Display Technologies extends TFT-LCD range with miniature model

Miniature transflective TFT-LCDs from Display Technology now include a 1.77-inch (44.96mm) model from DISEA Electronics.

This article was posted on Sep 11, 2019

Peltier cooler for auto DLP lighting

Laird Thermal has a Peltier cooler for DLP lighting.

This article was posted on Sep 11, 2019

8 x 8 x 1 mm BLE module with integrated antenna for IoT

Insight SiP has launched an 8 x 8 x 1 mm module with integrated antenna for IoT applications which require Bluetooth 5.1 standard communication for Long Range and Direction-Finding connectivity.

This article was posted on Sep 11, 2019

Harmony in the Spring

It looks as though Huawei will use an open source version of Android for its Mate30 launch this month and not its home-grown OS.

This article was posted on Sep 11, 2019

Memory to take 43% of semi capex this year

Memory capex will account for 43% of all semi industry capex this year compared to 49% last year, says IC Insights.

This article was posted on Sep 11, 2019

Digi-Key announces partnership with Directed Energy

Digi-Key Electronics has expanded its product portfolio by signing a global distribution partnership with Directed Energy.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

Texas Instruments unveils solderless robotics kit for university education

Texas Instruments has introduced an addition to its TI robotics system learning kit (TI-RSLK) family. The TI-RSLK Max is described as a low-cost robotics kit and curriculum that is simple to build, code and test.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

World’s largest electric vehicle never needs plugging in

Developed in Switzerland, at 58 tonnes, eDumper is claimed to be the world’s largest electric vehicle. Power comes from a 4.5 tonne Li-ion battery.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

EMF Directive training in Hampshire

Electromagnetic field safety equipment supplier Link Microtek has launched a two-day training course to help organisations comply with the 2013/35/EU EMF Directive and the UK-specific Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work (CEMFAW) Regulations 2016, “which placed specific requirements on employers to perform EMF risk assessments”, according to Link.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

Picture of the Day: High Street Raspberry Pi captures images of Earth from SSTL satellite

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is sharing images and video of planet Earth taken by a commercial grade Raspberry Pi and camera.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

From ideas to designs

Mouser has brought out an e-book called Designing an Idea, the first title from the newest series Designing Big Ideas in Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together programme.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

Molex wire-to-board connector system

Molex has brought out the Micro-Latch 2.00mm Wire-to-Board Connector System for the industrial automation, consumer, and automotive markets.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

Murata CMCC meets requirements for CAN FD

Murata announces a wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) designated DLW32SH101XF2, claimed to be the world’s first CMCC to support the requirements of differential to common mode rejection (DCMR) Class 3.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

Imagination diversifies into design and verification services

IMG Edge is targeted at reducing time to market and total cost of ownership and includes an extensive get-to-market support package to address the complex and expensive challenges involved when bringing compute-focused SoCs to market.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

IPO expectations falling as WeWork reportedly scales back

WeWork’s parent, the We Company, is dramatically scaling down expectations for the pricing of its intended IPO, report the Wall Street Journal and Reuters.

This article was posted on Sep 6, 2019

The evolution of Raspberry Pi

Eben Upton has been telling IEEE Spectrum about the move to Raspberry Pi 4 and how the format is evolving.

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019

Reset chip works on 24V rails and wastes only 300nA

Texas Instruments has introduced a reset chip for voltage rails between 1.5V and 10V, that can work on 24V rails with additional resistors (see below).

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019

Osram Oslon Pure 1010 LEDs housed in 1x1mm package

Mouser Electronics is now stocking Oslon Pure 1010 LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors.

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019

18–31.5GHz low noise amplifier in plastic package from Macom

Richardson RFPD announced today the availability of and design support capabilities for a low noise amplifier from Macom Technology Solutions.

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019

Isolated 700mA quad smart switches aimed at industry

Silicon Labs is aiming at switching industrial loads with a family of quad 24V 700mA isolated 145mΩ switches for resistive or inductive loads – solenoids, relays or lamps, for example, in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019

Terahertz screening tech reduces airport throughput time

Sales of equipment used to screen people for explosives, weapons and contraband will grow at 6.6% between 2018 and 2023, says IHS Markit.

This article was posted on Aug 29, 2019