Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls

October 2017

New 2.3Mp CMOS Digital Image Sensor from ON Semiconductor is first to combine 1080p resolution with BSI Pixel technology to satisfy challenging security and surveillance applications

ON Semiconductor has introduced a new 1/2.7-inch 2.3 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS digital image sensor with an active-pixel array of 1936H x 1188V. The AR0239 produces extraordinarily clear and sharp digital images in challenging bright and low light conditions. This, along with its ability to capture continuous video and

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10/31/2017

Miniature SnapTac Connectors deliver exceptional signal integrity, high reliability and current density for high-speed data, audio and video in demanding applications

TTI, Inc is now stocking Smiths Interconnect SnapTac® series circular miniature snap fit connectors. The circular SnapTac series is available in 7, 13 and 19-way configurations and offers improved functionality and performance in extreme environments. Increased features, hardware coding options, termination s

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10/31/2017

BrainChip Ships First BrainChip Accelerator To a Major European Car Maker for Evaluation in ADAS and AV Systems

BrainChip has shipped its first BrainChip Accelerator card to a major European automobile manufacturer. As the first commercial implementation of a hardware-accelerated spiking neural network (SNN) system, the shipment of BrainChip Accelerator is a significant milestone in neuromorphic computing, a branch of

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10/24/2017

LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices Drives High-Assurance Software Development from Requirements Through Deployment

LDRA announced LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices, a variant of its leading LDRA tool suite specifically tailored to help companies achieve IEC 62304 compliance and faster development of safety- and security-critical medical device applications. The LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices automates software quali

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10/24/2017

Rutronik to Exhibit at World Electronics Forum 2017

Rutronik will be exhibiting its entire service portfolio, with a special focus on technologies of the future, at the World Electronics Forum 2017. The forum will be held on October 24 – 28 in Angers, France. The goal of the World Electronics Forum (WEF) is information sharing regarding the current challeng

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10/24/2017

Film capacitors: Motor run capacitors for 100 °C

TDK Corporation presents the new B32355C* series of EPCOS MotorCap™ motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 °C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC 60252-1. The

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10/19/2017

OMC launches new small-footprint SMA Tx/Rx housings

OMC launched two new high density PCB-mounting SMA (H22) style housings for its wide range of fibre optic transmitters and receivers which save board space and ensure long-term performance. The company has released two new space-saving housing styles: High Density SMA (HDSMA) which is designed to be edge-

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10/19/2017

Toshiba Launches 40V and 60V MOSFETs Based on Latest Generation of Trench Process

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced new 40V and 60V power MOSFETs based on the company’s latest generation U-MOS-IX-H trench semiconductor process. The TK3R1P04PL, TK4R4P06PL and TK6R7P06PL N-channel MOSFETs can be driven by 4.5V logic levels and offer ultra-low maximum on resistance (RDS(ON))

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10/16/2017

Metal Backshells with Built-In Shielding Ensure Ongoing Electrical & Mechanical Integrity

To complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering, hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating. Through these accessories, which can be applied to new installations or alternativ

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10/16/2017

Panasonic Develops 3D LiDAR Sensor Enabling 3D Detection of Distances with Wide Angle of View

Panasonic Industry Europe announced Panasonic Corporation has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensor equipment that measures distance between the equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time of the pulse laser that is projected to the object. sensor that accurately measure the

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10/16/2017

Vishay Intertechnology 1500 W RBSF Series Wirewound Braking Resistors Provide a Smooth Ride for Wonderfair Wheel Passengers

Vishay Intertechnology announced that eight Vishay Milwaukee 1500 W RBSF series wirewound braking resistors are being used to provide a smooth ride for passengers of the Wonderfair Wheel, North America's largest travelling Ferris wheel. Standing 15 stories high and featuring 36 fully enclosed gondolas and a spec

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10/12/2017

Telit and Husqvarna Collaborate on Robots for Urban Park Sustainability Program

Telit’s end-to-end IoT solutions are enabling real-time sensor data from robotic lawnmowers that offers valuable insight into green-space environmental conditions and park maintenance Telit announced that Husqvarna is using a wireless sensor device co-developed by Telit and Wireless System Integration (WSI), an award-winning Sweden-ba

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Date:

10/10/2017