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.
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.
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.
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.
ComNet CNVETX1 Video Encoder
25 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ComNet Europe LtdThe CNVETX1 Video Encoder has an operating temperature of -40 to 75°C and is industrial-hardened for extreme shock, vibration and temperature. The product supports numerous VMS solutions and its multiencoding supports H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and MJPEG video compression standards.
Technology for flexible batteries rechargable by solar power
22 November, 2013Wearable, solar-powered electronics could soon be woven into clothing fibres or incorporated into watches. Professors Jang-Wook Choi and Jung-Yong Lee from the Graduate School of EEWS and Taek-Soo Kim from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST have developed technology for flexible and foldable batteries which are rechargeable using solar energy.
NextComputing Intel Xeon E5-2600v2 processors
21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNextComputing has added Intel Xeon E5-2600v2 processors to its line of portable workstations, compact towers and high-density rack-mount computers. The processors offer up to 12 processor cores per CPU, allowing power users in many industries to work fast and efficiently.
Renesas Electronics RL78/L1C LCD microcontrollers
21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics Singapore Pte LtdRenesas Electronics has expanded its RL78 Series of microcontrollers (MCUs) with 40 RL78/L1C devices that integrate LCD display functions, USB functions and 12-bit A/D converters on a single chip. The MCUs can interface to a wide range of sensors such as pressure, temperature and proximity sensors, and are suitable for portable monitors and mobile healthcare applications such as blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring equipment.
Renesas Electronics RXv2 32-bit CPU core
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics Singapore Pte LtdRenesas Electronics has announced a high-performance 32-bit RX CPU core, the RXv2, for embedded devices in the consumer, industrial and office equipment fields. The core features increased performance from 3.2 to 4.0 Coremark MHz or 2.0 DMIPS/MHz, with a maximum frequency of 300 MHz in 40 nm. It also features enhanced DSP and FPU capabilities.
