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Leti implements 5G New Radio on VSORA DSP

French duo of research institute Leti and semiconductor IP supplier VSORA claim to have demonstrated the implementation of 5G New Radio (5G NR) Release 15 on a new DSP architecture. Defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), 5G NR is the air interface, or wireless communication link, for the next 5G cellular networks.  3GPP ...

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Passive scope probes designed for tight places

Cal Test Electronics is offering the CT4200 series of passive voltage oscilloscope probes featuring compact 2.5 mm barrel size and bandwidths from 55MHz to 1.5GHz.  The 8 model series includes 1x, 10x, 20x, and 100x attenuation ratios.  Six models interface with oscilloscopes having 1 MΩ input impedances while two models require 50 Ω input impedances.  ...

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Amplicon powers up DIN rail PC with Intel Atom

Amplicon has introduced its first DIN Rail PC to feature Intel Atom processors.   Designated the Impact-D 100AL, it is a fanless design with a standard operating temperature of -20°C to 70°C, with options for -40°C to 80°C in outdoor operations. The Apollo Lake processors support high end 4K graphics and fast video acceleration, which ...

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UK firm wins military terminal contract in Canada

Ultra Electronics Communication & Integrated Systems (CIS), the UK-based defence systems supplier, has been awarded a contract to support the provision of military satellite terminals to the Canadian arm of General Dynamics Mission Systems. General Dynamics will provide the Canadian armed forces with the Strategic Deployable Terminals (SDTs) as part of its In-Service Support (ISS) ...

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OLED display market worth $25.5bn, says IDTechEx

The OLED industry is estimated to have sales worth $25.5bn this year, says IDTechEx Research. This could rise to $30.72bn in 2019, according to the report “Global OLED Display Forecasts and Technologies 2019-2029”. The report estimates that OLEDs used in mobile devices dominate the OLED industry, comprising of 88% of the market revenue in 2018.  ...

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Hirose designs high current connector with push-on lock

Hirose’s latest circular connector, the EM52M series, has been designed with a push-on bayonet lock mechanism to reduce the risk of electrical shock with the IP2X rated specification designed for finger protection against access to hazardous parts. The connector is designed to lock simply by pushing the plug until the user hears an audible click, ...

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Former HP UK CEO widens EngineeringUK appeal

Former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services UK, Jacqui Ferguson has taken a role at EngineeringUK as a trustee.  EngineeringUK has plans to broaden its industry and business support activities across a wider range of technology sectors. Ferguson’s appointment will bring new expertise to the organisation. Prior to Hewlett Packard she worked for Electronic Data ...

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Omron tunes 120A AC latching relay for electric vehicles

Omron Electronic Components has added to its range of AC latching power relays with devices that have interfaces for electric vehicle (EV) charge stations, PV inverters and lighting control.  The G9TA AC range of power latching relays are designed for applications up to 60A maximum switching current. These G9TA relays feature 2mΩ contact resistance, 6kV ...

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UK firm supplies advanced laser production facility in China

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT),has announced that Sino-semic have selected its Cobra plasma etch systems for their manufacturing facilities in Taizhou City.   Sino-semic is a manufacturer of VCSELs for face recognition. The vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, or VCSEL is a semiconductor laser diode which emit a perpendicular beam from the top surface, rather than the edge ...

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Vicor has BGA package option for 48V buck regulators

The PI354x-00-BGIZ is the latest addition by Vicor to its 48V Cool-Power ZVS buck regulator portfolio, offering a BGA package option to the existing PI354x-00-LGIZ LGA series.   The device’s ZVS topology is designed to enable 48V direct to point of load.  And step-down regulation from a higher voltage source will improve efficiency and reduce I2R ...

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