El Segundo, Calif. − Semiconductor inventory declined much faster than projected in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a report from IHS iSuppli. Intel led the stockpile reductions, lowering inventory by nearly $600 million. AMD and STMicroelectronics followed with inventory declines of $182 million and $131 million, respectively. The percentage of decrease ranged from 5…
DetailsLisle, Ill.− Molex Inc. has launched its next-generation PoE plus magnetic PDJack connectors, based on RJ45 connectors, which eliminates “complex design and testing for lower direct costs and faster time to market.” The single-port controller with integrated power device controller circuitry and PoE functionality claims up to a 75 percent space savings on a printed circuit…
DetailsMalvern, Pa. − Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. offers two slew-rate-controlled p-channel high-side load switches designed for 1.5 V to 5.5 V operation, housed in a small 6-bump wafer-level CSP package (WCSP6), measuring 1- x 1.5-mm with a 0.5-mm pitch. Applications include load switching in portable electronics, medical and healthcare devices, and industrial instrumentation. The SiP32458 and…
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Dallas, Tex. − Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced three DC/DC LED drivers aimed at improving dimming performance and color rendering in indoor and outdoor lighting. The devices are said to simplify white color tuning for high-color rendering and ultra-low dimming in professional-grade indoor and outdoor LED lighting applications. The TPS92660 two-string LED driver and…
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Honeywell introduces a 6-D Motion Variant IMU, designed to provide motion, position, and navigational sensing over six degrees of freedom.
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DetailsKOA Speer now offers the RN73H series of ultra-high-precision resistors in an 0402 size.
DetailsScottsdale, Ariz. − NKK Switches has expanded its YB2 Series of 24-mm square and 25-mm round tamperproof pushbuttons with a brushed chrome cap and bezel option for non-illuminated models. The brushed chrome alternative to silver provides the look of a stainless steel switch without the added weight due to “high quality metal plating on top…
DetailsGreenville, S.C. − AVX Corp. has introduced an open-ended card edge connector specifically designed to provide lighting engineers with a miniature and high density pin-count solution for use in linear LED strip lighting. The 00-9159 Series connectors feature a double-sided configuration for increased pin-count density, a central keying rib for strength and alignment, and a tin-to-tin…
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Connector manufacturers don’t anticipate any issues this year that could affect supply. However, they are reporting a pick up in demand, particularly after the Chinese New Year in February. Because they predict a slow-growth scenario throughout the year, the uptick shouldn’t have a major impact on lead times. “We are seeing demand pick up this…
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