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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Toshiba Releases Automotive Photorelay with 1800V Output Withstand Voltage
KAWASAKI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched an automotive photorelay [1], ' TLX9165T,' in a 10pin SO16L-T package, that supports high voltage automotive batteries with an output withstand voltage of 1800V (min). Volume shipments start today. Improved charge times and longer cruising ranges are essential for wider adoption of electric vehicles, and both require more efficient operation of battery systems. Battery management systems (BMS) realize efficient system operation by monitoring the battery charge status, and the insulation between the battery and the vehicle body that is essential for the safe use of high-voltage batteries. BMS that must handle high voltages use electrically isolated photorelays. Energy storage systems (ESS), used to secure efficient operation of renewable energy, have also adopted a configuration similar to BMS; they handle the same high voltage as electric vehicles, and use electrically isolated photorelays. While 400V battery systems are the mainstream in electric vehicles, growing demand for longer cruising ranges and faster charging will hasten the shift to 800V systems. Photorelays used in those battery systems must have a withstand voltage approximately twice the system voltage, which is 1600V or more for an 800V system. Toshiba's new photorelay incorporates a newly developed high-voltage MOSFET with an output withstand voltage of 1800V(min), suitable for 800V systems. The 10-pin SO16L-T package adopts a resin with a Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) [2] of 600 or more, putting it in material group I [3] of the IEC 60664-1 [4] international standard, and the pin configuration ensures a creepage distance of 7.5mm or more [5] on the light receiver side. These features are compliant with IEC 60664-1, and deliver an operating voltage of 1500V. The pin pitch and pin configuration are the same as SO16L-T [6], allowing the common use of PCB pattern design. Toshiba will continue to develop photorelay products suitable for battery systems in automotive applications and energy storage systems in industrial equipment, contributing to the safe operation of equipment. Notes: [1] Photorelay: The primary (control) side and the secondary (switch) side are electrically isolated. Switches connected directly to the AC line and switches between equipment that differ in ground potential can be controlled through insulating barriers. [2] Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): IEC 60112 [7] defines CTI as the maximum possible voltage before droplets of ammonium chloride solution on the surface of the insulating material cause tracking, under the given test conditions. [3] Material group I: One of the classifications of molded materials in IEC 60664-1 [4] refers to materials with a Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) [2] of 600 and more. [4] IEC 60664-1: This standard specifies principles, requirements, and test methods for insulation coordination for systems up to AC 1000V or DC 1500V. [5] A creepage distance of 7.5mm or more: The required creepage distance for an operating voltage 1500V, material group I, pollution degree 2 (the degree of pollution of the operating environment where electrical equipment is used: pollutants are entirely non-conductive, but could potentially be rendered conductive by condensation.) [6] SO16L-T: The package used for Toshiba's TLX9160T and TLX9152M. [7] IEC 60112: An international standard that specifies testing methods for measuring the Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) of insulating materials. This standard is used to evaluate electrical breakdown (tracking) characteristics at the surface of solid insulating materials. Applications Automotive equipment: BMS (battery voltage monitoring, mechanical relay sticking detections, ground fault detections, etc.) Industrial equipment: ESS Replacement of mechanical relays Features Output withstand voltage: V OFF =1800V (min) Normally opened (1-Form-A) device Avalanche current rating: I AV =0.6mA High isolation voltage: 5000Vrms (min) AEC-Q101 qualified Compliant with IEC 60664-1 International Standard Main Specifications (Unless otherwise specified, T a =25℃) Part number TLX9165T Contact 1-Form-A Absolute maximum ratings Input forward current I F (mA) 30 ON-state current I ON (mA) 30 Operating temperature T opr (°C) -40 to 125 Avalanche current I AV (mA) 0.6 Electrical characteristics OFF-state current I OFF (μA) V OFF =1500V Max 0.1 Output withstand voltage V OFF (V) I OFF =10μA Min 1800 Recommended operating conditions Supply voltage V DD (V) Max 1500 Coupled electrical characteristics Trigger LED current I FT (mA) I ON =30mA, t=10ms Max 3 Return LED current I FC (mA) I OFF =100μA, T a =-40 to 125°C, t=40ms Min 0.05 ON-state resistance R ON (Ω) I ON =30mA, I F =10mA, t<1s Max 340 Switching characteristics Turn-on time t ON (ms) I F =10mA, R L =20kΩ, V DD =40V Max 1 Turn-off time t OFF (ms) Max 1 Isolation characteristics Isolation voltage BV S (Vrms) AC, 60s Min 5000 Clearance distance (mm) Min 8 Creepage distance (mm) Min 8 Package Name 10pin SO16L-T Size (mm) Typ. Sample Check & Availability Buy Online Expand Follow the link below for more on the new product. TLX9165T Follow the link below for more on Toshiba's Isolators and Solid State Relays. Isolators/Solid State Relays Follow the link below for more on Toshiba's Automotive Devices. Automotive Devices To check availability of the new products at online distributors, visit: TLX9165T Buy Online * Company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies. * Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice. About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products. Its 19,400 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere. Find out more at
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
AI helps couple achieve pregnancy after 18 years of failed IVF cycles: Fertility expert explains how tech can make this happen
After 20 years, a couple in the US is expecting to be parents as the woman has achieved pregnancy after a series of unsuccessful attempts of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), where the eggs and sperm are fertilised outside the body in a laboratory and the resulting embryo is transferred into the woman's uterus. That was because the man had very low sperm. And even the little that was there was hidden and undetectable by an embryologist. But now thanks to an artificial intelligence system, previously undetectable sperm can not only be identified but harvested for use. The STAR (Sperm Tracking and Recovery) system, developed at Columbia University Fertility Centre in New York, is expected to help men with azoospermia, a condition where no sperm is easily found in the semen. This technology is a breakthrough because it can harvest hidden semen, has a non-invasive extraction method and can offer an option to men battling fertility issues. This method costs under $3,000 (Rs 2.6 lakh). 'This is an example where technology multiplies human efforts. Even embryologists currently do the same thing. But now AI can assist them in identifying the sperm even better,' says Dr Anjali Malpani, IVF specialist and founder of Malpani Infertility Clinic. A typical semen sample usually has millions of sperm. But some men have really low counts, so much so that they can't be seen even after centrifugation (spinning the semen sample to concentrate the sperm) and hours of meticulous searching under a microscope. This is different from ejaculatory duct disorders, which prevent sperm from being ejaculated despite being produced in healthy numbers in the testes, usually due to a blockage. Then we use a needle to extract the healthy sperm. Azoospermia is diagnosed when no sperm can be found in at least two separate semen samples analyzed after centrifugation. So we study multiple ejaculates, which means collecting and analyzing multiple semen samples to confirm the absence of sperm. We usually collect the samples in quick succession, within an hour or two. This is done because sperm production can fluctuate, and a single semen analysis might not accurately reflect the overall situation. Multiple samples help account for these variations. Then an embryologist studies them to see if they can be used for IVF or not. Now the semen sample is placed on a chip under a microscope. AI connects to the microscope through a high-speed camera and with high-powered imaging technology scans it. The STAR system takes more than 8 million images in under an hour to find what it has been trained to identify as a sperm cell. It can isolate sperm faster in the sample, allowing embryologists to recover cells that they could not have just with their eyes. So AI is amplifying the embryologist's vision. Of course, each IVF case has different complexities which require the experience of a trained embryologist. But in resource-scarce settings and in the absence of a good embryologist, AI can scan sperm and eggs based on the dataset of thousands of samples that have been fed into them. Still I would say that an embryologist can grade embryos — assessing the quality and developmental potential of embryos — better.
News18
05-07-2025
- Health
- News18
AI Becomes A Blessing For This Couple Trying To Conceive For 18 Years
The anonymous couple had undergone several rounds of IVF over the years by visiting fertility clinics around the world. A couple is finally expecting their first child after 18 years of failed attempts to conceive. And this is all with the help of artificial intelligence. A groundbreaking new method helped doctors find hidden sperm in the husband's sample which made in vitro fertilisation, or IVF, successful. According to a report in CNN, the method called the STAR method, short for Sperm Tracking and Recovery, is offering new hope to men diagnosed with azoospermia. In this rare condition, no sperm is visible in a semen sample even after hours of careful examination under a microscope. A typical semen sample contains hundreds of millions of sperm but in cases like this, none can be detected through traditional methods. The anonymous couple had undergone several rounds of IVF over the years by visiting fertility clinics around the world. IVF involves removing a woman's egg and fertilising it with sperm in a lab to create an embryo. The embryo is then implanted in the womb. But all their attempts failed due to azoospermia. In a final effort, they visited Columbia University Fertility Center in US where doctors offered them a new AI-based solution. The STAR method uses artificial intelligence to scan semen samples and identify hidden sperm. All the husband had to do was provide a sample. 'We kept our hopes to a minimum after so many disappointments," the wife said in an emailed statement to CNN. Using the STAR system, researchers scanned the sample and found three hidden sperm. These were then used to fertilise the wife's eggs and the IVF procedure was successful. She is now pregnant with the baby due in December. 'It took me two days to believe I was actually pregnant. I still wake up in the morning and can't believe if this is true or not. I still don't believe I am pregnant until I see the scans," she said. Dr Zev Williams, who led the team at Columbia, explained how well the STAR system worked during their trials. 'A patient provided a sample, and highly skilled technicians looked for two days through that sample to try to find sperm. They didn't find any. We brought it to the AI-based STAR System. In one hour, it found 44 sperm. So right then, we realized, 'Wow, this is really a game-changer. This is going to make such a big difference for patients'," he said as quoted in the report. The STAR system works by placing a semen sample on a specially designed chip under a microscope. A high-speed camera and high-powered imaging technology then scan the sample. It can capture more than 8 million images in under an hour. Once a sperm cell is detected, the system instantly isolates that sperm into a droplet of fluid. This allows embryologists to collect the recovered cells that they may never have been able to find or identify with their own eyes.
Time Business News
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
AI Cover Letter Generators: Your Secret Weapon to Stand Out in 2025
In 2025, the job market is more competitive than ever before. With thousands of applicants submitting resumes daily through automated systems, your application must go the extra mile to stand out. That's where AI cover letter generators come into play—revolutionizing how job seekers present themselves to potential employers. Gone are the days of spending hours trying to draft the perfect letter. Today's digital tools offer speed, precision, personalization, and optimization—all bundled into one intelligent system. If you're ready to increase your chances of landing interviews, consider using an AI career assistant like Joblogr to create compelling, tailored cover letters that get noticed. The old way of crafting generic, one-size-fits-all cover letters simply doesn't cut it in 2025. Hiring managers are flooded with applications, and most letters sound robotic, irrelevant, or outdated. Even worse, many go unread due to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that scan for relevance. This is where many job seekers unknowingly sabotage their chances. Your cover letter should not just introduce you—it must align with the job description, showcase value, and prove you're the best match for the role. Manual writing rarely achieves this consistently, especially when you're applying to multiple jobs daily. An AI cover letter generator uses intelligent algorithms to tailor your cover letter to the specific job description, company culture, and tone. By analyzing keywords and industry requirements, it produces a personalized document that feels human yet optimized for AI-driven screening systems. This means you save hours of effort while increasing your chances of making it past ATS filters and impressing hiring teams. Platforms like Joblogr's AI cover letter generator offer seamless integrations with job applications, resume builders, and AI job search tools, making your job hunt significantly more efficient. One of the standout benefits of using an AI cover letter generator is scalability without losing personalization. Whether you're applying to 5 jobs or 50, the tool adapts your content uniquely for each role. No more copy-paste fatigue or guessing what employers want to hear. By simply entering job details or uploading a job posting, the AI crafts compelling letters that include relevant achievements, skills, and keywords. It mimics a human tone but optimizes your narrative for digital readability, ensuring your letter resonates with recruiters and hiring software alike. A powerful job search strategy in 2025 isn't just about a good cover letter—it's about a well-matched cover letter and resume combo. If your resume is optimized by AI, your cover letter should complement it using similar language, structure, and branding. AI resumes generated by platforms like Joblogr ensure your skills and accomplishments are tailored to the job. Pair this with a smartly written cover letter, and you've got a unified professional identity that speaks directly to employers. Together, they form a cohesive application that grabs attention quickly. Job seekers often spend 10+ hours per week customizing resumes and cover letters. With AI cover letter tools, that time is reduced drastically, sometimes to mere minutes per job application. This opens the door to applying for more relevant jobs in less time without compromising quality. When you combine this with a feature like Joblogr's ability to search all job sites at once, you streamline the full application process—from discovery to submission. The more quality applications you send, the higher your chances of landing the ideal position. Joblogr stands out by offering a powerful, user-friendly interface that simplifies cover letter creation. It begins with pulling key data from your resume and the job description. Then, its AI engine crafts a professional, customized cover letter that you can tweak or use instantly. The platform allows easy integration with its AI resume tools, automated job application tracking, and AI job search filters. It also recommends tweaks using real-time feedback and ATS optimization suggestions, giving you a letter designed to pass both human and machine evaluations. Most cover letters fail because they lack industry-specific terms. AI tools analyze job postings and inject the right keywords automatically, improving your chances of passing ATS filters and grabbing the hiring manager's attention. Instead of guessing what recruiters want, your cover letter becomes a mirror of the employer's expectations. This alignment is critical in industries like tech, healthcare, finance, and marketing, where terminology and skills vary significantly between roles. A common mistake job seekers make is applying blindly without understanding salary expectations. Joblogr offers a salary research tool for job seekers, allowing you to benchmark your worth before you apply. When used alongside an AI cover letter generator, you can confidently mention expected compensation ranges if required, showing that you've done your homework. Understanding your market value gives you leverage and also prevents underbidding yourself. Combined with strong application materials, this makes for a confident, informed job search approach. Users of AI-driven job application platforms report faster interview calls, improved response rates, and higher salary offers. One user, Sarah T., mentioned she landed three interviews within a week after switching to an AI resume and cover letter combo from Joblogr. Before that, she'd applied to 40+ roles with no response. Such tools help eliminate guesswork. With features like automated job application tracking, personalized insights, and document optimization, AI transforms how job seekers navigate today's competitive environment. The modern job search is no longer about sending a resume and hoping for the best. It's about automation, intelligence, and adaptability. With tools that automate job application tracking, recommend keywords, and even suggest career pivots, AI is becoming an essential ally. Platforms like Joblogr offer job seekers a comprehensive job search solution, where every step—from resume creation to salary research and cover letter generation—is optimized for success. The result? A faster, smarter job hunt that reflects the needs of 2025. In a sea of applicants, branding yourself is key. AI cover letter generators help maintain a consistent brand tone across every job application. This ensures that your personality, professional identity, and messaging remain unified—something traditional templates often fail to deliver. Whether you're switching careers, aiming for a promotion, or entering a new industry, AI ensures your narrative stays clear and professional. Your letter doesn't just list experiences—it tells your story strategically, making it more memorable to hiring teams. The next generation of job seekers will rely on AI resumes, AI job search engines, AI interview prep, and AI cover letter generators as standard practice. What seems like a cutting-edge tool today will be the norm tomorrow. As these tools evolve, they'll offer deeper personalization, predictive analytics, and even job fit scores. Platforms like Joblogr are already setting the pace, offering everything from job board aggregation to salary insights in one seamless hub. If you're still toggling between LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter manually, you're wasting precious time. Joblogr allows you to search all job sites at once, filtering opportunities based on salary, title, company, and location. Once you find the perfect listing, you can instantly generate a tailored resume and cover letter using AI—creating a smooth, fast, and professional application flow. It's the ultimate way to stay ahead in today's digital hiring environment. Ignoring AI-powered job tools in 2025 is like refusing to use a calculator during a math test. These technologies exist to increase accuracy, save time, and improve outcomes—all things that job seekers desperately need today. From automated resume tailoring to intelligent cover letters and real-time job tracking, AI empowers you to focus on preparing for interviews rather than slogging through repetitive tasks. Embracing tools like Joblogr gives you a competitive edge and positions you as a modern, adaptable candidate. Always customize slightly: Even though AI provides a strong foundation, add a personal touch related to the company's mission or recent achievements. Use a matched resume: Make sure your resume and cover letter reflect the same branding, keywords, and achievements. Run it through a readability checker: Platforms like Joblogr already optimize for readability, but it's smart to check for clarity and tone. Keep updating your inputs: The better the data you provide (like your latest experience or skills), the better the output from the AI. The job search landscape is shifting rapidly, and candidates who adapt fast will win. Whether you're a recent graduate, a mid-level professional, or pivoting careers, leveraging an AI cover letter generator gives you a decisive advantage. Pair it with other intelligent tools like AI resumes, a salary research tool for job seekers, and the ability to search all job sites at once, and you've got a winning formula for landing your next big opportunity. Platforms like Joblogr make it easier than ever to streamline your applications, tailor your message, and stand out from the competition. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Leeza AI rewiring autism care
Talking about the technologies that power Leeza, the founder said, 'Leeza AI uses Flutter for mobile development and MERN stack for web. Our assessment engine and progress reporting tools are hosted on a secure cloud. AI integrations help in report summarisation and appointment optimisation, and soon, caregiver guidance through our upcoming LMS.' Ibrahim explained that Leeza is a hybrid model. While they use APIs like OpenAI for language-based interpretation, the scoring engine and recommendation pathways are custom-built based on clinical logic and practitioner feedback, not user data. 'The foundation is based on globally trusted clinical protocols, adapted for digital self-use,' he noted. How does it work? The user journey begins with a free screening. These are digitised self-report assessments originally developed by clinicians and validated by organisations like the NHS. Once completed, users receive AI-generated interpretations and personalised reports. Based on their region and needs, they're matched with verified healthcare providers (doctors, psychologists, genetic counsellors). Post consultation or diagnosis, families can choose therapy or training services. 'Soon, our Progress Tracking System (PTS) will enable ongoing monitoring and personalised therapy guidance. Our target users are families of neurodivergent children, especially in underserved areas. We cater to both digitally active middle-income urban families and lower-income households that lack access to specialised care,' explained the founder. Asked about data privacy and security, he said that they are actively working toward GDPR and DPDPA compliance. All personally identifiable information (PII) is encrypted and only shared with healthcare professionals if a user opts into a service. No third-party sharing is permitted. Data access is tightly controlled and based on explicit user consent. 'Designing a platform for low-bandwidth areas, ensuring accessibility for non-tech-savvy caregivers, and adapting assessments across diverse literacy and cultural contexts were key challenges,' pointed out Mohammed Mohsin, Chief Technical Officer. 'Building secure, modular systems for seamless appointments and structured therapy onboarding also required deep iteration,' he shared, further adding, 'We are not HIPAA-compliant yet but maintain best practices in data handling.' Highlighting few features designed to help with communication, learning, or emotional understanding for autistic users Ibrahim explained, 'We've built a Progress Tracking System (PTS) that helps therapists assign tasks and measure improvement. Tools like emotion detection and mood tracking are in our future roadmap. And we've onboarded 14 active healthcare providers and four partner clinics. Their insights shaped our digital assessments, reporting tools, and therapy onboarding.' 'The platform was born out of my personal experience as a computer science graduate who witnessed a loved one struggle with autism diagnosis and care. The pain of misinformation, high costs, and social stigma became the catalyst for creating Leeza AI, to ensure no family faces these challenges alone,' he revealed. By 2026, they aim to onboard 780 healthcare providers and scale Leeza AI globally, beginning with partnerships in Mexico and MENA. They're building toward a world where early autism care is localised, affordable, and integrated into public health and education systems. 'We engage caregivers, therapists, and community leaders from the design stage. All features are created for accessibility, using simple UX, regional adaptation, and culturally sensitive language. Our goal is to build not just smart tools, but inclusive, human-centered ones that empower neurodivergent families across every context,' he concluded.
