The AL1692 LED controller/driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated is a platform-based design solution for triac-dimmable LED lamps. The internal MOSFET versions provide a low-cost solution with compact PCB size and directly drive lamps rated from 3W to 13W. The controller-only version with an external MOSFET can support higher power applications up to 25W. Intended for […]
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New microcontrollers target always-on sensor acquisition, general-purpose industrial applications
Two new microcontroller lines from STMicroelectronics increase energy efficiency, flexibility, and feature integration at the high end of the STM32F4 Access Line for high-performance embedded designs. Qualified up to 125°C, these latest STM32 devices target always-on sensor acquisition and general-purpose industrial applications, and present a robust and cost-effective upgrade from STM32F1 MCUs. The STM32F413 and […]
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SBC platform helps develop connected devices
Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the immediate availability of the ConnectCore for i.MX6UL Development Kit. The kit is a complete, off-the-shelf Single Board Computer (SBC) designed specifically for rapid development, prototyping and productization of a secure gateway platform for […]
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New 12.1-in. plastic LCD platform delivers large area flexible displays
FlexEnable, the leader in the development and industrialization of flexible organic electronics, has developed a 12.1” glass-free, conformable organic liquid crystal display (OLCD) marking an important milestone in the commercialization of large area flexible displays. The technology is compatible with existing LCD production lines, and is scalable to even larger area displays to meet the […]
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Nano-Power op amp boosts sensing accuracy
With its tiny 1.2mm x 1.3mm outline and typical current of only 900nA, the TSU111 nano-power op amp from STMicroelectronics helps cut the size and energy needs of analog circuits to the bare minimum in medical monitors, wearable electronics, gas detectors, pH sensors, infrared motion sensors, and payment tags. The TSU111’s extremely low operating current […]
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CMOS logic ICs now come in SOIC packages
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today announced the availability of a line of CMOS logic ICs in small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) packages: the 74HCxxxD series. These products support flow and reflow soldering, and are suitable for industrial equipment and digital home appliances with logic levels of 6V and lower. The 63 new part numbers in […]
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0201 size chip resistor offers a 0.063W power rating
The RMCP Series from Stackpole is a thick film chip resistor series with high power ratings for a given chip size. Stackpole recently added an 0201 size chip resistor with a power rating of 0.063W while the usual power rating for this size is 0.050W. This high power capability allows the RMCP0201 to be used […]
DC-DC Converters employ High-density Packaging for UAV, ground vehicle, radar, transportation and industrial control apps
Vicor Corporation today announced the expansion of its DCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter housed in Package™ (ChiP) power component format. The DCM in a ChiP package is an isolated, regulated DC-DC converter, operating from an unregulated, wide range input to generate an isolated DC output. Leveraging a high frequency zero voltage switching […]
What are the benefits of screw machine interconnects?
As Principal Engineer for a large connector manufacturer, each day I am challenged by electrical engineers and mechanical engineers to help bridge their leading edge technology from one module to another. I remember years ago, when the pin grid array went obsolete to the emerging QFP quad-flat pack, people said that “screw machine was a […]
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Demonstrating Sonar on a Chip
At the MEMS & Sensors Group Executive Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, Dave Horsley, Co-Founder and CTO at Chirp Microsystems demonstrates the capabilities of his company’s sonar on a chip (an ultrasound transceiver and microprocessor in a single 8-pin LGA package). The chip uses time of flight measurements for accurately detecting gesture recognition and proximity while […]