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17th March 2021
Harwin Datamate J-Tek Connectors for High-Reliability
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Secure and robust 2mm pitch connectors for high performance in demanding applications available at Mouser Electronics. The compact and low-profile design features jackscrew hardware for increased security and strain relief. The field proven 4-finger beryllium copper contact achieves 3A electrically loaded under extremes of shock (100G), vibration (10G) and temperature (-55°C to +125°C).
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17th March 2021
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Reliable Connectivity for Portable Battery Power. The portable device market continues to grow with the improvement of antenna range performance and battery operation longevity. Engineers are developing smaller, more rugged designs to ease the transfer, movement, and use of portable devices. Portable electronic innovations such as mobile computers, delivery drones, robots in smart factories and other IoT devices improve workflow, enhance resources and lower operational costs.
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17th March 2021
Humidity & Temperature Sensor Node Reference Design Enabling Sub-1 GHz and Sensor-to-Cloud Networks
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This reference design demonstrates how to create an industrial sensor-to-cloud end node capable of connecting to an IoT network gateway and a cloud data provider. This sensor node reference design uses Texas Instruments' nano-power system timer for power gating, low Iq boost converter, SimpleLink™ultra-low-power Sub-1 GHz wireless microcontroller (MCU) platform and humidity sensing technologies to demonstrate an ultra-lowpower method to duty-cycle sensor end-nodes, leading to longer battery life.
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17th March 2021
2020 a tough year for UK interconnect technology
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Like everyone, members of ITSA the UK’s Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association were extremely glad to see the back of 2020. Now, with a Brexit deal done – ‘The jury is out on that one’ said ITSA Chairman John Biggs – and increasing confidence in the vaccine programme, 2021 has all the makings of a year where the connector industry will make up some of the losses experienced during the first nine or ten months of the pandemic.
Events News
17th March 2021
Printed electronics for the management of COVID-19
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In the fight against the global pandemic, printed electronics is proving to be a helper in time of need. Innovative solutions for healthcare, retail and other industry sectors will be showcased at LOPEC on the online platform of Messe München from March 23rd to 25th, 2021.
Sensors
17th March 2021
New sealed absolute rotary encoder series
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Bourns has released an absolute rotary encoder series. Featuring an IP64 shaft seal rating that delivers an enhanced IP (Ingress Protection) level and a superior rotational feel, the Bourns Model PAC18R Series provides high quality performance for use in an expanded range of applications where a sealed menu select absolute encoder is required.
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17th March 2021
ams innovation recognised with Elektra Awards nominations
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ams has announced that it is shortlisted for three Elektra awards in recognition of recent breakthroughs made by the company in medical sensing technology. Two ams optical sensors have separately been shortlisted for the Award for Excellence in Product Design (Medical), while the company’s Advanced Optical Sensors division is shortlisted in the Award for Design Team of the Year.
Industries
17th March 2021
AI has potential for high end computing in the field
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of becoming an irreplaceable tool in a wide range of fields, such as working from home, avionics, telecommunications and defence. The latest frontier in this development is ruggedisation and miniaturisation. Here, Andy Conway, Sales Manager at embedded computing specialist Recab UK, has reflected on the unpredictability of the inventions that led to the breakthroughs behind AI.
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17th March 2021
Finland grants tax incentives to boost R&D efforts
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UK companies operating in Finland can now take advantage of Finland’s new tax incentives, which bring tax relief on the costs of research and development projects and enhance employee engagement through tax-free shares. Ranked first in the global Covid Economic Recovery Index, Finland offers a safe research and development environment now and in the future.
Lighting
17th March 2021
UV-C lighting disinfecting the air validated
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Signify and Innovative Bioanalysis, have conducted research that validates the effectiveness of UV-C lighting disinfection upper air luminaires on the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires inactivated 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 in the air of a room within 10 minutes, and the virus was below detectable levels at 20 minutes.
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