This rise in demand has been fuelled by increasing computerisation in the automotive and industrial markets, along with the rapidly expanding current control application sector and the trend towards high-current circuit designs.
The rugged Texas Instruments DP83867 is a robust low-power fully-featured Physical Layer transceiver with integrated PMD sublayers to support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Ethernet protocols. Optimized for ESD protection, the device exceeds 8kV IEC 61000-4-2 (direct contact).
The Micrel MICRF229 ASK/OOK receiver with auto-poll and RSSI is a 400-450MHz super-heterodyne, image-reject RF receiver with automatic gain control. The MICRF229 also features an ASK/OOK demodulator and analog RSSI output. It’s ideal for low-cost, low-power, RKE, TPMS and remote actuation applications and only requires a crystal and a minimum number of external components.
Rohm Semiconductor has introduced a new intelligent power module (IPM) family optimized for high speed and power-efficient operation in motor driving and inverter applications. The 600V modules integrate a range of components such as gate drivers, bootstrap diodes, IGBTs or ROHM’s proprietary Low Ron SuperJunction Power MOSFETs (PrestoMOS) as well as a fly wheel diode (FWD) within a single compact package.
ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, has selected a TrueTouch capacitive touchscreen controller from Cypress Semiconductor for its flagship nubia Z7 Max smartphone. The phone uses the TrueTouch TMA568 controller to implement an easy-wake gesture feature that enables the user to wake the phone’s screen from sleep-mode by simply double tapping on the screen with a finger.
Kyocera has extended its product range with two new next-generation LCDs. The innovative TFT LCDs show bright colours clearly, even in intense sunlight. This makes them ideal for industrial applications, including medical, aerospace, aquatics, testing and measuring, as well as for Industry 4.0 equipment, says the company.
The SESUB-PAN-T2541 Bluetooth v4.0 Module from TDK, an ultra-compact, Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (LE) micro module, is one of the world’s smallest modules for Bluetooth Smart devices, says the company.
Latest from Vishay is a new series of low-profile, high-current power inductors featuring powdered iron cores for high saturation current up to 5.8A. Lowering costs and saving board space in computer, consumer, and telecom applications, Vishay Dale IHHP series devices are offered in the miniature 2mm by 1.6mm 0806 and 2.5mm by 2mm 1008 case sizes, each available with low profiles of 1mm and 1.2mm.
Molex has launched the Brad Micro-Push M12 connector for factory automation and industrial lighting applications. Featuring an innovative push-on mating interface, the connectors reduce installation time up to 80% compared to screw-style connectors and facilitate simple blind-mate connections in tight locations.
Littelfuse has introduced four new solutions for general-purpose ESD protection TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diode) that occupy less board space than similar industry offerings. The SP1013 and SP1014 TVS Diode Arrays fit into a standard 0201 footprint but offer a 30 percent reduction in the board space required over other 0201 outline solutions, allowing more clearance between components.
Gallium nitride high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) from Cree target X-band and C-band high-frequency applications. The transistors feature a wide bandgap material used for high-power high-performance semiconductors with electrical characteristics superior to conventional silicon devices, useful in many applications including power conversion systems.
The next generation of its CAPZero line of innovative, two-terminal, X capacitor discharge ICs has been introduced by Power Integrations. CAPZero-2 ICs increase design flexibility by covering a wide range of applications and output power.
Recom has introduced two new DIN-Rail power supply families, the REDIN45 and REDIN60 with 45W and 60W power respectively. Special attention was given during the development of the units to make them as durable and reliable as possible by using high quality components and generous design margins to ensure a long, trouble-free life.
Fox Electronics has developed its most compact watch crystal, measuring just 1.6mm x 1.1mm x 0.5mm (L x W x H). Although smaller in size, the new FX161 crystal operates at many of the same high standards as previous models, making it one of the most efficient tuning forks yet.
Micrel MIC28303 50V / 3A power modules are aimed at applications such as industrial, medical, telecom, and automotive distributed power systems. The units combine in a single package a DC-DC controller, power MOSFETs, bootstrap diode, bootstrap capacitor and an inductor. The MIC28303 feature a unique adaptive ON-time control architecture and a supply range from 4.5V to 50V.
The Texas Instruments (TI) ADC34J2 series offers high-linearity, ultra-low power, dual-channel, 12-bit, 50-MSPS to 160-MSPS, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). The devices are designed specifically to support demanding, high input frequency signals with large dynamic range requirements.
Advanced Thermal Solutions clipKIT heat sink attachment system can be used with most industry standard, off the shelf straight fin, pin fin, cross cut or slant fin heat sinks. It improves on heat sink performance in thermal transfer, and vibration and shock resistance, says the company.
C&K Components’ JCH sealed detect switch is IP64-sealed in a 4.7mm x 4.2mm package. The micro-miniature JCH is the first SMT detect switch in this package size with an IP64 rating for protection against dust, dirt, water, and other contaminants.
