Low-power tunnelling transistor for high-performance devices
20 December, 2013Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and wafer company IQE have written a paper on recent developments in compound semiconductor device technologies for high-speed and low-voltage/low-power applications.
Arduino Yún wireless board
16 December, 2013 | Supplied by: RSThe Arduino Yún is the first of a range of wireless products that integrate the open-source Arduino architecture with Linux. The product combines the Arduino Leonardo, based on Atmel's ATmega32u4 8-bit microcontroller, with an embedded Atheros AR9331 Wi-Fi system-on-chip (SoC) running Linino, a MIPS GNU/Linux variant of OpenWRT.
Intel Atom 22 nm multicore SoC processors
12 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe Intel Atom 22 nm 64-bit multicore processors feature USB 3.0 and graphics support, targeting high-performance, low-power applications ranging from smartphones to intelligent embedded systems. The SoC processors are manufactured using Intel's Tri-Gate CMOS technology. They are claimed to bring improved performance and energy efficiency compared to competing processors using planar transistor technology.
Weidmuller power solid-state relays
03 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdElectrical connectivity supplier Weidmuller has released its latest range of power solid-state relays (PSSRs). The electronic PSSRs deliver an unrestricted service life because they are wear-free.
Moxa PowerTrans PT-7528 series ethernet switches with MMS data modelling
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Moxa Systems Co LtdMoxa has announced the PowerTrans PT-7528 series - ethernet switches designed to fulfil IEC 61850-90-4 requirements and equipped with built-in MMS servers. The series is suitable for power substation automation applications in extremely harsh environments.
Breaking symmetry for faster computers
27 November, 2013Tokyo Tech has developed a compound that shows highly unusual conducting properties that could be used in future electronic components. Ordinary insulating solids, such as diamond, have energy bands that are fully occupied by electrons.
Peregrine PE42520 and PE42521 SPDT RF switches
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation has released two RF single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switches. The PE42520 and PE42521 are pin-compatible upgraded versions of the PE42552, with higher power handling, fast settling and switching time, and high isolation.
VLAB RH850 MCU Virtual Platform Toolbox
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ASTC DesignVLAB virtual platform support for Renesas microcontrollers (MCUs) now extends to the RH850 family for automotive applications. The product comprises the VLAB virtual prototyping system, an RH850 MCU Virtual Platform Toolbox with RH850 virtual prototypes and a wide selection of tools and toolboxes for software and system development, debug and analysis.
Anaren D30NA30Z4, D50AA20Z4 and D50AA30Z4A SMT high-power attenuators
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsAnaren has released three surface-mount technology (SMT) high-power attenuators. The 30-50 W devices are high-performance, high-power chip attenuators covering from DC to 3.0 GHz and featuring high return loss and small footprints.
STMicroelectronics SD4933MR moisture-resistant DMOS transistor
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe STMicroelectronics SD4933MR is an N-channel field-effect RF power transistor intended for use in 50 V industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications up to 100 MHz. The diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) transistor benefits from environmentally designed packaging.
element14 Gertduino expansion board for Raspberry Pi
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-64326element14 has announced the availability of the Gertduino expansion board for the Raspberry Pi computer. The board is Arduino compatible and plugs directly onto the Raspberry Pi. It features dual Atmel Atmega MCUs -328 and -48, both of which can be programmed from the Raspberry Pi using the Arduino GUI or the GCC Atmel compiler.
GE XVR16 6U VME single-board computer
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdGE Intelligent Platforms has announced the XVR16 6U VME rugged single-board computer featuring quad-core 4th generation Intel Core i7 architecture. The capabilities of the product will not only allow it to address existing command/control applications, but also to be deployed in demanding high-performance embedded computing (HPEC) signal processing applications.
Saelig W5500 Fast SPI Ethernet Controller IC
25 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SaeligThe W5500 Fast SPI Ethernet Controller IC is a hardwired TCP/IP ethernet controller that provides internet connection to embedded systems by using a single chip in which the TCP/IP stack, 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY are embedded. The TCP/IP Core is composed of a fully hardwired, 10BaseT/100BaseTX TCP/IP stack with an integrated Ethernet MAC and PHY which supports TCP, UDP, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IGMP and PPPoE protocols.
Sharp LC-70UD1X Ultra HD LCD TV
25 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Sharp Corporation of AustraliaSharp's latest LCD TV, the LC-70UD1X, boasts a Real Ultra High Definition (3840 x 2160) panel with high-speed LCD and a built-in, high-quality converter to upscale from Full HD to 4K Ultra HD, producing four times the detail and clarity of a full HD TV. Picture quality is further enhanced with Edge LED backlighting and AquoMotion UHD - technology to reduce motion blur and clear images even during fast-motion scenes.
RS Components signs distribution deal with Silicon Labs
25 November, 2013RS Components has signed a franchise deal with Silicon Labs, a mixed signal fabless semiconductor company. As part of the deal, RS will distribute Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of semiconductor products throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific.
