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2017-02 Connectors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[Feb 9 2017] Toshiba's Storage and Electronic Component Solutions company announced the launch of the 1.3A output current CMOS Low Voltage Difference (LDO) regulator TCR13AGADJ in an industry-leading compact package for power supplies for mobile devices. The new regulator comes in a WCSP6F package with a size of only 0.8mm x 1.2mm and a thickness of 0.33mm(maximum). The TCR13AGADJ is an LDO regulator that can ...

2017-02 Passive Components Vishay

[Feb 8 2017] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the introduction of new automotive grade inductors in 2525, 3232 and 4040 form factors, expanding the range of applications of the IHLE series of ultra-thin, high-current inductors. The inductor has an integrated electric field shield to reduce EMI. With the Vishay Dale IHLE-2525CD-5A, IHLE-3232DD-5A, and IHLE-4040DD-5A, the system does not require separate bo ...

2017-02 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Feb 8 2017] Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the launch of four new RH850/P1L-C series microcontrollers (MCUS). The RH850/P1L-C series chips are designed for chassis and safety systems such as ABS anti-lock brakes, airbag systems, and compact motor control systems. The RH850/P1L-C is at the lower end of the RH850/P1x-C family of safety MCUS, providing a one-stop solution to advanced driver assistanc ...

2017-02 Power Renesas Electronics America

[Feb 7 2017] Renesas Electronics, a leading global supplier of semiconductor solutions, has announced the successful development of the world's first separating-gate metal nitrous oxide silicon oxide (SG-MONOS) flash memory unit with a finned transistor for microcontrollers (MCUS) equipped with on-chip flash memory with an electrical path width of 16 to 14 nanometers (nm) or smaller. SG-MONOS technology can b ...

2017-02 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 7 2017] STMicroelectronics' 13.5mm x 13.5mm SensorTile is the smallest fully functional sensor module in its class today, with built-in MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, pressure sensor and MEMS microphone, as well as the STM32L4 low power microcontroller. Sensing and connected control for wearables, gaming accessories, smart home devices or iot hardware. The SensorTile module has a fully functional Bluetoo ...

2017-02 Power STMicroelectronics

[Feb 6 2017] STMicroelectronics offers two advanced, industry-certified security modules that provide a security shield for computers and smart iot hardware against cyber attacks. The ST33HTPH2ESPI and ST33HTPH20SPI are available in either TSSOP28 or QFN32 package options. The new STSAFE Trusted Computing Platform Module (TPM) stores system authentication data, such as keys and software measurements, on inacc ...

2017-02 Passive Components Murata

[Feb 6 2017] Electronic devices installed in harsh temperature environments, such as around the engine compartment of a car, need not only high reliability, but also high heat resistance. Murata, the world's leading manufacturer of electronic components, has successfully developed the GCB series of automotive chip multilayer ceramic capacitors dedicated to conductive adhesives that can operate at high tempera ...

2017-02 Sensors ams

[Feb 5 2017] Ams AG, a leading global supplier of high-performance sensors and analog ics, has announced the introduction of ENS210, a single-grain sensor IC that enables extremely accurate pre-calibrated measurements of relative humidity and ambient temperature. The ENS210 measures just 2mm x 2mm x 0.75mm and is packaged in a molded plastic surface mount package, making it suitable for use in smartphones and ...

2017-02 Optoelectronics ams

[Feb 5 2017] Ams AG, a leading global supplier of high-performance sensors and analog ics, has announced the introduction of the industry's first integrated, adjustable white light intelligent lighting manager, the AS7221. With the AS7221, lighting manufacturers will be able to quickly integrate high-precision color temperature tuning (or "Kelvin tuning") into their Internet of Things (IoT) smart lighting pro ...

2017-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 4 2017] STMicroelectronics has introduced its latest Internet of Things (IoT) RF transceiver chip, which makes smart iot hardware extremely energy efficient and can operate continuously for up to 10 years without battery replacement. St's new S2-LP transceiver is particularly suitable for connected devices such as alarm systems, security surveillance devices, smart meters, and remote RF links that connec ...

2017-02 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[Feb 3 2017] Microchip Technology, the world's leading provider of integrated single-chip, mixed-signal, emulator and flash patented solutions, has announced the industry's lowest-power passive access/Passive Start (PEPS) solution. The new devices, the ATA5700 and ATA5702, have an effective operating range of about 10 meters and are extremely low power consumption, providing three times longer battery life th ...

2017-02 Passive Components Vishay

[Feb 3 2017] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the release of its new surface mount Power Metal Strip galvanometer resistor, the WSLF2512. The resistor has a high power of 6W, a TCR as low as ±70ppm/ ° C, an extremely low resistance value of 0.0003Ω, and a 2512 form factor. The Vishay Dale WSLF2512 has a power density of 192W/ sq. inch, allowing designers to use the smallest possible resistance in high-pow ...