KPD’s Syfer brand increase AEC-Q200 product offering
Automotive is one of the strongest growing markets for electronic components worldwide. AEC-Q200 compliant components are consistently being designed into automotive systems such as EV power train and battery management, infotainment, engine control, air bags, lighting and more. The demand for ‘off-the-shelf”, yet highly rugged devices is expanding fast, and…
Toyota buyers mitigate risk to avoid managing supply chain crises – by James Carbone
For Toyota, two-way communication with suppliers is imperative in order to identify and mitigate supply chain risk Managing risk in the supply chain is a tough task for purchasers in all industries, but it is especially challenging for buyers at automakers because the auto industry has multiple tiers of suppliers….
How 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping Will Revolutionize the Electronics Industry
Traditional prototyping may have been the norm for years, but things are rapidly changing. Computer-aided design, combined with new manufacturing techniques, is already altering the industry in a number of ways. For example, we’re seeing 3D printed mechanical prototypes and architectural models being made. Let’s look at how 3D printing…
XENSIV™ TLE5501 – Infineon’s first angle sensor based on TMR technology
Infineon’s new TLE5501 products are 360° TMR-based angle sensor that detects the orientation of a magnetic field. This is achieved by measuring sine and cosine angle components with Tunneling Magneto Resistance (TMR) elements. These raw signals (sine and cosine) are provided as a differential output signal and can directly be…
Obsolescence Management – Designing Ahead
If you don’t design defensively and plan ahead, 4e Technologies believes obsolescence issues are bound to cost you in the end. These days, if you’re looking to market and support a product for any length of time, obsolescence management will rear its ugly head. The traditional approach to obsolescence was reactive –…
Allegro MicroSystems releases a fully integrated, monolithic power monitoring IC with reinforced isolation
Allegro MicroSystems has released a fully integrated, small form factor, power monitoring IC with reinforced voltage isolation. Allegro’s ACS724 and ACS711 Current Sensor ICs are commonly used in internet connected power outlets and other IOT devices. The ACS71020 improves upon these popular ICs by including power sensing functions and by…
