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March 20
- All-In-One Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Solutions
➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics, and drones. These solutions, known as R-BMS F, come with pre-validated firmware that reduces the learning curve for developers and enables faster design of safe and power-efficient battery management systems.
➁ The R-BMS F solutions integrate fuel gauge ICs, a microcontroller, an analog battery front-end, pre-programmed firmware, software, development tools, and full documentation. Evaluation kits are now available for shipping.
➂ One major challenge in designing advanced power management solutions is the complexity of firmware development and validation. Renesas's R-BMS F system eliminates this process and offers market-ready power solutions that do not require specialized technical knowledge of MCU programming or advanced battery management design.
- Industry Leading 1200 V SiC MOSFETs
➀ Nexperia has introduced industry-leading 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with top-side cooling, designed for high-power applications such as EV charging stations, BESS, and photovoltaic inverters.
➁ These MOSFETs feature enhanced thermal performance, low inductance, and improved power density due to the innovative X.PAK package that combines SMD and through-hole cooling benefits.
➂ The devices maintain stable performance across a wide temperature range (25°C to 175°C), offering better thermal management and reliability compared to conventional options.
- EMI Antenna For Testing Up To 44 GHz
➀ Rohde & Schwarz has launched the R&S HF1444G14, a high-gain EMI microwave antenna suitable for electromagnetic interference measurements from 14.9 GHz to 44 GHz.
➁ The antenna is designed to meet CISPR 16-1-4 and CISPR 16-2-3 standards, offering excellent electrical performance for accurate and reliable EMI testing.
➂ It is particularly useful for compliance testing of complex products in industries such as automotive, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and aerospace, enabling faster and more efficient testing processes.
March 19
- JOB: Product System Engineer At Aptiv In Bengaluru
- JOB: Firmware Engineer – Firmware Development At Flowserve In Bengaluru
- JOB: Engineer Embedded HW At Eaton In Pune
- AI Robots Getting Better At Human Tasks
➀ Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed an AI-powered robot capable of preparing coffee in a busy kitchen setting. This innovation combines advanced AI, sensitive sensors, and precise motor skills to navigate complex environments more effectively than traditional robots.
➁ The new system features a robotic arm with seven movable joints that can interpret verbal instructions, assess its surroundings, and perform tasks like finding a mug, opening drawers, and mixing coffee with water.
➂ The robot's adaptive technology ensures smooth operation even when faced with unexpected changes, such as objects being moved during task execution. This advancement highlights the potential for robots with advanced intelligence to take on more complex human tasks.
- Power Solutions For Data Centers
➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released new power-management chips aimed at meeting the rising power demands of modern data centers, particularly for high-performance computing and AI applications.
➁ These chips, including the TPS1685 and integrated GaN power stages, offer enhanced protection, higher density, and improved efficiency, with a focus on reducing size by 50% compared to traditional hot-swap controllers.
➂ TI's innovations are designed to support data center engineers, power system architects, and hardware developers in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient data center infrastructures.
- Optical Amplifier Transforms High-Speed Data Transmission
➀ Researchers at EPFL and IBM Research Europe have developed a novel optical amplifier using gallium phosphide-on-silicon dioxide technology, which achieves unprecedented broadband signal amplification in a compact photonic chip.
➁ The traveling-wave parametric amplifier (TWPA) demonstrates over 10 dB of gain across a 140 nm bandwidth, surpassing traditional erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs).
➂ This breakthrough in optical amplification holds potential applications in data centers, AI processors, high-performance computing, and even autonomous vehicle LiDAR systems.
- Dual MOSFET For Supercapacitor Balancing
➀ Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) has launched a dual MOSFET in its Supercapacitor Auto-Balancing (SAB) MOSFET family, enabling auto-balancing and power management for supercapacitors operating between 2.8V and 3.3V.
➁ The ALD910030 consumes minimal power for cell balancing and helps prevent failures in supercapacitors, which are increasingly being used in utility boxes, backup power systems, and industrial applications.
➂ The dual MOSFET monitors and controls voltage and leakage current for each supercapacitor in a series-connected stack, preventing power fluctuations and ensuring stable operation across temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
- Electronic Soldering Station For Industrial Use
➀ JB Instruments推出i-CON 1 MK2，一款80W的电子控制焊接站，专为工业环境、测试区域和研发设计。
➁ 焊接站配备强大的i-TOOL MK2焊枪和多种i-Tips，支持高热能需求的大型焊点作业。
➂ 设备具备节能模式、直观按钮及大屏幕显示，支持实时温度反馈，确保一致的焊接质量。
March 18
- JOB: Layout Design Engineer At NVIDIA In Bengaluru
- JOB: Application Engineer, Analog & Power At Arrow Electronics In Bengaluru
- Soil Moisture Indicator For Gardening Application
➀ This article introduces a soil moisture indicator designed for gardening applications, which uses an Arduino Nano and an LCD display to indicate the moisture level of the soil.
➁ The device categorizes soil moisture into four levels: dry, humid, wet, and 'sensor not in soil'. It provides a cost-effective solution for monitoring soil moisture with minimal human intervention.
➂ The project includes detailed instructions for building the indicator, including the necessary components like the Arduino Nano, Soil Moisture Sensor, and LCD I2C, along with the corresponding circuit diagram and source code.
- Wirelessly Control Multiple AC Appliances with Web Interface
➀ This article presents a smart home automation system that allows users to wirelessly control multiple AC appliances like lights and fans via a web interface hosted on the IndusBoard Coin development board.
➁ The system supports both Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode and Station (STA) mode, enabling direct connection or integration into existing home networks.
➂ The solution uses PWM signals for fan speed control and relays for switching appliances, offering scalability up to 30+ GPIO pins for additional devices.
- JOB: Multiple Roles Available At Zettown India In Noida
- Advanced IoT Vehicle Management
➀ Magenta Mobility推出名为NorMinc的先进物联网车辆管理平台，该平台通过实时洞察、预测分析和AI驱动的智能，提升效率高达30%，实现更智能的路线规划、主动维护和卓越的安全措施。
➁ NorMinc不仅提供车辆位置、速度和状况的实时监控，还通过分析历史数据进行性能优化。其先进的地理围栏功能可精确分析进出和逗留时间，进一步增强路线规划和安全性。
➂ 平台集成了视频远程信息处理和行车记录仪功能，支持主动驾驶员辅导和事故响应，同时提供即时电子邮件和短信警报以快速解决关键问题，延长车辆寿命并降低运营成本。
- 2000 V SiC Schottky Diode For High-Power Applications
➀ Infineon Technologies AG has launched the industry's first discrete 2000 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes, known as the CoolSiC Schottky Diode 2000 V G5 family, in September 2024. These diodes are now available in the TO-247-2 package, enabling easier design transitions and reducing component count by up to 50%.
➁ The diodes offer several key features such as no reverse recovery current, no forward recovery, high surge current capability, temperature-independent switching behavior, low forward voltage drop, and consistent forward voltage characteristics. They are designed to work optimally with Infineon’s 2000 V CoolSiC MOSFETs.
➂ The new diodes are ideal for applications like solar inverters and electric vehicle chargers, supporting higher power levels and enhancing system performance through simplified designs and improved efficiency.
- Thin Solid Electrolyte Membrane For Batteries
➀ Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have developed a thin solid electrolyte membrane using a dry process. This membrane is significantly thinner than traditional solid electrolyte membranes, enhancing energy density while reducing battery size.
➁ The new membrane is achieved by fibrillating binder materials under mechanical shear force, resulting in a thickness of just 18µm. This compares favorably to the 1 mm thick membranes commonly used today.
➂ ETRI plans to further optimize ion conductivity and electrode interface stability. Preliminary tests using a pouch-type cell show promising results, indicating potential for commercial application.
- Microcontroller For Automotive Applications
➀ Nuvoton has launched the NuMicro® M2A23 automotive-grade microcontroller, featuring Arm Cortex-M23 core with support for CAN FD and a wide voltage range up to 125°C.
➁ The microcontroller includes up to 256 KB of Flash memory, 24 KB of SRAM, and multiple interfaces such as LIN, UART, I²C, SPI, and USCI, making it suitable for automotive networks and industrial control systems.
➂ It also supports advanced features like secure code storage, real-time task scheduling, and efficient data transfer through PDMA channels, accelerating development and enhancing performance.
- “Virtual Headset” Creates Private Sound Bubbles
➀ Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to deliver sound to a specific location without headphones, creating private listening zones.
➁ The technology uses two ultrasonic beams focused by acoustic metasurfaces to form an audible enclave where only the intended listener can hear.
➂ The system has potential applications in enhancing audio privacy in shared spaces and improving in-car audio systems.
- Advancing Ultra-Sensitive Health Monitoring
➀ Researchers at the University of Turku have made a breakthrough in nanotechnology by refining single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for highly accurate sensor applications.
➁ The study focuses on separating nanotubes based on chirality, allowing precise control over their properties for optimized sensor performance.
➂ This advancement could revolutionize medical diagnostics by enabling the detection of biological markers at extremely low concentrations, with potential applications in hormone level monitoring and disease detection.
March 17
- Unbelievable Roles For Sales Professionals Of Electronics Industry (Work From Home/Anywhere)
➀ This article discusses unique roles in the electronics industry's sales teams that don't involve revenue targets but focus on understanding customer needs and helping them grow their businesses.
➁ It highlights that these roles allow working from anywhere, emphasizing flexibility and customer-centric approaches.
➂ Candidates with prior sales or customer-facing experience, especially in electronics, are encouraged to apply through a Google form, with opportunities available for part-time work and retirees.
- JOB: Synthesis Engineer At Qualcomm In Hyderabad
- Wireless 6-Lead ECG Holter Monitor Reference Design
➀ Texas Instruments has released a wearable biosensing Holter reference design for continuous vital sign monitoring. It measures ECG, heart rate, respiration, pace pulse, temperature, and motion.
➁ The design includes an AFE159RP4 for low-power, high-resolution ECG acquisition and a TMP119 for body temperature monitoring. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.
➂ The reference design supports multiple battery options and offers up to six days of operation, making it suitable for medical sensor patches and wearable fitness devices.
- Power Modules Boost AI And HPC Efficiency
➀ Infineon Technologies has unveiled the next generation of high-density power modules to enhance AI and HPC capabilities.
➁ The OptiMOS TDM2454xx modules offer industry-leading power density and efficiency, optimizing the total cost of ownership for AI data center operators.
➂ These modules feature vertical power delivery (VPD) to reduce resistive losses and improve performance, building upon the success of previous dual-phase modules.
- Evolving Encyclopedia For Classifying Robots
➀ Researchers at Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an evolving encyclopedia called the 'Tree of Robots' to classify and compare robotic systems.
➁ The encyclopedia focuses on defining specialized capabilities of robots, particularly their tactile fitness and motion fitness, which are crucial for real-world applications.
➂ The 'Tree of Robots' aims to support future research by providing a comprehensive resource for identifying suitable systems for algorithm testing and expanding with new metrics and robotic systems.
- High Current Board-To-Board Connectors
➀ JAE has introduced WP11 and WP12 Series connectors, designed for small devices like smartphones and wearables, featuring a 0.4 mm pitch and 0.7 mm stacking height, supporting up to 15A of current.
➁ The WP11 Series provides 1.25 times the current compared to the WP10 Series with enhanced robustness, while the WP12 Series offers a more compact design with a higher retention force.
➂ Key features include improved workability, high reliability with two-point contact, and a seamless guide structure for durability and smooth mating.
- Thermal Power Sensor For F Band Applications
➀ Rohde & Schwarz introduces the R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor, expanding its product line for precise RF power measurements in the 90 GHz to 140 GHz frequency range.
➁ Key features include a dynamic range of -35 dBm to +20 dBm, control via USB and LAN, and outstanding performance for reference applications.
➂ The sensor supports future automotive radar and satellite communication technologies, offering plug-and-play solutions with excellent stability and traceability.
- MCU Family With High-Performance Analog Integration
➀ Microchip Technology has introduced the PIC32A family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for high-performance applications in industries like automotive, industrial, AI/ML, and medical.
➁ Key features include high-speed analog integration with a 200 MHz CPU, 12-bit ADCs with up to 40 Msps sampling rate, and 5 ns high-speed comparators.
➂ The MCUs also offer advanced security features and support for efficient edge sensing and signal processing, balancing high performance with cost-effective system design.