The latest STM8S Access Line microcontrollers fromSTMicroelectronics are tested up to 125 degrees C to ensure enduring performance at sustained high temperatures in applications such as lighting controls, motor drives, and industrial automation. The STM8S103F3U3, based on ST’s efficient STM8 16MHz 8-bit core and peripherals that include a 10-bit ADC, two 16-bit capture/compare timers, an 8-bit general-purpose timer, UART, SPI
Microsemi Corporation announced a unique new series of patented, ultra-low capacitance power transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode products. Leveraging the company’s 50-year heritage in high-reliability TVS technology and its unique radio frequency (RF) PIN diode expertise, the new devices provide protection of high speed data lines and other applications where the threat requirement’s magnitude greatly surpasses the capability of other
IXYS Corporation today announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., introduced two new, 6kV pressure contact rectifier diodes. The two new diodes have current ratings of 2830A and 3090A and are encapsulated in fully hermetic ceramic packages with copper electrodes. The new 69mm die devices are available in industry standard 26mm and 35mm thick packages. The
Nexans has released the first KEMA IEC 61850 certified iGigaswitch Series, compatible across similarly certified components from any manufacturer allowing for smarter and faster interchangeability. By minimizing mistranslations, the iGigaswitch helps to eliminate the risk of potential signal losses allowing for smarter and faster interchange. Typical applications include smart grids, networking transformer substations, controlling wind turbines and pipelines and enhancing
Murata announces the latest addition to the D1U3CS series of front-end, high efficiency, 1U packaged power supplies from Murata Power Solutions. The new 1000Vrms isolated dc-input model to the D1U3CS Series can deliver a full 1600-Watt, 12-Vdc output with a conversion efficiency as high as 93% at half load. The D1U3CS Series has a power density of 29 Watts per
Toshiba Corporation’s Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of a high-side N-channel power MOSFET gate driver with built-in reverse battery protection functions for use in automotive applications such as idling stop systems. Mass production will start from September 30. Recommended: Quick Charge 3.0 Compliant Charger Reference Design Idling stop systems, which turn off car engines while the
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today expanded its IHLD series of low-profile, high-current dual inductors with a new device in the 3232 case size. Offering a high operating temperature range to +155 degrees C, the automotive-grade IHLD-3232HB-5A saves board space by combining two inductors in one 9.75 mm by 9.14 mm package. Recommended: Adoption of Electric Transport could Curb Greenhouse Gases The
Vincotech today announced the release of its flowRPI 1 family, a new 3-in-1 solution that integrates three topologies into one flow1 housing. This module is designed for welding, charger and SMPS applications rated from 1.5 to 7 kW. The new flowRPI 1 family combines a rectifier with highly efficient low-voltage drop diodes, a two legs PFC featuring ultrafast 650V IGBTs
Toshiba Corporation has announced the launch of three new microcontrollers TMPM066FWUG, TMPM067FWQG, and TMPM068FWXBG as the latest additions to its ARM® Cortex®-M0 core based TX00 series with a maximum frequency of 24MHz. The new ICs are optimized for use in USB devices. Sample shipments will start in the middle of October this year. The new devices support various serial interface
The AH37xx family of high-voltage Hall effect latch ICs introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides various operating magnetic thresholds to address motor control, rotational position and speed sensing requirements in a wide range of applications such as controlling the commutation of brushless dc (BLDC) motors in washing machines, dishwashers, fridge-freezers, air-conditioners, food processors, power tools and cooling fans; the measurement of