Category: IC
INA190-Q1, 40V, bi-directional, ultra-precise current sense amplifier
The INA190-Q1 is an automotive, low-power, voltage-output, current-shunt monitor (also called a current-sense amplifier). This device is commonly used for monitoring systems directly connected to an automotive 12-V battery. The INA190-Q1 can sense drops across shunts at common-mode...
Continue ReadingMelexis extends its successful IC family with a new LIN RGB LED controller
The new member - the MLX81114 - supports the further growth of RGB LED-based automotive ambient lighting, also known as LIN RGB, which is already well established within nearly every OEM worldwide. The MLX81114 is a variant of the MLX81113 featuring a memory access protection which...
Continue ReadingGoogle OpenTitan and Microsoft Pluton create the Future of Security Chips
Before talking about OpenTitan and Microsoft Pluton - two security chips by two tech giants, let's have an overview of what security chips actually are. Today, the hardware-level security of an operating system is an extremely important matter and is taken very seriously by...
Continue ReadingXD6506 – 6.0V 150mA Ultra Low Power LDO Voltage Regulator
The XD6506 is a Voltage Regulator with ultra-low quiescent current, optimized for automotive applications. Consuming an incredibly low 0.8μA the XD6506 is the ideal choice for applications that require continuous, always ON operation. Furthermore, the CE function also allows the output...
Continue ReadingMaxim Integrated MAX38650 nanoPower Buck Converter
Maxim Integrated MAX38650 nanoPower Buck Converter provides an ultra-low 390nA quiescent current and operates from a 1.8V to 5.5V input voltage. The MAX38650 supports load currents of up to 100mA with peak efficiencies of 95%. The MAX38650 offers high efficiency throughout the load...
Continue ReadingMaxim Integrated MAX38911 LDO Linear Regulators
Maxim Integrated MAX38911 LDO Linear Regulators with low-power mode deliver up to a 500mA load current with only 11µVRMS of output noise from 10Hz to 100kHz. The Maxim MAX38911 Regulators are set to have a single output voltage range of 0.8V to 5.0V. The output voltage on the MAX38912...
Continue ReadingPanasonic Industrial Devices AQV209Gx PhotoMOS Relays
Panasonic Industrial Devices AQV209Gx PhotoMOS Relays are DIP 6-pin type with 1200V load voltage and low on-resistance of typical 1Ω. These PhotoMOS relays operate at 0.75A continuous load current. The AQV209Gx PhotoMOS relays are PCB mount relays with HF 1 Form A high capacity. These...
Continue ReadingMAX20361 Tiny Single-/Multi-Cell Solar Harvester works from 225mV
Maxim Integrated’s solar harvester increases runtime and reduces the size of solar-powered designs Maxim Integrated's MAX20361 is a fully-integrated solution for harvesting energy from single-/multi-cell solar sources. It has an ultra-low quiescent current (360 nA) boost converter...
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