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Wireless
21st 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.
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21st July 2021
Electronic Specifier Webinar Summit
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The Electronic Specifier Webinar Summit will be an engaging one-day event held on 1st September which is brought to you by a publishing team dedicated to the electronics industry, who have become incredibly well versed in attending, exhibiting, and hosting events, including the many virtual shows, conferences and exhibitions that have taken place since COVID-19 confined us to barracks early in 2020.
Sponsored
21st July 2021
4.5-V to 15-V input, dual 6-A, single 12-A, output power module
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The TPSM5D1806 dual 6-A output power module is a highly integrated and flexible DC-DC power supply packaged in a compact 8-mm × 5.5-mm × 1.8-mm, QFN package. The input voltage range of 4.5 V to 15 V allows conversion from a wide intermediate bus as well as standard 5-V and 12-V rails. The two 6-A outputs can be configured independently for two separate power rails or combined for a single 2-phase, 12-A output.
Wireless
21st July 2021
How industrial routers help overcome the 3G shut off
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In 2017, AT&T turned off its 2G network, causing around 70% of San Francisco’s buses and trains to disappear from the NextMuni system map, which passengers use to track vehicle locations and check arrival times. Following this, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) faced weeks of pressure from the public to upgrade its legacy monitoring devices. Here, Andy Conway, Sales Manager at Recab UK, has explained why industrial businesses could soon face a similar issue from the 3G shut off.
Sensors
21st July 2021
Automotive film technology hides radar sensors
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Innovative film technology that allows automotive manufacturers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts has been developed by AkzoNobel. The radar-transparent bright film means vehicle makers no longer have to worry about hiding sensors behind solid metal, which can block the signals of safety features such as anti-collision warnings.
Alternative Energy
21st July 2021
Smart building budget shortfalls risk sustainability
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Building decision-makers list budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership as the two biggest barriers to their adoption of smart building technologies, according to a new research report from Johnson Controls.  
Automotive
21st July 2021
Six hundred mile EVs coming in 2025
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Here come 600-mile electric cars and they will grab market share even as city cars. At last, you will be able to buy an EV that lets you vacation in it wherever you wish. The detail is in the new IDTechEx report, ‘Routes to 1000 Mile (1600km) Battery Electric Cars 2021-2041’.
Optoelectronics
21st July 2021
Beamsplitter for wavelengths with different polarisations
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LASER COMPONENTS has developed a beamsplitter in which the combined beam of a frequency-doubled laser is split in such a way that 50% of each of the two wavelengths is split off, independent of their polarisations. The polarisation of the split beams remains unchanged.
Automotive
21st July 2021
Indoor pass-by tool helps vehicles meet noise regulations
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Test and measurement specialist HBK has created a tool to help automotive manufacturers ensure their vehicles comply with strict, pass-by noise regulations - BK Connect Indoor Pass-by. Although pass-by noise tests have typically been performed outdoors, an indoor method is now also accepted for type approval, as it provides a more stable environment for development testing and noise source identification.
Industrial
21st July 2021
Why you shouldn’t throw away your smart meters
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You are a utility distribution grid operator faced with the challenge of managing millions of meters. You are planning to deploy advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) with new smart meters to enable automated meter readings, demand response programs, remote connect and disconnect, and improved outage management. By Vitaly Goltsberg, Energy Business Unit Director, Analog Devices
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