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Pickering adds auto configuration to T&M switch matrix tool

Pickering Interfaces has updated its signal routing software for computer-controlled PXI, LXI, and PCI multi-way switches used in test and measurement. Now at version 6.1.2, ‘Switch Path Manager’ has been given auto-detection and route caching features. “Switch Path Manager software simplifies signal routing through switching systems and speeds up the development of switching system software ...

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Native green LEDs from GaN-on-silicon

Plymouth-based Plessey has revealed green-emitting micro-LEDs made on a planar gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si), whose light is not made by phosphor conversion. “To produce green light, LED manufacturers typically apply phosphors or quantum dot conversion materials to native blue LEDs. These materials then convert short wavelength, typically 450nm blue, to red or green wavelengths ...

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Need a motor that is clean enough to eat off?

ABB has announced a series of IEC food-safe motors for food and beverage plants, sealed to IP69 with stainless steel cases built to withstand high pressure cleaning and clean-in-place (CIP) methods. The cases are smooth and self-draining, with no crevices where particles can collect. No motor shrouds are used, which might otherwise harbour food and allow ...

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200W PSU for industrial robots has unusual isolation mix

Cosel is aiming at industrial robots and automation with a triple output 200W open-frame ac-dc power supply. Called RBC200F , its three configurable outputs are isolated, with one having a reinforced isolation to power IGBTs or similar applications. Input and outputs are digitally controlled. The master output dc-dc converter has an LLC resonant topology, when ...

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UK schools robot competition lead by EPSRC

A robotic design competition for the UK’s school children, based on an on-line game, has been launched by the government’s UK Robotics & Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network) and educational publishers Twinkl. The School Robot Competition invites children aged between 8 and 14 (upper KS2-KS3) to design a robot that can move across Mars and complete various ...

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Four channel scope and BER tester for 100G and 400G optical modules

Anritsu is aiming at 100G and 400G optical modules with a four-channel sampling oscilloscope option for its BERTWave MP2110A chassis, creating a multi-channel oscilloscope and bit error rate tester (BERT) in one unit. “Backbone networks and data centres increasingly use 100G Ethernet to meet anticipated traffic demand for services such as 5G and are considering ...

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One piece of foam senses temperature, pressure and humidity

At the same time, a cellulose/polymer sensor can measure pressure, temperature and humidity, according to Linköping University. And, before you ask, the measurements are independent of each other. The sensor is an aerogel, made by vacuum freeze-drying a mixture of cellulose nanofibres, the conducting polymer PEDOT:PSS and water. Adding a polysilane to this makes the aerogel elastic. ...

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One piece of foam senses temperature, pressure and humidity

At the same time, a cellulose/polymer sensor can measure pressure, temperature and humidity, according to Linköping University. And, before you ask, the measurements are independent of each other. The sensor is an aerogel, made by vacuum freeze-drying a mixture of cellulose nanofibres, the conducting polymer PEDOT:PSS and water. Adding a polysilane to this makes the aerogel elastic. ...

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One piece of foam senses temperature, pressure and humidity

At the same time, a cellulose/polymer sensor can measure pressure, temperature and humidity, according to Linköping University. And, before you ask, the measurements are independent of each other. The sensor is an aerogel, made by vacuum freeze-drying a mixture of cellulose nanofibres, the conducting polymer PEDOT:PSS and water. Adding a polysilane to this makes the aerogel elastic. ...

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Magnetic switch with integrated ASIL-B self-test for auto-driving cars

Functional safety applications such as automated driving are the target of a pair of Hall sensors from Allegro MicroSystems. They are pin-compatible upgrades for existing three-wire Hall switch and latch ICs, developed in accordance with ISO 26262:2011 with ASIL-B capability (pending assessment). APS11450 devices are unipolar switches APS12450 devices are bipolar latches Self-test features are integrated, ...

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