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Compact 6-W AC/DC converter targets low power or standby applications
Compact 6-W AC/DC converter targets low power or standby applications
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RECOM has extended the company’s isolated AC/DC-power modules family with fully regulated single- or dual outputs ideal for applications with…
Capacitor choice is key to solar PV economics
Capacitor choice is key to solar PV economics
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In the continuing effort to develop solar photovoltaic arrays as a viable long-term renewable-energy source, the modules (panels) themselves, and…
Spray modeling improves engine combustion control and simulation
Spray modeling improves engine combustion control and simulation
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In order to achieve highly efficient internal combustion engines, designers either need to employ extensive test series or they have…
Functional Safety: Predictable reactions in real-time (Part 2)
Functional Safety: Predictable reactions in real-time (Part 2)
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Timing is a safety issue - this insight has consequences for the safety-relevant evaluation and even the design process. The…

High-speed data converters maximise receiver sensitivity and dynamic range for 3G and 4G cellular base stations
High-speed data converters maximise receiver sensitivity and dynamic range for 3G and 4G cellular base stations
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Analog Devices Inc. has introduced four high-speed data converter products that support signal sampling rates necessary to accommodate multi-carrier radio platform requirements for today’s 3G and 4G cellular infrastructure communication-…
First quarter PV inverter shipments decline by 39 percent
First quarter PV inverter shipments decline by 39 percent
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IMS Research's latest quarterly report shows that global PV inverter shipments declined to 4 GW in Q1’11, 39% lower than the previous quarter, but 31% higher than in Q1’10. The…
Rohde & Schwarz moves into security with ipoque acquisition
Rohde & Schwarz moves into security with ipoque acquisition
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In a move that sees it entering a new market segment of security, Rohde & Schwarz has acquired ipoque GmbH (Leipzig, Germany) a provider of software solutions that effectively detect,…
Signal processing for optical sensors
Signal processing for optical sensors
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Nowadays opto-electronic sensors are used in a wide range of applications, ranging from simple light barriers, optical proximity switches, optic-fiber cable receivers, to image generating devices like scanners, digital cameras…
IMEC makes GaN-on-silicon
IMEC makes GaN-on-silicon
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European research institute IMEC and its partners in a program on gallium-nitride fabrication have produced device quality GaN/AlGaN layers on 200-mm silicon wafers.
Micron samples third-generation RLDRAM memory
Micron samples third-generation RLDRAM memory
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Early engineering samples of Micron’s third-generation reduced latency DRAM (RLDRAM 3 memory) are now available, providing sustainable data rates up to 2133 megabits per second (Mb/s) and what is claimed…
Motor drivers lower RDS(ON) by more than 60 percent
Motor drivers lower RDS(ON) by more than 60 percent
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Texas Instruments has expanded its DRV8x motor driver family with eight new devices supporting up to 5 A for higher-current bipolar stepper and brushed DC motors. The new DRV8x motor…
Energy harvesting reference design targets wireless sensor node applications
Energy harvesting reference design targets wireless sensor node applications
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Silicon Labs has launched an energy-efficient wireless sensor node solution powered by a solar energy harvesting source. The new turnkey energy harvesting reference design is aimed at developers implementing self-sustaining,…
Vertical and right-angle illuminated tactile switches
Vertical and right-angle illuminated tactile switches
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C&K Components has developed a series of vertical and right angle illuminated tactile switches designated the Illuminated Tactile Switch (ITS) Series, available in many different single LED colours and bi-colour…
40Gbit/s photonic IC hits volume production
40Gbit/s photonic IC hits volume production
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NeoPhotonics, designer and manufacturer of photonic integrated circuit, or PIC, based modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high speed communications networks, has announced that its PIC-based small form factor DQPSK demodulator,…
Altera joins imec’s advanced CMOS scaling program for 3-D process technology development
Altera joins imec’s advanced CMOS scaling program for 3-D process technology development
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Imec and Altera Corporation have entered into a three-year research collaboration to develop advanced CMOS scaling technologies. Altera joins a growing number of fabless semiconductor companies that are part of…
NXP and Intrinsic-ID demonstrate hardware intrinsic security chip platform
NXP and Intrinsic-ID demonstrate hardware intrinsic security chip platform
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NXP Semiconductors and Intrinsic-ID announced the availability of a demonstration platform for the deployment of hardware intrinsic security (HIS) solutions based on Physical Unclonable Functions on NXP's SmartMX security chip…
Wide VIN range flyback controller offers high reliability benefits
Wide VIN range flyback controller offers high reliability benefits
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Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC3805/-5, a programmable frequency flyback controller that operates over a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The high-performance…
New n-channel power management MOSFET with ultra-low ON resistance saves space and power
New n-channel power management MOSFET with ultra-low ON resistance saves space and power
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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has added a new n-channel device to its family of low voltage MOSFETs - which is a member of the company's continuously expanding SSM series of…
Analog Devices introduces single-chip automotive radar frontend
Analog Devices introduces single-chip automotive radar frontend
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Analog Devices introduced a single-chip front-end device handling different signals for automotive radar equipment, The AD8283 enables adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection in a single, cost-competitive IC.
National Instruments to acquire AWR Corporation
National Instruments to acquire AWR Corporation
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National Instruments has announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which NI will acquire AWR Corporation (AWR). AWR is a leading supplier of electronic design automation (EDA)…
Ubiquisys collaborates with Intel to develop intelligent small cells
Ubiquisys collaborates with Intel to develop intelligent small cells
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Ubiquisys has announced a strategic agreement with Intel to develop intelligent basestation (BTS) computing platforms based on Intel architecture. This emerging generation of intelligent small cells (small base stations) will…
Future of mobile 3-D is a two-way street
Future of mobile 3-D is a two-way street
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From Avatar to Nintendo's 3DS, 3-D entertainment has been popular with consumers for some time now, but it's always been a one way street. Audiences have been able to consume…
Tutorial: Clock jitter measurement and effects
Tutorial: Clock jitter measurement and effects
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Rohit Mittal explains clock jitter and examines some of its effects, especially with respect to a phase lock loop (PLL).
Redpine rolls flexible Wi-Fi chip set
Redpine rolls flexible Wi-Fi chip set
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Redpine Signals, Inc., is taking a new approach to providing robust high definition video over 802.11n Wi-Fi. Its Maxi-Fi Beam450 family can be configured in software to deliver physical-layer data…
Half-wave dipole antenna delivers high gain
Half-wave dipole antenna delivers high gain
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Antenna Factor has introduced the OC Series antenna, a half-wave dipole antenna that delivers higher gain than a standard whip antenna, increasing the range and reliability of wireless links. Using…
Rogers to showcase high-performance circuit materials
Rogers to showcase high-performance circuit materials
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Representatives from Rogers Corporation's Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) will be on hand at the upcoming 2011 IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS) to share insights on the optimum use of…
AC compressor test bench takes e-car restrictions in account
AC compressor test bench takes e-car restrictions in account
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In order to meet the specific challenges that electric driving creates for air conditioning technologies, IPETRONIK Environmental Testing has developed a compact compressor test bench to comfortably run standard test…
LTE suited for traffic applications, research project concludes
LTE suited for traffic applications, research project concludes
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Which communication technologies are suitable to establish future telematics systems for cars? The "Cooperative Cars Extended" (CoCarX) research project figured out that, in combination with short-range radio technologies, the upcoming…


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