A recent concept being implemented to power circuits is using energy scavenging. This makes use of energy collection through solar cells, piezoelectric generators, or other energy conversion devices. ...
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STMicroelectronics has been named in the Top 10 DC-DC 2005 Awards by Electronic Product China (EPC) magazine, for its L5973 2 A step-down switching regulator. The highly efficient and easy-to-use device ...
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To meet growing market demand for even greater connection flexibility, Harwin has developed a variety of brands within its well-known Datamate connector range. The company says the Datamate family is ...
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The ATS616LSG from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an analog self-calibrating speed sensor designed for non-TPOS (true power on state) automotive camshaft applications. Allegro's newest addition is a ...
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The Power Dock from Molex is a simple approach to customised board-to-board power delivery. Configured appropriately, it can serve a wide variety of power applications mixed in with signalling needs. ...
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The new RoHS-compliant ZDC coax connector series from Tyco Electronics is claimed to offer cost-effective solutions for commercial applications by the use of precision diecast components, and thermoplastic ...
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Molex has introduced a mechanically-integrated lightpipe cover assembly that attaches to its small form-factor pluggable (SFP) cage to reduce assembly time and eliminate processing issues. Designed to ...
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STMicroelectronics has extended its range of dual-axis acceleration sensors with the introduction of two new devices housed in the tiny, lead-free LGA (land grid array) package measuring only 5 x 5 x ...
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The new A120x family of ultra-sensitive bipolar Hall-effect switches from Allegro MicroSystem Europe are next-generation drop-in replacements for Allegro's A313x family. The A120x family comprises continuous-time ...
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The STR-A6251/51M/52 Series from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a family of low-output power offline switching regulator ICs featuring a novel 'jittering' function that minimises the need for external ...
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Microchip Technology has announced the shipment of its 400 000th development tool. Few semiconductor companies can match Microchip in the total number of tools installed in the field. "The shipment ...
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Sometimes applications have devices with multiple voltage requirements (eg, core voltages, I/O voltages). The sequence in which these voltages rise is important. A common requirement is that one voltage ...
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