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4x2mm chips senses ambient light and proximity

Vishay has announced VCNL4040, a combined optical proximity detector and ambient light sensor, that includes infra-red LED, two photodetectors, signal processing and a 16bit ADC in a 4 x 2 x 1.1mm package. “The three-in-one sensor features an interrupt function and supports an I²C bus communications interface, which simplifies window and sensor placement, According to ...

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Tact switch is small for IoT

C&K has announced a sub-miniature J-lead surface-mount tact switch aimed at home automation and IoT devices. Called PTS815, it is 2.5mm thick, with a 4.2 x 3.2mm footprint while retaining a relatively large actuation surface (3 x 2.2mm oval). For compatibility with production processes, the actuation surface is hard and flat. “With PCB space at ...

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Kyocera and Vicor create ‘power-on-package’ for AI processors

Kyocera and Vicor will develop power-on-package (PoP) technology for high-performance and artificial intelligence (AI) processors. Kyocera will integrate processor power and data delivery with organic packages, module substrates and motherboard designs – using its design technology, simulation tools and manufacturing experience to route I/O, high-speed memory and high-current power. Vicor will provide current multipliers ready ...

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EPSRC funds UK Robotics Week to 2022

The UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is to fund UK Robotics Week through to 2022, with a grant to its organiser Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Network (UK-RAS Network). “The UK Robotics Week is a prime example of how those working in the field are demonstrating what the future will bring and encouraging ...

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Small triple display embedded PC boards support AMD Ryzen embedded R

Sapphire of Hong Kong has announced Mini-ITX and ‘5×5’ PC motherboards for AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 processors with Radeon Vega 3 Graphics – where 5×5 (see photo) is actually 5.8 x 5.5inch or ~150x140mm. They are suited for applications requiring a high speed communications front-end like a mini-server or high resolution display products such as ...

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Tool simplifies configuration in machine learning IMUs

STMicroelectronics aims to ease the configuration of the finite state machine (FSM) and machine learning (ML) logic that exists in some of its inertial measurement units (IMUs). “The FSM logic lets users run gesture and motion-recognition algorithms directly in the sensor for always-on convenience and low power consumption,” explained the firm. “The ML core implements ...

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UK made: vented sensor enclosures

UK manufacturer BCL Enclosures, has introduced enclosures for sensors – designed to keep the air flowing around temperature, gas and humidity probes as well as thermostats. Manufactured from ABS, and called the BCS Series, there are different models. Three measure 80 x 80 x 21mm and are made in ABS HB. BCS30W is a white sensor ...

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Satellite team promotes women’s STEM – the Kyrgyz space program

I must have been walking around with my eyes shut to miss the Kyrgyz space program (BBC and TED noticed it) – an all-female attempt in Kyrgyzstan to get a micro-sat into orbit. Why all-female? According to its Patreon page: We are running a school of satellite-building for girls from Kyrgyzstan…  ….because we are tired ...

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