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RS Components introduces new debugger/programmer for Microchip PIC® microcontrollers

LONDON, UK, 23 March, 2018 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has introduced the MPLAB® PICkit™ 4 ( https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/1717762 ) in-circuit debugger/programmer from Microchip, which enables fast and easy debugging and programming of PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC® digital signal controllers ( … Read More → "RS Components introduces new debugger/programmer for Microchip PIC® microcontrollers"

TRACIT Calls for Renewed Efforts to Address Enablers of Illicit Trade at the OECD 2018 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum

Paris, France, 27 March 2018 – Today, at OECD Headquarters in Paris, the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) spoke at the OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum.

“Promoting integrity within the public and private sectors is critical to combating illicit trade in all its forms,” said TRACIT Deputy Director-General Stefano Betti. “TRACIT is honored to be a Knowledge Partner of this Forum and looks forward to working together with the OECD on the issues of illicit trade, integrity and anti-corruption in the coming months.” 

The OECD Global Anti-Corruption … Read More → "TRACIT Calls for Renewed Efforts to Address Enablers of Illicit Trade at the OECD 2018 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum"

IPSO Alliance Merges with Open Mobile Alliance to Form OMA SpecWorks

San Diego – March 27, 2018 – The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the IPSO Alliance (IPSO) announced today that IPSO has transferred its assets, work and memberships to the OMA, forming a joint organization called OMA SpecWorks. All technical working groups from IPSO and OMA remain active and are tasked with creating and driving a set of global technical deliverables in the mobile and … Read More → "IPSO Alliance Merges with Open Mobile Alliance to Form OMA SpecWorks"

STMicroelectronics Cooperated with Synelixis and Academic Institutions to Build a Simulation Framework for Parallel Systems Fine-Tuned for Visual Search (COSSIM)

Geneva, March 27, 2018 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today announced that it has contributed to the release of an open-source framework, which seamlessly simulates, in an integrated way, both the networking and the processing parts of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), as well as cloud and High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. Developed in a tight R&D cooperation with Politecnico di Milano, Telecommunication Systems Institute, and Synelixis, and funded … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Cooperated with Synelixis and Academic Institutions to Build a Simulation Framework for Parallel Systems Fine-Tuned for Visual Search (COSSIM)"

New compact chassis-mount 350W AC-DC power supplies offer easy integration into a wide range of applications

March 27th 2018 – XP Power today announced the launch of the SMP350 series of rugged AC-DC chassis-mount power supply units that deliver up to 350W of power and target use in a wide range of equipment in industrial, technology and healthcare applications.

Incorporating built-in fan cooling, screw terminal connections for simple installation and low EMI emissions, the SMP350 series offers easy integration into end equipment, reducing design and manufacturing costs and time to market. Packaged in a 3.6 x 7 x 1.7-inch enclosure, the series delivers power densities up … Read More → "New compact chassis-mount 350W AC-DC power supplies offer easy integration into a wide range of applications"

Stadium Group partners with Maker Life to manufacture components for educational single board computing (SBC) kits that make programming easy and fun

Reading, UK, 27 March, 2018 – Stadium Group, a leading supplier of IoT connectivity solutions, power products, human machine interface (HMI) solutions and electronics assemblies, has announced a partnership with Maker Life, a developer and provider of simple build-your-own computer project kits designed to educate parents, teachers and children around the world about programming. The kits are being developed using the low-cost, credit card-sized Raspberry Pi Zero W and BBC micro:bit single board computers (SBCs). Stadium is the exclusive manufacturer of power and cable products for the Raspberry Pi-based Maker … Read More → "Stadium Group partners with Maker Life to manufacture components for educational single board computing (SBC) kits that make programming easy and fun"

Artila Releases New Linux-ready Cortex-A7 System on Module M-X6ULL

Taipei, Taiwan – March 2018 — Artila Electronics, which specializes in the development and manufacture of Linux-ready arm embedded industrial computers, is pleased to announce

Artila’s new SODIMM module based on NXP i.MX6ULL ARM Cortex A7 CPU core operating up to 800MHz speed with Linux OS. The new M-X6ULL is designed to meet the needs of many general embedded applications that require power efficient, high performance and cost optimized solution, as well as embedded systems that require high-end multimedia applications in a small form factor, this cost effective M-X6 … Read More → "Artila Releases New Linux-ready Cortex-A7 System on Module M-X6ULL"

Fairview Microwave Launches New Line of RF and Microwave Power Amplifier Accessories

LEWISVILLE, Texas – Fairview Microwave Inc., a leading provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has introduced a new family of RF and microwave power amplifier accessories that includes heat sinks, heat sinks with cooling fans and power control cable assemblies. The heat sinks in this line are ideal for thermal management of power amplifiers that can generate excessive levels … Read More → "Fairview Microwave Launches New Line of RF and Microwave Power Amplifier Accessories"

ProTek Devices Intros TVS Array Series for Smartphone Circuit Protection

TEMPE, Ariz. – March 26, 2018 – ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of ultra-low capacitance (0.6pF typical) transient voltage suppressor arrays for overvoltage circuit protection in smartphones and other portable electronics. The new series is also suited for Ethernet, USB interface and wireless systems.

ProTek Devices’ GBLCxxCIDFN series of TVS arrays are available in a bidirectional configuration. They are rated at 250 watts peak pulse power per line for an 8/20 micro second waveshape. It is available in multiple voltages. It protects one power or I/O port. ESD protection is > 25kV … Read More → "ProTek Devices Intros TVS Array Series for Smartphone Circuit Protection"

ADLINK Technology Showcasing Latest AI & Edge Computing Solutions at GPU Technology Conference

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26, 2018 − ADLINK Technology, Inc., a global provider of advanced Edge Computing products, will showcase a series of hardware reference designs for Factory-of-the-Future, Smart City, and Networking and Communications applications at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC), March 26-29, at the San Jose, CA convention center in Booth #207.

ADLINK has responded to the growing demand for AI and machine … Read More → "ADLINK Technology Showcasing Latest AI & Edge Computing Solutions at GPU Technology Conference"

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