Infineon Technologies AG introduces the fifth generation of the stand-alone quasi-resonant flyback controller and integrated power IC CoolSET™ family. The latest development in this family of devices offers improved efficiency, faster startup, and better overall performance under varying load conditions. The new ICs are especially designed for AC/DC switch mode power supplies in a great […]
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Industrial SBC carries i.MX6 NXP CPU based on ARM Cortex A9 core
Technologic Systems, an Arizona-based embedded computing company, has announced the introduction of its newest industrial single board computer, the TS-7970. The TS-7970 takes full advantage of the powerful features of i.MX6 NXP CPU based on the ARM Cortex A9 core. “We designed the TS-7970 to be the Swiss Army Knife of the embedded computing world. […]
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Low-ohm anti-sulfur current sense resistors carry 0.66-W power ratings
KOA Speer Electronics introduces the SR73-RT, a low resistance anti-sulfuration chip resistor. SR73-RT current sense resistors offer excellent anti-sulfuration characteristics due to the use of a special high sulfuration proof inner top electrode material and are designed for use in harsh environments with a high level of sulfur contamination. SR73-RT current sense resistors deliver low […]
Primary lithium manganese dioxide pouch cells boast high energy density
Ultralife Corporation, a global battery specialist, has strengthened its Thin Cell range of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) pouch-cell batteries. The higher energy density and slim form factor of Ultralife’s Thin Cell technology makes it ideal for use in the next generation of internet-connected and wearable devices in sectors including medical, banking, highways, logistics, […]
1W DC/DC, low-profile converters feature unique inverter transformer design
RECOM Power’s new R1SX series are an open-frame SMD converters leveraging on the fully automated manufacturing techniques to deliver stable performance and consistent high-quality at a very competitive price. The modules are available with 3.3V or 5V inputs, offer a single unregulated 3.3V or 5V output and can reach up to 78% efficiency. There is no minimum […]
Peltier modules employ elastic resin layer structure
CUI’s Thermal Management Group today announced a new line of high-performance Peltier modules that boasts superior performance and reliability, thanks to its innovative arcTEC™ structure. This unique construction utilizes a combination of thermally conductive resin between the ceramic and copper on the cold side of the module, high-temperature solder, and larger P/N elements made from […]
RTOS meets stringent safety requirements of ARM Cortex-M4-based applications
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor support from the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® SafetyCert real time operating system (RTOS), targeting high-performance, next-generation safety-critical systems for industrial, medical, automotive and airborne markets. Combining high performance, low power, and cost-efficiency, the ARM Cortex-M4 processor is ideal for a diverse array of vertical market segments, including those […]
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SAR ADC boasts 0.5-ppm linearity, 148 dB dynamic range
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC2500-32, an ultrahigh precision 32-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The LTC2500-32 is a new and enabling approach for precision measurement applications, blending the high accuracy and speed of Linear Technology’s proprietary SAR ADC architecture with flexible integrated digital filters to optimize […]
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2-W fusable wire-wound power resistors save PCB space
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched its ULWP2R range of fusible wirewound resistors. By combining the functions of a fuse and a line input resistor in a single, vertical radial formed component the resistors save valuable PCB space. The UL recognised, 2W rated power resistors are aimed […]
PWM controllers with integrated 5 kV isolation and true secondary side isolation
Analog Devices, Inc. announced a series of three isolated pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers with integrated 5 kV isolation enabled by ADI’s award-winning iCoupler® technology. The ADP1071-1 and ADP1071-2 are isolated synchronous flyback controllers and the ADP1074 is an isolated synchronous active clamp forward controller. By integrating multiple functions such as overvoltage protection (OVP), output tracking, […]