36V, 600mA DC-DC Converters with Integrated Inductors
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched the XCL230/XCL231 as a new series of low supply current, 36V, 600mA step-down dc-dc converters with integrated inductors. Integrating the coil makes for easier circuit board layout and minimizes malfunction and noise from the component and wiring...
Continue ReadingBringing Low Power Machine Learning to Endpoint IoT Devices
QuickLogic Corporation and Antmicro jointly-announced QuickFeather™, a small form factor development board designed to enable the next generation of low-power Machine Learning (ML) capable IoT devices. On top of the open source hardware design, available on GitHub today, Antmicro...
Continue ReadingON Semiconductor NFAQ1060L36T Intelligent Power Module (IPM)
NFAQ1060L36T - Three-phase 10 A / 600 V IGBT module with integrated drivers using DBC substrate. The NFAQ1060L36T is a fully-integrated inverter power stage consisting of a high-voltage driver, six IGBT’s and a thermistor, suitable for driving permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM)...
Continue ReadingFree Elektor Article: Current Transformer for Oscilloscopes
Commercial current clamp devices certainly are able to measure current by potential-free means but they are not suitable for capturing rapid alterations in current over time. In addition, many low-cost examples of these do not provide an output for connecting to an oscilloscope. Here...
Continue ReadingEBC3A1-1G Y0: the Optimum Embedded Board for ATM Kiosks and Vending Machines
EMBUX introduces its newest ARM embedded board, the EBC3A1-1G Y0, particularly intended for machine manufacturers and system integrators. The embedded board is selectively based on the NXP ARM Cortex-A9 i.MX6 processor to ensure high performance at a lower cost. With multiple, distinct...
Continue ReadingDIY 18650 Powerwall with onboard BMS
peter6960 shared a new project. It' s about a 18650 cells power brick with onboard battery management system. He writes: While I cannot afford a Tesla PowerWall, I’ve spent some time drawing up a PCB to house 7x 18650 cells in series. Each board has onboard Battery Management:...
Continue ReadingNew ZVS Buck-Boost Regulator operates down to -55°C for application in harsh environments
Vicor has released its PI3740 ZVS buck-boost regulator with an extended operating temperature range of -55 to +115°C and optional Tin-Lead BGA packaging. The PI3740 is a high-density and high-efficiency buck boost regulator with an 8 – 60V input voltage range and supports output...
Continue ReadingAMD launches two more Ryzen Embedded chips for low-power PCs
A few days back, AMD announced the expansion of its Ryzen™ Embedded ecosystem with the addition of two new, low-power, AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R1000 processors designed to provide customers with a low TDP range of between 6 to 10 Watts. The new processors named the R1102G and...
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