MATLAB and Simulink help power NASA's return to manned space flight
03 March, 2015 | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaMathWorks has detailed its contribution to the successful completion of NASA's Orion spacecraft test flight.
LPMS 500A melt tank series
03 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Tarapath Pty LtdFor users looking to protect electronics from environmental factors, low-pressure moulding is a suitable solution that should also be flexible in Australian manufacturing conditions. The LPMS 500A melt tank series offers a high level of adaptability, allowing a number of different configurations suitable for low- to high-volume applications.
Warming up the world of superconductors
02 March, 2015A superconductor that works at room temperature was long thought impossible, but scientists at USC may have discovered a family of materials that could make it reality.
Low-power radio chip for the IoT
24 February, 2015 by Larry Hardesty, MIT News OfficeMIT engineers have developed a new transmitter design that reduces off-state leakage 100-fold. At the same time, it provides adequate power for Bluetooth transmission, or for the even longer-range 802.15.4 wireless-communication protocol.
Keithley Series 2268 DC power supplies
30 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Vicom Australia Pty LtdThe Series 2268 850 W DC power supplies, providing voltage from 20 to 150 V and current from 5.6 to 42 A output levels, are well suited to automated test applications. The power supplies allow for the output of any current, including the maximum current, at any voltage.
Keithley Series 2268 DC power supplies
30 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Vicom Australia Pty LtdThe Series 2268 850 W DC power supplies, providing voltage from 20 to 150 V and current from 5.6 to 42 A output levels, are well suited to automated test applications. The power supplies allow for the output of any current, including the maximum current, at any voltage.
Microchip MPLAB Code Configurator plug-in
28 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Hong Kong LimitedMicrochip Technology has expanded its MPLAB Code Configurator plug-in to support more than 16-bit PIC MCUs, in addition to the 8-bit devices already supported. The code development tool enables developers to enhance the design experience with fast application development.
ADM Power Source Model 1240 for RVs and caravans
20 January, 2015 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering GroupThe Power Source Model 1240 has been specially designed so that it can be mounted safely in caravans and recreation vehicles. The power supply has been fully tested and carries Australian Safety Approvals.
Altium CircuitStudio PCB design tool
16 January, 2015 | Supplied by: element14Altium has announced a partnership with element14 to distribute CircuitStudio, an easy-to-use PCB design tool based on Altium technology. The product will provide users with an interface that will make it easy for the user to get up to speed and, at the same time, deliver functionality powerful enough for professional use.
Power Integrations RDR-382 reference design for high-power LED lighting applications
24 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingPower Integrations has announced a reference design for LED streetlights, high-bay lights and other high-power LED lighting applications.
Allegro MicroSystems position sensor ICs
21 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsAllegro MicroSystems has developed a line of fully integrated Hall-effect digital position sensor ICs that detect changes in magnetic flux density, allowing them to distinguish movement and position.
Maxim MAXREFDES32 reference design
18 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingMaxim's MAXREFDES32 reference design provides two high-speed, high-accuracy, 400 kSps, 16-bit analog input channels and output channels to meet the factory environments of today's advanced manufacturing.
Mean Well PSC-35 35 W security power supply
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering GroupThe Mean Well 35 W PSC-35 series security power supply features the primary output as well as an additional charger output with a relatively small current, which can be used for DC UPS applications with a back-up battery.
What's an FPGA and why do you need one?
20 November, 2014 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have been growing in functionality and use over the years, yet according to a recent survey by UBM, many system designers avoid the devices due to perceived difficulty, expense or simple unfamiliarity.
Durst Programming Power Supply range
14 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Durst Motor & Electric Industries Pty LtdThe Durst Programming Power Supply range is available in 70, 100 and 130 A, with custom high-current units also available. The company also supplies lower current versions for users wishing to demonstrate vehicle electronic features without running the engine or flattening the battery.
