Electronics and Semiconductor News

Find the latest electronics industry news covering new electronics components releases in various electronics domains such as embedded, power electronics, analog, digital, IoT and Automotive industries. 

 

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new Automotive Grade 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode K857PH that combines high photo sensitivity with low 0.1 % crosstalk and virtually no tolerance between its segments. The device’s linear photo response enables small signal detection for automotive rain / light sensors, industrial automation systems, laser beam alignment…

The new open-source Sensor Watch from Crowd Supply provides an easy way for you to transform a classic Casio watch into a hackable ARM Cortex M0+ wearable. This Sensor Watch is an upgrade for the classic Casio F-91W digital wristwatch and has been designed to replace the standard quartz movement of the watch with a custom circuit board powered by an ARM Cortex…

ROHM has developed compact wireless charger modules BP3621 (transmitter) and BP3622 (receiver) with an integrated antenna board that allow to add wireless power supply functionality to smaller devices such as smart tags/cards or PC peripherals. These new 13.56MHz wireless charging modules are designed for compact sensors and wearable devices and deliver…

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new STPD01 DC/DC buck converter that is digitally programmable for USB Power Delivery (PD) applications up to 60W and features a synchronous topology for optimum efficiency. This new device with a wide input-voltage range of 6V to 26.4V, offers flexibility to address applications such as AC multiport adapters, USB hubs, PC monitors,…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched two photorelays “TLP223GA” and “TLP223J,” with an OFF-state output terminal voltage rating of 400V and 600V that feature low input power, improved switching characteristics, and are housed in a DIP4 package. These new products come with high luminous efficiency LED and have a maximum trigger LED current…

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has introduced the new A19360 wheel speed and distance sensor that uses giant magnetoresistance (GMR) technology to encode the speed and direction of rotating ring magnets, providing automakers with the signal resolution and reliability required for SAE Level 4 and SAE Level 5 automation in passenger vehicles and mobility-as-a-…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced new “TCK12xBG Series” of load switch ICs that uses a new driver circuit, which realizes a typical ON-state quiescent current of 0.08nA. Housed in a small WCSP4G package, these new ICs are suitable for the new generation of wearables and IoT devices that consume less power and offer a longer charge life…

China grew 30.6 percent in 2020 to reach $39.8 billion in total sales, which showcases vigorous yearly growth of 36 percent, 23 percent, 32 percent, and 23 percent for the fabless, IDM, foundry, and OSAT sectors, respectively.

The current survey report from the US based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) clearly mentioned that from 2020 to the…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has added “TC9563XBG” to its line-up of Ethernet bridge ICs to provide support for 10Gbps communications in automotive information communications systems and industrial equipment. This new IC is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified and can be used in applications such as IVI and telematics.

This new…

Sensata Technologies has introduced the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication that provides valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in the military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. This new series of contactors are easily integrated and simply data…

Toshiba Corporation has expanded its SCiB product offering with the launch of an innovative 20Ah-HP rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell that delivers high energy and high power at the same time and is ideal for heavy-load applications. This new 20Ah-HP cell is suitable for situations where battery cells must suppress heat and operate continuously, such as rapid…

German venture studio Next Big Thing AG (NBT) has launched an IoT sensor-based development platform ‘Prometheus’ which is powered by Nordic’s nRF9160 low power System-in-Package (SiP) with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and GNSS and is designed to simplify prototyping and speed time-to-market for developers of cellular IoT- and Cloud-based solutions. This platform…