Anaren couplers and terminations for RF energy applications
27 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsAnaren has released a selection of devices for RF energy applications, utilising the emerging technology that uses an all solid-state semiconductor chain to generate RF power for heating and processing.
Pickering Interfaces 40–520 family PXI matrix modules
26 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices AustraliaPickering Interfaces has announced the expansion of its range of 1-pole high-density PXI matrix modules. The 40–520 family of PXI matrix modules has high-density matrices with 22 different configurations and up to 256 crosspoints to suit a large variety of user requirements.
ComNet CN-OB(M,S) industrial 2-port optical bypass switch
26 May, 2016 | Supplied by: ComNet Europe LtdThe ComNet CN-OB(M,S) external bypass switches for 100M/1G/10G fibre-optic networks protect the network from failures and ensure network integrity during power loss.
congatec conga-TC170 COM Express Basic and conga-TC170 Compact modules
25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Congatec Australia Pty Ltdcongatec has increased the scalability of its COM Express computer-on-modules with two entry-level models based on the latest Intel 14 nm microarchitecture. The Intel Celeron processor-based COM Express Basic and Compact modules combine dual-core CPU performance with features such as 4k multiscreen support, high-speed DDR4 RAM with increased bandwidth and four USB 3.0 ports.
Gastronomic electronics: researchers create cheesy edible supercapacitors
25 May, 2016What if your food could kill E. coli, or power a miniature camera inside your stomach? Researchers have developed a supercapacitor from food that can do just that — and it tastes like cheese, apparently.
X-ES XPedite6401 XMC/PrPMC mezzanine module
24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) announces its first NXP QorIQ ARM-based board, the XPedite6401 XMC/PrPMC mezzanine module. The product is a good choice for a wide variety of applications that demand low power consumption coupled with high-performance processing.
STMicroelectronics silicon-carbide power devices for hybrid and electric vehicles
24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has announced high-efficiency power semiconductors for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) with a timetable for qualification to the automotive quality standard AEC-Q101.
The road to fully autonomous driving
23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdMobileye and STMicroelectronics are co-developing the fifth generation of the former's SoC, the EyeQ5, to act as the central computer performing sensor fusion for fully autonomous driving (FAD) vehicles starting in 2020.
Acromag AcroPack series I/O modules
21 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag's PCIe-based AcroPack general-purpose I/O mezzanine modules for embedded computing applications are an extended version of the mPCIe specification. Featuring a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O, they provide a modular approach to system assembly, enabling application-specific customisation.
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller
20 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller from Rockwell Automation provides more precision, more connectivity and up to 20% more application capacity than previous CompactLogix versions. Suitable for high-speed applications with up to 20 axes of motion, the controller brings the benefits of the high-performance Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture portfolio into the CompactLogix size.
Oven Industries 5R7-001 temperature controller
19 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Oven IndustriesOven Industries' 5R7-001 temperature controller creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices as it serves as the commander of thermoelectric modules. With a bidirectional or unidirectional H-bridge configuration, the temperature controller's software enables users to quickly change any temperature control configurations, eliminating signal interference or errant signals.
EPCOS ERU19 choke series
18 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsTDK Corporation has extended its portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors with the ERU19 choke series. Designed for operating temperatures of between -40 and +150°C, the high-current devices can be used as output and storage chokes in a wide variety of power supply topologies.
Flexible electronic material still functions after multiple breaks
18 May, 2016An international research team has created a new electronic material that heals all its functions automatically, even after breaking multiple times. The researchers say their breakthrough could improve the durability of wearable electronics.
Students are using 'smart' spy technology to cheat in exams
17 May, 2016 by Ritesh Chugh, CQUniversity AustraliaStudents at a medical college in Thailand have been caught using spy cameras linked to smartwatches to cheat during exams. They used wireless spycams in eyeglasses to capture exam questions, transmit them to associates elsewhere and receive responses through linked smartwatches.
PMI P32T-0R5G18G-60-T-SFF absorptive switch
17 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Planar Monolithics IndustriesPMI's P32T-0R5G18G-60-T-SFF is a high-speed, single-pole, 32-throw absorptive switch that operates over 500 MHz to 18 GHz. The switch offers high performance of 8.5 dB typical insertion loss and an isolation of 78 dB typically.
