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Baochip-1X RISC-V MCU – The Worlds First Truly Open Source MCU

Meet the Baochip-1x! Built on the RISC-V instruction set architecture, this crowdfunded MCU features a 350 MHz RV32IMAC CPU, integrated security features, and a transparent IRIS package that allows direct die inspection. With its full design released publicly, it removes royalties and licensing barriers, offering a rare glimpse at what a truly open microcontroller ecosystem could look like.

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Sensata FaultBreak Contactor Clears 16 kA EV Faults

Sensata introduces the FaultBreak contactor for electric vehicles, combining high voltage switching and resettable fault interruption with the ability to clear currents up to 16 kA.

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TDK MT40 ThermoFuse Varistor Handles 50 kA Surges

TDK introduces the MT40 ThermoFuse varistor series with integrated thermal disconnect and surge handling capability up to 50 kA for industrial power and surge protection systems.

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Microchip LX4580 Mixed-Signal IC for Actuation Systems

Microchip’s LX4580 is a 24 channel mixed signal IC designed for aviation and defense actuation systems, integrating sensor interfaces, motor control outputs, and high speed ADCs in a single device.

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Abracon AANI-CH-0080 Chip Antenna Targets Wi-Fi 6E/7 Bands

Abracon’s AANI-CH-0080 ceramic chip antenna supports tri band Wi-Fi operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, enabling compact embedded designs for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices.

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u-blox ZED-X20D Enables Motion-Independent GNSS Heading

u-blox ZED-X20D dual-antenna GNSS module delivers centimeter-level RTK positioning and motion-independent heading using multi-band reception across both antennas.

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STMicroelectronics STM32C5 Cortex-M33 Entry-Level MCU

STMicroelectronics introduces the STM32C5 MCU family with Cortex-M33 cores, up to 1 MB Flash, security features, and a 40 nm process aimed at entry-level embedded systems and connected smart devices.

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Renesas RH850/U2C MCU Targets Zoned Automotive Control

Renesas introduces the RH850/U2C automotive MCU built on 28nm technology with four cores, ASIL D functional safety, Ethernet TSN, CAN-XL connectivity and hardware cryptography for next-generation vehicle E/E architectures.

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YAGEO PTLA Transformer Integrates Resonant Inductance For LLC

YAGEO expands its power magnetics portfolio with the PTLA / PTLC Series LLC transformers delivering up to 3.6 kW while integrating resonant inductance directly into the magnetic structure to reduce component count and improve power density.

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Infineon MOTIX SiP Shrinks Automotive Motor Control Boards

The Infineon MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33 integrates MCU, power stage and motor driver functions in a compact SiP, reducing board size and improving thermal and EMC behavior for automotive pumps, fans and actuators.

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