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New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help designers cut power and boost memory.

February 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Apple Files Three Patents for Biometric Sensor-based Tech Coming Down the Pike

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.

February 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

As mmWave Tech Matures, T&M Equipment and Techniques are Shifting, Too

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.

January 29, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

The Most Significant Cyberattack in History Prompts Questions About Supply Chain Security

The United States is currently dealing with the implications of what experts are calling the most significant cyberattack in its history. What can EEs take from the news?

December 29, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Does Your Oscilloscope Need an Upgrade? New Features Abound from T&M Manufacturers

You may be happy enough with your trusty old oscilloscope, but there are new upgrades and sleek features offered by manufacturers every day. Here's an overview of some of the most recent additions in o-scope technology.

December 22, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How EE Lab Education is Evolving with At-Home Learning

Now that universities are adjusting to the realities of remote learning, how are they accommodating the hands-on aspects of EE lab education?

November 24, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

The Challenges of Characterizing Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

Wide bandgap semiconductors (WBGs) are seen as the future of power electronics. But the challenges to test and simulate their characteristics are slowing widespread adoption.

November 10, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

New and Upgraded Oscilloscopes May Be Useful Options in Lab and at Home

New oscilloscopes with larger bandwidths, faster sampling rates, and quicker rise times prove that T&M doesn't have to slow down amidst the pandemic.

September 28, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

GaN HEMT Reliability: Why the Industry Can’t Agree on One Testing Standard

If standardized testing methodology for GaN-based HEMT reliability is far on the horizon, what are manufacturers doing to help deliver quality GaN devices in the meantime? 

September 22, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Smart Contact Lens With Embedded Microelectronics Promises Bright Future for Vision Correction

Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to remedy a host of vision problems, from keratoconus to general light sensitivity.

September 15, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

A New RF Upconverter Can Test Satellites Operating in the Q/V Band

This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is the Q/V band?

August 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz

From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

A new laser direct imaging technology may significantly increase the speed of solder mask production at a low cost.

August 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Swapping Thin-Film Transistors for Source-Gated Transistors Yields Simpler Display Circuits

By using source-gated transistors in place of TFTs, researchers have created a new circuit design that promises great improvements in large-area electronics.

August 04, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Reed Relays Can Be the Best Solution for Signal Switching in T&M

Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based switching systems may be your best bet.

July 29, 2020 by Steve Arar

A Brief Sweep of the Current Measurement Landscape

There are many ways to do the job, each with its own set of advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases.

June 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Expect a Memory Revolution in 2020—It’s a Big Leap from DDR4 to DDR5

The leap from DDR4 and DDR5 is no incremental development. We're looking at a leap from standard frequencies of 2400 MHz to 4800 MHz.

May 16, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Micron Digital Claims to Have Eliminated Drifting in IMUs

The company claims that they have developed a drift-free inertial measurement unit (IMU), which would be the world’s first if true.

May 11, 2020 by Luke James

Tektronix’s New Oscilloscope On-Trend for Affordable, Education-Focused T&M Equipment

Today, Tektronix announces the release of its newest series of digital storage oscilloscopes aimed at pros and students.

April 28, 2020 by Kate Smith

No More Pulse Tuning? A New Source Measure Unit May Surge LiDAR Testing Forward

Tektronix says they've simplified VCSELS testing by combining a high-speed current pulser with a DC source and measurement function.

April 27, 2020 by Cabe Atwell

New Measurement Protocols Introduced for Categorizing Quantum States

A new protocol for defining quantum states can be directly applied in existing experimental platforms for quantum computing.

April 16, 2020 by Luke James