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Sponsored
7th July 2021
Energy-conscious crop cultivation
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In order to feed the world’s growing population, large scale cultivation has become common, but there may be an environmental cost to ensuring a steady supply of crops all year round, regardless of weather conditions.
Sponsored
7th July 2021
Automotive 40-V, 8-channel half-bridge smart gate driver with inline current sense amplifier
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The DRV871x-Q1 family of devices are highly integrated, multi-channel gate drivers intended for driving multiple motors or loads. The devices integrate either 4 (DRV8714-Q1) or 8 (DRV8718-Q1) half-bridge gate drivers, driver power supplies, current shunt amplifiers, and protection monitors reducing total system complexity, size, and cost.
Wireless
7th July 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. Let’s demystify four misunderstandings about UWB. Guest blog written by Peter Pirc, UWB Solution Manager at NXP.
Design
7th July 2021
Collaboration on SiFive’s RISC-V Core IP portfolio
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Imperas Software has announced that SiFive has qualified the Imperas models for the full range of the SiFive processor Core IP Portfolio. Simulation models are an essential starting point for early SoC architectural exploration, as system designers use virtual platforms to test full application workloads and datasets to optimise multicore configurations.
Automotive
7th July 2021
Ambulances and fire engines join road to net zero
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In our home town of Coventry, the UK’s first all-electric ambulance has been launched by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at Pailton Engineering, highlights some of the recent progress toward low carbon emergency services vehicles and the engineering challenges that remain.
FPGAs
7th July 2021
JEDEC qualification for a RTG4 FPGA in a plastic package
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Microchip Technology has now launched a faster, more economical production path with the first Radiation Tolerant (RT) FPGA that offers the low cost of a JEDEC-qualified plastic package plus the proven reliability of RTG4 FPGA technology and decades of spaceflight heritage so they do not need to be screened to full Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) procedures.
Artificial Intelligence
7th July 2021
Smart checkout system with AI object recognition
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Kyocera has announced the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based smart checkout system. This low-cost object-recognition checkout system offers significant productivity gains for retail commerce while reducing physical contact that can transmit viral infections.
Medical
7th July 2021
Ultrasound sensor for determining arterial stiffness
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Imec has presented a proof-of-concept for determining arterial stiffness, a risk marker for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart failure, and monitoring blood pressure. Imec’s approach uses an ultrasound sensor to measure the central pulse wave velocity.
Automotive
7th July 2021
One million 3D vehicle images milestone for digital auto sales
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Fyusion, which enables the creation of high resolution, optimised 3D images with deep AI understanding, has announced it has surpassed one million 3D car images created for Manheim Express, a digital app for auto dealers to buy and sell wholesale inventory on demand. Sales through Manheim Express have grown significantly over the last year, increasing approximately 230% from 2020 - 2021.
Aerospace & Defence
7th July 2021
Milrem Robotics demonstrates THeMIS Combat Support
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Milrem Robotics has announced that it will demonstrate the THeMIS Combat Support unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with partners Glenair and FN Herstal at the Sofins exhibition held in France from June 29th until July 1st.
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