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Wireless MCUs enable ultra-low-power long-range IoT connectivity
Wireless MCUs enable ultra-low-power long-range IoT connectivity
Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) has announced the availability of SimpleLink Sub-1-GHz CC1310 wireless MCUs - which are claimed to have…
‘Power over Wi-Fi’ named game changing technology by PopSci
‘Power over Wi-Fi’ named game changing technology by PopSci
Science and technology magazine Popular Science has named a power over Wi-Fi system - called PoWiFi - developed by University…
ON Semi buys Fairchild for $2.4 billion, to boost power semi presence
ON Semi buys Fairchild for $2.4 billion, to boost power semi presence
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In the latest move in a busy year for semiconductor company merger-and-acquisition activity, ON Semiconductor and Fairchild Semiconductor have agreed…
STM32 Nucleo expansion board embeds boosted NFC
STM32 Nucleo expansion board embeds boosted NFC
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An STM32 Nucleo expansion board that incorporates boostedNFC from ams provides a hardware and software blueprint for ultra compact NFC…

Sub-1 GHz, ultra-low-power wireless MCU spans 20 km on a coin cell
Sub-1 GHz, ultra-low-power wireless MCU spans 20 km on a coin cell
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TI’s SimpleLink Sub-1 GHz CC1310 wireless MCUs now available; the company claims highest RF performance for lowest power consumed, for IoT applications…
Quantum computer coding in silicon demonstrated by Australian researchers
Quantum computer coding in silicon demonstrated by Australian researchers
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A research team from the University of New South Wales has reported an experiment in which manipulation of quantum entangled states – within a silicon structure fabricated by methods akin…
HV automotive battery stack monitor ups accuracy, meets ISO26262
HV automotive battery stack monitor ups accuracy, meets ISO26262
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LTC6811 is a high voltage battery stack monitor, a drop-in replacement for the LTC6804 with higher performance and 25% lower price. The LTC6811 is a complete battery measuring IC for…
Wireless for DALI 2 solution supports constant lighting sensors
Wireless for DALI 2 solution supports constant lighting sensors
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Virtual Extension has stepped into Wireless for DALI 2 arena with the introduction of solutions that support for constant lighting sensors and application controllers.
World’s largest OLED signs attract international travellers
World’s largest OLED signs attract international travellers
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LG Electronics (LG), the world’s leading OLED TV manufacturer, has unveiled two of the largest OLED signs in the world at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport.
Addressing design issues when working with UVC LEDs
Addressing design issues when working with UVC LEDs
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Hari Venugopalan, Director of Global Product Management, Crystal IS considers the design issues likely to be faced when working with UVC LEDs.
VT Networks and SIGFOX bring IoT network to Ireland
VT Networks and SIGFOX bring IoT network to Ireland
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SIGFOX and VT Networks will roll out the SIGFOX network across Ireland, allowing nationwide low-power and cost-effective connectivity for the first time in the country.
PoWiFi optimizes energy harvesting to power IoT sensors
PoWiFi optimizes energy harvesting to power IoT sensors
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University of Washington (UW) engineers have developed a technology uses ambient signals from a Wi-Fi router to power devices such as sensors in low-resolution cameras and other devices.
Mouser Electronics ships TE Connectivity’s USB Type-C receptacles
Mouser Electronics ships TE Connectivity’s USB Type-C receptacles
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Mouser Electronics is now stocking the USB Type-C receptacle from TE Connectivity, providing data, power, and audio/video connectivity and transmission in a single solution.
Conexant duplicates Audio Technology Testing facility in Taiwan
Conexant duplicates Audio Technology Testing facility in Taiwan
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Having recently expanded its presence in Asia Pacific, Conexant Systems has completed the build out of its new AudioSmart test facility in Taipei's Technology Corridor, more than doubling its global…
XJTAG launches live signal view through Boundary Scan
XJTAG launches live signal view through Boundary Scan
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In Version 3.4 of its development system, XJTAG introduces major improvements in the visibility into complex systems during all phases of electronic product development and manufacture.
Researchers cut cost of graphene production
Researchers cut cost of graphene production
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A group of researchers led by Dr Ravinder Dahiya at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, has found a way to produce large sheets of graphene, borrowing materials from the manufacture…
X-chip USB platform gains family of breakout boards
X-chip USB platform gains family of breakout boards
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New development hardware from FTDI Chip supports a variety of different serial and parallel interface technologies.
New simulation models enable better electric powertrains
New simulation models enable better electric powertrains
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Simulation of electric powertrains is still a widely uncharted field. The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF is closing the gap with the development of simulation methods…
Smartcards more secure with invisibly printed optical encryption keys
Smartcards more secure with invisibly printed optical encryption keys
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At this year's Cartes & Secure Connexions exhibition, Swiss startup NISS Group won the SÉSAME award for its NANO-ID technology, featured in the best identification application category.
Space-saving HV rectifiers protect automotive ECUs
Space-saving HV rectifiers protect automotive ECUs
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A series of high-voltage rectifiers from Diodes, Inc. can provide robust protection for sensitive electronic control units in cars. The S1MSWFQ standard rectifier and the faster RS1MSWFQ offer rectification, blocking,…
Smartphone shipments up 15% in 3Q15
Smartphone shipments up 15% in 3Q15
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The global market for smartphones was 353 million units in 3Q15, up 15.5 percent over the same period in 2014. For mobile phones in total the market was 478 million…
Qualcomm licensing is illegal, claims South Korea
Qualcomm licensing is illegal, claims South Korea
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The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has sent a report to Qualcomm alleging that company's licensing practises are illegal and proposing that Qualcomm mends its ways and pays a fine.
9.5mm diameter position sensor withstands temperatures up to +200 degrees
9.5mm diameter position sensor withstands temperatures up to +200 degrees
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TE Connectivity has added the MHR-T Series of high-temperature, miniature linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) to its line of linear displacement sensors.
Samsung on Intel’s heels in chip vendor ranking
Samsung on Intel’s heels in chip vendor ranking
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Samsung is set to make in-roads into Intel's lead as the world's largest chip manufacturer in 2015, according to a list of chip companies ranked by forecast chip revenues from…
Multi-chemistry Battery Charger Provides Battery Health and Power System Monitoring
Multi-chemistry Battery Charger Provides Battery Health and Power System Monitoring
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Batteries provide power to many different applications across a wide range of industries. While the sheer volume of consumer mobile devices tends to keep the spotlight on low voltage Li-ion…
Audi self-parking cars, V2X coming to Boston area
Audi self-parking cars, V2X coming to Boston area
Audi and the city of Somerville, Massachusetts have agreed to jointly develop strategies for future urban driving, including technologies such as swarm intelligence, vehicle-to-infrastructure communications (V2X), and piloted driving.
Smart bracelet keeps an eye on grandma and grandpa
Smart bracelet keeps an eye on grandma and grandpa
Nano-electronics research centre imec and Belgian start-up company UEST have started the production a smart bracelet designed to enable the elderly to connect with their relatives - immediately, anytime and…
On Semi, Fairchild combine to create power chip leader
On Semi, Fairchild combine to create power chip leader
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) is set to buy Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (San Jose, CA) for an all cash deal that values Fairchild at $20 per share, or $2.4…


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