Semiconductors


Embedded system module equipped with Intel's latest AI processor

DFI targets the AI application market by launching the embedded SOM MTH968 equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra processor. It is the first product integrated with an NPU processor, representing the official integration of AI with IPCs.

DFI | 05-02-2024

New MCU enables faster and more secure NFC authentication

Mouser now stocks the PN7642 single-chip NFC solution from NXP Semiconductors. The device includes a high-performance, NFC Forum-certified NFC reader with 2W output power. The integrated, customisable Arm Cortex-M33 MCU includes 180kB fl

Mouser Electronics | 02-02-2024

Switcher IC ZVS flyback topology and advanced SR FET control enable 95% efficiency

Power Integrations has released the InnoSwitch5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95% efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme that attains ZVS without a de

Power Integrations | 02-02-2024

Industry-leading performance of MCUs for motor control applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA8T1 MCU group based on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor. These devices address real-time control of motors, power supplies, and other products commonly used in industrial and building automat

Renesas | 01-02-2024

Multi-billion transistor chip designed at 5nm

Sondrel has announced that it has completed its most complex chip design. This ultra-complex design is created on a 5nm process node with over 50 billion transistors. Graham Curren, Sondrel’s CEO, said, “With every new process node, the

Sondrel | 01-02-2024

IR sensors transform LiDAR and rangefinder with optical fibre test performance

Phlux Technology announced its first products, the Aura family of 1550nm devices based on the company's Noiseless InGaAs APD technology. The sensors are 12X more sensitive than conventional best-in-class InGaAs APDs. Consequently, the opera

Phlux Technology | 30-01-2024

Range of green and blue laser diodes offer improved beam quality

Rutronik has expanded its opto product portfolio with green and blue laser diodes in Metal Can TO38 and Metal Can TO56 packages from AM OSRAM. They impress with the improved beam quality and tighter electro-optical tolerances. The laser dio

Rutronik | 30-01-2024

NEV developments accelerated with next-gen power semiconductors

Navitas Semiconductor and SHINRY have announced the opening of an advanced, joint R&D power laboratory to accelerate the development of new-energy vehicle (NEV) power systems enabled by Navitas' GaNFast technology. Next-gen GaN is re

Navitas Semiconductor | 30-01-2024

New proximity sensor is ideal for battery-powered consumer applications

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new fully integrated proximity sensor created to increase efficiency and performance in consumer applications. Featuring a VCSEL, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36828P

Vishay | 30-01-2024

Isolated digital input chips offer flexible configuration in industrial applications

NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a semiconductor company specialising in high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs, has introduced two new isolated DI chips suitable for 24V digital signal input in industrial control applications such as PLCs

Novosense Microelectronics | 29-01-2024

New CLB module offers tailored hardware solutions

Microchip Technology offers a tailored hardware solution with the release of its PIC16F13145 family of MCUs. Outfitted with a new CIP – the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) module – the MCUs facilitate the creation of hardware-based, custom c

Microchip Technology | 29-01-2024

Low-power AFE with ADC for PLC and sensor transmitter applications

The Texas Instruments 16-bit AFE88201 and 14-bit AFE78201 (AFEx8201) are highly integrated, high-accuracy, extremely low-power DACs with voltage outputs designed for process-control and industrial-automation applications. The AFEx8201 de

Texas Instruments | 29-01-2024

Kit for rapid development of high precision GNSS applications

Mouser now offers the XPLR-HPG-2 Explorer kit from u-blox. The kit provides a compact development and prototyping platform for cm-level accuracy positioning applications, such as autonomous robotics, asset tracking and connected health.

Mouser Electronics | 26-01-2024

Next-generation flyback converter chipset for advanced USB-C PD adapters and chargers

The increasing popularity of USB-C PD charging raises the need for compatible chargers. Users now seek powerful yet compact adapters. Infineon Technologies AG satisfies this demand with the EZ-PD PAG2, a secondary-side controlled ZVS flybac

Infineon | 25-01-2024

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