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IoT chipset offers unprecedented wireless technology integration

u-blox has completed AT&T’s chipset verification process for the UBX-R5 multi-band LPWA chipset platform to run on the carrier’s LTE-M network for the IoT. The chipset provides end-to-end device security, data security, and access contr

U-Blox | 26-03-2020

Microcontrollers designed for mission-critical automotive applications

STMicroelectronics SPC58 N Line Performance Microcontrollers, based on Power Architecture Technology, are intended for mission-critical automotive applications where the most rigorous safety standards and real-time performance matters. Embe

Mouser Electronics | 25-03-2020

High-speed signal conditioner with battery charging controller

The Texas Instruments TUSB216 is a third-generation USB 2.0 high-speed signal conditioner created to compensate both AC loss (due to capacitive load) and DC loss (due to resistive loss) in the transmission channel. The device uses

Texas Instruments | 24-03-2020

Power conversion redefined with launch of new IC products

EPC has introduced an 80V, 12.5A power stage integrated circuit designed for 48V DC-DC conversion employed in high-density computing applications, as well as in motor drives for e-mobility. The EPC2152 is a single-chip driver plus eGaN F

EPC | 24-03-2020

Controller’s high-performance and ultra-low power enable multifunctionality

Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced that Casio has adopted the company's ultra-low power consumption RE Family controller as the main controller of the new Casio G-SHOCK watch GBD-H1000 which includes heart rate monitor and GPS fu

Renesas | 24-03-2020

Front-end ICs for phased array antenna or radar applications

Analog Devices ADTR1107 Front-End ICs are compact, 6GHz to 18GHz, and are excellent for phased array antenna or radar applications. The ICs incorporate an integrated power amplifier, low noise amplifier, and a reflective single-pole, double

Analog Devices | 23-03-2020

Introducing an expanded microcontroller product line-up

Toshiba Electronics has stated major strategic expansions to its extensive line-up of microcontrollers. The TXZ+ family is a new series of 32-bit microcontrollers based on Arm Cortex processor cores. The family is divided into two device

Toshiba | 20-03-2020

5G small cells with complete power over Ethernet portfolio

Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive PoE portfolio that decreases the price and complexity of adding 90W PoE to PSE and PD. The new portfolio complies with the IEEE 802.3bt standard, which more than doubles standard PoE power and exp

Silicon Laboratories Inc | 20-03-2020

Ultra-low-power integrated AFE for optical bio-sensing applications

Texas Instruments AFE44S30 Ultra-Low-Power Integrated Analog Front End is designed for optical bio-sensing applications, including heart-rate monitoring and saturation of peripheral capillary oxygen. The device supports up to eight switc

Texas Instruments | 19-03-2020

Expanded range of ICs includes robust GaN transistors

Power Integrations has expanded its InnoSwitch3 families of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new INN3x78C devices include a smaller 'size 8' 750V PowiGaN transistor, enabling compact, efficient power supplies delivering between 27W a

Power Integrations | 19-03-2020

Protect against Rootkit and Bootkit malware

Microchip Technology has released a new cryptography-enabled MCU, the CEC1712 MCU with Soteria-G2 custom firmware – created to stop malicious malware including rootkit and bootkit for systems that boot from external SPI flash memory. The

Microchip Technology | 17-03-2020

USB-C/PD high voltage power switch for sink with 5V dead battery LDO

The Texas Instruments TPS6612x comprises an integrated 4V to 22V Sink power path. The power path supports overtemperature and reverse current protection. VBUS provides overvoltage protection with its level set by an optional external resist

Texas Instruments | 16-03-2020

Ultra-low-power MCUs with enhanced security now available

Mouser is now stocking STM32L5 ultra-low-power microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics. Based on an Arm Cortex-M33 core with Arm TrustZone hardware-based security, the series comprises a suite of protection features and embedded high-speed

Mouser Electronics | 13-03-2020

Differential broadband line driver for applications that need high linearity

Texas Instruments THS6222 Differential Broadband Line Driver is an amplifier including a current-feedback architecture manufactured using the company’s proprietary, high-speed, SiGe process. The device is aimed at use in broadband, high-spe

Texas Instruments | 12-03-2020

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