Pliable electro-mechanical actuator suits soft robots

Harvard University has improved the presure capability of elastomeric valves, avoiding the choice between soft but weak valves, or capable but rigid valves, in soft robotics, it said. “Today’s rigid regulation systems considerably limit the adaptability and mobility of fluid-driven soft robots,” said Professor Robert Wood of Harvard’s school of engineering and applied sciences (SEAS). “We ...

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Teflon high film capacitors can tolerate up to 150°C without derating

Two high temperature film capacitors by Electrocube can be used in high temperature applications. The 433D and 463D foil capacitors are manufactured using Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon) for extreme heat protection. The 433D series is Teflon and foil and the 463D series is metallised Teflon. The capacitors are available from New Yorker Electronics. The capacitors are ...

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Add the speed of GaN to the thermal conductivity of diamond

Seeking a route to high-performance power semiconductors, scientists in Japan have bonded gallium niride to a diamond substrate – the latter an insulator whose thermal conductivity is many times that of copper or silver. “The researchers succeed in the direct bonding of diamond and GaN at room temperature, and demonstrate that the bond can withstand ...

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Fluke offers free thermal imaging lens with a thermal imaging camera

Fluke has todaylaunched a promotion offering customers a free thermal imaging lens when they buy a Fluke thermal imaging camera between 1 September and 15 December 2021. The lenses provide greater flexibility across the range of applications for thermal imaging cameras by delivering increased accuracy and precise image quality. All lenses are interchangeable and compatible ...

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Nordic’s 91% efficient SiP joins Rutronik’s linecard

The low power system in package (SiP) from Nordic Semiconductor, the nRF9160 Gen2 is now available from Rutronik. The integrated SiP has power saving and security functions, making it suitable for use in IoT projects. At 91% efficiency, it is more power efficient that comparable modules currently available, claims the distributor. For power saving, it ...

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QuickLogic announces eFPGA IP generator

QuickLogic has announced its Australis embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP Generator. Australis is based on the OpenFPGA IP generator and adds a multitude of additional features and capabilities specific to implementing QuickLogic’s eFPGA IP solutions, along with the level of testing and support required to build commercially viable eFPGA IP. QuickLogic utilises the Australis eFPGA IP ...

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Digi-Key runs Back2School compo, its 4Students2Win

Digi-Key Electronics is running its annual Back2School Prize Draw sweepstakes, which gives college students a chance win prizes while using real-world tools and resources to learn about engineering. The idea is to help spark ideas for future engineers and the sweepstakes draw is open to any student with a university or college email address. Students ...

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LEDs for plant-growing see explosive growth

The horticultural lighting LED revenue saw an explosive growth in 2020, reaching $301 million, a 57% YoY increase, according to TrendForce. This growth is expected to maintain its momentum throughout 2021, during which the market is expected to reach US$399 million in revenue, a 33% YoY increase.   Horticultural lighting LED package suppliers include ams-OSRAM, ...

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Marvell founders back Aviva

Aviva, the automotive connectivity startup, has raised a $26.5 million Series A funding round led by Marvell founders Sehat Sutardja and Weili Dai. The investment brings the total so far raised by Aviva to $33 million. The investment will help accelerate  product development and expand the sales and marketing for its multi-gigabit connectivity automotive ICs. ...

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