Lithium batteries have a high energy density so they can store a lot of energy in a small volume. But they can go up in smoke when bad things happen. Recently we recorded a short video to show what can happen during one of those bad things – overcharging. Excessive charging can bring on thermal […]
Pocket-sized platform delivers USB2.0 protocol analysis, critical measurements for safe power delivery
The new Teledyne LeCroy Mercury T2P and T2C USB2.0 Analyzers are USB Type-C Protocol Analyzers with upgraded VBUS (power) analysis and optional support for DisplayPort Auxiliary channel message decoding. They offer full support for USB 2.0 protocol testing and adds advanced USB Type-C analysis capabilities. There are two base models: the Mercury T2C and the […]
Nickel-metal-hydride batteries work at high temperatures
A high-temperature, long life type Nickel Metal Hydride battery (BK1100FHU has an ambient discharge range of -30° C to 85° C). It also has a minimum rated capacity of11,000 mAh. This battery is suitable for applications requiring high capacity and a wide range of temperatures. This product is a candidate for a variety of markets […]
Handheld measurement instruments let IoT network operators check conditions in the real world
New Nemo IoT Meter and Nemo Handy IoT instruments enable network operators and service providers to actively test networks in the field, ensuring the coverage and service quality of networks in mission-critical and consumer-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications, accelerating installations, and speeding time-to-revenue. “The availability of LTE network coverage does not necessarily mean that […]
Bluetooth Low Energy sensor development kit features low power dissipation
A new 15 Degrees-of-Freedom (DOF) SmartBond Multi-Sensor Kit supports sensor connectivity in the Internet of Things (IoT). Built on Dialog’s DA14585 SmartBond System-on-Chip (SoC), the kit allows engineers to easily connect sensors to the cloud at the lowest power and smallest footprint. Said to support more sensors than any other on the market, the kit […]
Power outlets may eventually discern bad power spikes from benign ones
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they’ve developed a “smart power outlet” that can distinguish between benign electrical spikes from common household appliances and dangerous arcs that could lead to a fire. They say their device can also be trained to discern the appliance plugged into a particular outlet, such as a fan […]
Master Electronics stocks the breadth and depth of Teledyne LeCroy
Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, is proud to stock the breadth and depth of Teledyne LeCroy. Since joining forces two years ago, Master Electronics and Teledyne LeCroy have built a successful partnership. Master President, Riad Nizam commented then, “Our companies share an entrepreneurial spirit making this a truly […]
Interoperability testing for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things might also be thought of as the internet of interoperable things. A systematic testing regime can help uncover problems when devices work in concert. DELMAR HOWARD, INTERTEK GROUP PLC The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at an exponential rate. In three years, the number of IoT-enabled products is expected to […]
Clock generators, jitter attenuators, VCXO/XOs target latest 56G SerDes-based 100/200/400/600G communications, data center designs
The Silicon Labs Si5391 is said to be the industry’s lowest jitter, any-frequency clock generator. It can provide all clock frequencies needed in 200/400/600G designs from a single IC while delivering sub-100 fsec RMS phase jitter performance for 56G SerDes reference clocks. Featuring up to 12 differential outputs, the Si5391 clock is available in frequency […]
Digital signal controller incorporates two cores in a single chip
The dsPIC33CH has one core that is designed to function as a master while the other is designed as a slave. The slave core is useful for executing dedicated, time-critical control code while the master core is busy running the user interface, system monitoring and communications functions, customized for the end application. The dsPIC33CH is […]