600V GaN fets have built-in drivers for easy use from 100W to 10kW

Texas Instruments has announced ready-to-use 600V gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with built-in driver stages. The 50 and 70mΩ devices are intended for applications from 100W up to 10kW. While GaN transistor have the potential to increase the efficiency and shrink the size of power supplies, their high speed and somewhat fussy characterisitcs mean that ...

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Platform-independent neural net for self-learning microcontrollers processing sensor data

German research organisation Fraunhofer IMS has developed a platform-independentl feed-forward artificial neural network, written in C. “By using standard libraries based on the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) and a source code reduced to a minimum, even integration including learning algorithms on a microcontroller is possible,” said the organisation. “The artificial neural network is superficially not ...

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Renesas prepares RX65N MCU for new robot protocol ROS 2

Renesas is aiming at industrial robots by adding support for DDS-XRCE (data-distribution service for extremely resource constrained environments), one of the protocols planned for the ROS 2 communication standard. Specifically an XRCE-DDS client (‘Micro XRCE-DDS’ from eProsima) has been implemented on Renesas’ 32bit RX65N MCUs. “Robot Operating System – ROS – is a key framework ...

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Sheltap clamshell for waterproof auto connections

Kyocera has introduced a clamshell-style branch connector for automotive electronics that features a locking structure for waterproof connections, ensuring reliability in harsh conditions. Samples of the Sheltap 9715 Series Waterproof Electronic Branch Connector are available upon request. Kyocera designed the Sheltap branch connector series to provide a high level of waterproof functionality and reliability — ...

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Pre-assembled distribution boards save installation cost and time

Schneider Electric has announced a range of preassembled distribution boards. Premade at Schneider Electric’s low voltage (LV) manufacturing plant in Telford, the Quick Build Units (QBU) will save time and cut the costs of installation for contractors and end users. Distribution boards are an essential part of a building’s electrical network, supplying power to its ...

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Li-Ion battery ICs in WLCSP

Ricoh has launched single cell Li-Ion battery protection ICs in a Wafer Level Chip Scaled Package (WLCSP). They are especially designed for use in rechargeable smart watches, hearing aid instruments, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds and other small portable devices. Wearable devices incorporate a small rechargeable Li-Ion battery with a capacity in the range from 50 ...

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