Building smaller computer chips with DNA 'origami'
23 March, 2016The key to faster, cheaper computer chips could be inside your brain — literally. Researchers are harnessing DNA and using techniques similar to origami to make nanoscale structures that could shrink component sizes.
Infineon ITS42K5D-LD-F PMOS power switch
23 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Infineon Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe ITS42k5D-LD-F is a 2.5Ω dual-channel, high-side PMOS power switch including protection and diagnostic functions. Each channel of the device is able to drive loads up to 250 mA.
AVX FFLI Series film capacitors
23 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdAVX Corporation has released a high-voltage series of dry, medium-power film capacitors for DC filtering applications, such as the DC filtering of high-frequency ripple currents and decoupling DC links in AC/AC and DC/AC motor drive inverters.
Modelithics Vishay VJ HIFREQ Series MLCC modelling
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Modelithics, Inc.To help designers simulate circuit performance and reduce time to market, Modelithics is now offering modelling for Vishay Vitramon VJ HIFREQ series high-frequency surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) in the 0402 and 0603 case sizes.
Hitex complex drivers for Infineon AURIX microcontrollers
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Macro DynamicsHitex has created a set of specialised complex drivers that can be used in addition to Infineon's MC-ISAR low-level drivers based on the AUTOSAR MCAL layer or with any other SW architecture.
Infineon XMC4800 and XMC4300 microcontrollers
21 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Infineon Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe XMC4800 and XMC4300 microcontrollers feature an integrated EtherCAT node on an ARM Cortex-M processor with on-chip flash and analog/mixed signal capabilities.
Using perovskites to make ceramic capacitors safer
17 March, 2016Electronic components manufacturer TDK and Hokkaido University are using perovskites to make ceramic capacitors safer.
Renesas G8H Series 8th-generation IGBTs
17 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics has announced six products in the 8th-generation G8H Series of insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) that minimise conversion losses in power conditioners for solar power generation systems and reduce inverter applications in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
Powertec announced as Pulse Electronics' infrastructure antenna distributor
16 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Powertec Wireless Technology Pty LtdPulse Electronics Corporation and Powertec Telecommunications have announced a distribution agreement to promote and deliver infrastructure antennas throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Self-healing electronics made possible by immune-inspired nanomotors
15 March, 2016Self-healing electronics are a step closer after scientists have built self-propelled nanomotors inspired by the human immune system. The researchers say their work could lead to flexible batteries, electrodes, solar cells and other gadgets that heal themselves.
Codan wins $7.9m contract
14 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Codan CommunicationsCodan has won a US$7.9 million contract to supply HF radio equipment to a longstanding military customer.
Robotics competition to build interest in STEM
14 March, 2016This year's Australian Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) will run from 17–19 March at Sydney Olympic Park.
congatec conga-TR3 COM Express module
14 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Congatec Australia Pty Ltdcongatec has expanded its COM Express portfolio with the AMD G-Series SOC. Compared to modules based on the previous generation of AMD Embedded G-Series SOCs, the conga-TR3 with dual-core AMD GX-217GI processor provides up to 30% more graphics performance and 15% more overall system performance.
Peregrine PE46120 phase and amplitude controller
12 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe PE46120 is a monolithic phase and amplitude controller (MPAC) from Peregrine Semiconductor. The product covers a frequency range of 1.8 to 2.2 GHz and integrates a 90° hybrid splitter, digital phase shifters and a digital step attenuator (DSA), along with a low-voltage CMOS serial interface.
Axiomtek ICO310 DIN-rail field controller
11 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdAxiomtek has released ICO310, a field controller with PoE PD function. The robust DIN-rail IIoT embedded system supports the low-power Braswell Intel Celeron processor N3060 1.6 GHz dual-core or N3160 1.6 GHz quad-core with up to 8 GB DDR3L system memory, delivering high performance and low power consumption.
