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New SLLIMM-nano intelligent power modules (IPM) from STMicroelectronics introduce extra package options and integrate additional components to accelerate development and simplify assembly of motor drives from very low power up to 300W. The 3A and 5A modules contain state-of-the-art 600V super-junction MOSFETs to maximize energy efficiency in equipment such as compressors, fans, pumps, and other appliances. A choice of packages with inline or...

This is a question that is often asked throughout the electronics industry and like any good engineering answer, it depends… on the degree of environmental protection required.  The first thing to consider is often the design of any housing within which the PCB will be enclosed.  If an assembly is enclosed in a housing which is designed to be the...

Highlights: Technology company to showcase visionary mobility concept at the IAA 2017 Driverless BEE provides stress-free, safe and environmentally friendly urban traffic CEO Dr. Degenhart: “For us, the mobility of the future is not just a slogan, but a core business area” Whether a mobile cinema, a mobile meeting room or a courier vehicle for Mom’s birthday present, a fun...

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced the release of its InnoSwitch3 family of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new devices achieve up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, slashing power supply losses by a further 25% and enabling the development of compact power supplies up to 65 W without...

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, announced that its industry-first FDMF8811 100 V bridge power stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge DC-DC converters has won a Top 10 Power Product Award 2017.  Organized by Electronic Products China and 21ic.com, the awards program is a highly recognized benchmark in identifying innovative products for the electronics industry. The FDMF8811 reduces the board...

Following an exceptional first-place finish at the tough Six Hours of Mexico, the Mouser-sponsored Vaillante Rebellion racing team now turns its attention stateside as it prepares for the 6 Hours of COTA at Lone Star Le Mans, set for September 16 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Vaillante Rebellion No. 31 car quickly made its way...

A vehicle today is moved about 25 times manually before it reaches the end customer. Yet new research shows how cars can be transported through the logistics chain without a driver. The system was developed by Semcon in collaboration with seven other companies. A prototype is already up and running. About 80 million vehicles are produced around the world every...

Titus SDR, PantronX, Jasmin-Infotech, TWR, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS have teamed up to make Titus II a complete media solution utilizing worldwide engineering in the USA, Germany, India, and Asia. Titus II, the world’s first consumer Software Defined Radio (SDR) digital receiver, is a highly innovative breakthrough platform supporting for the first time true multi-standard radio...

The Mouser-sponsored No. 18 car will take on the road course at Sonoma Raceway in California on September 17. Sebastien Bourdais returns to pilot the car through the 2.38-mile course. Bourdais was sidelined for much of the season by injuries he sustained in day one of the qualifying round of the Indianapolis 500, but has made an inspiring recovery...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., introduced the first extended-frequency inductor in the low profile, high current IHLP family. The new IHLP‑1616BZ-0H series features high frequency performance up to 10 MHz with the lowest losses of any inductor on the market for frequencies of 1 MHz and above. By using the IHLP-1616BZ-0H, designers can improve efficiency and potentially reduce the size of DC/DC...