TDK Corporation extended its Flexield family of permalloy thin film sheets with the new IPM01 series. This series features high permeability and high loss in a lightweight and 0.006 mm ultra-thin design. The new material effectively shields low-frequency band noise, an increasing issue in electric vehicles (EVs). Mass production began this month, May 2024. Electronic […]
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Microwave multiplexer family offers versatile RF/microwave switching
Pickering Interfaces has announced a new family of high channel count PXI and PXIe microwave multiplexer (MUX) modules. Expanding Pickering’s range of RF and microwave switching, the 40/42-788 family is based on industry-leading, superior-quality Radiall mechanical microwave switches, with bandwidth options from 8GHz to 40GHz. Versatile switching configurations are available with single or dual SP8T, SP10T, or […]
Thermal jumpers offer miniature and low-cost option to lower PCB temperatures
Power supply designers are constantly faced with thermal challenges, especially as power levels continue to rise. Many methods of heat reduction are impractical from a size, layout, or cost standpoint. Thermal jumpers offer a small size and low-cost option to lower PCB temperatures with simple implementation. Stackpole’s TMJ series is a surface-mounted electrically isolated component […]
Automotive-grade 20 Gbps video switch targets infotainment and ADAS systems
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PI3WVR14412Q, an automotive-compliant* 20Gbps 1:2 video switch for in-cabin infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications. This device features a space-saving design and is qualified for elevated temperatures. The switch has four high-speed lanes with a 10GHz bandwidth to handle DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, MIPI DPHY/CPHY, USB 3.2, and […]
High-power RF switch targets land mobile radio and defense applications
Mobix Labs, Inc. introduced the MBX3110 SP10T high-power radio frequency (RF) switch. This CMOS-based single-pole/ten-throw (SP10T) switch is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the land mobile radio (LMR) market, including critical communications for first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, and military personnel. The high-power MBX3110 RF switch provides robust support for LMR applications and […]
Compact analog front-end provides efficient electrochemical sensing for next-gen devices
onsemi announced the availability of the CEM102, a compact analog front-end (AFE) that enables electrochemical sensing with exceptional accuracy at very low currents. With its small form factor and industry-leading low power consumption, the CEM102 allows engineers to create versatile and compact solutions for industrial, environmental, and healthcare applications such as air and gas detection, […]
SIM card level translator boasts ESD protection
HMI announced the launch of its HL5301WL01, a SIM card level translator with level shifting and IEC610004-2 electrostatic charge protection for SIM card ports. The HL5301WL01 integrates two unidirectional level shifters for the RST and CLK signals, a bidirectional level shifter for I/O, and ±8 kV electrostatic discharges (ESD) protection on all SIM card contacts. […]
Analog and digital capabilities integrated into low-power transceiver
Arctic Semiconductor unveiled SilverWings. Representing a breakthrough in the industry, SilverWings is the first-ever 4×4 low-power transceiver offering multi-stage up and down conversion from digital to RF and RF to digital, empowering programmable and adaptable system designs. Leveraging Arctic’s renowned low-power architecture, SilverWings seamlessly integrates high-performance analog capabilities with high-bandwidth digital features, incorporating unique Digital-IF and High-IF […]
Analog switch series offers enhanced monitoring in 1.8 V systems
Nexperia introduced a new series of 4- and 8-channel analog switches designed to monitor and protect 1.8 V electronic systems. This series of multiplexers includes AEC-Q100-qualified variants intended for use in automotive applications as well as standard versions suitable for a broader range of consumer and industrial applications including sensor monitoring and diagnostics, enterprise computing, […]
Next-gen op amps meet reliability requirements of AEC-Q100 Grade 1
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has launched its new NSOPA series of general-purpose operational amplifiers. Engineered for automotive and industrial applications, these amplifiers can be widely used for signal conditioning of voltage, current, temperature, and other signals, OBC/DC-DC/PDU, traction inverters, BMS, thermal management, BCM, industrial automation, photovoltaic inverters, motor drivers, digital power supplies and charging stations. The inaugural […]
