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Mikrotron High-Speed 9.5 Megapixel Camera Combines Versatility with Best-in-Class Imaging

Mikrotron High-Speed 9.5 Megapixel Camera Combines Versatility with Best-in-Class Imaging

­Mikrotron, a brand of SVS-Vistek, introduced its next generation of EoSens portfolio cameras, the EoSens9.5. Leveraging a powerful Luxima 9.5 megapixel CMOS sensor featuring global shutter, coupled with a CoaXPress 2.0 (CXP-12) quad-link interface, it offers an ideal balance between fast processing and be
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Date:
04/18/2025
Infineon Launches World’s First Industrial GaN Transistor Product Family with Integrated Schottky Diode

Infineon CoolGaN™ Transistors with integrated Schottky diode increase the performance of power systems by reducing undesired deadtime losses.

­Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the world’s first gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with integrated Schottky diode for industrial use. The product family of medium-voltage CoolGaN™ Transistors G5 with integrated Schottky diode increases the performance of power systems by reducing undesired de
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Date:
04/18/2025
Introducing the First 2kA Protection Thyristor in Compact DO-214AB Package from Littelfuse

Introducing the First 2kA Protection Thyristor in Compact DO-214AB Package from Littelfuse

­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor® Protection Thyristor Series, the industry’s first 2 kA thyristors in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. The Pxxx0S3G-A series, designed to safeguard equipment in harsh environments from severe overvoltage transients, enables engineers to
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Date:
04/17/2025
Navitas’ Latest SiCPAK Power Modules Set a New Standard for Unparalleled Reliability & Efficient High-Temperature Performance

Navitas’ Latest SiCPAK Power Modules Set a New Standard for Unparalleled Reliability & Efficient High-Temperature Performance

­Navitas Semiconductor announces the release of its latest SiCPAK™ power modules with epoxy-resin potting technology, powered by proprietary trench-assisted planar SiC MOSFET technology, that have been rigorously designed and validated for the most demanding high-power environments, prioritizing reliability an
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Date:
04/17/2025
New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's PIC16F13145 Microcontroller with the Configurable Logic Block

New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's PIC16F13145 Microcontroller with the Configurable Logic Block

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The PIC16F13145 microcontroller family int
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Date:
04/10/2025
Melexis Redefines Thermographic Sensing with the MLX90642 32x24 IR Array

Melexis Redefines Thermographic Sensing with the MLX90642 32x24 IR Array

­Melexis introduces the MLX90642, a revolutionary thermographic sensor featuring a 32x24 pixel InfraRed (IR) array that redefines market expectations. It offers a drastically improved signal-to-noise ratio, global shutter readout, and onboard temperature calculation at a competitive price point. The MLX90642 im
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Date:
04/10/2025
KSC XA Tactile Switches from Littelfuse Deliver Soft Sound Tactile Feedback for Enhanced User Experience

KSC XA Tactile Switches from Littelfuse Deliver Soft Sound Tactile Feedback for Enhanced User Experience

­Littelfuse, Inc. highlighted the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches as a key solution for applications requiring quiet, reliable tactile feedback. Designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications, the KSC XA switches deliver an innovative soft sound for a quieter user experience, an ex
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Date:
04/09/2025
New Serial EEPROM Family Features Unique ID for Identification, Traceability and Sustainability

New Serial EEPROM Family Features Unique ID for Identification, Traceability and Sustainability

­STMicroelectronics has introduced a series of serial EEPROMs that contain a unique 128-bit read-only ID (UID) to meet market requirements for product recognition, tracking, and repairability. In addition to conventional EEPROM user-memory space for parameter storage and data logging, the read-only UID is pr
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Date:
04/08/2025
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Introduces ATS Remote Annunciator

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Introduces ATS Remote Annunciator

­Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, introduces its new ATS Remote Annunciator (RTS-RA), a powerful accessory that brings together data from multiple Automatic Transfer Switches into a single display. The remote annunciator is design
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Date:
04/07/2025
KVM Switches Market Size Worth $893.64 Million by 2031

KVM Switches Market Size Worth $893.64 Million by 2031

­According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, "KVM Switches Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Switch Type, Enterprise Size, Industry Vertical, and Geography", the global KVM switches ma
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Date:
04/04/2025
FCL Components Launches Signal Switching Relays for Automotive Applications Including EV Battery Controls

FCL Components Launches Signal Switching Relays for Automotive Applications Including EV Battery Controls

­FCL Components America, Inc., has released a new series of signal switching relays ideal for power monitoring in electric vehicles (EV). Conventional signal relays have often been used to switch signals for on-board equipment in electric vehicles. However, EV batteries usually use 300 to 400VDC. This exceed
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Date:
04/02/2025
Alliance Memory Launches New 32Mb Fast SRAM in 48-ball FBGA Package

Alliance Memory Launches New 32Mb Fast SRAM in 48-ball FBGA Package

­To meet the demand for high-density fast CMOS SRAMs, Alliance Memory today introduced a new 32Mb device in the 6 mm by 8 mm 48-ball FBGA package. Configured as 2M x 16, the AS7CW2M16-10BIN offers a wide power supply range from 1.65V to 3.6V. “As other manufacturers continue to phase out their SRAM offe
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Date:
04/02/2025
Cutting Operating Costs in Industry

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the April edition of Power Systems Design Europe. We are well into conference season, and April is the month between the two most important exhibitions in the industry this year, APEC and PCIM. The show in Nuremberg will have a lot to live up to after this year’s APEC in Atlanta, but I’m sure th
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Date:
04/01/2025
A New Approach to Real-Time Operating Systems for Embedded Systems: Taking a Closer Look at Cycle-Resolution Timing

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Figure 1: Difference between an RTOS using cycle-resolution timing (bottom) and a conventional RTOS (top). The CPU stays in energy-saving mode significantly longer and is woken up less often by interrupts (red), resulting in more computing power and less energy consumption

­When developing embedded systems, selecting the appropriate real-time operating system (RTOS) is essential to ensuring efficient and reliable operation. When comparing the available RTOS scheduling options, cycle-resolution timing stands out because of its unique approach. This article takes a closer look
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Date:
04/01/2025
How to Manage Aging Electrical Power Equipment in Data Centers

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Figure 1: It’s important to establish maintenance programs that will bolster the life expectancy of your electrical power equipment, reduce the chance of failure, and lower energy consumption

­Data centers power the digital infrastructure that modern society relies on. For companies that depend on data centers to store, process, and transmit critical information, even a single outage can result in considerable financial losses, security vulnerabilities, and operational disruptions. Data centers a
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Date:
04/01/2025
DC-DC Converters for Reliable Power Supplies in Network Switches

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Figure 1: Redundancy is an important reliability aspect of the typical network switch power configuration rails with voltage and current requirements

­The rapid expansion of cloud computing services has fueled a dramatic surge in data traffic. This trend is expected to continue with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of approximately 20% from 2024 to 2033. Network devices, including routers and network switches, are essential for accommodating this rapid gr
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Date:
04/01/2025
Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Electric Motors

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Figure 1: Bearing fault’s impact on motor efficiency

­Industry 4.0 is seen as the new era of manufacturing, combining technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation to create an efficient and effective manufacturing process. Industrial use cases represent 37% of energy used worldwide, with 70% consumed by motors. Over recent years, there has been
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Date:
04/01/2025
The Industrial Electronics Market – Reliability and Efficiency

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­A recent report from Cognitive Market Research estimates that the industrial electronics market has been experiencing steady and expanding growth. In 2023, it was valued at approximately $208 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.60% from 2023 to 2030. This growth trajectory su
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Date:
04/01/2025
Noise from Different Switching Regulator Topologies

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Figure 1: A switch-mode power supply shown as a black box

Many different switching regulator topologies exist. Some, such as the classic step-down converter, also known as a buck converter, are very widespread. However, there are also a few lesser known switch-mode dc-to-dc converters, including the zeta topology. Differentiation can be made between basic and extended to
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Date:
04/01/2025
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