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Low current LDO from Diodes occupies less space and offers one per cent accuracy

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

Low current LDO from Diodes occupies less space and offers one per cent accuracy: Available with output voltages from 1.2 to 3.3V, the AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator (LDO) supports load currents up to 150mA. Diodes has introduced the AP7350 which targets low-power handheld and wearable devices.

The low quiescent current of just 0.25microA and one per cent accuracy enables designs to achieve extended battery life, says Diodes, while a chip‑scale package (CSP) that measures just 0.64mm² reduces board space requirements.

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Silego introduces GFET3 power switches in WLCSP

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

Silego introduces GFET3 power switches in WLCSP: Combining its FET IP and system level protection features, the GFET3 Integrated Power Switch (IPS) offer low RDS ON.

The GFET3 IPS addresses space-constrained PCB applications, typical in fitness bands, smartphones and tablet PCs. The three new switchescover high-side power control applications from 1.0 to 4.0A.

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Mouser Electronics stocks inductive touch converters from TI

Tue, Mar 07, 2017

Mouser Electronics stocks inductive touch converters from TI: Distributor, Mouser Electronics, now stocks the LDC2114 inductive touch, multi-channel, low noise inductance-to-digital converters from Texas Instruments (TI).

The distributor has also announced that it will soon add the LDC2112 inductive touch model to its offering, both new additions to the manufacturer’s sensing solutions.

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Fitness analytics provide training reports

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

Fitness analytics provide training reports: Heatbeat analytics from Firstbeat have been added to the Huawei Watch 2. The company licenses analytics to consumers and has also developed a specialised sports monitoring platform that is used by over 600 professional sports teams around the world to optimise performance, reduce injuries and fast-track player development. The two companies worked together to create Fit, which was launched in 2016.

This generation of smartwatch focuses on fitness monitoring and introduces training reports. It uses multiple sensors with advanced algorithms to offer analytics such as automatic VO2max fitness level detection. The metric defines personal fitness levels by revealing your body’s ability to use oxygen. Traditionally available through laboratory testing, Firstbeat estimates VO2max fitness levels using a combination of speed and heartbeat data obtained during running and walking activities. Users can see their current fitness level, compare it to other people of the same age and gender, and evaluate whether they are currently fit enough to gain health benefits, or if there is room to improve. It also holds the key to personalising training prescriptions. Watching VO2max fitness level change over time can be rewarding and serve as a powerful motivator for improvement, says the company.

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