New-Tech Europe | November 2016 | Digital edition

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connectivity with iOS and Android apps that enable the device to communicate with the connected smartphone and subsequently make use of its display to show information concerning the battery health and the charging process (charging time, battery life, number of charging cycles completed, etc.). The device works with the proprietary charging protocols (such as Fast Charge and Qualcomm® Quick Charge™) now being utilized by smartphone manufacturers to accelerate the charging period. To ensure operational longevity, over- current, over-voltage, and redundant battery protection mechanisms are all included, as well as a thermistor for monitoring of temperature levels. The LC709501F supports an operational temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. “With a growing need for on-the-go recharging of portable electronics, power banks are certain to become more prevalent over the coming years,” states Matthew Tyler, Director Strategy and Product Roadmap Definition of the Digital and DC/DC Division at ON Semiconductor. “Accurate and reliable charge capacity indication and the ability to support the latest quick charging standards are becoming more critical, especially as power bank capacities have grown over time. The level of sophistication that power banks possess is destined to increase, so that batteries can be replenished as quickly as possible and inconvenience is minimized. The new, best-in-class LC709501F charger will enable the creation of compact, highly efficient, feature-rich power banks that will simplify and accelerate time-to-market of next generation power bank solutions. Its breadth of functionality will enhance the user experience and mean that high degrees of safety are maintained.” Packaging and Pricing The LC709501F is offered in a QFN-52 (6 x 6 mm) package and priced at $2.80 per unit in 10,000 unit quantities.

New Line of USB 2.0 and 3.0 Connectors Expands CUI’s Interconnect Portfolio CUI’s Components Group today announced an expansion to its existing portfolio of power, audio and signal connectors with the addition of a USB product line. The new connector family incorporates USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors available in Type A, Type B, Micro AB, Micro B, Mini AB and Mini B USB versions. Able to support data rates up to 5 Gbps in USB 3.0 models, the new product family is ideal for a variety of I/O applications in consumer and portable electronic devices, including mobile computing equipment, digital audio devices and high volume storage products. Offered in jack or plug connector types with horizontal or vertical orientations depending on the model, the new USB line boasts a number of mounting styles including surface mount, cable mount, mid mount SMT and through hole, allowing them to plug into virtually any design. All models feature a voltage rating of 30 Vac, current ratings of 1 or 1.8 A and reliability as high as 10,000 mating cycles for specific models. Color insulator options of black, blue and white are also offered. The USB connectors also feature an operating temperature range of -25 to 85°C and RoHS compliance. The entire product line of USB connectors are available immediately through distribution with prices starting at $0.23 per unit at 1500 pieces. Please contact CUI for OEM pricing. http://www.cui.com/contact

Stamped Spring Pin Socket for 0.65mm pitch NXP’s RCPBGA Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new socket

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