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ON Semiconductor has launched a new series of integrated circuits and packaged hybrids for advanced hearing aids and hearing implant devices. With five times the processing power of previous systems, the Ezairo 7100 system-on-chip (SoC) provides built-in flexibility to support evolving algorithm, wireless and system-level needs.

International Rectifier has introduced the IRAM630-1562F intelligent power module (IPM) featuring Power Factor Correction (PFC) and inverter stage, shrinking and simplifying the design of energy-efficient appliance and light industrial motordrive applications including air conditioners and washing machines.

ON Semiconductor has introduced two new AEC Qualified ICs which, thanks to their wide input voltage range and extensive operational temperature range, are highly optimised for automotive powertrain and in-cabin deployment.

Measuring electrical current in a conductor is critical to many systems and classic measurement techniques use shunt resistors, current transformers or magnetic field sensors. Hall effect sensors are frequently chosen when measuring DC currents. However the new, improved MLX91209CA from Melexis can be applied in all current sensing situations. Designed to be versatile this high speed Linear Hall IC, which features a programmable sensitivity range from 5 to 150mV/mT, is suitable for measuring DC and AC currents up to 200kHz.

German distributor Conrad has improved its Component and PCB Service and has launched an assembly service in Germany. The integrated online service will allow engineers to design, layout and order fabricated, populated, printed circuit boards (PCBs). The service also supports the design, manufacture and supply of laser cut stencils for surface mount boards.

Digia has launched Qt Enterprise Embedded, a fully-integrated solution that enables users to get started immediately with software development on an embedded device with a tailored user experience. It has been designed to support the key requirements for high performance and minimal footprint while providing a flexible, full-framework modular architecture to deliver unparalleled scalability.

New from Harting, the Han PushPull Signal connector has been designed to provide reliable transmission of energy, signals and data over all power ranges, consistently and in a uniform package profile.

Intersil Corporation has introduced the TW9990, a highly integrated analogue video decoder that is intended to eliminate the need for external op amps while enabling performance advantages through programmable short-to-battery and short-to-ground detection. The TW9990 video decoder is suitable for automotive rear camera displays and other camera systems.

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced the first devices in its second generation of LETERASTM white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) fabricated using a gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) process. The 1W TL1F2 LEDs offer a cost-competitive alternative to current LED packages, allowing manufacturers of general purpose and industrial LED lighting to drive down costs.

Available exclusively in the UK from Switchtec, ‘Icaro’ is Sirena’s new range of high end aircraft warning lights (AWLs). Based on an LED platform, Icaro has been developed to offer a complete range of products embracing low, medium and high intensity aircraft warning lights and helipad perimeter lights.