Applications
Battery Charging IC Improves Device Efficiency
June 6, 2011 5:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe small strips of solar cells seen in the front panels of today’s small portable consumer, healthcare and security devices are set to become a more valuable source of free energy with help from a new battery charging IC from STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving a spectrum of electronics applications.
System Offers a New Level of Realism in Testing and Evaluation of Advanced Radar and EW Systems
June 2, 2011 4:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies announced a range of cutting-edge capabilities that enable economical testing and evaluation of advanced radar and electronic-warfare (EW) systems. Spanning signal-creation software, signal generators, measurement applications and signal analyzers, the additions enable test solutions that provide greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness than typical single-purpose EW threat simulators.
Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Enable Back-Office Integration
May 31, 2011 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsEpyon Power, the leading European supplier of intelligent fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles, today announced compatibility with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and said that it will also embrace other commonly used standards for back-office integration. Epyon’s Terra charge stations are the first DC chargers to offer compatibility with OCPP, a widely-adopted, free-to-use standard.
RF Power MOSFETs Enable Longer-Lasting Broadcast and Medical-Imaging Equipment
May 18, 2011 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsHigh-power radio-frequency devices such as medical scanners and plasma generators will offer improved uptime for owners, as well as increased performance and lower costs, by using the latest generation of high-frequency power transistors introduced today by STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in power semiconductors.
Micro PMIC Targets Li-Ion battery apps
May 10, 2011 11:00 am | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has introduced the AS3605, a highly integrated power management integrated circuit (PMIC) designed specifically for portable devices powered by a single-cell Li-Ion battery. The device integrates seven low dropout regulators (LDOs), a DC/DC converter, a complete battery charger, LED backlight driver and an audio power amplifier on one die.
Apple Became the Second-Largest Buyer of Consumer MEMS Sensors in 2010
May 2, 2011 8:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsApple in 2010 rose one rank to become the world’s second largest buyer of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for consumer electronics products and cell phones, as it snapped up parts for products including the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch, new IHS iSuppli research indicates. The company’s purchases of consumer/cell phone MEMS sensors rose by 116....
5.7†Touch Screen Graphic OIT Panel PC for Building, Machine, and Industrial Automation Applications
April 26, 2011 5:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsIRVINE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS) introduces a 5.7†Touch Screen Human Machine Interface Terminal featuring ultra-low power consumption, shock, vibration and temperature resistance, Microsoft Windows CE, and a compact small form factor. The graphic OIT is an open, non-proprietary system, perfect for automation applications in factories, buildings, and machines; where reliability and durability a...
High Channel Count Software Radio Module Targets Toughest Radar, UAV and Communication Apps
April 25, 2011 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsPentek, Inc. today announced its latest addition to the popular Cobalt® family of Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA boards, the Model 71662 four channel, 200 MHz, 16-bit data acquisition board with built-in digital down converters (DDCs). With an input bandwidth from 300 kHz to 700 MHz, the board is suitable for direct connection to IF or RF ports of communications, unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) and radar systems for real...
16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC® Microcontrollers
April 25, 2011 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsCHANDLER, Ariz. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its low pin-count 16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC® MCUs by adding an on-chip 12-bit ADC, EEPROM, intelligent mTouch™ capacitive sensing, and the capability to run from a 5V supply. Featuring extremely low sleep currents down to 20 nA, for which all XLP PIC MCUs are known, the PIC24F32KA304 MCUs provide designers with the most versatile low-power products available tod...
16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC® Microcontrollers
April 25, 2011 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsCHANDLER, Ariz. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its low pin-count 16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC® MCUs by adding an on-chip 12-bit ADC, EEPROM, intelligent mTouch™ capacitive sensing, and the capability to run from a 5V supply. Featuring extremely low sleep currents down to 20 nA, for which all XLP PIC MCUs are known, the PIC24F32KA304 MCUs provide designers with the most versatile low-power products available ...
Geo-Magnetic Modules Extend Battery Life and Boost Accuracy in Mobile Compassing Applications
April 19, 2011 10:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has introduced a new generation of geo-magnetic modules. The ultra-low-power device addresses advanced navigation and location-based services in portable consumer applications by integrating high-resolution three-axis sensing of linear and magnetic motion in a 5 x 5 x 1mm package....
Power Supplies Feature Medical and IT Equipment Safety Approvals
April 18, 2011 9:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmerson Network Power today announced the latest additions to its portfolio of NPS6x-M series 60 W convection cooled open-frame ac-dc power supplies. The new NPS62-M has a 5 Vdc output and can deliver up to 11 A, while the NPS65-M has a 24 Vdc output and can deliver up to 2.5 A. The output voltage of each power supply can be adjusted by plus or minus 20 percent....
Modular Functional Test System Offers Unsurpassed Coverage, Speed for Automotive Electronics
April 15, 2011 8:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. introduces the Agilent TS-8900 Automotive Functional Test System - an off-the-shelf, standardized PXI-based solution that offers unsurpassed test coverage and speed for use in automotive electronics test applications. It is especially suited for testing medium- to high-pin-count electronic control units....
LI-ION Battery Holders with Wire Leads for “18650” Batteries
April 11, 2011 9:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD introduces two new battery holders which accept 3.7 volt Lithium Ion 18650 rechargeable batteries with PCM. The holder also accepts two CR2/3A lithium batteries in series connection for 6 volts output. The model numbers for the holders are BH-18650-W and BH-18650-PC. These are designed for use in consumer, industrial and communication products where durability is of paramount importance....
Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution
April 8, 2011 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier, IR® introduces a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. Utilizing IR’s proven planar technology, the new MOSFET devices are available in an SO-8 package. Comprising both single and dual N and P channel devices, in addition to N and P channel devices integrated into a single package, the new family offers a r...
Power Factor Correction Controllers Designed for Harsh Environments
April 4, 2011 10:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC, a Group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor controllers with a heavy duty version of the EPCOS BR6000 controller. The new EPCOS BR6000-HD is particularly well suited for applications that place high demands on EMC (electromagnetic compatibility). The new controller can also be used in a significantly extended temperature range from -40° to +80°C....
Battery-Free Wireless Sensor System Monitors Busbars and Busways
March 30, 2011 10:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsFREIBURG, Germany -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- qNODE is a wireless condition monitoring sensor and Micropelt’s solution to increasing both operating safety and power availability in 24/7 production environments. The Freiburg, Germany, based leader in thermal energy harvesting has co-developed the self-powered temperature monitoring sensor with Schneider Electric, the French leader in medium and low voltage electrical power distribution....
8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers With eXtreme Low Power Technology and Integrated LCD Control
March 28, 2011 11:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. today announced an expansion of its 8-bit segmented LCD microcontroller (MCU) family with five new devices—the PIC16LF1902/3/4/6/7 (PIC16LF190X) MCUs. The PIC16LF190X family supports many general-purpose applications and enables the implementation of LCD into low-power and cost-sensitive designs, such as security tokens, smart cards, medical devices, home appliances, key fobs or any application involving a segmente...
Next-Generation iNEMO™ Engine Enables New Level of Motion-Sensing Applications on Smart Consumer Devices
March 24, 2011 8:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics today unveiled first details of its new iNEMO™ Engine. An industry first, the iNEMO’s new advanced filtering and predictive software engine integrates the outputs from a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis magnetometer. Fusing these sensors’ data through sophisticated algorithms, the iNEMO delivers dramatically more accurate and reliable sensor performance – the kind of performance now in demand by makers of...
Miniature 0402 Schottky Diodes for Commercial and Industrial OEMs, ODMs and Contract Manufacturers
March 24, 2011 8:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks is pleased to introduce two new miniature 0402 Schottky diodes for handset, WLAN, CATV Satcom, land mobile radio, infrastructure and detector applications. These small form factor, low profile discrete solutions are available in plastic Surface Mount Technology packages and are ideal for general purpose detector, sampling and mixer circuits....
Microcontrollers Feature Low Cost, Low Power Consumption, and Self-Write Flash Program Memory
March 24, 2011 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. recently announced an expansion of its existing 28-/40-pin PIC16F72X microcontroller (MCU) family with two new 20-pin devices — the PIC16F(LF)720 and PIC16F(LF)721. The new MCUs feature low power consumption, making them suitable for various low-power and battery-powered applications.
Wideband LNAs Ideal for Military and Test Instrumentation Applications
March 23, 2011 10:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsHittite Microwave Corporation has introduced two new SMT packaged GaAs pHEMT / HEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers which are ideal for microwave radio, military and space and test instrumentation applications from 6 to 26.5 GHz. The HMC962LC4 and HMC963LC4 are low noise amplifiers which are rated from 7....
Miniature, Board Mount 8W, AC/DC Power Supplies
March 14, 2011 10:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroPower Direct has released the MPM-08MB series - a family of single and dual output 8W AC/DC power supplies. These high performance modules include a wide universal AC input, full safety approvals, robust filtering and a miniature PCB mount package. Eight standard models operate from a universal input of 90 to 305 VAC, providing tightly regulated outputs of 3....
Ultra Compact Three-Phase DIN Rail Power Supplies Feature Exceptionally Slim Form Factor
March 14, 2011 10:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsTwo new ultra compact 24 Vdc output DIN rail mounting ac-dc power supplies, featuring direct operation from three-phase inputs, have been announced by Emerson Network Power. The new ADN-C series three-phase DIN rail mounting power supplies are ideal for a wide range of heavy duty industrial applications - especially those involving large inductive loads - including machine control, semiconductor fabrication, conveyor and material handling s...
USB 3.0 Host Controllers with Industry-Leading Transfer Speed and Low Power Consumption
March 10, 2011 7:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Renesas Electronics Corporation today announced the availability of its two new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) xHCI host controllers (part numbers µPD720201 and µPD720202) for electronic devices such as PCs and digital TVs that feature faster, effective data transfer speeds and reduced power consumption in low-power mode....
