TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 2.2μF in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25mm – L x W x T) and 4.7μF in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm – L x W x T), with the industry’s highest capacitance*, as 100V products for automotive…
PCI serial interface provides reliable connectivity in extreme environments
Sealevel Systems announces the release of the 7804c PCI Serial Interface with eight field-selectable RS 232/422/485 asynchronous serial ports. The 7804c supports data rates exceeding 1 Mbps for industrial automation and control applications. The range of configurability enabled by the 7804c PCI Serial Interface allows users to implement standard serial COM port requirements via RS-232. RS-422 mode can be used…
STMicroelectronics expands power conversion portfolio with 100 V Trench Schottky diodes
STMicroelectronics has introduced 100V trench Schottky rectifier diodes that boost efficiency in power converters operated at high switching frequencies. Raising power-converter operating frequency, encouraged by the minimal switching losses of technologies like wide-bandgap semiconductors, allows designers to set new benchmarks in power density. However, at elevated frequencies, the energy losses in conventional planar diodes, including…
What are Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and how are they used?
Determining a precise location is necessary in several industries for several reasons, including navigation, direction, timing, tracing, and safety. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) let users pinpoint exact locations via satellites. GNSS supports critical infrastructure, emergency response, and navigation. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou are the only navigation systems offering global coverage. Regional satellite systems…
TDK introduces series of industrial ac-dc power suppliers
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the ZWS-C series of 10, 15, 30, and 50W-rated industrial AC-DC power supplies. The products meet EN55011/EN55032-B conducted and radiated EMI in either a Class I or Class II (double insulated) construction, without the need for external filtering or shielding. With electrolytic capacitor lifetimes of up to 15 years,…
Arduino-based optical proximity sensor using IR LEDs
Proximity sensors are used to detect something approaching near. These sensors are useful in many applications like collision avoidance, obstacle detection, path following, touchless sensing, motion detection, and object detection. There are different types of proximity sensors like optical, ultrasonic, capacitive, inductive, and magnetic. The capacitive, inductive, and magnetic proximity sensors are used in specific…
Display custom urdu language characters on 16×2 lcd using pic16f877a microcontroller
In this project i am going to display urdu language characters on 16×2 lcd using pic16f877 microcontroller. Urdu is a language spoken in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Character lcd’s generally contains a Hitachi HD4478 controller in it. Hd4478 only contains ASCII character set in it and we can only display the predefined characters that are present in it. It…
Microcontroller Project: STM32 low power modes analysis
Power constraint is a critical consideration undertaken by designers when selecting a microcontroller for an application — particularly with IoT applications where power plays a vital role. IoT nodes are only useful in the field if they last for years or even a decade on a single battery. The race for lower power devices between…
Getting started with the ARM Cortex M3 (LPC1768)- (Part 1/21)
This is the Article to introduce the programming of ARM Cortex-M3 LPC1768 Microcontroller. First step in this journey is to get yourself introduced to the programming Environment. For programming LPC1768 plenty of free software are available online. For ARM-based Microcontrollers it is suggested to go with Keil µVision4. For the beginner, Demo version of Keil is more than enough to start with. Let’s start with the brief introduction to the LPC1768 ARM cortex M3 based Microcontroller.
Displaying moving(Scrolling) text on lcd using 8051(89c51,89c52) microcontroller
This project is about How to display moving-scrolling text/string on lcd using 8051(89c51 , 89c52) microcontroller. Moving or scrolling text on lcd is not very hard it is only the game of programming the more expert you are in programming the more you can do fun. It is same like we display moving text on our java applications or…
How to use the Raspberry Pi camera with OpenCV
OpenCV is a popular cross-platform framework for image processing and real-time computer vision. The software framework is useful for efficiently developing real-time computer vision applications that would be extremely time-consuming to create from scratch. The power of OpenCV’s framework is that it runs seamlessly on embedded platforms like microcomputers. This means developing and running embedded…
Fingerprint-based access control system using Arduino and R307/Adafruit fingerprint sensor
Optical fingerprint scanners are prominent security devices nowadays. These scanners are low-cost and easy to use with any embedded hardware platform. The scanners have built-in memory and a controller to store and compare fingerprints. Usually, optical fingerprint scanners have a USB and/or UART port to communicate with external controllers or computers. The scanner handles enrollment…
How to convert Arduino into USB Rubber Ducky for automatic Gmail login
You might have heard about USB rubber ducky. A Rubber ducky is a programmed USB HID device, often a pen drive, to send a programmed sequence of keystrokes and mouse events to a computer. It is a powerful device that can unlock a PC or login credentials by inserting a USB stick. Even a rubber…
Microchip releases Qi 2.0 dual-pad wireless power transmitter reference design
Microchip Technology has released a Qi 2.0 dual-pad wireless power transmitter reference design. Powered by a single dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller (DSC), the Qi2 reference design offers efficient control for optimized performance. A key feature of the new Qi2 standard, recently released by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), is the introduction of a Magnetic Power Profile (MPP)…
KYOCERA AVX expands portfolio with surface-mount wet aluminum capacitors
KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified for industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings extending from…
VCC’s versatile, 3 mm, press-fit rigid light pipes offered in reverse mount version
Visual Communications Company (VCC) announced its new LFBR Series 3mm Reverse Mount Press-Fit Rigid Light Pipes. These innovative reverse panel mount light pipes provide optimized light transmittance in regular and harsh environments. Built with a special long-life resin system, they are also UV-ready, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, including industrial, maritime, automation,…
Schurter enhances voltage selector series with silver plating
SCHURTER announces an enhancement to its well-known voltage selector series SWZ. By upgrading the plating of the terminals from tin to silver, the six-position selector now features elevated mechanical and electrical performance. Known primarily for use as voltage selectors, the SWZ series is ideal for use in applications with other types of circuit switching to…
A guide to USB standards from 1.0 to USB4
The evolution of USB standards has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of modern computing and connectivity. From the basic functionality of USB 1.0 to the enhanced capabilities of USB4, each iteration has brought significant improvements in data transfer speeds, power delivery, and device compatibility. As a result of USB’s rapid advancement, the constantly changing…
Solving thermal challenges in EV charging
In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicle (EV) technology, the pursuit of faster charging speeds and increased efficiency stands as a paramount goal. As significant improvements in EV technology continue in tandem with growing government support, the demand for electric vehicles has never been higher. However, amidst this drive for progress, one critical aspect that…
Arctic Semiconductor debuts flexible transceiver for efficient systems design
Arctic Semiconductor unveiled SilverWings. Representing a breakthrough in the industry, SilverWings is the first-ever 4×4 low-power transceiver offering multi-stage up and down conversion from digital to RF and RF to digital, empowering programmable and adaptable system designs. Leveraging Arctic’s renowned low-power architecture, SilverWings seamlessly integrates high-performance analog capabilities with high-bandwidth digital features, incorporating unique Digital-IF and High-IF…