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analog Devices completes acquisition of maxim


performance analogue semiconductor company with trailing twelve-month revenue of over $9 billion, industry leading margins, and free cash flow of over $3 billion on a pro forma basis. “[This] is a tremendous milestone for ADI and I’m delighted to


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welcome the Maxim team, who share our passion for solving our customers’ most complex technology problems,” said Vincent Roche, president and CEO. “With more than 10,000 engineers and the increased breadth and depth of our best-in-class technologies, we are well-positioned to develop even more complete, cutting-edge solutions for our customers. Together, we will drive the next waves of analogue semiconductor innovation, while engineering a healthier, safer and more sustainable future for all.”


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of recognition when it comes to their Cub 11.7 eV personal solution. ION Science has been recognised for its hard work with a nomination for Technical Innovation at the 2021 HazardEx Awards. The launch of the Cub 11.7 eV personal


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solution was a long-awaited step forward for gas detection and personal protection against VOC (volatile organic compound) exposure. However, thanks to the efforts of its dedicated teams and expert employees, ION Science was able to bring this new product to market in 2021, transforming the way 11.7 gases are detected and safety upheld. Developing instruments that can protect individuals and ensure effective


protection against VOC exposure is of vital importance, particularly in the 11.7 range of gases. ION Science drew upon the wide knowledge and technical skills held within their in-house teams in order to successfully research, develop and launch the Cub 11.7 eV to market. As a leading OEM in gas detection and analysis, as well as the only British


OEM in the sector to produce their own sensor lamps, ION Science has the unique position in the market of holding all the skills and expertise under one roof, with no outsourcing of key product parts. By encouraging collaboration, fostering teamwork, and sharing


technical knowledge, the team at ION Science has worked in a holistic way to create a product fitted exactly to the needs of the market. The Cub 11.7 eV personal solution is not just an advancement in protection for workers against potential VOC exposure; it also represents a key step forward in developing high quality, accurate protection solutions that can operate in difficult conditions consistently.


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lthough a specialist in gas detection and analysis, ION Science has recently picked up a new readout


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accelerating battery test for


I has collaborated with EA Elektro-Automatik (EA), Germany’s leading manufacturer of laboratory power supplies, high-performance power supplies and electronic


loads, to offer bidirectional power supplies that support battery cycling and power-level test for electric vehicles (EVs). EA’s best-in- class power supplies will be integrated into NI’s software-connected toolchain as part of NI’s power electronics offering to optimise battery test workflows. This joint effort accelerates the path to Zero Emissions by shortening time to market and improving safety and performance throughout the lifecycle of the battery. The U.N. 2021 Climate Report’s findings that global temperatures


will reach critical levels in the next 20 years have accelerated the demand for broad-scale implementation of EVs as a critical step to limit greenhouse gas emissions. However, validating EV batteries remains a critical factor in scaling this technology, as the battery makes up 70 per cent of the cost of EV development. Power electronics are essential for EV battery testing to meet


safety and performance expectations, without compromising on the flexibility that rapid innovation requires. Integrating EA’s devices into NI’s toolchain gives EV test engineers and lab managers more flexible battery cycling configurations for their test labs, and quicker response time for new power level test requirements. “NI and EA Elektro-Automatik share the same vision of providing


high performance and flexibility for test engineers to ensure test labs meet their evolving needs,” said Noah Redding, NI senior director of validation for NI’s Transportation Business Unit. “As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, we at NI understand it is our responsibility to help the market Engineer Ambitiously to meet this moment and accelerate the path to Vision Zero. We are looking forward to the opportunities that will come through this collaboration with EA in helping engineers move faster and optimise battery test workflows to bring this important technology to the market.” “This partnership combines industry-leading control,


measurement and power into state-of-the-art test systems. These systems allow customers to speed up time to market while driving corporate zero emissions initiatives,” says Eric Turner, managing director of EA Elektro-Automatik, Inc USA. “The renewable energy test market is an essential step in product development and production. EA is proud to be a technology enabler via power regeneration technology that reduces energy consumption by up to 96 per cent.”


www.ni.com September 2021 Instrumentation Monthly


nalog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products. The combination further strengthens ADI’s position as a high-


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