September-October 2020

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D Series connectors Cost-effective interconnects for autoclaved medical devices
Cost-effective interconnects for autoclaved medical devices

A leading medical device manufacturer was recently looking for an alternative to standard high-cost autoclave compatible connector

fotolia 166473553 Robotics technologies are here to stay
Robotics technologies are here to stay

Since arriving on the scene some ten years ago, cobots – or collaborative robots – have taken the market by storm.

249697 fig 1 Bipolar power solutions for precision test and measurement systems
Bipolar power solutions for precision test and measurement systems

Developing bipolar and/or isolated power supplies is challenging for designers in terms of board area, switching ripple, EMI and efficiency.

216925 Fig 02 Increasing the common-mode rejection ratio of differential amplifiers
Increasing the common-mode rejection ratio of differential amplifiers

To achieve the accuracy of differential amplifier circuits, it’s important to minimise any error source

1Remote control thing of the past Evolution of television control with voice technology
Evolution of television control with voice technology

In an age where we can communicate around the world seamlessly, surely it should be possible to just utter words like “Hey, TV, find ‘Fast and Furious 7’!” from anywhere in the room?

Fig 2a Considering the input power and PCB of the DC-DC converter
Considering the input power and PCB of the DC-DC converter

By Lars Foerster, DC/DC Business Development Manager EMEA, TDK-Lambda DC-DC converters are relatively easy to use and, with a few precautions, will provide years of reliable operation. However, there are some basic tips to consider before starting a pr …

figure1 Training neural networks for machining applications
Training neural networks for machining applications

During artificial neural network training, it was possible to predict vibration wear and surface roughness based on our previously-trained network using 13 different parameters .

1Isolator Sample Set Transparent Advances in isolator design make possible stratospheric operating frequencies
Advances in isolator design make possible stratospheric operating frequencies

Isolation is a measure of how much of the signal travelling in the reverse direction passes back through the isolator.

1EDC iBox SC City B Print Comp Gaining an edge on high-speed data transmission
Gaining an edge on high-speed data transmission

Interest in edge computing and its use is growing rapidly, bringing with it an excellent opportunity to simplify and yet enlarge global infrastructures.

d0506lx Lynx Robotics Article Figure 2 Building safe, secure, connected cobots
Building safe, secure, connected cobots

A key consideration in cobot design is the consolidation of IT with OT, blending robot instructions with factory operation.

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