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In our comment piece last November we touched on the subject of “reshoring” suggesting that, while there was a lot of noise about returning

manufacturing to a company’s home country, there was little evidence of this happening to any large degree.

Well all that has changed with the publication of the results of a study in the UK that suggests that one in six manufacturers have either switched production back home or are in the process of doing so. And it appears the UK is not alone as the same trend seems to be happening in several parts of the World.

It seems that many of the factors that made off-shore manufacturing popular are no longer so attractive. Undertaken by the UK Government’s Manufacturing Advisory Service, the survey found 15 per cent of companies were returning production – a much higher number that those who shipped production offshore during the same period.

More than a quarter of those surveyed suggested concern over the cost of offshore production was the principal reason for reshoring. They have seen local labour costs rise significantly coupled with hefty increases in the cost of shipping. Next on the list was a desire to increase quality by having more control locally, followed by a need to reduce delivery times as demand increases. These three factors

– cost, quality and availability – would seem to make reshoring a “no-brainer” and it will be interesting to see how reshorers fare as they bring production back.

During the coming months, we will try and get some feedback from electronics companies that have taken the reshoring route and report back to you with the results.

All this is potentially good news for the electronics production industry in those countries where manufacturing is returning. This key sector of our industry has been through difficult times in recent years, but things seem to be improving. Last year’s Productronica in Munich was a successful and very busy show and, as global demand increases, the need for more manufacturing capacity will also increase.

To provide all the latest information for the electronics production industry, we have just launched a dedicated site - http://production.electronicspecifier.com

Visitors get the chance to read about the latest developments in component manufacturing, component placement, inspection and test as well as PCB technology and manufacturing and process software. There is also a section on 3D printing. Make sure you send us your news.

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With a powerful combination of rich analog integration and lowpower consumption, the PIC24FJ128GC010 family enables a signifi cant cost reduction over a multi-chip design as well as enabling lower noise, faster throughput, smaller PCB size and a faster time to market.

In addition to Microchip’s fi rst 16-bit ADC and a 10 Msps 12-bit ADC, the PIC24FJ128GC010 integrates a DAC and dual op amps to simplify precision analog design. The on-chip LCD driver provides the ability to drive displays with up to 472 segments for information-rich user displays; whilst mTouch™ capacitive touch sensing adds advanced touch capabilities.

The PIC24FJ128GC010 family helps to reduce noise to deliver more consistent analog performance in a very small form factor. Simply add sensors to the low-cost starter kit for easy prototyping.

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Industry News

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Cadence have entered into an agreement to aquire Forte Design Systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, with the acquisition expected to close within 30 days. The transaction is expected to be slightly accretive to Cadence’s 2014 results of operations and accretive in 2015 and beyond.

Due to increased IP complexity and the need for rapid retargeting of IP to derivative architectures, the high-level synthesis market segment has grown beyond early adopters toward mainstream adoption, as design teams migrate from hand-coded RTL design to SystemC-based design and verification. With this aquisition, Cadence will add Forte’s synthesis and IP products to the Cadence C-to-Silicon Compiler offering. This will enabe Cadence to further drive a SystemC standard flow for design and multi-language verification.

Forte delivers QoR for datapath-centric designs, world-class arithmetic IP, valuable SystemC IP and IP development tools. Forte’s Cynthesizer HLS product features strong support for memory scheduling, especially for highly parallel or pipelined designs.

Cadence to aquire Forte Design Systems

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Aiming to help in the trade body’s stated aim of creating sustainable growth strategies for the industries it serves, REO has announced that it has joined the industry think tank ‘Power Electronics UK’. The think tank also aims to create a sustainable supply of high quality, industry prepared graduates.

Magnetic Logic Unit technology, a CMOS based rugged magnetic technology from Crocus Technology, has been licensed to ARM. The technology offers important advantages in performance, size and security for embedded micro-controllers.

For Crocus, the agreement further demonstrates the strategic importance the MLU technology is having among major industry players seeking

to enhance embedded security in connected devices. Crocus will provide ARM with access to its MLU technology, including access to MRAM blocks in sub-90nm technology which can replace traditional Flash based non-volatile memory. Access will also be given to Match In Place enabled technology which enhances the security of keys and other secret data.

REO joins Power Electronics UK industry think tank

Crocus licenses MLU technology to ARM

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Supporting cross-border fellowship trainings devoted to global cancer control, Würth Elektronik has launched its “eiSos for Charity” campaign in partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). For every reference design that Würth Elektronik eiSos wins in 2014, the company will donate $40 to UICC.

Further to this, for every reference design for which Würth Elektronik eiSos is registered as the second source, $20 will be donated. Last year saw Würth Elektronik win, or appointed as second source, for several hundred designs.

Würth Elektronik joins the fight against cancer

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SL Power Electronics have announced the appointment of Timothy F. Croal as President. It has been reported that his focus will be on growth and expanding into the industrial, test & measurement and LED Markets.

Having spent nearly 28 years with Eaton Corporation in various positions, Croal’s position prior to SL Power was as Vice President/General Manager of AMETEK’s Programmable Power Division. At AMETEK, Croal played a key role

in the doubling of sales over a four year period through new product development, global and market expansion and the acquisition of two businesses.

Timothy Croal appointed as SL Power President

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The first UK Thermoelectric Network has been announced, garnering support from the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network. Funded through the EPSRC, the TEMPEST Network will bring together individuals in different disciplines to define and address the research challenges and opportunity presented by thermoelectrics.

The initial membership of the Network will include 13 universities (representing Physics, Chemistry, Materials and Engineering disciplines), the National Physical Laboratory, 7 industrial partners, plus a large number of end users. In total over 32 individual organisations will be represented.

TEMPEST launched as first UK Thermoelectric Network

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A strategic partnership focusing on PROFINET technolies has been struck by Molex and Innovasic. The partnership has seen Molex and Innovasic design and produce ASIC solutions for industrial networking backed up by high levels of expertise and application support.

Molex and Innovasic have developed a completely new dedicated solution to provide PROFINET Isochronous Real Time (IRT) capability for manufacturers looking to implement automation devices such as field devices, remote I/O, drives and field instruments. Both companies are actively involved with industrial trade organisations, such as PROFIBUS/PROFINET International (PI) and envisage that the cooperation will directly increase their abilities to provide best-in-class solutions to worldwide customers.

Partnership aims to develop & design ASIC solutions

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Already a large and well-established business, transparent conductive sheets (on glass or other substrates) are used in a variety of applications. The non-display sector alone (including touch) is set to generate $1.4 billion in 2014 at the sheet level. This is a fast growing sector with a 6% CAGR between 2014 and 2024.

Needs and solutions are changing meaning this market is in a transformation phase. A report from IDTechEx, Transparent Conductive Films (TCF) 2014-2024: Forecasts, Markets, Technologies, analyses the key

trends shaping the industry, assesses all the key existing and emerging solutions, and provides detailed interview-based business intelligence and forecasts.

TCF report explores complex yet booming market landscape

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Paving the way for industrial adoption of thermocompression bonding for 3D IC manufacturing, imec and Besi have announced a partnership to develop a thermocompression bonding solution for narrow-pitch die-to-die, and die-to-wafer bonding.

Aiming to increase functionality and performance of next-generation ICs while reducing footprint and power consumption, 3D IC technology involves the stacking of multiple dies into a single device. The technology is key in enabling the next generation of portable electronics, such as smartphones

and tablets, which require smaller ICs that consume less power.

One of the key challenges facing 3D IC manufacturing is the development of high-throughput automated process flow for narrow-pitch, high-accuracy die-to-die and die-to-wafer bonding. Flip chip and reflow soldering, which are currently combined for bonding, require lenient bonding accuracy on large bump pitches (around 150-50µm bump pitch). Bump pitches need to further scale down to 40-10µm to realize a sufficiently high performance.

Collaboration could pave way for adoption of 3D IC thermocompression bonding

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In partnership with UK motorsport entrepreneur and manufacturer Spencer Ashley and the DYPDC centre for automotive research in Pune, Birmingham City University will be showcasing the concept

and design behind what they believe could prove to be the world’s first affordable hydrogen fuel-cell powered mass transport vehicle at Auto Expo Motor Show, in India.

Following the Indian government’s Hydrogen Highway initiative (which aims to ensure that there are at least 1m hydrogen-fuelled vehicles on the roads by 2020), this project has been in development since last summer. Possibly providing a primary mode of public transport in India in the future, the model and plans of a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle will be showcased at the event. This joint project will produce a four-wheeled replacement for the popular auto-rickshaw vehicle, affectionately known as the Tuk-Tuk utility vehicle.

Could this be the first affordable hydrogen-fuelled vehicle?

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Industry News

Researchers at the University of Twente in the Netherlands have developed a photoacoustic mammoscope, a prototype imaging device, which aims to be a valuable tool in detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages. With

breast cancer being the most common form of cancer deaths amongst women, this new device aims to detect cancer when it is at its most treatable stage.

Photoacoustic mammoscope hopes to revolutionise breast cancer detection

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Delivering an enhanced format to facilitate viewing on tablets and other mobile devices, Vishay has updated the virtual trade shows on its website to include new products in all categories. The online trade shows use interactive posters which feature links to product demonstration videos, promotional material, technical articles and more. The web 2.0 applications highlight components for alternative energy, power management, medical, and high-temperature applications.

Vishay updates virtual trade shows

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With effect from 1 January 2014, Christian Benz takes over the chair of the managing board of Jetter, replacing company founder Martin Jetter, who is moving to the supervisory board. The company has also revealed plans for Stefan Düring, head of

Corporate Development, Bucher Industries (parent company of Jetter), to become a member of the supervisory board. Dr. Michael Oltmanns will remain chairman of the supervisory board.

Jetter appoint Christian Benz as CEO

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Distribution

Distributor Foremost Electronics has set up enclosures4U, an online source for standard and custom enclosures for electronic, communication, control and electrical system builders. enclosures4U features the complete new Pentair Schroff Interscale M range of cases for small form factor applications.

Foremost has a strong presence as a specialist distributor of electromechanical components and the new businessa builds on its existing strong relationship with Pentair Schroff.

Alan Cook, Managing Director of

enclosures4U comments, “The growing availability of flexible, complete product packaging solutions makes this an ideal time for us to launch an online shop for engineers to buy just a single enclosure for a prototype or a larger number for small volume production requirements.”

RS Components (RS) has added two wireless connectivity options to its growing portfolio of products based on the Raspberry Pi computer. The new modules are built using Wi-Fi and low power radio technology respectively and

deliver wireless interface capability for applications requiring low cost, low power, small form factor solutions, such as mobile devices.

Ismosys has added Digital Content Media Services to its marketing mix. The programme provides the pan-European sales, marketing and operations provider and the component manufacturers it represents with the ability to deliver the latest collateral, content and services directly to design engineers at the point of need, via mobile devices and the web. As demand creation grows in Europe’s design focused market place, the electronics design engineering community is turning to digital platforms to identify, explore and select components.

Foremost Opens Online Enclosure Biz

RS Adds To Raspberry Pi Wireless Ingredients

Platform Edge: Ismosys Speeds Access To Design Content

Digi-Key’s RF and microwave component offering has been boosted by a global distribution agreement with M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM). “Wireless technology is finding more and more inroads into our

daily lives,” said Mark Zack, Vice President, Global Semiconductor product at Digi-Key. “As more and more designers look to implement wireless technologies into their products, MACOM’s robust, reliable product offering

and long-standing technology legacy will improve Digi-Key’s ability to continue removing barriers to entry into the wireless space.”

M/A-COM Deal Strengthens Digi-Key Component Offering

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At Embedded World 2014 in booth 450, Hall 4, Altera will showcase their portfolio of ARM Cortex A9 and A53 based SoC devices, as well as a number of FPGA and SoC-based demonstrations.

At the show and in collaboration with Exor International, Altera will demonstrate an implementation of an integrated PLC and a HMI system running on a single 28nm Altera Cyclone V SoC. The software involved in the demonstration is provided by Exor International and 3S-Smart Software Solutions, and will show an integrated solution combining embedded control software and graphics libraries.

Further to this, a vision processing demonstration will also be shown at Altera’s booth. The demonstartion will use FPGA based processing acceleration logic, created using OpenCL, to highlight the performance improvement an FPGA-based design can deliver for video object detection and automotive driver assistance applications.

Altera highlights their 2014 Embedded World offering

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At Embedded World 2014, in Nuremberg, Germany (February 25-27), Maxim will be exhibiting their portfolio of highly integrated analog solutions which feature high integration for substantial savings in space, cost, energy, and time to market. The company will host interactive demo kiosks with embedded solutions for energy management, power management, and the signal-chain.

Maxim will showcase the compact MAX78700/MAX78615 energy-measurement chipset, which enables designers to measure

AC or DC power usage without additional bulky sensors, optocouplers, or an extra power supply for the measurement subsystem. significant reductions in size, complexity, and cost.

Maxim’s high integration products on show at Embedded World

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In Hall 4, Stand 248, Analog Devices will present their embedded processing technology at this year’s Embedded World 2014.

On 25-27 February 2014 at Nuremberg, Analog Devices will demonstrate a broad portfolio of smartly integrated solutions that optimise system performance and show the development and rapid prototyping of solutions and tools. Together with Xilinx and The MathWorks, Analog Devices is accelerating time to market and leveraging mutual strengths to deliver peace of mind to customers.

Highlights will include a high-speed corner including Analog Devices’ SDR solution AD9631 connected to a Xilinx Zynq All Programmable SoC platform, featuring the award-winning portfolio of JESD204B converters. The motor control corner will showcase Analog Devices’ CM40x controlling two high-precision servos, a Xilinx Zynq-based FPGA development kit, all connected to Analog Devices’ sophisticated front-end control, isolation and power solutions. It will also showcase model-based design capabilities thanks to The MathWorks Simulink.

ADI to showcase embedded processing technology at Embedded World 2014

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Embedded Design

At Embedded World 2014 in Hall 1/ Booth 338, design and packaging innovations will be showcased by HEITEC. HEITEC will demonstrate an intelligent control demo for cascading and dimming of multiple LED strings for the interior lighting of an aircraft.The application communicates with the board computer via SPI, whilst also being weight-optimised (compliant to aviation regulations). This example will be complimented by additional LED solutions for different application

areas. Regrading packaging solutions, HEITEC will demonstrate a modular cap rail adapter for 19” packaging which facilitates the assembly, combination and integration of electric and electronic devices of different

mounting formats within one chassis. A highly available system demo for an industrial control unit will underline HEITEC’s overall competence.

Intelligent LED control demo to be showcased at embedded World 2014

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At Embedded World 2014 in Nuremburg, Germany, February 25-27, Silicon Labs will exhibit a variety of semiconductor, software and systems solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Visitors to Booth 4A-118 will see the company’s latest ARM based MCUs, ZigBee and sub-GHz wireless connectivity solutions and high-accuracy sensors as well as the company’s next-generation

embedded development platform. Showcasing the company’s development tools, EFM32 Zero Gecko MCU starter kits and sensor boards will be given away to qualified developers visiting the booth. Silicon Labs’ demonstrations will highlight the energy efficiency and performance of its flagship embedded products, as well as the ease of use of its energy-aware development tools.

Silicon Labs will demonstrate how EFM32 Zero Gecko MCUs (the world’s lowest energy 32-bit MCUs, according to the company) can be combined with small-footprint, accurate and easy-to-use sensors. This enables innovative smart home, smart energy and security applications for the IoT that can sense temperature, relative humidity, ambient light, intrusion and gestures, all within the extreme power constraints required for long battery life.

Silicon Labs present IoT solutions at Embedded World

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Test & Measurement

National Instruments has become the first vendor to execute a Manufacturing Test License (MTL) agreement with Broadcom. The MTL agreement authorises NI to provide manufacturing test solutions and modifiable application source code to Broadcom wireless LAN and Bluetooth device customers.

The Broadcom Manufacturing Test License agreement is a new license and validation program, providing test equipment vendors, such as NI, with access to Broadcom WLAN and Bluetooth software tools and Broadcom technical support resources.

The program is designed to provide Broadcom OEM customers with validated test systems that reduce time-to-market and improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

“Through the Broadcom MTL license, NI can provide compelling solutions to OEMs and ODMs that validate and test embedded wireless technology,” said Dave Loadman, NI Vice President of Mobile Devices Business Segment.

NI signs Manufacturing Test License with Broadcom

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The new EL9712B 300W electronic load available now from Intepro Systems joins the growing series of competitively priced electronic loads being introduced by the company. Ideal for research and development, inspection, service and test requirements in industry, research laboratories, training centres and education, the EL9712B electronic load has an input rating of 0-15A and 0-500V, a 2 year warranty and is available on a 4 week lead-time.

Any current carrying component (e.g. connectors and terminals) may be tested and a wide range of dynamic load conditions may be simulated including solar cell and fuel cell loading.

Electronic load targets R&D, service and test applications

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Aeroflex says that the latest upgrade to its Lector software provides dramatic improvements in the speed of mobile device RF tests in service centres. Lector 7

software achieves a remarkable doubling in LTE test speed for a range of mobile devices. Test times for a reference multi-band mobile device* using the Aeroflex 7100 LTE Digital Radio Test Set with Lector 7 have been improved by an average of 53%.

Software slashes mobile device RF test times

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Ettus Research, a National Instruments company, has introduced the USRP X300 and USRP X310 high-performance, modular software defined radio (SDR) platforms. Both platforms combine two RF transceivers covering DC–6 GHz with up to 120MHz bandwidth and a large

user-programmable Kintex-7 FPGA. The USRP Hardware Driver (UHD) architecture, common to all NI USRP (Universal Software Radio Peripheral) devices, provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use interface.

SDR platforms combine RF transceivers covering DC-6GHz

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Aeroflex has launched an extended version of its TM500 industry-standard base station tester capable of emulating several thousand LTE user equipments (UE), fading channel models, and LTE-A carrier aggregation functionality in a one-box benchtop unit. The TM500 Test Mobile is claimed to have a higher UE density than any other solution on the market. “Carrier aggregation allows operators to achieve the wider channel

bandwidths and higher data rates needed to offer true 4G services,” said Ngwa Shusina, product manager at Aeroflex.

Agilent Technologies has enhanced its N7609B Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) software. The software now includes real-time simulation of SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems),

such as WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN and QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System for Japan). It also has the ability to add up to four CW interference signals.

One-box LTE-A base station tester unveiled

GNSS software upgraded to cover SBAS simulation

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IXXAT has extended its FRC-EP series with the new, compact FRC-EP170. With the FRC-EP series, which consists of the FRC-EP170 and the FRC-EP190, IXXAT offers universally usable hardware platforms for applications on the test bench or in the vehicle, attractive for their high performance, favourable prices, broad range of applications, and support for a wide variety of software solutions.These devices have FlexRay, CAN, CAN FD, LIN,

K-Line, USB, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Bluetooth, and RS232 interfaces, along with analog and digital I/O. Expansion slots make it simple to add other interfaces, including WLAN, GSM, or GPS. This makes the devices scalable, adaptable to specific applications, and ready for the future.

Hardware platform targets vehicle, bench top test

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Advantest now has a test solution for next-generation memory ICs that enable high-demand mobile applications and servers. With its highly parallel testing capabilities and full compatibility as an upgrade on Advantest’s widely used T5503 test platform, the new T5503HS offers high productivity and low cost of test within an upgradable design.

As internet-enabled mobile devices and their supporting servers continue to handle larger amounts of data, manufacturers of high-speed, high-capacity memory chips need cost-efficient test solutions that will help them get their newest products to market faster, including emerging DDR4-SDRAM and LPDDR4-SDRAM semiconductors. Advantest’s T5503HS system gives memory manufacturers the functionality they need while also reducing their cost of test.

The new system can reach testing speeds of up to 4.5Gbps, fast enough to handle the 4.266Gbps maximum operating frequencies of today’s most advanced double-data-rate SDRAM semiconductors. To ensure maximum test speeds, the system automatically generates cyclic redundancy check (CRC) codes.

Next generation of memory ICs get test upgrade

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Now available with the so-called IET handle or XL handle, the complete kits for Schroff plug-in units enable high insertion and extraction forces. Expanding their exisiting portfolio of kits for Schroff plug-in units, Pentair’s kits consist of a front panel, one or two handles (top and/or bottom) and fixing and shielding elements.

The design of the plug-in units with the IET handle fulfills application requirements seen in,

for example, telecommunications, where large numbers of cables must be run and therefore only limited space is available between the cabinet door and plug-in unit. The IET handle is dsigned for

Kits with IET or XL handle provide high insertion forces

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insertion and extraction forces of up to 700N per pair.

Complete kits with IET handles are available as 3U/4 HP, 3U/8 HP and 3U/12 HP, also as 6U/4 HP, 6U/8 HP and 6U/12 HP with U front panel and textile gasketing. Plug-in units with IET handle are suitable for coding and can be used in all VME64x, VPX, VXS and CompactPCI applications.

A brushed aluminium Mini-ITX chassis, available with a flip-open design and space-efficient hardware support, has been unveiled by Lian-Li. The PC-Q33 is a versatile design for hard drive mounting.

Users can swing open the top and front panel, allowing easy access to the internal components. The chassis supports 18L, and accommodates CPU coolers up to 180mm (7.0”) in height and ATX power supplies up to

200mm in length. The latest powerful low-profile graphics cards up to 220mm (8.6”) easily fit inside the chassis.

In the side HDD cage, two 3.5” drives or one 2.5” drive and 3.5” drive can be installed. This side HDD cage can be removed by unscrewing three thumbscrews. The front panel additionally allows for up to three 2.5” drives or one 3.5” HDD with two 2.5” drive. The PC-Q33 supports 120mm radiators and AIO liquid cooling kits.

The PC-Q33 has pop-off side panels for simplified installations, upgrades and maintenance. Hard drives sized 3.5” and 2.5” can be mounted without tools onto the front panel with thumbscrews with rubber suspensions. Additionally, the expansion slots are secured by thumbscrews.

The I/O panel is located on the front bezel, with connections including two USB ports and HD audio.

Mini-ITX chassis enables versatile hard drive mounting

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Delivering a mating cycle rating in excess of 100, Binder have enhanced their range of M8 connectors with three and four pole cabinet lead-throughs.

The lead-throughs have been designed to provide a simple and secure electrical interface between wet and dry areas, providing protection to IP67 when mated.

Connectors enhanced with 3 & 4 pole cabinet lead-throughs

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In order to help equipment manufacturers meet eco-friendly requirements, Anderson Power

KEC, the Aldermaston based EMC interconnect specialist, as a UK partner company to Provertha Connectors, now stocks the Provertha WireClip connector that includes a patented solder aid with a specially produced plastic assembly. Available either as a board-to-board connector or in a board-to-connector version the

Products has announced that the Saf-D-Grid Ultra Short Receptacle connectors are now being manufactured in a halogen free, high temperature housing material. The company believe that Saf-D-Grid is the only connector system so sized that is UL rated for safe disconnect of a 400V DC, 20A load.

Provertha WireClip is extremely simple to use.

It provides highly cost-effective connection from board-to-board and is ideal for taking tightly packed wire bundles from a board to a free or panel fitting connector.

Saf-D-Grid DC power connectors are now halogen free

Wire clip eases congested connector cable areas

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Building on the proven contact technology used in the company’s SB and Powerpole connectors, Anderson Power Products announce the Saf-D-Grid Ultra Short Receptacle. These connectors are suitable for use as a safe appliance power connector for server, telecommunication, and other devices up to 600V DC.

Capable of the safe disconnect of 400V DC 20A loads, the Saf-D-

Grid connectors are touch safe on both plug and receptacle sides to protect the user from capacitance in the line. Minimising the severity and duration of DC arc flash while

shielding the operator, unique geometries provide proper voltage clearance and DC arc protection.

Size compatible with the IEC 320 C13 and C14 AC connection system standard 19.9x26.8mm panel cut out, the Saf-D-Grid Ultra Short Receptacle minimises space requirements within the device and enables solder termination to wire.

Connectors for 380-400V DC power distribution systems

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Focusing on the interests of the automotive industry, PROVERTHA Automotive Solutions is an independent business unit of PROVERTHA. It develops and produces components and assembly units and specialises in the production of connectors, assembly units in the area of plastics technology and complex cable assemblies.

Special connectors developed for automotive applications

Featuring an adapter glued to the FFC/FPC, the HF512S high speed connector series expands the Non-ZIF connector family and extends Yamaichi’s FFC/FPC connector offering. The addition of the HF512S to the Non-ZIF connector family primarily means quick, reliable assembly of the FFC/FPC without opening/closing a flap or drawer as conventional zero-force connectors require.

The adapter glued to the FFC/FPC ensures the safe handling of the FFC, because the FFC is inserted into the connector with the adapter. This makes it impossible to insert at an angle, mistake the polarity, or

damage the FFC/FPC contact pad. The adapter engages audibly and perceptibly into the connector housing, locking the board side to the cable side. Pulling the FFC out is possible after pressing the adapter. That permits high extraction forces to be guaranteed, resulting in a very secure connection.

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In order to fill the gap created by TI’s recent announcement to discontinue their Power Trends switching regulators (PT78ST100, 78SR100, etc.), RECOM are introducing a 1:1 compatible SMD product line. The R-78T series will help customers avoid costly re-designs who are still using Power Trends switching regulators.

Based on the R-78-family, the low profile “Open Frame” modules feature high efficiency of up to 95% and wide input voltage range of 7V to 42V. These features make the modules suitable for portable or battery operated applications requiring a space-saving device. Due to the regulators’ high efficiency, fans or heat sinks are not needed and they can be reliably operated at temperatures between -40 to +85°C without derating.

Regulator series launched as Power Trends substitute

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Delivering conversion efficiency typically in the range of 93-95%, the OKL2-T/12 and the OKL2-T/20 have been added

to Murata’s Okami OKL range of non-isolated PoL DC/DC converters. Both devices incorporate the company’s inspectable Land Grid Array (iLGA) package that allows ease of probing of all signal pads and visual inspection which is not possible when conventional LGA packages are used.

DC/DC converters ease probing with iLGA package

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Opertating an input voltage range of 4-140V, Linear’s LTC3638 buck converter is designed for use in telecom, industrial, avionic and automotive applications. The high efficiency buck converter delivers up to 250mA of continuous output

current and utlilises internal synchronous rectification. The converter further utilises a programmable hysteretic-mode design to optimize efficiency over a broad range of output currents.

140V buck converter delivers only 12µA quiescent current

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Featuring 400 outputs that are rated for +/-15V, IXYS have released the IXEP1400 electronic paper display (EPD) gate driver.

Operating with a maximum clock frequency of 50MHz, the device supports 3-level gray scaling and enables bidirectional data transfer. Suitable to drive segment or active matrix displays, multiple IXEP1400 can share a common data bus.

Further to this, data entered via the shift register input controls the pixels of the display.

The IXEP1400 is a cost reduced and lower power version of the MXEI1480 EPD source driver. The IXEP1400 can be used with the IXYS ICD’s new IXEP2300 300 channel gate driver to provide a complete driver solution for EPDs.

EPD gate driver can power segment or active matrix displays

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Designed to drive space-constrained and power dense applications in a variety of markets, including consumer, industrial and automotive, the LMR22007 SIMPLE SWITCHER regulator has been announced by Texas Instruments. The device features an integrated synchronous MOSFET delivering peak efficiency of 94.6%.

According to TI, this is the industry’s smallest 12V, 750mA DC/DC power regulator. The

Enabling the addition of power monitoring with minimal firmware development, Microchip’s MCP39F501 is a power-monitoring IC designed for the real-time measurement of AC power. The single-phase power-monitoring IC features two 24-bit delta-sigma ADCs, a 16-bit calculation engine, EEPROM and a flexible two-wire interface.

The integrated low-drift voltage reference, in addition to 94.5dB of SINAD performance on each measurement channel, allows accurate designs with just 0.1% error across a 4000:1 dynamic range. The IC delievers a light load measurement, with the company claiming that this measurement is superior to current competing solutions. The device features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +125°C, with the built in calculations including active, reactive and apparent power, RMS current and RMS voltage, line frequency, power factor as well as programmable event notifications.

LMR22007 is supplied in a 9-pin Wafer Chip Scale Package with dimensions of 1.6x1.6x0.5mm. This features strategic pin placement that eliminates micro vias and requires as little as two layers of printed circuit board.

DC/DC power regulator offers 94.6% peak efficiency

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Targeting mission-critical industrial and military power system designs, the PF1350 and PF1351 AC frequency converter power supplies have been announced by Powerstax. These compact, power factor-

corrected bench-top units offer an excellent combination of performance, flexibility and cost effectiveness.

AC power supplies suit industrial and military applications

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Answering the demand for powerful inductors with stable inductance and soft saturation, Würth Elektronik have launched the WE-CFWI range of coupled flatwire inductors.

The inductor’s windings can be connected in series and parallel, enabling the compact double choke to be used in either SEPIC, CUK or Buck/Boost converters. The core material enables high

saturation currents of up to 62A, which is four times higher than with previously comparable double chokes.

Coupled flatwire inductors deliver 62A saturation currents

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Seven 45V and 50V devices have been introduced by Vishay, expanding their exisiting portfolio of TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers. With current ratings from 3A to 8A, the rectifiers provide low forward voltage drop in a low-profile, surface-mount DO-221BC (SMPA) package.

The low forward voltage drop down to 0.37V at 3A, coupled with a profile of 0.95mm, results in reduced power loss and improved efficiency in low-voltage, high-frequency DC/DC converters, switching power supplies, freewheeling diodes, and polarity protection.The rectifiers feature a maximum operation junction temperature of +150 °C and an MSL moisture sensitivity level of 1, per J-STD-020, with a LF maximum peak of +260°C. Three of the 45V devices are EC-Q101-qualified for automotive applications, whilst the four 50V rectifiers are suitable for commercial applications.

Rectifiers deliver low forward voltage drop in a low-profile

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Charging and syncing up to 20 USB devices simultaneously is now possible with two USB charging hubs from Powersolve. The PSUSB-10CH 10 port hub and PSUSB-20CH 20 port hub are both designed for automated duplication tasks such as programming USB memory sticks.

The hubs are designed to be compatible with all USB compliant devices, and support high speed (480Mbps), full

speed (12Mbps) and low speed (1.5Mbps) operation. The PSUSB-10CH 10 delivers a charging current of 2A, whilst the PSUSB-20CH provides 1.1A.

Hub charges & syncs up to 20 USB devices at once

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32 devices, designed to save space and reduce losses in synchronous rectification, have been announced by TEE. The

In its easy to use online shop, Stadium Power has made available single output models from the high performance SA series of open frame power supplies. The SA60 and SA100 power supplies feature an input voltage range of 100-230V AC, a frequency range of 50-60Hz,

32 devices will be added to the company’s existing UMOS VIII-H ultra-efficient MOSFET family and reduce space and losses in not just synchronous rectification, but in primary and secondary side switching applications and other high-speed designs requiring device ratings from 60-250V.

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MOSFETs save space & reduce synchronous rectification losses

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Enabling devices with higher power consumption to be powered, the SPIDER Giga 2TX PoE EEC is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector from Belden which can supply up to 30W. This makes it a suitable and efficient solution for powering devices, such as IP cameras, IP telephones or WLAN access points.

The SPIDER Giga 2TX PoE EEC makes it possible to expand networks using PoE functionality, without replacing any standard

ACS Motion Control has introduced the NanoPWM switching PWM servo drives which are suitable for applications including 450 and 300mm semiconductor wafer inspection systems, high resolution OLED flat panel display handling and inspection machinery.

Using a SPiiPlus controller and NanoPWM drives controlling an XY table with speeds above 1m/s, standstill jitter of better than ±0.3nm (following error of ±10nm at speeds of 100mm/s) have been achieved. The drives use ACS’ proprietary and revolutionary PWMBoost technology. Operating from a 100V input, the drives deliver currents of up to 15A continous or 30A peak.

switches, by transporting power directly via the data cable. Therefore, no sockets/power lines for separate power supply units or PoE switches are required.

Power over Ethernet port can supply up to 30W

Switching PWM servo drives deliver ±0.3nm standstill jitter

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Eliminating the requirement for system level calibration, the OPA192 is an operational amplifier (op amp) which realises stable offset voltage drift over the full specified temperature range of -40 to +125°C. Texas Instruments claim that their OPA192 is the industry’s first 36V rail-to-rail input and output op amp to achieve precision offset

voltage and drift without using auto-zero techniques.

Thanks to the fast settling and high-output drive, as well as the precision, offered by the OPA192, designers can use it to drive ADCs in high-voltage, precision data acquisition systems such as test and measurement, and industrial sensors and controls.

Op amp delivers stable offset voltage drift

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Extending their low wattage series, the GSM18/25/36 (18/25/36W) series has been introduced by Meanwell. Delivering ≦50 µA low leakage, <0.1W no load power consumption and 88% high efficiency, the AC/DC adapters comply with 2*MOPP level

international medical safety regulations. The models feature 3 input plug options; 2-Pin USA plug (U-type), 2-Pin EU plug (E- type) and IEC320-C8 standard plug (B- type).

AC/DC adapters fullfil demands of “patient contact” applications

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Combining capacitive switching with multi-colour area-specific backlighting, Stadium-IGT has announced a range of LED Backlit Capacitive Switch Modules for OEM Designers.

Available in 20mm and 35mm versions, the swicthes are suitable for mounting into panel thickness of up to 7.0mm. The swicthes deliver a full RGB illumination of the touch area, which the company claims offers unmatched uniformity of Illumination. The design of the switches include a non-latching output of 40mA and a maximum operating supply voltage of 6-28V DC. Further to this, the swicthes feature an operating temperature of 0 to 50°C, with the 35mm version offering designers adjustable low, medium and high touch sensitivity to suit the application. The product range signals an offering which until now has only been available in custom designed HMI solutions.

Module combines capacitive switching with LED backlighting

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Boasting enhanced stability for temperature sensing and compensation circuits, the SMD NTC thermistors from Vishay are optimised for heat counters, body thermometers, and other medical applications.

The thermistors provide precise measurements over a wide temperature range of -40 to +125 °C, and feature non-standard R25 values that are adapted to the resistivity of the thermistors’ stable ceramic material and case dimensions. This last feature preserves the devices’ original electrical properties throughout their lifetime

for increased accuracy. The devices have an ultra-low ± 0.5% maximum variation in their initial electrical resistance values at +25°C (R25) after 10,000 hours of operation over the full temperature range.

Thermistors deliver R25 Values from 100kΩ to 210kΩ

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Capable of operating over a temperature range from -55 to +200°C, the Z201HT ultra-high-precision through-hole Z-Foil resistor has been introduced by Vishay Precision Group. The resistor is suited for a variety of high-temperature applications, including geothermal measuring equipment, turbine engine

control, and environmental test chambers in military, industrial, automotive, and down-hole drilling systems.

The Z201HT offers a resistance range from 10Ω-100kΩ, with any conceivable ohmic value within this range (to six digits) available without additional cost or lead time effect. The Z-Foil resistor also features a nominal temperature coefficient of resistance of ±1ppm/°C, +25°C reference, tight tolerances to ±0.01%, and load-life stability to 0.1% after 1,000 hours of rated power at +200°C.

Z-Foil resistor operates in applications up to 200°C

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Capable of withstanding operating temperatures as high as 200°C, three high voltage ratings have been added to AVX’s SXP-style, encapsulated, radial leaded SMPS capacitor series. The voltage ratings for the SXP-style SMPS capacitor series now span 50-3000V, with the addition of the 1500, 2000 and 3000V ratings.

Available in four sizes, the capacitance values span 100pF to 12µF and are available with tolerance ratings of ±5%, ±10%, ±20%. The capacitors deliver critical mechanical protection for the ceramic element, enabling their use as DC filters in high power, high frequency motor drives, high pulsed-current circuitry, and a range of other extreme high temperature and harsh environment applications.

Capacitors can withstand 200°C operating temperatures

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Claiming industry-leading performance at extreme temperatures, Kemet have announced the High Voltage-High Temperature (HV-HT) Series. The series is comprised of 200°C capable, surface mount ceramic capacitors in C0G Dielectric, with Kemet further claiming that the patented C0G dielectric technology and greater volumetric efficiency offers better performance than competitive high temperature PME and BME devices.

Capacitors retain high insulation resistance up to 200°C

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Available in case sizes 1-6, AVX’s BX characteristic (X7R dielectric), horizontally stacked SMPS capacitors has received T-Level MIL-PRF-49470 qualification approval. The 25V unencapsulated capacitors extends AVX’s existing portfolio of BX characteristic SMPS capacitors listed on the MIL-PRF-49470 QPL.

The 25V capacitors feature a capacitance range of 1.5µF to 390µF, and are rated for -55 to +125°C. The capacitors are designed for I/O filtering and bulk storage in a wide range of applications, including:

military defense and weapons systems; space and satellite communications; telecom switching, networking, and base stations; DC/DC power converters; high voltage medical electronics and industrial equipment; down hole drilling and oil exploration equipment; and alternative and hybrid energy vehicles.

Capacitors receive T-Level MIL-PRF-49470 approval

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Compatible with existing 3Gbps and 6Gbps SAS link rates used in data centre applications, the DS125BR800A multi-protocol repeater has been introduced by Texas Instruments. The company has claimed that this is the industry’s first signal conditioner capable of driving the serial-attached SCSI (SAS-3) protocol.

The highly flexible DS125BR800A supports the PCI Express Gen-1, Gen-2, Gen-3 and SATA 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps and 6Gbps interface standards, enabling equipment manufacturers to employ one device for multiple protocols with data rates up to 12.5Gbps. The 8-channel, unidirectional repeater combats signal impairments caused by insertion loss, jitter, reflections and crosstalk in high-speed enterprise server, storage and router applications. Consuming just 65mW per channel, the DS125BR800A uses 35% less power than current solutions while doubling the interconnect reach (up to 30” of FR-4 or 8m of copper cable).

Signal conditioner is first to drive SAS-3 protocol

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Extending the existing nanoDAC product portfolio, the AD5683R D/A converter from ADI delivers high performance in a smaller package. The 16-bit, single-channel, nanoDAC+ boasts relative accuracy of ±2-LSB INL, a 2-ppm/°C 2.5-V reference and a space saving LFCSP package.

This combination of features enables analog designers to address a wider range of applications without having to trade accuracy for footprint.

D/A converter offers value without compromise

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Enabling up to 60% power and heat dissipation savings, the 8P34S family of clock fanout buffers have been announced by IDT. Offering high-performance AC characteristics similar to that of 3.3V devices, the 1.8V LVDS clock fanout buffers are

suited for use in complex, low-noise, high-speed clock designs found in wireless and wireline communications, advanced computing, and networking applications.

LVDS clock fanout buffers use 60% less power

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Targeted specifically for DRAM designs, Digital Core Design has introduced the DEEPROM IP Core. Suitable for applications requiring data storage in external non-volatile memories,

the DEEPROM performs communication and exchanges data between external serial EEPROM Memory and CPU’s RAM memory interface.

Making the contents accessible to the CPU in the same manner as a common SRAM, a READY input is required to expand the time access.

IP Core exchanges data between EEPROM and CPU’s RAM

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Featuring a frequency spectrum of 12-125MHz, the SMD02502/4 MINI-SMD Crystal has been launched by PETERMANN-TECHNIK. Claiming to be an industry first, the MINI-SMD Crystal is available in a ceramic casing of 2.5x2.0mm/4pad. Delivering a frequency tolerance of ±10ppm, the crystal provides a temperature stability from ±8ppm.

MINI-SMD Crystal delivers frequency spectrum of 12-125MHz

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Launching at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremburg, Germany, February 25-27, the IQXT-200 series is designed specifically to replace an Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO). This Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) is a practical alternative to OCXOs in portable instrumentation equipment and communications systems (fixed and mobile) requiring a high stability oscillator, without the physical space for or power to drive it.

The latest analogue compensated TCXO from IQD Frequency Products, the IQXT-200 series, features a class leading frequency

stability down to ±0.28ppm across a frequency range of 10-50MHz. Operating over a standard industrial temperature range from -40 to +85°C, the TCXO features very low power consumption of less than 5mA (typical). Users can select variants to operate from a 3.0, 3.3 or 5.0V power supply. A variety of outputs can be specified including HCMOS or Clipped Sine Wave.

TCXO replaces oven controlled crystal oscillators

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Expanding its Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC product portfolio, Texas Instruments has introduced a family of 12 devices which the company claim offer the industry’s widest analogue supply and common-mode voltage ranges. The ADS8881 family is suitable for a variety of high-end industrial,

such as high-performance test and measurement equipment, precision metrology and precision sensor transmitters for industrial automation, and battery-operated test and measurement and portable medical applications.

ADCs offer the industry’s widest analogue supply, claim TI

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Euroquartz has launched a new range of high temperature high shock oscillators capable of operating up to 200°C. The SQX02ATHG oscillators from Statek are for use in applications such as industrial,

computer, communications, downhole instrumentation, rotary shaft sensors, underground boring tools and avionics.

These miniature oscillators are

housed in the space-efficient and ultra-reliable leaded through-hole TO39 packages that reduce mechanical and thermal mounting stress.

High temperature oscillators operate up to 200 degrees C

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As a result of their strategic partnership, Altera and Wind River have jointly announced that they have developed and deployed tools and solutions for Altera’s SoC FPGA devices. Wind River’s operating systems and development tools now support Altera’s multi-core ARM processor-based SoC platforms.

Wind River’s embedded operating systems (VxWorks real-time operating system and Wind River Linux) and Workbench development tools enable software architects and developers to design high-performance multi-core real-time systems and also to achieve the full potential of Altera’s multicore ARM-based SoC devices. Designed to support multi-core processor architectures and symmetric multi-processing with real-time optimisations, Wind River Hypervisor virtualisation technology enables Linux and VxWorks to run simultaneously in an asymmetric multiprocessing mode. All these Wind River products are available now on the Altera Cyclone V SoC and will be available soon for the Arria V SoC, Arria 10 SoC and Stratix 10 SoC.

Partnership delivers development tools for Altera SoC FPGAs

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Expanding the company’s portfolio of embedded ARM products, Cadia Networks has introduced the iMX6-DK development kit for the iMX6 family of ARM SBCs. Carefully designed with the end user in mind, this kit offers a single box solution for OEMs, independent system integrators, developers and enthusiasts to understand the architecture, run interface demos and even develop their own applications.

Targeted for the Freescale iMX6 SoC with ARM A9 core, the kit can be used to develop systems such as consumer devices, communication equipment and even virtualised applications with multiple display capabilities. Unlike other similar development kits available, the iMX6-DK is

suitable for a wide array of users with various levels of expertise. The CPU board offers a rich variety of interfaces including PCIe, Mini-PICe, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, CAN 2.0, USB 2.0, PWM, Watchdog Timer, Analog Input and GPIO lines. This wide array of interfaces allow the kit to be used in a variety of different applications.

Development kit for the iMX6 family ARM SBCs

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Supporting all levels of safety certification, GNATcoverage 1.2 is the leatest version of AdaCore’s source and object code coverage analysis tool. The release includes support usage with an iSystem hardware probe generating Nexus trace data, as well as usage with Valgrind on Linux. GNATcoverage’s technology does not require instrumentation of the executable and supports Ada 95, Ada 2005 and many new features in Ada 2012. The release can be used for the upcoming SPARK 2014 revision

and includes Beta support for C. Further enhancements include generation of coverage information for generics on a per-instance basis, and improved HTML output (sortable columns, project awareness). The tool is now integrated with the GNAT Pro development environment. GNATcoverage usage can be supported through qualification material as a verification tool (DO-178B) or a tool at TQL-5 (DO-178C).

Analysis tool updated to include hardware probe functionality

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Including several new features to simplify ease of use, IAR Systems has announced an updated version of the embedded development toolchain, IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas SuperH. Additionally, this version features improved optimisations, updated device

support and example projects.In version 2.30 of IAR Embedded Workbench for SuperH, the text editor and the source browser has gained new functionality in order to simplify and increase efficiency for developers of SuperH-based applications. The text editor now provides features including auto-

completion, parameter hints, code folding, block select and indent, bracket matching, zoom and word/paragraph navigation; while the enhanced source browser now offers functionality for going directly to a chosen declaration.

IAR updates development toolchain for Renesas SuperH

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A multi-year agreement has been signed between Imagination Technologies and Green Hills Software which will deliver Green Hills compiler and tools support to a broad range of Imagination’s current and future MIPS CPU cores and architectures.

Green Hills compiler and tools will be used for the MIPS Aptiv cores, as well as the new MIPS Warrior family of cores comprised of the entry-level M-class cores, mid-range I-class cores, and high-performance P-class cores. Capability upgrading is also being undertaken by Green Hills Software in order to deliver fully optimised support for the microMIPS code compression ISA and the latest MIPS r5 architecture. This will also include key features such as hardware virtualization. Green Hills Software and Imagination Technologies will also work together in support of next-generation architectures.

Partnership aims to deliver tools for MIPS CPU cores

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To simplify the standard-compliant development of medical products, Embedded Office is now offering its “Cert-Kit µC/OS-II for IEC62304”. By using the real-time kernel µC/OS-II as a pre-certified component, this product facilitates the development of safety-critical applications and considerably reduces the certification process.

Comprising all the elements required for creating an

executable application, the Cert-Kit includes a certified source code, various software manuals such as safety, target integration, user, reference and system manual. The Cert-Kit also contains validation software (including reference board support package) and the TÜV certificate pertaining to the type approval of the pre-certified software component.

Cert-kit simplifies standard-compliant development of medical products

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A platform standard for ARMv8-A based (64-bit) servers has been launched thanks to a collaborative development involving leading companies and manufacturers. The ARM ‘Server Base System Architecture’ (SBSA) specification has had input and support from software companies such as Canonical, Citrix, Linaro, Microsoft, Red Hat and SUSE, and OEMs including Dell and HP along with a broad

set of silicon partners.

The specification provides a framework for the deployment of ARM architecture-based solutions in data center applications, and will aid acceleration of software development and enable portability between ARM-based platforms.

Specification delivers ARM architecture-based solutions

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Claiming to have achieved the highest known performance in the industry, Cadence have announced that their DDR4 PHY IP for 28nm delivered 2667Mbps performance. The DDR4 PHY IP is a silicon-proven, robust and low-risk DDR PHY that has been

verified with the Cadence DDR4 controller IP. The IP has several significant advantages over DDR3, including greater reliability, reduced power, higher capacity and a more robust RAS feature.

DDR4 PHY IP for 28nm achieves 2667Mbps performance

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Bringing intelligence to data management on embedded systems with true peer-to-peer replication, ITTIA has released version 6.0 of ITTIA DB SQL. The database software simplifies

interoperability between home automation systems, automotive entertainment systems, mobile handsets, and more.

Upgraded software simplifies home automation system interoperability

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The Shanghai ZhangJiang Institute has adopted Mentor Graphic’s Veloce 2 emulation system. The Shanghai ZhangJiang Institute will be using the system for its research and development activities targeting the functional verification of SoC integrated circuit designs. The Veloce 2 emulation platform is a hardware emulator that reduces project schedules and costs.

Emulation system targets functional verification of SoC designs

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Win a Microchip Microstick ll BoardElectronic Specifier Product are offering its readers the chance to win a Microstick ll. The Microstick II delivers a

complete development hardware platform for Microchip’s 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers and dsPIC® digital signal controllers. It is the perfect solution to those looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use development platform.

The USB-powered kit includes an on-board debugger/programmer, a DUT socket for easy device swapping, a user LED and reset button. It is designed for insertion into a standard prototyping board for easy connection to additional circuitry. The kit is extremely portable as well and is extremely small at only 20 x 76 mm in size. It supports all 3.3V PIC24FJ, PIC24H,

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Designed for touchscreens that have diagonals greater than 55-inches, the ZXY300 has been introduced to complement Zytronic’s portfolio of rugged, ultra-large format, multi-touch touch sensors. Based on the company’s MPCT projected capacitive (p-cap) technology, the controller enables far better touch point resolution to be achieved whilst maintaining millisecond level response speeds.

Connecting with the p-cap touch sensor via several flex tails or

FPCBs, the controller runs off a standard 12V supply and comes in a 219 x 92mm footprint. At the core of the controller is a 32-bit ARM Cortex microprocessor core containing Zytronic’s specially developed touch detection and processing firmware.

Controller supports up to 40 simultaneous touch points

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Featuring 400 outputs that are rated for +/-15V, IXYS have released the IXEP1400 electronic paper display (EPD) gate driver.

Operating with a maximum clock frequency of 50MHz, the device supports 3-level gray scaling and enables bidirectional data transfer. Suitable to drive segment or active matrix displays, multiple IXEP1400 can share a common data bus. Further to this, data entered via the shift register input controls the pixels of the display.

The IXEP1400 is a cost reduced and lower power version of the MXEI1480 EPD source driver. The IXEP1400 can be used with the IXYS ICD’s new IXEP2300 300 channel gate driver to provide a complete driver solution for EPDs.

EPD gate driver can power segment or active matrix displays

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Offering projected capacitive touch functionality and crystal-clear visual clarity, the AA150XT11-PCAP and

AA190EA01-PCAP displays have been introduced by Mitsubishi Electric. The 15” XGA and 19” SXGA colour TFT-LCD displays both provide a high contrast ratio of 800:1, an excellent luminance of 1.200cd/m2, and up to 16.7m colours.

Displays offer gesture control for industrial environments

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Japanese TFT module supplier, Ortustech Technology is now offering a wide product range of small and medium sized TFTs from 5.1 cm (2.0in.) up to 17.78 cm (7.0in.) screen sizes. One key product is the 12.2 cm (4.8”) TFT - COM43H4M87ULC. The TFT

has a very high resolution of 720 x 1280 dots enabling a sharp and crystal clear image.The pixel structure is not visible for the human eye. With a viewing angle of L/R/U/D 80°/80°/80°/80° the TFT is readable from all directions.

Due to the blanview technology the TFT is readable under sunlight conditions. The display has very compact outline dimension of 63.7 x 115.6 mm and a thickness of only 1.6 mm.

4.8in. TFT module readable from all directions

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Featuring the required durability for operating in harsh environments, Axiomtek has announced the P6157W and P6187W industrial widescreen multi-touch LCD monitors. The 15.6 and 18.5” displays are suitable for use in industrial automation and control, building automation, machinery manufacturing environments, self-service kiosk, and other HMI applications. Operating over a temperature range from 0 to

+55°C, the P6157W and P6187W flat panel displays feature a IP65/NEMA 4 rated spill- and dust-resistant front panel.

Industrial grade monitors combine multi-touch and LCD

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Available for 36, 90 and 120 segments, Electronic Assembly offers customised ePaper displays for industry applications in medical engineering, aviation,

automotive electronics and the Internet of Things. The design of the black/white segments is based on the customer’s own specifications (simple sketches, technical drawings or something in between). Functioning without power, the segments remain permanently visible even without an operating voltage.

Displays based on customer’s own specifications

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Incorporating a 8b or 32b CPU for 2-point gesture detection, the BU210xx series of 4-wire resistive touch panel controller ICs have now entered mass production.

ROHM’s touch panel controller ICs include a calibration function which absorbs characteristic changes due to temperature, aging, and production variations. This enhances flexibility and reliability, whilst the proprietary technology and compact design enable component reduction and easier, user-friendly operability such as gesture input when wearing gloves.

Although capacitive touch panels capable of multi-point detection are increasing in popularity, there is still much demand for lower cost resistive touch technology in digital cameras, car navigation systems, and other applications. The resistive touch method typically provides a 1-point detection operation using a stylus/pen or for simple button selection.

4-wire touch panel ICs enhance touch sense operability

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Featuring IPS technology and 16:9 wide aspect ratio, the TX17D200VM0BAA is a 6.5-inch Rugged+ TFT display from KOE Europe. With a wide viewing angle and WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution, the

displays are designed to fulfill the needs of high reliability and harsh environment applications.

Rugged TFT fulfills needs of harsh environment applications

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In order to reduce the overall noise of the detector/amplifier module, the capacitance connected to the amplifier has to be as small as possible. LASER COMPONENTS’ H0 series of avalanche photodiode (APD) receivers make the connections as short as possible to make the parasitic capacitance as exceptionally low as the junction capacitance of the company’s low-noise Silicon and InGaAs APDs (SARP-Series and IAG-Series).

The simplest way to use a detector is with a receiver circuit, where quality is judged according to the amount of noise produced. The company’s Silicon and InGaAs APDs offer the optimal pre-requisites for detectors. But for the entire system, amplifier noise is the dominant source of noise. When developing the H0 series of APD receivers, LASER COMPONENTS aim was to achieve low noise performance with high responsivity without the need for a thermoelectric (TE) cooler (with only a thermistor required for stability).

APD receivers achieve low noise without a TE cooler

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Providing reinforced insulation and low LED trigger currents of 3mA max, the TLP267J and TLP268J are the latest Triac-output photocouplers from TEE. The reduced trigger current allows the devices to control output at a lower input current, thus contributing to lower power consumption.

The TLP267J device consists of a non-zero crossing photo triac, while the TLP268J consists of a zero crossing photo triac. Both

devices are coupled to a long-life gallium-arsenide infrared emitting diode, with both also rated for an operating temperature range of -40 to +100°C.

Couplers deliver low LED trigger currents

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Employing primary side regulation that reduces component count and simplifies design, IR’s IRS2983 control IC is designed for single stage Flyback and Buck-Boost topologies used in LED drivers and power supplies. The primary side regulation reduces component count and simplifies design by eliminating the opto-isolator and other components necessary for isolated feedback for fixed loads. Further to this, a rapid startup

circuit drastically reduces the turn on time of the system.

Control IC employs primary side regulation

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Expanding the company’s optoelectronics portfolio, Vishay have introduced the VSMY98545 850nm infrared (IR) emitter. Based on SurfLight surface emitter chip technology, the emitter provides

high drive current capability, high radiant intensity, and high optical power while providing low thermal resistivity.

IR emitter is optimised for CCTV and gaming

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Suitable for constant current LED luminaires, the RACD45-A and RACD60-A series have been annonuced by RECOM Lighting. The 45 and 60W LED drivers feature a 3-in-1 dimming function which enables the drivers to be controlled with 1-10V analog, PWM, or external resistor dimming.

LED driver for constant current LED luminaires

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Optimising the display resolution and colour quality of mobile devices and TVs to deliver ultra crisp display contrast and consistent brightness in all lighting environments, Intersil have released the ISL29125 digital light sensor. The company claims that this is the industry’s most accurate, lowest power and smallest Red, Green and Blue (RGB) sensor.

In order to provide consumers with a more crisp and colour consistent experience while extending battery life, the sensor can directly communicate with a device’s core processor to enable the automatic adjustment of display brightness based on changing light conditions. As well as TV and mobile displays, the ISL29125 RGB sensor is suitable for many other applications in which the highest level of colour temperature measurement accuracy is required, including industrial colour printers, thermostat displays and water quality testing devices.

RGB sensor optimises mobile & TV display resolution

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Reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and power consumption, the SN65LVDS822 FlatLink LVDS receiver has been introduced by Texas Instruments. The company has claimed that this is the industry’s first LVDS receiver IC to support a 4MHz pixel clock in printers, copiers, digital cameras, fuel pump displays and appliances with small LCD panels.

When compared to competitive devices, the LVDS receiver IC accepts a lower pixel clock, enabling 30% longer video transmission distance, with 60% fewer wires to reduce EMI and power consumption.

LVDS receiver enables 30% further video transmission

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Based on the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 product family, the TRL-40 is a 4U server-grade industrial system from ADLINK Technology. Offering outstanding computing power with intelligent manageability by IPMI v2.0, and dedicated

PCIe Gen 3 interfaces for up to three PCIe x16 VGA cards, the TRL-40 is suited for AOI, digital surveillance, video wall, and medical imaging applications.

4U server-grade system suits various industrial applications

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Equipped with the Intel QM87 chipset and a dual-core fourth-generation Intel Core processor i5-4400E (2.7GHz, 3MB), the high-performance N1-QM87 embedded PC has been introduced by DSM Computer. This box PC offers high computing, graphical and

video performance in a robust 204x226x79mm industrial housing.

Thanks to an innovative ventilation concept, the NanoServer N1-QM87 operates over a temperature range from 0 to 50°C. Additionally, DSM can supply the box IPC with the quad-core Intel Core i7-4700EQ (2.4GHz, 6MB) which operates at temperatures up to 45°C.

Embedded box PC suits industrial applications

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A scalable, 1U rack-mountable network appliance system has been introduced by Axiomtek. The NA-360 supports a range of CPUs including the single core Intel Celeron 725C, the dual core Intel Pentium B915, the Intel Core i3-2115C and the high-end Intel Xeon E3 1105C and E5 1125C processors.

Additional hardware acceleration

services are provided by the Intel Communications Chipset DH8903CC for efficient cryptographic and compression/decompression which offload the processor for control and data plane processing.

Network appliance accelerates performance

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Featuring 3 independent displays and WiFi support, the DSB500-871HM digital signage player has been announced by Axiomtek. The DSP is powered by Intel Core i5 or i3 processors with the Mobile Intel HM76 Express chipset.

The DSP supports high quality, 1080P video playback on three independent displays via DisplayPort and dual HDMI interfaces. The DSP boasts a DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz SO-DIMM slot with up to 8GB memory and a pluggable 2.5” SATA HDD for convenient use. A PCI Express Mini Card slot is also available for wireless communication module or TV tuner card. Networking is provided by one Gigabit Ethernet port and optional 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connection. It also supports two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, audio port, 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay, and PCI Express Mini Card slot. This super compact signage box system can be wall mounted or VESA mounted.

“With Axiomtek’s DSB500-871HM, you can easily deliver high-quality, 1080P live and on-demand video, graphics, and text anytime, anywhere.

DSP features 3 independent displays & WiFi support

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Designed for the Intel LPC motherboard bus, the XR28V382 and XR28V384 UARTs have been announced by Exar. The UARTs reduce footprint while increasing data integrity and throughput by providing 28B FIFOs.

Packaged in a 5x5mm 32 pin QFN, the XR28V382 includes two UART channels, while

the XR28V384 has four UART channels in a 7x7mm 48 pin TQFP. Compared to 128 pin super I/O devices, the dual and quad LPC UARTs offer the same or more serial channels in a significantly smaller footprint, offering as much as 8x reduction in board space.

Both devices feature Exar’s automatic half duplex control for RS-485 networks. These parts feature 128B transmit and receive FIFOs, are rated for the industrial temp range, and operate at 3.3V.

UARTs offer as much as 8x reduction in board space

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Designed specifically for intelligent POS applications, the Rity series has been introduced by Avalue Technology. Equipped with the latest Intel Atom Bay Trial Qual Core E3845 1.91GHz or Ceder Trail D2550 Dual Core 1.86GHz processors, the series is offered in four variants: the 8” Rity80, the 10.1” Rity100, the 12.1” Rity120 and the 15” Rity150. Since the series is designed for the retail market and POS systems, Avalue has given the Rity panel PCs an elegant appearance, as well as service windows for quicker system maintenance and desk stand and wall mount (VESA 75x75) options for easy installation. Suitable for heavy-duty applications, the highly

reliable computers feature fanless operation (for system durability and noise-reduction), anti-scratch technology (to extend touch panel longevity) and IP-65 (front) and IP-41 (back) dust and water proof ratings to ensure protection from damages caused by liquid penetration or splash.

Panel PC is suited for intelligent POS applications

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Specifically designed for applications requiring medium accuracy in a small package, the A1304 from Allegro MicroSystems is a linear Hall-effect sensor IC. Supporting an industrial temperature range of -40 to 85°C, the device is suitable for applications in consumer and industrial markets.

The factory trimmed, one-time programmable, 3.3 V linear sensor eliminates the need for customers to program the device to compensate for temperature effects on sensor performance. The sensor features a typical programmable sensitivity level of 4mV/G ±6%. The sensor’s high-speed chopping scheme and bandwidth minimise quiescent voltage output drift across the operating temperature range, yielding a low noise analogue output and ultimately enabling higher accuracy.

Fabricated in a monolithic BiCMOS process, the device integrates a Hall element, offset and sensitivity trim circuitry to correct for the variation in the Hall element, a small-signal high-gain amplifier, and a proprietary dynamic offset cancellation technique.

Sensor IC delivers medium accuracy in a small package

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Suitable for a variety of medical and biomedical applications, the LPP10 and LPG10 liquid flow sensors have been announced by Sensirion. With a tiny 10x10mm footprint and no moving parts or obstacles in the flow path of the fluid, the flow sensors are available with a glass (LPG10) or a plastic (LPP10) packaging.

The glass (LPG10) packaging is extremely durable, while the

plastic (LPP10) packaging is more suitable for disposable applications and is very cost-effective in high volume.

Liquid flow sensors feature tiny 10x10mm footprint

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At the Mobile World Congress 2014, Sensirion will present the SHTW1, the company’s latest

humidity and temperature sensor. With low power consumption of just 2µW at 1 measurement per second and small package size of 1.3x0.7x0.5mm, the SHTW1 is suitable for a variety of applications in the wearable and mobile markets.

Humidity and temperature sensor suits wearables and mobiles

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Designed specifically for front-facing camera applications in smartphones and tablets, the OV9762 is a high-performance CameraChip sensor from Omnivision. Making use of the company’s first 1.87-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the image sensor provides enhanced image

quality as well as best-in-class 720p high-definition video. By using the recently launched 1.87-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the OV9762 is capable of recording 1.3-megapixel (1376x960 pixels) video at 30fps.

Image sensor for mobile device front-facing cameras

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Expanding their portfolio of compression and tension load cells, Measurement Specialties has announced the ELAF series. Offering superior resolution and higher reliability while remaining cost-effective, the force sensors are suitable for high volume test

Two whitepapers have been posted to aid designers better understand various hall-effect sensor technology options for BLDC motors used in medical devices, industrial equipment, and HVAC applications. Posted by Honeywell, the whitepapers are available to download at the link below.

How to Select Hall Effect Sensors for Brushless DC Motors is the first whitepaper offered by Honeywell, and helps guide developers in selecting the correct bipolar latching Hall-effect sensor IC for electronic commutation in BLDC motors. Brushless DC motors need to operate more efficiently as energy and cost savings becomes a bigger concern. hese tiny ICs play a big role in motor efficiency, which can significantly affect the reliability and performance of many critical applications, including robotics, portable medical equipment and HVAC fans.

and measurement requiring a low cost, compact load cell, such as batch weighing, product validation testing, assembly force and thrust measurement applications.

The sensors feature a ‘four-bar’ design which, compared to single diaphragm designs, provides better stability and resistance to off-axis components by incorporating a flexible diaphragm which can parallel the measuring flexure.

Force sensors offer higher resolution and stability

Whitepapers explore sensor options for BLDC motors

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Offering optimum value and sensing performance for applications in confined spaces, the NanoView range of mini rectangular photoelectric sensors has been announced by Eaton.The sensors measure 38x13mm and require minimum mounting

space and offer a range of operating modes. These include: polarised reflex sensor (2.5m), thru-beam sensor (1.5-6m), reflective sensor (350mm) and clear object detection.

Photoelectric sensors require minimum mounting space

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Designed specifically for optical image stabilisation in smartphones and digital still cameras, the L2G2IS is a 2-axis gyroscope with tiny dimensions of just 2.3x2.3x0.7mm. Easily integrated into next generation stabilised camera modules (which require ever smaller components), the sensor provides the high performance demanded by

applications and consumers, despite a size 50% smaller by area and 60% smaller by volume than the previous generation.

Tiny gyroscope is optimised for OIS in smartphones

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Designed for use in SEPIC DC/DC converters, the Vishay Dale IHCL devices mark the first in a series of composite-coupled inductors from Vishay. Built on Vishay’s IHLP technology, the device have been optimised for SEPIC converter circuits in automotive LED lighting.

The devices are available in a 4040 case size, with two inductors featured in the same package boasting a magnetic coupling of >90%. By integrating two inductors in a 10.16x10.67mm package with a low 4.0mm profile, the IHCL devices enable engineers to design more compact, robust, and efficient SEPIC converter circuits while lowering overall costs. The devices further boast high-temperature performance to +155°C, a frequency range of up to 5.0MHz, and are available in eight inductance values ranging from 2.2-47µH. Additionally, The inductors handle high transient current spikes without hard saturation and are specified for an operating temperature range of -55 to +155 °C.

Inductors feature magnetic coupling >90%

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Speeding time to market in a variety of electronic systems, Vishay Intertechnology has released the MCW 0406 AT (LCW AT 96/4) and MCT 0603 AT (LCT AT 96/4) laboratory sample kits for the company’s automotive-grade precision thin film chip resistors. The two sample kits aid engineers in prototyping with roughly 100 of the most popular resistance values in the 0406 and 0603 case sizes.

With 0.1% tolerance and temperature coefficient of ±25ppm/K, the MCW 0406 AT (LCW AT 96/4) offers 20 resistors for every fourth value of the E-96 series with resistance ranges

from 47Ω-100kΩ and the MCT 0603 AT (LCT AT 96/4) offers 20 resistors for every fourth value of the E-96 series from 47Ω-511kΩ. The laboratory sample kits supply a total of 1,600 and 1,960 resistors, respectively, giving engineers the freedom to experiment until they’ve found the perfect fit for their designs.

Sample kits for automotive thin film chip resistors

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Suitable for high voltage automotive electronics in both standard & hybrid electric vehicles, the X7R High Voltage Automotive MLCCs have been introduced by AVX. The AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors are rated for 630-3000V, capacitance values of 100pF-0.15µF and are available in 1206-2220 chip sizes.

Featuring low ESR, excellent performance across all voltages, and FLEXITERM terminations for enhanced mechanical reliability, end applications for the capacitors include: snubbers, resonators, filters, and DC blocking caps

in high voltage multipliers; high frequency power converters; and switch mode power supplies.

MLCCs suit standard & hybrid automotive electronics

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Supporting riders when braking hard in bends, the Bosch MSC motorcycle stability control could prove to defuse thousands of critical situations and significantly bring down the number of fatalities in bends.

If the rider brakes or accelerates too hard, MSC reduces

the brake pressure or the acceleration to a level that allows the motorcycle to be steered much more safely. The system was first applied at the end of 2013, in KTM’s 1190 Adventure and 1190 Adventure R. Now ADAC has recognized this major safety improvement: on January 16, 2014, it awarded

the Bosch MSC its 2014 Yellow Angel in the “Innovation and Environment” category. “MSC makes even the tightest bend safer,” commented Gerhard Steiger, president of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control division.

Lives could be saved with motorcycle stability control

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Receiving valuable endorsement from the demanding automotive industry, the AS5162 magnetic position sensor from ams has been selected by Continental for use in the company’s CPS series chassis height sensor. Paired with a simple two-pole magnet, the AS5162 accurately detects angular displacements as fine as 0.09° over a full 360° revolution.

The AEC-Q100 qualified AS5162 features non-contacting semiconductor technology which is immune to stray magnetic fields. Unlike optical or contacting position sensors, however, it is unaffected by contaminants such as oil, grease or dirt. The internal 14-bit core of the AS5162 enables a fine programming of the start and stop positions with a resolution of 0.02° to allow the finest system mechanical adjustments. Additionally, the AS5162 can be used in other position sensing applications such as headlight range and level controls, and for other angle measurements (such as

Claiming to be the smallest automotive-grade unsealed system in the industry, the Mini50 Unsealed Connector System also claims to be the only USCAR approved interface for use in unsealed transportation vehicle environments. The connectors, from Molex, deliver 50% space savings over traditional USCAR 0.64mm connectors, with smaller terminals to fit more low-current electrical circuits in interior, unsealed transportation-vehicle environments.

The connection system features an ISL that is part of the housing, which reduces the number of components. In addition, PCB headers are released in both vertical or right angle orientations to provide wire-routing and module design flexibility.

in commercial vehicles including dump trucks). Continental’s CPS series is used in the latest active chassis control systems to measure the height of a vehicle’s chassis relative to its wheels. In a safety-critical system such as this, the CPS series is required to comply with the ISO26262 functional safety standard (requiring vehicle manufacturers to: achieve high levels of reliability; analyse the effects of the failure modes of components and systems; and take measures to guarantee functional safety in the event of a predictable failure).

Chassis control systems rely on position sensor IC

Connectors deliver 50% space savings over USCAR connectors

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Expanding the company’s Qualified Products List offering, Gowanda Electronics has recently achieved military approval for four thru-hole RF inductor series. The MLRF10M, MLRF15M, MLRF18M and MLRF17S series all meet the military’s Qualified Product List requirement for military spec MIL-PRF-15305.

Designed for radio frequency applications in military, aerospace and defence, the wirewound molded thru-hole RF inductors suit communication, guidance, security, radar, test & evaluation and special mission applications.

MLRF10M is available with three different cores featuring MIL-PRF-15305 approval for Military Part Numbers MS75083 (Phenolic core), MS75084 (Iron core), and MS75085 (Ferrite core). MS75083 has an operating temperature range from -55 to +125°C, while MS75084 and MS75085 have operating temperature ranges from -55 to +105°C.

RF inductors meet MIL-PRF-15305 military requirement

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Designed for wireless charging applications based on the Rezence standard, the S120 8-link central protocol stack and the nRF51 Wireless Charging SDK has been unveiled by Nordic Semiconductor.

Designed specifically for the nRF51822 SoC, the S120 is an 8-link central role Bluetooth low energy SoftDevice which features all Bluetooth low energy protocol layers up to and including GATT/GAP. It supports multi-link central and observer roles, GATT server and client, and event driven, asynchronous and thread safe

GATT/GAP and L2CAP APIs. Due to the S120’s ability to support 8 simultaneous links, the device is suitable for Bluetooth low energy hubs that are not smartphones or tablets.

SDK enables Rezence wireless charging

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Covering all 450MHz-3.6GHz cellular bands with a single part, the LTC5577 active downconverting mixer has been introduced by Linear. Offering outstanding +30dBm Input Third Order Intercept and 0dB conversion gain, the mixer’s very low LO to RF leakage enable receivers to satisfy spurious emissions requirements with little or no RF input filtering.

The LTC5577 300MHz-6GHz active downconverting mixer is suited for cellular base station applications and a variety of radios requiring robust performance, such as cable TV transceivers, wideband military radios, broadband VHF/UHF white space broadcast radios, software-defined radios, RF test instrumentation, wireless repeaters and satellite communications. Usable from 1MHz-1.5GHz, the LTC5577’s IF output port provides flat conversion gain performance to over 600MHz bandwidth, supporting LTE and LTE-Advanced base stations and other wideband receiver applications.

Active mixer covers 450MHz to 3.6GHz cellular bands

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A bluetooth starter kit designed to speed up dual mode development has been announced by TEE. The starter kit (BMSKTOPASM369BT) enables users of TEE’s TC35661SBG-501 (“Chiron-501”) Dual Mode Bluetooth IC (BT 4.0) to develop their designs quickly.

The kit is based around a

Panasonic PAN1026 module featuring an embedded “Chiron-501” IC with a dual mode Bluetooth protocol stack and profiles. Also

included is a Toshiba TMPM369 ARM Cortex-M3 based MCU with 512KB flash memory. The embedded dual mode software has a SPP and Bluetooth Low Energy GATT API for device set up, connection and data transfer. The function set of the Bluetooth IC is accessed by a high level driver layer.

Faster development achieved with Bluetooth starter kit

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Designed for 4G LTE networks, two AirPrime embedded wireless modules have been released by Sierra Wireless. Based on intel chipsets, the AirPrime EM7340 and EM7345 have been designed for integration into notebook computers and tablets, with a standardised M.2 form factor ideal for small, thin

devices. Offering an alternative to searching for public WiFi networks, the devices enable end customers to have mobile broadband available at their fingertips. LTE networks are supported worldwide, with the EM7340 supporting LTE in Japan.

Wireless modules offer alternative to public WiFi networks

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Enabling 4G LTE platform providers and OEMs to save time and money by creating a single-SKU design for global markets, the UltraCMOS Global 1 reconfigurable RF front end (RFFE) has been introduced by Peregrine Semiconductor. The company have claimed that this is the industry’s first reconfigurable RFFE system. A truly reconfigurable RFFE is required to support over 40 frequency bands and a more

than 5,000-fold increase in the number of possible operating states. Only a CMOS process can offer this level of reconfigurability.

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Reconfigurable RFFE is industry’s first, claims Peregrine

Designed for L-Band pulsed radar applications, the MAGX-000912-500L00 from M/A-COM is a GaN on SiC HEMT Power Transistor. The gold-metalised transistor has been optimised for pulsed avionics and radar applications.

Operating between 960MHz and 1215MHz, the transistor delivers 500W of output power with 19.8dB of gain and 60% efficiency. Allowing for reliable and stable operation at more extreme load mismatch conditions, the device boasts very high breakdown voltages and a MTTF of 600 years. The transistor is suitable for broadband Avionics applications in the 960-1215 MHz range such as Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and Datalinks.

500W RF transistor optimised for radar and avionics

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