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Samtec JTAG connectors target automotive, lighting, and power

Redding Traiger — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:36:03 +0000

Samtec, Inc., offers a variety of board-level and cable connector systems for JTAG applications that are currently shipping in volume quantities. Samtec JTAG connectors are available on both 2.54 mm and 1.27 mm centerlines. Common sizes are 10-pin (2 x 5), 14-pin (2 x 7), and 20-pin (2 x 10). JTAG connectors are available in…

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Samtec expands A-Series connectors for automotive applications

Redding Traiger — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:08:04 +0000

Samtec, Inc. has expanded its A-Series family of connectors with new additions that include a Level 3 Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) package for automobile applications. The series, comprising over 100 connectors, is designed for space-constrained, rugged applications within vehicles. The latest additions include right-angle and edge connectors, addressing the needs of automotive lighting, infotainment, and…

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Cinch Connectivity expands offerings with terminations for aerospace

Redding Traiger — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:50:57 +0000

Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced it’s now stocking Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Terminations by Midwest Microwave Solutions. Midwest Microwave offers space-qualified SMA terminations designed to meet space and military industry standards and are suitable for high-grade satellites, deep space explorations, and thermo-vacuum chamber testing. With three standard screening levels and male and female versions available,…

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CUI Devices expands connector portfolio with memory card options

Redding Traiger — Fri, 17 May 2024 01:45:25 +0000

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of memory card connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in a variety of SD and microSD card connectors as well as SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, and smart card connector types, CUI Devices’ memory card connectors offer multiple configurations to meet the requirements of a range of memory and consumer electronic applications.…

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KYOCERA AVX expands portfolio with surface-mount wet aluminum capacitors

Redding Traiger — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:26:05 +0000

KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified for industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings extending from…

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4- and 8-channel analog switches by Nexperia large automotive and industrial markets

Redding Traiger — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:28:35 +0000

Nexperia introduced a new series of 4- and 8-channel analog switches designed to monitor and protect 1.8 V electronic systems. This series of multiplexers includes AEC-Q100-qualified variants intended for use in automotive applications as well as standard versions suitable for a broader range of consumer and industrial applications including sensor monitoring and diagnostics, enterprise computing,…

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CUI Devices launches M5 circular connectors and cable assembles for harsh environments

Redding Traiger — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:54:36 +0000

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M5 connector types to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM5 family offers a range of male or female jack or plug versions with contact position options of 3 or 4 pins. These M5 connectors and cables are all A-coded to support 1 Gbit…

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Samtec introduces 0.635 mm versions to board-to-board connector line

Redding Traiger — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:40:16 +0000

Samtec has expanded its successful line of Edge Rate board-to-board connectors to include a higher density mated set that is half the width of previous designs and offers a lower-profile 5 mm mated height (ERF6 & ERM6 Series). ERF6 & ERM6 Series Edge Rate connectors support 56 Gbps PAM4 high-speed, rugged mezzanine applications for industrial, embedded vision,…

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A comprehensive exploration of IEC 60601-1-8 for medical alarm systems

Aimee Kalnoskas — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:55:18 +0000

In the intricate web of healthcare technology, the seamless integration of medical alarm systems plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and the efficient functioning of medical equipment. Due to the mission-critical nature of these medical alarms, it should come as no surprise that additional regulations govern them, specifically IEC 60601-1-8—a standard that delineates…

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Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors now available

Michelle Froese — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:59:10 +0000

Intel has officially launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6 GHz of frequency right out of the box. Additionally, the Intel Core i7-14700K…

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Harwin’s 1.25mm pitch Gecko connectors are a success

Michelle Froese — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:32:18 +0000

Harwin announces that its high-reliability Gecko connectors, which have been integrated into a research nanosatellite, have been successfully launched and ejected into low Earth orbit (LEO), and, after the deployment of its subsystems, remain fully operational. Momentus, the U.S. commercial space company, recently announced that all customer payloads had been deployed from its Vigoride-6 Orbital Service…

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Nexperia offers new ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes

Michelle Froese — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:25:37 +0000

Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced an extension to its portfolio of ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes designed to protect high-speed data lines in interfaces such as USB, HDMI, high-speed video links, and ethernet in automotive infotainment applications. These latest additions include PESD18VF1BLS-Q, PESD24VF1BLS-Q, PESD30VF1BLS-Q, and PESD32VF1BLS-Q in DFN1006BD-2 package, enabling optical inspection in automotive production lines…

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Infineon launches new MCUs for automotive graphic applications

Michelle Froese — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:19:47 +0000

Infineon Technologies announced its new TRAVEO T2G Cluster family of automotive microcontrollers (MCU) with a new graphic engine. The engine features a new smart rendering technology and delivers outstanding performance for automotive graphics applications. With a small footprint, the new MCUs simplify OEM integration and reduce BOM costs, making them an ideal solution for advanced…

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New 32-bit MCU features embedded hardware security

Michelle Froese — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:09:18 +0000

Industrial and consumer application designers must consider implementing security functionality in their devices during the development process as security threats evolve and become more sophisticated. To allow designers to easily integrate security into their applications, Microchip Technology announced a new family of PIC32CZ CA 32-bit microcontrollers with a 300 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 processor, an integrated Hardware Security…

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STMicroelectronics offers op amps for sensor signal conditioning

Michelle Froese — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:01:53 +0000

STMicroelectronics’ TSB182 dual-operational amplifier is featured for high-accuracy signal conditioning with sensors, including maximum 20µV input offset voltage, 100nV/° C drift over temperature, and 4V-36V operating range for medium-voltage applications. In addition to its high accuracy, stability, and wide supply-voltage range, the TSB182 is specified from -40° to 125° C. With a maximum offset voltage of…

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Infineon introduces its first Qi2 MPP wireless charging transmitter

Michelle Froese — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:54:14 +0000

In response to the consumer demand for improved wireless charging user experience, the Wireless Power Consortium announced the release of a new standard to redefine the inductive wireless power transfer: Qi2. Infineon Technologies is addressing this demand by introducing its first Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) charging transmitter solution, the reference design kit REF_WLC_TX15W_M1. The…

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Kyocera launches new series-connected supercapacitor modules

Michelle Froese — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:08:13 +0000

KYOCERA AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, released the new SCM Series double-layer, series-connected electrochemical supercapacitor modules. The new SCM Series series-connected supercapacitor modules can be used by themselves or in conjunction with primary or secondary batteries to extend battery life and backup time or provide instantaneous power pulses in hold-up, energy harvesting,…

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NVIDIA and Tata Group to build large-scale AI infrastructure

Michelle Froese — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:03:32 +0000

NVIDIA announced an extensive collaboration with Tata Group to deliver AI computing infrastructure and platforms for developing AI solutions. The collaboration will bring state-of-the-art AI capabilities within reach to thousands of organizations, businesses, AI researchers, and hundreds of startups in India. The companies will work together to build an AI supercomputer powered by the next-generation NVIDIA GH200…

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Samsung delivers 4G calls over-shared Open RAN in pilot project

Michelle Froese — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:57:41 +0000

Samsung Electronics, with Vodafone and Orange, two of the largest operators in Europe, announced the companies completed the first 4G calls over-shared commercial networks in rural areas of Romania based on Open RAN in a pilot project. By leveraging Samsung’s virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN), the two operators can take advantage of the greater flexibility…

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Kyocera offers new vertical through-board contacts

Michelle Froese — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:49:01 +0000

KYOCERA AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, has released the new 9296-11X Series STRIPT vertical poke-home through-board contacts for 12–18AWG wire. The new 9296-11X Series vertical through-board contacts further expand the company’s portfolio of user-friendly poke-home contacts and connectors. This addition brings the portfolio total to 10 series, two of which — this series and 9296-000 Series contacts —…

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