FTM 26-ii articles

The machine learning capabilities of the STM32N6 microcontroller series from STMicroelectronics provide a new way for robots and other industrial automation equipment to see, understand and navigate around their environment.

The X-NUCLEO-IKS5A1 expansion board from STMicroelectronics consolidates multiple industrial motion and environmental MEMS sensors onto a single platform, allowing synchronized acquisition of vibration, orientation, magnetic, and pressure data.

The Monolithic Power Systems HR1275 ac-dc power controller integrates PFC and LLC controllers into a single configurable chip, enabling developers to increase the power density of power supply designs.

The ROHM SCT4013DLLTRDC is a silicon carbide (SiC) N-channel MOSFET which enables very fast switching, helping to reduce the size and weight of magnetic components in high-voltage power supplies.

TE Connectivity (TE) provides a broad product portfolio of connectors to cover the power and signal connectivity needs of manufacturers of robotics technology and industrial automation equipment.

The Littelfuse CPC1601M is an ultra-compact solid-state relay which operates without the need for a dedicated power supply, simplifying the design of systems requiring a reliable isolated power switch.

The Renesas RA8T2 series of MCUs combines high-speed control processing, integrated networking and a rich motor-control feature set to power the next generation of robotics and industrial equipment.

The STMicroelectronics STM32G4 series of microcontrollers features a 32-bit RISC core which runs the DSP and floating point unit instructions for motor-control and digital power applications, backed by a rich set of software and development resources.

The Power Integrations TinySwitch-5 family of integrated offline switcher ICs improves conversion efficiency in low- and mid-power flyback converters with an output of up to 175W.

The Panasonic Low Profile (LP) series of automotive power choke coils, with a metal composite core, provide high heat, vibration resistance and current stability in a compact surface-mount package for automotive applications.

The MCS1810 and MCS1812 from Monolithic Power Systems feature a differential sensing topology which cancels out the effect of interference from stray magnetic fields and maintains high measurement accuracy.

The Han-Modular® family from HARTING consists of a range of connector components which can be combined in configurations which meet the connection needs of almost any application.

The AMT series of modular rotary encoders from Same Sky uses capacitive sensing technology to produce high positional accuracy and lower power consumption than optical or magnetic alternatives.

The STMicroelectronics ST87M01-1001 and ST87M01-1301 modules integrate low-power NB-IoT connectivity with optional positioning functions to support long-life asset-tracking devices in space-constrained industrial products.

The new nRF54L Series of 2.4GHz systems-on-chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor is an upgrade on the previous nRF52 Series and offers advanced Bluetooth® connectivity, improved processing power and efficiency, and high security capabilities.

The Hirose BM54 series of board-to-board connectors provides a reliable new way to create high-speed links in the smallest connector width, for automotive, consumer and industrial applications.

The Murata IRS-D200ST00R1 is a surface-mount digital pyroelectric infrared (PIR) sensor module which integrates amplification and signal processing functions, providing reliable human presence detection in small IoT and security devices.

The ECS-2520SMV oscillators from ECS Inc. are compatible with battery power supplies and with fixed input voltages between 1.8V and 3.3V. The oscillators offer high timing stability and precision.

The STSPIN32G0A1TR from STMicroelectronics integrates an STM32G0 microcontroller, three-phase gate driver, and motor-control peripherals into a single system-in-package (SiP), reducing external component count in compact electric drives.

The NTMFSC2D6N08X from onsemi is an 80V MOSFET which features low gate charge and on-resistance in an improved thermal package, enabling developers to realize compact and efficient designs for power-supply circuits.

The Monolithic Power Systems MPM3519 step-down power module provides a complete ready-made solution for converting an input of up to 36V to an adjustable output ranging between 0.6V and 12V.

The MLPF-WL-0xD3 ICs from STMicroelectronics integrate an impedance matching network and filter, providing a ready-made RF circuit optimized for wireless microcontroller modules operating at sub-1GHz frequencies.

The 221-420 ten-conductor lever splicing connector from WAGO delivers secure, tool-free terminations for lighting, junction boxes, heating and ventilation equipment, and low-voltage power distribution.

The NCSM series of metal film current-sensing resistors from NIC Components offers high power density and precision in standard and wide-termination chip formats for power monitoring in space-constrained automotive and industrial applications.