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Toshiba Buckles Down on Motor Control With New MCUs and DC Motor Driver

Toshiba Buckles Down on Motor Control With New MCUs and DC Motor Driver

The new solutions from Toshiba target high-power and industrial motor applications.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Jake Hertz
EPC Gets Granular: Motor Drive Reference Design Targets Robotic Joints

EPC Gets Granular: Motor Drive Reference Design Targets Robotic Joints

EPC recently announced a new reference design for BLDC motor drives to provide intricate motor control in humanoid robots.


News Feb 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Spins Full-Bridge ICs for Smart Brushed DC Motor Designs

Infineon Spins Full-Bridge ICs for Smart Brushed DC Motor Designs

The full-bridge ICs may provide space and cost savings alongside built-in diagnostic and protective features.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Charles Lee
ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

With current sensing, integrated diagnostics, and high efficiency, the VNH3090AQ is built to simplify motor designs, especially in zonal architectures.


News Jan 27, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

The new family of 16-lane switches takes aim at Level 2+ ADAS and video processing in industrial applications.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child
Littelfuse SRP1 High-Endurance Solid-State Relays | New Product Brief

Littelfuse SRP1 High-Endurance Solid-State Relays | New Product Brief

Littelfuse SRP1 High-Endurance Solid-State Relays are versatile and durable, designed to deliver superior reliability in high-frequency operations with 2x to 3x the life endurance cycles. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Dec 13, 2024 by Mouser
DIP Switches: Understanding the Basics

DIP Switches: Understanding the Basics

DIP switches come in many forms and offer an array of configurations, sizes, switching mechanisms, and power ratings. This article will help equip designers to select the best models for their designs.


Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Enjoy this selection of fascinating technology news from the recent Electronica 2024 trade show in Munich, Germany.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Jeff Child
TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

Announced at Electronica last week, the new six-axis IMUs target advanced driver assistance and safety applications up to ASIL D.


News Nov 21, 2024 by Duane Benson
Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors | New Product Brief

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors | New Product Brief

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors are rugged connectors engineered for high-voltage applications, providing reliable performance with IP67/IP6K9K water-resistant sealing. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Oct 31, 2024 by Mouser
IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers | New Product Brief

IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers | New Product Brief

IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers are tailored for high-power applications, providing precise control for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Sep 25, 2024 by Mouser
A Cortex-M Microcontroller-Enabled Electronic Timer: A Radio Shack Remix

A Cortex-M Microcontroller-Enabled Electronic Timer: A Radio Shack Remix

In this Radio Shack Classic Circuits Remix, we add modern microcontroller functionality to the vintage Electronic Timer project for the Science Fair 65-in-1 kit.


Projects Sep 15, 2024 by Don Wilcher
Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier Brand of QAS Arc Suppressor/Snubber Network Film Caps | New Product Brief

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier Brand of QAS Arc Suppressor/Snubber Network Film Caps | New Product Brief

Knowles' Cornell Dubilier QAS Arc Suppressor/Snubber Network Film Capacitors are designed to extend the lifespan of electronic and electromechanical devices by reducing electrical arcing, noise, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Sep 12, 2024 by Mouser
High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during high-power charging.


News Sep 05, 2024 by Liam Critchley
New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

In this roundup, we highlight three new developments from Diodes Incorporated, Waymo, and the transportation department that are making cars and highways safer and more connected.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.


News Aug 23, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
New Littelfuse Solid-State Relays Cut Downtime for Industrial Machinery

New Littelfuse Solid-State Relays Cut Downtime for Industrial Machinery

Littelfuse built the new solid-state relay family to meet the rigorous reliability requirements of commercial and industrial machinery.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Aug 12, 2024 by Mouser
Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches are ultra-subminiature, surface-mount switches designed for durability and compactness, measuring just 8.6mm x 4.8mm x 3.0mm. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Aug 01, 2024 by Mouser