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Paper-based microbial fuel cell produces 1.3μW
Paper-based microbial fuel cell produces 1.3μW
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Researchers from the Iowa State University have developed a 3D paper microbial fuel cell (MFC) that could take advantage of…
USB oscilloscopes add waveform generators
USB oscilloscopes add waveform generators
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It's not uncommon to see USB and bench oscilloscopes that include an AWG (arbitrary waveform generator). Generally, oscilloscopes will use…
Sigma-delta ADC samples AC & DC signals synchronously
Sigma-delta ADC samples AC & DC signals synchronously
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Analog Devices has recently published the datasheet of the AD7768-4, a 4-channel, simultaneous sampling Σ-Δ ADC with an Σ-Δ modulator…
FPGAs solve challenges at the core of IoT implementation
FPGAs solve challenges at the core of IoT implementation
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The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a wildly popular term these days, often used to describe a world in…

Higher-value electrolytics with uprated ripple currents
Higher-value electrolytics with uprated ripple currents
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Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has added two series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors to meet the market demands for higher ripple current handling.
Mil-spec high reliability crystal oscillators
Mil-spec high reliability crystal oscillators
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In standard 14-pin DIL (dual-in-line) packages, the EQXO-1000BMK and EQXO-3000BMK clock oscillators incorporate a custom-designed quartz crystal and a CMOS/TTL compatible hybrid circuit on a ceramic substrate.
Distribution brands merged in internal consolidation
Distribution brands merged in internal consolidation
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Following the combination of Avnet Memec and Silica in 2015, Avnet Memec - Silica has now rebranded itself as the unified Avnet Silica. The name change became official on 4th…
Will BMW take on Uber with self-driving cars?
Will BMW take on Uber with self-driving cars?
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Carmaker BMW has announced to develop a fully autonomous vehicle that enters series production by 2021. In the joint announcement with Intel and computer vision technology company Mobileye, BMW CEO…
Battery life driving chip clock growth
Battery life driving chip clock growth
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The demand for longer battery life is driving growth in the semiconductor clock market says a new report.
High-sensitivity pulse oximeter and heart-rate sensor for wearables
High-sensitivity pulse oximeter and heart-rate sensor for wearables
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Maxim Integrated (San Jose, CA) has posted details of the the MAX30101, an integrated, reflective optical, pulse oximetry and heart-rate monitor module. It includes internal LEDs, photodetectors, optical elements, and…
Always-on MEMS mic uses sound energy to wake a system
Always-on MEMS mic uses sound energy to wake a system
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Vesper Technologies (Boston, MA), a privately held piezoelectric MEMS company that began at the University of Michigan, has improved the acoustic experience with a wide range of consumer products via…
Lumileds expands color LED portfolio to include mint, deep red, and far red
Lumileds expands color LED portfolio to include mint, deep red, and far red
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Lumileds (San Jose, CA) has added three color emitters to its line of LUXEON C Color LEDs, expanding it to a total of 12 colors when taking into account the…
IoT platform provider receives $39M funding
IoT platform provider receives $39M funding
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Ayla Networks (Santa Clara, CA) has received Series C financing of $39 million to continue propelling the success of its global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers.
Microbial 3D paper fuel cell runs without external power
Microbial 3D paper fuel cell runs without external power
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Researchers from Iowa State University (Ames, IA) have developed a 3D paper microbial fuel cell (MFC) that could take advantage of capillary action to guide the liquids through the system,…
Williams looks to use racing car batteries for home storage
Williams looks to use racing car batteries for home storage
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Racing car developer Williams Advanced Technology is looking to re-use the battery packs and monitoring electronics from its Formula E electric cars for home energy storage.
Leti plans startup accelerator
Leti plans startup accelerator
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French research institute Leti (Grenoble, France) is planning to create a startup accelerator organization under the name Innovation Venture Accelerator (IVA).
Multi-mode wireless charging demo kit handles all current standards
Multi-mode wireless charging demo kit handles all current standards
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Efficient Power Conversion (El Segundo, CA) has created a wireless multi-mode demonstration system compatible with all current wireless power charging standards, using its own eGaN (gallium nitride) FETs and ICs…
Bluetooth LE SoC targets high-volume applications
Bluetooth LE SoC targets high-volume applications
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STMicroelectronics’ (Geneva, Switzerland) first Bluetooth Low Energy wireless System-on-Chip (SoC), BlueNRG-1 has been configured for high-volume applications in the Bluetooth Low Energy market through the combination of energy efficiency and…
Formula E batteries find second life in home energy storage
Formula E batteries find second life in home energy storage
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Racing car developer Williams Advanced Technology (Oxfordshire, UK) is looking to re-use the battery packs and monitoring electronics from its Formula E electric cars for home energy storage.
Adding magnetics could double storage density
Adding magnetics could double storage density
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Methods of storing information fall into one of two main categories; electronic or magnetic. However, if a material could be found that was independently bistable in both the electronic and…
Bright illuminated switches for currents up to 12A
Bright illuminated switches for currents up to 12A
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The MSM CS and MSM CS LA series of bright switches from Schurter have been expanded with stronger illumination colors.
Avnet Memec – Silica unites brand under Avnet Silica
Avnet Memec – Silica unites brand under Avnet Silica
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Following the combination of Avnet Memec and Silica in 2015, Avnet Memec - Silica now rebrands under the unified Avnet Silica name, official as of today. Avnet Silica will continue…
Why Intel got inside BMW-Mobileye deal
Why Intel got inside BMW-Mobileye deal
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Described their collaboration as a “commitment to strive for an industry standard and define an open platform for autonomous driving,” the BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced Friday (July 1)…
SON market to hit $8.3 billion by 2022
SON market to hit $8.3 billion by 2022
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A report published by Allied Market Research titled, "World Self-Organizing Networks (SON) Market" estimtes that the global self-organizing networks market is likely to garner revenue of $8.3 billion by 2022,…
Liquid crystal droplets used for PUF security
Liquid crystal droplets used for PUF security
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Researchers from the Universities of Luxembourg, Ljubljana and Vienna have developed a method to produce unique reflecting patterns that can be applied on valuable objects. As these patterns can’t be…
Wake up and listen: Vesper quiescent-sensing MEMS device innovation
Wake up and listen: Vesper quiescent-sensing MEMS device innovation
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I have a strong belief that the most natural and efficient way to communicate with devices, in the coming of the Internet of Things (IoT), is the human voice. The…
Smallest 9-axis motion sensor
Smallest 9-axis motion sensor
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Bosch Sensortec claims to have the smallest 9-axis motion sensor, alow power design for smartphones, smart watches and other wearables: ultra-low power consumption helps extend usage intervals of battery driven…
Changing tires and bailing hay
Changing tires and bailing hay
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Scott Deuty wanders back to two of the tough manual jobs he had to perform in his youth. If only there was some sort of machine that could make the…


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