Vishay has release of two high-resolution automotive grade optical reflective proximity sensors that operate down to 20µm for force sensing applications. In use, an infra-red beam is sent out and its reflection detected. Sensing can be from up-close to half a meter away, and can have enough resolution to detect the displacement of a surface ...
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CML Microcircuits of Essex has introduced a single chip 24bit fractional-N RF synthesiser with VCO for generating RF signals over a continuous range of 49MHz to 2.04GHz. Called CMX940, it is aimed at wireless systems including PMR (private mobile radio), data modems and marine radios. “CML has implemented a dual-loop architecture with a configurable reference path, consisting ...
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FlyFocus has developed a detachable tethered drone that can hover indefinitely at 70m altitude, powered through a tether, then drop the line to fly for up to 30 minutes on internal batteries. The drone consumes up to 5kW, and 400Vdc is specified within the tether cable to reduce I2R losses, allowing lighter conductors to be ...
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EcoCortec’s EcoSonic VpCI-125 HP anti-static bags and film contain corrosion inhibiting materials suitable for protecting multi-metal items such as electronics. The materials used, according to the company, form a molecular corrosion inhibiting layer on metal substrates and does not interfere with the physical or chemical properties of electronic components. “The film and bags replace conventional ...
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GradConn has added cap accessories to its Nautilus range of IP rated coaxial cable assemblies and connectors, adding further protection, particularly to connections that stay un-mated for extended periods. The caps are IP67 rated and help prevent the build-up of moisture, dust, and dirt in the connector’s mating face. Due to the design of the ...
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Toshiba has announced a series of low noise low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators in a 1 x 1 x 0.38mm plastic DFN4C package. Noise credentials are typically 5µVrms between 10Hz and 100kHz. There are 32 products in the TCR3RM series, as it will be known, with single fixed outputs spanning 0.9 to 4.5V. Ripple rejection ratio ...
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GTK has partnered with UK fabless chip maker TouchNetix to develop a touch-less user interface that avoide unnecessary contact. TouchNetix’ aXiom chip allows the touchscreen sensor to detect a user’s hand some distance from the screen – Operation can be though a finger held 50 – 60mm from the screen executing tapping, flicking and swiping ...
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AdaCore has launched a new edition of its Gnat Pro Ada, C and C++ development tool suites to support Wind River’s Helix virtualisation platform. Gnat Pro comes in separate packages for Ada or C/C++, and “enhances Helix platform’s ability to consolidate mixed-criticality aerospace, defence and automotive applications onto a certifiable platform”, according to AdaCore. “Helix platform ...
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Ion-based sensing is at the heart of an e-skin that can separately detect temperature and pressure through a single mechanism. To create the skin, Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) teamed up with Stanford University. “Human skin is freely stretchable yet unbreakable because it is full of electrolytes, so the joint research team made ...
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Diodes is aiming at image sensors and cameras in smartphones and other mobiles with a MIPI 2:1 switch for D-PHY and C-PHY signals. Called PI3WVR628, it is a six channel single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch supporting two data lanes plus a clock lane for D-PHY signals, or two lanes for C-PHY signals. Optimisation is for rapid switching between ...
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