Low noise, compact, low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators from Toshiba Electronics Europe are suitable for use in a variety of portable and wearable devices, such as sensors, RF devices and IoT applications or any applications where the available board space is at a premium and high-density mounting is required.
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Fischer Connectors flexes its design power for SWaP
Products and accessories have been added to the Fischer Freedom series of plug-and-use connectivity products. The company says that its wearable connectivity solutions are now easier to integrate into flexible structures.
Li+ fuel gauge and IC monitors and protects battery life
Maxim Integrated claims to offer the industry’s first Li+ fuel gauge IC which has continuous internal self-discharge monitoring and protection. The MAX17320 series cell Li-ion fuel gauge IC extends run-time on multi-cell battery-powered products while also monitoring against self-discharge hazards. The pack-side fuel gauge and protector IC is for two to four series Lithium-ion (Li+) cells (2S-4S). It is part of a family of ICs equipped with Maxim Integrated’s patented ModelGauge m5 EZ algorithm that delivers 40 per cent more accurate state of charge (SOC) readings than competitive offerings, eliminating the need for battery characterisation for most common Li+ cells, claims the company. This fuel gauge is also claimed to offer the industry’s lowest quiescent current (IQ), which is 85 per cent lower than the nearest competitor and features SHA-256 authentication to safeguard systems from counterfeit batteries.
Renesas and Altran Team to Deploy First Social Distancing Wristwatch that uses Ultra-Wideband Chipset with Low Rate Pulse
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Altran, part of the Capgemini Group, today announced that they have co-developed a wearable solution for social distancing based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Earlier this year, Renesas announced it had licensed UWB technology from 3db Access AG, a fabless semiconductor company specialising in secure UWB low power chips to augment Renesas microcontrollers (MCUs).
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