Electronics news

• Volvo takes autonomous vehicles to next level (2+)

  10-10-2018 17:31 via electronicsweekly.com
  Volvo will use the Xavier AI computing system in its next-generation of autonomous vehicles.
  This story continues at Volvo takes autonomous vehicles to next level (2+)
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• 12-switch matrix manager

  10-10-2018 15:53 via electronicsweekly.com
  Maxim’s 12-switch matrix manager minimises thermal issues associated with LED matrix lighting applications by offering a 70 mOhm RDS_ON. The MAX20092 provides flexible current management for matrix and pixel lighting driving LED currents up to 1.5A. Twelve integrated switches control LEDs in string voltages up to 56V, saving design time and reducing complexity. The chip ...
  This story continues at 12-switch matrix manager
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• Nvidia boosts AI in medical instruments with graphic compute power

  10-10-2018 15:03 via electronicsweekly.com
  Nvidia is bringing artificial intelligence to medical instruments.
  This story continues at Nvidia boosts AI in medical instruments with graphic compute power
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• Microchip, Google Cloud produce IoT development board

  10-10-2018 14:00 via electronicsweekly.com
  Microchip and Google Cloud have come up with an IoT rapid development board enabling designers to prototype connected devices within minutes.  The board has  an AVR MCU, a CryptoAuthentication secure element IC and a  Wi-Fi network controller. Once connected, Google Cloud loT Core makes it easy to collect, process and analyse data to inform decisions ...
  This story continues at Microchip, Google Cloud produce IoT development board
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• SMMT launches car industry Brexit aid package

  10-10-2018 12:56
  
  The UK car industry’s trade body – the SMMT – has announced the launch of a Brexit Readiness Programme to help safeguard UK’s automotive supply chain.
  With concerns growing over the prospect of a no-deal scenario, SMMT said that the programme has been set up to provide support to the SMEs who form the backbone of the UK’s automotive sector but lack the resource the resource to prepare adequately for the dramatic and immediate change to trading conditions between the
  
  Read more

• UK Autodrive project concludes with three days of driverless car trials

  10-10-2018 12:38
  
  The UK’s biggest trial of autonomous and connected vehicle technology – the UK Autodrive project – has concluded with three days of technology demonstrations across Coventry and Milton Keynes.A Ford connected vehicle demonstrating Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA). This sends traffic light information to the connected car, which has the ability to calculate the optimal speed for approaching the lights.As previously reported by The Engineer, the Arup led project –
  
  Read more

• Renesas launches digital DC/DC PMBus power modules

  10-10-2018 12:28 via electronicsweekly.com
  Renesas has launched a family of encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power modules. The five RAA210xxx simple digital power modules offer advanced digital telemetry and performance, and are as easy to use as Renesas’ analog power modules. They are complete step-down regulated power supplies that deliver 25A, 33A, dual 25A, 50A, and 70A of output current, ...
  This story continues at Renesas launches digital DC/DC PMBus power modules
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• Microsemi execs sue Microchip

  10-10-2018 12:14 via electronicsweekly.com
  The spat between the top execs at Microsemi and Microsemi’s acquirer, Microchip, has reached the courts. Former Microsemi CEO James Peterson and three ex-Microsemi execs are suing Microchip and Microchip’s execs, including Microchip CEO Steve Sanghi (pictured), for slander, libel and unfair business practices. Microchip bought Microsemi in May. The four Microsemi execs were sacked ...
  This story continues at Microsemi execs sue Microchip
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Week
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• US team hails EV fast charging technology breakthrough

  10-10-2018 11:25
  
  An EV fast charger that is smaller than existing systems and wastes 60 per cent less power during charging has been developed in the US.Developed by researchers at North Carolina State University, the new solution is at least 10 times smaller than similar systems and is now being optimised to charge vehicles more quickly, while also charging multiple vehicles simultaneously. The new technology has been dubbed a medium voltage fast charger (MVFC).
  According to NC State, conventional, 50kW charger
  
  Read more

• Ariel Nomad: Yes, it’s a toy, but it’s also beautifully engineered

  10-10-2018 11:12
  
  This fun supercar is possibly the craziest idea to come out of the British car industry in recent years, but it’s also one of the best, writes Chris Pickering
  Step into the Ariel Motor Company’s Somerset HQ and the first thing you’re greeted by is a 3HP Quadricycle built by the firm’s namesake in 1901. In some respects there are parallels to its modern counterparts sat on the opposite side of the foyer. Both feature a lightweight construction, minimal bodywork and a mid-m
  
  Read more

• Pickering adds 8MHz RF PXI switches

  10-10-2018 07:34 via electronicsweekly.com
  Pickering Interfaces of Clacton-on-Sea have launched a 13-model family of 8GHz solid-state RF PXI switches, including SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, SP8T, SP16T and 4×4 Matrix devices. Pickering’s series 40-88xA high-performance switch family now covers 10MHz to 8GHz in the modular PXI format for easy system integration. Targeting the telecoms and semiconductor test industries and compatible with ...
  This story continues at Pickering adds 8MHz RF PXI switches
  Or just read more coverage at Electro
  
  Read more

• Pickering adds 8GHz RF PXI switches

  10-10-2018 07:34 via electronicsweekly.com
  Pickering Interfaces of Clacton-on-Sea have launched a 13-model family of 8GHz solid-state RF PXI switches, including SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, SP8T, SP16T and 4×4 Matrix devices. Pickering’s series 40-88xA high-performance switch family now covers 10MHz to 8GHz in the modular PXI format for easy system integration. Targeting the telecoms and semiconductor test industries and compatible with ...
  This story continues at Pickering adds 8GHz RF PXI switches
  Or just read more coverage at Electro
  
  Read more

• Samtec buys PCI

  10-10-2018 07:14 via electronicsweekly.com
  Samtec has bought Precision Connector Inc (PCI) the specialist in the design and manufacture of precision RF and microwave coaxial connectors. The acquisition brings over 25 years of design experience in the RF/Microwave industry to the Samtec team. The additional engineering support and product offering of precision interconnects—such as 3.50 mm, 2.92 mm, SMP, 2.40 ...
  This story continues at Samtec buys PCI
  Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly
  
  Read more

• SemiGen buys Ion Beam Milling

  10-10-2018 07:12 via electronicsweekly.com
  SemiGen of Londonderry New Hampshire, which provides RF and microwave contract assembly, automated PCB assembly (PCBA), foundry services, semiconductor devices, and RF supplies, has bought Ion Beam Milling of Manchester, New Hampshire. Ion Beam Milling is a 35-year-old manufacturing company who pioneered several thin film circuit processing techniques using innovative ion beam milling approaches. They ...
  This story continues at SemiGen buys Ion Beam Milling
  Or just read more coverage at Electro
  
  Read more

Follow @UKElectronics_ on Twitter!