Lattice Semiconductor Corporation extended its portfolio of comprehensive low-power FPGA-based solution stacks with the introduction of Lattice Automate. The stack includes software tools, industrial IP cores, modular hardware development boards, and software-programmable reference designs and demos that simplify and accelerate the implementation of applications like robotics, scalable multi-channel motor control with predictive maintenance, and real-time […]
Modular power supplies feature adjustable outputs to 30 V
Vox Power has introduced two new 300W output modules for use with their NEVO+600 and NEVO+1200 series modular power supplies. These very high-reliability output modules are ideal for industrial, machine building, Industry 4.0, robotics, and ITE applications. Requiring two slots on the NEVO+ configurable chassis the OPA2 and OPA3 modules provide field configurable, manually adjustable […]
Indoor-outdoor sensor module leverages Raspberry Pi computing capabilities
Pushing the performance envelope with advanced edge-based hardware, Sfera Labs has introduced its latest multi-sensor module. The Exo Sense Pi leverages Raspberry Pi 4 computing capabilities. This compact wall-mount unit features a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 processor running at up to 1.5GHz, which is way beyond what other sensor modules on the market can deliver. […]
GaN 1.5-kW 48/12-V bidirectional converter boasts 97% efficiency
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9137, a 1.5 kW, two-phase 48 V – 12 V bidirectional converter that operates with 97 % efficiency in a very small footprint. The design of this demonstration board is scalable; that is, two converters can be paralleled to achieve 3 kW or three converters can be paralleled to […]
Open-source initiative boosts TinyML apps
SensiML Corporation announced that it has launched an Open Source Initiative to accelerate the adoption of TinyML smart sensing IoT applications. The initiative builds upon SensiML’s existing efforts to design flexibility, transparency, and efficiency into its product suite by giving developers control and insight over vital aspects of their ML workflow, tools, data, and resulting […]
Semi-custom SoC design excels at high-performance data processing
The success of so many SoCs rests in their ability to process huge amounts of data or signals efficiently turning raw data into knowledge. The latest addition to Sondrel’s family of IP platforms is a semi-custom SoC design to which a customer’s IP is added to create a bespoke solution for high-performance data processing. Each […]
Low-voltage CMOS clock oscillators target battery powered designs
Today, billions of electronic devices are developed to suit consumer needs. As technology evolves, devices need to run at lower and lower voltages and this means that systems may need to have multiple supply rails. Because of this IQD, a subsidiary of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group has produced a range of frequency products that […]
Power capacitors excel at dc link applications
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications. The new capacitors are available for rated voltages of 700 V DC to 2000 V DC and cover a capacitance range of 20 µF to 270 µF. The current handling capacity can be up to 60 A at 65 °C with […]
SMD fuses optimized for solar roofing apps
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the 400PV Fuse series, a 2410 size, surface mount design (SMD) circuit protection component that offers low resistance for photovoltaic (PV) applications. The 400PV is specifically designed to address the latest trend in solar roofing by enabling PV shingles that integrate both the shingles with the PV cells while incorporating protection that meets […]
Regulated dc-dc converters deliver adjustable output voltage for analytical, semiconductor, and detector applications
XP Power released the HRC05 series of 5W regulated high-voltage DC-DC converters that deliver a fully adjustable and reliable output voltage up to 6kVDC in a small package. Models in the series provide design engineers working on high voltage integration with a complete set of features as standard in one compact footprint. Key highlights include […]