Silicon Labs introduces new Si823Hx/825xx isolated gate drivers offering an uncontested combination of faster and safer switching, low latency, and high noise immunity capabilities that enable a compact PCB design for closer placement of the device to power transistors. New advancements in these gate drivers help power converter designers meet or exceed increasing energy efficiency standards […]
Industrial
Ruggedized magnetic proximity sensor improves remote monitoring
C&K, the leading manufacturer of high-reliability electromechanical switches, has expanded its offering of magnetic proximity sensors to enhance flexibility and reliability for non-contact position and proximity detection in tough environments. Featuring a ruggedized aluminum housing and a stainless steel cable, the MPSR Series provides unmatched sensing in dirty environments. With an operating life of 4 […]
Ethernet PHY chip transmits 10 Mbps signals up to 1.7 km
Texas Instruments introduced a new Ethernet physical layer (PHY) capable of transmitting 10-Mbps Ethernet signals up to 1.7 km through a single pair of twisted wires. The extended cable reach of the DP83TD510E is 1.5 km more than the 200-m requirement of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3cg 10BASE-T1L single-pair Ethernet specification. […]
Software suite verifies assembly/object level code on ARM CPUs for DO-178C Level A compliance
LDRA announced its extension of object-code verification to deliver advanced software testing for Arm-based chips used in safety-critical aerospace & defense and automotive applications. With Arm chipsets becoming increasingly prevalent in the core CPUs of both aircraft and automobiles, safety-critical verification becomes essential. LDRA’s support enables software developers to leverage the LDRA tool suite to verify code coverage […]
Low-power DAC with NVM simplifies handheld designs
Implementing multi-channel system control or signal outputs using Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) in today’s portable and handheld industrial, communications, consumer and medical systems has been difficult to do without significant processor overhead for device configuration during power-up. Microchip Technology Inc. announced a solution to this problem with its MCP47/48FxBx8 family of octal 12-bit DACs, the first of their […]
Intel Atom-based SBC includes 8GB LPDDR4
WINSYSTEMS today announced the first release in its newly debuting computer-on-module product line: the COMeT10-3900 COM Express Type 10 mini module. The COMeT10-3900′ optimally empowers embedded computing in such applications as unmanned vehicles, digital surveillance, transportation, Mil/COTS, industrial automation and medical diagnostics. Although WINSYSTEMS’ first entry in the rapidly expanding COM module marketplace, the COMeT10-3900 fully leverages […]
ToF sensor platform extends long-range sensing to 5 m
TDK Corporation announces the worldwide availability of the Chirp CH201 long-range ultra-low power integrated ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) range sensor platform. The solution includes the CH201 MEMS sensor, sensor modules, and developer kits – and accompanies Chirp’s original CH101 ultrasonic ToF sensor product. CH101 provides accurate range measurements for use cases scenarios of up to 1.2m, […]
PC104 I/0 modules upgrades ensure highly reliable performance in industrial environments
Embedded computing trailblazer WINSYSTEMS introduced three redesigned PC104 data-acquisition and control modules that simplify I/O expansion, support long-term availability for new designs, and provide a ready upgrade path for existing products. The PCM-MIO-A-1, PCM-UIO48C-16 and PCM-UIO96C-16 modules offer an additional 10 years of production life, plus form-, fit- and function-equivalent upgrades to the company’s previous […]
Stray-EMF position detection sensors cover ISO 11452-8 requirements
TDK Corporation announces the portfolio expansion of the Micronas masterHAL sensor family with the release of HAL 3970, a new stray-field robust 3D HAL position sensor. The sensor, suited for automotive and industrial applications, has highly accurate angular detection from 0° to 360°, linear position detection, and uses Short Pulse Code frames (SPC) to transmit […]
Silicon half-bridge driver ganged with GaN transistors for faster charging
STMicroelectronics has unveiled MasterGaN, the world-first platform embedding a half-bridge driver based on silicon technology along with a pair of gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors. The combination will accelerate the creation of next-generation compact and efficient chargers and power adapters for consumer and industrial applications up to 400W. GaN technology enables these devices to handle more power even as […]