Unitronix has released VersaLogic’s Liger a rugged new PC/104-Plus single-board computer (SBC) based on Intel’s new high performance “Kaby Lake” processor. Liger combines high processing and video performance, moderate power consumption (12-14W typ.), hardware-level security, and backwards compatibility with systems using PC/104-Plus ISA or PCI expansion. It includes an extensive set of features including the … Continue reading PC/104-Plus computer features Intel “Kaby Lake” processor →

Mini-Circuits have introduced the BW-VX-1W54+ series – a precision fixed attenuator that operates from DC to 50GHz. They are available in multiple attenuation configurations from 3 dB to 20 dB (3, 6, 10, and 20 dB), can handle up to 1 watt of average power and have a typical VSWR of 1.20:1 providing efficient power … Continue reading Mini circuits BW-VX-1W54+ series operate to 50GHz →

The best of Australian and global technology innovations will be on show at CeBIT Australia this month, including automated and futuristic public transport, driverless cars, remote computer access, 3D scanning and holographic display technology, when the event opens at the International Convention Centre Sydney, 23-25 May 2017. The Australian and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative … Continue reading Whizz! Bang! Wow! – CeBIT 2017 →

It sounds like something out of a Dystopian novel or movie – Swedish company Epicenter has injected some of its staff with microchips. Before civil rights’ activists get up in arms, people need to know that the microchipping has been voluntary, says Epicenter CEO Patrick Mesterton. Epicenter offered staff to be embedded with a microchip … Continue reading Swedish workers volunteer to get micro chipped →

B&R has expanded its range of automation-ready Panel PCs with a new series of widescreen formats ranging from 7″ WVGA to 24″ Full HD. These Panel PCs are suited for use in harsh environments and are the perfect visualisation devices for Box PCs while at the same time offering easy and flexible mounting options. With a … Continue reading Rugged panel widescreen PCs for easy maintenance →

RS Components has added 180 new products to its portfolio of connector devices from TE Connectivity. A number of the new connectivity devices are manufactured from Glow Wire materials, which meet the electrical safety test required by the IEC/EN60335-1 standard. This makes them suitable for integration in equipment for the European market, especially for household … Continue reading Connector range extended →

Trina Solar has announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) has set a new record of 24.13 per cent total-area efficiency for a large-area (156 x 156mm2) n-type mono-crystalline silicon (c-Si) Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) solar cell. The cell was fabricated on a large-sized phosphorous-doped Cz Silicon substrate with … Continue reading New record for IBC mono-crystalline silicon solar cell →

Traditionally, opening a patient’s thoracic wall requires fast movement and consistent torque to minimise trauma. This is accomplished with a hand cranked thoracic retractor operated by the surgeon. Utilising this methodology, current loops are typically applied in place of a torque sensor to monitor torque when automating small systems. However, this setup offers poor accuracy and … Continue reading Futek Micro Reaction Torque Sensor →

Multi-million dollar research into separating hydrogen from Australia’s mixed gas streams could present an alternative to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, an energy champion has said. It is hoped a two-year project led by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will plug a gap in global energy technology, which could make Australia the … Continue reading ‘Carbon-free’ fuel discovery to make Australia world’s leading renewable energy supplier →

Digi-Key customers now have access to AC/DC and DC/DC converters from PULS. The power supplies and matching supplementary modules are also in stock. “We are excited to work with Digi-Key to offer PULS products worldwide to their broad customer base,” said Matt Biskner, L.P. President & General Manager at PULS. “Digi-Key’s knowledgeable technical support, excellent … Continue reading PULS products now available from Digi-Key →

The new circuit breakers offer the most reliable protection with a design based on the roto-active breaking technology. The Compact NSXm circuit breaker is suited for low-voltage switchboards and panel boards, machinery, and control panels. It is a 3-pole or 4-pole unit with thermal (overload) and instantaneous (short circuit) sensing elements in each pole. Designed … Continue reading Schneider Electric releases new circuit breakers →

If the National Electricity Market (NEM) is to provide stability into the future, the Australian Energy Market Commission needs to implement the five-minute energy settlement rule change, according to Reposit Power CEO Dean Spaccavento. The rule change proposes to reduce the price settlement time in the NEM from 30 minutes to five minutes, to incentivise … Continue reading Five-minute settlement rule needed for electricity market →

The DCM VIA family are ruggedised modular DC-DC converters in a thermally adept, low profile (9.3 mm) VIA package, with wide input voltage range specifications and isolated, regulated high efficiency outputs. This new DC-DC converter range features enhanced functionality and performance, including EMI filtering, transient protection, inrush current limiting, as well as a secondary-referenced control … Continue reading Vicor introduces high-performance MIL-COTS DC-DC converters →

Brisbane-based Accelerated Concepts has launched 4G failover routers that support all carrier bands in Australia and New Zealand, including Band 28, boosting mobile broadband speeds for congested city and bush networks. The Aussie-designed, band-aggregating routers – Accelerated 6350-SR and the upgraded Accelerated 6300-CX – now support every carrier frequency in both countries, allowing connection to … Continue reading Routers boost broadband speeds in bush and congested city →

ODU Stamptac is one of four Electrical contact types that has been designed for use in IEC charging plugs (IEC standard compliant) for hybrid and plug-in vehicles, which ensure quick and easy “refuelling” with electricity. The contact parts of this economical stamped contact, have a high process reliability and are now available as 3mm and … Continue reading ODU Stamptac for eMobility applications →

A new joint centre for advanced research into key sciences and technologies has been set up between the University of Technology Sydney and the China Electronics Group Corporation (CETC). Located at UTS, the Australia-China Research Innovation Centre in Information and Electronics Technologies (IET) will be governed and managed by representatives of both UTS and CTEC, … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence research venture between UTS and Chinese government →

Oven’s 5R6- 900 benchtop temperature controller with ramp/soak capabilities is a self-contained temperature control system that has its own power supply. The temperature controller can also be used universally, which allows the user to use the device wherever they are located.  As a solid state MOSFET bidirectional compact unit featuring an internal power supply, it … Continue reading Built-in power supply for temperature controller →

Panasonic has opened a new automotive lithium-ion battery factory in Dalian, China. The factory is Panasonic’s first automotive battery cell production site in China. Panasonic is also establishing production sites in Japan, the United States, and China. With an increasing awareness of environmental issues, the market for eco-friendly vehicles is expanding every year, including hybrid, … Continue reading Panasonic opens lithium-ion battery factory in China →

Stackpole is offering resistors constructed with metal foil technology. This precision design allows Stackpole to achieve tolerances down to 0.5 per cent, TCR’s of 50 ppm TCR in resistance values down to 0.25 milliohms. These low-resistance values are suitable for power management applications where high efficiency is a priority allowing design engineers to dissipate less … Continue reading Resistors for power management applications →

Clarke & Severn Electronics have developed an online Cable Assembly Builder to simplify the task of designing and building custom cables, cutting out the need for getting quotes and therefore saving time. Available online at www.cseonline.com.au, a user needs to specify the cable, select the length of cable required, choose the connector/s suited to the … Continue reading Online app simplifies design and build of cables →