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European test service for CMOS image sensors up to 12in in diameter

Creating uniform illumination over a large area makes testing wafer-scale CMOS image sensors tricky, according to San Jose-based Presto Engineering, which has just revealed its computer-controlled solution that illuminates sections of the wafer in turn – working for arrays of large sensors, or even single sensors filling a 12in wafer. “An entire wafer can be ...

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Embedded World: Pico’s data logger software gets complete re-design

UK test equipment maker Pico Technology revealed a ground-up redesign of its data logging software at Embedded World. Designed to work with all of the firm’s PC-based data acquisition hardware, the PicoLog 6 is functionally-identical running on Windows, Linux or MacOS. Record limits are up from the 1Mpoints of PicoLog 5, and are now only ...

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Embedded World: Renesas builds Ethernet controller into RJ45 socket

Renesas is aiming at industrial controllers by building an entire Profinet interface inside an RJ45 connector. EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP versions will follow once associated software is ready. The hardware is accompanied by software to support the industrial Ethernet protocol stacks. Dubbed I-RJ45, there are single and dual port versions “which simplify integration for industrial Ethernet ...

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Embedded World: System-in-package-on-module eases industrial Linux computer design

To ease the layout of industrial Linux computer PCBs, at Embedded World in Nuremberg Microchip announced a complete processor, memory and comms sub-system in a 40 x 38mm module. The module is single sided, and can be soldered straight to a PCB via its 0.8mm interconnect. “There is a great deal of design effort and ...

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APEC: Microsemi samples 1.2kV SiC mosfets

Microsemi is sampling the first of its next-generation 1.2kV silicon carbide mosfets, the 40m[Ohm] MSC040SMA120B, plus 1.2kV SiC Schottky barrier diodes to go with it. For rugged operation in industrial, automotive and commercial aviation, the SiC mosfet family is avalanche-rated and offers a high short circuit withstand rating. Additional members of the product family will ...

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APEC: Production for Helix switched capacitor dc-dc

MxC200 is a configurable 15W dc-dc power IC from fabless chip firm Helix Semiconductors. Previously known as HS200, MxC200 is a switched capacitor converter with three voltage halving stages, accepting 12-48V at the input. The three stages have separate inputs and outputs and can be mixed and matched in several configurations. When configured as a ...

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APEC: Synchronous rectifier controller saves secondary-side power

Diodes has announced ZXGD3113, a synchronous rectifier controller intended to work with a mosfet to replace the voltage drop associated with a Schottky diode on the secondary side of an isolated power converter such as ac-dc power supplies – potentially removing the need for secondary-side heatsinking. “ZXGD3113 controls an external MOSFET, such as the 100V ...

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APEC: more on: TI’s three-level buck converter battery charger

To save space in battery chargers, Texas Instruments has introduced a 6A three-level buck converter, the bq25910, aimed at phones, tablets and electronic point-of-sale devices. Charging single Li-ion or Li-polymer cells, 95.4% efficiency is available at 1.5A from a 5V input, or 93.3% at 3A from 9V. As well as four switching fets, there is ...

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Off-line switcher can be reconfigured live, and supports USB PD 3.0 + PPS

Power Integrations has added digital control to its ac-dc controller range, in the form of InnoSwitch 3-Pro. The InnoSwitch range is unique in that it includes primary and secondary controller chips in the same package, data-linked within by isolated inductive coupling to eliminate the need for external opto-isolator feedback – that can be used to ...

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Embedded World: FRAM for critical data logging

Cypress announced an FRAM non-volatile memory family for mission-critical data capture at Embedded World in Nuremberg. With a serial interface, the Excelon family offers high-speed data recording in harsh operating environments over wide temperature ranges. Excelon Auto offers automotive-grade 2 to 4Mbit storage in AEC-Q100 options with ISO 26262 functional safety compliance Excelon Ultra offers 4-8Mbit ...

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