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Leonardo’s Color-Enhancing Sensor Enhances NASA’s PACE Ocean Study Mission
Leonardo is highlighting the UK's role in the recently launched NASA PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Climate, ocean Ecosystem) satellite, which will study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere.It launched at the end of last week, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape...
RTX 2000 Ada GPU: Revolutionizing AI Visualisation
To meet the increased demand for generative AI in embedded and edge applications, Nvidia has released the RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU. According to the company, it offers up to 1.5 times the performance of the earlier RTX A2000 12GByte processor. It...
New Drive Technology Powers DC Motors up to 1.8kW
Maxon, a leading manufacturer of precision drive systems, has recently unveiled a new controller board designed for brushed DC and brushless DC motors. The ESCON2 Module (part 783722) is capable of handling motors up to 1,800W (30A) continuous duty and 3,600W (60A)...
Revolutionary 100V Bi-Directional GaN Transistor: Power Rail Switching Made Easy
Innoscience Technology has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the form of a 100V bi-directional GaN-on-silicon transistor. This transistor is designed to replace a pair of back-to-back mosfets for the purpose of turning a power rail on and off. The company envisions...
DMASS Embraces AI to Combat Market Contraction
DMASS, the European component distribution market, is predicted to experience a slowdown in 2024. In Q4 2023, consolidated sales dropped by 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022. The semiconductor sector saw a decline of 18.5%, amounting to €3.1bn, while IP&E...
Oxford PV Sets New Record with Perovskite-Silicon Solar Panel
Oxford PV, a University of Oxford spin-out, has achieved a new efficiency record for solar panels based on perovskite-on-silicon tandem photovoltaic cells. The company claims that the panel achieved a record 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the more typical 24% efficiency of commercial...
Airbus Acquires OneWeb’s Satellite Manufacturing Facility from AOS JV
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has finalized a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to acquire its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture. This acquisition makes Airbus the sole owner of AOS and its satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island,...
Japan Invests $300m in Cutting-Edge 2nm R&D
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has allocated $300 million to its Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Centre (LSTC) in order to develop advanced process technology. The goal is to create a 2nm prototype line by 2025, followed by a volume 2nm...
US Unveils $5bn Chip R&D Centre to Boost Innovation
The United States has officially launched its $5 billion National Semiconductor Technology Centre, a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry. The launch was announced on Friday at the White House by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who...
New IP-67 Reverse Polarity TNC Micro-Coax Connectors Unveiled
Amphenol RF, a leading manufacturer of connectors, has expanded its range of miniature TNC connectors by introducing more "reverse polarity" configurations. These connectors are designed to accommodate various micro-coax cable types, including 0.81mm, 1.32mm, and 1.37mm, as well as RG-178. The company...
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