Powering Communications
March 2017
New PFC IC features high PF at light load, low standby power consumption and supports 305 VAC input
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced its HiperPFSTM-4family of power factor correction (PFC) ICs. The new device family serves applications targeting excellent efficiency and power factor performance at both full load and light load conditions. HiperPFS-4 devicesincorporate a 600 V MOSFET suitable for 305 VAC in
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03/30/2017
MAX20310 supports a low input voltage of 0.7V to provide wearable PMICs for primary cell architectures
Designers of primary cell wearable medical and fitness applications can now significantly reduce solution size by 50% and extend battery life with the MAX20310 ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) power management integrated circuit (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The wearable PMIC supports
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03/30/2017
Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages
The AP7380 series of ultra-low dropout regulators introduced byDiodes Incorporated operates from a wide 24V input voltage range and offers various fixed output voltage options to address common system requirements. These features, combined with high accuracy and an ultra-low quiescent current, make this device we
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03/28/2017
504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iQG series of 504W rated DC-DC converters, further expanding its isolated DC-DC product portfolio. Packaged in the industry standard ¼ brick form factor, the iQG models offer exceptionally high true useable power, even in demanding thermal environments. Ap
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03/28/2017
Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has launched the FDMF8811, the industry's first 100 V Bridge Power Stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge isolated dc-dc converters. The 25 A-rated device integrates a 120 V driver IC, a bootstrap diode, and two highly efficient power MOSFETs in a PQFN-36 package.
The FDMF8811 reduces the b
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03/28/2017
Mouser/Molex-Sponsored IndyCar Takes Checkered Flag at St. Pete
The Mouser-sponsored No. 18 car opened the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series in grand style, capturing a first-place finish in Florida at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg onMarch 12. It was a historic win for driver Sebastien Bourdais, who overcame a last-place start to secure his 36th career IndyCar victory,
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03/27/2017
Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data
Coilcraft has launched a new suite of Power Inductor Selection Tools that allows users to easily select the appropriate path for their particular search while also providing more application-specific performance data than previously available on any industry site.
Len Crane, Coilcraft’s Director of Technical Marke
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03/27/2017
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Industry’s smallest regulated and isolated 9 W DC-DC converters offer 4:1 input range
XP Power today announced the ITZ series of compact regulated 9 Watt DC-DC converters. Believed to be the industry’s smallest 9 W DC-DC converters, the units accommodate an ultra-wide 4:1 input and are available with single and dual outputs. Packaged in an ultra compact metal cased SIP-8 package measuring just 21
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03/27/2017
Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals
Mouser Electronics, Inc.,the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The 8-bit PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; r
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03/27/2017
AVX FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications
AVX FHC1 & FHC2 Series Power Film Capacitors for EV/HEV Applications
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new FHC1 and FHC2 Series power film capacitors, which were especially designed for electric and hybrid electric veh
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03/27/2017
Toolbox App from RS Components
RS Components (RS), the global distributor for engineers, today announced that the company’s Toolbox App has reached a cumulative total of more than 60,000 user downloads. Launched at the end of 2013, the app is available for iOS devices including iPhones and iPads, as well as for Windows-based PCs.
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03/27/2017
STMicroelectronics Makes STM8 Microcontrollers Even Easier and Faster to Design with New Graphical Configurator
STMicroelectronics has made starting new designs with its popular 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers easier and faster by introducing the STM8CubeMX graphical configurator.
STM8CubeMX supports the complete portfolio of mainstream, low-power, and automotive 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers. This new, free tool helps designers select the optimum 8-bi
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03/27/2017
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Danfoss Silicon Power is establishing production in the US and entering into a collaboration with industrial giant General Electric (GE). The collaboration means that Danfoss Silicon Power will become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules.
The SiC power modules will create sm
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03/27/2017
Industries first low-profile FPC-TO-Board connector with positive lock
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10Gbps. The DF40GL Series is an excellent choice for daughter boards in US
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03/27/2017
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017), March 26-30, 2017. The theme
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03/27/2017
Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched its ULWP2R range of fusible wirewound resistors. By combining the functions of a fuse and a line input resistor in a single, vertical radial formed component the resistors save valuable PCB space.
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03/27/2017
Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has introduced a new line of axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors for applications which require very high-performance under all operating conditions. The AXLH is a uniquely-designed axial-lead electrolytic that has the performance characteristics required fo
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03/21/2017
Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking Telaire AAS-AQS-UNO air quality evaluation boards from Amphenol Advanced Sensors. The AAS-AQS-UNO evaluation boards help engineers evaluate Telaire air quality sensors and other s
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03/21/2017
Smooth traffic flow through automatic barriers: infrared LED optimizes license plate recognition
Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its family of high-power infrared Oslon LEDs for illumination solutions to include a new wavelength, 810 nm. The new SFH 4703AS infrared emitter will improve the performance of inspection and scanning camera systems, such as those used to read license plates. The additional
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Date:
03/21/2017
Telink Semiconductor, developer of highly integrated low power radio-frequency and mixed signal system chips for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has announced it is releasing an updated version of its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software development kit (SDK) for Apple HomeKit. This means that any Apple Ho
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Date:
03/20/2017
HEITEC’s new online configurator allows to create individual subracks step by step
At the Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg (March 14-16, 2017), HEITEC will be presenting its Online-Configurator for HeiPac Subrack Series in hall 1-booth 340. In parallel, the new product catalogue which is adopted to the online configurator will be available as print copy and for download.
The new online Su
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03/17/2017
A GaN-enabled 250 W wireless power transmitting device running at 6.78 and 13.56 MHz
The demand for high power wireless transfer is surging at an estimated compound annual rate in excess of 60%. The primary applications driving the demand for wireless power transmission (WPT) are integrated solutions for charging individual battery-enabled devices and charging multiple devices simultaneously. Th
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03/17/2017
TET3000-12-069RA power supply
Bel Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions front-end, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the TET3000-12-069RA power supply suitable for a wide range of servers and networking applications.
The TET3000 is a 3000 W Titanium efficient
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Date:
03/17/2017
A security evaluation should help you to understand your risks. Risks are situations or properties of a system that expose things that you care about to danger or loss. For example, security problems in your product may expose you to a financial liability or cause your customers to stop trusting you and hence bu
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Date:
03/17/2017
No longer just a device you’d only see in a cool science fiction movie (thank you James Bond 007, Minority Report, and Dick Tracy!) and only dream about using, wearable devices are here to stay. In the beginning, they were as simple as a walking or running step counter (a.k.a. a pedometer). However, over a sh
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Date:
03/17/2017
Poised to deliver incredible efficiency, safety, and convenience improvements across all market sectors and applications, the Internet of Things (IoT) is experiencing rapid and widespread growth. In fact, Gartner estimates that 20.8 billion IoT devices will be in active operation by 2020 [1].
IoT device de
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03/17/2017
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an expanded, global distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a leading global supplier of magnetic components. In addition to Europe, Asia, South America and Central America, Mouser is now authorized to
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Date:
03/16/2017
Nexperia LFPAK33 package
Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80 percent smaller than industry standard devices. LFPAK33 devices also feature a significantly lower resistance re
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Date:
03/16/2017
PIC18F “K42” family
Microchip announced the PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analogue, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing.
The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without C
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Date:
03/16/2017
IoT Development Kit
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, continues to lead the progression of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with the evolution of its game-changing IoT Development Kit (IDK). Encompassing both hardware and software elements, this multi-faceted product, with a unique modular construction, pr
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Date:
03/16/2017
SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules
Texas Instruments introduced a pair of 12-V, 10-A, 4-MHz step-down power modules that provide a power management solution that is 20 percent smaller than any other 10-A power module-based solution available. The easy-to-use SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules integrate power MOSFETs, shielded inductors, inp
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Date:
03/16/2017
Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology
Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology. The combination creates the premier analog technology company with the industry’s most comprehensive suite of high-performance analog offerings and integrated engineering, manufacturing, sales and support operations that will ac
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Date:
03/11/2017
Texas Instruments INA260 Digital Current/Power Monitor
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the INA260 digital current, power, and voltage monitor from Texas Instruments (TI). Designed with an I2C- and SMBus-compatible interface and an integrated 2-milliohm precision shunt resistor, the
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Date:
03/10/2017
REDCUBE Plug is a terminal module for removable wire-to-board connections
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos will be exhibiting at electronica China on booth E5.5109, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from 14th to 16th March 2017. The company will present its latest ranges of power modules, SMD power chokes as well as high-current contacts from its REDCUBE product range. The manufacturer of
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03/10/2017
RECOM DC/DC Book of Knowledge
The new edition of the RECOM DC/DC Book of Knowledge has been released, with an additional chapter on magnetics. More than 1,000 online copies have been downloaded by engineers worldwide, in the first few weeks. This shows how valuable this source of in-depth practical power design information is to the power sup
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03/10/2017
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal application specific technology solutions serving the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio/video markets, will showcase its latest power management and interface products at the Embedded World 2017 conference in Nuremberg Germany March 14-16, 2017. Exa
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03/10/2017
AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors
AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors provide a unique combination of characteristics recognised as delivering an excellent compromise between electronic and dielectric capacitors. Available now in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, the technologies de
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Date:
03/09/2017
µPDB Custom Sealed Modules
Molex introduces its µPDB Custom Sealed Modules which are ideal for customers looking to add or relocate power switching and circuit protection in vehicles. Fully customised to customers’ needs, the modules utilise only the specific components and materials needed for the application.
“Transitioning from a hard-wi
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Date:
03/09/2017
At the embedded world Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany (March 14-16, 2017), Maxim Integrated Products will empower design innovation by demonstrating leading-edge analog technology for industrial, healthcare, internet of things (IoT), and embedded security applications.
Highlights at Maxim’s boot
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03/09/2017
Jayakanth Ravichandran and PhD student Shanyuan Niu in USC’s Laboratory for Complex Materials and Devices
Jayakanth Ravichandran, an assistant professor in the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, believes in a purpose for the supposed chaff of the periodic table: transition metals. Using these seemingly valueless elements, he designs new and complex materials in a bid to create ne
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03/08/2017
PH-A280 series
TDK announced the addition of new, higher power models to the PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from 200 to 425Vdc, these 300W output power modules are suitable for use in data centres, telecommunications, and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V nominal high vo
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03/08/2017
The Sumida ESMIT-4180/C Series Isolation Transformer is the latest entry into Sumida’s line of low-profile, surface mounted isolation transformers. It was developed to better respond to the demands of the embedded-circuit based products, including automotive battery monitoring, high-speed modems and other cir
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Date:
03/08/2017
DF58 connector
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has created an ultra low-profile wire-to-board power connector that enables the continued miniaturization of consumer and portable electronic devices. With a pitch of only 1.2mm and a stacking height of only 1.0mm, the DF58 Series connector pr
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Date:
03/08/2017
RedRock RR110-A111-00 TMR analog magnetic sensor
Coto Technology has released the new RedRock RR110 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) analog sensor. Offering strong magnetic sensitivity, high directionality, small package size, and a highly-competitive price, the RR110 analog sensor is ideally suited for continuous fluid measurement applications in
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Date:
03/08/2017
SPWF04 Wi-Fi module
The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi mo
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Date:
03/08/2017
QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks
TT Electronics, a leading provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has launched the QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks that combine high precision with stability and reliability. By using a ceramic substrate and a relatively large feature size, they offer better cr
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Date:
03/03/2017
Maxim MAX2769C Universal GNSS Receiver
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MAX2769C universal global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver from Maxim Integrated. Touted as one of the industry's first universal, single-chip GNS
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Date:
03/03/2017
The 15th annual "Create the Future" Design Contest is now open for submissions and runs through July 1, 2017. Contestants are asked to submit innovative product design ideas that benefit society and the economy for the opportunity to receive global recognition and win a cash prize of $20,000 USD.
The "Cre
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Date:
03/03/2017
SL32 0R230 circuit protection thermistor
Ametherm released a new UL-approved circuit protection thermistor that helps to conserve power, save space, and lower costs for a wide variety of applications with industry-best hot resistance, current handling, and energy ratings.
The new SL32 0R230 released today is the only UL-approved circuit protectio
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Date:
03/03/2017
As the connected devices market enters a new era of connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth low energy (LE) technology, announced the next generation in its SmartBond fam
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Date:
03/03/2017
RSL10 ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio SoC
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, challenges ultra-low-power wireless connectivity with its latest product offering. The RSL10 highly flexible, ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chip (SoC) is capable of supporting the advanced wireless functionalities em
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03/03/2017
Texas Instruments, a leader in power-management integrated circuits, will give design engineers the “Power to Do Anything” through a series of demonstrations and presentations at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 26-30, in Tampa, Florida.
Find TI power experts in booth No. 701, as t
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03/02/2017
Mouser Electronics, the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, extends a warm welcome to all visitors to the Embedded World event – March 14-16, Nuremburg – to join the company on booth 4A, Stand 101. Once again, Mouser will be emphasizing how it supports the design process in a nu
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Date:
03/02/2017
At embedded world, Wuerth Elektronik eiSos will present the WE-MAPI SMD storage choke, the world’s smallest wrapped metal alloy power inductor.
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos, one of the leading European suppliers of electronic and electromechanical components, is taking the stage at the embedded world exhibition in Nuremberg (14 to 16 March 2017). The focus of the presentation at Stand 3-359 in Hall 3 will be on miniature components for embedded applications. Th
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Date:
03/02/2017
In this PSDcast, Mauro Boldi, Vice-chairman, Eco Environmental Product Standards Group, Environmental Engineering Technical Committee, ETSI, talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the importance of energy efficiency in next-generation wireless systems. 5G will increase the density of mobile network in
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Date:
03/02/2017
U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs with new 40V and 45V products delivering industry leading-class[1] low on-resistance and high-speed performance. The new products - nine 40V and five 45V versions - are designed for industrial and consumer applications, in
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Date:
03/01/2017
SP3145 Series TVS Diode Arrays
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, introduced an industry first: a new series of three unidirectional TVS diode arrays in space-saving 01005 flip chip packages (0.230mm x 0.430mm). Unidirectional protection is typically preferable to bidirectional protection, particularly on logic and data lines, which ty
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Date:
03/01/2017
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