Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it began mass production of 40-inch ‘Optical Sensor in Pixel’ LCD panels, which feature highly advanced optical sensors, in November. The Optical Sensor in Pixel LCD panel detects reflected images of an object on the panel using Infrared sensors that are built into the panel. With optical sensor in […]
Grounding Component for Solar Installations is UL 2703 Certified
Amphenol Industrial introduced the HelioLug, the first grounding lug that meets the solar industry’s specific UL 2703 certification. The new lug is used by solar integrators, installers and EPC firms for grounding solar modules in residential, commercial and utility solar projects. The HelioLug is easy to install and simplifies grounding requirements. The included stainless steel […]
VIA Celebrates 10 Years of Mini-ITX With eBook
VIA Technologies, Inc announced the release of “Small is Beautiful: 10 Years of Mini-ITX”, an eBook celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the groundbreaking achievements and innovations inspired by the Mini-ITX form factor. Included is a look back at the history of the platform, past mods and how the industry was inspired and reacted to […]
Ember Enables ZigBee-certified Water Meter
A ZigBee-certified wireless water meter developed by Elster and Freestyle Technology is using ZigBee technology from Ember to help utilities and consumers better manage their water cost and usage. Elster and Freestyle have integrated Ember’s ZigBee System-on-Chip and ZigBee PRO networking software into the new Elster V200 digital water meter to serve global markets. The V200 […]
QM Power Continues to Win Major R & D Contracts
QM Power has the unique distinction of developing several different new electric motion technologies; the Parallel Path Magnetic Technology (PPMT), the Q-Sync electronic drive and the QM Power Switched Reluctance (QSR), among others. Early funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the U.S. Army and Navy and the Department of Energy. More recently, […]
Bourns Adds 19 Documents to its PortNote Solutions Series
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has added 19 new PortNote Solutions to assist designers in selecting the appropriate circuit protection solution for a specific port interface. These new documents add to the company’s series that provides engineers with a simplified design starting point that includes precise information on relevant compliance standards, the optimal Bourns solution […]
Heat Exchange Institute Releases Standards for Air Cooled Condensers
The Heat Exchange Institute (HEI) has released the first edition of Standards for Air Cooled Condensers. The Standard offers technical information from the combined expertise of the members of the HEI Air Cooled Condenser Section and includes typical purchaser requirements. In addition, the standard outlines the important design criteria for air cooled condensers and provides […]