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Vishay Intertechnology has announced that it has extended its TNPV e3 series of automotive-grade, high-voltage, thin-film, flat-chip resistors with a smaller 0805 case size. The Vishay Draloric TNPV0805 e3 is the industry’s first such device in the compact 0805 case size to combine high-operating voltages to 450 V with tight tolerance of ± 0.1 %…

Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has released new, enhanced electrothermal models for its MOSFET devices. Semiconductor manufacturers commonly provide simulation models for their MOSFETs. But these typically only include a limited number of device parameters that have been modeled at typical operating temperatures. Nexperia’s new advanced models capture the thermal interdependency of the complete…

TE Connectivity (TE), a provider of connectivity and sensors, has launched a new series of V0 cable cleats that improves cable management and protection in a wide range of applications — including wind farms, substations, data centers, rail & metro, and more. As energy demand grows, so does the complexity of cable systems. Absent or unreliable cable-management solutions can…

Diodes Incorporated has added to its portfolio of power-management products with the introduction of a new series of low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators. The new DIODES AP7387 devices are used in applications that include cordless vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, and various other household appliances. The devices have an input voltage range spanning from…

System designers of traction power units (TPUs), auxiliary power units (APUs), solid-state transformers (SSTs), industrial motor drives, and energy infrastructure solutions require high-voltage switching technology to increase efficiency, reduce system size and weight. Microchip Technology has announced the expansion of its SiC portfolio with the release of the industry’s lowest on-resistance [RDS(on)] 3.3 kV SiC…

STMicroelectronics‘ RHRDAC121 radiation-hardened, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) operates down to 2.5V for use in modern, low-power system designs that older 3.3V parts cannot support. Consuming just 0.6mW at its maximum speed and supply voltage, the 12-bit 1Msps successive approximation register (SAR) DAC helps reduce size, weight, and power (SWaP) in next-generation satellites. Typically used in circuits…

Infineon Technologies is releasing a new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family. Aiming at space-limited designs, the next-generation devices complement the existing 2EDN driver ICs by providing higher system-level efficiencies, excellent power density, and consistent system robustness with fewer external components. Building on this expansion, the 2EDN family can now drive the power-switch device performance in applications…

Megatrends including digitalization, urbanization, and electromobility all equate to an increase in power consumption. At the same time, energy efficiency is more important than ever. Infineon Technologies is responding to these megatrends and related demands by offering a new family of CoolSiC 650 V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to deliver reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective top performance.…

STMicroelectronics‘ new VIPerGaN50 simplifies building single-switch flyback converters up to 50 Watts and integrates a 650V gallium-nitride (GaN) power transistor for superior energy efficiency and miniaturization. With its single-switch topology, high integration, current-sensing, and protection circuitry built-in, the VIPerGaN50 comes in a compact and low-cost 5 x 6mm package. The speed of the integrated GaN transistor…

Sensors are used to convert a physical quantity, such as light intensity or temperature, into an electrical one. There are several types of sensors that can easily be used with an Arduino board, which is an advantage. For example, any analog or digital sensor easily interfaces with Arduino as the board offers both analog and…

Vishay Intertechnology has announced its product lineup for the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2022, taking place March 20-24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Exhibiting in booth 1434, Vishay will highlight a broad range of power-management solutions — including its latest power IC, passive component, diode, and MOSFET…

CUI Inc., a Bel group company, has announced the expansion of its PRQ Isolated dc-dc converters line, which provides a lower cost alternative to VHK models and high-wattage power solution. The PRQ150W-D and PRQ200W-D are EN 62368-1 certified 150W and 200W quarter-brick dc-dc converters housed in fully encapsulated aluminum alloy cases. They are suited for designers working on…

Committed to setting new technology standards in discrete power-MOSFET technologies, Infineon Technologies is introducing its new PQFN 2 x 2 mm2 OptiMOS 5 25 V and 30 V product family. By combining thin wafer technology and packaging innovation, the new devices enable significant performance benefits in an extremely small form factor. OptiMOS 5 25 V…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing significant financial support to STMicroelectronics: a €600 million loan for the semiconductor group’s research and development (R&D) and pre-industrialisation activities in Europe. The operation concerns investments in R&D activities for innovative technologies and components, as well as in pilot production lines for advanced semiconductors. These investments will be implemented…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has released its third generation of MEMS sensors. The new sensors enable the next leap in performance and features for consumer mobiles and smart industries, healthcare, and retail. MEMS technology is the cornerstone of the chip-sized motion and environmental sensors that drive the intuitive context-aware features of today’s smartphones and…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the RZ/Five general-purpose microprocessor units (MPUs) built around a 64-bit RISC-V CPU core. The RZ/Five employs the Andes AX45MP, based on the RISC-V CPU instruction set architecture (ISA). The new MPUs augment Renesas’ previously available Arm CPU core–based MPUs, expanding customer options and providing…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched “DF2B6M4BSL,” an ultra-low capacitance TVS diode for high-frequency antennas. The diode protects semiconductors and other electronic components from static electricity and noise while suppressing signal deterioration. Electronic components in the high-frequency antennas used in radio communications, such as Wi-Fi, need to be protected by suppressing high harmonic distortion.…

The highest possible system efficiency is a key requirement for modern power electronics, which is driving the development of increasingly higher power densities. However, high-system values are at stake should short-circuit events occur. To prevent this and enable systems with the best protection, Infineon Technologies is expanding its portfolio of isolated EiceDRIVER Enhanced gate drivers…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has announced a new family of high-resolution, Time-of-Flight sensors that bring advanced 3D depth imaging to smartphones and other devices. The 3D family debuts with the VD55H1. This sensor maps three-dimensional surfaces by measuring the distance to over half a million points. Objects can be detected up to five meters from…

Unlocking the potential of its best-in-class power MOSFET technology, Infineon Technologies is introducing the MERUS 2-channel, analog input, class D audio amplifier multichip module (MCM) MA5332MS. Class D audio power amplifiers offer a combination of small size, low heat dissipation, high integration, and excellent sound quality. The new module is a powerful upgrade to its predecessor,…