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What Is the Internet of Musical Things (IoMusT)?

What Is the Internet of Musical Things (IoMusT)?

A smart guitar. A vibrating wearable metronome. An LED wristband that reacts to your concert experience. It's all part of a growing movement known as the Internet of Musical Things.


Creating Advanced Memory Devices Through Antiferromagnetic Materials

Creating Advanced Memory Devices Through Antiferromagnetic Materials

Researchers in Tokyo have reportedly managed to demonstrate a method that switches a novel material between two different non-volatile states at high speeds and accuracy.


News Apr 24, 2020 by Luke James
Utilizing Electricity-Producing Bacteria for Powering Programmable ‘Biohybrid’ Systems

Utilizing Electricity-Producing Bacteria for Powering Programmable ‘Biohybrid’ Systems

It is thought that one day, bacteria combined with electronic devices could be used in biosensors and bioreactors to produce electricity.


News Apr 24, 2020 by Luke James
IC Design Enables a New 2D Structure for Quantum Bits

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.


News Apr 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Using AI to Speed Up the Development of Flexible Transparent Films Essential for Mobile Devices

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.


News Apr 23, 2020 by Luke James
Two Companies Team Up to Show What “Holistic” Hardware Security Looks Like

Two Companies Team Up to Show What “Holistic” Hardware Security Looks Like

What happens when you combine analog and digital monitoring onto an SoC?


News Apr 23, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
With Air Quality at an All-Time High, Solar Energy Efficiency Skyrockets. But Can It Last?

With Air Quality at an All-Time High, Solar Energy Efficiency Skyrockets. But Can It Last?

England recently reported a record-setting 9.68 GW of solar power generation. New solar technology seeks to keep these levels high—even after government lock-downs lift.


News Apr 23, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A Feat for Connected Warehouses, Sensors Read 12,000 Bluetooth 5 Tags in 60 Seconds

A Feat for Connected Warehouses, Sensors Read 12,000 Bluetooth 5 Tags in 60 Seconds

In a quest for resilient supply chains, OnAsset Intelligence and Silicon Labs have achieved the "world’s largest industrial Bluetooth density test."


News Apr 22, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Gaining A Better Understanding of Electronic Band Topologies Through Dirac Matter Materials

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.


News Apr 22, 2020 by Luke James
Diamonds Finally Find Footing on the Semiconductor Stage—for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

Diamonds Finally Find Footing on the Semiconductor Stage—for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 test results currently take 5–15 minutes of processing time. But diamond-based Bio-FETs could slash that time to mere seconds.


News Apr 22, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
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
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
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