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First congatec SMARC 2.0 module with NXP i.MX8 processor

Best-in-class ARM processor in application friendly shape
August 2, 2018
San Diego, CA, USA, July 31, 2018 * * * congatec announces the conga-SMX8, the company’s first SMARC 2.0 Computer-on-Module based on the 64-bit NXP i.MX8 multi-core ARM processor family. The ARM Cortex-A53/A72 based conga-SMX8 represents the new flagship module for ultra-low-power embedded computer designs, offering the recent best-in-class ARM processor with excellent performance, flexible graphics and numerous embedded features for all kind of IIoT applications. It provides high-performance multi-core computing along with extended graphics capabilities for up to three independent 1080p displays or a single 4K screen. Further benefits of … Read More → "First congatec SMARC 2.0 module with NXP i.MX8 processor"

UltraSoC brings SEGGER J-Link to embedded debug and analytics environment

J-Link probes support RISC-V, Arm and other CPU platforms
August 1, 2018

UltraSoC today announced that it has partnered with SEGGER to offer support for J-Link debug probes within UltraSoC’s integrated system on chip (SoC) monitoring and analytics environment. SEGGER’s J-Link probes are amongst the industry’s most widely-used and support the debug of popular processor platforms including RISC-V, and both current and legacy Arm cores. The partnership gives SoC developers easy access to J-Link via a single interface when debugging using UltraSoC’s flexible on-chip monitoring and analytics infrastructure.

UltraSoC is dedicated to making designers’ lives easier: providing an open and accessible vendor-agnostic environment that suits … Read More → "UltraSoC brings SEGGER J-Link to embedded debug and analytics environment"

ip.access collaborates with Blue Arcus Technologies Inc. to improve satellite backhaul for rural deployments

Trial in Jakarta, Indonesia using 3G technology has demonstrated significant cost savings of an estimated $1,000 per site per month
July 31, 2018

London UK, 26 July 2018 – ip.access has today announced a collaboration with Blue Arcus Technologies Inc., a company dedicated in providing the best network solution and telecom engineering, to improve satellite backhaul for rural deployments. A trial in Jakarta, Indonesia using 3G technology has demonstrated significant cost savings of an estimated $1,000 per site per month.

Due to the high cost of satellite backhaul and its performance limitations, subscribers in remote and rural portions of the world are typically limited to using voice centric technology such as GSM. At the same time, issues with VoLTE latency mean … Read More → "ip.access collaborates with Blue Arcus Technologies Inc. to improve satellite backhaul for rural deployments"

ProTek Devices Intros AEC-Qualified ESD Diode for Automotive Circuit Protection

The PAM3CAN is Designed to Protect Two Automotive CAN Bus Lines from ESD and EFT Strikes
July 31, 2018

TEMPE, Ariz. – July 30, 2018 – ProTek Devices today introduced a new circuit protection diode suited for automotive applications, such as Controller Area Network (CAN) bus lines. The new PAM3CAN diode is qualified by the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC).

The PAM3CAN is designed to protect two automotive CAN bus lines from the damaging effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other electrical fast transients (EFT). In addition to being AEC-qualified, the new ESD diode is compatible with several IEC standards. These include 61000-4-2 (ESD): level 4; 61000-4-4 (EFT): 40A, 5/50ns; … Read More → "ProTek Devices Intros AEC-Qualified ESD Diode for Automotive Circuit Protection"

Pentek’s New Talon Extreme Rugged Wideband 1/2 ATR Recorder Family Delivers Reduced SWaP

July 31, 2018
  • Multichannel ultra-wideband and high dynamic range RF/IF Recorders

    Up to 4 GB/s real-time recording rates

    Removable SSD QuickPac Drive Packs hold up to 30.7 TB

    Environmentally-sealed, conduction-cooled design ideal for harsh mechanical and thermal environments

    UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ─July 30, 2018─Pentek, Inc., today announced the Talon RTX 25xx series, a new high-performance small form factor (SFF) recorder product line for extreme operating environments. Optimized for SWaP (size, weight and power), the rugged sealed ½ ATR recorders are available with … Read More → "Pentek’s New Talon Extreme Rugged Wideband 1/2 ATR Recorder Family Delivers Reduced SWaP"

Vishay Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified, 150 W Thick Film Power Resistor in Clip Mount TO247 Reduces Component Counts, Costs

Designed for Direct Mounting on a Heatsink, Device Offers Industry-High Power Dissipation and Improved Pulse Handling Capability
July 31, 2018

MALVERN, Pa. — July 30, 2018 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified thick film power resistor featuring a clip mount TO247 package for direct mounting on a heatsink. For automotive applications, the Vishay SferniceLTO 150 offers industry-high power dissipation of 150 W at a +45 °C case temperature and an improved pulse handling capability.

The device released today provides up to 70 % higher power dissipation than competing devices in the TO247 package. This reduces the need for components to cool the resistor — saving board space, simplifying layouts, and reducing overall solution costs. These benefits are amplified by the LTO 150’ … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified, 150 W Thick Film Power Resistor in Clip Mount TO247 Reduces Component Counts, Costs"

Maximize System Performance with Microchip’s Dual-mode Power Monitoring IC

Single IC offers industry-leading accuracy for real-time power measurement of AC and DC power supplies
July 31, 2018

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 30, 2018 — In systems that use both AC and DC power, the implementation of dual-mode power monitoring traditionally requires multiple ICs to ensure superior performance and accuracy. Growing applications such as solar inverters, smart lighting and cloud servers often use both modes to maintain safe operation, with AC as the main power source and DC as backup or vice versa. To optimize performance and ease development of these systems, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today released a flexible dual-mode power monitoring IC that measures both AC and DC modes with industry-leading accuracy of 0.1 percent error across … Read More → "Maximize System Performance with Microchip’s Dual-mode Power Monitoring IC"

Panasonic Industry Europe introduces new FP series automotive-qualified Aluminium electrolytic capacitors

Radial capacitors offer high ripple current and large capacitance values
July 30, 2018

Munich, July 2018: Panasonic Industry Europe is releasing a new series of automotive-qualified Aluminium electrolytic capacitors benefiting from very high ripple current (2 to 2.5 times higher than existing FC series products) and large capacitance values (up to 60% higher than existing FC series products). FP series radial lead type devices also feature a high endurance of 4000h up to 5000h at 105°C.

Further technical details of FP series capacitors include an operating temperature range of -55°C up to +105°C, a rated voltage of 25VDC up to 35VDC, a capacitance range of 510μF up to 2000μF, … Read More → "Panasonic Industry Europe introduces new FP series automotive-qualified Aluminium electrolytic capacitors"

VadaTech Announces new Xilinx UltraScale+TM XCZU15EG FPGA Carrier Boards (In both AMC and 3U VPX)

July 30, 2018

Henderson, NV – July 27, 2018 – VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces two new products based on the Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC (MultiProcessor System on Chip).

The AMC581 is an AMC FPGA Carrier with a single FMC (VITA 57) site and is compliant to AMC.1, AMC.2 and AMC.4 specifications. The on-board re-configurable FPGA interfaces directly to the AMC FCLKA, TCLKA-D, FMC DP0-9 and all FMC LA/HA/HB pairs. The FPGA interfaces to a single DDR4 memory channel (64-bit wide) for local data storage. The module has … Read More → "VadaTech Announces new Xilinx UltraScale+TM XCZU15EG FPGA Carrier Boards (In both AMC and 3U VPX)"

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