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TE Connectivity expands its micro circular connectors portfolio for U.S. Army’s Nett Warrior systems

The O.C.H. micro circular connectors add seven-pin design for enhanced signal

March 17, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa. – March 16, 2021 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has expanded its O.C.H. micro circular connectors to include a seven-pin design that can enhance a soldier’s ability to communicate from the battlefield.

Driven by military battery pack applications, the new design’s seventh pin can be used for grounding or as an extra signal line. The connector was designed to meet the needs of the broadening range of applications within the U.S. Army’s Nett Warrior soldier systems, a program developed to provide ground soldiers with instant situational awareness … Read More → "TE Connectivity expands its micro circular connectors portfolio for U.S. Army’s Nett Warrior systems"

KP Performance Antennas Introduces New Rubber Duck and Omni Antennas for Gigabit Speed 5G Wireless

New Antennas Designed for Operation in Sub-6 GHz 5G Frequency Bands

March 16, 2021

IRVINE, Calif. – KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, just introduced a new line of Gigabit rubber duck and Omni antennas that are ideal for 5G public and private network users including industrial, enterprise, utilities and mil/aero.

KP’s new line of Read More → "KP Performance Antennas Introduces New Rubber Duck and Omni Antennas for Gigabit Speed 5G Wireless"

UnitedSiC launches new FET-Jet CalculatorTM

Easy-to-use, on-line power design tool helps engineers identify optimal SiC FET design solutions

March 16, 2021

March 16th, 2021, Princeton, New Jersey:UnitedSiC, a leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has launched the FET-Jet Calculator, a simple, registration-free online tool that facilitates selection and performance comparison in different power applications and topologies. This new tool allows engineers to make design decisions quickly and with confidence.

In order to identify the optimal UnitedSiC device for their power design, users select their application function and topology, enter their design parameter details, and the tool automatically calculates switch current, efficiency, and losses, categorized by conduction, turn-on, and turn-off contributions. Operating temperature and heatsink rating are … Read More → "UnitedSiC launches new FET-Jet CalculatorTM"

Samtec Compression Mount PCB Connectors With Reach To 65 GHz

March 16, 2021

Samtec now offers compression mount PCB connectors for microwave applications up to 65 GHz. The solderless vertical launch allows for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board. Connector interfaces include 1.85 mm (65 GHz), 2.40 mm (50 GHz) and 2.92 mm (40 GHz) with microstrip and stripline options available.

Threaded coupling provides superior repeatability with high mechanical stability. Mating cable assemblies are also available. 1.35 mm (90 GHz) connectors coming soon.

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VIAVI Expands the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Fiber Test Portfolio

New OTDR 2.0 and SmartPocket optical power meters address service providers’ growing need for faster, more reliable fiber deployments

March 16, 2021

Scottsdale, Ariz., March 16, 2021 – Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today introduced new fiber test and measurement solutions, expanding the industry’s most complete portfolio for fiber optic testing. New optical power meters, fiber characterization modules, and an enhanced Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) solution enable service providers, colocation and hyperscale data centers, enterprises and contractors to reduce costs, improve quality of service, minimize downtime … Read More → "VIAVI Expands the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Fiber Test Portfolio"

The quick, easy, and cost-effective path to market for dual-band Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 combo applications

The MAYA-W1 multiradio module stands out for its compact size, design flexibility, and ease of integration.

March 16, 2021

Thalwil, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced the professional-grade u-blox MAYA-W1 Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 multiradio module. Based on NXP’s IW416 chip, the module is tailored to a wide range of fast-growing, future-oriented professional applications, such as power management, electric vehicle charging, professional appliances, tracking, telematics, and fleet management. Robust, flexible, and reliable, MAYA-W1 offers product designers short range connectivity that is both cost-effective and simple to implement.

Qualified for operation up to 85 °C and fitting on a 10-by-14-millimeter footprint, the professional-grade MAYA-W1 is ideal … Read More → "The quick, easy, and cost-effective path to market for dual-band Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 combo applications"

AdaCore Announces Winners of Fifth Annual “Make with Ada” Competition

A collection of imaginative submissions highlight the ease of learning and using the Ada and SPARK programming languages to develop reliable code for embedded systems

March 16, 2021

NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 – AdaCore today announced the winners of its fifth annual Make with Ada programming competition for embedded projects. The contest ran from July 31, 2020, through January 31, 2021, and attracted 173 participants from all over the world.</ … Read More → "AdaCore Announces Winners of Fifth Annual “Make with Ada” Competition"

Chip-type Ceramic Rechargeable Battery “EnerCera” Battery Series NGK Commences Collaboration with Renesas on Promoting Widespread Adoption of Maintenance-Free IoT Devices

March 16, 2021

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has commenced collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation (hereinafter “Renesas”), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, on promoting the widespread adoption of maintenance-free IoT devices. As the first phase of collaboration, NGK and Renesas jointly-developed a reference design for a wireless air quality sensing system that will contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society. The system was developed by combining NGK’s EnerCera battery series and Renesas’ RE Family of ultra-low power microcontrollers (MCUs).

Data collection and utilization are considered to be the most effective means of … Read More → "Chip-type Ceramic Rechargeable Battery “EnerCera” Battery Series NGK Commences Collaboration with Renesas on Promoting Widespread Adoption of Maintenance-Free IoT Devices"

Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

New compact sized and rugged inductors feature low radiation and high impedance over a broad frequency range to provide excellent EMI suppression

March 16, 2021

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 15, 2021 – Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced its new 1210-size automotive grade common mode chip inductor series. Bourns’ latest family of common mode inductors are designed with a ferrite core and are bifilar-wound to deliver a compact size and shielded construction. The Model Read More → "Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors"

Ambiq and AP Memory Partner to Enable Richer Experiences in Intelligent Endpoints

AP Memory’s low power solutions, together with Ambiq’s record-setting energy efficiency processors, enable richer and more vibrant user experiences in endpoint devices, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption

March 16, 2021

TAIPEI, March 1, 2021/GlobeNewswire/ — AP Memory Technology Corporation (AP Memory, TWSE: 6531), the world’s leading supplier of ultra-low power and low pin count PSRAM (IoT RAM), and an emerging supplier of low-density LPDRAM, AI memory solutions for edge / IoT applications, together with Ambiq, a recognized technology leader in ultra-low power microcontrollers (MCU), System-on-Chips (SoC), and Real-time Clocks (RTC), announce their partnership to enable richer experiences in next-generation battery-powered intelligent endpoint devices.

Building on the rich set of features and ultra-low power of Ambiq’s Apollo4 platform, AP Memory’s IoT RAM solutions are optimal for providing the additional … Read More → "Ambiq and AP Memory Partner to Enable Richer Experiences in Intelligent Endpoints"

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