Industrial

September 2019
Economic Benefits of Regenerative Electronic Loads

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Figure 1. The classic “bathtub curve” is often used to describe the failure rates of electronic devices

Switch-mode power supplies used in data centers, industrial equipment, medical devices and other critical applications are typically subjected to burn-in operation at full load over an extended period to root out early failures and ensure reliable operation over the supply’s rated lifetime. (Figure 1.) The tradition
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09/30/2019

Do We Really Need a New Safety Standard?

Figure 1: IEC/EN 62368-1 is not a merge of the two standards IEC/EN 60065 and IEC/EN 60950 but a completely new one introducing a new way of working

Safety regulations have been in place for decades in the power industry and as we know only too well, all have been through lots of revisions. And although each revision has made them more stringent and tailored to our businesses, we have become familiar with designing products to conform to latest versions. So
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09/30/2019
Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters with up to 94% Efficiency
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER announces the release of their TSR 0.6WI and TSR 1WI non-isolated point-of-load converters in the industry standard SIP-3 package commonly used by LMxx series linear regulators. The ultra-wide 8:1 input range of 9-72 VDC make these a versatile solution for designers to standardize on
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09/27/2019
60V and 100V MOSFETs in TO-Leadless Packaging Technology
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced the TO-Leadless (TOLL) package in combination with a 60V and 100V Shield-Gate Technology (SGT) providing the highest current capability in its voltage class.  The TOLL package has the highest current capacity due to AOS’innovative
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09/27/2019
Cable Assemblies Support High Speeds Through PCIe Gen 5
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) continues to extend its Sliver line of connectors and cable assemblies for SFF-TA-1002 with new cabled receptacles and cable assemblies that consolidate signal and power into one cost-effective solution. Like previous solutions, this new version complies with the SN
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09/26/2019
Innovative high-power, high-frequency transformer
Murata’s innovative and patented pdqb winding technology makes it possible to construct high frequency transformers of up to and over 400 kW that can operate at frequencies as high as 50 kHz. The pdqb winding technique overcomes the skin and proximity effects as well as other high frequency losses associated w
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09/26/2019
High reliability 80W DC/DC converter with 10 year warranty
Packaged in an industry standard 2x1 inch, six sided, shielded metallic case, the MGF80 series has been designed to Cosel’s strict criteria for high performance and reliability, contributing to the company’s world class quality with a failure rate of below 30 parts-per-million (ppm). All components are sele
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09/26/2019
Technology enhances and simplifies design of 75 to 150W outputs
The SA modules are available with 5V /15A, 12V /12.5A, 15V /10A and 24V /6.25A outputs and offer a cost-effective solution for low power output requirements. The SA module’s patented loop control design uses a digital controller and TDK-Lambda developed algorithms. Phase mode control provides higher stability ac
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09/26/2019
Business Investment Platform Launched for Batteries
The EBA reconfirms that the business size of the European battery value chain will represent more than 250B€ annually, by 2025. Designed to bridge the gap between financial institutions and businesses, the BIP will shorten time to investment and substantially reduce the associated risk for both parties by
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09/26/2019
Highly efficient 150W & 200W approved external PSUs
Typical efficiencies for ALM150 models reach 93%, and 92% for the ALM200 models. All of the new PSUs meet Energy Efficiency Level VI and consume less than 0.15W in standby mode. For medical applications, the PSUs are approved to ANSI/AMMI ES60601-1, ANSI/AMMI HA60601-1-11, EN/IEC60601-1 and EN/IEC60601-1-11. Bot
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09/26/2019
EMC components: Extended range of power line chokes
The new components are available in three different core shapes with different rated currents and inductance values, delivering great design flexibility. The B82116B* rod core chokes cover rated currents of 10 A, 21 A and 25 A and offer inductance values of 1.8 μH, 3.3 μH and 3.4 μH. Both B82116S* mushroom core
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09/26/2019
New integrated point-of-load regulator increases efficiency
It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 V (5 V to 17 V) and provide up
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09/26/2019
LED drivers deliver high-current stability in portable devices
Key features include independently controlled output currents configured through an I2C-compatible interface and the ability to combine two devices (with different device identification addresses) to drive four LEDs up to 6A for quad-channel applications. The AL3644 is offered in chip-scale packaging and combines
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09/26/2019
Active current sharing added to BMR490 DC-DC converter
The current sharing capability enables two or more converters to be used in parallel for demanding datacom applications, thus delivering higher power on a single rail and improving redundancy. Up to six BMR490 converters may be used in parallel. When used in combination with OR-ing, this increases redundancy,
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09/26/2019
Analog Devices ADF437x Synthesizers, Now at Mouser
The ADF4371 delivers one of the highest frequency synthesizers in the industry today, offering the widest continuous RF output range available — 62 MHz to 32 GHz — while the ADF4372 operates at 62 MHz to 16 GHz for designs that do not require the higher frequency. Analog Devices’ ADF4371 and ADF4372 microwave wide
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09/26/2019
TSR-WI Series – New 0.6 and 1A POL converters
Covering the majority of standard bus- and battery voltages this POL converter line is a versatile solution for many applications in distributed power systems where different input voltages have to be handled. Being able to use the same converter in many different situations effectively reduces the bill of mater
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09/26/2019
Isolation technology maximizes power efficiency and minimize emissions
The ADuM4122, an isolated, dual-drive strength output driver that uses iCoupler® technology, empowers designers to harness the benefits of higher efficiency power switch technologies. Electric motor-driven systems account for 40% of global electricity consumption, according to the International Energy Agen
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09/26/2019
RS Components adds robust TDK-Lambda power supply series
The cost-effective RWS-B series of AC-DC industrial power supplies comprises 10 models, each coming with an isolated 5V 1A standby voltage option. This latter feature makes the series suitable for markets including industrial, communications, test and measurement, LED signage equipment, and alternative-energy ap
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09/26/2019
Small automotive MOSFETs deliver increased power density
These miniature MOSFETs occupy just 10% of the PCB area of larger packages, such as SOT223, enabling greater power density in DC-DC converters, LED backlighting, ADAS, and other “under-the-hood” automotive applications. The DMTH4008LFDFWQ has a typical RDS(ON) of 11.5mΩ at VGS = 10V and a gate charge, Qg, of j
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09/26/2019
Revolutionary tritium-engineered next gen high-power charger
The charger has been engineered, industrialised and manufactured by world-leading electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology specialists, Tritium. The unique design – unveiled at the IAA 2019 Motor Show in Frankfurt – features a distinctive Halo atop the charger unit which will change the face of
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09/26/2019
Surface-mount isolated DC/DC converters maximise flexibility
The converters deliver a space-saving solution for bus isolation and general industrial power applications. These open-frame surface-mount modules are available with standard isolation rating of 1kV/second or in a high-voltage 3kV/second version. Customers can choose a nominal input voltage of 5V with unregu
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09/26/2019
Digi-Key signs global distribution partnership with Directed Energy
This new partnership adds to the more than 8.7 million products available from more than 800 manufacturers through Digi-Key. Directed Energy provides ready-to-use modules for driving laser diodes as well as applications requiring a high voltage pulse. Directed Energy's modules allow users to focus on their e
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09/26/2019
Rugged wide-range input 6/10W power modules
The DTE06 and DTE10 DC-DC converters provide 6W and 10W of power and offer a 4:1 input range, giving a wide tolerance for fluctuating supplies. With nominal inputs of 12/24VDC and 24/48VDC the series cover inputs between 9.0VDC and 75.0VDC. The devices are supplied fully potted in chassis mount format with screw ter
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09/26/2019
Renesas, StradVision Cooperate on Smart Camera Development
TOKYO, Japan, and SAN JOSE, Calif. ― Renesas Electronics Corporation and StradVision, Inc., announced the joint development of a deep learning-based object recognition solution for smart cameras used in next-generation advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications and cameras for ADAS Level 2 and ab
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09/26/2019
Light Work for Superconductors

Visualizations of electron energies as the experiment ran.

For the first time researchers successfully used laser pulses to excite an iron-based compound into a superconducting state. This means it conducted electricity without resistance. The iron compound is a known superconductor at ultralow temperatures, but this method enables superconduction at higher temperatures. It
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09/25/2019
TTI Adds All Sensors to Global Line Card
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., has announced today the company has entered into a North America distribution agreement with All Sensors Corporation, an Amphenol company. All Sensors is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of ultra-low pressure sensors. Lew LaFornara, TTI Vice President, Suppl
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09/25/2019
800Vdc Input Voltage DC-DC Converters Deliver up to 2000W
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ HVI 2K-F6W series of high input voltage DC-DC converters employ field-proven HVI2500 topology to deliver up to 2000W output power. The converters are suitable for a broad range of industrial applications that require a rugged, reliable, DC-power supply capable of accepting high input vo
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09/25/2019
Extended Range of Power Line Chokes
TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS power line chokes to include six new types. The new components are available in three different core shapes with different rated currents and inductance values, delivering great design flexibility. The B82116B* rod core chokes cover rated currents of 10 A, 21 A an
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09/24/2019
Connectors Support Next-Gen Power with up to 140A/Contact
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced MULTI-BEAM Plus connectors, the latest evolution of its highly-successful power connector line. MULTI-BEAM Plus connectors share the same low-profile dimensions and enable the same through-system airflow as previous designs such as MULTI-BEAM XL, MULTI-BEAM XL
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09/24/2019
Improving Ductility of Ceramic Materials for Missiles

Purdue University researchers have developed a new process to help overcome the brittle nature of ceramics and make it more durable.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Something as simple as an electric field could soon make wartime missiles or drinking mugs easier to produce and more resilient for fracture. Items such as drinking mugs, missile heads, thermal barrier coatings on engine blades, auto parts, electronic and optic components are commonly
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09/24/2019
Orion Fans Expands EC Fan Line with IP68-ATEX Certification
DALLAS, TX - Orion Fans has extended its Electronically Commutated (EC) fan product offering to include a 254 mm IP68-ATEX rated version for water-proof and harsh environment applications. The low-power OA254EC-ATEX Series EC fan combines energy conservation with maximum protection for power-hungry applications involvin
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09/24/2019
MLFA AEC-Q200 Compliant MELF Expands Value Range
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole's MLFA AEC-Q200 compliant MELFs are now available in an expanded value range of 1 ohm to 3.4Meg ohm. The MLFA offers power ratings of 0.3W in the 0102 package size, 0.4W in the 0204, and 1W in the 0207 size. Tolerances down to 0.1% and TCR as low as 15 ppm are available for a limited value ra
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09/23/2019
Cree Announces New York Expansion Update
DURHAM, N.C.--Cree, Inc. announced plans to establish a silicon carbide corridor on the East Coast of the United States with the creation of the world’s largest silicon carbide fabrication facility. The company will build a brand new, state-of-the-art, automotive-qualified 200mm power and RF wafer fabrication fa
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09/23/2019
Tesla's new Battery Could Last a Million Miles
It seems impossible, but apparently, the science is sound – Tesla will soon present a battery with a lifespan in the seven digits. Researchers at Dalhousie University published a paper in The Journal of the Electromechanical Society, and over the course of three years, they concluded that “cells of this
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09/23/2019
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking BeagleBone AI
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the newly released BeagleBone AI. BeagleBone AI, created by the BeagleBoard.org Foundation, is a powerful open hardware computer that makes it easy to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in a variety of applications, such as automation in industrial, comm
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09/20/2019
Miniature Ceramic Resonators for Rugged Applications
Abracon announces availability of new AWSCR miniature ceramic resonator solutions for a broad range of rugged applications, including motor control, computing, consumer electronics and industrial applications. These devices feature a wide lineup of available frequencies (2MHz to 16MHz) and a compact footprint
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09/20/2019
PCIe Gen 4 Card Edge Connectors Support Speeds up to 16 Gbps
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its new PCIe Gen 4 card edge connectors, which meet industry PCI-SIG Card Electromechanical (CEM) specification 4.0 and support Intel and AMD next-generation platforms with up to 16 Gbps of bandwidth. Designed to support next-generation CPUs for better system ap
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09/19/2019
A New Series of Ceramic-Based EPCOS Ultrasonic Sensor Disks
TDK Corporation presents a new series of ceramic-based EPCOS ultrasonic sensor disks, comprising two standard types. The B59050Z0206A030 sensor disk has a diameter of 5.0 mm and thickness of 1.02 mm. With a serial resonance frequency of 2000 kHz it features thickness oscillation mode (axial), making is suitable fo
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09/19/2019
1000 W AC-DC Enclosed Power Supplies
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1000 Series and MBE1000 Series of enclosed power supplies, which are ideal for industrial (ABE Series) and medical (MBE Series) applications and available in a variety of single output voltages. The ABE1000 Series features a wide universal AC input range of 8
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09/19/2019
Press-Fit Capacitors Eliminate the Need for Solder
Fort Worth, Texas – TTI, Inc., announces the availability of KEMET’s new Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors. The ALF20 and ALF40 series press-fit capacitors eliminate the need for solder, and therefore, the associated production and quality issues. They are the next evolution of snap-in capacitors, providing
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09/18/2019
New Vector Scheduling Workforce Management Solution
TAMPA, FL - Vector Solutions announced the launch of Vector Scheduling, a dynamic platform for employee scheduling, resourcing, and human capital management, for its commercial sector industries. Joining forces with CrewSense, a recently acquired product that provides workforce management software for mission critical industries, Vector Scheduling brings robust and configurable scheduling and operational tools to businesses through Vector’s Commercial brands, RedVector, Convergence Training, and IndustrySafe. The user-friendly platform ensures that schedules are maintained efficiently and accurately; open shifts are filled in an automated, fair, and equitable fas
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09/18/2019
Mouser Electronics, Transphorm Global Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., has signed a global distribution agreement with Transphorm, manufacturers of high-quality, high-reliability gallium nitride (GaN) transistors for high-voltage power conversion applications. According to the agreement, Mouser will distribute Transphorm’s lines of JEDEC- and AEC-Q101-qualified Ga
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09/17/2019
Heavy-Duty Indicator Series for 8, 22 and 30mm Applications
FARMINGDALE, N.J.—Dialight launched a new series of heavy-duty panel mount indicators designed for rugged environment applications, such as power, status or warning indication in manufacturing, construction, mining and oil and gas equipment. The four new products—the 620, 621, 622 and 623 Series—each
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09/17/2019
150 Watt Enclosed Switching Power Supply
MORNSUN released a new enclosed switching power supply series LMF150-20Bxx with active PFC. The LMF150-20Bxx series features compact size, universal input voltage range of 85-264Vac, accepts AC or DC input and the PF is up to 0.99. The series also meets IEC/EN/UL62368, EN60335, GB4943 standards. Protections inclu
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09/17/2019
High-Reliability AC/DC Converter LDE/LHE Family
MORNSUN launched new 45W & 60W AC/DC converters for 85-264Vac input voltage range of LDE series, 5W & 10W AC/DC converters for 85-305Vac input voltage range of LDE series, and 10W, 15W, 25W, 40W, 60W AC/DC converters for 85-305Vac input voltage range of LHE series. With these new products out, the ent
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09/17/2019
5-10W Ultra-Compact Size AC/DC Converter Series
MORNSUN launched an ultra-compact size AC/DC converter series LSxx-13Bxx, which covers 5W, 8W and 10W, as an extension of the previous LS series. Now, the power range of MORNSUN LS family can provide 1W, 3W, 5W, 8W and 10W. Housed in compact vertical and 90 degree bent SIP packages, the new open frame LSxx-13
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09/17/2019
High-Power TVS Diodes Protect Vulnerable Electronics
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. announced a new series of higher surge TVS Diode products in an DO-214AB package. The 8.0SMDJ series is optimized to protect sensitive electronic equipment from transient voltage induced by lightning and other voltage events. Because it combines up to 8000W of peak pulse power dissipa
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09/17/2019
Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance up to 30 cm
MALVERN, Pa. — The optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new proximity sensor that offers a sensing distance of up to 30 cm. Combining an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers, and ADC circuitry into a single package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3040 features a programmable interrupt function and s
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09/16/2019
Isolation Technology Maximizes Power Efficiency
NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc., announced a simple power solution that maximizes efficiency and minimizes electromagnetic (EM) emissions of motion systems as customers migrate to higher density automation. The ADuM4122, an isolated, dual-drive strength output driver that uses iCoupler technology, empowers
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09/16/2019
Catch-22 in Graphene-Based Molecular Devices Resolved

The researchers produced an electrically effective structure by building a graphene-like molecule stack to form a electron path through the graphene-like molecules P orbitals....

The conductivity of graphene has made it a target for many researchers seeking to exploit it to create molecular scale devices and now a research team jointly led by University of Warwick and EMPA have found a way past a frustrating catch 22 issue of stability and reproducibility that meant that graphene based ju
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09/16/2019
Advancing Noise Cancelling for Quantum Computers
HANOVER, N.H. - A team from Dartmouth College and MIT has designed and conducted the first lab test to successfully detect and characterize a class of complex, "non-Gaussian" noise processes that are routinely encountered in superconducting quantum computing systems. The characterization of non-Ga
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09/16/2019
Light and Sound in Silicon Chips: The Slower the Better

Top-view microscope image of a surface acoustic wave photonic device in silicon on insulator. A grating of gold stripes (right) is used to drive acoustic waves, which then affect light in standard waveguides.

Integrated circuits in silicon enable our digital era. The capabilities of electronic circuits have been extended even further with the introduction of photonics: components for the generation, guiding and detection of light. Together, electronics and photonics support entire systems for data communication and pr
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09/16/2019
Paramagnetic Spins Take Electrons for a Ride

Magnon-electron drag is an advective effect between magnons (waves of precession in the spins of individual atoms & represented as little grey cones) and electrons (green dots).

An international team of researchers has observed that local thermal perturbations of spins in a solid can convert heat to energy even in a paramagnetic material - where spins weren't thought to correlate long enough to do so. This effect, which the researchers call "paramagnon drag thermopower," converts a t
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09/13/2019
Server-Based Software for Global AV Management
IRVINE, CA – September 12,2019– ATEN Technology, Inc., launched ATEN Unizon, server-based software that provides AV/IT professionals with the power to manage, monitor, and control ATEN Modular Matrix and Video Matrix solutions in real time. “Managing devices located at different locations, especially acros
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09/12/2019
Connectors Facilitate Transition to 112G PAM-4
HARRISBURG, Pa -- TE Connectivity (TE) introduced its STRADA Whisper R backplane connectors, which make future data center system upgrades easier. A newly-optimized footprint helps ensure low crosstalk noise and enables the migration path from 56G PAM-4 to 112G PAM-4. STRADA Whisper R connectors use the same
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09/12/2019
Flash Memory Solutions Provide Code and Data Storage
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Alliance Memory announced that the company has bolstered its product offering with a new line of 5V parallel NOR Flash memory products in boot and uniform sectored architectures. Available in densities from 1M to 16M, the devices offer access times of 55ns to enable fast, low-latency read sp
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09/12/2019
RIA12 & NF F 01-510 Compliant Surge Protection Modules
San Jose, Calif. - TRACO POWER announces the release of their TFI Series of surge filters designed to clamp momentary over-voltage transients up to 385 VDC (20 ms) to protect the DC/DC Converter from being damaged. Input transients defined by EN 50155 (up to 154 VDC) are covered by the wide input range of dedicated rai
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09/12/2019
Renesas Solution Speeds Dev Time for Industrial Network Equipment
TOKYO ―Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of the RX72M Industrial Network Solution to accelerate the development of industrial slave equipment using the RX72M Group of 32-bit industrial Ethernet microcontrollers (MCUs). The new RX72M solution includes an evaluation board, an operating system
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09/11/2019
ATS Services Provide Cooling Answers for Digi-Key Customers
NORWOOD, MA – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is now providing design engineering services for companies doing business with leading electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, through their Design Services Provider network. ATS offers comprehensive thermal analysis and design services
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09/11/2019
Riedon Reveals new Temperature Sensing and Control Solutions
Alhambra, California – Riedon has introduced three new product lines leveraging its precision-resistor knowhow to simplify thermal sensing and monitoring, including miniature self-controlled heaters and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). The PTC series of miniature heaters are positive-temperature-coefficient devices that s
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09/11/2019
CUI Devices Expands Capacitive Incremental Encoder Line
CUI’s Motion Group announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT incremental encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT13 series, based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and
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09/10/2019
New Aspect of Charge Density Modulations in High Temps

Charge density waves are just the tip of the iceberg of the charge modulation phenomenon: charge density fluctuations are much more pervasive, and may be crucial to unlocking the secrets of high temperature superconductors.

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and Politecnico di Milano have identified a crucial new aspect of charge density modulations in cuprate high critical temperature superconductors. They have identified a new electron wave which could help reveal some of the mysteries about superconducting mater
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09/09/2019
The Future of Mind Control
Electrodes implanted in the brain help alleviate symptoms like the intrusive tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. But current probes face limitations due to their size and inflexibility. "The brain is squishy and these implants are rigid," said Shaun Patel. About four years ago, when he discovered Cha
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09/06/2019
600 W AC-DC and DC-DC Convection-Cooled Power Supplies
Bel Power Solutions announced the ACC600 Series and MCC600 Series of convection cooled open frame power supplies which are ideal for industrial (ACC Series) and medical (MCC Series) applications and available in a variety of single output voltages. The ACC600 Series features a wide universal AC input range of 8
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09/05/2019
Unexpected new Material is Quenched to Ambient Pressure

Alena Ponomareva and Igor Abrikosov, authors from NUST MISIS discuss the graphic results of the theoretical modedlling.

Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS together with colleagues from Germany and Sweden achieved a result that seemed impossible. The researchers managed to create at ultra-high pressures a new material that preserves the structure and properties even under normal atmospheric pr
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09/04/2019
Battery Charger with Industry's Lowest Termination Current
DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new switching battery charger integrated circuit (IC) that supports a termination current of 20 mA. Compared to competing devices, which typically support a termination current higher than 60 mA, TI’s BQ25619 enables 7% higher battery capacity and longer run time. Th
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09/03/2019
Generation of Low-Noise Voltages

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Figure 1. A passive filter at the output of a switching regulator

Linear regulators are outstanding for filtering voltages generated by switching regulators. Switching regulators always have a certain amount of output voltage ripple. In many applications in which very small signals are processed, this ripple can cause interference. Passive components are regularly used to fi
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09/03/2019
Electronics Test and Measurement Market
The general-purpose electronics test equipment segment includes oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Vector Network analyzers, power meters, electronic counters, modular instrumentation, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), and po
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09/03/2019
Thru-hole Resistors Capable of Handling up to 7 KV
RALEIGH, NC - The RNV Series from Stackpole offers a robust ¼ watt size resistor capable of handling up to 7KV under IEC 60065.14.1 standard testing. The proprietary manufacturing and materials allow the RNV to withstand 1000 hours at 40 degrees C, 90% relative humidity with cycled power while experiencing ve
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09/03/2019
Technology Could make Fracking Cheaper, more Environmental
LAWRENCE -- Hydraulic fracturing, popularly known as "fracking," has brought about a new era of energy abundance in the United States, slowing American dependence on foreign oil and creating domestic jobs. But the practice of extracting natural gas and oil by using water pressure to fracture shale ro
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09/02/2019
Novel Math Could Bring Machine Learning to the Next Level

The new approach allows artificial intelligence to learn to recognize transformed images much faster.

A team of Italian mathematicians, including one who is also a neuroscientist from the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown (CCU), in Lisbon, Portugal, has shown that artificial vision machines can learn to recognize complex images spectacularly faster by using a mathematical theory that was developed 25 years ag
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Date:
09/02/2019
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