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German government agrees on subsidies for e-car buyers
German government agrees on subsidies for e-car buyers
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To spur the weak demand for electric and hybrid cars, the German government has agreed with the automotive industry to…
Infineon builds 8-in. particle detectors, one per wafer, for CERN
Infineon builds 8-in. particle detectors, one per wafer, for CERN
Technology News |
At CERN, a unique sensor chip may contribute to proving the existence (or otherwise) of dark matter: the detector is…
TO-220 wide creepage package simplifies build with 600V FETS
TO-220 wide creepage package simplifies build with 600V FETS
Technology News |
Infineon Technologies' TO-220 FullPAK wide creepage package is an option for the company's 600V CoolMOS CE devices, targeting a broad…
Alorium Technology’s FPGA dev board, Arduino compatible, in distribution
Alorium Technology’s FPGA dev board, Arduino compatible, in distribution
Market news |
Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Alorium Technology (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA), producers of the XLR8 development…

Creating smarter homes for smart consumers
Creating smarter homes for smart consumers
Feature articles |
The rise of the Internet of Things promises a brave new world of connected devices, smart cities and homes, and ultimately better living. According to technology research firm TechNavio, the…
Architectural LED lighting focuses on public space enhancement
Architectural LED lighting focuses on public space enhancement
New Products |
Luminis has launched the LumiSTIK product family that comprises a range of columns, bollards, pendants and wall mounted luminaires.
Dual-4A micro-module regulator in 9 x 11.25 mm footprint
Dual-4A micro-module regulator in 9 x 11.25 mm footprint
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Accepting a wide 2.375V to 20V input voltage range, LTM4642 is a dual 4A or single 8A step-down µModule (power module) regulator in a 9 x 11.25 x 4.92 mm…
Reverse-blocking, pFET integrated power controllers
Reverse-blocking, pFET integrated power controllers
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Silego Technology has added pFET integrated power controllers; a family of self-powered, 1.6 mm², single-channel and dual-channel very low-power controllers with reverse-current protection. Designed for all high-side, 1.5V to 5.5V…
Dual-4A micro-module regulator in 9 x 11.25 mm footprint
Dual-4A micro-module regulator in 9 x 11.25 mm footprint
New Products |
Accepting a wide 2.375V to 20V input voltage range, LTM4642 is a dual 4A or single 8A step-down µModule (power module) regulator in a 9 x 11.25 x 4.92 mm…
Integrated RF IC for passive entry & low-power tracking systems
Integrated RF IC for passive entry & low-power tracking systems
New Products |
Melexis' multi-channel, programmable device, MLX73290-A, features a multi-channel RF transceiver, combined with a 3-dimensional low frequency (3DLF) interface that supports ultra-low power operation.
Fractional rate resampler IP core for FPGA implementation
Fractional rate resampler IP core for FPGA implementation
RFEL's Fractional Rate Resampler IP core, which was originally part of the company’s multi-award winning ChannelCore Flex product, is now offered as a stand-alone IP core for FPGAs. The core…
Reverse-blocking, pFET integrated power controllers
Reverse-blocking, pFET integrated power controllers
New Products |
Silego Technology has added pFET integrated power controllers; a family of self-powered, 1.6 mm², single-channel and dual-channel very low-power controllers with reverse-current protection. Designed for all high-side, 1.5V to 5.5V…
MACOM to sue Infineon over GaN rights
MACOM to sue Infineon over GaN rights
Business news |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings announced it has initiated legal action against Infineon Technologies and International Rectifier (acquired by Infineon in 2015), to defend its rights to use the pioneering and…
Energy harvesters to replace batteries in wireless sensors
Energy harvesters to replace batteries in wireless sensors
Technology News |
Recent advances in ultra-low power microcontrollers have produced devices that offer unprecedented levels of integration for the amount of power they require to operate.
Cloud-based platform boosts industrial energy savings by 30 percent
Cloud-based platform boosts industrial energy savings by 30 percent
Business news |
ABB has developed Ekip SmartVision which connects electrical plants to the IoT, Services and People to transform how industry monitors and optimizes its energy costs and power loads. The solution…
Bidirectional autofocus actuator for 16-Mpixel smartphone cameras
Bidirectional autofocus actuator for 16-Mpixel smartphone cameras
New Products |
The ATMJ1Z95 Series bi-directional type autofocus actuator from Alps Electric is a 2.8 mm low-profile device for smartphone camera modules that have 16 Mpixel sensors, and other applications, such as…
Bluetooth mesh-controlled light engine targets tuneable white linear luminaires
Bluetooth mesh-controlled light engine targets tuneable white linear luminaires
New Products |
LED Engin's LuxiTune linear dynamic light engine is claimed to be the world's first Bluetooth low energy (BLE) mesh-controlled tuneable white solution for linear luminaires.
Free CPU modelling tool captures mobile device power data
Free CPU modelling tool captures mobile device power data
Technology News |
Researchers from the University of Southampton have developed a free software tool that provides accurate power data from mobile devices.
Free CPU modelling tool captures mobile device power data
Free CPU modelling tool captures mobile device power data
Technology News |
Researchers from the University of Southampton have developed a free software tool that provides accurate power data from mobile devices.
Transmission line transformer serves DOCSIS3.1
Transmission line transformer serves DOCSIS3.1
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RFMW, Ltd., has announced design and sales support for the MiniRF MRFXF0025 — a 1:1 impedance ratio, transmission line transformer covering a frequency range of 45 to 1200 MHz.
Precision adaptors target applications up to 110 GHz
Precision adaptors target applications up to 110 GHz
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HUBER+SUHNER has announced a series of PC 1.0 to PC 1.0 adaptors for use in microwave applications up to 110 GHz.
LG Electronics pushes Zigbee for wireless LED lighting
LG Electronics pushes Zigbee for wireless LED lighting
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LG Electronics USA has expanded its LED lighting controls and luminaires featuring ZigBee® integrated wireless technology with two sensor products – the Smart Multi Sensor and Wireless Scheduling Switch.
Ethernet transceivers for 2.5/5 Gbps data rates over Cat5e
Ethernet transceivers for 2.5/5 Gbps data rates over Cat5e
New Products |
The Marvell® Alaska® 88E2010/40 family of Ethernet transceivers claim to be the first commercially available Ethernet transceivers fully optimized for 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps data rates over Cat5e cables.
Bidirectional autofocus actuator for 16-Mpixel smartphone cameras
Bidirectional autofocus actuator for 16-Mpixel smartphone cameras
New Products |
Alps Electric's ATMJ1Z95 Series bi-directional type autofocus actuator is a 2.8 mm low-profile device for smartphone camera modules that have 16 Mpixel sensors, and other applications, such as camera-integrated office…
Eight-inch sensor will look for ‘dark matter’
Eight-inch sensor will look for ‘dark matter’
Technology News |
Silicon sensor chips measuring 15cm by 10cm made by Infineon Technologies AG are to be deployed at CERN, the world's largest particle physics research center, in the hope of proving…
Semiconductors drive automotive transformation
Semiconductors drive automotive transformation
Technology News |
With cars becoming increasingly turning entities of silicon and software, the European Executive Forum of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) took a close look at the current transformation of mobility…
Tesla preps for energy storage market surge
Tesla preps for energy storage market surge
Market news |
Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) is anticipating that sales this year of the company's batteries could be as much 60% larger than the entire US 'behind-the-meter' energy storage market in 2015…
Bluetooth mesh-controlled light engine targets tuneable white linear luminaires
Bluetooth mesh-controlled light engine targets tuneable white linear luminaires
New Products |
LED Engin's LuxiTune linear dynamic light engine is claimed to be the world's first Bluetooth low energy (BLE) mesh-controlled tuneable white solution for linear luminaires.


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