➀ Panasonic Life Solutions India's Industrial Devices Division unveiled products and solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors at the electronica India exhibition, focusing on cooling systems, sensors, and high-speed communication materials. ➁ The new offerings include a Cooling Fan Motor for Motorcycles & Scooters, a 6-in-1 Sensor for vehicle stability and control, a Cooling Fan for heat dissipation, an Ultrasonic Gas-Flow Measurement Unit, and MEGTRON-8, a Multi-Layer Circuit Board Material. ➂ These solutions aim to meet the evolving needs of India's industrial and automotive industries, enhancing performance, safety, and reliability.
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➀ Traco Power's TMPW series is a highly regarded line of multi-purpose power supplies with ultra-compact design. These units handle a wide range of input and output voltages and currents, and offer high efficiency and robust protection features. ➁ The series is now available at TME, catering to various electronic applications. ➂ The PSUs are known for their reliability, efficiency, and versatility.
➀ BEC Distribution announces the availability of high-quality alternatives for STMicroelectronics and onsemi IGBT transistors. ➁ The transistors offer maximum reliability with high-voltage, high-current characteristics. ➂ They are designed for high-power applications with a low-power input, making them ideal for power conversion, such as inverters for air conditioners, refrigerators, and industrial motors.
➀ 72 years ago, a Swiss designer of one of the most famous chips founded a semiconductor company; ➁ Six years later, he sold it to Ferranti and introduced the phase-locked loop; ➂ He wrote about electronics and religion, questioning the existence of God.
➀ Aston University set a world record by sending data at 402Tbit/s over standard optical fibres. ➁ Researchers at Bath University developed a lactic acid sensor using a graphene-like foam capacitor. ➂ Glasgow University's ANALOGUE IC packaging research could lead to applications in biomedical implants and quantum computing interfaces. ➃ Leicester University's space battery passed vibration tests, and Nottingham Trent University is exploring washable stretchable electronics for medical wearables. ➄ Oxford researchers demonstrated a low-noise qubit integrated circuit for quantum computing.
➀ The article discusses the importance of thorough design review in prototype PCB assembly to prevent costly mistakes and ensure product quality. ➁ It emphasizes the critical role of selecting the right components to avoid redesigns and production delays. ➂ The need for effective testing protocols is highlighted to ensure functionality and reliability before mass production. ➃ The article also covers the importance of thermal management to prevent overheating and component failure. ➄ Proper communication with manufacturers is emphasized to avoid misunderstandings and production delays.
➀ Production of the high power tunable Klystron, the 4K M50.0001 A, began 64 years ago by the English Electric Valve Company. ➁ The valve operates at frequencies between 400 to 610 Mc/s and features mechanical tuning. ➂ It offers amplitude or pulse modulation and is protected through a high resistance connection. ➃ The Klystron includes focusing electromagnets, tuning cavities, and adjustable load couplers, with a typical gain of 27 db and a power output of 10kW.
1. TSUKUMO, under the Yamada Denki brand, has released two new models of creator-focused PCs equipped with the latest Ryzen 9000 series processors. 2. The new models feature improved performance over the previous generation, with enhancements in branch prediction accuracy and latency. 3. The PCs come with ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI motherboards, 32GB of memory, 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDs (PCIe 4.0 compatible), GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER graphics cards, 850W 80PLUS Gold power supplies, and Windows 11 Home. Prices start at 329,800 yen for the Ryzen 7 9700X model and 399,800 yen for the Ryzen 9 9950X model.
➀ A collection of humorous and sarcastic remarks about various technological and societal issues; ➁ Highlights the irony in topics like education, politics, and technology; ➂ Uses wit to comment on the complexities and absurdities of modern life and technology.
➀ This article discusses the use of mobile hotspot tethering to provide internet access to multiple devices. ➁ It highlights the issue of rapid battery discharge in smartphones used for tethering. ➂ A solution using an ESP32 development board controlled via the ESP RainMaker app is proposed to manage and mitigate battery depletion.
➀ EMOTORAD is offering a 6-month internship in Bengaluru focusing on power electronics and electrical engineering. ➁ Interns will be responsible for designing and developing electronics for new products, collaborating with project management, and troubleshooting hardware issues. ➂ The internship requires skills in PCB design and familiarity with microcontroller families and hardware communication interfaces.
➀ The study explores the role of Ti and Pt electrodes in resistance switching variability of HfO2-based resistive random access memory. ➁ It investigates the mechanism of electroforming in metal oxide memristive switches. ➂ The research examines the impact of oxygen vacancies in HfO2-based gate stack breakdown. ➃ It also looks into the direct observation of oxygen movement during resistance switching in NiO/Pt film. ➄ The paper discusses the development of electronic synapses using layered two-dimensional materials.
➀ A team of engineers has developed a new two-dimensional, low-power field-effect transistor, overcoming key barriers in chip design. ➁ The innovation focuses on resolving high gate leakage and low dielectric strength issues, critical for miniaturization. ➂ The use of single-crystalline aluminum oxide as a dielectric marks a significant advancement in transistor technology.
➀ Engineers at Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have created a new two-dimensional field-effect transistor (FET) using single-crystalline aluminum oxide, which addresses issues of high gate leakage and low dielectric strength. ➁ The FETs are designed to be smaller and more energy-efficient, potentially reducing the need for frequent recharging in smartphones and enabling more features in devices without increasing their size. ➂ The development is crucial for the advancement of 5G devices and IoT applications, where miniaturization and efficiency are key.
1. JAPANNEXT has launched two new monitors: a 29-inch ultrawide model (JN-IPS292WFHD) and a 31.5-inch 4K model (JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP); 2. Both monitors feature blue light and flicker reduction, support FreeSync, and include a gaming mode; 3. The JN-IPS292WFHD offers a 2560x1080 resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate and a 14ms response time, while the JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP supports 4K resolution with HDR, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 7ms response time.
➀ Modern electronic design trends necessitate SI-PI cosimulation to minimize power consumption and voltage levels while increasing speed. ➁ The PDN should be meticulously modeled to minimize input impedance seen by I/O drivers, and combined with channel models to accurately predict output eye diagrams. ➂ The article details the complete modeling process of SI-PI cosimulation based on HBM, highlighting considerations for high-frequency PDN design at the chip and package levels.
➀ The new 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 is now available at $50, optimized for cost with a D0 stepping of the BCM2712 processor. ➁ This variant removes unnecessary functionalities, reducing die space and cost while maintaining performance. ➂ The introduction of this lower-cost model aims to expand access to high-performance computing for a broader audience.
➀ The Xiaomi Band 9 NFC features a 1.62-inch AMOLED screen with a 2.5D strengthened glass cover and supports up to 1200nits brightness. ➁ The PCB motherboard is densely packed with components mostly on one side, leaving the other side for battery placement. ➂ The device includes a 233mAh battery, providing approximately 18 days of续航. ➃ The chip localization rate in Xiaomi Band 9 is increasing, with potential for a fully domestic chip solution in future iterations.
➀ Control boards for high-speed hair dryers were purchased for $0.99 each, suspected to be damaged. ➁ Thyristors used include JST138C-600E by Jiejie Micro and BTB16-800CW by Weida. ➂ Rectifier bridges used are KBP310, primarily from Weiwang and Jingdao Microelectronics. ➃ Thyristor output optocouplers are the same model JOC3053 from Jiejie Micro. ➄ MOS transistors vary, with models from Huarun Micro and Longteng. ➅ MCUs used include CMS32M5710 by Zhongwei Semiconductor and an unidentified model. ➆ Pre-drivers differ, with models from Yuli Semiconductor, Xita Technology, and Zhongwei Semiconductor. ➇ DC-DC converters used include PN8054E and LKS620 by Lingou Creation. ➈ Electrolytic capacitors on one board were found to be 200V rated, leading to explosions.
➀ The Japanese car industry is consolidating to meet the challenges of EV production. ➁ Raspberry Pi has announced its second-generation dual-core MCU, featuring more powerful Arm cores and optional RISC-V cores. ➂ Ubotica, a space AI specialist, has achieved successful onboard AI detection of objects on Earth.