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Self-healing electronics could revolutionize robotics and wearables but it's been a struggle to develop a practical…

Self-healing electronics could revolutionize robotics and wearables but it's been a struggle to develop a practical system. One team from Carnegie Mellon University has demonstrated a self-healing circuit in a small robot that could provide a clear path forward to self-healing circuits.

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an…

LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an undisclosed automotive partner for evaluation.

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open…

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open source (think RISC-V). To help get a feel for what’s out there, here’s a brief primer on the history, evolution, and characteristics of a select few, starting with ISAs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).

Solar panels have continued to increase in efficiency and are becoming cost-competitive against non-renewable sources of…

Solar panels have continued to increase in efficiency and are becoming cost-competitive against non-renewable sources of power. While silicon-based solar systems have been the most accessible so far, perovskite-based cells may steal the spotlight in coming years.

Arm just announced a new "device-to-data" IoT platform, Arm Pelion, to combine Mbed's IoT device management with a new…

Arm just announced a new "device-to-data" IoT platform, Arm Pelion, to combine Mbed's IoT device management with a new generation of Arm data management and connectivity tools.

Cryptocurrencies have been in and out of the news for a while now. Because "mining" is the only source of new…

Cryptocurrencies have been in and out of the news for a while now. Because "mining" is the only source of new cryptocurrency units, complex ASIC devices such as the BM1387 have been created to aid in the mining process. Here's a look at some ASICs that aims to make mining faster and more effective.

Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic…

Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic circuit design automation that might allow you to do just that.

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is…

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is about to begin, mostly among corporations, and the winner will unlock the power of the quantum computing realm.

With renewable energies on the rise there is a growing need for high capacity energy storage and one possible solution…

With renewable energies on the rise there is a growing need for high capacity energy storage and one possible solution are “virtual power plants”. What is a virtual power plant?

LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy.…

LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy. But FLiDAR, or Floating LiDAR, presents some real opportunities for solutions in areas that are otherwise difficult and costly to solve.

Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the…

Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the abilities of teeny tiny microrobots.

More human activity is expected in the Arctic region in the coming decades. However, satellite navigation remains…

More human activity is expected in the Arctic region in the coming decades. However, satellite navigation remains inaccurate and difficult in this region.

Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.

Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.

Does AI exist? If not, why do technology companies insist that it does?

Does AI exist? If not, why do technology companies insist that it does?

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.

The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function…

The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function of this device is stable over a wide temperature range and over the lifetime of the device.

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.

This insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) can support 1200 V at 8 A. Additional devices can be added in parallel to…

This insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) can support 1200 V at 8 A. Additional devices can be added in parallel to support higher current demands.