Navitas Semiconductor announced the NV6128, a new high-power 650V/800V-rated GaNFast power IC to address the high-power mobile and consumer power electronics market and take market share from the old, slow, silicon chip. The 70 mOhm NV6128 represents a 66% increase in current capability, in a small, 6 x 8 mm PQFN package with a proprietary, […]
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No zapping! How to design safe and reliable wireless charging systems
Smart use of protection components can help give consumers a trouble-free charge. Todd Phillips Littelfuse Inc. The convenience that wireless charging systems provide has made them increasingly popular for use with consumer goods and appliances. But the development of wireless charging devices creates a number of challenges for designers. Most wireless applications are characterized by […]
Isolated 6/10-w dc-dc converters sport 4:1 input range
CUI Inc announced the addition of two new EN 62368-1 certified, compact, regulated converter series to its compact isolated dc-dc converters line. The PQQ6W-S and the PQQ10W-S both offer cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications, including IoT, consumer, industrial and telecom, and data communications. The PQQ6W-S provides up to 6 W of continuous […]
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 […]
MEMS motion sensor/software combo targets smart TV, robotics, AR/VR, wearables, IoT apps
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense ICM-40627 and ICM-42688-V high-performance MEMS motion tracking solutions (6-axis IMU + dedicated software library). As a leader in consumer IoT, TDK continues to provide a complete suite of SmartMotion sensor solutions for a broad range of consumer and IoT applications. In addition, a comprehensive development platform, the […]
Neural net ICs target audio and sensor processing apps
Syntiant Corp. announced the availability of its Syntiant NDP120 Neural Decision Processor (NDP), the latest generation of special-purpose chips for audio and sensor processing for always-on applications in battery-powered devices. The NDP120 applies neural processing to run multiple applications simultaneously with minimal battery power consumption, including echo-cancellation, beamforming, noise suppression, speech enhancement, speaker identification, keyword […]
Smartphone image sensors combine 1-micron pixels, ultra-high gain, multi-sampling de-noise
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OV40A, a 40MP, 1.0-micron pixel image sensor that features super high gain and de-noise technologies for the best-in-class low light camera performance in the 1/1.7” optical format. This sensor also offers multiple high dynamic range (HDR) options for the best quality still and video captures. Additionally, it supports 1080p slow-motion and high-speed video captures at […]
New 0.7-micron pixel smartphone image sensor brings 32-MP resolution to selfie cameras
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OV32B image sensor, featuring a 0.7-micron pixel size to provide 32 megapixel (MP) resolution in a 1/3” optical format. This enables smartphone designers to offer the highest possible front-facing, selfie camera resolution in the limited space available. The OV32B also supports 2- and 3-exposure HDR timing for up to […]
Designer’s guide to smart home tech, Part 2
This continues the discussion on smart home technology basics. You can find part 1 here. What is Z-Wave? Behind the Z-Wave standard is the Z-Wave Alliance. It is a wireless protocol that will connect and control smart home and IoT devices today. Today, there are over 3400 certified Z-Wave smart home devices on the market. […]
Miniature FPC connector for portable electronic applications
Hirose has developed a space saving flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector with a single-action lock for portable electronic applications. With a height of only 0.9 mm and a 0.3 mm pitch, the FH72 Series is suited for applications like consumer devices, gaming, industrial, medical, wearables and more. The FH72 series has a rugged design with […]