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Rohde & Schwarz adds six new probe models to its power electronics measurement portfolio

The new R&S RT-ZHD high voltage differential probes are designed for complex measurements on state-of-the-art power electronics with voltages up to 6000 V. They offer a measurement bandwidth of up to 200 MHz, a particularly high common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) and at 0.5 percent, the best DC measurement accuracy available. Rohde & Schwarz also presents cost-efficient, high voltage differential probes with a 25 MHz bandwidth and very low inherent noise – ideal for general applications.

Munich, January 23, 2018 — Demand in the automotive industry for compact, highly efficient switched-mode power … Read More → "Rohde & Schwarz adds six new probe models to its power electronics measurement portfolio"

Metal Hybrid PPTC Mini-Breaker with Resettable Thermal Cut-Off Handles Higher Currents in a Smaller Package

CHICAGO, January 22, 2018 — Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today introduced the MHP-TAT18 Metal Hybrid PPTC Battery Mini-Breaker with resettable Thermal Cut-Off (TCO). This over-temperature protection device offers a 9VDC rating and a higher current rating than similar products on the market. This new device helps circuit … Read More → "Metal Hybrid PPTC Mini-Breaker with Resettable Thermal Cut-Off Handles Higher Currents in a Smaller Package"

Intermolecular and SITRI Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Development of Advanced Memory Technologies for the China Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. and SHANGHAI, January 22, 2018 — Intermolecular, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMI), the trusted partner for advanced materials innovation and SITRI, the innovation center for accelerating the development and commercialization of “More than … Read More → "Intermolecular and SITRI Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Development of Advanced Memory Technologies for the China Market"

Nordic nRF91 low power cellular IoT ‘sneak peek’ – cellular made easy, cellular for everything else

Oslo, Norway – January 22, 2018 – Nordic Semiconductor today provided a ‘sneak peek’ of its upcoming nRF91® Series low power cellular IoT solution. During an event in Oslo, Nordic also demonstrated the nRF91 operating on the Verizon Wireless Network in the U.S. and on the Telia network in Norway.
The Nordic nRF91 Series is all about taking the unique value proposal of cellular and bringing simplicity and appeal to a broader market. Today cellular is associated with the high data rates of smartphones and tablets. This solution aims to take cellular beyond just mobile … Read More → "Nordic nRF91 low power cellular IoT ‘sneak peek’ – cellular made easy, cellular for everything else"

Mouser Electronics Launches Volume Two of Methods E-zine, Looks Ahead to Top Developments of 2018

January 22, 2018 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction leader that empowers innovation, today announces the first issue in volume two of its popular Methods e-zine. This latest issue, titled “2018 Look Ahead: Design & Technology,” explores key developments to come this year as well as their social ramifications.

“The industry expects to see many exciting developments in 2018, and this new issue of Methods will be an essential tool for anyone interested in learning what may lie ahead,” said Kevin Hess, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Mouser Electronics. “We hope our designer and developer audience will use Methods  … Read More → "Mouser Electronics Launches Volume Two of Methods E-zine, Looks Ahead to Top Developments of 2018"

New Vishay Intertechnology Ceramic / Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode Delivers Exceptionally Long Lifetime

MALVERN, Pa. — Jan. 22, 2018 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new ceramic / quartz-based UVC (short wavelength ultraviolet) emitting diode for sterilization, sanitation, and purification applications. Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU60CL..-280-125 delivers an extremely long lifetime in a 6 mm by 6 mm by 1.6 mm surface-mount package.

Comparable to devices in the PLCC2 package with emission angles of ± 60°, the device released today offers an emission angle of
± 62.5° and high radiant power to 3.8 mW at 20 mA without the need for an external lens. Built on AlGaN technology, the
VLMU60CL.. … Read More → "New Vishay Intertechnology Ceramic / Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode Delivers Exceptionally Long Lifetime"

Pentek Announces Kintex UltraScale FMC Carrier for 3U VPX

AUSTIN, TX, Embedded Tech Trends Forum─January 22, 2018─Pentek, Inc., today introduced the JadeFX® Model 5983, a 3U VPX carrier board for FMC and FMC+ modules based on the high performance Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA. The Model 5983 includes a VITA-57.4 FMC site providing access to a wide range of I/O options. When combined with any of Pentek’s Flexor® FMCs to create a FlexorSet®, it becomes a complete multichannel data conversion and processing subsystem suitable for connection to IF, HF or RF ports of a communications or radar system.

The Model 5983 is the carrier foundation for a new … Read More → "Pentek Announces Kintex UltraScale FMC Carrier for 3U VPX"

Reflex Photonics to show its latest LightCONEX 12+12 Active Blind Mate Optical Interconnect solution at ETT 2018

Reflex Photonics will proudly demonstrate its new LightCONEX 12+12 Active Blind Mate Optical Interconnect solution at the upcoming Embedded Tech Trends 2018 forum. This new module features 12 full-duplex lanes offering an aggregated bandwidth of up to 300G in a … Read More → "Reflex Photonics to show its latest LightCONEX 12+12 Active Blind Mate Optical Interconnect solution at ETT 2018"

DSP Concepts and Amlogic Partner to Create First Soft-DSP Amazon-Qualified Development Kit for Alexa Voice Service

Santa Clara, CA – January 15, 2017 – DSP Concepts, Inc., a developer of embedded audio processing solutions, and Amlogic Inc., a leading provider of systems-on-a-chip for smart home devices, today announced that Amazon has qualified the Amlogic A113X, an SoC integrating DSP Concepts’ Audio Weaver® Voice UI software, for Alexa Voice Service. This means manufacturers can use the A113X in voice command products with the confidence their solutions have the necessary digital signal processing capabilities to achieve Amazon’s specified voice recognition performance.

Read More → "DSP Concepts and Amlogic Partner to Create First Soft-DSP Amazon-Qualified Development Kit for Alexa Voice Service"

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