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November 2014
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released an updated version of its SpiCalci simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors. Featuring enhanced part selection an
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11/28/2014
PCTEL, a leader in performance critical telecom solutions, launched the M2M Wi-Fi MIMO Antenna at SPS IPC Drives 2014. This rugged omnidirectional antenna is designed for exceptional reliability in machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial wireless applications. It represents a significant improvement in data throughput pe
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11/28/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Texas Instruments walks through the latest WEBENCH upgrades at electronica 2014 for Power Systems Design. WEBENCH Design Environments are powerful software tools that deliver customized power, lighting, filtering, clocking and sensing designs in seconds. WIth advanced features such a
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11/26/2014
GCT expands high-reliability compact LED connector offering

White Lite LED lighting connectors

In line with ever-evolving customer requirements, GCT, a leading provider of interconnection technologies, has expanded its range of White Lite LED lighting connectors. Engineered to be the perfect choice for LED strip light applications, the new BJ300 and 301 two position mating connector combinations offer re
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11/25/2014
The element14 Community, in partnership with Texas Instruments and Plotly, announced the winning design of their “Internet of the Backyard” design challenge – a competition aimed at bringing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to everyday backyard appliances and devices. Janis Alnis of Latvia was named th
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11/25/2014
In this episode of PSDtv ams demonstrates their hands-free gesture-capture technology at electronica 2014 for Power Systems Design. The optical sensor-based system can replace a touchscreen, joystick, or mouse in controlling on-screen activity. ams
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11/25/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Analog Devices demonstrates their ADP5090 energy harvesting low-power boost regulator in a solar-based example circuit. The demo also includes a battery backup to show how you can extend battery life or store excess energy for later use. Analog Devices
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11/25/2014
Linear's universal Temp Sensor IC linearizes temp sensors with 0.1°C accuracy

LTC2983 high performance digital temperature measurement IC

Linear Technology introduced the LTC2983 high performance digital temperature measurement IC which directly digitizes RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors and external diodes with 0.1°C accuracy and 0.001°C resolution. A high performance analog front end combines low noise and low offset buffered ADCs with all th
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11/24/2014
AVX claims smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available

AVX's F38 Series polymer tantalum capacitors

AVX, a leader in passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its F38 Series with the addition of the smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available in the industry. Packaged in a miniature 0603 (1608 metric) M case with an ultra low 0.9mm maximum profile, the new 6.3V, 47muF F38 Se
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11/24/2014
Switchmode battery chargers are popular choices in applications due to their topology flexibility, multi-chemistry charging, high charging efficiencies which minimize heat to enable fast charge times and wide operating voltage ranges. Nevertheless, some downsides of switching chargers include relatively high co
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11/22/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Murata demonstrates a wearable glass device with zoom capability at electronica 2014 for Power Systems Design. Murata
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11/21/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Microchip Technology explains their devices compliant with the new LoRa wireless Intenet of Things infrastructure for Power Systems Design. In the live demo performed at electronica 2014 involved several hundred nodes and multiple gateways, enabling real-time monitoring of location an
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11/21/2014
Cadonix Ltd, the Cloud based automotive wiring harness CAD specialist, today announced version 1.1 of Arcadia, including a new Formboard tool for harness manufacturers. The new release, available immediately and free to existing customers, also includes closer integration of the Schematic Design and Harness Pr
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11/20/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Honeywell describes their pressure sensor products for Power Systems Design, with an emphasis on their latest devices with extremely small form factors and low power consumption. Honeywell
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11/20/2014
Hirose claims industry's lowest profile power connector

Hirose DF65 Series connector,

Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the DF65 Series connector, a small, vertical-mating wire-to-board connector that provides high-current capacity and high reliability for power supplies, up to 4 Amps (with 24 AWG wire) and 50 V AC/DC. A super-low profile connector, the
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11/20/2014
Designers of industrial, medical and personal electronics want devices to charge faster and more efficiently, while getting rid of all connectors. Texas Instruments provides a more efficient solution with the industry’s first fully integrated 10-Watt wireless charging receiver and corresponding transmitter. Th
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11/20/2014
Big Data, a term that seems to encompass many of today’s technology buzzwords including the Internet of Things (IoT), machine to machine (M2M), wireless communication, cloud computing, and more is driving the need for increased bandwidth. Among the problems that became apparent even at 10Gbps is the power co
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11/19/2014
Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components, which includes both high- and low-frequency transformers and inductors, for a wide range of applications, including power supply, lighting, test & measurement and industrial control and automation. The Precision ra
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11/18/2014
BeBop Sensors to present at  IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE!

BeBop Sensors provides custom turnkey sensor solutions for sports and fitness OEM

BeBop Sensors, a leader in smart fabric sensor technology, announced that its Founder and CEO, Keith McMillen, will speak at the IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE! International Conference & Trade Show to be held in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:05 PM PDT. McMillen will discuss Be
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11/18/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Grant Imahara of Mythbusters fame talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about engineering and the state of electronics development as well as his insights on the Internet of Things and technology in society.
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11/18/2014
AMP Consortium releases first standards for distributed power systems

AMP digital point of load and advanced bus dc-dc converters

The newly-formed Architects of Modern Power (AMP) consortium announced its first standards aimed at establishing common mechanical and electrical specifications for the development of advanced power conversion technology for distributed power systems. The initial standards revealed at electronica, and being de
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11/14/2014
In this episode of PSDtv the founding members of the Architects of Modern Power (AMP) consortium, Ericsson, Murata, and CUI, talk with Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the new group and what it means for the power electronics marketplace. The goal of the alliance between CUI, Ericsson Power Modu
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11/14/2014
In this episode of PSDtv TE Connectivity explains their latest High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (HCRTP) device to Power Systems Design. Specifically suited to high-power, high-current automotive applications, the robust HCRTP device can withstand hold currents of up to 90A at room temperature (23º
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11/12/2014
Alpha and Omega Semi launches latest EZBuck regulator in a thermally-enhanced package

AOZ3103 high-efficiency synchronous buck regulator

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor , a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of the fifth generation EZBuck with the AOZ3103, a high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulator, with an operating input voltage range from 4.5V to
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11/06/2014
RTI's eGauge two-way driver performs real-time energy monitoring

eGauge power monitoring

Remote Technologies (RTI) has introduced a new two-way driver for eGauge Systems products. Developed by RTI, the driver allows installers to integrate the eGauge 3 Series and eGauge2 electric energy meters into an RTI control system, giving customers convenient, real-time measurements of a building's electrical con
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11/06/2014
Maxim will showcase solutions for industrial and medical apps at electronica 2014

Maxim at electronica

At electronica 2014 in Munich, Germany from November 11th to the 14th, Maxim Integrated Products will showcase several new and innovative solutions for the industrial and medical markets. Improving the Accuracy of Flow Metering for Utilities Operating for up to 20 years on a single "A"-size batt
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11/06/2014
The program for the Trillion Sensor Summit (TSensors) has been announced by conference chairman Dr. Janusz Bryzek. The technical program will feature 36 the world’s leading sensor visionaries who will present their findings on rapidly emerging ultrahigh-volume sensor applications, technologies and supporting in
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11/06/2014
Based on the latest research by IDTechEx analysts, the market for energy harvesting is expected to reach $2.6 Billion by 2024, as analyzed in detail in the report 'Energy Harvesting and Storage 2014-2024: Forecasts, Technologies, Players'). The market segments that have adopted and will lead the proliferation of e
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11/05/2014
Energy-harvesting secure NFC/RFID tag authenticator protects sensitive data transfer

MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator

Designers can now perform secure wireless data communication on their embedded systems without needing the host microcontroller, but by simply using a single MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator from Maxim Integrated. The MAX66242 secure authenticator is an advanced tag that combines a wireless NFC/RFID interface wit
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11/04/2014
ON Semiconductor shows their NCS3651x family of SoC transceivers for the IoT and smart metering during European Utility Week

NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (SoC) transceivers

ON Semiconductor is using this year’s European Utility Week Exhibition and Conference as the forum to launch an important product family that supports high-performance, reliable and efficient communications for the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart metering applications. The NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (S
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11/04/2014
Microchip’s RN4020 Bluetooth low-energy Smart Module now at Mouser

RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module from Microchip. Building on Microchip’s deep Bluetooth (BT) Classic experience, the RN4020 module carries both worldwide regulatory certifications and is Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certified. This full-featured, Bluetooth 4.
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Date:
11/03/2014
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