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    Melexis Introduces the World's First 2-wire 2-bit Hall Switch

    Melexis Introduces the World's First 2-wire 2-bit Hall Switch

    ­Melexis unveils the MLX92344, a highly flexible PCB-less solution for contactless detection of up to four positions, eliminating the need for bulky microswitches. While ensuring backward compatibility over 2-wires, it introduces fully programmable current levels and magnetic thresholds. This innovation enables th
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    STMicroelectronics' 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Combines ISO 21780 Compliance with 8-Channel Flexibility for Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Systems

    STMicroelectronics' 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Combines ISO 21780 Compliance with 8-Channel Flexibility for Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Systems

    ­With an absolute maximum rating (AMR) of 75V, STMicroelectronics’ L98GD8E is the only 48V automotive pre-driver to combine compliance with the ISO 21780 standard for 48V electrical systems and eight channels for high-side and low-side driving. The device’s eight outputs are independently configurable for drivi
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    Tiny Pressure Sensor With Analog Voltage Output In A DIP-06 Package

    Different variants of AMS 6836 for the measurement of differential, bidirectional differential and absolute pressure.

    ­The new AMS 6836 pressure sensor series from the manufacturer Analog Microelectronics offers high-precision pressure measurements in an ultra-compact DIP-06 package (11 x 7.6 x 7.2 mm^3). As the small, cost-effective variant of AMS 6832, AMS 6836 was developed for miniaturizing pressure sensing and control un
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    Date:
    06/04/2026
    MH3261‑T Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads for EMI Suppression in High‑Density Power

    Bourns® MH3261-T Series Ferrite Beads for high-current EMI suppression

    ­Bourns announced the MH3261‑T Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads, designed to address EMI suppression challenges in high‑density PCB layouts where current capacity and board space are constrained. The series combines a compact 3.2 × 1.6 mm footprint with low DC resistance and rated current capability up
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    Date:
    06/01/2026
    Why Does Current-Mode Control in Switching Regulators Matter?

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    Figure 1: The basic working principle of a current-mode regulator

    ­There are thousands of different switching regulators on the market. Selectionis based on specifications such as input voltage range, output voltage capability, maximum output current, and a slew of other parameters. This article explains current mode, a differentiating feature commonly listed in data sheets, an
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    Date:
    06/01/2026
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