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Micropower switch extends battery runtime for IoT

Melexis has announced the MLX92216 and MLX92217 ultra-low-power Hall effect switches. The one-microwatt power consumption and narrower tolerances lead to a predictable power budget, assisting in extending battery runtime. These magnetic dev

Melexis | 11-10-2023

Compact proximity sensor contributes to greater miniaturisation and battery capacity

ROHM has created a compact 2mm × 1mm proximity sensor, the RPR-0720, optimised for applications needing attachment/detachment and proximity detection. As the use of IoT continues to grow, sensor devices that play a crucial role are deman

ROHM Semiconductor | 10-10-2023

Fourth generation GaN power platform raises efficiency bar

GaN Systems has introduced its ground-breaking fourth-generation GaN power platform. This state-of-the-art technology establishes a new power efficiency and compactness standard, providing an impressive step-function performance boost and i

GaN Systems | 10-10-2023

Poke-home single contacts offer cost and space savings

Kyocera AVX offers the new 9296-11X Series STRIPT vertical poke-home through-board contacts for 12–18AWG wire. The new series of vertical through-board contacts further expands the company's portfolio of user-friendly poke-home contacts

Kyocera AVX | 06-10-2023

Global agreement provides embedded processors and SoC solutions

Mouser has announced a global distribution agreement with MediaTek, a world leader in developing innovative SoC for mobile devices, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. "This global agreement with MediaTek continues our com

Mouser Electronics | 05-10-2023

New system offers dual thermal-visible camera for mobiles

Teledyne FLIR has released the FLIR ONE Edge, a wireless dual thermal and visible camera system for mobile devices. Purpose-built for applications across remediation, automotive, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, the new model provides the sa

Teledyne FLIR | 05-10-2023

Ten component sample kit available for TVS diodes

TDK Corporation has introduced a sample kit (B74999T9999M099) comprising ten different ultra-compact TVS diodes. Five of them belong to the general-purpose GP series, which protects against overvoltage on applications, including smartphones

TDK | 03-10-2023

High reliability and fast response ultra-subminiature base switch

Measuring only 12.8mm x 5.8mm x 6.5mm, the D2FP is one of Omron's ultra-subminiature switches. The changeover switches are characterised by durability, fast response, and high reliability. A sharp snap mechanism with a clear click sound and

Rutronik | 03-10-2023

Amplifiers provide extended battery life in portable applications

Mouser now stocks the MAX9838x digital input Class-D amplifiers from Analog Devices/Maxim Integrated. The digital input Class-D amplifiers provide integrated IV feedback and Brownout Protection in a small 2.93mm2, 16-pin WLP (0.4mm pitch

Mouser Electronics | 29-09-2023

Capacitive touch evaluation system assists optimised for HVAC and home appliances

Mouser now stocks the Capacitive Touch Evaluation System for RX671 (RTK0EG0044S01001BJ) from Renesas Electronics. Purpose-built to demonstrate and evaluate touch solutions for this family of high-performance 32-bit MCUs from Renesas. The sy

Mouser Electronics | 28-09-2023

Fast response and reassuring click from new mouse switches

Omron Electronic Components Europe has released two new ultra-subminiature switches for next-generation high-performance mouse mechanisms, including gaming mice. The new D2FC series of mechanical switches is excellent for applications deman

Omron | 28-09-2023

Accelerating on-device and edge AI performance and efficiency

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has released its next-generation AI IP and software tools to manage the growing demand for on-device and edge AI processing. The new highly scalable Cadence Neo NPUs supply a wide range of AI performance in a lo

Cadence | 27-09-2023

Open-source RISC-V SBC for AI and IoT/IIoT applications

Mouser now stocks the BeagleV-Ahead open-source RISC-V SBC from BeagleBoard.org. The SBC pushes open-source to the next level, providing developers more freedom and power to innovate and design industry-leading solutions cost-effectively. T

Mouser Electronics | 26-09-2023

Expanded range of temperature monitoring ICs for multiple applications

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH extended its range of Thermoflagger overtemperature detection ICs by releasing six further devices, taking the total to eight. The new devices, together with thermistors that have a PTC, target detecting temp

Toshiba | 25-09-2023