI Devices’ CRJ series of modular connectors offer a variety of position and contact options including 4P4C, 6P2C, 6P4C, 6P6C, 8P8C, and 8P10C. Ideal for networking or telecommunication equipment, these modular connectors offer single port, […]
6 Mp sensor provides high quality, global shutter imaging for factory automation apps
ON Semiconductor introduced the latest addition to the XGS series of CMOS image sensors. The XGS 16000 is a 16 Megapixel (Mp) sensor that provides high-quality, global shutter imaging for factory automation applications including robotics and inspection systems. Consuming only 1 Watt at 65 frames per second (fps), the XGS 16000 delivers exceptional performance at […]
Kit includes all tools needed for low-low, 50 Ω cable assemblies
The LMR-240 Kit from Times Microwave Systems packs everything needed for low-loss, 50-Ω cable assemblies into one box. The kit contains cables, interconnect components, lubricant to facilitate connector assembly, and even cable cutting tools, including the easy-to-use model CCT-03 tool for exposing and prepping cable center conductors with clean, burr-free cuts ideal for low-VSWR connector […]
1700 V SiC MOSFET die, discrete, and power modules combine to increase frequency switching
Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters, solid-state transformers, and other transportation and industrial applications all, rely on high-voltage switching power devices. To meet these requirements, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the expansion of its silicon carbide portfolio with a family of high-efficiency, high-reliability 1700V silicon carbide MOSFET […]
Redriver helps extend PCB trace lines, minimizing power and BOM costs
Diodes Incorporated has announced a new addition to its extensive range of linear ReDriver ICs. The PI3UPI1608helps significantly extend PCB trace lengths, while minimizing power consumption and associated bill-of-materials costs. Supporting speeds of up to 20Gbps, this UPI 2.0 and PCIe 4.0 compliant device has eight differential channels. Its built-in coupling capacitors allow significant board […]
Pin packages for standard logic devices enable large logic functions to be included in small form factor systems
Nexperia announced the world’s smallest and lowest profile 14,16, 20, and 24 pin packages for standard logic devices. For example, the 16 pin DHXQFN package is 45% smaller than the industry-standard DQFN16 leadless device. Not only has it a smaller footprint compared to competitors, but the new package also offers a 25% saving in the PCB […]
Miniature thermoelectric coolers feature high cooling capacity
Laird Thermal Systems has launched the enhanced OptoTEC OTX/HTX Series of miniature thermoelectric coolers designed for high-temperature environments found in telecom, industrial, autonomous, and photonics applications. Featuring next-generation thermoelectric materials, the OptoTEC OTX/HTX Series offers a 10% boost in cooling capacity, greater temperature differential, and higher efficiency than standard thermoelectric coolers. The high-performance, solid-state cooling […]
Chassis-mount power supplies incorporate high-end safety features
CUI Inc announced a broad expansion to its VOF-C and VOF-C-CNF family of chassis mount, ac-dc power supplies. Twelve new open frames and metal-enclosed power supply series provide designers with compact power options. The new units comprise models with power ratings of 100, 120, 180, 200, 225, and 350 W. With a universal input voltage […]