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SiBeam, NI, join 5G mmWave exploratory study
SiBeam, NI, join 5G mmWave exploratory study
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Taking place at the NYU (New York University) Wireless research centre, a study into use of millimeter wave technologies for…
Comprehensive crosstalk analysis application for real-time oscilloscopes
Comprehensive crosstalk analysis application for real-time oscilloscopes
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Keysight Technologies says that its crosstalk analysis tool can save you weeks when debugging crosstalk issues; running on the company’s…
Design article; Taking a closer look at PCB traces
Design article; Taking a closer look at PCB traces
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A frequently asked question during Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout review meetings is, “Are 50-ohm traces being used for the…
Optical sensors for UV protection and gesture recognition
Optical sensors for UV protection and gesture recognition
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Silicon Labs’s latest optical sensors can be used to protect consumers from excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and to…

New Intel chips feature anti-hacker tech
New Intel chips feature anti-hacker tech
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Chipmaker Intel (Santa Clara, CA) has announced its 6th-generation Intel Core vPro processor family, which now features the company's Authenticate - a hardware-enhanced multifactor authentication solution that strengthens identity protection.
Time-sensitive Ethernet ready for demo, says Innovasic
Time-sensitive Ethernet ready for demo, says Innovasic
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Specialists in deterministic Ethernet silicon, Innovasic (Albuquerque, New Mexico) has announced it will demonstrate TSN-ready Deterministic Ethernet at the 2016 Automotive Ethernet Congress in Munich (3rd and 4th February 20126).
Microwave integrated RF synthesiser ranges to 16 GHz
Microwave integrated RF synthesiser ranges to 16 GHz
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STMicroelectronics claims the highest-frequency and widest-range microwave integrated wideband RF synthesiser with its StuW81300, that covers the RF frequency range from 1.925 GHz up to 16 GHz on a single…
5G architecture; paper outlines the Flat Distributed Cloud
5G architecture; paper outlines the Flat Distributed Cloud
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The University of Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre (Guildford, UK) has published a white paper exploring a disruptive change in next-generation cellular architecture that, “enables a user experience that is perceived…
Safety-related flaws at inacceptable level, study concludes
Safety-related flaws at inacceptable level, study concludes
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After the negative record in 2014, when in the USA alone 108 million vehicles were called back into the garages, the year 2015 again saw a very high number of…
NXP embraces 28 nm FDSOI for MCUs
NXP embraces 28 nm FDSOI for MCUs
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NXP is set to extend the use of 28 nm fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) process technology down to its low-power LPC microcontrollers, according to Goeff Lees, newly installed as general manager…
PMIC for Intel’s 6th-generation Skylake Core architecture
PMIC for Intel’s 6th-generation Skylake Core architecture
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Rohm has two system power management integrated circuits (PMICs) that are optimised for low power and will enable fanless designs of space-conscious mobile PC products such as Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 detachables,…
Nordic silicon in Bluetooth Smart module packaged for the makers
Nordic silicon in Bluetooth Smart module packaged for the makers
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Unique through-hole style module allows fast assembly of Bluetooth Smart prototypes without soldering because it plugs straight into a bread board…
LEDs in cubic GaN to overcome “green gap”
LEDs in cubic GaN to overcome “green gap”
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Plessey Semiconductors (Plymouth, UK), Anvil Semiconductors and the University of Cambridge have announced that they are working together to fabricate high efficiency LEDs in cubic GaN grown on Anvil’s 3C-SiC-on-Si…
Driving the agenda
Driving the agenda
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President of Automotive Electronics at Bosch, Klaus Meder talks about how current trends in car design mean that tomorrow's vehicles will be fully internet connected, will run on renewable energy…
Electronic and mechanical oscillations as a source of health
Electronic and mechanical oscillations as a source of health
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Veteran microcontroller programmer Ioannis Piliounis extends the often taught and less often understood analogy between electronic and mechanical oscillations.
Low power, inertial, pedestrian navigation IC complements GPS
Low power, inertial, pedestrian navigation IC complements GPS
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PNI Sensor has announced SENtrace, the first coprocessor for wearables providing accurate and ultra-low power pedestrian tracking indoors, as well as in urban canyons - this is good news especially…
ST supports 96Boards Consumer Edition with STM32 multi-sensor board
ST supports 96Boards Consumer Edition with STM32 multi-sensor board
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STMicroelectronics is now sampling a STM32 microcontroller mezzanine board for the 96Boards Consumer Edition (CE) platforms that simplifies development of smart mobile, embedded, or digital-home devices.
Tips for MEMS mechanical testing
Tips for MEMS mechanical testing
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A provider of scientific instruments for the mechanical testing and robotic handling of microscopic samples, Swiss company FemtoTools AG is taking its know-how to MEMS R&D labs.
Design win; Microsoft adds security to Surface with Infineon OPTIGA
Design win; Microsoft adds security to Surface with Infineon OPTIGA
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Implementing hardware based security to protect sensitive user data stored on connected devices, Microsoft has adopted OPTIGA TPMs (Trusted Platform Modules) from Infineon Technologies into its latest personal computing devices.
Six things to know about HDR, 4K TV
Six things to know about HDR, 4K TV
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The consumer electronics world has just got some much-needed clarity on 4K Ultra High Definition TV — usually defined as 4K TV beyond 3840x2160 resolution.
Renesas develops Synergy IoT platform concept: MCUs + software
Renesas develops Synergy IoT platform concept: MCUs + software
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Renesas Electronics has added to its Synergy Platform, with the commercial release of the Renesas Synergy Software Package (SSP) version 1.0.0, mass production availability of the S7G2 Renesas Synergy Microcontrollers…
6 things to know about HDR, 4K TV
6 things to know about HDR, 4K TV
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The consumer electronics world has just got some much-needed clarity on 4K Ultra High Definition TV — usually defined as 4K TV beyond 3840x2160 resolution. In parallel, the industry now…
Desktop case creator from RS, yields custom electronic enclosures
Desktop case creator from RS, yields custom electronic enclosures
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Custom Case, the latest add-on for RS Components’ DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD software, delivers a click-to-order service that the company says comes with fast turnaround and low minimum order quantity…
Mouser/NI board design software ramps up power with $300 version
Mouser/NI board design software ramps up power with $300 version
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Mouser Electronics has posted details of a new variant of its circuit- and PCB-design software; positioned at a low-cost point, Mouser says that the package is capable of taking many…
Medical rigor on the consumer wrist
Medical rigor on the consumer wrist
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Neil Oliver, technical marketing manager at battery and charger development company Accutronics Ltd. (Newcastle-under-Lyme, England), explores the trend for medical equipment to become wearable and consumer- rather than professionally oriented…
12A PoL DC-DCs with wide Vout range
12A PoL DC-DCs with wide Vout range
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TDK’s iCH series of 12A point of load (POL) non-isolated DC-DC converters can deliver 0.7V to 8.5V output adjustment range. Operating from a 4.5V to 14 VDC input, the products…
Will Apple drive analog ICs?
Will Apple drive analog ICs?
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Analog expert Stephan Ohr turns his oscilloscope on the possible impact Apple could have with its new fab in San Jose. No one outside Apple knows what the iPhone giant…
Analog Aficianados and the electronic construction kit
Analog Aficianados and the electronic construction kit
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Tim McClune, president of Linear Integrated Systems Inc., discusses littleBits, a correct-by-construction, educational electronics kit.


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