Wireless Li-Ion Charger Solution for Wearable Devices Includes Integrated Step-Down DC-to-DC Converter

The LTC4126 is a full-featured 7.5 mA wireless lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery charger with a 1.2 V inductorless dc-to-dc converter designed for hearing aids, wireless headsets, and other space-constrained wearable products that require wireless charging. The LTC4126 can be combined with an LTC6990-based ZVS single transistor transmitter for a complete wireless charging solution.

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Smart sensors are the jewel in the crown

Scientists have taken inspiration from the biomimicry of butterfly wings and peacock feathers to develop an opal-like material for use in smart sensors.

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Signal conditioner IC targets industry 4.0, medical and IoT sensor applications

The latest addition to the sensor signal conditioner (SSC) range is the ZSSC3240. According to Renesas, it delivers high accuracy, sensitivity, and flexibility for sensor applications such as resistive pressure sensors and medical infra red thermometers. It is also claimed to deliver best-in-class performance and speed with up to 24 bits analogue to digital conversion (ADC) resolution.

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Renesas extends Bluetooth 5.0 security to RA 32-bit microcontrollers

Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity has been extended to the RA family of 32-bit microcontrollers by Renesas Electronics, with the introduction of the RA4W1, with an Arm Cortex-M core.

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