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ams provides sensor technology for medical technology startup midge medical to develop rapid test device for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

August 5, 2020

News facts:

Rapid test results will be available in as little as 15 minutes
Miniaturization of genetic amplification technique enables implementation of effective test
strategies at a reduced cost, both at home and in professional healthcare environments
ams AS7341L spectral sensor allows reliable spectrally resolved read out of virus particles

Premstaetten, Austria (August 4, 2020) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, provides the latest sensor technology to midge medical, a German medical technology startup from Berlin, to develop a disruptive technology for science-backed rapid … Read More → "ams provides sensor technology for medical technology startup midge medical to develop rapid test device for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)"

Microchip Introduces New 8-Channel Flashtec® PCIe® Gen 4 Enterprise NVMe™ SSD Controller

The Flashtec NVMe 3108 controller enables power and form-factor optimized enterprise NVMe SSDs with Flashtec’s trademark rich feature set and flexibility

August 5, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., August 4, 2020 – As data centers support more Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) workloads, there is a need for cloud scale infrastructure that provides more bandwidth to storage and more storage density per rack. The trend is therefore to adopt PCIe^Ò Gen 4-capable NVM Express^™ (NVMe^™) Solid State Drives (SSDs) in smaller form factors such as M.2 and the newer SNIA Enterprise and Data Center SSD Form Factor (EDSFF) E1.S form factors. These SSDs require controllers with optimized footprints and power while driving the NAND flash to its … Read More → "Microchip Introduces New 8-Channel Flashtec® PCIe® Gen 4 Enterprise NVMe™ SSD Controller"

Robin.io Joins O-RAN ALLIANCE, Keeps the Focus on Interoperability and Open Standards

Aligning with Global Operators and Technology Suppliers in the O-RAN ALLIANCE, Robin Reaffirms Commitment to Open, Standards-Based Solutions to Accelerate 5G Expansion

August 5, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 4, 2020 – Robin.io, the 5G and application automation platform company, today announced that it has entered the O-RAN ALLIANCE, a world-wide community of mobile operators and networking … Read More → "Robin.io Joins O-RAN ALLIANCE, Keeps the Focus on Interoperability and Open Standards"

D3 Engineering Announces Production-Intent mmWave Radar Kit with Texas Instruments RFIC

Single-board embeddable mmWave Radar sensing solution for stand-alone implementation of many different mmWave radar sensing algorithms to measure, detect, and track

August 4, 2020

Rochester, NY – July 29, 2020 – D3 Engineering, a Texas Instruments platinum design partner, announced their DesignCore® RS-1843A mmWave Radar Sensor Evaluation Kit. The DesignCore Evaluation Kit enables the implementation of many different mmWave radar sensing algorithms to measure, detect, and track. The production-intent kit features a single board, small form factor, and an easy-to-use USB-Serial interface. This USB-serial interface may be used with a PC or embedded platform to facilitate field testing, sensor evaluation, algorithm development, and application demonstrations. </ … Read More → "D3 Engineering Announces Production-Intent mmWave Radar Kit with Texas Instruments RFIC"

Overview: Eurocom launches Young Professionals discount Program to help jumpstart new Professionals’ careers

August 4, 2020

Since 1989, Eurocom has been a leading developer of long-lifespan, fully-upgradable notebooks, as well as, high-performance mobile workstations and servers. For over three decades, Eurocom is proud to be an industry leader that provides ground-breaking technology and continues to engineer innovative solutions that inspire individuals and companies to new growth and development.

Education Program provides important tools for Students
Eurocom launched its Education Program in 2009, with the goal of showing students the importance of using quality tools in their pursuit of higher education. Eurocom understands that technology moves fast and in … Read More → "Overview: Eurocom launches Young Professionals discount Program to help jumpstart new Professionals’ careers"

Renesas Collaborates with Novatek Microelectronics on Surveillance Camera Reference Design

Phase-Detection Autofocus Delivers Fast and Superior Object Detection and Recognition for 4K Video Security and Surveillance Applications

August 4, 2020

TOKYO, Japan, August 3, 2020 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced an ultra-high-definition (UHD) surveillance camera reference design to address today’s high-accuracy object detection and recognition needs for video security and surveillance systems. Developed in collaboration with Novatek Microelectronics Corporation and designed by Read More → "Renesas Collaborates with Novatek Microelectronics on Surveillance Camera Reference Design"

Pixus Offers New Series of Single Slot Development OpenVPX Backplanes

August 4, 2020

Waterloo, Ontario — July 30, 2020– Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers 3U and 6U OpenVPX power and ground backplanes in several configurations. With the SOSA/HOST efforts and move to optical and RF interfaces over OpenVPX, Pixus has developed multiple styles that allow for versatility in prototyping.

The 1-slot backplanes come in VITA 65 (VPX only), VITA 66.4 (optical), and VITA 67.3 (RF) formats. The optical and RF versions feature a cutout for optional insertion of the aperture housing and contacts. Used in conjunction with Pixus’ multi-slot power and … Read More → "Pixus Offers New Series of Single Slot Development OpenVPX Backplanes"

IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover

August 4, 2020

Munich, Germany, and El Segundo, California – 29 July 2020 – On Thursday this week, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is planning to send the Rover Perseverance on a journey to Mars. The launch is scheduled for 7:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with the landing on the Red Planet targeted for February 2021. IR HiRel, an Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) company, supplied thousands of mission-critical radiation-hardened (rad hard) components for the rover. This marks the company’s fifth time with power electronics aboard a NASA Mars rover, with heritage in these missions starting with Sojourner in 1997, Opportunity and Spirit in 2004, and … Read More → "IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover"

SolidRun and Virtium Lead the Charge Towards a 5G Connected Future

Collaboration Expedites the Development of 5G Network and Edge IoT Solutions by Offering Computing Platforms, Memory and SSD Storage That Have Been Prequalified for Compatibility

August 4, 2020

TEL AVIV, and RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., USA – August 4,, 2020 – The much-anticipated move to 5G communications has begun and now most industries are working towards building the infrastructure to support the vast coverage and incredible speed that comes with it. SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance edge computing solutions, and Read More → "SolidRun and Virtium Lead the Charge Towards a 5G Connected Future"

element14 Community Crowns Winners of Fighting Germs Design Challenge

Community members found creative solutions to staying safe during the pandemic

August 3, 2020

Chicago, July 29, 2020—element14.com, an Avnet community, has announced the winning designs of its “Fighting Germs” Design Challenge, where participants helped to fight COVID-19 by creating projects that protect vulnerable populations and help people cope with the crisis.

The Grand Prize winner, Shabaz Yousaf from the UK, created contact-less virtual buttons that are motion-sensor based, allowing the user to make … Read More → "element14 Community Crowns Winners of Fighting Germs Design Challenge"

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