World's thinnest electric generator
27 October, 2014Researchers from Columbia Engineering and the Georgia Institute of Technology have made the first experimental observation of piezoelectricity and the piezotronic effect in an atomically thin material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), resulting in a unique electric generator and mechanosensation devices that are optically transparent, light, bendable and stretchable.
The basics of connector soldering
24 October, 2014 by Joseph Haimovich | Supplied by: Bishop & Associates
The quality of the joining processes undergone by some connectors can be a key factor in component performance. The article below by APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants covers the basics of connector soldering.
Renesas Electronics RH850/P1x series MCUs
20 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics has released the RH850/P1x Series automotive chassis 32-bit MCUs, which utilise a 40 nm process. The series is suitable for electrical power steering, brake systems and other chassis systems.
Analog Devices AD9144, AD9625 and AD9680 converters
18 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdAnalog Devices has released a digital-to-analog converter, an analog-to-digital converter and a dual analog-to-digital converter. The devices are suitable for a range of applications, including 3G/4G cellular infrastructure, aerospace and defence, and instrumentation.
Vishay Intertechnology QUAD HIFREQ series MLCCs
18 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdVishay Intertechnology has enhanced its QUAD HIFREQ series of high-power, surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs). The devices are designed for high-frequency RF applications in MRI coils and generators, RF instrumentation, telecom base stations, lasers and military communications systems.
Renesas Electronics RX111 Group 32-bit MCUs
17 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics has announced additions to the RX111 Group 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), suitable for applications such as healthcare devices, industrial equipment and building automation systems.
Analog Devices Blackfin ADSP-BF70x digital signal processors
17 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Analog Devices Pty LtdAnalog Devices (ADI) has released the Blackfin ADSP-BF70x digital signal processor (DSP) family. The high-performance series delivers 800 MMACS of processing power at less than 100 mW.
TDK Epcos B43642 series snap-in aluminium electrolytic capacitors
16 October, 2014 | Supplied by: TDK AustraliaTDK Corporation presents the latest series of Epcos snap-in aluminium electrolytic capacitors. They are characterised by a ripple current capability said to be up to 25% higher than that of the preceding Epcos series.
The future of lighting at electronica 2014
14 October, 2014Lighting and LED technology is going to be a hot topic at electronica 2014, the 26th international trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications. The event will be held at the Messe München trade fair centre from 11-14 November.
Maxim Integrated Micro PLC platform
03 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingUsing the Micro PLC platform from Maxim Integrated, designers now have the tools to implement Industry 4.0 with less power and fewer parts. The platform consists of five reference designs which can operate as stand-alone subsystems and be configured and tested with a laptop's USB port.
Nanomagnets could replace transistors
03 October, 2014Future computer chips could be based on 3D arrangements of nanometre-scale magnets, instead of transistors, according to researchers at Technische Universität München (TUM).
maxon motor EC-4pole 32 HD motor
03 October, 2014 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdThe electronically commutated EC-4pole 32 HD motor is designed for rough operating conditions, particularly applications in deep drilling. The different versions of the product are designed for operation in air or oil.
Siemens Micro-SPS Simatic S7-1200 controller
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: RSThe compact Micro-SPS Simatic S7-1200 controller has been engineered to reflect the importance of flexibility, modularity and scalability in hardware design, while providing powerful integrated functions that are easy to use.
Intel Edison computer with small form factor
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe Intel Edison is a small yet powerful computer, about the size of a postage stamp. It is designed to lower the barriers to entry for the next generation of consumer products by providing a full-featured, low-power computer in a form factor small enough to fit almost anywhere.
Advantech MIO-5271 MI/O Extension SBC and ARK-1550 embedded box PC
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech has announced two industrial-grade solutions: the 3.5″ MIO-5271 MI/O Extension single-board computer and the ultraslim ARK-1550 embedded box PC. Both have fanless designs which employ 4th generation Intel Core i5-4300U 1.9 GHz/Intel Celeron 2980U 1.6 GHz processors.
