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Light wave filtering layers boost photovoltaics
Light wave filtering layers boost photovoltaics
Technology News |
A system that allows light of any color to pass through only if it is coming from one specific angle…
How IBM measured the current data speed record
How IBM measured the current data speed record
Technology News |
Whenever I hear a claim about some new highest speed, shortest time, or other research result, I ask, "How did…
PCB termination eases retrofit LED lighting
PCB termination eases retrofit LED lighting
New Products |
With its The IDC-PCB terminals, ERNI Electronics facilitates PCB connections for retrofit bulbs and LED lighting units.
Asia drive global PV installations to 46-GW
Asia drive global PV installations to 46-GW
Market news |
Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations will grow by a 22 percent in 2014, largely as a result of recent policy…

Philips collaborates with ABB to target energy efficiency
Philips collaborates with ABB to target energy efficiency
Business news |
Philips is to collaborate with power and automation technology provider ABB to simplify the integration of connected lighting systems and building device control for commercial buildings.
High-stability, low-power voltage reference
High-stability, low-power voltage reference
New Products |
ZXRE330, a 3.3 V shunt voltage reference improves stability and power consumption. Pin compatible with industry-standard parts, the ZXRE330 comes in surface-mount SOT23 and through-hole TO92 package options.
Temperature monitor with RTC targets battery-powered systems
Temperature monitor with RTC targets battery-powered systems
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Maxim Integrated has posted details of the MAX31629, an I2C digital thermometer and real-time clock (RTC) that integrates the functions of a real-time clock and a temperature monitor in a…
Op amp drives industrial loads
Op amp drives industrial loads
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Analog Devices has posted pre-release information on the forthcoming ADA4870, a unity-gain stable, high-speed current feedback amplifier capable of delivering 1A of continuous output current from a 40V supply.
8-bit PICs reduce system cost with integrated peripherals
8-bit PICs reduce system cost with integrated peripherals
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Microchip’s PIC16(L)F170X and PIC16(L)F171X family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) combine intelligent analogue and core-independent peripherals, along with cost-effective pricing and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology.
Multi GNSS module targets automotive applications
Multi GNSS module targets automotive applications
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ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the “UMSZ2 Series” multi GNSS module for automotive use, providing support for multiple satellite positioning systems with a single module.
LED driver delivers high-power bulb dimming benefits
LED driver delivers high-power bulb dimming benefits
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Dialog Semiconductor plc has introduced a single-stage LED driver to address dimming performance, heat and cost in high power, dimmable solid state lighting (SSL) applications.
Renault cockpit woos connected lifestyle
Renault cockpit woos connected lifestyle
Technology News |
Visteon and Renault have jointly developed a car cockpit made to measure for the situation of the connected car: It offers not only specific interaction possibilities for driver and passengers,…
Baker’s Best; Will the right voltage reference please stand up?
Baker’s Best; Will the right voltage reference please stand up?
Feature articles |
This is the scenario. You have a good idea about your application needs, and you have finally zeroed in on the correct analogue-to-digital converter (ADC). The next step is to…
Chip-on-glass LCD drivers support high-resolution, vertical alignment displays
Chip-on-glass LCD drivers support high-resolution, vertical alignment displays
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NXP’s PCA8539 and PCA2117 are optimised to drive vertical-alignment (VA) displays for industrial and automotive applications under harsh environmental conditions from -40°C up to 105°C…
Capacitive switch technology adds intuitive user interface to pocket ultrasound
Capacitive switch technology adds intuitive user interface to pocket ultrasound
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Molex has developed a capacitive switch technology that provides an intuitive user interface with minimal manual controls. In a design win, it is in use on GE Healthcare’s Vscan device,…
650V IGBTs reach “near-perfect” turn-off efficiency
650V IGBTs reach “near-perfect” turn-off efficiency
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ST’s HB series of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) claim up to 40% lower turn-off energy losses than competing high-frequency devices, while reducing conduction losses by up to 30%; they offer…
I2C added to RFID device enables wired & wireless data exchange
I2C added to RFID device enables wired & wireless data exchange
Feature articles |
Murata’s LXMS2HACNF-165 RFID device now features a wired I2C interface. Conforming to the RFID standards ISO/IEC 18000-6C, EPC global C1G2 and operating in the 900 MHz frequency band, this device…
OCXO module locks to GPS, for LTE & 4G base stations and 1E-12 stability
OCXO module locks to GPS, for LTE & 4G base stations and 1E-12 stability
Feature articles |
IQD’s IQCM-100 GPS OCXO module for use in LTE and 4G base stations achieves a holdover specification of 1.5 µsec over a period of 24 hours when locked to a…
Four-quadrant DC/DC switching regulator smoothly transitions from positive to negative output voltages for FPGA
Four-quadrant DC/DC switching regulator smoothly transitions from positive to negative output voltages for FPGA
Technology News |
Albert Wu, Design Engineering Manager, Power Products, Linear Technology Corporation examines how a four-quadrant DC/DC switching regulator can smoothly transition from positive to negative output voltages for FPGA applications.
Flexible telematics box addresses the ‘Connected car’
Flexible telematics box addresses the ‘Connected car’
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With a configurable telematics platform automotive supplier Continental is addressing the requirements of the Connected Car. The module supports multiple mobile radio standards including LTE; with its download bandwidth of…
High data rate Li-Fi prototype
High data rate Li-Fi prototype
Technology News |
A prototype for wireless high data rate Li-Fi transmission is to be demonstrated by CEA-Leti at the upcoming Light + Building 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. The device achieves throughputs of…
RFID tags feature I2C interface to talk to appliances
RFID tags feature I2C interface to talk to appliances
New Products |
Murata has announced the mass production of an RFID chip with a wired I2C interface, the LXMS2HACNF-165. Conforming to the RFID standards ISO/IEC 18000-6C, EPC global C1G2 and operating in…
Configurable telematics box connects cars worldwide
Configurable telematics box connects cars worldwide
New Products |
With a configurable telematics platform automotive supplier Continental is addressing the requirements of the Connected Car. The module supports multiple mobile radio standards including LTE; with its download bandwidth of…
High-bay LED lighting reaches large-scale adoption tipping point
High-bay LED lighting reaches large-scale adoption tipping point
Market news |
Worldwide sales of luminaires and lamps for high-bay lighting applications will grow from 8.3 billion annually in 2014 to 54.7 million by 2021 forecasts market intelligence analyst Navigant Research.
CEA-Leti reveals high data rate Li-Fi prototype
CEA-Leti reveals high data rate Li-Fi prototype
Technology News |
A prototype for wireless high data rate Li-Fi transmission is to be demonstrated by CEA-Leti at the upcoming Light + Building 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. The device achieves throughputs of…
RFID tags talk to electronic appliances through I2C interface
RFID tags talk to electronic appliances through I2C interface
New Products |
On the footsteps of NXP’s Ntag I2C devices, Murata announced the mass production of an RFID chip with a wired I2C interface, the LXMS2HACNF-165. Conforming to the RFID standards ISO/IEC…
PXI 10A power multiplexers support hot switching
PXI 10A power multiplexers support hot switching
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Pickering Interfaces’ latest PXI 10A power multiplexer (model 40-661) is available in a variety of configurations ranging from 8 off 4:1 multiplexers to 1 off 32:1 multiplexer.
RFID temperature sensor tag takes from -30 to +300ºC
RFID temperature sensor tag takes from -30 to +300ºC
New Products |
The Pyros-TGT2-DWB from unveiled by Farsens S.L. is an RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and associated temperature measurement data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without…


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