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Microchip Technology has announced the release of ISO 26262 functional safety packages for dsPIC33C digital signal controllers (DSCs), PIC18 and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) that accelerate the development of safety-critical designs targeting ASIL B and ASIL C safety level and certification efforts. The solutions can help designers meet functional safety requirements and…
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has added 20 new microcontrollers to its M4N group. The new devices offer various interface and communication options and are suitable to be used in office equipment, building and factory automation, and industrial networking and information management systems. The M4N group features include Arm Cortex-M4…
Researchers in the US have built four-legged robots measuring 15 to 20 centimetres, using a 3D printer. Each robot is equipped with a lithium polymer battery, microcontroller and three sensors that enable them to connect to one another. The multi-legged robot is capable of maneuvering in challenging environments and accomplishing difficult tasks collectively,…
The new CDMM Series high voltage chip divider from Vishay Intertechnology is designed to reduce component counts and improve TC tracking performance and ratio stability in automotive and industrial equipment. The space-saving, AEC-Q200 qualified device is optimized for high power DC/DC converters and inverters in electric automobiles and heavy industrial equipment and buses…
ATEK1001 by Atek Midas is an open source, low-cost, software-definable front end preselector module for SDRs and wideband receivers. This sub-octave filter bank/preselector covers a frequency range of 485-7700 MHz in seven bands. In addition to providing filtering across seven fixed-frequency bands, the device has an off-chip bypass mode that can be used for full bypass…
STMicroelectronics has released a single-channel gate driver, STGAP2SiCSN optimized to simplify design, save space, and enhance robustness and reliability in energy-conscious power systems, drives, and controls. Housed in space-saving narrow-body 5mm x 4mm-wide SO-8N package, the device is capable of controlling silicon-carbide MOSFETs and feature galvanic…
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with high output drive and additional immunity for EFT. These six new full and half duplex ruggedized devices with ESD protection up to ±16,000V are the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks and meet both the RS-485 and…
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new Group within its 32-bit RA Family of microcontrollers which is based on the latest Arm Cortex-M23 core and is designed to address the needs of demanding IoT endpoint applications, including wearables, medical devices, appliances and industrial automation. The new 48-MHz RA2E2 Group offers a unique combination of…
Texas Instruments has introduced new 3D Hall-effect position sensor TMAG5170 that provides integrated functions and diagnostics to maximize design flexibility and system safety, while using at least 70% less power than comparable devices. With the new TMAG5170 sensor, engineers can achieve uncalibrated ultra-high precision at speeds up to 20 kSPS for faster and more…
Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it has secured a global partnership with QuickLogic Corporation through the Digi-Key Marketplace to offer their range of low power, multi-core MCU, FPGAs and embedded FPGAs, voice and sensor processing. With the addition of QuickLogic products to the Digi-Key Marketplace, customers now have a complete software and hardware ultra-low…
RICOH has introduced R5445 Series of 1-Cell Li-ion battery protection IC with built-in driver for high-side Nch FETs and temperature protection. This new IC serves as Li+ / Li- polymer protector of overcharge, over discharge, and over current for battery pack.
The R5445 Series IC can drive external high-side Nch MOSFETs and provide high-accuracy…
Microchip has extended its capacitive maXTouch touchscreen controller family with MXT448UD-HA and MXT640UD-HA controllers for harsh and noisy environments where electromagnetic interference can be caused by conveyer belts, power rails, or assembly machinery. These new controllers extend the Class B portfolio of devices beyond 10 inches and provide dedicated…
