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Photon Noise, Read Noise, and Reset Noise in CCD Image Sensors

In this article, we’ll take a look at electrical and optical conditions that contribute to reduced image quality in CCD camera systems.

3 days ago by Robert Keim

Dark Noise in CCD Image Sensors

This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the design of CCD systems.

4 days ago by Robert Keim

Expect a Memory Revolution in 2020—It’s a Big Leap from DDR4 to DDR5

The leap from DDR4 and DDR5 is no incremental development. We're looking at a leap from standard frequencies of 2400 MHz to 4800 MHz.

May 16, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Half of Americans Now Work Remotely. Intel Is Making a Point That We Need Better Processors

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new processors with built-in Wi-Fi 6—will be key to the success of remote workers.

May 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

An Iron-Based Generator That Uses Waste Heat to Power Small Electrical Devices

Researchers have discovered a way to convert heat energy into electricity by using a material mostly composed of iron.

May 11, 2020 by Luke James

Stanford Researchers Discover How Exactly Li-Ion Batteries Degrade

By knowing more about lithium-ion battery degradation, engineers can define steps to improve lifetime and performance.

May 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Virtues of PWM Combined With a Power MOSFET

Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this feature enhanced when combined with a power MOSFET in a single device?

May 06, 2020 by John Koon

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?

May 02, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Can a Vertically-Mounted Component Carrier Replace Flexible PCBs?

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

May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Panasonic Laser Particulate Matter Sensor | 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.

April 29, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

“Hot Qubits” are Here—And They’re Propelling the Future of Quantum Computing

Within a month, researchers around the world have released landmark studies on qubits operating above absolute zero temperatures. Does this mean commercial quantum computing is on the horizon?

April 25, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

IC Design Enables a New 2D Structure for Quantum Bits

Using existing IC fabrication technologies, scientists have figured out how to eliminate crosstalk among qubits on a 2D-plane.

April 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Using AI to Speed Up the Development of Flexible Transparent Films Essential for Mobile Devices

Four institutions have worked together to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of flexible transparent films, it has been reported.

April 23, 2020 by Luke James

Pixel Readout and Frame Rate in CCD Imaging Systems

This article continues our exploration of frame rate in relation to the structure and implementation of a CCD image sensor.

April 22, 2020 by Robert Keim

Gaining A Better Understanding of Electronic Band Topologies Through Dirac Matter Materials

Physicists at ETH Zurich have established a microscopic mechanism for a material that integrates quantum magnetism and topological electronic properties, connecting magnetism and electronic-band topology.

April 22, 2020 by Luke James

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.

April 21, 2020 by Robert Keim

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.

April 20, 2020 by Robert Keim

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.

April 17, 2020 by Luke James

What Is Visual SLAM? (Hint: It’s Not Just a Tech in Roomba Vacuums)

What are the origins of visual SLAM? and what are some other applications for this technology beyond floor cleaning? 

April 16, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Bringing 5G Back to the Hardware: An Overview of RF Front-End Modules

Who will be the masterminds behind the 5G "magic?" And how will RF front-end SiP come into play?

April 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff