Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of our latest 80V Power MOSFET using patented Shield Gate Technology which is optimized for higher switching frequencies used in telecom and server power supply to achieve higher efficiency compared to the previous generation. The new 80V Power MOSFET technology has lower switching losses in hard switching, topologies and […]
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Compact 700-W medical grade supply packs more power per cubic inch
TT Electronics announced the launch of its new 700-watt medical-grade enclosed power supply, the TAAM700. With a small 6.7-inch x 3.66 inch footprint, the TAAM700 provides 17.8W per cubic inch and a wide operating temperature range from ‐30°C to +70°C for thermally challenging environments. Coupled with its compact size, TAAM700’s industry-leading power density is ideal […]
Battery management IC improves charge and fuel gauge accuracy
Analog Devices, Inc. announced the MAX17330 battery management integrated circuit (IC) with integrated fuel gauge and advanced battery protection for one-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries that delivers a longer battery runtime for consumer applications than similar products. The new IC expands ADI’s battery management portfolio, which already delivers accuracy for the automotive and industrial markets that are […]
Positioning module uses inertial sensors to delivery meter-level GNSS accuracy
u-blox has announced the NEO-M9V global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. The first u-blox positioning receiver to offer both untethered dead reckoning (UDR) and automotive dead reckoning (ADR), NEO-M9V is a perfect fit for fleet management and micro mobility applications that require reliable meter-level positioning accuracy even in challenging GNSS signal environments such as urban […]
AC-DC power supplies boast 330% peak current
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the introduction of 1,000W free-air convection cooling power supplies, the AEA1000F series. With demanding applications in mind, the AEA1000F is able to deliver 330% peak power for a period of up to 3,000 milliseconds. Designed for applications requiring a high level of safety, the AEA1000F is certified according to the EN62477-1 […]
Voice processors for smart home devices provide audio echo cancellation
Built on XMOS’ xcore.ai chip infrastructure, the XVF3610 and XVF3615 offer industry-leading voice processing solutions in a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate package. The designs mark an evolution of the XVF3510 voice processor already used within Amazon Alexa systems and provide powerful audio echo cancellation (AEC) and interference cancellation algorithms to suppress noise from dominant sources and enable […]
Security technology built into MIL-STD-1553 interface
Abaco Systems announced the release of 1553Guard, a new security technology for MIL-STD-1553-based systems which provides an additional layer of protection against cyber-attacks. 1553Guard is an integrated solution which is directly built into the 1553 interface. Other technologies require expensive hardware and significant software modification but may not include threat mitigation. Abaco’s “plug-and-play” device detects […]
Battery charger IC handles low-voltage charging of wearables, compact IoT devices
The BD71631QWZ battery charger IC from Rohm Semiconductor is designed to provide low-voltage charging of wearables (e.g., wireless ear buds) and thin, compact IoT devices (e.g., smart displays) powered by rechargeable batteries. In recent years, the need for safer, higher density rechargeable batteries has led to the development of new battery types. This includes all-solid […]
Industrial computers connect to 5G networks
The RCO-6000-CFL family of rugged computers from Premio feature dual SIM connectivity and a choice of I/O ports.
27-GHz bandwidth socket handles Intel Atom processor E6xx series
A new high-performance BGA socket handles 0.8-mm interstitial pitch BGA 676 ball devices. The SG-BGA-6513 socket is designed for a Intel’s Atom processor and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking and can […]