Following up on the popular inaugural episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast, we recently released Episode 2. In this episode, co-hosts Paul J. Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, editors with R&D World, talk a little about the first year of the publication’s revamped website and what the top article has been. Then, they delve into RETRO Rx, […]
Latest version of embedded tool adds functionalility to Renesas RH850 dev tools
IAR Systems adds new functionality to its development tools for Renesas’ RH850 automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). The latest version of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas RH850 can now optionally generate position-independent code and/or position-independent data. The added functionality is very useful in systems where applications are loaded dynamically. When […]
RISC-V functional safety tools certified for IEC 61508 and ISO 26262
IAR Systems further extends its strong tools offering for RISC-V by announcing a certified version of its development tools. The functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V will be certified by TÜV SÜD according to the requirements of IEC 61508, the international umbrella standard for functional safety, as well as ISO 26262, which […]
Tiny ICs minimize electrolytic capacitors, reducing volume of power supply by up to 40 percent
Designing the fast-charging, small adapters consumers are expecting today poses a not unfamiliar challenge to the designers of those devices. How do you deliver loads of power safely and efficiently when the increased component count and complexity of providing sophisticated charging control means a larger adapter? Even a more efficient circuit design requires new ways […]
How to design modular DC-DC systems, Part 3: Stability analysis and decoupling
The previous tutorials in this series showed first how a modular design strategy makes building reliable, adaptable, and high-performing power delivery networks (PDNs) possible when speed is a priority, and second how to design appropriate filtering to meet the needs of DC-DC systems based on switching power modules. This third tutorial will address stability issues […]
Stretchable and self-healing conductors for soft electronics
by Jim Dietz, Do Supply Inc. The demand for soft and conformable electronics is rapidly building. The emerging applications for these next-generation electronic devices, including on-body, on-skin, and biomedical implants, generate high demand. Modern-day electronics require electrical conductors because they are the fundamental building block for stretchable electronic devices and systems. This article will present an […]
Heilind Electronics expands harsh environment interconnect portfolio
Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio with the addition of ITT Cannon. The distribution agreement positions Heilind as a global partner for ITT Cannon, authorizing the sale of these products in the American, European and Asian markets. In the Americas, the agreement includes both Heilind Electronics and Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), the mil-aero division of […]
Non-flammable, efficient and fast-charging lithium-ion 18650 batteries in mass production Q1 2021
Nanotech Energy Inc. announced that beginning in the first quarter of 2021, the company will mass produce non-flammable, efficient, and fast-charging lithium-ion 18650 Batteries. These cell-type batteries are used in devices including, but not limited to, laptop computers, cordless power tools, safer electric vehicles, telecommunications, aerospace, and military applications. The Company has begun taking pre-orders. […]
Solar systems’ maximum power point trackers
by Dialog Semiconductor The photovoltaic (PV) panels are special power supplies that deliver green and renewable power. PV panels have non-constant power based on many parameters (sun irradiation and angle, shadow percentage, temperature, and hotspot effect issue). The solar panel contains a matrix of solar cells that converts the sun irradiation to power. Connecting more […]
Low-power DAC with NVM simplifies handheld designs
Implementing multi-channel system control or signal outputs using Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) in today’s portable and handheld industrial, communications, consumer and medical systems has been difficult to do without significant processor overhead for device configuration during power-up. Microchip Technology Inc. announced a solution to this problem with its MCP47/48FxBx8 family of octal 12-bit DACs, the first of their […]
