Infineon introduces 75 mΩ industrial CoolSiC MOSFETs for medium-power applications

Infineon is expanding its CoolSiC MOSFETs 650 V G2 portfolio with new 75 mΩ variants to meet the demand for more compact and powerful systems. The devices are available in multiple package options, including TOLL, ThinTOLL 8×8, TOLT, D2PAK, TO247-3, and TO247-4. As a result, the product family supports both Top Side Cooling (TSC) and Bottom Side Cooling (BSC) approaches and offers developers a high degree of flexibility. The devices are ideal for high- and medium-power switching mode power supplies (SMPS) in different applications, including AI servers, renewable energy, electric vehicle and e-mobility chargers, humanoid robot chargers, televisions, and drives.

The CoolSiC MOSFETs 650 V G2 are based on the second-generation (G2) of CoolSiC technology and offer improved figures of merit, higher reliability, and enhanced ease of use compared to the previous generation. The different packages offer various advantages: TOLL and ThinTOLL 8×8 packages provide high thermal cycle stability on the PCB and enable compact system designs. When used in SMPS, they reduce the space requirements on the PCB and lower manufacturing costs at the system level. The list of target applications for TOLL and ThinTOLL 8×8 has been expanded, enabling PCB designers to address cost-reduction challenges. The addition of TOLT strengthens Infineon’s growing TSC product family, which also includes CoolMOS 8, CoolSiC, CoolGaN and Optimos. The TSC variants allow up to 95 percent direct heat dissipation and enable designers to use both sides of the PCB, improving space utilisation and reducing parasitic effects.

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Murata’s type 2FR hostless Tri-Radio Module for smart and industrial IoT applications

Mouser is now shipping the new Type 2FR Hostless Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE 5.4 / 802.15.4 tri-radio module from Murata. The Type 2FR module delivers class-leading integration, efficiency, and multiple radio capabilities for smart home, industrial automation, gaming controllers and smart accessory applications. The module is based on the NXP RW612 wireless microcontroller (MCU), powered by a 260MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core with Trustzone-M, 1.2MB of on-chip SRAM, and a Quad SPI interface with an on-the-fly decryption engine for secure external flash access to support dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.4, IEEE 802.15.4, and Ethernet.

“Hostless” means there’s no need for a separate MCU, saving cost and board space with ultra-compact dimensions, making it the smallest module of this type with a built-in MCU. The module also provides Matter Network over Wi-Fi, Thread, or Ethernet, prioritising security with the latest cybersecurity standards and compatibility with the Matter ecosystem. The Murata LBES0ZZ2FR-EVK evaluation kit, available to order from Mouser, provides a proven design to evaluate the Type 2FR module.

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Rugged waterproof fanless digital signage player for harsh outdoor environments

IBASE has announced the release of the SW-602-N, a rugged waterproof fanless digital signage player designed for reliable 24/7 operation in outdoor and harsh environments. Powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors, the SW-602-N delivers exceptional performance and advanced graphics capabilities, addressing the demanding requirements of next-generation outdoor display applications.

Engineered with a robust fanless architecture and an IP65-rated waterproof enclosure, the SW-602-N ensures silent, low-maintenance operation while protecting internal components from dust, rain, and moisture. It supports a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 70°C and features dual M25 HDMI outputs for driving independent displays. These capabilities make it an ideal solution for outdoor advertising, transit information systems, interactive kiosks, and large-scale video wall installations where reliability and versatility are essential. Its rugged design enables stable operation under harsh conditions, ensuring long-term reliability for mission-critical deployments.

To further enhance durability and connectivity, the SW-602-N is equipped with dual M12 waterproof USB 3.1 ports, a M12 Gigabit LAN interface, and an M.2 M-Key 2280 socket for high-speed data transmission and expansion. Combining rugged construction with versatile functionality, the SW-602-N empowers businesses to deliver high-quality content in both indoor and outdoor environments while minimising downtime and lowering service costs.

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New Renesas Ultra-Low Power MCU with Advanced Security and Targeted Peripheral Set

Renesas has introduced the RA4C1 microcontroller (MCU) group based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor. The new devices offer ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, abundant communication interfaces, and segment LCD support. This unique set of features and performance metrics is ideal for battery powered applications that need strict security, including gas, water, and industrial flow meters, as well as smart locks, thermostats, building controls and industrial user interfaces.

The RA4C1 MCUs employ proprietary low-power technology that delivers 168 µA/MHz active mode @ 80 MHz and standby current of less than 1.79 µA with all the SRAM retained; the RA4C1 also support a real-time clock (RTC) with its own dedicated power domain, supporting easy battery backup for the time.

The RA4C1 MCUs offer an RSIP-300 security engine that provides an isolated subsystem managed and protected by dedicated control logic. The new devices also include support for a 256-bit hardware unique key and True Randon Number Generator (TRNG), key management functionality with the ability to generate wrapped keys, SHA algorithms, hardware acceleration of AES, and ECC supporting NIST and Brainpool curves with a key length of up to 384 bits. The RA4C1 has also achieved PSA Certified Level 1 certification with European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

A 512 Kbyte dual bank on-chip flash enables easy and secure software updates with 96 kbytes of SRAM and 8 kbytes of dataflash for on chip data storage. Peripherals include a low-power ADC, an on-chip temperature sensor accurate to 1 percent, and an on-chip LCD controller to drive low power segment displays.

The RA4C1 MCUs are supported by Renesas’ Flexible Software Package (FSP). The FSP enables faster application development by providing all the infrastructure software needed, including multiple RTOS, BSP, peripheral drivers, middleware, connectivity, networking, and TrustZone support as well as reference software to build complex AI, motor control and cloud solutions. It allows customers to integrate their own legacy code and choice of RTOS with FSP, thus providing full flexibility in application development. The FSP eases migration of existing IP to and from either RA6 or RA2 Series devices.

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