Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced an extension to its portfolio of ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes designed to protect high-speed data lines in interfaces such as USB, HDMI, high-speed video links, and ethernet in automotive infotainment applications. These latest additions include PESD18VF1BLS-Q, PESD24VF1BLS-Q, PESD30VF1BLS-Q, and PESD32VF1BLS-Q in DFN1006BD-2 package, enabling optical inspection in automotive production lines…
Infineon offers new electronically marked cable assembly controller
The rapid industrial adoption of USB-C is owed to its slim design, user-friendly and universal connectors, and versatility in handling multiple data protocols, such as USB4, Thunderbolt, and HDMI. The USB-C can deliver up to 240 W of power making it the power connector of choice for a wide variety of applications. To meet the…
STMicroelectronics’ octal high-side switches offer protection and diagnostics
STMicroelectronics’ IPS8160HQ and IPS8160HQ-1 new high-side switches provide eight channels in a compact QFN48L package — with the added value of built-in protection and diagnostics. This unique combination of features saves space and enhances reliability in PLC modules used for driving heavy loads and unidirectional motors in vending machines. Additional applications for the new switches include I/O peripherals…
Nexperia releases additions to TrEOS family of ESD protection devices
Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has announced the latest additions to the Nexperia TrEOS portfolio, the PESD4V0Y1BBSF and PESD4V0X2UM extremely low clamping ESD protection diodes. These devices combine high-surge robustness with very low trigger and clamping voltages and wide pass-bands, providing exceptional levels of immunity to surges, as demonstrated by their excellent IEC61000-4-5 ratings. “Nexperia developed the TrEOS…
Nexperia offers ultra-low capacitance ESD-protection diodes for automotive applications
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced an extension to its portfolio of low-clamping and ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes. This portfolio is designed to protect high-speed data lines such as USB 3.2, HDMI 2.0, LVDS, automotive A/V Monitors, displays, and cameras. Additionally, this portfolio also aims to address the upcoming high-speed video links, and…
Nexperia releases new ESD protection solutions for automotive ethernet
Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors recently announced an expansion to its award-winning portfolio of automotive ethernet ESD protection devices. The three new devices are AEC-Q101-qualified and IEEE OPEN Alliance 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1-compliant ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) protection devices, designed to protect two bus lines from damage caused by ESD and other transients. PESD2ETH1GXT-Q, PESD1ETH1GLS-Q, and…
What are EMS/EMC immunity lab tests?
EMC test is known as Electromagnetic Compatibility, a certification for electronic devices to maintain their limitation of electromagnetic waves. As discussed in the previous article, there are two types of EMC tests – emission (EMI) and immunity (EMS). EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) tests measure the magnetic waves emitted by the device, and EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility) tests…
Toshiba launches TVS diode that protects IoT devices
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.…
Renesas introduces 5V transceiver family with industry’s highest EFT immunity
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with electrical fast-transient (EFT) immunity ±5000V and ESD protection up to ±16,000V. These products are the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks. The six new full and half-duplex ruggedized devices meet both the RS-485 and RS-422…
Vishay launches bi-directional, single-line ESD protection diode
Vishay Intertechnology released a new bi-directional asymmetrical (BiAs) single-line ESD protection diode in the compact new DFN1006-2A package with side-wettable terminals. Saving space over solutions in SOT packages, the Vishay Semiconductors VCUT0714BHD1 offers low capacitance and leakage current for the protection of high-speed data lines against transient voltage signals. With its working voltage range of…