Recent #Design news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ A known leaker has shared new images of the Nintendo Switch 2 dock, highlighting differences from the original, such as a grid pattern for cooling and a more rounded design.

➁ The new pictures were shared on Famiboards forums by the same user who leaked the CAD model of the Nintendo Switch 2 last year.

➂ The CAD renders show a more rounded design with smoother edges and slits for airflow.

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6 months ago
➀ InWin's 11th-generation Infinite chassis is a 103.6-pound unit with a futuristic design featuring 180-degree curved glass and an aluminum shell; ➁ The case offers vertical or tilted positioning for easy access and includes a unique serial number for exclusivity; ➂ The curved glass is a 6mm thick engineering feat, making it a standout feature of the InWin Infinite case.
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7 months ago
➀ OpenLight is the first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers; ➁ Solves challenges in design, manufacturing, and deployment of silicon photonics; ➂ Strongest application areas include data centers, AI/ML, and HPC; ➃ Focuses on scalability and efficiency for photonic components; ➄ Differentiates by enabling direct integration of active components into silicon; ➅ Developing advanced PICs and expanding portfolio with 1.6Tb products.
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about 2 months ago

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has developed what it claims to be the 'first fully functional isolated modulators';

➁ These modulators, AMC0106M05, AMC0136, and AMC0106M25, offer increased precision and resolution for phase current sensing and DC voltage sensing;

➂ The modulators are designed to be compact, enabling more precise motor control in robotics designs.

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2 months ago

➀ This article discusses a reference design for extending SPI communication range using LVDS interface, which improves signal quality, reduces EMI, and maintains robustness against noise.

➁ The design utilizes TI's TIDA-060017 reference design, featuring LVDS driver and receiver modules, to transmit SPI signals over longer distances.

➂ The solution offers advantages such as enhanced speed, lower power consumption, and compatibility with a variety of industrial and medical applications.

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3 months ago

➀ The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max offers excellent details and high-speed printing capabilities, though some detail is sacrificed for speed.

➁ The printer boasts a large build volume and premium features like a heated vat and sensors, but its auto-refill system didn't work in the test unit.

➂ Despite its high price, the M7 Max is a powerful machine for large prints and is one of the best resin 3D printers available.

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5 months ago
➀ A Brunel University academic argues that consumer product designers should study real-world usage of products; ➁ The professor highlights the importance of utility and usability studies in the context of big systems and organisations; ➂ He criticizes the income model based on selling expensive unlimited-use software and suggests moving towards usage-based billing.
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5 months ago
➀ The article discusses the increasing prevalence of new technology in elevator and escalator designs, driven by the growing urban population and the need for energy-efficient solutions. ➁ It highlights the importance of reducing power consumption and protecting sensitive circuitry from external threats. ➂ The article provides recommendations for robust and energy-efficient elevator power control panels and cabin systems, focusing on circuit protection, sensing, and efficient control.
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