TRACO POWER announces their new THM 60WI Series of Quarter Brick DC-DC Converters with ultra-wide input ranges and safety approvals for both Medical and Industrial applications. Consisting of 12 models, the new THM 60WI series offers 9-75 or 18-75 Vin ranges with single and dual outputs of 5.1 / 12 / 15 / 24 / […]
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What is the newest addition to the PillCam?
For more than 20 years, Medtronic’s PillCam capsule endoscopy has been used as a minimally invasive, patient-friendly option for the detection of gastrointestinal diseases. Most recently, the company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for its PillCam Small Bowel 3 system for remote endoscopy procedures. Working with Amazon logistics […]
Compact 700-W medical grade supply packs more power per cubic inch
TT Electronics announced the launch of its new 700-watt medical-grade enclosed power supply, the TAAM700. With a small 6.7-inch x 3.66 inch footprint, the TAAM700 provides 17.8W per cubic inch and a wide operating temperature range from ‐30°C to +70°C for thermally challenging environments. Coupled with its compact size, TAAM700’s industry-leading power density is ideal […]
Battery management IC improves charge and fuel gauge accuracy
Analog Devices, Inc. announced the MAX17330 battery management integrated circuit (IC) with integrated fuel gauge and advanced battery protection for one-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries that delivers a longer battery runtime for consumer applications than similar products. The new IC expands ADI’s battery management portfolio, which already delivers accuracy for the automotive and industrial markets that are […]
AC-DC power supplies boast 330% peak current
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the introduction of 1,000W free-air convection cooling power supplies, the AEA1000F series. With demanding applications in mind, the AEA1000F is able to deliver 330% peak power for a period of up to 3,000 milliseconds. Designed for applications requiring a high level of safety, the AEA1000F is certified according to the EN62477-1 […]
Embedded MXM graphics modules build on NVIDIA Ampere architecture
ADLINK Technology Inc. introduced the industry’s first embedded MXM graphics modules based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, built for accelerated computing and AI workloads at the edge. The new embedded graphics modules deliver real-time ray tracing, AI-accelerated graphics, and energy-efficient AI inference acceleration in the compact mobile PCI express (MXM) form factor. These modules enhance responsiveness, precision, […]
Buck/boost converter boasts super-low quiescent current, targets battery powered apps
Texas Instruments introduced a new bidirectional buck/boost converter with an ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) of 60 nA – one-third the IQ of competing boost converters. The TPS61094 buck/boost converter integrates a buck mode for supercapacitor charging while providing ultra-low IQ, enabling engineers to extend battery life by as much as 20% when compared to commonly used hybrid-layer […]
Medical/industrial supplies carry 500-W ratings
TDK-Lambda brand CUS500M1 AC-DC power supplies are rated at 500W and is packaged in a 3 x 5” footprint. It provides an alternative for the 600W CUS600M models and an easy cost reduction for lower power, more cost-sensitive applications. The CUS500M1 is suitable for use in a wide range of Class I or Class II […]
What are different types of biometric sensors?
The term “Biometrics” is derived from “bio’” which means life, and “metrics”, which means measurement. Biometrics is developing for use in various technologies, including the unique identification and recognition of people. The technology at its current juncture is widely used in security and surveillance systems. Biometrics also has the possibility of converging with other technologies […]
How has remote health monitoring changed in the COVID Twenties?
No roaring in this century’s twenties, just the fallout from COVID. However, some changes are for the better. Wearables for digital health and wellness were increasing before COVID but now digital healthcare, digital social activities, digital mental health support, and home-based fitness have even greater momentum. “Monitoring Health & Wellness Remotely: A Roadmap to Healthy […]
