Test & Measurement

June 2016

KWS-A series of single output 5W to 25W encapsulated power supplies

TDK's Class II encapsulated power supplies operate in high ambient temperatures

TDK announced the introduction of the KWS-A series of single output 5W to 25W encapsulated power supplies capable of operating in ambient temperatures of up to 85ºC. With a Class II input, the products require no earth ground connection, making them suitable for use in a range of process control, broadcast, te

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06/30/2016

STMicro unveils simulator to aid design for EMC compatibility

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is helping protect today’s smart devices by making shirt pockets, car dashboards, office desks, and other statically dangerous locations safer through the introduction of a new software to

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06/27/2016

Mouser to showcase advanced technologies at Sensors Expo 2016

Mouser Electronics, the distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, will showcase some of the newest sensor technologies from its manufacturer partners at the Sensors Expo and Conference 2016, June 22–23 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The Sensors conferenc

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06/17/2016

SpiCALCI simulation software

AVX upgrades SMPS MLCC simulation software

AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new version of its SpiCALCI simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its advanced switch mode power supply (SMPS) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to he

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06/14/2016

Protecting control systems in the field

Emmanuel Adrados and Paul Blanchard, Analog Devices, Inc.

Harsh environments are a reality for many electrical systems used in motor control or solenoid control applications. The electronics that control motors and solenoids are by necessity in close proximity to the high currents and voltages used to create the physical movement required by the end application. In addition

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06/13/2016

Achieving high power density in digital systems

Tony Armstrong, Linear Technology

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the continuing adoption of Digital Power System Management (DPSM) within the communications and computer industries continues to be driven, in large part, to the high current levels demanded by the sub-20nm ASICs and/or FPGAs that are at the core of their system architecture. By

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06/13/2016

The red queen’s race

Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Working in the industry, we live very close to the developments that are advancing our technology and the systems based upon them. We see nascent science turn into rough prototypes and then into finished products on a regular basis. We are familiar, even if not comfortable, with the rapid pace of progress and ho

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06/13/2016

R&S Scope Rider

Handheld instrument sent into space to launch R&S Scope Rider competition

Rohde & Schwarz today launched a competition to find the most innovative use for its recently announced R&S Scope Rider, the rugged portable oscilloscope with lab performance. Ten shortlisted entrants will each receive a GoPro Hero4 silver camera to make a video of their idea, and the overall winner wi

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06/01/2016