IR LEDs and phototransistors in 1.6 x 0.8mm packages
Rohm is to put short wavelength infra-red LEDs and photo diodes in 1.6 x 0.8mm (1608) packages for material detection in portable, wearable and hearable devices.
This article was posted on Apr 26, 202310A 650V SiC Schottky/p-n diode with 22nC total charge
Nexperia has introduced a 10A 650V silicon carbide (SiC) industrial Schottky diode in a 2pin through-hole TO-220 plastic package.
This article was posted on Apr 26, 2023TSMC sees softening demand
TSMC’s Q1 profit of $6.8 billion was up 2.1% y-o-y but 30% down on Q4. Revenue was $16.72 billion.
This article was posted on Apr 26, 2023Photothermal resonance for micro-actuators?
Researchers in Japan have exploited resonance to get large amplitude motion from rod-like microcrystals, in a way that could be useful in soft robotics according to Waseda University.
This article was posted on Apr 26, 2023Bill to restore R&D deductibility goes to US Congress
Yesterday the SIA welcomed the introduction in the US House of Representatives of legislation to restore full tax deductibility of R&D investments.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023EDA models for 2mm pitch high-rel connectors
Nicomatic has contracted SnapEDA to provide CAD models for two-row versions of Nicomatic’s CMM 220 and 320 micro connector series – a total of over eight million variants.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023House of Lords studies AI in warfare
Tomorrow, the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Systems Committee will hold its third public evidence session on the current state of artificial intelligence in weapons, and how it will impact warfare.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Sponsored Content: The future of automotive security by design
The connected car market is set for strong growth, spurred by government regulations and increased use of in-vehicle safety features (see below).
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Spectrum adds GPU-based digital down-conversion to digitiser fleet
Spectrum Instrumentation has added a GPU-based digital down-conversion (DDC) option to its PC-based ‘SCAPP’ software, used with its PCIe signal digitiser cards – effectively ADCs for PCs.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Shhh… gearboxes are quiet for NEMA 17 motors
Nanotec has created low-noise planetary gearboxes for brushless DC and stepper motors with NEMA 17 flanges (42mm, 1.7in).
This article was posted on Apr 23, 20233 axis automotive gyro and accelerometer for ASIL B driving
STMicroelectronics has introduced automotive-qualified MEMS six-axis inertial-sensing module.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023EdgeQ raises $75m
Today EdgeQ completed a $75 million Series B funding round.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Pickering adds to battery simulator modules
Pickering Interfaces of Clacton-on-sea has announced the latest version in its 41/43-752A range of battery simulator modules.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Slingshot expands Global Sensor Network for better LEO space tracking
Slingshot Aerospace, a space tracking and analytics company, is expanding its Global Sensor Network’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) tracking capabilities.
This article was posted on Apr 23, 2023Swiss space debris startup sees ClearSpace in United States
ClearSpace, the space debris removal startup founded in Switzerland, is expanding to the United States.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023Electronics production in decline
Electronics production is in decline, says Semiconductor Intelligence.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023Fewer memories from China
China’s memory production is expected to decline over the next two years.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023Automotive interior lighting association tops 50 members
Five more members have joined the likes of NXP, Microchip and Renesas in the ISELED Alliance, which overlooks a system of multi-colour addressable automotive LED tape lighting, built around ICs from Inova Semiconductors.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023RDS adds multi-colour e-Paper displays
Review Display Systems is stocking monochrome and multi-colour e-Paper dot matrix displays from Holitech Technology.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023TI adds to WiFi ICs for IoT
TI today introduced a new SimpleLink family of Wi-Fi 6 companion ICs to help designers implement Wi-Fi connections at an affordable price for applications that operate in high-density or high-temperature environments up to 105ºC.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 202312V automotive load switches for ISO26262 functional safety
Infineon has introduced automotive high-side power switches for safety-critical circuits.
This article was posted on Apr 20, 2023