FTM 25-ii articles
Complete cloud security solution protects IoT devices from cyber-attack
The OPTIGA™ Trust M tamper-resistant security solution from Infineon is based on Common Criteria EAL6+ certified hardware. The secure element can be used with any MCU or application processor to enhance the security of IoT designs.
Secure MCUs boost performance in next-generation smart applications
The STM32H563 and STM32H573 MCUs from STMicroelectronics feature a 250 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, and STM32 Trust TEE Secure Manager, which makes it easier to implement strong security in connected devices.
Point-of-load power supplies reduce need for external components
The microBUCK® and microBRICK® families from Vishay are integrated dc-dc regulators which operate over wide input-voltage ranges, and support high output-current requirements up to 40 A.
New secure element provides turnkey security solution for devices connected to the cloud
The STSAFE-A120 from STMicroelectronics provides CC EAL5+-grade security for connected home and industrial products. Authentication functions and a unique identity enable devices to link securely to popular cloud computing services.
Adoption of narrowband red phosphor promises improved quality of light in general lighting
To achieve improved light quality, lighting equipment manufacturers need to manage system design carefully to avoid the risk of color shift in applications exposed to varying environmental conditions.
By Adil Sidiqi
Vertical Segment Manager, Future Lighting Solutions, a division of Future Electronics
Read this to find out about:
- The origins of potassium fluorosilicate TriGain phosphor technology in the display industry
- How the benefits of TriGain phosphor in LED lighting are balanced by drawbacks including color shift over temperature and humidity
- Tools available from Future Lighting Solutions to enable lighting manufacturers to achieve consistent color output with TriGain-based LEDs
PMICs provide complete power management solution for microprocessors
The STPMIC1 and STPMIC25 from STMicroelectronics incorporate a mix of buck and boost converters and LDO regulators in a single chip, to provide a simple and small power circuit for advanced microprocessors.
High-performance Arm Cortex-M85-based MCUs optimized for cost-sensitive applications
The RA8E1 and RA8E2 from Renesas offer a new value-oriented option at the high end of the microcontroller market. Excellent DSP performance helps to accelerate AI inferencing and to lower power consumption in AI applications.
Digital power monitor offers high-precision input channels and MIPI I3C interface
The TSC1641 from STMicroelectronics performs tightly synchronized voltage and current measurements and produces highly accurate power calculations. The I3C interface allows for direct connection to the latest 32-bit microcontrollers.
New relay offers high short-circuit protection in EV charging applications
The four-pole AZEV400 relay from ZETTLER supports the efforts of charge point manufacturers to comply with important safety and operating standards, and the relay provides 5 kV of isolation.
Why the connected world needs the next generation of logic-level translators
A new bipolar CMOS-DMOS (BCD) semiconductor fabrication process implemented by onsemi has enabled the creation of improved level shifters which support higher data transmission rates, more reliable operation and lower power consumption.
New MCUs combine hardware security module with TrustZone technology
The new PIC32CK family of mid-range microcontrollers from Microchip offers strong security capabilities, helping OEMs to build compliance with the latest cybersecurity regulations into new products.
High-performance MCUs integrate advanced graphics and security capabilities
The STMicroelectronics STM32H7R3/7S3 series of MCUs, based on a high-speed Arm® Cortex®-M7 core, provide sufficiently high performance that the MCUs can be used in some applications that would otherwise require a microprocessor.
Surface-mount packaging technology increases power density of dc-dc converter modules
3D Power Packaging® (3DPP) technology enables RECOM to build surface-mount power modules which have a small board footprint while supporting modern, efficient assembly processes.
Controllers offer versatile solution for USB Type-C-powered devices
New sink controllers from Diodes Incorporated provide a complete solution for controlling the transfer of power from a USB Type-C® power source to a battery-powered device over a USB-C to USB-C cable.
New aluminum polymer solid capacitors offer extended life at high temperature
The OS-CON™ SXV, SXE, and SVPG series capacitors from Panasonic provide superior durability, low ESR, high ripple-current capability, and increased capacitance, giving higher value in industrial power supplies.
Quad-core MPU ideal for industrial Ethernet and multi-axis motor control systems
The new RZ/T2H application processor from Renesas enables fast real-time control in industrial equipment. Motor control applications are enabled by fast CPU operation and dedicated motor interfaces and timers.
Boost to AI at the edge with launch of NPU-accelerated 32-bit microcontrollers
The STM32N6 microcontroller series from STMicroelectronics with new machine-learning capabilities makes it possible to perform computer vision, audio processing, sound analysis and more in consumer and industrial applications at the edge.
Integrated flyback converter IC reduces component count in USB PD EPR power supplies
New InnoSwitch™5-Pro ac-dc converters from Power Integrations use a zero-voltage switching flyback topology and advanced synchronous rectification FET control to produce 95% efficiency, shrink the power supply and reduce component count.
Innovative serial page EEPROM marks breakthrough in non-volatile memory
The M95P from STMicroelectronics provides an all-in-one solution for ultra low-power systems that require an external non-volatile memory to manage firmware downloaded over-the-air, data logging, or event recording.
Industry’s first asymmetrical TVS diodes for SiC MOSFET gate protection
The new SMFA series, which provides asymmetrical protection for the negative and positive voltage inputs to a silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate drive, saves space and reduces component count in power-supply circuits.
Machine learning kit backed by dedicated AI development software
The PSOC™ 6 AI Evaluation Kit from Infineon provides for data capture with a range of sensors interfaced with a PSOC 62 microcontroller, and software to ease development and deployment of machine learning models.
AI tool suite enables neural network optimization and deployment on STM32 devices
The ST Edge AI Suite from STMicroelectronics provides a comprehensive set of tools for capturing sensor data, generating AI algorithms, optimizing models, and deploying AI features on microcontrollers and microprocessors.
Combination microSD/nano SIM socket saves space in mobile product designs
The two KP15 series of connectors from Hirose feature an innovative configuration enabling convenient card removal from a mobile phone, while providing strong retention when a card is in use.
Tactile switches with SPDT functionality provide superior safety
The KSC DCT switches from Littelfuse provide robust operation and a long lifetime in automotive, industrial and other applications which require high reliability and the ability to detect fault conditions.
Biosensor chip enables innovation in personal healthcare and fitness products
The ST1VAFE3BX from STMicroelectronics is an integrated biosensor chip which combines an input channel for cardiological and neurological sensing with motion tracking and an embedded AI core.