FTM 25-v articles

The STMicroelectronics STHS34PF80 infrared motion and heat-detection sensor is highly sensitive, and provides a broad range of configuration options, including output data rate and detection mode.

The Vishay VEML4031X00, a 16-bit digital module, provides a complete, ready-made solution for ambient light sensing, including a photodiode and supporting signal chain components in a compact package.

Streetlighting is subject to widely adopted standards maintained by ANSI and Zhaga to provide for interoperability between multiple vendor products. TE Connectivity (TE) provides a range of standards-compliant products for new lighting equipment designs.

The AIROC™ CYW5551x series from Infineon, which offers the advanced features of the latest Wi-Fi^® 6 and Bluetooth^® v6.0 specifications, supports smart control functions in lighting, building automation, and consumer devices.

New residual current monitors are coming on to the market which help EV charger manufacturers to streamline production, and cut the cost of products.

By Tony Titre
EMEA Business Development Manager (Automotive), Future Electronics

The new ZSSC3286 sensor signal conditioner from Renesas amplifies, digitizes and corrects signals from a wide variety of sensors. Digital compensation enables accurate calibration of sensor signals.

The VL53L4ED from STMicroelectronics, which has a completely invisible laser light source, maintains high accuracy with any color target, and regardless of the target reflectance.

RECOM has released the RACV22-24SW, a 24 V-output LED driver which provides long service life in outdoor control gear for trackside lighting and other infrastructure applications.

The AL17052 buck converter from Diodes Incorporated steps a mains voltage input down to a fixed 5 V output, providing a well regulated supply to devices which require low power consumption in standby mode.

The launch of the AF0130 and AF0131 by onsemi introduces a new generation of ranging sensors enabling accurate 3D renditions of fast-moving objects, for object detection in robots and factory production-line quality control.

The Panasonic ERJ series of chip resistors performs accurate current sensing in intelligent sensing, LED lighting, and other space-constrained, high-power designs that demand thermal stability.

The launch of the ultra low-power STM32U3 series microcontrollers by STMicroelectronics has created new opportunities for IoT device manufacturers to extend the run-time of small batteries without compromising system performance or security.

Vishay SiP32433A/B and SiP32434A/B load switches provide settable limits for over- and under-voltage protection, and block voltage surges and inrush currents over a wide input-voltage range, with either latch off or auto-retry.

The STMicroelectronics VD56G3 for machine vision and robotics applications is available for evaluation in a convenient camera module format shared by the ST BrightSense family of image sensors.

The new NEX13120PC-Q100 from Nexperia saves power thanks to its low forward voltage drop. This reduces the operating temperature of the LED driver, and lowers the requirement for cooling devices.

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.

The NCP thermistors from Murata offer good temperature measurement performance at low cost over a broad temperature range. These very small NTC thermistors are ideal for space-constrained consumer and mobile products.

The new BMV080 from Bosch Sensortec, supplied as a tiny 4.4 mm x 3 mm x 20 mm assembly including flex PCB connector, enables a new generation of air quality sensing devices that can be wearable or portable.

The IQS396 from Azoteq brings sophisticated combinations of capacitive or inductive touch sensing and haptic feedback within reach of a wide range of cost- and space-constrained consumer and industrial products.

The VIPerGaN ac-dc converters draw on STMicroelectronics wide bandgap technology to achieve high conversion efficiency and low losses, making them ideal for USB chargers and other compact power products.

The compact 823A series fuse, which has a 1,000 V dc rating, provides reliable over-current protection in battery management systems and high-voltage dc-dc converters.

The HVLED101 controller IC from STMicroelectronics maintains high power factor and very low power in standby mode, for precise regulation across a wide range of LED driver topologies.

The Vishay VEML6046X00, a 16-bit digital light sensor module, provides accurate measurement of light intensity in the visible light spectrum and in the near infrared band.

The DA14533 from Renesas has a small footprint and helps reduce bill-of-materials cost, bringing value to a wide range of automotive functions from tire pressure monitoring to battery management systems.

The DF61Y from Hirose, which has a maximum current rating of 4 A for use in power supply circuits, offers a range of features which ensure high connector performance and strong termination.