Transphorm, Inc. and Weltrend Semiconductor Inc. announced the availability of two new GaN System-in-Packages (SiPs). When combined with Weltrend’s flagship GaN SiP announced last year, the new devices establish the first SiP product family based on Transphorm’s SuperGaN® platform. The new SiPs, WT7162RHUG24B and WT7162RHUG24C, integrate Weltrend’s high-frequency multi-mode (QR/Valley Switching) Flyback PWM controller with […]
Semiconductor firms collaborate on innovative GaN SiP family
How do 5G eMBB and FWA data services compare?
Fixed-wireless access is a special use case of enhanced mobile broadband, one of the three use cases specified for 5G. FWA brings different challenges for deployment than eMBB.
Addressing demand for advanced data acquisition for precise condition monitoring
TE Connectivity has added two new wireless pressure sensors to its portfolio: a 65xxN wireless pressure sensor, for short-range coverage, and 69xxN wireless pressure sensor, for long-range coverage. Designed for periodic condition monitoring, the 65xxN wireless pressure sensor leverages BLE (Bluetooth low energy) 5.3 communications, to support localized data collection and transmission. Given the widespread presence of Bluetooth in […]
Ultra-low phase noise OXCO designed for high performance satellite timing
Q-Tech Corporation introduces an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) Series for New Space applications. Designed by the company’s German affiliate, AXTAL, the AXIOM75Sx Series features both ultra-low phase noise (close-in and noise floor) and the radiation hardness required for high-performance low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite timing and frequency generation applications. Available for the frequencies of 10MHz (AXIOM75SL) […]
Integrated AMR sensor replaced reed switches and Hall effect sensors
Taiwan Semiconductor announces a new fully integrated Anisotropic Magneto Resistance (AMR) sensor that replaces reed switches and hall effect sensors in industrial applications. The TSHA2101 is an integrated system-on-chip (SIP) requiring little to no added circuitry. Its omni-polar design automatically detects a horizontal magnetic field of either polarity. When positioned to detect a magnet located on […]
Integrate a camera into NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/nano designs
THine Solutions, Inc. announced the new THEIA-CAM 13MP PDAF Camera, THSCJ101, for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano platforms. Along with its pre-optimized ISP firmware and Linux driver, Jetson users are now able to easily integrate advanced imaging capabilities into their systems. The THSCJ101 Kit is a Camera reference design kit for embedded […]
Versatile, ac-dc power supply for medical and industrial use
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand CUS800M and CUS1000M AC-DC power supply series in a 6.73 x 3.35 x 1.67” (171 x 85 x 42.5mm) case size. Rated at up to 800W and 1000W, these very compact products also feature a variable speed fan with typically 30 – 42dBA audible noise. The […]
Battery and charging innovations driving electrification
The urgency of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has prompted businesses to adopt more sustainable transportation solutions, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are at the forefront of electrification. McKinsey predicted that the entire LIB chain, from mining through recycling, could grow by over 30% annually from 2022 to 2030, reaching…
Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?
Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a definite yes. Later in this entry, the few instances where unshielded servomotor cables may be appropriate will be discussed. For now, let’s consider some of […]
Flat wire and square core PFC chokes target industrial and automotive applications
ITG Electronics has introduced a line of power factor correction (PFC) chokes whose slim design enables engineers to incorporate them into tight spaces. The company’s PFC282820B and PFC282822B series of PFC chokes are suitable for 500-1000 watt continuous conduction mode PFC boost converter applications. ITG Electronics also offers a wider design (27.5 x 28.5 mm) compatible […]