Black package boosts photodiode SNR

Vishay has introduced a pair of surface-mount PIN photodiodes in black packages whose opaque side walls eliminate unwanted illumination to increase their signal to noise ratio. AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive use, VEMD4010X01 and VEMD4110X01 come in a 0805 case size with an 0.7mm profile – 0.15mm lower than previous-generation devices. Sensitive area is 0.42mm2. VEMD4010X01 is sensitive across ...

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Explosive atmosphere switches from Schurter

Schurter’s PSE EX family of piezoelectric switchesno mechanical switching contacts are sealed to IP69K, have aluminium or stainless steel housings and are intended for use in explosive environments. “They offer maximum reliability and a long service life,” according to the company. “Due to their hermetically sealed housing they are predestined for use in the harshest ...

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Alps Alpine aims V2X module at China

Alps Alpine has created a cellular vehicle-to-anything (V2X) communication module specifically for the Chinese market. “The most prominent use for next-generation communications systems, and a potential killer application is connected vehicles. Cellular V2X, or C-V2X, will be a key platform here.” according to the company. “In China, cellular V2X is already deployed using 4G LTE ...

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74mW broadband IR LED for phone-based spectroscopy

Osram has increased the efficiency of its broadband near-infra-red emitting diodes (NIREDs), producing the Oslon P1616 SFH 4737 which it claims is world’s smallest NIRED aimed at spectroscopy in phones, at 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.9mm. “This product will soon make mobile spectroscopy solutions a reality,” according to the company. “It is not only its compact ...

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Kioxia postpones IPO

Kioxia has called off the IPO planned for next Monday October 6th. “While we received significant interest from many investors, the lead underwriters and Kioxia do not believe it is in the best interest of current or prospective shareholders to proceed with the IPO at this time of continued market volatility and ongoing concerns about ...

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Sponsored Content – Schurter: A touch of magic

We have known and used mechanical switches and push buttons since childhood, writes Schurter. A clear pressure point, a saturated clicking sound when actuated. We are used to this. But there are other ways, almost magical: A gentle touch is enough for capacitive switches. Have the mechanical ones had their day? Image: High quality capacitive ...

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Washington clamps down on SMIC

Washington has clamped down on SMIC – ruling that machinery orders by the Chinese foundry have to get individual clearance from the US Department of Commerce. SMIC has a capex budget of $4.2 billion for 2020 as it tries to upgrade its process technology beyond 14nm, but without US-controlled equipment it won’t be able to do ...

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Toray upping production of Torayfan

Toray has begun mass manufacture of an advanced grade of Torayfan – a biaxially oriented polypropylene film which delivers high thermal and voltage resistance for the capacitors of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery, fuel-cell, and other electrified vehicles. The new offering makes it possible to downsize vehicle power control units (PCUs) while enhancing thermal resistance and ...

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GTC2020: GloFo announces 22FDX+

GLOBALFOUNDRIES  announced the next generation of its FDX platform, 22FDX+,  at its virtual conference GTC2020. 22FDX+ builds on the company’s 22FDX platform, offering a broader set of features. The first specialty solution to be available on GF’s new 22FDX+ platform will be 22FDX RF+. With digital and RF enhancements, the 22FDX RF+ solution is optimized to ...

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GTC2020: Needle-free glucose monitoring

At Globalfoundries’ virtual conference – GTC2020 – the development of a wearable, non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) by Movano was announced. Movano’s novel approach to glucose monitoring is based on its patent-pending radio frequency (RF) sensor platform, which is built on GF’s 22FDX (22nm FD-SOI) solution, to enable the creation of high performance and small ...

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