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The Quantum Bridge—New Quantum Emitters Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

The Quantum Bridge—New Quantum Emitters Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining quantum computers together on an atomic scale. What does this mean for future quantum computers and their capabilities?


News Oct 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.


News Oct 28, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Qualcomm Acquires NXP to Focus on the IoT

Qualcomm Acquires NXP to Focus on the IoT

Qualcomm is set to acquire NXP Semiconductors in a deal worth $47 billion, but how will this affect designers?


News Oct 27, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.


News Oct 27, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
MIT Fusion Reactor Sets Another Record Right Before Being Shut Down for Good

MIT Fusion Reactor Sets Another Record Right Before Being Shut Down for Good

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.


News Oct 26, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Silicon Carbide Chips Kickstart a New Era in Power Electronics

Silicon Carbide Chips Kickstart a New Era in Power Electronics

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.


News Oct 24, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.


News Oct 23, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Terahertz Spectroscopic Technology Can Read Books Without Opening Them

Terahertz Spectroscopic Technology Can Read Books Without Opening Them

Modern technologies are helping historians to get a better look at the past.


News Oct 22, 2016 by Johnathan Powell
Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?


News Oct 21, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.


News Oct 20, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympic Games. There may be a chance that the gold medals awarded there will be made from recycled electronic waste.


News Oct 19, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Join us as we crack open an HB100 Doppler radar module and delve into the mysteries of RF component design.


News Oct 18, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the conventional textiles.


News Oct 17, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is a piece of legislation created by the EU to reduce the harmful effects of dangerous substances to people and the environment. Here's why it's important!


News Oct 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.


News Oct 15, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
World’s Third-Largest ISP Attacked by Botnet of 100,000 IoT Devices

World’s Third-Largest ISP Attacked by Botnet of 100,000 IoT Devices

The world's third-largest internet service provider, OVH, was attacked by hackers at the end of last month.


News Oct 14, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

In this Retro Teardown, we will be tearing down the Super Speak & Spell produced by Texas Instruments in the early 1990s.


News Oct 13, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Could Cornell’s New Super-Material Make Electronics 100 Times Greener?

Could Cornell’s New Super-Material Make Electronics 100 Times Greener?

Researchers at Cornell University have engineered a new magnetic material that could potentially make electronics 100 times “greener”. Could this (finally) be the dawn of room-temperature superconductors?


News Oct 12, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Vehicle Backup Sensor

Teardown Tuesday: Vehicle Backup Sensor

What's inside of a car backup sensor? Find out in this teardown!


News Oct 11, 2016 by Alex Udanis