by Rudy Ramos, Mouser Electronics Medicine and healthcare is one thing that matters to every single person on the planet. We all, to a greater or lesser extent, care about our health — whether it is to attain peak fitness, look for early signs of an issue or monitor / manage a long-term health condition. […]
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Digital controller for 90-300-W supplies complies with new safety standards
The STNRG011 digital-power controller from STMicroelectronics simplifies and accelerates development of 90-300W power supplies and adapters for computers, LED lighting, medical equipment, telecom, and industrial equipment, meeting today’s most stringent eco-design standards. The STNRG011 combines a double-ended LLC resonant half-bridge controller and a multi-mode Power-Factor Correction (PFC) controller, managed by a digital core running best-in-class control algorithms. […]
Sensor options expand for extreme low-level light imaging
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has announced the latest additions to its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplying CCD (IT‑EMCCD) image sensors that target extreme low-light applications such as medical and scientific imaging, as well as commercial and military applications for high-end surveillance. The new KAE-08152 shares the same 8.8 megapixel resolution and 4/3 optical format as […]
ESD protection for I/O and power ports with 01005-format TVS diode arrays
Littelfuse, Inc., introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified, unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect I/O and power ports against electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP1053 and SP1054 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate avalanche breakdown diodes fabricated using proprietary silicon avalanche technology to protect each pin. These devices offer the unique advantages of being unidirectional and […]
Super low-profile sockets for through-hole mounting in boards up to 1.57 mm thick
Mill-Max Mfg., Corp. announced its lowest profile strip sockets to date. With an above-board height of just .083” (2,11 mm) these sockets provide a reliable and convenient way to connect boards or devices. Many of today’s products, such as implantable and wearable devices for the medical industry, demand miniaturization along with high functionality and reliability. […]
Tantalum capacitors for filtering, hold-up, and charging circuits offer low DCL values
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has released the new T4Z Medical Series HRC4000 medical-grade tantalum capacitors. Designed to replace commercial capacitors in the filtering, hold-up, and charging circuits of non-critical medical devices that require high-reliability and strict change control, including: implantable, non-life-sustaining devices, […]
STM32 SDK simplifies motor control designs
STMicroelectronics has further simplified development of advanced, energy-efficient motor drives on STM32 microcontrollers by harmonizing the latest STM32 PMSM FOC Software Development Kit (SDK) with the STM32Cube ecosystem (order code: X-CUBE-MCSDK). The move extends opportunities for engineers to build sophisticated drives for equipment such as air conditioners, home appliances, drones, building automation, industrial machinery, medical devices, e-bikes, and […]
Electromechanical relay switches operate up to 26.5 GHz
Pasternack has released a new line of electromechanical relay switches in popular configurations that operate from DC up to 26.5 GHz and feature a D-SUB multi-pin connector interface for secure and reliable DC voltage and command control functions. D-SUB multi-pin connectors provide a solderless, press fit reliable I/O connection that can be permanently locked down […]
RF basestation module for next-gen medical networks strengthens comm links, preserves battery power
Radio frequency technology is increasingly being used in a wide variety of medical implantable applications, including cardiac care, physiological monitoring (e.g., insulin monitoring), pain management and obesity treatments. According to a recent report from P&S Research, the market for active implantable devices, which includes pacemakers, defibrillators and neurostimulators, is expected to grow at an eight […]
External AC/DC supplies now approved for medical applications
Polytron Devices has recently launched its universal input MUI310-A Series of AC-DC power supplies, which boasts a vast selection of output voltages ranging from 12 to 44 Vdc. Approved for medical applications, these devices integrate LED indication, as well as built-in overvoltage, overcurrent, overtemperature and short circuit protection. The MUI310-A is available in a 7.78” […]