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Rakon Introduces New IC-OCXO Devices with Sampling Capabilities

Rakon Introduces New IC-OCXO Devices with Sampling Capabilities

Rakon, the New Zealand frequency control specialist, has announced the sampling of its first IC-OCXO products, the MercuryX series. These products combine Rakon's in-house designed Mercury ASIC and XMEMS resonators, offering ultra-high stability and an extended holdover of 8 hours in real-world...

Published on: January 25, 2024

Distrelec Expands Product Line with KPS Test and Measurement Instruments

Distrelec Expands Product Line with KPS Test and Measurement Instruments

Distrelec, a trading brand of RS, has announced that it will be distributing KPS test and measurement instruments for sale throughout Europe. This partnership will provide professional installers, electricians, and technicians with a wide range of products and solutions.The Distrelec portfolio has...

Published on: January 25, 2024

China’s Lagging Progress: A Decade Behind and No Signs of Catching Up

China’s Lagging Progress: A Decade Behind and No Signs of Catching Up

According to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, China is facing a significant technological gap in semiconductor manufacturing. Gelsinger stated during the WEF Davos meeting that China is approximately ten years behind the leading edge and is likely to remain in that position. He...

Published on: January 25, 2024

APEC Conducts 600Vac Chokes Hi-Pot Test, Achieving 2.5kVac

APEC Conducts 600Vac Chokes Hi-Pot Test, Achieving 2.5kVac

ITG Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, has announced that it will be featuring its latest 600Vac common-mode chokes at the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in February. These chokes offer higher voltage ratings and more robust hipot isolation between...

Published on: January 24, 2024

New SOT-223-3 Package Enables 600V MOSFETs for Enhanced Performance

New SOT-223-3 Package Enables 600V MOSFETs for Enhanced Performance

Rohm, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced the addition of a new lineup of 600V super-junction MOSFETs. These MOSFETs come in a compact 6.5 x 7 x 1.66mm SOT-223-3 packaging, making them ideal for power supplies and motor control applications."In recent years,...

Published on: January 24, 2024

Tiny Humidity Sensor Also Measures Temperature

Tiny Humidity Sensor Also Measures Temperature

Würth Elektronik, a leading electronics manufacturer, has recently made a significant advancement in sensor technology by shrinking a humidity sensor into a tiny 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.5mm 5pad DFN package. This breakthrough, known as the 2525020210002, offers remarkable capabilities in a...

Published on: January 24, 2024

Efficient 2MHz Industrial Isolated Input ICs: Secondary-Side Power Only

Efficient 2MHz Industrial Isolated Input ICs: Secondary-Side Power Only

Novosense Microelectronics, a Shanghai-based analog and mixed signal IC company, has developed a pair of isolated digital input chips specifically designed for 24V industrial control applications. These chips, known as the NSI8604 and NSI8608, offer input/output isolation and require power only on...

Published on: January 24, 2024

New MIL-STD-461 Power EMI Filters: Enhancing Electrical Performance

New MIL-STD-461 Power EMI Filters: Enhancing Electrical Performance

Spectrum Control, a leading provider of electronic components, has recently unveiled a new family of modular power EMI filters specifically designed for meeting MIL-STD-461 standards.The 52F1825 filters are built to withstand extreme temperatures, operating flawlessly across a wide range from -55° to...

Published on: January 23, 2024

Autonomous Robot Grows Stem by Responding to Light and Gravity

Autonomous Robot Grows Stem by Responding to Light and Gravity

Researchers in Italy have developed a remarkable robot that mimics the growth patterns of a plant. Known as FiloBot, this innovative creation is the result of the Bioinspired Soft Robotics Laboratory at the Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genova.FiloBot has the...

Published on: January 23, 2024

High-Power US-Compliant Relay Switches: 70A 277V Single-Phase Solution

High-Power US-Compliant Relay Switches: 70A 277V Single-Phase Solution

Panasonic has recently introduced a series of 70A PCB-mount power relays that are specifically designed to meet US standards. The HE-R2A relay series offers a UL508-compliant solution for European four-phase systems, allowing for the consolidation of switching functions onto PCBs with space...

Published on: January 23, 2024