Improvements in technology, combined with changes in design priorities, mean silicon-based devices now present a serious alternative to GaAs in high-performance RF and microwave systems. By Chris Stephens, Senior Director, IDT RF Division
Combining high thermal conductivity with high conformability, Bergquist has announced its latest Gap Pad HC 3.0 gap filler, creating a high-performance thermal material for applications where low assembly stress is a must.
XP Power today announced the publication of The Essential Guide To Power Supplies. Written as a technical guide for equipment design engineers and specifiers of power supplies, the 156-page guide is a reader-friendly reference for understanding all major aspects of AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters and their integration into today’s electronic equipment.
Infineon’s compact signal power MOSFETs are in seven industry-standard package types ranging from the largest SOT-223 down to the smallest SOT-363 measuring 2.1mm x 2mm x 0.9mm. The devices are offered in single, dual and complementary configurations. They are available in N-Channel, P-Channel or Complementary (both P-Channel and N-Channel within the same package) versions to meet a variety of design requirements.
GTK has expanded its range of removable memory card connectors to include a new hinged MicroSD card connector and a combined MicroSD / SIM connector. The hinged connector is ideal for use in applications where high vibration or shock is a potential issue, as the robust hinge locks the card securely in place. The connector has SMT pins and a height of only 1.8mm.
King Bright’s APT surface-mount LEDs has been announced. The versatile LEDs are designed to meet a wide variety of applications – from portable devices, consumer electronics, industrial handheld devices and more. They have low-power consumption and wide viewing angles.
The Silicon Labs EZR32 Leopard Gecko Wireless Starter Kit offers a convenient way to evaluate and develop on the EZR32 Leopard Gecko Wireless MCUs. The kit comes in three options – the WSTK6200, WSTK6201 and WSTK6202 - offering clock frequencies ranging from 434MHz to 915MHz and output power ranging from +10dBm to +20dBm.
The OPA172, OPA2172 and OPA4172 are members of a new family of 36V, single-supply, low-noise operational amplifiers from Texas Instruments (TI). The devices are capable of operating on supplies ranging from +4.5V (±2.25V) to +36V (±18V).
Honeywell’s SE series and XE series miniature sealed basic switches are designed for precise and reliable position indication of critical applications such as aircraft and defence systems. The switches are also suitable for other commercial and industrial applications where a degree of environmental sealing is required. SE Series switches include an SM basic switch.
There are numerous core technologies to consider when designing-in haptics. Certain approaches allow smaller solution size, lower BoM, reduced power consumption and increased responsiveness. By Steve Sheard, Senior Applications & Marketing Engineer, ON Semiconductor
Intel’s Edison board provides an easy way for designers to get IoT applications to market in the shortest possible time. By Simon Duggleby, Marketing Manager – Semiconductors, RS Components.
The Vishay VBUS05B1-SD0 ESD protection diode offers ultra-low capacitance down to 0.29pF typical and leakage current of < 0.1μA for the protection of high-speed data lines and antennas against transient voltage signals.
TE Connectivity’s (TE) Corcom mains filters are recognized worldwide for providing EMI/RFI filtering solutions. TE offers of over 70 Corcom filter series that are suitable for a wide range of applications across multiple industries.
Pericom’s PI2USB4122 USB 3.0 multiplexer/demultiplexer (Mux/DeMux) switch provides a low bit-to-bit skew of 7ps (max.), low crosstalk and off isolation of -23dB at 3GHz, and ESD tolerance of 2kV HBM on data I/O within a VDD operating range of +1.8V+/-10%.
Tthe new STMicroelectronics STTH5L04DEE-TR switching diode. The triple, 5A 400V, 8-Pin PowerFLAT HF device uses proprietary new 400V planar Pt doping technology and is especially suitable for switching mode base drive and transistor circuits.
Two new high-performance metalized impregnated paper series film capacitors from Kemet – the 480VAC P278, Class X1, and the 500VAC P295, Class Y1. The paper capacitors are high-performance EMI capacitors in terms of safety, reliability, over-voltage, transient handling, self-healing capability and long-term connection to the mains.
SLWSTK62xx EZR32 Wireless Starter Kits from Silicon Labs provides a complete development platform for the Silicon Labs EZR32LG and EZR32WG Wireless Microcontrollers (MCUs). This starter kit contains sensors and peripherals used for demonstrating many of the EZR32 wireless MCU’s wireless and low power capabilities.
Measurement Specialties has released a new small-profile, media compatible, piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor. The rugged 85BC is ideal for use in harsh applications including medical instruments, process control, fresh and waste water measurements, partial vacuum gas measurement, pressure transmitters and tank level systems, says the company.
