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This reference design illustrates a motor inverter with MSPM0G, an Arm Cortex-M0+ core microcontroller. The design not only supports a sensorless Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithm with 1-3 shunt resistors, but also a sensored motor driving algorithm with a Hall or Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) sensor.

Robotic system designers are faced with growing design complexity as they strive to meet the demand for robots with higher levels of automation. This increased complexity is especially prevalent in robots that closely collaborate with humans like collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR).

STMicroelectronics has introduced a series of serial EEPROMs that contain a 128-bit read-only ID (UID) to meet market requirements for product recognition, tracking, and repairability.

This reference design provides a high efficiency power stage solution for smart thermostats and other gateway building automation end equipment using a 24 VAC power source. This power stage takes a 24-VAC input and produces a 5 V and 3.3 V output rail, which can power additional point-of-load converters if added.

Nexperia has announced a new portfolio of high signal integrity, bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes in innovative flip-chip land-grid-array (FC-LGA) packaging.

Würth Elektronik adds to its WL-SMTW LED series with two new variants. The SMT-mountable mono-colour top-view LEDs are now available in a 1608 package. New LEDs are being added in the standard 3528 package, which feature an increased operating temperature of up to 100°C. The water-clear glass used enables precise colour rendering at maximum intensity in five or six different colours.

Industrial robotics has undergone a remarkable evolution in recent years, driven by advancements in semiconductor technology and the increasing demand for smarter, safer, and more efficient systems.

Moxa has announced the launch of its next-generation 64-bit Arm-based computers UC-3400A and UC-4400A Series featuring industry-leading dual-wireless, 5G/LTE and Wi-Fi 6, connectivity.

TÜV Rheinland introduces the ‘Q-mark’ (quality) certification for robotic lawn mowers, thereby establishing a new industry standard. By testing and evaluating the quality and performance features of robotic lawn mowers, the TÜV Rheinland experts are going far beyond traditional safety aspects.

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry’s first functionally isolated modulators, helping designers achieve more precise motor control in compact robot designs.