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28th April 2021
Live Webinar: Microchip’s RISC-V Solutions
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Avnet Silica invites you to learn Microchip's new PolarFire® SoC FPGA family and the advantages of RISC-V open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). We will also give an overview of Microchip's RISC-V IP core offering, supporting a variety of Instruction Set Extensions, followed by a Q&A session at the end to help address your specific questions.
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26th April 2021
DIGI IX20 Cellular Router
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High-performance architecture that provides primary and backup WWAN connectivity over software selectable multi-carrier LTE. The DIGI IX20 Router is designed for DIGI CORE® plug-in LTE modems that can be changed or upgraded without replacing the entire unit. Ideal for use in digital signage, industrial infrastructure, service terminals, retail kiosks, and other critical assets with a need for secure transactions.
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27th April 2021
TTI stocks Vishay’s VCNL4035X01 Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor
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VCNL4035X01 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS), a muxx, and a driver for up to 3 external IREDs / LEDs into one small package. It incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting circuits into a single chip by CMOS process. The 16-bit high resolution ALS offers excellent sensing capabilities with sufficient selections to fulfill most applications.
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29th April 2021
Uninterruptible 12V & 24V DC emergency power supplies with IP67 outdoor protection
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Bicker Elektronik offers intelligent DC UPS units for harsh industrial and mobile environments. The dust and waterproof IP67 aluminum housing contains the control and charging electronics as well as the energy packs based on 10-Year LiFePO4 batteries or maintenance-free Supercaps. The DC UPS units ensure uninterruptible DC power supply for Embedded IPCs (with Shutdown&Reboot function), control and regulation devices, motor drives, sensors, cameras and safety technology in extreme applications.
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26th April 2021
4 myths about UWB, debunked
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Like any emerging technology, the myths around UWB hit the headlines almost as fast as the facts, and sometimes linger on in our memories. We asked several UWB ecosystem players to weigh in on the misconceptions they see attending UWB now and in the future as the technology becomes more accessible.
IoT
29th April 2021
What does IoT mean for your business?
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You might have heard of Internet of Things (IoT), a technological movement with the potential to shift how our entire society works. While industry and technology developers are clear on its benefits, educating other businesses on how they could make use of IoT is proving challenging. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-founder of business IoT solutions provider, Crystaline, looks at how IoT could improve your business operations.
Medical
27th April 2021
Securing a virus-inhibiting environment with composites
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a revaluation of hygiene practices across all countries and sectors. New, more stringent sanitation procedures have been implemented to help minimise transmission. However, developments in materials science could play a role in stopping the spread of viruses even further. Here, Kim Sjödahl, Senior Vice President for Exel Composites, explains how composites enhanced with the anti-viral Protector solution could help to make our world a safer place.
Wireless
26th April 2021
Smart lampposts tackle COVID response and recovery
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A new generation of smart lampposts that can read body temperatures and detect overcrowding could stop the spread of COVID-19 and regenerate cities, according to a new report. These 21st century lamp columns go beyond street lighting by incorporating sensors that can receive and transmit information about crowd density, and even the body temperature of individuals. They can also incorporate CCTV, air quality sensors, flooding monitors, digital signage, and 5G wifi hotspots.  
Security
28th April 2021
Is your smartphone spying on you?
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Your phone is listening and helping marketers to target you. What can you do about it? Last year, there was a fiver percent increase in the installation of monitoring apps, a study by NordVPN shows. Yet some users suspect that their smartphones are spying on them even if they have no monitoring apps installed.
Power
26th April 2021
MicroDLynx II DC/DC converters for compact IT equipment
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Pushing the boundaries of advanced IT and networking devices requires improvements in component density and functionality. And for power and electrical engineers, this equates to designing board-level power modules in ever-shrinking, high density packages. ABB’s new MicroDLynx II DC-DC converters help meet the power needs of demanding, data-hungry applications, providing highly accurate voltage regulation in a compact, 232mm2 footprint – with a power density of 167 A/in2.
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