Streamlining secure connected-car applications
27 June, 2016 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has announced its collaboration with ETAS and ESCRYPT to deliver a complete platform comprising microcontrollers, software tools and security solutions that accelerates development of automotive control units for the connected-car age.
maxon motor ECX high-speed brushless DC motors
25 June, 2016 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltdmaxon motor has released the ECX series of high-speed brushless DC motors. With speeds up to 120,000 rpm, quiet operation and little heat emission, the sterilisable motors are suitable for handheld tools and industrial spindles.
Doping electrons to a semiconductor with hydrazine creates electrocatalyst
24 June, 2016In the Matt Damon movie The Martian, Damon creates water from rocket fuel, hydrazine and hydrogen, nearly blowing himself up in the process. Now, researchers have discovered that turning this process on its head, by adding hydrazine to water, creates hydrogen. This changes conductivity in a semiconductor — a transformation with potential ramifications for electronics and the production of renewable fuels.
Marl 524 Series LED panel indicator
24 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Aerospace & Defence ProductsThe 524 Series is a high-quality, 8.1 mm mounting, professional LED panel indicator. Featuring a precision turned stainless steel housing and high-performance internal circuitry, the series is designed for a range of voltage options and includes a reverse protection diode.
Future tracking technology — what are the cybersecurity risks?
22 June, 2016 by Daniel Lewkovitz | Supplied by: CalamityFive new applications of tracking technology are predicted along with details on the expected security implications for users.
Motorised shears prevent RSI
21 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty LtdIf mouse arm results from operating computers, the equivalent for wine and fruit growers, who must trim countless branches and shoots, is shearing arm.
Altronic Distributors S0080 DIN rail timer
17 June, 2016 by altronics, din rail, timer, switching | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdThe S0080 is a versatile timer with a 35 mm DIN rail mount, including four switched 24 V output and four closing contacts that activate simultaneously. It also features a terminal cover.
New discovery challenges understanding of ferroelectric materials
17 June, 2016A new discovery has turned previously accepted knowledge about ferroelectric materials on its head. Northwestern University researchers have found that a unique class of ferroelectric oxides responds in an unexpected way to stress.
Veritas Constellation luminaires
16 June, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdVeritas illumination lights are used for high-speed imaging applications and use LED technology coupled with multifunctional digital controls to achieve efficient illumination.
FUTEK LLB130 subminiature load button load cell
16 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdFUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology has announced LLB130, a subminiature, lightweight, load button load cell. The company's engineers have improved the accuracy of the product to non-linearity of ±0.5% and deflection of 0.002″ nominal.
Perfect order delivery earns AVX a POI Award
15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdArrow Electronics has awarded AVX Corporation a gold-level Perfect Order Index (POI) Award in the Passive Electromechanical Components Supplier category.
FUTEK LCM 100 inline load cell
15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdFUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology announces the LCM100, an ultraminiature threaded load cell with a capacity range from 1000 g to 11.3 kg.
Qorvo TGA2622-SM and TGA2624-SM X-band GaN power amplifiers
14 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe TGA2622-SM and TGA2624-SM, X-band GaN power amplifiers, from Qorvo, operate from 9 to 10 GHz and are offered in 7 x 7 mm air-cavity, laminate-based QFN packages.
Stepper motors in space
14 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty LtdMotors from FAULHABER are being used in NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) research project to examine the Earth's magnetic field.
Hybrid nanoparticles have diamonds on the inside
10 June, 2016Researchers have discovered a cheap way to construct nanomaterials using one of the least inexpensive products in the world: diamonds.
