Broadcom ACFJ-3262 is a 10 A dual-channel gate drive optocoupler

The ACFJ-3262 is a 10 A dual-channel gate drive optocoupler device in the SO-24 package designed for high voltage, space-constrained industrial applications

The ACFJ-3262 is a 10 A dual-channel gate drive optocoupler device in the SO-24 package designed for high voltage, space-constrained industrial applications like motor drives and inverters. The new package features a 600 V CTI mold which reduces the creepage requirement due to high insulation voltage in a compact footprint. It features transient immunity (CMTI) greater than 100 kV/μs, preventing erroneous gate driver failures in noisy environments. The new device has less than 95 ns propagation delay, enabling high frequency switching to improve MOSFET and GaN transistor/FET driving efficiency

Key features

  • 10 A max peak output current
  • Dual-channel with 2.8 mm creepage between channels
  • 600 V CTI mold
  • Dual rail-to-rail outputs for separate source and sink

Additional features

  • Industry’s first 10 A gate drive optocouplers
  • 95 ns max propagation delay
  • 100 kV/µs minimum common mode rejection (CMR) at VCM = 1000 V
  • ICC = 4.0 mA max supply current
  • Wide operating VCC range: 10 to 25 V
  • 600 V CTI SO-24 package
  • Industrial temperature range:
    • From -40 to +125 °C
  • Safety approvals:
    • UL recognized: 5000 VRMS for 1 minute.
    • CSA approved
    • IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 VIORM = 1.230 VPEAK

Applications

  • MOSFET and GaN transistor/FET gate drive
  • AC and brushless DC motor drives
  • Renewable energy inverters and storage
  • Industrial inverters
  • Switching Power Supplies (SMPS)

more information: https://www.broadcom.com/products/optocouplers/industrial-plastic/isolated-gate-drive-optocouplers/gate-drives/acfj-3262-000e

SparkFun AP63203 Buck/BabyBuck Regulator Breakouts

SparkFun AP63203 Buck/BabyBuck Regulator Breakouts are 2A synchronous buck converter boards that operate at 3.8V to 32V wide input voltage range. These breakouts integrate a 125mΩ high-side and a 68mΩ low-side power MOSFET that provides high-efficiency step-down DC/DC conversion. The AP63203 breakout regulators feature a proprietary gate driver design and Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) reduction. These regulator breakouts offer 0.8V ±1% of the reference voltage, 22µA ultralow quiescent current, and 3.3V output voltage. The Buck regulator is available in a 1-inch x 1-inch board and the BabyBuck regulator is available in a 0.4-inch x 0.5-inch board.

Features

  • Proprietary gate driver design for best EMI reduction
  • Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) to reduce EMI
  • Precision enable threshold to adjust UVLO
  • Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant
  • Halogen and antimony free
  • Protection circuitry:
    • Overvoltage protection
    • Cycle-by-Cycle peak current limit
    • Thermal shutdown

Specifications

  • 3.8V to 32V input voltage range
  • Upto 2A continuous output current
  • 0.8V ±1% reference voltage
  • 22µA ultralow quiescent current
  • 3.3V fixed output voltage

more information: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/18357

A Versatile Cellular-IoT Prototyping Platform with Self-powering Capabilities and Preloaded Global Data for Out of the Box Connectivity

Conexio Technologies are ready to launch their new IoT development kit powered by a Nordic nRF9160 system in package (SiP) which features an ARM cortex M33 application processor. The device can be used for building cellular-connected electronic projects such as asset tracking applications, smart wearables, smart farming, weather monitoring, smart meter monitoring, etc. It supports LTE-M, GPS, NB-IoT, and supports a global range of LTE bands.  The device also comes with 250 SMS and half a gigabyte of global data which is usable in over 100 countries with a validity of 10 years making it a fast and convenient tool to use right out of the box.

GPIOs and other Features for a Stand-alone Operation

The board features 26 mixed-signal user-programmable GPIOs for interfacing different sensors and actuators. The board has an inbuilt accelerometer, temperature, and humidity sensor apart from the GPS and cellular connectivity, it also features Energy Harvesting circuitry with MPPT functionality capable of recharging Li-ion or NiMH batteries by connecting up to 7 solar cells with the device making it a complete stand-alone package in itself. The pin-out diagram is given below.

The board also features 2 external U.FL antennas for GPS and LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity, The external antenna makes it possible to weatherproof the device by enclosing it in a weatherproof box, only leaving the antennas outside. The stratus has a Micro-USB port for serial connectivity and 10 pin header for programming through J-Link and CMSIS-DAP. The OS on the board is Zephyr RTOS, and to make product development easier, Conexio has also developed an extension for Visual Studio Code and the company also promises to provide all the examples and VSC code extensions when the campaign starts in CrowdSupply.

The company also has an add-on Stratus shield for easing the interfacing of sensors and other peripherals with the Stratus module. The shield abates the need for soldering and reducing the number of wires required for interfacing sensors, actuators, or displays with the status. Thus, simplifying the connection process.

The features of the Conexio Shield are:

  • 1 x micro BUS: add-on board standard from Mikroe, allowing connection to over 800+ click boards.
  • 2 x Sparkfun Qwiic connector: SparkFun’s Qwiic Connect System, allowing to connect over 100+ Qwiic products.
  • 1 x Grove I2C connector: Grove is a modular, standardized connector prototyping system by Seeedstudio.
  • 1 x 2 Pin JST connector for plugging the solar panel input.
  • 1 x user-programmable LED
  • 3.3 V operating voltage

So, if you are interested in this board, you can check their website for more information. The project will soon go live on the Crowd Supply page and opt for notifications about the campaign

1-Cell Protection IC with Reset and Forced Standby Function for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer Batteries

Ricoh Electronic Devices has introduced a primary battery protection IC R5613 Series for rechargeable 1-cell Lithium-Ion and Lithium Polymer batteries. This Series is designed to enforce strict usage limits keeping the battery cell in optimal condition and preventing critical overload conditions. The new R5613 series features standard functions like over-charge and over-discharge voltage, discharge overcurrent, and charge overcurrent, and short circuit protection. The Target applications of this series include Li-Ion batteries or battery packs for portable devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, or other electronic gadgets. Additionally, this IC features the RST pin function which can switch from an external MOSFET to either a RESET or a forced standby state.

The R5613 Series features a reset pin that enables controlling the IC externally and has two optional functions. This IC automatically enters the standby mode once the cell voltage drops below a certain threshold, some internal circuits will shut down, reducing current consumption and minimizing further discharge. It has a much lower current consumption (Typ. 2.0 – 2.5 µA) compared to predecessor products which are especially important for those applications with a small battery capacity. Moreover, the external current sense resistor value can be in the range of 1.5 mΩ which results in a lower heat dissipation at high currents.

Optional functions are available per product version, such as the 0 V battery charging, which offers the option to allow/disallow the battery to recharge from a deeply discharged state. Another option is to select between auto-release and latched release from overvoltage, Undervoltage, and discharge overcurrent status.

Application Circuit

Key Benefits of the R5613 Series:

  • Lower-resistance of Sense Resistor by Overcurrent Detector with Lower-voltage and High-accuracy: Achieving Heat Reduction on Board
  • Low Consumption Current and Low Standby Current: Achieving Longer Driving Time with A Battery of Small Capacity
  • Switching to RESET or Forced-standby State by RST Pin: Allowed External Control of Load

The R5613 Series IC is now available in an 8 pins DFN1616-8B package, measuring L1.6 x W1.6 x H0.4 mm. Samples and evaluation boards are also available from authorized local distribution channels and online partners.

more information: https://www.n-redc.co.jp/en/products/lithium-ion-battery-protection/spec/?product=r5613

Multi-Functional Programmable DC Electronic Loads Offer Multiple Operating Modes and High-Speed Response Times

The SFL series of 300W and 1,000W programmable electronic DC loads from TDK Corporation offer high-speed current control, eliminating load current overshoot and oscillation, low voltage operation, no turn-on delay, and linear operation from 0V.  The devices in the series offer 300W (3U high half-rack) and 1,000W (3U high full-rack) power levels and either a 120Vdc or 500Vdc maximum rating.

Each unit in the SFL series operates in 7 different load modes and 4 operating modes which enable customers to perform up to 17 different load tests on DC power supplies, fuel cells, solar cells, batteries, and components for optimal performance.

Loads of devices can be programmed for multiple load types, including constant current, constant resistance, constant power, external control, short circuit, and constant voltage with a current limit.  Additionally, the SFL load current rise and fall times (slew rate) can be controlled up to 30A/µs, and the internal memory can store and recall eight different load settings.

Key Features of the SFL Series

  • Stable High-Speed Current Control (No Dynamic Overshoot/Oscillation) with High Slew Rate (Up to 30A/us)
  • Low Voltage Operation with No Turn-On Delay
  • Seven Operating Modes (CC, CR, CP, CV, EXT, Short, CV+Climit)
  • Large 3.5″ Color LCD Screen
  • Load Terminals on Front and Rear Panel
  • Dynamic (Time / Frequency) Mode (Pulsating Load)
  • Sequence Operation (Waveform Generation)
  • Sweep Mode Test Function (V/I, OCP, OPP)
  • Built-In Memory Function (store/recall up to eight memory settings)
  • Parallel Operation (up to ten units)
  • Multi-Channel Triggering (up to ten units)
  • Built-In Protection & Alarms (Current Limit, Power Limit, OTP, OVP, Reverse Connection)
  • Optional IEEE (w/DIDO) Interface
  • Optional Ripple Measurement Interface

For higher power load requirements using a unit-to-unit RJ45 Ethernet cable, up to 10 units from the series may be paralleled in a master-slave arrangement. Besides, multiple SFL loads can be connected to separate devices using that cable for synchronized load control and dynamic operation. The SFL series can be programmed using analog or digital signals, with an optional ripple and noise measurement and IEEE interface.

more information: https://www.emea.lambda.tdk.com/uk/products/sfl

Russian Company Develops A Mikron Mik32 MCU With Features Similar To STM32l0 MCU

It’s no longer news that open-source RISC-V architecture has flung the door of innovation open for several companies to reinvent existing microcontrollers – a move that has become imminent, as countries around the world look forward to localizing their technologies and becoming more independent.

Russia has not lagged behind in this development and they have proven this with many of their inventions including the new Mikron MIK32 microcontroller.

Mikron MIK32 mimics the famous STMicro STM32L0 Cortex-M0+ MCU microcontroller, especially in its functionality, so much that they can be used interchangeably. Mikron MIK32 is a 32-bit RISC-V MCU with tons of input and output interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, ADC and DAC, as well as an interrupt controller and several timers. The architecture of this microcontroller makes it suitable for several applications, such as gas/water meters, industrial sensors, and healthcare equipment – Potentially, lifecycle devices that utilize the famous STMicroelectronics’ STML0.

Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Mikron MIK32. You’ll love what it packs in for a comfortable sum of money!

  • CPU Core – 32-bit RISC-V up to 32 MHz with 32 registers,  embedded multiplier, debugger (TAP controller and JTAG interface), and interrupt controller
  • 256 bytes OTP ROM
  • 16KB RAM
  • 8KB EEPROM
  • Storage I/F: SPI, Dual-SPI, Quad-SPI interfaces for NOR and NAND flash devices
  • 4-channel DMA controller supporting low-power modes
  • 2x I2C, 2x UART with synchronous mode support, 2x SPI
  • 12-bit 8-channel ADC up to 1 MHz
  • 12-bit 2-channel DAC up to 1 MHz
  • 5V-tolerant digital I/O
  • 2x PVD (Programmable Voltage Detectors)
  • Clock control unit
  • Interrupt controller: Supports 32 interrupts from ADC, SPI, I2C, UART, timers, voltage detectors
  • 16-bit (3x) and 32-bit (2x) multifunctional timers supporting PWM, Capture/Compare; watchdog timer
  • Encryption: CRC calculation unit, Crypto accelerator with AES 128 support
  • RTC @ 32.768 KHz
  • Embedded temperature sensor
  • 3.3V +/- 10% input voltage
  • Power control unit supporting different power modes, power-down of main domain, and/or clocking of separate units
  • Break-out detector
  • Temperature Range: -40 – +85°C
  • Dimensions: 4.36 mm x 4.36 mm

What’s more?

Mikron also designed a Development Board with a MIK32 module, multiple relays, buttons, DIP configuration switches, and RS232/RS485. With this amazing product, you can support up to four expansion boards. This innovation makes Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, NB-IoT, Zigbee, RFID, and/or Ethernet connections compatible with the board.

You can employ the Mikron MIK32 to use for water or gas meters, remote control, and user interfaces, industrial sensors, gaming, and GPS equipment, as well as PC peripherals.

With 450 roubles ($6) only, you can purchase the MIK32 RISC-V MCU, though I’m not yet sure if that is its unit price or price in quantities. You can contact the company to purchase the microcontroller or the development board.

You can also get more information from the official company website.

Arduino brings down the cost of the popular Portenta H7 board to Launch Portenta H7 Lite

Two years after Arduino launched the original Portenta H7 board, the first in a new family of products designed to take the brand into the realm of professional electronics design, the company is back with a new entry designed for fans of the Potenta H7 who may be working on a low-budget project and may not need some of the features.

According to the company, the Portenta H7 Lite (as it is aptly called) is “a streamlined, tightly targeted solution for AI applications and low-latency control projects.

” It is a cost-effective solution that offers top performance, reliability and versatility. If you don’t need all the features of the Potenta H7 board, then you can consider getting the Lite as it is specifically designed for “developers who want the computational power of Arduino Pro’s Portenta H7 flagship, but don’t need the video output, additional security features or connectivity.”

The Lite comes with almost all the other features that you would find in the original based Portenta H7 board: same STMicro STM32H747XI as its full-fat stable-mate, with an Arm Cortex-M7 core running at 480MHz and a Cortex-M4 core running at 240MHz, an on-chip GPU that makes it possible to build a dedicated embedded computer with a user interface as well as compatibility with all breakouts and shields built for the H7.

The differences however are in the radio connectivity, video output functionality, or a second secure element.

  • No support for DisplayPort via USB Type-C as well as MIPI DSI host and MIPI D-PHY capabilities)
  • Just one secure element, instead of two
  • Absence of the onboard Murata 1DX radio module which is supposed to simultaneously provide it with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth LE connectivity (network connectivity is via Ethernet PHY accessible via the expansion port).

Dropping these features also brought down the cost of the Pro board, from $103.40 (Portenta H7) to $72 (Portenta H7 Lite).

The Portents H7 Lite is perfect for

“everything from high-end industrial machinery to laboratory equipment and mission-critical devices.”

Application areas include robotics controller systems and machine operations that don’t require a high-resolution video interface, as well as projects where security is important but not critical. You can also use it for crowded wireless applications that you can use an Ethernet connection for.

The Portenta H7 Lite is currently available and sells on Arduino Store at $72. Further details may also be found on the official website or announcement post.

WIO Lite AI – an Stm32h725a Cortex-m7 Board for AI Vision Applications

With great advancement in technology, several development boards have been designed to fit specific needs, such as AI vision applications. The Wio Lite AI is one of such technological breakthroughs. Wio Lite AI is part of the  “Wio Lite” microcontroller series and is designed by Seeed Studio. Some of its features are its dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth module, as well as camera and display interfaces specifically tailored for AI vision applications.

Being an improvement to previous Wio Lite development boards, it offers better processing power for computer vision or other applications, as well as an impressive 8MB PSRAM (from AP Memory), a 16MB SPI NOR flash, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot for storage, 12-pin FPC connector for audio and a 5V/3A power supply via USB Type-C port.

With the 40-Pin FPC port for LCD RGB565 or RGB888 and one 24-Pin FPC port for a DCMI camera on this board, WIO LITE AI is cost-effective for vision projects. It also has enough ports and pins for expansion such as 6 analog pins, 14 digital pins, 1x I2C, 1x UART, and ICSP programming signals. Despite its enormous capabilities, Seeed Studio paid particular attention to product dimension and weight to produce a 70.3mm by 26mm board weighing only 9 grams.

Other Features and Specifications include:

  • MCU: STMicro STM32H725AE Arm Cortex-M7 microcontroller @ 550MHz with DSP instructions; 512 KB flash; 564 KB RAM
  • 8MB PSRAM
  • 16MB SPI NOR flash
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 40-pin FPC connector for LCD RGB565 or RGB888 displays
  • 24-pin FPC connector for DCMI camera
  • 12-pin FPC connector for audio
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 5.1
  • Feather compatible header with 6x analog pins, 14x digital pins, 1x UART, 1x I2C, and ICSP programming signals
  • 5V/3A power supply via USB Type-C port

The board can be interoperated with popular deep learning libraries and any artificial neural network can be converted for optimized inferences, thanks to the X-CUBE-AI AI expansion pack for STM32CubeMX. Frameworks like Keras and TensorFlow Lite – for deep learning, and other frameworks like PyTorch and MATLAB – that export to the ONNX standard, are specifically supported by the expansion pack.

Seeed is also working tenaciously to integrate the STM32H725A board with the Arduino IDE, so as to make learning easier for its users and increase product flexibility.

Apart from AI vision, the Wio Lite AI can also be used with data collection devices for Machine Learning, motor drive and application control, STEM education alarm systems, hand-held device IoT controllers, HVAC, and video intercom.

You can pre-order the SeeedStudio Wio Lite AI development board now for $29, with shipping scheduled to start on September 20, 2021.

Precision Full-Wave Rectifier – Dual-Supply

This is a dual-supply precision full-wave rectifier board that can turn alternating current (AC) signals into single polarity signals. The OPAMPs, U1A, and U1B, buffer the input signal and compensate for the voltage drops across D1 and D2 allowing for small signal inputs. This implementation functions with limited distortion for 20Vpp input signals at frequencies up to 50 kHz and for signals as small as 50 mVpp at frequencies up to 1kHz. The circuit can be used in applications that need to quantify the absolute value of input signals which have both positive and negative polarities.

Connections

  • Connector CN1: DC Supply Input +/-15V DC
  • Connector CN2: AC Signal Input
  • CN3: Full-Wave Signal Output
  • Jumper J1: PCB Jumper Closed
  • Use PR1 if the input Signal Peak to Peak is more than 20V
  • For DC Voltage Output: Use C6=10uF/25V and R5=100K Size 0805 (Full-Wave AC to DC Voltage Output)

Features

  • Supply Voltage +/-15V DC
  • Input AC Signal +/-50mV To +/-10V
  • Output 50mV to 10V Full-Wave Rectified Output
  • Frequency Response 1Khz to 50Khz
  • PCB dimensions: 42.39 x 15.56 mm

Schematic

Parts List

NO.QNTY.REF.DESC.MANUFACTURERSUPPLIERSUPPLIER PART NO
11CN13 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MMWURTHDIGIKEY732-5316-ND
21CN24 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MM WURTHDIGIKEY732-5317-ND
31CN32 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MMWURTHDIGIKEY732-5315-ND
42C1,C310uF/25V SMD SIZE 1206 OR 1210AVXDIGIKEY478-2363-1-ND
52C2,C40.1uF/50V SMD SIZE 0805MURATA/YAGEODIGIKEY
61C547PF/50V SMD SIZE 0805MURATA/YAGEODIGIKEY
73PR1,R5,C6DNPOPTIONALDO NOT INSTALL
82D1,D21N4148 SMD NEXPERIADIGIKEY1727-2967-1-ND
91J1CLOSED-SOLDER JUMPER
104R1,R2,R3,R41K 5% SMD SIZE 0805MURATA/YAGEODIGIKEY
111R649.9E 1% SMD SIZE 0805MURATA/YAGEODIGIKEY
121U1OPA2211TIDIGIKEY296-24510-5-ND

Connections

Gerber View

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Video

OPA2211 Datasheet

12V DC @ 120mA – 1.4W Universal Input Buck Converter – 85V AC – 265V AC INPUT

The circuit shown in the schematic below is a typical implementation of a 12 V – 120 mA non-isolated power supply that can be used in appliance control such as rice cookers, dishwashers, or other white goods. This circuit may also be applicable to other applications such as night-lights, LED drivers, electricity meters, and residential heating controllers, where a non-isolated supply is acceptable.

Resistor R5 controls inrush current at a safe level for D2/D5, D2/D5 converts AC supply into DC, inductor L1 for EMI noise, Capacitor C3-C4 DC filter capacitor. The power processing stage is formed by the Link-Switch, freewheeling diode D4, output choke L2, and the output capacitor C5. The LNK3204 was selected such that the power supply operates in the mostly discontinuous mode (MDCM). Diode D4 is an ultrafast diode with a reverse recovery time of approximately 75 ns, acceptable for MDCM operation. For continuous conduction mode (CCM) designs. Inductor L2 is a standard off-the-shelf inductor with an appropriate RMS current rating (and acceptable temperature rise). Capacitor C5 is the output filter capacitor; its primary function is to limit the output voltage ripple. The output voltage ripple is a stronger function of the ESR of the output capacitor than the value of the capacitor itself. Optional resistor R1 supplies the BYPASS pin externally for significantly lower no-load input power and increased efficiency over all load conditions.

To first order, the forward voltage drops of D1 and D4 are identical.  Therefore, the voltage across C4 tracks the output voltage. The voltage developed across C4 is sensed and regulated via the resistor divider R3 and R4 connected to U1’s FEEDBACK pin. The values of R3 and R4 are selected such that, at the desired output voltage, the voltage at the FEEDBACK pin is 2.00 V. Regulation is maintained by skipping switching cycles. As the output voltage rises, the current into the FEEDBACK pin will rise. If this exceeds IFB then subsequent cycles will be skipped until the current reduces below IFB. Thus, as the output load is reduced, more cycles will be skipped, and if the load increases, fewer cycles are skipped.  To provide overload protection if no cycles are skipped during a 50 ms period, Link-Switch IC will enter auto-restart, limiting the average output power to approximately 3% of the maximum overload power. Due to tracking errors between the output voltage and the voltage across C2 at light load or no-load, R6 provided for a small pre-load.

Note: This power supply contains hazardous voltage at the input, PCB must be installed in an encloser that prevents accidental contact. Use Plastic screws to mount the PCB

Features

  • Input Supply 85V AC To 265V AC
  • Output 12V DC @ 120mA
  • Screw Terminals for AC Input and DC Output Connections
  • Frequency 66Khz Operates with Accurate Current Limit
  • PCB dimensions: 60.96 x 25.72 mm

Schematic

Parts List

NO.QNTY.REF.DESC.MANUFACTURERSUPPLIERSUPPLIER PART NO
11CN12 PIN SCREW TERMINALPHOENIXDIGIKEY277-1247-ND
21CN22 PIN SCREW TERMINALPHOENIXDIGIKEY277-1247-ND
31C10.1uF/50VMURATA/YAGEODIGIKEY
41C210uF/25VRUBYCONDIGIKEY1189-1300-ND
53C3,C44.7uF/400V WURTHDIGIKEY732-8886-1-ND
63D1,D2,D51N4007MICRO COMMDIGIKEY1N4007MSCT-ND
71D30 OHM JUMPERYAGEODIGIKEY13-ZOR-25-R-52-0RTR-ND
81D4UF4005VISHAYDIGIKEYUF4005-M3/54GICT-ND
92L1,L21MHWURTHDIGIKEY732-3261-ND
101R126.7KYAGEODIGIKEY26.7KXBK-ND
111R20EYAGEODIGIKEY13-ZOR-25-R-52-0RTR-ND
121R311.8KYAGEODIGIKEY11.8KXBK-ND
131R42.49KYAGEODIGIKEY2.49KXBK-ND
141R58.2E /2WYAGEODIGIKEY8.2DMCT-ND
151R63.3KYAGEODIGIKEY3.3KQBK-ND
161R70 OHMYAGEODIGIKEY13-ZOR-25-R-52-0RTR-ND
171U1LNK3204POWER INTEREGRATIONDIGIKEY596-1665-ND
181C5100uF/25VPANASONICDIGIKEYP19583CT-ND

Connections

Gerber View

Photos

Video

LNK3204P Datasheet

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