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Mouser signs ODU

Mouser has  signed a global distribution agreement with connector specialist ODU. The ODU product line includes the ODU MINI-SNAP, ODU MEDI-SNAP, and ODU MINI-MED connector series. The ODU MINI-SNAP K Series and ODU MINI-SNAP L Seriesare push-pull circular connectors keyed by pin and groove. Both series offer 5,000+ mating cycle durability and are available in a wide variety of sizes, ...

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Würth extends REDEXPERT

Würth Elektronik eiSos has extended its free online design tool REDEXPERT. The simulation software, which has become known for AC loss calculation in switch mode power supplies, now supports calculations for a whole range of other components. LEDs for horticultural applications, wireless modules, photodiodes and foil capacitors are among the product groups now included in ...

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Infineon adds package to HV portfolio

Infineon has added to its portfolio of high voltage devices with a new package: XHP 3. This is a new flexible IGBT module platform for high-power applications in the voltage range from 3,3 kV up to 6,5 kV. The module allows for scalable designs with best-in-class reliability and highest power density. Due to its symmetrical ...

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Renesas launches touch-free UIs

Renesas has launches two touch-free user interface (UI) solutions to simplify the design of 2D and 3D control-based applications. Based on Renesas’ capacitive sensor microcontrollers (MCUs), the new solutions support the development of UI that allows users to operate home appliances, as well as industrial and OA equipment without touching the devices. The UI solutions make ...

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SIA calls for more government support for semiconductor industry

The SIA has produced a report asking the US government for more support. Specific actions suggested are: 1 Invest in research that will promote American semiconductor innovation. • Triple U.S. investments in semiconductor-specific research across federal scientific agencies from approximately $1.5 billion to $5 billion annually to advance new materials, designs, and architectures that will ...

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Autonomous challenges

Autonomous cars have a long way to go says Dr Sally Epstein, Machine Learning expert at Cambridge Consultants, who points to some of the key challenges: Mapping data will become out of date as soon as it is collected. Street furniture is constantly changing, with roadworks, accidents and more, while human movement in the same environment ...

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ICs provide PoE-converter circuitry up to 71W

A new chipset from ST lets users quickly build reliable and space-efficient Powered Devices (PDs) to take advantage of the latest IEEE 802.3bt Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) specification. The PM8804 and PM8805 provide the PoE-converter circuitry for PDs up to class-8, which defines a usable power budget of 71 Watts. The chipset saves space, enhances reliability, and ...

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SK Telecom takes 5G lead

SK Telecom says it has installed 34,000 5G base stations in 85 city centres giving it the world’s first installed public network.  “The AR, VR and cloud games unveiled today only mark the beginning of the age of Hyper-Innovation brought by 5G,” says SK CEO  Park Jung-ho, “SK Telecom will continue to introduce 5G-based innovative ...

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