Vishay has introduced new thin-film BRCP bar MOS capacitors designed for use in high-power hybrid assemblies and SiC and GaN applications. The BRCP offers high power handling and operating voltage up to 100V in two compact case sizes measuring 120mm x 35mm (case A) and 240mm x 35mm (case B), allowing for smaller product designs without sacrificing performance.
Infineon’s IFX54441 wide input range low-noise LDO regulators. The micropower, low-noise, low dropout voltage regulators that are available in compact SMD packages. Each device is capable of supplying an output current of 300mA with a dropout voltage of only 270mV.
A complete silicon and software solution for USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapters (dongles) has been announced by Cypress Semiconductor. The EZ-PD CCG1-based Type-C to DisplayPort Cable solution enables connectivity between a USB Type-C receptacle and a DisplayPort (DP) or Mini DisplayPort (mDP) receptacle, allowing emerging Type-C notebooks and monitors to be interoperable with older products.
The ADSP-BF706 EZ-KIT Mini evaluation board from Analog Devices aids in the development and testing of the 32-bit, 400 MHz ADSP BF706 Blackfin DSP that delivers 800 MMACS of processing power at less than 100mW. The mini evaluation board contains all the communication interfaces and external connections needed for DSP audio application design, including an Arduino compatible interface.
Stadium Power has introduced the MFC15 compact 15W output power module for medical applications. The fully-encapsulated module offers the option to PCB mount, or Din-rail / chassis mount with screw terminals.
The Hirose HR08D series of waterproof push-on bayonet-lock connectors is made by pushing the plug onto the receptacle and un-mating the connector is achieved by rotating the locking collar anti-clockwise, then pulling the plug and receptacle apart. Mating guide keys are provided at three points to prevent contact damage.
A small low RON, single-channel load switch with controlled slew rate, the TPS22914/15 is now available from Texas Instruments. The device contains an N-channel MOSFET that can operate over an input voltage range of 1.05V to 5.5V and can support a maximum continuous current of 2A.
Freescale’s QorIQ T1024 reference design board (T1024RDB) - a high-performance computing, evaluation, development and test platform supporting the QorIQ T1024 and T1014 communications processors.
Enabling engineers to design rugged products quickly, reliably and affordably by offering a versatile range of power and signal connectivity solutions. The circular configuration provides designers with an efficient use of real estate from selection of mounting options including panel-mount, free-hanging and wire-to-board.
Hirose’s FH33 series SMT 0.5mm contact pitch horizontal-mount FPC/FFC ZIF connectors support FPC/FFC with a standard thickness of 0.3mm, the FPC/FFC SMT ZIF connectors have an increased FPC/FFC retention force, a low profile 1.2mm above board design and a small depth of 2.5mm.
Optimized for LED lighting applications where energy efficiency, reliability and cost-competitiveness are key factors to the STMicroelectronics HVLED001 AC/DC controller.
The Texas Instruments (TI) LM5175 4-Switch synchronous buck-boost controller is capable of regulating the output voltage at, above, or below the input voltage. The device operates over a wide input voltage range of 3.5V to 42V to support a variety of applications – such as automotive start-stop systems, backup battery and supercapacitor charging, industrial PC power supplies, USB power delivery and LED lighting.
How do FPGA manufacturers protect their devices against counterfeiting and theft of IP? By Tony Storey, Applications Engineer, Digi-Key
A new DC-DC converter module based on hybrid regulated ratio (HRR) technology, the innovative PKM4817LNH has been unveiled by Ericsson. The module is optimized for parallel operation to power 2200W boards in extreme-data-demand applications in the datacom industry.
Pericom’s PI6C5916004 6GHz high-performance, low <20ps skew 1-to-4 LVPECL fanout buffer offers four pairs of differential LVPECL outputs, input clock frequency up to 6GHz (typical), low additive jitter of <0.05ps (max.), and a power supply of 3.3V ±10% or 2.5V ±5%. PI6C5916004′s CLK inputs accept LVPECL, LVDS, CML and SSTL signals.
A new line of broadband log video amplifiers covering multi-octave bandwidths from 0.5GHz to 18GHz has been introduced by Pasternack. The five models being released include four successive detection Log video amplifiers (SDLVA), and one detector log video amplifier (DLVA), which offer a wide input dynamic range, high signal sensitivity, fast recovery times and high temperature stability.
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.
