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Step-down converter with very low power consumption in sleep mode
With the E522.0x ICs, ELMOS presents step-down converters designed strictly for low sleep mode and standby currents and high efficiency. The integrated circuits need only 8µA in sleep mode and 12µA in standby mode.
Surface mount safety capacitor targets automotive applications
Murata today announced what is believed to be the world’s first SMD safety “Y2” capacitor designed for automotive applications. Approval to the internationally recognized standard for safety capacitors, IEC 60384-14 that stipulates protection from electrical shock and risk of fire is pending. With the growing demand for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the KCA series of capacitors are ideal as part of an AC power line filte...
Vishay Intertechnology Announces 10 New IHLP Low-Profile, High-Current Inductors With Extended Temperature Ranges to + 155 °C
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today launched 10 new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors with extended temperature ranges to + 155 °C for automotive and commercial applications. The new -51 and -5A series devices are offered in 2525, 3232, 4040, 5050, and 6767 case sizes with low profiles down to 3.0 mm and a wide range of inductance values from 0.22 µH to 33 µH.
Qualcomm Second Generation LTE Chipsets Enable High-Speed Wireless Connectivity
Qualcomm today announced its industry-leading Gobi 4G/LTE modem, the MDM9215, has been implemented in the SoftBank 102Z, a new mobile broadband router for Japan. The device, designed by Chinese telecommunications provider ZTE, represents the second generation of Gobi-powered 4G/LTE products from SoftBank Mobile and the first to feature MDM9x15 chipsets built on the 28nm manufacturing process.
Nuvoton Introduces First Chipcorder With Three-Channel Mixing Playback, Parallel Processing
Nuvoton Technology Corp today introduced the ISD2360, the first ChipCorder device with three-channel mixing playback and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) parallel processing. Ideal for automotive, medical-alert, instrumentation and point-of-purchase applications, the ISD2360 enables louder speaker output (1.0W at 5V) than comparable devices and allows designs to use audio-grade digital playback of voice and/or music for up to 64 seconds—all ...
Bluegiga launches embedded Wi-Fi modules
Bluegiga Technologies today announced the availability of its line of embedded Wi-Fi modules: Bluegiga WF111 and Bluegiga WF121. The new modules are ideal for embedded applications requiring small, reliable, long range Wi-Fi connectivity in an easy to integrate surface mount package. Both modules utilize Cambridge Silicon Radio’s UniFi CSR6031 chipset which has excellent RF performance, low power consumption, and compact size.
5-V, Qi-compliant wireless power transmitter from TI
Expanding its growing portfolio of wireless charging technology for portable electronics, TI have today introduced the bq500211, the industry’s first wireless power transfer controller that allows consumers to operate a Qi-compliant charging pad from any USB port or 5-V power adapter.
CIT Relay & Switch A18 Automotive Fused Relay
CIT Relay & Switch now offers the fused A18 Series automotive relay. With switching capacity up to 40A, this sealed relay ships standard with a 30A fuse and accepts industry standard size automotive bladed fuses. The robust A18 has an LED indicator and metal mounting tab with a socket available.
Open the Door to a “Connected Home” with CSR WiFi-based Bluegiga modules
CSR has stated today that Bluegiga has announced the availability of two new modules based on CSR Wi-Fi technology. The new modules – Bluegiga WF111 and WF121 – are designed for embedded applications requiring reliable Wi-Fi connectivity and can be quickly and easily designed into new products by developers.
Microchip enrichit sa gamme de SRAM série avec les composants les plus denses et les plus rapides du marché
Microchip annonce l’ajout de quatre nouveaux composants à son portefeuille de SRAM série, qui affichent tous les meilleures densités et vitesses du marché. Ce sont également les premières SRAM série du marché à avoir une tension de fonctionnement de 5 V, très courante dans les applications automobiles et industrielles. Ces composants SPI économiques de 512 Kb et 1 Mb, comme les autres composants du portefeuille, ont une faible consom...