ST adds development board to embed USB Type-C

A USB-IF-certified development board by STMicroelectronics provides a reference for, and is designed to promote reuse and reliable interoperability of, existing USB-C fast chargers and cables with USB Power Delivery (PD) support in a range of products. Target applications include smart speakers, power tools, wearables, robots, gaming controllers, power banks and drones.

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TDK claims T3902 is world’s lowest power PDM microphone

Designed for use in mobile devices, wearables, headsets and TV remotes, the InvenSense T3902 digital microphone is supplied in a 3.5 x 2.65 x 0.98mm package.

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LDO regulator has high PSRR for noise-sensitive applications

The AP7353 low dropout (LDO) regulator is designed to meet the need for voltage regulation in noise-sensitive, battery-operated devices such as wearables, portables, and connected sensors. It offers a high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) in a small package, says Diodes.

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Component carrier replaces flexible PCBs

Flexible circuit boards are made of thin polymide films and are designed into space constrained, shaped and flexible designs. They are complex to populate, assemble and fix but Harting has developed a component carrier based 3D mechatronic integrated device (3D-MID) technology that is capable of replacing flexible circuit boards. They also save up to two thirds of the cost of conventional flexible circuit boards.

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