Data hitches a rides on fast neutrons

Enginees at Lancaster University have transmitted, received and decoded data sent over a fast neutron stream. The proof-of-concept involved modulating neutrons from a calfornium 252 source using an Arduino-controlled mechanical shutter built from high-density polythene. Detection involved a one litre tank of scintillating meterial, a photo-multiplier and a ‘mixed-field analyser’ (made by Hybrid Instruments, based at ...

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Crypto Quantique hooks up with BT Labs

Crypto Quantique, a specialist in physical-unclonable-function (PUF) cybersecurity for the IoT, is engaged with BT Labs to explore applications for its Q:Architecture, IoT security platform. Q:Architecture comprises QDID hardware IP that generates on-demand random, unique, unforgeable identities and cryptographic keys in silicon, and the QuarkLink security platform for provisioning, onboarding, and managing IoT devices throughout their ...

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Battery monitor chip daisy-chains over novel bus for high voltages

Renesas has introduced a battery pack monitor for long strings of cells that uses an ac-coupled bus to solve the thorny problem of passing data up and down the line. At the same time, it revealed a high-side battery protection and monitoring IC for 4S to 16S cell battery packs. RAA489204 for long strings Stackable ...

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GaN transistor in 100W USB PD charger reference design

Power Integrations has used GaN switching to in a reference design for a 100W USB Power Delivery (PD 3.0) charger and USB programmable power supply (PPS). From 90 – 265Vac in can deliver 5A at 5, 9, 12, 15 or 20V, or 3.3 – 21V at 5A (up to 100W). The design, DER-937, contains: specification, schematic, PCB layout, bill ...

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UK Supreme Court blocks Google class action

A legal class action against Google claiming $4.3 billion for illegally tracking iPhone users, has been blocked by the UK Supreme Court, The unanimous decision means that similar claims against Facebook and TikTok are also likely to be dismissed. “We are bitterly disappointed that the Supreme Court has failed to do enough to protect the ...

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Volatile DRAM market expects Q4 price fall

After strong gains, DRAM ASPs are expected to retreat in 4Q21, says IC Insights, with DRAM buyers cautious about placing significant orders, opting instead to keep inventory in check. DRAM prices soared 41% through the first eight months of 2021, rising from $3.37 in January to $4.77 in August. September’s DRAM ASP slipped 3% to $4.62, which ...

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binder releases multi-position M12 panel mount connectors

The circular connector specialist binder has released rectangular-flange M12 connectors with multi-position, lockable A-coding. The two-piece M12 panel mount connectors – with square-flange housings and multi-position, lockable A-coding – aim to simplify secure sensor/actuator connections, in applications such as factory automation and robotics. binder writes: The 763 series includes M12 A signal connectors equipped with ...

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Lattice updates sensAI stack

The latest version of the sensAI stack (v4.1) is available now and supports Lattice’s roadmap of AI-based applications. Enhancements and new features of sensAI v4.1 include: Client Compute AI experience reference designs – o   User presence detection to automatically power on/off Client devices as a user approaches or departs. o   Attention tracking to lower a ...

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Marvell ships SONiC silicon

Marvell is shipping SONiC-enabled production switch silicon of its Teralynx 9K and Prestera 8K devices in high-volume to tier-1 cloud customers. The devices leverage Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) and Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC). Marvell is continuing to invest in SAI and commit to delivering disaggregated solutions based on SONiC, and support for open systems through ODMs ...

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SPS 2021: Trinamic’s tiny board controls industry with Python

Trinamic will be demonstrating motor control through Python programming at Smart Production Solutions (SPS 2021) the week after next – for the first time under the Analog Devices flag along with Maxim. Intended to ease prototyping, the company’s TMCM-0960-MotionPy single-board computer (right) runs MicroPython on an Arm Cortex-M4, works over 6V to 50V, and includes CAN, ...

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