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

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? 


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

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.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
A New RF Upconverter Can Test Satellites Operating in the Q/V Band

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?


News Aug 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz
From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

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.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Swapping Thin-Film Transistors for Source-Gated Transistors Yields Simpler Display Circuits

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.


News Aug 04, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Reed Relays Can Be the Best Solution for Signal Switching in T&M

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.


News Jul 29, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
A Brief Sweep of the Current Measurement Landscape

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.


News Jun 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Expect a Memory Revolution in 2020—It’s a Big Leap from DDR4 to DDR5

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.


Micron Digital Claims to Have Eliminated Drifting in IMUs

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.


News May 11, 2020 by Luke James
Tektronix’s New Oscilloscope On-Trend for Affordable, Education-Focused T&M Equipment

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.


News Apr 28, 2020 by Kate Smith
No More Pulse Tuning? A New Source Measure Unit May Surge LiDAR Testing Forward

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.


News Apr 27, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
New Measurement Protocols Introduced for Categorizing Quantum States

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.


News Apr 16, 2020 by Luke James
Improving the Measurement of Electron Spin Qubits to Develop Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers

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.


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

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?


News Apr 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Newly Encrypted Server Empowers Engineers to Debug Embedded Systems from Home

Newly Encrypted Server Empowers Engineers to Debug Embedded Systems from Home

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


News Mar 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Can EE Education Survive Online? COVID-19 Forces Universities to Get Creative

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?


News Mar 23, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Era of Upgraded T&M Equipment Helps Designers Vault 5G Challenges

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.


News Mar 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Analog Discovery 2 vs. Other PC-Based Oscilloscopes. Is AD2 Worth the Hype?

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?


News Mar 12, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Rohde & Schwarz Adds Bluetooth Low-energy Test Mode to Popular Connectivity Testers

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. 


News Feb 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
The Main Factors Affecting Power Supply Quality

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.


News Feb 17, 2020 by Ikimi .O