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The EZ-USB™ FX3 from Infineon provides broad standards compliance and flexible integration to reduce time-to-market for USB-connected systems. The chip is backed by a dedicated development kit.

The robust STMicroelectronics ST4E1240 and ST4E1216 transceiver ICs are ideal for use in factory automation equipment, industrial robots and telecoms infrastructure because of the high signal integrity and integrated ESD protection.

The EVR series relays from Littelfuse are certified for compliance with the important standards governing electric vehicle charging. The relays have PCB terminals for easy assembly on the board.

The AL58263 from Diodes Incorporated provides advanced dimming technology which reduces distortion, resulting in higher picture quality in LED backlit LCD displays and other display types.

The T52 series capacitors from Vishay are available in large case sizes with capacitance up to 470 µF. Low ESR helps to reduce the number of capacitors required in the circuit, saving on bill-of-materials cost.

The 9169-000 from KYOCERA AVX are one-piece connectors which offer a wide variety of specification options to the system designer. Rated for currents up to 3 A, the connectors feature superior termination technology.

The NCS32100 from onsemi operates at speeds up to 60,000 rpm and produces 24-bit position and velocity outputs. The inductive sensing technology helps the NCS32100 to operate reliably in difficult conditions.

The SF-M relay from Panasonic offers safety standard compliance, making it ideal for use in industrial and building automation applications that have special safety requirements.

The latest superjunction silicon MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics, based on MDmesh M9 process technology, help to reduce power losses in circuits based on hard-switching or resonant topologies.

The MLX90418 from Melexis provides a complete code-free solution for driving a single 30 W fan or dual 15 W fans without the need for an MCU, and supports various server-specific fan functions.

TE Connectivity supplies a portfolio of shielded jacks and plugs which implement the standard for single-pair Ethernet cabling, providing reliable data transmission in harsh industrial conditions at rates up to 1 Gbit/s.

By Laurent Helin EMEA Business Development Manager (Embedded Solutions) and
Tom Foltier, AI Business Development Manager, Future Electronics

Read this to find out about: 

• Implementing AI on the smallest low-power MCUs
• How AI applications can be scaled up across a family of MCUs and MPUs
• The highest-performing MCUs for AI implementation

The STM32U0 microcontroller series from STMicroelectronics integrates multiple functions including analog signal processing, an LCD controller and generous memory, to enable manufacturers to streamline designs and reduce bill-of-materials cost.

The new InnoSwitch™3 ICs from Power Integrations, which feature robust and efficient PowiGaN™ gallium nitride switches, are ideal for industrial applications, supporting loads of up to 100 W.

The FX23 board-to-board connectors from Hirose feature a floating structure which allows for movement to tolerate mounting misalignment. The connector contact configuration helps to maintain high signal integrity.

The TQS polymer tantalum capacitors from Panasonic Industry give long life and reliable operation at high temperatures of up to 105°C. The capacitor performance also excels in high-frequency applications.

The AST series of surface-mount transducers from Mallory are available in a wide range of frequency and package size options, in addition to the ASI09N series of surface-mount sonic indicators.

The T55 series capacitors from Vishay offer a wide range of case sizes with capacitance up to 1,000 µF, and low ESR to reduce the number of capacitors required in the circuit, saving on bill-of-materials cost.

The DK series of polarized power relays from Panasonic are available in 1NO, 1NO + 1NC, and 2NO versions capable of switching up to 10 A, to provide a great fit for smart plugs and switches in automated home environments.

The XMC4800 from Infineon saves space and simplifies circuit design in industrial systems that use EtherCAT^® technology for robust, deterministic communication. On-chip memory, analogue functions and communications interfaces support high levels of integration.

The blue VLMB2332T1U2-08 LED and true green VLMTG2332ABCA-08 LEDs from Vishay take advantage of proprietary InGaN/sapphire technology to increase optical power and efficiency.

The RAC15-K/480 and RAC25-K/480 isolated ac-dc power modules by RECOM are rated at 15 W and 25 W respectively with outputs between 5 V and 24 V dc. Extensive protections and certifications ensure safe operation in industrial environments.

STMicroelectronics has launched the ST25R100 NFC reader IC, which implements various power management modes to enable energy savings in battery-powered applications. The compact package fits in highly space-constrained products.

The ECX-1210 is a 32.768 kHz surface-mount tuning fork crystal from ECS Inc in the industry-smallest 1.2 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm package with a tolerance of ±20 ppm. It operates over an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

The Renesas RZ/G3S microprocessor, which consumes very low standby power, performs fast boot of a Linux^® operating system. Strong security features protect connected devices from cyberattack.

The industrial-grade DD11 and DD12 power entry modules from SCHURTER are ideal for applications with high transient loads, and meet IEC 60335-1 requirements for unattended use. Medical-grade versions are available.

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 ROHM Semiconductor Nano Cap™ EcoGaN™ GaN HEMT power stage ICs offer a streamlined alternative to silicon superjunction MOSFET power architectures, with a high switching slew rate of 150 V/ns and on-state resistance as low as 70 mΩ.

TE Connectivity supplies complete M8/M12 Ethernet connectivity systems which simplify the design and installation of connectors in industrial equipment. The robust connector components support high data rates with high signal integrity.

This Nexperia Design Note shows how factors such as thermal performance and switching performance affect the efficiency and reliability of power-conversion circuits in Industry 4.0 and industrial automation equipment.

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32H7R/S, a new family of MCUs which are based on a high-speed Arm^® Cortex^®-M7 core backed by a dedicated graphics processing unit to support vibrant color GUIs with 3D-like effects.

The onsemi FS7 IGBTs are supplied in two series. Designers can choose the variant which suits the application with either fast-switching power conversion, or three-phase motors.

The CoolMOS™ S7T family from Infineon enables more accurate measurement of junction temperature to provide superior protection against overload faults and thermal stress for longer lifetime and higher reliability in solid-state relays and circuit breakers.

The T58 vPolyTan™ capacitors from Vishay feature a compact, leadframe-less molded package. Low ESR helps to reduce the number of capacitors required, saving on bill-of-materials cost.

The new Pulse high-temperature single 100Base-Tx magnetic modules are compatible with all major PHYs and present a robust, compact solution for designs requiring greater isolation than traditional LAN applications.

The NIC Components extensive portfolio of double-layer supercapacitors supports temperature ranges as wide as -40°C to 85°C for low- and high-current backup power in coin cell and cylindrical form factors.

The Infineon OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT is an NFC Type 4 asymmetric tag with an I2C interface, providing a contactless bridge between an NFC reader such as a smartphone and a host microcontroller.

The new Panasonic AQY206GV MOSFET relay, from the PhotoMOS^® family, is an ideal replacement for high-voltage, high-capacity reed and mercury-containing relays, and has a 1.80 mm x 4.45 mm x 2.65 mm package.

STMicroelectronics has launched the ST25R200 NFC reader IC, which features advanced radio features to ensure reliable connectivity even in noisy environments. In low-power wake-up mode, the ST25R200 helps to extend battery run-time.

TE Connectivity offers several industrial-grade options for RJ45 jacks supporting voltage- or current-mode Ethernet at up to 1 Gbps, with integrated magnetics to reduce customer design efforts and improve EMI performance.

The T59 series of vPolyTan™ capacitors from Vishay are supplied in a leadframe-less molded package. Low ESR helps to reduce the number of capacitors required in the circuit, saving on bill-of-materials cost.

The AZSR170 solar power relays from ZETTLER provide up to 70 A switching capability at up to 600 V ac with exceptional safety performance, making them suitable for solar inverter designs and high-voltage industrial applications.