Free 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...
Continue ReadingAmpere debuts 80-core ARM server processor
Ampere Computing LLC has announced a 64-bit ARM-based processor for servers comprising 80 cores and targeting 7nm manufacturing process technology. By Peter Clarke @ eenewseurope.com Altra is a follow-up to the 32-core Skylark processor, otherwise known as eMAG, which has been...
Continue ReadingFTDI Launches Dual & Quad Channel USB-to-UART/MPSSE Bridge ICs with Built-in Type-C/PD Controllers
Always at the forefront of embedded connectivity innovations, FTDI Chip’s latest series of multi-channel USB interface ICs. These have the capacity to deal with next generation power requirements, as larger items of hardware start to make use of the protocol. Available in both...
Continue ReadingSEH Technology launches new dongle servers for virtualisation and outsourcing in the digital age
Advancing digitalisation continues to produce huge challenges for businesses across all industries. Businesses want to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. System houses, data centers, consultants, and vendors demand solutions that can handle the increased data volume. To...
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