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2017-12 Power Infineon Technologies

[Dec 5 2017] Infineon supplies key components for the Audi A8, the world's first mass-produced model to feature Level 3 autonomous driving. There are several different levels of autonomous driving: with level 3 autonomous driving (as explained below), drivers can temporarily take their hands off the steering wheel under certain conditions. For example, the Audi A8 allows this when stopping and leaving, drivin ...

2017-12 Semiconductors Lattice Semiconductor Corporation

[Dec 4 2017] Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customized intelligent interconnect solutions to the market, announced the SiI9437 and SiI9438, the first HDMI 2.1 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) audio receivers and transmitters. eARC is a future-proof application that significantly improves home theater interconnection. This new, easy-to-use audio feature is part of the recently released HDMI2. ...

2017-12 Connectors Analog Devices

[Dec 4 2017] Analog Devices announced the LT8672, Power byLinearTu's active rectifier controller with reverse input protection up to -40V. Its 3V to 42V input voltage capability is ideal for automotive applications with minimum input voltages as low as 3.0V and jettison transients as high as 40V, which must always be stable in cold start and stop-start situations. The LT8672 drives an external n-channel MOSFE ...

2017-12 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Dec 3 2017] Texas Instruments introduces the first three-channel high-side linear automotive light-emitting diode (LED) controller without internal MOSFETs, giving designers greater flexibility in their lighting design efforts. Compared with traditional LED controllers, the new architecture of the TPS92830-Q1 can provide higher power and better thermal performance, especially for automotive LED lighting appl ...

2017-12 Connectors Infineon Technologies

[Dec 3 2017] Infineon Technologies launches the SECORA Pay brand, combining today's most advanced touch dual-interface EMV security controllers with the latest EMV applications. SECORA Pay is available in multiple versions to easily meet the needs of different regional markets. As a result, it facilitates the production of EMV-compliant payment cards and accelerates the launch of emerging applications such as ...

2017-12 Semiconductors Renesas Electronics America

[Dec 2 2017] Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the launch of a new RZN1 microprocessor (MPU) solution suite to support a variety of industrial networking applications, including programmable logic controllers (PLCS), intelligent network switches, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O solutions. The new RZN1 solution suite is a complete development package, including hardware and software, to acc ...

2017-12 Power EPC

[Dec 2 2017] EPC announced the launch of a new drive demonstration board for 100V, 150A high-current pulsed laser diodes (EPC9126HC). Lidar systems for fully autonomous automotive applications require the production of three-dimensional maps, so the speed and accuracy of detecting surrounding objects becomes very important. As can be seen from the EPC9126HC demonstration board, the pulse power provided by the ...

2017-12 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Dec 1 2017] ST announced a partnership with Amazon Cloud Computing Services Platform (AWS) on the latest AWS Internet of Things (loT) solution, AmazonFreeRTOS, to provide the market with access to LOT Cloud node overall solution. The AmazonFreeRTOS operating system platform gives developers everything they need to easily and securely deploy microcontroller-based iot devices and develop application software w ...

2017-12 Semiconductors Lattice Semiconductor Corporation

[Dec 1 2017] Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the introduction of the Sil9437 and SiI9438, the first Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) audio receiver and transmitter to the HDMI 2.1 standard. eARC is a future-proof application that significantly improves home theater interconnection. This new, easy-to-use audio feature is part of the recently released HDMI2.1 specification. eARC technology was d ...

2017-11 Passive Components Vishay

[Nov 30 2017] VishayIntertechnology has announced the introduction of a new family of automotive grade thin-film resistors in the 0402, 0603 and 0805 form factors -MCS 0402HP, MCT 0603HP and MCU 0805HP - which have the highest power dissipation ratings in the industry. The VishayBeyschlagMCHP family of devices can be used in electronics in automotive, industrial and renewable energy applications with operating ...

2017-11 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Nov 29 2017] ON Semiconductor has announced two new boards (shielded boards) that further extend the capabilities of its recently released Internet of Things (loT) Development Kit (IDK) platform. With the introduction of these two new shielding panels with Bluetooth low power technology and Smart passive sensors (SPS), customers can now create a wide variety of unique use cases for smart home/building, smart ...

2017-11 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Nov 28 2017] STMicroelectronics introduces the latest electronic innovations to make precision motor control for high-precision robots more advanced.Advanced laboratory automation systems featuring precision and space savings are helping medical centers cut clinical trial costs, shorten lab report turnaround times, and provide high-quality care to more patients, while industrial robots such as 3D printers hav ...