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7.5GHz real-time spectrum analyser from Siglent

Siglent has introduced a spectrum analyser with a real-time analysis bandwidth up to 40MHz and a maximum frequency of 7.5GHz. There is also a 5GHz version. Called SSA3000X-R, the “series extends the functionality of a classical spectrum analyser with the benefits of real-time signal acquisition and analysis,” according to the company. “Addressable application areas include broadcast, ...

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Re-wireable locking IEC mains inlet

Schurter has added its V-Lock cord retention system to a re-wireable IEC C13 mains appliance inlet connector. Called 4783, it is available in black, white and grey for differentiation – for example when used for three-phase systems, said the company, adding: “Reconnectable appliance sockets are particularly suitable for small series builds. With these inlets you ...

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Perovskite photo diode doubles as an LED

A perovskite photo diode that becomes a viable LED when its bias is reversed has been created at Linköping University in Sweden, allowing bidirectional communication between two identical devices. “We have managed to integrate optical signal transmission and reception into one circuit, something that makes it possible to transmit optical signals in both directions between ...

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Microsoft recruits ST, Renesas, NXP, Microchip and Qualcomm for Azure MCU kits

STMicroelectronics, Renesas, NXP, Microchip and Qualcomm have signed up to offer 32bit MCU development kits featuring Microsoft’s Azure RTOS ThreadX, one of the components of the its Azure RTOS embedded application development suite. “Their MCUs are embedded into billions of devices. This allows embedded developers to access reliable, real-time performance for resource-constrained devices, and seamless integration with the power ...

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Covid-19 3d printable mask approved – only for MJF printers, files available

The Czech Republic has certified a 3D printed anti-covid-19 mask, as a half-mask with FFP3 safety level to EN 140:1999 when using exchangeable external filters. Designed at the Czech Technical University in Prague, by its Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), the part is called ‘CIIRC RP95-3D’ and has to be printed on a ...

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Image sensors have global shutters for automated vision, and are small

STMicroelectronics is aiming at 2D and 3D smart computer-vision with backside-illuminated global shutter high-speed image sensors – global shutter is the preferred mode for capturing distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is needed, according to the company. VD55G0 is 640 x 600 pixels and 2.6mm x 2.5mm die VD56G3 is 1,124 x ...

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Battery powered 100MHz scope has plenty of interfaces

Saelig is stocking two- and four-channel battery-powered portable oscilloscopes from Shenzhen-based Micsig. There are three models in the STO1000E PLUS series: STO1102E PLUS 2-channel 100MHz STO1152E PLUS 2-channel 150MHz STO1104E PLUS 4-channel 100MHz Each includes a 70Mpoint memory, 1Gsample/s sampling (single channel only), 130,000wfm/s refresh rate and a 7.5Ah Li battery. They have an 8″ (#200mm) 800×600 touch screen ...

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Industrial PCs get Gen 9 and Xeon E processors

Kontron has upgraded its KISS V3 family of industrial rack-mount PCs, moving to 9th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 or 2nd Gen Xeon E processors with up to eight cores on a FCLGA1151 socket with C246 chipset. Called KISS V3 CFL, they come in 1U, 2U and 4U formats. “Thanks to their resistance to high temperatures as ...

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Trace and debug for RISC-V IP

SiFive has announced hardware trace and debug for RISC-V processor IP. Called SiFive Insight, it is “industry’s first combined trace and debug solution for the freely-available, open-specification RISC-V ISA”, said SiFive. it is intended to “meet customer demand and expectations for the capability to access, observe, and control products deploying SiFive’s RISC-V Core IP portfolio”. ...

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