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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
The Curiously Low-tech Side of High-tech Manufacturing

The Curiously Low-tech Side of High-tech Manufacturing

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of replacing those processes with automation.


News Feb 08, 2020 by Ingrid Fadelli
Digital Twin Technology and Its Impact on Manufacturing and Business

Digital Twin Technology and Its Impact on Manufacturing and Business

With the rapid shift towards the use of cyber-physical systems in industries (aka Industry 4.0), digital technologies now play crucial roles in several applications.


News Feb 07, 2020 by Ikimi .O
IIoT Sensors from VocalZoom Include Built-in Data Processing and Wireless Connectivity

IIoT Sensors from VocalZoom Include Built-in Data Processing and Wireless Connectivity

VocalZoom’s laser sensors measure location, motion, and vibration levels to monitor critical industrial processes.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Panasonic Grid Eye Sensor | Tech Specs

Panasonic Grid Eye Sensor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Feb 04, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Flyback Converter from ROHM Simplifies Isolation Applications

Flyback Converter from ROHM Simplifies Isolation Applications

The BD7J200 has a wide input voltage range and does not require an external MOSFET.


News Feb 03, 2020 by Robert Keim
2020 Brings New Crop of LiDAR Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles

2020 Brings New Crop of LiDAR Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles

LiDAR has been a staple sensing technology in the development of autonomous vehicles. What's new in automotive LiDAR sensors?


News Feb 03, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
Analog Devices Inc. Industrial Ethernet PHY | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. Industrial Ethernet PHY | 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.


New Proximity Sensor from Vishay Targets Consumer and Industrial Applications

New Proximity Sensor from Vishay Targets Consumer and Industrial Applications

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.


News Feb 02, 2020 by Robert Keim