Weekly Roundup

Sponsored 29th March 2023 Introducing the new Arm Cortex -M0+ MCU portfolio Discover more Our scalable portfolio of Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontrollers have pin-to-pin compatible options to match your memory, analog and computing requirements, enabling you to reduce costs at both the component and system level without compromising performance and flexibility. Get started quickly with intuitive and user-friendly design resources, including graphical tools that streamline device configuration.

Sponsored 28th March 2023 “Vibra-Fit” SMT 12mm Coin Cell Holders from Keystone Electronics Read more Ruggedly designed SMT Holder for 1220, 12mm Lithium Coin Cell Batteries ensures battery retention under severe shock/vibration in high-density PCB applications.  Holder features include Polarized, Gold-Plated Dual Contacts in a Low Profile, heat resistant UL94 V-0 PPS housing. Compact design provides for simple, tool-free battery installation/removal.  In bulk or Tape & Reel for most vacuum and mechanical pick-and-place devices.

Sponsored 27th March 2023 The Future of Power: Empower the future with cutting-edge power management strategies. Read more Power management is critical for any modern electronic device, driven by the demands for energy efficiency and low-power operation in almost every design. The latest edition of e-TechJournal delves deeply into the most recent developments and emerging technologies that are shaping the power management landscape. Whether you want to unlock new efficiencies, optimise your system designs, or stay ahead of emerging trends, this publication will help you get there.

Sponsored 30th March 2023 Configuring the Features of Smart Gate Drivers Learn more Integrated drivers are available from Toshiba that enable a reliable, high-performance gate driver covering all of the available switch technologies at any power level. Driving the gates of IGBTs, Si MOSFETs and SiC MOSFETs correctly in high frequency switching applications, i.e., EV charging, is vital for high efficiency and reliability. Toshiba’s integrated smart gate drivers make this easy, download the whitepaper and discover how.

Sponsored 27th March 2023 How to protect 24V applications against blackouts, brownouts or flicker Read more Uninterruptible power supply Bicker UPSI-2406DP1 with durable Li-Ion backup, bridges power failures, brownouts and flicker in 24VDC supply networks. The compact DC UPS modules for DIN Rail mounting are approved to IEC/UL/CSA 61010-1 / -2-201 and ideal for long-term use in switch cabinets and decentralized self-sufficient solutions. The intelligent UPSI-2406DP1 protects industrial and medical PCs, controls, motor drives, sensors, cameras, measurement devices, safety technology, etc.

Robotics 28th March 2023 How are robots helping autism? Read more It is believed that there are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK, and 75 million people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide – which equates to approximately 1% of the global population. Of this number, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), around one in 100 children have ASD.

Aerospace & Defence 29th March 2023 Airbus autonomously controls a drone from a tanker aircraft Read more Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT.

3D Printing 30th March 2023 Emerging trends and technologies in AI-assisted 3D printing Read more Additive manufacturing (AM) and AI are two of the most exciting fields in technology today.

Aerospace & Defence 27th March 2023 New electric drone testing and training facility in the works Read more Planning permission has recently been granted for a new drone training and testing facility at the Royal Holloway, University of London.

Blog 28th March 2023 Ensuring success among the stars Read more The space race didn’t get off to the best start this year, with the UK’s first ever satellite mission ending in disappointment.

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