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Saelig Announces the 2/4-channel 100-350Hz Siglent SDS2000X Plus Series Oscilloscopes

New series builds on previous 2000X models to bring 200Mpt memory, 10" touch-screen, external mouse/keyboard control, built-in web server, and 50MHz waveform generator
January 17, 2020
Fairport, NY, USA:Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the new Siglent SDS2000X Plus Digital Oscilloscope Series consisting of four models: one 2-channel 100MHz bandwidth (software upgradeable to 350MHz) and three 4-channel models (100/200/350MHz.) The 350MHz models can be upgraded to 500MHz on two independent channels. A large 10.1″ capacitive touch-screen supports multi-touch gestures. The oscilloscope range also offers a 10-bit acquisition mode that uses oversampling to achieve higher resolution than most scopes. Combined with the lowest vertical setting of 500μV/div, the X Plus series can display extremely small signal details. The 4-channel models all feature dual 2 … Read More → "Saelig Announces the 2/4-channel 100-350Hz Siglent SDS2000X Plus Series Oscilloscopes"

Industry’s Smallest Ultra-thin Bus Switches from Diodes Incorporated Save Board Space

January 17, 2020
Plano, Texas – January 16, 2020 – Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) today announced that its family of quad- and dual-channel 4:1 and 2:1 bus switches are now available in an ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) package. The UQFN package makes it easier for OEMs to increase PCB density and reduce product dimensions when developing PC notebooks and tablets as well as networking and telecommunications equipment.
Discrete logic devices, such as bus multiplexers and demultiplexers, remain a critical element of embedded design. The UQFN package measures just 3mm × 3mm × 0.65mm high, which is significantly smaller than comparable devices in standard packages. This smaller size allows … Read More → "Industry’s Smallest Ultra-thin Bus Switches from Diodes Incorporated Save Board Space"

Microchip Joins Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) – the Global Industry Coalition Dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility

January 17, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced it has joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), a nonprofit coalition of companies dedicated to the improvement of social, environmental and ethical conditions in their global supply chains.

The RBA Code of Conduct is a set of social, environmental and ethical industry standards. The standards set out in the Code of Conduct reference international norms and standards including but not limited to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO International Labor Standards, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises plus ISO and SA standards.

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Keysight Delivers New 5G Channel Emulation Solution

PROPSIM FS16 enables chipset and device makers to verify the implementation of MIMO and massive MIMO in any 5G new radio (NR) frequency band
January 17, 2020

SANTA ROSA, Calif., January 16, 2020

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has introduced new 5G channel emulation capabilities that enable the deployment of seamless connectivity and end-user experiences.

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Newark Helps Millions of Students Across the Globe Learn with micro:bit

Latest program to support STEM learning provides interactive how-to videos that make electronics accessible
January 17, 2020

Chicago – January 16, 2020: Newark, the Development Distributor, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the BBC micro:bit, is working to support product-led educational initiatives globally. Programs supported by Newark aim to create fun and interactive learning opportunities for students to develop an understanding of computing and electronics at a young age, and build a pathway to a range of engineering and technology-driven careers.

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New high-performance Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy module PAN1780

Panasonic Industry Europe introduces the newly developed long range Bluetooth® 5.0 module PAN1780 for IIoT and Smart Home applications
January 16, 2020

Munich, January 2020: With the new PAN1780 Panasonic Industry Europe launches a new Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy module based on the Nordic nRF52840 SoC single-chip controller. An output power of up to +8 dBm and the high sensitivity of the nRF52840 in combination with the LE coded PHY make the module very attractive for applications that require a long range. The Bluetooth® 5.0 features enable a higher symbol rate of 2Mbps using the high-speed LE 2M PHY. Furthermore, the new LE advertising extensions allow for much larger amounts of data to be broadcasted in connectionless scenarios. Besides BLE5.0 with the qualified … Read More → "New high-performance Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy module PAN1780"

Microchip Announces Industry’s First Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Tolerant Ethernet Transceiver and Embedded Microcontroller

Radiation-qualified devices enable expanded Ethernet connectivity for space applications
January 16, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethernet is becoming more common in spacecraft to enable hardwired communication speed, support higher data rates, and facilitate interoperability between satellites and other spacecraft. As Ethernet in space applications continues to expand, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the industry’s first space-qualified Ethernet transceiver – a radiation-tolerant device based on a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution widely deployed in other industries now offering reliable performance for applications ranging from launch vehicles to satellite constellations and space stations.

In addition to Microchip’s new Read More → "Microchip Announces Industry’s First Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Tolerant Ethernet Transceiver and Embedded Microcontroller"

EMA Launches CADSync with Native SOLIDWORKS Connector

Enabling Cadence PCB and SOLIDWORKS to work in concert, creating a true digital twin for best-in-class mechatronics design
January 16, 2020

Rochester, NY (January 15, 2020) – EMA Design Automation® (www.ema-eda.com) , a full-service provider and innovator of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions, today announced CADSync™, providing a streamlined way to accurately pass high-fidelity design data and changes between Cadence PCB and SOLIDWORKS. “ This patent pending technology provides native bidirectional collaboration and traceability,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “ Design teams can … Read More → "EMA Launches CADSync with Native SOLIDWORKS Connector"

Microchip Simplifies Functional Safety Requirements with MPLAB® TÜV SÜD-certified Tools

Further help with documentation requirements aided by new MPLAB Code Coverage testing and diagnostic tool
January 16, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., January 15, 2020 — Functional safety certifications are required in many industries, but it is often a time-consuming and expensive process. Certifications can also require extensive justification for using specific development tools, unless the tool is already certified for compliance by functional safety experts such as TÜV SÜD, a Munich-based certification organization. To this end, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) announced TÜV SÜD certification of its MPLAB® XC compilers for functional safety, significantly simplifying the functional safety qualification process for Microchip’s PIC®, AVR® and SAM microcontrollers (MCUs) … Read More → "Microchip Simplifies Functional Safety Requirements with MPLAB® TÜV SÜD-certified Tools"

STMicroelectronics Adds Powerful Features and STM32Cube Convenience to TouchGFX Software Framework

January 16, 2020

Geneva, January 14, 2020 – STMicroelectronics has added new features to the TouchGFX software framework for STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs), streamlining creation of attention-grabbing user interfaces for domestic appliances, home automation, industrial controls, medical devices, and wearables.

The latest version introduces TouchGFX Generator to make setting up a project … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Adds Powerful Features and STM32Cube Convenience to TouchGFX Software Framework"

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