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Mode-Programmable Synchronous Boost Converter from Diodes Incorporated Raises Power Efficiency Levels in Consumer Devices

Plano, Texas – July 26, 2022 – Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) has introduced a high-efficiency synchronous boost converter. The DIODES™ AP72250 is targeted at step-up conversion in consumer and industrial applications where small form factors are a priority. These include battery-powered devices, USB power supply units, power banks, supercapacitor charging equipment, and metering systems.

The AP72250 supports a 900kHz switching frequency with … Read More → "Mode-Programmable Synchronous Boost Converter from Diodes Incorporated Raises Power Efficiency Levels in Consumer Devices"

DCD-SEMI adds extra features to LIN IP Core and GuardKnox license the solution

DCD-SEMI, a leading IP Core provider and SoC design house from Poland, mastered unique LIN IP Core with UART half-duplex enhanced functionality. The newest Core conforms to ISO17987-6:2016 protocol conformance test specification for Functional Safety. GuardKnox, an Israeli-based company with subsidiary locations in Munich, Germany, and Detroit, Michigan –integrated DCD’s LIN IP Core as part of their CommEngine product- a holistic solution for communication routing and switching capabilities.

Bytom, Poland July the 26th 2022. DCD’s LIN IP Core’s been developed as ISO26262 Safety Element out of Context ( … Read More → "DCD-SEMI adds extra features to LIN IP Core and GuardKnox license the solution"

TDK offers extremely compact and reliable CLT power inductors for ADAS/AD power management

July 26, 2022 — TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) presents the CLT32 series power inductors with extremely compact dimensions and excellent electrical values thanks to their new design. The nine types cover an inductance range of 17 nH to 440 nH and are designed for 13.5 A to 60 A saturation currents. With a compact footprint of 3.2 x 2.5 mm and an insertion height of 2.5 mm, these are the most compact SMT power inductors in their performance class. They are constructed for a temperature range of -40 °C to 165 °C including self-heating.

These AEC-Q200 certified components are designed with a solid copper coil over-molded with a ferromagnetic … Read More → "TDK offers extremely compact and reliable CLT power inductors for ADAS/AD power management"

Rugged, Customizable Encoder Family from Elma Offers Balance Between Cost and Performance

Highlights:
  • Mechanical incremental encoders with renowned Elma “Swiss-Click’ feel
  • Quality Swiss engineering at an affordable price point
  • Industry-standard footprint for possible drop-in replacement or upgrade
  • Many customizable features: shaft material, turning torque levels, number of detents and resolutions
Fremont, Calif., July 2022 – Elma Electronic now offers the E18 family of price competitive, Read More → "Rugged, Customizable Encoder Family from Elma Offers Balance Between Cost and Performance"

Teknic’s new line of washdown brushless servo motors (IP66K / IP67): available to buy online today

Rochester, NY: Teknic’s new Hudson™ brushless servo motor models are rated for washdown applications per IP66K / IP67. These motors can withstand high pressure sprays (IP66K) and short periods of submersion up to 1 meter (IP67). Teknic’s rugged, reliable Hudson motors have powered automated equipment in high volume OEM markets for over 10 years, including medical, AOI, and CNC equipment.

Some important Hudson brushless servo motor specifications/benefits include:

Maris-Tech Launches its Flagship Product- The Jupiter-AI, a High-End Multiple-Stream Video Platform with Edge Artificial Intelligence Acceleration

REHOVOT, Israel, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK, MTEKW) (“Maris-Tech” or the “Company”), a B2B provider of intelligent video transmission technology, announced today the development completion of its flagship product, the Jupiter-AI.

Maris-Tech has already received initial orders for the Jupiter-AI as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) solution and as a ruggedized platform within enclosure (the Opal), as well as for its derivatives, that vary in terms of video interfaces and mechanical structure.

The Jupiter-AI, a tight and efficient integration between Maris-Tech’s Jupiter-Nano and Hailo’s Hailo-8 an, up to 26 TOPS (Tera-Operations-Per-Second) … Read More → "Maris-Tech Launches its Flagship Product- The Jupiter-AI, a High-End Multiple-Stream Video Platform with Edge Artificial Intelligence Acceleration"

Vishay Intertechnology IHDM Edge-Wound Inductors Deliver Stable Inductance and Saturation at Temps to +180 °C for Commercial Applications Up to 128 A DC

MALVERN, Pa. — July 25, 2022 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new IHDM edge-wound, through-hole inductors in the 1107 case for commercial applications with soft saturation current to 422 A. Featuring a powdered iron alloy core technology, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHDM-1107BBEV-20 and IHDM-1107BBEV-30 provide stable inductance and saturation over a demanding operating temperature range from -55 °C to +180 °C with low power losses and excellent heat dissipation.

The edge-wound coil provides low DCR down to 0.25 mΩ, which minimizes losses and improves rated current performance for increased efficiency. Compared to competing ferrite-based solutions, the IHDM-1107BBEV-20 and … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology IHDM Edge-Wound Inductors Deliver Stable Inductance and Saturation at Temps to +180 °C for Commercial Applications Up to 128 A DC"

Portwell Launches New FUDA3 Touch Panel PC Series Based on Intel® Atom® Processor E3900 Product Family

Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands – July 25, 2022—Portwell Europe,( https://www.portwell.eu/home ) a world-leading  innovator for Industrial PC (IPC) and embedded computing solutions, and a Titanium Partner of the Intel Partner  Alliance, announces the launch of its FUDA3 Touch Panel PC Series, a new energy-efficient and powerful fan-less Panel  PC with resistive single-touch screen or projective capacitive multi-touch screen. Powered by Intel Atom x7-E3950 quad-core processor (12W max. TDP, 2M Cache, 1.6 GHz up 2.0GHz) integrating Intel HD Graphic Gen 9 engine,  flexible I/O connectivity and 2 times higher GPU … Read More → "Portwell Launches New FUDA3 Touch Panel PC Series Based on Intel® Atom® Processor E3900 Product Family"

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