TDK Corporation presents the new B78302A* series of compact EPCOS transformers with innovative E5 cores for ultrasonic applications. It comprises three types with transformation ratios between 1:1:10.8 and 1:1:15.3. Depending on the type, the new transformers in SMD design offer inductance values between 2 mH and 4 mH and are suitable for frequencies from 50 […]
Robotics/Drones
Camera image recognition kit features Jetson AGX Orin dev package
TIER IV announced that it will launch sales of the C1 Camera Image Recognition Starter Kit (hereinafter “the Kit” ), through C1 Camera distribution partners. The Kit combines the Robotics/Automotive HDR Camera C1 (hereinafter “the C1 Camera”), for which mass production and shipment are slated to begin in November 2022, and the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin developer […]
Half-brick 200/300-W converters feature 43-160-V inputs for rail, industrial apps
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 200W and 300W rated TDK-Lambda CN-B110 series of half brick DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from a wide input voltage of 43 to 160Vdc the converters are compatible with 72Vdc or 110Vdc nominal railway systems. Applications include rolling stock, railway trackside equipment, robotics, AGVs, and scientific research equipment. […]
GaN FETs optimized for 48-V dc/dc power conversion
EPC expands the selection of off-the-shelf GaN FETs in thermally enhanced QFN packages with the introduction of the 100 V EPC2306 designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications, in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility and robotics, and in solar optimizers and microinverters, and Class D Audio. The EPC2306 GaN […]
100-V, 35-A IC chipset targets 48-V dc-dc conversion tasks
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23102 eGaN IC is capable of a maximum withstand voltage of 100 V, delivering up to 35 A load […]
Full-brick 500-W supply provides 12 V and up to 42 A
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expands its presence in the industrial, robotics, and 5G telecom markets with the launch of the AE Artesyn AIF42 AC/DC converter. The new converter reduces system size, delivers best-in-class 93% efficiency, and enhances reliability by minimizing the need for external components. The AIF42 full brick module is rated for 500 W […]
NVIDIA Jetson-based edge AI platform features sensor fusion capability
SmartCow announced that they released Ultron, an NVIDIA Jetson-based edge AI platform with sensor fusion capability on the edge for industrial applications requiring logic-based decisions and actions. Ultron is built for smart city and autonomous infrastructure applications where high computing power and low latency can be leveraged for AI vision applications, helping deliver solutions for […]
3D collision avoidance sensor uses ultrasonic feedback
Toposens is announcing the market launch of its first commercial Toposens 3D COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM for mobile robots based on the proprietary Toposens 3D ultrasonic echolocation technology. This represents a key milestone for the company following more than seven years of R&D and product commercialization. Addressing the unmet need for higher safety of mobile robots in industrial settings, […]
Bidirectional current monitors measure super-low sense voltages
Diodes Incorporated announced a series of bidirectional current monitors based on a high-stability zero-drift architecture. These devices are capable of accurately measuring very low sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages. Key applications include laptop PCs, battery chargers, industrial servos, servers, power supply racks in server farms, and robotic systems. Consisting of six […]
Ruggedized 250 W dc-dc buck converters offer conduction cooling
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 250W rated TDK-Lambda RGA series of ruggedized non-isolated DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from an input voltage of 9 to 40V or 9 to 53V, the step-down converter delivers output voltages that can be adjustable from 3.3 to 15V, 3.3 to 24V, or 3.3 to 40V with output […]