As an electronics engineer, you most likely work with non-engineers in your company and rely on them to get your amazing product out to a market that will be convinced the product is amazing. All too frequently, however, it is a time-consuming process to explain the level of product and technology detail necessary to have […]
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First SiC devices from Littelfuse and Monolith partnership on display at PCIM
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today wrapped up their program for the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017). This year’s activities, organized under the theme “Making SiC Mainstream—Defined by Customers. Developed by Monolith. Delivered by Littelfuse,” included in-booth […]
FAQ: What is a charge pump and why is it useful? (Part 2)
(Part 1 looked at the basic function and operation of the charge-pump switched-capacitor voltage doubler. This versatile topology has some additional interesting considerations and permutations.) What about the capacitor? When MOSFET switches are used, the capacitor is sometimes called a “flying capacitor.” This is a designation which is a holdover from early days of electronics, […]
Verizon Rebrands Yahoo and AOL Under “Oath”
Yahoo and AOL will both be rebranded as Oath, Verizon’s AOL division head announced on Monday. Verizon’s digital media division has not yet completed its $4.48 billion purchase of Yahoo, but it is expected to do so by the summer, when the new name would kick in. The New York Times reports that acquired brands […]
Signal transformer step-down series UL recognized to transformer safety standards
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company (NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) and global manufacturer of custom and standard transformers, chokes, inductors, single & three phase transformers, and SMD inductors, announces the Stepdown Series (SLT) now UL Recognized to Transformer Safety Standards UL5085-1, UL 5085-2. The SLT series incorporates double reinforced insulation, and is ideally suited for a lighting […]
New website features comprehensive ability to search over 6,000 standard catalog part numbers
Pico Electronics, a leading manufacturer of ultra-miniature and miniature Transformers, Inductors, DC-DC Converters, and AC-DC Power Supplies, announced today the launch of its updated website, www.picoelectronics.com. The new user-friendly “self-serve” website offers design engineers immediate access to Pico’s extensive product line through a powerful new search tool. “We worked for two years to create a […]
Solid-body fuses make EPPL list for aero applications
AEM, Inc., announces that its FM12 line of solid-body fuses have been selected by the European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) body for inclusion in the European Preferred Parts List (EPPL). The FM12 Series fuses, also included on the Defense Logistics Agency Qualified Products List (QPL), are intended for use in a wide variety of aerospace […]
Khurrum Dhanji, CEO of Imagineering Authors ‘The Printed Circuit Buyer’s Guide to… AS9100 Certification’
Imagineering, Inc. announced recently the release of their valuable new resource: The Printed Circuit Buyer’s Guide to… AS9100 Certification. Authored by Imagineering CEO Khurrum Dhanji, “The Printed Circuit Buyer’s Guide to… AS9100 Certification” is the first book in an ongoing series of micro eBooks specifically dedicated to the education of the PCB design, fabrication and assembly industry. The […]
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Qualcomm Gets New CTO as Grob Moves to New Role
Qualcomm has appointed James H. Thompson to the role of CTO as the former holder of that title, Matt Grob, steps into a new position at the company. According to Qualcomm, Grob will transition into the role of executive vice president of technology. Thompson, who previously served as executive vice president of engineering, will assume […]
Master Electronics adds speciality packaging products supplier Essentra Components to line card
Master Electronics, has addedEssentra Components to their line card. Essentra Components manufactures small, essential components, such as protective plastic caps, workholding clamps, fasteners, handles & knobs and PCB hardware. Supplier Business Development for Master’s, Shell Johnson, stated, “I am excited about the engagement as Essentra’s vast selection of components brings several new products to our […]