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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Go-anywhere (literally!) waterproof Fugoo Bluetooth Speakers
There are plenty of Bluetooth speakers around but
not many that can claim to be 100% waterproof, 100%
dustproof and can give up to 40 hours from their inbuilt
batteries.
Fugoo speakers can – they’re made from fibre-reinforced
resin and solid aluminium – the makers claim they’ll probably last longer than you do!
There are three Fugoo models in the range, with price
tags from $269.95 to $339.95. A range of accessories including a bike mount, strap mount, multi-mount and a remote
control are also available.
You can see a demonstration video at https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=2VKxrs4x2hQ&feature=youtu.be
For more information visit www.fugoo.com
Eagle V7.3 PCB
Design Software
Bosch makes emergency braking
possible using just a video sensor
Following extensive user
research in 2014, CadSoft
Computer has released an
update to its popular “Eagle”
PCB design suite. This package is widely-used in Australia from hobbyists through
to major corporations. It is
represented in Australia by
element14.
Version 7.3 includes many improvements
and enhancements based on users’ input, particularly the
library editor.
It also includes greater integration of IDF-3D capabilities,
allowing users to view
their design in 3D for Contact:
free, as well as provid- element14
ing smoother exporting 72 Ferndell St, Chester Hill NSW 2162
of STEP and STL files Tel: 1300 361 005
through a third party tool. Website: http://au.element14.com
Emergency braking systems are among the most effective
assistance systems in the car. In Germany alone, up to 72
percent of all rear-end collisions resulting in personal injury
could be avoided if all vehicles were equipped with them.
Now Bosch has developed a stereo video camera with which
an emergency braking system can function based solely on
camera data. Normally, this would require a radar sensor
or a combination of radar and video sensors.
Land Rover offers the stereo video camera together with
the Bosch emergency braking system as standard in its new
Discovery Sport. This system was developed in intensive
and close collaboration between Bosch and Land Rover.
When the camera recognizes another vehicle ahead in the
lane as an obstruction, the emergency braking system prepares for action.
Contact:
If the driver does
Robert Bosch GmbH
not react, then the
Bosch Service Centre, Postfach 30 02 20, 70442
system initiates
Stuttgart. Germany Tel: (49) 711 400 40990
maximum brakWebsite: www.bosch.com
ing.
Tiny Matching Transformer and
Band-Pass Filter from Mini Circuits
Clarke & Severn have introduced two new Mini Circuits components. First is a 50 to 75Ω Matching transformer, covering DC to
2300MHz and capable of handling up to 2W input power. It measures
just over 30 x 30 x 23mm, with N connectors in and out.
Second is an even smaller band-pass filter covering 4400 to
5200MHz, supporting telemetry, satellite, mobile, military and commercial application bands. It has 1dB (typ) pass band insertion loss
and 25dB upper and lower stop band rejection (DC-1800MHz and
7500-12000MHz). It’s
even smaller at just Contact:
Clarke & Severn Electronics
3mm x 1.5 x 1mm.
Full specs are avail- PO Box 1, Hornsby NSW 2077
able from Clarke & Tel: (02) 9482 1944
Website: www.clarke.com.au
Severn Electronics.
siliconchip.com.au
Jaycar stores nudging 100!
Jaycar Electronics have added yet another retail store,
bringing the total to 94 bricks-and-mortar stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The latest, serving the upper northern beaches of
Sydney, is located at 48 Darley St, Mona Vale 2103 and
is open 7 days a week.
The store phone number is (02) 9979 1711.
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