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ST simplifies wireless MCUs for Bluetooth 5.2

STMicroelectronics has further stripped down the memory in its STM32WBxx wireless microcontroller family to reduce cost in Bluetooth 5.2 applications. STM32WB15 and STM32WB10 retain the Arm Cortex-M4 application processor and paired Cortex-M0+ Bluetooth 5.2 stack processor, but come with: 320kbyte flash for stack and application – with sector protection against R/W operations, 48kbyte SRAM – 36kbyte has ...

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UK made: two-channel PC scopes at 5GHz and 12GHz

Pico Technology has introduced two-channel versions of its 5GHz and 16GHz ‘sampling-extended real-time oscilloscopes’, branded SXRTOs. Called PicoScope 9402-05 and 9402-16, they are suited to repetitive or clock-derived signals. All models have 12bit channels, each supported by real-time sampling to 500Msample/s/channel and up to 2.5Tsample/s (0.4ps) random equivalent-time sampling. “These are voltage and timing resolutions that ...

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UK made: Transparent power delivery for glass

Zytronic of Newcastle has introduced a way of delivering power through glass invisibly, calling it Electroglaz. “Electroglaz is completely transparent and can be used to ‘magically’ power a near limitless variety of low power, electronic and electrotechnical devices embedded within a glass panel,” said company marketing director Ian Crosby. “Potential applications include LED lit display cases ...

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Anritsu and Tektronix team up to automate PCI Express 5.0 testing

Anritsu and Tektronix are offering an automated PCI Express 5.0 (PCIe Gen5) tester, combining Anritsu’s RMP1900A bit error rate tester (BERT) with Tektronix’ DPO70000SX 70GHz real-time oscilloscope, and automation software. “The all-in-one solution supports tests of PCIe 5.0 electrical characteristics and physical-layer protocol analysis, and supports automated transmitter test, receiver jitter tolerance test and Tx/Rx ...

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100nF capacitor for microwave and mmWave

Knowles Precision Devices has added a 100nF capacitor to its V-Series of single layer capacitors. The high-frequency wire-bondable device is suited to GaN and GaAs amplifier applications where small size and microwave performance are critical. “The small footprint, along with X7R temperature stability and wire bondability of the 100nF are integral to a well-performing circuit,” ...

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Near infra-red sensing separates nylons for recycling

German company Trinamix has turned to near infra-red spectroscopy to create a mobile sensor that can, at the push of a button, distinguish the similar nylons PA6 and PA66 for recycling. The polymers have similar properties, are used interchangeably in numerous applications, and are virtually impossible to distinguish with the naked eye. At the same time, ...

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Ask a mussel how to anchor wind turbines

The University of Nottingham is to investigate how sea mussels stick to wet and wave-hit rocks, aiming to use the knowledge to solve engineering problems. What is already known, is that they use collagen-rich sticky threads, ending in adhesive pads known as plaques. And that these plaques work on many different surfaces. The design principles ...

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Digital pulse and delay generator works from 1ps to 1,000s

P500 is a benchtop digital delay and pulse generator that generates four separately programmable delay-and-width outputs. It can generate delays up to 1,000 seconds in 1ps increments, and is capable of a repetition rate of 14MHz. Trigger sources include internal, external, remote, manual or line. “The low-jitter internal synthesised rate generator may be programmed from ...

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Power Architecture automotive MCUs supported until 2034

STMicroelectronics is extending long-term support for its 32bit Power Architecture SPC56 automotive microcontrollers to “at least 2034″, it said. “To ensure lifetime support for our customers’ new applications, and those already in the market, we are unveiling the extension to 20 years, of our unique product longevity commitment, which we launched in 2014, assuring the ...

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Embedded World: Adlink pre-certifies hardware to run Ubuntu Linux

Adlink Technology has signed a deal with Canonical to pre-certify Adlink devices with Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux operating system, and provide security support and operational updates. “The agreement eliminates the need for customers to install the device OS themselves and to work with the OS provider for licensing and support. It also enables Adlink to support ...

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