Modbus TCP interface option added to programmable DC PSUs

TDK has announced a Modbus TCP interface option for the Genesys+ series of programmable DC power supplies. The option is available on all models ranging from the 1U high half rack GH1.5kW to the 3U high full rack GSP15kW. The Modbus TCP protocol is used for transmission of information between electronic devices for the supervision ...

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Dengrove adds “smallest 3W AC-DC” modules

Claimed to be the smallest 3W AC-DC power modules available to date, the RAC3 series by Recom is now available from Dengrove Electronic Components. The modules measure 28.5mm x 23.5mm x 17.9mm and deliver full load power from  -40°C to 60°C, and 2 Watts up to 80°C.  The modules also meet the latest European ErP ...

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Relec partners with Digiwise for any-angle displays

Viewing angles can be problematic for displays, especially if the person viewing is wearing polarised lens glasses. Addressing this problems, Relec Electronics and Digiwise have developed a quarter-wave retarder film for use over TFT displays used in industrial and municipal applications, such as transportation. The retarder film allows information to be clear and readable in ...

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Kioxia claims world’s first 3D semicircular flash memory cell structure

Kioxia claims to have developed the world’s first three-dimensional semicircular split-gate flash memory cell structure, twin BiCS flash, using floating gate (FG) cells. The firm says twin BiCS flash achieves superior program slope and a larger program/erase window at a much smaller cell size compared to conventional circular charge trap (CT) cells. These attributes make ...

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Charcroft quality department expanded with two apprentices

Charcroft Electronics has employed two apprentices who will become members of the distributor’s quality department. Addison Southwood-Evans and Owain Williams will undertake an extended training period to gain experience in each area of Charcroft’s business. This will give the apprentices a comprehensive overview of all activities within the distribution and manufacturing facilities. The apprentices will ...

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Fujifilm to buy Hitachi’s diagnostic imaging business for $1.55bn

Fujifilm is to buy Hitachi’s medical diagnostic imaging business for $1.55 billion. The idea is to gain the scale to take on Philips, GE and Siemens. Last year Fujifilm had 5.5% of the $42 billion diagnostic imaging equipment business. Hitachi had 2.9%. Siemens leads the market with a 23.1% share, followed by GE on 21.8% ...

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BMD-380 introduced for cost- and space-sensitive Bluetooth applications

In an extension of its BMD-3 series, U-Blox has announced a Bluetooth low energy 5.0 module, the BMD-380. Measuring 7.5×9.5mm including the ceramic antenna, its long range protocol is suitable for implementing communication in harsh radio environments. It also supports IEEE802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) and is designed for applications in industrial automation, healthcare, smart cities, ...

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Renesas power and timing support for Xilinx Versal ACAP

Renesas says its power and timing products support the Xilinx Versal ACAP devices featured on the Xilinx VCK190 evaluation kit and the Renesas VERSALDEMO1Z power reference board. Built on 7nm technology, Versal addresses the needs of a wide range of applications in data center, automotive, 5G wireless, and wired and defense markets. The Xilinx VCK190 is ...

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Imec tags communicate via any touchscreen

Imec, TNO, and Cartamundi have developed a flexible capacitive identification tag that communicates with standard touch screens (C-touch). C-touch tags can be integrated in a wide range of paper and plastic based objects such as tickets, certified documents, payment cards, realizing smart products. The connection to the internet is established by placing the tagged object ...

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Samsung Electronics Chairman jailed

The Chairman of Samsung Electronics has been sentenced to one and a half years in jail for anti-union activities. Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman (pictured), and 25 other defendants were found guilty of sabotaging the union operations of sub-contract workers in 2013. Seoul Central District Court found that Lee and other executives unearthed sensitive information about ...

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