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ADLINK Launches Smart Touch Computers with Future-Proof Design

December 16, 2015

ADLINK Technology, Inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based services, intelligent gateways, and embedded building blocks for edge devices that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), today introduced its latest panel PC for industrial applications, the Smart Touch Computer (STC). Designed using the Smart Mobility Architecture (SMARC) computer-on-module concept to offer maximum flexibility and scalability when developing and upgrading end solutions, the STC is available with 10.4”, 12.1” and 15” touchscreen displays (STC-1005/1205/1505) and is powered by a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor E3845. The STC features an IP65-rated front panel to withstand harsh environmental conditions, is designed for … Read More → "ADLINK Launches Smart Touch Computers with Future-Proof Design"

Single-Cell Lithium Battery Protection IC from Diodes Incorporated Delivers High-Precision Low-Power Performance

December 16, 2015

Plano, Texas – December 15th, 2015 – The AP9101C IC introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides protection for single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or lithium-polymer battery packs. The device can turn off external MOSFET switches when detecting over-charge voltage, over-discharge voltage, over-charge current, over-discharge current and other abnormalities. This capability is particularly important in consumer markets for products such as smart phones, cameras and similar portable devices.

High-precision voltage detection over the full -40°C to +85°C temperature range promotes maximum cell lifetime and safe operation during charge and discharge cycles. The AP9101C also features a built-in time … Read More → "Single-Cell Lithium Battery Protection IC from Diodes Incorporated Delivers High-Precision Low-Power Performance"

New 16-channel LED backlight controller from ams improves TV picture quality and saves power

December 16, 2015

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (December 16, 2015), ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today introduced the AS3824, a 16-channel LED TV backlight controller which performs local dimming of sections of a display screen to provide both improved picture quality and valuable power savings of up to 20-30%.

The new backlight controller is intended for use in the latest high-definition (HD) and ultra high-definition (UHD, or ‘4K’) televisions, as well as high dynamic range (HDR) monitors and displays.

The AS3824 includes a … Read More → "New 16-channel LED backlight controller from ams improves TV picture quality and saves power"

Hoffmann- Krippner Launches Miniature Displacement and Position Sensors for Extremely Confined Spaces

December 16, 2015

December 16, 2015 – Frisco, Texas — Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. now provides extremely slim, inductive displacement Inelta IZAL series sensors. Utilizing differential sensing technology, these innovative sensors ensure precise path length measurements in applications with highly confined spaces. Although the 4mm diameter housing of these Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) sensors are barely larger than a matchstick, their interior provides a complete and powerful differential transformer measuring system with a core and coils.

“The production of such a tiny sensor requires utmost precision. The small coils are wound with a special winding machine,” explained Michael Fiala, … Read More → "Hoffmann- Krippner Launches Miniature Displacement and Position Sensors for Extremely Confined Spaces"

Tiny Wireless NiMH Charger-Receiver Optimized for Space-Constrained Hearing Aid Applications

December 16, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – December 16, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4123 to further expand its offerings in wireless battery charging. The LTC4123 combines a 30mW wireless receiver with a constant-current/constant-voltage linear charger for NiMH batteries, such as Varta’s power one ACCU plus series. An external resonant LC tank connected to the LTC4123 enables the IC to receive power wirelessly from … Read More → "Tiny Wireless NiMH Charger-Receiver Optimized for Space-Constrained Hearing Aid Applications"

AVX Partners with Mouser Electronics to Empower Autonomous Vehicle Innovation

December 15, 2015

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (December 15, 2015) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has teamed up with Mouser Electronics, celebrity engineer Grant Imahara, and several other visionaries … Read More → "AVX Partners with Mouser Electronics to Empower Autonomous Vehicle Innovation"

World’s Smallest 75W Power Supply Series from EOS now available from Gresham Power

December 15, 2015

Gresham Power Electronics, the specialist design-in distributor for EOS Power, announces the availability of their new (M)WLP75 power supply series. This “smallest of its class” power supply measures just 2 x 3 x 1 inch, making the (M)WLP75 series the smallest convection cooled 75 Watt AC:DC converter available on the market today.

Following the recent and very successful launch of the world’s smallest 120W power supply, the new (M) WLP75 open frame series is the fourth and smallest addition to the EOS low profile high efficiency (M) WLP … Read More → "World’s Smallest 75W Power Supply Series from EOS now available from Gresham Power"

New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Enable Smaller, Greener Automotive Power Supplies

December 15, 2015

Geneva, December 15, 2015 – STMicroelectronics has introduced a new family of high-voltage N-channel Power MOSFETsfor automotive applications. These AEC-Q101-qualified devices are built using ST’s state-of-the-art MDmesh™ DM2 super-junction technology with fast-recovery diode. The devices feature a breakdown voltage over the 400V-650V range and are housed in D2PAK, TO-220, and TO-247 packages.

The 400V and 500 … Read More → "New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Enable Smaller, Greener Automotive Power Supplies"

TI’s bq25120 Battery Management Solution, Smallest on Market, Now at Mouser

December 15, 2015

December 14, 2015 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the bq25120 battery management IC from Texas Instruments (TI). The bq25120 is the industry’ … Read More → "TI’s bq25120 Battery Management Solution, Smallest on Market, Now at Mouser"

Sheridan unveils the first ABB YuMi® Robot in Canada

December 15, 2015

BRAMPTON, ON, Dec. 15, 2015 /CNW/ – Sheridan’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) has become the first facility in Canada to acquire ABB’s YuMi® robot. A special event to unveil and showcase YuMi’s capabilities was held yesterday at Sheridan’s Brampton Campus.

YuMi is the world’s first truly collaborative robot and is designed for small parts assembly, able to work side-by-side on the same tasks as humans while ensuring the safety of those around it. YuMi represents a major gain in advanced manufacturing, … Read More → "Sheridan unveils the first ABB YuMi® Robot in Canada"