World-leading thin-film solar cells are cheap, easy to make and non-toxic
29 April, 2016A UNSW research team has achieved the world's highest efficiency for a full-sized thin-film solar cell using a competing thin-film technology known as CZTS.
Could you create an IoT control centre with the Raspberry Pi 3?
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: element14The 2016 Pi IoT Smarter Spaces Design Challenge is asking participants to invent IoT-powered solutions that allow users to control the multiple internet-enabled devices in any environment — be it their home, workspace, media room, garden and more.
maxon motor EPOS4 DC motor position controller
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdWith tiny dimensions of 60 x 62 mm and able to drive both brushed and brushless DC motors up to 1500 W with 98% efficiency, the EPOS4 position controller has the highest power density ratio for maxon motor controllers. These attributes make it particularly suitable for space and power critical applications in the electronics, manufacturing, process control, robotics, communications, aerospace and oil and gas and fields.
Microstar Laboratories Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdMicrostar Laboratories produces a line of Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards, each with an onboard processor, memory and a dedicated, multitasking, real-time operating system.
Avalue LPC-1232/1532 panel PC series
23 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Braetec Pty LtdAvalue Technology has introduced the LPC-1232/1532 level-up panel PC. The series is designed to provide users with a product for various IoT applications.
SIGFOX antennas on Sydney and Melbourne's tallest buildings
22 April, 2016 | Supplied by: ThinxtraIoT network operator Thinxtra has begun deployment of the SIGFOX public network following the announcement of its partnership with SIGFOX earlier this month. Base stations and antennas have now been installed on top of the tallest buildings in Australia: Sydney Tower Eye and Melbourne Eureka Tower.
NextComputing Vigor ED portable workstation
21 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNextComputing has released the Vigor ED portable workstation for maximum performance and storage in tough environments.
Renesas R9A02G011 USB PD controller
20 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics has announced the R9A02G011 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Delivery (PD) controller that supports the USB PD 3.0 specification. The product supports not only PC and smartphone applications, but also a wide range of devices using DC power, including PC peripherals, AC adapters, projectors, robots and other consumer electronics.
STMicroelectronics sells two billion microcontrollers
19 April, 2016 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has surpassed two billion unit sales of its STM8 microcontrollers less than two years after reaching one billion unit sales, noting particularly strong success in China.
Vishay Sfernice PLA51 planar transformer
18 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsVishay Intertechnology has introduced a planar transformer offering power from 1 to 3 kW in a compact 70 x 53 x 22 mm size. Compared to devices built on traditional winding technology, the Vishay Sfernice PLA51 is said to deliver the same power transfer/conversion while offering higher efficiency and a lower weight and profile.
TDK EPCOS PhaseCap Energy PFC capacitors
16 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsTDK has released the EPCOS PhaseCap Energy series of high-power capacitors for power factor correction. Available with gas- or resin-filled housings, they are designed for voltages of 230 to 690 VAC and offer a reactive power of between 5 and 33 kVAr.
SCHURTER KMF protection class II power entry module
15 April, 2016 | Supplied by: SCHURTER (S) PTE LTDThe KMF class II power entry module provides double insulation between energised components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energised conductor and the neutral conductor relative to the mounting panel.
TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor
14 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsMeasuring 2 x 1.6 x 1 mm, the TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor features a current of 1.9 A and inductance of 2.2 µH. Despite its miniature dimensions, the component provides a low DC resistance of 152 mΩ.
Interactive screens on the packages of the future
14 April, 2016Scientists have created a new way of displaying information on packaging. Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen.
SEMICON Southeast Asia to explore the growing semiconductor market
13 April, 2016Participants in the electronics supply chain will convene at SEMICON Southeast Asia from 26–28 April to explore new opportunities and technology.
