PTC thermistors save space
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. launches a new series of insulated, surface-mount inrush current limiting positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors. The Vishay BCcomponents PTCES series devices offer maximum energy handling up to 340 J…
The transition from 54-V to 800-V power in AI data centers
While compute devices such as CPUs, GPUs, and XPUs are stealing the limelight in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, there is an increasing realization that powering AI at scale demands new power systems and architectures. In other words,…
A fresh gander at a mesh router
In one of my recent teardowns, commenting on the variety of piece parts included with the manufacturer’s various products in its streaming media box line, I noted:
I would not want to be the person in charge of managing onn. product contents…
DC/DC converters add digital monitoring and control
XP Power announces a digital version of its HRF15 series of 15-W DC/DC converters with output voltage and current programming through a PMBus via I2C. These new capabilities address the growing need for automation and remote control in high…
ST launches four 5-MP image sensors
STMicroelectronics introduces a new family of 5-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensors: the VD1943, VB1943, VD5943, and VB5943. These advanced BrightSense sensors accelerate the development of vision applications across a variety of industries, including…
Diode classifications
We might tend to take the word “diode” for granted if we’re thinking of a “diode” as just a two-lead or two-terminal device that gets used in this or that place for this or that purpose. It can become a bit humbling to contemplate…
Secured prepaid tags improve gift card security
Infineon Technologies AG launches two new secured prepaid tags for closed-loop gift cards, reducing the risk of tampering. These new solutions join Infineon’s secured EMV prepaid tag for open-loop gift cards.
(Source: Infineon Technologies…
Code-free LED driver simplifies automotive LED design
As LED systems are increasingly used in automotive applications, Melexis develops a highly configurable, code-free LIN LED driver that simplifies the development of dynamic RGB-LED automotive ambient lighting applications. In addition to reducing…
MCU platform powers wired and wireless apps
The Microchip PIC32-BZ6 family of wireless MCUs enables multiprotocol product development with advanced connectivity and scalability. These highly integrated devices support Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Matter, and proprietary protocols for…
RF amplifier powers GSM, FM, and UHF devices
Manufactured on a GaAs process, the QPA9510 RF power amplifier from Qorvo covers a frequency range of 100 MHz to 1 GHz. It delivers +35 dBm P1dB output and up to 34 dB gain, with on-chip analog gain control over a 70 dB range.
The QPA9510 serves…
TMR current sensor suits high-speed power stages
With 10-MHz bandwidth and 50-ns response time, Allegro’s ACS37100 XtremeSense tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) current sensor enables precise current measurement. It is designed for power-conversion systems using fast-switching GaN and SiC…
1-GHz MCUs add dual-core flexibility
Renesas RA8M2 and RA8D2 MCUs integrate dual CPU cores—a 1-GHz Arm Cortex-M85 and an optional 250-MHz Cortex-M33—delivering over 7300 CoreMark points. RA8M2 devices suit general-purpose use, while RA8D2 MCUs target high-end graphics and HMI…
