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Automotive applications such as battery management systems, in-vehicle networking, and infotainment systems require a low power, high-accuracy timing solutions that can operate at high temperatures. Epson RA8804CE, RA8000CE and RA4000CE are AEC-Q100 compliant RTCs with a built-in digital TCXO that enables exceptional stability over a wide temperature range to ensure high accuracy timing in automotive applications. The RTC modules feature a 3... See More

Microchip PolarFire SoC FPGAs bring power and thermally efficient computing to edge systems. The exceptional power and thermal efficiency eliminates the need for fans, heatsinks, and other cooling devices. This allows for a compact design with robust compute horsepower for communications, defense, medical, industrial automation, and other applications... See More

Thermal Extrusions from Wakefield Thermal are now available from Sager Electronics. Extruded heat sinks are the most common and cost-effective thermal management solution for electronic devices. Wakefield Thermal offers a wide range of shapes and sizes, including high aspect ratios... See More

Phoenix Contact CONTACTRON speed starters are now available from Sager Electronics. CONTACTRON speed starters are a new class of motor controller that combine basic motor starter functions with speed control, full-torque ramp, and efficiency enhancing capabilities without the complexity of a variable frequency drive. They’re designed for fast installation and feature intuitive controls to quickly configure settings such as overload current, ramp up and ramp down time, motor speeds, and more... See More

Modern vehicles leverage a tremendous amount of software. Software enhances passenger safety and comfort as well as the overall driving experience. However, software development is a heavy burden for automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. Here are three challenges developers need to address in automotive software development: 1. Functional Safety Verifying compliance with ISO 26262 ASIL D requirements is challenging as codebases grow to include functions... See More

Murata’s 250 watt IRH-W80 and 150 watt IRQ-W80 half- and quarter-brick power modules provide high-density, high-efficiency DC-DC power conversion in a rugged design ready for railway, buses, and other harsh applications. The power modules feature an ultrawide 16 to 160 volt DC input and are available with outputs at 12, 24, and 54 volts, with over 4000 volts DC reinforced isolation between the input and output. The power modules also feature an adjustable under voltage lockout protection that can prevent deep discharge of batteries and they offer a hold up time up to 30 milliseconds with an external capacitor... See More

Murata’s SCHA63T combines a 3-axis accelerometer and 3 1-axis gyroscopes using our capacitive 3D-MEMS technology to deliver high performance inertial measurements in challenging applications with 6 degrees of freedom. This robust sensor is designed for high reliability and stability, offering stable performance over the full temperature range and in high shock and/or high vibration environments. Additionally, cross-axis calibration is performed at the factory to minimize orthogonality error... See More

Murata’s Type 1XK Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth module provides high performance wireless connectivity in a tiny, shielded package for size- and power-sensitive IoT applications. The Type 1XK module supports 2.4 and 5 gigahertz Wi-Fi with data rates up to 150 megabits per second when combined with the correct processor... See More

Epson’s RX8901CE and RX4901CE are versatile and high precision real-time clock modules with low power consumption ideal for applications such as smart meters, security equipment, and smart lighting. The integrated event system with up to 3 event inputs can be used to detect events and record their timestamp while the MCU remains in sleep mode, reducing system power consumption for longer battery life. The modules can record timestamps for 32 events in either FIFO or direct mode... See More

Designers looking for the most efficient inductors for their DC-DC converters can look to Coilcraft’s XGL6060 series ultra-low-loss shielded power inductors. Part of the XGL family which features the industry’s lowest DCR and ultra-low AC losses, the XGL6060 series has a 6.91 by 6... See More