REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE MICRO NANO MEMS SHOW V
isitor registration is now open for Micro Nano MEMS 2017,
which will take place at the annual Sensors & Instrumentation show in Hall 1 at the NEC, Birmingham on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 September 2017. Visitors will benefit from access to innovative and exciting feature areas, the latest technologies and products from the line-up of exemplary exhibitors and CPD accredited seminars. Plus, the first 200
visitors that make it through the door before 10am on each day will be treated to a complimentary breakfast, sponsored by Keller. Micro Nano MEMS offers attendees the opportunity to explore market-leading solutions in the micro and nano technology field. The event will cover the full spectrum of technologies, from laser micromachining through to micro injection moulding, and from MEMS fabrication, through to
assembly, inspection and test equipment. What’s more, visitors will also be able to attend expert-led, CPD accredited seminars taking place during both days of the event and covering a range of intellectually stimulating topics. Visitors will also have access to the Sensors & Instrumentation show, and the brand new and fully interactive feature area Connecting Industry L!VE. Here, they will be
able to meet Stanley Qubit, a fully autonomous NAO-25 humanoid robot as seen on BBC 1.
www.micronanomems.com
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€1BN INVESTMENT COMMITTED TO NEW SEMICONDUCTOR FAB
Bosch has announced it will be building a new wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, as part of its commitment to investing in internet of things (IoT) technology. The new location will
manufacture the 12-inch wafer chips used in a growing number of IoT and mobility applications. Construction of the high-tech plant is expected to complete by the end of 2019, with manufacturing operations starting towards the end of 2021. Total investment will come
to around €1bn, with as many as 700 new jobs created. Dr. Volkmar Denner, Chairman of the Robert Bosch GmbH Board of Management said: “The new wafer fab is the biggest single investment in Bosch’s more than 130-year history. Semiconductors are the core components of all electronic systems. With connectivity and automation growing, they are being used in more and more areas of application. By extending our semiconductor manufacturing
capacity, we are giving ourselves a sound basis for the future and strengthening our competitiveness.” The investment in the new fab
marks a key milestone in Bosch’s IoT growth strategy. According to a study by PwC, the global semiconductor market is set to grow by more than 5% annually up to 2019, with the mobility and IoT market segments growing especially strongly.
www.bosch-connectivity.com
LOW COST SOLUTION FOR 5G SIGNALS T
he Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology everyone has been talking for the past couple of years. Now, rather than it being a concept of the future, we are seeing it realised in projects, creating opportunities for all areas of business. This month’s issue features a
supplement dedicated to the subject of the IoT, helping you learn more about this burgeoning technology. From the hardware required for IoT connectivity, to the design tools needed to support IoT product innovation, there should be some useful information for everyone. Michelle Lea - Acting Editor
4 JUNE 2017 | ELECTRONICS
A high-performance Signal Analyser, targeting development and commercial production of 5G mobile communications systems, has been introduced by Anritsu. The MS2850A, is said to be the first mid-range Signal Analyser to offer 1 GHz analysis bandwidth and supports the evaluation of 5G multi-carrier signals. Installing the 5G measurement software packages leverages the MS2850A’s high dynamic range and flatness performance to cut measurement times using all-at-once, high- accuracy measurements of a typical 800 MHz modulation bandwidth to
be used in 5G (e.g. eight 100 MHz bandwidth carriers).
Reducing the potentially high
equipment investments needed to start 5G NR production lines is a major issue for base station suppliers, who urgently need a high-performance but cost- effective 5G signal analyser meeting both development and manufacturing requirements. Thankfully, the Signal Analyser
MS2850A supports Transmitter performance tests for wireless communications equipment during development and manufacturing.
www.anritsu.com
Micro Crystal has announced a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics. Mouser is now stocking Micro Crystal's Real-Time Clock modules, which combine a 32.768 kHz tuning fork crystal resonator with a CMOS-based oscillator and RTC integrated circuit, perfectly factory calibrated inside a miniature ceramic SMD package. Each module is designed to address the demand for high accuracy, temperature compensation, and ultra-low current consumption. Mouser is also offering Micro
Crystal's low-power 32.768 kHz and 100 kHz oscillators, which integrate a tuning fork crystal resonator in ceramic packages as small as 2.0 mm x 1.2 mm.
www.microcrystal.com
Analog Devices has entered into a collaboration with X-Microwave LLC, to help designers more quickly and effectively evaluate RF components and prototype complete signal chains. As a first phase of the joint effort, X- Microwave will feature more than 250 ADI RF, microwave and millimeter- wave products as drop-in modular blocks..
www.analog.com
Kitronik, a Nottingham based electronics company which specialises in developing electronics project kits and learning resources for schools and home hobbyists, will now sell its range of micro:bit accessories in the U.S. following the signing of a distribution agreement with MCM Electronics. The deal is a sign of the growing
demand for the micro:bit in the U.S. amongst electronics enthusiasts and makers. Kitronik is one of only two global wholesalers of the device for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, and will supply MCM Electronics with its full range of micro:bit accessories which include Kitronik Inventor's Kit, Motor Driver Board, Cases, Breakout Boards, mi:power Board and more.
www.kitronik.co.uk / ELECTRONICS
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