Medical Electronics

Astute Group has signed a distribution agreement with Silanna Semiconductor to distribute its Plural ADCs in Europe and India. According to Astute, Plural ADCs offer a more affordable and versatile option with shorter lead times compared to current market alternatives. They are factory-configurable, providing over 150 ADC variants with sample rates ranging from 20 to 250Msps. The ADCs are available ...

EBE Sensors + Motion has introduced a touch sensor evaluation board for challenging environments. It implements a technology branded ‘TCRC’, which is aimed at operating panels in industry, construction machinery, medical environments and kitchens, for example. “Whether in freezing cold, tropical heat, wet, or dusty environments, TCRC sensors work reliably,” claimed EBE. “They can be operated with gloves or dirty ...

Farnell has  broadened its portfolio of components tailored for mission-critical industries. Customers designing for mission-critical projects can benefit from a 10% discount to all qualifying SIC code holders or defence, aerospace and marine procurement departments or contractors for orders submitted before 30 September 2025. The offer is valid throughout EMEA. Farnell’s offerings of  components for aerospace, defence and marine applications ...

Nanotec has introduced a driver for stepper and brush-less dc (BLDC) motors with sensor-less closed-loop and field-oriented control (FOC). Intended for steppers from NEMA 14 to NEMA 34 and BLDC motors up to NEMA 23 “its sensor-less closed-loop control provides precise management of torque and speed”, according to the company. A additional ‘safe torque off’ (STO) function is in the ...

Imec and MIT are joining up to research nanoelectronics-based solutions for minimally and non-invasive diagnostic devices for personalised medicine. The work will be conducted within a number of groups at MIT including the Research Lab of Electronics (RLE), Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) and the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES). Healthcare remains one of the most significant global socio-economic ...

Cinon has created a range of 550W ac-dc single output power supplies measuring ~130 x 84 x 25.4mm. The power supplies do not have an internal fan, and 550W is only achievable with both baseplate and blown air cooling above 21.9cfm, with derating starting at 50°C ambient, and the maximum allowable load dropping to 350W at 80°C. With un-blown ambient ...

Bluetooth LE modules that combine Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth Core 5.4 by Ezurio (formerly known as Laird Connectivity) are available from Mouser Electronics. The Sona NX611 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE modules are based on NXP’s IW611 Wi-Fi 6 chipset and boast a data transmission throughput of 500Mbps. The small industrial IoT modules are suitable for use in IoT, ...

The IPC, the trade association for electronics assembly companies, has released the findings of recent research into the industry’s approach to sustainability. Each year, electronic waste accounts for $57 billion in losses including the disposal of iron, copper, and gold.  The survey finds that sustainability is inspiring changes to every aspect of electronics manufacturing, said Dr John W Mitchell, the IPC’s ...

Delta has introduced 2.5kW medical ac-dc power supply to its range in 24, 36 and 48V vesions. MEB-2K5A PSUs, as they will be know, measure 127 x 271 x 40.5mm, have 5V 2A stand-by output, and are conformally coated to increase reliability. “With PMBus version 1.3 compatibility, MEB-2K5A is ideal for applications such as CT scanners, surgical robots, collaborative robots  ...

A spirometer need not be a large and expensive device, says Gerhard Stelzer, outlining the design for a mobile version for tests at home. Patients with breathing difficulties can take a lung function test, using a spirometer. The device measures the amount and speed of air that is inhaled into and exhaled from the lungs to assess respiratory volumes and ...