Redding Traiger, Author at Engineers Garage Electronic Projects, Electrical Engineering Resources, Makers Articles and Product News Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:25:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.engineersgarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-eg-favicon-32x32.png Redding Traiger, Author at Engineers Garage 32 32 AC-DC power supply extends voltage range to 800 V DC https://www.engineersgarage.com/ac-dc-power-supply-extends-voltage-range-to-800-v-dc/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/ac-dc-power-supply-extends-voltage-range-to-800-v-dc/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:25:15 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83163 XP Power continues to make high power flexible for ease of integration across multiple platforms by extending the reach of its HPT5K0 series with the addition of 400VDC and 800VDC models. These new additions cater to engineers designing at higher voltages, including battery charging, renewable energy, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. All the models in the…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/ac-dc-power-supply-extends-voltage-range-to-800-v-dc/feed/ 0 Infineon’s inductive sensor integrates coil system driver, signal conditioning circuits and DSP https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineons-inductive-sensor-integrates-coil-system-driver-signal-conditioning-circuits-and-dsp/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineons-inductive-sensor-integrates-coil-system-driver-signal-conditioning-circuits-and-dsp/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:35:38 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83160 Infineon Technologies AG is launching the XENSIV TLE4802SC16-S0000, an inductive sensor designed to enhance performance in automotive chassis applications. The sensor enables high-precision torque and angle measurements with robust stray field robustness, supporting digital output via SENT or SPC protocols. It achieves highly accurate sensing without needing additional shielding. Tailored for use in electric power…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineons-inductive-sensor-integrates-coil-system-driver-signal-conditioning-circuits-and-dsp/feed/ 0 Arm Cortex-M23 MCU delivers 87.5 µA/MHz active mode https://www.engineersgarage.com/arm-cortex-m23-mcu-delivers-87-5-%c2%b5a-mhz-active-mode/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/arm-cortex-m23-mcu-delivers-87-5-%c2%b5a-mhz-active-mode/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:16:18 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83158 Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2L2 microcontroller (MCU) group with ultra-low power consumption and the industry’s first support for the new UCB-C Revision 2.4 standard. Based on a 48-MHz Arm Cortex M23 processor, the new MCUs offer a rich feature set that makes them ideal for portable devices and PC peripherals such as gaming mice and…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/arm-cortex-m23-mcu-delivers-87-5-%c2%b5a-mhz-active-mode/feed/ 0 STMicroelectronics releases automotive amplifiers with in-play open-load detection https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-releases-automotive-amplifiers-with-in-play-open-load-detection/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-releases-automotive-amplifiers-with-in-play-open-load-detection/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:36:11 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83156 STMicroelectronics has revealed new class-D automotive audio amplifiers for smart-cockpit applications, engineered for tiny overall dimensions and with a digital input that simplifies circuit design. The new HFDA80D and HFDA90D extend ST’s family of high-frequency automotive amplifiers, complementing the HFA80A analog-input IC. All the devices operate at a switching frequency of 2MHz to save PCB…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-releases-automotive-amplifiers-with-in-play-open-load-detection/feed/ 0 Convection-cooled power controller integrates EtherCat connectivity https://www.engineersgarage.com/convection-cooled-power-controller-integrates-ethercat-connectivity/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/convection-cooled-power-controller-integrates-ethercat-connectivity/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:59:33 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83154 Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced a new silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller for precision control of lamp-based heating applications. Delivering unprecedented speed and accuracy, the new Thyro-XD supports next-generation semiconductor manufacturing and industrial processes that demand precision temperature control, especially during extreme and dynamic ramps. The Thyro-XD provides highly accurate, rapid load resistance measurement, enabling…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/convection-cooled-power-controller-integrates-ethercat-connectivity/feed/ 0 Same Sky releases encoders for 9 mm to 15.875 mm motor shafts https://www.engineersgarage.com/same-sky-releases-encoders-for-9-mm-to-15-875-mm-motor-shafts/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/same-sky-releases-encoders-for-9-mm-to-15-875-mm-motor-shafts/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:44:09 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83139 Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of the AMT25 series to its AMT absolute encoder family. The series supports motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT25 series utilizes Same Sky’s capacitive ASIC technology and delivers the durability, accuracy, and environmental immunity characteristics of current AMT encoder…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/same-sky-releases-encoders-for-9-mm-to-15-875-mm-motor-shafts/feed/ 0 FCL Components releases 20 A relay with 800 VDC switching capacity https://www.engineersgarage.com/fcl-components-releases-20-a-relay-with-800-vdc-switching-capacity/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/fcl-components-releases-20-a-relay-with-800-vdc-switching-capacity/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:18:26 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83137 FCL Components America, Inc., has released the FTR-E1J 20A, a tab terminal-type high voltage DC switching relay, based on its FTR-E1 series. It is screw mounted and does not use printed circuit boards. This new relay delivers 20A 800 VDC, 10A 1,000VDC higher voltage switching with no specific polarity requirements for the connection of load…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/fcl-components-releases-20-a-relay-with-800-vdc-switching-capacity/feed/ 0 Stackpole’s current sense resistors feature long-sided terminations and 0.05 W to 3 W power range https://www.engineersgarage.com/stackpoles-current-sense-resistors-feature-long-sided-terminations-and-0-05-w-to-3-w-power-range/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/stackpoles-current-sense-resistors-feature-long-sided-terminations-and-0-05-w-to-3-w-power-range/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:58:58 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83115 Sense resistors are commonly used in applications such as low-power electronics, consumer devices, lighting systems, and security or detection equipment for power monitoring and control. These applications often do not require ultra-low resistance values, tight precision tolerances, or low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR).  Instead, they prioritize flexibility in form factor and affordability. Stackpole’s CSR…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/stackpoles-current-sense-resistors-feature-long-sided-terminations-and-0-05-w-to-3-w-power-range/feed/ 0 Percepio releases View for Zephyr trace visualization tool with RTOS-aware timeline views https://www.engineersgarage.com/percepio-releases-view-for-zephyr-trace-visualization-tool-with-rtos-aware-timeline-views/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/percepio-releases-view-for-zephyr-trace-visualization-tool-with-rtos-aware-timeline-views/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:37:10 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83113 Percepio has released Percepio View for Zephyr, a trace visualization tool for embedded systems running the Zephyr RTOS. The software provides diagnostic capabilities for analyzing system behavior and is available for download. Percepio View delivers RTOS-aware timeline views that display system activity across multiple threads and tasks. The tool captures and presents system and user…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/percepio-releases-view-for-zephyr-trace-visualization-tool-with-rtos-aware-timeline-views/feed/ 0 Microwave cable assemblies provide phase matching options of 1, 2 or 5 pico-seconds https://www.engineersgarage.com/microwave-cable-assemblies-provide-phase-matching-options-of-1-2-or-5-pico-seconds/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/microwave-cable-assemblies-provide-phase-matching-options-of-1-2-or-5-pico-seconds/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:04:06 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83111 Samtec, Inc. announces the availability of production quantities for its highly stable, low-loss flexible microwave cable assemblies using Nitrowave cable technology. Nitrowave cable – recognizable by the distinctive Samtec orange FEP jacket – is available in target frequencies of 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz, 71 GHz, 95 GHz, and 110 GHz with the following product series:…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/microwave-cable-assemblies-provide-phase-matching-options-of-1-2-or-5-pico-seconds/feed/ 0 TDK filters provide 30 dB insertion loss across 300 kHz to 3 GHz https://www.engineersgarage.com/tdk-filters-provide-30-db-insertion-loss-across-300-khz-to-3-ghz/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/tdk-filters-provide-30-db-insertion-loss-across-300-khz-to-3-ghz/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:42:45 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83109 TDK Corporation has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025. With the miniaturization…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/tdk-filters-provide-30-db-insertion-loss-across-300-khz-to-3-ghz/feed/ 0 STMicroelectronics launches gate drivers with 6 V to 50 V operating range https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-launches-gate-drivers-with-6-v-to-50-v-operating-range/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-launches-gate-drivers-with-6-v-to-50-v-operating-range/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:34:32 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83107 STMicroelectronics has introduced the STDRIVE102H and STDRIVE102BH, beginning a new generation of integrated gate drivers for three-phase brushless motors to boost performance, efficiency, and economy in consumer and industrial equipment. With an operating-voltage range of 6V to 50V, the STDRIVE102H for single-shunt control and STDRIVE102BH for three-shunt control are easily configured through two analog pins.…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/stmicroelectronics-launches-gate-drivers-with-6-v-to-50-v-operating-range/feed/ 0 Weidmuller launches dual-connection relay modules with PUSH IN and screw terminal options https://www.engineersgarage.com/weidmuller-launches-dual-connection-relay-modules-with-push-in-and-screw-terminal-options/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/weidmuller-launches-dual-connection-relay-modules-with-push-in-and-screw-terminal-options/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:58:03 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83105 Weidmuller USA has unveiled CUBESERIES Industrial Relay Modules that are made in Europe, assembled in the USA, and optimized for universal use in industrial applications. Starting in June 2025, Weidmuller USA will begin relay kitting in the new production facility in Richmond, Va. CUBESERIES relays will be assembled, tested, stamped with UL-listed approvals, and shipped…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/weidmuller-launches-dual-connection-relay-modules-with-push-in-and-screw-terminal-options/feed/ 0 Infineon achieves DLA JANS certification for in-house manufactured GaN power devices https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineon-achieves-dla-jans-certification-for-in-house-manufactured-gan-power-devices/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineon-achieves-dla-jans-certification-for-in-house-manufactured-gan-power-devices/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:02:49 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83092 Infineon Technologies AG announced the first of a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/infineon-achieves-dla-jans-certification-for-in-house-manufactured-gan-power-devices/feed/ 0 Coilcraft releases 1:1 coupled power inductors with k ≥ 0.97 coupling coefficient https://www.engineersgarage.com/coilcraft-releases-11-coupled-power-inductors-with-k-%e2%89%a5-0-97-coupling-coefficient/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/coilcraft-releases-11-coupled-power-inductors-with-k-%e2%89%a5-0-97-coupling-coefficient/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:29:11 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83089 Coilcraft announced the MSD1514T Series of 1:1 high-temperature coupled power inductors designed for Flyback, SEPIC, Ćuk, Zeta, and related power conversion applications. The MSD_T family incorporates magnetic shielding technology to enable compact packaging while maintaining tight winding-to-winding coupling characteristics. The MSD1514T Series achieves a coupling coefficient of k ≥ 0.97, supporting implementation across multiple circuit…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/coilcraft-releases-11-coupled-power-inductors-with-k-%e2%89%a5-0-97-coupling-coefficient/feed/ 0 ABLIC launches S-19116 automotive voltage detector with 6.8 μs response time and 2.0 μA consumption https://www.engineersgarage.com/ablic-launches-s-19116-automotive-voltage-detector-with-6-8-%ce%bcs-response-time-and-2-0-%ce%bca-consumption/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/ablic-launches-s-19116-automotive-voltage-detector-with-6-8-%ce%bcs-response-time-and-2-0-%ce%bca-consumption/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 18:48:33 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83076 ABLIC has launched the S-19116 Series automotive high-voltage detector. The device features a detection response time of 6.8μs maximum while maintaining current consumption of 2.0μA typical during operation. The S-19116 Series addresses functional safety requirements in automotive applications where overvoltage protection is critical for MCUs and sensors powered through battery regulators. The device detects voltage…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/ablic-launches-s-19116-automotive-voltage-detector-with-6-8-%ce%bcs-response-time-and-2-0-%ce%bca-consumption/feed/ 0 NXP introduces NFC tag with 16 KB memory and 848 kbps data rate for authentication https://www.engineersgarage.com/nxp-introduces-nfc-tag-with-16-kb-memory-and-848-kbps-data-rate-for-authentication/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/nxp-introduces-nfc-tag-with-16-kb-memory-and-848-kbps-data-rate-for-authentication/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 17:05:18 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83074 NXP Semiconductors has announced the NTAG X DNA, a Type 4 secure connected NFC tag designed for product authentication and Digital Product Passport applications. The device features 16KB of memory and operates according to ISO/IEC 14443-4 standards, supporting both NFC and I2C communication interfaces. The NTAG X DNA incorporates secure, unique NFC authentication and operates…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/nxp-introduces-nfc-tag-with-16-kb-memory-and-848-kbps-data-rate-for-authentication/feed/ 0 Littelfuse driver achieves less than 1 µA standby current for energy-efficient designs https://www.engineersgarage.com/littelfuse-driver-achieves-less-than-1-%c2%b5a-standby-current-for-energy-efficient-designs/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/littelfuse-driver-achieves-less-than-1-%c2%b5a-standby-current-for-energy-efficient-designs/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 17:49:22 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83064 Littelfuse, Inc. has released the IXD0579M high-speed gate driver IC designed for driving N-channel MOSFETs or IGBTs in half-bridge configurations. The device operates across a 6.5 V to 18 V supply range and integrates both a bootstrap diode and a series current limit resistor into a single 3×3 mm² TDFN-10 package, reducing component count and simplifying PCB…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/littelfuse-driver-achieves-less-than-1-%c2%b5a-standby-current-for-energy-efficient-designs/feed/ 0 Microchip optimizes power consumption in transceiver-less FPGA design for automotive applications https://www.engineersgarage.com/microchip-optimizes-power-consumption-in-transceiver-less-fpga-design-for-automotive-applications/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/microchip-optimizes-power-consumption-in-transceiver-less-fpga-design-for-automotive-applications/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 17:33:31 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83062 Microchip Technology is releasing PolarFire Core Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System on Chips (SoCs). The new devices are a derivative of the base PolarFire families and reduce customer costs by up to 30 percent by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers. Offering the same industry-leading, low-power consumption, and proven security and dependability of classic PolarFire technology,…

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]]> https://www.engineersgarage.com/microchip-optimizes-power-consumption-in-transceiver-less-fpga-design-for-automotive-applications/feed/ 0 Silanna launches laser driver IC with sub-2 ns FWHM pulse for LiDAR application https://www.engineersgarage.com/silanna-launches-laser-driver-ic-with-sub-2-ns-fwhm-pulse-for-lidar-application/ https://www.engineersgarage.com/silanna-launches-laser-driver-ic-with-sub-2-ns-fwhm-pulse-for-lidar-application/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 18:23:49 +0000 https://www.engineersgarage.com/?p=83054 Silanna Semiconductor has launched the FirePower series of laser driver ICs that significantly reduce the size and increase the peak power of LiDAR applications. FirePower Laser Driver ICs are the first to combine charging and firing on a single chip. This enables a significant reduction in size and losses, as well as the removal of…

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