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🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 Electrical systems specialist Mersen has developed a modular smart fuse/switch disconnector for distributed power grids. The ProGrid NH fuse-switch disconnector has been specially designed for use in grid and transformer stations, cable distribution cabinets and low-voltage distribution boards to protect local low-voltage networks from overcurrent and also record the energy flows and measures other parameters. Fuse protection for energy storage systemsnMersen, Microchip team for SiC reference designn #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 Data I/O in the US has restructured its senior management team and operations following the arrival of a new chief executive. William Wentworth was appointed CEO of Data I/O on October 1, 2024 and plans to expand its programming and data security offerings for microcontrollers and memory devices.   “We are announcing a series of organizational changes addressing both personnel and operations which we believe best position us to scale and grow the Company,” said Wentworth, who was previously a private equity consultant. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 ZF is developing a steer-by-wire actuator in the UK that is at the heart of its move to autonomous driving. The steer by wire technology is being developed at ZF’s engineering centre in Birmingham, UK, and the company has been showing designs for stowable steering wheels. These would be used in SAE Level 4 automated driving, where the steering wheel, or ‘handwheel actuator’, folds up and retreats into the dashboard to provide more space in the vehicle.   The site is the result of the acquisitions of Lucas and TRW Automotive over the last decade and is the global engineering centre for steer-by-wire technology. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 The European Parliament has approved the college of commissioners proposed by president Ursula von der Leyen after a difficult process. In September commissioner Thierry Breton stepped down with criticism of the process.  “The European Parliament’s vote allows us to start now on 1 December. We are eager to start, and it is critical, because time is pressing,” said von der Leyen. “We face significant political challenges inside our Union, at our borders and in our neighbourhood. We need to boost our competitiveness. And the impact of climate change is felt ever more strongly. “So I am very happy to be able to count on a strong and experienced team. All College members have demonstrated their skills, motivation and commitment to the European Union in the hearing process. This was recognised, and they all passed. And this is good. Because I have full confidence in their ability to deliver, not only as individuals but also as a team.” #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 Raspberry Pi has launched its long-awaited compute module, the CM5. This is a system on module that delivers the power of Raspberry Pi 5 in a form factor ideal for embedded applications. The CM5 module measures 55 mm × 40 mm × 4.7 mm and is priced from $45. It uses the same 2.4GHz Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor as the Pi 5, with dual 4Kp60 HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, optional fully-certified wireless module providing WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a variety of RAM and eMMC flash options. There are 4 × M2.5 mounting holes. The CM5 module adds I/O interfaces for more flexibility and providing a greater breadth of options for product and application design and cost-sensitive applications is available without eMMC flash. Also available to assist product designers is the Raspberry Pi Development Kit for Compute Module 5 for prototyping embedded designs. This combines a Compute Module 5 and Compute Module 5 IO Board. There is also a finned heat sink for the module. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, have created an antenna that can change its shape based on its temperature. Leveraging cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques and shape memory alloys, the shape-changing antenna can operate over a wider array of RF bands. Since the shape of the antenna front end dictates many of its operating parameters and since this is no longer the case with the use of shape memory alloys a single shape-shifting antenna could do the work of multiple fixed-shape antennas, adapt dynamically to spectrum availability and change beamwidth to switch between short- and long-range communications. Electrical engineer Jennifer Hollenbeck said she got the idea from “The Expanse” series, where alien technology is organic and shape-changing. “I have spent my career working with antennas and wrestling with the constraints imposed by their fixed shape,” she said. “I knew APL had the expertise to create something different.” #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 ABLIC has launched the S-5611A, a programmable, high-accuracy linear Hall effect IC for general use devices. The Hall effect IC offers the fastest class high speed response of 1.25 μs as well as the industry’s top class of low noise performance of 0.09μT/√Hz allowing for accurate measurement of even minute current fluctuations allowing it to contribute to improving inverter control performance. The adoption of natural energy such as solar power generation and wind power generation has continued to grow from a perspective of utilization of renewable energy, and there is also an increased focus on improving the efficiency of these types of energy in order to further lessen their environmental impact. Current sensor equipped general-purpose inverters are widely used in solar power generation and other systems which utilize these natural energies, as well as in industrial machine tools and other systems. Increasing the response speed and accuracy of the equipped current sensors is an important element in the improvement of the efficiency of general-purpose inverters. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 NeoCortec, manufacturer of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network modules, is now offering customers the ability to license their NeoMesh wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack. The NeoCortec NeoMesh wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack supports many different sensor types and applications as well as a broad range of chipsets, including those from Texas Instruments, Nordic Semicondustor, Silicon Labs, STMicroelectronics and most recently, Semtech. Comments Thomas Steen Halkier, CEO of NeoCortec: “Our primary focus remains the manufacturing and sale of our ultra-low power NeoMesh wireless sensor modules. However, by introducing a licensing model for our NeoMesh software stack, customers can implement our software in their designs to gain the advantages of NeoMesh in their specific applications. Furthermore, we will provide comprehensive technical support to assist with the implementation of our software.” #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 Panasonic Industry has launched a compact laser-based air quality sensor. The SN-GCQB1 sensor uses a laser to provide precise measurements of a wide range of particulate matter, temperature, humidity, and total volatile organic compounds and measures 37 x 37 x 12 mm. The sensor is designed to detect particulate matter in three key classes – PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10 – with a high-precision optical sensor and a unique optical design for enhanced small particle detection. The auto-calibration feature guarantees long-term detection accuracy, providing reliable data over extended periods. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory

🗞 Electronic News! 🗞 The method offers a simple and convenient approach to recover copper wires from the PVC cables without the generation or use of toxic chemicals The demand for electronics has led to a significant increase in e-waste. In 2022, approximately 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, marking an 82% increase from 2010. Projections indicate that this figure could rise to 82 million tons by 2030. #electricalengineering #electronics #embedded #embeddedsystems #electrical #computerchips Follow us on LinkedIn to get daily news: HardwareBee - Electronic News and Vendor Directory