Texas Instruments AM62x on a module from Variscite

Variscite has launched a SO-DIMM-sized system-on-module carrying Texas Instruments’ AM62x, which has a 1.4GHz quad-core Arm Cortex-A53, and a 400MHz Cortex-M4F, plus a 333MHz PRU real-time co-processors.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

Octal high and low-side drivers have 40V 550mΩ outputs

Toshiba has created octal high-side and low-side protected load drivers in SSOP30 packaging (9.7 x 7.6 x 1.2mm, 0.65mm pitch).

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

1.2kW full-brick converter runs from 200 to 425V DC

TDK has introduced a range of 1,200W isolated full-brick dc-dc converter that runs from 200 to 425Vdc for high-voltage dc distributed power architectures.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

Automotive low-side switches control 40V

Rohm has released one and two channel 40V low-side switches with AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive and industrial use.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

GaN amplification up to 350W for C-Band radar

For phased-array C-Band radar, CMPA5259050S and CMPA5259080S from Wolfspeed are respectively 50W and 80W 5.0-5.9GHz GaN MMIC power amplifiers.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

EchoStar building global S-band network for satellite IoT

EchoStar, the U.S. satcom and Internet services provider, has turned to Astro Digital for the construction of a global S-band mobile satellite service (MSS) network addressing IoT.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

Arm calendar Q4 revenue up 28% y-o-y at $746m

Arm’s calendar Q4 (FY Q3) revenue was up 28% y-o-y at $746 million for EBITDA of $450 million.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

AI delivers better chips

Synopsys has had 100 commercial tape-outs with its AI IC design software Synopsys DSO.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

QuickLogic upgrades Aurora

QuickLogic has released a new version of its Aurora eFPGA development tool suite.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

3GHz ruggedized battery-powered spectrum analyser

Anritsu has introduced a portable 3GHz spectrum analyser with a 10inch display, measuring 290 x 212 x 96mm and 3.8kg for field, lab and manufacturing use.

This article was posted on Feb 15, 2023

Compact technology for gliomas detection

Imec has come up with a promising path to the in-vivo detection of low-grade gliomas (a group of slow-growing brain tumours).

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Solar Powered EV

Aptera Motors of Carlsbad, California says owners of the Aptera Launch Edition can expect to ‘drive for weeks, even months, without ever having to plug in to charge’.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

USA prepares to spend Chips Act money

This is the year the US government is expected to start dispensing the $250 billion of Chips Act money.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Buyer selected for Britishvolt

Britishvolt could be bought out of administration by Recharge Industries which is the Australian subsidiary of the Californian fund Scale Facilitation Partners.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Display Technology announces Cervoz’s Power Guard SSDs

Designed to protect stored data and with power protection to ensure operation during sudden power outages, the Powerguard SSDs (solid state devices) by Taiwanese manufacturer, Cervoz are available from Display Technology.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Digital identification in a post quantum computer world

To fend-off quantum computer based attacks on secured digital identities, four German organisations are attempting to guarantee long-term security using quantum random numbers and post-quantum cryptography on classical hardware.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Passive wireless link transmits only Johnson noise to send data

In what might be the lowest power data transmission scheme ever, researchers at the University of Washington have sent data using the Johnson noise of a 50Ω resistor – or more accurately, the difference in Johnson noise between a 50Ω resistor and an open-circuit.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Robotics and Automation Guide

Distrelec, the UK-Swiss distributor, has launched a brand new Robotics and Automation Guide filled with insightful information from industry experts.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Seraphim partners with ESA for space startup support

The Seraphim Space Accelerator – part of Seraphim, the London-based, space-focused VC – is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA).

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Fireco picks Offshore for PCB manufacture

Fire door automation company Fireco has consolidated its PCB manufacturing with Guernsey-based Offshore Electronics (right).

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

50MP image sensor with DCG technology

In April, OMNIVISION intends to sample a 50MP image sensor with a dual conversion gain (DCG) technology.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023