StarTech.com has announced the availability of a new line of USB to Serial Adapters. These adapters use the customizable FTDI chip to add RS-232 capabilities to USB-enabled computers, allowing connectivity with Data Communication Equipment (DCE) peripherals such as digital signage, industrial equipment, and point-of-sale devices. The driverless installation ensures universal compatibility with Windows 7 and above,…
TDK’s TMR sensor ensures high safety and accuracy in automotive applications
TDK Corporation expands its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the launch of the TAS8240 sensor for automotive and industrial applications. This latest addition, available in both compact QFN16 (3 x 3 mm²) and TSSOP16 (5 x 6.4 mm²) packages, offers four redundant analog single-ended SIN/COS outputs and low power consumption. This sensor facilitates precise…
Infineon Technologies introduces rad-hard 1 and 2 Mb parallel interface F-RAM devices
Infineon Technologies AG has announced the availability of the industry’s first radiation-hardened (rad hard) 1 and 2 Mb parallel interface ferroelectric-RAM (F-RAM) nonvolatile memory devices. These new additions to Infineon’s memory portfolio offer up to 120 years of data retention at 85 degrees Celsius, along with random access and full memory write at bus speeds.…
SCHURTER unveils high-voltage chokes for energy and industrial applications
SCHURTER has introduced a new family of chokes designed for very high currents. The new current-compensated choke DKUH-1 is designed for currents ranging from 50 to 100A and supports a high voltage of 800 VDC, making it suitable for high-power energy applications. As energy applications become more compact and efficient, there is an increase in…
Nexperia expands SiC diode portfolio with automotive and industrial-grade devices
Nexperia has announced that its 650 V, 10 A silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diode is now automotive qualified (PSC1065H-Q) and available in real-two-pin (R2P) DPAK (TO-252-2) packaging, making it suitable for various applications in electric vehicles and other automobiles. Additionally, Nexperia is offering industrial-grade devices with current ratings of 6 A, 16 A, and 20 A…
TDK-Lambda dc-dc converters offer wide input range and adjustable output voltage
TDK Corporation announces the addition of adjustable current limit models to the TDK-Lambda brand 300W rated i7C non-isolated DC-DC converter series. These buck-boost board mount power modules have input ranges of 9 up to 53Vdc with output voltage adjustment from 5 to 28V, 8 to 24V, or 9.6 to 48V depending upon the output current…
OMNIVISION introduces images sensors for security surveillance cameras
OMNIVISION announced the addition of two new image sensors for industrial and consumer security surveillance cameras. The new OS04J10 is a 4-megapixel image sensor featuring a large 2.9µm backside illuminated (BSI) pixel with PureCelPlus and Nyxel technology, designed for ultra-low-light conditions. The OS05L10 is a 5MP frontside illumination (FSI) image sensor with a 2.0-micron pixel…
Infineon unveils transistor devices for digitalization and decarbonization
Infineon Technologies AG announces two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN devices which now enable customers to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) in voltage classes from 40 V to 700 V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. These two product families are manufactured on high-performance…
Infineon expands SiC MOSFET portfolio to meet growing AI power demands
With the increasing power requirements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors, server power supplies (PSUs) must deliver more and more power without exceeding the defined dimensions of the server racks. This is driven by a surge in energy demand for high-level GPUs, which could consume 2 kW or more per chip by the end of the…
CUI Devices unveils power relays for high-level current switching
CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer max switching currents from 5 A up to 40 A. The PR…
COSEL power supply offers high efficiency and compact design for industrial equipment
COSEL Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the HFA3500TF, a low-profile 3-phase, 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply designed for industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing machines, and robotics. The HFA3500TF addresses worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, with an input voltage range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Utilizing an energy-optimized,…
Radiation-tolerant MCU from Microchip targets space exploration
Microchip Technology has announced the SAMD21RT, a radiation-tolerant (RT) Arm Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a 64-pin ceramic and plastic package with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM. Designed for space-constrained applications where size and weight are important, the SAMD21RT is available in a small 10 mm × 10 mm footprint. Running at…
iWave launches SMARC-compliant system on module
iWave has launched the iW-RainboW-G61M System on Module, powered by NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 95 applications processor. Built on the SMARC v2.1.1 standard, the SoM provides product designers with scalability and modularity. The System on Modules and evaluation kits from iWave will be available for evaluation starting in April 2024. The SoM leverages the multi-core architecture…
Omnivision’s backside-illuminated sensors offer enhanced low-light performance
OMNIVISION announced two new CMOS global shutter (GS) image sensors for machine vision applications. OMNIVISION has created a new Machine Vision Unit, which will focus on creating innovative solutions for industrial automation, robotics, logistics barcode scanners, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). OMNIVISION’s new GS sensors feature the industry’s smallest 2.2-micron (µm) backside-illuminated (BSI) pixel for…
Nuvoton MPU offers extensive connectivity and security for smart infrastructure and automation
Nuvoton has announced the launch of its NuMicro MA35D0 series, a microprocessor designed for industrial edge device applications. This MPU offers extensive connectivity and security features, making it suitable for smart infrastructure, manufacturing automation, and new energy systems that require control and networking. The MA35D0 series is based on dual power-efficient 64/32-bit Arm Cortex-A35 cores (Armv8-A…
TDK debuts compact, efficient power supply series for medical and industrial applications
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…
onsemi expands analog portion with analog front-end for battery-powered sensor applications
onsemi announced the availability of the CEM102, a compact analog front-end (AFE) that enables electrochemical sensing with exceptional accuracy at very low currents. With its small form factor and industry-leading low power consumption, the CEM102 allows engineers to create versatile and compact solutions for industrial, environmental, and healthcare applications such as air and gas detection,…
Stackpole’s RPCA resistors deliver automotive-grade reliability and pulse-withstanding capabilities
Many types of electronic products across a variety of market segments require higher reliability components. Automotive grade resistors offer increased reliability and improved performance without the high cost and limited availability of components procured to established reliability military specifications. For those applications that also require a defined pulse withstanding the options become limited. Stackpole’s RPCA…
Kyocera AVX releases capacitor series for industrial, communications, and consumer electronics
KYOCERA AVX released the new RES Series radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The new RES Series wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineered to deliver high CV values in small case sizes, long-lifetime endurance of 5,000–7,000 hours at 105°C, and high ripple current to help manufacturers save board space in high-density PCB assemblies without compromising on endurance. They…
IAR launches enhanced development environment for Renesas RISC- MCUs
IAR announced enhancements to its premier development environment to support the first general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Renesas’ internally developed CPU core. This enhanced offering includes advanced debugging capabilities and sophisticated compiler optimizations fully integrated with the Renesas Smart Configurator toolkit, design examples, rich documentation, and support for the Renesas fast prototyping board (FPB). As…