Cable glands are split for easy assembly, and sealed for tough environments

For secure electrical connection to machinery or equipment, even where temperatures and vibration are challenges, or water and dust contamination are possible, Icotek has split cable entry systems allowing pre-terminated cables with diameters from 1 – 75 mm to be routed and sealed with certified rates up to IP68 / UL type 4X. They can be also be ...

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Renesas and 3db Access collaborate on ultra-wideband chips

Renesas and 3db Access have announced the latter will license its 3db UWB technology and collaborate to bring secure access solutions to connected smart home, IoT, industry 4.0, mobile computing, and connected vehicle applications. Renesas is augmenting its MCUs and RF connectivity capabilities with 3db Access’ secure ranging UWB chips. The collaboration also gives Renesas ...

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Toshiba announces trio of high-current 1-form-A photorelays

Toshiba has announced three photorelays that are aimed at applications where they will replace mechanical 1-form-A relays in industrial and factory automation installations. Based upon the U-MOS IX semiconductor process with a trench structure, the TLP3106A, TLP3107A and TLP3109A have RON(max) values of 30mΩ, 40mΩ and 65mΩ respectively. They offer options including an off-state output ...

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No-added-solvent conformal coating can be sprayed, and dries in seconds

Dow has introduced a solvent-less but sprayable silicone conformal coating that cures in seconds under UV light. Called Dowsil CC-8030, it is a one-part product that also includes moisture-cure for the nooks and crannies that UV cannot reach so well. “Other silicones support UV curing, but none are conformal coatings with a low enough viscosity for spray ...

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A Tale of Silicon Valley

Apple’s law-suit against its former chief CPU architect Gerard Williams (pictured) could decide whether Silicon Valley’s 63 year-old tradition of spin-offs will be killed. Apple is saying that Williams was in breach of his contract with Apple by planning to start a competitive business during his employment with Apple and recruiting other Apple employees in company ...

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Uses for 3D sensors in phones multiply

3D sensors are moving from just the front to include the rear of phones while diversifying their applications, says Yole Developpement. Rear  sensors will be in 42% of mobile phones by 2025, reckons Yole, serving multiplying use cases. First used for photography, to enhance bokeh and zoom capabilities, they will expand into AR and gaming.  ...

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mmWave transceivers for E-band applications

Filtronic has launched mmWave transceiver modules for E-band (71 – 76GHz and 81 – 86 GHz) applications in carrier grade mobile backhaul which it calls Morpheus II. Morpheus II is based on Filtronic’s E-band transceiver platform, of which over 36,000 units have already been shipped and deployed worldwide. Each Morpheus II transceiver module contains all ...

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