Electronics Weekly – TI Reinforced Digital Isolator, Synopsys Low Power Reference Kit & More

Analog Devices Isolated Power Controllers

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Analog Devices has announced a series of three isolated pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers with integrated 5 kV isolation. The ADP1071-1 and ADP1071-2 are isolated synchronous flyback controllers and the ADP1074 is an isolated synchronous active clamp forward controller.

According to the company, by integrating multiple functions such as overvoltage protection, output tracking, and light load mode, board space can be reduced by up to 35% and system reliability improved when compared to traditional approaches using optocouplers.

The devices combine a primary and secondary side controller with iCoupler isolation technology in a single secondary side sensing.

For more information, visit the Analog Devices website.

Fluidic Energy’s Zinc-Air Batteries Reach Five-Year Milestone

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Fluidic Energy reports that it has completed the five year warranty period at one of its Zinc-air long duration energy storage system installations, demonstrating that the technology can overcome barriers of theft, reliability and cost that have historically slowed feasibility and uptake of renewables.

As demand for renewables continues to grow, the company has deployed more than 100,000 batteries in 10 countries, impacting nearly four million people and thousands of communities. Installations include rural electrification, telecom, critical power and residential and light commercial applications.

Future Energy’s future milestone objectives are available on the company website.

Pasternack Millimeter Wave Transmitter Module

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Pasternack has released the PEM010, a millimeter wave transmitter module that is suitable for use in the development of multi-gigabit, high-speed, point-to-point wireless communication links.

These communication links can provide low-cost, gigabit wireless throughput for a variety of applications involving telecommunications "last kilometer" distribution, telecommunications cellular backhaul, millimeter wave wireless gigabit Ethernet data communications, building-to-building high speed networks and mesh-based LAN infrastructures.

The PEM010, is a millimeter wave transmitter (Tx) module that operates in the global unlicensed frequency spectrum from 57.0 to 64.8 GHz. It also supports IEEE 802.11ad and 802.11aj Wi-Fi protocols. Typical performance of the PEM010 includes 38 dB gain, +12 dBm output P1dB, 34 dB image rejection, up to 1.8 GHz modulation bandwidth, and Phase Noise of -111 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz offset.

Detailed technical schematics are available through the Pasternack website.

Synopsys’ Low Power Reference Kit for Design and Verification

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Synopsys has announced the availability of a low power reference kit for design and verification based on a bitcoin mining System-on-Chip (SoC) design. The low power flow and accompanying reference kit covers all aspects of a typical SoC design flow, stepping through the phases from RTL creation through final signoff.

It is designed to help accelerate deployment of a Unified Power Format (UPF)-based hierarchical design methodology by providing all design views with built-in templates and scripts spanning more than 15 Synopsys products, including:

IC Compiler II place and route system
Design Compiler RTL synthesis product family
DFTMAX and TetraMAX® II test solutions
Formality formal verification tool
PrimeTime and PrimeTime PX timing and power signoff
StarRC extraction solution
VCS native low power simulation
Verdi automated debug system
SpyGlass static verification tool
VC LP low power static verification

The reference kit includes a user guide that provides step-by-step instructions for the individual tools used during various stages of a low power design flow.

Visit the Synopsys website for more information on pricing and availability.

Texas Instruments Single-Chip Reinforced Isolator

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Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the ISOW7841 single-chip reinforced isolator with integrated power that offers 80 percent higher efficiency compared to existing integrated devices, according to the company. With efficient power transfer, low radiated emissions and high immunity, this reinforced isolator supports the operation of industrial systems, including factory automation, grid infrastructure, motor control, isolated power supplies and test and measurement equipment.

The ISOW7841 integrates both isolated data and power, enabling a smaller bill of materials and reduced board space, as well as helping with system certification. It the first device in the ISOW78xx family, with more devices expected later in 2017.

For more information, visit the TI website.

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