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New Programmable Triple Output DC Power Supplies from B&K Precision
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New Programmable Triple Output DC Power Supplies from B&K Precision

The new 9130B Series of programmable triple output DC power supplies from BK Precision offers isolated outputs, series/parallel/tracking modes, and standard USB, RS232, and GPIB interfaces. This allows easy control, generating test sequences, and log data via the provided PC software or NI-certified LabVIEW driver.
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SmartScope: Get your own open-source oscilloscope!
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SmartScope: Get your own open-source oscilloscope!

Following a very successful crowdsourcing campaign on KickStarter, LabNation started a new oscilloscope revolution with the introduction of the SmartScope, an open-source measurement device at an affordable price. The device works with OS X, Linux, Windows, Android and iOS (jailbroken).
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Tektronix Introduces Solutions for Education, Entry-Level Test
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Tektronix Introduces Solutions for Education, Entry-Level Test

Tektronix announced a complete network-based lab instrument management solution for education. The new AFG1022 Arbitrary/Function Generator integrates with TekSmartLab, a new solution to improve the teaching and learning experience, with centralized management of up to 400 Instruments and allowing students to retrieve test results with smartphones.
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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design
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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design

COMSOL released its Multiphysics version 5.1 software including the first integrated simulation environment for building multiphysics models and for creating and sharing easy-to-use simulation apps. For the industry this allows integrating model building and app design tools into a single environment. The new version also includes hundreds of new features.
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Microchip Releases new Multizone Technology for Whole-home Audio and Multi-room Applications
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Microchip Releases new Multizone Technology for Whole-home Audio and Multi-room Applications

Microchip Technology announced its second generation multizone audio technology and a mobile app for use in whole-home-audio and multi-room applications based on the JukeBlox 4 platform. The JB Multizone 2.0 enables tightly synchronized and highly robust audio streaming to multiple speakers in conjunction with the JB App, a turnkey mobile app that enables easy setup and operation of the wireless speaker.
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Energy-Friendly IC and Evaluation Kit for iOS Audio Accessory Development
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Energy-Friendly IC and Evaluation Kit for iOS Audio Accessory Development

Silicon Labs now offers a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices with Lightning connector. Target applications include guitar and microphone recording dongles, audio docks, and headphones. The CP2614 IC also provides built-in support for communication between iOS applications and accessory hardware.
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Silicon Labs Expands Portfolio of Automotive Infotainment Solutions
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Silicon Labs Expands Portfolio of Automotive Infotainment Solutions

Silicon Labs introduced a complete portfolio of receivers/audio processors and multi-standard digital radio ICs designed to deliver best-in-class AM/FM and digital radio performance for the global car radio market. The expanded portfolio includes AM/FM radio receivers with integrated audio processing paired with digital radio coprocessors and data receivers.
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Langer EMV-Technik ICS 105 IC Scanner Allows Measurements of Emission Sources from Integrated Circuits
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Langer EMV-Technik ICS 105 IC Scanner Allows Measurements of Emission Sources from Integrated Circuits

Langer EMV-Technik GmbH new ICS 105 IC scanner with near-field probes allows measuring electric or magnetic near fields with surface scans above ICs according to IEC 61967-3, volume scans above ICs and pin scans. Emissions from an IC are measured whilst in operation.
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TI Releases Six New High-Performance, Low-Power Audio ADCs
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TI Releases Six New High-Performance, Low-Power Audio ADCs

Texas Instruments released a family of six new audio ADCs, combining professional performance with portable integration. The PCM1865 family includes devices with a dynamic range as high as 110 dB. TI’s new multichannel devices simplify audio front-end design while reducing standby power consumption.
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SiBEAM Expands Gigabit Wireless Portfolio with New WiGig 802.11ad Solution
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SiBEAM Expands Gigabit Wireless Portfolio with New WiGig 802.11ad Solution

SiBEAM, a pioneer in developing intelligent millimeter wave technologies for wireless communications, was the first to build 60GHz chipsets using standard CMOS technology. Now SiBEAM introduced two new UltraGig solutions which enable multi-gigabit data transfer rates and 4K video for mobile devices, ultrabooks and wireless docks with full 802.11ad compatibility.
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