Many types of electronic products across a variety of market segments require higher reliability components. Automotive grade resistors offer increased reliability and improved performance without the high cost and limited availability of components procured to established reliability military specifications. Stackpole’s RMCA series is AEC-Q200 qualified and provides excellent long-term reliability. This series is produced on […]
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Software platform handles SAE level 4 autonomous driving
Sensible 4 releases its first autonomous driving software platform product – DAWN. The technology, enabling autonomous driving in all weather, without the need for lane markings, is underpinned by decades of experience and expertise in the field of outdoor robotics. The company, headquartered in Finland, has also increased its A-round funding. To date, Sensible 4 […]
SaaS platform monitors XIoT device firmware for security concerns
NetRise announced the release of the NetRise Platform, which is the industry’s first solution providing insights into shared vulnerabilities across XIoT firmware images in an organization. NetRise is a cloud-based SaaS platform that analyzes and continuously monitors the firmware of XIoT devices. The firmware images are then dissected, presenting all of the key data, […]
What? LORAN may be back? Why? How? Part 2
The defunct, obsolete LORAN navigation system is being revived with enhancements to overcome the potential performance and availability risks of GNSS. Before GNSS and GPS, and before INS systems were available, another type of RF-based position-determining system was in wide use: LORAN. Q: What is LORAN? A: LORAN is short for LOng RAnge Navigation. LORAN, […]
Fully-shielded, board-to-board connector capable of 40 Gbps/lane transmission
I-PEX has released the new NOVASTACK 35-HDH fully-shielded, board-to-board connecter at 1.5 mm mating height and 0.35 mm pitch. This connector combines excellent mating workability with high electrical performance. The NOVASTACK 35-HDH connector can be used in a wide variety of applications, including notebook PCs, automotive cameras, VR headsets, etc. With its 360-degree metal shielded ZenShield design, […]
Industrial Ethernet connector line gets an inline jack
An inline jack for Hirose Electric’s IX series lets you construct panel-mount or extension cables.
What? LORAN may be back? Why? How? Part 1
The defunct, obsolete LORAN navigation system is being revived with enhancements, to overcome the potential performance and availability risks of GNSS. There’s no need to tell the readers of this FAQ about the impact of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) on positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services from global, regional, or even localized perspectives. Billions […]
Full-brick 500-W supply provides 12 V and up to 42 A
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expands its presence in the industrial, robotics, and 5G telecom markets with the launch of the AE Artesyn AIF42 AC/DC converter. The new converter reduces system size, delivers best-in-class 93% efficiency, and enhances reliability by minimizing the need for external components. The AIF42 full brick module is rated for 500 W […]
Demo platform enables study of micro-energy harvesting apps
Trameto announces a demonstration platform that enables engineers to quickly evaluate how micro-energy harvesting can reduce or eliminate the use of batteries in IoT devices such as sensors and the wireless modules to which they may be connected. It is based on Trameto’s OptiJoule technology and uses an engineering sample of the TM2040, a four-input, smart […]
Ultra-low-current detect switches optimized for battery-powered devices
C&K has extended its detect product family to include an ultra-low current version. The SDS ULC (Ultra-low Current) detect switch series is designed to limit power consumption on battery-powered devices. With the proliferation of wireless and portable battery-powered devices, designers require solutions that consume minimal energy to prolong battery life. Combining low current (10µA) with […]