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Columbia Engineering Develops a Robotic Finger That Can Accurately Sense Touch

Columbia Engineering Develops a Robotic Finger That Can Accurately Sense Touch

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with a high precision of under 1 mm, much like its human counterpart.


News Mar 18, 2020 by Luke James
Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?


News Mar 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Can You Teach a Chip to Smell?

Can You Teach a Chip to Smell?

Researchers at Intel and Cornell University are bringing the "science of smell" down to the silicon level.


News Mar 17, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
Maxim Integrated Bidirectional DC PLC Management IC | New Product Brief

Maxim Integrated Bidirectional DC PLC Management IC | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Could New RIA Standards Improve Cobot Safety?

Could New RIA Standards Improve Cobot Safety?

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight frames—appropriate safety measures must still be taken for the overall application.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Luke James
With an Aging Industrial Infrastructure, Reliable IGBT Drivers Are More Important Than Ever

With an Aging Industrial Infrastructure, Reliable IGBT Drivers Are More Important Than Ever

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Magnetic Assembly: A New Option for Delicate 3D Integration?

Magnetic Assembly: A New Option for Delicate 3D Integration?

Pick-and-place can damage sensitive parts and contactless methods are inefficient for high volumes. What about magnetic assembly?


News Mar 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Dialog Semiconductor Expands into IIoT Market Through Adesto Technologies Acquisition

Dialog Semiconductor Expands into IIoT Market Through Adesto Technologies Acquisition

Dialog Semiconductor and Adesto Technologies have announced that they have signed an agreement for Dialog to acquire all of Adesto’s outstanding shares.


News Feb 29, 2020 by Luke James
Analog Devices Inc. Quad-Channel Software Configurable I/O | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. Quad-Channel Software Configurable I/O | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Robert Keim
How COVID-19 Threatens to Disrupt Overseas Tech Manufacturing

How COVID-19 Threatens to Disrupt Overseas Tech Manufacturing

While coronavirus has already made an undeniable mark on 2020’s conferences, the growing outbreak has also hindered manufacturing in southeast Asia.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

Dialog Semiconductor's latest IO-Link IC integrates advanced circuit protection and low power dissipation into a 3 mm x 3 mm package.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
TI Shrinks 36 V, 4 A Power Module for Rugged Industrial Applications

TI Shrinks 36 V, 4 A Power Module for Rugged Industrial Applications

TI claims that its TPSM53604 buck module consumes 50% less power and takes up 30% less space than competing devices.


News Feb 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
XP Power Focuses on Affordability With New PCB-mounted AC-DC Power Supplies

XP Power Focuses on Affordability With New PCB-mounted AC-DC Power Supplies

The VCE20 and VCE40 series provide 20 W or 40 W outputs at voltages ranging from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC.


News Feb 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Researchers Push the Boundaries of Neuromorphics With Retina-inspired UV Sensor

Researchers Push the Boundaries of Neuromorphics With Retina-inspired UV Sensor

In this article, we will look at a retina-inspired photonic synapse that may further develop sensory AI systems.


News Feb 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic recently announced the development of a multifunctional secure IC with the intent of strengthening IoT and industrial device security.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente
TI Introduces First 500 mW Isolated DC-DC Converter IC with Integrated Transformer

TI Introduces First 500 mW Isolated DC-DC Converter IC with Integrated Transformer

The UCC12050 accepts input voltages ranging from 4.5 V to 5.5 V and features 5.0 V or 3.3 V outputs.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Launches Latest Opto-Isolator for PLC and Industrial Environments

Toshiba Launches Latest Opto-Isolator for PLC and Industrial Environments

Toshiba recently released the TLP2363, a high-speed logic-level output photocoupler for specific digital inputs used often with PLCs and other control technology.


News Feb 11, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Combined Trade Shows in Anaheim Introduce the Latest in Robotics and Manufacturing

Combined Trade Shows in Anaheim Introduce the Latest in Robotics and Manufacturing

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, for the annual ATX West manufacturing trade show.


News Feb 10, 2020 by Luke James