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Bosch “Fusion” 9-axis orientation sensor available in distribution
Bosch “Fusion” 9-axis orientation sensor available in distribution
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The BNO055 from Bosch is the first in a family of Application Specific Sensor Nodes (ASSN) implementing an intelligent 9-axis…
MIPI test options grow with expanded M-PHY receiver tests from Tek
MIPI test options grow with expanded M-PHY receiver tests from Tek
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The latest update to Tektronix’ M-PHYreceiver test offering includes support for HS Gear2 and Gear3, PWM Mode, auto calibration and…
BER tests promise faster design verification of high-speed digital systems
BER tests promise faster design verification of high-speed digital systems
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Offering improved insight into performance margins of high-speed digital devices, Agilent’s M8000 Series BER test solution is an integrated and…
4-day Industrial Ethernet infrastructure design seminar, hosted by Belden
4-day Industrial Ethernet infrastructure design seminar, hosted by Belden
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This four-day event focuses on practical skills through hands-on training; Belden has opened registration for its 2014 Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure…

“Graphical System Design in Action” symposium; Glasgow/Manchester/Dublin
“Graphical System Design in Action” symposium; Glasgow/Manchester/Dublin
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National Instruments UK & Ireland is hosting its 2014 NI Technical Symposium, a free, one-day professional development series for engineers and scientists across three locations: Glasgow, on Tuesday 11th February;…
RS’ free DesignSpark PCB software now links to DesignSpark Mechanical
RS’ free DesignSpark PCB software now links to DesignSpark Mechanical
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Distributor RS Components has released Version 6.0 of DesignSpark PCB, its software for schematic capture and PCB layout, adding three of the most-requested new features: Simplified export to DesignSpark Mechanical,…
Detecting and selecting the right power supplies for portable electronics
Detecting and selecting the right power supplies for portable electronics
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The boom in portable electronics has made it commonplace to find devices capable of powering from multiple sources.
320 measurement channels with DMM / Multiplexer combination
320 measurement channels with DMM / Multiplexer combination
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The M300 from Rigol Technologies combines a digital multimeter (DMM) with a gauge head selector switch, resulting in a versatile system which is capable of further expansion…
UK meeting to highlight counterfeiting in the supply chain
UK meeting to highlight counterfeiting in the supply chain
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Specifically oriented to the UK’s electronic systems supply chain, but of interest to those in the wider industry, a meeting in London on Thursday 27th February 2014 will look at…
Wireless processing card upgraded with high-density FPGA
Wireless processing card upgraded with high-density FPGA
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CommAgility’s AMC-V7-2C6670 is a high performance Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) module with the processing power of a Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA and two TI TMS320C6670 multicore DSPs. The new AMC is…
Rapid charge interface enables faster smartphone battery charging
Rapid charge interface enables faster smartphone battery charging
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Dialog Semiconductor has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies to develop higher efficiency rapid smartphone charging; the Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0-compatible AC/DC adapter enables up to 88% efficiency for high power density,…
Silicon capacitors: a new solution for decoupling applications
Silicon capacitors: a new solution for decoupling applications
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As consumers are eager to get the most cutting-edge products, manufacturers have to adapt their technologies and continue to drive innovations to offer the most advanced electronic equipment.
Give UPS equipment the acid test
Give UPS equipment the acid test
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Recently I had the great fortune (and misfortune) of replacing my UPS (uninterruptable power supply) batteries. My two UPS units are familiar brands.
Imec/Besi collaborate on bonding technology for 3D IC platform
Imec/Besi collaborate on bonding technology for 3D IC platform
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A joint development effort aims to provide one of the necessary steps for realising 3D ICs as a volume technology: thermocompression technology for high-accuracy narrow-pitch bonding.
DC-DC converters and highly capacitive loads
DC-DC converters and highly capacitive loads
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Capacitance at the input of the DC-DC converter plays a vital role in keeping the converter stable and playing a role in input EMI filtering. Large amounts of capacitance at…
Added CAN/USB connections mark out ARM Cortex-M0 MCUs from STMicro
Added CAN/USB connections mark out ARM Cortex-M0 MCUs from STMicro
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For energy-constrained, connectivity-oriented applications, ST's STM32F072 and STM32F042 MCUs introduce a unique combination of CAN and USB support, low-voltage I/Os and wide analogue voltage range for high efficiency and precision…
Controller handles currents up to 300A by adding regulation phases
Controller handles currents up to 300A by adding regulation phases
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LTC3874 is a dual phase synchronous step-down slave controller that generates currents up to 300A, when paired with a companion master controller, by extending the phase count in multiphase applications.
Tektronix acquires high-speed analogue measurement specialist Picosecond Pulse Labs
Tektronix acquires high-speed analogue measurement specialist Picosecond Pulse Labs
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Tektronix has announced that it has bought Picosecond Pulse Labs, a move that Tek says will strengthen its portfolio in the growing market for test equipment to support 100G/400G optical…
Improved Autosar code development path from Simulink to C
Improved Autosar code development path from Simulink to C
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Release 3.5 of dSpace's TargetLink software tool increases transparency in model development through modelling with enum data types. The series software generator supports Simulink enumeration data types ("enums") for better…
Further gains in MOSFET resistance with asymmetric dual TrenchFET structures
Further gains in MOSFET resistance with asymmetric dual TrenchFET structures
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Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a 30 V asymmetric dual TrenchFET power MOSFET in the PowerPAIR 3 x 3 mm package usingTrenchFET Gen IV technology.
Arduino-compatible module links to Bluetooth LE devices
Arduino-compatible module links to Bluetooth LE devices
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Available from distributor Rutronik, the RFduino is the smallest stand-alone computer with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy, AD-converter and GPIOs: it is based on the nRF51822 Bluetooth system-chip from Nordic Semiconductor.
Serial link aggregators support data rates up to 10 Gbps
Serial link aggregators support data rates up to 10 Gbps
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Texas Instruments has introduced a pair of 10-Gbps serial link aggregator ICs that it says will reduce cable interconnect costs, power consumption and development time for serial link-based systems.
R-Pi NFC expansion board supports industrial and commercial product development
R-Pi NFC expansion board supports industrial and commercial product development
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From distributor Farnell element14, the EXPLORE-NFC expansion board implements external user interfaces for industrial and consumer devices that meets NFC compliance with Reader mode, P2P mode and Card Emulation standards.
Linux-based automotive technology for infotainment systems
Linux-based automotive technology for infotainment systems
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Platform aims to bring consumer electronics experiences to IVI (in-vehicle infotainment) systems: Mentor Graphics has issued the latest release of its Mentor Embedded Automotive Technology Platform (ATP) for Linux based…
Signal/spectrum analyser expands measurement bandwidth to 500 MHz
Signal/spectrum analyser expands measurement bandwidth to 500 MHz
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Rohde & Schwarz has expanded the analysis bandwidth of its FSW high-end signal and spectrum analysers. From a previous high point of 320 MHz, the company says it is the…
“Precision Power Scope” – combines power-analyser and ‘scope measurements
“Precision Power Scope” – combines power-analyser and ‘scope measurements
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Yokogawa has tightly-integrated power-analyser and oscilloscope technologies to create what the company believes is a new class of instrument, that will add the time-based approach of the scope to the…
Exar acquires Stretch Inc.: configurable-processor IP will be used in surveillance
Exar acquires Stretch Inc.: configurable-processor IP will be used in surveillance
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Exar, which positions itself as a provider of analogue mixed-signal and data management solutions, has acquired Stretch, supplier of software-configurable processors supporting the video surveillance market.
35A “Power Block” DC-DC converter module for embedded applications
35A “Power Block” DC-DC converter module for embedded applications
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Murata's latest addition to its OKLP range of “Power Block” products is the OKLP-X/35-W12-C, a 35A Power Block solution. This Power Block concept sits between a discrete Point-of-Load (PoL) design…


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