AI model maps predicts where the brain will process language

Artificial neural networks have been used to predict how different areas in the brain respond to specific words, with greater accuracy than ever before according to neuroscientists at University of Texas at Austin. “As words come into our heads, we form ideas of what someone is saying to us, and we want to understand how ...

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Embedded World: Video Interview – AY Electronics Group expanding into European market

At Embedded World 2019, we caught up with Asaf Mirvis of AY Electronics Group as part of our promotional coverage for the event. He discusses discusses the strengths of being a supply chain management specialist, and how the group has major plans to expand into European market, with a German office in Frankfurt. Thank you ...

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Avnet to accept cryptocurrency

Avnet has announced that it is working with blockchain payment provider, BitPay, to accept cryptocurrency payments for products and services. Customers wanting to purchase goods with Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash, the distributor will work with BitPay to verify the funds, process the order and complete the transaction. The two companies will also have the ability ...

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Inductors are 2mm high for automotive

Vishay is aiming at the automotive market with AEC-Q200 qualified inductors in a 2020 case only 2mm high. Called IHLP-2020BZ-5A, all the parts in the range can be used at up to +155°C, making them suitable for under bonnet/hood operation. Construction and materials are optimised for dc-dc converter use up to 2MHz. “It also provides excellent attenuation ...

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Website is dedicated to power products

Component distributor, Gateway Electronic Components, has added a fourth website, based on power. The power website was introduced to meet growing demand in power factor correction (PFC) and associated products market. The Power Gateway joins Components, IoT and Ferrite Gateway sites, each focusing on a specific market area and offering products, e-commerce trading, supply chain ...

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sureCore customising low-power SRAM fior advanced finfet processes

sureCore, the Sheffield low-power SRAM IP specialist, says that its  SureFit SRAM customization service has delivered low power high capacity SRAM subsystems implemented in advanced FinFET processes to Tier-1 players in the demanding imaging, artificial intelligence and machine learning markets. The SureFit developed memory system integrates very large memory arrays, delivering high bandwidth, low latency ...

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Samsung develops 10nm 8Gb DDR4 DRAM.

Samsung says it has developed a 3rd-generation 10nm class 8Gb DDR4  DRAM for servers and high-end PCs. Mass production starts in H2. of the 1z-nm 8Gb DDR4 will begin within the second half of this year to accommodate next-generation enterprise servers and high-end PCs expected to be launched in 2020. Samsung’s development of the 1z-nm DRAM ...

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3rd Gen Triaxis Hall sensor from Melexis

Melexis, the Belgian auto IC specialist, has announced the MLX90374, the latest addition to its 3rd Generation of Triaxis Hall sensors, and the first to offer multiple outputs from a monolithic device. With dual outputs for the sensed motion, the  MLX90374 can remove the need for a second position sensor in a range of applications. ...

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IGBTs optimised for soft switching

Optimized for best conduction and switching performance in soft-switching circuits, STGWA40IH65DF and STGWA50IH65DF 650V STPOWER IGBTs increase the energy efficiency of resonant converters in the 16kHz-60kHz switching-frequency range. Extending ST’s trench field-stop (TFS) IGBTs for soft-switching applications, which also include the HB and HB2 series for power supplies, welders, and solar converters, the new IH-series ...

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PI to sample chipset for display power supplies

In Q2, Power Integrations will sample the InnoMuX chipset for display power supplies. The chipset’s single-stage power architecture reduces losses in display applications by increasing overall efficiency in constant-voltage and constant-current LED backlight driver stages by 50% compared to conventional solutions, achieving up to 91% efficiency. Additionally, TV and monitor designers can realize over 50% reduction ...

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