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Diodes Incorporated’s Battery Charging Detector Affords Both Host and Client Circuitry

Diodes Incorporated’s Battery Charging Detector Affords Both Host and Client Circuitry

Diodes Incorporated claims that the dual-role detector chip enables designers adding USB Type-C interfaces to lower costs and BoM size.


News Nov 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

The new construction reduces the side emissions that can cause a halo effect in camera images.


News Nov 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

The TCKE8xx series instantly shuts off when extreme overheating, overcurrent, or a short circuit is detected.


News Nov 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
ST Highlights New Temperature Sensors’ Accuracy—to Within 0.25°C

ST Highlights New Temperature Sensors’ Accuracy—to Within 0.25°C

The STTS22H from STMicroelectronics typically draws 0.5 µA in standby mode.


News Nov 19, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NXP’s 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Channel Level Translators Optimized for Open-Drain Outputs

NXP’s 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Channel Level Translators Optimized for Open-Drain Outputs

The NTS030x family of voltage level translators feature auto-direction sensing to eliminate the need for direction control.


News Nov 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TI Introduces Four New Buck-Boost Converters Aimed for Battery-Powered Designs

TI Introduces Four New Buck-Boost Converters Aimed for Battery-Powered Designs

A new family of low-quiescent-current buck-boost devices delivers up to 2.5 A in a compact footprint.


News Oct 01, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Provides Alternative to NOR Memory with New Family of SLC NAND Devices

Toshiba Provides Alternative to NOR Memory with New Family of SLC NAND Devices

Toshiba's newest family of SLC NAND memory products focuses on high transfer rates and providing an alternative to NOR memory.


News Sep 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Gallium Arsenide: Another Player in Semiconductor Technology

Gallium Arsenide: Another Player in Semiconductor Technology

This article looks at gallium arsenide, comparing it to other semiconductor materials, and explores how different compounds are used in components.


News Aug 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated Announces New Low-Power Buck Converters for Small Appliances

Diodes Incorporated Announces New Low-Power Buck Converters for Small Appliances

The AP3917 family of switchers meets the needs of systems demanding low power on a steady or intermittent basis.


News Aug 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

Apple has offered $1 billion to Intel for a majority share of its modem chip business.


News Jul 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Power Integrations Releases 95%-Efficient, GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 Range of ICs

Power Integrations Releases 95%-Efficient, GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 Range of ICs

This week, Power Integrations has released their latest family of flyback switcher ICs that integrate GaN technology for more efficient power applications.


News Jul 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.


News Jul 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

The new large-format, tri-color devices display images and text in yellow, as well as in black and white.


News Jul 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Tektronix Expands DPO7000SX Series of Oscilloscopes to Include 13GHz and 16GHz Options

Tektronix Expands DPO7000SX Series of Oscilloscopes to Include 13GHz and 16GHz Options

Tektronix just added two new models—a 13 GHz and a 16 GHz—to their DPO70000SX series of oscilloscopes.


News Jul 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Key Design Building Blocks Falling into Place for Smart Hearables

Key Design Building Blocks Falling into Place for Smart Hearables

Low-power components, voice activation platforms and development kits enable designers to create wireless earbuds, hearing aids, and smart headsets operating on small batteries.


News Jun 24, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
“The Future of Power”: Infrared Beams Could Be the Next Step in Wireless Charging Evolution

“The Future of Power”: Infrared Beams Could Be the Next Step in Wireless Charging Evolution

Wi-Charge is using IR beams to charge devices wirelessly with (literal) laser precision.


News Jun 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
GaN in Microdisplays? Plessey Semiconductors Innovates GaN-on-Silicon for Augmented Reality

GaN in Microdisplays? Plessey Semiconductors Innovates GaN-on-Silicon for Augmented Reality

GaN-on-silicon allows LED technology to make big advancements in microdisplays.


News May 20, 2019 by Baker Lawley
Audio SoCs Prove Vital for Always-on Voice Activation Platforms and Edge Device AI

Audio SoCs Prove Vital for Always-on Voice Activation Platforms and Edge Device AI

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.


News Apr 29, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
Apple Cancels AirPower Program Just as the Wireless Charging Power Application Heats Up

Apple Cancels AirPower Program Just as the Wireless Charging Power Application Heats Up

Apple pulls its wireless charging platform as the application gets more chip-level hardware. What gives?


News Apr 09, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Murata Features Low-Power, High Efficiency with New Buck Regulator and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module

Murata Features Low-Power, High Efficiency with New Buck Regulator and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module

New Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo module and buck regulator promise small form factors along with high efficiency.


News Mar 29, 2019 by Gary Elinoff