To facilitate the fast-growing electronics industry, the semiconductor companies and component manufacturers constantly improve their designs and announce new products and components that are smaller, more efficient and powerful than the exiting ones. This section covers all the latest electronic components introduced in the market to enable design engineers to be aware about the latest options and helping them to keep their designs up-to-date for competing in the ever-evolving market.
As touchscreen displays in the car grow larger, drivers expect screens to operate with the same touch experience as mobile phones. However, screens in automobiles need to meet stringent head impact and vibration tests, and so need to have thicker cover lenses that potentially impact the touch interface performance. As screens get larger, they are also more likely to…
Renesas Electronics introduced a USB-C™ buck-boost battery charger to support both Narrow Voltage Direct Charging (NVDC) and Hybrid Power Buck-Boost (HPBB) charging for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets, and power banks using the reversible USB Type-C™ connector cable. Through firmware control, the ISL9241 can switch between NVDC and HPBB modes, providing a low-cost and small…
Designers of small, battery-powered electronics can enhance the user experience by extending battery life and further shrinking device size with six new low-power power-management ICs (PMICs) from Maxim Integrated. The MAX17270, MAX77278, MAX77640/MAX77641 and MAX77680/MAX77681 PMICs help to reduce the power-management footprint for space-…
Texas Instruments introduced four tiny precision data converters, enabling designers to add more intelligence and functionality, while shrinking system board space. The DAC80508 and DAC70508 are eight-channel precision digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that provide true 16- and 14-bit resolution, respectively. The ADS122C04 and ADS122U04 are 24-bit precision analog-to-…
STMicroelectronics released new ultra-low-power microcontroller - STM8L001 intended to be used in cost-conscious applications. It combines efficient 8-bit core with essential and effective peripherals, in the compact, low-pin-count SO-8 package.
The microcontroller provides essential features for basic…
Texas Instruments announced a new family of LED drivers with integrated, independent color mixing, brightness control and a power-saving mode. The LP5018, LP5024, LP5030 and LP5036 offer smooth, vivid color and reduce system power consumption.
The devices offer a 29-kHz dimming frequency, above human-audible range,…
Infineon Technologies now provides EMV-based payment solutions for key chains, rings, wristbands or bracelets etc, making it easier to integrate secured payment functionality into fashion accessories. The new SECORA™ Pay W for Smart Payment Accessories (SPA) combines an EMV chip with the card operating system, payment applet as well as the antenna directly on tape. As a…
Renesas Electronics announced the RX66T Group of microcontrollers - a 32-bit RX MCU family based on the new third-generation RXv3 CPU core. The new MCUs leverage cutting-edge CPU core technology to achieve substantially improved performance, as much as 2.5 times better than previous RX family MCUs. Combining the powerful new RXv3 core with the strengths of the…
Diodes Incorporated introduced the AH1911/AH1921 digital Hall effect sensors, which combine market-leading stable operating and release points (BOP and BRP) with ultra-low power operation. The 3rd generation devices will respond to either polarity of magnetic field and use a ‘hibernating clock’ system to reduce average current consumption to 1.6µA at 3V supply.…
The LPS22HH MEMS piezoelectric absolute pressure sensor from STMicroelectronics allowing manufacturers to eliminate one-point calibration (OPC) after soldering to increase throughput and efficiency.
With a pressure noise equivalent to 5cm, the LPS22HH enhances controls such as collision avoidance for drones…
Sensirion introduce the new pin-type relative humidity sensor SHT85 for easy integration and replaceability in a wide range of applications. The digital humidity sensor SHT85 builds on a highly accurate and long-term stable SHT3x sensor that is at the heart of Sensirion’s new humidity and temperature platform. The unique package design allows for the best possible thermal…
The MAX17250 DC-DC synchronous boost converter from Maxim Integrated is now available on Mouser Electronics. The MAX17250 offers up to 93 percent efficiency to minimize heat dissipation, with an ultra-low quiescent current that helps extend battery life in digital cameras, battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other connected designs.
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