Coto Technology, a leading manufacturer of reed relay switches and TMR-based sensors, has recently introduced a new analog sensor. The new RedRock RR110 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) unit is offered in small package size yet offering strong magnetic sensitivity and high directionality and that too at a highly competitive price. The new sensor is ideally suitable for continuous fluid measurement applications such as countertop appliances, utility meters, white goods, security and anti-tampering applications, medical devices, industrial positioning, and other proximity sensing applications. Developed with minimal design efforts, the RR110 can serve as an easy replacement to a complex, costly and vulnerable bare glass reed switch ladder.
Alliance Memory Introduces 16Gb Mobile LPDDR3 SDRAM with Low Power Consumption for Optimized Battery Life in Mobile Devices
Alliance Memory has recently introduced a new high-speed CMOS mobile low-power DDR3 (LPDDR3) SDRAM, which is designed to extend battery life in compact portable devices. It carries a low voltage operation of 1.2V/1.8V and a number of power-saving features. Besides, the 16Gb AS4C512M32MD3 is offered in the 11.0mm by 11.5mm 178-ball FBGA package. With the introduction of every new product generation, designers of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) headsets are compelled to come up with more functionality in less space with less power usage.
Single-Chip Rad Hard 32-Channel Driver with Integrated Decoder for Satellite Applications Announced by Intersil
Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, has introduced a radiation hardened 32-channel driver. It carries an integrated decoder that reduces the size, weight, and power (SWaP) of satellite command and telemetry systems. The ISL72813SEH is the industry’s first high current driver to integrate the decoder, level shifter and driver array in a single monolithic IC, allowing satellite manufacturers to significantly increase system capacity and reduce solution size by up to 50%.
Yamaichi Electronics Develops the S Series of Push-Pull Connector with a Hermaphroditic Configuration
After the successful establishment of the B series on the market, the S series is now available with a hermaphroditic connector. The S series, like the B series, is implemented in protection class IP50. Yamaichi Electronics is continuing to develop the push-pull circular connector series Y-Circ® P. Now, in addition to the B series (IP50), there is also an S series (IP50) available with a hermaphroditic connector configuration. The same advantages of the B series are provided and assembly is just as easy and error-free using identical half-shells. The hermaphroditic connector means that the insulator is divided, with male and female contacts installed in both plug and socket.
World’s First Miniature Piezoelectric MEMS Actuators to be Produced by STMicroelectronics and USound
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and USound GmbH, an innovative and fast-growing audio company, today announced their collaboration on the industrialization and production of the world’s first miniature piezoelectric MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) actuators for smart audio systems in portable devices.The patented micro-speaker technology from USound aims to replace commonly used balanced-armature and electrodynamic receivers for handsets with a small piezo-MEMS actuator. Manufactured using ST’s industry-leading thin-film piezo-electric (TFP) technology, these actuators will improve scalability and cost while assuring lower power consumption and heat dissipation in hearables and smartphones devices, without compromising audio quality.
World’s Smallest TOF Ranging Sensor Featuring Multi-Object Detection and Multi-Array Scanning introduced by ST Microelectronics
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released its third-generation laser-ranging sensor based on its industry-leading FlightSense(TM) technology. The VL53L1 sensor benefits from new patented silicon- and module-level architectures, adding for the first time, optical lenses to the module.This combination boosts core performance while introducing many new features including multi-target detection, cover-glass crosstalk immunity at long distance, and programmable multi-zone scanning. These advances deliver new levels of sensor performance to robotics, user detection, drones, IoT, and wearable applications. With a form factor of 4.9 x 2.5 x 1.56mm, the sensor module integrates a new lens system, a 940nm VCSEL invisible-light source, a processing core, and a SPAD photon detector.
PULS DIN Rail Power Supplies Available to Customers Globally through Digi-Key
PULS’ line of efficient DIN rail power supplies is now available for immediate shipment worldwide from Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, as a result of a new distribution agreement.PULS is the world leader in DIN rail power supplies and focuses on offering customers a steady supply of reliable and technically-advanced products that are easy to install and operate.“We are excited to work with Digi-Key to offer PULS products worldwide to their broad customer base,” said Matt Biskner, L.P. President & General Manager at PULS. “Digi-Key’s knowledgeable technical support, excellent customer service, and global presence combined with PULS’ extensive offering of the world’s most efficient DIN rail power supplies should enable more design engineers to select the best PULS power supply for their individual application requirements.”