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AI systems for autonomous driving on the rise

As the complexity and penetration of in-vehicle infotainment systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) increases, there is a growing need for hardware and software solutions that support artificial intelligence, which uses electronics and software to emulate the functions of the human brain, according to global information analysts IHS Inc. » Read full article

Bandwidth, IoT, 5G drive decade-high attendance at IMS2016

Nearly 10,000 attendees flocked to this years IEEE MTT-S 2016 International Microwave Symposium (IMS), marking a 32% increase in show attendance since 2013 and validating IMS as an essential event for the wireless industry. » Read full article

Mouser launches timing technology site

Mouser Electronics Inc. launched its new Timing Technology site, designed to give engineers easy-to-access information on the latest technical advances in timers, counters, and clocks. » Read full article

Weissco to rep Kycon in Canada

Weissco has signed a manufacturers’ representatives agreement with Kycon Inc., representing the firm’s connector products across Canada. » Read full article

Fulham acquires Lumotech’s LED driver biz

Fulham Company Group, supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the LED Driver business of Lumotech, based in Alkmaar, Netherlands, from Nualight, a manufacturer of specialty LED products. » Read full article

Waterloo Region gets investment for women-led biz

Communitech Corp., an innovation hub located in the Waterloo Region, has received a non-repayable contribution of up to $880,000 to support women-led businesses. » Read full article

TTI to build state-of-the-art distribution center

Global electronics distributor TTI Inc. officially broke ground to begin building a new warehouse distribution center in Fort Worth TX. TTI executive staff members joined founder and CEO, Paul Andrews, for a special groundbreaking event to commemorate the occasion. » Read full article
 
 
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Shrinking portable medical devices impacted by modern electronic connectors

The need to minimize healthcare costs is creating greater demand for medical electronics equipment that, among other things, improves and expands patient diagnostics inside and outside healthcare facilities. » read more
 
Products 
 
TDK-LAMBDA

1000W ac-dc baseplate cooled power modules boost efficiencies

TDK-LAMBDA PFE1000FA series of ac-dc power modules achieve up to a 4% efficiency improvement (up to 90%). » Learn More
MILL-MAX

Miniature receptacles cater to diverse applications

MILL-MAX Four diverse off-the-shelf miniature receptacles are suitable for use in high density configurations down to 1mm pitch. » Learn More
E-T-A

Switch-mode power supply protects power, control circuits

E-T-A SMP single and three-phase switch-mode power supplies provide a single source for 24Vdc control system that includes: power circuit protection (4230-T) and control circuit protection (ESX10, ESX10-T, ESS30& ESS31-T). » Learn More
TE CONNECTIVITY

D-Sub connectors conform to MIL-DTL-24308

TE CONNECTIVITY AMPLIMITE D-sub subminiature connectors conform to MIL-DTL-24308 as well as NASA non-magnetic specifications and are available in six weeks or less. » Learn more
APEM

6mm LED indicators come with rear mounting option

APEM QRM Series 6mm, versatile, miniature indicator is suitable for harsh environments with its IP67 sealing and in applications where space constraints are an issue. » Learn More
COILCRAFT

Common mode choke optimized for super speed signal line noise suppression

COILCRAFT 0805USBN Series common mode chokes measure 2.0 x 1.2mm, with a maximum height of 0.93mm. » Learn More
FUJIPOLY

Thin film interface materials boost thermal conductivity

FUJIPOLY Sarcon GAR line of high-performance, glass fabric reinforced thin film thermal interface materials deliver a high thermal conductivity (3.0 W/m°K). » Learn More
R&D VAPORTECH

Reflow system enhances profiling capabilities

R&D VAPORTECH RD2 Batch Vapor Phase Reflow System provides enhanced profiling capabilities with a convected preheat zone and three vapor preheat settings. » Learn More
CREE

High efficacy LED boosts lumens-per-watt by 25%

CREE XT-E LED family includes a High Efficacy (HE) option that delivers a 25 percent increase in efficacy and provides a guaranteed minimum efficacy of 164 LPW at 85°C and 350mA. » Learn more
ACCES I/O PRODUCTS

Rugged 4-port isolated USB hub delivers 4kV isolation

ACCES I/O PRODUCTS USB-104-IHUB rugged, industrial-strength 4-port isolated USB hub is small medical/industrial/military grade and provides Tru-Iso signal isolation up to 4kV. » Learn more
HOFFMANN+KRIPPNER

Printed polymer strain gage eliminates need for wires

HOFFMANN+KRIPPNER P-DMS Polymer Strain Gage is a compact and cost-effective solution for measuring pressure is based on firm’s patented sensor paste technology printed onto a pcb board. » Learn more
FISCHER

Rugged flash drive five times faster with USB 3.0

FISCHER USB 3.0 Rugged Flash Drive ultra-portable, miniature and lightweight memory stick is suitable for the safe transportation and storage of sensitive data in harsh environments. » Learn more
 
Events 
 
ElectroSonic

CE Week NYC

June 21-23, 2016
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Buildings, New York, NY » more info

IEEE International New Circuits and Systems Conference

June 26-29, 2016
Location: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel » more info

Maker Extravaganza

July 9-10, 2016
Location: Toronto Reference Library » more info