We’re back! Join co-hosts Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, who return with another exciting episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast. Episode 5 is now live! With this episode, Paul and Aimee delve into the incredible technology behind Abbott’s Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder, a 2020 R&D 100 Award winner. This is a self-expanding, wire mesh device that […]
High-voltage superjunction MOSFETs deliver 10 m Ω RDS(on)
In applications where MOSFETs are switched at low frequency, high-power product designs must meet several key characteristics: They have to minimize conduction losses, provide optimal thermal behavior, and enable more compact and lighter systems – all while maintaining the highest quality at a low cost. To meet these requirements, Infineon Technologies AG is enhancing the […]
AC-DC power supply module meet challenging and space-critical applications
XP Power has announced the availability of a new range of low profile, half brick, baseplate cooled AC-DC power supplies which require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power with baseplate cooling for applications such as information technology equipment (ITE), Internet of things (IoT), […]
Radio module acts as router for Wirepas mesh networks
Würth Elektronik launches Thetis-I, a ready-to-use radio module for Wirepas mesh networks. Thetis-I is the perfect solution for IoT device manufacturers. Networks with technology from Wirepas, the Finnish software provider, are self-healing and freely scalable. Each device with a Thetis-I radio module can also act as a router which means no further infrastructure is required […]
ASIC reference design aimed at Functional Safety apps contains independent FuSa monitor
Sondrel has announced the second in its family of reference designs for ASICs that provide a framework to support a customer’s own IP, which results in a faster time to market and lower risk. The SFA250A is aimed at Functional Safety (FuSa) applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and contains an independent FuSa […]
Graphene solid state devices – What does the future hold?
By John Tingay, CTO, Paragraf The integration of graphene into the semiconductor industry requires a deep understanding of how this material behaves, how to manipulate it in a fabrication environment and how to employ existing processes to maximise the unique properties of graphene. The commercial nature of the semiconductor industry dictates that these technical challenges […]
Fully-programmable, intelligent motion control amplifiers are PCB-mountable
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. announced the availability of ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives, new members of the ION Digital Drive family that provide high-performance motion control, network connectivity, and amplification. N-Series ION digital drives feature a patented, ultra-rugged PCB-mountable package with three power output levels – 75, 300, and 1,000 watts. All ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives […]
A comparison of EMI test setups and specifications for automotive, industrial and defense applications, part 2: Radiated emissions
By Timothy Hegarty, Applications Engineer, Texas Instruments This article compares electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in automotive, industrial and defense product family standards, specifically various test parameters, test equipment, test setups and test methods for radiated emissions (REs). Much like the treatment of conducted emissions [1] in part 1 of this two-part article series, the […]
Front-haul ICs drive 50 Gbps PAM4 5G wireless optical modules
Semtech Corporation announced sampling of the newest member of its Tri-Edge CDR portfolio, the GN2256. Integrating Semtech’s proven Tri-Edge CDR platform with a differential EML (Externally Modulated Laser) driver, the GN2256 is the industry’s first such IC solution to enable 50Gbps PAM4 Fixed-WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Tunable WDM and Silicon Photonics optical modules. As with all […]
Integrated monitored multiplexer module indicates status of any activity channel
Pickering Interfaces announced a new range of PXI multiplexer modules (model 40-619) that enable the test engineer to monitor the open status of any channel. The 40-619 performs the same as a typical single-pole, 2A 60W multiplexer but uses secondary relays to determine the multiplexer channel status. Every multiplexer channel is provided with an additional […]
