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.
The emergence of Industry 4.0 increased the need for efficient and dependable communication protocols in industrial automation. To meet this demand, Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with RT-Labs to integrate six widely used Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into the firmware of its XMC7000 industrial microcontroller (MCU). This means engineers get access to…
MediaTek has introduced its Genio 720 and Genio 520, a new generation of edge AI IoT platforms. Built on an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, these chips enable on-device generative artificial intelligence across diverse IoT applications. The platforms provide full hardware acceleration for transformer and convolutional neural network models, supporting modern industrial…
Texas Instruments has introduced the smallest microcontroller (MCU), the MSPM0C1104, and it’s about the size of 1.38mm². Despite its tiny size, this little chip is packed with power, making it perfect for super-compact devices like medical wearables, earbuds, and stylus pens. This tiny MCU is 38% smaller than other compact options, giving engineers more room to add…
Infineon Technologies, has launched its latest high-density power modules designed to support AI and high-performance computing. The new TDM2454xx quad-phase power modules offer power density and enhanced energy efficiency, making them an ideal solution for AI-driven data centers.
Most traditional power delivery systems rely on…
Microchip has introduced the MPLAB PICkit Basic, an affordable and compact debugging tool designed for students, hobbyists, and engineers working with PIC, AVR, dsPIC DSCs, and SAM microcontrollers. Priced at just $29.99, this new debugger offers a cost-effective solution for programming and debugging a variety of Microchip devices. It is fully CMSIS-DAP compatible, allowing integration with…
STMicroelectronics has unveiled its next-generation STM32WBA6 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), designed to make it easier for consumer and industrial devices to connect to the IoT. These new MCUs offer enhanced memory, advanced security features, and support for multiple protocols, all while maintaining energy efficiency.
The…
Raspberry Pi has announced new variants of the Compute Module 4 (CM4) with an extended operating temperature range, making them suitable for more demanding environments. While Raspberry Pi devices were originally designed for education, they are now widely used in industrial and embedded applications, where they must operate reliably under extreme conditions. The standard CM4 has been…
Microchip Technology has introduced the SAMA7D65 series, a new lineup of microprocessors (MPUs) designed to power advanced human-machine interface (HMI) applications. Built on the Arm Cortex-A7 core and running at speeds up to 1 GHz, these MPUs offer a balance of performance, energy efficiency, and compact design. They are available in two formats: a System-on-Chip (…
Vishay Intertechnology has launched a new series of high-voltage surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) designed for a wide range of commercial applications. These capacitors, available in seven different sizes (from 1206 to 2225). They are ideal for filtering and energy storage applications in industries like power generation, industrial automation, consumer electronics, telecom…
Ivmech Mechatronics Ltd has introduced PitFusion, an innovative dual-camera module designed for Raspberry Pi and compatible single-board computers. Combining a Melexis MLX90640 thermal sensor with a 5-megapixel Raspberry Pi camera, PitFusion captures both thermal and visual images simultaneously. This compact solution is engineered for applications in automation,…
SounDigital, known for its high-performance audio amplifiers, has integrated Infineon’s CoolGaN transistors into its new 1500 W Class D amplifier. This upgrade makes the amplifier more energy-efficient, compact, and powerful, while also improving sound quality.
SoundDigitals uses Infineon’s enhanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors…
LockyFi is a remote switch controller that offers seamless automation for a wide range of applications. It supports multiple connectivity options including 4G, 2G GSM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5. Powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, LockyFi provides a reliable solution for controlling appliances remotely. It can operate both AC and DC devices safely using opto-…
