Hall sensor for measuring currents in automotive

Melexis has introduced a Hall-effect current-sensing IC aimed at cost-sensitive automotive applications: belt-driven starter generators and traction inverters for low-speed electric vehicles, e-scooters, electric forklift trucks and pallet trucks. Called MLX91211, it is used with a ferromagnetic core around a conductor to generate an analogue output proportional to the current flowing in the cable or bus bar. ...

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Strike at ST

Strike action has begun at ST following a decision by management not to give a rise to all employees, despite recording Q3 revenues 27.8% up on Q2 for a gross profit of $1 billion and a forecast of 12% sequential profit for Q4. The three main unions at ST (CAD, CFDT and CGT) have called ...

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Metal sensor works equally well on iron and aluminium for automated welding

Omron has a series of welding proximity sensors that can identify iron and aluminium at the same distance. “Previous full metal proximity sensors have struggled to differentiate efficiently between these metals because the sensing distance for aluminium is shorter than that for iron. This makes the design, start-up, and maintenance of production lines complicated,” according to ...

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Sponsored Content: Scalable ADCs for Infotainment Audio Designs

Advanced audio automotive systems with active noise cancellation, in-cabin communication and hands-free voice communication make cars quieter and enable a rich passenger experience. As these trends continue, a scalable, flexible and high-performance audio front-end is required. Available in package- and software-compatible 2/4/6/8 channels, the PCM6xx0-Q1 audio ADCs integrate a programmable microphone bias and microphone diagnostics. These ...

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Second giant grid battery to be built in Australian

With Tesla, French power firm Neoen is to build a 300MW 450MWh grid battery in the Australian state of Victoria, double the size of the already huge Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia, also owned and operated by Neoen. Tesla Megapack right Called the Victorian Big Battery, it will be installed in in Geelong next to Moorabool terminal ...

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Advanced packaging to have 31% CAGR 2019-25

The high-end packaging market will reach more than $4 billion by 2025 with a 31% CAGR between 2019 and 2025, says  Yole Développement. The biggest market today is related to telecom and infrastructure applications. The biggest growth will be in mobile & consumer and automotive & mobility with 60% and 88% market shares respectively. Technology: ...

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Palantir in talks to provide UK contact tracing services

Palantir, the Peter Thiel-founded Californian data mining company, is in talks with the UK government to provide a contact tracing system, reports the FT. The UK has had problems with a track and trace app which didn’t work and a contracing system which is failing to contact 60% of those needed to be contacted. Both ...

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UK Space Agency wins sustainable development award for IPP

The UK Space Agency has itself won a global award for sustainable development: the GEO (Group on Earth Observations) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Award. Specifically it has been recognised for its commitment to innovative use of Earth Observation data and other satellite technologies in the form of its International Partnership Programme (IPP). This initiative, which ...

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Cooling camera components

Imaging sensors and other sensitive camera components such as FPGA’s require active cooling to keep operating temperatures below their maximum limit, ensuring high-quality image resolution. Due to solar radiation and increased heat flux density from surrounding electronics, outdoor security cameras can reach temperatures up to 90°C. This may cause performance degradation, loss of image resolution ...

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Panasonic shrinks 60A relays for automotive

Panasonic has miniaturised 60A automotive relays into 17.8 x 13 x 16mm housings. Called the TT series, they supporting switching 60A at 14Vdc (NO contact) and have double make 2 Form A (1 Form U) contacts – and are tailored to smart junction boxes throughout a vehicle. “Those state-of-the-art junction boxes”, said Panasonic’s’ Michael Immle, “are a downright ...

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