Compact Discs Get a New Lease on Life as Flexible Biosensors
Researchers from Binghamton University have found a way to upcycle CDs into sensors that measure heart activity, lactate, glucose, pH, and oxygen levels.
The History of the Transistor Marches On
From its first appearance at Bell Labs in 1947 to today, the transistor has revolutionized the electronics industry perhaps more than any other component.
The Fate of the Leap Second Hangs in the Balance
Many of the largest names in tech—including Meta—are rallying against the leap second. How can just one second affect operating systems?
Bluetooth LE Audio Set to Tune Up the Hearable Experience
After years of refinement, the specifications for Bluetooth LE Audio are finally ready for mainstream adoption.
Just Add Water—Paper-based Batteries Activated by a Water Switch
To reduce e-waste, researchers are experimenting with paper-based batteries. This latest one comes from Empa, which is activated by water.
Over-the-Air RF Conformance Measurements on 5G NR Devices
Learn more about the technical background for over-the-air (OTA) testing on 5G NR devices.
Multiple Directions of Arrival Using CATR OTA Measurements
Explore a novel method using multiple compact antenna test range (CATR) reflectors to perform simultaneous multiple angle measurements for 5G devices that are…
High-temperature Aging Method to Evaluate Electronic Component Aging and Stability
Learn about the aging and stability challenges for electric components due to temperature and time using quartz crystals, as well as applying the extrapolation…