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New IMU Addresses Critical Safety Threat for ADAS—Sensor Drift

New IMU Addresses Critical Safety Threat for ADAS—Sensor Drift

ACEINNA's latest IMU claims a reliability of 1.3°/hr, aiming for the daunting world of autonomous vehicle positioning where sensor drift can threaten safety.


News May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Method of Improving Electric Storage Efficiency and Heat Tolerance for Electronics

A New Method of Improving Electric Storage Efficiency and Heat Tolerance for Electronics

Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University have developed a new method of electric storage efficiency for capacitors using nanofillers at low volume content in a high-temperature semi-crystalline polymer.


News May 05, 2020 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Researchers at Cornell University have mass-produced tiny energy-harvesting sensors, 30,000 of which can fit on one side of a penny.


News May 05, 2020 by Luke James
A Vision for Zero Road Fatalities Starts at an ADAS Safety Sensor

A Vision for Zero Road Fatalities Starts at an ADAS Safety Sensor

Vision Zero has set the ambitious goal of zero road fatalities—and ADAS safety may be the key. TI and other suppliers are stepping up with mmWave radar sensors to help.


News May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Breathable Electronic Material Makes Wearables More Comfortable and Durable

Breathable Electronic Material Makes Wearables More Comfortable and Durable

Engineers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have developed a breathable electronic material that is stretchable and ultrathin, allowing gas to permeate through it.


News May 04, 2020 by Luke James
What “E-Mobility” Means to the Electrical Engineer

What “E-Mobility” Means to the Electrical Engineer

"E-mobility" may seem like a mega-trend buzz word in the industry. But the circuit-level designs that drive this term (especially those involving EV batteries and charging technology) directly affect engineers.


News May 04, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
New Superconducting Current Found Traveling Along the Outer Edges of a Superconductor

New Superconducting Current Found Traveling Along the Outer Edges of a Superconductor

For the first time, scientists at Princeton University believe that they have spotted a superconducting current travelling along the edge of a material without straying into the middle.


News May 04, 2020 by Luke James
UK Completes Vehicle-to-Grid Project, Step to Eliminating Diesel Cars by 2035

UK Completes Vehicle-to-Grid Project, Step to Eliminating Diesel Cars by 2035

How exactly does the UK plan to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2035? The VIGIL project is a start.


News May 04, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Characteristics of Sinusoidal Signals (Sine Waves)

Characteristics of Sinusoidal Signals (Sine Waves)

This video tutorial will introduce you to an important subcategory of AC signals.


Living on the Edge: A Look at Leading Chipmakers and Their Push for Intelligence

Living on the Edge: A Look at Leading Chipmakers and Their Push for Intelligence

Three dominant megacorporations are empowering edge devices by creating accurate, secure, and low powered chips with capabilities of giant data centers at your fingertips.


Governments and Tech Giants Face-Off on Contact Tracing: Centralized or Decentralized Data Storage?

Governments and Tech Giants Face-Off on Contact Tracing: Centralized or Decentralized Data Storage?

Contact tracing is the next big proposal for quelling COVID-19. While some governments are proposing their own apps and centralized data storage, Apple and Google are offering a decentralized "opt-in" approach. What's your take?


News May 02, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Arm Now Offers Silicon Startups Free Access to Its Extensive IP Portfolio

Arm Now Offers Silicon Startups Free Access to Its Extensive IP Portfolio

For select silicon startups, Arm has swung open the doors on its IP portfolio.


Research Suggests We Are Entering the ‘Nickel Age’ of Superconductivity

Research Suggests We Are Entering the ‘Nickel Age’ of Superconductivity

Last summer, scientists discovered a special class of materials called “nickelates” which were promised a “new age” for high-temperature superconductivity because they can conduct an electrical current without any resistance.


News May 01, 2020 by Luke James
Can a Vertically-Mounted Component Carrier Replace Flexible PCBs?

Can a Vertically-Mounted Component Carrier Replace Flexible PCBs?

This week, HARTING announced their latest product innovation that they say redefines the word "carrier."


News May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
A New Spiking Neural Network-Based Chip Shows Promise for Preventing Drone Collisions

A New Spiking Neural Network-Based Chip Shows Promise for Preventing Drone Collisions

Described as the first of its kind, Imec's new SNN-based chip is designed for anti-collision radar systems for drones.


News May 01, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Harwin Datamate High Power Contacts | Tech Specs

Harwin Datamate High Power Contacts | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products May 01, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Improving the Efficiency of Spintronics by Replacing Magnetism With Electricity

Improving the Efficiency of Spintronics by Replacing Magnetism With Electricity

Electric currents drive our electronic devices, and the emerging “spintronics” field is looking to replace these currents with what are known as spin currents.


News Apr 30, 2020 by Luke James
Using Hydrogel to Cool Down Electronics and Convert Waste Into Electricity

Using Hydrogel to Cool Down Electronics and Convert Waste Into Electricity

The thin polymer-based hydrogel film can be strapped to batteries to convert heat to electricity. It works by transferring electrons when heated to generate power.


News Apr 30, 2020 by Luke James
Rad-Hard Roundup: Protecting Space Vehicles from Overcurrent Events

Rad-Hard Roundup: Protecting Space Vehicles from Overcurrent Events

What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.


News Apr 30, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
ADLINK Technology AI Frame Grabber | New Product Brief

ADLINK Technology AI Frame Grabber | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.