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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.

3 days ago 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

Improving the Measurement of Electron Spin Qubits to Develop Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers

Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan have successfully taken repeated "non-demolition" measurements of the spin of an electron in a silicon quantum dot (QD), without changing its spin in the process.

April 08, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Are Perovskite LEDs an Up-and-Comer on the Display Scene?

Maybe you've heard of perovskite for solar cells. But what about perovskite LEDs? Can a team of researchers make them a viable alternative to organic LEDs or quantum-dot LEDs?

April 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Newly Encrypted Server Empowers Engineers to Debug Embedded Systems from Home

Who says you have to quit debugging now that you're sequestered?

March 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Can EE Education Survive Online? COVID-19 Forces Universities to Get Creative

Campuses are shutting down across the country, leaving engineering students and professors to continue their classes online. How are universities handling the loss of hands-on education?

March 23, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

A New Era of Upgraded T&M Equipment Helps Designers Vault 5G Challenges

Sure, traditional test and measurement equipment do the job. But a new class of T&M solutions may be the way forward in the 5G universe.

March 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Analog Discovery 2 vs. Other PC-Based Oscilloscopes. Is AD2 Worth the Hype?

Analog Discovery 2 is called the "one tool with many functions." But how does it hold up against analogous T&M devices in the industry?

March 12, 2020 by Steve Arar

Rohde & Schwarz Adds Bluetooth Low-energy Test Mode to Popular Connectivity Testers

In this article, we will look at the Rohde & Schwarz CMW platform connectivity tester and why a device like this could be useful for developing your next Bluetooth LE product. 

February 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

The Main Factors Affecting Power Supply Quality

What is power quality, and why is it essential? This article will provide a basic understanding of power quality, how poor power quality can impact electrical loads and some ways it can be improved.

February 17, 2020 by Ikimi .O

Microchip’s New MCUs Move Software Tasks to Hardware for Faster Throughput

Microchip’s PIC18-Q43 family is designed to eliminate software bottlenecks and allows designers to bring products to market more quickly.

February 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff