Diodes Incorporated announces the addition of two enhanced high-voltage, Hall effect switch IC families to its automotive-compliant* product portfolio. The AH332xQ (unipolar) and AH352xQ (omnipolar) offer a wide range of operating sensitivity options in SIP-3, SOT23 (Type S), and SC59 packages. The devices can be used in a broad range of contactless position and proximity…

Diodes Incorporated introduces its automotive-compliant* 10Gbps 6:4 active crossbar multiplexer (mux) with a linear ReDriver. The compact PI3DPX1225Q switches USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 2.1 signals through a USB Type-C connector and delivers low-latency connectivity with high signal integrity for smart cockpits and rear-seat entertainment systems. The PI3DPX1225Q supports three operating modes: the device can connect…

In the previous article, we discussed how to set up your own electronics lab at home. Hopefully, you would have purchased all the stuff mentioned there and have already organized your electronics lab. Now, the first thing most important is to understand basic electronic components. But before that, it is worth mentioning the common mistakes…

Diodes Incorporated releases a new automotive-compliant* linear LED driver that enables users to independently control the brightness and color of its three channels. Human-centric automotive design is driving the demand for multi-channel LED drivers, which allow vehicle occupants to easily change interior lighting colors to match their mood. By simultaneously enabling animated turning-indicator signals and…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new versatile single-channel high-side power switch. The DIODES AP22980 features three different selectable slew rates so that wider capacitance loads can be handled while keeping inrush currents down, ensuring system stability. This power switch is targeted at the solid-state data storage systems used in portable electronic equipment, computer hardware, and…

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) is targeting growth opportunities in USB Type-C technology, and lower power operation needs, with two new bit-level retimers The DIODES PI2DPT1021 is a bit-level retimer with receiver adap­tive CTLE and transmitter 3-tap equalization that can compensate channel loss up to -23dB for 5GHz signal transmission. It supports DP1.4 and USB3.2…

Diodes Incorporated, in response to rapidly growing opportunities in pre-installed in-vehicle USB charging, has announced a highly integrated dual-channel USB Type-C protocol decoder. The DIODES AP43776Q supports USB power delivery (PD) 3.1 standard power range (SPR), programmable power supply (PPS), and Quick Charge QC5 fast-charging protocols. It also supports legacy battery charging (BC) 1.2 and…

Diodes Incorporated is addressing the need for advanced signal conditioning in modern automotive designs by introducing two precision operational amplifiers (op-amps) aimed at different signal frequency scenarios. The low signal-to-noise ratio characteristics of the DIODES AS2376Q mean it is optimized for high-frequency use, such as in onboard chargers (OBCs), DC-DC converters, battery-management system (BMS) implementations,…

Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its extensive range of programmable multi-channel linear ReDrivers, releasing three new 20Gbps devices with 1.8V voltage ratings addressing fast-growing USB4 Gen3, Thunderbolt 4.0, and DisplayPort 2.0 standards. The DIODES ReDrivers PI2DPX2020, PI2DPX2023, and PI2DPX2063 are targeted at use in laptops, desktop PCs, workstations, active cables, monitors and docking applications. Their…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a further addition to its family of automotive-compliant DC-DC converters. The DIODES’ AP64060Q is a 600mA synchronous buck-converter device with an input voltage range that covers 4.5 to 40V. It incorporates a 600mΩ high-side power MOSFET plus a 300mΩ low-side power MOSFET so that high-efficiency step-down conversion (reaching 90%) can be…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new transistor array. The DIODES ULN62003A consists of seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, where all their sources are connected to a common ground pin. Capable of driving a wide variety of loads — such as solenoids, relays, DC motors, and LED displays — this high-current transistor array is aimed at climate…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a high-efficiency synchronous boost converter. The DIODES AP72250 is targeted at step-up conversion in consumer and industrial applications where small form factors are a priority. These include battery-powered devices, USB power-supply units, power banks, supercapacitor charging equipment, and metering systems. The AP72250 supports a 900kHz switching frequency with a 20µA quiescent…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a series of bidirectional current monitors based on a high-stability zero-drift architecture. These devices are capable of accurately measuring very low sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages. Key applications include laptop PCs, battery chargers, industrial servos, servers, power-supply racks in server farms, and robotic systems. Consisting of six…

Diodes Incorporated announced at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference in Santa Clara, CA, the introduction of a broad portfolio of products supporting the new PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 protocol. This includes ReDriver, switch, clock generator, and clock buffer devices for use in portable and desktop computing, data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. At the forefront…

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…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DGD0579U high and low-side gate driver. This high-frequency device, which has a built-in bootstrap diode, is capable of driving two N-channel MOSFETs in the half-bridge configurations that are commonly used for motor control and DC-DC power delivery functions. It also targets high-power applications, such as cordless power tools, e-bikes, and…

Diodes Incorporated has announced that its ultra-high-power-density (UHPD) charger solution has won an award in the featured, “Energy-Saving Power Semiconductor Provider” category at the inaugural EE Awards Asia. The three-chip charger solution was originally developed to enhance performance in applications, such as notebook computer adapters and smartphone chargers. The EE Awards Asia celebrates the achievements…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP7347DQ, low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator, which is highly optimized for demanding noise-sensitive power-related automotive applications. The new automotive-compliant, high-output accuracy LDO is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, and fully supports automotive production part approval processes. These qualities make it well-suited to design in to a…

Diodes Incorporated is introducing the PAM8965 class-D stereo, audio power amplifier with an integrated synchronous boost converter. This high-efficiency device is targeted for use in AI-enabled speaker systems and portable musical instruments where elevated output power, extended battery life, and compact construction are all key requirements. Running off a 2.8 to 8.5V supply, the PAM8965…

Diodes Incorporated recently announced the PI7C9X3G816GP, a PCIe 3.0 packet switch that supports 16-lane operation in flexible 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 8-port configurations. Designed to meet advanced performance needs, this switch is well-suited for networking and telecommunications infrastructure, security systems, fail-over systems, AI and deep learning, NAS, HBA cards, and data center applications. The…