Recent #electronics news in the semiconductor industry

6 months ago

➀ Recom has developed a series of four-channel DIN rail electronic fuses with control and protection features.

➁ These e-fuses can distribute a 24V supply to four separate load channels with individual current limits of 5A or 10A, and they have soft-start and UVLO features.

➂ Each channel includes a potentiometer for setting the maximum allowable current, and the device supports auto-recovery and remote indication through relay contacts.

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6 months ago

➀ TDK has developed a range of surface-mount high-current common-mode chokes for reflow soldering.

➁ These components can filter common-mode noise for currents ranging from 24A to 36A at +70°C and can achieve even higher currents with additional cooling.

➂ The new chokes are branded as 'SurfIND' and are available in various inductance values from 120 to 820µH, meeting IEC/EN 60938-2 standards.

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6 months ago

➀ Scientists at XPANCEO, in collaboration with Nobel laureate Konstantin S. Novoselov, have developed a method for creating biocompatible, transparent, ultrathin gold films.

➁ These films, as thin as 3.5 nm, can be produced in sizes exceeding 1 square meter, overcoming historical limitations in producing such films.

➂ The films have potential applications in flexible displays, wearable electronics, and advanced medical technologies like neural implants, offering significant improvements in functionality and safety.

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➀ Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have integrated flexible electronics into a self-deploying boom for cube sats. The boom is made of a three-ply carbon fiber and epoxy composite, and is expected to launch in 2025. ➁ The team aimed to add function to weight-constrained cube sats while ensuring they can withstand the harsh environment of space. ➂ The research has resulted in a pool of data for future designs and improvements.
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➀ Ishaan Haque, a Senior Hardware Technician at Leonardo, was nominated for the EW BrightSparks award for his exceptional customer service and technical skills. ➁ He achieved several firsts during his Electronics degree, including passing the End Point Assessment as the first apprentice of his year. ➂ His work at Leonardo involved maintaining rigs, surveying assets, writing customer reports, and organizing storage solutions, leading to international travel and trustful relationships with clients.
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6 months ago
➀ Omron has developed a relay capable of interrupting 200A at 500V; ➁ The relay aims to replace contactors in DC electric vehicle chargers, batteries, and solar inverters; ➂ The relay uses a proprietary gasless design for cooling arcs without special materials, reducing carbon footprint; ➃ It measures 64.2 x 86 x 47.7mm and has a minimum operational life of 10 operations at 200A and 500V.
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➀ Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a 3D printing platform for more flexible antenna design and rapid production of complex structures; ➁ The 'charge programmed multi-material 3D printing' (CPD) method combines conductive metals with various dielectric materials; ➂ The technology has potential applications in extreme environments and for creating flexible medical sensors.
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➀ The study published in Nano Letters reveals the intricate behavior of electron transport in bilayer graphene, emphasizing the role of edge states and a unique nonlocal transport mechanism; ➁ Bilayer graphene's tunable band gap makes it a promising material for valleytronics, a field focusing on the 'valley' quantum state for discrete data storage; ➂ The research identifies the source of nonlocal resistance in bilayer graphene, highlighting the impact of etching processes on device fabrication and valleytronics development.
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6 months ago
➀ This article discusses the history of Hughes Diodes and their significance in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technology. ➁ It highlights an advertisement from 1961 that appeared in Electronics Weekly, showcasing the early days of HPC technology. ➂ The article serves as a nostalgic look back at the evolution of HPC and its components.
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7 months ago
➀ This reference design for a single-phase shunt energy meter is a critical tool for modern energy management systems, providing accurate measurement and monitoring of electrical energy consumption. ➁ It simplifies the development process for design engineers by offering a pre-validated platform, reducing time-to-market and ensuring compliance with industry standards. ➂ The design achieves class 0.5S accuracy across a 25mA–100A input range with an 8kHz sampling rate.
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