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USB 3.0 isolator passes 5Gbit/s while breaking electrical continuity for instrumentation

Saelig has introduced the Alldaq ADQ-USB 3.0-ISO series of USB 3.0 isolators, which support the full USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data rate of 5Gbit/s, while breaking the electrical connection between host PC and peripheral. Applications are expected in industrial and automotive instrumentation, and blocking mains pick-up in professional sound. “Re-clocking design guarantees a stable USB connection ...

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ST takes MCU configuration tool to v5.0

STMicroelectronics has updated its STM32CubeMX microcontroller configuration software to v5.0. “With its modern multi-panel GUI that lets users visualise and do more without changing screen view, it makes optimising MCU configuration parameters easier and more comfortable,” said the firm, without explaining what multi-panel means in this context – this video might give some clues. It comes ...

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Three phase EMC filters for motor drives

Schaffner is claiming to have created a milestone in three-phase filtering with “the most compact and most modern solution in the market today”. And then it said: “these filters are based on a new design structure, resulting in a significant footprint reduction and have their connection terminals integrated within the filter enclosure.” And then it ...

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Electronica: Waterproof professional connectors for outdoor use

Lemo revealed waterproof versions of its right-angled Anglissimo connectors at Electronica last week. “This product is similar to what had been announced previously, but this time it’s an evolution of the product that make this solution watertight to IP68, meaning it can be used outdoors, under the rain, it can sustain water splash and short ...

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UK team aims for commercial quantum-based gravity sensor

A UK consortium is to develop quantum-based gravity sensors that will allow underground objects and voids to be detected. The aim is to build a portable technology demonstrator by April 2021, that is twice as sensitive as the industry standard (falling mass) technique and, importantly because the aims is for this to lead to a ...

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Electronica: More on Rigol’s 350MHz scope

Rigol revealed details of its MSO5000 series oscilloscopes at Electronica in Munich. Bandwidth options range across 70 to 350MHz with two or four channels, sampling is at 8Gsample/s, and maximum capture 500,000waveform/s, with up to 200Msample record length. The display is 9in colour and touch-enabled. The instruments use the firm’s UltraVision II, centred on its Phoenix ...

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Perovskite solar better with silicon nano-particles

An international research group boosted perovskite solar cells efficiency by adding silicon nanoparticles. Various metal nanoparticles have been tried before, but can have drawbacks such as absorbing energy, or increasing corrosion. In the case of the silicon particles, they don’t absorb light, nor do they interact with other materials in the cell, according to ITMO University ...

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Automotive AEC-Q200 ceramic capacitors stretched to 4kV

Syfer has added higher voltage ceramic capacitors to its AEC-Q200 series of MLCCs, extending maximum working voltage in the series from 2kV up to 4kV. “Designed for electric vehicle applications where ever higher voltages are needed, but where a margin for derating has to be accommodated for, they are ideal for power train use, like ...

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Perovskite-on-CIGS tandem solar cell hits new high

Scientists at UCLA have spray-coated a perovskite solar cell onto thin-film CIGS solar cell to convert energy at 22.4% when the cells are connected in series. Series connection is a tougher test that four-terminal connection, because both top and bottom cells care forced to work at the same current, making it unlikely that both are working ...

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EuμW week: Presto announces test service at >100GHz

Presto Engineering announced the availability of high volume semiconductor testing above 100GHz today at European Microwave Week in Madrid. “Commercial test equipment does not test much about 50GHz,” said Presto COO Cédric Mayor. “The current method used by most customers is in-house bench testing by hand. This is because testing equipment above 50GHz is expensive as ...

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