FTM 26-vi articles
Compact MCU simplifies intelligent sensing and control in space-constrained designs
As a Renesas RA0E3 microcontroller, the R7FA0E3034ZSD#VA0 combines 32MHz Arm® Cortex®-M23 processing with analog, timing, and serial interfaces in a compact MCU for intelligent sensing endpoints.
Precise short-range sensing for automation, detection, and level monitoring
Operating across reflective surfaces and in challenging ambient-light conditions, the STMicroelectronics VL53L4ED Time-of-Flight proximity sensor measures from 1mm to 1.3m.
Ultra-low quiescent current converter extends battery life in always-on designs
The Nexperia NEX30606 step-down converter, with a 1.8V to 5.0V supply, delivers up to 600mA, with a quiescent current low enough to suit continuously powered portable and IoT applications.
Expansion board speeds industrial MEMS prototyping on STM32 Nucleo
Combining five industrial sensors and external sensor support, the STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-IKS5A1 evaluation board shortens development of motion and environmental sensing platforms.
6-axis inertial measurement unit boosts wearable motion tracking for high impact sports
The STMicroelectronics LSM6DSV80X is a 6-axis inertial measurement unit which combines 16g and 80g acceleration sensing in one package for sport trackers and other compact wearables.
This magnetometer strengthens accuracy for smart consumer and industrial systems
By combining tunnel magnetoresistance sensing with field shock recovery, the Bosch Sensortec BMM350 magnetometer offers benefits for AR or VR, indoor navigation, and industrial motion tracking.
Digital vibration sensor captures signals across 6.3kHz bandwidth
The STMicroelectronics IIS3DWBG1 3-axis digital vibration sensor combines low noise, bandwidth to 6.3kHz and stable sensitivity over temperature, to build more accurate condition-monitoring and predictive-maintenance systems.
Extends battery life in compact sensor nodes while providing efficiency up to 95%
The Diodes Incorporated AP61040 and AP61041 synchronous buck converters deliver up to 400mA from 2.15V to 5.5V inputs for wearables, health monitors, and Bluetooth® low-energy applications.
Single-chip MCU combines capacitive sensing with system control for HMI designs
The Infineon Technologies PSoC™ 4100T Plus integrates fifth-generation CAPSENSE™ and Multi-Sense technology with an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core, allowing designers to consolidate touch sensing and general-purpose control on a single device.
Safety-grade MCU targets touch-driven industrial and appliance HMI designs
The Microchip PIC32CM5112GC00 combines functional safety hardware, an enhanced capacitive touch controller, and a broad industrial communications suite in a single Arm® Cortex®-M23 MCU for control panels, appliances, and light industrial nodes.
3D lidar sensor enables high-resolution scans for edge perception
Streaming depth, 2D infrared and ambient maps at up to 100Hz, the STMicroelectronics VL53L9CX 3D direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) lidar sensor offers benefits for robotics, smart building and AR/VR sensing.
FPC connector doubles retention force while keeping a 1.0mm profile height
Offering back-flip top and bottom contact flexibility, the FH34 series of FPC connectors from Hirose Electric features top and bottom contact flexibility with significantly improved FPC/FFC retention in a compact, low-profile package.