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Toshiba announces trio of high-current 1-form-A photorelays

Toshiba has announced three photorelays that are aimed at applications where they will replace mechanical 1-form-A relays in industrial and factory automation installations. Based upon the U-MOS IX semiconductor process with a trench structure, the TLP3106A, TLP3107A and TLP3109A have RON(max) values of 30mΩ, 40mΩ and 65mΩ respectively. They offer options including an off-state output ...

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RS Components unveils RS Pro modular LED signal towers

RS Components has launched the RS Pro range of preassembled, prewired and modular LED signal towers. The series is designed to offer OEM automation engineers and maintenance buyers a cost-effective means of visually signalling equipment faults and other machine states, the firm says. Besides preassembled signal towers, the RS Pro range, comprising nearly 120 products, ...

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Coronavirus fears spur high-profile cancellations at Embedded World

STMicroelectronics and Microchip have pulled out of Embedded World 2020 amid ongoing concerns over the coronavirus. In a press release published on 12 February, ST said it “has taken the decision to withdraw from exhibiting at MWC 2020 in Barcelona and at Embedded World in Nuremberg later this month”. The announcement describes it as a ...

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Mouser inks deal with Kontron for embedded COMs with Intel processors

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Kontron. Through the agreement, Mouser is offering Kontron computer-on-modules (COMs), including modules based on Intel Atom E3900 series, Pentium processor N4200, and Celeron processor N3350. The COMe-cAL6 series comprises Express type 6 modules that combine image processing and graphics capabilities with real-time computing. They’re available in ...

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EW BrightSparks programme boosted by Traco Power

We’re pleased to announce Traco Power has joined the EW BrightSparks programme as an associate supporter. UPDATE: The deadline has now passed for entries to EW BrightSparks 2020 – thank you to the very many people who entered! The privately-held Swiss power company offers dc-dc converters, ac-dc switching PSUs and customer-specific options. It aims at ...

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5G STS from Rohde & Schwarz bundles test tools for gNodeB

Rohde & Schwarz has introduced its 5G site testing solution, (5G STS) a package of test equipment that combines functional, RF and signaling tests for 5G installation and troubleshooting. Site acceptance and troubleshooting requires the testing of capabilities such as beamforming and 5G/LTE dual connectivity, to verify the installation and performance. The 5G STS comprises ...

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RS Components adds Isabellenhütte precision power resistors

RS Components has introduced the Isabellenhütte portfolio of low-ohmic current-sense resistors. The devices are produced using two different proprietary manufacturing technologies known as ISA-plan and ISA-weld. RS calls itself the first “high-service-level” distributor to offer Isabellenhütte products, including over 200 SMD power resistor specifications. Isabellenhütte power resistors are designed for use in automotive applications such ...

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Toshiba launching servo drive reference model at Embedded World

Toshiba is launching a modular servo drive reference model (RM) multi-channel motor control reference platform at this year’s Embedded World. This platform is designed for industry 4.0 where servo motors are integrated into applications such as collaborative robots. It also targets applications such battery powered lawn mowers, and 3D and additive printing technologies. The platform ...

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Aaeon’s Pico-WHU4 board built for AI and edge computing

Aaeon has announced the Pico-WHU4, a compact board designed for embedded artificial intelligence and edge computing. The board is built on the Pico-ITX form factor and powered by 8th Generation Intel core processors. The Pico-WHU4 features i3/i5/i7 and Celeron processors (formerly Whiskey Lake) combined with support for up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. This ...

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Anritsu signs agreement with Bureau Veritas for 5G testing

The Bureau Veritas customer products service division in Taiwan has set up Anritsu’s 5G test station MT8000A for device verification. It’s also using the test platform ME7834NR for protocol conformance testing and test system ME7873NR for RF/RRM conformance testing. By adopting MT8000A with modular configurations, Bureau Veritas can construct stable test systems for both conducted ...

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