Vicor adds 20A device to 48V buck regulators

Vicor has extended its Cool-Power range of 48V buck regulators with a 20A output device. The PI352x range of 20A devices as to the existing 10A 48VIN PI354x products. The PI3523 is a 48VIN, 3.3VOUT nominal buck regulator capable of supplying up to 22A. This family of regulators enables 48VIN to 20A point-of-load voltages spanning ...

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Comment: Lorry convoys are the beginning of a long road-trip

The technology driving the move towards autonomous vehicles will change more than just cars and lorries, writes Richard Wilson. The government’s ambitious plan to explore the running of convoys of semi-autonomous lorries on UK motorways took everyone by surprise. Not least because autonomous vehicle technology is still very much in the development phase. So can ...

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SEMI billings up 27.7% y-o-y

The SEMI billings report for August showed sales of $2.18 billion which was 3.9% down on July’s $2.27 billion and 27.7% better  than the August 2016 level if $1.71 billion.   “Equipment billings in August declined relative to July, signaling a pause in this year’s extraordinary growth,” said Ajit Manocha, president and CEO of SEMI, ...

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IoT sensors serve and protect

 A range of IoT‑ready sensors allow remote automated response systems to be implemented, writes Gabriele Fulco. The number of unattended and remote facilities has increased, thanks to the internet of things (IoT). Isolated and rough terrain locations as well as sites that require minimal attention can now be given fully automated and connected protection. The ...

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SnapEDA part models can be searched in PCB123 design tool

An internet parts library for printed circuit board design has now been adapted so that it can be searched inside the PCB123 design environment of Sunstone Circuits, the US-based design tool firm. These are the models created by SnapEDA and they conform to the latest IPC standards (IPC-7351B). This is intended to help PCB designers in ...

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UK national measurement lab steps up from the shadows, for UKplc

The UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is to actively engage with industry to improve national measurement and data quality. Its aim is to “help the UK become a world-leader in emerging technologies such as 5G, quantum devices and graphene, and harness the power of big data for social and economic good”, said the laboratory, which ...

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Feabhas offers graduates free C skills assessment

Writing good code is an important skill for new embedded designers. Graduates can now have their skills in embedded C, C++ or UML assessed for free by software training company Feabhas. Creating reliable code for C and C++ in embedded applications is not always straight-forward and does require expertise. Jo Cooling, director at Feabhas: writes: ...

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