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20th January 2022
ADN4680E Quad M-LVDS Transceivers
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The transceivers provide ESD protection of up to ±15kV via the bus pins. They are optimized for low dynamic power consumption for use in high-density applications. The ADN4680E is designed to the TIA/EIA-899 standard for use in M-LVDS networks and complement TIA/EIA-644 LVDS devices with additional multipoint capabilities 
Micros
20th January 2022
Low-power MCUs extend battery life to a weeks-worth of work
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Distributor Digi-Key is now shipping Cypress Semiconductor’s ultra-low-power PSoC 6 family of microcontrollers (MCUs).
Frequency
20th January 2022
Transmit/receive module suits 2.5 to 4.0 GHz radar
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A transmit/receive (T/R) module from Qorvo is now available from distributor RFMW with full design support.
Aerospace & Defence
20th January 2022
Thales 2.75-inch rocket certified for firing from Arnold Defense launcher
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Arnold Defense and Thales, have achieved formal certification to fire the Thales FZ275 70mm/2.75-inch Laser Guided Rocket (LGR) from the Arnold Defense LAND-LGR4 “FLETCHER” rocket launcher, during recent testing in Sweden.
Sponsored
20th January 2022
GaN-based, 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger reference design
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The PMP22650 reference design is a 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger. The design employs a two-phase totem pole PFC and a full-bridge CLLLC converter with synchronous rectification. The CLLLC utilizes both frequency and phase modulation to regulate the output across the required regulation range. The design uses a single processing core inside a TMS320F28388D microcontroller to control both the PFC and CLLLC. Synchronous rectification is implemented via the same microcontroller with Rogowski coil current sensors. High density is achieved through the use of high-speed GaN switches (LMG3522). The PFC is operating at 120 kHz and the CLLLC runs with a variable frequency from 200 kHz to 800 kHz. A peak system efficiency of 96.5% was  achieved with an open-frame power density of 3.8 kW/L. While the design calcualtions were done for a 6.6-kW output power, the design represents a suitable starting point for a 7.x-kW (e.g. 7.2-kW to 7.4-kW) rated OBC operating from a 240-V input with a 32-A breaker.
Cyber Security
20th January 2022
Ministry of Justice discloses two ransomware attacks
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have admitted to falling victim to two ransomware attacks over the last two years.
Power
20th January 2022
12V – 48V 500 W GaN boost converter demonstration
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The combination of the Renesas two-phase synchronous GaN boost controller with ultra-efficient eGaN FETs from EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) enables high power density and low-cost DC-DC conversion.
Communications
20th January 2022
In-home experience and complexity management will shape NSP strategies
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The end of 2021 introduced a resurgence of pandemic complications that have aggravated challenges faced by the ecosystem that serves the Eurasia connected home community.
Latest
20th January 2022
SELECT welcomes 8 industry organisations into the fold
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Eight leading industry organisations have already signed up as founder members of the new scheme rolled out by the campaigning trade body for the electrical sector in Scotland.
Alternative Energy
20th January 2022
Over 40MW of hydrogen production capacity to be supplied
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Hydrogen Optimized, a subsidiary of Key DH Technologies, announced that it has entered into a confidential Letter of Intent (LOI) with a large industrial company to provide more than 40 MW of RuggedCell water electrolyser capacity for hydrogen production.
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