Electrically driven reaction wheels use conservation of angular momentum to keep a satellite pointed in the right direction, eliminating the need for fuel-powered and limited thrusters. Part 1 was an introduction to reaction wheel basics. This part continues the investigation into their performance and construction. Physics and analysis Although the basic principle of reaction wheels […]
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PCIe 6.0 controller for advanced AI/ML, storage, and networking
Rambus has announced the availability of its PCI Express (PCIe) 6.0 Controller. The PCIe specification is the interconnect of choice across a broad landscape of data-intensive markets including data center, AI/ML, HPC, automotive, IoT, defense and aerospace. Optimized for power, area and latency, the Rambus PCIe 6.0 controller delivers data rates up to 64 Gigatransfers per […]
Flash programmers come in customized options
SEGGER’s service prgrammer Flasher Portable PLUS is now fully customizable, enabling corporations to supply their service technicians with a branded tool. The user-friendly device is battery-powered and can store multiple programming images. Customization options include injection molding using company colors, fascia branding with corporate logos and corporate slogans, and other corporate design elements. SEGGER also […]
MIPI A-PHY v1.0 spec is now part of IEEE standard
The MIPI Alliance announced the adoption of the MIPI A-PHY v1.0 specification as an IEEE standard. Published as IEEE 2977-2021, IEEE Standard for Adoption of MIPI Alliance Specification for A-PHY Interface (A-PHY) Version 1.0, A-PHY is the first asymmetric, industry-standard, long-reach, serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer interface for automotive applications. The process was initiated in October 2020 […]
Tiny LoRaWAN modem module excels at low current consumption
Murata announced the expansion of its Type 1SJ product line with the addition of a new LoRaWAN modem solution. The AT-command controlled modem module version measures only 10.0 mm x 8.0 mm x 1.6 mm, making it the smallest available in the world today. Operating from a single supply rail up to 3.9V DC, the […]
New eBook from Mouser examines AI in humanitarian applications
Mouser Electronics Inc. released Artificial Intelligence: Improving Harvests and the Human Experience, the third eBook from The Intelligent Revolution series. The new eBook examines fascinating new uses for artificial intelligence (AI) in farming and other specialized applications targeting the human experience. Mouser’s AI-focused eBook series is part of the company’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. […]
Ultra-small crystal oscillators boast exceptionally low phase noise
The QTCC578 Series of ultra-miniature crystal oscillators are designed to meet the demand in high-performance, low-voltage applications with an exceptional phase noise floor of -155 dBc/Hz. The QTCC578 oscillators are offered with supply voltages of 3.3 Vdc and 2.5 Vdc. They are built using a miniature strip AT quartz crystal in a low-profile ceramic (5x7x1.5 […]
Platform combines low-power SoC with energy-efficient AI software
The Katana Edge AI platform addresses a growing industry gap for solutions that enable battery powered devices for consumer and industrial IoT markets. The platform combines Synaptics’ proven low-power SoC architecture with energy-efficient AI software, enabled by a partnership with Eta Compute. The Katana solution is optimized for a wide range of ultra-low power use […]
LoRa Alliance white paper details practical trials and proof-of-concept deployments
Selecting an intelligent multi-radio strategy is becoming increasingly important to succeed in a connected world, as illustrated in a new whitepaper released by the LoRa Alliance and Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). The paper, “Wi-Fi & LoRaWAN Trials – An Overview of Use Cases Across Regions Combining Two Technologies,” provides details on practical trials and proof of concept deployments (POCs), […]