IoT & Smart Cities

October 2017
Renesas Electronics to Set Up “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” to Accelerate Efforts in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Market
Renesas Electronics will establish a “New Energy Vehicle Solution Center” on November 1, 2017, directly under the China Business Unit to accelerate engagement with the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market.   With the announcements by the governments of Britain and France of policies aimed at
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10/31/2017
Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY Solutions for the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC
Green Hills Software announced the immediate availability of the safe and secure INTEGRITY® real-time operating system (RTOS) and supporting products/services portfolio for Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC from Xilinx. The combined platform brings the software programmability of a 64-bit processor and the hardware programmab
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10/31/2017
New 2.3Mp CMOS Digital Image Sensor from ON Semiconductor is first to combine 1080p resolution with BSI Pixel technology to satisfy challenging security and surveillance applications
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new 1/2.7-inch 2.3 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS digital image sensor with an active-pixel array of 1936H x 1188V. The AR0239 produces extraordinarily clear and sharp digital images in challenging bright and low light conditions. This, along with its ability to capture continuous video and
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10/31/2017
New at Rutronik: minimized pressure and temperature sensor from Infineon
With the DPS310, Infineon offers a miniaturized digital barometric air pressure sensor with a high accuracy level and low current consumption. It is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.   The DPS310 is both a pressure and temperature sensor. The pressure sensor element is based on a capacitiv
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10/31/2017
Gresham Power Electronics Gears Up for major sales growth in 2018
Gresham Power Electronics is embarking on major development plans to expand their global power supply sourcing platform stemming from based on their joining the Power Solutions Group of Coolisys Technologies formed after recent international acquisitions by its US holding Company.   In 2018 Gresham
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10/31/2017
Miniature SnapTac Connectors deliver exceptional signal integrity, high reliability and current density for high-speed data, audio and video in demanding applications
TTI, Inc is now stocking Smiths Interconnect SnapTac® series circular miniature snap fit connectors. The circular SnapTac series is available in 7, 13 and 19-way configurations and offers improved functionality and performance in extreme environments. Increased features, hardware coding options, termination s
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10/31/2017
All Change for Powering Medical Devices

Figure 1. Artesyn uMP16 1800W

One of the areas that electronics has been making a significant impact in recent years is in the medical sector. This increase in health and medical services utilizing high tech equipment to monitor, diagnose and treat patients has seen a large increase in new suppliers to the sector. However, the medical sector di
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10/31/2017
BrainChip Ships First BrainChip Accelerator To a Major European Car Maker for Evaluation in ADAS and AV Systems
BrainChip has shipped its first BrainChip Accelerator card to a major European automobile manufacturer.   As the first commercial implementation of a hardware-accelerated spiking neural network (SNN) system, the shipment of BrainChip Accelerator is a significant milestone in neuromorphic computing, a branch of
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10/24/2017
Alfamation to showcase new test solutions at Productronica
Alfamation will be exhibiting in Hall A1, Booth 434 at productronica in Munich, Germany, from November 14th to 17th. The company will be showcasing its high-performance functional testers, its testing modules for analog and digital video signal processing, as well as its powerful software environment.  
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10/24/2017
LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices Drives High-Assurance Software Development from Requirements Through Deployment
LDRA announced LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices, a variant of its leading LDRA tool suite specifically tailored to help companies achieve IEC 62304 compliance and faster development of safety- and security-critical medical device applications. The LDRA tool suite for Medical Devices automates software quali
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10/24/2017
Rutronik to Exhibit at World Electronics Forum 2017
Rutronik will be exhibiting its entire service portfolio, with a special focus on technologies of the future, at the World Electronics Forum 2017. The forum will be held on October 24 – 28 in Angers, France.   The goal of the World Electronics Forum (WEF) is information sharing regarding the current challeng
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10/24/2017
New dual-band Wi-Fi radio module with Bluetooth functionality from Panasonic enables high data rates and low-power operation
Panasonic Industry Europe is announcing a dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi radio module with integrated Bluetooth BDR/EDR/LE functionality. The new PAN9026 module has been specifically designed for highly integrated and cost-effective applications. The simultaneous and independent operation of the two standard
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10/24/2017
Microcontroller Brings Low-Power, Flexible MCU to IoT Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering the PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit, which enables designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 microcontroller from Cypress Semiconductor. PSoC BLE 6 is the industry’s lowest power, most flexible microcontroller with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and integ
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10/24/2017
Ultra-Low-Power PMIC Helps Extend the Lithium-Ion Battery Life of Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MAX77734 power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated. This tiny, ultra-low-power PMIC helps designers of wearable and hearable products extend the lithium-ion battery life of designs. Maxim's MAX77734 PMIC, available from Mouser Electronics, offers a flexible
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10/23/2017
Film capacitors: Motor run capacitors for 100 °C
TDK Corporation presents the new B32355C* series of EPCOS MotorCap™ motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 °C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC 60252-1. The
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10/19/2017
Rohde & Schwarz at productronica 2017 in Munich: Quality depends on reliable T&M equipment
At this year's productronica trade fair, Rohde & Schwarz is focusing on innovative T&M solutions for next generation wireless communications technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), fifth generation mobile radio (5G), as well as automotive radar and infotainment systems.    
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10/19/2017
Build People-Detection IoT Prototypes with Panasonic’s Grid-EYE Eval Kit, Now at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Grid-EYE evaluation kit from Panasonic. By combining Grid-EYE infrared (IR) sensor technology with Bluetooth technology and software for IR detection of people and objects on one board, the kit enables engineers to develop rapid prototypes of wireless sensor Intern
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10/18/2017
Evaluation Kit Intended for 802.11a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi Designs
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WICED CYW43907 evaluation kit from Cypress Semiconductor. Enabling device evaluation through production, the evaluation kit offers engineers a viable solution that will greatly reduce time to market, risk and cost when producing production-ready Internet of Things (I
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10/17/2017
Metal Backshells with Built-In Shielding Ensure Ongoing Electrical & Mechanical Integrity
To complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering, hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating. Through these accessories, which can be applied to new installations or alternativ
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10/16/2017
 Panasonic Develops 3D LiDAR Sensor Enabling 3D Detection of Distances with Wide Angle of View
Panasonic Industry Europe announced Panasonic Corporation has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensor equipment that measures distance between the equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time of the pulse laser that is projected to the object. sensor that accurately measure the
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10/16/2017
Wireless Gateway Enables Next-Generation Smart Lighting Control
Santa Clara, CA – Cortet by CEL announces the new E100 Gateway – a very compact, zigbee based wireless Gateway that provides both local and IoT based control for a wide range of lighting devices, accessories, fixtures, controllers and switches for small or medium scale commercial facilities.  This means tha
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10/13/2017
Mouser Congratulates 2017 Create the Future Design Contest Winners
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction leader that empowers innovation and a principal sponsor of the Create the Future Design Contest, will join in recognizing the 2017 winners at a special awards reception and dinner in New York City on November 10. Mouser’s valued suppliers Intel and Analog De
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10/13/2017
 2MOPP 1-Watt DC/DC Converter in Compact SIP7 Module Save Space, Energy, and Time at the Test House
Ready to save space in medical-device designs, the RECOM REM1 series, now available from Dengrove Electronic Components, is a 1-Watt DC/DC converter family certified to medical IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI 60601-1 and general IEC 62368-1 equipment safety standards. The series is also covered by a CB Test Report, which simplifies
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10/12/2017
imec and Analog Devices Sign Strategic Research Partnership for Development of Next-Generation IoT Devices
Imec and Analog Devices (ADI) have entered into a strategic research partnership to develop the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With two initiatives already underway, imec and ADI aim to innovate devices that are not only low-power but that also come with largely improved—or completely n
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10/12/2017
Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Present Final Video of Shaping Smarter Cities Series
Mouser Electronics Inc., a leading global distributor of electronic components, along with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today released the fifth and final videoin the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/vDCANm593b0. The engaging Shaping Smarter Cities series follows Imahara
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10/11/2017
Miniaturized Pressure Sensor Dies Designed for Automotive and IoT Applications
TDK Corporation presents new miniaturized EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies. The automotive versions of the C33 series boast dimensions of just 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.4 mm, making them one of the smallest of their kind. They are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2 bar to 10 bar, and are qualified based on AEC-Q101. Th
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10/10/2017
Telit and Husqvarna Collaborate on Robots for Urban Park Sustainability Program
Telit’s end-to-end IoT solutions are enabling real-time sensor data from robotic lawnmowers that offers valuable insight into green-space environmental conditions and park maintenance   Telit announced that Husqvarna is using a wireless sensor device co-developed by Telit and Wireless System Integration (WSI), an award-winning Sweden-ba
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10/10/2017
Leica Geosystems extends field of applications for excavators with reinforced dredging sensors
Leica Geosystems announced the launch of the Leica MSS420 Dredging Sensor for marine applications. The new sensors benefit customers in offshore applications, ensuring speed, performance, precision and productivity (SP).     VG Entreprenør, a construction company with expertise in all types of coastal area projects, started wo
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10/10/2017
Next generation Bluetooth module from Panasonic features the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC
Panasonic Industry Europe is presenting its next generation Bluetooth module with the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC. The new PAN1760A module benefits from a peak power consumption of only 3.3mA in Tx and Rx mode, enabling advanced wireless functionalities in IoT, medical, and industrial applicat
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10/10/2017
Safe automated driving powered by Infineon AURIX™ microcontrollers and NVIDIA DRIVE PX autonomous vehicle computing platform
The AURIX microcontroller family from Infineon Technologies AG helps realize automated driving: It is used as a critical safety compute element and vehicle interface for the NVIDIA DRIVE™ PX 2 AI car computing platform.    NVIDIA autonomous vehicle computing platforms are integrated in various
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10/10/2017
Mouser Now Shipping ON Semiconductor’s Sigfox Connectivity Solutions for Low-Power IoT Networks
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering Sigfox connectivity solutions from ON Semiconductor. ON Semiconductor’s family of Sigfox-compliant devices provides a range of both hardware and software development tools for simplifying new designs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. ON Semiconductor's Sigfox por
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10/09/2017
Mouser Publishes E-books on Revolutionary Technology As Part of Popular Shaping Smarter Cities Series
Mouser Electronics Inc., announces a series of compelling e-books that provide in-depth views of leading-edge technology featured in the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. The Shaping Smarter Cities series features exclusive videos, articles,
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10/09/2017
Wide Input Range, Medically Approved DC:DC Converters from Gresham Power Electronics
Gresham Power Electronics announces the availability two new series of DC-DC converters from Polytron Devices approved for use in medical applications including equipment and devices used in close proximity to patients.     Both series are in the industry standard miniature DIP Package and provide a regu
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10/05/2017
Conrad Business Supplies launches “TRU Components” as new brand of electronic components and accessories
      Conrad Business Supplies introduces “TRU Components” as a strong, new brand specifically for active and passive components as well as for electromechanics, cables and wires.     The “TRU Components” brand stands for high-quality, state-of-the-art pro
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10/05/2017
Industry's lowest power, encryption hardened FPGA provides an integrated and secure environment for connected machines
Solid State Supplies Ltd. now stocks PolarFire FPGAs from Microsemi Corporation. PolarFire is the industry's lowest power cost-optimized FPGA that offers a significant reduction in power over equivalent SRAM FPGAs while addressing specific market needs.   The architecture and process optimised PolarFire FPGA family offers between
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10/03/2017
Now at Mouser: Sensirion’s SGP Gas Sensors Offer Long-Term Stability for Environmental Monitoring
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the multi-pixel Sensirion Gas Platform (SGP) devices. Among the only long-term stable siloxane-resistant MEMS gas sensors in the market today, the SensirionSGP devices are ideal for integration into mobile devices for reporting indoor air quality, measur
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10/03/2017
Global Leaders Collaborate on GaN Technology
The world is challenged with unsustainable increases in power consumption, combating climate change, implementing cleantech technologies and meeting green, CO2 reduction initiatives. Taiwanese electronics manufacturers work at the forefront of these efforts. To meet these challenges, GaN Systems, the world
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10/03/2017
Digitalization and distributed power generation is fundamentally changing energy systems that have been centrally supplied so far. Solar photovoltaic assets, electric vehicles, electrical heating and cooling or battery storage have to be connected into an intelligent power system. At the same time, they must be protected against
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10/02/2017
Silent Switcher, 42VIN, 2.5A µModule Regulator in 6.25mm x 6.25mm BGA Package
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8065, a µModule® (power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max), which can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy environments such as industrial robotics, tes
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10/02/2017
PSDcast - The World's First P-Channel Zero Threshold MOSFET Array
In this episode of the PSDcast, we talk with Robert Chao, CEO of Advanced Linear Devices, about his company's revolutionary new development -- the world's first P-Channel Zero Threshold MOSFET Array.
Date:
10/02/2017
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