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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. July 2015  53