Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Integrated Modules for RS485 and TTL Interfaces Provide Isolated Power

Murata’s NM485D6S5MC and NMTTLD6S5MC electrically isolated data communication devices require only a single 5 V supply for operation.

Start-up Achieves Record Efficiency in Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots

UbiQD plans on using the technology for electricity-generated windows

ESD Suppression Diodes Protect High-Speed Circuits

Diodes deliver clamping values below 12 V and ultralow nominal capacitance values down to 0.3pF in low profile 0201 and 0402 packages.

Load Switch Has Reverse Blocking Capability

Alpha & Omega’s AOZ1375 is a bidirectional current-limited load switch with reverse current blocking capability for applications requiring circuit protection and soft start function.

Image Sensors That Improve Quality in Light Starved Conditions

ON Semiconductor’s IT-EMCCD series targets low-light industrial applications and those for high-end surveillance.

Power Inductors Save Space in Portable Electronics

Vishay has released two new series of power components for DC/DC conversion

Murata Sells Power Supply Business to Nichicon

Murata is selling part of its power supply business to Nichicon as the company seeks to focus on its core automotive, energy and healthcare markets.

Printable Transistors Consisting Entirely of 2-D Nanomaterials Developed

The innovation could be used to print electronic devices for solar cells or LEDs.

Video: Biosensor Has an Eye for Diagnostics

Biosensors integrated into contact lenses may one day allow for non-invasive glucose testing and disease detection.

Ultra-Thin Superconducting Film May Lead to New Novel Coatings in Aerospace and Medical Technology

The film can withstand temperatures of -200 degrees Celsius, conduct electricity without loss, levitate magnets and screen magnetic fields.

Bumping into Bovines: Automated Avoidance for Cars on Indian Roads

Safety technology developed for driverless cars is applied to an automatic animal detection and warning system for conventional vehicles.

Soundstream Expands 2017 Mobile Audio, Video Product Portfolio

The line-up includes a new dual-display source screen and Marine line amplifiers and speakers.

Metal Film Resistor Meets UL1412 Safety Needs

The Vishay BCcomponents?PR02-FS?offers defined fusing characteristics and fast fusing time to allow use in applications where electronic appliances are disconnected from power.

Configurable High Power System Carries Medical, Industrial Safety Approvals

Modular power system provides up to 24 kilowatts in 3 kilowatts increments and can be configured for up to eight outputs using a wide range of plug-in modules.