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USB Power Delivery: A New USB Power Delivery 3.0 Controller from Dialog Semiconductor

USB Power Delivery: A New USB Power Delivery 3.0 Controller from Dialog Semiconductor

Dialog Semiconductor introduces their new USB power delivery controller that handles interface communications between a power adapter and a mobile device.


News Jan 02, 2018 by Nick Davis
Increasing Data Demands Pushing New Data Storage Technologies

Increasing Data Demands Pushing New Data Storage Technologies

An uptick in interest in cryptocurrencies has also increased interest in fast, high-capacity, and especially secure data storage. Here are some developments in the data storage realm.


News Jan 01, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
STMicro’s Newest Stepper Motor Driver: A 256-Microstep Driver with Integrated Control Logic

STMicro’s Newest Stepper Motor Driver: A 256-Microstep Driver with Integrated Control Logic

STMicroelectronics offers their new microstepping motor driver that includes control logic and a power stage.


News Dec 29, 2017 by Nick Davis
NXP Semiconductors GreenChip Solutions | New Product Brief

NXP Semiconductors GreenChip Solutions | New Product Brief

NXP’s PTN5110 is a USB Type C Port Controller PHY IC that is part of NXP’s GreenChip portfolio, which consists of highly efficient power solutions with extremely low standby power designed to meet and exceed the requirements of multiple energy standards.


LED Control for Automotive Applications: A 3-Channel Constant-Current Linear LED Controller from TI

LED Control for Automotive Applications: A 3-Channel Constant-Current Linear LED Controller from TI

Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller that gives designers more lighting design flexibility.


News Dec 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
Nexperia Automotive MOSFETs | New Product Brief

Nexperia Automotive MOSFETs | New Product Brief

Nexperia Automotive MOSFETs are AEC-Q101 qualified devices available for a variety of vehicle applications, from lighting to power management and control in engine, body, and chassis applications.


A Powerful Yet Flexible Capacitance-to-Digital Converter from ams

A Powerful Yet Flexible Capacitance-to-Digital Converter from ams

A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.


News Dec 25, 2017 by Nick Davis
ON Semiconductor RSL10 BLE Radio SoC | Featured Product Spotlight

ON Semiconductor RSL10 BLE Radio SoC | Featured Product Spotlight

ON Semiconductor’s RSL10 is the industry’s lowest power BLE radio SoC, with the lowest power consumption in peak receiving and deep sleep modes.


Microchip PAC1934 DC Energy Monitor | New Product Brief

Microchip PAC1934 DC Energy Monitor | New Product Brief

Microchip PAC1934 DC Energy Monitor are used to measure power consumption in portable computing, networking, servers, automotive, and industrial applications.


Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 2

Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 2

In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition monitoring, and IoT applications.


NXP MRFX1K80 RF Power LDMOS Transistor | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP MRFX1K80 RF Power LDMOS Transistor | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP’s MRFX1K80H is an 1800 W, 65 V wideband RF power LDMOS transistor designed for high VSWR ISM, VHF broadcast, and aerospace applications.


3M 7700 Series Cable | Tech Specs

3M 7700 Series Cable | Tech Specs

3M's 7700 series cable is flat, foldable, and fast—with the ability to push data at 20 gigabits per second.


new products Dec 21, 2017 by TTI, Inc
Towards Low-Power Wearables: A New Biopotential and Bioimpedance Sensor from Maxim Integrated

Towards Low-Power Wearables: A New Biopotential and Bioimpedance Sensor from Maxim Integrated

Maxim Integrated offers their new low-power and high-performance IC for bio measurements.


News Dec 20, 2017 by Nick Davis
How MOSFET Arrays Can Prevent Current Leakage in High-Voltage Systems

How MOSFET Arrays Can Prevent Current Leakage in High-Voltage Systems

High-voltage systems now have the choice of using plug-and-play PCBs to automatically control leakage current in backup power circuitry.


News Dec 19, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Using Low-Voltage Drivers to Boost RF Power Amplifier Efficiency

Using Low-Voltage Drivers to Boost RF Power Amplifier Efficiency

The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater energy efficiency, in order to both cut operating costs and, in mobile devices, to increase battery life.


Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.


News Dec 19, 2017 by Nick Davis
Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times with higher efficiencies.


News Dec 14, 2017 by Nick Davis
The FitByte: How to Make an ATtiny85 Powered Activity Tracking Wearable

The FitByte: How to Make an ATtiny85 Powered Activity Tracking Wearable

This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.


Projects Dec 13, 2017 by Demsey Kirkwood
Tech Specs: CDE Type MLSH Slimpack Capacitors

Tech Specs: CDE Type MLSH Slimpack Capacitors

CDE’s Type MLSH Slimpack capacitors are hermetically sealed aluminum electrolytic capacitors that are lightweight but strong.


new products Dec 13, 2017 by TTI, Inc
Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

In this teardown, we cut into a Depstech endoscope to see what we can find.


News Dec 12, 2017 by Nick Davis