Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Internal Cabled Interconnects Operate High-Speed Computing at 25 Gbps and Beyond

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking Sliver internal cabled interconnects from TE Connectivity (TE).

Three-Phase GaN Inverter Reference Design for Servo Drives and Robotics

The reference design includes TI’s power module, modulators and isolators.

Digital Magnetic Switch Monitors Current on a Wire or the PCB for IoT Applications

The device detects magnetic field by a magnet or induced by a current-carrying conductor.

New “Wallpaper” Thin TV Becomes One With Hotel Walls

LG Electronics USA Business Solutions has revealed the LG OLED “Wallpaper” Hotel TV, a razor-thin display that becomes one with the wall.

Ultra-Low Profile Less Than 0.75 Inch (19 mm) Open Frame Series of AC-DC Power Supplies Released

Bel Power Solutions announced the expansion of their ABC series open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the low-profile AVC180, MBC180, ABV275 and MBC275 series of power supplies for industrial and medical applications.

Connecting Rigid Electronics with Squishy People

A talk with Keith McMillen, founder of flexible pressure sensor solutions company BeBop Sensors.

Achieving High-Efficiency Power Supplies Without Increasing Complexity or Cost

Today, it is critical to have an efficient power-conversion system for various economic and environmental reasons. According to the 80 Plus for titanium specification, efficiency levels required are 96%. This high-level of efficiency poses a serious design challenge for power-supply companies.

Mini Trooper Security Camera Wire-Free and Wi-Fi Enabled

EZVIZ Inc. is releasing a new smart home security choice with its first wire-free camera. The Mini Trooper, an indoor and outdoor home security camera with HD video quality.

New 10/25/40/50 Gbps Ethernet NIC Released

Cavium Inc. announced the FastLinQ 41000 Series, its low power, second generation of 10/25/40/50 GbE NIC and the industry’s only NIC adapter with Universal RDMA.

Video: An Advance in Aircraft Noise Measurement

A new measurement method is expected to more accurately document aircraft engine noise during flight relative to flyover tests.

Video: New Helmet Allows Riders to Track Each Other, Listen to Music and Make Calls

Sena has released their new smart helmet into the cycling market. The X1 Helmet is a fully integrated Bluetooth helmet for cycling and it is now available worldwide.

Canada’s First 360-Degree Virtual Reality eLearning Module for First Responders

St. John Ambulance (SJA) and Pathways have partnered to develop Canada’s first 360-degree virtual reality eLearning module. This module is a simulated mass casualty event that was filmed at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

USB Type-C Controllers with Built-In Protection Improve Safety

ST’s new ICs are designed to help simplify the transition to the new protocol.

New Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications

Polytron Devices has launched two new DC-DC converters for use in industrial applications.

The Essential Facts About Actuators

Actuators come in many shapes, sizes and capabilities, but it’s not necessary to be an expert to figure out how and when to use them. Understand their strengths and limitations and you’re on your way to implementing innovative and inexpensive automation solutions.

Use of Automation Systems in Commercial Buildings Can Lower Energy Use by 29 Percent

Large commercial buildings can often go years without maintenance being performed on the controls designed to keep the building running smoothly. Often, these controls aren’t used to their full potential. When these controls go without maintenance and are not used to their full potential, the commercial building often has a high power bill.

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