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Intel acquires cloud edge computing platform for 5G expansion
The platform will focus on a $65 million silicon addressable market by 2023.
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Low noise and speed benefits of a new bolometer
The nanoscale radiation detector is 100 times faster than its predecessors, and can function without interruption.
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USB-C controller comes to high-volume markets
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced a new semiconductor for mainstream and entry-level notebooks.
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Dialog acquires IoT chip vendor Creative Chips
The $80 million deal will help Dialog to push into IIoT opportunities.
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New position sensor for robotics and other precision industrial and military applications
The rotational absolute magnetic kit encoder uses advanced contactless technology to achieve greater than 13-bit accuracy, 19-bit resolution and greater than 16-bit repeatability.
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High-temperature TRIAC thyristor series helps designers improve thermal management
The thyristors are designed for use as semiconductor switches in appliances and equipment powered by line AC voltages up to 250 V RMS.
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Blacker blacks, sharper contrast with mini-LED display
Mini-LED technology aims to improve image quality by improving local dimming. Better local dimming improves contrast between bright and dark sections — the contrast ratio — thereby improving image quality.
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Highly engineered optical films for mobile electronics and display systems
A backlight only transmits 8% of generated light through a display. With a demand for large, high-resolution displays and the need to meet Energy Star 8.0 regulations, manufacturers must rely on advanced optical film solutions to innovate electronics displays.
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Littelfuse Inc. offers protection for 10 Gbe high-speed differential data lines
Littelfuse Inc. has announced a series of low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays (SPA diodes) optimized to protect high-speed differential data lines from electrostatic discharge (ESD), cable discharge events (CDE), electrical fast transients (EFT) and lightning-induced surges, keeping network communications reliable by safeguarding signal integrity.
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Watch: New AR headset does not cause nausea or eyestrain
Researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Center for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE) have created a new augmented reality (AR) head-mounted display (HMD) that does not cause eye strain or nausea, also called cybersickness, even after hours of use.
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VR could be used in pain management
A new study from the Cedars-Sinai Health System found that virtual reality (VR) could be used to reduce pain as part of inpatient pain management.
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GaN technology to upgrade U.S. Army radar system
Lockheed Martin selected the gallium nitride modules for production of the U.S. Army’s Q-53 radar system.
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UMC gets final approval to acquire Mie Fujitsu foundry
The move will help the company diversify 300 mm wafer capabilities in Asia.
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New Schottky bridge rectifiers in low-profile, dual-flat, no-leads configuration
The full wave bridge rectifiers utilize individual glass passivated die to reduce leakage and improve performance and reliability.
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Cinch Connectivity Solutions announces addition to the Johnson™ SMPM connector series
The new coax connector is designed for very high frequency applications where space limitation and package density are critical.
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All-in-one environmental smart sensor introduced for the industrial IoT
The sensor can be used for a variety of environmental monitoring and applications in the field.
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Mixed mode option for digitizers and arbitrary waveform generators
The optional module for Spectrum's range of 16-bit digitizers and arbitrary waveform generators adds 16 synchronous digital lines to analog data.
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Sub-PMICs reduce size in new mobile processors
The small form factor allows for use of smaller external components.
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New proximity sensor provides sensing distance up to 30 cm
The device combines an infrared emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers and analog-to-digital converter circuitry into a single package.
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Transphorm adds two more GaN FETs to its Gen III product line
The new 650 V surface mount devices are available in two versions and offer an on-resistance of 72 milliohms.
