Test & Measurement

    April 2019
    Semiconductor Device Business Transfer: Panasonic to ROHM
    Kyoto and Santa Clara, Calif. – April 26, 2019 –  ROHM today announced the acquisition of a part of the diode and transistor business from Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions Company, a Group Company of Panasonic Corp. The transfer is scheduled for October 2019 with ROHM handling sales of these products to Panasonic’s current customers thereafter. 1. Background and aims of this business acquisition Since the 1960s, ROHM has been developing, producing and selling semiconductor devices as a core business of the ROHM Group and has today the largest shares of the global markets for small signal transistors and diode
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    04/26/2019
    Liquid/Solid Material Detection for Industrial Applications
    TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its Material Detection Solution, which can detect materials or liquids easily and cost effectively without sensors by connecting electrodes using Renesas' RX130 capacitive touch-key microcontrollers (MCUs). Replacing the sensors with this electrode approach contributes to lowe
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    04/23/2019
    Radiation-Tolerant PWM Controller and GaN FET Driver
    The ISL71043M single-ended current mode PWM controller and ISL71040M low-side GaN FET driver are ideal for isolated flyback and half-bridge power stages, and motor control driver circuits in satellite buses and payloads. Private ‘new space’ companies have begun launching smallsats to form large constellations
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    04/18/2019
    Filter ferrite bead for high frequency, high current applications
    As vehicles become more complex and sophisticated and especially as a result of increased image sensing, data communication needs within vehicles have increased significantly. Multiple protocols exists including CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet and the wiring, along with the associated power cabling, has increased
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    04/18/2019
    MORNSUN 20W High Isolation Medical Power URH-LP-20WR3 Series
    Applications: URH-LP-20WR3 can be widely used in medical equipment and medical products that have direct contact with patients.   Features: • Reinforced I/O isolation test voltage 5000VAC • Ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range: 9~36VDC,18~75VDC • Operating ambient temperature r
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    04/18/2019
    RS Components introduces Siemens DIN rail power supply range
    Designed for use in distributed power applications in machine control boxes or in small cabinets, the single-phase SITOP PSU6200 power supplies are slim and space-saving, with plug-in terminals that support easy electrical connection. A key feature of the series is its very low power loss across the entire loa
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    04/18/2019
    ROHM highlights high-performance D/A converter IC
    The show will be held at the same time as HIGH END, the trade fair for audio equipment in Munich, Germany (May 09 – 11, 2019).   The increased adoption of high-resolution audio sources has strengthened the demand for high-fidelity audio equipment that can deliver an equally high sound quality. Mo
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    04/18/2019
    Developers of various infrared applications can be sure that the spectra of emitters and detectors match. All infrared components are available from stock any time, and free samples can be requested.   Infrared light (IR), invisible to the human eye, offers a huge number of possible applications - especial
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    04/18/2019
    MORNSUN 6-16A Non-isolated POL DC/DC Converter K12T Series
    The devices’ output voltage can be accurately adjustable from 0.75V to 5.0V. The 6-16A non-isolated POL DC/DC converters can supply a large high speed transient response current for high speed chips such as FPGA, DSP, ASIC to simply its system design, which are suitable for a wide range of industrial appl
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    04/15/2019
    Linear Systems' New Low-Noise Semiconductor Testing
    FREMONT, Calif.-- Linear Integrated Systems, Inc. (Linear Systems) will be unveiling its large-scale sub-nanovolt parts testing capability at the 23rd Annual Conference and Exhibition for Components for Military & Space Electronics (CMSE) in Los Angeles. This testing capability enables individual screening
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    04/11/2019
    Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility for Roughness Measurement
    PROVIDENCE, RI – Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments. MarSurf GD series measuring stations provide unprecedented levels of speed, flexibility and intelligent ease of use, allowing users to improve the manufacturing q
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    04/08/2019
    Oscilloscopes with 15.4
    Chestnut Ridge, NY – Teledyne LeCroy introduced its WaveRunner 9000 Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes with a large, 15.4” display, bandwidths from 500 MHz to 4 GHz, and sample rates up to 40 GS/s. The WaveRunner 9000 Series offers the industry’s deepest toolbox and the most complete collection of serial da
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    04/04/2019
    Developing BMS Software Faster with System-Level Simulation

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    Figure 1. Model-Based Design for battery management system development

    The growing dependence on battery pack energy storage has underscored the importance of a battery management system (BMS) that can ensure maximum performance, safe operation, and optimal lifespan under diverse charge-discharge and environmental conditions. To design the software for a BMS that meets these objectives, en
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    04/03/2019
    A Focus on Industry
    It’s always a relief to get the first event of the year out of the way. As I mentioned last month, I had to travel to Embedded World in Nuremberg this past February. It was also my first event of last year, and in 2018, it took me three days to get home because of the weather. This year couldn’t have been
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    04/03/2019
    The Industrial Side of the House
    If you weren’t fortunate enough to attend the most important power show of the year, APEC, be sure to check out our editorial that covers the wide-bandgap highlights from the ground floor in Anaheim. Meanwhile, we close out the first quarter of 2019 with a deep dive into the industrial side of the house. M
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    04/03/2019
    New ADF Series Programmable AC Power Sources
    IRVINE, Calif. – Pacific Power Source has released an new line of compact yet high power programmable AC sources. The new ADF Series of products offers cost-effective, stable and well-regulated AC power conversion from 45Hz to 500Hz with output voltages up to 300Vac on single-phase models and 300VLN and 520VLL on
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    04/02/2019
    Powering Industrial Systems

    Kevin Parmenter, Field Applications Manger, Taiwan Semiconductor

    There is much discussion in Industrial electronics, namely “Industry 4.0”. The first wave of revolution in industrial system was mechanical – steam power, the second was electricity and electric motors and the mass production assembly line the third was CNC, computers and automation and the 4th wave
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    04/01/2019
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