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Along with an industry-wide commitment to increasing the efficiency of automobiles, the promise of autonomous transport is closer to being realised. Systems that provide greater control over every element of an automobile not only offer better mileage, they also deliver greater safety. Indeed, the dream of a self-driving car is no longer science fiction. Trends such as advanced driver assistance

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Integration has long been the key to the adoption and growth of microelectromechanical-systems (MEMS) technology. MEMS-based devices are already used in a broad range of electronic products, from audio microphones for sound to optical components for displays and vision, and should only continue to expand into different application areas. With a growing number of commercial MEMS foundries, opportunities are increasing

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Featuring a minimum load current of just 1 mA, a maximum of 3 A and an adjust pin current of only 6 µA, the AZ2085 adjustable LDO regulator announced by Diodes Incorporated handles a far wider range of applications than alternative DC linear voltage regulators. The device’s dropout voltage is typically 1.2 V at the full 3A load current, supporting

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Ericsson has introduced a new 50 W DC-DC converter module that targets Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications. Very importantly, the new Ericsson PKU5510E converter features an ultra-wide input range of 18 V to 75 V, which means that the device is also suitable for 24 V or 48 V telecom systems. The module is the latest evolution of Ericsson’s PKU family and

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China is now the world’s largest solar PV market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014, having now surpassed Germany to take the top spot. The new report explores other topics as well, and provides a comprehensive overview of the global renewable energy market. It was prepared by Hanergy Holding Group and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce.

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The US’s sometimes pseudo-antagonist, Iran, is apparently planning to spend $60 million on solar PV power projects this year, according to recent reports. That represents a pretty significant uptick in the country’s investment into solar energy — up from “just” $12 million last year. The focus is reported to be on rural areas that are otherwise completely dependent on diesel-powered

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With temperatures on the rise, households across the world are cranking up their air conditioning to the detriment of both their electricity bill and the environment. To offer a more sustainable alternative for cooling, a team of National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) students has harnessed the innovative greenhouse technology used to cultivate orchids to create Orchid House, an energy efficient

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RhOME for denCity’s entry into the European Solar Decathlon 2014 represents the upper level of a four-storey, urban regeneration complex proposed for Tor Fiscale in Rome, Italy. The 875 square foot building utilizes the traditional Italian design feature of the loggia to implement passive solar design principles and allow for a flexible floor plan that can grow and adapt according

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The single brick package allows you to input a 208 VAC three phase AC delta connection and provide isolated output voltages from 5 VDC to 300 VDC (one of the highest V outs available), and output power up to 300 watts. The HiQP series of DC-DC converters offers a new input voltage range of 125 VDC to 475 VDC, with

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Diodes Inc. has unveiled what it boasts as the world’s smallest 60V N-channel power MOSFET with a sub-100mΩ on-resistance. With a footprint measuring 1.6mm x 1.6mm and a typical height of 0.5mm, the DFN1616-packaged DMN6070SFCL helps achieve higher power densities in space-critical products such as cellphones, ultra-thin LCD TVs and hand-held gaming controls, stated the company. With its very low

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