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Microchip Adds MTCH2120 to its Portfolio of Turnkey Capacitive Touch Controllers

The touch controller is designed to integrate with a comprehensive ecosystem of tools to streamline development and speed time to market
December 19, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz., December 18, 2024 —Turnkey touch controllers are a fast and easy way to upgrade from mechanical buttons to modern touch buttons or displays. With the launch of its 12-button MTCH2120 touch controller, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is providing designers with a straightforward pathway for implementing touch button capabilities on user interfaces. The low-power, water-tolerant turnkey touch device is integrated with Microchip’s unified … Read More → "Microchip Adds MTCH2120 to its Portfolio of Turnkey Capacitive Touch Controllers"

Vishay Intertechnology Precision Thin Film MELF Resistors Reduce Component Counts to Save Space, Simplify Designs, and Lower Costs

December 19, 2024

MALVERN, Pa. — Dec. 18, 2024 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced an enhanced resistance range for precision versions of its AEC-Q200 qualified thin film MELF resistors in the 0102, 0204, and 0207 case sizes. Designed to meet the needs of applications with high stability and reliability requirements, the Vishay Beyschlag MMU 0102, MMA 0204, and MMB 0207 are now available with low TCR down to ± 15 ppm/K, tight tolerances down to ± 0.1 %, and high resistance values of up to 10 MΩ.

Compared to previous thin film MELF resistor offerings, the devices released today provide significantly higher resistance. For example, for a device in the 0204 case size … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology Precision Thin Film MELF Resistors Reduce Component Counts to Save Space, Simplify Designs, and Lower Costs"

Infineon and EVE Energy collaborate to enable the next generation of battery management systems

December 18, 2024

Munich, Germany – 13 December 2024 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Eve Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy), a manufacturer of lithium batteries, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The two companies aim at enabling comprehensive battery management system solutions for the automotive market. As part of the MoU, Infineon will supply a complete chipset, including microcontroller units, balancing and monitoring ICs, power management ICs, drivers, MOSFETs, controller area networks and sensor products. Equipped with these solutions, EVE Energy’s battery management system can provide high safety, high reliability and optimized cost. … Read More → "Infineon and EVE Energy collaborate to enable the next generation of battery management systems"

Integrated and Compact CAN FD System Basis Chip Solution for Space-Constrained Applications

Microchip introduces the ATA650x CAN FD SBC with integrated high-speed CAN transceiver and 5V LDO
December 18, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz., December 16, 2024 — The increase in connected applications in the automotive and industrial markets is driving demand for wired connectivity solutions with higher bandwidth, lower latency and enhanced security. Reliable and secure communication networking solutions are vital for transmitting and processing data as intended. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the new family of ATA650x CAN FD System … Read More → "Integrated and Compact CAN FD System Basis Chip Solution for Space-Constrained Applications"

SiLC Technologies Announces Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner

Human-like Vision with Sub-Millimeter Depth Precision Enables Next-Generation Warehouse Automation, Robotics, Farming, Construction and Manufacturing Applications
December 18, 2024

MONROVIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC), the leading developer of integrated single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, today announced … Read More → "SiLC Technologies Announces Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner"

Infineon plans to implement ISO/SAE 21434 product compliance for TRAVEO™ T2G automotive microcontrollers

December 18, 2024

Munich, Germany – 10 December 2024 – The increasing connectivity of road vehicles leads to a growing need for cybersecurity. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has therefore adopted the R155 and R156 regulations, which define the cybersecurity requirements for OEMs. OEMs who want to sell new vehicles in UNECE-regulated markets must hold a valid type approval certificate and implement cybersecurity practices throughout the supply chain to minimize the risk of attack throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. The TRAVEO™ T2G Automotive Microcontroller family for Body and Cluster from Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / … Read More → "Infineon plans to implement ISO/SAE 21434 product compliance for TRAVEO™ T2G automotive microcontrollers"

bitsensing and NXP Partner to Deliver High-Performance, Scalable Radar Systems Across Various Key Industries

bitsensing and NXP Semiconductors enter into a MOU to offer high-performance radar solutions to industries across automotive, smart cities, healthcare, robotics, and beyond
December 17, 2024

17 December 2024 – bitsensing, a leading provider of advanced radar solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NXP® Semiconductors, the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets.

The collaboration aims to offer high-performance, scalable radar systems across automotive, smart cities, robotics, healthcare, and beyond by combining NXP’s cutting-edge, advanced radar chipsets with bitsensing’s innovation in radar technology and software. bitsensing will leverage their deep expertise of NXP’s radar chipsets to develop next-generation radar solutions, supporting customers with pre-development and accelerating the overall development time. … Read More → "bitsensing and NXP Partner to Deliver High-Performance, Scalable Radar Systems Across Various Key Industries"

TDK presents the X-series, a new family of eco-friendly SMD varistors

December 17, 2024

December 17, 2024

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces the release of five new SMD multilayer varistors (MLVs). As an industry first, these components feature a reduced carbon (CO2) footprint while fulfilling demanding automotive qualification requirements. These parts are the first representatives of TDK’s new X-series, which is continually being expanded for automotive as well as for industrial and consumer applications. The X series satisfies both the growing demand for eco-friendly products, and the commercial requirement for cost-attractive products, while maintaining TDK’s high level of reliability and performance.

The first five parts are automotive qualified according to … Read More → "TDK presents the X-series, a new family of eco-friendly SMD varistors"

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