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Development platform opens way to SoC designs
Compact and cost-effective is how Avnet Silica describes the MiniZed Zynq SoC development platform. MiniZed provides an entry-level development and demonstration platform for single-core Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC devices. This cost-optimised solution supports cloud connectivity and industrial IoT applications such as motor control and embedded vision.
We need a 'Giga-fab' for Gallium Nitride, somewhere
A new technology promises a revolution in the efficient use of electrical power. If widely deployed, this technology could have a significant impact on climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuel in favor of renewable energy. It could enable discontinuous advances in communications, electric vehicles and medical diagnostic equipment.
LAN modules suitable for rack mount power supplies
TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of two LAN modules for the TDK-Lambda HFE1600 and HFE2500 series of rack mount, hot-swap power supplies. The LAN (Local Area Network) option allows the user to program and monitor the status of the power supplies remotely. This enhancement is ideal for use in general industrial, communications, and test and measurement equipment.
Tech toys teach kids about electricity through light and movement
Tech Will Save Us hasannounced the launch of their ‘Dough Universe’ Kickstarter campaign. The campaign seeks to support three new make-it-yourself kits that use conductive dough and basic circuits to get kids learning about the fundamentals of electricity through light, movement and sound.
Compact IREDs target VR and AR eye-tracking systems
A transmitter has been released byOsram Opto Semiconductors,based on the company’s proven Firefly platform,used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum.The SFH 4055 transmitter, Osram’s smallest side-looking infrared LED to date, has a wavelength of 850nm and is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets.Eye-tracking systems use multiple infrared LEDs to illuminate users’ eyes and captur...
A third of Brits choose LED lights to save energy
A new survey by reichelt elektronik revealsLED lights have become a viable option for UK households wanting to make energy and cost savings.Lasting significantly longer than conventional lamps, a third of respondents say energy savings are the biggest influencer when it comes to buying an LED light but upfront costs remain a barrier to purchasing.
Goniometers supplied with plug-and-play motion controller
Goniometer stages can measure angles of objects such as crystals or move an object to a preciseangularpositionalong an arc, in relation to a fixed point in space. Two goniometer stages mounted in an alpha-beta configuration (stacked) can rotate an object around a fixed point in spaceon a spherical surface.
Bluetooth chip boosts the boom of connected smart things
The new-generation BluetoothLow Energy (BLE) System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate the spread of connected smart objects throughout homes, shopping areas, industry, toys and gaming, personal healthcare and infrastructure.Built into all new mobile phones, tablets, and computers, Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology enables consumers to interact with any BLE-enabled object from their own devices.
Agriculture LEDs meet plant and livestock requirements
EVERLIGHT Electronics willexhibit its comprehensive portfolio of agricultural lighting LEDs at LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL in San Diego/USA. It includes a variety of high-power, medium-power and low-power products that meet various kinds of market demands. Different environments, animals and plants need different combinations to achieve maximum productivity and also energy-savings.
Say cheese! Multi-chip LED improves camera flash applications
There is a new addition to the Oslux family from Osram Opto Semiconductors. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been integrated into a module. The compact Oslux S2.1 multi-chip LED brings together all the high-tech company’s extensive technical know-how into a new LED version for camera flash applications. With its brightness of 125 lux, it provides uniform illumination of photos and video recordings from mobile devices such a...