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Swift Navigation and SIMCom Fuel Mass Market Outdoor Autonomy with Reliable, Affordable Centimeter-Accurate Positioning

　　SIMCom's GNSS Modules Now Integrated with Swift's Skylark Precise Positioning Service　　SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 28, 2025 – Swift Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology for mass-market applications, and SIMCom, a leading global IoT wireless modules and solutions supplier, today announced a partnership to deliver centimeter-level GNSS accuracy to high-volume robotics applications worldwide.　　The collaboration integrates Swift's Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service with SIMCom's high-performance SIM66MD and SIM66D GNSS modules.　　This powerful combination allows manufacturers and developers using these modules to easily activate centimeter-accurate satellite positioning, dramatically improving the performance, safety, and reliability of robotic lawnmowers, delivery robots, agricultural vehicles, and other autonomous systems. SIMCom's modules are renowned for their compact designs, low power consumption, and wide array of interfaces, making them ideal for seamless integration into diverse IoT and autonomous devices.　　Swift's Skylark Nx RTK, the highest-precision variant of Skylark, leverages a proprietary atmospheric model to deliver continuous 1-2 cm accuracy across vast geographic areas, including all of Western Europe. This carrier-grade network eliminates the need for developers to manage base stations or switch between multiple correction providers, simplifying the deployment of high-precision outdoor robots at scale.　　"SIMCom's commitment to high performance and versatile design in their GNSS modules aligns perfectly with Swift’s mission to make high-precision positioning accessible and scalable," said Daniel Optendrenk, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Swift Navigation. "By integrating Skylark with the SIM66MD and SIM66D, we are directly addressing the critical need for reliable, low-cost precision in outdoor autonomous systems, giving developers the tools they need to achieve truly seamless operation."　　"The demand for high-accuracy, low-power positioning is growing across all our target segments, particularly in the emerging field of autonomous robotics," said Chunlin Zhu, GNSS Product Line Director at SIMCom. "This partnership ensures that our popular modules can immediately access Swift’s leading precise positioning network, providing a seamless path for our customers to achieve centimeter-level accuracy and gain a competitive edge in deploying fully autonomous solutions."　　Key benefits for autonomous navigation:　　● Autonomous Operation: Centimeter-level accuracy is essential for robots to execute complex tasks, such as following precise mowing patterns, planting seeds with exact spacing, or navigating narrow construction sites.　　● Safety and Geofencing: Precise localization enables reliable enforcement of virtual boundaries (geofencing), preventing robots from entering restricted zones or colliding with obstacles, which is critical for safety in public or shared spaces.　　● Improved Efficiency: Reliable 1-2 cm precision reduces path errors, minimizes overlap in coverage (e.g., in farming or lawn care), and ensures the robot consistently reaches its exact target destination, maximizing battery life and operational uptime.

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Release time：2026-01-13 17:01 reading：254 Continue reading>>

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Affordable Standard Precision Positioning GNSS Solutions for India's Connected Future

　　India's fast-growing digital ecosystem is fueling the need for reliable, and efficient positioning technologies across transportation, logistics, industrial IoT, and connected vehicles. To address these demands, SIMCom introduces the SIM66MD, a standard precision dual-band GNSS module that combines exceptional accuracy with compact design and low power consumption.　　Supporting multiple global navigation systems — GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS — along with Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), the SIM66MD ensures stable positioning across Indian regions. Its L1 + L5 dual-band capability enhances signal quality and reduces interference, delivering faster Time-to-First-Fix and improved reliability even in dense urban areas or challenging terrains.　　Compact in design at just 10.1 × 9.7 × 2.4 mm and weighing only 0.5 g, the SIM66MD adopts an LCC package that allows flexible integration into various devices. It features an integrated low-noise amplifier and supports AGNSS, DGPS (RTCM) to achieve meter-level accuracy with optimized power efficiency.　　With its balance of performance, precision, and cost-effectiveness, the SIM66MD empowers a wide range of IoT applications in India — from shared mobility to asset tracking and industrial automation. It delivers the accuracy and reliability developers need to build connected tracking solutions at scale.

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GigaDevice

Release time：2026-01-13 14:59 reading：211 Continue reading>>

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NOVOSENSE launches automotive- and industrial-grade NSCSA240-Q series current sense amplifiers to address PWM transient interference challenges

　　NOVOSENSE announced the launch of its new bidirectional current sense amplifier series, NSCSA240-Q, covering both industrial and automotive versions, designed for high-voltage PWM systems in vehicles and industrial equipments. The NSCSA240-Q series integrates enhanced PWM rejection technology, supporting bidirectional current sensing with exceptional transient immunity, automotive-grade precision, and flexible configurability. Featuring an ultra-wide input common-mode range from –4V to 80V, a typical input offset voltage of ±5μV, and a 135dB DC Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR). This series effectively tackles the challenge of high-frequency transient interference in PWM systems, providing a highly reliable current monitoring solution for automotive electronic power steering (EPS), motor drive, industrial automation and other applications. The NSCSA240-Q series meets the AEC-Q100 automotive reliability standard.　　Superior Transient Immunity: Reliable Performance in High-Voltage PWM Environments　　In PWM systems, rapid switching can cause severe common-mode voltage fluctuations that distort output signals in conventional amplifiers. The NSCSA240-Q series achieves an AC CMRR of 90dB at 50kHz, effectively suppressing ΔV/Δt transients. Its proprietary transient suppression design reduces output disturbances by up to 80%, achieving a recovery time of less than 10μs under 80V common-mode voltage transients. With a bandwidth ranging from 450kHz to 600kHz (gain-dependent), it supports both high-speed overcurrent protection and accurate low-frequency PWM signal capture—ensuring stable, low-noise signal performance for EPS, motor drive and industrial motor control systems. The wide –4V to 80V input common-mode range offers broad dynamic capability and robust tolerance across 12V, 24V, and 48V vehicle power architectures. Furthermore, ±2000V ESD protection (HBM/CDM) enhances resistance to external electrical disturbances, ensuring overall system reliability.NSCSA240-Q Series Application Diagram　　Automotive-Grade Precision: ±5μV Offset and ±0.1% Accuracy Across –40°C to 125°C　　Designed to meet the increasingly stringent current measurement requirements of automotive electronics, the NSCSA240-Q series delivers exceptional measurement stability. It features a typical input offset voltage of only ±5μV (maximum ±25μV) and achieves ±0.1% accuracy over a wide temperature range (–40°C to 125°C). With a typical gain error of 0.05%, it ensures reliable and consistent current monitoring even under harsh conditions. Fully qualified to the AEC-Q100 automotive standard, the series guarantees long-term reliability in demanding in-vehicle environments.　　Flexible Integration: Multiple Gain and Package Options for Design Optimization　　As automotive systems trend toward miniaturization and integration, the NSCSA240-Q series is engineered for flexible and space-efficient design. It offers four fixed gain options—20V/V, 50V/V, 100V/V, and 200V/V—supporting shunt resistors ranging from 10mΩ to 0.1mΩ for flexible current detection. The series is available in two compact packages: SOIC-8 (4.9mm × 3.91mm) and TSSOP-8 (3mm × 4.4mm), allowing easy integration into space-constrained motor controller PCBs and helping designers optimize system layouts within limited board area.NSCSA240-Q Series Package

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Release time：2026-01-12 13:52 reading：308 Continue reading>>

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TAIYO丨Multilayer Metal Power Inductor Rated at 165°C for Automobiles 1608 Size Added to the Lineup

　　TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has commercialized 14 items, including the multilayer metal power inductor MCOIL™ "LACNF1608KKT1R0MAB" (1.6 x 0.8 x 1.0 mm, maximum height shown), which complies with the "AEC-Q200" certification reliability test standard for passive automotive components.　　The new product is approximately 49% smaller than our previous product, the "LACNF2012KKT1R0MAB" (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.0 mm), and can contribute to the miniaturization and higher performance of power supply circuits installed in automobiles.　　These products are used as choke coils in DC-DC converters used in automotive engine control systems such as ECUs, safety systems such as ABS, body-related systems such as ADAS, and information systems such as instrument clusters.　　Mass production of this products began at our subsidiary, WAKAYAMA TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. (Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture), in December 2025. Samples are available for 50 yen per unit.　　Background　　The advancements that we have seen in recent years in electronic controls in production vehicles, as typified by ADAS units, has led to a greater number of power supply circuits on vehicles, which in turn has led to growth in the demand for power inductors that are used in these circuits. Furthermore, performance also continues to improve through functional integration, such as in integrated cockpits that combine instrument clusters and infotainment devices. While the throughput of IC chips continues to grow as these devices become increasingly multifunctional and high-performance, there is also a growing need to make on-board electronic components smaller in order to arrange devices in highly dense configurations and integrate them into single modules. Furthermore, since ECUs are increasingly being installed in engine compartments--a high temperature environment--on-board electronic components must be able to withstand high temperatures.　　In response, TAIYO YUDEN has added a new 1608 size to its MCOIL™ LACN series of multilayer metal power inductors, which boast the advantages of being smaller and thinner, and having an operating temperature range of -55°C to +165°C. Our proprietary metal materials are bonded to each other by an oxide film using heat treatment, ensuring insulation and providing high heat resistance and thermal conductivity. Thanks to these features, the product exhibits stable characteristics, is able to withstand high temperatures, and achieves high reliability, even in devices used in harsh temperature environments such as automotive applications.　　TAIYO YUDEN focuses on the development of products that meet market needs, and will continue to expand its power inductor product lineup.　　■Application　　Choke coils in DC-DC converters used in automotive engine control systems such as ECUs, safety systems such as ABS, body-related systems such as ADAS, and information systems such as instrument clusters　　* Derating of rated current is necessary depending on the ambient temperature.　　Please see our website below for detailed specifications.　　LACN series　　https://ds.yuden.co.jp/TYCOMPAS/ut/specificationSearcher?cid=L&u=M&Seri=LACN_A&SR2=LM%2CMP　　LCCN series　　https://ds.yuden.co.jp/TYCOMPAS/ut/specificationSearcher?SR6-L=AP2&Ind=1000.0%3A1500.0&Current_Srch=%3A1.9&pg=1&pn=L*CNF&cid=L&u=M　　* "MCOIL" is a registered trademark or a trademark of TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. in Japan and other countries.　　* The names of series noted in the text are excerpted from part numbers that indicate the types and characteristics of the products, and therefore are neither product names nor trademarks.

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Release time：2026-01-08 15:22 reading：273 Continue reading>>

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SIMCom：Affordable Standard Precision Positioning GNSS Solutions for India's Connected Future

　　India's fast-growing digital ecosystem is fueling the need for reliable, and efficient positioning technologies across transportation, logistics, industrial IoT, and connected vehicles. To address these demands, SIMCom introduces the SIM66MD, a standard precision dual-band GNSS module that combines exceptional accuracy with compact design and low power consumption.　　Supporting multiple global navigation systems — GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS — along with Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), the SIM66MD ensures stable positioning across Indian regions. Its L1 + L5 dual-band capability enhances signal quality and reduces interference, delivering faster Time-to-First-Fix and improved reliability even in dense urban areas or challenging terrains.　　Compact in design at just 10.1 × 9.7 × 2.4 mm and weighing only 0.5 g, the SIM66MD adopts an LCC package that allows flexible integration into various devices. It features an integrated low-noise amplifier and supports AGNSS, DGPS (RTCM) to achieve meter-level accuracy with optimized power efficiency.　　With its balance of performance, precision, and cost-effectiveness, the SIM66MD empowers a wide range of IoT applications in India — from shared mobility to asset tracking and industrial automation. It delivers the accuracy and reliability developers need to build connected tracking solutions at scale.

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SIMCom

Release time：2026-01-08 15:19 reading：351 Continue reading>>

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Murata：SCH16T-K20 High-Precision 6-Axis IMU for Robotics and Camera Systems

　　Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has announced the expansion of its SCH16T series of high-performance inertial measurement units (IMUs) with the introduction of the SCH16T-K20, targeting industrial, prosumer, and consumer markets worldwide. Designed for OEMs in robotics, drones, and camera systems, as well as IMU module manufacturers and system integrators requiring safety-critical IMUs, the SCH16T-K20 delivers market-leading precision, mechanical robustness, and reliability.　　In demanding inertial measurement applications such as dead-reckoning navigation as well as drone and camera stabilization, small measurement errors can accumulate over time leading to unpredictable measurement results. In these applications, key IMU parameters such as noise density, offset bias drift, and vibration rectification ultimately limit the end-application performance and achievable response speed. Murata improves all the key areas with the new SCH16T-K20, which features a brand-new MEMS accelerometer and improved gyroscope temperature calibration.　　The SCH16T-K20 is a 6 axis IMU with a typical gyroscope noise density of 0.0004 (°/s)/√Hz, gyroscope bias instability of 0.3 °/h, and accelerometer noise density as low as 33 µg/√Hz. Like all other SCH16T products, the SCH16T-K20 has a wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +110 °C, a supply voltage of 3.0–3.6 V, and I/O voltage of 1.7–3.6 V, and a compact size of 0.46 × 0.53 × 0.11 inch (11.8 × 13.4 × 2.9 mm).　　The driver behind the SCH16T-K20 accelerometer performance improvement is the brand-new accelerometer MEMS based on Murata’s proven 3D MEMS technology. The new MEMS uses a double-differential measurement principle, familiar from current SCA3400 and legacy SCA103T series sensors. The double differential measurement enables SCH16T-K20’s market leading low noise density, as well as thermal and lifetime stability.　　The SCH16T-K20 also includes an enhanced version of the market-leading low-noise SCH16T gyroscope, now tuned specifically for the -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range to enable low offset bias shift across that range. All SCH16T series products are carefully validated with a test set based on AEC-Q100 operating temperature Grade 1 (-40 °C to +125 °C) standards*, ensuring reliable operation over a wide temperature window. The series sensors include market-leading self-diagnostic features, making them suitable for safety-critical applications. Murata’s unique MEMS stands out in the competitive IMU market for its exceptional mechanical resilience to shocks and vibration rectification. The series’ robust design and reliability contribute to longer device lifespans and reduced waste.　　The SCH16T-K20 becomes the highest-performing variant in the SCH16T lineup while maintaining pin-to-pin and software compatibility. This compatibility makes integration of different SCH16T variants easy for OEMs and module designers. Mass production of the SCH16T-K20 is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. Murata will continue developing sensor solutions aligned with evolving market demands, contributing to safer, more sustainable, and higher-performing technologies across industrial and consumer markets.

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Murata

Release time：2025-12-26 16:09 reading：342 Continue reading>>

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Murata Launches World’s First Inner Cavity-Structure Ultra-Low-Loss LCP Flexible Substrate, Achieving Dk below 2.0, Contributing to 6G Realization

　　Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd announces the World’s First LCP (liquid crystal polymer) flexible substrate with an Inner Cavity structure, ULTICIRC, and has already begun mass production*. Murata’s proprietary design incorporates an Inner Cavity within the substrate to achieve a dielectric constant (Dk) below 2.0, dramatically reducing transmission loss.Cross-Section Image　　With 6G expected to leverage the FR3 (Frequency Range 3) band—roughly 7–24 GHz—substrates with minimal transmission loss are essential to enable high-speed, high-capacity communications at high frequencies. At the same time, demand is growing for thin, space-saving flexible substrates that support free-form mechanical design to meet the ongoing miniaturization of smartphones and communication equipment. Murata has provided LCP flexible substrates with excellent high-frequency characteristics, featuring a proprietary high-performance resin that eliminates spring-back and an adhesive-free, one-shot press multilayer lamination process; building on this expertise for 6G readiness, Murata has developed and launched ULTICIRC. Conventional flexible substrates faced the challenge that making them thinner resulted in increased transmission loss, but this product incorporates an Inner Cavity structure within the substrate, achieving a dielectric constant (Dk) below 2.0, which is significantly lower than Murata's conventional products, enabling both thin profiles and ultra-low transmission loss simultaneously.　　Furthermore, thanks to an adhesive-free proprietary manufacturing method and the excellent barrier properties of LCP, the Inner Cavity structure maintains high moisture resistance.　　For inquiries regarding this product, please contact us.

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Murata

Release time：2025-12-18 16:00 reading：474 Continue reading>>

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Renesas Releases its First Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE Combo MCUs for IoT and Connected Home Applications

　　Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA6W1 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless microcontroller (MCU), along with the RA6W2 MCU that integrates both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) technologies. These connectivity devices address the growing demand for always-connected, ultra-low-power IoT devices across smart home, industrial, medical and consumer applications. Renesas also launched fully integrated modules that accelerate development with built-in antennas, wireless protocol stacks, and pre-validated RF connectivity.　　Ultra Low Power Operation for Always-Connected IoT　　Today’s IoT devices must stay always connected to improve application usability and response time, while maintaining the lowest possible power consumption to extend battery life or to meet eco-friendly regulations. Renesas’ Wi-Fi 6 MCUs offer features such as Target Wake Time (TWT), which enables extended sleep times without compromising cloud connectivity and power consumption. This is critical for applications such as environmental sensors, smart locks, thermostats, surveillance cameras, and medical monitors, where real-time control, remote diagnostics and over-the-air (OTA) updates are critical.　　Additionally, both MCU Groups are optimized for ultra-low power consumption, consuming as little as 200nA to 4µA in sleep mode and under 50µA in Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM10). With the “sleepy connected” Wi-Fi functionality, these devices stay connected with minimal power draw, meeting the growing requirements of modern energy efficiency standards.　　Scalable RA MCU Architecture with Full Software Support　　Built on the Arm® Cortex®-M33 CPU core running at 160 MHz with 704 KB of SRAM, the MCUs enable engineers to develop cost-effective, standalone IoT applications using integrated communication interfaces and analog peripherals, without the need for an external MCU. Customers also have the option to design with a host MCU that can be selected from Renesas’ broad RA MCU offerings and attach the RA6W1 and RA6W2 as connectivity and networking add-ons. Both RA6W1 and RA6W2 are designed to work with Renesas’ Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e² studio integrated development environment. As the first Wi-Fi MCUs in the RA portfolio, they offer a scalable platform that supports seamless software reuse across the RA family.　　High Performance Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 with 2.4 and 5 GHz Connectivity　　With support for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, both MCUs deliver superior throughput, low latency, and reduced power consumption. The dual-band capability dynamically selects the most suitable band based on real-time conditions, ensuring a stable and high-speed connection even in environments with many connected devices. Advanced features such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) and TWT boost performance and energy efficiency, making these solutions well suited for dense urban environments and battery-powered devices.　　Robust Security and Matter-Certified Interoperability　　The RA6W1 and RA6W2 devices offer advanced built-in security including AES-256 encryption, secure boot, key storage, TRNG, and XiP with on-the-fly decryption to keep data safe from unauthorized access. The RA6W1 is RED certified (Radio Equipment Directive), which makes it easier for developers to future-proof their design. Additionally, the device is Matter ready and certified with Matter 1.4, and is compatible across smart home platforms. Renesas supports both MCUs and modules through the Renesas Product Longevity Program, offering 15-year support for MCUs and 10 years for modules.　　“We’re offering our customers the flexibility to design with a standalone Wi-Fi device, a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE combo, or fully integrated modules depending on their needs,” said Chandana Pairla, VP of the Connectivity Solutions Division at Renesas. “These wireless solutions save power, simplify system design and lower BOM cost. With hosted or hostless implementation options, customers can confidently begin their wireless onboarding journey and seamlessly integrate into next-generation connected systems.”　　Two types of modules, Wi-Fi 6 (RRQ61001) and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE combo (RRQ61051) simplify design by integrating certified RF components and wireless connectivity stacks that comply with global network standards. Supported RF certification standards include the U.S. (FCC), Canada (IC), Brazil (ANATEL), Europe (CE/RED), UK (UKCA), Japan (Telec), South Korea (KCC), China (SRRC) and Taiwan (NCC). By integrating connectivity at the system level, the modules significantly reduce design effort and accelerate time to market.　　Winning Combinations　　Renesas offers “Advanced Low-Power Wireless HMI for Household Appliances” and “Automatic Pet Door & Tracking System” that combine the new Wi-Fi 6 MCU and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE MCU with numerous compatible devices from its portfolio to offer a wide array of Winning Combinations. Winning Combinations are technically vetted system architectures from mutually compatible devices that work together seamlessly to bring an optimized, low-risk design for faster time to market. Renesas offers more than 400 Winning Combinations with a wide range of products from the Renesas portfolio to enable customers to speed up the design process and bring their products to market more quickly. They can be found at renesas.com/win.　　Availability　　The RA6W1 MCU is now available in FCQFN and WLCSP packages, along with the RRQ61001 and RRQ61051 modules. The RA6W2 MCU (BGA package) will be available in Q1/2026. The devices are supported by the FSP, e² studio, evaluation kit and software development kit (SDK) that include flash memory, PCB trace antennas, connectors and embedded power profiler for power consumption analysis. Renesas also offers comprehensive software tools to aid system application development, as well as the Production Line Tool (PLT) for production testing of wireless MCUs.

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Release time：2025-12-12 16:28 reading：651 Continue reading>>

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ROHM launches RPR-0730: High-Speed, High-Precision Optical Sensor Featuring VCSEL Technology

　　ROHM has developed the “RPR-0730”, analog compact optical sensor, capable of high-precision detection of fast-moving objects. This sensor can be widely utilized in consumer and industrial equipment applications, including printers and conveyor systems.　　As industrial and office equipment becomes increasingly sophisticated and automated, there is a growing demand for improved sensing technology accuracy. In applications such as label printers, material or product transport systems, and copiers, the need for technology that can identify objects more accurately is essential. Moreover, increased speed driven by productivity improvements makes the introduction of high-speed, high-precision optical sensors crucial.　　The RPR-0730 is a compact reflective optical sensor (photo reflector). It employs an infrared VCSEL, which offers higher directionality than LEDs, enabling detection of finer objects. Furthermore, by using a phototransistor with analog output as the receiver, the sensor achieves a response time of 10µs. This dual combination enables high-speed, accurate identification of fine lines as narrow as 0.1mm - previously difficult to detect with conventional LED light sources. As an addition to the existing digital output sensor “RPR-0720” series, RPR-0730 expands capability to applications requiring faster sensing, such as print detection in copiers, label printers, or rotational detection in motors and gears.　　The package is ultra-compact at 2.0mm × 1.0mm × 0.55mm and employs a visible light filtering resin to suppress interference from ambient light or sunlight. This enables stable detection even in environments with varying light conditions, such as factories or outdoors. The sensor can also be easily integrated into equipment requiring installation in small, confined spaces, like inside conveyors or precision instruments, making it suitable for a wider range of applications.　　Mass production of the new product commenced in October 2025 (sample price: $2.2/unit, tax excluded).　　Going forward, ROHM will continue to leverage its development expertise in light-emitting and light-receiving elements to create sensing products that meet customer needs, contributing to the miniaturization and enhanced convenience of various devices.　　Application Examples　　•Print detection, paper feed/jam detection in label printers, copiers, shredders, etc.　　•Object detection of packages/specimens, workpiece position detection in conveyance systems, automatic inspection equipment, etc.　　•Motor/gear rotational detection in industrial robots, etc.　　Terminology　　Photo reflector　　A type of optical sensor combining an emitting element and a receiving element. It illuminates an object and detects the intensity of the reflected light to measure the presence or distance of an object.　　VCSELL　　Abbreviation for Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting LASER. A type of laser light source, it is a semiconductor laser that can emit light directly from its surface. Compared to LEDs, it offers higher directionality and is suitable for high-precision sensing. Originally adopted for optical communication applications, its use as a light source for proximity sensors and distance sensors has been expanding in recent years.　　Phototransistor　　A transistor-type photoelectric conversion element that converts optical signals into electrical signals. It integrates a photodiode and a transistor, controlling the base current with light to output an amplified collector current.

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ROHM

Release time：2025-12-04 17:04 reading：432 Continue reading>>

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Murata develops integrated passive device for Semtech’s SX126X family

　　Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed a new integrated passive device (IPD) for use with the Semtech LoRa Connect™ SX126x family, which includes the SX1261, SX1262, and LLCC68 products. Using a proprietary low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) process, Murata has successfully replaced a series of discrete matching components of the SX1261/2 reference design with a single 2.00mm x 1.25mm size LTCC component.　　The IPD enables SX1261/2 radio designers to optimize for both size and performance using two dedicated parts. The LFB21892MDZ7F957 is optimized for US and European ISM bands, delivering the full output power for the US FCC bands. The LFB21892MDZ7F821 is optimized for Eurocentric designs that need to maximize the efficiency performance.　　“The Murata IPD offers the most efficient development path to realizing the full performance of the SX1261/2, featuring a miniaturized form factor that can significantly reduce board space,” says Arthur Kiang, Product Manager, RF Components, Murata. “The reduction in the number of matching components enables lower material costs and simplifies the design process, leading to shorter lead times. This integration also lowers the probability of soldering and manufacturing issues, as there is only one component to monitor in production.”　　“Semtech’s LoRa Connect™ SX126x family has become the trusted choice for LoRaWAN® networks and long-range IoT connectivity in applications from smart metering to industrial sensing,” says Carlo Tinella, product marketing director of wireless and sensing products at Semtech. “Murata’s IPD solution demonstrates the strength of our LoRa® ecosystem, helping radio engineers accelerate development while optimizing for both miniaturization and regulatory compliance. This partnership streamlines the path from design to deployment for millions of IoT devices being deployed globally.”　　Product samples are currently available, with mass production of the IPD commencing shortly.

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Murata

Release time：2025-11-28 17:33 reading：490 Continue reading>>

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