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ProTek Devices Debuts ESD Protection Diode for Automotive CAN Bus Lines

May 12, 2014

TEMPE, Ariz. – May 12, 2014 – ProTek Devices has introduced a new electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode designed for circuit protection in automotive controller area network (CAN) bus lines and other automotive applications. The PESD1CAN is able to provide ESD circuit protection of > 25 kilovolts for a CAN_HI and CAN_LO bus line. It also provides overvoltage circuit protection against other electrical fast transients (EFT).

The PESD1CAN has a rated stand-off voltage of 24 volts, minimum breakdown voltage of 25.4 volts, and maximum clamping voltage of 70 volts. The new diode is compatible with various IEC standards that include 61000-4 … Read More → "ProTek Devices Debuts ESD Protection Diode for Automotive CAN Bus Lines"

IoT Low Power Consumption Integrated Wireless Controller from LPRS

May 12, 2014

LPRS, Europe’s leading manufacturer of short-range wireless devices, now offers Internet of Things (IoT) system builders with a system-on-chip fully integrated wireless controller suitable for remote, battery powered sensor systems, which can offer current consumption as low as 32µA.

The low cost, high security easyRadio Integrated Controller (eRIC) offers designers seven power saving modes of operation to ensure maximum battery life of remote sensors. The LPRS eRIC transceiver power saving modes provide control of the duty cycle of the receiver so that the ‘ON’ time can be set to 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.1% , 1.56%, 0.78%, 0.39% & 0.2% with corresponding levels of power saving … Read More → "IoT Low Power Consumption Integrated Wireless Controller from LPRS"

ams integrated color sensor drives new intelligent display management in smartphones and tablets

May 12, 2014

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (12 May, 2014) — ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, today announced the industry’s first integrated ambient light, color (RGB) and proximity sensor that is optimized for operation behind dark glass to drive intelligent display adaption in mobile devices.

The TMD3782 optical module is ideally suited for smartphones and tablets. The sensor integrated in the TMD3782 provides ambient light intensity (lux) and color measurement enabling mobile devices to automatically adjust their display’s color and brightness for the best viewing experience and power savings.

High-resolution displays are … Read More → "ams integrated color sensor drives new intelligent display management in smartphones and tablets"

Mentor Graphics Launches MicReD Industrial Power Tester 1500A for Power Cycle Testing of Electronic Components

May 12, 2014

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 12, 2014 — Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the new MicReD® Industrial Power Tester 1500A for power cycling and thermal testing of electronics components to simulate and measure lifetime performance. The MicReD Industrial Power Tester 1500A tests the reliability of power electronic components that are increasingly used in industries such as automotive and transportation including hybrid and electrical vehicles and trains, power generation and converters, and renewable energy applications such as wind turbines. It is the only commercially available thermal testing product that combines … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Launches MicReD Industrial Power Tester 1500A for Power Cycle Testing of Electronic Components"

MEMS Industry Group Explores MEMS Supply Chain at 2014 Sensors Expo & Conference

May 12, 2014

PITTSBURGH — May 12, 2014 — MEMS Industry Group® (MIG), the trade association advancing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) across global markets, today announced its line-up of speakers for “Designing MEMS In – How to Engage the Supply Chain,” its pre-conference symposium at 2014 Sensors Expo & Conference. Attendees will learn how to take best advantage of a robust supply chain composed of device manufacturers, foundries, materials and equipment suppliers, software designers, and consultants as … Read More → "MEMS Industry Group Explores MEMS Supply Chain at 2014 Sensors Expo & Conference"

ProPlus Design Solutions Releases NanoSpice Giga SPICE Simulator for Memory Applications

May 12, 2014

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –– May 8, 2014 –– ProPlus Design Solutions, Inc., the leading technology provider of giga-scale parallel SPICE simulation, SPICE modeling solutions and Design-for-Yield (DFY) applications, today announced immediate availability of NanoSpice™ Giga, a high-capacity, high-performance parallel SPICE simulator for giga-scale circuit simulation for memory applications.

Targeted to emerging giga-scale SPICE simulation needs, NanoSpice Giga is the follow-on product to NanoSpice™, a high-performance parallel SPICE simulator introduced early last year, and shares the same innovative licensing model for parallelization as NanoSpice.

Giga-scale SPICE simulation is a term used to describe … Read More → "ProPlus Design Solutions Releases NanoSpice Giga SPICE Simulator for Memory Applications"

Measure Four Analog Outputs with 33% Fewer Components Using a High-Efficiency Reference Design

May 12, 2014

San Jose, CA—May 12, 2014—Designers may now add a high-accuracy, 4-channel analog output to their industrial automation designs with 33% fewer components than competitive designs. Simply use the Alameda (MAXREFDES24#) subsystem reference design, now available for sale, from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).

Industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs) need multiple, flexible, high accuracy analog outputs. The Alameda subsystem combines four high-accuracy (< ±0.1%) outputs with a high-efficiency, low-noise power supply controller on a single board. Alameda offers extreme flexibility—its outputs are configurable to ±10V, ±20 … Read More → "Measure Four Analog Outputs with 33% Fewer Components Using a High-Efficiency Reference Design"

Green Hills Software to Exhibit at AUVSI Unmanned Systems Conference in Orlando, Florida

May 9, 2014

SANTA BARBARA, CA — May 8, 2014 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent software vendor for the Internet of Things, will demonstrate its latest embedded software solutions focused on software security, safety and availability for the autonomous control and payload community at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems Conference, May 12 – 15, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

In booth #915, Green Hills Software will demonstrate:

High Performance Embedded Virtualization on OMAP 5 Processor

Green Hills Software will demonstrate a … Read More → "Green Hills Software to Exhibit at AUVSI Unmanned Systems Conference in Orlando, Florida"

ACCES I/O Products Releases Ethernet 48-Channel Industrial Strength Digital I/O Module

May 8, 2014

May 7, 2014—SAN DIEGO, CA – ACCES I/O Products, Inc., is excited to release a new addition to its Ethernet family of products—Model ETH-DIO-48. Designed for compact control and monitoring applications, this product features 48 or 24 industrial strength TTL digital I/O lines. This Ethernet device is an ideal solution for adding portable, easy-to-install, digital I/O to any Ethernet network, even wirelessly. The ETH-DIO-48 is excellent for use in applications sensing inputs such as switch closures, TTL, LVTTL, CMOS logic, and is ideal for controlling external relays, driving indicator lights, and more. Applications include home, portable, tablet, laboratory, industrial … Read More → "ACCES I/O Products Releases Ethernet 48-Channel Industrial Strength Digital I/O Module"

Comparators from Diodes Incorporated Boost Performance

May 8, 2014

Plano, Texas – May 8th, 2014 – Diodes Incorporated has introduced enhanced versions of the popular LMV331 and LMV393 single- and dual-channel comparators for use in battery-powered portable devices such as mobile phones and notebook PCs. These general-purpose devices run at a lower voltage, draw less current and offer smaller package options than most industry-standard alternatives.

Operating over a low voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V and at a typical supply current at 5V of only 40µA for the LMV331 and 70µA for the LMV393, … Read More → "Comparators from Diodes Incorporated Boost Performance"

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