Smoke alarm reference design meets UL 217 8th edition

Analog Devices has released a reference design for a smoke alarm that meets UL 217 8th edition, along with an arduino-compatible evaluation kit.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom form 5G jv

Today, SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom have entered into an agreement to establish a 5G technology joint venture.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Sponsored Content: How automation technology is making buildings smarter and safer

Most international travellers arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport probably haven’t noticed the thermal imaging cameras mounted on what look like streetlights inside the terminal, writes Texas Instruments’ Apoorva Awasthy.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Variable speed motor drivers from up to 4kW from ON

ON Semiconductor has introduced a motor development kit for motors up to 4kW, and soon to 10kW.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Researchers measure squeezed light

Researchers from the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QET Labs) and Université Côte d‘Azur have made a miniaturised light detector to measure quantum features of light in more detail than ever before.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Dual 60V asymmetric mosfet is automotive qualified

Vishay has introduced an AEC-Q101 qualified dual 60V n-channel mosfet in an asymmetric package – a 5 x 6mm ‘PowerPAK’ SO-8L (see photo).

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Auto MCU with comprehensive software

NXP is sampling the S32K3 MCU family designed for automotive body electronics, battery management and emerging zone controllers with software that spans security, functional safety and low-level drivers.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Automotive primary DC/DC converters

ROHM has developed a lineup of twelve automotive primary DC/DC converters.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Single point dToF LIDAR from ON

ON Semiconductor has introduced a single point direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) LiDAR solution enabled by the company’s Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM)

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

Electronica: 12Gsample DAC with 26GHz output bandwidth

Teledyne e2v is offering beta samples of its 12Gsample/s 12bit (or 8bit) EV12DD700 dual-channel DAC.

This article was posted on Nov 27, 2020

ESA gives Boost! to commercial space transportation

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed up three businesses following its call for proposals for commercial space transportation services: HyImpulse Technologies, Isar Aerospace Technologies and Rocket Factory Augsburg.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Organic photodiodes challenge silicon over wide areas

Large-area organic photodiodes can now offer advantages over conventional silicon photodiodes, particularly noise advantages, according to Georgia Tech, which has solution-processed flexible organic devices in arbitrarily shapes.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

‘Moth eye’ anti-reflection coating for displays

For stealthy fight at night, moths have evolved eyes that are non-reflective, according to the Tokyo University of Science, which has used the animals periodic nanometric surface structure as inspiration for a coating for displays.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Hall-effect current-sensing IC

Melexis has introduced the MLX91211 Hall-effect current-sensing IC.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Russian scientists crack Mendeleev mystery

Russian scientists have created a chemical space mapping method and cracked the mystery of Mendeleev Numbers.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Electronica: Infineon focuses on sensors

Tomorrow, at the virtual Electronica, Infineon will be focusing on sensors with an emphasis on smart buildings and consumer life.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Graphcore reported to be raising another $200m

Graphcore is reported by Bloomberg to be raising about $200 million which would take the company’s total funding to around $660 million.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Infineon forecasts €10.5bn 2021

Infineon had calendar Q3 (financial Q4) revenue of €2,490 million for a profit of €379 million and a net margin of 15.2%.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

DIY hearing aid for the many costs just a few dollars

From Georgia Tech has emerged a hearing aid design that can be built for a few dollars from easily obtained parts.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

Koreans unhappy with 5G performance

Koreans are unhappy with 5G performance and are switching back to 4G, reports the Nikkei.

This article was posted on Nov 26, 2020

400W medical PSU gets seven output options from 12V to 48V

TDK has added a wider choice of output voltages to its CUS400M range of 400Wmax medical power supplies, originally only available in 12V or 24V.

This article was posted on Nov 25, 2020