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u-blox announces tri-radio module, supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth low energy 5.2, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee)

Thalwil, Switzerland – May 12, 2022 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the u-blox MAYA-W2 tri-radio module. Supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® low energy (LE) 5.2, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) on a compact form factor, the module brings Wi-Fi 6 technology to industrial and consumer mass-market applications in industrial automation, smart building & … Read More → "u-blox announces tri-radio module, supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth low energy 5.2, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee)"

Advantest Launches Compact Test Station for V93000 Platform, Enabling 4X Capacity Increase in IC Engineering Labs

TOKYO, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) is continuing to increase the value of its V93000 platform in engineering environments with the introduction of its EXA Scale EX test station, designed for structural and functional test bring up, debugging and characterization of complex digital devices. The highly compact and cost-efficient EXA Scale EX provides an optimized solution for boosting the capacity of engineering labs while also being fully compatible with high-volume manufacturing, making it easy for engineers to integrate newly developed test content into production-worthy test programs.

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Nexperia further expands its offering of Clip-bonded FlatPower packaged diodes with new automotive CFP2-HP devices

Nijmegen, May 16, 2022: Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, today announced the release of 14 rectifiers for power applications in its new CFP2-HP (Clip-Bonded FlatPower) packaging. Available in standard and AECQ-101 versions, these include 45 V, 60 V and 100 V Trench Schottky rectifiers (with 1 and 2 A options) including the PMEG100T20ELXD-Q, a 100 V, 2 A Trench Schottky barrier rectifier. For applications requiring hyperfast recovery Nexperia has also added the 200 V, 1 A PNE20010EXD-Q rectifier to the portfolio.

In modern car architectures the number of electronic control units (ECU) is gradually being reduced in favor of fewer high performing, feature-rich ECUs … Read More → "Nexperia further expands its offering of Clip-bonded FlatPower packaged diodes with new automotive CFP2-HP devices"

A Breakthrough in Premium Sound Performance: Knowles Redefines Premium Sound with New Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature

ITASCA, Ill., May 16, 2022 — Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, and high-performance capacitors and RF products, presents its new dual-diaphragm balanced armature (BA), a revolutionary advancement in the world of BA technology. The patented dual-diaphragm technology allows the BA to achieve high output levels while maintaining a small footprint. The design incorporates two chambers, each housing its own diaphragm and drive rod actuated by a single coil. The combined output of the two chambers provides a warm, clear sound and more natural quality for premium earphones and discreet … Read More → "A Breakthrough in Premium Sound Performance: Knowles Redefines Premium Sound with New Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature"

Keysight First to Gain PTCRB Validation Group (PVG) Acceptance for 5G New Radio Release 16 Test Cases

SANTA ROSA, Calif. May 13, 2022

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that it is the first company to gain acceptance from Read More → "Keysight First to Gain PTCRB Validation Group (PVG) Acceptance for 5G New Radio Release 16 Test Cases"

Vishay Intertechnology Thin Film Wraparound Chip Resistor Offers Power to 1 W, Resistance From 39 Ω to 900 kΩ in Four Small Case Sizes

MALVERN, Pa. — May 16, 2022 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new high precision thin film wraparound chip resistor for industrial, military, and aerospace applications. In addition to offering the widest resistance value range on the market, the Vishay Sfernice PEP delivers higher power ratings in smaller case sizes than competing devices, which enables miniaturization and increases reliability by reducing the mechanical stress on solder joints.

The resistor released today is available in four case sizes from 0402 to 1206 and features a high power rating to 1 W in the 1206 case size (without cooling under the PCB). The PEP … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology Thin Film Wraparound Chip Resistor Offers Power to 1 W, Resistance From 39 Ω to 900 kΩ in Four Small Case Sizes"

Blaize and Innovatrics provide edge ready, low power, low latency Facial Recognition Technology

El Dorado Hills, CA — May 16, 2022 — Innovatrics, a global leader in biometric technology, and Blaize®, the AI computing innovator revolutionizing edge computing, today announced a technology partnership to deliver ready-to-use facial recognition solutions designed for access control and Read More → "Blaize and Innovatrics provide edge ready, low power, low latency Facial Recognition Technology"

Nexperia launches new portfolio of application specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for automotive airbags

Nijmegen, May 12, 2022: Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has launched a new portfolio of application specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for automobile airbag applications, headlining with the release of the BUK9M20-60EL single N-channel 60 V, 13 mOhm logic level MOSFET in LFPAK33 packaging. ASFETs are MOSFETs that have been specifically designed and optimized for use in one application. This portfolio is the latest addition to a range of other ASFETs which Nexperia’s provides for battery isolation, motor control, hot-swap, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications.

The BUK9M20-60EL uses Nexperia’s new enhanced safe operating area (SOA) … Read More → "Nexperia launches new portfolio of application specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for automotive airbags"

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