Altera has announced that Mitsubishi Electric selected its Cyclone V SoCs to power its next-generation of C controller for use in smart factory automation equipment. Cyclone V SoCs provide the C controller greater flexibility while delivering higher performance, increased functionality and enhanced network connectivity when compared to the previous generation’s microcontroller-based systems.
Aimed at smartphones operating from a single-cell lithium-ion battery, the PAM8905 from Diodes Incorporated is a new 1.9W Class-D audio amplifier designed for audio systems that need to deliver a high sound pressure level (SPL) output from a low supply voltage.
Applications such as smart phones, tablets and ultrabooks, Fairchild’s high-performance FSA551 dual single-pole single-throw (SPSTx2) audio switch. The device’s depletion-mode technology allows it to conduct signals when there is no VCC available and to isolate signals when VCC is present.
The DesignDRIVE kit and example software offer an easy path to begin exploring a wide variety of motor types, sensing technologies, encoder standards and communications networks, as well as easy expansion to develop with real-time Ethernet communications and functional safety topologies, enabling more comprehensive, integrated system solutions.
The NXP LPC800 series microcontroller, the devices feature the ultra-efficient 30MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ core, offering a range of low-power, space-efficient, low-pin-count options for basic diverse MCU applications.
Analog Devices’ ADA4571 anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) sensors with integrated signal conditioning amplifiers and ADC drivers, the ADA4571′s two analog outputs indicate the angular position of the surrounding magnetic field.
Maxim Integrated Products is addressing the need for higher throughput, smaller footprint, and lower power in industrial automation with its new MAX14900E digital output switch. This eight-channel integrated circuit (IC) provides up to 70x faster speed, uses over 20% less power, and occupies 40% less space than existing solutions—all factors required in today’s faster, more localized, smaller end products.
The Hirose Electric HR41A circular waterproof connector. The IP68-rated plastic-shelled connectors are designed to provide advanced reliability and high power use in a wide variety of harsh, outdoor environments. These include LED Lighting (tunnel lighting, street lamps, etc.), harsh-environment lighting such as industrial, construction sites, marine and agriculture, base station transceivers, robotics in wet environments and electronic toll systems
TDK has expanded its CCT series of clamp AC current sensors with two new types that are rated for 300A and 80A. The new sensors are designed for use in the power distribution panels in a variety of systems such as power distribution panels of energy-management systems (EMS) for homes, buildings, factories and stores (HEMS, BEMS, FEMS, SEMS)
Aimed at applications such as audio, measurement and detection, Traco Power’s TVN 5WI Series DC-DC converters, the modules feature a six side shielded metal package with ultra low ripple and noise. The conducted noise complies with EN 55022 class B.
Vishay/Dale IHLE-4040DC-5A Series automotive-grade high-current low-profile SMD inductors feature an integrated e-shield, when connected to ground which provides up to -20dB EMI reduction at 1cm.
IDT’s IDT5P49V5901 low-power programmable clock generator offers best-in-class jitter performance and design flexibility with universal outputs capable of generating any output frequency. It is intended for high-performance consumer, networking, industrial, computing, and data-communications applications. Configurations may be stored in on-chip one-time programmable (OTP) memory or changed using I²C interface.
TE Connectivity’s AMPMODU MTE interconnection system is aimed at wire-to-board and wire-to-wire applications, and can be found in many types of electronic equipment including computers, copiers, commercial printers, appliances, medical equipment and automotive controls. The product implements insulation displacement contacts (IDC) or crimp snap-in contacts to suit individual end-user needs.
New from Texas Instruments, the LMX2571 is a low-power, high-performance, wideband PLLatinum RF synthesizer that integrates a delta-sigma fractional N PLL, multiple core voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), programmable output dividers and two output buffers. The VCO cores work up to 5.376GHz resulting in continuous output frequency range of 10MHz to 1344MHz.
Molex Ditto wire-to-wire interconnects and pre-assembled harnesses can halve the tooling and operational costs of plug-and-receptacle power systems enabling users to increase the cost savings and operational efficiency of low-current consumer and lighting applications.
Power Integrations’ LinkSwitch-4 CV/CC switcher simplifies low power CV/CC charger is designed by eliminating an optocoupler and secondary control circuitry. The LinkSwitch-4 uses adaptive BJT drive technology to boost switching performance and efficiency.
The expansion of its FP pushbutton series has been announced by APEM with a new 26mm snap-in version with metal clips. The FP26 offers the same lightweight construction as its predecessors and comes with a fully-illuminated option and in single and double-pole types.
Altera has announced the availability of the latest version of its Industrial Functional Safety Data Package (Ver. 3) for systems designers using Altera field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The safety pack provides TÜV Rheinland-certified toolflows, IP and devices including Cyclone V FPGAs, enabling faster time for market for industrial safety solutions to IEC 61508 up to Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL3).
