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Integrated power controller for LED lighting

ST has launched a digital power controller with distortion mitigation suitable for LED-lighting applications. The STNRG012 contains a multimode power-factor correction (PFC) controller, resonant half-bridge controller, and 800V startup circuit, managed by a digital engine. The PFC controller changes dynamically between transition-mode, discontinuous-current mode (DCM), and valley skipping for optimum efficiency. The half-bridge controller executes ST’s time-shift control ...

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Government asks for tech industry views on app security

The tech industry is being asked by the government for its views on measures to make the app market safer and more secure Proposals include a code of practice to set minimum security and privacy requirements for app store operators and developers. A report published today reveals malicious apps downloaded by hundreds of thousands of ...

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Farnell signs Kunbus

Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with KUNBUS to further enhance its portfolio of solutions for industrial automation and control applications. Design engineers can use the devices, gateways, and expansion modules in the KUNBUS portfolio to implement Industry 4.0 into their business. KUNBUS specialises in industrial communication for automation, process, manufacturing and drive technology ...

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FIPS compliant secure SSDs

Advantech, the  industrial flash specialist, is shipping the TCG-OPAL compliant SQFlash 840F and 920F series. SQF920F/840F deliver data security via hardware-based AES encryption. These  security features conform to FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 from U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) (listed in Cryptographic Module Validation Program*). Advantech’s SATA / PCIe SSDs claim ...

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RFID tags for medical identification

In mid-May, Murata will introduce the small RAIN RFID Tag to provide a unique identifier,  enabling RFID readers to determine the item’s identity and authenticity in healthcare applications. The tags can be fitted to metallic and non-metallic surfaces, perfect for use on small items. To avoid any risk of contamination during the drug filling operations, ...

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e-Book on flip-flops

element14 has published an a eBook on how flip-flops work and their potential applications. The eBook provides a brief overview of the concept and offers insights into the functionality and different types of SR (Set-Reset) flip-flops. .Flip-flops have many possible uses. Edge-triggered flip-flops are employed as the main component for sequential circuits in digital electronics. ...

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Japanese consortium aims at cutting datacentre power usage by 40%

Seven Japanese companies are combining to cut the power used by datacentres by 40%. They are: Fujitsu, NEC, AIO Core, Fujitsu Optical Components, Kyocera, Zeon and Kioxia Fujitsu’s role is to develop processors delivering 10x performance using the  same power as today. NEC’s task is accelerators. Zeon’s contribution is NRAM – CNT-based memory. Kyocera is to ...

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Apple sues chip startup

Apple is suing a startup for misappropriation of semiconductor technology, reports Reuters. The case is Apple Inc. v. Rivos Inc., 22-cv-2637, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Jose). Rivos, which is still in stealth mode, is said to have hired ‘dozens’ of Apple engineers since last June. The suit alleges that Apple engineers ...

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Q1 semi sales up 23%

Q1 semiconductor sales were up 23% y-o-y and down 0.5% sequentially at $151.7 billion, says the SIA. Sales for March 2022 were $50.6 billion – up 1.1% on February. “Global semiconductor sales remained strong during the first quarter of 2022, increasing across all major regional markets and product categories compared to the first quarter of ...

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