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  Maxim Integrated‘s MAX17662BEVKITA# evaluation kit (EV kit) offers a proven design that evaluates the synchronous step-down DC-DC converter and high efficiency of the MAX17662B. The EV kit also offers 3.3V/2A at the output with an input supply of 4.5 to 36V. The switching frequency of the EV kit has been preset at 500kHz, enabling…

Maxim Integrated‘s MAXREFDES103# is a wrist-worn wearable form factor that provides algorithm processing functions with high sensitivity for health-sensing applications. It works as a health sensor band platform, equipped with a biometric sensor hub and an enclosure. Additionally, it has an embedded algorithm for SpO2 and heart rate that processes PPG signals from the Analog-Front-End…

NXP Semiconductors N.V., the world’s largest supplier of automotive semiconductors, recently announced a multi-gigabit Ethernet switch to help automakers deliver the high-speed networks required for connected vehicles. The NXP SJA1110 is the first automotive Ethernet switch with safety capabilities built in — offering integrated 100BASE-T1 PHYs, hardware-assisted security, and multi-gigabit interfaces. Optimized for integration with…

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that its Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solution will be leveraged for a live mobile payment demonstration by NTT DOCOMO and Sony Imaging Products and Solutions Inc. NXP is currently forming ties with industry leaders in the automotive, IoT, and mobile manufacturing sectors. This move is thanks to NXP’s chipset for mobile devices. It…

Ethernet is slowly gaining an upper hand in spacecraft as it speeds up hardwired communication, facilitates interoperability between spacecraft and satellites, and supports higher data rates. To this end, Microchip Technology Inc. recently launched the industry’s first space-qualified Ethernet transceiver. This new transceiver can tolerate radiations via a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution. COTS is widely…

Renesas Electronics Corporation recently launched its IISL78083, a highly integrated Power Management IC (PMIC). This new IC simplifies the power supply design for use in several HD camera modules. It reduces supply chain risks, bill of materials (BOM) costs, and the duration of development cycles. The automotive camera PMIC accepts direct-from-battery (36-42V) or power-over-coax (15-18V)…

Renesas Electronics recently launched its ISL91301B PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit), which has been designed into the latest Google Coral products. They include the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator A+E Key, M.2 Accelerator B+M Key, and System-on-Module (SoM). Google Coral integrates seamlessly into processes at any scale, helping designers create a variety of local artificial…

The largest supplier of automotive semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, recently introduced S32G vehicle network processors. These new processors revolutionize the process of vehicle framework designing and implementation. The S32G processors are the youngest and newest members of NXP’s S32 processors family. These new devices play a pivotal role in shifting the automotive industry’s criteria to high-performance…

Sony, the Japan-based electronics giant, recently turned heads at the CES 2020 with the introduction of its first electronic car. It is a one-of-its-kind electric concept sedan, called the Sony Vision-S. Sony is known for its innovative technologies, such as camera sensors and entertainment products, and the Vision-S is no exception. It’s being considered one…

Intel Optane H10 Memory is a combination of Intel QLC 3D NAND storage and Intel Optane Memory, designed to provide a personalized computing experience for users. It comes with a new performance level and much larger storage capacity. The Intel Optane H10 Memory is ideally suited for professionals, everyday users, content creators, media creators, and gamers.…

ROHM recently announced a duo of new Kionix accelerometers: KX132-1211 and KX134-1211. These devices are ideal for high-accuracy motion sensing for low-power consuming applications in consumer wearables and industrial equipment markets. The practice of predictive maintenance for detection of abnormalities (and before equipment malfunction) has become more common in the last few years. One reason it…

ON Semiconductors recently introduced the first two devices for its completely new VE-Trac family of power modules for higher-voltage automotive traction inverters. These two power-integrated modules (PIM) devices offer edge-leading thermal and electrical performance. The new devices in the VE-Trac family will include power devices, expanded module solutions, wide band gap (WBG), isolated gate drivers,…

Infineon Technologies AG recently came up with the new IGBT7 chip for the well-known Easy housing platform. The tech firm is moving the state-of-the-art TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 to a medium-powered domain in the industry package EconoDUAL 3. The 1200V module currently offers the industry’s best power rating at 900A under this advanced chip technology. It enables…

Mouser Electronics recently introduced the TDK PiezoListen ultra-thin speakers. These advanced speakers can virtually transform any given surface into a speaker without influencing or compromising its existing structural design. Users simply need to connect these high-power actuators directly with any LCD and OLED display along with back covers of display panels. This enables the sound…

ON Semiconductors is set for CES 2020 with an innovative range of technologies for connected buildings, smart homes, and personal IoT systems. The rising trend of voice user interfaces (VUI) and voice controls has turned audio processing significant to the success of various household applications and building automation. ON Semiconductors is expected to showcase its…

NVIDIA recently launched NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin, a highly developed software-defined platform that serves all requirements of autonomous robots and vehicles. The new platform extracts its power from new system-on-chip (SoC), known as Orin, and is made up of 17 billion transistors. The product is based on four years of R&D Investment of NVIDIA. Orin…

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently approved a proposal for developing a new benchmark for safety in automated vehicle (AV) decision-making. Intel is inviting companies across the world to participate in this workgroup, which will be led by Intel’s Senior Principal Engineer Jack Weast. All the firms dealing with automated vehicles can come…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, recently launched its timing and power solutions from Integrated Device Technology or IDT. A subsidiary of Renesas, IDT is currently supporting the Xilinx Versal Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP) devices, featured by the Xilinx VCK190 evaluation kit, and the Renesas VERSALDEMO1Z power reference board. This new solution…

Analog Devices recently introduced LT1999 Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier. This new device was designed to keep a check on bidirectional current across a wide range of common-mode. Users can avail the LT1999 Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifier in three gain alternatives — 50, 20, and 10V/V. This amplifier is capable of sensing current through an external…

SB Components recently came up with its latest product: BreadPi. a purpose hat for all Raspberry Pi systems. It is a crucial device that will add several new features to the Raspberry Pi. It is a shield that offers digital as well as analogue I/O functionalities along with a breadboard that adds hardware connections for…