Automotive & Transportation

December 2017
Anritsu Upgrades Signal Quality Analyzer High-Speed Interface Measurement Functions
Anritsu Corporation announces the release of the Variable ISI MU195020A-040/041 option for upgrading the Emphasis function of the Pulse Pattern Generator for the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A series, along with the USB Link Training Software MX183000A-PL022 supporting the USB3.0/3.1 Receiver Test.   Incre
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12/21/2017
Decrease time to market and cost for the NewSpace market by using radiation-tolerant solutions based on COTS devices
Microchip announces a new microcontroller (MCU) that combines specified radiation performance with the low-cost development associated with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices. The AtmegaS64M1 meets the needs of NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications which require faster development and reduced cos
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12/21/2017
Connector Family Features new Headers for Through-Hole, Printed Circuit Board Applications
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania – TE Connectivity (TE) is adding new right-angle and vertical printed circuit board headers to its POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector product line. These through-hole headers significantly expand wire-to-board applicability for this family of connectors in appliance, HVAC, automation and co
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12/20/2017
2MHz Boost/SEPIC/Inverter Features 4A, 60V Power Switch
NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the Power by Linear LT8364, a current mode, 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 4A, 60V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.8V to 60V, and is suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion battery to multicell bat
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12/18/2017
Piezo Actuators Achieve an Acceleration of 2.5 g
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of PowerHap piezo actuators with haptic feedback with the new miniaturized 2.5G type, whose dimensions are a compact 9 mm x 9 mm x 1.25 mm. At the maximum operating voltage of 60 V the new actuator achieves an acceleration of 2.5 g of a 100 gram mass. It offers a
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12/14/2017
New Voltcraft state-of-the-art True-RMS clamp meter now available from Conrad Electronics
Conrad Electronic introduced the Voltcraft VC-330 AC/DC True-RMS clamp meter, which targets both hobbyist and electrical professionals and features state-of-the-art ergonomic technology and represents excellent value for money. Voltcraft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality test and measurement equipment,
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12/14/2017
Bridgetek Strengthens PanL System In Order to Explore New Opportunities in Smart Homes & Beyond
Bridgetek continues to expand on the scope of its pioneering PanL system level solutions, adding new hardware that will accelerate the implementation of ‘intelligent spaces’ within a broad spectrum of different sectors. These will include domestic, retail, hospitality, enterprise and utilities, right through t
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12/14/2017
Maxim's Isolated CAN Transceivers Ensure Robust Communications for Industrial Systems
Designers can ensure robust communication and improve uptime for industrial systems with the MAX14878, MAX14879, and MAX14880 2.75kV and 5kV family of isolated controller area network (CAN) transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products.   Nowadays, CAN is widely deployed in various industrial applications.
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12/14/2017
Nexperia introduces new generation of high performance In-Vehicle Network protection diodes
Nexperia announced a new generation of in-vehicle network (IVN) protection diodes that offer a higher surge current, greater ESD robustness and a significant improvement in ESD clamping performance. The new AEC-Q101 qualified PESDxIVN series of surface mount devices is optimized for the latest generation of CAN, LIN, a
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12/14/2017
New Bluetooth 4.2 module from Panasonic enables easy implementation of Bluetooth functionality
Panasonic Industry Europe is introducing a highly-integrated, embedded dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 RF module delivering high-speed operation at ultra-low power consumption. The PAN1026A is based on Toshiba ìs single-chip TC35661 Bluetooth semiconductor device with an embedded Toshiba Bluetooth SIG certified stack.
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12/14/2017
ON Semi’s Flexible RSL10 SoC, Now Shipping from Mouser, Ideal for IoT and Connected Health Wearables
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the RSL10 multi-protocol system-on-chip (SoC) from ON Semiconductor. Offering ultra-low-power wireless connectivity for a broad range of applications, the versatile Bluetooth 5-certified SoC supports Bluetooth low energy technology as well as 2.4 GHz proprietary or custom protocol
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12/14/2017
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics Realize Real-Time, Power-Efficient LiDAR Processing Based on R-Car SoC to Boost Autonomous Driving
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics announced their collaboration to develop an automotive-grade embedded solution for LiDAR processing used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving applications. The jointly-developed solution will enable system manufacturers to develop real-time 3D mapping
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12/14/2017
Advanced Security for Endpoint Devices in Industrial IoT
Renesas has expanded its RX65N/RX651 series. The new microcontrollers meet all the security requirements of endpoint devices in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems. Furthermore, they enable simple firmware updates and cost-effective HMI solutions.   Design engineer
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12/14/2017
Electrically Smart Roads Bring Saving, Safety, Speed, Over $20 Billion Sales
The new IDTechEx report, "Electrically Smart Roads 2018-2028" is an independent, new technical and market appraisal of electrically smart roads and their allied infrastructure such as electrical road furniture and parking areas. It embraces such things as solar roads driving integral lighting today a
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12/12/2017
PROVERTHA M12 Gender Changer Connector enables simple, reliable connection of homogenous M12 cables - now available at Aerco
PROVERTHA’s M12 Gender Changer connector which enables cables with the same type of connector to be mated, is now available from Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets.   Gender changers make it possible to connect cables with the sam
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12/12/2017
Build Drone Flight-Control Designs with STMicroelectronics’ FCU Eval Board, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the STMicroelectronics (ST) STEVAL-FCU001V1 evaluation board, a compact flight-controller unit (FCU) suitable for small- and medium-sized quadcopter drone designs. Scalable and efficient with sample firmware to accelerate development, the FCU helps quadcopter designers evaluate the
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12/12/2017
Toshiba Memory Europe Announces UFS 2.1-Compliant Embedded NAND Flash for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Memory Europe GmbH has begun sample shipments of embedded NAND flash memory products for automotive applications that are compliant with JEDEC UFS[1] version 2.1[2]. The new products meet AEC-Q100 Grade 2[3]requirements, support the wide temperature range of -40°C to +105°C, and offer the enhanced rel
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12/12/2017
Baden-Württemberg state government recognises resource efficiency in circuit board production
The production of circuit boards by the Niedernhall-based company Würth Elektronik, has been declared an excellent example of resource efficiency by the Baden-Württemberg state government.   Franz Untersteller, Baden-Württemberg’s environment, climate and energy minister, praised the company
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12/08/2017
Schaffner introduces eco sine active sync - a new generation of active harmonic filters
Schaffner announces the introduction of the eco sine active sync, a new generation of active harmonic filters. Drawing on the company’s broad knowledge and experience of applications and solutions in power quality the new modular ecosine active sync series offers best-fit technical and cost effective solutions
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12/08/2017
Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced a new 800-watt server power supply following the Intel Common Redundant Power Supply (CRPS) specification
The CSU800AP is housed in a compact 1U high enclosure measuring just 2.89 x 7.28 inches (73.5 x 185.0 mm) – a significantly smaller footprint than that of similarly rated earlier generation power supplies – achieved by using the latest power switching technology and high density component packaging techniques.
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12/08/2017
Mouser Electronics has been named Distributor of the Year at the 2017 Elektra Awards. Organized by Electronics Weekly, the Elektra Awards showcase the best innovations, people and companies as judged by an independent panel of leading experts and are widely regarded as among the very top accolades in the electroni
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12/08/2017
Toshiba sets new standard with advanced high-efficiency Audio Power Amplifier
Toshiba Electronics Europe has developed a 4-channel, high-efficiency class-AB linear power amplifier IC that delivers high-quality sound reproduction for car audio applications while significantly reducing power consumption.   Offering efficiency comparable to class-D digital amplifiers, the TCB701FNG IC us
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12/08/2017
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced 16 series of Automotive Qualified TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) that are Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) capable. They offer automakers and high-end industrial manufacturers the confidence of a known and reputable single origin flow from wafer creation through te
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12/05/2017
Hearing Hybrid and Electric Vehicles While Quieting Noise Pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 5, 2017 -- Europe, as well as most of the world, faces a future with hybrid or pure electronic road vehicles that rely on alternative drive chains. But these low-emission vehicles are considered too quiet for hearing-impaired pedestrians, so the European Union is mandating that they be equipped wi
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12/05/2017
Superior Hydrogen Catalyst Just Grows That Way

These inorganic 'flowers,' color added, were created by Sandia National Laboratories researcher Stanley Chou and University of California, Merced colleague Vincent Tung in a spray-printing process that uses molybdenum disulfide to create a 'flowering' hydrogen catalyst far cheaper than platinum and reasonably close in efficiency.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Replacing your everyday gas guzzler with a hydrogen fueled car could drastically reduce your carbon footprint. So why don't we all make the switch? One of reasons we don't is the expensive platinum catalyst required to operate hydrogen fuel cells efficiently. Research led by Sandia Nati
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12/05/2017
New ITT Cannon lightweight plastic APD Series connectors now with modular interface for optimum flexibility - available at TTI
Available at TTI, ITT Cannon APD Series connectors are lightweight plastic interconnects with bayonet coupling and optional secondary locking. Rated to IP67/IP69K against water and dust ingress, the ITT Cannon APD Series now has a modular interface that offers maximum flexibility for the management of cabin to cha
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12/05/2017
Rohde & Schwarz supports ESA JUICE expedition
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is scheduled to blast off for a journey of nearly 800 million kilometers to Jupiter in 2022. But before the launch can take place, the space probe's radar antennas have to be flight tested. Rohde & Schwarz provided two R&S ESR EMI test receivers to support this test.
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12/05/2017
ROHM supplies Full SiC Power Modules to Formula E racing team Venturi
ROHM has announced that will provide the full SiC power modules to the VENTURI Formula E team in the FIA Formula E 2017–2018 (season four), the leading racing event for electric vehicles starting on 2nd and 3rd of December in Hong Kong. This module will support further improvements in the car’s performance
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12/05/2017
IQD Frequency Products becomes part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group
IQD Frequency Products Ltd., based in Crewkerne (UK) and IQD Frequency Products Inc., based in Palm Springs (USA) are now part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, thus expanding Würth Elektronik’s existing selection of passive components with a comprehensive range of quartz crystals and oscillators. IQD is
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Date:
12/05/2017
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