Semiconductors


Current sensor IC enables more efficient power conversion

Allegro MicroSystems has launched the ACS37002 family of advanced Hall-effect current sensors. The ACS37002 offers 400kHz sensing bandwidth up to 180A with low offset and better than 1% typical total accuracy over the full -40C to 150C auto

Allegro | 30-06-2020

Solder-down module solves production challenges

Direct Insight has released the tiny QSMP Solder-down module with STMicro ST32M1 single/dual-core ARM Cortex-A7, manufactured by the company’s long-standing partner, Ka-Ro Electronics. The module’s family processor provides a single or dual

Direct Insight | 30-06-2020

Memory card has automatic data refresh function for high data retention

Panasonic GA Series 2D MLC NAND microSDHC Memory Card, available now from Mouser, offers an automatic data refresh function for high data retention, making it excellent for applications that need unpowered memory cards for extended periods.

Mouser Electronics | 29-06-2020

Low power optocoupler combines LED and high gain photodetector

The ON Semiconductor 3mA low power optocoupler, available now from RS Components, supports an isolated interface to intelligent power module communicating digitally to control signal from the controller to the IPM without conducting ground

RS Components | 26-06-2020

Quad channel precision ADC offers performance and ease of use

Analog Devices AD7134 Quad Channel Precision ADC is a low noise, simultaneous sampling, precision ADC that provides on functionality, performance, and ease of use. Based on the CTSD modulation scheme, the device removes the traditionally ne

Analog Devices | 23-06-2020

USB Type-C and USB PD IC with 5V load switch gives VBUS protection

Texas Instruments TPS65982BB USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery IC offers a USB billboard endpoint for USB-PD devices implementing alternate modes. The integrated internal USB multiplexor allows the device to support up to two USB Type-C

Texas Instruments | 23-06-2020

Hybrid semiconductor for AC power circuit protection

ProTek Devices offers a new patent-pending series of hybrid semiconductor components for AC power supply circuit protection in consumer and industrial applications such as home appliances, instrumentation, industrial equipment automation co

Protek | 18-06-2020

MPU series with vision-optimised AI accelerator

Renesas Electronics Corporation now offers the RZ/V series of MPUs, which offer DRP-AI, the company’s exclusive vision-optimized artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator. The first product in the series is intended to provide a combination

Renesas | 15-06-2020

High-voltage power management IC ideal for automotive applications

Texas Instruments TPS65313-Q1 High-Voltage Power Management IC satisfies the requirements of MCU-controlled or DSP-controlled automotive, machinery, industrial or transportation systems. With the integration of commonly used features, th

Texas Instruments | 12-06-2020

Gate driver unit with accurate current sensing and enhanced protection

The Texas Instruments DRV3245E-Q1 device is a FET gate driver IC for three-phase motor-drive applications. The device is targeted at high-temperature automotive applications and is created according to the applicable demands of ISO 26262 fo

Texas Instruments | 11-06-2020

High-reliability diode array family protect in harsh environments

Microchip Technology has announced its newly-expanded portfolio of TVS vertical arrays – the MDA3KP TVS, a 3kW diode family of over 25 products with varying screening levels, polarities and qualification standards. The company's TVS diod

Microchip Technology | 11-06-2020

I3C multiplexers and IO expanders deliver increased flexibility in a small footprint

Renesas Electronics Corporation has four new I3C Basic bus extension products for control plane designs across a mixture of applications, including data centre and server applications, as well as enterprise, factory automation, and communic

Renesas | 10-06-2020

Ultra-low power microcontroller does not compromise battery life

Maxim Integrated MAX32670 Ultra-Low Power, High-Reliability, 32-bit Microcontroller uses designs with complex sensor processing but does not compromise battery life. The device couples a flexible and adaptable power management unit, with th

Mouser Electronics | 08-06-2020

IC offers new era of security and connectivity for contactless services

NXP Semiconductors has announced its new MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC that heralds next-generation performance, with advanced security and the seamless integration of mobile services for a new era of security and connectivity in smart city service

NXP | 08-06-2020

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