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D-sub connectors ditch cadmium, resist salt spray
TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE stainless steel D-subminiature connectors are in stock at distributor RS Components. They combine enhanced salt spray resistance with RoHS compliance, without the use of toxic cadmium plating.
Space-saving inductors operate at +155°C
Three new Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors have been introduced by Vishay in the company's smallest automotive-qualified case size to date - the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212. Designed to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-5A, IHLP-1212BZ-A1, and IHLP-1212BZ-5A combine high operating temperatures of up to +155°C with extremely low profiles down to 1.0mm.
Advancing AI with faster memory systems
Steven Woo of Rambus explains some of the challenges to closing the AI memory gap. Over the last 15 years the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques has boomed. We now carry AI assistants in our pockets, trust algorithms to provide image recognition in autonomous vehicles and use machine learning to predict the spread of disease. The development of these modern AI applications has only come about because of advances in AI algorithms,...
Watching the detectives - developing fashionable wearables
Wearable electronics, such as medical devices and fitness trackers, are going through a period of rapid change. The revolution in ‘personal electronic devices’ is improving the ability of individuals and healthcare professionals to monitor and manage their health. Graeme Clark, Principle Engineer, Renesas Electronics, explains.
Demystifying Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to add intelligence to commercial systems in offices, shopping malls and even warehouses. Smart offices are modern marvels, reducing energy use while improving the workspace. Malls and stadiums use wireless connectivity to better serve customers and track occupancy numbers. Sensors and RF tags continue to revolutionise asset tracking in warehouses. Charlie Ice, Senior Product Manager, Power Products, Si...
Industrial managed M12-based Ethernet switches for rail applications
It has been announced that TE Connectivity (TE) now offers EN50155 Managed Ethernet switches that enable secure and reliable Gigabit-speed networks in harsh network environments on railway rolling stock, even where vibration levels are extreme.
How wearable tech is improving patient outcomes
Technology is revolutionising the healthcare sector, integral to which has been the advances made in the wearables market. Christian Hebenstreit, EMEA SVP & GM, Medidata Solutions explains more.
Battles of the senses
Steve Rogerson reports from last month’s AutoSens conference in Brussels on the progress towards autonomous vehicles. The goal is clear. Autonomous or self-driving cars will be on our roads, and in the not-too-distant future. That will happen despite the route to achieving this still being littered with hurdles, one of these being finding the right balance between the different types of sensors and combining the information from them i...
Plug-n-play robots for machine tools increase competitiveness
Faster time to market and increased production flexibility can be achieved using Mitsubishi Electric’s M8 Series CNC controllers with Direct Robot Control (DRC) functionality. Both the large touchscreen M800 and the M80 models offer DRC as standard. It allows machine tool operators to program and use robots quickly, direct from the CNC panel without specialist robot programming expertise.
3D printer brings simulation to functional anatomical models
Stratasys is further extending its commitment to the medical industry with the new J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer. Designed to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical models - the system improves surgical preparedness and training while helping bring new medical devices to market faster.