ROHM has recently announced the development of an automotive-grade leakage detection IC designed specifically for AC inverters and chargers for AC outlets in electric and hybrid vehicles. The BD9582F-M features a wide operating temperature range and is AEC-Q100-certified, ensuring stable, reliable operation in automotive systems. In addition, industry-low current consumption (330uA) contributes to longer battery life.

With the BM6202FS motor driver ICs ROHM Semiconductor offers a power driver module for 3-Phase Brushless DC Motors. The module integrates level shifter, gate drivers and power MOSFETs into one compact package. It provides optimum motor drive system for a wide variety of applications by the combination with controller BD6201X series and enables motor unit standardization.

ROHM has announced the development of compact, high efficiency power supplies designed to drive DDR memory, microcontrollers, and other components in car applications. The BD905xx series integrates a phase compensation circuit and feedback resistor, reducing the number of external parts considerably compared with conventional power supply ICs. This simplifies design load and contributes to end-product miniaturization.

LAPIS Semiconductor has recently developed a wireless communication LSI compatible with 868MHz Wireless M-Bus, the European smart meter communication standard. Signal processing functions required for each mode are built in, reducing microcontroller load by about 20% and contributing to lower power consumption of the entire system along with longer operating time and reduced maintenance for battery-operated smart meters.

ROHM Semiconductor has announced new step-down switching regulators with a built-in 800mΩ Power MOSFET. The BD9G101G series provides 0.5A DC output with excellent line and load regulation for smart power management in a small SOT23 (SSOP6) package. The operating frequency is fixed at 1.5MHz, allowing the use of a small inductor and a ceramic capacitor in order to reduce space requirements. All phase compensation components are integrated as ...

ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest products and technologies at PCIM, the leading trade fair for power electronics in Nuremberg, from May 14 to 16 (Hall 9, Booth 211). The novelties offer beneficial characteristics resulting from latest material research, packaging and process know-how. They address the ever increasing demand for ultra-low energy consumption, miniaturization, reliability, reduced component count and costs while providing ...

LAPIS Semiconductor is pleased to introduce the ML610Q1xx series of low-cost, feature-rich, low-power microcontrollers. The new Mini Low Power Microcontrollers are especially well suited for embedded applications requiring a very small microcontroller that provides high computational performance and dedicated control functions, yet consumes a minimal amount of power.

LAPIS Semiconductor has recently announced the development of ultra-low power microcontrollers designed for devices such as security tokens that require long-term operation using just coin or dry-cell batteries.

ROHM Semiconductor has today revealed development of a dedicated system power management IC to support Intel‘s latest Atom-based platform, code name “Bay Trail”. A highly integrated power management solution with industry leading power efficiency, ROHM’s PMIC is targeted towards ultra-thin form factor tablet and convertible devices.

ROHM recently announced that they have begun mass-production of 1200V/180A-rated SiC MOS modules for inverters/converters used for industrial equipment, photovoltaic power conditioners and the like. This new product is the first* module to incorporate a power semiconductor comprised of just an SiC MOSFET, increasing the rated current to 180A for broader applicability while contributing to lower power consumption and greater compactness.

ROHM has just announced new linear regulators and switching regulators based on innovative low quiescent current technology. The new power management utilizes a proprietary circuit design to significantly reduce current consumption during stand-by. Efficient power management has become an important design consideration in order to save energy, especially for applications relying on battery power.

ROHM has recently expanded its lineup of high power wide terminal low ohmic chip resistors designed for current detection in automotive systems, motors, power supply applications, and more. The latest addition, the LTR18 series, offers 1W of rated power in the 3216 size (3.2x1.6mm, t=0.58mm) - 4 times greater than conventional products.

ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of a digital signal processing IC designed to improve audio quality in devices such as smartphones and car navigation systems through cardioid directivity based on beam-formation technology using two omnidirectional microphones. The BU8332KV-M clarifies the specific direction of sound through beam-formation technology using two omnidirectional microphones.

ROHM recently announced the development of the BU6904GF/NUX and BU6906GF/NUX fan motor drivers with built-in Hall element ideal for driving cooling fans in notebook PCs, tablets, and gaming systems. These new drivers are the first to include an digital Automatic Gain Control function that contribute to not only greater miniaturization and lower power consumption, but reduced drive noise for silent operation.

ROHM has recently announced the development of the RBE series of compact Schottky barrier diodes featuring the lowest VF in the industry, making it ideal for portable applications requiring greater space savings, such as smartphones. Available in a range of packages, including the new ultra compact VML2 measuring just 1.0 x 0.6mm optimized for high-density applications.

ROHM Co has recently announced the development of a digital signal processing IC designed to improve audio quality in devices such as car navigation systems through cardioid directivity based on beam-formation technology using two omnidirectional microphones.

ROHM recently announced the development of the smallest Zener diodes in the industry ideal for high-density mounting in portable devices such as smartphones. Size is reduced by 55% over conventional 0603-size (0.6x0.3mm) products. The ultra-compact form factor (0.4x0.2mm) contributes to increased miniaturization and sophistication in devices requiring greater compactness and minimal thickness, including mobile phones and digital cameras.

ROHM has developed the smallest transistor package on the market optimized for thin, compact portable devices. The VML0806 measures just 0.8mm×0.6mm, with a height of only 0.36mm. As portable devices such smartphones and digital cameras get smaller and more sophisticated, thinner, more compact components are required.

ROHM Semiconductor introduces its new high density and high speed EEPROM series. The line-up of this new member of BR24 family with I2C Bus is adding the high densities 512k and 1Mbit, which were not available previously. In addition it will also offer alternatives for the existing parts from 1k to 256kbit, but with the possibility to increase the speed to up to 1Mhz. All EEPROMs feature a double cell structure to eliminate accidental failures, a...

ROHM Semiconductor will be exhibiting it’s latest technologies and products at electronica 2012 (Munich, Nov. 13-16) in Hall A5 on Booth 542. Themed “Technology for you – Sense it! Light it! Power it! The main focus will be on power management, optoelectronics and wireless low energy technology.