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Fujitsu Limited recently started shipping its supercomputer ‘Fugaku’. The new product has been developed in association with RIKEN. It is currently being promoted under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. The machine is expected to get functional between 2021-2022. Why so long? Because this supercomputer is a combination of 150, 000 CPUs…

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. recently introduced a CMCC (Common Mode Choke Coil) for Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-TI) named as DLW32MH201YK2. Its ability to face ab extreme temperature range (from -55 to +150°C.) makes it one of the first of its kind in the world. Murata plans to begin its mass production from December 2019 onwards. Why…

Basler, the world-renowned industrial camera maker, recently expanded its portfolio of embedded vision solutions. This new development comes in the wake of new development kits released by NXP under the i.MX 8 processor series. The i.MX 8 processors by NXP have some very catchy features like much lower power consumption, lower scalability, longevity, and better…

ICT systems and connected machines need special security measures that are robust in nature and stay in the same state for long and healthy life. Such systems also need to be strong enough for attacks for a longer period of time maintaining its worth through regular updates. The joint ALESSIO project by Infineon aimed at…

STMicroelectronics, is now working with industry’s best precision-motor provider, Maxon, to pace up the robotics design applications as well as industrial servo drives. The servo control kit developed under this partnership was recently showcased at a trade show in Nuremberg. Named as the EVALKIT-ROBOT-1, this servo control kit is a simple plug-and-play solution designed to…

Intel recently announced its partnership with MediaTek for further support, certification, and development of 5G modem solutions for next-gen PC experiences. Under this partnership, Intel will define specifications for 5G solutions. MediaTek, on the other hand, will be developing and delivering a 5G modem. To complete the game, Intel is to provide validation and optimizations…

Maxim’s MAX25249/MAX25249B are highly efficient, four-output PMICs capable of integrating a high-PSRR LDO and DC-DC converters along with UV/OV monitoring over all kind of outputs. Here, OUT1 is a One-Ampere high-voltage synchronous step-down converter that works with power over car battery or coaxes. The other two, OUT3 and OUT2 low-voltage synchronous step-down converters work from…

TDK InvenSense T4708 and T4706 MEMS Microphones are analogue microphones capable of transmitting or receiving signals from all directions i.e. omnidirectional. The firm is offering these products in very compact packaging.  Out of the two, the T4076 is a SIMIc MEMS product that can be availed in a very small size of 1.85 x 2.75mm…

Infineon Technologies AG recently introduced the SLC3x, a 40nm generation of security chip solutions. It is derived from a unique design concept that promises exceptional scalability and performance for a versatile array of smart card applications and much more than that. Who will benefit? The family architecture of this product takes root into de-facto industry-standard…

The MAX20047 by Maxim Integrated is a cost-effective, automotive-grade dual-port charger IC with a very small footprint. It has specifically designed for automotive based charging applications. It is equipped with a 6A step-down buck converter with integrated high-side and low-side FETs. This combination allows it to operate within an input voltage range of 3.5V –…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recently announced its collaboration with Qualcomm to launch one of the first Innovation hubs in Hyderabad India. Qualcomm Technologies Inc. is helping TCS develop domain-specific solutions using a unique combination of IoT, AI, and 5G technologies. The solution produced under this initiative will speed up the digital evolution of companies across…

Maxim Integrated recently introduced MAX20042F/MAX20043F/MAX20044F Automotive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Protector Switch ICs. These new products promise better protection from short-circuiting and higher ESD for low voltage USB power lines and USB data in connectivity, navigation, radio and USB hub applications. The MAX20042F/MAX20043F/MAX20044F completely support USB full-speed (12Mbps), USB low-speed (1.5Mbps), USB hi-speed (480Mbps) activities along…

Renesas Electronics Corporation recently introduced the industry’s first silicon solution for complete implementation of Actuator Sensor Interface version specification version 5 (ASi-5). It is the established benchmark for industrial network equipment.  ASi-5 promises much better performance and usability against ASi-3. It is capable of producing 1.27 ms cycle time, 96 slaves per segment, and 200m…

Mouser Electronics Inc. is now stocking Harwin’s Gecko-MT 1.25mm mixed layout connectors. These new connectors blend the 2A Gecko signal with 10A power contacts in a very compact and lightweight shell. What’s the purpose of these connectors? The Gecko-MT Connectors were designed for high-performance applications that stay operational under most extreme environmental conditions. Small aspects…

At Supercomputing 2019, recently, witnessed the unveiling of some latest Intel creations. These new releases stand for the company’s vision in the convergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and HPC (High-Performance Computing). All these additions have been made to Intel’s data-centric silicon portfolio along with an ambitious effort to move on from single-vendor, single-architecture programming models.…

Infineon Technologies AG recently announced its partnership with Klika Tech for a special purpose. The two tech-giants will be working together to develop innovative solutions for smart buildings. These buildings are to have infrastructure based on Klika Tech integrations of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Infineon’s semiconductor portfolio of products. Klika Tech is well-known for…

Fujitsu, the Japanese communication and information technology giant, recently teamed up with Cray to empower the exascale era with high-performance technologies. Cray is known for its prowess in supercomputers all over the globe. It is now developing one of the first commercial supercomputers that will be powered by Fujitsu A64FX Arm-based processor. This processor is…

Intel recently pushed the boundaries of its’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. The global giant updated several new products to accelerate AI system design, development as well as deployment from cloud to edge devices. It started by showcasing the much talked about Intel® Nervana Neural Network Program (NNP) for inference and training purposes. The NNP-T1000 chip will…

Named as MAX49017, Maxim Integrated’s Dual microPower Comparator promises several upgrades including push-pull output and built-in voltage references. The designers have adhered to highest industry standards while designing it. This specific detail helped this device earn AEC-Q100 certification making it an ideal choice for automotive applications. It means MAX49017 can be used in various advanced…

Littelfuse, Inc. announced a new series of 250V Telecom PPTCs designed to help make telecom and network equipment more reliable. The TSM250-130 series protects against power cross and induced power surges as defined in ITU, Telcordia GR1089 and IEC 62368-1. Because it combines two resistance-matched PPTCs in a single surface-mount housing, it reduces the board…