Melexis has launched an angle sensor – part of its Triaxis rotary and linear Hall Effect position sensor family – which supports the PSI5 interface. The PSI5 (Peripheral Sensor Interface 5 is an open standard based on the technology used in millions of air bag safety systems. This responsive technology delivers a data bit rate ...
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Infineon’s NFC tags based on the SECORA Pay security solution have been approved under the NFC ForumCertification Program, confirming their compliance with the Type 4A Tag and the Type 4B Tag. The Type 4B Tag is the first product worldwide certified by the NFC Forum that supports the contactless Type B protocol. So far, NFC ...
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To test the possibilities of printing graphene inks in space, Graphene Flagship partners Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Pisa and the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) have launched a rocket into space from Kiruna, Sweden. The Materials Science Experiment Rocket (MASER) 14 ...
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The MPC5777C Power Architecture microcontroller, for industrial and automotive engine management, is available from Mouser Electronics. Three dual-issue, 32-bit CPU core complexes enable the microcontroller to support applications including electric DC motor control, aerospace engines, and Ethernet and CAN FD connectivity, plus automotive applications that require compliance with SIL-1 and ASIL-D functional safety requirements. The ...
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Rohm has announced a seismic detection module for applications requiring earthquake detection, such as automatic doors, unmanned transport vehicles and smart meters. Called BP3901, it is 11.8 x 8.6 x 2.5mm and integrates an earthquake detection algorithm, and a false detection prevention function that is “capable of accurately distinguishing between vibration due to earthquakes or ...
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Inclusion of robotics in school curricula may become important as the field’s influence grows in wider society For the 4th annual UK Robotics Week (20th-27th June 2019), the EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK-RAS) Network commissioned a poll to determine UK adults’ views on the integration of robotics in industry and daily life. One ...
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Maxim has introduced a bi-directional current sense amplifier with pulse-width modulation (PWM) edge rejection. Called MAX40056 it is intended to reduce vibration in motor drives. The claim is that it can reject PWM slew rates of >500V/µs and settles within 500ns to provide a 0.3% accurate (of full-scale) measurement of winding current “allowing motor control ...
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Farnham-based Delta Controls is to buy Emerson’s Slough-manufactured Mobrey line of measurement products. To be completed by the end of September, including the transfer of employees, inventory, intellectual property and product approvals, the deal is a two-step process, with Emerson already designating Delta Controls as the exclusive global distributor for Mobrey products. “The enlarged Delta ...
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CML Microcircuits of Maldon, Essex has introduced a user-programmable scrambler IC to prevent interference in multi-function audio systems, as well as handheld wireless/cellular equipment. The chip enables greater robustness against security breaches with a frequency inversion audio scrambler supporting full duplex operation Maintaining elevated levels of audio quality, it can rapidly switch between clear and ...
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SK Telecom of Korea and Deutsche Telekom have established a jv to pursue 5G technology development. The jv will develop new 5G technologies, including a 5G repeater and a 5G in-building solution, as well as a Multipath UDP solution to manage accesses for a seamless connectivity experience and MPEG Media Transport (MMT) technology for low ...
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