The DGH 2.7-V and DSF 3.0-V series supercapacitors (aka EDLCs or ultracapacitors) are used to supplement rechargeable batteries or as replacements for batteries in a diverse range of applications. These new components add powerful options for engineers. According to Brendan Andrews, Cornell Dubilier Business Unit Manager, “Our technology is used in a wide variety of […]
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Super-small white-chip LEDs feature high luminous intensity
ROHM Semiconductor introduced their new CSL1104WB ultra-compact, high luminous intensity white chip LEDs. The products are optimized for applications requiring high brightness white light emissions, such as IoT devices, drones, and other battery-equipped applications. In recent years, high luminous intensity (2.0cd) white LEDs have been increasingly adopted to improve visibility in a range of applications […]
Gate drivers feature reinforced isolation for safety and long life
Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its easy-to-design EiceDRIVER X3 Compact (1ED31xx) and the highly flexible EiceDRIVER X3 Enhanced Analog (1ED34xx) and Digital (1ED38xx) gate driver families. Both families now offer variants with superior reinforced isolation for higher application safety and long operating life. The new family members are VDE 0884-11 certified. With 8 mm wide-body […]
Multi-hall-array sensor features high-precision current sensing
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the CUR 4000 sensor. The sensor, developed for highly accurate current measurements in automotive and industrial applications, offers non-intrusive, galvanic isolated contactless current sensing. These features will contribute to the future of high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). The product is suited for DC […]
MCU- AI model brings human-figure detection to IoT image and video at 0.7 mJ per inference
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. and Aizip Inc. announced that Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 neural-network microcontroller detects people in an image using Aizip’s Visual Wake Words (VWW) model at just 0.7 millijoules (mJ) of energy per inference. This is 100 times lower than conventional software solutions, and the most economical and efficient IoT person-detection solution available. The […]
60A, dc-dc converters helps power 5G, IT, and IIoT applications
Pushing the boundaries of advanced IT and networking devices requires improvements in component density and functionality. And for power and electrical engineers, this equates to designing board-level power modules in ever-shrinking, high-density packages. ABB’s new MicroDLynx IITM DC-DC converters help meet the power needs of demanding, data-hungry applications, providing highly accurate voltage regulation in a […]
AEC-Q101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers feature wettable-flank packaging
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSUP Series of AEC-101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers. These 5A/10A/15A-rated rectifiers are offered with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) of 60V or 45V with 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of nearly 300A. The SMPC4.6U-package offers both headroom and footprint advantages desirable in many automotive and industrial applications. […]
EtherCAT modules integrated hardware and software to modernize IIoT-based smart factories
ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, introduces two new modules in the 6-CH EU Series digital I/O – the ECAT-4XMO motion control and trigger module, and the ECAT-TRG4 trigger modules. The new modules are a dynamic extension to ADLINK’s EtherCAT System and are designed to perfectly complement the EU Series, enabling higher […]
DIN-rail power supply buffer module has inhibit function for safe operation
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DBM20 24V 20A rated DIN rail buffer module. The narrow 49mm width saves space on the DIN rail allowing additional modules and functionality to be fitted. A remote on/off inhibit function avoids the unsafe discharge of stored energy during system maintenance and servicing. The DBM20 provides […]
EL5072 EtherCAT terminal enables direct connection of inductive displacement sensors
Integrating compact, precise displacement measurement into standard control technology reduces complexities The EL5072 EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff enables direct connection of up to two inductive displacement sensors, including transducers in LVDT and half-bridge designs or inductive angular position sensors in the RVDT version. Thus, precise position and distance measurements, e.g., in the context of process […]