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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced the addition of 11 new devices to its 500V series of high-voltage MOSFETs optimized for operation in switch mode power supplies to 500W. Featuring the same benefits of extremely low conduction and switching losses as the company’s E Series 600V and 650V devices, the Vishay Siliconix MOSFETs were developed to assist customers in achieving higher performance/efficiency

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Coilcraft‘s new AGP4233 Series shielded power inductors offer a unique combination of high current handling and high inductance, making them well-suited for high-current power supply and filtering applications such as those used in electric vehicle start-stop systems. They are offered in twelve standard inductance values from 6.8 to 470 µH, with current ratings as high as 101.8 Amps. Custom values

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Ambiq Micro, Inc. announced the Apollo family of four 32-bit ARM® Cortex-M4F microcontrollers (MCUs). In real-world applications, their energy consumption is typically 5- to 10-times lower than that of MCUs of comparable performance, resulting in far longer battery life in wearable electronics and other battery-powered applications. The dramatic reduction in energy consumption is achieved using Ambiq’s patented Subthreshold Power Optimized

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AVX Corporation has introduced its smallest and lowest-profile tantalum capacitor: the new sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip®. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum capacitors deliver high CV (0.47µF / 6.3V) and low leakage (0.01CV) in an extremely small package, as well as exhibit all of the standard benefits of tantalum technology, including:

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ROAL Electronics announces the release of a new series of very-compact, lightweight, high-efficiency 400W ac-dc power supplies called DDP400HV. This new series of high input voltage power supplies operates at the worldwide input voltage range of 277/347/480Vac. The DDP400-HV eliminates the need for a front end step-down transformer when applied on a single or three-phase input voltage ranging from 249Vac

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Arrowhead Thermal Products, Inc. has introduced a new thermally-conductive, electrically-insulative, pressure-sensitive adhesive (TC PSA) called POWERtach™QT. POWERtach QT eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners like clips or screws and all of the processes required to use them. POWERtach QT also replaces the thermally-conductive silicone insulators used to isolate the device from the heat sink. Recommended: Miniature M12 Connector Rated to

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Melexis announces the introduction of the MLX90297, a 600mA single-coil fan driver IC. Aimed at development of energy efficient cooling system designs, this latest device adds to the company’s portfolio of All-in-One single-coil fan drivers, and is a further development of the successful MLX90287 device. It integrates a high sensitivity Hall Effect sensor with two powerful half-bridge output stages. Recommended:

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ams AG today introduced its AS721x Autonomous Daylighting Manager, the industry’s first integrated chip-scale Internet of Things (IoT)-connected smart lighting manager. This new class of sensor-integrated smart lighting manager solutions delivers cost-effective, IoT-connected integrated control capabilities to luminaire, light engine and replacement lamp manufacturers. Recommended: 400W High-Efficiency Power Supplies with 249 to 528 Vac Input Photopic sensors built with nano-optic

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has extended its PATT precision automotive thin film chip resistor family with devices in the 0402 and 1206 case sizes. The devices are available with gold-plated terminals for conventional solder assembly and conductive glueable board mount technologies. Providing an 85 degrees C extension in operating temperature range over most conventional chip resistors, the thin film PATT features

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A pair of MOSFET H-bridges from Diodes Incorporated simplifies motor driving and inductive wireless charging circuits by cutting component count and reducing PCB footprint by 50%. The 40V-rated H-bridge, the DMHC4035LSD, is targeted at meeting the requirements of automotive motor driving applications, whereas the 30V-rated DMHC3025LSD H bridge is suitable for 12V single-phase fan applications. Recommended: N-channel MOSFETs Claim Lowest

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