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ams launches NFC smart sensor IC for traceable, accurate and disposable wireless temperature loggers

AS39513 acquires and stores time-stamped temperature measurements while operating from a thin printed battery, making it ideal for smart labels used in cold-chain monitoring
December 20, 2017

Premstaetten, Austria (18 December, 2017) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today introduced the AS39513, an NFC sensor tag and data logger IC for smart labels which enables more efficient and accurate monitoring of the condition of assets such as food, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products in storage and in transit.

The new device is a complete digital sensor with an NFC front end that can easily be integrated into smart labels. A unique ID as well as logged temperature and other data stored in its internal memory can  be … Read More → "ams launches NFC smart sensor IC for traceable, accurate and disposable wireless temperature loggers"

ON Semiconductor Demonstrates its Enabling Technologies for Automotive and IoT Applications at CES 2018

Vision, sensing, connectivity and power management semiconductor solutions underpin rapid progression of automotive and other fast moving technology sectors
December 20, 2017

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – Venetian 3302 – LAS VEGAS, NV. – December 19, 2017 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, will be focusing on its technologies that are enabling the progression towards fully autonomous driving and increased electronic content in connected vehicles at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Among multiple exhibits will be interactive demonstrations that will allow visitors to experience and understand the company’s industry leading solutions in these exciting and fast moving areas of technology.

The Automotive Image Sensing Applications Platform demonstration will enable attendees to see the real-world performance … Read More → "ON Semiconductor Demonstrates its Enabling Technologies for Automotive and IoT Applications at CES 2018"

A “Digital Seal” for a Wide Range of Products: Smartrac Introduces Circus Tamper Loop Tags

December 20, 2017

Amsterdam (The Netherlands), December 14, 2017 – RFID and IoT solutions pacesetter Smartrac has announced its new Circus Tamper Loop tags specifically designed for tamper detection and authentication via NFC-enabled smartphones.

Targeting a wide array of applications for packaged goods in consumer and industrial markets, Circus Tamper Loop opens the door to entirely new, NFC-based consumer experience solutions featuring higher security and additional consumer engagement at the point of sale and post-sale. 

Proven Circus features with the addition of a “digital seal”

Circus Tamper … Read More → "A “Digital Seal” for a Wide Range of Products: Smartrac Introduces Circus Tamper Loop Tags"

Chirp Microsystems’ Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight Sensors Advance Range-Finding, Position Tracking, Object Avoidance in Consumer Electronics, Robotics, Drones

Tiny MEMS-based “sonar on a silicon chip” devices provide range-sensing with millimeter-precision and enable industry’s lowest power consumption
December 19, 2017

BERKELEY, CA — (December 18, 2017) — Chirp Microsystems, the pioneer in low-power ultrasonic sensing, today launched the world’s smallest, lowest-power ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensors, the CH-101 and CH-201.

Commonly recognized as the best range-sensors for automotive and industrial applications — as well as for drones and robotics — ultrasonic ToF sensors offer numerous advantages. They deliver the most accurate range measurement regardless of target size or color and are immune to ambient noise. Unlike optical ToF sensors, they work in direct sunlight. Unlike earlier ultrasonic sensors, Chirp’s ultrasonic sensors are also small and low-power enough for space-constrained consumer applications such … Read More → "Chirp Microsystems’ Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight Sensors Advance Range-Finding, Position Tracking, Object Avoidance in Consumer Electronics, Robotics, Drones"

Introducing the New and Improved Efficiency Calculator from Ideal Power

December 19, 2017

In the summer of 2014 Ideal Power proudly announced the completion of a new feature they had been working on to improve the processes of buying professionals, designers and engineers alike.

Three years later, Ideal Power launch a brand-new website equipped with even more features to ease the challenges prospective customers may face. At the forefront of this is the new and improved efficiency calculator; which calculates target efficiency rates not only for the </ … Read More → "Introducing the New and Improved Efficiency Calculator from Ideal Power"

IC Manage Launches Envision Verification Analytics with 10-100x Speedup

Big Data Analytics, Multi-Vendor Environments, Verification Bottlenecks Linked to Design Changes, Milestone Predictions
December 19, 2017

Dec 13, 2017 – Campbell, CA.  IC Manage, Inc. today announced Envision Verification Analytics (VA), which utilizes big data technology to deliver near real-time visual analytics and interactive reporting of verification results with 10-100X the speed of traditional methods — enabling design teams to track local and global verification progress, and then quickly identify bottlenecks and root causes so that resources can be focused to accelerate verification schedules.

Envision-VA analyzes and reports combined results from verification tools spanning simulation, formal and emulation from any mix of vendors. These anytime, anywhere, data-driven insights — based on customizable metrics — link verification problem areas … Read More → "IC Manage Launches Envision Verification Analytics with 10-100x Speedup"

Conrad Electronics introduces high-quality Voltcraft digital multimeter

Rated to CATIII 600V, robust VC155 aimed at professionals and hobbyists
December 19, 2017

18 December 2017 – Hirschau, Germany: Conrad Electronic today announced availability in North America of the Voltcraft VC155, a new digital multimeter that offers key capabilities for both professional and hobbyist users at a highly affordable price. Voltcraft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality test and measurement equipment, power supplies and charging technology. The brand represents high-quality test and measurement technology available at a low cost.

Already sold in Europe, the VC155 digital multimeter is ideal for measuring and displaying electrical parameters up to a maximum of 600V. The … Read More → "Conrad Electronics introduces high-quality Voltcraft digital multimeter"

ProTek Devices Adds 15 Volt TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications and Wireless Equipment

The SMP6LLC15-2P is Added to a Series of Now Four Multi-Line Low-Capacitance TVS Arrays
December 19, 2017

TEMPE, Ariz. – Dec. 18, 2017 – ProTek Devices has added the SMP6LLC15-2P to its series of SMP6LLCxx-2P multi-line low-capacitance (5pF) transient voltage suppressor arrays (TVS arrays) suited for circuit protection in customer premise equipment (CPE), telecommunication equipment, and wireless communication equipment.

The newly added part has a rated stand-off voltage of 15 volts.  Other voltages in the series are 5, 6.5, and 12 volts. The series is designed for board-level circuit protection for standard TTL and MOS bus line applications. This includes protection against damaging effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD), tertiary … Read More → "ProTek Devices Adds 15 Volt TVS Array for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications and Wireless Equipment"

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