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Pixus Offers New Series of Single Slot Development OpenVPX Backplanes

August 4, 2020

Waterloo, Ontario — July 30, 2020– Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers 3U and 6U OpenVPX power and ground backplanes in several configurations. With the SOSA/HOST efforts and move to optical and RF interfaces over OpenVPX, Pixus has developed multiple styles that allow for versatility in prototyping.

The 1-slot backplanes come in VITA 65 (VPX only), VITA 66.4 (optical), and VITA 67.3 (RF) formats. The optical and RF versions feature a cutout for optional insertion of the aperture housing and contacts. Used in conjunction with Pixus’ multi-slot power and … Read More → "Pixus Offers New Series of Single Slot Development OpenVPX Backplanes"

IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover

August 4, 2020

Munich, Germany, and El Segundo, California – 29 July 2020 – On Thursday this week, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is planning to send the Rover Perseverance on a journey to Mars. The launch is scheduled for 7:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with the landing on the Red Planet targeted for February 2021. IR HiRel, an Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) company, supplied thousands of mission-critical radiation-hardened (rad hard) components for the rover. This marks the company’s fifth time with power electronics aboard a NASA Mars rover, with heritage in these missions starting with Sojourner in 1997, Opportunity and Spirit in 2004, and … Read More → "IR HiRel marks milestone with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover"

SolidRun and Virtium Lead the Charge Towards a 5G Connected Future

Collaboration Expedites the Development of 5G Network and Edge IoT Solutions by Offering Computing Platforms, Memory and SSD Storage That Have Been Prequalified for Compatibility

August 4, 2020

TEL AVIV, and RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., USA – August 4,, 2020 – The much-anticipated move to 5G communications has begun and now most industries are working towards building the infrastructure to support the vast coverage and incredible speed that comes with it. SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance edge computing solutions, and Read More → "SolidRun and Virtium Lead the Charge Towards a 5G Connected Future"

element14 Community Crowns Winners of Fighting Germs Design Challenge

Community members found creative solutions to staying safe during the pandemic

August 3, 2020

Chicago, July 29, 2020—element14.com, an Avnet community, has announced the winning designs of its “Fighting Germs” Design Challenge, where participants helped to fight COVID-19 by creating projects that protect vulnerable populations and help people cope with the crisis.

The Grand Prize winner, Shabaz Yousaf from the UK, created contact-less virtual buttons that are motion-sensor based, allowing the user to make … Read More → "element14 Community Crowns Winners of Fighting Germs Design Challenge"

AttackIQ Launches Preactive Security Exchange (PSE) to Improve Security Controls Effectiveness for Customers

First of Its Kind Open Platform Integrates Dozens of Inaugural Partners Including BlackBerry, Cisco, Illumio, LogRhythm, Microsoft, RSA, and SentinelOne to Objectively Test their Solutions

August 3, 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AttackIQ^Ⓡ, the leading independent vendor of breach and attack simulation solutions, today announced the launch of its Read More → "AttackIQ Launches Preactive Security Exchange (PSE) to Improve Security Controls Effectiveness for Customers"

Renesas Collaborates with Novatek Microelectronics on Surveillance Camera Reference Design

Phase-Detection Autofocus Delivers Fast and Superior Object Detection and Recognition for 4K Video Security and Surveillance Applications

August 3, 2020

Düsseldorf, August 3, 2020 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced an ultra-high-definition (UHD) surveillance camera reference design to address today’s high-accuracy object detection and recognition needs for video security and surveillance systems. Developed in collaboration with Read More →

Analog Devices Collaborates with Intel on Radio Platform for Addressing 5G Network Design Challenges

August 3, 2020

NORWOOD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today announced its collaboration with Read More → "Analog Devices Collaborates with Intel on Radio Platform for Addressing 5G Network Design Challenges"

STMicroelectronics Eases Design of Advanced Energy-Saving Power Supplies with Eco-Certified 400W Evaluation Board

August 3, 2020

Geneva, August 3, 2020 – STMicroelectronics’ EVL400W-EUPL7 evaluation board delivers a ready-to-use 400-Watt power-supply solution that meets today’s toughest eco-design norms. The board leverages innovative features of ST’s L4984D current-mode PFC controller and L6699 resonant half-bridge controller to maximize energy efficiency in multiple operating … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Eases Design of Advanced Energy-Saving Power Supplies with Eco-Certified 400W Evaluation Board"

Low Resistance Ohmmeter from Megger Delivers Reliable Results with Long Test Leads

The DLRO2 is intuitive, easy-to-use

August 3, 2020

Norristown, Pa. August 2020 – Megger now offers a digital low resistance ohmmeter that can deliver reliable results when using long test leads. The DLRO2, a Read More → "Low Resistance Ohmmeter from Megger Delivers Reliable Results with Long Test Leads"

SiTime Enables High Performance Optical and Data Communications for Outdoor 5G Deployment

MEMS Oscillator Offers Breakthrough 70-fs Jitter in Half the Space

July 31, 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 29, 2020 – SiTime Corporation (NASDAQ: SITM), a market leader in MEMS timing, today introduced the SiT9501 differential MEMS oscillator. Based on SiTime’s newly launched third generation MEMS technology, the device delivers uncompromising performance for 100G – 800G optical modules. With the device’s smaller size, customers get up to 50% space savings to integrate more features and reduce … Read More → "SiTime Enables High Performance Optical and Data Communications for Outdoor 5G Deployment"