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New WORX 20V Portable Vac and Hydroshot Kits Provide Quick, Convenient Summer Clean-ups


Hydroshot cleaning kits include accessories for easy clean-ups around the house, vehicles or boats.

The new WORX® 20V Power Share Portable Vacuum and WORX Hydroshot Cleaning Kits for vehicles, boats and homes are fast and efficient solutions to summer clean-ups. These lightweight, cordless tools make short work of spills, messes, dirt and grime in the car, truck, RV, boat, home and patio.

The portable vacuum weighs only 3 lbs. (with battery) and is constructed of rugged, nylon resin. In the shape of a small box, the vac has a 4-ft., flexible hose and built-in handle for easy transport. A crevice tool is provided for fitting into narrow spaces, such as the gap between a car seat and console or between sofa cushions. A brush accessory acts as a powered duster, eliminating small dirt particles, grit and lint.

The cordless vac doesn’t need power outlets or awkward extension cords. Its 180W motor is powered by a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max Lithium battery with up to 10 minutes of high-speed run-time and 25 minutes at low speed.

The 20V portable vac is designed for dry pickups only. A washable HEPA filter helps remove allergens, dander, pet hair and other small particles. The vac’s 6 oz. debris container snaps open for easy emptying at the push of a button.

Besides vehicle detailing, the portable vac is handy for vacuuming window sills and tracks, as well as dusting fan blades and venetian blinds. It’s handy for quick pick-ups of dry spills in the kitchen and other spot-cleaning chores. It also can be used for cleaning computer keyboards and dusting motherboards when inserting memory, replacing hard drives or general maintenance.

The WORX 20V Power Share Portable Vacuum includes one 20V, 2.0 Ah Max Lithium battery, charger, crevice tool and brush accessories, accessory adapter and HEPA filter and cartridge. The 20V battery is compatible with more than 50 other WORX DIY and lawn and garden tools. The WORX 20V Power Share Portable Vacuum (WX030L, $99.99) is available at worx.com. It’s covered by the WORX three-year limited warranty.

More serious summer messes can be cleaned quickly and thoroughly with the Hydroshot Household Cleaning Kit and Hydroshot Automotive & Boat Cleaning Kit. Both cleaning kits include accessories for five models of the WORX Power Share Hydroshot Portable Power Cleaner (WG625, WG629, WG630, WG640 and WG644 Series).

Depending on the model, Hydroshot utilizes a single or dual, 20V, Power Share batteries to drive a built-in pump that delivers pressurized water from five to seven times greater than a standard garden hose with nozzle. Its multi-head nozzle adjusts spray patterns from 0º, 15º, 25º 40º or shower. The versatile power cleaner attaches to a standard garden hose or can draw water through a 20 ft., accessory hose (included) from fresh water lakes, rivers, or water buckets. An adjustable float on the accessory hose acts as a bobber to keep the intake from reaching sandy or muddy lake or river bottoms.

The Hydroshot Household Cleaning Kit includes accessories for easy clean-ups around the home. Each accessory has a quick-snap connection for attachment to Hydroshot in place of its multi-head nozzle. Soap can be effortlessly added to cleaning projects, such as windows and other surfaces, by using the 13.5 oz. soap dispenser. A 7” multi-purpose cleaning brush provides a steady, low-pressure water flow while scrubbing. Cleaning windows is nearly effortless with the 12” window squeegee with spaying capabilities for penetrating dust and debris, as well as quick rinsing. The squeegee also comes with interchangeable blades.

The Hydroshot Automotive & Boat Cleaning Kit includes a rotary cleaning brush. Its water-powered, soft-bristle brush with spinning head is great for cleaning automotive rims and wheels, as well as other sensitive surfaces and tight areas. Also provided in the kit are a 13.5 oz soap dispenser and an adjustable automotive power scrubber (soft bristles) for gentle cleaning of vehicles and boats. The scrubber’s head has dual articulating points for easy adjustment.

A Hydroshot Adjustable Outdoor Power Scrubber (Hard Bristles) is sold separately and features hard bristles for vigorous cleaning of outdoor furniture, siding and other soiled surfaces. Dual articulating points allow easy adjustment of the scrubber head.

The Hydroshot Household Cleaning Kit (WA4070, $49.99), Hydroshot Automotive & Boat Cleaning Kit (WA4071, $49.99) and Hydroshot Adjustable Outdoor Power Scrubber (Hard Bristles) (WA1821, $34.99) are available at http://www.worx.com and online at Home Depot and Amazon.

Reach out to WORX social media links by visiting: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worxus?ref=hl; Twitter: https://twitter.com/WORXTools; Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/worxtools and Instagram: @WORXTools

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BenQ Launches Award-Winning Wireless Portable LED Projector Designed for Outdoor Viewing


“The BenQ GS2 projector removes boundaries to outdoor learning and entertainment by combining several extraordinary features and abilities.”

BenQ, the No. 1 global DLP projector brand, today unveiled GS2, a portable, durable LED projector designed for outdoor lifestyle and entertainment. The new projector is splash- and drop-resistant and compatible with virtually any wireless or wired device. With flexible connectivity and strong durability features, the BenQ GS2 projector is able to cast larger-than-life projections of movies, videos and music in any outdoor environment with hassle-free setup.

“The BenQ GS2 projector removes boundaries to outdoor learning and entertainment by combining several extraordinary features and abilities,” said Steve Yang, director of BenQ America. “With the GS2, families and friends can now experience high-quality entertainment opportunities in the wonders of nature.”

Engineered for all-weather, all-terrain outdoor use, GS2 features IPX2 splash-proof and 1.6 feet drop-proof ratings along with a lightweight portable design for stress-free enjoyment in the backyard or at a campsite. With diverse connectivity options, including WiFi, HDMI, USB-C, and a built-in media reader, GS2 can instantly cast and play oversized audio-visual content from virtually any source. A magnetic charging port provides a quick and secure connection, and when experiencing any type of strain, the projector is able to easily disconnect in order to prevent accidental drops or damage.

Winner of the Projection Expo 2020 Best of Show Award from Projector Central, GS2 has unlimited potential for entertainment. Utilizing an auto keystone focus and a 15-degree tilt, the portable projector provides a truly hassle-free setup in any environment. With a powerful Bluetooth speaker, 1080p support and the Aptoide TV app, GS2 offers limitless streaming of high-quality content. Powered by Digital Light Processing, the 2015 Academy Award of Merit Oscar® winning technology used in 90% of the world’s digital cinemas, GS2 delivers long-lasting DLP picture quality with precise colors and razor-sharp clarity coupled with a 30,000-hour maintenance-free LED light source.

The arrival of GS2 compliments BenQ’s existing portable projector, GV1, family line up. Suitable for indoor usage, the GV1 is extremely portable and light making it easy to move it from room to room. Additionally, the GV1 features the same wireless capability, auto keystone, and a 15-degree tilting hinge as the GS2 for utterly simple and hassle-free setup.

The BenQ GS2 portable projector retails at $599 and the BenQ GV1 mini portable projector retails at $379 and are available to purchase on http://www.BenQ.com.

For additional information about GS2, visit https://www.benq.com/en-us/projector/portable/gs2.html.

For additional information about GV1, visit https://www.benq.com/en-us/projector/portable/gv1.html.

About BenQ America Corp.

The world-leading human technology and solutions provider, BenQ is aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. BenQ sells and markets technology products, consumer electronics, computing and communications devices. Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment N’ Quality to Life,” BenQ focuses on the aspects that matter to most people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency and enhance learning by providing people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, cloud consumer products, mobile communications and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters. For more information about products and to purchase, visit http://www.benq.com.

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The Festo Experience, Aug. 5-6, Creates an Online Event as Close to an Actual Tradeshow as Possible


An online North American trade fair as productive as any of the top international tradeshows is scheduled for August 5 and 6.

The Festo Experience – Automation for Tomorrow is an online North American tradeshow to be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 5 and 6. Designed to approximate the experience of attending a major trade fair in terms of the large number and range of products on display, this event also includes live technical sessions, networking opportunities, and technical personnel available to discuss solutions for upcoming projects. Many Festo employees – five times the usual number assigned to a major tradeshow – will be on hand to chat with attendees in both English and Spanish.

“We are thrilled to host the first North American virtual tradeshow where our customers can fully immerse themselves in the online Festo experience,” said Kristine Inserra, Director of Marketing Communications for Festo North America. “Though we enjoy connecting in person, we’re excited by the opportunity to bring everyone together online. Tradeshows foster an environment where we can showcase products, engage in fruitful discussions about upcoming projects, and educate through technical sessions. We’ve done our utmost to emulate the same atmosphere attendees would find at any top international tradeshow and hope our customers enjoy the experience.”    

Registration is free at https://festoexperience.vfairs.com/. On the days of the event, an attendee will login and then see the Festo Experience tradeshow lobby. The lobby features an information desk, entrances to the exhibit halls, the auditorium for live and on-demand presentations, and a networking lounge. No special software is required. Chrome or Firefox browsers are recommended. Communication is via chat-based dialogue.

Themed booths feature product displays, on-demand video, literature, and the opportunity for chat, either publicly or privately, with booth staff. The booths are:


  • About Festo
  • Automotive
  • Continuous Processes    
  • Didactic
  • Didactic Mexico    
  • Electric Automation
  • Electronics and Assembly    
  • Engineering Tools
  • Chemical Industry    
  • Fabco-Air
  • Food Processing    
  • Life Sciences
  • Packaging    
  • Paper, Printing, and Converting
  • Pneumatic Automation    
  • Process Automation

Presentations on August 5th include:

  • Festo Core Products, Ready for You (Spanish), 11 a.m. EDT
  • How to Select a Robot, 1 p.m. EDT
  • Influence of Digitalization for Motion in Manufacturing, 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • FSMA and Festo, 4:30 p.m. EDT
  • Festo Core Products, Ready for You (English on demand)

On August 6th:

  • Process Automation Product Overview, 11 a.m. EDT
  • Trends in End-of-Arm Tooling, 1 p.m. EDT
  • Energy Conservation for Pharma, 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • The Festo Motion Terminal VTEM, (Spanish) 4:30 p.m. EDT
  • The Festo Motion Terminal VTEM, (English on demand)

Speakers will be available in the networking lounge for chats following their presentations. The networking lounge will also be available for meeting with other attendees and Festo personnel in public or private chats.

All are welcome to attend the Festo Experience – Automation for Tomorrow, Aug. 5 and 6 (https://festoexperience.vfairs.com/). Visit http://www.festo.us for the full range of product and service offerings.

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About Festo    

Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For more than 40 years, Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment.

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Oceanne Australia Launches the Smallest LED Face Device


Oceanne Australia launches game changing skincare device

Leading independent beauty brand, Oceanne Australia, today launches ‘The Time Is Now’, a game-changing skincare device. At 15 inches, the handheld LED light therapy is the most compact in the market, and completely solar-powered.

Working on a cellular level, the face device uses gentle but effective infrared and blue light technology. The results have been shown to; improve skin tone, target the signs of aging, and enhance complexion. Its deep penetration leaves skin looking healthy with a natural luminous glow.

It provides the same medical-grade results you’d expect from a medical grade spa, and all from the comfort of your home.

‘The Time is Now’ is now exclusively available from http://www.oceanneaustralia.com.au for $599, and includes a lifetime warranty.

Danielle Marina founder and CEO of Oceanne Australia, said: “I’ve been developing this skin therapy device, to bring the spa experience straight into the home. Not only is it the world’s most compact LED light therapy, but it’s highly effective too. It can help improve skin tone and roll-back the signs of ageing, for skin that looks and feels rejuvenated.

“Used in partnership with our natural beauty skincare range, it can have long-lasting results, since the light therapy promotes face cream absorption.

“At a time when more people are turning to home-based solutions, it’s the perfect opportunity to share this with fellow beauty hunters. Plus, blue light therapy has been found to kill bacteria on the skin’s surface. With the luxury of us all being at home more, the time is certainly ‘now’ to put wellbeing first!”

‘The Time is Now’ LED device penetrates the skin using safe light therapy. It can be used in short bursts of three to five minutes per ‘zone’ and promises to rejuvenate complexion with immediate results.

Here’s some of the main benefits of using ‘The Time is Now’ LED light therapy device:

  • The infrared light works on a cellular level, penetrating skin without any pain or discomfort
  • Boosts the production of collagen
  • Promotes the regeneration of cells for youthful looking skin
  • Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Ensures face creams absorb better into the skin
  • Lifts, tightens and tones skin
  • Improves overall complexion for a natural glow
  • Uses the same trusted technology as leading salon
  • Compact enough to fit in a bag or pocket for life on-the-go

Oceanne Australia will also be launching stores throughout Australia with the first in Sydney, Australia; in September and is inviting beauty fans to come down and sample the range.

The Australian start-up is best known for its innovative skincare collection. The vegan-friendly non-toxic range uses locally-sourced active ingredients, suitable for all skin types. This includes its best-selling Peptide Moisturiser and Botanical Herb Exfoliator.

To learn more about Oceanne Australia, or to shop the range, please visit: http://www.oceanneaustralia.com.au and follow @oceanne_australia on Instagram and Facebook.

Stockist and media inquiries, email info@oceanneaustralia.com.au.

Notes to Editors:

  • Oceanne Australia is an independent beauty brand from Sydney. Launched in 2020 is leads the way in modern skincare, using natural ingredients that are vegan-friendly. The range includes natural skincare products, as well as a cutting-edge LED face wand.

For further information, please contact: info@oceanneaustralia.com.au.

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New 15KW Grid Simulators for Micro Inverter Testing from Chroma


Chroma 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulator

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of power conversion test equipment, releases three new models to their 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulator series. Chroma regenerative grid simulators are four quadrant, fully regenerative AC Power Sources. The newly released 61809/61812/61815 models provide power ratings of 9kVA/12kVA/15kVA respectively at 3U height. The 3U form factor occupies less space and provides flexibility when integrating into automated test systems or on the test bench depending on the application.

New Chroma 61809/61812/61815 models are equipped with selectable single phase and 3-phase output, 350 VLN wide output voltage range, 100% DC output, 200V~480V universal voltage input and is completely regenerative which lowers operational costs. Additionally, users can extend the output power by connecting up to 3 units in parallel, achieving a high power density configuration of 45kVA output power at only 9U height.

As well as grid simulation for server power or electrical commercial products, the new 61800 models can be applied to applications in green energy. PV inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), power conditioning systems (PCS), micro grids, power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL), electric vehicle power supply equipment (EVSE), on-board charger (OBC) and bidirectional on-board charger (BOBC) are targeted applications and a whole new 9kVA to 45kVA high power density solution.

On the front panel, the Chroma 61809/61812/61815 models are equipped with an intelligent touch screen providing an intuitive user interface. Input from the touch screen and rotary knob allow views of different screens to quickly perform multiple settings and program operations. For example, Chroma’s Power Line Disturbance advanced programming functions are greatly optimized with tap and swipe operations when programming in LIST Mode and copy and paste functions help speed up setting sequences – all giving a more instinctual and convenient way of programming similar to operating a smartphone.

For more information on Chroma 61800 series Regenerative Grid Simulators, logon to http://www.chromausa.com or call us at (949) 600-6400.

About Chroma Systems Solutions

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is a leader in providing power electronics and electrical safety testing instrumentation and systems. Chroma’s programmable power supplies, electronic loads, meters, hipot testers and automated testing systems provide solutions for applications in Automotive and Battery, Aerospace, Defense, Commercial, Medical, Marine, and Regulatory Testing as well as green energy markets including Solar, Electric Vehicle and LED. With offices and manufacturing facilities located around the globe, Chroma is dedicated to providing the highest quality equipment for compliance and R&D test engineers as well as unparalleled service and support. Chroma Systems Solutions corporate office is located in Foothill Ranch, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.chromausa.com or call us at (949) 600-6400.

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ProTek Devices’ Intros TVS Array to Thwart Malicious and Accidental USB Killer Attacks


ProTek Devices' DFN-14 Package - TVS Array

ProTek Devices’ DFN-14 Package – TVS Array

USB Killers when plugged into a USB port can immediately destroy the device it is attached to and threaten other connected devices. ProTek Devices’ PRUSB05UBK component is specifically designed to thwart such threats.

ProTek Devices has introduced a TVS array capable of guarding against malicious or unsuspecting USB Killer attacks that are proven highly costly to organizations in equipment and data loss. The new component offers circuit protection against positive ESD, fast surge voltage transients, and high negative voltage transients at data lines such as are possible with USB Killer devices.

USB Killers when plugged into a USB port can immediately destroy the device it is attached to and threaten other connected devices. USB Killers have been used to maliciously destroy equipment. However, they can also be an unsuspecting threat when people mistaken them for a common USB memory stick. ProTek Devices’ PRUSB05UBK component is specifically designed to thwart such threats.

The new steering diode / transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) is ideal for dual USB 2.0 ports, USB 1.0, and the power bus. It is also suited for circuit protection of gigabit ethernet ports, portable electronics, video card interfaces, and DVI interfaces.

The PRUSB05UBK offers ultra-low capacitance CJ(SD) of 2.5pF typical with integrated resistors at each data line. It is compatible with IEC industry standards 61000-4-2 (ESD): air ±15kV, contact ±8kV; with 61000-4-4 (EFT): 40A, 5/50ns; and with 61000-4-5 (surge): 24A, at 8/20 microseconds – level 2 (LineGnd) and level 3 (line-line).

It provides protection for four lines and 500 watts of peak pulse power per line (typical = 8/20 microseconds). ESD protection is rated at up to 25 kilovolts. The new component also provides a low clamping voltage and is RoHS and REACH compliant.

Mechanical, Packaging and Availability Information

ProTek Devices’ PRUSB05UBK is provided in a molded DFN-14 package with an approximate weight of just 16 milligrams. Other mechanical and packaging characteristics include lead-free pure-tin plating and a solder reflow temperature (pure-tin – Sn, 100) of 260-270 degrees Celsius. Operating and storage temperatures are -55 to 150 degrees Celsius. And, the flammability rating is UL 94V-0.

This steering diode / TVS arrays is provided on 16mm tape and reel, per EIA Standard 481, in quantities starting at 1,000 units. Pricing information and purchasing details can be obtained by contacting any authorized worldwide distributor, representative, or directly with ProTek Devices. These sales sources are available throughout North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and more. Full contact information for all regions can be found at the company website.

About ProTek Devices

In business more than 25 years, ProTek Devices™ is a privately held semiconductor company. It offers a comprehensive product line of circuit protection devices. This includes overvoltage protection components and overcurrent protection components. Its transient voltage suppressors (TVS array), avalanche breakdown diodes, steering diode TVS arrays, PPTC devices, and electronic SMD chip fuses are widely used. Household brands and many other companies use ProTek Devices’ products to protect investments made in electronics designs and investments customers make in their products. Circuit protection is provided against lightning; electrostatic discharge (ESD); nuclear electromagnetic pulses (NEMP); inductive switching; and electromagnetic interference / radio frequency interference (EMI / RFI). ProTek Devices is based in Tempe, Ariz. It sells its components through a worldwide network of distributors and representatives across the US, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and more. Additional information is available at http://www.protekdevices.com.

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AV LinkPro Launches Intelligent Touch-less Intercom Solution for Covid-19 Safety


In this current pandemic a great many requests have come in from our integrators and intercom partners to be able to provide a touch-less bridge solution that can work with a variety of video intercom platforms

The new V-SENSE touch-less intelligent automated system provides a solution in the new normal world through the unique application of adding an automated attendant to video intercom systems.

“In this current pandemic a great many requests have come in from our integrators and intercom partners to be able to provide a touch-less bridge solution that can work with a variety of video intercom platforms,” said Jon Miller, Product Manager, AV LinkPro. “This solution is unique and provides an extremely comprehensive, contact-less gateway to expand the capabilities of single and multi-tenant intercoms.”

The new V-SENSE integrated solution will recognize a human face in front of a video door intercom and initiate the intercom call without any sensors or buttons to touch. From there the Intelligent Voice Attendant (IVA) will speak in a custom greeting and then listen in a two capable languages out of 120 available languages. The system will then direct the call to a specified extension or concierge.

V-SENSE is the second product offering in the AVlinkpro touch-less Intercom product line. The initial solution is the popular rack mount integration bridge system designed to enhance smart home systems like those from Crestron Electronics. Both V-SENSE and the AV LinkPro solution are available for both residential and commercial applications through security installers and AV integrator professionals world wide.

ABOUT AV LinkPro™: A product manufactured by AlltecPro is the only AV focused SIP-based PBX server system offering full HD video streaming, multicast video, full intercom communication, Intelligent Voice Attendant and custom level programming. AV LinkPro™ systems provide a communication bridge for SIP, IP, RTSP and TCP/IP integration creating a fully functional connectivity solution.

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Siborg participated in Nepcon Vietnam, presented LCR-Reader-MPA


Before the Show: V-Proud Team with Richard Mai and Michael Obrecht from Siborg in the center.

Before the Show: V-Proud Team with Richard Mai and Michael Obrecht from Siborg in the center.

Visitors at Nepcon Vietnam were excited by the abilities of LCR-Reader-MPA, particularily the Bluetooth feature that records measurement values in real-time.

Siborg Systems Inc. showed off their newest model in their line of all-in-one multimeters at Nepcon Vietnam. The tradeshows’ visitors were eager to see the capabilities of the LCR-Reader line of devices, with focus on the LCR-Reader-MPA. Siborg presented the LCR-Reader-MPA, giving the audience a look into the capabilities of the device and was met with great enthusiasm.

LCR-Reader-MPA was a natural continuation of the Smart Tweezers line of products and first debuted at Nepcon Korea 2019 in May and has since been a top seller among Siborg’s multimeters. The LCR-Reader-MPA is the newest model and boasts a 0.1% basic accuracy and wider range of features than other tweezer-based multimeters. For example, it can handle 0.1 pF capacitor measurements. Some of these features include fully automatic LCR and ESR measurements that require no-setup, LED/Diode, 100 kHz test frequency, 3 test signal levels, oscilloscope mode, AC/DC current/voltage tests, super cap testing and more.

The design is simple; a powerful yet compact multimeter with gold-plated tweezers as probes that does the work for you. When the user grasps a component with the tweezers, the LCR-Reader will automatically determine the type of component and best test parameters for that component before measuring with a high accuracy. All measurement results, including the main impedance value, secondary values (ESR), test mode, test frequency and type of component are instantly available on the OLED display.

Nepcon’s visitors were impressed by what LCR-Reader-MPA can do. The booth saw many visitors, many showing interest in the whole line of LCR-Reader, including the flagship device. The LCR-Reader line was created in 2014 as a budget alternative to the Smart Tweezers line of devices. The first model only offered a 0.5% basic accuracy and automatic LCR/ESR measurements; users are able to change the test mode but not much else. In 2017, Siborg released the LCR-Reader-MP to bridge the gap between LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers; this model offered a high basic accuracy of 0.1% and a range of features that rivaled the Smart Tweezers devices.

“The crowd was excited,” says Siborg’s Director, Michael Obrecht, “the booth saw many visitors, many who mentioned they were very interested in the devices abilities. Among the visitors were many representatives from world leading companies including Toyota, Samsung and Panasonic. The announced Bluetooth model also attracted a lot of attention. The ability to save time, not only with uick and easy measurements, but also by remotely recording the values.”

The LCR-Reader-MPA is a more refined version of the device and offers 3 models: the basic LCR-Reader-MPA, the LCR-Reader-MPAL with a lower range of test frequencies, and the LCR-Reader-MPA BT a Bluetooth enabled model. The BT model is able to send and receive measurement data from PC and Android devices. When connected, users are able to remotely record measurement data either in the proprietary software or a database; users can also set custom profiles for measurements, allowing them to make specific parameters a component must fit within for the program to grant a pass or fail. The ability to record measurements in real time is exceptionally helpful for quality control where time is essential. Additional quick Short/Open calibration implemented in LCR-Reader-MPA significantly simplify elimination of parasitic tweezer impedance compared to Smart Tweezers.

Other features on LCR-Reader-MPA include:

  • 0.1% Basic accuracy
  • Test frequency including 100, 120 Hz, 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, and 100 kHz
  • Full automatic and manual LCR, ESR, Diode/LED testing
  • Signal Generator with Sine wave up to 100 kHz
  • Easy Open/Short calibration and offset removal
  • Large and Super Large Capacitance testing to 640 mF
  • 3.2 Volt LED test voltage
  • Test Signal Reduction to 0.1V for in-circuit measurements
  • Test Signal levels of 0.1, 0.5 and 1 Vrms
  • NIST Traceable Calibration certificate (only with LCR-Reader-Pro task kit)
  • Li-Poly battery with micro-USB chagrin
  • 1 oz. weight
  • Gold-plated test leads

The LCR-Reader Store offers a wide range of Siborg’s test equipment, accessories and parts, including the task kits. Siborg’s task kits are a pre-bundled selection of a device and accessories, like the LCR-Reader-MPA Professional that includes and NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate, Kelvin Probe Connector Kit, spare bent tweezer probes, Offset Calibration board and charger. LCR-Reader-MPA and other devices are also available on Siborg’s Amazon sales channels in North America and Europe.

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Lenovo Partners with Navitas Again to Deliver the World’s First GaNFast 90W Fast Charger for E-sports Mobile Phones


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No matter how imaginative you are, you will still be startled by the data. Our charging speed will bring extraordinary experience to users. I’m quite astonished at the revolutionary influence brought by the advanced GaNFast technology of Navitas Semiconductor

Lenovo and Navitas Semiconductor announced today that the fastest, most powerful charger for Legion e-sports, using GaNFast power ICs has been launched into mass production and supplied ‘in-box’ with every Legion phone. Next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) technology enables the 90W dual USB-C output charger to deliver 40% more power and charge 25% faster than previous best-in-class hardware. The speed of the Legion charger is worthy of the e-sports phone processing power.

Measuring only 66 x 62 x 28 mm (115 cc), the 90W Legion fast charger is a true savior for gamers as it can fast charge a 5,000mAh battery to 100% in only 30 minutes, made possible by gallium nitride (GaNFast) technology. Running twenty times faster than the traditional, slow silicon (Si), it improves the power by three times, thus making the charging speed three times faster, in half the size and weight of the old silicon chargers.

“No matter how imaginative you are, you will still be startled by the data. Our charging speed will bring extraordinary experience to users. I’m quite astonished at the revolutionary influence brought by the advanced GaNFast technology of Navitas Semiconductor. We have been discussing about a possibility, and today this possibility has come true. One of the missions of Lenovo is to create the most excellent and most innovative products in the world. It is a great pleasure for us to establish long-term cooperation and explore more new possibilities with Navitas Semiconductor,” said Mr. Jin CHEN, General Manager of the Cellphone Business Department of Lenovo China.

“For Navitas Semiconductor, the cooperation with Lenovo is a great milestone because Lenovo is not only a top phone manufacturer but also a top PC device manufacturer. GaNFast power ICs are a single chip integrating GaN field-effect transistor (FET), GaN digital and GaN analog circuits. It rapidly promotes the commercialization of the new generation of high-frequency, high-efficiency and high-power-density power converters. It is a great honor for Navitas Semiconductor to provide GaNFast power ICs for Lenovo, to help Lenovo improve user experience and technological innovation,” noted Yingying (Charles) ZHA, VP & General Manager of Navitas China.

About Lenovo:

Lenovo has always devoted itself to manufacturing and selling the most reliable, safest and user-friendly technical products, and unremittingly helping customers raise productivity and improve quality of life. Its core values include:


  • Customer achievement – devotion to customers’ satisfaction and success
  • Innovation in entrepreneurship – pursuing high speed and efficiency, and focusing on the innovations that affect customers and the company
  • Truth-seeking – making decisions and managing business based on facts, and
  • Achieving good faith and integrity – establishing credible and responsible interpersonal relationships.

About Navitas:.

Navitas Semiconductor Incis the world’s first GaN Power IC company. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ireland, it has offices or R&D centers in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen in China as well as Los Angeles, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with rich experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 300 patents among its founders. GaNFast power ICs integrate GaN power, GaN analog and GaN logic circuits to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 100 Navitas patents are issued or pending.

Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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Birmingham Heart Clinic Partners with TSI Healthcare


TSI Healthcare

TSI Healthcare

When we discovered TSI Healthcare, we were impressed with their breadth of solutions and services. We look forward to partnering with them to grow the cardiology space together.

Birmingham Heart Clinic, located in Birmingham, Alabama, has partnered with TSI Healthcare, a national leader in the sales and support of NextGen® Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions. Birmingham Heart Clinic is the latest to join TSI Healthcare’s growing family of cardiology practices nationwide. The practice will implement TSI Healthcare’s cardiology-specific EHR, PM, Patient Engagement, EHR Mobile, and Financial Analytics solutions.

Expanding upon the practice’s motivation for partnering with TSI Healthcare, Birmingham Heart Clinic’s practice administrator, Tonya White shared, “Our previous EHR company was not meeting our needs with MIPS and was limited in its cardiology offerings. We sought out a company that was focused on growing cardiology healthcare IT that also offered flexible documentation methods in order to help us meet our MIPS goals. When we discovered TSI Healthcare, we were impressed with their breadth of solutions and services. We look forward to partnering with them to grow the cardiology space together.”

Birmingham Heart Clinic will receive many benefits from TSI Healthcare’s team of experts, including personalized training, guided federal policy assistance, “live call support,” ongoing evaluation, and more to ensure seamless integration and successful implementation. As the healthcare IT landscape continues to evolve to meet the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, solutions such as Patient Engagement, EHR Mobile, and Financial Analytics will aid Birmingham Heart Clinic in boosting productivity, efficiency, and revenue.

“We are very excited to have Birmingham Heart Clinic join our family of valued cardiology clients and we appreciate their confidence in us,” said David M. Dickson, Jr., founder, president, and CEO of TSI Healthcare. “We are committed to supporting them, as well as other independent cardiology practices of all sizes, as they deliver a higher level of quality care to improve outcomes for their patients.”

About TSI Healthcare

Founded in 1997, TSI Healthcare is a national leader in the sales and support of customized NextGen Practice Management and Electronic Health Record solutions. TSI Healthcare’s solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of cardiology practices through cardiology-specific EHR content, top-ranked service, and award-winning software. In addition to core products powered by NextGen, TSI Healthcare also offers Patient Portal, Population Health Management, Patient Engagement, Telehealth, Revenue Cycle Management, cloud hosting, and more. TSI Healthcare’s support and service teams include NextGen Certified Professionals, clinicians, and former practice administrators, based in the USA. TSI Healthcare has approximately 200 employees and services approximately 3,000 providers nationwide. For further information visit tsihealthcare.com/cardiology.

About Birmingham Heart Clinic

Birmingham Heart Clinic provides the highest quality cardiovascular care for their patients in five convenient locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama. They are recognized for their commitment to the latest in cutting edge technology for treating coronary, carotid, and peripheral disease. Birmingham Heart Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostics and their physicians are experts in the prevention and treatment of peripheral artery disease. The practice delivers respectful, state-of-the-art, and comprehensive cardiac and vascular services to promote health and well-being. For more information, visit birminghamheart.com.

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