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North Carolina State Researchers Make an Upgrade to Wearable Thermoelectrics

North Carolina State Researchers Make an Upgrade to Wearable Thermoelectrics

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have revealed their latest version of a device that can be used to convert body heat into power for wearable electronics.


News Feb 09, 2020 by Luke James
The Curiously Low-tech Side of High-tech Manufacturing

The Curiously Low-tech Side of High-tech Manufacturing

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of replacing those processes with automation.


News Feb 08, 2020 by Ingrid Fadelli
The UK Moves Forward with 5G and  Huawei but Limits Equipment to Non-Critical Applications

The UK Moves Forward with 5G and Huawei but Limits Equipment to Non-Critical Applications

The UK government is to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to play a limited role in supplying the country’s 5G networks.


News Feb 08, 2020 by Luke James
Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors: When Research Becomes Reality

Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors: When Research Becomes Reality

Silicon carbide and gallium nitride are gaining ground in a market that has long been dominated by silicon. What does the rise of wide-bandgap materials tell us about the relationship between research and engineering?


News Feb 07, 2020 by Robert Keim
Micron Makes Way for 5G with Fifth Gen of DDR DRAM, Bumping Data Access Speed by 50%

Micron Makes Way for 5G with Fifth Gen of DDR DRAM, Bumping Data Access Speed by 50%

Micron says their LPDDR5 DRAM will allow 5G smartphones to have 6.4 Gbps peak processing while improving power efficiency by 20%.


News Feb 07, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Digital Twin Technology and Its Impact on Manufacturing and Business

Digital Twin Technology and Its Impact on Manufacturing and Business

With the rapid shift towards the use of cyber-physical systems in industries (aka Industry 4.0), digital technologies now play crucial roles in several applications.


News Feb 07, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Organ-on-a-Chip Designed to Overcome Major Flaws in Pharmaceutical Processes

Organ-on-a-Chip Designed to Overcome Major Flaws in Pharmaceutical Processes

Researchers in the U.S. and Israel have developed a multi-Organ-on-a-Chip (OoC) that is claimed to overcome many of the problems that hinder the development and approval of medicines.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Luke James
How Does EUV Lithography Affect PCB Design—and National Security?

How Does EUV Lithography Affect PCB Design—and National Security?

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?


News Feb 06, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
IIoT Sensors from VocalZoom Include Built-in Data Processing and Wireless Connectivity

IIoT Sensors from VocalZoom Include Built-in Data Processing and Wireless Connectivity

VocalZoom’s laser sensors measure location, motion, and vibration levels to monitor critical industrial processes.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Osaka University Develops the Thinnest and Lightest Magnetic Sensor Matrix Sheet System

Osaka University Develops the Thinnest and Lightest Magnetic Sensor Matrix Sheet System

A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that visualizes the two-dimensional distribution of magnetism on various surfaces.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Luke James
MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

Researchers at MIT have created an RF wall, dubbed “smart wallpaper,” that consists of thousands of miniature RF antennas connected to RF switches.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
STMicroelectronics Joins Global Alliance Board to Establish International IoT Standards

STMicroelectronics Joins Global Alliance Board to Establish International IoT Standards

STMicroelectronics (ST) has joined the Board of Directors of the Zigbee Alliance, a major step forward towards plans to guide the adoption and evolution of the IoT-friendly wireless standard.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Luke James
THine Designs Differential Transceiver IC for 4 Gbps of Digital Communication

THine Designs Differential Transceiver IC for 4 Gbps of Digital Communication

The THCS251 IC aggregates 37 data signals into two differential pairs for full-duplex communications.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
UC Berkeley Researchers Offer New Insight on the Use of Perovskite Semiconductors and Their Limitations

UC Berkeley Researchers Offer New Insight on the Use of Perovskite Semiconductors and Their Limitations

The research demonstrates potential promise for perovskite semiconductors and their limitations. It also overcomes a major obstacle to using these low-cost, easy-to-make materials in electronic devices.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Luke James
5G Network Reach Grows in the UK with Several New Cities Gaining Access

5G Network Reach Grows in the UK with Several New Cities Gaining Access

Sky Mobile is the latest British network to take the inevitable plunge and bring 5G connectivity to UK customers.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Luke James
Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Several universities are researching new, stretchable materials that can act as a wearable sensor or battery.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Nidia Trejo
Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Mouser Electronics and CML Microelectronics Negotiate A Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and CML Microelectronics Negotiate A Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with CML Microcircuits, an England-based manufacturer of semiconductors.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Luke James
Murata Debuts “World’s Smallest LoRa Module”

Murata Debuts “World’s Smallest LoRa Module”

The Type 1SJ is designed for ISM bands ranging from 868 MHz to 916 MHz, including those employed in the US, Europe, and Asia.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
tinyML Summit 2020: Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Power ML Technologies

tinyML Summit 2020: Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Power ML Technologies

Following the success of the inaugural tinyML Summit 2019, the show is returning this year for its second run on February 12-13 in San Jose, California.


News Feb 03, 2020 by Luke James