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Power Supply Units and the IEC 60601-1 Standard: A New Power Control Assembly from COSEL

Power Supply Units and the IEC 60601-1 Standard: A New Power Control Assembly from COSEL

What is IEC 60601-1 and how does it relate to medical power supply units?


News Jun 14, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

This new cellular chipset from u-blox emphasizes security and power savings.


News Jun 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
“The Future of Power”: Infrared Beams Could Be the Next Step in Wireless Charging Evolution

“The Future of Power”: Infrared Beams Could Be the Next Step in Wireless Charging Evolution

Wi-Charge is using IR beams to charge devices wirelessly with (literal) laser precision.


News Jun 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Combating Epilepsy with Wearables and Machine Learning

Combating Epilepsy with Wearables and Machine Learning

Biometric-monitoring wearables are common for tracking everyday health—but can they monitor seizures?


News Jun 11, 2019 by Orlando Hoilett
Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

From sensors to wireless platforms, learn how far the IoT has crept into the modern smart home in this roundup.


News Jun 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Tiny MicroLED Display from Mojo Vision Features Highest-Yet Pixel Density—But for What Applications?

Tiny MicroLED Display from Mojo Vision Features Highest-Yet Pixel Density—But for What Applications?

A new display from Mojo Vision is just 0.48mm across, smaller than a grain of sand. What, exactly, is it for?


News Jun 08, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Vayyar Imaging Announces 4D Point Cloud Application for Automotive Sensors

Vayyar Imaging Announces 4D Point Cloud Application for Automotive Sensors

This new single-chip radar monitors conditions both inside and outside of the vehicle.


News Jun 07, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Microchip Reveals Investment on Ethernet in the 5G Age with New 1.2 Terabit Physical-Layer ICs

Microchip Reveals Investment on Ethernet in the 5G Age with New 1.2 Terabit Physical-Layer ICs

Microchip's new Meta-DX1 family incorporates FlexE and MACsec on a single chip.


News Jun 06, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
RIGOL Introduces New Vector Signal Analysis Application for RSA5000 Spectrum Analyzer Family

RIGOL Introduces New Vector Signal Analysis Application for RSA5000 Spectrum Analyzer Family

RIGOL's RSA5000 spectrum-analyzer series just got an RF upgrade. Learn more about vector signal analysis!


News Jun 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TDK Announces Thin-Film Power Inductor Primed for Mobile Device Design

TDK Announces Thin-Film Power Inductor Primed for Mobile Device Design

What are thin-film inductors and how can they help with mobile design? Learn about a new inductor from TDK.


News Jun 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Design Automation Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Design Automation Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Design Automation Conference runs June 3-6 with a theme of "From Chips to Systems–Learn Today, Create Tomorrow."


News Jun 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Robot Navigation Roundup: Tracking/Depth Cameras, SLAM SDKs, Accelerators, and Cloud Navigation

Robot Navigation Roundup: Tracking/Depth Cameras, SLAM SDKs, Accelerators, and Cloud Navigation

Here is a roundup on some of the latest trends in the robotic navigation domain, as of June 2019.


News Jun 03, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
Microgrids vs. the Macrogrid: The Applications of Microgrids in Today’s Power Systems

Microgrids vs. the Macrogrid: The Applications of Microgrids in Today’s Power Systems

Learn more about the argument for microgrids.


News Jun 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Twice the Audio Quality at Half the Power? New Dialog Audio Codecs Offer Active Noise Canceling

Twice the Audio Quality at Half the Power? New Dialog Audio Codecs Offer Active Noise Canceling

Designing small audio devices with an eye for power budget? Dialog thinks it has just the codecs you need.


News May 31, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

ST's new MCUs target applications in e-mobility, digital power supplies, motor control, lighting, and building automation.


News May 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Can We Give AI the Ability to Form Memories? The Basics of Hyperdimensional Computing

Can We Give AI the Ability to Form Memories? The Basics of Hyperdimensional Computing

Is hyperdimensional computing the future of AI? Learn about a theory that could revolutionize machine vision.


News May 29, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
How Do Avionics Systems Communicate? New ARINC-429 Bus Board Announced by UEI

How Do Avionics Systems Communicate? New ARINC-429 Bus Board Announced by UEI

Learn about a new board that uses an FPGA for serial communication in avionics applications.


News May 28, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Reader Question: Electrical Engineers, What Is Your Relationship with Maker Boards?

Reader Question: Electrical Engineers, What Is Your Relationship with Maker Boards?

RPi, Arduino, BeagleBone. There are many maker boards—but have you, as an EE, ever used one? Share your stories!


News May 27, 2019 by Kate Smith
“Extend Beyond Moore’s Law”: Xperi Unveils New Semiconductor Wafer Bonding Technology

“Extend Beyond Moore’s Law”: Xperi Unveils New Semiconductor Wafer Bonding Technology

Watch out, Moore's Law. Growing demands on memory have pushed semiconductor companies to pack more onto chips.


News May 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
History of the Oscilloscope: Visualizing with Light, the CRT, to the Modern Oscilloscope

History of the Oscilloscope: Visualizing with Light, the CRT, to the Modern Oscilloscope

In this third part to our series, we cover the most recent history of the oscilloscope up to modern times.


News May 25, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois