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Heavy duty connector snaps on

In its R6 generation, Amphenol has increased the capacity of its 8mm Radsok terminals, creating the Radsock NG whose single circuit can carry 220A at 40°C ambient. It can also work with 160A at up to 100°C. Both of these figures are with 35mm² cable ( 35-50mm² cable is the range) and without the housing (housing is installed ...

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NXP partners software provider for automated driving

NXP has teamed-up with Elektrobit to create a platform for those developing automated driving systems. The aim is to combine NXP’s BlueBox automated driving reference hardware with Elektrobit’s Robinos automated driving software framework. “They combine two powerful building blocks for enabling self-driving robots on wheels,” said NXP autonomous platform architect Davide Santo. “We look forward to ...

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NXP partners software provider for automated driving

NXP has teamed-up with Elektrobit to create a platform for those developing automated driving systems. The aim is to combine NXP’s BlueBox automated driving reference hardware with Elektrobit’s Robinos automated driving software framework. “They combine two powerful building blocks for enabling self-driving robots on wheels,” said NXP autonomous platform architect Davide Santo. “We look forward to ...

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Cobham validates core networks as they go virtual

Cobham Wireless has launched TeraVM LaaS (lab-as-a-service) for core network testing, intending to support mobile operator networks as they shift towards ‘network function virtualisation’ (NFV) infrastructure. “The introduction of LTE-Advanced and 5G requires mobile operators to invest in virtual core network technology, in order to operate with dynamic flexibility and reduced cost,” said the firm. ...

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Low ESR 32.768kHz crystal

Micro Crystal is offering a lower ESR (effective series resistance) version of its tuning-fork 32.768 kHz crystal, claiming that the low impedance crystals “extend the oscillator safety margin, where standard crystals are on the limit”. With hermetic sealing (gold-tin preform, ceramic package, metal lid), it operates under vacuum. Application is expected in : wearables, activity bands, ...

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Infineon adopts sensor fusion IP from Leti

Infineon has adopted sensor fusion technology from French research lab Leti into its Aurix TC29x platform, that uses 32bit TriCore CPUs for automotive power-train and body control, as well as safety and ADAS. “The Aurix family advances the automated and electrical car,” claimed Infineon microcontroller director Ralf Koedel. “Aurix is responsible for safe and secure ...

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Updated: ADI hits 500W with switched capacitor power converter

Analogue Devices has managed to create a 500W switched-capacitor power chip for fixed ratio power conversion at up to 72V and 99% efficiency. Power density up to 4,000W/in3 is claimed. The main application foreseen for the chip, the LTC7820, is 48V non-isolated dc bus conversion, although it is capable of up, down and inverting conversion at ...

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