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Universities and research institutions play a huge role in helping NASA develop and propel its technology forward,…

Universities and research institutions play a huge role in helping NASA develop and propel its technology forward, helping it realise innovations that have included everything from unique rocket engine designs to vehicles that can interact with the surfaces on other planets.

How does a silicon carbide Schottky barrier diode compare to its silicon counterparts? Let's look to a few examples.

How does a silicon carbide Schottky barrier diode compare to its silicon counterparts? Let's look to a few examples.

GaAs has long been the bridesmaid but never the bride. However, because of its resistance to radiation, it is still the…

GaAs has long been the bridesmaid but never the bride. However, because of its resistance to radiation, it is still the go-to choice for space-based applications. 

Spacety was one of China’s first private space companies and has so far been involved in more than 10 space launches.

Spacety was one of China’s first private space companies and has so far been involved in more than 10 space launches.

Engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a microchip inductor that could greatly expand the capabilities…

Engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a microchip inductor that could greatly expand the capabilities of future chips.

The JODY-W3 series of multi-radio modules features 2 x 2 MIMO and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.1.

The JODY-W3 series of multi-radio modules features 2 x 2 MIMO and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.1.

This article assesses how researchers have taken a preventative approach to security by creating their own hardware backdoors.

This article assesses how researchers have taken a preventative approach to security by creating their own hardware backdoors.

TI claims that its TPSM53604 buck module consumes 50% less power and takes up 30% less space than competing devices.

TI claims that its TPSM53604 buck module consumes 50% less power and takes up 30% less space than competing devices.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed…

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed in-flight satellite connectivity.

This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.

This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.

The US government has blocked the sale of an EUV lithography system to China. What is EUV? why is it important? and why…

The US government has blocked the sale of an EUV lithography system to China. What is EUV? why is it important? and why did the US government prevent its sale to China?

The ISL70005SEH, geared for satellite orbit, incorporates both a synchronous buck converter and a low dropout (LDO)…

The ISL70005SEH, geared for satellite orbit, incorporates both a synchronous buck converter and a low dropout (LDO) regulator in one monolithic IC.

The size of a postage stamp, ChipSats form a sensor network to carry out tasks of larger satellites.

The size of a postage stamp, ChipSats form a sensor network to carry out tasks of larger satellites.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

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

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear…

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.

Based on familiar COTS devices, these two radiation-hardened devices are designed to facilitate space-based Ethernet connectivity.

Based on familiar COTS devices, these two radiation-hardened devices are designed to facilitate space-based Ethernet connectivity.

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.

The new SoC expedites the design of smart devices with LoRa and other types of LPWAN IoT connectivity.

The new SoC expedites the design of smart devices with LoRa and other types of LPWAN IoT connectivity.

This article highlights a few recent products that aim to meet the engineering pain points for harsh environments,…

This article highlights a few recent products that aim to meet the engineering pain points for harsh environments, including processing, power usage, size, and weight.