Worldwide shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach 110 million by the end of 2016 with 38.2% growth over the previous year. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, an expanding lineup of vendors combined with fast-growing consumer awareness and demand will generate double-digit growth throughout the 2015-2020 forecast period, culminating in shipments of 237.1 million wearable devices in 2020.
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Global Industry Giants Discuss the Future of Wearable Technology at IDTechEx Wearable Europe 2016
IDTechEx Wearable Europe brings together a global community of innovators behind the best of wearable technology today. IDTechEx analysts have constructed a two-day agenda assembling key innovators and thought leaders to discuss key aspects of this rapidly evolving industry. Within the broader IDTechEx show, you will see the best of new technology that is already causing disruption today, as well as a glimpse at the materials, components and products of the future.
LOPEC 2016 – Wearable tech boosts electronics sector
LOPEC 2016 will be taking place from April 5–7 in Munich, Germany, where the latest products, technologies, and trends in printed electronics will be on display. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable tech will be among the focal points at this year’s international trade fair, and they will also be on the agenda at the LOPEC Conference, where top-class speakers from companies such as adidas will be in attendance.
Mouser takes Coilcraft shielded power inductors on board Mouser Electronics is now stocking Coilcraft’s MLC75xx series of shielded power inductors. These inductors feature soft saturation characteristics, suiting them to voltage regulator module and voltage regulator down designs and other applications with occasional over-current requirements. With a low DC resistance of 1.2 mOhms, the inductors are said to have an excellent current handling of up to 59 A. Devices measure 7.0 x 7.5 mm, with a profile of 4.2 mm. There are seven inductance values ranging from 0.10 to 2.17 µH. The RoHS-compliant, halogen-free MLC75xx inductors have tin-silver (96.5/3.5) over copper terminations and can withstand a maximum reflow temperature of 260°C. Coilcraft uses proprietary materials and construction techniques to avoid thermal ageing issues associated with competing iron-powder-core inductors. The series is suited to various VRM/VRD applications, including power supplies and microprocessor power. http://www.mouser.com
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