A group of research scientists at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announced they have found a new way to generate electricity. This method involves harvesting energy from vibrations in the environment and converting these vibrations into electricity. This was accomplished by connecting the bodies to an external circuit. The researchers generated this energy by … [Read more...]
New Connectors for Military Vehicles Depend on Integrated EMC Filters
Amphenol, a manufacturer of interconnect products for the military, commercial aerospace and industrial markets, approached MPE Ltd of Liverpool last year with a view to developing a ground-breaking range of connectors with integrated EMC filtering. So, in conjunction with Amphenol, MPE has produced the Rhino range of filtered connectors to deliver a high level of EMC … [Read more...]
Quicker Method of Data Transmission Discovered Through Experimentation
Scientists have just discovered a new way to transmit data by twisting radio beams. This method allows the data to be transmitted at insanely high speeds and also is less of a bother to complete than other methods. In experiments, data was transmitted at 32 gigabits per seconds – which is a record-breaking speed. "Not only is this a way to transmit multiple spatially … [Read more...]
Electromagnetic Attacks Continue to Create Chaos
Increasing problems we face today are Electromagnetic strikes on our technology and devices. We are more vulnerable to such attacks because “Our infrastructure increasingly depends on closely integrated, high-speed electronic systems operating at low internal voltages. That means they can be laid low by short, sharp pulses high in voltage but low in energy—output that can now … [Read more...]
Project IEC 61000-6-7 ed1.0
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-7: Generic standards – Immunity requirements for equipment intended to perform functions in a safety-related system (functional safety) in industrial locations." "This Final Draft International Standard is an up to 3 months' pre-release of the official publication. It is available for sale during its voting period: 2014-07-18 to … [Read more...]
Sherlock Automated Design Anaylsis Software Version 3.2 Announced
DfR Solutions has recently announced a new version of its Sherlock Automated Design Analysis software which is said to reduce inconsistencies. This new version includes features such as Hi-Fidelity PCB Modeling, a Part and Package 3D Model Viewer, a Shared Parts Library feature, and Through-Hole Lead Modeling. These features, along with existing Sherlock features, enable users … [Read more...]
New Addition to Wi-Fi Offload Standards
Aeroflex Holding Corp. has announced that its systems now support “offloads of live data calls between LTE and WLAN 802.11ac as well as 802.11a/b/g/n.” “Wi-Fi offload is becoming an essential way for mobile operators to balance the load on their networks and to proactively manage the increasing demands on network capacity for optimum user experience,” Even Gray, product and … [Read more...]
Company Shrinks SAR ADCs Designs
Texas Instruments is now allowing their control and monitoring applications to be reduced in sized with their new analog-to-digital converter designs. The company said the ADS7042 is the industry’s smallest and lowest-power 12-bit SAR ADC, and the ADS8354 family includes the industry’s smallest 14- and 16-bit, simultaneous-sampling SAR ADCs. Advantages of the new ADS7042 … [Read more...]
New Enhancements to PowerPAK Package
Vishay Intertechnoglogy Inc., a manufacturer of semiconductors, has announced new enhancements to their PowerPAK package. Researchers note this is a new “family of VRPower® integrated DrMOS power stage solutions in the low-profile, thermally enhanced PowerPAK® MLP 5 mm by 5 mm 31-pin package.” The company’s devices are now about 30 percent smaller and said to increase … [Read more...]
High Performance Socket Developed
Ironwood Electronics has developed a new socket- The SG-BGA-6410 - designed to function in temperature ranges from -35 to over 100 degrees Celsius without any operation loss. The socket will function in a 0.8mm pitch and 96 pin BG A IC’s. The socket includes a swivel lid and shoulder screw to ensure quick insertion – allowing IC’s to be adjusted rapidly. “The SG-BGA-6410 … [Read more...]
