Consumer Electronics
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Renesas Introduces Smallest Configurable GreenPAK IC with Multi-Time Programmability in Ultra-Compact WLCSP and STQFN Packages Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the SLG46801, the industry’s smallest GreenPAK configurable mixed-signal device offered in both WLCSP and STQFN packages. The 9-ball WLCSP measures just 1.155mm × 1.155mm and combines an ultra-small footprint with multi-time programmability, enabling designers to reduce board… |
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Researchers Show You Can Beam RF at a Stranger's Headphones and Eavesdrop on What They're Listening To A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University has demonstrated a new eavesdropping technique that turns ordinary consumer electronics into unintentional radio transmitters, using nothing but an external RF signal and the target device's own circuitry. The attack, detailed in a paper accepted to USENIX Security 2026 and… |
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Barely 21 Grams, This Satellite Prototype Tracks the Environment & Motion With ESP32-C3 & Tiny Sensors A tiny satellite prototype weighing just 21 grams is showing how far small-scale electronics can be pushed when size and weight become the main design targets. The compact device, developed as a suborbital satellite prototype, measures only 28 × 28 × 33 mm and packs an ESP32-C3 Mini microcontroller, environmental sensors, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), onboard… |
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JAE Made a Repairable DX07 USB Type-C Connector Design Japan Aviation Electronics recently released a video highlighting the DX07 series USB Type-C connectors, with a focus on repairability and ease of replacement. The connectors may be replaced without soldering, addressing a typical maintenance issue caused by damaged or worn USB ports. The DX07 series meets USB-IF criteria and can handle a wide range of performance requirements.… |
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Suchi Semicon's New QFN and Power Package Families to Reduce India's Dependency on External Suppliers Suchi Semicon announced the addition of new QFN (Quad Flat No-lead) and Power Package families to its portfolio. The QFN types include QFN, uQFN, DFN, and XFN options, whereas the Power Package types comprise DPAK, TO-series and IPAK options. This move helps avoid dependency on external suppliers by satisfying the package requirements of Indian chip designers and product manufacturers in-house… |
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OpenAI and Jony Ive Partner on Screenless AI Companion to Replace Traditional Interfaces With the intent to completely change the consumer electronics landscape, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly shared plans to launch 100 million AI-powered devices designed in collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive. The announcement follows OpenAI’s acquisition of io, an AI startup co-founded by Ive, said to be valued at $6.5 billion. The upcoming product is a… |
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DigiKey Adds Nearly 100,000 NPIs and More Than 100 New Suppliers in First Quarter of 2025 THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce the expansion of its extensive product selection in Q1 2025. This includes the addition of 104 new suppliers and 98,320 innovative new product… |
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Vishay's High-Voltage MLCCs Offer Wide Capacitance Range For Industrial and Commercial Applications 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… |
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Global Semiconductor Industry: Market Insights, Leading Companies and Country-wise Dominance The semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in powering technological advancements across various sectors including AI, robotics, home appliances, industrial applications and more. As the demand for innovative semiconductors rises, governments worldwide are introducing policies and initiatives to support production and development. This analysis delves into the… |
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CES 2025: A Complete Roundup of All Things Robotics Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for… |
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ROHM’s New Power Supply Solution for Small to Medium Industrial and Consumer Equipment ROHM's LogiCoA001-EVK-001 power supply solution is designed for small to medium power industrial and consumer equipment, ranging from 30W to 1kW. This solution leverages both analog and digital technologies to provide the functionality of fully digital control power supplies while maintaining low power consumption and cost. The core component is the high-performance… |
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GaN HEMTs: Future Power Semiconductors Silicon-based metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) have been the standard in power electronics applications since the 1960s. Still, the evolution of various technologies—particularly in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors—have created new challenges for developers seeking to provide higher efficiency and greater power density in… |
