u-blox extends reach of PointPerfect GNSS correction service via RTCM RTK data format
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, extends the reach of its PointPerfect GNSS correction service by adding the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) data format standard, opening the service to use with all GNSS and real- time kinematics (RTK) receiver…
Dawn of surgical robotics
This month, John Denslinger investigates how AI is being deployed before, during and after surgical procedures to help improve efficiency, precision and patient outcomes. Of all the applications benefiting from AI, perhaps healthcare sits at the top of the list with the potential of transforming our quality of life through…
Highest power density DCDC converters
Vitesco Technologies, a supplier of drive technologies and electrification solutions, has selected GaN to improve the power efficiency of its Gen5+ GaN Air DCDC converter. The CoolGaN transistors 650 V from Infineon Technologies significantly improved overall system performance, while minimizing system cost and increasing ease of use. Vitesco created a new generation of…
Stock availability of ultra-broadband resistors
Richardson RFPD is stocking and supporting Kyocera AVX’ UBR Series of next-generation, surface mount, ultra-broadband resistors, designed utilizing proprietary Glass Sandwich Flexiterm technology. Flexiterm is a surface-mountable, automotive-qualified termination that adds an extra margin of protection against damage due to flexure during installation. The use of glass sandwich technology and…
Compact, efficient flyback designs for 800 V EVs
Eight hundred volt EV battery architectures, which allow for longer range and faster charging, are no longer limited to buses and trucks. They are gaining momentum in the passenger car market. Power Integrations’ AEC-Q100 qualified InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback switcher IC family includes 1700 V-rated members with a silicon carbide primary switching…
Three Watt DC/DC converters suit cost sensitive industrial applications
Traco Power has released the TEC 3UI series of 3 W full-featured DC/ DC converters with ultra-wide 9 to 75 VDC input ranges in a compact SIP-8 package. The input range lets design engineers accommodate 12, 24, 28, 36 and 48 VDC nominal inputs into one converter. These new models…