Maxim has created a lensed version of its MAX25205 optical gesture sensor to increase sensitivity and signal to noise ratio. The result is the MAX25405 and, like its predecessor, it is intended to displace camera-based time-of-flight systems in automotive, industrial and consumer gesture recognition. “MAX25405 senses a wider proximity of movement and doubles the sensing range from ...
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Siglent Technologies has announced 360, 720 and 1,080W ac-dc power supplies that can deliver up to 90A or 160V, or be connected together to deliver up to 3,240W – two series for 0 – 320V and three parallel for 0 – 270A. Called the SPS5000X series, there are 10 different single output versions, three dual output ...
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Osram has announced a tiny projector that sprays 4,700 random dots into space to allow stereoscopic cameras a measure a 3D environment. Called Belago 1.1, it combined a 940nm VCSEL infra-red laser with a micro lens array, all in a 4.2 x 3.6 x 3.3mm package. Two nominal drive currents are listed: 350 or 425mA, delivering ...
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Data Modul is to stock ruggedised sunlight-readable TFT LCDs from Toppan, using VA technology to keep contrast high. “Thanks to the optimised mechanical design and the use of particularly robust components, the Rugged Series meets requirements ranging from extended temperature range to vibration resistance,” according to Data Modul. “They impress with their Blanview technology, which ...
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Chip foundry X-Fab has announced a reference design kit for its XH018 180nm modular mixed-signal high-voltage CMOS process and Siemens’ Tanner analogue and mixed-signal (AMS) EDA software. “The kit is based on silicon-proven circuitry, providing coverage of the flow to design and simulate analogue and mixed-signal ICs,” according to X-Fab which “provides its customers reference design ...
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U-blox is claiming sub-metre indoor accuracy with development kits for Bluetooth direction-finding and positioning. “Recognising the growing demand for more accurate indoor positioning solutions,” according to u-blox, “Bluetooth SIG released Bluetooth Direction Finding, offering a major improvement over previous receiver signal strength-based [‘RSSI’] solutions.” It works with mobile tags and ‘anchor points’, which are fixed detectors. ...
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Farnell is seeking to bring a feel-good factor to customers this summer with the launch of its Escape Game challenge. Customers across Europe have the chance to test their skills and get creative by taking on a series of challenges to ‘escape to better days’. Participants can also win exciting prizes and access a wide ...
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Construction of 19 new high-volume fabs will have started by the end of this year, says SEMI’s World Fab Report, and next year construction will start on another 10. China and Taiwan lead with eight fabs each, followed by the Americas with six, Europe/Mideast with three, and Japan and Korea with two each (Figure 1). 300mm ...
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Crypto Quantique, a specialist in quantum-driven cybersecurity for the IoT, has announced independent verification that its CMOS semiconductor IP for second-generation, physically unclonable functions (PUFs) is immune to side-channel attacks when used to create unique, immutable and unforgeable fingerprints for CMOS chips. A 3-month study was conducted by eShard, an independent cybersecurity testing house. @Our ...
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