Automotive SoCs implement 3D graphics clusters

The first member of SoC in the R-Car family have been announced by Renesas. They can be used in 3D instrument cluster systems and provide a migration path as more automotive systems are expected to shift to 3D graphics instrument cluster systems in the near future.

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Miniature SMT tact switch has operating force choices

Offering a package size of just 4.5 x 4.5mm, the TL3305 miniature SMT tact switch has a surface mount termination, and two operating forces to choose from. The switch from E-Switch has an operating lifecycle of up to 500,000. It also offers multiple actuator lengths from 3.8 to 7.0mm.
Applications include wearable technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical devices, testing and instrumentation, computer and peripherals.
Electrical rating is 50mA at 12V DC, with a contact resistance of 100m? (max). Insulation resistance is 100M? (min) at 100V DC, with a dielectric strength of 250V AC for one minute. Operating temperature is -20 to 70°C.
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ESD suppressor protects electronics from discharge

Based on breakthrough ESD technology, the XGD Series Xtreme-Guard ESD suppressor are available in 0402- and 0603-sized, flat-topped surface mount packages from Littelfuse.
They protect sensitive electronics against ESD as high as 30kV and are suitable for high voltage applications up to 32V DC. They can absorb repetitive ESD strikes nearly four times the maximum level specified in the IEC61000-4-2 international standard without performance degradation, claims the company. Extremely low capacitance makes them suitable for use in high-frequency and high-speed data, video, antenna and I/O circuits.
According to the company, even after multiple ESD strikes, it exhibits low current leakage (less than 1nA), ensuring minimal power losses, for battery-powered electronics, like wearables. Both sizes offer much higher voltage ratings than other ESD suppressors with similar board footprints, claims the company and they offer greater ESD protection than many TVS diodes while providing lower capacitance and leakage current and higher voltage ratings.

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LED die expands scope for wearable products

The colour choice of dotLEDs from Plessey Semiconductors has been expanded. The selection, includes red, green and blue for the die which has a footprint of 0.2 x 0.2mm, a suitable low profile for wearable devices, says the company.

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