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Cypress Semiconductor Semper NOR Flash Memory | New Product Brief

Cypress Semiconductor Semper NOR Flash Memory | 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.


CCD Image Sensors: What Is Frame Rate?

CCD Image Sensors: What Is Frame Rate?

This article explores the relationship between CCD readout characteristics and the maximum rate at which images can be generated.


MIPT Scientists Design Graphene Heterostructures to Develop New Infrared Detectors

MIPT Scientists Design Graphene Heterostructures to Develop New Infrared Detectors

Scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have successfully calculated the parameters of photodetectors made of layers of graphene and a combination of black arsenic and phosphorus.


Next-Gen Data Storage with the Use of New and More Efficient Materials

Next-Gen Data Storage with the Use of New and More Efficient Materials

Researchers at the University of Houston report a new compound that is capable of achieving skyrmion state at room temperature while under pressure.


News Apr 21, 2020 by Luke James
What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?

What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we mean by that term?


News Apr 21, 2020 by John Koon
The Winding Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles Post COVID-19

The Winding Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles Post COVID-19

Engineers should keep an eye on EV trends to be aware of new design directives that will be handed them from the top down.


News Apr 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Overcoming CAN Design Challenges: Addressing CAN Voltage and Power Challenges

Overcoming CAN Design Challenges: Addressing CAN Voltage and Power Challenges

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage rails in a CAN application.


Amphenol FCI BergStak FX10 0.50mm Connector | Tech Specs

Amphenol FCI BergStak FX10 0.50mm Connector | 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 Apr 21, 2020 by TTI, Inc
CCD Binning in Imaging Systems: Increasing Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Frame Rate

CCD Binning in Imaging Systems: Increasing Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Frame Rate

This article explains a technique that allows us to incorporate flexibility into the operational parameters of a CCD imaging system.


A Cheaper Alternative to LiDAR Technology Use in Autonomous Vehicles

A Cheaper Alternative to LiDAR Technology Use in Autonomous Vehicles

Electrical engineers at Stanford have been working on shrinking the mechanical and electronic components found in a rooftop LiDAR system down to a single silicon chip.


News Apr 20, 2020 by Luke James
The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Accelerating the Development of Wearable Power Sources through Plastic Polymers

Accelerating the Development of Wearable Power Sources through Plastic Polymers

Scientists at Nagoya University have managed to improve the conductivity of a plastic polymer by untwisting chains of atoms within it.


News Apr 20, 2020 by Luke James
Bitstream Breach: Critical Security Flaw Discovered in FPGA Chips

Bitstream Breach: Critical Security Flaw Discovered in FPGA Chips

Xilinx is one of the world's leading FPGA manufacturers. So, what happens when a critical security vulnerability is discovered in their FPGA chips?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
The Cost of Counterfeit Industrial Equipment for Electronics Manufacturers

The Cost of Counterfeit Industrial Equipment for Electronics Manufacturers

Today, it is easier than ever before to produce counterfeit products. And in the world of industrial equipment, it represents a ticking time bomb for manufacturers who face significant harm from the growth of knock-off equipment.


News Apr 19, 2020 by Luke James
AC vs. DC (Alternating Current vs. Direct Current) Electrical Signals

AC vs. DC (Alternating Current vs. Direct Current) Electrical Signals

In this video tutorial, we’ll explore two fundamental types of signals that are found in electrical and electronic systems.


Molex Alien Technology Fixed RFID Reader | New Product Brief

Molex Alien Technology Fixed RFID Reader | 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.


Which Electrical Engineers Are Considered “Essential Workers” During COVID-19?

Which Electrical Engineers Are Considered “Essential Workers” During COVID-19?

If healthcare workers are on the front line of the pandemic, engineers may be on the second.


News Apr 18, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Texas Instruments Robotics Kit | New Product Brief

Texas Instruments Robotics Kit | 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.


An Ultrathin Electrical Switch Capable of Miniaturizing Computing Devices

An Ultrathin Electrical Switch Capable of Miniaturizing Computing Devices

Researchers at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley have developed an antiferromagnetic switch for computer memory and processing applications that does not compromise on performance.


News Apr 17, 2020 by Luke James
Hybrid Material Fulfils Industry Wavelength Range and Cost Demands for Optoelectronics

Hybrid Material Fulfils Industry Wavelength Range and Cost Demands for Optoelectronics

Many devices, such as digital cameras and sensors, require optoelectronic components. To satisfy the increasing demand for these components, the industry is constantly searching for new semiconductor materials.


News Apr 17, 2020 by Luke James