Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are used in biomedical sensors because they emit highly focused, coherent light at specific wavelengths, enabling precise detection and analysis of biomolecules. Applications include blood oxygen level monitoring, optical coherence tomography (OCT) for imaging tissue structures, fluorescence microscopy, and analysis of live biomolecules in lab-on-a-chip systems. VCSELs offer a third option […]
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Automotive color sensor detects RGB and IR light
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6046X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by 2.45 mm surface-mount package with a low 0.6 mm profile. With separate red, green, blue, and infrared (IR) […]
GaNe-based controller achieves standby power below 30 mW
STMicroelectronics’ VIPerGaN65D flyback converter, with its SOIC16 outline, permits extremely small and economical power supplies, adapters, and USB-PD (Power Delivery) fast chargers up to 65W with universal input voltage. The quasi-resonant offline converter integrates a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver with typical protection features, making wide-bandgap technology easily accessible to elevate […]
Voltage regulators achieve 5.3 μa quiescent current for automotive systems
Nexperia introduced a new series of AEC-Q100 qualified general-purpose low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators with ultra-low quiescent current. This new series includes tracking LDOs with high tracking accuracy and protected outputs, capable of direct connection to vehicle batteries thanks to their wide input voltage tolerance. These LDOs are thermally enhanced and can generate a stable voltage […]
Cable-to-board connector withstands harsh environments
Hirose has expanded its FPC-to-board product offering to include a two-piece harsh environment connector that simplifies assembly while reducing the size and weight of end products. The compact ZK1 Series connector features a plug side with a terminal-less design that contributes to size and weight reduction by switching from discrete wire to FPC. FPC direct […]
Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VAC (RMS)
KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors — the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new […]
700 V chip features 120 mΩ rating in DPAK-4L package
Navitas Semiconductor has announced GaNSlim, a new generation of highly integrated GaN power ICs that will further simplify and speed the development of small form factor, high-power-density applications by offering the highest level of integration and thermal performance. GaNSlim enables the simplest, fastest, and smallest system design by integrating drive, control, and protection, with integrated […]
Compact IDC splice connectors target multiple industries
KYOCERA AVX released the new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors, which are packed with features designed to make them an attractive alternative to traditional splicing solutions. The new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors utilize insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology, which is more efficient, economical, robust, reliable, and durable than traditional hand-crimp and hand-solder connection technology. […]
Centralized LED drivers simplify large-scale lighting installations
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced the LumaDrive Pre-wired Systems series of high-efficiency remote centralized drivers for large-scale horticultural, greenhouse, and industrial LED lighting applications. These platforms combine multiple 4 kW modules into a cost-effective pre-wired cabinet that simplifies installation, enables simple “hot swap” repairs, eliminates extra dimming control connections, and reduces the overall cost […]
Tool-free wire insertion featured in latest connector line
KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9289-000 Series waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. These connectors are designed for IP67 connections in industrial, transportation, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. The 9289-000 Series are single-piece, three-position waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. They are the sixth poke-home wire-to-wire connector series in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio and the first to be waterproof. These connectors are […]
