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Preserving the characteristic atmosphere with the latest lighting technology
TRS-STAR renovates the lighting system at Waisenhausplatz in Pforzheim
TRS-STAR, based near Karlsruhe - Germany, specialises in the development and manufacture of designer outdoor lighting fixtures in single and series production. A particular focus is on the reconstruction of historic lighting fixtures. Its customer base includes local authorities, municipal utilities, architects and lighting designers who value individual design, high quality and technical efficiency.
The company is characterised by a high level of vertical integration, precision craftsmanship and consistent quality standards. TRS-STAR develops and produces luminaires according to customer requirements – both based on new designs and as replicas of older or historical models. Modern CAD technology and, depending on requirements, original or contemporary materials are used.
For applications in public spaces, TRS-STAR develops suitable, highly efficient LED inserts that preserve the external appearance while meeting the latest technical requirements. Public clients value TRS-STAR as a reliable partner that implements projects with technical expertise, precision craftsmanship and a clear understanding of the special requirements of tenders, monument protection and public construction projects.
Project example Pforzheim – Renovation of the lighting system at Waisenhausplatz Pforzheim
The lighting at Waisenhausplatz in the centre of Pforzheim - Germany dated back to the 1990s and no longer met today's technical and energy requirements. The system consisted of individually designed masts, which were originally equipped with luminaires developed specifically for this location. These luminaires had a significant impact on the appearance of the square and were therefore an essential design element of the overall urban composition.
In the course of the renovation, the lighting system was comprehensively modernised, with particular emphasis on preserving the original design character. The aim was to develop luminaires that were visually identical to the original ones, preserving the historical design intent, but equipped with contemporary, energy-efficient LED technology.
The new lighting was designed to ensure standard-compliant, glare-free and uniform illumination of the square. Precisely coordinated LED optics are used, offering high light quality and optimal colour rendering. At the same time, energy consumption has been significantly reduced and the system's ease of maintenance improved.
The combination of technical innovation and a design in keeping with the historic building has resulted in a sustainable lighting concept that meets both functional and aesthetic requirements. Waisenhausplatz thus retains its characteristic atmosphere, while the lighting has been brought up to the latest technical standards.
Shortages due to delivery stoppage of Nexperia chips
The first effects from the latest Chinese export restrictions on Nexperia products becoming apparent in the market. Many companies are preparing strategies now to avoid allocation, delays in supply chain and other impacts on their production lines.
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New Magic Power Enhanced ultra-slim MPE-F Power Supply Family
With the two new members of the ultra-slim AC-DC power supply family MPE-F100 and MPE-F065 from Magic Power, TRS-STAR offers two ultra-compact 2 x 4 inch power packs with a height of only 20mm.
The Class I/Class II power supplies have a nominal output power of 60W or 100W (convection-cooled) and can cover short-term peak outputs of 120W or 150W.
This „peak power capability“ allows it to design the overall system closer to its defined nominal load and not necessary to possible peak load conditions.
This means greater design flexibility in the application and results in significant advantages in terms of weight, space and costs.
The power supply units have an operating temperature range of -20° - 80°C (with derating) and a wide-range input of 90 - 264VAC with single output voltages of 12V, 24V or 48V.
For safe operation conditions short-circuit and overvoltage protection features are onboard.
With an efficiency of 90% and a power consumption below 0.1W during no-load operation the efficiency requirements of the market to modern and future-oriented power supplies are reliably met.
The low height of maximum one inch and the compact footprint of 2 x 4 inches making these power supplies perfectly tailored for convection-cooled applications in space-critical environments with high temparature requirements in 24/7 operating condition, such as embedded systems, display solutions and kiosk systems in industry, medical and household.
The power supply units are certified in accordance with EN62368-1 and fulfil the standards of IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60335-1 standards.
Customised adaptations are possible.
The axhena 1901 street light for urban areas
The axhena 1901 street light ‘Made in Germany’ is characterised by its beautiful, simple design. It combines functional elegance with the latest technology. Axhena 1901 has been developed to high standards for optimal illumination. With a design in the typical Bauhaus style, the luminaire impresses with clean lines and a minimalist design that radiates a timeless aesthetic and blends harmoniously into urban environments. The luminaire body is made of robust die-cast aluminium, which ensures stability and durability. The ESG luminaire glass with impact resistance IK08 reliably protects the luminaire from external influences and ensures safe use. It is equipped with Tridonic components as well as PMMA lenses in Zhaga format in multilayer technology for efficient and uniform illumination.
This high-quality technology ensures high energy efficiency. This achieves optimal illumination of the road surface without causing glare. The premium version has an integrated control system that allows the lighting to be adjusted as needed to optimise energy consumption. The power reduction is done via the ChronoStep function. The driver dims the light as the night progresses without the need for additional controls. This intelligent control supports modern smart city concepts. It contributes to sustainable energy management and leads to a long service life.
The system performance of the axhena 1901 is 7 to 32 watts with a luminous flux of 846 to 5104 lm. The luminaire is available in the light colours Amber/2200/2700/3000/4000K and the illumination Y/V/M/S/B. In addition to the basic colour RAL 9005 (black), other housing colours are available on request. The dimensions are T 460 x W 320 x H 70 (mm) with a total weight of 6.2 kg. It is designed for protection class IP65 and protection class I and is voltage-proof up to 10 kV. The plait size is 60/76 mm.
The TRS-STAR-GmbH streetlight axhena 1901 is the perfect combination of modern design, high functionality and advanced technology, making it ideal for use in urban, forward-looking lighting solutions.
GLF7210x IQ-Smart load switch IC-Family for maximum system efficiency
With the GLF7210x product family from GLF Integrated Power, TRS-STAR offers a highly integrated load switch family with maximum power efficiency and compactness ideally suited for application in the embedded, IoT, medical, sensor and infotainment sector.
The switches have an input voltage of 1.5 to 5.5V and due to a RDS(on) of typical 37mOhm they are operating with very low losses during on-state. Leakage currents of 20nA are achieved in blocking mode (EN). For safe operating condidtions, reverse current blocking protection (RCB) with low threshold voltage and slew rate control are integrated to ensure stable output voltages.
For reliable power sequencing of subsystems there are optional types with an integrated output discharge switch available.
The switches are housed in space-saving 0.77 x 0.77mm WLCSP chip-scale packages with a pitch of 0.4mm.
AIB-NVAO AI Box PC from Avalue for Atonomous Machine Intelligence
The new embedded AI industrial computer AIB-NVAO was specially developed by Avalue for autonomous machine intelligence. It integrates state-of-the-art AI computing functions, extensive expansion interfaces and an industrial-grade service life. It is suitable for applications in the automotive, intelligent logistics, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
With the NVIDIA AGX Orin module, the AIB-NVAO delivers a computing power of 275 TOPS (INT8), which is an 8-fold improvement over its predecessor. This high computing power supports high-speed interfaces for multiple sensors and enables the execution of complex AI computing tasks. The user can choose between a 32GB 200 TOPS or a 64GB 275 TOPS version. These capacities are suitable for real-time analysis of complex data and ensure the safe and smooth operation of autonomous vehicles or machines.
The AIB-NVAO AI box PC has 8 GMSL2 channels, 5 CAN FD (Controller Area Network) interfaces and supports 4K data transmission, enabling high-quality image data acquisition. It has 32 GB or 64 GB Jetson AGX Orin LPDDR5 memory and 64 GB eMMC 5.1 memory. To fulfil flexible expansion requirements, the AIB-NVAO offers 1 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 2 x USB3.0, 6 x RS232/RS485/Debug interfaces, 1 x Mini PCIe slot for WIFI/4G, 1 x M.2 M key 2280 (2280, PCIe x4) and 1 x Nano SIM slot. The system can be expanded according to specific application requirements and integrate various sensors and peripherals. It is therefore ideal for applications such as ADAS, remote control, AMR or autonomous vehicles.
The AIB-NVAO is designed for use in extreme conditions and has a robust industrial design, allowing it to operate in an operating temperature range of -25 °C to +70 °C. The operating voltage range is 9 - 36 volts DC. The mechanical dimensions are (276 x 214 x 71) mm. The Box PC supports Ubuntu Jetpack (version 5.0 and higher) and has CE and FCC Class B certifications, which ensures its stability, reliability and durability for industrial applications.
Avalue introduces new Medical PC HID-2340
Avalue introduces the new Medical PC HID-2340 with Intel® 12th processor. Designed to meet the standardised requirements of the healthcare industry, it offers revolutionary advanced computing solutions that combine reliability, efficiency and mobility.
The powerful processor enables healthcare professionals to manage complex medical data, access healthcare reporting and complex use of resource-intensive applications. Equipped with cutting edge technology and UL60601-1 medical grade certification, the HID-2340 ensures a high level of accuracy and security in healthcare. This PC solution improves the quality of patient care and operational efficiency.
Its antimicrobial finish with full-flat front design allows convenient cleaning with alcohol to support a high standard of hygiene. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Near Field Communication (NFC) module and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) module in the HID-2340 enable a high standard of data security and privacy. The user-friendly Projected Capacitive Multi-Tochscreen (PCAP) enables operation with medical gloves. The practical reading light supports the user in poorly lit or dark environments.
The Medical PC HID-2340 has a variety of I/O ports such as COM, 2 x LAN, USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0, USB Type C as well as M.2 Key B 3042/3052/2280, M.2 Key E for WIFI and M.2 Key M for SATA signals, USB and PCIe. With its M.2 capture card extension and support for SDI/HDMI connectors, the HID-2340 fulfils various device requirements to improve medical image capture and video integration.
The HID-2340 Medical Tablet Computer is characterised by a 12th generation Intel Alder Lake processor. Its robust design meets the requirements of critical healthcare environments. The high-resolution touchscreen display offers intuitive use and improved visibility. The extensive interfaces allow seamless integration into existing medical systems.
The Medical Grade certificate guarantees data accuracy, patient safety and treatment compliance in accordance with stringent health regulations.
Transparent OLED kiosk solution (30" and 55'') from Faytech
The OLED kiosk solution from Faytech with the ultra-flat and semi-transparent (30" and 55") touchscreen is characterised by a thin, clear and sharp display. This makes it possible to transform any glass surface into an interactive touch display. It is completely transparent when the display is switched off. It displays information in colour at a resolution of 4K or Full HD when it is switched on. A capacitive 10-finger multi-touch technology is integrated.
It is suitable for applications in self-ordering kiosk technology such as quick service and fast-casual restaurants. Other applications include any transparent or reflective surfaces such as fridges, where it is possible to switch between transparent front and display. Information can be added to the reflected image in a mirror. The transparent part of a machine can also be used as an HMI (Human Machine Interface) with the touchscreen from Faytech.
New Wayon TO-LL Trench Mosfets
Wayon Electronics Ltd. and its distribution partner TRS-STAR are introducing their new high current Trench Mosfet family in the TO-LL package. Compared with reference designs using standard TO-263/D2PAK solutions this package is offering a 30% footprint reduction and a height reduction by 50% (package dimensions 9.9 x 11.7 x 2.3mm). This makes a solution with a Wayon TO-LL package perfectly suited for designs requesting high current capability together with a very compact form factor.
The sophisticated package concept is offering a creepage distance of 2.7mm for additional design safety and a separate signal-source pin to ensure reliable switching at high frequencies.
The Wayon TO-LL product family is starting with a low voltage range from 20V/0.85mΩtyp reaching with steps from medium voltage up to 200V/8mΩtyp including some special types with super current capability of up to 300A with a RDS(on) well below 1mΩ
The device performance is targeting application like high power tools, battery management systems, DC-DC converters, electric vehicle systems and many more. Because of Wayon´s capability and expertise as a Mosfet manufacturer more types are already on the roadmap and will be released soon.
New housing solution TO-LL from UTC
UTC Ltd. distribution partner of TRS-STAR GmbH is introducing a new Mosfet/IGBT package solution for high power designs called TO-LL (TO-Leadless, HSOF-8). The housing is ideally suited for high density, high current application.
With its small size and low height (9.9 x 11.7 x 2.3 mm) and a drain-source creeping distance of 2.7 mm the package is ideally suited for replacing power-limited D2PAK/D2PAK-7 solutions or reducing component count in discrete designs for improved overall reliability. Further advantage is given by the ability for designing very compact high current circuitry which leads to less parasitic effects and EMI problems especially at application working at higher frequencies.
For optimized gate drive the package has a separate signal-source pin for reducing inductive effects at medium or higher switching frequencies ensuring safe switching and good switching performance.
The UTC TOLL-8B-Family is initiated with two high voltage Mosfet with 600V/130mOhm and 400V/180mOhm. Both transistors are fast switching types, have a low FOM (Figure of Merit) and high rugged avalanche characteristics.
Due to UTC´s broad portfolio of low and high voltage Mosfet chips and their high flexibility as a design and manufacturing company more part family members in different performance classes will be follow soon. Especially Trench Mosfet in the voltage range up to 80V with high current capability and low RDS(ON) will be released soon and can be a 1:1 drop-in replacement for existing solutions from established manufacturers. Depending on the customer demands UTC is also open for customized solutions.