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Classiq Research Reveals Big Demand For, and Broad Interest In, Quantum Training

But New Development Platforms Mean That People Don’t Need Quantum Ph.D.s to Contribute
October 15, 2021

TEL-AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research from Classiq, which provides a breakthrough Quantum Algorithm Design platform, highlights the dramatic need for a trained quantum workforce, without which accelerated adoption of quantum computing is not possible. It also indicates that informed employees have a robust thirst for quantum training – as nearly all professionals familiar with quantum computing said that they want more quantum education.

The research is based on a … Read More → "Classiq Research Reveals Big Demand For, and Broad Interest In, Quantum Training"

VadaTech Announces a FMC+ with Quad ADC 12-bit @ 1.6 GSPS

October 15, 2021

Henderson, NV – October 14, 2021 – VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the FMC254. The FMC254 is an FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC+) per VITA 57.4 specification. The unit has four TI ADC12SJ1600, each providing 12-bit resolution at 1.6 GSPS. This ADC is ideal for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. The full-power input bandwidth also enables direct RF sampling of L-band and S-band. The FMC254 provides four individual ADCs, which allows interleaving among the four channels. This can be accomplished by skewing the sampling clock across the four ADC.

The board’s … Read More → "VadaTech Announces a FMC+ with Quad ADC 12-bit @ 1.6 GSPS"

Abaco Systems Announces Innovative Security Upgrades to Switch Management Software

October 15, 2021

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— October 11, 2021 Abaco Systems announced OpenWare V6.6, which delivers an innovative networking solution with additional features and security patches on our flexible networking management software. This release delivers on our promise to provide regular updates to OpenWare every six months and shows our commitment to taking security seriously by including the latest CVEs, while also providing customer focused new features and usability enhancements.

OpenWare V6.6 features Network Address Translation support on the SWE450A, which allows the end user to route between networks. This provides the customer with the … Read More → "Abaco Systems Announces Innovative Security Upgrades to Switch Management Software"

SmartDV Announces Reusable Plug-and-Play Validation Solution to Test Prototype Silicon

Post-Silicon Verification IP Offers Efficient, High-Performance Platform
October 14, 2021

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –– October 14, 2021 –– SmartDV™ Technologies, the leader in Design and Verification Intellectual Property (IP), today announced its post-silicon verification IP (PSVIP), a reusable plug-and-play validation solution to test prototype silicon.

The PSVIP solution offers an efficient and high-performance platform for validating standard interface protocols such as those available from the MIPI Alliance. Used across projects, it is an alternative to one-off custom-built post-silicon validation platforms often needed at the end of a design project. PSVIP is used to … Read More → "SmartDV Announces Reusable Plug-and-Play Validation Solution to Test Prototype Silicon"

BAE Systems unveils ultra low-light image sensor, enabling night vision in overcast starlight conditions

October 14, 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oct. 12, 2021 — BAE Systems, Inc. has unveiled its backside illuminated (BSI) “Hawkeye” HWK1411 ultra low-light image sensor, enabling market-leading night vision capabilities with reduced size, weight, and power. The 1.6 megapixel sensor provides high-performance imaging capabilities in all light conditions, and is optimal for battery-powered soldier systems, unmanned platforms, and targeting and surveillance applications. 

HWK1411 is the first low-light complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor to capture imagery during overcast starlight conditions. It combines a large photon-collection … Read More → "BAE Systems unveils ultra low-light image sensor, enabling night vision in overcast starlight conditions"

Toshiba release new 40V/2.0A constant current stepper motor driver IC

Latest device operates without an external sense resistor and is integrated in the newly launched Stepper 17 Click board™ from Mikroe
October 14, 2021

Düsseldorf, Germany, 14. October 2021 – Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has extended its lineup of stepping motor driver ICs with a new product that is capable of constant current motor control without the need for an external current sense resistor.

The new TB67S539FTG is housed in a 5.0mm x 5.0mm QFN32 package and is suited to a wide range of constant current control stepper motor applications including those found in office automation, commercial and industrial equipment. The device is also suited to use in surveillance cameras and projectors.

Based upon Toshiba’s latest BiCD … Read More → "Toshiba release new 40V/2.0A constant current stepper motor driver IC"

Convincing performance, considerable space savings: The new R35K Board-to-FPC connector is ready for tomorrow’s wearables

Compared to conventional connectors, Panasonic Industry’s new R35K connector saves almost 50 % space on the PCB – but thanks to its proven technology it is nonetheless reliable in demanding environments of smartwatches and other wearables.
October 14, 2021

MUNICH, OKTOBER 2021

Space-saving design and extremely tough when it comes to vibrations and other physical effects – to sum up, these would be the key requirements for components in modern wearables such as smartwatches, headphones, hearing aid and portable health care devices.
Wearables doubtlessly are a growth market, so those components combining high functionality and reliability with slim … Read More → "Convincing performance, considerable space savings: The new R35K Board-to-FPC connector is ready for tomorrow’s wearables"

Akoustis Entering Timing and Frequency Reference Market with Ultra-High Frequency XBAW Resonators

October 14, 2021
  • Company Developing Resonators for Timing RF Component Customer
  • Targeting 5G Wireless, Networking and Automotive Markets
  • Production Ramp Expected in Late Calendar 2022 or Early Calendar 2023

Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced today that it is working with a leading maker of Timing RF Components to develop ultra-high frequency XBAW resonators for use in the customer’s end … Read More → "Akoustis Entering Timing and Frequency Reference Market with Ultra-High Frequency XBAW Resonators"

Renesas Introduces 5V RS-485/422 Transceiver Family With Industry’s Highest EFT Immunity

New RS-485/422 Differential Transceivers Deliver ±5000V EFT Immunity and up to ±16,000V ESD Immunity for Industrial and Automation Applications
October 14, 2021

Düsseldorf, October 14, 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with industry-leading electrical fast transient (EFT) immunity – ±5000V – and ESD protection up to ±16,000V, making these products the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks. The six new full and half duplex ruggedized devices meet both the RS-485 and RS-422 communication standards and are ideally suited for a variety of industrial network, process control network, building automation, long-haul network, and security camera network applications.

The new devices build on Renesas’ current ISL315 … Read More → "Renesas Introduces 5V RS-485/422 Transceiver Family With Industry’s Highest EFT Immunity"

TDK releases Tronics AXO®315 force-rebalance digital MEMS accelerometer at distribution partners

October 14, 2021

October 14, 2021

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces that Tronics AXO®315, a miniature high-performance 1-axis closed-loop digital MEMS accelerometer, is now available for purchase at Digi-Key, Mouser and Farnell and its affiliates Newark and Element 14. The AXO315 sensor and its Arduino-based evaluation kit are now available globally from the three distributors’ websites.

AXO315 is a ±14 g range, in-plane linear accelerometer designed and developed to provide high precision and reliability in the most challenging environments, withstanding severe temperature and vibration conditions common in industrial, land, railway, naval, oil & gas and construction applications. It achieves a one-year composite repeatability … Read More → "TDK releases Tronics AXO®315 force-rebalance digital MEMS accelerometer at distribution partners"

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