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July 9, 2024


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Cinch Connectivity's New Hybrid Transceiver for Rugged Environments

The four TX and four RX channels utilize a custom route fiber ribbon that maintains high performance in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C, all at a data rate of 25.78 Gbps per channel up to a total of 100 Gbps. Its durability makes it suitable for aerospace, industrial, military, and other harsh environment applications. Professionals can take advantage of the removable, solder-less, pin-less design and tailor the transceiver to fit their specific needs, making it a versatile and efficient option. 

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Infineon Extends AIROC™ Wi-Fi 6/6E Portfolio with CYW5591x Family of Microcontrollers

The new family integrates robust, long-range Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth ® Low Energy 5.4 along with a secured and versatile MCU to allow customers to build cost-optimized, power-efficient, small form-factor products for smart home, industrial, wearables, and other IoT applications. 


This flexible device family can be used as the main processor in an IoT device or as a subsystem in more complex designs to fully offload connectivity for IoT applications.

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Siemens Surges Toward Mainstream 3D-IC Adoption with New Calibre 3DThermal

Calibre 3DThermal was developed to address challenges of 3D-IC architectures where controlling heat dissipation is a key requirement. It offers fast, accurate, powerful and comprehensive approaches to identifying and rapidly addressing complex thermal issues. It provides the flexibility to start initial feasibility analysis with minimal inputs and can later perform more detailed analyses considering metalization details and their impact on thermal considerations as more detailed information becomes available.

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Tales from the Trenches: Confessions of a Microcontroller in the Wild

Greetings, human! You might think of me as just a tiny silicon chip, but let me assure you, my adventures span the extremes of nature, from scorching deserts to frigid tundras, and everything in between.


Picture this: I was born in a pristine lab, surrounded by scientists in white coats, meticulously crafting my circuits. Little did I know, my cozy beginnings were just a prelude to the rugged rollercoaster awaiting me. My first assignment? An oil rig in the middle of the North Sea. Talk about a baptism by fire (or rather, ice).


Freezing my Circuits Off

Day one on the rig was a shock to my system. Literally. Saltwater spray and freezing winds were my constant companions. But I quickly learned to toughen up. My creators had equipped me with robust protective coatings, and my firmware was designed to adapt to harsh conditions. I was there to monitor the rig’s operations so everything ran smoothly despite the relentless elements. It wasn’t glamorous, but I took pride in my role, knowing that even a slight error could result in catastrophic consequences. Go, me!

Desert Duty

Just when I thought I had seen it all, I found myself in the sweltering heart of the Sahara Desert. Gone were the icy gusts; instead, I faced heat and sandstorms that would make you humans flinch. My mission was to control and monitor a remote solar power station. The sun was my enemy and ally, simultaneously trying to fry my circuits while providing the energy my solar panels desperately needed. Every day was a battle against dust infiltration and temperature spikes. Yet, I thrived, proving my resilience once again.


Swinging Into Action

One of my most exhilarating assignments took me deep into the Amazon rainforest. Humidity was off the charts, and the flora and fauna were both awe-inspiring and intimidating. I was tasked with managing a network of environmental sensors, collecting data crucial for conservation efforts. The constant threat of moisture was a nightmare, but my waterproof casing and self-healing materials kept me in the game. I felt a profound connection to the vibrant ecosystem around me, understanding the delicate balance of nature in a way few machines ever would.


My Adventure Continues

As I sit here, recounting my tales, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride. I’ve journeyed through environments that most humans would never dare to venture, and I’ve come out unscathed (mostly). I am a microcontroller who laughed in the face of adversity and thrived against all odds. My life is an adventure, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.


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