Functional Safety over EtherCAT kit

Renesas has extended the RX Functional Safety solution, with the release of its Functional Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) Application Software Kit, the first software offering that supports functional safety on EtherCAT from a semiconductor manufacturer. Renesas’ RX Functional Safety solution is a solution for industrial automation applications that reduces the complexity of IEC 61508 SIL3 ...

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ESA spacecraft data indicates more underground water on Mars

ESA’s spacecraft Mars Express has discovered more water buried under the ice in the south polar region of Mars, the agency has announced. Several ponds of liquid water have been detected by MARSIS (Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding). Specifically, three new ponds have been discovered following analysis of more radar data from ...

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Multiprotocol wireless hub for apartment blocks.

Silicon Labs and  smart buildings specialist Stratis have come up with the Stratis 3.0 Gateway to provide multiprotocol wireless capabilities for connecting smart devices throughout apartment blocks. The devices enable access, energy and automation management and control and offers a Sidewalk to Sofa Solution for residents and property managers throughout multifamily and student housing. The ...

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C&K launches anti-vandal pushbutton switch

C&K has launched an IP67-rated anti-vandal pushbutton switch with a short-body. Designed for spaced-constrained applications, the ATPS19 Series pushbutton switch offers a nearly 40% reduction on the body length as compared to the standard ATP19 version. Rated to more than 200K electrical life cycles, the ATPS19 Series is commonly used in alarm, safety & security ...

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ISPs for endoscopes and catheters

OmniVision is sampling extensions to its OVMed medical image signal processor (ISP) family endoscopes and catheters called OH0120 and OH0130. The OH0120 provides an off-the-shelf, board-level option with HDMI connectivity and LCD screen support, as well as external USB memory-card storage. The OH0130 supports all of OmniVision’s HD and analogue medical image sensors, enabling customers ...

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Black package boosts photodiode SNR

Vishay has introduced a pair of surface-mount PIN photodiodes in black packages whose opaque side walls eliminate unwanted illumination to increase their signal to noise ratio. AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive use, VEMD4010X01 and VEMD4110X01 come in a 0805 case size with an 0.7mm profile – 0.15mm lower than previous-generation devices. Sensitive area is 0.42mm2. VEMD4010X01 is sensitive across ...

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Explosive atmosphere switches from Schurter

Schurter’s PSE EX family of piezoelectric switchesno mechanical switching contacts are sealed to IP69K, have aluminium or stainless steel housings and are intended for use in explosive environments. “They offer maximum reliability and a long service life,” according to the company. “Due to their hermetically sealed housing they are predestined for use in the harshest ...

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Alps Alpine aims V2X module at China

Alps Alpine has created a cellular vehicle-to-anything (V2X) communication module specifically for the Chinese market. “The most prominent use for next-generation communications systems, and a potential killer application is connected vehicles. Cellular V2X, or C-V2X, will be a key platform here.” according to the company. “In China, cellular V2X is already deployed using 4G LTE ...

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74mW broadband IR LED for phone-based spectroscopy

Osram has increased the efficiency of its broadband near-infra-red emitting diodes (NIREDs), producing the Oslon P1616 SFH 4737 which it claims is world’s smallest NIRED aimed at spectroscopy in phones, at 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.9mm. “This product will soon make mobile spectroscopy solutions a reality,” according to the company. “It is not only its compact ...

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Kioxia postpones IPO

Kioxia has called off the IPO planned for next Monday October 6th. “While we received significant interest from many investors, the lead underwriters and Kioxia do not believe it is in the best interest of current or prospective shareholders to proceed with the IPO at this time of continued market volatility and ongoing concerns about ...

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