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21st September 2021
Limiting high inrush currents with a flexibly integrable module
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High inrush currents can damage the power supply or trigger fuse elements. With the inrush current limiter BICKER BE-DCEB5A for voltages of 8-40VDC, you can reliably protect your application from excessive inrush currents and the associated negative effects on functional reliability and system availability. The compact BE-DCEB5A for system integration limits the inrush current to approx. 13A during the switch-on moment. The maximum load current in nominal operation is 5A.
Automotive
21st September 2021
What is regenerative braking?
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Imagine if you could reclaim some of the energy you lose throughout the day, without needing to rest. Did you know that electric vehicles (EVs) are able to do this through regenerative braking?
Automotive
21st September 2021
ASIL D safety concept-assessed high-speed traction, bi-directional DC/DC conversion reference design
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This reference design demonstrates control of HEV/EV traction inverter and bi-directional DC-DC converter by a single TMS320F28388D real-time C2000™ MCU. The traction control uses a software-based resolver to digital converter (RDC) driving the motor to a high speed up to 20,000 RPM. The DC-DC converter uses peak current mode control (PCMC) technique with phase-shifted full-bridge (PSFB) topology and synchronous rectification (SR) scheme. The traction inverter stage uses silicon carbide (SiC) power stage, driven by UCC5870-Q1 smart gate driver. PCMC waveform is generated using state-of-the-art PWM module and built-in slope compensation in the comparator sub-system (CMPSS). An ASIL decomposition based functional safety concept for the system has been assessed with TÜV SÜD to demonstrate system level safety integrity level up to ISO 26262 ASIL D for representative safety goals.
Appointments
21st September 2021
Synopsys appoints Sassine Ghazi as President and COO
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Synopsys today announced that as part of its ongoing evolution and scaling of the business, Sassine Ghazi has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective 1st November 2021. Chi-Foon Chan will transition from his Co-CEO position over the first half of fiscal 2022, after which he will continue to support the company's long-term success in a new role.
Industrial
21st September 2021
Reducing the environmental impact of electronics manufacturing
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As many organisations move towards more sustainable and environmentally sound practices, we must take stock of the industries and operations with the largest impact. One such category is electronic waste, which not only comes from old and recycled equipment but also the production of those technologies - namely through electronics manufacturing. And since the manufacturing environmental impact is already monumental, it makes sense to adjust accordingly. Electronic Specifier writer Emily Newton explains more.
Boards/Backplanes
21st September 2021
Portenta H7 Lite cuts AI application costs
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Arduino PRO’s investment in the diversification of its Portenta range has continued with with the new Portenta H7 Lite board.
Power
21st September 2021
New 5G transient voltage suppressors launched
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Central Semiconductor, manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductor solutions, has introduced its CAK3-012C & CAK6-042C series of 5G bi-directional transient voltage suppressors (TVS).
Aerospace & Defence
21st September 2021
iSea25HD Systems delivered to a European Coast Guard
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CONTROP Precision Technologies has announced the delivery of its iSea25HD Systems to a European Coast Guard, thereby expanding its maritime activity in Europe, bringing operational value to border and coastal security and safety in the EU.
Women in Tech
21st September 2021
Women in STEM are leading innovation: here’s why
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It was not always the case that women were significantly involved in STEM. When the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was founded in 1880 there was not a single female member – that milestone took a further 38 years, with Kate Gleason becoming the first woman to join - in 1918.
Podcasts
21st September 2021
Season 5 - Episode #2: Test and measurement mines the distribution channel
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When distributors started selling test and measurement products many years ago, the choice was limited and mostly encompassed inexpensive hand-held instruments. 
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