Military, Aerospace & Hi-Rel

December 2018

New Hydraulic Actuator Will Make Robots Tougher

This figure shows a seven-axis hydraulic robot arm breaking concrete slabs, each 30 mm thick. This is a prototype for comparison with a four-legged robot also being developed in this project by Waseda University, Meiji University, and others, produced at approximately the same size. It consists of seven of the new hydraulic motors.

New Hydraulic Actuator Will Make Robots Tougher

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have developed a hydraulic actuator[1] that will allow tough robots to operate in disaster sites and other harsh environments. Tokyo Tech Venture H-MUSCLE Corporation?has been established to pursue applications for the actuator, and shipping of product sa

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12/27/2018

IPM, Battery Chemistry & Charging Algorithms for Wearables

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Figure 1: A block diagram for Microchip’s PIC16F18446, which features high resolution Intelligent Analog peripherals such as an integrated 12-bit ADC2

IPM, Battery Chemistry & Charging Algorithms for Wearables

Keith Curtis, Microchip

The greatest challenge faced by both new battery chemistry and charging algorithm developers is obtaining an Application-specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design. Without silicon, new batteries and new charging algorithms have no way to acquire customers, and without customers – or at least potential cu

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12/22/2018

Omron launches ultra subminiature 5A switch

Omron launches ultra subminiature 5A switch

Andries De Bruin, Senior European Product Marketing Manager, Omron said, “The D2F-5 microswitch will push designers to minimize their application size. With a rating of 5A, these subminiature switches are ideal for high current applications and have a minimum durability of 10,000 actions.” The new D2F-5 switch o

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12/19/2018

UnitedSiC introduces Kelvin connection parts into UF3C “FAST” FET series

UnitedSiC introduces Kelvin connection parts into UF3C “FAST” FET series

Based on an efficient cascode configuration, this new series provides designers with very fast switching, high-power devices in a package capable of high-power dissipation. The Kelvin package avoids gate ringing and false triggering which would otherwise require slowing of switching speeds to manage the large co

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12/19/2018

Low profile buck-boost regulator with six-sided shielding

The converter is ideal for equipment such as USB voltage regenerators, 3.3V-to-5V converters, and supercapacitor or Li-Ion battery regulators. The all-round shielding enhances thermal performance as well as preventing electromagnetic interference. This non-isolated power module can supply up to 4A at 5V nominal output vo

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12/19/2018

THN 15/20/30WI new model extension

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THN 15/20/30WI new model extension

THN 15/20/30WI new model extension

The latest 5 VDC model additions to the THN 15/20/30WI series enable an optimal operation of any 5 Vout LDO (Low Drop-out) linear regulator. This is achieved by an extended trim function up to 6 VDC ensuring it’s correct operation. The LDO will then eliminate almost all ripple & noise components and provide a cl

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12/19/2018

RS Components stocks high-density capacitors from Vishay

RS Components stocks high-density capacitors from Vishay

Designed for energy storage in industrial, renewable energy and automotive environments, MAL2225 polarised electrostatic double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) combine high capacity and energy density with fast charge and discharge rates. MAL2225 capacitors are the industry’s first to offer a useful life of 2000 ho

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12/19/2018

3.00mm Pitch Power Connectors with 10A Current Capacity

3.00mm Pitch Power Connectors with 10A Current Capacity

The units can be accompanied by a variety of cable assembly options (with lengths from 150mm to 450mm supplied). Thanks to the patented 4-finger contact design employed, which relies on a Beryllium Copper alloy construction, connection integrity is always maintained – even when these connectors are subjected

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12/19/2018

RS Components adds signal transformers for battery monitoring

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The Bourns SM91501AL and SM91502AL are shipping from RS in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

RS Components adds signal transformers for battery monitoring

The new SM91501AL and SM91502AL are dual- and single-channel isolation transformer modules, respectively, with both devices offering common-mode chokes for noise rejection in BMS applications. Offering compliance with the AEC-Q200 standard for automotive applications, the modules are also implemented in reference de

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12/19/2018

Drop-in Replacements for Obsolete Power Supplies

Drop-in Replacements for Obsolete Power Supplies

A recent example involved the recommissioning of an ion implant system used in semiconductor device fabrication. Replacing the over 20-year-old power supplies without the need to modify the system chassis or control systems required a custom designed power supply. The replacement product supplied made use of a moder

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12/19/2018

Custom Capabilities Catalog Features New Packages

Custom Capabilities Catalog Features New Packages

This catalog offers customers over 110 packages as the foundation for a custom design. Five new bobbin packages, including extended rail RM6 and RM10 packages, in addition to EPQ13, EPW15, and EE20/10/6 packages, are featured this year. This catalog also includes two new toroid headers, TOR-6P-HT4-SFTY and TOR-9P

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12/19/2018

TTI Stocks Honeywell MicroSwitch Sealed Switches

TTI Stocks Honeywell MicroSwitch Sealed Switches

Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc. stocks a broad range of industry-leading Honeywell MICROSWITCH Sealed Switches. Capable of withstanding rapid changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature, the sealed switches provide maximum strength and repeatability for military and aerospace applications. With a broad range of

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12/19/2018

MACOM Debuts New Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier

MACOM Debuts New Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier

Lowell, Massachusetts– MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced the first entries in its new portfolio of wideband, ultra low phase noise amplifiers. Available in 2.8 x 1.73 x 0.1 mm bare-die and 5x5mm, 32-lead AQFN packaged formats, the new MAAL-011151 is ideally suited for use as a low phase

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12/19/2018

Class-leading isolated DC-DC converter

Class-leading isolated DC-DC converter

The new BMR481 DC-DC converter has an input range of 40-60V targeting 48-54V nominal supplies, and a programmable 0.5-1.35V output. The 12 x 27.7mm footprint ‘main’ module provides a maximum output current of 70A and also incorporates a digital interface for monitoring, configuration and control purposes.

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12/18/2018

HARTING and Haug Group supply connector for StreetScooter

HARTING and Haug Group supply connector for StreetScooter

The project was successfully completed within a few short weeks by the Haug Group, an electronic component solution provider, and HARTING, one of the leading providers of electronic connectors. The two companies involved recently met at the "electronica" trade fair in Munich to exchange experiences.

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12/18/2018

USB Type-C/PD Controller IC Enables 3A Current Delivery

USB Type-C/PD Controller IC Enables 3A Current Delivery

The FT4233H is an advanced bridge IC with USB Type-C connectivity and USB power delivery (PD) Rev. 3.0 controller capabilities - supporting applications up to 100W. Through use of the FT4233H, it will be possible for currents of reaching 3A to be provided to connected hardware (power tools, lights, household appl

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12/18/2018

New 1700V SiC Power Module

New 1700V SiC Power Module

The module is optimized for outdoor power generation systems, such as inverters for solar power and converters for industrial high-power supplies. In recent years, due to its energy-saving benefits, SiC is seeing greater adoption in 1200V applications such as electric vehicles and industrial equipment. The

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12/18/2018

Low-Power SOTB Process Technology Eliminates Batteries

Low-Power SOTB Process Technology Eliminates Batteries

Renesas unveiled an innovative energy-harvesting embedded controller that can eliminate the need to use or replace batteries in IoT devices. Developed based on Renesas' breakthrough SOTB (silicon-on-thin-buried-oxide) process technology, the new embedded controller achieves extreme reduction in both active and standby

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12/18/2018

3D position Hall sensor series with stray field compensation

3D position Hall sensor series with stray field compensation

TDK Corporation expands its Micronas position sensor portfolio with the Hall-sensor family HAL 39xy featuring stray-field compensation capability. The series is built on the highly flexible architecture for multidimensional magnetic-field measurements marketed under the trademark masterHAL. The sensors

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12/18/2018

TI’s LMG3410R070 GaN Power Stage, Now at Mouser

TI’s LMG3410R070 GaN Power Stage, Now at Mouser

Boasting ultra-low input and output capacitance, the LMG3410R070 supports new requirements for high-power-density electric motor applications, including industrial and consumer power supplies. The high-performance GaN power stage supports higher currents, temperatures, voltages, and switching frequencies than silicon

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12/18/2018

Smallest 3 phase Book Style EMC filter

Smallest 3 phase Book Style EMC filter

These innovative filters are not only optimised to best serve the requirements of machine tool and machinery equipment but will find wider application areas. Small is not just beautiful, but also very powerful. When developed with appropriately sized EMC filters during the start of the design-in phase, machines and

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12/18/2018

Surface-Mount Fuse Tech Steps up to EV Reliability Demands

Figure 1: Damage resulting from two conventional wire-in-are fuses subjected to extreme overload conditions - simulating a catastrophic EV battery short circuit

Surface-Mount Fuse Tech Steps up to EV Reliability Demands

Mike Roach, AEM Components (USA), Inc.

Electronic systems for automotive applications are subjected to among the harshest of environments – wide temperature variations, shock and vibration, exposure to humidity, water chemicals and salt. Traditionally, blade-type automotive fuses have provided the necessary fault protection, but as cars get “smart” an

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12/11/2018

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