Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has announced a protected power switch for USB Type-C Power Delivery applications. Designed to operate across 3.4 to 23V on the input, it can handle up to 28V absolute maximum voltage on the input and output, and offers reverse blocking. The part, AOZ1374, comes in two versions: AOZ1374DI-01 will auto-restart after ...
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2020 MPU sales surprised the market with with strong gains in 2020 and more forecast to come this year, reports IC Indights in its new edition of The McLean Report. Computer CPU processors remain largest MPU category in dollar volume with embedded MPUs demonstrating the fastest growth. The new analysis and forecast of the IC ...
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Renesas has introduced PTP (Precision Time Protocol) Clock Manager, a Linux-based clock management software, providing timing synchronisation for telecom networks, including 4G, 5G, and open radio access network (O-RAN), including both fronthaul and backhaul systems. The new IEEE 1588 Renesas PTP Clock Manager includes APIs to connect Renesas timing ICs with any network processor via ...
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There is a new ON Semiconductor whitepaper available on our site for readers, entitled Considerations for Safe Load Switch Operation: The OFF to ON Transition Read this whitepaper from ON Semiconductor » Integrated ecoSWITCH products deliver an area reducing solution that includes over temperature protection, short circuit protection, soft start, and extremely low RON series resistances ...
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Amphenol RF has expanded its QMA adapter product series. Quick-locking adapters are available in both in-series and between-series configurations with N-Type, SMA and TNC options. QMA adapters feature the snap-on coupling mechanism on one or both sides, as relevant. These adapters are suitable for base stations, 5G wireless applications and test and measurement equipment. QMA ...
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ams is sampling two ambient light sensors which fit in a tiny bezel or gap to enable a smartphone’s screen to stretch from edge-to-edge of the chassis with no aperture. By using the TSL2520/21 to maximize the viewable screen area, smartphone manufacturers can provide the best possible user experience while enabling effective camera image correction. ...
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Maxim is aiming at high safety level automotive batteries with an ASIL-D 14 channel data-acquisition system for voltage current and temperature. MAX17852 is designed for use in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles meeting ISO26262 guidelines, within smart junction boxes, 48V systems and battery systems of 400V and beyond. It allows a typical cell voltage ...
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Hynix has completed its $3.5 billion M16 EUV DRAM fab – the company’s largest and the first to use EUV. “I was worried when we decided to build M16 two years ago as the overall semiconductor memory was amid downturn back then,” said Hynixx chairman Chey Tae-won at the opening ceremony, “however, as the industry ...
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Toshiba has expanded its range of eFuse circuit breaker ICs with a 53mΩ version that trips in 320ns, all in a 3 x 3mm package. Dubbed TCKE712BNL, it is aimed at consumer goods including cameras, cordless cleaners, cleaning robots, power tools, speakers, thermostats and wireless chargers. “Being automatically reset by an internal logic signal, unlike ...
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A European project has been set up to further improve the reliability of electronics. Called Intelligent Reliability 4.0 (iRel40), it is coordinated by Infineon and has 75 science and industry partners from 13 countries. “Enhancing electronics performance through miniaturisation and integrating more and more functions is progressing steadily,” said Infineon CEO Reinhard Ploss. “Performance and ...
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