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Unipolar Hall switches save board space in battery-powered applications

Diodes Incorporated offers two new portfolios of monolithic, unipolar Hall-effect switches developed for proximity sensing in battery-powered applications. With an ultra-low 1.1µA supply current at 1.85V and 1.6µA at 1.6V to 5.5V, these dev

Diodes Inc | 04-09-2023

Compact stamped metal antennas in a wide variety of frequencies

L-com has released a new line of stamped metal antennas. These AP/router-embedded antennas deliver performance, ultra-compactness and ruggedness. The new omnidirectional stamped metal antennas supply uniform coverage in all directions wi

L-com | 16-08-2023

Thermally conductive and electrically insulative epoxy for medical devices

Master Bond EP40TCMed is a two-part, room-temperature curing epoxy system that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity. It is thermally conductive, electrically non-conductive and can be used as an adhesive or sealant in

Masterbond | 15-08-2023

The smallest 3D coil receiver antenna for VR/AR launched

Premo Group has launched the 3DCC03 series, the smallest 3D coil receiver antenna on the market. With a 60% smaller size than its direct predecessor, the series has been created to fulfil the growing demand for the miniaturisation of EM mot

Premo | 03-08-2023

Revolutionary power of digital therapeutics

Mouser has released its latest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together series revealing the transformative potential of digital therapeutics. The company explores the bridge between technology and medical devices to find how these

Mouser Electronics | 02-08-2023

New light curable adhesives for wearable consumer electronics

Intertronics has introduced the Dymax 9200-W Series of next-generation light curable encapsulants and structural and optical-positioning adhesives. The range is created with low-sensitising ingredients for products that are touching, or nea

Intertronics | 01-08-2023

World’s smallest width multi-RF board-to-board connector

Hirose has launched a multi-RF board-to-board connector that delivers a size reduction of up to 71% compared to conventional designs. With the industry’s smallest width of just 2.2mm, the BM56 Series supports multiple RF and digital signals

Hirose | 03-07-2023

Dual-Core Bluetooth 5.2 module for medical or industrial and complex IoT applications

The ISP2053 Dual-Core Bluetooth 5.2 module from Insight SiP complements the Rutronik Wireless portfolio. Measuring only 8mm x 8mm x 1mm, the particularly small LGA module builds on the nRF5340 chip from Nordic Semiconductor and provides pow

Rutronik | 14-06-2023

PMIC offers high-performance energy harvesting for low power applications

Mouser now stocks the Nexperia NEH2000BYJ energy harvesting PMIC. The NEH2000BYJ PMIC harvests energy a PV cell generates, which charges a rechargeable battery. The new PMIC is an excellent option for low-power applications, including wirel

Mouser Electronics | 15-05-2023

Smallest class of SWIR devices for portable and wearable devices

ROHM has launched mass production technology for SWIR devices offered in the industry’s smallest class 1608-size (1.6mm × 0.8mm) for portable, hearable or wearable devices needing material detection. SWIR is characterised by a longer wav

ROHM Semiconductor | 28-04-2023

e-Paper displays offer low-power bi-stable display technology

Review Display Systems offers a range of monochrome and colour e-Paper displays from Holitech Technology Corporation. They can support and supply various monochrome and colour e-Paper display panels from 1.54" to 31.2". Segment and dot m

Review Display | 24-04-2023

Seamless connectivity and low power consumption Wi-Fi IC

Nordic Semiconductor has created the nRF7002, a companion IC for integrating seamless Wi-Fi 6 connectivity into multiple applications. It is available now from Rutronik. The device is a cost-effective and power-saving option and inspires wi

Rutronik | 20-04-2023

Digital voice vibration sensor for hi-fi voice pick-up in TWS

Knowles Corporation has released the first-of-its-kind Digital Voice Vibration Sensor, V2S200D. Working in conjunction with microphones, the device, a high bandwidth, low-power specialised vibration sensor, enhances voice call quality in no

Knowles | 13-04-2023

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth combo extends battery life for IoT applications

Infineon Technologies AG has launched the new AIROC CYW43022 ultra-low power, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth combo, growing its wide portfolio of existing AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products. The device's ultra-low power architecture provid

Infineon | 15-03-2023

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