A new smart-reset chip developed by STMicroelectronics allows the target system to be restarted safely without removing the battery or finding a tool to push the reset button, which is usually hidden behind a hole in the casing. Mechanisms to overcome frozen devices are often less well developed than the main product features. Most manual reset keys, where provided, are hidden to prevent resetting the device accidentally. As these can be difficult to access, a popular ‘fix’ is to remove the battery. This can potentially damage the system, for example by causing critical data loss. The new STM65xx family of smart-reset ICs has two inputs that can be connected to two of the device’s normal function buttons. When these are held down for a certain time, which is programmable, the IC will send a reset signal to the main processor. The two inputs and programmable delay time allow a combination of button presses and hold-down times to guard against unintended resets.
Smallest automotive maXTouch controllers 29 July 2020, Altron Arrow, Avnet South Africa
, DSP, Micros & Memory
To help enhance and ease today’s driving experience, automotive manufacturers are implementing additional touch displays beyond the centre infotainment display (CID). Supporting the application of these ...
Read more...Robust temperature sensor for E-mobility 30 June 2020, Electrocomp
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The new B58703M1103A* temperature sensor is specially developed for demanding E-mobility applications, which call for high long-term stability. The NTC sensor is designed for a temperature range of -40°C ...
Read more...3 kW TVS diode arrays 30 June 2020, Avnet South Africa
, Circuit & System Protection
To ensure critical operations, aviation and space systems rely on digital and logic functionality and circuitry in engine control units, environmental controls, instruments and actuators. Data centres, ...
Read more...PCIe Gen 4 switches 30 June 2020, Avnet South Africa
, Computer/Embedded Technology
To support cloud, data centre and hyperscale computing that facilitates advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Microchip Technology released to production its Switchtec ...
Read more...Sensor signal conditioning IC 30 June 2020, Hi-Q Electronics
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
New from Renesas Electronics is the ZSSC3240 sensor signal conditioner (SSC) – the newest member of its leading-edge SSC portfolio. The ZSSC3240 delivers high accuracy, sensitivity and flexibility for ...
Read more...DIN-rail mounting DC-DC converters 30 June 2020, Avnet South Africa
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Shortly after unveiling the brand-new DIN-rail mounting DC-DC converter family, the DDR-15/30/60/120/240 series, Mean Well has announced the DDR-480 series (480 W) to enable integration into higher-power ...
Read more...Highly accurate 1-wire temperature sensor 29 April 2020, CST Electronics
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The MAX31825 temperature sensor from Maxim Integrated provides 8-bit to 12-bit Celsius temperature measurements with better than ±1°C accuracy from 0°C to +70°C and ±1,75°C from -45°C to +145°C.
The ...
Read more...HDMI 2.1 active switch 29 May 2020, Altron Arrow
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12 Gbps HDMI ...
Read more...Board-mount pressure sensors 29 May 2020, TRX Electronics
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The ABP series of board-mount pressure sensors from Honeywell are fully calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects and accuracy errors (which include non-linearity, ...
Read more...Wi-Fi and BLE combo module 29 May 2020, Avnet South Africa
, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Dialog Semiconductor announced the DA16600, a module that combines its advanced Wi-Fi and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) capabilities into a single solution.
This two-in-one module is comprised of two ...
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