Applications such as data analytics, autonomous driving, and medical diagnostics are driving extraordinary demands for machine learning and hyper scale compute infrastructure. To meet these demands, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the world’s first PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 switch solutions — the Switchtec PFX PCIe 5.0 family — doubling the interconnect performance for dense compute, high-speed networking, […]
Reed relays capable of switching speeds up to 1 kHz and billions of operations
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced an expanded reed relay product portfolio that extends voltage capabilities to include AC ratings, supports AC or DC loads up to 300 Vdc, and provides input/output isolation voltage 2500 VRMS. These miniature reed relays are available in single In-line (SIL) and dual-in-line (DIL) packages. Typical applications for the reed relays include position […]
Battery monitor IC with integrated current sense amplifier has ASIL-D compliance
Designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) can now deliver the highest level of safety for voltage, current, temperature, and communication while also saving space and reducing solution cost, with the MAX17852 14-channel, high-voltage, ASIL-D data-acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Designed for integration within electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and other transportation systems, […]
Type-C PD source protection switch handles up to 28 V
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced a new Type-C Power Delivery (PD) high voltage source protection switch capable of up to 28V absolute maximum voltage. The AOZ1374 is a smart protection switch in a small thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm DFN package. AOS’s prowess in high-performance ICs combined with AOS’s state of the art high SOA MOSFETs using advanced co-packaging […]
MLCCs sport 1.0 µF ±20% values for 4-Vdc-rated automotive apps
Murata announced the ultra-thin LW reversed, low equivalent series inductor (ESL) multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a capacitance value of 1.0 µF ±20% for 4 Vdc-rated automotive applications. With a 0204-inch size (0.5 x 1.0 mm) footprint and a maximum thickness of just 0.22 mm, the LLC152D70G105ME01 decoupling capacitor can be implemented on the back […]
GPU-enabled deep learning acceleration platform targets AI Inferencing at the Edge
ADLINK Technology Inc. has launched one of the most compact GPU-enabled deep learning acceleration platforms on the market with its latest DLAP x86 series. The DLAP x86 series targets the deployment of deep learning in volume, at the edge where data is generated and actions are taken. It is optimized to deliver AI performance in […]
IoT security platform handles secure firmware, cryptographic keys, automated secure onboarding, security monitoring
Crypto Quantique is to make its universal IoT security platform, QuarkLink, available to semiconductor manufacturers and systems integrators that use root-of-trust (RoT) solutions of their own, or those sourced from other vendors. The platform was originally designed to work with Crypto Quantique’s own quantum-derived root-of-trust IP, called QDID. The QuarkLink platform’s capabilities are far more […]
Sakor Technologies provides new dynamometer system to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
SAKOR Technologies announces that it recently provided a dynamometer test system to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for use in testing starters/alternators for military remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) of the Predator class and larger. The system features a 58 horsepower (Hp) AccuDyne AC 4 quadrant motoring dynamometer and other subsystems configured for starter/generator testing and is […]
Tool helps write RISC-V flash loaders fitting in 2kB of RAM
SEGGER just released a new Open Flashloader for RISC-V systems. The template, which can be adjusted to fit any RISC-V system, allows engineers to write flash loaders that fit into just 2kB of RAM. This enables J-Link to debug probes to download directly and easily into the flash memory of a RISC-V Microcontroller or SoC. […]
Side-emitting infrared LED targets head-mounted displays, industrial headsets, VR/MR/AR apps
ROHM introduced the new CSL1501RW ultra-compact side-emitting (side view) infrared LED. The device is ideal for head-mounted displays, industrial headsets, and VR/MR/AR (xR, virtual reality) gaming systems. In recent years, VR/MR/AR technology, which has emerged following the continuing advancement of IoT, is being increasingly adopted in headsets and head-mounted displays in a variety of gaming systems. […]