Analogue and Discretes

Rohm Semiconductor launches high capacity LDO regulator ICs based on Nano Cap technology

Last year, the ecsn (Electronic Components Supply Network), the body which represents authorised distributors in the UK and Eire, reported that its members were entering 2025 with “extreme caution”. Customer demand was difficult to judge amid trade issues and high customer in-house inventory levels. Its forecast for 2026 is in a similar vein as global trade issues, such as trade ...

Nexperia has announced six-channel bi-directional multiplexers that work with analogue and digital signals across 1.08 to 3.63V and up to 500MHz. Maximum port-to-port skew is 500ps. Inside the part, called NMUX27518 (or NMUX27518-Q100 for the automotive version), there are six change-over switches controlled as two blocks of three by two control pads, plus an over-riding chip enable. The switches can ...

Toshiba is aiming at 400V automotive systems with a 400V photo-relay that can handle 900V and ~30mA. Recommended maximum operating voltage is 720V. Called TLX9150M, it measures around 10 x 8 x 2.5mm and can carry 50mA at 25ºC, 20mA at 105ºC and 10mA at 125ºC, or 1ms pulses of 150, 60 and 30mA respectively. The package, SO12L-T has 8mm ...

As autonomous driving systems advance, ensuring functional safety becomes increasingly critical. ABLIC Inc, a manufacturer of analog semiconductors with over 20 years of experience in automotive electronics, offers insights into this complex issue from a component-level perspective. Pursuing Zero Accidents in Autonomous Driving Autonomous driving systems aim to reduce accidents caused by human error. However, as operational conditions expand and ...

The latest figures from European Components Distribution (DMASS) show a decline in Q1 of 23.3% with semiconductor revenue dropping by 26.5%. DMASS Europe’s chairman, Hermann Reiter, was keen to stress there is no cause for alarm, saying that this market consolidation was long overdue. “Everyone should have prepared to weather a few quarters of weak bookings and billings,” he said, ...

Although engineers design predominantly digital systems, they will always need some analogue knowledge, say Scott Carson and Jed Boyer. The drive to minimise power consumption in everyday devices via digitisation means much of the infrastructure needed to power these devices is largely analogue at its core. With analogue design being such a critical skill for systems engineers, it is quite ...

The diverse challenges facing 5 distinct product segments. When it comes to electronics, most designs will involve multiple semiconductor devices. With this point in mind, Rochester Electronics’ goal is not to offer a single solution for an obsolete device, but instead provide a range of solutions covering the many mature devices likely found in designs. For example, finding a solution ...

Vishay has introduced a photovoltaic mosfet gate driver qualified to AEC-Q102 for automotive use. Called VOMDA1271, “the component is available in a SOP-4 housing. The driver is the only one of its kind in this package size with an isolation voltage of 3.750 V [sic] and a typical open-circuit output voltage of 8.5V”, according to component distributor Rutronik, which is ...

Winner Analog Devices – AD4130-8 The AD4130-8 adds digital features to a low power sigma delta ADC, which is in a smaller size package while keeping precision. The power consumption is improved by an order of magnitude compared to competitive devices, while adding functionality and features helps system designers to make designs recyclable and accelerates time to market. The AD4130-8 ...