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STM32MP1Starter package for the STM32MP1 microprocessors from STMicroelectronics provides a comprehensive board support package that is paired with evaluation boards. ST’s ready-made Linux^® distribution is backed by firmware examples and a programming tool.

Diodes Incorporated ZXCT21x current monitoring sensors minimize power losses and provide highly stable operation over a wide temperature range, giving accurate measurements in motors and power supplies.

The AE series from CUI Inc provides an off-the-shelf solution to the challenge of powering auxiliary monitoring and control systems in photovoltaic power systems operating at up to 1,500 V.

The STMicroelectronics STSAFE-A110 implements a rich set of security functions to provide strong protection for secure keys, a unique identification and X.509 certificates. ST supports OEMs with secure provisioning of STSAFE devices.

By Abhishek Gadgi
EMEA Specialist Field Application Engineer (Imaging Solutions), Future Electronics

 Read this to find out about: 

• The uses for NIR imaging in industrial applications
• The range of techniques used to generate 3D images in the NIR spectrum
• The latest emitter and sensor products for NIR applications available from specialist manufacturer ams OSRAM

The XMC7000 MCUs from Infineon, which are based on a multi-core architecture, provide a rich set of communications interfaces and analog functions. System operation is supported by robust hardware security capabilities.

The STMicroelectronics ISM330IS motion sensor combines an accelerometer and gyroscope in a single small package. The internal AI processor runs algorithms at the edge, reducing the burden on the host processor.

The Hirose DF40 series of connectors, available in board-to-board and FPC-to-board configurations, supports high-speed applications with a 10 Gbits/s data rate and conformity to USB4^® v2.0 specifications.

Monolithic Power Systems supplies families of power inductors with inductance values, dc and ac resistance and saturation current ratings that are ideal for power-system designs based on the company’s IC products.

The new CPC3981Z from Littelfuse provides a compact solution for high-voltage power circuits that require extra drain-gate pin spacing. The longer creepage helps to save cost and simplify board layouts.

The STM32MP131 MPU from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32MP1 family of low-cost processors, provides a secure hardware platform for basic Linux^® distributions as well as RTOSs.

The Type 2EG module from Murata includes all the functions required for secure wireless communication, including an on-board antenna, matching network, power supply, and timing devices, simplifying IoT system development.

The ROHM Semiconductor RPR-0720 infrared module can detect the presence of objects at a range of up to 15 mm. An on-chip I2C interface makes the sensor controllable by any microcontroller.

The fifth generation of the HFD signal relays from Hongfa has a small board footprint, and features low coil holding power, providing advantages in industrial, medical and telecoms applications.

New TMBS^® rectifiers from Vishay, including the VxNL63 series, have a low profile, save space and improve thermal performance and efficiency in many types of power circuit.

The PIC18-Q20 8-bit microcontrollers from Microchip occupy little board space, and easily interface with devices operating in multiple voltage domains. The built-in I3C^® interface supports higher-speed and lower-power data transfers than I2C.

Panasonic has added to the SP-Cap family of conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors, extending the designer’s choice of reliable devices that can withstand high temperature and high humidity.

The M95P08-I and M95P08-E EEPROM from STMicroelectronics provide flexible options for writing and storing data in applications that require very fast write times and non-volatile storage capability.

The 20 W SWI20C-E from CUI Inc complies with international safety standards, and provides built-in protection against electrical faults, making it ideal for use in consumer products such as tablets and smartphones.

The Monolithic Power Systems MPM38x4 family of step-down switching converter modules only requires a small number of standard external components. Variants are available with maximum output current values from 0.6 A to 6 A.

The Renesas RA8 series microcontrollers feature Arm^® Helium™ technology which boosts the performance of DSP functions and of AI and machine learning algorithms. A rich set of security features includes cryptographic acceleration and secure boot.

The STM32WB09 Bluetooth^® wireless microcontroller supports the latest Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 specification, enabling designers to implement advanced features such as real-time location finding and indoor positioning.

The VCNL36828P sensor module from Vishay implements a complete proximity sensing system which detects objects at a range of up to 200 mm. The module saves both space and power in products such as earbuds.

The LS0502SCD33 from Littelfuse provides an integrated, high-voltage solution for charging and protecting supercapacitors used to back-up battery power supplies in handheld and portable devices.

The 1004795-EC646-01 antenna band switching evaluation board from Kyocera AVX provides an easy way to evaluate an antenna for cellular and low-power wide-area networks at frequencies up to 2.17 GHz.