STMicroelectronics has increased the I2C-interface performance in the latest generation of its ST25DV-I2C dynamic NFC-tag ICs, which let the host system access the tag’s on-chip EEPROM more quickly and easily. Writing to the EEPROM on the new ST25DV-I2C tags, via the I2C interface, is now as fast as standard EEPROM and allows flexible use of the…
Analog Devices offers tiny power-management IC for wearables
The new MAX77659 single-inductor multiple output (SIMO) power-management IC (PMIC) with integrated switch-mode buck-boost charger from Analog Devices. charges wearables, hearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices faster and in less space than any other PMIC available today. The MAX77659 SIMO PMIC delivers over four hours of play time after a short, 10-minute charge, and…
STMicroelectronics partners with Paco Rabanne to advance contactless technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, announced its collaboration with Paco Rabanne on the European fashion house’s new Phantom fragrance for men. Phantom is packaged in a unique connected bottle that uses an embedded near-field communication (NFC) tag IC, using a popular contactless technology supported by most smartphones to connect to its online, “Phantom Universe.” Access to Paco…
Infineon adds new current ratings to its EconoDUAL 3 portfolio
Infineon Technologies recently launched new current ratings for its EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chips. With the broad range of current classes from 300 up to 900 A, the portfolio offers inverter designers a high degree of flexibility while also providing increased power density and performance. In addition to solar and drive applications, the portfolio is…
STMicroelectronics and Xilinx to build power solution for radiation-hardened FPGAs
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, recently announced it is collaborating with Xilinx, Inc. to build a power solution for the Xilinx Kintex UltraScale XQRKU060 radiation-tolerant FPGA, leveraging QML-V qualified voltage regulators from ST’s space-products portfolio.
STMicroelectronics launches new MasterGaN integrated power packages
Easing the transition to high-efficiency wide-bandgap technology, STMicroelectronics has released the MasterGaN3* and MasterGaN5 integrated power packages for applications up to 45 and 150W. Joining the MasterGaN1, MasterGaN2, and MasterGaN4 — which target applications from 65 to 400W — the additions give extra flexibility to choose the optimum Gallium Nitride (GaN) device and driver solution when designing switched-mode power…
Microchip’s I2C serial EEPROM comes with support for 3.4 Mbit/s data rate
I2C and SPI are two of the most widely used serial communication buses for embedded systems — and each comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. SPI is the faster protocol, but it’s more costly and offers limited scalability. To close this trade-off gap between I2C and SPI in Serial EEPROMs, Microchip Technology has…
Diodes offers new 8-channel ReDriver with internal coupling capacitors
Diodes Incorporated is offering a new addition to its extensive range of linear ReDriver ICs. The PI3UPI1608 helps to significantly extend PCB trace lengths while minimizing power consumption and associated bill-of-materials costs. Supporting speeds of up to 20Gbps, this UPI 2.0 and PCIe 4.0-compliant device has eight differential channels. Its built-in coupling capacitors allow significant…
Microchip launches first, single-chip network synchronization 5G solution
The latest 5G technology requires time sources to be synchronized throughout a packet-switched network 10 times more accurately than 4G requirements. Microchip Technology now makes it possible to achieve 5G performance with the first single-chip, highly integrated, low-power, multi-channel integrated circuit (IC), coupled with the company’s widely adopted and reliable IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol…
Diodes adds to its linear ReDriver IC portfolio
Diodes Incorporated is adding to its extensive linear ReDriver IC portfolio via the introduction of two new 3.3V-rated multi-lane active demux devices. These advanced ReDrivers address the demux needs now being set by the more graphically intense functions of mobile workstations, gaming PCs, and display dongles. They’re also fully optimized for the latest industrial computers…
ROHM’s industry-first AC/DC converter ICs offer built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET
ROHM is introducing a new, AC/DC converter ICs with a built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET, BM2SC12xFP2-LBZ in the TO 263-7L package. It’s optimized for industrial applications, focusing on auxiliary power supplies for street lamps, commercial air-conditioning systems, general-purpose inverters, and AC servos drives. An auxiliary power supply is an essential and vital part of industrial applications…
Infineon launches fully programmable, three-phase driver IC
Increasingly popular battery-powered consumer and industrial applications — such as cordless power tools and service robots — demand reliable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient motor control solutions that meet the highest safety standards. To enable the next generation of innovative and high-performance battery-powered products, Infineon Technologies is expanding its EiceDRIVER product portfolio of three-phase gate driver ICs. The fully…