Technology Articles

2016-02 Connectors Molex

[Feb 5 2016] Molex Corporation announced the expansion of its fiber optic technology platform through its recent acquisition of Oplink Communications. Oplink, now part of Molex and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, is a leading supplier of fiber optic communication components, intelligent modules and subsystems for a wide range of custom applications. Doug Busch, vice president and genera ...

2016-02 Power Silicon Labs

[Feb 4 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the industry's first complete wireless M-Bus platform solution for the European market, designed to simplify the development of wirelessly connected smart meters for electricity, gas, water and heat resources. Silicon Labs' complete smart metering solution includes the wireless M- ...

2016-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 3 2016] STMicroelectronics' automotive mass-grade serial EEPROM is available in a 2mm x 3mm WFDFPN8 micro-package, offering the largest optional storage capacity in the industry. These memories provide maximum design flexibility when engineers are designing highly integrated body controllers, gateways, and radar and camera modules for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The use of discrete serial ...

2016-02 Power United Chemi-Con

[Feb 2 2016] U-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the launch of the TOBY-L280, the first LTE Category 4 robust module available in an LGA package with support for the Band 28 FDD-LTE standard. Band28 is now commercially available in Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand, and will be further deployed throughout the Asia Pacific region, as well as Brazil and Argentina. Wi ...

2016-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 1 2016] Spanning multiple electronic applications, STMicroelectronics, the world's leading semiconductor supplier, the world's No. 1 MEMS manufacturer, and the world's leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer electronics and mobile devices, has partnered with Intel on Perceptual Computing Initiatives); STMicroelectronics will provide micro-mirrors and control devices for the project. In addition to ...

2016-01 Power EPC

[Jan 31 2016] EPC has expanded its easy-to-use DrGaNPLUS evaluation board family for power system design engineers, making it very easy for engineers to evaluate power systems they have designed using superior gallium nitride field-effect transistors (eGaN FETs) for rapid mass production. These evaluation boards are proof-of-concept designs that integrate all components required for half-bridge circuits in a s ...

2016-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 30 2016] Within ZigBee RF4CE remote controls and set-top boxes, televisions, home gateways, alarms, and lighting fixtures, STMicroelectronics' new DPF -GP-01D3 integrated dual differential filter can replace up to 16 discrete patch devices, saving 35mm2 of printed circuit board area. The extra space gives designers the freedom to simplify board layout, reduce product size, or add new features. The DPF GP- ...

2016-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 29 2016] Microchip Technology, a leading global provider of proprietary solutions for integrated microcontrollers, mixed-signal, emulators, and flash memory, announced that MOST Cooperation has published the latest MOST150 technology coaxial physical Layer specification. With the release of the new industry standard specification, Microchip can connect the smart antenna module to the vehicle's MOST150 Adv ...

2016-01 Sensors TDK

[Jan 28 2016] TDK Corporation has released two new EPCOS SMT current transformers for automotive electronics. One of them (B78417A2185A003) is based on the EP7 ferrite core and measures only 10.6 mm x 12.2 mm x 11 mm and is specifically designed to measure pulse currents up to 20 A. The DC resistance on the primary winding side is 1.3mΩ and on the secondary side is 3.7Ω. The other (B78417A2185A003) is based on ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 27 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, analog and sensor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has introduced a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices. The new CP2614 interface IC provides a complete turnkey audio bridge solution for a wide range of MFi(Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad) ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 26 2016] Cypress Semiconductor announced a new addition to its Traveo microcontroller (MCU) family that provides automakers with a cost-effective platform for implementing 2D and 3D graphics and advanced features such as Kanban, head-up displays and HVAC systems in compact vehicles. The S6J32BA and S6J32DA series are based on the S6J324C series of Traveo 2-D graphics MCUS and the S6J326C series of 3-D gra ...

2016-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 25 2016] Following the completion of the acquisition of the GWconnect product family from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl, Molex announced that it will expand its heavy-duty connector product line. GWconnect Heavy-duty connectors provide outstanding mechanical strength and vibration resistance for power, control and signal circuits. "Heavy-duty connectors complement our trusted Brad s ...