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2016-01 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Jan 5 2016] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's first integrated battery monitor and protector, the bq76PL455A-Q1, which measures 16 batteries at a time. The product provides high-precision battery cell voltage monitoring for up to 256 large series cells and enables smarter battery management systems in electric and hybrid vehicles and grid energy storage systems. The Bq76PL455A-Q1 accurately cal ...

2016-01 Power Texas Instruments

[Jan 4 2016] Texas Instruments announced that its SafeTITM Functional safety software development process is certified for the development of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 compliant software components. TI's development process was evaluated by TUV NORD. TUV NORD is an internationally recognized, qualified and independent quality and safety standards compliance assessment company. In addition, the new SafeTI Compat ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 3 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the AL8820 LED Driver Converter. The new product is a compact two-stage step-up and step-down non-dimmable MR16 lamp design solution with high power factor, low total harmonic distortion and low output current ripple. In the case of the 6W MR16 application, the device can be paired with most general-purpose LED lamp transformers to support flicker-free operation at ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 2 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the 5V single-channel load switch AP22800 with programmable soft start and discharge rate. This ultra-low on-resistance N-channel switch reduces voltage drop and power consumption, as well as handling 6.0A continuous current to provide more precise system power adjustment for ultra-notebooks and tablets. The new load switch is easy to program, using external capacit ...

2016-01 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jan 2 2016] Diodes Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application-specific standard products and products for a wide range of discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, announced the launch of the AP9234L. Offering a large number of protection features, the chip is a highly accurate, single-chip solution designed for single section lithium-ion (Li +) or lithium pol ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Pulse Electronics

[Jan 1 2016] Pulse Electronics' Clarity family of antennas operates at frequencies in the UHF band, including new versions of 380-520 MHz and 698-960 MHz for improved public safety radio coverage. The Clarity Pearl Antenna provides a pleasing building solution to the requirements set by the International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association (IFC/NFPA) for public safety construction communica ...

2016-01 Passive Components STMicroelectronics

[Jan 1 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the new SCT20N120 Silicon Carbide power MOSFET transistor, whose advanced energy efficiency and superior reliability will bring technical advantages to more energy-saving applications. This includes inverters for pure electric and hybrid vehicles, solar or wind power, energy efficient drives, power supplies, and smart grid equipment. STMicroelectronics is one of the ...

2015-12 Power STMicroelectronics

[Dec 1 2015] ST and Synology, a global leader in network storage servers, announced that ST's HD and UltraHD multimedia server set-top box platform (STiH412) has been adopted by Synology. DS216play high-end network storage (NAS) server for home and business users. According to GIA (Global Industry Analysts), the global NAS server market is expected to reach $7 billion in 2017, and the main drivers of market g ...

2015-11 Passive Components Vishay

[Nov 25 2015] Vishay Intertechnology announced that Vishay Milwaukee, one of Vishay Dale Resistors' product lines, now offers the NGR series of neutral ground resistors for CSA coding special testing. These resistors use a strapping movable design to eliminate no-load voltage during assembly, current grades from 100A to 1000A, resistance range from 1.39Ω to 80Ω. CSA Group is an independent, membership-based, n ...

2015-11 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Nov 24 2015] To help designers easily integrate NFC into automotive infotainment systems, Texas Instruments has announced the industry's first dynamic dual-interface NFC converter that meets the Q100 automotive certification standard. The RF430CL330H-Q1 converter enables easy secure pairing (SSP) of Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart, and Wi-Fi between an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet and an automotive infotainmen ...

2015-11 Power Diodes Incorporated

[Nov 23 2015] Diodes' new high-voltage rectifier family includes the S1MSWFQ standard rectifier and the RS1MSWFQ Fast rectifier, both AEC-Q101-compliant devices designed to provide robust rectification, blocking and reverse battery protection for automotive electronic control units. The compact and highly heat-dissipating SOD123F package ensures that the S1MSWFQ standard rectifier and the RS1MSWFQ fast rectifi ...

2015-11 Power STMicroelectronics

[Nov 22 2015] STMicroelectronics offers the industry's best-resources-rich iot development ecosystem and smart-building solutions developed using that ecosystem, as well as a variety of advanced embedded system solutions. STMicroelectronics' iot development ecosystem is based on the STM32 ARM® Cortex-M microcontroller, enabling the development of intelligent modules that integrate computing, detection, connect ...