Micro-D Connector Gaskets are specifically designed to be used with MIL-DTL-83513 microminiature connectors. These specialized gaskets eliminate any unwanted gaps between the connector and I/O surface points and offer a shielding effectiveness of 80-115 dB. The micro-D connector gaskets are available in 9-pin through 100-pin sizes and will fit either plug or socket versions of […]
Thermal gap filler incorporates carbon fibers to boost conductivity, maintain flexibility
Sarcon CF210A is the newest Fujipoly thermal gap filler and incorporates carbon fibers along with traditional fillers found in thermal gap filler materials. The carbon fibers allow for higher thermal conductivity (21 W/m•K) while remaining compliant. Sarcon CF210A’s compliance is closer to a much lower conductivity gap filler such as Sarcon PG25A. While the thermal […]
Autonomous technology and the compute environment
Purpose-built compute technology that has sensory input to accurate perception processing provides a path forward, addressing concerns around latency, jitter, and power consumption. Contributed by Recogni Although it may not be the first technology that comes to mind when thinking about autonomous vehicles (AVs), compute plays a critical role. To understand the role of compute, […]
MCU-compensated XOs feature high stability, low power consumption
The QT2020 Series of microcomputer compensated crystal oscillators provide exceptional temperature stability (up to ±20ppb at -40 to +85°C) while consuming a maximum of 90 mW. The QT2020 small form-factor package weighs just 50 gm, compared to comparable oven-controlled (OCXO) units weighing 100 gm or more. This significant improvement in size, weight, and power (SWaP) […]
Programmable attenuators cover dc to 40 GHz
A new series of programmable attenuators covers broadband RF, microwave and mmWave frequencies ranging from dc to 40 GHz. They provide greater flexibility and programmability by allowing different values of RF signal attenuation on demand. These new high-performance attenuators are available in TTL, USB or relay-controlled options. They also feature switching speeds of 0.35 μsec […]
RF power sensors handle up to 90 GHz
New R&S NRP90S and R&S NRP90SN power sensors from Rohde & Schwarz combine an extraordinary frequency range of 50 MHz to 90 GHz with a dynamic range from -70 dBm to 20 dBm along with high measurement speeds of 50,000 measurements per second. Compared to current thermal power sensors for measurements over 67 GHz, the […]
RF power sensors cover –60 to +20 dBm, 50 MHz to 50 GHz range
The new R&S NRPxxP RF sensor family includes units with a measurement bandwidth up to 30 MHz, a new improved design and an extended frequency range. The three-model family covers frequency ranges from 50 MHz to 18 GHz, 50 MHz to 40 GHz, and a new top model for 50 MHz to 50 GHz. R&S […]
Isolated gate driver reference design for SiC FET modules targets EV, industrial apps
An isolated gate driver reference design operates with Wolfspeed’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) Field Effect Transistor (FET) power modules. The new Si828x gate driver board (GDB) kit from Skyworks simplifies design and enables increased integration for automotive applications by replacing competing designs with more complex gate driver board layouts. Designed and tested for Wolfspeed XM3 SiC […]
Analog MCU front-ends enable the software-defined factory
A new NXP analog front-end (N-AFE) family for high-precision data acquisition and condition monitoring are designed as software-configurable universal analog input devices. The new N-AFE family helps enable the software-defined factory, making it easier for operators to configure a smart factory and adjust settings based on shifting market needs. Even as factories have become smarter […]
Test gear facilitates fast, accurate interfaces for new USB 80 Gpbs equipment
A new set of USB 80Gbps solutions are said to maximize the performance of USB designs and ensure compliance with the specifications implemented by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) standard to deliver accuracy and high signal fidelity. A wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and digital cameras rely on next-generation high-speed […]