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2nd September 2021
The essential guide to microcontrollers
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This reference guide from Mouser Electronics contains the essential information about the most common MCU architectures. Use it to visualise the building blocks of modern microcontrollers, as well as their connections. 
Wireless
2nd September 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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2nd September 2021
Extremely robust DC ATX power supply for fanless IPC systems
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The industrial PC power supply BICKER BEP-520C with 16…32V DC input is designed for fanless 24/7 continuous operation under extreme conditions. The exclusive use of 100% polymer capacitors guarantees high reliability and a very long lifetime of 12+ years. The ruggedized 200 Watt ATX PSU with flexible cable management is ideally suited for process automation, heavy industry, energy (oil, gas, mining, renewables), offshore applications as well as transportation, logistics, pharmaceutical and food industries.
Wireless
2nd September 2021
WiFi chipsets: Top trends propelling the industry
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According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the global WiFi chipsets market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe. A robust expansion is observed across WiFi chipsets market worldwide. Hospitals, coffee shops, colleges and hotels are stimulating the demand for public WiFi connection so that the staff members and customers can get their work done at a much faster pace.
Industrial
2nd September 2021
A look into the post-pandemic connector market
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruptions across the engineering sector over the last 18 months, with businesses facing challenges such as changing market requirements, stock shortages and longer lead times. The electrical connector market was no exception to this. Here Shaun Findley, European Director of Product and Purchasing at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, discusses why, despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, the interconnects industry is now seeing rising demand.
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2nd September 2021
Air blower and valve control reference design for respiratory applications
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This reference design provides a compact system design capable of supporting motor acceleration and deceleration up to ±200 kRPM/s, which is a key requirement in many respirator applications. The design supports a number of offboard C2000 controllers including the TMS320F28027F, enabling a low-cost, sensor-less field oriented control (FOC). In addition, the design supports a wide input voltage range (6-28 V) capable of supporting both regulated line and battery power.
Industrial
2nd September 2021
How do we deal with ‘chipageddon’?
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Paul van der Tang, Purchasing Director at Offshore Electronics, has worked closely with customers throughout the last 18 months, a time which has laid bare the shortages currently affecting the global electronics industry. In this article, van der Tang analyses today’s market and offers five key points to manage the effects of what some are calling ‘chipageddon’.
Component Management
2nd September 2021
ACM research has launched its first plating tool
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ACM Research have announced the launch of their Ultra ECP GIII plating tool to support WLP for compound semiconductors, with product offerings for silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs). The tool is also capable of plating gold (Au) into backside deep hole processes with greater uniformity and better step coverage. The tool features a fully-automated platform to support high volume manufacturing that accommodates both flat and notched 6" wafers, and incorporates ACM’s proprietary second anode power and paddle technologies for optimal performance.
Automotive
2nd September 2021
Satellite cars off to flying start for ITV Studios Daytime
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dB Broadcast has completed delivery of four new satellite cars to ITV. The fleet has been continuously busy making live contributions from around the UK into numerous daytime programmes such as Good Morning Britain (0600-0900, weekdays ITV1) and This Morning (1000-1230, ITV1), including covering an item on the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, ahead of their recent appearances at the G7 summit in Cornwall and Trooping the Colour.
Medical
2nd September 2021
Safety-critical systems for hospital cyclotrons
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Omniflex has continued its partnership with Edinburgh University Hospital, upgrading and extending its safety-critical radiation protection system to cater for its new cyclotron. The original system, installed by Omniflex in 2007, has been updated at a time when Edinburgh University is looking to increase production of radioactive isotopes for its positron emission tomography (PET) scanning facilities.
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