Melexis introduces the MLX91218-LF, a sub-100A IMC-Hall current sensor designed for lower current applications. It supports smart energy monitoring in residential and small industrial power distribution units, micro-grids, and EV charging cables. The sensor features a 400 kHz bandwidth and 2 µs response time, with low thermal drift and high linearity for accurate measurement. It also includes dual internal and external threshold over-current detection for smart functions.

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

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.

➀ A hidden feature in ESP32 microcontrollers, widely used in IoT devices, poses potential security risks including device spoofing, data theft, and malware installation.

➁ This vulnerability stems from the undocumented commands in the Bluetooth Host Controller Interface (HCI) protocol, which could allow attackers to bypass standard security checks and compromise critical systems.

➂ Recommendations to mitigate risks include auditing firmware, disabling unused Bluetooth services, ensuring secure firmware updates, and implementing strong authentication mechanisms.

➀ The P-562.6CD 6-axis Nanopositioning Stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) offers nanometer-level accuracy, repeatability, and high dynamic performance with millisecond responsiveness across six degrees of freedom.

➁ It uses PICMA® piezo actuators and play-free flexure-guided mechanics for frictionless motion and long-term stability.

➂ The stage is designed for photonics, semiconductor metrology, super-resolution microscopy, and nanomanufacturing.

➀ The article discusses a reference design for drone electronic speed controllers (ESCs), focusing on the STEVAL-ESC001V1 by ST Microelectronics, designed specifically for entry-level commercial drones.

➁ The design supports three-phase brushless (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), with a peak current handling capacity of up to 30A, powered by 6S LiPo batteries or similar DC sources.

➂ Key features include an advanced sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) algorithm, support for motor parameter optimization via the ST Motor Profiler, and integrated safety features like overcurrent and overvoltage protection, making it suitable for small UAVs and RC vehicles.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ Microchip Technology has introduced the AVR SD family of microcontrollers designed to help engineers meet strict safety standards while reducing design costs and complexity.

➁ These MCUs include built-in functional safety features, making them suitable for applications requiring high safety assurance, such as those needing ASIL C and SIL 2 compliance.

➂ The MCUs come with a TÜV Rheinland-certified safety management system and various hardware safety features, including dual-core lockstep CPU and error correction code, aiding in efficient development and reliability.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ This article discusses a validated reference design for Gigabit Ethernet front-end solutions, which is essential for high-speed data transmission in various applications like industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.

➁ The design by Wurth Elektronik incorporates key components such as transformers, common-mode chokes, and capacitors to ensure signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

➂ The reference design is adaptable for multiple applications and includes detailed schematics and layout guidelines to help engineers optimize their designs for signal integrity and thermal management.

➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

➀ ASUS introduced the ASUS Ascent GX10, a petaflop-scale AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip. It provides unprecedented computing power, high-speed memory integration, and easy scalability for enterprise-level AI capabilities.

➁ The device delivers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power, supporting AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. It includes Blackwell GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and Grace 20-core Arm CPU for efficient data orchestration and real-time inferencing.

➂ The supercomputer integrates NVIDIA NVLink-C2C connectivity, offering 5x the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. It supports seamless transitions between local development and scalable deployment, aiding developers in AI model prototyping and fine-tuning.

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.

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。

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.

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.

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

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.

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.

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.