ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a compact, high-efficiency 20V N-channel MOSFET (RA1C030LD), optimized for switching in small, thin devices, including smartphones and wearables such as wireless earbuds and other hearable equipment. In recent years, the increasing sophistication and power requirements of compact devices have resulted in larger batteries that reduce the space available for […]
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Automotive-grade LDO regulators handle high performance ADAS sensors
ROHM Semiconductor today introduced the new BUxxJA3DG-C series of automotive-grade LDO regulator ICs (BU12JA3DG-C, BU15JA3DG-C, BU18JA3DG-C, BU25JA3DG-C, BU30JA3DG-C, BU33JA3DG-C). The devices are designed for automotive applications, such as sensors for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) which have become smaller and more powerful. In recent years, safety requirements in the automotive sector have increased as technological innovations in accident prevention and autonomous driving continue […]
Buck DC/DC converter IC features built-in MOSFET for automotive apps
ROHM Semiconductor today announced the BD9S402MUF-C, a new buck DC/DC converter IC with built-in MOSFET (switching regulator) for automotive applications such as infotainment and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) incorporating onboard sensors and cameras that are becoming more advanced. In recent years, safety requirements in the automotive sector have increased as technological innovations in accident prevention and autonomous driving continue […]
Window-type 40-V voltage detector targets auto, industrial uses
ROHM Semiconductor announced its new high accuracy, ultra-low current consumption voltage detector (reset IC) BD48HW0G-C. The device is optimized for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications requiring voltage monitoring of electronic circuits for increased safety, including automotive electronic control units and factory automation equipment. In recent years, technological innovation in the automotive and industrial […]
Fast recovery diodes feature low loss, ultra-low noise
ROHM Semiconductor announced its fourth generation 650V fast recovery diodes (FRDs), the RFL/RFS Series, featuring low forward voltage (VF) and fast reverse recovery time (trr), respectively, as well as ultra-low noise characteristics. The new devices are ideal for industrial and consumer equipment that handle large amounts of power, such as air conditioners and EV charging stations. In […]
SO 26262, ASIL‑B PMICs handle automotive camera modules
ROHM Semiconductor announced the availability of ISO 26262 and ASIL-B-compliant PMICs, BD868xxMUF-C (BD868C0MUF-C, BD868D0MUF-C), for automotive camera modules, which are increasingly being adopted in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The continuing evolution of ADAS in recent years has increased the number of onboard cameras. At the same time, introducing the concept of functional safety is taking on […]
Super junction 600-V MOSFETs boast fast reverse recovery time
ROHM Semiconductor announced that they have added seven new devices, the R60xxVNx series, to the PrestoMOS lineup of 600V Super Junction MOSFETs which stand out for their class-leading low ON resistance and the industry’s fastest reverse recovery time (trr). The R60xxVNx series is optimized for power circuits in industrial equipment requiring high power, such as servers, […]
DC/DC converter ICs feature fast load transient response
ROHM Semiconductor introduced a new power supply technology, QuiCur, that improves the load transient response characteristics (response performance involving response speed, and voltage stability of subsequent stage) of DC/DC converter ICs (switching regulators) and LDOs (linear regulators). In recent years, the continuing electrification of applications in all areas has increased the number of electronic components, […]
Eval board covers battery management in IoT apps
ROHM Semiconductor announced the availability of a new evaluation board, the REFLVBMS001-EVK-001, which facilitates the verification of the operation of ultra-efficient battery management solutions for the expanding IoT field. Recent years have seen the proliferation of battery-driven electronic devices, including wearables, industrial IoT (e.g., smart cards and electronic shelf labels), and portables. These devices not only need […]
Modules help add wireless charging to small devices
Rohm Semiconductor announced they have developed compact wireless charger modules with an integrated antenna board: the BP3621 (transmitter) and the BP3622 (receiver). These new modules allow designers to add wireless power supply functionality to smaller devices such as smart tags/cards or PC peripherals. Wireless power supplies are increasingly being adopted in smartphones, smart watches, and other compact devices. […]
